2015-2016 | 5776 $3.50 The G UIDE to Jewish Greater Philadelphia Synagogues • Holiday Calendar • Candle Lighting Times Resources & Services • Jewish Businesses • Summer Camps Dear Friends: The Jewish Federations of North America, including our Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, are recognized locally, nationally and internationally as the primary fundraisers and funders of services for the Jewish people. We have raised more money for Jewish causes and helped more people in need than any other organization over the past nearly 115 years. This rich history laid the foundation for our vital work today, and it is what inspired me to step into the role of President last September. During 5775, we made significant strides in reaching out to partner agencies, synagogues and community members, to remind them how important they are to us and, when necessary, to rebuild relationships. I am pleased to report the vast majority of people and places have been very welcoming and as a result, we are working more collaboratively than ever with many more Jewish organizations. A number of people who had “left” the Jewish Federation have returned. Additionally, we have been successful in engaging new young adults and, for the first time, the LGBT community. All of this combined has enabled us to move much closer to operating as one, united Jewish community. I am grateful for this cooperation and participation. The true beneficiaries are the individuals and families who rely on us. I have seen first-hand our collective impact. I visited with seniors in Northeast Philadelphia who were so thankful for the home repairs they received. I see my grandchildren thriving thanks to their Jewish day school education. I have met families who receive vital food packages from our Mitzvah Food Project pantries. Together, we are making this possible. This year’s Guide to Jewish Greater Philadelphia demonstrates the breadth of opportunities available to participate in Jewish life, in whatever way is most comfortable to you. Very similarly, as the central address of the five-county area, we offer dozens of different ways for you to enhance your Jewish journey. I encourage everyone who isn’t currently involved to give us a try. We need you. Your community needs you. No matter your interest, there is a place for you here. You can learn more at jewishphilly.org. From my family to yours, a sweet, healthy and happy 5776. 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JEWISHPHILLY.ORG Q 215.832.0500 Q 2100 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 LEAD with us LEAN on us s T TRANSFORM with us CONTENTS 12 CANDLE-LIGHTING 14 HOLIDAY CALENDAR 16 WHICH MONTH MARKS THE JEWISH NEW YEAR? 18 CAN YOM KIPPUR ATONEMENT BE ACCOMPLISHED IN 140 CHARACTERS OR LESS? 24 SHABBAT AT HOME 28 GUIDE TO JEWISH HOLIDAYS 57 FEDERATION OFFICES Before- and After-School Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Other Youth Educational Programs . . . . 81 Colleges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Adult and Family Education . . . . . . . . . . 81 Israeli Dancing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Museums and Exhibits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Landmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 83 RELIGIOUS LIFE Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Synagogues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 104 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL Minyans and Havurahs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Rabbinical Organizations. . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Congregational Organizations . . . . . . . . . . 87 Jewish Information and Referral Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Chabad-Lubavitch Centers . . . . . . . . . . . 88 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Chaplaincy Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Conversion and Interfaith Programs . . . 89 107 COMMERCIAL DIRECTORY Divorce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Kosher Establishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Eruvs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Artists (Ketubah). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Kashrut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Bookstores and Gift Shops. . . . . . . . . . . 113 Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Kehillahs: Neighborhood Collaboratives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Cemeteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Life-Cycle Officiants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Funeral and Shivah Arrangements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Neighboring Federations. . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 58 SERVICES AND PROGRAMS Addictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Adoption and Foster Care . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Services for People With Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Mikvehs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Funeral Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Mohels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Monuments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 92 ORGANIZATIONS Musical Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Charitable Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Shatnez Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Sofer (Scribe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Services for New Americans . . . . . . . . . . 65 Community Relations and Public Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Cultural and Recreational Centers . . . . . 66 Cultural Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 119 INDEX Services for Senior Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Holocaust Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Programs for Young Professionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Professional Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Support Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 97 ISRAEL Domestic Violence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Services for the Gay and Lesbian Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Vocational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Volunteer Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Youth Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 76 EDUCATION Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Early-Childhood Education. . . . . . . . . . . 76 Synagogue-Based Education Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Day Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Other Early Childhood Educational Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Thrift Shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Government and Business . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Israel Experiences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Support and Advocacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 99 CULTURE Newspapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Magazines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 ADVERTISING SECTIONS 34 FOOD AND DINING 35 PARTY AND ENTERTAINMENT 38 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 45 SENIOR LIVING 50 RESOURCE DIRECTORY 116 CLASSIFIEDS Publishers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Radio and Television. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Cultural Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 THE GUIDE 2015/2016 11 Candle-Lighting Times October 2015 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 January 2016 6:24 p.m. 6:13 p.m. 6:02 p.m. 5:52 p.m. 5:43 p.m. Jan. 1 Jan. 8 Jan. 15 Jan. 22 Jan. 29 November 2015 February 2016 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20 Nov. 27 Feb. 5 Feb. 12 Feb. 19 Feb. 26 4:35 p.m. 4:28 p.m. 4:23 p.m. 4:19 p.m. December 2015 March 2016 Dec. 4 Dec. 11 Dec. 18 Dec. 25 March 4 March 11 March 18 March 25 4:18 p.m. 4:18 p.m. 4:19 p.m. 4:23 p.m. April 2016 4:28 p.m. 4:34 p.m. 4:42 p.m. 4:49 p.m. 4:58 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Limekiln Pike/Route 152 & Dreshertown Rd., Dresher, PA 19025 www.dublinterrace.com A Bruce Toll Community THE GUIDE 2015/2016 15 Which Month Marks the Jewish New Year? By Maayan Jaffe/JNS.org T ishrei is among the most well-known months on the Hebrew calendar because it contains the High Holidays and marks the beginning of the year. Or so it seems. Indeed, to modern-day Jews, Rosh Hashanah is considered the Jewish New Year. But traditionally, the Hebrew cal- endar actually has four “New Year” days: the first of Tishrei (Rosh Hashanah); the first of Nisan; the 15th of Shevat (Tu B’Shevat, or the New Year of trees); and the first of Elul, the New Year of animal tithes. The Torah specifically names Nisan as the first month of the Jewish calendar. So where did Tishrei come from, and how did it gain New Year status? Rabbi Donny Schwartz, midwest regional direc- tor for the Orthodox youth organization NCSY, ex- plains that Tishrei relates to the sun, which is con- nected to the solar year. In Hebrew, the word “year” is translated as shanah, which is related to the Hebrew words sheni (second/repeatable) and yashan (old). “Tishrei represents a system that never changes,” says Schwartz. “You wake up on the morning and it is just another day. You know you drive on the right side of the street, put clothes on your body. You know who you are. It’s a ‘blah’ feeling sometimes, but there is a benefit to that.” On the other hand, Nisan relates to the moon, which is changing daily, if not more frequently. Nisan is therefore the “head of the months,” and is “all about renewal” and change, Schwartz says. Tishrei and Nisan also are tied to the seasons in which they fall. Schwartz believes that at different times of year, there are different energies in the world. Rabbi Jessica Minnen, resident rabbi of New York’s OneTable initiative, which brings together Jews in their 20s and 30s for Shabbat dinners, takes this idea a step further. She says Nisan is the planting season, and Tishrei the harvesting season. Minnen says that a recent course she was teaching examined the differences between the two creation narratives in Genesis 1 and 2, which many modern scholars believe are competing stories. “In Genesis 1, God is breathing into Adam, into the Earth, the ground, the shape that is formed into a human being. In Genesis 2, God physically shapes Adam out of the ground,” Minnen says. “This is the planting and the harvesting, this is Nisan and Tishrei. We need both creation narratives, and we need Nisan and Tishrei to form a complete sense of who we are and who we can be.” Minnen says the main message of all the Jewish New Years is one of continuity. “You have these four opportunities to start over, to redefine who you are now and where you want to go,” she says. “Every day can be your New Year.” EXCELLENT CARE. CONVENIENTLY LOCATED. MONTGOMERYVILLE LANSDALE WARMINSTER JEFFERSON HEALTH IS ALL OVER THE MAP. 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But one aspect of the Jewish faith that has always appealed to me, and likely appeals to many other Jews — religious and non-religious alike — is its introspective morality. Every fall, we look back on the past year in advance of Yom Kippur, determine whom we have wronged, and try to atone for our interpersonal sins with sincere apologies. Around the time of Yom Kippur last year, I felt that I had unintentionally offended an old friend of mine. I then decided to make an apology. Belief in God or prayer aside, this felt to me like the decent thing to do. Without too much thought about the medium, I made the apology through a Facebook message. over tax-free 856-428-8181 Route 70 • Cherry Hill located only 10 minutes morning appointments receive a $50 gift card from the Ben Franklin Bridge The largest selection of Bar/Bat Mitzvah Dresses in NJ, PA and DE for both Mother and Daughter! Shopping in PA? pay up to 8% sales tax on your Dress!?! 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JNS.org surveyed Jewish religious leaders across denomina- tions on the subject. Popular Jewish blogger and social media expert Rabbi Jason Miller strongly argues against technology-facilitated atonement. “I’m a fan of face-to-face communication or, when not possible, a phone call. It’s important for people to hear your voice when you apologize. Sending an email, text message or Facebook message is a good start, but it’s not sufficient for the performance of teshuvah” (atonement), Miller says. Yet Miller does acknowledge that “our communication preferences change as new technology emerges,” which “means that what our society considers acceptable for sincere communication, like asking for forgiveness before Yom Kippur, also changes.” “There was a time when it wouldn’t be considered appropriate to perform teshuvah over the phone,” Miller says. “That changed as people moved farther away and there were not opportunities for face-to-face communication. Soon, email and then texting became ‘tacky’ ways of performing teshuvah — until these were the most common ways that we engage with each other.” Even so, Miller maintains that face-to-face communication should remain the preferred mode of teshuvah, because it is much more difficult to ask for repentance in person. In fact, according to Rabbi Joshua Rabin, director of kehilla enrichment (organizational development) at the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, people often tend to apologize via social media “because sometimes it’s just easier to type a message to somebody than to look them in the eye.” Rabin says that these days, when “more and more people use technology — whether it’s text messaging or social media — to communicate with each “ a NATIONAL MUSEUM SOMETHING for everyone ” with - Danielle E. Cleveland, OH yelp.com Photo by Gene Smirnov Visit today! 20 Corner of 5th and Market Streets NMAJH.org THE GUIDE 2015/2016 other about important things, it actually is all the more reason why a face-to- face personal apology is the most meaningful thing you can do. It’s that much different from the typical option.” But there’s one exception, Rabin argues: “If the wrong you committed was actually through social media.” “If you were to write a really nasty tweet about somebody … I think that any teshuvah process should involve your actually apologizing through that medium to begin the process, because that’s where the wrong was committed,” he says. Rabbi Roni Handler, director of community learning for the Reconstruc- tionist Rabbinical College and executive editor of Ritualwell.org — a website committed to blending Jewish tradition with innovation — also believes that if the sin being atoned for is directly connected to social media, “there’s actually something really powerful about stating that [apology] online.” “If we are atoning for something like spending too much time on social media and not paying attention to our family, then putting out a statement like that might serve to hold us accountable and show our recognition of having a problem in this area,” Handler says. “But it shouldn’t be that we just state it and then go back to our regular be- havior,” she adds. “That, in fact, is not doing teshuvah according to any Jewish scholar.” In the Reconstructionist movement, explains Handler, “we value commu- nity a lot, and obviously the face-to-face community is really special and pow- erful. 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Something that people might be writing quickly because they’re running out of the door, might come out as curt or angry. So, when one is making teshuvah, having the proper intention is so important for that. If the relation- ship that you have is one that you feel an email could be sufficient” for an apology, “then in that case maybe that would be OK,” Handler says. Rabbi Esther Lederman, director of communities of practice at the Union for Reform Judaism, also cautions against making a mass apology on social media because forgiveness in the Jewish tradition must be sought “di- rectly from the person you have hurt” and is “also about repairing the relationship, which can’t be done anony- mously.” Additionally, when it comes to apologizing to some- one directly via social media, Lederman believes that the medium is less significant than the intention of the apol- ogy. “I’ve had very meaningful exchanges by chat and email, although I am also someone who prefers to com- municate with a person by voice,” she says. Lederman says she fears a world in which “technology will replace the real human to human contact that is nec- essary for sacred engagement.” If this occurs, she says, “What is the point in gathering together as a community at an appointed time? I believe there is a sacred purpose to that and I don’t want email, Facebook or Twitter to ever replace this.” The social media editor of Chabad.org, Rabbi Mordechai Lightstone, emphasizes that the most impor- tant aspect of atoning for interpersonal transgressions is understanding that forgiveness in Judaism centers on how the aggrieved person receives the apology. If that person feels they were apologized to in the right way, then whatever the medium is becomes less significant. “When we wish to truly convey the emotional impact of our words, we must make sure we truly understand how they will appear,” Lightstone says. That appearance, in turn, will differ depending on whoever is receiving the apology. “To some, nothing short of a phone call before Yom Kippur would be considered a serious and honest form of asking forgiveness,” says Lightstone. “To others, the very thought of a phone call would be considered un- necessary and even socially awkward. It takes a true un- derstanding of who your friends are to really know the best way to reach out.” Lightstone, therefore, is unlikely to consider my afore- mentioned decision to apologize to my friend via Face- book as invariably wrong, as long as the apology was truly accepted. “If I’m able to truly convey my heartfelt remorse with an emoji and a short message, and I know that the person receiving it will be fully comforted or even prefer that text [over a phone call or face-to-face apology], then I’m happy to do so,” Lightstone says. “I might not be teaching biology anymore, but my green thumb sure hasn’t retired!” Sarah West Cathedral Village resident since 2004 MS Biology, Yale University Cathedral Village offers luxurious apartments and fabulous amenities. Our stimulating lifestyle addresses every passion, like gardening, fitness, horticulture, technology, art, music and literature.Sculpt your own David on Monday and plant veggies on Tuesday. 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This is especially true regarding home observances of Shabbat, the day of rest characterized by numer- ous prohibitions of various activities as well as many positive commandments intended to make it a day of joy and relaxation.  Many people tend to think of Shabbat as day full of “don’t do’s” — don’t work, don’t cook, don’t go shopping, don’t drive a car and so on. But far from simply being a day walled in by restrictions, a Shabbat observed at home is a day immersed in an atmosphere of rest, relaxation and rejoicing. At a time when most of humanity only ate two full meals a day, Jewish tradition called for a sump- tuous three meals on Shabbat (between sundown on Friday and just after sundown on Saturday) to ensure that one could relax and celebrate with a full stomach. Even if a person had to live in penury the entire week, Shabbat was a day for which they would purchase wine,  challot (braided bread loaves), and food for a fitting set of meals. Even if
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After attending synagogue, whether inviting a guest or friend home, being invited to someone else’s house or sitting down to a meal with one’s family or even alone, it is also traditional to enjoy a full Shabbat lunchtime meal similar to the Friday evening repast. Shabbat afternoon is a time reserved for reading, sleeping, talking, walking or studying Jewish texts — all activities that we often claim that we never have enough time to do. And before sunset, to ensure three full meals, traditional Jews enjoy a third meal in the late afternoon (either at home or in the synagogue), appropriate individual prayers or synagogue services, and the conclusion of Shabbat. Because Shabbat is considered a foretaste of the idyllic World to Come, Jewish tradition discourages ending Shabbat at the earliest possible moment. Traditionally determined by the appearance of three stars in the night sky, Shab- bat’s departure is marked by the ceremony of havdalah (“division”), which in- cludes blessings over wine, spices or fragrant vegetation, and a multi-wicked candle. Many Jewish communities delay the celebration of the conclusion of Shabbat until later in the evening with a festive gathering known as amelaveh malkah, literally meaning “accompanying the [Shabbat] Queen.” Envisioned symbolically as a queen, Shabbat is escorted away with song and delicacies. Get Away: Art + Wine + Adventure + You Explore your passions, check things off your “list,” and just get away from it all this autumn at Woodloch. | 800.W OODLOCH | H AWLEY , PA An award winning resort, championship golf course & luxury spa WWW .W OODLOCH . 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It also commemorates the first struggle in recorded history of religious freedom and personal lib- erty. On each of the eight nights of Chanukah, individ- uals light the chanu kiah (a nine-candled me no rah), recite special prayers, and often play dreidel and sing songs. Chanukah is also a time for eating oil-based foods such as latkes (potato pancakes) and jelly dough- nuts (sufganiyot), and for giving gelt (money). Guide to Jewish Holidays Tu B’Shevat Tu B’Shevat is the “New Year of the Trees.” Originally an agricul tural festival, it marks the emergence of spring. In modern Israel, it has become a national hol- iday — a tree-planting festival. Tu B’Shevat usually oc- curs in the month of February, and is also known as the Jewish Arbor Day. People will eat fruits and nuts, par- ticularly something from Israel or something new for the season. Some even hold a seder for family and friends incorporating seasonal fruits and vegetables. Waverly Heights offers exceptional services and amenities ... from al fresco dining to top-rated healthcare. Purim Purim recalls Ha man’s plot to exterminate the Jews of Persia and celebrates the story of Queen Esther, who intervened, along with her cousin Mor dechai, to save her people. On Purim, the Me gillah, or “Scroll of Es- ther,” is read. Every time the name Haman is men- tioned, people stamp their feet and twirl noisemakers (groggers) to blot out his name. Children dress up in costumes, and hamantashen — special three-cornered cookies that are supposed to resemble Haman’s hat or ear — are eaten. It is also customary to send gifts of food (shalach manot) to friends, as well as give food and money to the poor. Even the poorest Jewish person is expected to share with others. Judaism teaches that tzedakah, or “charity,” at all times and in all places, is a religious duty. 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In Levi ti cus, the people of Israel are com- manded: “and from the day on which you bring the of- fering … you shall count off seven weeks.” The seven weeks of counting the Omer spans the 49-day period between the second day of Pesach and the beginning of Sha vuot. The 33rd day is viewed as a celebration because the literature tells us that a plague that had af- flicted the students of Rabbi Akiva, the teacher and scholar, ended on that day. Schools will often celebrate by having outdoor events, picnics and field days. Strength. Support. Tradition. Determination. HUB International Northeast has been providing risk management & insurance solutions for over 75 years. HUB brings you the best of both worlds, the market leverage & capabilities of a national broker with the accessibility & dedication of your local service team. As our top 10 national ranking indicates, we have the Strength, Support, Tradition & Determination to truly make a difference. 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At this time, we read the “Book of Ruth,” the story of a young Moa bite woman who left her land and people to go with her Jewish mother-in-law, Naomi, to the Land of Israel. This holiday originally celebrated the completion of the barley harvest, and occurs in late May or June. It is traditional to decorate the home with fresh flowers and leaves, as well as to eat dairy foods, such as blintzes, cheesecake and ice cream. Confirmations cel- ebrating the completion of additional years of Jewish education beyond Bar or Bat Mitzvah are traditionally held on Shavuot. Tisha B’Av Sign up at the bottom left hand side of our homepage. jewishexponent.com 32 THE GUIDE 2015/2016 Tisha B’Av means the “Ninth of Av,” the Jewish month, and refers to the day of fasting and mourning. It is the darkest of all days in Jewish history, commemorating the destruction of both the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, in addition to other calamitous events in Jewish history. 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Mama’s food is fresh, delicious and affordable. R&R ShopRite, Kosher on the Boulevard 11000 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 215-673-1200 ShopRite of Roosevelt Boulevard offers a full-service line of kosher grocery, dairy, frozen, meat and bakery products. The extensive selection of beef, veal, lamb, chicken and turkey is cer- tified kosher, custom-cut in the store and supervised to the letter of the law by a full-time mashgiach. Party platter orders accepted in store, by phone or online at shoprite.com World of Falafel 14 South State Street, Newtown PA 215-860-51280 Bucks County’s only kosher-certified falafel (and vegetarian!) restaurant serves up fresh falafel, tasty Israeli salads and condi- ments, assorted fresh veggies, fries, drinks and more in a cheerful, casual setting in the heart of Newtown Borough. Eat in or take out. N ON -K OSHER Francoluigis 1549 S. 13th street (13th and Tasker) Philadelphia, PA 215-755-8903 Combines the love of great food and entertainment. 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The Hearth offers a unique blend of invit- ing elegance and innovative care that makes our Assisted Living and Memory Care neighborhoods unlike any you’ve seen before. Meridian of Valley Square 1106 Meridian Boulevard, Warrington, PA 215-491-7009 • www.meridianwarrington.com This 55+ community in Warrington features luxurious condo- miniums in elevator buildings spread out across 32 acres and in easy walking distance of Wegman’s and the shops at Valley Square. Check out the furnished models that are open Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. D RESHER E STATES 215.591.4000 V OORHEES 856.424.0004 M OORESTOWN E STATES 856.778.0600 U PPER P ROVIDENCE 610.933.3250 Brandywine Senior Living has locations throughout NJ, PA, DE, CT, NY www.Brandycare.com • 1-877-4BRANDY • Relax...We’re here. We thank our Brandywine residents for sharing these moments with you THE GUIDE 2015/2016 45 Engaging Days. Meaningful Moments. Paul’s Run 9896 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 215-934-3021 • www.paulsrun.org Community matters — and we invite you to come get a feel for ours. Your loved one will be surrounded by friendly neighbors and a staff who will treat them like family. With simple monthly rental agreements and no entrance fee, Paul’s Run offers true financial freedom. The Philadelphia Protestant Home (PPh) 6500 Tabor Avenue, Philadelphia PA 215-697-8014 The Philadelphia Protestant Home (PPh) offers affordable retirement living for the active lifestyle of a new generation of retirees. PPh has maintained a five-star rating from the centers for Medicare and Medicaid. Fewer than 10 percent of nursing homes in the nation have achieved this highest rating. Welcome to Impressions Memory Care at Bryn Mawr Those with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia require specialized care and support. They also deserve a lifestyle rich in dignity and fulfillment. With Impressions Memory Care at Bryn Mawr, your loved one will have all this . . . and more. Our new Impressions Memory Care community provides residents with Engaging Days and Meaningful Moments that emphasize each individual’s abilities, encourage socialization and promote the highest level of independence possible. Our community touches hearts and changes lives. If you have a loved one with memory challenges, we invite you to learn more. 484.380.5404 773 E. Haverford Road | Bryn Mawr, PA www.impressionsmemorycare.org Senior Living, but different. 