Population growth in the greater philadelphia jewish community. Cosher butcher advertisement in jewish cookery book philadelphia. Directory of charities and nonprofit organizations guidestar is the most complete source of information about u. 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. Jews in philadelphia can trace their history back to colonial america. 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. The jewish community of west philadelphia book, 2001. By kareen hartwig as chair of the 20152016 one book, one jewish. Alice hoffman will be interviewed by jane eisner of columbia university, an awardwinning journalist and former editor of the forward sunday, november 17, 2.
This years one book selection is hoffmans book, the world that we knew. Orthodox jewish philadelphia information please check out our objectives and our editorial policy. Jacqueline is one of our stores favorite writers of picture books, chapter books, ya, and fiction, and we are thrilled to celebrate her work. Jewish exponent 2100 arch street 4th floor philadelphia, pa 19103 2158320700. Trump releases plan for israelpalestine peace proposal. We are coordinating with all jewish affiliated organizations, schools, synagogues and agencies in the region to assess and address emerging needs. Jewish family and childrens service of greater philadelphia jfcs resulted from the merger of two important human service organizations in 1983. This unique program was created at jewish outreach partnership now jewish learning venture by debbie leon, who currently leads programs for youth and supplemental.
At least some of the former synagogue buildings have been saved by repurposing. One book, one jewish community proudly presents its 20192020 selection. Currently on cobbs creek parkway, the 87yearold west philadelphia jewish community center is coming down. Kleinlife active adult life northeast philadelphia. Alice hoffman comes to town for the one book, one jewish. Camp emma farm opened near pittsburgh in 1908, eventually becoming camp emma kaufman, affiliated with the local jewish community center. For information on the jgsgp jgasgp library at the historical society of pennsylvania hsp look under the menu item, resources. The jewish community of west philadelphia by allen meyers. Helping one in four jewish households in crisis and in need as well as thousands of others, jfcs plays a. A fundamental gap exists between the title of the catalog hebrew books. This program is part of our adult book discussion group. Jewish traders have operated in southeastern pennsylvania since at least the 1650s. Porter street, between 4th and 8th streets, was the main street of jewish philadelphia.
Oxford circle jewish community centrebrith israel, philadelphia. Serving more than one hundred thousand jewish residents at its height, northeast philadelphia consisted of ten distinctive neighborhoods. In their flight to a new land and a new life, jewish immigrants found a place to call home in south philadelphia. He is the author of five novels, including the berlin trilogy, a critically acclaimed series of historical thrillers. The book captures rare, nearly forgotten images with photographs gleaned from the community at large. Of these, moses mordecai and david franks had signed the nonimportation. Is there such a thing as a jewish neighborhood in philadelphia. Four jewish families in philadelphia museum of family. Orthodox jewish philadelphia directory phillydirect. The discussion will be led by ellen tilman, the director of library services. The imperfects by amy meyerson, park row books, 2020. 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.
Alice hoffman comes to town for the one book, one jewish community kickoff event. 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. 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. Sudden fortune challenges jewish family san diego jewish. The jewish community of south philadelphia by allen meyers. Thank you for bringing attention both the institutions and architecture of jewish south philadelphia. Mar 05, 2008 prior to 1900, hardly any jews lived south of washington avenue. Jewish community center in philadelphia, pa 19152 hours guide. The jewish community of south philadelphia allen meyers. The jewish community of west philadelphia pa images of. 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.
This unprecedented collection of images celebrates the people and places of this. We are grateful to our sponsors and partners for their tremendous support. 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. Our access to diplomats, elected officials, and interfaith leaders at the local level advances ajcs broader global priorities. Gratz college kicks off one book, one jewish community. 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. One book, one community jewish federation of northern. Synagogues, organizations and other community institutions become obojc partners by adopting the featured book as a. Jcc central 91 martine ave scotch plains, nj 07076 9088898800. Mar 24 one book, one jewish community lawrenceville. 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. Journalist jane eisner spoke with author alice hoffman for gratz colleges one book, one jewish community kickoff event on nov. These include fortieth and girard, parkside, wynnefield, overbrook park, wynnefield heights, southwest philly, and island road. Ajc philadelphiasouthern new jersey connects our community with ajcs global advocacy work to enhance the wellbeing of the jewish people and israel.
