Mitzvot, Meals and Memories
A Snapshot of the Jewish Federation’s
Israel 75 Celebrations
In honor of Israel’s 75th birthday, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia hosted a number of celebrations. In April
and May, thousands within the community commemorated the Jewish homeland’s milestone by volunteering, welcoming in
Shabbat, tasting Israeli foods, witnessing the Israeli flag being raised and traveling to the Jewish homeland.

Community Mitzvah Day
On April 23, over 1,500 people participated in Community
Mitzvah Day, featuring more than 25 hands-on volunteer
activities throughout the Greater Philadelphia region.

A Taste of Israel Festival
On May 7, over 2,000 people attended A Taste of Israel
Festival, complete with cooking demonstrations from
award-winning chef Michael Solomonov, performances by
renowned a cappella group Six13 and a host of other food
vendors, craft vendors and activity booths.

Shabbat Gatherings
April 28 and April 29, the Jewish Greater Philadelphia community
celebrated with over 80 public and private Shabbat experiences.

Israeli Flag Raising
On May 11, the Jewish Federation’s Jewish Community Relations
Council (JCRC), in partnership with the City of Philadelphia,
raised the Israeli flag at City Hall Plaza for 24 hours.

Israel 75 Mission
From May 14-21, 130+ community members of the Greater
Philadelphia community are in Israel on an exhilarating and
meaningful eight-day mission, discovering the Jewish homeland
through one of four customized tracks: adventure; food, wine
and culture; tech and business; people, places and politics.

Interested in helping the Jewish Federation uplift and support
communities in Greater Philadelphia, in Israel and around the
world? Give today at israel75.jewishphilly.org/donate
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