46 Wallingford | 610-690-1630 Paoli | 610-640-4000 Independent & Supportive Living Supportive Living & Memory Care THE GUIDE 2015/2016 Plush Mills Senior Living 501 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA 610-690-1630 Plush Mills is dedicated to the continuing growth of people like you: people who know what it means to live well. Sage peo- ple. Vibrant people. The entire Plush Mills team is dedicated to making this a place you’ll be happy — and proud — to call home. Here, personal attention is the rule, not the exception Rydal Park 1515 The Fairway, Jenkintown, PA (215) 885-6800 Philadelphia’s premier life care community. Offering Immacu- lately landscaped grounds, convenient location, programmatic offerings and delicious dining options. Celebrating our 40th anniversary. Saunders House 100 Lancaster Avenue, Wynnewood, PA 610-658-5100 • www.saundershouse.org Founded in 1864, Saunders House is a nonprofit, skilled nurs- ing care center of choice. Located adjacent to Lankenau Hospital in Wynnewood, Saunders House provides quality short-term, rehabilitation and long-term care, including dementia care. Waverly Heights 1400 Waverly Road, Gladwyne, PA 610-645-8764 • www.waverlyheightsltd.org A premier retirement community located in the heart of the Main Line, providing outstanding residential and healthcare services and accommodations. 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The Sam Azeez Museum of Woodbine Heritage celebrates the his- tory of the wave of immigration at the end of the 19th century that brought Russian Jewish settlers to the area known as Woodbine to be developed as an agricultural colony under the auspices of the Baron de Hirsch Fund. Sam Azeez Museum of Woodbine Heritage 1001 Remington Road • Wynnewood, PA 610-649-5300 • Fax: 610-649-0948 info@tbhbe.org • www.tbhbe.org Comfort. Convenience. Savings. 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Though it is not pos sible to provide for all needs in all parts of the Greater Philadelphia area, the organized Jewish com- munity hopes that people will take advantage of available programs and services to which they are en titled. Almost all Jewish communal agencies charge fees on a sliding-scale basis or make other provisions for assisting those with limited financial means. Residents of the five-county region are eligible to use these services, as are local college students, visitors and members of the armed serv- ices stationed nearby. ADDICTIONS Achievement Through Counseling and Treatment (ACT) JEVS Human Services 5820 Old York Road • Philadelphia, PA 19141 215-276-8400 • Fax: 215-276-2739 • jevshumanservices.org and 1745 North Fourth Street • Philadelphia, PA 19122 215-236-0100 • Fax: 215-236-7601 Offers comprehensive medication-assisted treatment for opiate abuse with individual and group counseling in both outpatient and intensive outpatient settings at both locations. Eagleville Hospital 100 Eagleville Road • Eagleville, PA 19403 610-635-7400 or 1-800-255-2019 • Fax: 610-539-9314 eaglevillehospital.org A private, nonprofit facility, directed by the Eagleville Foundation, serving as a regional resource for prevention, training, research and treatment related to substance-use disorders, co-occurring disorders and other behavioral health problems. Offers a variety of hospital and non-hospital residential programs. These services are provided in a multi disciplinary environment attending to the related medical, mental-health and social problems of chemically dependent individuals. ADO PTION AND FOSTER CARE C HILD -W ELFARE S ERVICES Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia 1501 North Broad Street, Suite 14 • Philadelphia, PA 19122 1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 info@jcfsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org Includes services to children in their own homes, foster care, family reunifica- tion and special-needs adoption. Services are provided under contract with the Department of Human Services of the City of Philadelphia and other county agencies. Special-Needs Adoption (SWAN) Jewish Family and Children’s Services’ Child Welfare Department con- tracts with SWAN, the Statewide Adoption Network, to find adoptive parents for children with a variety of special needs. Open Arms Adoption Network Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia 10125 Verree Road • Philadelphia, PA 19116 • 1-888-OPEN-ARMS info@openarmsadoption.net • openarmsadoption.net Helps build and support families through the Domestic Infant Open Adop- tion program. Also offers a broad range of services for families hoping to adopt internationally. Licensed in both PA, N.J. and DE. 58 THE GUIDE 2015/2016 Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options (JAFCO) 234 South Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 100 • Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 610-525-1040 • Fax: 610-525-1047 Rana@jafco.org • jafco.org Provides child-welfare services to abused, neglected and at-risk children, including intensive case management, support and referral services to families in the Greater Philadelphia region. JAFCO helps families in need and assesses unmet child-welfare needs in the local Jewish community. JAFCO will continue to work in partnership and in collaboration with existing local agencies, while avoiding duplication of services providing support to children and families in the community. CAMPS D AY C AMPS Camp Achdus and Bnos Achdus Mailing Address: 1512 Griffith Street • Philadelphia, PA 19111 267-456-4532 or 610-613-2060 • Fax: 267-888-2160 info@campachdus.com • campachdus.com Not-for-profit camp for boys and girls ages 4 to 14. Activities include sports, swim- ming, trips, arts and drama, music instruction, karate, go-carting, as well as daily prayer and learning. Site Addresses: Camp Achdus: 8201 High School Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 Bnos Achdus/Achdus Junior: 4101 Freeland Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19128 Camp Ateres for Girls Congregation Beth Solomon Community Center 198 Tomlinson Road • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-671-1981 • Fax: 215-671-8007 rivmba@hotmail.com • cbscommunitycenter.com Eight-week summer camp for girls ages 5 to 13. Activities include art, sports, dance, gymnastics, drama, music, swimming, trips, karate, special events and more. Air-conditioned facilities. Breakfast, lunch and snacks served daily. Certified lifeguards on duty. Transportation is available from Elkins Park, Lower Merion, Rhawnhurst, Bucks County and Cherry Hill, N.J. Camp Chaverim Gutman Early Learning Center, Mandell Education Campus 7500 West Avenue • Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-635-5570 • Fax: 215-635-8155 gutman@FelsKids.org • FelsKids.org Camp for 18-month- to 5-year-old children. Has an in-ground pool with instructional and recreational swim, sports, miniature golf, Hebrew, fitness, music, family picnics and a sign-language specialist. Located in the fully air-conditioned Gutman Early Learning Center. Lunch and snacks are included. Scholarships are available for those meeting eligibility requirements. Adminis- tered by Federation Early Learning Services. The 12-month Gan Simcha pro- gram, addressing the needs of the Orthodox community, participates in all camp activities. Camp Gan Izzy of Bucks County Glazier Jewish Center • 25 North State Street • Newtown, PA 18940 215-497-9925 ext. 13 • rl@jewishcenter.info • ganizzy.info Co-ed, ages 3 through 12. Activities include arts andcrafts, baking, swimming, sports and trips. Air-conditioned facilities. Under the auspices of the Lubavitch of Bucks County. Camp Kef at the Kaiserman JCC Julian Krinsky Yesh Shabbat 45 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 • 610-896-7770, Ext. 123 Kaisermancamp@phillyjcc.com • phillyjcc.com Co-ed camps for infants through 8th grade. Facilities include outdoor pool, athletic fields, air-conditioned bunk rooms and large activity rooms. Activities include swimming, sports, arts andcrafts, gymnastics, photography, special sports programs, martial arts, ga-ga, tennis and Jewish identity programs. Special needs inclusion program available. Transportation and early/late care available. Older campers select majors and minors to customize their camp experience. Kashruth observed. Winter address: 610 South Henderson Road King of Prussia, PA 19046 610-265-9401, Ext. 18 or 866-879-5527 edwardk@jkcp.com • yeshshabbat.com Located at Haverford College on the Main Line. Offers instruction in the arts, sports, fitness and academics in Shomer Shabbat and glatt-kosher facilities. Yesh Shabbat features small class or group sizes and professional instructors. Day and residential. Camp Kol Ami KleinLife Summer Day Camp Congregation Kol Ami 8201 High School Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-635-4180 • Fax: 215-635-4196 KolAmi@FelsKids.org • FelsKids.org Camp for children ages 3 to 5. Located on the grounds of and in the air-condi- tioned building of Kol Ami Early Learning Center. Weekly themes, specialists such as yoga, music and art, special events such as Hawaiian Luau, enrich the program. Located in a fully air-conditioned building. Scholarships are available for parents who meet eligibility requirements. Private and subsidized fees accepted. Administered by Federation Early Learning Services. 10100 Jamison Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-698-7300, Ext. 146 • anewman@kleinlife.org • kleinlife.org Co-ed camp for ages 5 to ninth grade. Facilities include indoor pool, athletic fields, tennis and racquetball courts, and full gymnasium in an air-conditioned building. Activities include instructional and recreational swimming, nature, arts-and-crafts, karate, dance, drama, music and Jewish- identity programs. The camp features a climbing wall and renovated outdoor facilities. Special-needs inclusion program is available. Kashrut is observed. Camp Lokoff 7002 Butler Pike, Suite 100 • Ambler, PA 19002 215-643-0110 • Fax: 215-643-3286 lokoff@FelsKids.org • FelsKids.org Camp for children ages 3 to 5. Offers recreational and instructional swimming (at Beachcomber Swim Club), sports, Hebrew, yoga, music and movement, and snacks. Located in the air-conditioned Lokoff Early Learning Center. Scholarships are available for parents who meet eligibility requirements. Private and subsidized fees accepted. Administered by Federation Early Learning Services. Camp Woodlight 2199 Strahle Street • Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-725-8930, Ext. 151 • Fax: 215-742-2349 CampWoodlight@felskids.org • FELSKIDS.org Offers recreational and instructional swimming, team sports, arts-and-crafts, nature and science, field trips, music, computers, community service and weekly barbecues. Located in the fully air-conditioned Paley Early Learning Center for children in first through sixth grades. Lunch and snacks are included. Scholarships are available for parents meeting the eligibility require- ments. Administered by Federation Early Learning Services. Makom Community Camp 2125 Chestnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103 484-278-1335 • beverly@makomcommunity.org www.makomcommunity.org Provides both afterschool programming and camp days, when schools are closed, both for full and half-day vacations and for snow days. Serves stu- dents in Pre-K through fifth grade. Each student’s learning is project-based and child-led. Learning is immersive and applied daily in a communal set- ting. Each Friday, families are invited to stay for a family celebration of Shab- bat. Students prepare food and learn to share through singing, dancing, and eating together. Ramah Day Camp 2100 Arch Street, 3rd Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-885-8556 or 215-635-3505 (summer) • Fax: 215-885-8905 susana@ramahpoconos.org • www.ramahdaycamp.org Four-, six- and eight-week sessions for children entering kindergarten through seventh grade. Also offers a C.I.T. program for grades eight and up. Provides experience in Jewish living, learning and values through music, sports, swim- ming and more. Under the auspices of the National Ramah Commission and Camp Ramah in the Poconos. The camp is located on the Mandell Educational Campus, 7601 Old York Road, Melrose Park, PA 19027. Gan Israel Country Day Camp Winter Office: 1360 West Indian Creek Drive • Wynnewood, PA 19096 610-896-3810 • Fax: 610-896-3811 zgerber@ganisraelphilly.com • ganisraelphilly.com Chabad-Lubavitch sponsored day camps. Open to all, regardless of background or affiliation. Includes all traditional camp sports and arts activities, plus Jewish Heritage theme. Junior Camp — for first-time campers in kindergarten through second grade. Camp is located at the Kaiserman JCC. Classic Camp — for boys and girls entering kindergarten through eighth grade. Camp is located in Collegeville, Pa. Harlam Day Camp Business Office: 301 City Avenue, Suite T1 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-668-0423 • harlamdaycamp@urj.org www.URJHarlamDayCamp.org Reform Jewish day camp located on the campus of the Barrack Hebrew Acad- emy. Offers an open and inclusive community, sensitive to the needs of inter- faith families. Activities include swimming and sports, arts-and-crafts, color wars and song sessions, late stays, overnight and camping trips, etc. THE GUIDE 2015/2016 59 O VERNIGHT C AMPS Camp Galil 2100 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-832-0676 or 610-847-2213 (summer) info@campgalil.org • campgalil.org Kibbutz-like camp in Upper Bucks County for boys and girls, grades two through 10. A Habonim Dror Youth Movement Camp focusing on community and leadership development. Kosher. Accredited by the American Camping Association. Summer Address: 146 Red Hill Road, Ottsville, PA 18942 Camp Harlam Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) 301 City Avenue, Suite T1 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-668-0423 • Fax: 610-668-3461 CampHarlam@urj.org • Harlam.URJCamps.org Reform camp in the Pocono Mountains offering programs for children entering grades three through 12 in sessions of 10 days, 3 1⁄2 weeks, and seven weeks. Integrates Jewish life and learning into a diverse program of activities, including athletics, arts, rope courses and climbing, waterfront activities (in three pools, on a lake and in local rivers), camping and hiking. Staff focuses on cultivating friendships and emboldening Jewish identity within a caring, supportive, fun community. Camp & Retreat Center: 575 Smith Road, Kunkletown, PA 18058 Tel: 570-629-1390, Fax: 570-629-4815 Camp JRF Jewish Reconstructionist Federation 1299 Church Road • Wyncote, PA 19095 Summer Address: 108 Rabbi Jeff Way • South Sterling, PA 18460 1-877-CAMP-JRF (226-7573) or 215-576-5681 • Fax: 215-476-0465 info@campjrf.org • campjrf.org Offers programs including athletics, waterfront activities, arts-and-crafts, per- forming arts, a challenge course, outdoor travel and camping trips, along with experiential Jewish learning through a Reconstructionist lens. For youth entering third through 12th grades. Kosher. Pinemere Camp 4100 Main Street, Suite 301 • Philadelphia, PA 19127 215-487-2267 (office) or 570-629-0266 (summer) • Fax: 215-487-2265 camp@pinemere.com • pinemere.com Jewish co-ed resident camp for children entering second through 11th grades. Seven-, four- and three-week sessions available. The Pocono Mountains campus includes a private lake, swimming pool, field house, outdoor courts and fields, and more. Activities range from athletics to arts, waterfront and outdoor educa- tion, and adventure. Offers three-day and one-week sessions for first-time campers. New-camper incentive program. JCC-affiliated. Kosher. Camp Ramah in the Poconos 2100 Arch Street, 3rd Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-885-8556 • Fax: 215-885-8905 info@ramahpoconos.org • ramahpoconos.org Kosher coed residential camp for children in second to 10th grades. One-, four- and eight-week options available. Program includes sports, visual and perform- ing arts, aquatics (in the lake and pool), outdoor adventure, Judaics and more. New-camper incentive grants available. Summer: 2618 Upper Woods Road, Lakewood, PA 18439 Phone: 570-798-2504, Fax 570-798-2049 Camp Gan Israel Winter Office: 1360 West Indian Creek Drive • Wynnewood, PA 19096 610-896-3810 • Fax: 610-896-3811 zgerber@ganisraelphilly.com • www.ganisraelphilly.com Chabad-Lubavitch sponsored day camp for girls entering grades four through eight. Open to all, regardless of background or affiliation. Includes all tradi- tional camp sports and arts activities, plus a Jewish Heritage theme and the Raphael Rubin Music Camp. Golden Slipper Camp 215 North Presidential Boulevard, 1st Floor Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-660-0520 • Fax: 610-660-0515 • info@goldenslipper.org goldenslippercamp.org Located in the Poconos for children ages 7 to 16. Offers a full range of activi- ties and programs. Scholarships are available for Delaware Valley children with limited financial resources. Summer address: 164 Reeders Run Road • Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-629-1654. COUNSELING AND CARE MANAGEMENT Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia Administrative Office: 2100 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103 1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org Licensed, experienced therapists counsel individuals, couples, families and groups on a variety of personal and family issues. Counselors help clients develop better ways of understanding and coping, and they facilitate prevention, support and educational group programming. Care managers engage in a vari- ety of activities with clients to restore dignity, hope and meaning when it seems as if life’s struggles are insurmountable. Care managers help clients establish short- and long-term goals, and link them with the appropriate community- based support services, such as connection to counseling services, financial assistance, credit counseling, advocacy, local resources and entitlement enrollment. See ad on page 32 Major programs and services include: Individual and Family Services Child Welfare Services Education and Outreach Services Chaplaincy and Hospice Services LGBTQ Services Open Arms Adoption Network Center for Special Needs Older Adult Services Clients should call 1-866-JFCS-NOW for an appointment. Neighborhood Offices: CENTER CITY OFFICE: 2100 Arch Street, 5th Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 1-866-JFCS-NOW or 267-256-2100 • Fax: 267-256-2119 PROGRESS PLAZA OFFICE: 1501 North Broad Street, Suite 14 Philadelphia, PA 19122 EASTERN MONTGOMERY OFFICE: Mandell Education Campus 7607 Old York Road (Lower Level) • Elkins Park, PA 19027 NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA OFFICE: 10125 Verree Road, Suite 304 Philadelphia, PA 19116 MAIN LINE OFFICE: 349 Montgomery Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Barbara & Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center--Scheduled to open January 2016. 60 THE GUIDE 2015/2016 SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES E DUCATION See Education chapter for synagogue education programs for children with special needs. Day Schools The following day schools have programs for children with special needs. ABRAMS HEBREW ACADEMY: 215-493-1800 JACK M. BARRACK HEBREW ACADEMY: 610-922-2300 POLITZ HEBREW ACADEMY OF PHILADELPHIA: 215-969-5960 RAYMOND AND RUTH PERELMAN JEWISH DAY SCHOOL: FORMAN CENTER: 215-635-3130 STERN CENTER: 610-658-2518 TORAH ACADEMY OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA: 610-642-7870 Jewish Federation Early Learning Services Central Administration: Myer and Rosaline Feinstein Campus 10700 Jamison Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-676-7550 • Fax: 215-676-9498 info@FelsKids.org • FelsKids.org Enrolls children with a wide range of special needs. A child-development spe- cialist, in co l laboration with parents and teachers, develops individual educa- tional plans and assist teachers in achieving desired outcomes, including the successful integration of children with special needs into the classroom. Jewish Learning Venture-Whole Community Inclusion Mandell Education Campus 7607 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-320-0360 • Fax: 215-635-8946 Gkaplan-mayer@jewishlearningventure.org jewishlearningventure.org Serves and supports the Jewish special-needs community in many ways. Pro- vides workshops, conferences and resources for people with different abilities, for parents, rabbis, teachers and professionals who work with people who have special needs. OROT Program 7601 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-935-0020 • info@orotkids.org • orotkids.org Supports special-needs education in Jewish day schools for children whose needs cannot be met by a resource room. In conjunction with host day schools, OROT personnel set policy, create and supervise programs, provide financial support and advocate for services provided to children with special needs. OROT seeks to provide the best possible curriculum within a supportive and inclusive environment. P’TACH (Parents for Torah for All Children) 742 Argyle Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 • ptach.org Provides educational services for children with a range of learning difficulties who need help to maintain themselves in area Jewish day schools. Provides resource-room funding and tutorials. E MPLOYMENT P ROGRAMS JEVS Human Services 9350 Ashton Road, Suite 201 • Philadelphia, PA 19114 267-350-8600 • Fax: 215-255-4777 Culinary Connections culinaryconnections@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org A training and employment program for teens and young adults with a diagnosis of a physical, mental-health or intellectual disability. Offers a 12-week course of structured learning in a centrally located classroom and professional kitchen, followed by internships in leading Philadelphia kitchens, enabling participants to earn a ServSafe® certificate and a culi- nary-arts, skills certificate. After earning their certificates, participants work with JEVS community employment specialists to secure a job as a prep or line cook in a restaurant. JEVS hireAbility hireAbility@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org Offers individuals with disabilities--as well as those living with chronic diseases--assistance in preparing for competitive employment. Customized services include vocational assessments, career track identification, along with job development, placement and coaching. JEVS Project Success projectsuccess@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org Offers young adults with Asperger’s syndrome or pervasive development disorder a transition to employment. A comprehensive approach sup- ports these young adults through all phases, including development of socialization, one-on-one job development, job placement and personal- interaction skills. H OUSING Judith Creed Homes for Adult Independence (JCHAI) Federation Hall 274 South Bryn Mawr Avenue • Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 610-667-7875 • Fax: 610-667-7882 Questions@jchai.org • jchai.org Provides group homes and supportive apartment programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. Although JCHAI is nonsectarian, all houses are kosher, and Jewish programming is provided for those residents who wish to partake in Jewish activities. Also provides an independent living program providing support in daily living activities to individ uals living in their own apartments or homes. The Calvin and Morris Hassel Residence JEVS Human Services 3005 School House Lane • Philadelphia, PA 19144 215-812-1019 • Fax: 215-848-7904 clhs@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org Provides residential services to seniors, age 55 or older, with mental-health disabilities who do not require skilled nursing care. Residents will participate in community activities individually or with support from staff and family. Regu- lar activities scheduled on site, including occupational therapy, cooking/baking, movement therapy, a wellness program, visual-arts programs, arts and crafts, and Bingo. Medical support services included. THE GUIDE 2015/2016 61 JEVS Community Homes 9350 Ashton Road, Suite 201 • Philadelphia, PA 19114 267-350-8600 • Fax: 215-255-4777 clhs@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org Provides residential services to individuals with developmental dis abilities. Community homes allow individuals to live with independence and dignity in a small group setting with 24-hour support from caring and experienced staff. Emphasis is placed on community involvement, stability, and maintaining ties to family and loved ones. AND S UPPORT P ROGRAMS Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia 10100 Jamison Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-698-7300, Ext. 184 • Fax: 215-673-7447 • rpowers@kleinlife.org Offers social and educational activities, a support group and life-skills classes for visually impaired adults. Transportation is available through ParaTransit. Chai Lifeline 9350 Ashton Road, Suite 201 • Philadelphia, PA 19114 267-350-8600 • Fax: 215-255-4777 communityresidentialservices@jevs.org jevshumanservices.org Offers individuals diagnosed with a primary mental-health disorder a home and trained staff focused on helping them become more self-sufficient, and preparing them for independence and everyday life in the community. Resi- dents agree on goals annually and receive the assistance to meet these goals. It is the mission of this program to graduate residents to a more independent living situation. 732-719-1700 • Fax: 723-886-0065 nj@chailifeline.org • chailifeline.org/nj Chai Lifeline New Jersey provides seriously ill children and their families in Pennsylvania care and assistance. Maintains a network of psychosocial support programs, including medical referrals, insurance support services, emotional support groups, homebound tutorial programs, special trips and holiday festivi- ties, toy drives, bone-marrow drives and family retreats. Also offers a summer camping program called Camp Simcha and Camp Simcha Special. Many young patients receive medical care at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Offers a daily shuttle service from New Jersey locations to CHOP and accommodations at Chai House, an apartment just minutes from the hospital. JEVS Life Sharing Friendship Circle Philadelphia Region 9350 Ashton Road, Suite 201 • Philadelphia, PA 19114 267-350-8600 • Fax: 215-255-4777 lifesharing@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org Offers individuals with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to live with the support of a loving and caring family within the community. Individuals build relationships with new families while maintaining strong ties to his or her own family of origin. South Office: 754 South Ninth Street • Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-574-1765 • Fax: 270-574-1766 info@phillyfriendship.com • phillyfriendship.com North Office: 25 North State Street • Newtown, PA 18940 215-497-1003 • friends@fcpc.info • fcpa.info Connects teens and young adults to youths with special needs and their fami- lies, offering Jewish and social experiences; developing friendships while par- ticipating in creative arts group activities, Jewish holiday celebrations, weekly play-dates and more. FC fosters the development of a caring, supportive com- munity. The South office serves Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester and Delaware counties. The North office serves Bucks County, Huntingdon Valley and Northeast Philadelphia. JEVS Community Residential Rehabilitation Services JEVS Supported Independent Living sil@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org Allows adults with intellectual disabilities or mental illness to live independently in a JEVS home with minimal support from caring and committed helpers. Individuals may receive up to 30 hours per week of direct support and are encouraged to make their own choices, develop new abilities and cultivate their special talents in their homes and communities. Tikvah Residence—The Sloane House Drexel Hill, PA 19026 610-449-1523 • TikvahResidence.org A nonprofit organization that provides community housing for adults with mental health needs. The Sloane House in Drexel Hill is an apartment building with eight units offering housing for up to 10 people. All units are currently occupied. Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County A Conservative Synagogue Family Shabbat and Holiday Services-Special Shabbat Services for Tots SPECIAL EVENTS: October 3rd Scholar in Residence Jessica Abo Don’t miss this great Event! Offering You: • Nursery School, Kindergarten, Summer Camp, Youth Groups • Hebrew School, Individualized Education – Pre-K thru Confirmation • Sisterhood, Men’s Club and Hazak Senior Group Don’t wait to be a part of what’s happening in the Jewish World of Bucks County Membership-special first time member rates For more information, please call 215-752-3468 2909 Bristol Road, Bensalem, PA 19020 • tiferethisraelpa.org 62 S OCIAL THE GUIDE 2015/2016 Hebrew Association of the Deaf Rose Olanoff Community Center 8027 Castor Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-725-9010 (V/TTY) • Rgbalsam@juno.com Offers social and recreational programs for the deaf and hearing-impaired, including religious observances, Shabbat and High Holiday services. C er tifi ed, Experienced MOHEL Orthodox Certifi cation Honored Member of the London School of Circumcision RABBI BETZALEL KATKOVSKY Based in Philadelphia Serving the Whole Community from Infants to Adults 267-417-4270 • 718-915-7039 Thephilamohel@gmail.com • Certifi ed, Professional Scribe for Ketubot, Torah Scrolls, Tefi llin and Mezuzot • Also Available for Offi ciation at Funerals and Unveilings (Speaks English, Hebrew, Russian) JEVS Human Services 9350 Ashton Road, Suite 201 • Philadelphia, PA 19114 267-350-8600 • Fax: 215-255-4777 JEVS Community Collaborative 330 West Chelten Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19144 215-844-7700 • Fax: 215-848-7715 collaborative@jevs.org Offers participants a full range of adult day services and a seniors program providing social activities, social skills training and community involvement to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. JEVS In-Home Supports inhomesupports@jevs.org Offers adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to live in the comfort of their own homes and maintain their independence with the support of committed caregivers. Individuals are supported, as needed, with daily living tasks and appointments, and encouraged to make their own choices, develop new abilities and cultivate their special talents in their homes and communities. JEVS Philadelphia Independence Network (PIN) 484-270-8849 or 484-278-4812 • pin@jevs.org A community-based program where young adults with disabilities live in their own apartments with support. Provides organized socialization activities, and encourages an active healthy lifestyle with community involvement. Also provides group employment counseling support. Staff makes regular home visits to assess and assist, and is available on a 24- hour basis to take and respond to emergency calls. All program members attend school, work or volunteer, and currently live in Narberth. JEVS Road 2 Recovery roadtorecovery@jevs.org Offers adults 18 year of age and older with mental illness opportunities to achieve independence in living, learning, working and socializing. Participants take an active role in their own recovery, selecting their own goals and areas for improvement. The program instills confidence, self- empowerment and self-sufficiency. Assists individuals in integrating into the community and living more independent lives. JEVS Supports Coordination 2770 Red Lion Road • Philadelphia, PA 19114 215-728-4435 • Fax: 267-298-1301 supportscoordination@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org Adults 18 years of age or older who are mentally alert and have a physical disability lasting for more than a year, can benefit from Supports Coordi- nation to stay in their own homes, go to work, attend school and partici- pate fully in the community. Assists individuals who participate in the Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) programs in gaining access to needed services and other state Medicaid plan services, as well as other medical and social services regardless of the funding source. Serv- ices are free to those who qualify. Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Philadelphia Center for Special Needs 10125 Verree Road • Philadelphia, PA 19116 1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org The center takes a holistic approach in supporting individuals with disabilities, along with their families and caregivers, in the process to achieving stability, the highest level of independence, a sense of community and an enhanced quality of life. Staffed by a team of master’s prepared care managers and social workers, the center supports children, teens and adults with developmental or intellec- tual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, Asperger’s, learning disabilities, social phobias, anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorders, etc. Offers a net- work of services and programs providing care-management services and long- term-care planning, including connections to community-based resources, financial assistance, budgeting guidance, planning for the transition from child- hood to adulthood, life-skills coaching, assistance in locating meaningful employment and/or volunteer opportunities, and respite. In addition the center provides socialization outings, skill-building workshops, holiday celebrations, community service activities, as well as counseling services. Judith Creed Homes for Adult Independence (JCHAI) JCHAI At-Home Program Federation Hall 274 South Bryn Mawr Avenue • Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 610-667-7875 • Fax: 610-520-4705 questions@jchai.org • jchai.org Provides group homes and supportive apartment programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. Although JCHAI is nonsectarian, all houses are kosher, and Jewish programming is provided for those residents who wish to partake in Jewish activities. Also provides an independent living program providing support in daily living activities to individuals living in their own apartments or homes. Philadelphia Yachad National Jewish Council for Disabilities 908-208-3599 PhiladelphiaYachad@ou.org • www.NJCD.org/philadelphia Enhances the life opportunities of individuals with disabilities of all ages, ensuring their participation and inclusion in Jewish life. Members participate in social and recreational activities each month. An agency of the Orthodox Union. TIKVAH/AJMI (Advocates for the Jewish Mentally Ill) 2100 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • PO Box 52730 215-832-0671 or 267-241-4487 TIKVAHAJMI@jfgp.org • tivahajmi.com Provides support and advocacy for individuals and families who are affected by mental illness. Builds a sense of community by socializing and celebrating Jewish holidays. Educates the Jewish community about mental illness (biological brain disorders) and improves the quality of life for persons with mental illness by pro- viding psychosocial rehabilitation via social experiences and life-skills education, long-term housing and some transitional employment. S.I.M.C.H.A. (Special Individuals Meeting Challenges With Heartwarming Activities) Shir Ami 101 Richboro Newtown Road • Newtown, PA 18940 • 215-968-3400 synagogue@shiramipa.org • shiraminow.org Supports families with special-needs children by planning monthly activities, including Shabbat services, art projects, cooking, Chanukah parties and Passover seders. THE GUIDE 2015/2016 63 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HEALTH SERVICES Rachel Hotline M EDICAL C ARE Women’s Center of Montgomery County 8080 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-635-7344 or 1-800-773-2424 wcwebmail@dca.net • wcmontco.org A 24-hour confidential hotline for victims of abuse. Ask for “Rachel” in order to be connected to a Jewish woman at this hotline. Also provides support groups, legal services, in-person and telephone counseling, and educational programs. Einstein Healthcare Network 5501 Old York Road • Philadelphia, PA 19141 1-800-EINSTEIN or 215-456-7890 • einstein.edu Major Philadelphia health-care system offering services through Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, Einstein Medical Center Montgomery, Willow- crest, Einstein at Germantown, Einstein Center One, Einstein at Elkins Park and MossRehab. See ad on page 5 Domestic Violence Prevention/Intervention Program Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia 10125 Verree Road, Suite 304 • Philadelphia, PA 19116 1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org Domestic-violence prevention program with individual, group, family and cou- ples therapy. There is also case management, advocacy and financial assistance for those who have been abused. Speakers on topics concerning domestic-vio- lence issues and on the prevention of dating violence are available to syna- gogues, schools and community organizations. SERVICES FOR THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND QUEER COMMUNITY Congregation Beth Ahavah at Congregation Rodeph Shalom • 615 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 • 215-627-6747• Fax: 215-627-1313 BethAhavah@rodephshalom.org • BethAhavah.org Serves the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities, as well as peo- ple of all gender and sexual identities. Beth Ahavah retains its congregational status within the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) and its membership in the World Congress of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Jews: Keshet Ga'avah. and offers its congregation dual membership at both Beth Ahavah and Rodeph Shalom. Jewish Pride Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia 2100 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-832-0513 • whoffman@jfgp.org jewishphilly.org/get-involved/federation-groups/lgbt Affinity group for Jewish Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning men and women and their Allies (LGBTQA) ages 40 and under. JProud— Jewish Family and Children’s Service 2100 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103 1-866-JFCS-NOW • 1-866-532-7699 info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org A consortium, led by JFCS, which is comprised of local Jewish organizations working together to raise awareness, educate and advocate for the diverse needs of the Jewish LGBTQ community in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Spectrum 267-235-3348 • spectrumphilly@gmail.com • spectrumphilly.org Building community for LGBTQ Jews in their 20s and 30s by coordinating events that enhance spirit and social life. Open to all genders and sexual identi- ties/orientations. 64 THE GUIDE 2015/2016 Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia 5501 Old York Road • Philadelphia, PA 19141 1-800-EINSTEIN A tertiary-care teaching hospital specializing in heart care, orthopedics, organ disease/transplantation, oncology, geriatric medicine, women’s services, behavioral health, neurology and neurosurgery. Einstein Medical Center Elkins Park 60 Township Line Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 • 215-663-6000 Full-service medical and surgical specialty hospital. Robotic surgery for urologic and gynecologic procedures, and minimally invasive spine and joint replacement surgery. Additional services include Einstein Bariatrics®, radiology, cardiology, pulmonology, rheumatology, neurol- ogy, ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmology and more. Einstein at Germantown One Penn Boulevard • Philadelphia, PA 19141 • 215-951-8000 Offers primary, cardiology, cardiac rehab and ob/gyn services; and a Crisis Response Center (emergency psychiatric care) for children, adolescents and adults. Einstein Center One 9880 Bustleton Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19115 • 215-827-1600 Ambulatory care center offers a wide array of outpatient services using the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques for breast surgery, gas- troenterology, general surgery, gynecology and orthopedics. Medical services include primary care, oncology, diagnostic radiology, cardiology, gastroenterology, obstetrics/gynecology, orthopedics and psychiatry. Einstein Medical Center Montgomery 559 West Germantown Pike • East Norriton, PA 19403 484-622-1000 • einsteinmontgomery.com Technologically advanced medical center offers a spectrum of services, including 24-hour emergency medicine at the Leonard and Madlyn Abramson Family Emergency Department; cardiac and cancer care; outpatient diagnostic testing with low dose radiation; cardiothoracic, bariatric, and orthopedic services; minimally invasive surgery including robotics; a full-service maternity unit with the Level III Arthur and Lea Powell Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; and programs supporting overall health and well-being. MossRehab Einstein Healthcare Network 60 Township Line Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 1-800-CALL-MOSS or 215-663-6000 • mossrehab.com Provides treatment and rehabilitation for stroke and neurological disor- ders, spinal-cord injury, traumatic brain injury, amputation and other physical disabilities. Inpatient and outpatient programs provide care and numerous resources to return the patient to independence. Using the lat- est technology, rehabilitation is tailored to individual needs and can include physical, occupational, speech, hand, aquatic and massage therapy, as well as fitness and wellness programs. MossRehab offers six inpatient units and 11 outpatient locations in Philadelphia and Montgomery counties. Willowcrest Einstein Healthcare Network 5501 Old York Road • Philadelphia, PA 19141 1-800-EINSTEIN • 215-456-8637 or 215-456-8638 Short-term sub-acute facility provides skilled nursing and comprehen- sive rehabilitation to assist patients in returning to independence follow- ing hospitalization for joint replacement, surgery, pre-prosthetic training for amputation, illness or injury. Birnhak Transitional Care at the Abramson Center for Jewish Life 1425 Horsham Road • North Wales, PA 19454 215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3030 info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org Comprehensive rehabilitative care focused on safely returning patients to their homes after a hospital stay. Services include therapy available up to seven days a week; post-orthopedic surgery care; physical, occupational and speech therapy; pain management; wound care; advanced intravenous therapy; nutri- tion management; head or spinal-cord injury care; respiratory care; frequent assessments and treatment reviews; recreational and therapeutic activities; patient and family education; case management; and discharge planning. Amenities include a therapy gym, private rooms, television and wireless Internet access. Philadelphia Hatzolah P.O. Box 18182 • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-677-6700 (emergency hotline) info@PhiladelphiaHatzolah.org • philadelphiahatzolah.org. Provides immediate emergency medical care until local mandated EMS resources can arrive on the scene. Offers state-certified volunteers available around the clock. The majority of Hatzolah team members are fluently multilingual. J EWISH G ENETIC D ISEASES Jewish genetic diseases are a group of diseases for which screening is recom- mended in the Ashkenazi population. One in five Ashkenazi Jews is a carrier for at least one of the current 19 preventable and life-threatening diseases. Tay-Sachs is an inherited genetic disorder — invariably fatal — that mainly affects Jewish infants. It is inherited from two healthy parents who both carry the gene, and there is a one-in-four chance that a baby will develop the disease if both parents are carriers. A simple blood test can determine whether an individual carries the Tay-Sachs gene. All Jewish people considering having children should arrange for Tay-Sachs testing. Late-onset Tay-Sachs disease is a degenerative genetic disorder that causes debilitating physical and/or mental symptoms. Gaucher Treatment Center Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Department of Metabolic Diseases Wood Center • 3615 Civil Center Boulevard, 6th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-590-3376 • Fax: 215-590-4297 hartj@email.chop.edu • chop.edu Offers diagnostic testing and patient evaluation for qualified persons in collaboration with the National Gaucher Foundation. Two-thirds of Gaucher patients are of Ashkenazi Jewish descent. National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association of the Delaware Valley 720 Greenwood Avenue, Suite 300 • Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-887-0877 • Fax: 215-887-1931 info@tay-sachs.org • tay-sachs.org Nonprofit voluntary health organization devoted to eliminating Tay-Sachs, Canavan disease and other fatal degenerative disorders through programs of pre- vention, education, research and carrier screenings. Victor Center for the Prevention of Jewish Genetic Diseases Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia 5501 Old York Road, Levy 2 West • Philadelphia, PA 19141 877-401-1093 info@victorcenters.org • victorcenters.org Provides genetic education, counseling and screening to individuals at risk of being carriers of gene mutations for genetic diseases. Works with health-care professionals, clergy and the community offering education about the genetic diseases affecting Ashkenazi Jews. SERVICES FOR NEW AMERICANS Basic services, coordinated through the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadel- phia, are made available by local agencies: HIAS Pennsylvania; the KleinLife; and JEVS Human Services. HIAS Pennsylvania 2100 Arch Street, 3rd Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-832-0900 • Fax: 215-832-0919 info@hiaspa.org • hiaspa.org A legal and humanitarian service to people of all nationalities who come to the United States for new lives. Provides legal services to low-income immigrants and refugees, including political asylum, representation in deportation proceed- ings, representation to survivors of domestic violence and immigrant youth, as well as assistance with immigration applications, including naturalization, family visas and applications for replacement green cards. Provides resettlement serv- ices assisting refugees in becoming self-sufficient. Offers advocacy for the fair treatment and full integration into American society of immigrants and refugees of all backgrounds. JEVS Center for New Americans 2770 Red Lion Road • Philadelphia, PA 19114 215-728-4210 • Fax: 215-728-4227 • jevshumanservices.org Offers time-eligible refugees, asylees and victims of trafficking free services in the following areas: employment counseling, job development and job place- ment/job search/job retention workshops; Vocational English Language Training (VELT) and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes; computer-skills classes, acculturation workshops, case management and individualized assistance in developing and/or improving verbal language skills. Use of a driving simulator is also offered. Participants are served in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties. New American Outreach Program KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia 10100 Jamison Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-698-7300, Ext. 175 • kleinlife.org Sponsors a variety of programs for Russian-speaking Jews, including religious, social, cultural and recreational activities. Offers activities for children, such as Jew- ish Children’s Theater; Jewish history and tradition classes; ballet, ballroom and rhythm dance classes; creative development classes for toddlers; music classes; and swimming instruction. Programs for adults include Torah study; individual rabbini- cal counseling; Judaica lectures and seminars; senior adult Jewish choir; Shabbat services; yoga and aerobics classes; ballroom dancing; and a health club. Sponsor- organized community events such as Chanukah, Purim and Israel Independence Day celebrations, in addition to children’s concerts. Also provides traditional serv- ices for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Passover and other Jewish holidays. New American Russian-Speaking Seniors Program KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia 10100 Jamison Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-698-7300, Ext. 155 • kleinlife.org Geared to senior adults whose primary language is Russian. Offers kosher lunches, computer instruction, cultural and educational programs, citizenship preparation courses, ESL classes, Shabbat programs and entertainment. Partici- pants join with other Klein senior-adult participants in activities and access to social services. THE GUIDE 2015/2016 65 RAJE Philadelphia — Russian American Jewish Experience Congregation Beth Solomon Community Center 198 Tomlinson Road • Philadelphia, PA 19116 • 215-671-1981 rabbiakiva@cbscommunitycenter.com • cbscommunitycenter.com For men and women ages 18 through 30. Offers a learning experience for those who want to explore their Jewish heritage, meet friends, participate in Shabbat meals and more. CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL CENTERS The Gershman Y 401 South Broad Street • Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-545-4400 • Fax: 267-479-0304 info@gershmanY.org • GershmanY.org Offers cultural-arts programming, including book readings, brunches, food tours, film, language and cooking classes. It is one of Philadelphia’s arts, culture and community centers — the only one with an emphasis on Jewish culture. Home to the Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival, the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, and the Gershman and Open Lens Galleries. Kaiserman JCC 45 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 610-896-7770, Ext. 111 • Fax: 610-896-5808 memberservices@phillyjcc.com • phillyjcc.com Offers a full range of fitness, cultural and educational programs for all ages. The Conston Fitness Center includes an outdoor seasonal pool, indoor jog- ging track, sauna, steamroom, spinning studio and a fully equipped fitness center. Fitness program highlights include group fitness classes, sports leagues, martial arts, gymnastics, swimming lessons and personal trainers on staff. Cultural and educational programs include adult education, and family and holiday programs, the Robert J. Wilf Preschool and Kindergarten with an infant room, as well as a comprehensive summer-camp program for children ages 2 through 8th grade. KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia (Formerly: Klein JCC) 10100 Jamison Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19116 • 215-698-7300 info@kleinlife.org • kleinlife.org Offers extensive facilities for all ages. The athletic facilities include an indoor pool, jogging track, sauna, steamroom, basketball and racquetball courts, outdoor tennis courts, softball and soccer fields, dance studio and a complete cardiovas cular fitness center. Athletic programs include sports leagues, gym- nastics and karate. Cultural and educational programs include music, dance, theater, arts-and-crafts, adult education, senior programs, singles, after- school program (KidSpace), and teen and family events. The KleinLife is home to the Fred Wolf Gallery & Gift Shoppe, a summer day-camp program, preschool and kindergarten, the Center for New Americans and a 500-seat theater. SERVICES FOR SENIOR ADULTS C ARE M ANAGEMENT AND C OUNSELING Abramson Center for Jewish Life 1425 Horsham Road • North Wales, PA 19454-1320 215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3032 info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org Abramson Care Advisors: Senior-care professionals available 24/7, providing telephonic advice to older adults and their families who have questions or concerns regarding aging or aging services. Provided free of charge. (215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080) Geriatric Care Management: Professional consultation, inter- vention, support, coordination and oversight to family members with aging loved ones. Provides a customized solution for each individual focused on keeping seniors at home. This service is available for short-term crises or for ongoing, long-term support. Hourly fee applies. Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia Older Adult Services 7607 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 • Fax: 267-256-2251 • jfcsphilly.org Provides care management and counseling services to older adults with the goal of supporting healthy, positive aging at home. Social workers provide support and interventions to older adults and their families. Services include social- work assessments, home visits, ongoing care management, home care, access to food-assistance programs, Friendly Visitors, transportation for shopping and linkage to additional resources. Also assists persons in finding quality assisted- living and nursing-home placement. Social workers often consult directly with caregivers and other family members to ensure an effective care plan and a smooth transition when in-home or community resources are accessed. Individual and family counseling provides counseling services (some of which are reimbursable by insurance) to persons 65 and over and their families. Counselors help older persons and their families make transitions and examine such issues as health, aging, retirement, loss, sexuality, care-giving and change of living arrangements. Clients may be seen in their homes or at any of the JFCS offices. Subsidized services are available on a sliding-scale basis, according to need. Boarding-Home Outreach Program 1-866-JFCS-NOW (1-866-532-7669) Outreach to Jews living in area boarding and personal care homes. Pro- gram sponsors Jewish holiday celebrations and other Jewish life activities providing enrichment to the lives of the residents. Community-Based Aging-in-Place Services Discover the Value of Membership at Adath Israel! 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Jewish Holocaust Survivor’s Program 1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 info@jewishphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org Provides survivors who lived under Nazi occupation/domination during World War II with services such as home care, counseling, housekeeping and caregiver support, as well as funds for emergencies like special med- ical needs. These funds are available for Holocaust survivors who cannot afford to pay for services on their own or whose families need financial assistance to pay for the survivor’s care. Funding is provided through a grant to JFCS from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany. Also offers survivors assistance with filling out applications for Holocaust entitlements. E MPLOYMENT AND V OCATIONAL S ERVICES JEVS Career Solutions for 55+ JEVS Human Services 990 West Spring Garden Street • Philadelphia, PA 19123 215-560-5465, Ext. 268 • cs55@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org A free service for Philadelphia residents ages 55 and over. Offers in dividual and group career counseling, job-search assistance and other train- ing programs. S ENIOR C ENTERS AND P ROGRAMS RHAWNHURST NORC Abramson Center for Jewish Life 7520 Bustleton Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-320-0351 • Fax: 215-728-5877 • agilbert@jfgp.org Supports seniors (ages 60-plus) in their ability to remain living independently in their own homes in Northeast Philadelphia (ZIP codes 19152, 19111 and 19149). Services include transportation for grocery shopping and medical appointments within a seven-mile radius; home maintenance support; social- ization and support groups; and a monthly newsletter of events information benefitting senior adults in the community. The program is a joint effort of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and Catholic Social Services. Fund- ing is also provided through foundations and private donations. The Pew Char- itable Trust specifically funds social-work assessment for home-repair assis- tance through Rhawnhurst NORC, and meal-delivery services in partnership with the KleinLife Home Delivered Meals program. Information and referral for other services and access to benefits is provided as needed. 