by Davinica Nemtzow | Oct 14, 2020 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Event Recap, LGBTQ, Philly, Social
I’ve always described myself as “nerd adjacent”. My Netflix list is almost entirely made up of documentaries, the highlight of my 21st birthday was that I could go to the Franklin Institute after hours, and my ideal date is spending a full day learning obscure animal...
by Polly Edelstein | Oct 7, 2020 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Entrepreneurs, Fellows, Professional
The Tribe 12 Fellowship – for Entrepreneurs and…Intra-preneurs? Many of you are familiar with the Tribe 12 Fellowship. It’s a leadership and entrepreneurial program for individuals that are dedicated to personal growth, enriching communities, and making...
by Hannah Isaacs | Sep 23, 2020 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Jewish Wisdom, Philly, Professional, Tribes
We sat down with our newly elected President of our Board of Directors and asked her the important questions! Learn more about our fearless leader, Rachel Dukeman, and all about her favorite Jewish foods & celebrities. 12 Questions with Madam President 1. Who are...
by Hannah Isaacs | Sep 9, 2020 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Jewish Wisdom, Philly
High Holiday Guide 5781/2020 It’s here: Your 5781/2020 High Holiday Guide from Tribe 12! From recipes to services, reflections and more this list has it. Dates: Erev Rosh Hashanah Sundown September 18th Rosh Hashanah Day 1 September 19th Rosh Hashanah Day 2 September...
by Hannah Isaacs | Sep 2, 2020 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Trends
Have you seen the Philly Challah Fairy’s challot? Have you wondered: how can I get one? How does the Fairy get them so pretty? Well, here is a peek behind the curtain at the Challah Fairy’s recipe! Ingredients 4 – 4 ½ Cups of All-Purpose Flour ¼ Cup of...
by Ross Weisman | Jun 17, 2020 | Adulting, Culture, LGBTQ, Philly, Social, Social justice
51 years feels like an eternity. In 1969, astronauts landed on the moon and the earliest version of the Internet popped up. For queer folks and allies during June, we also remember the Stonewall Riots, the linchpin of the modern-day LGBTQ Rights movement arguably...
by Hannah Isaacs | May 6, 2020 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Entrepreneurs, Fellows, Philly, Professional
Join the 2020 Fellowship Cohort for the 10th Annual Tribe 12 Fellowship Launch Night: The Beginning! Hear first hand from one of our Fellowship Alumni! Aleeza Ben Shalom of Marriage Minded Mentor went through the Tribe 12 Fellowship in 2013. As CEO of her business,...
by Hannah Isaacs | Apr 30, 2020 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Philly, Tribes
Our lives as Jewish people are heavily influenced by the values and traditions of our ancestors, but in the long and arduous journey of survival and assimilation, we’ve forgotten how to live off the land. Why are we taught how to make challah but not sourdough? Why do...
by Hannah Isaacs | Apr 22, 2020 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Philly, Professional, Social, Trends
For the past four months, I have had the privilege to work alongside the awesome staff at Tribe 12 through Temple University’s Feinstein Center Jewish Professional Internship program. As a new 20s/30s, I got a chance to interact with and market to much of Philly’s...
by Hannah Isaacs | Apr 15, 2020 | Adulting, Fellows, Professional, Social, Trends
Hi there, Tribe 12 community! I’m Nicole Wasilus, owner of Everybody Loves Organizing, and I’ve got some organizing tips for you to make your home more zen & orderly while you’re staying in. Bedroom Most of us are working from home now, so we’re spending...
by Hannah Isaacs | Apr 8, 2020 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Fellows, Professional, Social justice
For one of our Tribe 12 Fellows, her work may be the difference between life and death. Noga entered the Tribe 12 Fellowship with the goal of solving the problem of social isolation. She was raised on a Kibbutz (collective farming community) overlooking the Dead Sea...
by Hannah Isaacs | Apr 1, 2020 | Adulting, Philly, Social justice
Looking for a way to make a tangible impact during this wild and unpredictable time in history? There are plenty of volunteering opportunities, some for those who feel comfortable safely volunteering in person and some that are entirely virtual or via phone....
by Hannah Isaacs | Apr 1, 2020 | Adulting, Fellows, Philly, Professional, Trends
Hi there, Tribe 12 community! I’m Nicole Wasilus, owner of Everybody Loves Organizing, and I’ve got some organizing tips for you to make your home more zen & orderly while you’re staying in. Kitchen You’d be surprised to see all the room you have in your fridge,...
by Hannah Isaacs | Mar 25, 2020 | Adulting, Fellows, Philly, Professional
Join us for a sneak peek of the ventures at Pitch Night, March 31st and the finished product at our 10th Annual Launch Night, May 12th. 1.) What was your introduction to Tribe 12? Way back in 2011 or 2012, I remember seeing an event about celebrating four people who...
