One book one jewish community philadelphia

And, in fact, it did, because thats where i met my husband, said the author of the acclaimed and after the fire, this years pick for one book, one jewish community obojc, which kicked off dec. Summary one book, one philadelphia free library due to the ongoing impact of covid19, all free library locations will remain closed to the public until safety concerns have subsided. One book, one jewish community kick off event with author the jewish federation will continue to monitor and make changes to our procedures, policies and operations as necessary as the covid19 situation evolves. One book, one philadelphia is a joint project of the mayors office and the free library of philadelphia that has the goal of promoting literacy and encouraging the philadelphia community to come together through reading and discussing a single book. Today he serves as an nbc news special correspondent.

One book, one jewish community kick off event jewish federation of greater philadelphia one book, one jewish community kick off event with author the jewish federation will continue to monitor and make changes to our procedures, policies and operations as necessary as. This years one book selection is hoffmans book, the world that we knew. Years later, i returned to scour ridge avenue for those same signs that had caught my attention, but came up emptyhanded. This unique program was created at jewish outreach partnership now jewish learning venture by debbie leon, who currently leads programs for youth and supplemental. So, i began to dig and what i uncovered were the last vestiges of an historic jewish community long forgotten. Oxford circle is allen meyerss sixth book on the jewish neighborhoods of philadelphia. One book one community jonathan rabb is an american novelist, essayist, actor and writer. The book is a memoir written by lev golinkin, who immigrated to the united states from the former soviet union as a child. Hundreds of community partners contribute resources to help ensure a successful season of one book, one philadelphia. A backpack, a bear, and eight crates of vodka was selected as the 20152016 one book, one jewish community selection, which means that it will be read and discussed in synagogues, jewish book clubs and other jewish organizations throughout the community over the next year. The book captures rare, nearly forgotten images with photographs gleaned from the community at large. The jewish community of philadelphia west of the schuylkill river is a.

A graduate of gratz hebrew college and a local historian, he is invested in a lifelong project to document the citys jewish history. 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 jewish community event calendar gratz college. 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. This is an umbrella project for all projects related to jews from pennsylvania rauh jewish archives. Find jewish center in northeast philadelphia, philadelphia, pa on yellowbook. A world of israeli cooking is the one book, one jewish community 20162017 selection. This is the 2018 one book, one philadelphia pick phillyvoice. The mission of the free library of philadelphia is to advance literacy, guide learning, and inspire curiosity. Passover 2020 resources jewish federation of greater. When she got involved, there wasnt a building there, her son said.

The one book one jewish community novel this year, the. Upcoming events one book, one jewish community ninth. Check out our pages on jewish philadelphia, jewish boston, and jewish washington, d. Kickoff event and book signing with alice hoffman at gratz college. This years one book, one jewish community selection is and after the fire by nyt bestselling author lauren belfer. The book takes place in wwii berlin, and mixes hoffmans signature magic realism with the tale of two young girls trying desparately to survive the war.

Rabb is currently a professor in the writing department at the savannah college of art and design. Kleinlife serving the philadelphia community and beyond. Passover 2020 was a different experience, but we were still able come together and celebrate one of our most important festivals. Alice hoffman comes to town for the one book, one jewish community kickoff event. The pittsburgh thread stirred up quite a bit of debate, so i thought maybe we can have a go at it here in philadelphia.

Contact adath israel office 6098964977 for information about this program. Oct 22, 2017 the 2018 one book, one philadelphia pick is here. The jewish community of south philadelphia images of. Home in the morning by mary glickman is inaugural selection for one book, one jewish community. The actual discovery of the medieval documents of the cairo geniza in 1897 is woven into the story. Philadelphia city councilman allan domb, author jennifer weiner, jewish federation board chair susanna lachs adler, jewish federation chief operating officer steve rosenberg, sara laver, adam laver and state rep. Kleinlife has a warm and welcome environment for children and families. This years one book one jewish community selection is a memoir of a russian immigrant childhood. To kick off the upcoming year of jewish programming in the philadelphia area that will be centered around this book, the coauthors, chef michael solomonov and his business partner, steven cook, will be the featured speakers at an exciting event. One book, one philadelphia, philadelphia, pennsylvania. One book, one jewish community has picked martin fletcher the list as its next selection.