1425 Horsham Road • North Wales, PA 19454-1320 215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3032 info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org Provides a variety of services to seniors residing on its Horsham campus, as well as to seniors living throughout Greater Philadelphia. Services include skilled nursing care; senior living apartments with personal-care services; hospice; home care; post-hospital transitional care; adult day care; counseling, informa- tion and referral; and aging research. Campus residents live in private rooms and apartments with large windows, gardens, a children’s outdoor play area. Offers a wide range of activities, medical and nursing care, as well as Jewish religious and cultural programs, a full-time rabbi, a synagogue and kosher food. The center is a nonprofit provider of care to seniors reflecting Jewish tradition. A DULT D AY C ARE AND T HERAPY P ROGRAMS Abramson Medical Adult Day Services Abramson Center for Jewish Life 12003 Bustleton Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3030 info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org Provides therapeutic programming, nursing and social services to older adults. Also offers a nurse practitioner clinic. Kosher meals are provided. Eagleville Hospital’s Geriatric Psychiatry Program 100 Eagleville Road • Eagleville, PA 19403 610-635-7400 • Fax: 610-539-9314 pr@eaglevillehospital.org • eaglevillehospital.org Designed to meet the life changes experienced by people over 55 years of age. An acute, short-term program for patients in need of a secure therapeutic environment 24 hours a day. Patients are treated by a multi disciplinary team, including nurses, activity therapists, medical doctors and psychiatrists. Licensed social workers are available to meet patient and family needs as well. Outpatient Gero-Psychiatric Care Einstein Healthcare Network 9880 Bustleton Avenue, Suite 113 • Philadelphia, PA 19115 800-EINSTEIN or 215-827-1540 • einstein.edu Board certified geriatric psychiatrists and psychologists offer outpatient services for older adults. Services include: comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, psy- chotherapy for individuals, families and groups, and medication management. Golden Slipper Center for Seniors The Pavilion (basement level) 3901 Conshohocken Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19131 215-877-6667 • Fax: 215-877-6675 centerforseniors@goldenslipper.org • goldenslipperseniors.org Provides a nutritious kosher lunch (choice of hot or cold), as well as a variety of activities Monday through Friday, including exercise, discussion and support groups, musical entertainers, lectures, movies, holiday celebrations, special pro- grams for Russian-speaking seniors and day trips. English as a Second Lan- guage and citizenship classes are also available. A social worker, nurse and Russ- ian-speaking adviser are on-site part-time to help members access necessary community services. Trans por tation to and from the center is available. Golden Slipper on the Main Line Programs for Active Adults Adath Israel • 250 North Highland Avenue Merion Station, PA 19066 610-359-8632 • Fax: 215-877-6675 cblumenthal@goldenslipper.org • goldenslipperseniors.org Offers lectures and programs throughout the year, including a summer series. Program highlights include a speaker’s forum, film and theater, art and music appreciation, world affairs and history. Kaiserman JCC Senior Fitness Classes 45 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 • 610-893-7770, Ext. 111 memberservices@phillyjcc.com • phillyjcc.com Discounted rates for adults ages 65-plus: individual, couple and snowbird memberships available. Outdoor seasonal pool is wheelchair-accessible, and offers a safe and low-impact way to keep fit. Offers senior aerobic, strength and stretch classes, and member and non-member yoga classes. Participates in the Silver Sneakers®, Forever Fit® and Silver&Fit® insurance incentive programs. THE GUIDE 2015/2016 67 KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia (Formerly: Klein JCC) Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line (Formerly: Martins Run) Myer and Rosaline Feinstein Campus 10100 Jamison Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-698-7300 • kleinlife.org Serves a hot kosher lunch and offers a full program of adult-education classes and activities weekdays and one Sunday each month. A computer center and classes link seniors to the Internet. Activities include holiday programs, enter- tainment, exercise groups, yoga, support and discussion groups, ESL and citi- zenship classes, a social club, a Russian-speaking program, travel clubs and day trips to theaters, museums and cultural events. A social worker is available to help seniors gain access to needed community services, including home-deliv- ered meals. Volunteer opportunities are available. Transportation can be arranged to and from the center. Offers free membership to SilverSneakers® and Silver&Fit® program participants. 100 Halcyon Drive • Media, PA 19063 • 610-355-1328 kdiorio@wel.org • www.wel.org/Delaware-County.aspx Offers an Energy Club and Fitness Center with an indoor, heated pool and juice bar café. Club promotes health and recreation through a variety of classes, lectures and wellness programs. The Wellness Center is staffed with on-site, board-certified physicians, providing residents with care in their own homes. Additional amenities on the premises are: surround-sound theater, modern library and computer center, a variety of dining options, 24-hour emergency-response system, Shabbat services, scheduled trans- portation and more. KleinLife Center City Jewish Community Services Building 2100 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-832-0539 lellis@kleinlife.org Provides programming for seniors, including socialization and social services, classes, exercise and health presentations, Yiddish, musical entertainment, holiday celebrations and a hot kosher lunch on Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Take-home frozen kosher meals are available at a modest cost. Transportation can be arranged. Federation Housing, Inc. Administrative Office 8900 Roosevelt Boulevard • Philadelphia, PA 19115 215-673-6446 or TTD:215-673-6459 • Fax: 215-673-9525 federationhousing.org Develops and manages affordable housing for low- or modest-income elderly. Applicants must be at least 62 years old, and able to live independently. Offers social programs, transportation, housekeeping, social-service support, rabbini- cal support, kosher-style meals, residential programs and daily activities. Hous- ing offered at the following pro perties: KleinLife: Montgomery County E PHRAIM G OLDSTEIN A PARTMENTS Congregation Adath Jeshurun 7763 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-635-5244 • swaldman@kleinlife.org Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering a wide range of programs, such as art and music, current events, fitness, etc. Also offers a free daily hot kosher lunch. 12003 Bustleton Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-969-0400 • Fax: 215-698-8263 KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia--Russian Speaking 10100 Jamison Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-698-7300 Geared to senior adults whose primary language is Russian. Offers kosher lunches, computer instruction, cultural and educational pro- grams, citizenship preparation courses, ESL classes, Shabbat programs and entertainment. Participants join with other Klein senior adult partic- ipants in activities and access to social services. KleinLife: Rhawnhurst Tabas House • 2101 Strahle Street • Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-745-3127 Offers hot lunches, and afternoon social and educational programs to members Tuesday through Friday. Provides bimonthly shopping assis- tance, trips and special holiday programs. KleinLife Travel Program for Adults 215-698-7300, Ext. 176 Provides the opportunity to participate in various entertainment and cultural trips throughout the month. Trips include shows at local and Broadway theaters, concerts, opera, film, museums and fine dining. All trips include round-trip bus transportation from the KleinLife and are escorted by KleinLife staff. Trips are open to KleinLife members and guests. 68 H OUSING THE GUIDE 2015/2016 M IRIAM AND R OBERT M. R IEDER H OUSE 10102 Jamison Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-464-4151 • Fax: 215-464-9793 R OBERT S ALIGMAN H OUSE & S ALIGMAN N ORTH 8900 Roosevelt Boulevard • Philadelphia, PA 19115 215-464-3377 or 215-673-6446 • Fax: 215-673-9525 A RTHUR AND E STELLE S IDEWATER H OUSE 780 Byberry Road • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-856-9484 • Fax: 215-856-9550 E VELYN AND D ANIEL M. T ABAS H OUSE 10102 Jamison Avenue, Unit B • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-464-4151 • Fax: 215-464-9793 C ENTER P ARK III The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus 10102-C Jamison Avenue, Unit C • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-464-4151 • Fax: 215-464-9793 S AMUEL A. G REEN H OUSE 1509 Ashbourne Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-635-4100 • Fax: 215-635-7402 S AMUEL T ABAS H OUSE 2101 Strahle Street • Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-722-8688 • Fax: 215-725-9377 S OMERTON C OURT S ENIOR R ESIDENCES — F LORENCE E. G REEN H OUSE 4701 Somerton Road • Trevose, PA 19053 215-364-1167 • Fax: 215-364-1187 Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line (Formerly: Martins Run) KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia (Formerly: Klein JCC) 100 Halcyon Drive • Media, PA 19063 • 610-355-1328 kdiorio@wel.org • www.wel.org/Delaware-County.aspx Offers apartments with services and amenities, such as security and housekeep- ing, as well as dining facilities. Campus offerings include cultural, educational and fitness programs, university lecture series, library and computer center, 24-hour emergency response system, scheduled transportation and banking services, Shabbat services and kosher dining services. Personal-care (assisted living) and long-term care programs are also available. See ad on Cover 3 Myer and Rosaline Feinstein Campus 10100 Jamison Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-698-7300 • kleinlife.org Gateways to Aging Well Provides Jewish seniors with an array of supportive services so they can maintain their independence and improve their quality of life. The program includes intake and assessment; supportive services, such as counseling, congregate meals and socialization programs at KleinLife in Northeast Philadelphia; and in-home support, such as friendly visiting, home deliv- ered meals and home modifications. The program includes case manage- ment and outreach components delivered to people in neighborhood around KleinLife. In-Home Support Program gsilverb@ihsp.pcaphl.org Provides services for temporarily homebound elderly, including meals, cleaning, supportive counseling and handicapped assistive devices for the residents of the Greater Northeast. Will screen clients for eligibility and connect them to home health-care options and provide subsidies, if appropriate. Home Delivered Meals igulko@kleinlife.org • kleinlife.org Provides kosher and supplemental meals to the older adult community who are unable to prepare meals for themselves. Cook for a Friend — Meals are provided by local volunteers, syna- gogue groups, Hebrew-schools and other organizations within the Jewish community. The meals are delivered by local volunteers who often stay for a short visit. There is no charge for participation in theprogram, but voluntary contributions are requested to help defray the program costs. Catered Meals — Frozen, microwaveable meals are prepared by a local caterer and delivered by volunteers. The program serves seniors in Northeast Philadelphia, Abington and Cheltenham. Mildred Shor Inn Abramson Center for Jewish Life 1425 Horsham Road • North Wales, PA 19454 215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3032 info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org Studio and one-bedroom senior living apartments in a suburban setting, with personal-care services available. Access to medical and rehabilitative care. Meals and snacks prepared in a kosher kitchen. Brith Sholom House 3939 Conshohocken Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19131 215-877-3445 or 1-800-654-5984 • Fax: 215-477-1330 • BrithSholom.com Apartment-house living for older adults. Sponsored by the Brith Sholom Foundation. I N -H OME S ERVICES Abramson Home Care 261 Old York Road, Suite 318 • Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-371-3400 or 888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3132 info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org Skilled home-care and homemaker services, including nursing care; physical, occupational and speech therapy; medical social services; orthopedic and car- diac aftercare; wound care; medication instruction, education and counseling on health concerns; help with personal-care needs; light housekeeping and laundry; meal preparation and errands; escorts to medical appointments; com- panions; and respite for family caregivers. A program of the Abramson Center for Jewish Life. JEVS Human Services 2770 Red Lion Road • Philadelphia, PA 19114 215-728-4435 • Fax: 267-298-1301 • jevshumanservices.org Nursing Home Transition supportscoordination@jevs.org Offers support for individuals transitioning from a nursing home to a more independent living situation. Individuals receive one-on-one support from a qualified coordinator, as well as assistance planning and orchestrating the move. Emphasis is placed on learning skills for increased self-sufficiency and household management. Supports Coordination Adults 18 years of age or older who are mentally alert, have a physical dis- ability lasting for more than a year, can benefit from Supports Coordination to stay in their own homes, go to work, attend school and participate fully in the community. Assists individuals who participate in the Office of Long- Term Living (OLTL) programs in gaining access to needed services and other state Medicaid plan services, as well as other medical and social serv- ices regardless of the funding source. Services are free to those who qualify. L ONG -T ERM C ARE Abramson Residence Abramson Center for Jewish Life 1425 Horsham Road • North Wales, PA 19454 215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3032 info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org Long-term nursing and Alzheimer’s care in a residential setting. Single-occu- pancy bedrooms are arranged in clusters to enhance privacy. Residents receive the services of staff physicians, physician’s assistants, nurses, social workers, activity therapists, rehabilitation therapists and access to a range of medical sub- specialties. Extensive Jewish religious and cultural programming. Kosher meals are prepared on-site under Orthodox supervision. Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line (Formerly: Martins Run) 100 Halcyon Drive • Media, PA 19063 • 610-355-1328 kdiorio@wel.org • www.wel.org/Delaware-County.aspx Offers apartment-homes featuring security, housekeeping, kosher dining services and Shabbat services. Offers programs and activities from cultural events and educational programs to the computer lab, the Energy Club and fitness classes. Provides a 24-hour emergency-response system, scheduled transportation and banking services. Personal-care living and continued-care living available. THE GUIDE 2015/2016 69 PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS The Chevra 2002 Ludlow Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 267-908-4950 info@chevra.net • chevra.net A group for young Jewish professionals and graduate students in their 20s and 30s providing connections through social, cultural, educational, spiritual and volunteer experiences. Hillel’s Jewish Graduate Student Network Steinhardt Hall • 215 South 39th Street • Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-898-6451 • Fax: 215-898-8259 info@jewishgrads.org • jewishgrads.org Works through campus-based and city-wide student networks to inspire gradu- ate students to create patterns of Jewish exploration and community affiliation that can be continued well into their adult lives. Jews in All Hues 7152 Chew Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19119 info@jewsinallhues.org • jewsinallhues.org Supports and advocates for dual or multiple-heritage Jews (one Jewish parent, Jews by choice, adopted Jews, Jews of color). Offers a variety of programming and training designed to cultivate a welcoming community. Moishe House Philadelphia Tribe Commons • 201 South Camac Street • Philadelphia, PA 19107 267-341-1540 • moishehousephilly@gmail.com • moishehouse.org A pluralistic, welcoming, accepting and inclusive space for young, 20-some- thing Jews to connect over common ground. Hosts a minimum of seven events each month ranging from in-house potlucks and shows to parties at local ven- ues to cultural happenings. Also offers opportunities to learn with local rabbis and visionaries. Tweets @MHPhilly. Mosaic Outdoor Clubs of America 1-888-667-2427 philly@mosaicoutdoor.org • mosaicoutdoor.org A nonprofit volunteer organization providing a way for outdoors-oriented Jew- ish adults of southeast Pennsylvania and New Jersey to meet and enjoy com- mon interests. Fosters an ethic of conservation and promotes an active lifestyle while building Jewish community and continuity. Renaissance Group Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia 2100 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-832-0852 rengroup@jfgp.org • jewishphilly.org/ren An eclectic group of Jewish men and women, ages 22 to 45, making a difference in the Jewish community. Open to singles, couples, busi- ness professionals and parents, the group seeks to ensure Jewish continuity through outreach, education, leadership development, community service and philanthropy. Repair the World: Philadelphia 4029 Market Street • Philadelphia, PA 19104 seth.goren@weRepair.org • WeRepair.org/Philadelphia Inspires American Jews to give time and effort to serve those in need. Builds and strengthens communities through volunteer opportunities, including both one-time and regular options, as well as social events for volunteers to have a chance to discuss social issues pertinent to Philadelphia. 70 THE GUIDE 2015/2016 Star of David Bikers 83 Livery Drive • Churchville, PA 18966 267-968-1210 • info@starofdavidbikers.org gnemtsov@verizon.net • starofdavidbikers.org A motorcycle organization based in the Delaware Valley. Members share a pas- sion for motorcycles and love for the Jewish people. Tribe 12 201 South Camac Street, 2nd Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19107 267-235-3348 • contact@tribe12.org • tribe12.org A network of projects that offer a holistic and diverse approach to Jewish engagement that empower people in their 20s and 30s who identify as Jewish to choose a Jewish community or network that will lead them to a life-long, personally-significant Jewish connection. The Collaborative info@thecollaborative.org • www.thecollaborative.org Offers social, cultural, educational and social-action events for Jewish people in their 20s and 30s, including affinity programming for 30-somethings, singles, couples, women, and more. Welcomes anyone in their 20s and 30s, along with their partners, who identifies as Jewish in any way. Spectrum spectrum@gmail.com • spectrumphilly.org A partnership between the Collaborative, the Jewish Graduate Student Network and Congregation Beth Ahavah building community for LGBTQ Jews living in the Philadelphia area. Coordinates events enhancing a member’s spirit and social life. Open to all genders and sexual identities/orientations. Tribe 12-PresenTense Social Entrepreneur Fellowship contact@tribe12.org • tribe12fellowship.org Enables young Jewish innovators from the Greater Philadelphia area to work together to launch sociallyminded ventures designed to bring positive change to Jewish society and the greater world. Includes skill- building sessions and seminars teaching entrepreneurial skills and proficiencies, mentorship, and coaching from a mentor network of professionals and entrepreneurs. Tribe Commons contact@tribe12.org • tribe12.org/commons A community workspace, centrally located in the heart of Center City, that is rooted in Jewish values and designed to address the needs of indi- viduals seeking a work environment that enhances productivity as it builds community. Young Friends of Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street • Philadelphia, PA 19123 215-627-6747 • Fax: 215-627-1313 cfischer@rodephshalom.org • rodephshalom.org A group of 20- and 30-somethings who are single or married, with no chil- dren, and join for events and to bridge their Jewish background with their personal interests. Young Jewish Leadership Concepts P.O. Box 313 • Langhorne, PA 19047 215-750-YJLC (9552) or 1-800-223-YJLC (9552) Lou4yjlc@aol.com • yjlc.org Independent, nonprofit young professionals network, providing social events, travel opportunities and community-service activities for young Jewish adults. SUPPORT GROUPS Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia 10125 Verree Road • Philadelphia, PA 19116 1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org Offers group support on various topics: illness and bereavement, separation and divorce, family programs, anger/stress management, children’s socializa- tion groups, marriage enrichment programs, interfaith issues, LGBTQ issues, care-giving issues, socialization and support groups for teens and adults with special needs, and support groups for family members/care givers of individuals with disabilities. Joseph Levine & Son Memorial Chapel 215-942-4700 or 1-800-992-3339 • levinefuneral.com Support groups for widows and widowers at different stages of loss. Call for schedule. Sharsheret 1-866-474-2774 or 201-833-2341 • Fax: 201-837-5025 info@sharsheret.org • sharsheret.org A national not-for-profit organization supporting women and their families, facing breast cancer. Fosters culturally relevant individualized connections with networks of peers, health professionals and related resources. Also provides educational resources, offers specialized support to those facing ovarian cancer. Creates programs for women and families to improve their quality of life. All programs are open to women and men. Support Groups for Seniors KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-698-7300, Ext. 147 • rpowers@kleinlife.org • kleinlife.org Topics include: Low Vision and New Vision, in partnership with Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired; Bereavement, with support from Abramson Center for Jewish Life; and, Chronic Disease Self-Management Pro- gram, in partnership with PCA’s Help Yourself to Health program. VOCATIONAL SERVICES JEVS Human Services 1845 Walnut Street, 7th Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-854-1800 • Fax: 215-854-1880 • jevshumanservices.org Provides a variety of employment, skills training, vocational rehabilitation, substance-abuse treatment and residential services to the Greater Philadelphia community. JEVS Career Strategies 215-854-1874 • Fax: 215-854-1880 • cs@jevs.org Offers a wide range of career services to help individuals who are unem- ployed, underemployed or changing careers, work toward finding satisfy- ing employment. Services include individual career consulting, career assessment, résumé assistance, job-search assistance and career workshops. JEVS Career Strategies Youth Services 215-854-1842 • CSYouth@jevs.org Offers a full menu of youth services ranging from SAT/ACT coaching to financial-aid advisement. If college is not the right path for the student, counseling and information regarding trade and certificate programs are offered. JEVS Career Solutions for 55+ 990 West Spring Garden Street • Philadelphia, PA 19123 215-560-5465, Ext. 268 • cs55@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org A free service for Philadelphia residents ages 55 and over. Individual and group career counseling, job-search assistance workshops and training programs. JEVS Center for New Americans 2770 Red Lion Road • Philadelphia, PA 19114 215-728-4210 • Fax: 215-728-4227 • jevshumanservices.org Offers refugees, asylees and victims of trafficking free services in the fol- lowing areas: employment counseling, job development and job place- ment, job search and job retention workshops, Vocational English Lan- guage Training (VELT) and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, computer skills classes, acculturation workshops, case management, and individualized assistance in developing and improving verbal language skills. Use of a driving simulator is also offered. Participants are served in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. JEVS Culinary Connections 9350 Ashton Road, Suite 201 • Philadelphia, PA 19114 267-350-8600 • Fax: 215-255-4777 culinaryconnections@jevs.org A training and employment program for teens and young adults who have a diagnosis of physical, mental-health or intellectual disabilities. Offers a 12-week course of structured learning in a centrally located classroom and professional kitchen, followed by internships in profes- sional kitchens, enabling participants to earn a ServeSafe® certificate and a culinary-arts skills certificate. After earning their certificates, partici- pants work with JEVS community employment specialists to secure a job in a professional kitchen. JEVS helpinghands Program 1845 Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-854-1874 • Fax: 215-854-1880 • cs@jevs.org Provides free career counseling services, vocational assessment and job- search assistance for eligible unemployed or under-employed Jewish adults in the Greater Phila delphia area (under 65 years of age), who are facing financial hardship and are in need of improving and increasing their work skills. JEVS hireAbility 9350 Ashton Road, Suite 201 • Philadelphia, PA 19114 267-350-8600 • Fax: 215-255-4777 hireability@jevs.org Offers individuals with intellectual, mental-health, physical or learning disabilities — as well as those living with chronic diseases — assistance in preparing for, finding and keeping competitive employment. Customized services include vocational assessments, career track identification, as well as job development, placement and coaching. JEVS Project Success 9350 Ashton Road, Suite 201 • Philadelphia, PA 19114 267-350-8600 • Fax: 215-255-4777 projectsuccess@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org Offers young adults with Asperger’s syndrome or pervasive develop- ment disorder transition to employment. A comprehensive approach supports these young adults through all phases, including develop- ment of socialization, one-on-one job development, job placement and job readiness. Orleans Technical Institute 2770 Red Lion Road • Philadelphia, PA 19114 215-728-4700 • OrleansTech.edu Offers career training in building trades human services, and court- reporting. High school diploma/GED required. Financial aid available for those who qualify. Job-search assistance also provided. Vocational Research Institute 1845 Walnut Street, Suite 660 • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-875-7387 or 1-800-874-5387 • Fax: 215-875-0198 • vri.org Develops and markets career assessment and development tools, includ- ing CareerScope®. Also markets a training series for consumers who direct their own care in their own homes. THE GUIDE 2015/2016 71 Working for Success Federation Early Learning Services 1845 Walnut Street, 7th Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-854-1874 • Fax: 215-854-1880 • cs@jevs.org Jewish women under the age of 65, who are unemployed or under-employed residing in the Delaware Valley, may qualify for this free program to receive assistance finding employment through one-on-one vocational counseling, assessment, workshops and job-search assistance. Inquire about financial eligibility. 