by Hannah Isaacs | Mar 18, 2020 | Adulting, Culture, Philly
Social distancing and self-quarantining are new phrases to a lot of us, and this feels unprecedented. Tribe 12 –– among many of you –– are working remotely, so we’re all adjusting to a new reality for the next month or so. Regardless of your situation, self-care is...
by Hannah Isaacs | Mar 4, 2020 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Culture, Philly
Purim 2020 starts on the evening of March 9th, meaning now is the time to start filling your mouth with everyone’s favorite triangular snack: hamantaschen. These filled cookies, made in many Ashkenazi Jewish communities to celebrate the holiday of Purim, resemble the...
by Hannah Isaacs | Feb 27, 2020 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Culture, Philly, Social
There are so many Purim experiences this year, we thought we would put them all in one place for you! March 5th: Neshama Hadassah Hamantaschen Baking Event: Thinking outside the triangle Learn to make the tri-corner cookie we all know and love! Hear all about Hadassah...
by Hannah Isaacs | Feb 19, 2020 | Adulting, Dating, Philly, Social
When I sit down with someone for a “matchmaking date”, one of the conversations that clocks a fair amount of time is around their deal breakers. I ask about common ones — age, height, and location for example — and ones people might not have...
by Hannah Isaacs | Feb 4, 2020 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Dating, Philly, Social
Waterfront happy hour at Chart House 555 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard (Penn’s Landing) You know that episode of Friends where Joey’s dad says “I could make a meal just out of the appetizers”? That’s Chart House’s happy hour menu. It’s cheap, delicious and hearty...
by Hannah Isaacs | Jan 22, 2020 | Adulting, Fellows, Professional
The smell of crisp grass Shabbat with like-minded people Game night! Code Names Obviously! Farmers Challenge Pre-sun rise hike Smores Self Introspection Learning about each other & Bonding Where will we all be in 5 years? What is empathy? Interactive improv...
by Hannah Isaacs | Jan 15, 2020 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Culture, Philly, Social, Trends, Uncategorized
Have you ever walked into Trader Joe’s, taken a deep breath, and thought: “Wow what a holy place.” Or– maybe that’s just me. Well, we hunted through the aisles and decided on the top five Jewish foods you can snag at Trader Joe’s! They...
by Hannah Isaacs | Dec 19, 2019 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Entrepreneurs, Fellows, Philly, Professional
Welcome to our amazing 2020 Fellows! Read more about their ventures to see how they are changing the world and the world around them. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Jessica Creane Venture: Gamifying...
by Paulina Koyfman | Apr 22, 2019 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Culture, Entrepreneurs, Fellows, Jewish Wisdom, Professional, Social
We asked our 2019 Fellows to answer some questions about themselves. Photo credit to Yael Pachino Photography. Here is our interview with Brooke! My venture in under 5 words is… Kids play space, Parents Haven The person that inspires me most is… my daughter What is...
by Paulina Koyfman | Apr 22, 2019 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Culture, Entrepreneurs, Fellows, Philly, Professional, Social, Trends, Uncategorized
We asked our 2019 Fellows to answer some questions about themselves. Photo credit to Yael Pachino Photography. Here is our interview with Dori: My venture in under 5 words is… Sex, theatre, and many questions. Who inspired you to do this venture? My initial venture...
by Paulina Koyfman | Mar 25, 2019 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Culture, Entrepreneurs, Fellows, Philly, Professional, Social, Trends, Uncategorized
We asked our 2019 Fellows to answer some questions about themselves. Photo credit to Yael Pachino Photography. Here is our interview with Gail: My venture in under 5 words is… The Truth Behind Closed Doors Who inspired you to do this venture? Michael Adler & Ross...
by Paulina Koyfman | Mar 25, 2019 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Culture, Entrepreneurs, Fellows, Professional, Social, Trends, Uncategorized
We asked our 2019 Fellows to answer some questions about themselves. Photo credit to Yael Pachino Photography. Here is our interview with Michael: My venture in under 5 words is… Teach people/organizations psychological flexibility (We didn’t know what...
by Paulina Koyfman | Mar 21, 2019 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Culture, Entrepreneurs, Fellows, Professional, Social, Trends, Uncategorized
We asked our 2019 Fellows to answer some questions about themselves. Photo credit to Yael Pachino Photography. Here is our interview with Danielle: My venture in under 5 words is… custom mosaic gifts Who inspired you to do this venture? my twin sister, the bride who...
by Paulina Koyfman | Mar 18, 2019 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Culture, Entrepreneurs, Fellows, Professional, Social, Trends, Uncategorized
We asked our 2019 Fellows to answer some questions about themselves. Photo credit to Yael Pachino Photography. Here is our interview with Yael: My venture in under 5 words is… Loving and Celebrating Jewish Marriage. What are you most excited to learn during the...
