Jewish Federation’s Impact on
Children & Young Families
The Jewish Federation is proud to support Jewish life
and learning, especially when it comes to serving families
with young children. Whether it be organizing educational
holiday celebrations, helping families new to Philadelphia
find a synagogue or providing summer camp scholarships
and grants, fostering engagement with Judaism among
families is so important. We understand that by supporting
young families, we are investing in future generations
while ensuring young children grow into proud, confident
and caring Jewish adults.

Of Jewish households in
Greater Philadelphia:
76,100 children reside with their families
and half are being raised Jewish or Jewish
and another religion.

72 % of parents feel it is important for their
children to be knowledgeable about Jewish
customs and beliefs.

70 % of Jewish households with children
participate in Jewish-related activities
with their children.

Impact by the Numbers
840,000 +
$ invested in
scholarships and
grants to 870 day
and overnight
campers for the
2021 season
6,990 + households
participated in Jewish
educational programming
through Jewish Learning
Ventures, day schools,
and more (during fiscal
year 2020)
64 % of families
surveyed in 2020 say
PJ Library supported
their family in building
upon or adding a
Jewish tradition to
their home life
PJ Library and jkidphilly programming help make
Judaism relevant and joyous for all Jewish families.

From free books to educational resources and
events, we connect families raising young Jewish
children. Support from the Jewish Federation helps
us build communities that celebrate Jewish families
of all abilities, colors, genders, heritage, levels of
observance, and family make-up.

Lisa Litman
D i r e c t o r o f E d u c at i o n a n d E n g a g e m e n t,
Jewish Learning Venture
“Most of my Jewish identity
as an adult comes from my
Jewish overnight camp
experience. I’m so grateful
to the Jewish Federation for
making this opportunity
accessible to my kids as well.”
Camp parent passes the experience
along to the next generation
20 JULY 22, 2021
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