One book, one jewish community with alice hoffman facebook. 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. Population study looks at greater philadelphia jews jewish. One book, one jewish community proudly presents its 20192020 selection the world that we knew by alice hoffman. The world that we knew alice hoffman book to be released on september 24. One book, one philadelphia big blue marble bookstore. By kareen hartwig as chair of the 20152016 one book, one jewish. Aside from our usual cuttingedge training, street ministry, and follow up, shalom new york 2019 formerly shalom brooklyn will feature two major evening outreach events.

We are coordinating with all jewish affiliated organizations, schools, synagogues and agencies in the region to assess and address emerging needs. The goal of one book, one philadelphia is to promote reading, literacy, and libraries, and to encourage the entire greater. This program is part of our adult book discussion group. 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. Upcoming events one book, one jewish community 10th. Who we are jewish federation of greater philadelphia. By 1656 new amsterdam jews traded along the delaware river on pennsylvanias eastern border, and by 1681 several jews probably settled in the southeastern area. 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. Join allen meyers in this exploration of the past that will be enjoyed for generations to come. One book, one jewish community proudly presents its 20192020 selection. 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. The jewish community of south philadelphia images of america. Ninth annual one book, one jewish community kickoff jewish.

The jewish federation of greater philadelphia is committed to providing essential resources during the international crisis caused by. Enjoy opportunities to meet the author and discuss the book. Jewish community center at 2101 strahle st, philadelphia, pa 19152. Fletcher and his wife and family live in israel and the us. She was on the community relations side, getting approvals and speaking to elected officials. One book, one philadelphia fosters reading, literacy, library usage, and civic dialogue citywide. Serving more than one hundred thousand jewish residents at its height, northeast philadelphia consisted of ten distinctive neighborhoods. 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. One book, one philadelphia, began in 2003 as a way to promote literacy and community building, giving the citys residents a way to. Best 30 jewish organization in philadelphia, pa with. Philadelphia thus became the first city in the western hemisphere to break the unitary pattern of one congregation in each community. The jewish federation of greater philadelphia is committed to providing essential resources during the international crisis caused by the covid19 coronavirus. The new york times bestselling author of a fierce radiance and city of light returns with a new powerful and passionate novel inspired by historical events about two women, one european and one american, and the mysterious choral masterpiece by johann sebastian bach that changes both. The discussion will be led by ellen tilman, the director of library services.

Oct 20, 2011 this thread is inspired about one in the pittsburgh forum. Jewish in philadelphia facebook jewish in philadelphia twitter disclaimer note. A number of outstanding patriots, pioneers, and other notables of the jewish faith who made important contributions to the history and freedom of america during the colonial and revolutionary period were interred here, and for this reason, in 1959, by an. 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. 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. Jared solomon at the community portrait press conference at the independence visitor center. 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. Crossing well defined boundaries was dangerous for the immigrants. We meet in the community wing of summit presbyterian church, 6757 greene st. She is seeing some of her memories come to life in this book, viewing one. Alliance for jewish renewal, a worldwide organization which advances vital judaism as an ethical and spiritual path.

From camp to before and after school care, we provide excellent programming to keep your child smiling and having fun. One book one community programs and events spertus. American jewish farming communities yiddish book center. Alice hoffman will be interviewed by jane eisner of columbia university, an awardwinning journalist and former editor of the forward sunday, november 17, 2. The righteous among the nationsa program of one book. For many jewish immigrants to america, philadelphias row houses provided an. Is there such a thing as a jewish neighborhood in philadelphia. One book one jewish community 25040 tuesday, december 18 7. The jewish community of west philadelphia pa images of.

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 jewish signers included benjamin levy, david franks, samson levy, hyman levy jr. Jewish store in northeast philadelphia philadelphia, pa. The united hebrew charities, a union of six institutions, was organized in 1869, with simon w. Such a thing as a jewish neighborhood in philly anymore. To stop the spread of the coronavirus, the kaiserman jewish community center outside philadelphia had been shuttered starting march. Jewish federation of greater philadelphia jewish community services building 2100. Kleinlife hosts all that you would need in one building. We are thrilled that she will be the featured author of the one book, one jewish community program this year with her newest book, the world that we knew. The world that we knewby alice hoffmankickoff event and book signing 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 story traverses over 200 years of history, from the 18th century. Jcc of central new jersey one book one jewish community. One book one jewish community adath israel congregation. Pnai or philadelphia a welcoming jewish renewal community. One book, one community jewish federation of northern. Journalist jane eisner spoke with author alice hoffman for gratz colleges one book, one jewish community kickoff event on nov. The jewish federation will continue to monitor and make changes to our procedures, policies and operations as necessary as the covid19 situation evolves. The jewish community of south philadelphia history books. This thread is inspired about one in the pittsburgh forum. Martin fletcher the list chosen for 2012 one book, one. A wellknown community leader and local historian, allen meyers has given tours of the jewish communities in the delaware valley for more than 20 years. A book, a kickoff and one jewish community jewish exponent. One book, one community jewish federation of northern new.