by Allie Linn | Feb 25, 2019 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Culture, Entrepreneurs, Jewish Wisdom, Philly, Professional, Social, Trends
Giving Circles are a fun way to bring a group of people together to pool their donations and decide on one charity to donate to. Here, we ask our friend and freelance writer Allie Linn to tells us all about Giving Circles. Allie Linn is a local freelance writer with a...
by Andrea Highbloom | Aug 1, 2018 | Adulting, Professional
Andrea Highbloom has always been good at giving her friends casual advice, but now she’s making it an official title. Join us here for a little Q & Andrea, where this nice Jewish girl helps you tackle some of the hard stuff that comes about as you start...
by Jessica Bird | Mar 22, 2018 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Entrepreneurs, Fellows, Professional
Jessica Bird is a 2018 Tribe 12 Fellow and founder of third-generation window treatment business, 3rdGenBlinds. She is a fun-loving entrepreneur with a dedication and passion toward her family and career. You can read more about her here. I’m a creative soul...
by Polly Edelstein | Mar 1, 2018 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Culture, Fellows, Tribes
Our inaugural Fellowship Alumni Giving Circle met in the fall of 2017. Each member of the group – all alumni of the Tribe 12 Fellowship – put money into a pot and together they decide where to allocate the funds. We used Amplifier’s Giving Circle...
by Taryn Wyron | Feb 7, 2018 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Entrepreneurs, Fellows, Professional
I’m an intimacy junkie. I’ve been known to spend an entire Saturday video chatting with friends across the globe. I’m trained as a therapist, and I can never overdo it on heart-to-heart talks. “How are you doing?” inevitably leads to a two-hour conversation,...
by Danielle Selber | Dec 22, 2017 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Dating, Philly, Social
The moment has arrived. I’m Tribe 12’s in-house matchmaker and it kinda breaks my heart to share my last, best, most perfect date idea to round out our Philly First Date Hacks series. It’s my personal favorite date — one I try to go on for my...
by Danielle Selber | Dec 17, 2017 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Dating, Philly, Social
With a million holiday parties and cuffing season upon us, it’s definitely time for another installment of our Philly First Date Hacks series! As Tribe 12’s in-house matchmaker, it slightly kills me to share my trade-secret best first date ideas. My...
by Danielle Selber | Dec 10, 2017 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Dating, Philly, Social
It’s your friendly neighborhood matchmaker again! As part of our Philly First Date Hacks series, I’m sharing my trade-secret best first dates over the course of the month. All the ideas share the distinctions of being somewhat unconventional, not too...
by Danielle Selber | Dec 1, 2017 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Dating, Philly, Social
In my role as in-house matchmaker at Tribe 12, the #1 question I get asked is probably “is today a Jewish holiday?” A close second is definitely “where should I go on a first date?” So I’ve put together a “First Date Hacks” series, where I follow my three great...
by Rachel Abramowitz | Nov 21, 2017 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Culture, Jewish Wisdom
This post was originally published on #NoshGoals, a side project from our Engagement Associate, Rachel Abramowitz. See the original post here. When you think about it, I really think Thanksgiving is basically a Jewish holiday. All we do is eat, gossip, fight over...
by Aleeza Ben Shalom | Nov 13, 2017 | Adulting, Entrepreneurs, Fellows, Professional
Aleeza Ben Shalom of Marriage Minded Mentor went through the Tribe 12 Fellowship in 2013. As CEO of her business, she works as a coach and trainer to empower singles “to get over their hurdles and under the chuppah.” Aleeza is also the author of Get Real,...
by Yael Pachino | Nov 6, 2017 | Adulting, Entrepreneurs, Professional
Yael Pachino, CEO at Yael Pachino Photography, is a frequent Tribe 12 partner. You may have met her last year when she shot some Tribe 12 Fellowship events or before posing for her at our Beachadelphia photobooth. See more of her work here. Get to know this young...
by Danielle Selber | Nov 2, 2017 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Professional
Tis the season to head to the voting booth! The national political stage has been getting all the attention, but less-than-sexy local politics are where decisions that affect our day to day lives really get made. Here’s how and when to vote, plus six other ways...
by David Kieve | Oct 16, 2017 | Adulting, Cool Stuff, Fellows, Professional
David Kieve was a Tribe 12 Fellow in 2017 and wrote this post on Facebook the day after his Launch Night. Learn more about the Tribe 12 Fellowship here! Whew, this will be a long one. I’ll write another one later this year, but a quick “morning...
by Mara Swift | Feb 15, 2017 | Adulting, Philly, Trends
ICYMI Your Values, Your Activism By Mara Swift, Social Media & Communications Intern Since November 8th, many of us have lost the luxury of political apathy. ‘What do I do now’ conversations with friends, co-workers and family members are frequent and can be...