10700 Jamison Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-676-7550 • Fax: 215-676-9498 • FelsKids.org Volunteers needed to work in classrooms with young children and to assist teachers. Specific tasks are designed to meet the skills and interests of the volun- teers and the needs of the classroom. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Abramson Center for Jewish Life 1425 Horsham Road • North Wales, PA 19454 215-371-1816 or 215-371-1820 (auxiliary) • Fax: 215-371-3020 info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org Volunteers of all ages welcome. Groups can volunteer for a one-time event or project, or commit to a longer period of service. Students looking to fulfill school and Bar/Bat Mitzvah requirements can participate in the Project SHEMA program, connecting young people with elderly residents. Volunteer opportunities include friendly visitors, hospice volunteers, escorts, sewers and menders, librarians, Yiddish Club, Sports Club, general activities and games, and office support. Auxiliary volunteers actively participate in auxiliary-spon- sored programs including a gift shop, resident library, Shabbat kiddush, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day celebrations, birthday parties, luncheons and other celebrations enriching resident life. AviCares avicares.org Runs one-time volunteer opportunities in Philadelphia and the surrounding sub- urbs once every other month, generally on Sundays and for the Christmas holiday. No long-term commitment necessary. Most, but not all, volunteer opportunities involve feeding the hungry. AviCares will be expanding to run more frequently starting late January 2016 and plans to have a major volunteer day of service on January 18, 2016 (MLK Day of Service). Chai Lifeline 732-719-1700 • Fax: 732-886-0065 nj@chailifeline.org • chailifeline.org/nj Chai Lifeline New Jersey provides seriously ill children and their families in Pennsylvania care and assistance. Maintains a network of psychosocial support programs, including medical referrals, insurance support services, emotional support groups, homebound tutorial programs, special trips and holiday festivi- ties, toy drives, bone-marrow drives and family retreats. Also offers a summer camping program called Camp Simcha and Camp Simcha Special. Many young patients receive medical care at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Offers a daily shuttle service from New Jersey locations to CHOP and accommodations at Chai House, an apartment just minutes from the hospital. Home-Delivered Meals (Cook for a Friend) KleinLife• 10100 Jamison Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-698-7300, Ext. 196 • Fax: 267-345-7796 • jeskate@kleinjcc.org Participate in a local cooking group, volunteer to be a friendly visitor, deliver meals on a weekly basis or assist in the office to support program operations. Jewish Information and Referral Service Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia 215-832-0821 • info@jfgp.org Volunteers answer the telephone and assist callers with information about the Philadelphia Jewish community and its resources. Vol un teers also work on time-limited special projects. 72 THE GUIDE 2015/2016 Friendship Circle Philadelphia Region South Office: 754 South Ninth Street • Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-574-1765 • Fax: 270-574-1766 info@phillyfriendship.com • phillyfriendship.com North Office: 25 North State Street • Newtown, PA 18940 215-497-1003 • friends@fcpa.info • fcpa.info Connects teens and young adults to youth with special needs and their fami- lies, offering Jewish and social experiences; developing friendships while participating in creative arts group activities, Jewish holiday celebrations, weekly playdates and more. FC fosters the development of a caring, support- ive community. The South office serves Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester and Delaware counties. The North office serves Bucks County, Huntingdon Valley and Northeast Philadelphia. Hosts for Hospitals — In-Home Hospitality for Families and Patients 326 Conshohocken State Road, #2 • Gladwyne, PA 19035 215-472-3801 • Fax: 215-472-3803 info@hostsforhospitals.org • hostsforhospitals.org Provides an opportunity to perform the mitzvah of Hachnasat Orchim — the bringing in of guests. Volunteer hosts provide free lodging for out-of-towners who travel to Philadelphia in association with patients who are receiving care at area hospitals. Guests are responsible for their own food and transportation. Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia Volunteer Services 7607 Old York Road (Lower Level) • Elkins Park, PA 19027 1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org Volunteers work with JFCS clients and members of the Jewish community in a variety of programs. Participants drive seniors; visit clients’ homes and senior facilities; help with organizing homes; shop for clients; deliver challah to hospi- tal patients; run holiday and Shabbat services; do telephone reassurance; and a great many more tasks. Volunteers provide support and assistance for individu- als with special needs through friendly visits, driving clients to program, helping with cooking, shopping, organization and socialization. Jewish Relief Agency 200 Monument Road, Suite 8 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-660-0190 • Fax: 610-660-0191 JRA@JewishRelief.org • jewishrelief.org Distributes nonperishable food monthly to low-income Jewish families throughout the region. Needs volunteers to help with food packaging and dis- tribution. All ages are welcome. The food-distribution center is located at 10980 Dutton Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154; 215-281-1101. JRAid 200 Monument Road, Suite 8 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-660-0190 • Fax: 610-660-0191 • info@JRAid.org • JRAid.org Program of the Jewish Relief Agency that matches volunteers with individuals to help meet their basic needs. Volunteers provide rides to the doctor and supermar- ket; complete small home repairs such as changing light bulbs and smoke-detec- tor batteries; and make friendly phone calls and visits. JRAid also works with pro- fessional contractors who volunteer their time to complete larger home repairs and other projects requiring a licensed professional. Lubavitch House at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman Center for Jewish Life 4032 Spruce Street • Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-222-3130 • Fax: 215-222-9635 menschmidt@gmail.com • lubavitchhouse.com Coordinates opportunities to work on volunteer projects. The Mitzvah Bowl 125 Brochant Circle • Blue Bell, PA 19422 info@themitzvahbowl.com • TheMitzvahBowl.com A comprehensive website for finding mitzvah projects and volunteer opportu- nities for Bar/Bat Mitzvah students and high school students looking to fulfill community service hours. Offers resources for teens and families seeking a way to help others and make a difference. Mitzvah Circle Foundation 1561 Gehman Road • Harleysville, PA 19438 267-649-7610 • info@mitzvahcircle.org • mitzvahcircle.org Nonprofit organization providing material support to individuals and families dealing with crisis, poverty, homelessness, and serious illness throughout the Philadelphia Region. Serving people who are unable to obtain immediate or sufficient help from government agencies and traditional service organizations. Mitzvah Food Project 215-832-0509 • foodproject@jfgp.org • jewishphilly.org/mfp Volunteers are needed to pack and deliver food packages, which include non- perishable food and produce, to low-income households in Greater Philadel- phia. Monthly or bimonthly packing/delivery schedules available depending on pantry location. Back-up delivery volunteers are also needed. B’nai Mitzvah projects welcome. Pantry locations include: Jewish Community Services Build- ing (Center City); Kaiserman JCC (City Line/Overbrook Park); KleinLife (Northeast Philadelphia); Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County (Bucks County); and Beth Sholom Congregation (Elkins Park). RSVP Philadelphia KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19116 267-345-7787 • saistrop@kleinlife.org • rsvphilly.org Opportunities for individuals 55 and over to volunteer in social service agen- cies, schools, museums and consumer groups. Teen Assistant Program-Reta Emerson Fellowship Jewish Learning Venture 7607 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-320-0378 • gkaplan-mayer@jewishlearningventure.org jewishlearningventure.org Educational initiative through which a group of selected high school students are trained and mentored to assist children with special needs and those experi- encing difficulty in congregational classroom settings. Beginning with a week- long intensive training, and continuing monthly through the school year, teens study, learn skills, work in classrooms in their congregations and reflect with one another about their experiences. YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS BBYO Liberty Region Aleph Zadek Aleph (AZA)/B’nai B’rith Girls (BBG)/BBYO Connect 610-351-2444 • Liberty@bbyo.org • bbyo.org Pluralistic Jewish teen movement. AZA and BBG chapters provide leadership programs and identity enrichment experiences. Through the PANIM Institute for Jewish Leadership and Values of BBYO, which runs service and advocacy programs for Jewish teens, BBYO creates a movement of Jewish teens commit- ted to service, advocacy and philanthropy. BBYO’s Connect program serves sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders. Bnei Akiva of North America Lower Merion Synagogue • 123 Old Lancaster Avenue Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 • 484-320-0131 or 484-557-2166 lmbneiakiva@gmail.com • bneiakiva.org Religious Zionist youth movement offering educational programs for third through 12th grade. Three snifim: Lower Merion--holds weekly Shabbat programs and special events which take place in Lower Merion Synagogue, in collaboration with Kohelet Yeshiva High School. North East Philadelphia--sponsors weekly Shabbat programs and spe- cial events which take place at B’nai Israel Synagogue. Cherry Hill, NJ--sponsors a Shabbat program once every three weeks, in addition to special events. Programs take place at Sons Of Israel Syna- gogue. Boy Scouts of America-National Jewish Committee on Scouting c/o Hartwell Realty Corporation 8200 Flourtown Avenue, Suite 1 • Wyndmoor, PA 19038 • 215-233-5713 Chairman@JewishScouting.org • Jewishscouting.org Jewish-sponsored Packs: Pack 18 in Northeast Philadelphia; Pack 185 in Elkins Park; Pack 665 in Dresher; and Pack 498 in Blue Bell. Friendship Circle Philadelphia Region South Office: 754 South Ninth Street • Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-574-1765 or 215-497-9925 • Fax: 270-574-1766 info@phillyfriendship.com • phillyfriendship.com North Office: 25 North State Street • Newtown, PA 18940 215-497-1003 • friends@fcpa.info • fcpa.info Connects teens and young adults to youths with special needs and their fam- ilies, offering Jewish and social experiences; developing friendships while participating in creative arts group activities, Jewish holiday celebrations, weekly playdates and more. Fosters the development of a caring, supportive community. The South office serves Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester and Delaware counties. The North office serves Bucks County, Huntingdon Valley and Northeast Philadelphia. Habonim Dror Eizor Galil 2100 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-350-2245 or 215-832-0676 RoshEizor@campgalil.org • campgalil.org Labor Zionist youth movement for ages 9 to 17. Emphasizes Jewish values and social responsibility, Israel and kibbutzim with year-round activities for its members. THE GUIDE 2015/2016 73 JCC Maccabi Experience Project SHEMA Kaiserman JCC • 45 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 610-896-7770, Ext. 125 • maccabi@phillyjcc.com phillyjcc.com/maccabi An international Olympics-style competition in a variety of sports for Jewish teens ages 13 to 16. Team Philadelphia recruits athletes from across the five- country Philadelphia area to form teams in a variety of individual and team sports. The week-long games are held in several cities in August. The Mid- Atlantic Games are for Jewish athletes ages 10 to 12. This is a mini one-day Maccabi experience. The JCC Maccabi ArtsFest is an intensive arts experience that takes place each year in August. Abramson Center for Jewish Life 1425 Horsham Road • North Wales, PA 19454 215-371-1816 • Fax: 215-371-3032 info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org Project SHEMA (Sharing and Enriching through Multigenerational Activities) brings together young people from synagogues and other community groups, along with families and teachers, with nursing-home residents for religious cele- brations and meaningful multi- generational activities. Lasko College Prep Program JEVS Career Strategies Internship Program 1834 Walnut Street, 7th Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-854-1787 • Fax: 215-854-1880 Rhonda.Cohen@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org A year-long program for eligible Jewish high school juniors interested in attend- ing four-year colleges or universities. Students will receive a summer internship with a local Jewish nonprofit, resulting in a stipend. Offers SAT and ACT prepa- ration; college guidance; financial aid counseling; visits to local colleges; mean- ingful group activities with other Jewish students, including a mitzvah project; and mentoring by college students participating in the Franklin C. Ash Summer Internship Program. National Conference of Synagogue Youth (NCSY) Atlantic Seaboard Region--Philadelphia and Cherry Hill 215-341-2204 • rabbiyitz@ncsy.org • atsncsy.org Open to all Jewish youth (grades five to 12) regardless of background affiliation. Offers participants the opportunity to develop pride in their Jewish heritage, strengthen their Jewish identity, promote the rights and interests of Jews world- wide, and learn how to apply the principles of Judaism in their daily lives. Halachah (“Jewish law”) is observed to Orthodox standards within the NCSY movement. No’ar Hadash 1299 Church Road • Wyncote, PA 19095 877-226-7573 or 215-576-0800, Ext. 152 jsteinburg@rrc.edu • noarhadash.org Promotes and fosters creative, innovative and entertaining programming for Jewish youth from a Reconstructionist perspective. Sponsors national and regional gatherings, networking between congregational groups and program- ming initiatives, and the four-week No’ar Hadash Israel Experience for entering high school juniors. North American Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY) Union for Reform Judaism—Pennsylvania Council 610-470-7000 (cell phone) or 212-650-4130 • Fax: 866-381-7582 nftypar@urj.org • nfty.org/par Provides teens with a Reform Jewish community including learning opportu- nities through leadership, development and mentorship. Teens come together during the year for events offering learning, fun, worship, community service and fellowship. Operation Understanding PO Box 7766 • Philadelphia, PA 19101 215-665-8575 • Fax: 215-665-8737 director@operationunderstanding.org operationunderstanding.org Develops a group of young African-American and Jewish leaders knowledgeable about each other’s histories and cultures to effectively lead the communities of Philadelphia and beyond to a greater understanding of diversity and acceptance. 74 THE GUIDE 2015/2016 Reta Emerson Fellowship-Teen Assistant Program (TAP) Jewish Learning Venture 7607 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-320-0378 • Fax: 215-635-8946 info@jewishlearningventure.org • jewishlearningventure.org. Educational initiative through which a group of selected high school students are trained and mentored to assist children with special needs and those experi- encing difficulty in congregational classroom settings. Beginning with week- long intensive training, and continuing monthly through the school year, teens study, learn skills, work in classrooms in their congregations and reflect with one another about their experiences. Satell Teen Fellowship for Leadership and Social Action 2100 Arch Street, 7th Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-832-0617 • brazin@jfgp.org • satellteenfellowship.org Innovative leadership program for motivated and inspired Jewish teens who want to make a difference in the community. Teen Fellows will learn leadership and engage in service learning, including through the unique lens of their her- itage. Sigma Alpha Rho Fraternity International JESaylor23@gmail.com • sarfraternity.org High school-based organization that offers programs in athletics, community service and career educational opportunities. United Synagogue Youth (USY) c/o Adath Israel • 250 N. Highland Avenue • Merion Station, PA 215-870-7902 or 610-934-1919, ext. 1940 • bass@uscj.org • hagesher.org Youth groups for high school students sponsored by the Conservative move- ment. Encourages Jewish identity and observance, volunteer work and education. Sponsors local trips, regional programs and trips to Israel. Kadima is a youth group for middle-school children. Two regions: Hagesher — Philadelphia and Northern and Western suburbs, and southern New Jersey EPA (Eastern Pennsylvania) — Chester County, Lehigh Valley, Harrisburg/Lancaster and Wayne County Young Judaea Northeast Merchav 917-595-2100 or 202-236-9565 info@youngjudaea.org • youngjudaea.org Through a shared commitment to Jewish values, Jewish pride and love of Israel, Young Judaea’s programs teach participants how to be activists and leaders, and bring their skills into their communities. Offers programs and camps for partic- ipants between the ages of 7 and 35. C OLLEGE /Y OUNG -A DULT P ROGRAMS Hillel of Greater Philadelphia Regional Administrative Offices Steinhardt Hall • 215 South 39th Street • Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-898-8265 • Fax: 215-898-8259 info@phillyhillel.org • phillyhillel.org The central address for information concerning Jewish campus life and services in the Greater Philadelphia area. Working through its Campus Hillel programs (listed below) HGP strives to inspire students to explore their Judaism, find value-added in Jewish community affiliation, and create patterns of Jewish liv- ing that can be sustained after graduation. Its Israel Campus Initiative trains students to lead the Israel conversation on their campus, recruits students for Birthright Israel and other immersive experiences in Israel, and advocates for Israel on local college campuses. Drexel Hillel 101 N. 33rd Street • Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-895-2531 • idekoninck@phillyhillel.org • drexelhillel.org Works with student leaders and their social networks to inspire students to explore their Judaism, find value-added in Jewish community affilia- tion, and create patterns of Jewish living that can be sustained after graduation. Student-planned programs include social opportunities, concerts, Jewish learning, religious services, Shabbat dinners, lectures, Jewish travel experiences and leadership training. Drexel Hillel leads the Israel conversation on campus through its affiliated student-led organiza- tion, Dragons For Israel. Hillel at Temple University The Edward H. Rosen Hillel Center 1441 Norris Street • Philadelphia, PA 19121 215-777-9797 • Fax: 215-777-9790 info@templehillel.com • templehillel.com/ehrc Works through student leaders and their social networks to inspire stu- dents to explore their Judaism, find value-added in Jewish community affiliation, and create patterns of Jewish living that can be sustained after graduation. Student-planned programs include social opportunities, concerts, Jewish learning, religious services, Shabbat dinners, lectures, Jewish travel experiences and leadership training. Hillel at Temple leads the Israel conversation on campus through its affiliated student-led organizations, TIPAC and Owls For Israel. Kosher dining available at Temple Hillel’s Café 613, serving "New York-style" deli meals. Open to the public during the academic year for weekday lunches and dinners. Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Hillel at University of Pennsylvania (Penn Hillel) Steinhardt Hall • 215 South 39th Street • Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-898-7391 • Fax: 215-898-6393 info@phillyhillel.org • pennhillel.org As the address of the campus Jewish community, Penn Hillel works in partnership with many other students groups to inspire students to explore their Judaism, find value-added in Jewish community affiliation, and create patterns of Jewish living that can be sustained after gradua- tion. Student partners include religious communities, educational initia- tives, social-justice projects, social and cultural opportunities and groups focusing on Israel education and politics. Penn Hillel sponsors the Jewish Renaissance Project, which continues to develop Jewish life and commu- nity in residence halls, off-campus apartments, the Greek community and wherever students live. Kosher dining is available at the Falk Dining Commons, a university hall in Steinhardt Hall. Supervised by the Com- munity Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Hillel in Greater Philadelphia (HIP) c/o Hillel of Greater Philadelphia, Steinhardt Hall 215 South 39th Street • Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-898-8265 • Fax: 215-898-8259 info@phillyhillel.org • phillyhillel.org Provides an extensive array of programming for Jewish students at smaller schools in the Philadelphia area — Arcadia, Bryn Mawr, Bucks County Community College, Haverford, Penn State Abington, Philadel- phia University, Swarthmore, University of the Sciences, Villa nova, West Chester University and other Philadelphia-based schools — through a citywide student network. Students throughout the Greater Philadelphia area are welcome to participate. Bryn Mawr College 217 Roberts Road • Bryn Mawr 19010 (Mailing address: 101 North Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 610-526-5538 Haverford College 794 College Avenue • Haverford, PA 19041 • 610-896-4988 Swarthmore College 21 Bond Hall • 500 College Avenue • Swarthmore, PA 19081 610-328-8615 Hillel’s Jewish Graduate Student Network Steinhardt Hall • 215 South 39th Street • Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-898-6451 • Fax: 215-898-8259 info@jewishgrads.org • jewishgrads.org Works through campus-based and city-wide student networks to inspire graduate students to create patterns of Jewish exploration and commu- nity affiliation that can be continued well into their adult lives. Franklin C. Ash Summer Internship Program JEVS Career Strategies/Internship Programs 1845 Walnut Street, 7th Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-854-1787 • Fax: 215-854-1880 Rhonda.Cohen@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org A co-ed, nonreligious work experience for rising junior and senior Jewish col- lege students. Participants are selected for their interest in the Jewish commu- nity, academic achievement, leadership qualities and willingness to mentor high school students. The seven-week program provides an internship at a Jewish community nonprofit; career-related workshops and job shadowing; mock interviews; mentoring a high school student from the Lasko College Prep Pro- gram; and a one-day mitzvah project. Stipend upon successful completion. Lubavitch House of the University of Pennsylvania Perelman Center for Jewish Life 4032 Spruce Street • Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-222-3130 • Fax: 215-222-9635 menschmidt@gmail.com • lubavitchhouse.com College campus facility of the Lubavitch organization, open to all Jews, provides Shabbat and holiday programs, celebrations and other religious observances. (Steinhardt) Jewish Heritage Programs 215-222-9618 • Fax: 215-222-9635 • info.@jhp.org Helps create Jewish-identity programming geared toward unaffiliated students. Provides leadership training and mentoring oppor tunities with Jewish professionals from a variety of fields, as well as hosts retreats and trips, Shabbat dinners, speakers and Chanukah holiday parties. THE GUIDE 2015/2016 75 JEWISH EDUCATION The Greater Philadelphia area offers a wide variety of formal and informal Jew- ish educational experiences for Jews of all ages and levels—from toddlers to senior citizens and from vocational learners to graduate students. There are Jewish nursery-school programs in many synagogues; Jewish day schools, Jew- ish high schools, supplementary schools, many synagogue-based Sunday and afternoon schools, a college of Jewish studies, a rabbinical college and a variety of other Jewish educational opportunities. Jewish Federation’s Mandell Educa- tion Campus, a 28-acre site in Melrose Park, is home to Jewish Learning Ven- ture, the Forman Center of the Raymond and Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School, Gratz College, the Jewish Community High School (a division of Gratz College), a branch of Federation Early Learning Services, as well as Jewish Fam- ily and Children’s Service of Philadelphia. The 35-acre Jewish Federation Rad- nor Campus in Delaware County houses the Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy. It accommodates a wide variety of educational and programming activities. There are also oppor tunities for Jewish education at many of the area’s colleges. Area synagogues and communal schools have educational programs for people of all ages. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES NEXT Program at Gratz College 7605 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-635-7300, Ext. 126 • ehirsh@gratz.edu • gratz.edu/NEXT Professional learning program for supplementary school teachers. Offers free classes, mentorships, assessment tools and professional growth plans for supple- mentary school teachers. OROT Program 7601 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027 • 215-935-0020 info@orotkids.org • orotkids.org A special needs initiative in the Philadelphia area Jewish day schools. In con- junction with host day schools, OROT personnel set policy, create and super- vise programs, provide financial support and advocate for services provided to children with special needs. OROT and the host day schools seek to provide the best possible curriculum, within a supportive and inclusive environment. Reconstructionist Rabbinical Communities in association with the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road • Wyncote, PA 19095 215-576-0800 • Fax: 215-576-6143 JewishRecon@rrc.edu • JewishRecon.org Provides guidance, curricula and direct consulting to affiliated con gregational synagogue schools. Education and Outreach Services Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia 1501 North Broad Street, Suite 14 • Philadelphia, PA 19122 1-866-JFCS-NOW • info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org Initiates research based programs in collaboration with public and/or private schools, Jewish day schools, synagogues and other community organizations. Engaging and interactive educational programs help young people to handle the age specific challenges of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, bullying, violence and sexual behavior, gambling prevention, substance abuse prevention, violence prevention, suicide prevention, anti -bullying and building a healthy body image. JFCS also conducts workshops for parents, teachers and other profes- sionals. Jewish Learning Venture Mandell Educational Campus 7607 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027 • 215-320-0360 info@jewishlearningventure.org • jewishlearningventure.org Offers opportunities to increase skills of educators: Jewish Education and Leadership Development: experiences for Jewish Educators provides opportunities to increase educators’ Judaic and peda- gogic skills. Learning opportunities include conferences, single-session workshops for educators, multipart educational series for education directors, multipart workshops for lay leadership, monthly webinars, col- laborative cross-congregational working groups, etc. Harold and Renee Berger Network for Engaging Families with Young Children: encourages and supports congregations interested in develop- ing and implementing systemic approaches to attract and engage Jewish families with young children to their congregation and to Jewish life. The Network provides grant monies to be used in the implementation of new initiatives. jteenphilly: offers professionals from area congregations, communally based teen programs, youth groups, Jewish day high schools and Jewish camps an opportunity to address and change the reality of low participa- tion rates in Jewish communal life by Jewish teens through networking and collaboration efforts. 