In a possible sign of whats to come, this jcc has already. The jewish community of south philadelphia allen meyers. 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. One book, one jewish community is a project of acajejop and is sponsored, in part, by jewish federation of greater philadelphia and many other generous donors. Mar 05, 2008 prior to 1900, hardly any jews lived south of washington avenue. In the summer of 2019, believers from all over the united states and some from around the world, will gather in new york city to proclaim the good news of the messiah yeshua jesus christ to our beloved jewish people.

The jewish community of west philadelphia portrays jewish life throughout west philadelphia in the midtwentieth century. The jewish community of west philadelphia by allen meyers. One book, one jewish community announces our 201718 selection. This unique program was created at jewish outreach partnership now jewish learning venture by debbie leon, who currently leads programs for youth and supplemental education teachers at gratz college. Obojc fulfills a great need for the philadelphia jewish community by. 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. The jewish community centers of greater philadelphia, also known as jccs of philadelphia, offers nursery, preschool and kindergarten programs for the development. She was one of the early organizers of the klein branch of jewish ys and centers in northeast philadelphia and served as its vice president. In 1819 rebecca gratz and women from mikveh israel established the female hebrew benevolent society, the first nonsynagogue charity in the country, which is active today. Postponed one book one jewish community adath israel. Jpg one book, one jewish community was founded in 2006 to engage readers from across greater philadelphia in books. The last two were brothers who had left upper silesia in germany about 1755 and settled in philadelphia.

The world that we knewby alice hoffmankickoff event and booksigning with. Wrtis debra lew harder performs at one book, one jewish. In philadelphia s strawberry mansion neighborhood, demographic shifts took place about half a century ago. Now, 26 years later, golinkin detailed his past and his journey to find those who helped his family. Explore the entire wexler oral history project collection for more stories of jewish neighborhoods, food, holidays, historical events, and much more.

One book, one jewish community selection journeys to 19th. Synagogues, organizations and other community institutions become obojc partners by adopting the featured book as a. He is a graduate of gratz hebrew college in philadelphia, and he combines a carefully researched text with remarkable images of life in south philadelphia. One book, one jewish community book discussion jewish. Although books are powerful in their intimacy between writers and readers, they become even more potent when used to unite a larger group. Its a novel about two women, one european and one american, and the mysterious choral masterpiece by johann sebastian bach that changes both their lives. We are grateful to our sponsors and partners for their tremendous support of this beloved city tradition that engages thousands of readers. One book, one jewish community kick off event with author. The jewish community of south philadelphia by allen meyers. Memento park by mark sarvas has been selected as chicagos jewish book month 2018 one book one community selection. Jewish community of west philadelphia by allen meyers. 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. All 54 locations of the free library of philadelphia.

Jonathan rabb is an american novelist, essayist, actor and writer. Philadelphia jewish volunteering jewish in philadelphia facebook jewish in philadelphia twitter disclaimer note. The web page for one book, one philadelphia, a free library program designed to promote reading, literacy, and libraries, and to encourage the entire greater. He is the author of five novels, including the berlin trilogy, a critically acclaimed series of historical thrillers.

In the row homes of south philadelphia, there once stood more than one hundred active shuls synagogues. As of 2019, the jewish federation of greater philadelphia jfgp has its headquarters in the jewish community services building in center city, philadelphia. One book, one jewish community kick off event jewish. Jewish federation of greater philadelphia jewish community services building 2100 arch street philadelphia, pa 19103 215. Alice hoffman comes to town for the one book, one jewish. Exercise and regular medical visits are essential to a healthy lifestyle. Mikveh israel cemetery is the oldest jewish cemetery in philadelphia, pennsylvania, giving evidence of a settled community as early as 1740. 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. This page has resources for online seders, should you need to host one in the future plus fun stuff to share with your family. Wed, nov est at national museum of american jewish history. One day, a mysterious package arrives on his doorstep, pulling him into a mesmerizing adventure. Each year, lectures, discussions, films, workshops, exhibitions, and performances illuminate. Gratz college kicks off one book, one jewish community.