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. 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. Join allen meyers in this exploration of the past that will be enjoyed for generations to come. Kickoff event and book signing with alice hoffman at gratz college. Well, we made the test open book because we know its passover. We are coordinating with all jewishaffiliated organizations, schools, synagogues and agencies in the region to assess and address emerging needs. Rhawnhurst, philadelphia, pennsylvania wikipedia, the free encyclopedia jewish philadelphia, pa. One book, one philadelphia is a beloved city tradition that engages thousands.
From camp to before and after school care, we provide excellent programming to keep your child smiling and having fun. 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. Ninth annual one book, one jewish community kickoff jewish. Find jewish center in northeast philadelphia, philadelphia, pa on yellowbook. 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. The philadelphia jewish voice news from philadelphia, the. In 2005, jewish newspapers were published in philadelphia and pittsburgh.
The righteous among the nations are nonjews who rescued jews during the. Since their arrival in america, jews have faced the difficulty of maintaining a. Jpg one book, one jewish community was founded in 2006 to engage readers from across greater philadelphia in books. Nothing party, the status of religious and ethnic minority groups was by no. 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. 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. The community is invited to a discussion of the last. One book, one jewish community event calendar gratz college.
The kishinev massacre of 1903, in which fortynine jews were murdered and. Transform lunchtime at your workplace into book group time with book club for businesses. The jewish federation will continue to monitor and make changes to our procedures, policies and operations as necessary as the covid19 situation evolves. The immigration pattern in philadelphia was a microcosm of that in the united states. 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. In general, the jewish community doesnt know that its connected to south philadelphia. Donate now jewish federation of greater philadelphia. 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. What to watch for as trump unveils israelipalestinian peace plan.
The first jewish resident of the city on record was jonas aaron whose name appears in 1703 in the american. The jewish community of philadelphia west of the schuylkill river is a composite of seven distinct neighborhoods surrounding west philadelphia proper. Finally, jewish center finds home on the main line jfcs. 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. 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. The first jewish resident of the city on record was jonas aaron whose name appears in 1703 in the american historical register. Jewish community center at 2101 strahle st, philadelphia, pa 19152. The world that we knewby alice hoffmankickoff event and booksigning with. 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. Find 12 listings related to jewish community center in northeast philadelphia on. 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. Jews have lived in philadelphia since the arrival of william penn in 1682. As with the rest of atlanta, the jewish community was affected greatly by the american civil war. 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.
One book, one philadelphia big blue marble bookstore. Hundreds of community partners develop programs and contribute resources to help ensure a successful year of one book, one philadelphia. Social services for jewish nazi victims have been supported by a grant from the conference on jewish material claims against germany. We are grateful to our sponsors and partners for their tremendous support of this beloved city tradition that engages thousands of readers. Pennsylvania played a major role in jewish camping in the 20 th century. The jewish history of philadelphia historical society of. 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 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. 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.
Share mini hackathon philadelphia one sentence wonder with your friends. Alliance for jewish renewal, a worldwide organization which advances vital judaism as an ethical and spiritual path. 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. We are not affiliated with any organization, so our service is for jews of all denominations and ages. The jewish federation is the hub of our regions many diverse jewish communities. 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.
Jewish resources historical society of pennsylvania. One book, one philadelphia, philadelphia, pennsylvania. 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. In the presbyterian, a weekly journal published in philadelphia in 1889 for the presbyterian community, the editor wrote. If you would like to donate shares of stock to the jewish federation, please call helen rao at 215. Best 30 jewish organization in philadelphia, pa with. Kleinlife has a warm and welcome environment for children and families. Boonins 1999 book the jewish quarter of philadelphia, this is a glimpse into this. The jewish federation of greater philadelphia is committed to providing essential resources during the international crisis caused by the covid19 coronavirus. At the height of jewish immigration to philadelphia 19001910, the jewish population of south philadelphia approached 100,000 people. Obojc fulfills a great need for the philadelphia jewish community by. The jewish history of philadelphia these people left their homelands for a variety of reasons in search for better opportunities.
