Mission
Tribe 12 connects people in their 20s/30s to Jewish life and community in Philadelphia today so they will choose to stay connected tomorrow.
Our Values
We strive to create a community where all can belong knowing that we must work to bring in those who have been marginalized in Jewish spaces
We strive to innovate and don’t hold on to past practices just because they are what have always been done
We want you just as you are and have a place where you can be your true self in our community
We strive to be a space where young adults can develop knowledge, skills, relationships and more.
Your connection with the Jewish community can look like anything; at Tribe 12, we create experiences that prioritize fun
We are building local Jewish community through everything we do
The Jewish value of Tikkun Olam, Repairing the World, motivates us to volunteer, be civically engaged, and learn how to interrupt systemic inequality
Your Jewish journey is unique to you and there’s no wrong way about it! We’re here to support and assist you as you find your path and place, whatever that may be
We listen to our constituents and plan with their needs and interests in mind
Whether you were born Jewish, you’re converting to Judaism, your partner is Jewish, or you’re just exploring what Judaism has to offer, there’s a place for you at Tribe 12
We strive to create the community our constituents are seeking in the places they spend their time without asking them to leave any parts of themselves at the door
We seek to create a space where all 20s and 30s feel welcome, seen and held
Our Story
Something troubled Annabel Lindy.
Annabel and her husband, Phil, were happy. Phil had business success and was known as a kind and fair leader. They were both active Jewish community members. They were generous philanthropists. They raised three great kids.
Yet despite making Judaism a central part of her family’s upbringing, Annabel watched all three of her children reach adulthood without finding meaningful connections with Jewish institutions. She saw a generation emerging of adults who were now too old for Jewish college life like Hillel, but not yet ready to get married and enter the family-centered synagogue world. The question nagged her:
What happens to one’s Judaism between college and marriage?
Annabel's Answer
In the last two decades, this 20s/30s population has become a major target population for myriad national and local efforts. But in 1998, Annabel was the only one talking about this demographic. She convened a group and formed what at the time was called ‘The Collaborative’ -- a consortium of Jewish organizations in Philadelphia who would reach out to unaffiliated 20s/30s.
An initial gathering of 10 people grew to a mailing list of 1,000 over the first five years, with social events, interest groups, and original programming peppering the calendar. She pushed the consortium to trendspot and trailblaze, to respond to the true needs of 20s/30s where Jewish connection became an added bonus.
When Annabel passed in 2010, she gave her blessing to found and endow an independent organization, Tribe 12, with her husband Phil as the founding President. Today, Tribe 12 engages over 4,000 people a year in its virtual and in person offerings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Funders
Annabel Lindy Donor Advised Fund
Partners
