The killing of George Floyd is tragic. Nearly 6 years after Eric Garner’s death, another unarmed Black man is killed by police despite clearly saying he could not breathe. This demands investigation & justice. We remain in solidarity with NAACP’s urgent #WeAreDoneDying campaign.

“One way that we could really have an impact on the entire community in Greater Philadelphia would be to empower our congregational rabbis to distribute funds to those congregants who need help meeting basic needs.” bit.ly/2MviXcx

Don't forget to join us tonight for Moving Forward Together: A Conversation With Black Elected Officials! Learn more and sign up here: bit.ly/2NjKxtN

During these unprecedented times, the Israel Trauma Coalition is offering us their expertise in a session exploring practical skills on psycho-social interventions. Co-sponsored by ITC, Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies, Israel Foreign Ministry & JFNA. Register: jfeds.org/PracticalTools…

The anti-Semitic comments displayed by DeSean Jackson on his instagram are deeply offensive and disturbing. These words have been used for centuries to support the vilification and extermination of Jews...(1/2)

...As a representative of our city, we call on DeSean Jackson to stop spreading hate and bigotry and to become better educated about anti-Semitism. (2/2)

Join the @GershmanPJFF for Shared Stories: The Intersection of Black and Jewish Experiences in America. This special mini-fest includes the Philly premiere of They Ain't Ready For Me, a documentary about @TamarManasseh. Learn more: bit.ly/2ZnwoT0

As the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, we support the rights and welfare of women. See our full statement below. bit.ly/3xT9inn

The Senate Homeland Security & Government Affairs Committee just advanced the Nonprofit Security Grant Program Improvement act, which will help secure the Jewish community. Jewish Federations thank Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) & @senrobportman (R-OH) for their leadership on this issue.

BREAKING: Israeli airlines have received official approval from Saudi authorities to overfly the kingdom en route to and from any and all destinations; Oman expected to follow suit. (Kann) 🇮🇱🇸🇦🇴🇲

PA President Mahmoud Abbas's claim that Israel committed “50 Holocausts" is unacceptable.  Holocaust distortion can have dangerous consequences and fuels antisemitism. apnews.com/article/winter…

A friend’s child was slightly injured in this morning’s terrorist attack in Jerusalem, in which a teenager was murdered. It is heartbreaking and outrageous that anyone should be put through that experience. Those behind such attacks are worthy of utter condemnation and contempt.

The Jewish Federations of North America are horrified and appalled by the murder of at least seven people in a terrorist attack in a Jerusalem synagogue. (1/3)

78 years after the liberation of Auschwitz, on the day the world commemorates the atrocity of the Holocaust, it is unbearable that Jews are still being murdered simply for being Jews. (2/3)

This developing story can be found here: timesofisrael.com/five-wounded-i… (3/3)

Thrilled to host Israel Policy Forum 🎗️ & (((Michael Koplow))) at BZBI tonight for a discussion about the new govt in Israel. There’s a lot going on and it’s a privilege to learn from such an expert about the situation.

We are thrilled to be in Harrisburg at the State Capitol today for the announcement of a new Black-Jewish Caucus in Pennsylvania!

As #Israel's founding is labeled a “catastrophe” in places in the US while it endures a hail of rockets, the raising of our flag at City of Philadelphia's city hall reaffirms the sacred US-Israel bond. Thank you Lone Soldier Center Sheila Hess Kenyatta Johnson Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. 🇮🇱🕊️

We stand in solidarity with the State of Israel and its people during these recent attacks. May peace and safety be restored to Israel and the region as a whole. Join our virtual briefing with Colonel (Ret.) Grisha Yakubovich this Monday at 1:00 p.m.: bit.ly/41zwy6B

I presented a PHLCouncil resolution today to leaders of the Greater Philadelphia Region's Jewish communuty during the raising of the flag of Israel outside Philadelphia City Hall. This year marks the 75th anniversary of Israel. Philadelphia JCRC