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The Jewish Federation
of Greater Philadelphia

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(215) 832-0500 - phone
(215) 832-0510 - fax

Sherrie Savett, President
Ira M. Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer
Lenard Zimmerman, Chief Development Officer
Jerome Nachlis, Chief Financial Officer
Alex Stroker, Chief Marketing Officer

The Jewish Federation of GreaterPhiladelphia is a registered 501(c)(3) organization per current IRS regulations. A copy of the IRS determination letter is available upon request.

About Us

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia has a mission and vision that is reinforced by inspiring participation in Jewish life, caring for people at risk and connecting Jews in the Greater Philadelphia area to each other and to Jews in Israel and around the world. More.

Renaissance Group

Renaissance Group, the Young Adult Division of the Jewish Federation, is an eclectic, passionate group of Jewish men and women, ages 25 to 45 who are connecting to make a real difference in the community through volunteerism and fundraising. More.

Women's Philanthropy

Women's Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia weaves together the many strands of the Jewish experience to preserve, extend and enjoy the rich tapestry that is our heritage. Our mission is to strengthen Jewish identity at home, abroad and respond wherever needs are most pressing. More.

Affinity Groups

These affinity groups include: Jewish Federation Real Estate (JFRE), Business & Professional and Health Care. More.

Planned Giving

Now you can extend your caring to benefit future generations through a planned gift to the Jewish Federation. Create your enduring legacy by extending your care to the future generations through a planned gift to the Jewish Federation. More.

Women of Vision

Women of Vision is a permanent Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.  It brings women together to promote hands-on change for Jewish women and girls here in the Greater Philadelphia region and in Israel.  The Jewish Women’s Foundation makes annual grants to innovative and impactful programs and projects that transform women’s lives- projects that provide hope, inspiration, motivation, healing and self-sufficiency for Jewish women and girls. More.

JCRC

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) serves the needs of the Jewish community, both local and overseas, through community relations, government affairs, social action and advocacy. More.

Research and Evaluation Department

The department was created with the goal of providing objective outcomes-based data on which grant decisions could be based. As of September 2010, JFGP is still the only Jewish Federation with staff devoted to program evaluation of funded programs. More.

Mitzvah Food Project

The Mitzvah Food Project provides food and basic staples in a caring and dignified manner to those in our community who are in need and to educate and advocate on their behalf. More.

Holocaust & Programming

The following are Holocaust programs: the Youth Symposium on the Holocaust and the Mordechai Anielewicz Creative Arts Contest sponsored by the JCRC and open to the public. Learn more about the JCRC Holocaust committee and Holocaust survivor speakers. More.

 

OBOJC

OBOJC enhances adult Jewish learning in the Greater Philadelphia Jewish Community through shared conversations, discussions and events stimulated by a selected book and its themes. More.

Media Resources

Learn more about the Jewish community and Israel News, Federation's press releases, Federation's media contacts and Federation's background. More.