76 THE GUIDE 2015/2016 EARLY-CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Early child care and education in the Jewish community are available through Federation Early Learning Services. Other programs are under the auspices of synagogues or located in synagogues (operated by private owners) and in Jewish community centers. Federation Early Learning Services Myer and Rosaline Feinstein Campus 10700 Jamison Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-676-7550 • Fax: 215-676-9498 info@FelsKids.org • FELSKids.org Provides state-licensed, NAEYC accredited and Keystone Stars top ranking early childhood centers for infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, kindergartners and elementary school children in eight centers and one public school location throughout the Delaware Valley. FELS’ programs have received the highest attainable ratings by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Typically enrollment is full-time, though part-week enrollment is available at some loca- tions. Jewish programming is an integral part of the curriculum. Staff, in collab- oration with a child development specialist, maximizes the abilities and devel- opment of all children enrolled. Parents are viewed as partners and are encouraged to become actively involved in their child’s education. Parent associations organize educational, social and fundraising activities for the entire family. Scholarships and state subsidies available for families meeting eligibility requirements. Buerger Early Learning Center 619 North Broad Street • Philadelphia, PA 19123 267-535-2643 • Buerger@FELSkids.org Early childhood education program for infants, toddlers and preschool- ers. Full and part-week whole day schedules are available. A secular cur- riculum is complemented by a Jewish curriculum that integrates the synagogue’s rabbi and cantor on a regular basis. Buerger participates in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Keystone Stars Quality Initiative Program which upholds the highest standards in the state. Scholarships and state subsidies are available for families meeting the eligibility requirements. Gutman Early Learning Center Lassin Early Learning Center Mandell Education Campus • 7500 West Avenue • Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-635-5570, Ext. 125 • Fax: 215-635-8155 • Gutman@FelsKids.org A nationally (NAEYC) accredited, state-licensed program providing early-childhood education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and children transitioning to kindergarten. The program features specialists including a Hebrew enrichment program, sign language, creative movement and music, etc. A summer camp with an in-ground pool and many specialists is open to the community. Scholarships and state subsidies are available for families meeting the eligibility requirements. Gan Classroom — Torah U’Mitzvos classroom for 3- and 4-year-olds is a joint venture of Federation Early Learning Services and the Politz Hebrew Academy. Provides an Orthodox education and observes Ortho- dox dietary laws. Morah Debbie Ungar designed the Judaic classroom (approved by Rabbi Dov Brisman of Young Israel of Elkins Park), which also features special programming such as Kidnetics, sign language and music. The program prepares children for enrollment in Orthodox day schools. Offers full day-care five days per week. Summer camp is available. Myer and Rosaline Feinstein Campus 10800 Jamison Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-677-7191 • Fax: 215-969-3502 • Lassin@FelsKids.org A nationally (NAEYC) accredited, state-licensed programing providing early-childhood education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school- age children. Achieved a four-star rating through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Keystone Stars Quality Initiative Program. A summer camp with swimming and specialists is open to the community. Scholar- ships and state subsidies are available for families meeting the eligibility requirements. Kehillah Early Learning Center Congregation Ohev Shalom • 2 Chester Road • Wallingford, PA 610-872-0400 • Fax: 215-872-0557 • Kehillah@FelsKids.org A nationally (NAEYC) accredited, state-licensed program providing early-childhood education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and children in kindergarten. Activities include Israeli dance, gymnastics, sign-language lessons, music and development, etc. Participates in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Keystone Stars Quality Initiative Program. A summer camp with many specialists is open to the community. Scholarships and state subsidies are available for families meeting the eligibility requirements. Kol Ami Early Learning Center 8201 High School Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-635-4180 • Fax: 215-635-4186 • KolAmi@FELSKids.org A joint program with Congregation Kol Ami providing early-childhood education programs to toddlers and pre-schoolers in a small group setting. A secular curriculum is complemented by a Jewish curriculum integrating the synagogue’s rabbi, cantor and a Hebrew specialist. Fitness, sign language and special events enrich the year-round camp program. Scholarships and state subsidies are available for families meeting eligibility requirements. K’tonton Early Learning Center Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid 715 Paxon Hollow Road • Broomall, PA 19003 610-325-4831 • Fax: 610-356-8091 • Ktonton@FelsKids.org A joint program of Federation Early Learning Center and Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid providing early childhood education for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Earned a four star rating, through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Keystone Stars Quality Initiative Program. Provides part or full-time options. Offers specialists, including Hebrew enrichment, karate, kinetics, etc. A summer-camp program open to the community includes sports, water play, specialists in Israeli dance, yoga, music and field trips. Lokoff Early Learning Center Howard I. Abrams Preschool Program 7002 Butler Pike, Suite 100 • Ambler, PA 19002 215-643-0110 • Fax: 215-643-3286 • Lokoff@FelsKids.org A nationally (NAEYC) accredited, state-licensed program providing early-childhood education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and chil- dren transitioning to kindergarten. Achieved a four-star rating through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Keystone Stars Quality Initiative Program. Offers many specialists, including a Hebrew-enrichment pro- gram, impact sports and a music instructor (September through June). A summer camp with instructional and recreational swim, along with many specialists, is open to the community. Scholarships and state subsi- dies are available for families meeting the eligibility requirements. Paley Early Learning Center 2199 Strahle Street • Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-725-8930 • Fax: 215-742-2349 • Paley@FelsKids.org A nationally (NAEYC) accredited, state-licensed program providing early-care and education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kinder- garten and school-aged children. The center has achieved a four-star rat- ing through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Keystone Stars Quality Initiative Program. Offers specialists including sign language, creative movement, music, computers and more. A summer-camp program with an Olympic-size pool, swim instruction and specialists is open to the community. Scholarships and state subsidies are available for families meeting the eligibility requirements. OTHER EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS Bensalem Jewish Outreach Center-Torah Learning Center 2446 Bristol Road • Bensalem, PA 19020 • 215-752-5032 bensalemoutreach.org/preschool.php Center City Jewish Preschool 527 Lombard Street • Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-238-2100 • jewishpreschool.org Chabad Garden School 1311 Fort Washington Avenue • Fort Washington, PA 19034 215-591-9310 • devorah@Jewishmc.com • chabadgardenschool.com For children aged 3 months to 5 years Schwartz Preschool at Kesher Israel 412 Lombard Street • Philadelphia • 215-922-2095 schwarzpreschool.com Robert J. Wilf Preschool and Kindergarten at the Kaiserman JCC 45 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 610-896-7770, Ext. 118 • phillyjcc.com THE GUIDE 2015/2016 77 SYNAGOGUE-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS WHO ARE YOU? ADL SEEKS THE DEDICATED, THE PASSIONATE AND THE STRONG TO JOIN US IN THE BATTLE AGAINST HATRED AND BIGOTRY IN ALL FORMS. IS THAT YOU? CALL TODAY TO SECURE JUSTICE AND FAIR TREATMENT FOR ALL. ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE Philadelphia Serving: Eastern Pennsylvania/Southern New Jersey/Delaware 1500 Market Street, West Tower, Suite 2415 Philadelphia, PA 19102 philadelphia.adl.org | (215) 568-2223 The following listings for educational programs for children in the Greater Philadelphia area was prepared by the Jewish Learning Venture and the Jewish Information and Referral Service. To learn more about particular programs, call 215-832-0821. (Synagogue schools generally require family membership.) KEY: I : Infant care (up to 12 months) T: Toddler (13 to 36 months) PS: Preschool (3 to 4 years) K: Kindergarten FELS: Federation Early Learning Service SE: Supplementary religious elementary SHS: Supplementary religious high school ASC: After-school care (K-6) SN: Special needs inclusion AE: Adult education classes Adath Israel of the Main Line Merion • 610-934-1920 • adathisrael.org • Conservative T (2 years plus), PS, K, SE, SHS, SN Congregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins Park • 215-635-1337 • adathjeshurun.info Conservative • I, T, PS, SE, SHS, SN Temple Beth Ami Northeast Philadelphia • 215-673-2511 • bethami.org Traditional • PS, SE Congregation Beth Am Israel Penn Valley • 610-667-1651 • bethamisrael.org • Conservative T, PS, K, SE, SHS, SN Beth Chaim Reform Congregation Malvern • 215-640-2147 • bethchaim.net • Reform • SE Beth David Reform Congregation Gladwyne • 610-649-0272 • bdavid.org • Reform • PS, K, SE, SHS, AE Congregation Beth El of Lower Bucks County Yardley • 215-493-1707 • bethelyardley.org • Conservative SE, SHS Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid Broomall • 610-356-8700 • cbent.org • Conservative (FELS: I, T, PS), SE, SHS, SN Temple Beth Hillel/Beth El Wynnewood • 610-649-2277 • tbhbe.org • Conservative I, T, PS, K, SE, SHS, SN, AE Beth Israel Congregation of Chester County Eagle • 610-458-8550 • bethisraelpa.org • Conservative T, PS, K, ASC(K), SE, SHS, AE Congregation Beth Israel of Media Media • 610-566-4645 • bethisraelmedia.org Reconstructionist • PS, K, SE, SN Congregation Beth Or Maple Glen • 215-646-5806 • bethor.org • Reform I (3 months plus) T, PS, K, ASC, SE, SHS, SN, AE (Congregation) Beth Solomon Community Center Philadelphia • 215-671-1981 • cbscommunitycenter.com Orthodox • I (6 months plus), T, PS, K, SE, SHS Beth Sholom Congregation Elkins Park • 215-887-3625 • bethsholomcongregation.org Conservative • I, T, PS, K, SE, SHS, SN, AE 78 THE GUIDE 2015/2016 Beth Tikvah-B’nai Jeshurun Or Hadash: A Reconstructionist Congregation Erdenheim • 215-836-5677 • btbj.org • Conservative I, T, PS, K, SE, SHS, ASC, SN, AE Fort Washington • 215-283-0276 • orhadash.com Reconstructionist • PS, K, SE, SHS, SN Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel Congregation Or Shalom Philadelphia • 215-735-5148 • bzbi.org • Conservative T, PS, SE, SHS, AE Berwyn • 610-644-9086 • orshalom.com • Conservative T, PS, K, SE, Congregation B’nai Jacob Congregation Rodeph Shalom Phoenixville • 610-933-5550 • congbj.org • Conservative • SE, AE Philadelphia • 215-627-6747 • rodephshalom.org • Reform (FELS: I, T, PS), K, SE, SHS, SN Temple Brith Achim King of Prussia • 610-337-2820 • brithachim.org • Reform PS, K, SE, SHS, SN The Congregations of Shaare Shamayim Congregation Brothers of Israel Northeast Philadelphia • 215-677-1600 • shaareshamayim.org • Traditional • T (18 months plus), PS, K, SE, SHS Newtown • 215-579-2200 • cboi.org • Conservative • T, PS, K, SE, SHS Shir Ami Germantown Jewish Centre Newtown • 215-968-6255 • shiraminow.org • Reform • T (10 months plus), PS, K, SE, SHS, SN Philadelphia • 215-844-1507 • germantownjewishcentre.org Conservative • I, T, PS, K, SE, SHS, SN Har Zion Temple Penn Valley • 610-664-5746 • harziontemple.org Conservative • T, PS, K, SE, SHS, SN, AE Congregation Hesed Shel Emet Pottstown • 610-326-1717 • hesedshelemet.org • Conservative PS, K, SE, SHS, SN, AE Kehilat Ha’Nahar, The Little Shul by the River New Hope • 215-862-1912 • kehilathanahar.org • Reconstructionist • K, SE, SHS (through 10th grade) Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel Elkins Park and Blue Bell • 215-887-9704 • kenesethisrael.org Reform • I, T, PS, K, SE, AE Kesher Israel Congregation West Chester • 610-696-7210 • kesher-israel.org • Conservative T, PS, K, SE, SHS, SN, AE Congregation Kol Ami Elkins Park • 215-635-7106 • kolami.info • Reform • (FELS: I, T, PS), K, SE, SHS, SN Congregation Kol Emet Yardley • 215-493-8522 • kolemet.org • Reconstructionist T, PS, K, SE, ASC, AE Kol Tzedek Philadelphia • 215-747-3697 • kol-tzedek.org • Reconstructionist K, SE, SN Society Hill Synagogue Philadelphia • 215-922-6590, Ext. 29 • societyhillsynagogue.org • Conservative • T, PS, SE, SHS Temple Judea of Bucks County Doylestown • 215-348-5022 • templejudea.org • Reform T, PS, K, SE, SHS, ASC, SN Temple Sholom in Broomall Broomall • 610-356-5165 • temple-sholom.org • Reform T, PS, SE, SHS Temple Sinai Dresher • 215-643-7626 • tsinai.com • Conservative • T, PS, SE (K-7), SHS, SN Congregation Tiferes B’nai Israel Warrington • 215-343-0155 • tbiwarrington.org • Independent K, SE, SHS Tiferet Bet Israel Blue Bell • 610-275-6839 • tbibluebell.org • Conservative I, T, PS, K, SE, SHS, SN Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County Bensalem • tiferethisraelpa.org • 215-752-3468 • Conservative T, PS, SE, SN Tzedek v’Shalom Newtown • 215-287-5128 • tzedekvshalom.org • Reconstructionist K, SE Main Line Reform Temple Wynnewood • 610-642-0304 • mlrt.org • Reform • T, PS, K, SE, SHS, SN, ASC, AE Congregation Mishkan Shalom Manayunk • 215-508-0226 • mishkan.org • Reconstructionist K, SE, SHS, SN Congregation Ohev Shalom Wallingford • 610-874-1465 • ohev.net • Conservative • (FELS: I, T, PS, K), SE, SN (inclusion), SHS Ohev Shalom of Bucks County Richboro • 215-322-9597 • ohev.org • Conservative • I, T, PS, K, SE, SHS Old York Road Temple-Beth Am Abington • 215-886-6030 • oyrtbetham.org • Reform • I, T, PS, K, SE, SHS, SN Congregation Or Ami Lafayette Hill • 610-828-4443 • orami.net • Reform T (13 to 36 months), PS, SE, SHS, SN THE GUIDE 2015/2016 79 DAY SCHOOLS Abrams Hebrew Academy 31 West College Avenue • Yardley, PA 19067 215-493-1800 • Fax: 215-493-1165 info@abramsonline.org • abramsonline.org Co-educational community Jewish day school for students from all Jewish backgrounds in nursery school through eighth grade. Dual secular and Jewish students curriculum. Albert Einstein Academy 101 Garden of Eden Road • Wilmington, DE 19803 302-478-5026 • Fax: 302-478-0664 aea@aeacademy.org • AEAcademy.org Co-educational day school located in the Brandywine Valley for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Curriculum of Jewish and general studies. Foxman Torah Institute 31 Maple Avenue • Cherry Hill, N.J. 08002 856-482-8230 • Fax: 856-482-8235 office@ftiyeshiva.org • ftiyeshiva.org Orthodox high school for boys, grades nine through 12. Advanced learning and college preparatory dual curriculum, plus a full-time post-high school Bais Medrash program. Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy 272 South Bryn Mawr Avenue • Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 610-922-2300 • jgroen@JBHA.org • JBHA.org Co-educational day school for students in grades six to 12 from all Jewish back- grounds. Dual curriculum of college preparatory and Jewish studies. See ad on page 13 Kellman Brown Academy 1007 Laurel Oak Road • Voorhees, N.J. 08043 856-679-2929 • Fax: 856-679-2928 • kellmanbrownacademy.org A member of the Schechter Day School Network, for preschool students through the eighth grade. Kohelet Yeshiva High School Martha and Harry Stern Campus 223 North Highland Avenue • Merion Station, PA 19066 610-667-2020 • Fax: 610-667-2223 office@koheletyeshiva.org • koheletyeshiva.org Modern Orthodox high school serving boys and girls. College preparatory. Grades nine through 12. Kosloff Torah Academy High School for Girls 50 Montgomery Avenue • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-660-5010 • Fax: 610-667-5005 info@ktahs.org • ktahs.org The only all-girls Orthodox Jewish High School in the Philadelphia area. College Preparatory, grades nine through 12. Mesivta High School of Greater Philadelphia 314 Levering Mill Road • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-617-9200 • info@TheMesivta.org • TheMesivta.org Orthodox high school for boys. Initially starting with the ninth grade. Middle-of- the-road high school for those wanting an all-boys option. Classical yeshiva high school with Talmud as the centerpiece. Politz Hebrew Academy of Philadelphia 9225 Old Bustleton Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19115 215-969-5960 • Fax: 215-969-1037 info@politzhebrewacademy@org politzhebrewacademy.org Orthodox day school for students in nursery school through eighth grade. Jewish and general studies. 80 THE GUIDE 2015/2016 Politz Day School of Cherry Hill 720 Cooper Landing Road • Cherry Hill, N.J. 08002 856-667-1013 • Fax: 859-667-2010 • SRauer@politz.org • politz.org Modern Orthodox day school for students in nursery school through eighth grade. Jewish and general studies. Raymond and Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School Administrative office: Robert Saligman Campus 49 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 610-658-2518 • Fax: 215-658-2922 • pjds.org A Solomon Schechter Day School affiliated with the Conservative movement for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Curriculum of Jewish and general studies. FORMAN CENTER—MANDELL EDUCATION CAMPUS 7601 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-635-3130 • Fax: 215-635-3136 • pjds.org STERN CENTER—ROBERT SALIGMAN CAMPUS 49 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 610-658-2518 • Fax: 215-658-2922 • pjds.org Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia 6063 Drexel Road • Philadelphia, PA 19131 215-477-1000 • Fax: 215-477-5065 Yeshiva offering high school and post-high school programs for Ortho dox students. Torah Academy of Greater Philadelphia 742 Argyle Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 610-642-7870 • Fax: 610-642-2265 ientin@TAPhila.org • TAPhila.org Orthodox day school for students from nursery school through eighth grade. Foundation for Jewish Education of Greater Philadelphia Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia 2100 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-832-0500 ematz@jfgp.org • jewishphilly.org Provides needs-based scholarships to qualified students from low- and middle- income families. Created by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and the six, Jewish Federation-funded day schools to take advantage of the Edu cational Improvement Tax Credit of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (EITC). BEFORE- AND AFTER- SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Federation Early Learning Services Paley Early Learning Center • 215-725-8930, Ext. 151 Paley@FelsKids.org • FELSkids.org Before- and after-school programs provided at the Paley Early Learning Center (primarily for children enrolled in the Farrell Elementary School and Jewish day schools). On-site after-school programs administered by the Paley Early Learning Center are available at the Joseph J. Greenberg, J. Hampton Moore and at Louis Farrell. Lassin Early Learning Center • 215-677-7191 Lassin@FelsKids.org • FelsKids.org Before and after-school programs provided. Primarily for children enrolled in the Anne Frank Elementary School, the Loesche Elementary School and Jewish day schools. Kids Time Kaiserman JCC • 45 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 610-896-7770, Ext. 121 • kidstime@phillyjcc.com • phillyjcc.com After-school enrichment program that is designed to stimulate children’s physi- cal and mental needs while enhancing self-esteem. Programs include home- work help, sports classes, art and more. Transportation is available from area schools. When the Lower Merion School District is closed, the Kaiserman JCC also offers a range of special J-Day programs to accommodate the needs of working families. Makom Community 2125 Chestnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 484-278-1335 beverly@makomcommunity.org • makomcommunity.org Provides daily, after-school care and Jewish education to children, ages 4 to 11. In the pilot year, the program will be enrolling students in pre-kindergarten through second grade. In the future, Makom will serve students in pre-kinder- garten through fifth grade. Each student’s learning is project-based and child- led. Learning is immersive and applied daily in a communal setting. Families will be invited to stay for Shabbat celebrations on Friday. Students prepare food and learn to share through singing, dancing and eating together. OTHER YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS Chabad/Lubavitch Centers Many local Chabad/Lubavitch Centers have Youth Education Programs/Hebrew School programs. Please find a list of Chabad/Lubavitch Centers on page 88. Community Torah Center of Bucks County 944 Second Street Pike • Richboro, PA 18954 215-364-1160 • Fax: 267-284-1267 suri@jewishbucks.org • JewishBucks.org Jewish Children’s Folkshul of Greater Philadelphia P.O. Box 17 • Wyncote, PA 19095 215-248-1550 • Folkshul@folkshul.org • folkshul.org Offers children, kindergarten through ninth grade, a 21⁄2-hour program on Sundays within a secular, humanistic framework. Serves families who identify with Jewish values and culture. Curriculum includes Jewish holidays and his- tory, Jewish cooking, drama and literature. Also offers a Bar/Bat Mitzvah pro- gram and adult-education classes. Meets at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, 8000 Cherokee Street • Philadelphia, PA 19118 Jewish Community High School of Gratz College Mandell Education Campus 7605 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-635-7300, Ext. 5 • Fax: 215-635-7320 • gratz.edu/jchs Program for 8th to 12th graders from all backgrounds who want to meet with Jewish friends and have the opportunity to learn and grow Jewishly. Weekly, monthly and online opportunities as well as some for college credit. Mekom Torah High School P.O. Box 178 • Swarthmore, PA 19081 • 610-368-4065 helen@mekomtorah.org • mekomtorah.org A community-based Jewish learning project. It includes a cross-denominational high school program and an array of adult study options. Programs are offered in Delaware County and Center City. COLLEGES Gratz College Mandell Education Campus 7605 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-635-7300 or 1-800-475-4635 • Fax: 215-635-7399 admissions@gratz.edu • gratz.edu Pluralistic college of Jewish studies online and on campus. Offers graduate degrees and certificates in Jewish Studies, Jewish Education, Jewish Communal Service, Nonprofit Management, Holocaust and Genocide Studies, and Jewish- Christian studies. Credit and noncredit courses in Hebrew, Yiddish, Jewish his- tory, Jewish thought, Jewish literature, modern Israel and more. Extensive library holdings, music library and Holocaust Oral History Archive. Also offers adult Jewish learning programs and lectures. Jewish Studies Program University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences 711 Williams Hall • 255 South 36th Street • Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-898-6654 • Fax: 215-573-6026 jsp-info@sas.upenn.edu • ccat.sas.upenn.edu/jwst Offers a broad range of fields in Jewish studies, including the Hebrew Bible, bib- lical archaeology, Hellenistic and rabbinic literature, the history of biblical inter- pretation, Jewish social and intellectual history from the ancient to modern periods, Jewish folklore and sociology, Hebrew and Yiddish language and litera- ture, and Israel studies. Feinstein Center for American Jewish History Temple University • 916 Gladfelter Hall 1115 West Berks Street • Philadelphia, PA 19122 215-204-9553 • Fax: 215-204-5891 feinsteincenter@temple.edu • www.cla.temple.edu/feinsteincenter Promotes the study of the American Jewish experience in America, and spon- sors conferences, symposia, fellowships, publications and public events devoted to understanding the dimensions of American Jewish experience in the U.S. The center is part of Temple University’s Department of History in the College of Liberal Arts. Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road • Wyncote, PA 19095 215-576-0800 • Fax: 215-576-6143 • info@rrc.edu • rrc.edu Rabbinical training institute of the Reconstructionist movement of Judaism. Offers studies in Judaism as an evolving religious civilization. Trains rabbis who bring ancient wisdom into the contemporary world. ADULT AND FAMILY EDUCATION Aish of Philadelphia 50 Montgomery Avenue • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-668-9600 • phila@aish.com • aishphila.com Provides educational programs for Jews of all backgrounds. Programs include Friday-night services, weekly classes, women’s division, High Holiday services, seminars, and teen and singles events. ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal General Administrative Office 7000 Lincoln Drive, #B2 • Philadelphia, PA 19119 215-247-9700 • Fax: 215-247-9703 lynda@aleph.org • aleph.org International, transdenominational, spiritual and activist organization. A hub for retreats, training programs, distance-learning classes, publications and refer- rals to local Jewish Renewal communities. THE GUIDE 2015/2016 81 Bensalem Jewish Outreach Center Jewish Children’s Folkshul and Adult Community Kehillas B’nai Shalom 2446 Bristol Road • Bensalem, PA 19020 215-752-5032 • Fax: 215-752-2340 bjoc@bensalemoutreach.org • bensalemoutreach.org Educational center for Jewish studies for Jews of all backgrounds. Open all day with sessions for guided Torah study. Programs of special interest to women are also offered. P.O. Box 17 • Wyncote, PA 19095 • 215-248-1550 folkshul@folkshul.org • folkshul.org Provides education within a secular, humanistic framework. Serves families who identify with Jewish values and culture. Curriculum includes Jewish holi- days, history, cooking, music, literature and social action/social justice. Also offers a Bar/Bat Mitzvah program and adult-education classes. Meets at Spring- side Chestnut Hill Academy, 8000 Cherokee St, Philadelphia, PA 19118. Community Torah Center of Bucks County Jewish Farm School 944 Second Street Pike • Richboro, PA 18954 215-485-5755 • Fax: 267-284-1267 rabbi@jewishbucks.org • JewishBucks.org Offers programs for all ages and from all backgrounds. 