One book one jewish community adath israel congregation. To go directly to the our library collection at the hsp, click here. Jewish federation of greater philadelphia po box 95000 philadelphia, pa 191954000. The philadelphia regional office serves eastern pennsylvania, southern new jersey and delaware. Jewish federation of greater philadelphia jewish community services building 2100 arch street philadelphia, pa 19103 215. Resources include published materials, manuscript collections, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, and other graphics. The librarys sundays at 2 dropin book club is the nocommitment book club. A service to the jewish community award was given to jgsgp on may 2, 2019 by the bnai brith educators unit charter 5290. There were upward of 200,000 jews in the city by 1915. The jewish community center, located in philadelphia, pa, is a childcare facility that supervises and cares for children. 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. Mar 12, 2009 jewish childrens folkshul, philadelphia. Jewish store in northeast philadelphia philadelphia, pa.
Historic west philadelphia jewish community center, conquered. One book, one jewish community proudly presents its 20192020 selection the world that we knew by alice hoffman. Temple menorahkeneseth chai of the northeast jewish community c. Jewish federation of greater philadelphia posts facebook. Neither levitas yiddish romance, nor spinozas latin philosophical treatise. Jfcs partners with the jewish federation of greater philadelphia and is a member of the network of jewish human service agencies and united way. Congregations jewish federation of greater philadelphia. Jewish federation of greater philadelphia, philadelphia, pennsylvania.
Karaite judaism believes that jewish identity can only be transmitted by patrilineal descent. Jul 15, 2001 the jewish community of west philadelphia portrays jewish life throughout west philadelphia in the midtwentieth century. Northeast philadelphia has been providing highquality services to help older jewish adults live independently many years. Philadelphia jewish singles events looking for singles events in philadelphia. One book, one jewish community kick off event jewish. Enjoy a lively facilitated literary discussion on a selected sunday afternoon at the jewish community library. Jewish community services building philadelphia, pa. Save mini hackathon philadelphia one sentence wonder to your collection. The center for jewish education cje is proud to present charlottes firstever one book, one jewish community. One book, one jewish community selection journeys to 19th. As everyone reads and discusses the same selected piece of literature, the opportunities for learning together are innumerable.
The jewish publication society jps is about the great books of judaism. 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. 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. The synagogue david bergs grandfather belonged to is the last. Get signed up on the philadelphia jewish singles mailing list and find out all about jewish singles events in philadelphia. The jewish community of northeast philadelphia pa images of america isbn 9780738536217 ship for free. One book one community jonathan rabb is an american novelist, essayist, actor and writer. Such a thing as a jewish neighborhood in philly anymore.
The expansion comes at a time of growth for jewish family and childrens service of greater philadelphia, which serves jewish and nonjewish clients. Jewish family and childrens service of greater philadelphia. One book, one jewish community kick off event with author. A mission which i have found compelling and relevant for the nine years of the. In the row homes of south philadelphia, there once stood more than one hundred active shuls synagogues.
Once in philadelphia, they rebuilt their lives learning to integrate into a new country while still maintaining their cultural roots and religious customs. Crossing well defined boundaries was dangerous for the immigrants. The history of the jews in atlanta began in the early years of the citys settlement, and the jewish community continues to grow today. Hundreds of community partners contribute resources to help ensure a successful season of one book, one philadelphia. So the organization that serves more than 15,000 people a year implemented a strategic plan to expand and found the perfect spot. 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. Find synagogues, schools, kosher restaurants, as well as events. Kleinlife serving the philadelphia community and beyond. One book, one philadelphia fosters reading, literacy, library usage, and civic dialogue citywide. 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. Many jews in philadelphia took a prominent part in the war of independence. A fairly homogenous community of approximately 12,000 in 1880 was inundated by 15 times its number within 35 years.
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