Difference between revisions of "Center City Kehillah"

From Wikidelphia
Jump to navigation Jump to search
(picture added)
(Page Needing Work marker deleted)
 
(8 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
{{toplink|url=http://centercityjews.org/|name=centercityjews.org}}[[File:CenterCityKehillah.jpg|400px|thumb|right|A Center City Kehillah sukkah (temporary dwelling or booth used by practising Jews during the Sukkot festival).]]<blockquote>''A Network of Communities Representing the Diversity of Jewish Life in Urban Philadelphia''</blockquote>
 
{{toplink|url=http://centercityjews.org/|name=centercityjews.org}}[[File:CenterCityKehillah.jpg|400px|thumb|right|A Center City Kehillah sukkah (temporary dwelling or booth used by practising Jews during the Sukkot festival).]]<blockquote>''A Network of Communities Representing the Diversity of Jewish Life in Urban Philadelphia''</blockquote>
−
The '''Center City Kehillah''' is '''a network of communities representing the diversity of Jewish life in urban Philadelphia'''. As a hub for Jewish life, we strengthen individual and communal connections by creating both accessible entry points and in-depth opportunities to grow. Our participating organizations include synagogues and congregations; cultural, educational, and social justice institutions; and nonprofit initiatives.
+
The '''Center City Kehillah''' is '''your guide to the Center City Jewish community!''' Kehillah means community, and we want to share the best of what all our diverse organizations have to offer. In Center City, there’s something for everyone&mdash;let us help you find what’s right for you.
  
−
Our annual events include a Chanukah candle lighting in Rittenhouse Square and a Jewish Night of Learning for Shavuot as well as monthly professional development opportunities for our organizational representatives. We also provide ongoing opportunities for community members to share resources, make new connections, and learn about each other’s experiences.
+
As a hub for Jewish life, we strengthen individual and communal connections by creating both accessible entry points and in-depth opportunities to grow. Our participating organizations include synagogues and congregations; cultural, educational, and social justice institutions; and nonprofit initiatives. Our geographic region includes Center City, South Philly, West Philly and Northwest Philly.
  
−
Close to 30 organizations from across Center City have signed on as participating organizations. To learn more about getting involved, either as an organization or an individual, contact us.
+
Our flagship annual events include a Chanukah candle lighting and a Night of Learning for Shavuot. We also hold regular coalition meetings for our organizational representatives. We build relationships between institutions and individuals, plan collaborative programming, and assist individuals looking to connect with the community. We also provide ongoing opportunities for community members to share resources, make new connections, and learn about each other’s experiences.
  
−
The Center City Kehillah is in cooperation with and funded by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.
+
''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the organization's [https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/center-city/ About the Center City Kehillah] page.
−
 
 
−
''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the organization's [http://centercityjews.org/about/ About] page.
 
  
 
==In The News==
 
==In The News==
Line 19: Line 17:
 
*[[Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia]]
 
*[[Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia]]
  
−
[[Category:Is-Network]] [[Category:Is-Religious_Organization]]
+
[[Category:Is-Jewish_Organization]] [[Category:Is-Network]] [[Category:Is-Religious_Organization]]
 
[[Category:Issue-Community]]
 
[[Category:Issue-Community]]
 +
[[Category:Serves-Jewish_Community]]
 +
[[Category:Where-Center_City]]
  
−
[[Contact Email::centercitykehillah@gmail.com| ]]
+
[[Contact Email::nschoenberg@jewishphilly.org| ]]
−
 
+
[[Contact Name::Noah Schoenberg| ]]
−
{{W}}
 

Latest revision as of 18:22, 26 December 2023

centercityjews.org

A Center City Kehillah sukkah (temporary dwelling or booth used by practising Jews during the Sukkot festival).

A Network of Communities Representing the Diversity of Jewish Life in Urban Philadelphia

The Center City Kehillah is your guide to the Center City Jewish community! Kehillah means community, and we want to share the best of what all our diverse organizations have to offer. In Center City, there’s something for everyone—let us help you find what’s right for you.

As a hub for Jewish life, we strengthen individual and communal connections by creating both accessible entry points and in-depth opportunities to grow. Our participating organizations include synagogues and congregations; cultural, educational, and social justice institutions; and nonprofit initiatives. Our geographic region includes Center City, South Philly, West Philly and Northwest Philly.

Our flagship annual events include a Chanukah candle lighting and a Night of Learning for Shavuot. We also hold regular coalition meetings for our organizational representatives. We build relationships between institutions and individuals, plan collaborative programming, and assist individuals looking to connect with the community. We also provide ongoing opportunities for community members to share resources, make new connections, and learn about each other’s experiences.

Note:  The above descriptive information came from the organization's About the Center City Kehillah page.

In The News

Info

See Also


Retrieved from "https://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Center_City_Kehillah&oldid=76277"