Jewish store in northeast philadelphia philadelphia, pa. Mar 12, 2009 jewish childrens folkshul, philadelphia. We are not affiliated with any organization, so our service is for jews of all denominations and ages. Transform lunchtime at your workplace into book group time with book club for businesses. Hundreds of community partners develop programs and contribute resources to help ensure a successful year of one book, one philadelphia. We are coordinating with all jewishaffiliated organizations, schools, synagogues and agencies in the region to assess and address emerging needs.
Outsider artist nathan hilu makes debut at temple judea museum. Jewish family and childrens service of greater philadelphia. Jewish federation of greater philadelphia posts facebook. Camp emma farm opened near pittsburgh in 1908, eventually becoming camp emma kaufman, affiliated with the local jewish community center. It is estimated that 60,000 jewish immigrants landed at the port of philadelphia between 1882 and 1904, nearly quadrupling the cities jewish population and dramatically altering its ethnic mix, in twelve years. Porter street, between 4th and 8th streets, was the main street of jewish philadelphia. One book, one jewish community kick off event jewish. The jewish history of philadelphia these people left their homelands for a variety of reasons in search for better opportunities. Population growth in the greater philadelphia jewish community. Thank you for bringing attention both the institutions and architecture of jewish south philadelphia. The jewish community of south philadelphia allen meyers. Boonins 1999 book the jewish quarter of philadelphia, this is a glimpse into this. The center for jewish education cje is proud to present charlottes firstever one book, one jewish community as everyone reads and discusses the same selected piece of literature, the opportunities for learning together are innumerable. For information on the jgsgp jgasgp library at the historical society of pennsylvania hsp look under the menu item, resources.
The jewish federation of greater philadelphia is a 501c3 taxexempt organization, number 231500085. Pnai or philadelphia a welcoming jewish renewal community. The earliest jewish resident of philadelphia of whom there is any record was jonas aaron, who was living there in 1703. Oxford circle jewish community centrebrith israel, philadelphia. From camp to before and after school care, we provide excellent programming to keep your child smiling and having fun. We are grateful to our sponsors and partners for their tremendous support of this beloved city tradition that engages thousands of readers. Our access to diplomats, elected officials, and interfaith leaders at the local level advances ajcs broader global priorities. Philadelphias concern for national jewish undertakings was virtually overwhelmed by the east european immigration, which began to pour into the city toward the end of the 19 th century. Celebrating its 18th season, one book, one philadelphia is a signature program of the free library that promotes literacy, library usage, and civic dialogue by encouraging the entire greater philadelphia area to come together through reading and discussing a single book.
The jewish community of northeast philadelphia pa images of america isbn 9780738536217 ship for free. A fairly homogenous community of approximately 12,000 in 1880 was inundated by 15 times its number within 35 years. Once in philadelphia, they rebuilt their lives learning to integrate into a new country while still maintaining their cultural roots and religious customs. The immigration pattern in philadelphia was a microcosm of that in the united states. The discussion will be led by ellen tilman, the director of library services. Native south philadelphian david berg paints a picture of the ritual and culture of the synagogue, wondrous in a childs eye, where jewish immigrants socialized, observed, and organizedoften af yidish in yiddish. The jewish community of south philadelphia is a tribute to tradition and pride that will serve as a valuable tool in teaching the history of jewish immigrants in america. One book, one jewish community proudly presents its 20192020 selection the world that we knew by alice hoffman. Trump releases plan for israelpalestine peace proposal.
The jewish community of northeast philadelphia was created by the relocation of secondgeneration eastern european jews from the neighborhoods of strawberry mansion and south, north, and west philadelphia. The history of the jews in atlanta began in the early years of the citys settlement, and the jewish community continues to grow today. Jewish community services building philadelphia, pa. The jewish community of south philadelphia by allen meyers. A fundamental gap exists between the title of the catalog hebrew books. The philadelphia jewish voice news from philadelphia, the.