5020 Cedar Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19143 1-877-537-6286 • Fax: 877-891-8314 info@jewishfarmschool.org • jewishfarmschool.org Teaches about contemporary food and environmental issues through skill-based Jewish agricultural education. Driven by traditions of using food and agriculture as tools for social justice and spiritual mindfulness. Addresses the injustices embedded in today’s mainstream food system and works to create greater access to sustainably grown foods, produced from a consciousness of both ecological and social well being. Congregation Beth Solomon—CBS Community Center 198 Tomlinson Road • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-671-1981 • Fax: 215-671-8007 info@cbscommunitycenter.com • cbscommunitycenter.com Educational opportunities for all ages, camps and a kollel for adult education. Also fosters outreach to the Russian immigrant community. Etz Chaim 7900 High School Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-635-3890 • info@etzchaimcenter.org • etzchaimcenter.com Jewish resource center providing classical and contemporary Jewish learning to Jews of all backgrounds, enabling them to further their spiritual growth and reconnect with their heritage. Offers a diverse menu of subjects like Talmud, Bible, Jewish philosophy, Kabbalistic thought and Mussar, as well as Jewish Marriage Enrichment, Women to Women and a Young Professionals group. Gratz College Adult Jewish Learning Mandell Education Campus 7605 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-635-7300, Ext. 182 or 1-800-475-4635 • Fax: 215-635-7399 brosenau@gratz.edu • gratz.edu Offers courses for adults in the community who enjoy learning with instructors who are experts in their fields. Subjects include history; literature; theology; ethics; Torah and ancient texts of Israel and the Middle East; Jewish music, art and film; and more. Also offers Hebrew and Yiddish language classes for all levels. Classes are located in Melrose Park, the Main Line and Center City. Distinguished Scholar Lectures are open to the community (including the Shuster- man and Stern community lectures), continuing legal education, as well as trips, films and programs. Hazon Philadelphia 5020 Cedar Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19143 877-537-6286 • phillyinfo@hazon.org • hazon.org/philly Creates healthier and more sustainable communities in the Jewish world and beyond. Effects change in the world in three ways: Transformative Experiences, Thought-Leadership and Capacity-Building. Programs are multigenerational and give entry points for Jews of all backgrounds who are concerned about the environment and the world, with a particular focus on young adults interested in developing the skills to take on leadership roles in their communities. Institute for Jewish Ethics 1420 Walnut Street, Suite 1008 • Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-782-8878 • IJE@IJEthics.org • www.IJEthics.org Offers classes and seminars, as well as personal guidance presented by rabbis, experts and professionals in various disciplinary areas. An accredited provider of Continuing Legal Education by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, IJE offers accredited courses for social workers, doctors and other professionals. 82 THE GUIDE 2015/2016 Jewish Learning Venture Mandell Education Campus 7607 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-320-0360 • Fax: 215-635-8946 info@jewishlearningventure.org • jewishlearningventure.org Offers various educational programs for adults and families. jkidphilly: connects adults and families with young children, infants to age 12, to the people, happenings, resources and voices of our Jewish community through programs, relationship building and the jkidphilly.org website. The website includes a community calendar of events and programs, holiday resources and a searchable directory for schools and early-childhood education programs. Contact: 215-320-6398; lrubin@jewishlearningventure.org. PJ Library in Philadelphia: supports families on their Jewish journey by sending Jewish-content books and music on a monthly basis to children ages 6 months to 8 years living in the Greater Philadelphia area. The program is funded by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, Jewish Learning Venture, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and private donors. “One Book, One Jewish Community: Connecting People One Book at a Time” (OBOJC) is the largest community-wide Jewish literacy program in the country. Each year, Jewish Learning Venture develops resource materials about the selected book, and partners with synagogues and agencies that adopt OBOJC as a vehicle for discussing, studying and cele- brating the book, as well as the values and issues raised in it. Jewish Life Seminars 22 Maple Avenue • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 • 610-860-9102 info@jewishlifeseminars.org • jewishlifeseminars.org An educational initiative utilizing local and international speakers to create learning opportunities for the Jewish community in the Greater Philadelphia area. LifeLong Learning Program KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19116 and: KleinLife: Montgomery County, Old York Road, Elkins Park 215-698-7300 • kleinlife.org Offers adult-education classes on diverse subjects, trips in and outside of the city, cultural and educational programming, and other activities of interest to adults and senior adults. LifeLong Learning at Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line (Formerly: Martins Run) RELIGIOUS LIFE 100 Halcyon Drive • Media, PA 19063 • 610-355-1328 kdiorio@wel.org • www.wel.org/Delaware-County.aspx Offers classes in a variety of subjects presented by prominent personalities, uni- versity professors and experts from a variety of fields. Offers a library equipped with several computers. The Jewish community of Greater Philadelphia benefits from a wide diversity of synagogues available. Nevertheless, all synagogues share a common mis- sion and fulfill a common function: to preserve Jewish religious and commu- nal traditions, not merely as a valuable heritage, but as a vital way of life. The function is to provide a setting in which observance, education and commit- ment can be carried out with other members of the community. Chabad/Lubavitch Centers Open to all Jews. Provides Shabbat and holiday programs, educational programs, celebrations and other religious observances geared to children, adults and fami- lies. See other Chabad/Lubavitch organizations in the chapter on Religious Life. See page 88 Mekom Torah P.O. Box 178 • Swarthmore, PA 19081 • 610-368-4065 helen@mekomtorah.org • mekomtorah.org A community-based learning project, including a cross-denominational high school program, some family programming and adult-study options. Programs are offered in Delaware County and Center City. Moving Traditions 261 Old York Road, Suite 734 • Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-887-4511 • info@movingtraditions.org • moving traditions.org Advocates for a more expansive view of gender in Jewish learning and practice. Programs for preteen and teenage girls and boys include “Rosh Chodesh: It’s a Girl Thing!” and “Shevet Achim: The Brotherhood,” offered in partnership with congregations and schools through the Greater Philadelphia area and nationally. National Havurah Committee SYNAGOGUES KEY: C : Conservative C-USCJ: United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism I: Independent O: Orthodox RRC: Jewish Reconstructionist Communities R-URJ: Union for Reform Judaism T: Traditional (Temple) Adath Israel of the Main Line 250 N. Highland Avenue • Merion Station, PA 19066 610-934-1919 • Fax: 610-664-0959 info@adathisrael.org • adathisrael.org • (C-USCJ) (Congregation) Adath Jeshurun 7763 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-635-6611 • Fax: 215-635-6165 • adathjeshurun.info • (C-USCJ) (Congregation) Ahavas Torah 1425 Rhawn Street • Philadelphia, PA 19111 215-725-3610 • rabbi@ahavastorah.org • ahavas-torah.org • (O) 7135 Germantown Avenue, 2nd Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19119 215-248-1335 • office@havurah.org • havurah.org A network of diverse individuals and communities dedicated to Jewish living and learning, community building and tikkun olam (repairing the world). A nonde- nominational, multigenerational, egalitarian and volunteer-run organization. (Congregation) Ahavath Achim at Bristol Jewish Center Philadelphia Community Kollel Aish Village Shul 364 Montgomery Avenue • Merion Station, PA 19066 610-668-9557 • Fax: 610-668-9558 office@phillykollel.org • phillykollel.org Educational center for Jewish studies. Open all day, with sessions for guided Torah study afternoons and evenings, 7 days a week. 50 East Montgomery Avenue • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-668-9600 • phila@aish.com • aishphila.com • (T) Rabbi Morris Goodblatt Academy Class location: Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El 1001 Remington Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 215-219-0184 or 215-848-9503 Goodblattacademy@gmail.com.org • goodblatt.org Provides a 30-week “Introduction to Judaism” course, beginning in September and January each year. Designed for Jews and non-Jews, singles and couples to learn more about Judaism (history, language, culture). Interested students have the opportunity to convert to Judaism under Conservative auspices following the successful com pletion of the course. Sponsored by the Rabbinical Assembly, Mid-Atlantic Region. Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 216 Pond Street • Bristol, PA 19007 • 215-788-4995 info@bristoljewishcenter.org • bristoljewishcenter.org • (RRC) (Historic Congregation) B’nai Abraham 527 Lombard Street • Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-238-2100 • Fax: 215-238-2101 rabbi@phillyshul.com • phillyshul.com • (O) (Congregation) B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek 8201 Castor Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-742-0400 • president@bnaiisrael.us • www.bnaiisrael.us • (O) (Congregation) B’nai Jacob Starr and Manavon Streets (Route 29) • Phoenixville, PA 19460 610-933-5550 • Fax: 610-933-8197 cbjoffice@verizon.net • congbj.org • (C-USCJ) (Congregation) Bais Medrash Harav/B’nai Jacob 7926 Algon Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19111 215-725-5181 or 215-342-5783 • (O) 1299 Church Road • Wyncote, PA 19095 215-576-0800 • Fax: 215-576-6143 • info@rrc.edu • rrc.edu Rabbinical training institution of the Reconstructionist movement of Judaism. Beit Harambam Congregation–Sephardic Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) (Congregation) Beth Ahavah 212-452-6723 or 1-855-URJ-1800 • rryba@urj.org • reformjudaism.org Offers a course for anyone interested in exploring Judaism — interfaith couples, those considering conversion and Jews looking for adult-level basics. 9981 Verree Road • Philadelphia, PA 19115 • 215-677-9675 rmoshefl@gmail.com • (O) at Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street • Philadelphia, PA 19123 215-627-6747 • Fax: 215-627-1313 BethAhavah@rodephshalom.org • BethAhavah.org • (URJ) Beth Am Israel 1301 Hagys Ford Road • Penn Valley, PA 19072 610-667-1651 • Fax: 610-667-7860 info@bethamisrael.org • bethamisrael.org • (C-USCJ) THE GUIDE 2015/2016 83 (Temple) Beth Ami (Congregation) Beth Tovim 9201 Old Bustleton Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19115 215-673-2511 • bethami9201@yahoo.com• (T) 5871 Drexel Road (sanctuary) • Philadelphia, PA 19131 1504 Von Steuben Drive (synagogue office) • West Chester, PA 19380 215-879-1100 or 610-696-0408 • Fax: 610-696-9249 congregationbethtovim@verizon.net • (T) Beth Chaim Reform Congregation 389 Conestoga Road (Route 401) • Malvern, PA 19355 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1198 • Malvern, PA 19355 610-640-2147 • Fax: 610-640-2148 rabbipearlman@bethchaim.net • bethchaim.net • (URJ) Beth David Reform Congregation 300 South 18th Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-735-5148 • Fax: 215-735-7838 TempleOffice@BZBI.org • bzbi.org • (C-USCJ) 1130 Vaughan Lane • Gladwyne, PA 19035 610-896-7485 • Fax: 610-642-5406 office@bdavid.org • bdavid.org • (URJ) (Temple) Brith Achim (Congregation) Beth El of Bucks County (Congregation) Brothers of Israel 375 Stony Hill Road • Yardley, PA 19067 215-493-1707 • Fax: 215-493-7717 info@bethelyardley.org • bethelyardley.org • (C-USCJ) An egalitarian Conservative synagogue committed to Jewish values and prac- tices. A warm, caring, growing congregation which offers a variety of spiritual, educational and social activities. 530 Washington Crossing Road • Newtown, PA 18940 215-579-2200 • Fax: 215-579-2204 office@cboi.org • cboi.org • (C-USCJ) CBOI has a 132-year tradition of being a haimisch synagogue. New this year is the vibrant CBOI 55+ Group and our Religious School fee of $360 for every student. (Congregation) Beth El-Ner Tamid Community Torah Center of Bucks County 715 Paxon Hollow Road • Broomall, PA 19008 610-356-8700 • Fax: 610-325-9248 cbent715@gmail.com • cbent.org • (C-USCJ) 944 Second Street Pike • Richboro, PA 18954 215-485-5755 • Fax: 267-284-1267 rabbi@jewishbucks.org • JewishBucks.org • (I) Beth Emuna Congregation Germantown Jewish Centre 910 Disston Street • Philadelphia, PA 19111 • 215-725-0630 • (C) 400 West Ellet Street • Philadelphia, PA 19119 215-844-1507 • Fax: 215-844-8309 office@germantownjewishcentre.org germantownjewishcentre.org • (C-USCJ) (Congregation) Beth Hamedrosh 200 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 • 610-642-6444 BethHamedrosh@verizon.net • BethHamedrosh.org • (O) (Temple) Beth Hillel-Beth El 1001 Remington Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 610-649-5300 • Fax: 610-649-0948 info@tbhbe.org • tbhbe.org • (C-USCJ) Beth Israel Congregation of Chester County 385 Pottstown Pike (Route 100), P.O. Box 678 • Uwchland, PA 19480 610-458-8550 • Fax: 610-458-8551 biccsyn@verizon.net • bethisraelpa.org • (C-USCJ) (Congregation) Beth Israel of Media 542 South New Middletown Road • Media, PA 19063 610-566-4645 • Fax: 610-566-2240 office@bethisraelmedia.org • bethisraelmedia.org • (RRC) (Congregation) Beth Or 239 Welsh Road • Maple Glen, PA 19002 215-646-5806 • Fax: 215-646-0173 info@bethor.org • bethor.org • (URJ) Beth Sholom Congregation 8231 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-887-1342 • Fax: 215-887-6605 hfriedrich@bethsholomcongregation.org bethsholomcongregation.org • (C-USCJ) (Congregation) Beth Solomon—CBS Community Center 198 Tomlinson Road • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-671-1981 • Fax: 215-671-8007 info@cbscommunitycenter.com • www.cbscommunitycenter.com • (O) Beth Tikvah-B’nai Jeshurun 1001 Paper Mill Road • Erdenheim, PA 19038 215-836-5677 • Fax: 215-836-0211 • office@btbj.org • btbj.org • (C-USCJ) 84 (Temple) Beth Zion-Beth Israel THE GUIDE 2015/2016 481 South Gulph Road • King of Prussia, PA 19406 610-337-2222 • cpoust@brithachim.org • brithachim.org • (URJ) Har Zion Temple 1500 Hagys Ford Road • Penn Valley, PA 19072 610-667-5000 • Fax: 610-667-2032 hzt@harziontemple.org • harziontemple.org • (C-USCJ) (Congregation) Hesed Shel Emet 575 North Keim Street • Pottstown, PA 19464 610-326-1717 • Fax: 610-326-5210 • info@hesedshelemet.org hesedshelemet.org • pottstownsynagogue.org • (C-USCJ) Kehilat HaNahar, The Little Shul by the River 85 West Mechanic Street • P.O. Box 417 • New Hope, PA 18938 215-862-1912 • Fax: 215-701-1085 littleshul@kehilathanahar.org • kehilathanahar.org • (RRC) Kehillas B’nai Shalom Bensalem Outreach Center 2446 Bristol Road • Bensalem, PA 19020 215-752-5032 or 215-757-5748 • Fax: 215-752-2340 KBS@bensalemoutreach.org • bensalemoutreach.org • (O) (Reform Congregation) Keneseth Israel 8339 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-887-8700 • Fax: 215-887-1070 Blue Bell Campus • 1802 Skippack Pike • Blue Bell, PA 19422 (Campus located at St. John Lutheran Church) brissinger@kenesethisrael.org • kenesethisrael.org • (URJ) (Congregation) Kesher Israel 412 Lombard Street • Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-922-1776 • Fax: 215-922-1948 office@historickesherisrael.org • historickesherisrael.org• (T) Kesher Israel Congregation 1000 Pottstown Pike • West Chester, PA 19380 610-696-7210 or 610-696-1153 • Fax: 610-696-7107 shalom@kesher-Israel.org • kesher-israel.org • (C-USCJ) Knesset HaSefer-Rabbi Without Walls (Congregation) Or Ami 1237 Edgewood Road • Yardley, PA 19067 • 414-573-9668 rabbiwithoutalls@gmail.com • rabbiwithoutwalls.com • (T) 708 Ridge Pike • Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 610-828-9066 • Fax: 610-828-3731 office@or-ami.org • or-ami.org • (URJ) (Congregation) Kol Ami 8201 High School Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-635-3110 • Fax: 215-635-4186 execdir@kolamielkinspark.org • kolamielkins park.org • (URJ) (Congregation) Kol Emet 1360 Oxford Valley Road • Yardley, PA 19067 • (RRC) 215-493-8522 • Fax: 215-493-3444 • Office@kolemet.org • kolemet.org Kol Tzedek: A Vibrant Jewish Community Meets at: Calvary Church for Culture and Community, 801 South 48th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 215-764-6364 • info@kol-tzedek.org• kol-tzedek.org • (RRC) (Congregation) Leyv Ha-Ir ~ Heart of the City P.O. Box 15836 • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-629-1995 info@leyvhair.org • www.leyvhair.org • (RRC) Meets at the Ethical Society, 1906 South Rittenhouse Square. Lower Merion Synagogue 123 Old Lancaster Avenue • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2528 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-664-5626 • Fax: 610-664-2304 Shul@lowermerionsynagogue.org • lowermerionsynagogue.org • (O) Main Line Reform Temple Or Hadash: A Reconstructionist Congregation 190 Camp Hill Road • Fort Washington, PA 19034 215-283-0276 • Fax: 215-283-4822 office@orhadash.com • orhadash.com • (RRC) (Congregation) Or Shalom 835 Darby-Paoli Road (Route 252) • Berwyn, PA 19312 610-644-9086 • Fax: 610-644-7405 office@orshalom.com • orshalom.com • (C-USCJ) P’nai Or Jewish Renewal Congregation A Member of ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9917 • Philadelphia, PA 19118 215-849-9227 • PnaiOrRabbi@aol.com • pnaior-phila.org Meets in the community wing at Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119 (West Mount Airy/ Northwest Philadelphia). facebook.com/PnaiOrPhiladelphia • (I) (Congregation) Raim Ahuvim 5854 Drexel Road • Philadelphia, PA 19131 215-473-4502 • rabbi@raimahuvim.org • raimahuvim.org The Austro-Hungarian Chevra in Philadelphia. • (O) (Congregation) Rodeph Shalom 410 Montgomery Avenue • Wynnewood, PA 19096 610-649-7800 • Fax: 610-642-6338 • mlrt.org • (URJ) 615 North Broad Street • Philadelphia, PA 19123 215-627-6747 • Fax: 215-627-1313 info@rodephshalom.org • rodephshalom.org • (URJ) Makom Kadosh: The Jewish Fellowship of Chester County (Congregations of) Shaare Shamayim The Farmhouse at Temenos 685 Broad Run • West Chester, PA 19382 • 484-947-6806 TheJFCC@gmail.com • TheJFCC.com • (I) Mekor Habracha/Center City Synagogue 2000 Chestnut Street, 2nd Floor (entrance on 20th Street) Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-525-4246 (voice and fax) mekorhabracha@gmail.com • ccshul.com Mailing address: P.O. Box 2028, Philadelphia, PA 19103. • (O) Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El 8339 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-635-1505 • Fax: 215-635-4649 • office@mbiee.org • mbiee.org • (C-USCJ) (Congregation) Mikveh Israel 44 North Fourth Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-922-5446 • Fax: 215-922-1550 info@mikvehisrael.org • mikvehisrael.org • (O) Mishkan Shalom 4101 Freeland Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19128 215-508-0226 • Fax: 215-508-0932 • office@mishkan.org • mishkan.org • (RRC) Congregations of Ner Zedek 9768 Verree Road • Philadelphia, PA 19115 215-677-1600 • Fax: 215-677-4209 Office@shaareshamayim.org • shaareshamayim.org• (T) Shir Ami Bucks County Jewish Congregation 101 Richboro Newtown Road • Newtown, PA 18940 215-968-3400 • Fax: 215-968-3296 synagogue@shiramipa.org • shiraminow.org • (URJ) (Congregation) Shivtei Yeshuron Ezras Israel–Sephardic 2015 South Fourth Street • Philadelphia, PA 19148 215-839-6018 • info@thelittleshul.org • thelittleshul.org “The Little Shul.” Shabbat davening the first Shabbat of every month. • (T) Society Hill Synagogue 418 Spruce Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-922-6590 • Fax: 215-922-6599 office@societyhillsynagogue.org • societyhillsynagogue.org• (C) (Congregation) Temple Bethel 7350 Lowber Street • Philadelphia, PA 19138 215-276-4330 • congtemplebethel@aol.com • www.bethel-ph.org • (I) Temple Judea of Bucks County 2 Chester Road • Wallingford, PA 19086 610-874-1465 • Fax: 610-874-1466 • info@ohev.net • ohev.net • (C-USCJ) 38 Rogers Road • Furlong, PA 18925 215-348-5022 • Fax: 215-268-3410 judea@templejudea.org • templejudea.org • (URJ) Temple Judea offers everything a Reform congregation must to meet the educa- tional, social, religious and spiritual needs of the progressive Jewish and Inter- faith family in Central Bucks County. Ohev Shalom of Bucks County Temple Menorah-Keneseth Chai 944 Second Street Pike • Richboro, PA 18954 215-322-9595 • Fax: 215-322-8253 • ohev@ohev.org • ohev.org • (C-USCJ) 4301 Tyson Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19135 • 215-624-9600 RobynFrisch1@aol.com • tmkc.info• (C) Old York Road Temple-Beth Am Temple Sholom in Broomall 971 Old York Road • Abington, PA 19001 215-886-8000 • Fax: 215-886-8320 • oyrtbetham.org • (URJ) 55 North Church Lane • Broomall, PA 19008 610-356-5165 • Fax: 610-356-6713 info@Temple-Sholom.org • Temple-Sholom.org • (URJ) 7520 Bustleton Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-728-1155 • Fax: 215-722-2488 • Nerzedek@verizon.net • (C-USCJ) (Congregation) Ohev Shalom THE GUIDE 2015/2016 85 Temple Sinai OR HADASH ... Shedding new light on Jewish traditions Our diverse, creative Reconstructionist community welcomes you! * Inspiring Pre-K through Confirmation classes * Adult Education and Study, Social Action * Cultural and artistic activities for all ages * Musical Shabbats; havurot for families, adults Make our house your home for the High Holidays! In addition to services in our main sanctuary, we offer family events and educational activities for all ages. Ticket info, contact office@orhadash.com. 190 Camp Hill Road, Fort Washington, PA 19034 www.orhadash.com 215-283-0276 Rabbi Joshua Waxman * Ed. Dir. Barbara Weisman 1401 North Limekiln Pike • Dresher, PA 19025 215-643-6510 • Fax: 215-643-9441 mainoffice@tsinai.com • tsinai.com • (C-USCJ) (Congregation) Tiferes B’nai Israel 2478 Street Road • Warrington, PA 18976 215-343-0155 • info@tbiwarrington.org • tbiwarrington.org • (I) Tiferet Bet Israel 1920 Skippack Pike • Blue Bell, PA 19422 610-275-8797 • Fax: 610-275-1664 info@tbibluebell.org • tbibluebell.org • (C-USCJ) (Congregation) Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County 2909 Bristol Road • Bensalem, PA 19020 215-752-3468 • Fax: 215-757-8660 ezeisler@tiferethisrael-pa.org • tiferethisraelpa.org • (C-USCJ) We are a Conservative egalitarian congregation that focuses on Jewish learning, prayer and great times. We have a strong Hebrew school program with an award- winning youth program. Come for a visit and see what’s happening in Jewish life in Lower Bucks County. Tzedek v’Shalom P.O. Box 863 • Newtown, PA 18940 • 215-860-0119 tzedekvshalom@gmail.com • tzedekvshalom.org Meets at the Newtown Friends Meeting House, 219 Court Street, Newtown. • (RRC) Vilna Congregation 509 Pine Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-222-9618 • Fax: 215-440-9750 • info@jhp.org • (O) Young Israel of Elkins Park 7715 Montgomery Avenue • Elkins Park, PA 19027 • 215-635-3152 help@yiep.org • yiep.org • (O) Young Israel of the Main Line 273 Montgomery Avenue, 2nd Floor • PO Box 117 • (O) Y.P.C. Shari Eli Where Jewish Journeys and Jewish Community Come Together Begin your Jewish Journey here. New members a receive Contact us for more information. Discounted P ark, 1 90 s 2 Park, 7 PA 1 90 2 7 3 1 Old Elkin Y York ork s Park, Road PA Elkin P ark, First-Yea 8 r 2 3 1 Old Y York ork 8 2 Road 215-887-1342 215-887-1342 Membership! w w w .b . .bet hsholomcongregation.org w w w . .bet .b hsholomcongregation.org 728 West Moyamensing Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19148 215-339-9897 • JoeCTwo19@comcast.net• (C) MINYANS AND HAVURAHS Beiteinu P.O. Box 231 • Haverford, PA 19041 • 267-243-8155 info@beiteinu.org • beiteinu.org A nondenominational community that encourages study, prayer and service to the Jewish community and to all those who wish to learn Jewish teaching. Pro- vides a meaningful experience, in a nonjudgmental and caring environment along with a special sense of belonging, for all people who support Jewish life. Bucks County Free Synagogue: A Community for Spiritual Judaism A New Community Shireinu is an inclusive, progressive, liberal and welcoming new Jewish c o m m u n i t y. E x p l o r e J u d a i s m t h r o u g h creative, joyous and musical ser vices, programs and studies. SHIREINU 86 Rabbi Jeffrey Eisenstat and Rabbi Sarah Messinger V i s i t U s at : w w w. s h i r e i n u . o r g 610-581-0237 THE GUIDE 2015/2016 2310 Byecroft Road • New Hope, PA 18938 • 215-297-5747 michaelshevack@comcast.net • buckscountyfreesynagogue.com Meets in congregants’ homes. Darkaynu P.O. Box 794 • Warrington, PA 18976 • 267-528-7212 info@darkaynu.org • darkaynu.org All services and events take place at the BuxMont Unitarian Universalist Fellow- ship, 2040 Street Road, Warrington, PA. Dorshei Derekh, Charry Service and Minyan Masorti Germantown Jewish Centre • 400 West Ellet Street Philadelphia, PA 19119 • 215-844-1507 • Fax: 215-844-8309 office@germantownjewishcentre.org• germantownjewishcentre.org Traditional services Friday night, Shabbat day/afternoon and some weekday mornings. Services feature explanations, singing and inspiration. Kesher Shalom Shireinu Meets at Abington Arts Center 515 Meetinghouse Road • Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-207-9349 • Keshershalom@gmail.org • www.rabbisigal.org 1295 South Avignon Drive • Gladwyne, PA 19035 610-581-0237 • Fax: 610-581-0238 shireinu@aol.com • shireinu.com Often meets at the Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy, 272 South Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr. Heymish Heymishphilly@gmail.com • www.facebook.com/groups/heymish An egalitarian, traditional lay-led havurah, that meets in homes in Center City and South Philadelphia the 3rd Friday of each month. Made up of people from various genders, sexualities, and religious backgrounds. Services are in Hebrew and incor- porate lots of singing. People at all levels of observance are welcome. RABBINICAL ORGANIZATIONS Board of Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia LNMinyan@gmail.com • www.LNMinyan.org An observant Zionist minyan committed to both halacha and equality. Meets once a month on Friday night at the Levering Mill House, 327 Levering Mill Road, allow- ing women to participate in tefillot to the full extent allowed by halachah. 