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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 fun. The show is everywhere: at synagogue, where people lean across the pews to whisper to me about it (“what did you think of Harmonie’s…
Calling All Fans of ‘Jewish Matchmaking’ — Come Meet The Star!
Are you a fan of reality shows? Are you interested in the art of matchmaking? Then you won’t want to miss the upcoming event brought to you by Tribe 12,…
Join us for Launch Night 2023
We’re less than a week away from one of our most exciting events of the year- Launch Night! Our 13th cohort of Tribe 12 Fellows have honed their ideas…
Remembrance and Memory: the Importance of Commemorating Yom HaShoah in Philadelphia
On April 19th, 1943, on the eve of Passover, Jewish inhabitants of the Warsaw Ghetto began a twenty-seven day uprising against Nazi soldiers. It was the largest, and many have…
Introducing a Brand New Podcast: The Yentas!
Hey, does anyone hear that drumroll? We are so excited to bring you a brand new podcast: The Yentas! The Yentas isn’t your average dating podcast. On this podcast you…
Liberation and Deliverance: Reflecting on Social Justice and Passover
The beginning of the month of Nissan marks not only the start of spring, but the arrival of Passover, or Pesach. Pesach begins at sundown on the 5th of April…
We’re Hiring! Engagement Associate
TITLE: Engagement Associate REPORTS TO: Executive Director STATUS: Full Time SALARY: $40-47K START DATE: Flexible between May and June 2023 What we’re all about: Tribe 12’s mission is to connect…
We’re Hiring! Assistant Director
TITLE: Assistant Director REPORTS TO: Executive Director STATUS : Full Time/Exempt SALARY: $75K-85K plus benefits stipend START DATE: Flexible June or July 2023 What we’re all about: Tribe 12’s mission is to connect people in their 20s/30s to Jewish life and community in Philadelphia today so they will choose to stay connected tomorrow. Our programming…
Meet Tribe 12 Fellow Dave Fine, Hanukkah Celebration Honoree
In her past life, our in-house matchmaker Danielle Selber was a Fellow in the inaugural class of the Tribe 12 Fellowship and went on to run the Fellowship program for…
Happy National Singles Day! Wait, What Is That?
Our in-house matchmaker Danielle weighs in on how to take this pseudo-holiday as an invitation to stop using ‘single’ as a four letter word. It’s November 11th — happy National…
Give Back this Thanksgiving Season
Thanksgiving is coming! Like many American holidays, Thanksgiving comes with some complicated historical baggage. Behind the image of warmth, family and food and gratitude, for many lies a long history…
Be Your Own Matchmaker: Dating Advice From Tribe 12’s Newest In-House Matchmaker
Matchmakers are amazing. I have been a matchmaker and superconnector for over five years, and I know the power of how we work and what we can do. I am…
Exercise Your Right To Vote on Election Day 2022!
Hey Philadelphians and PA residents… Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 is ELECTION DAY for the 2022 General Elections! What better way to work toward creating a more just society in Philadelphia…
Sukkot with Tribe 12
Sukkot with Tribe 12 Fall is in the air which means it is time to grab your lulav and etrog and go find a Sukkah (aka a temporary dwelling/flimsy…
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…
Tikkun Olam Collaborative FAQ
Join Tribe 12 for an immersive cohort learning experience centered around social justice in our community! At Tribe 12, we believe in and are committed to building a more…