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    JKidPhilly Purim Toolkits
    Whether you are looking for videos, crafts, explanations, or more, jkidphilly is your one-stop-shop for all things Purim. Click here to access all resources.

    Reception | Their Portraits: Philadelphia Artists Honor October 7 Hostages – The Weitzman
    Sunday, March 17, from 2:00 – 4:00 PM, In Person at The Weitzman (5th and Market) – 3rd Floor (FREE | Registration Required)
    Their Portraits: Philadelphia Artists Honor October 7 Hostages showcases the poignant work of eight local artists, depicting the individual stories of more than 200 hostages taken from Israel by Hamas. Meet the artists and come together as a community to reflect on the humanity behind each portrait and honor the resilience of those affected by this conflict. In partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and Combat Antisemitism Movement, this event stands as a testament to the power of art to inspire empathy and solidarity. Join us in acknowledging their courage, fostering understanding, and standing against antisemitism. Click here to register. 

    Vortkunst: The Art of the Yiddish Word 
    Sunday, March 31 at 3:00 PM – Stokes Hall Auditorium (Haverford College)
    A program of recitations presented by Shane Baker. The program is in Yiddish with English supertitles. More details to come, but save the date – don’t miss this very special presentation! Shane Baker has brought Yiddish culture to every continent (including Antarctica!), and starred internationally as Vladimir in his own Yiddish translation of Samuel Beckett’s WAITING FOR GODOT, most recently at Stockholm’s Royal Dramatic Theater in their first-ever Yiddish production. He is one of the most prominent proponents of Yiddish language, culture, and theater in New York today. As an actor, translator, and playwright, he teaches students to apply the skills of the Yiddish stage to their own interpretation of the literature. Shane serves as director of the Congress for Jewish Culture, a Yiddishist organization based in New York. In 2020, Shane received the Adrienne Cooper Dreaming in Yiddish Award. Listen to a podcast with Shane Baker at the Yiddish Book Center.

    The Symposium on Antisemitism for Jewish High School Students and Their Parents
    Sunday, April 7 from 1:00 to 5:30 PM at Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy
    Antisemitism is on the rise and our youth are disproportionately impacted by this hate. Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Philadelphia, Stand With US and other partners for an afternoon symposium on addressing antisemitism in high schools. This free event will feature panels and workshops led by experts. The symposium will teach both students and parents about the history and advocacy skills they need to be informed on how to navigate spaces when facing antisemitism and how to speak up for the Jewish community. Click here to register.

    The International Association of Jewish Genealogy Societies will be in Philadelphia this August!
    With the support of the local Jewish Genealogy Society and their resources to assist you in your search, now is the time to devote your efforts in finding your families to prepare yourself for this conference. Join the Facebook group. The next meeting of the Jewish Genealogy Society is on Zoom on February 11 at 1:00 PM – the speaker being featured is Adina Newman, Professional Genealogist and Educator. For more information click here.

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