Looking to connect with other Jewish Young Professionals in Philadelphia? You’ve come to the right place! Tribe 12 hosts an incredible variety of events designed just for 20s & 30s in Philly and the surrounding areas — and there’s truly something for everyone.
A few examples of what we offer...
- Social events including monthly shabbat dinner, happy hour, or game night,
- Educational opportunities including a monthly drop-in class and multi-week series
- Tribe events tailored around an identity or interest like crafting, playwriting, or love of food
- Singles events which we host monthly
- A mentorship program
- And much, much more!
Scroll down to explore all the ways you can get involved. Want help finding the right fit? Reach out to connect with one of our awesome staff members — we’d love to meet you. Can’t wait to see you at an upcoming event!
Upcoming
Passover Second Night: ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Singles Seder
Join Tribe 12 matchmaker Lisa Green for a Fiddler on the Roof seder experience! Expect singalongs, fun matchmaking and icebreaker components built in to the seder, and a playful, silly…
SOLD OUT — Passover Second Night: Queer Seder
Email megan@tribe12.org to join the waitlist. Interested in other queer Passover events? Sign up for the J.Proud Passover Seder on April 7th! Join Rabbi Megan and her family for an…
Passover Taste of Torah
Join us for a Kosher for Passover dinner and conversation about Passover!
J.Proud Passover Seder
We’ll join together as queer members of the greater Philadelphia Jewish community to enjoy a seder, the traditional Passover meal and service, while exploring themes like queerness, trans identities, activism,…
SOLD OUT — Foodie Tribe: Passover BBQ
Email rachel.lefkowitz@tribe12.org to join the waitlist. Join us for a Passover BBQ on Rachel and Jeremy’s roof deck in East Passyunk! We will serve Kosher meat, great vegetarian options and…
Shabbat Exploration Series: Rodeph Shalom
This is the April edition of our Shabbat Exploration Series! We will be attending services and enjoying lunch at Congregation Rodeph Shalom on N. Broad Street. Rodeph Shalom is a…
Well Read Mensches
The Well Read Mensches meets to read and discuss books, articles, and other media on topics that warrant discussion in our community. All who are interested in exploring the Philly…
30s Tribe: Chinatown Food Crawl
*Exact timing may flex a bit as we wander and eat our way through Chinatown. April showers won’t slow us down. Join 30s Tribe for a Chinatown food adventure as…
Song Circle Tribe: Yom HaShoah
Come sing in community on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. This will be a space for us to express grief, find healing, and just be together. We will sing some…
Penne For Your Thoughts: Singles Pasta Making Workshop
Come for the people, stay for the pasta! Join fellow singles and 2024 Tribe 12 Fellow Chef Matthew “Saul” Pohubka of Middle Child Clubhouse and Anonymous by Saul for a hands-on…
April Mentorship Session: Speed Mentoring
Ready to take your personal and professional growth to the next level? Curious how experienced leaders navigate challenges, build meaningful careers, and turn ideas into impact? As part of our…
Grounded Together: Connecting In Chaos Series
This year, Tribe 12 is launching Grounded Together: Connecting in Chaos, a year-long initiative made possible through a grant from The Covenant Foundation. At its heart are four guiding pillars:…
Citywide Jewish Grad Student Shabbat
Join graduate students from across Philadelphia for a citywide Shabbat dinner. This is more than just a meal. It’s an opportunity to come together, meet peers from other campuses, and…
20s Bagels and Mimosas
Join Izzy for a bagel brunch with mimosas!
Queer Tribe: Cat Cafe
Join us at Get a Gato Cat Cafe for an hour of hanging out with friends and cats, and then come around the corner to get a sweet treat from…
Monthly Shabbat Dinner
Join Tribe 12 for our Monthly Shabbat Gathering! We will join at the Weitzman Museum of American Jewish History to light Shabbat candles, enjoy a vegetarian meal and enjoy the…
Tribe 12 Earth Day Celebration: Block Clean-Up and Picnic Lunch and Learn
Have fun with friends while caring for our environment, and celebrate Earth Day with Tribe 12! We will start our morning off by cleaning up the area around the Weitzman…
Jewish Recovery & Support Tribe
Are you… in recovery recovery-curious sober-curious recovery-adjacent supporting someone in recovery interested in a Jewish recovery community — even if you don’t personally identify as having an addiction. Join us…
Queer Tribe: Community, Conflict, and Communication Learning Series
This is a three-part learning series focused on making and keeping community in an isolating world. Galia and Rabbi Megan will guide us through Jewish texts, and examine what it…
Jewish Speed Dating: 30s Suburbs Edition
Back by popular demand… in partnership with Be Single No More, we’re hosting speed dating for 30somethings in King of Prussia! Arrival begins at 6:45pm with speed dating beginning promptly…
Monthly Game Night
Join Amanda at The Board and Brew for board games! The Board and Brew has an extensive library of games and food/drink menu to choose from. The price of the…
Employees of Jewish Nonprofits Happy Hour
All employees of Jewish nonprofits, regardless of job title, are welcome to join us for a happy hour at Veda. Tribe 12 will cover shared appetizers. Veda has a full…
Bagel Brunch
Join us for another monthly bagel brunch! Tickets include any bagel & schmear or breakfast sandwich and a bottled drink, hot drip coffee, or cold brew.
Taste of Torah: Revenge of the 5th- Lag B’omer Learning, Star Wars and Judaism!
Since Star Wars Week and Lag B’omer collide this year, join Amanda for a special edition of Taste of Torah where we learn about connections between Judaism and Star Wars!…
Jewish Philly Under 40 Awards
Join us for an evening celebrating incredible young Jewish leaders! All ages welcome! Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM Old City, Philadelphia Enjoy a light dinner, drinks, and a…
Jewish Speed Dating: Board Game Edition
So many people sent us Quirk’s board game speed dating event that we asked them if they would do a Jewish version! After lots of great matches and positive feedback,…
Monthly Game Night
Join Amanda at The Board and Brew for board games! The Board and Brew has an extensive library of games and food/drink menu to choose from. The price of the…
Jewish Speed Dating: 25-35 Edition
**Please note that this event was rescheduled from April 16th to May 13th** In partnership with Be Single No More, we’re hosting Jewish speed dating just for people ages 25-35!…
Shabbat Exploration Series: Guided Shabbat Hike & Song Circle
This is the May edition of our Shabbat Exploration Series! We’re bringing Shabbat outdoors! Join us for a (mostly flat) hike in the Wissahickon with stops along the way to…
20s vs 30s Kickball
Ready to show off your elite kickball skills and prove once and for all which Tribe has the most ruach? Join us for a high-energy, mildly competitive kickball showdown: 20s…
Shabbat Exploration Series: Mikveh Israel
This is the June edition of our Shabbat Exploration Series! We will be attending services and enjoying lunch at Congregation Mikveh Israel in Old City. Mikveh Israel, also known as…
Tu B’Av Semiquincentennial Field Day
Save the date! On Jewish Valentine’s Day, meet other single young professionals for outdoor semiquin-themed field games like liberate the flag, British vs. America sharks and minnows, and tug of…