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....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
