Your Giving Changes
Lives As 2021 comes to a close, your generosity has impacted countless lives from around the
world through supporting the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. Discover how
just some of those lives have been uplifted and irrevocably changed over the past year
through the Jewish Federation’s funded services, programs and organizations.

This year is my first in the role of
South Philly Director at Makom
Community, a brand new location.

Over the past few months, I have
observed program attendees,
campers, students, and their
families connect to their identities
in this co-created environment
which is uniquely suited for them.

Reaching all these now engaged
families in South Philly is made
possible by the Jewish Federation
of Greater Philadelphia.

I have lived through a famine
and through World War II. But
the isolation of lockdown has
been the most difficult time
of all. I truly feel that you
care about me. Thank you for
keeping me alive and keeping
me sane!
Zhannah from Ukraine, JDC Recipient
Leah Koontz, South Philadelphia Director of Makom
If not for the food that
I receive through Leket
Israel, I don’t know if
I would have survived
through these past
few months. Some
days, this food is the
only food I eat all day.

When I started Diller Teen, I had
a strong connection with my
Jewish identity and Israel.

However, through Diller I have
found a group of teens my age
that I relate to. This has helped
me learn so much about not just
Judaism, but also things that go
along with Judaism, like social
justice, the environment and so
much more. Diller has definitely
helped me learn, grow and
connect with my Jewish identity.

Avi Ohanan from Israel, Leket Recipient
Eden Saunders, Diller Teen Fellows Graduate
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