Enjoy a lively facilitated literary discussion on a selected sunday afternoon at the jewish community library. Hundreds of community partners contribute resources to help ensure a successful season of one book, one philadelphia. Congregations jewish federation of greater philadelphia. At least some of the former synagogue buildings have been saved by repurposing. For example, jews who have converted under duress may be permitted to return to judaism without any action on their part but their desire to rejoin the jewish community and a proselyte who has become an apostate remains, nevertheless, a jew. The jewish federation of greater philadelphia is committed to providing essential resources during the international crisis caused by the covid19 coronavirus. One book, one jewish community proudly presents its 20192020 selection. One book, one jewish community book discussion jewish. Jews in philadelphia can trace their history back to colonial america. In the row homes of south philadelphia, there once stood more than one hundred active shuls synagogues. The community is invited to a discussion of the last. The jewish federation is the hub of our regions many diverse jewish communities. Home in the morning by mary glickman is inaugural selection for one book, one jewish community. The jewish community of west philadelphia book, 2001.
Crossing well defined boundaries was dangerous for the immigrants. A mission which i have found compelling and relevant for the nine years of the. Social services for jewish nazi victims have been supported by a grant from the conference on jewish material claims against germany. We are coordinating with all jewish affiliated organizations, schools, synagogues and agencies in the region to assess and address emerging needs. The righteous among the nations are nonjews who rescued jews during the. The jewish community of west philadelphia pa images of. Kleinlife active adult life northeast philadelphia. One book, one jewish community kick off event with author. We are grateful to our sponsors and partners for their tremendous support. Well, we made the test open book because we know its passover. In 2005, jewish newspapers were published in philadelphia and pittsburgh. Jewish federation of greater philadelphia jewish community services building 2100 arch street philadelphia, pa 19103 215.
One book, one jewish community selection journeys to 19th. Northeast philadelphia has been providing highquality services to help older jewish adults live independently many years. Join allen meyers in this exploration of the past that will be enjoyed for generations to come. Nothing party, the status of religious and ethnic minority groups was by no. Obojc fulfills a great need for the philadelphia jewish community by. Nor is the jewish experience often included in the narrative of south philly, one of americas great polyglots weve simplified into a giant little italy. Orthodox jewish philadelphia information please check out our objectives and our editorial policy. In its early decades, the jewish community was largely made up of german jewish immigrants who quickly assimilated and were active in broader atlanta society.
Jfcs partners with the jewish federation of greater philadelphia and is a member of the network of jewish human service agencies and united way. In the early years of jewish mass immigration, a fairly sizeable jewish quarter was established in a welldefined area of old philadelphia, today known as society hill and queen village. With an eruv, mikvah, and so many other resources of a larger jewish community, northeast philadelphia has the infrastructure of a relatively large jewish community with the feel of a small community. Find jewish center in northeast philadelphia, philadelphia, pa on yellowbook. There were upward of 200,000 jews in the city by 1915. Kaiserman jcc programs for all ages preschool, day camp, fitness, swim lessons, gymnastics, personal training, sports, group exercise and more for the well being of the main line. What to watch for as trump unveils israelipalestinian peace plan.
Kleinlifes active adult life program offer an array of activities to nourish and stimulate the mind, the body, the heart and the spirit for everyone. Jewish federation of greater philadelphia po box 95000 philadelphia, pa 191954000. Jpg one book, one jewish community was founded in 2006 to engage readers from across greater philadelphia in books that speak to diverse aspects of jewish identity and community. The book captures rare, nearly forgotten images with photographs gleaned from the community at large. Mar 24 one book, one jewish community lawrenceville. We are a welcoming and diverse jewish renewal community, a member of keshet, working for the full equality and inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender jews in jewish life. Book clubreform congregation keneseth israel at 8339 old york road in elkins park will have a book discussion on the world that we knew on tuesday may 5 at 1 pm. Temple menorahkeneseth chai of the northeast jewish community c. Serving more than one hundred thousand jewish residents at its height, northeast philadelphia consisted of ten distinctive neighborhoods. Of these, moses mordecai and david franks had signed the nonimportation. For many jewish immigrants to america, philadelphias row houses provided an instant community of neighbors where they were able to combine the traditions of the old world with new american ideals.
The jewish community center, located in philadelphia, pa, is a childcare facility that supervises and cares for children. Philadelphia jewish singles events looking for singles events in philadelphia. In their flight to a new land and a new life, jewish immigrants found a place to call home in south philadelphia. I dont mean an exclusively or predominately jewish enclave, just a neighborhood or area where there is a distinct presence of a jewish community with such traditional institutions as synagogues, kosher delis, judaica shops, good chinese restaurants, etc. So the organization that serves more than 15,000 people a year implemented a strategic plan to expand and found the perfect spot. These include fortieth and girard, parkside, wynnefield, overbrook park, wynnefield heights, southwest philly, and island road.
