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Honor those at rest by joining your community and help clean up a local historic Jewish cemetery.
We are deeply appreciative of the outpouring of kindness and generosity from volunteers. Please fill out this registration form once for each volunteer. Note that this is appropriate for adults and school-age children, accompanied by an adult.
UPCOMING CLEANUPS
Sunday, October 22 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Har Jehuda Cemetery; 8400 Lansdowne Ave, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Advance registration has closed for this volunteer opportunity.
additional information
- We encourage you to bring a water bottle and kippah (if that is your tradition).
- If you have a rake and work gloves, bring them along. We will have a limited supply available for use.
- Please dress appropriately for the weather and activities. We encourage you to wear long pants and shirts, high socks, and sun hats.
- For questions about the cemetery cleanups, please contact Jeffrey Lasday at jlasday@jewishphilly.org.
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Jewish Relief Agency (JRA)
Increase Your Impact
Did you know thousands of employers give matching gifts for both donations and volunteer hours that you contribute to JRA! Check out our new portal through Double the Donation to search for your company, and find out if your volunteer hours or financial donations could be matched!
Direct any questions about matching gifts to elvera@jewishrelief.org.
B'nai Mitzvah Service Projects
Want to get hands-on experience while helping families in our community? A JRA B'nai Mitzvah Project could be perfect for you!
Through 10 hours of service, students can participate in the following volunteer opportunities:
- Pack and/or deliver at 3 JRA Food Distributions.
- Organize a kosher canned food or toiletry donation drive.
- Create artwork for JRA recipients.
- Customize your project for an even more meaningful and personal experience.
After completing your project, JRA will honor you with a certificate of completion and a t-shirt!
Ready to get signed up? Email Jenny at volunteering@jewishrelief.org.
Caring Cards
Send a smile in a box to a JRA recipient by making a homemade card! Cards received will be put in food boxes distributed each month. Use whatever supplies you have at home, like computer or construction paper, crayons, markers, paint, stickers, etc. Online coloring pages are a great resource! Once you complete your masterpiece, drop it in the mail to us and we will be sure to get it in the hands of our recipients.
Mail to:
Jewish Relief Agency
225 E City Ave, Suite 210
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Caring Card Directions
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Dear all,
The classic and loved Israeli feature
MAGIC MEN
is now available on VOD for a limited time
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This is the story of a 78-year-old Greek man and his Hasidic rapper son,
who have been estranged for many years. They embark together on a road trip
from Israel to Greece searching for an old magician who saved the father's life
during World War II. The journey leads them to absurd encounters,
and ultimately brings them to a final confrontation of father and son.
Watch Film
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OPERATION WEDDING
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CBOI Recognized in the House Of Representatives
Sat, August 30 2025 6 Elul 5785
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