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Celebrating its 17th year in 2019, one book, one philadelphia is a signature event of the free library of philadelphia that promotes literacy, library usage, and citywide conversation by encouraging the entire greater philadelphia area to come together through reading and discussing a single book. We are coordinating with all jewish affiliated organizations, schools, synagogues and agencies in the region to assess and address emerging needs. Jpg one book, one jewish community was founded in 2006 to engage readers from across greater philadelphia in books. One book, one jewish community kick off event jewish. This unique program was created at jewish outreach partnership now jewish learning venture by debbie leon, who currently leads programs for youth and supplemental education teachers at gratz college. Find jewish center in northeast philadelphia, philadelphia, pa on yellowbook. Alice hoffman comes to town for the one book, one jewish community kickoff event. The jewish community of northeast philadelphia pa images of. The jewish federation of greater philadelphia welcomes the participation of jews across the religious spectrum, interfaith couples and families, and people of all abilities, backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations. The jewish federation of greater philadelphia is committed to providing essential resources during the international crisis caused by the covid19 coronavirus. Alice hoffman comes to town for the one book, one jewish. Upcoming events one book, one jewish community 10th.