As with the rest of atlanta, the jewish community was affected greatly by the american civil war. In the presbyterian, a weekly journal published in philadelphia in 1889 for the presbyterian community, the editor wrote. The jewish federation will continue to monitor and make changes to our procedures, policies and operations as necessary as the covid19 situation evolves. Alice hoffman comes to town for the one book, one jewish. For many jewish immigrants to america, philadelphias row houses provided an instant community of neighbors where they were able to combine the traditions of the old world with newamerican ideals. The jewish community of philadelphia west of the schuylkill river is a composite of seven distinct neighborhoods surrounding west philadelphia proper. The world that we knewby alice hoffmankickoff event and booksigning with alice hoffman at gratz collegealice hoffman will be interviewed by jane eisner of columbia university, an awardwinning journalist and former editor of the forward. The synagogue david bergs grandfather belonged to is the last. Jewish exponent 2100 arch street 4th floor philadelphia, pa 19103 2158320700. Gratz college kicks off one book, one jewish community. Is there such a thing as a jewish neighborhood in philadelphia. If you would like to donate shares of stock to the jewish federation, please call helen rao at 215. Jpg one book, one jewish community was founded in 2006 to engage readers from across greater philadelphia in books.
Find 12 listings related to jewish community center in northeast philadelphia on. The philadelphia regional office serves eastern pennsylvania, southern new jersey and delaware. Currently on cobbs creek parkway, the 87yearold west philadelphia jewish community center is coming down. Save mini hackathon philadelphia one sentence wonder to your collection. Ne philadelphia, pa tova ross april 20, 2017 warm, inclusive and extremely affordable, the jewish community of northeast philadelphia is close enough to ny that residents can easily visit friends and family in the tristate area. About one book, one jewish community obojc obojc enhances adult jewish learning in the greater philadelphia jewish community by promoting conversations, discussions and events stimulated by a selected book and its themes. Jewish community center at 2101 strahle st, philadelphia, pa 19152.
At the height of jewish immigration to philadelphia 19001910, the jewish population of south philadelphia approached 100,000 people. Find synagogues, schools, kosher restaurants, as well as events. Finally, jewish center finds home on the main line jfcs. Despite a paucity of records, this excellent history of the jewish community in philadelphia, manages to piece together a compelling story of the individuals and families who came to philadelphia from older jewish communities in brazil, suriname, barbados, and. The kishinev massacre of 1903, in which fortynine jews were murdered and. This unprecedented collection of images celebrates the people and places of this.
Resources include published materials, manuscript collections, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, and other graphics. One book one community jonathan rabb is an american novelist, essayist, actor and writer. Jewish resources historical society of pennsylvania. Sudden fortune challenges jewish family san diego jewish. Such a thing as a jewish neighborhood in philly anymore. In general, the jewish community doesnt know that its connected to south philadelphia. Orthodox jewish philadelphia directory phillydirect. The librarys sundays at 2 dropin book club is the nocommitment book club. Jcc central 91 martine ave scotch plains, nj 07076 9088898800. As events in germany unfolded and the american jewish community faced a crisis unlike any other in its history, the previous existence of a united campaign effort in philadelphia enabled the citys jewish leaders to raise funds for both domestic as well as overseas relief.
One book, one philadelphia, philadelphia, pennsylvania. Kleinlife has a warm and welcome environment for children and families. The jewish federation of northern new jerseys one book one community focus on this years book selection, among the living, ends with a program featuring author jonathan rabb at temple beth sholom in fair lawn, june 6. Jewish federation of greater philadelphia, philadelphia, pennsylvania. The center for jewish education cje is proud to present charlottes firstever one book, one jewish community. Alice hoffman comes to town for the one book, one jewish community kickoff event. Alice hoffman will be interviewed by jane eisner of columbia university, an awardwinning journalist and former editor of the forward sunday, november 17, 2. Jul 15, 2001 the jewish community of west philadelphia portrays jewish life throughout west philadelphia in the midtwentieth century. Donate now jewish federation of greater philadelphia. Kickoff event and book signing with alice hoffman at gratz college.
Daycare services support parents and guardians by caring for children too young to be left alone, most often children too young to attend school or schoolaged children that require before or after school care. Ninth annual one book, one jewish community kickoff jewish. The imperfects by amy meyerson, park row books, 2020. Cosher butcher advertisement in jewish cookery book philadelphia.
