The Jewish Federation
of Greater Philadelphia
Impact by
the Numbers
is proud to support diversity in the Jewish community by
ensuring that historically disconnected groups, such as
interfaith families, LGBTQIA+ individuals, Russian-speaking
Jews and Jews of Color, are connected to Jewish life. As part
of this initiative, the Jewish Federation supports agencies
and programs that are welcoming, Jewish values-based, and
responsive to these communities' needs and interests.

1 in 10
35% Jewish households in the
Greater Philadelphia area
have an individual
identifying as
LGBTQIA+ of interfaith households
are highly or moderately
engaged in Jewish
life $363,000
provided by the Jewish
Federation in Fiscal Year 2022 to
support agencies and programs
focused on diversity including:
in the
United States
50% of marriages in
Greater Philadelphia
are interfaith
1 in 10
Jewish households in
Greater Philadelphia include
an individual identifying
as a Jew of Color
18Doors Philadelphia
Friendship Circle
Jewish Learning Venture
Jewish Learning Venture
South Philadelphia Shtiebel
Tribe 12
in Israel
Atid Bamidbar R.A.

Olim Beyahad
Israel Hofsheet
The Jewish Agency for Israel
Celebrating Diversity Locally
Celebrating Diversity in Israel
“When I found Tribe 12’s Ga(y)me night and
queer community, I finally felt like I had a
place to figure out Judaism with a group of
people like me.”
In an effort to promote opportunities for diverse Jewish
expressions and Jewish pluralism, the Jewish Federation of
Greater Philadelphia is proud to fund Israel Hofsheet for its work
to promote marriage equality in Israel.

– Member of Tribe 12’s LGBTQIA+ community
Tribe 12’s LGBTQIA+ Program aims to connect queer young
adults as they build their Jewish identities through support
and community events year-round.

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JUNE 23, 2022 | JEWISHEXPONENT.COM
An estimated 350,000 Russian olim couples can now marry legally,
thanks to Israel Hofsheet’s Havaya Freedom of Marriage project, a
unique “one-stop-shop” for wedding services and legal rights.