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We’re Hiring: Communications & Digital Content Intern
Communications & Digital Content Intern Location: Remote, with once-a-month in-person attendance in Philadelphia required Dates: October 1, 2026-May 31, 2027 Status: Part-Time (15 hours total per month) Compensation: $15/Hour Reports to: Director of Programming and Communications About Tribe 12 Tribe 12’s mission is to connect people in their 20s/30s to Jewish life and community in…
Tisha B’Av: The Saddest Day in Jewish History, and What It Still Teaches Us
Every year, Jews around the world observe Tisha B’Av, the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av. It is the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, a day of…
We’re Hiring: Executive Director
Executive Director Philadelphia, PA Full-Time | Reports to the Board Chair and Executive Committee Salary: $110,000-$130,000 Ideal Start Date: December 1, 2026 About Tribe 12 Tribe 12 connects people in…
Tribe 12’s Summer 2026 Bucket List
It’s already July!! Here’s our top ten things to put on your Philly summer 2026 bucket list before it’s suddenly fall: Watch the sunset from the Schuylkill River Trail: Walk, bike,…
Introducing… Our Shabbat Exploration Series!
Shabbat is a day of rest, joy, and connection, and there are many ways to experience it. Maybe you want a break from your phone for a day, or even…
Community Resources
We know this is a challenging time for many people in our community. We want you to know that we at Tribe 12 are here with you to navigate this…
Calling all Alumni of Tribe 12/The Collaborative!
Calling all Alumni of Tribe 12/The Collaborative! We are launching an alumni Tribe, a space for alumni of our community to gather with friends old and new and stay connected to…
Celebrating Mentorship: A Legacy of Support and Guidance
Every year, Tribe 12 hosts a festive Hanukkah party and invites our entire community – people of all ages – to celebrate together. This year, our theme is mentorship, focusing on five individuals who have given innumerable hours and limitless care to our community over the years (psst… join us on December 16th!). As we…
A Day Without Coffee: How Rabbi Megan Preps – Physically and Spiritually – For the High Holidays
I am a coffee addict. Every morning I make my first cup as I prepare breakfast for my kids. I drink it as I walk them to pre-school, or on…
Tribe 12 Strategic Plan 2024 RFP
A. Summary Tribe 12 seeks a consultant or a team of consultants to co-design and facilitate our next strategic planning process. The consultants will work with a Strategic Planning…
Tribe 12’s Matchmaker is a Total Grinch About Valentine’s Day
In our yearly tradition, our matchmaker Danielle Selber updates her blog on why Valentine’s Day is simply terrible for everyone. This year, Danielle & the team are pleased to be…
Meet our 2024 Fellows!
The Tribe 12 Fellowship is an accelerator for entrepreneurial people in their 20s & 30s in Philadelphia’s Jewish community. Tribe 12 Fellows apply the tangible skills they learn and the…
Tribe 12 Winter/Spring Educational Offerings: Adulting, Magic and More!
One might wonder why Tribe 12, an organization known for Happy Hours, Entrepreneurship and fun, is running so many educational cohorts in 2024? So, I came here to tell you…
What if Every Jewish Organization Had an In-House Matchmaker?
Imagine a world where every Jewish organization had an in-house matchmaker. A big reason people come to Jewish communal spaces is to find a mate. While even one generation ago…
Matchmaking Offerings!
We’ve got some exciting news here in the world of matchmaking at Tribe 12. While our core offering is still our signature free matchmaking intake calls, we have had many…
Something New!
Greetings Tribeniks, Tribe12ers, Tribesfolx! (We’re experimenting with some names, let us know what you think!) After just a month of working with Tribe 12, I easily recognize the incredible…
Our Rainbow Twist on Jewish Matchmaking
Thanks to the new Netflix show Jewish Matchmaking, Jewish matchmaking is experiencing a pop culture moment. As Tribe 12’s in-house matchmaker, this time has been so wild and so much…