The jewish quarter of philadelphia was hemmed in by the poles and the irish to the east, by african americans to the west and italians to the southwest and, to the south, by the irish. Karaite judaism believes that jewish identity can only be transmitted by patrilineal descent. The agency, which started out as a jewish orphanage, occasionally had no office on the main line, a longtime hub of a jewish community that is one of the fastestgrowing in the nation. Neither levitas yiddish romance, nor spinozas latin philosophical treatise. Since their arrival in america, jews have faced the difficulty of maintaining a. The first jewish resident of the city on record was jonas aaron whose name appears in 1703 in the american. Jewish family and childrens service of greater philadelphia jfcs resulted from the merger of two important human service organizations in 1983.
Best 30 jewish organization in philadelphia, pa with. Directory of charities and nonprofit organizations guidestar is the most complete source of information about u. Oct 27, 2004 the jewish community of northeast philadelphia was created by the relocation of secondgeneration eastern european jews from the neighborhoods of strawberry mansion and south, north, and west philadelphia. The historical society of pennsylvanias collections include a large number of resources that relate to the jewish community in philadelphia and beyond, dating from the earliest colonists into the twentieth century. This years one book selection is hoffmans book, the world that we knew. Kleinlife serving the philadelphia community and beyond. Jewish community center in philadelphia, pa 19152 hours guide. Jacqueline is one of our stores favorite writers of picture books, chapter books, ya, and fiction, and we are thrilled to celebrate her work. Mar 05, 2008 prior to 1900, hardly any jews lived south of washington avenue. He is the author of five novels, including the berlin trilogy, a critically acclaimed series of historical thrillers. Synagogues, organizations and other community institutions become obojc partners by adopting the featured book as a. Jan 23, 2014 while philadelphia has seen its share of christian churches meet the wrecking ball in recent years, the demolition of sacred buildings doesnt favor one religion over another. Historic west philadelphia jewish community center, conquered. One book, one jewish community event calendar gratz college.
Rhawnhurst, philadelphia, pennsylvania wikipedia, the free encyclopedia jewish philadelphia, pa. Get signed up on the philadelphia jewish singles mailing list and find out all about jewish singles events in philadelphia. Alliance for jewish renewal, a worldwide organization which advances vital judaism as an ethical and spiritual path. Jewish traders have operated in southeastern pennsylvania since at least the 1650s. One book, one philadelphia is a beloved city tradition that engages thousands. One book, one philadelphia big blue marble bookstore. Four jewish families in philadelphia museum of family. Share mini hackathon philadelphia one sentence wonder with your friends. A service to the jewish community award was given to jgsgp on may 2, 2019 by the bnai brith educators unit charter 5290. One book, one philadelphia fosters reading, literacy, library usage, and civic dialogue citywide. Pennsylvania played a major role in jewish camping in the 20 th century. The jewish history of philadelphia historical society of. The expansion comes at a time of growth for jewish family and childrens service of greater philadelphia, which serves jewish and nonjewish clients. The jewish publication society jps is about the great books of judaism.
One book, one community jewish federation of northern. Ajc philadelphiasouthern new jersey connects our community with ajcs global advocacy work to enhance the wellbeing of the jewish people and israel. To go directly to the our library collection at the hsp, click here. Journalist jane eisner spoke with author alice hoffman for gratz colleges one book, one jewish community kickoff event on nov. This unique program was created at jewish outreach partnership now jewish learning venture by debbie leon, who currently leads programs for youth and supplemental. As everyone reads and discusses the same selected piece of literature, the opportunities for learning together are innumerable. The jewish community of west philadelphia by allen meyers. This program is part of our adult book discussion group. At one time south philly had a large jewish section but i think almost all of those folks have either died or moved on to the northeast. Many jews in philadelphia took a prominent part in the war of independence. The first jewish resident of the city on record was jonas aaron whose name appears in 1703 in the american historical register.
Helping one in four jewish households in crisis and in need as well as thousands of others, jfcs plays a. The world that we knewby alice hoffmankickoff event and booksigning with. Jewish store in northeast philadelphia philadelphia, pa ccpa. In 1681, when william penn gained possession of the land that bears his name, there must have been several jewish settlers in the southeastern portion. By kareen hartwig as chair of the 20152016 one book, one jewish. One book one jewish community adath israel congregation. The jewish community of west philadelphia portrays jewish life throughout west philadelphia in the midtwentieth century. Jews have lived in philadelphia since the arrival of william penn in 1682.