Neighborhood Collaboratives (Kehillot)
Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs offer a wealth of Jewish opportunities and experiences. Each neighborhood has its own flavor of Jewish culture, practice, and resources. Federation has helped support the creation of Kehillot, or community collaboratives. Each Kehillah is a collaborative effort of the synagogues, Jewish agencies, community members and Federation; working together to increase the strength and vitality of Jewish community in their neighborhood. Learn more
NESS: Nurturing Excellence in Synagogue Schools
The Greater Philadelphia Jewish community is participating in a pioneering restructuring program designed to address the nationwide crisis of escalating synagogue school dropout rates. The dropout rate is considered severe by independent studies and a major challenge to the future of American Jewry. Find out more about the NESS program... click here
Local Candle Lighting Times
Below are Friday night candle lighting times for the next 4 weeks in your area.
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| 9/10/2010 | 7:01p |
| 9/17/2010 | 6:49p |
| 9/24/2010 | 6:37p |
| 10/1/2010 | 6:25p |
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Synagogue and Education Directories
Looking for a synagogue in your area? Investigating education options for your children? Click to our complete synagogue directory and our Education Guide for the Greater Philadelphia region,both produced courtesy of the Jewish Exponent... more