2100 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-832-0675 • bor@jfgp.org Primarily serves as a forum for professional support and development for rabbis in the Greater Philadelphia area. Provides representation on Philadelphia’s Reli- gious Leaders Council and also takes part in some public events, such as the annual Holocaust Memorial Ceremony. Jewish Congregation of Graterford Prison Rabbinical Assembly-Mid-Atlantic Region P.O. Box 244 • Graterford, PA 19426 • 610-489-4151, Ext. 2347 P.O. Box 332 • Fort Washington, PA 19034 215-643-6510 • awohlberg@tsinai.com The regional or ganization of Conservative rabbis. Provides classes for those seek- ing to convert to Judaism, weekly Torah-study programs in various locations, and arranges Jewish divorces. Lechu Neranena: Partnership Minyan of Bala Cynwyd Makom Kadosh: The Jewish Fellowship of Chester County The Farmhouse at Temenos 685 Broad Run • West Chester, PA 19382 TheJFCC@gmail.com • TheJFCC.com Independent Jewish community incorporating the best of all streams of Judaism. (Congregation) Mesilat Yesharim 8201 Castor Avenue, 2nd Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19111 215-745-0130 or 347-462-0292 • Rabbi.Abergel@gmail.com • jcor.org Rhawnhurst's only Sephardic/Moroccan minyan. Located on the second floor of the B'nai Israel-Ohev Zedek building. Minyans at Penn Hillel Steinhardt Hall • 215 South 39th Street • Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-898-7391 • pennhillel.org Conservative, Orthodox, Reform and Sephardic minyanim. Minyan Sulam Yaakov at the Gershman Y 714 South Sixth Street • Philadelphia, PA 19147 • 267-350-6528 info@minyanSulamYaakov.org • minyanSulamYaakov.org Meets at the Gershman Y, 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147. Lay-led, with no “official” clergy. Minyan Tikvah info@minyantikvah.org • minyantikvah.org Traditional, egalitarian lay-led minyan meeting one Shabbat morning each month for services, followed by a kiddush. People of all ages, affiliations, backgrounds and forms of observance welcome. Meets at the William Way Center, 1315 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA. Narberth Havurah P.O. Box 65 • Narberth, PA 19072 • 609-206-2043 mickspiv1@comcast.net • www.narberthhavurah.org. Reconstructionist Jewish community. Meets at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 404 Levering Mill Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA. Frank and Joyce Podietz Synagogue Rabbinical Council of Greater Philadelphia (Orthodox) c/o Congregation Mikveh Israel 44 North Fourth Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-922-5446 • Fax: 215-922-1550 info@mikvehisrael.org • rabbis.org Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association 1299 Church Road • Wyncote, PA 19095 215-576-5210 • Fax: 215-576-8051 • info@therra.org therra.org CONGREGATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Jewish Learning Venture — Reshet Networks Mandell Education Campus • 7607 Old York Road Melrose Park, PA 19027 • 215-320-0360 • Fax: 215-635-8946 info@jewishlearningventure.org • jewishlearningventure.org Assists synagogues in developing leaders by bringing synagogue teams together to discuss, learn, plan and implement change using strategies in synagogue strengthening. Jewish Reconstructionist Communities and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road • Wyncote, PA 19095 215-576-0800 • Fax: 215-576-6143 JewishRecon@rrc.edu • JewishRecon.org Represents the Reconstructionist movement in advocacy within the Jewish community and beyond. Provides consulting services to congregations on issues including education, governance, growth strategy and leadership development. Abramson Center for Jewish Life 1425 Horsham Road • North Wales, PA 19454 215-371-1818 • 888-791-5075 • abramsoncenter.org Union for Reform Judaism Knowledge Network Rothenberg Shul United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ) Law firm of Allen L. Rothenberg • 1420 Walnut Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 • 1-800-624-8888 Daily Orthodox afternoon minyan. Rabbi Abraham Powers. Gabbai William McCaulley. President Arno Weinstein. Mid-Atlantic District 856-649-4515• stofman@uscj.org • uscj.org Organization of the Conservative movement. 1-855-URJ-1800 • urj1800@urj.org • urj.org Organization of Reform congregations. THE GUIDE 2015/2016 87 Women’s League for Conservative Judaism (WLCJ) Chabad of Northwest Philadelphia Mid-Atlantic Region • 212-870-1260 womensleague@wlcj.org • wljcj.net/midar Organization of synagogue women (Conservative) dedicated to the perpetua- tion of traditional Judaism in the home and community. Associated with the United Synagogue for Con servative Judaism and Masorti International. 7334 Rural Lane • Philadelphia, PA 19119 215-438-5327 • rabbig@chabadnwp.org • chabadnwp.org CHABAD-LUBAVITCH CENTERS The activities of the Lubavitch-Chabad centers in the Philadelphia area include adult and children’s education, synagogue services, children’s pro- gramming, holiday activities, counseling and guidance, and the Jewish Busi- ness Network for professionals, officiants. Chabad Lubavitch V AAD L’Dovrei Ivrit 110 South Eighth Street, 2nd Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-923-1355 • Fax: 215-722-2876 • chabad.org Friendship Circle Philadelphia Region The Lubavitcher Center, Regional Headquarters South Office: 754 South Ninth Street • Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-574-1765 • info@phillyfriendship.com phillyfriendship.com North Office: 25 North State Street • Newtown, PA 18940 215-497-1003 • Friends@fcpa.info • fcpa.info 7622 Castor Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-725-2030 • Fax: 215-742-6455 lubavitchercenter@gmail.com • chabadpa.com This is the central address for the Lubavitch Organization in Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. 851 North American Street • Philadelphia, PA 19123 Mailing address: 800 North Second Street, Suite 120, Philadelphia, PA 19123 215-645-2345 • rabbi@jewishnl.org • jewishnl.org Jewish Center of Northern Liberties Chabad at Drexel University Lubavitch of Bucks County Rohr Jewish Student Center 3507 Baring Street • Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-995-2232 • Rabbi@jewishdragon.com • jewishdragon.com Glazier Jewish Center • 25 North State Street • Newtown, PA 18940 215-497-9925 • Fax: 215-497-9929 RYS@JewishCenter.info • jewishcenter.info The Shul at Yardley • 1444 Yardley-Newtown Rd • Yardley, PA 19067 Chabad at Temple University 1521 Dondill Place • Philadelphia, PA 19122 215-352-3222 • rabbi@chabadtemple.edu • chabadtemple.com Chabad Jewish Center for Students of the Arts The Kugel Collaborative 1631-33 South Street • Philadelphia, PA 19146 215-593-8264 • ChabadArts@gmail.org • chabadofthearts.org Chabad of Abington 515 Meetinghouse Road • Rydal, PA 19046 267-536-5757 • Fax: 215-591-9312 Rabbi@JewishAbington.com • JewishAbington.com Chabad of Chester County 946 North Valley Forge Road • Devon, PA 19333 610-971-9977 • Fax: 815-301-9785 info@JewishChesterCounty.com • JewishChesterCounty.com Mailing address: P.O. Box 41 • Wayne, PA 19087 Chabad of Doylestown 455 East Street • Doylestown, PA 18901 215-340-1393 • Rabbi@JewishDoylestown.com • jewishdoylestown.com Chabad of Lafayette Hill 644 Germantown Pike, Suite 2B • Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 484-533-7009 • Fax: 866-531-5088 Rabbi@JewishLH.com • jewishlh.com Chabad of the Main Line 625 Montgomery Avenue • Merion Station, PA 19066 610-660-9900 • Fax: 610-660-9193 office@chabadmainline.org • chabadmainline.org 88 Chabad of Penn Wynne 21 Henley Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 610-529-9011 • Fax: 610-896-3811 • chabadpennwynne.org THE GUIDE 2015/2016 Lubavitch of Center City - Center City Chabad Historic Congregation B’nai Abraham • 527 Lombard Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 • 215-238-2100 • Fax: 215-238-2101 rabbi@jewishphilly.com • jewishphilly.com Lubavitch of Delaware County 19 Mather Avenue • Broomall, PA 19008 • 610-353-3835 rabbi@jewishdelawarecounty.org • jewishdelawarecounty.org Lubavitch of Montgomery County 1311 Fort Washington Avenue • Fort Washington, PA 19034 215-591-9310 • Fax: 215-591-9312 rabbi@jewishmc.com • jewishmc.com Lubavitch Center for Russian Jewry 13070 Bustleton Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-514-0729 • lubavitchbustleton.org Lubavitch House at the University of Pennsylvania 4032-34 Spruce Street • Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-222-3130 or 267-738-8995 • Fax: 215-222-9635 menschmidt@gmail.com • lubavitchhouse.com Also houses the Jewish Heritage Programs. The Rohr Center for Jewish Life — Chabad House Serving Bryn Mawr, Haverford and Swarthmore Colleges 780 College Avenue • Haverford, PA 19041 610-525-8672 • rabbielig@gmail.com • trichabad.org CHAPLAINCY PROGRAMS Joan Grossman Center for Chaplaincy and Healing Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia 7607 Old York Road (Lower Level) • Elkins Park, PA 19027 1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org Community Chaplaincy — Professional and volunteer para-chaplains care for the spiritual well-being of their clients and address their needs for meaning, wholeness and connection. Chaplaincy services provided in residential facilities, hospitals, hospice and in the community. Para-Chaplaincy Training Program — Volunteers are trained to visit Jews in area hospitals, nursing homes and other facilities, as well as those who are homebound. Also special training for those interested in volun- teering in hospice settings. Challah Program — Volunteers deliver challahs on Friday afternoons to patients in hospitals. Jewish Hospice Network — Works in collaboration with full-service hospices to provide pastoral visits to Jewish patients, family and care- givers; bereavement support; exploration of Jewish prayers, beliefs, values and tradition; and consultation for hospice staff about Jewish views on illness, death and mourning. Also provides education and outreach in the Jewish community about the role of hospice. Einstein Healthcare Network Chaplaincy Service 5501 Old York Road • Philadelphia, PA 19141 einstein.edu • 215-456-6055 Staff chaplains provide spiritual and religious care 24/7 to patients, families and staff in Einstein Healthcare Network. Sponsors an accredited clinical pastoral education program offering education to chaplaincy students (clergy and lay people) providing spiritual and religious care alongside the staff chaplains throughout the network. CONVERSION AND INTERFAITH PROGRAMS American Interfaith Institute National Liberty Museum • 321 Chestnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 • 215- 940-2906 • Fax: 215-925-3800 aii@americaninterfaith.org • americaninterfaith.org Promotes both scholarly studies and practical, educational alternatives within a framework of symposia and publishing to build bridges of commu- nication between Christians and Jews, and to advocate faith without preju- dice. Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia 100 West Oxford Street, Suite E-1300 • Philadelphia, PA 19122 215-222-1012 • info@interfaithcenterpa.org • interfaithcenterpa.org Contributing to the region's strength and vitality through multifaith collabora- tion, education, dialogue and service. InterfaithFamily/Philadelphia 2100 Arch Street, 7th Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-207-0990 philadelphia@interfaithfamily.com interfaithfamily.com/philadelphia Provides coordinated, comprehensive services for interfaith couples and those who work with them. Advocates for a welcoming and inclusive Jewish commu- nity. Offers workshops for interfaith couples exploring the role of religion in their lives, online classes for parents in interfaith families, a clergy referral serv- ice and connections to welcoming organizations, professionals and programs. Also provides resources and training for synagogues, organizations, clergy and other program providers. Jewish Converts and Interfaith Network 1112 Hagys Ford Road • Penn Valley, PA 19072 610-664-8112 • LenaRomanoff@yahoo.com • intermarriages.com Support group offering information, socialization and emotional support to people involved in conversion to Judaism and/or an interfaith relationship. Indi- vidual counseling is also available. The Mother’s Circle c/o Congregation Beth Or • 239 Welsh Road • Maple Glen, PA 19002 215-646-5806, Ext. 207 • Aabrams@bethor.org • themotherscircle.org Serves as a resource for women of different faiths who have chosen to raise their children as Jews. This is both an educational and support- ive group for women who are interested in learning about Jewish values, holi- days and traditions, as well as interested in meeting other mothers who are raising their children as Jews. Rabbi Morris Goodblatt Academy Class location: Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El 1001 Remington Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 215-219-0184 or 215-848-9503 Goodblattacademy@gmail.com • goodblatt.org Provides a 30-week “Introduction to Judaism” class. Designed for Jews and non- Jews, singles and couples to learn more about Judaism (history, language, cul- ture). Interested students have the opportunity to convert to Judaism under Conservative auspices following the successful completion of the course. Pro- gram sponsored by the Rabbinical Assembly, Mid-Atlantic Region. Union for Reform Judaism Knowledge Network 1-855-URJ-1800 • urj1800@urj.org • urj.org Provides 18-week “Introduction to Judaism” courses for those considering conversion, or just interested in learning more about Judaism. DIVORCE Rabbi Dov Brisman Young Israel of Elkins Park 7715 Montgomery Avenue • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-722-0239 or 215-635-3152 Arranges Jewish divorce (“get”) under the auspices of the Orthodox Beit Din of Greater Philadelphia. Rabbi Ezekiel Musleah 520-D Lombard Street • Philadelphia, PA 19147 • 215-922-2818 renam27@comcast.net Arranges Jewish divorce (“get”) in the Conservative movement’s Beit Din. ERUVS An eruv is created by extending a boundary around the community perimeter. Such a boundary is composed of solid walls, fences, steep inclines or even a wire around the perimeters to allow observant Jews to carry objects, push baby car- riages and the like within the community on Shabbat. BENSALEM: Bensalem Jewish Outreach Center • 215-891-0730 CENTER CITY: Center City Eruv • moderator@centercityeruv.org ELKINS PARK: Young Israel of Elkins Park • 215-265-2878 LOWER MERION: Eruv of Lower Merion, Inc. • 610-667-7415 Main Line Eruv • Congregation Beth Hamedrosh • 610-642-6444 NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA: Northeast Eruv Corp. • 215-333-ERUV Congregation Beit Harambam • 215-621-1627 Congregation Beth Solomon Community Eruv • 215-521-1627 UNIVERSITY CITY: University City Eruv Corporation admin@UniversityCityEruv.org YARDLEY: Yardley-Makefield Eruv Corporation • 215-369-9141 THE GUIDE 2015/2016 89 HOSPICE Abramson Hospice Abramson Center for Jewish Life 1425 Horsham Road • North Wales, PA 19454 215-371-1393 or 1-888-560-3005 info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org Provides care in patients’ homes, as well as in senior communities and hospitals throughout the Greater Philadelphia area. Accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP). Services include skilled nursing care for pain management and symptom control; specialized pharmacy services and medications; medical equipment and supplies related to hospice care; 24-hour on-call support by a hospice registered nurse; personal care by trained hospice aides; spiritual support by rabbis and chaplains; counseling and emotional sup- port for patients and loved ones; physical, occupational and speech therapy; trained volunteers for friendly visiting; and bereavement services reflecting Jew- ish tradition. Hospice services are covered for eligible participants by most insurance plans, including Medicare. 198 Tomlinson Road • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-671-8225 or 215-917-6622 (cell) • Fax: 215-671-8007 KOAKosher@hotmail.com • KOAKosher.com A subsidiary of the Orthodox Association for the Observance of Kashruth. Main office is in New Jersey. Ko Kosher Service 1504 Von Steuben Drive • West Chester, PA 19380 610-696-0408 or 1-800-626-1100 • Fax: 610-696-9249 amiel@kokosher.com • ko-kosher-service.com Kosher Technical Konsultants A division of the Orthodox Jewish Council 7933 Dorcas Street • Philadelphia, PA 19111 215-745-3773 • Fax: 215-745-5101 info@KosherTechnical Konsultants.org KosherTechnical Konsultants.org National and international kosher supervisory and certification service. Heartland Hospice Mekor Baruch Orthodox Kosher Supervision 460 Norristown Road, Suite 101 • Blue Bell, PA 19422 610-941-6700 • Fax: 610-941-6440 philadelphia@heartlandhospice.com • www.heartlandhospice.com Hospice care delivered to the home, a skilled nursing center and/or an assisted living facility. 610-348-0900 • Rabbi@mekorbaruch.com mekorbaruch.com Keystone Hospice V AAD Hakashruth and Beit Din of Philadelphia 8765 Stenton Avenue • Wyndmoor, PA 19038 215-836-2440 • Fax: 215-836-2448 info@keystonecare.com • keystonecare.com Comprehensive care at home, facility-based support, Keystone House Residen- tial Hospice, pediatric hospice, HIV/AIDS care continuum, telecare services, social work, pastoral care, volunteer support, creative-arts therapies, comple- mentary therapies and bereavement counseling. Staff and volunteers are trained to honor the values, traditions, religious practices and customs of Jewish patients and their loved ones. 7926 Algon Street • Philadelphia, PA 19111 215-725-5181 • Fax: 215-342-7414 Jewish Hospice Network Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia 7607 Old York Road (Lower Level) • Elkins Park, PA 19027 1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 info@jfcsphilly.com • jfcsphilly.org Works in collaboration with full-service hospices to provide pastoral visits to patients, families and caregivers; bereavement support; explo- ration of Jewish prayers, beliefs, values and tradition; and provides consultation for hospice staff about Jewish views on illness, death and mourning. Offers edu- cation and outreach on the role of the hospice. KASHRUT Kashrut supervision in Greater Philadelphia is provided by local rabbinical associations and individual rabbis employed by establishments. Concerned individuals should contact each establishment to ascertain its standard of kashrut. Keystone-K—Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia 347-927-5742 • ck.rabbi.ne@gmail.com • keystone-k.info International Kosher Council (IKC) New York, NY 11218 • 718-635-1037 rabbi@ikckosher.com • ikckosher. com 90 K.O.A. (KOA) THE GUIDE 2015/2016 Traditional Kosher Supervision 215-572-9175 • bdlerner1@gmail.com traditionalkoshersupervision.com KEHILLAHS: NEIGHBORHOOD COLLABORATIVES Neighborhood Programming in Philadelphia jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming Alliance of synagogues, community volunteers and representatives from Jewish community organizations within geographic areas who work together to create an inspired Jewish community. Provides support collaboration, creates bridges between marginally affiliated Jews and Jewish institutions, and delivers services and programs building Jewish community and strengthening Jewish identity. BUCKS, BUX-MONT, LOWER MERION, OLD YORK ROAD, NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA, AND DELAWARE COUNTY: 215-832-0558 • lrichman@jfgp.org CENTER CITY: 215-225-8701 • centercitykehillah@gmail.com KEHILLAH OF CHESTER COUNTY: 484-582-0210 • chestjc@jfgp.org Jewish Community of Rhawnhurst (JCOR) 2139 Hoffnagle Street, Suite 101 • Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-745-8356 • jcormail@comcast.net • jcor.org A collaboration of Orthodox synagogues and businesses in Northeast Philadelphia focused on bringing positive growth in the Rhawnhurst neighborhood. LIFE-CYCLE OFFICIANTS MIKVAHS Cantor Scott Borsky Joseph and Martha Melohn Bucks County Mikvah 267-971-8799 • CantorScott@comcast.net • cantorborsky.com Officiates at weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Simchat Bat, funerals and shivah services. 2454 Bristol Road • Bensalem, PA 19020 215-891-5565 or 215-757-5748 • mikvah@bensalemoutreach.org ben salemoutreach.org/mikvah.php Open to all. No conversions by the mikvah. Rabbi Julie Greenberg 215-843-9592 • JulieGberg@gmail.com • rabbijuliegreenberg.com Licensed therapist and rabbi offering life-cycle ceremonies of all kinds, counsel- ing, Judaism classes for 10- to 15-year-old children, tutoring for Bar/Bat Mitz- vahs, conversion and Jewish learning. Cantor Naomi Hirsch 856-816-7489 • nhirsch613@verizon.net Officiates at life-cycle events and rituals, including LGBTQ weddings. Willing to travel. Teaches Hebrew reading and cantillation to B’nei Mitzvah candidates and Judaism to students of all ages. Conversion instruction. Singer/performer, choral conductor and educational speaker on a variety of topics. Rabbi Betzalel Katkovsky 267-417-4270 or 718-915-7039 thephilamohel@gmail.com • cbscbscommunitycenter.com Officiates funerals, Shemira and unveiling ceremonies. Member of the Chevra Kadisha and a certified Sofer Stam. Speaks English, Hebrew and Russian. Rabbi David Levin 484-679-6402 • RabbiDavidLevin@gmail.com • www.DavidLevin.org Life-cycle events based in Jewish tradition including weddings (including inter- faith), baby namings, funerals, unveilings, memorial services, house dedications and other sacred times. Also serves as a teacher and coach. Dr. David Rabeeya 610-296-4652 • sephardici@aol.com Rabbi to the unaffiliated. Life-cycle events and education. Rabbi G. Rayzel Raphael 215-782-1221 • rrayzel@shechinah.com shechinah.com • interfaithjewishweddings.com Ritual consultant for life-cycle moments: weddings, baby namings and other sacred times. Specializes in interfaith marriage counseling. Lectures on spiritual topics, also Jewish singer/songwriter and performer. Rabbi Michael Ross rabbimichaelross@gmail.com • about.me/rabbimichaelross Interfaith life-cycle officiant specializes in weddings, commitment ceremonies, baby namings, Hebrew-school lessons, B’nai Mitzvah tutoring, Bar/Bat Mitz- vahs, adult B’nai Mitzvah, adult-education classes, conversion, funerals and memorials. CBS Community Mikvah of Philadelphia Somerton Section,Northeast Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-266-7463 • info@communitymikvah.com communitymikvah.com Under construction 2015. Congregation Raim Ahuvim (For Men) 5854 Drexel Road • Philadelphia, PA 19131 • 215-878-8477 Call to schedule an appointment. Goldman-Strom Mikveh (Liberal) Shir Ami-Bucks County Jewish Congregation 101 Richboro Road • Newtown, PA 18940 • 215-968-3400 synagogue@shiramipa.org • shiraminow.org Available by appointment only. Contact the synagogue office. Lower Merion Synagogue (Orthodox) 123 Old Lancaster Road • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-664-5626 • shul@lowermerionsynagogue.org lowermerionsynagogue.org Women only. Membership required. Lubavitcher Center of the Northeast (For Men) 7622 Castor Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-725-2030 • Fax: 215-742-6455 Mikveh Association of Philadelphia Torah Academy of Greater Philadelphia Wynnewood and Argyle Roads • Ardmore, PA 19003 • 610-642-8679 Women’s community mikveh. Mikveh Association of Philadelphia, Northeast Branch 7525 Loretto Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19111 215-745-3334 or 215-722-7574 • s2ar@juno.com Women’s mikveh. By appointment only. Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El 1001 Remington Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 • 610-642-9844 themikveh.webs@gmail.com • themikveh.webs.com Community mikveh, open to everyone. Cantor Ellie Shaffer 215-885-7326 • ellie614@verizon.net • interfaithwedding.com Officiates at both Jewish and interfaith wedding ceremonies, as well as LGBT civil unions. Rabbi Murray Silberman 215-782-3806 or 215-740-3606 murprof@yahoo.com • rabbimurraygordonsilberman.com Rabbi to the unaffiliated. Weddings, baby namings, conversion instruction, house dedications and funerals. Rabbi Mike Stern-Rabbi Without Walls 414-573-9668 • rabbiwithoutalls@gmail.com • rabbiwithoutwalls.com Educator, lecturer, workshop facilitator, well-being counselor. Rabbi Daniel Wolpe 518-779-6311 • DanielMark@aol.com B’nai Mitzvah tutoring. Officiates at weddings and funerals. THE GUIDE 2015/2016 91 MOHELS JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS Fredric Cohen, M.D. The Jewish community includes many different organizations and groups. Cul- tural and social organizations provide a vehicle for learning about the religion’s heritage. Community-ser vice agencies assist Jews in need. Community-rela- tions and Jewish-advocacy groups help shape communal positions on public- policy issues. Some organizations are fraternal, some are charitable, some are ideological or denominational, and some bring together Jews representing vari- ous segments of the community. Reform certification • 610-935-1635 Cantor Howard K. Glantz 267-217-BABY or 267-217-2229 hglantz@gmail.com • phillybris.com Certified by the Brit Kodesh Board of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. Rabbi Betzalel Katkovsky 267-417-4270 or 718-915-7039 thephilamohel@gmail.com Member of the London School of Circumcision. Cantor Mark E. Kushner 1-800-559-BRIS • CantorK@CantorK.com CantorK.com • facebook.com/cantorkushner Certified by the Brit Milah Board of Philadelphia. David E. Rawdin, M.D. CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS Areivim Legacy Community Project Federation Endowments Department 215-832-6574 • esklar@jfgp.org • jewishphilly.org The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia has joined with 14 other local agencies to raise Jewish community awareness about the importance of planned giving. The project is a model developed by the Areivim Philanthropic Group to enable North America’s Jewish communities to build legacies for their organiza- tions and institutions. 215-738-8466 • drdavid@phillymohel.com phillymohel.com Member of the National Organization of American Mohalim. Certified by the Brit Milah Board of Hebrew Union College. B’nai Chaim Social Joel Shoulson Children of Jewish Holocaust Survivors 610-747-0242 Certified by the Brit Milah Board of Philadelphia. 215-947-1158 • www.cjhsa.org Dedicated to preserving our unique heritage and culture, providing education on Holocaust issues, fighting intolerance, and teaching and learning the lessons of the Holocaust. Theodore Tapper, M.D. 610-664-3590 • 215-467-3515 Ted.Tapper.61@alum.dartmouth.org Reform certification. 10100 Jamison Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19116 • 215-676-4001 Raises money for charity. Sponsors free concerts. Members have cemetery privileges. Female Hebrew Benevolent Society c/o Jewish Information and Referral Service 215-832-0821 • tikkun36@verizon.net • FHBS.org The oldest continuously operating Jewish charitable organization in the United States. Staffed by volunteers, it renders service to Jewish women in need of emergency assistance. Referrals taken only from accredited social workers and communal professionals. Golden Slipper Club and Charities 215 North Presidential Boulevard, 1st Floor • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 • 610-660- 0510 • Fax: 610-660-0515 info@goldenslipper.org • goldenslipperclub.org Operates the Golden Slipper Camp, Golden Slipper Center for Seniors and Golden Slipper on the Main Line. Also gives aid to the needy, who must be referred by a social-service agency, and has a college scholarship program. Heart to Heart KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-698-7300, Ext. 135 • Fax: 215-673-7447 KGurmankin@Kleinlife.org Serves disadvantaged Jewish-American families with young children in Philadelphia. Temporary financial aid through the Adopt-a-Family drives on Chanukah and Passover; job counseling, community and employment refer- rals; emergency food pantry; and emotional support. See ad on page 29 Hebrew Free Loan Society of Greater Philadelphia 8231 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 267-709-9652 • info@hebrewfreeloanphila.org hebrewfreeloanphila.org Provides no-fee, no-interest loans up to $7,500 to members of the Jewish com- munity in need in Philadelphia area. Credit-worthy co-signers are required. Loans are repaid over a two- to three-year period, though loans for educational purposes may be extended. Also provides no-fee, no-interest business loans on a non-sectarian basis in the same area area; again, credit-worthy co-signers are required. 92 THE GUIDE 2015/2016 Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia United Jewish Organizations Jewish Community Services Building 2100 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-832-0500 • Fax: 215-832-0510 • info@jfgp.org • jewishphilly.org Mobilizes financial and volunteer resources to address the community’s most critical priorities in Greater Philadelphia, in Israel and around the world. c/o Goldsteins’ Rosenberg’s Raphael-Sacks Inc. 6410 North Broad Street • Philadelphia, PA 19126 215-927-5800 • Fax: 215-927-3110 Coordinates charitable giving. Members have cemetery privileges. Organization meets periodically. Jewish Relief Agency 200 Monument Road, Suite 8 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-660-0190 • Fax: 610-660-0191 JRA@JewishRelief.org • jewishrelief.org Distributes nonperishable kosher food monthly to needy Jewish families throughout the region. Kohelet Foundation 822 Montgomery Avenue, Suite 201 • Narberth, PA 19072 484-278-1328 • Fax: 484-589-4638 info@koheletfoundation.org • koheletfoundation.org Private foundation encouraging the development of Jewish identity and the observance of Jewish laws and traditions, by facilitating access to Jewish educa- tion at all levels. The core value is to foster commitment to Jewish learning and living. Programs include Kohelet Fellowship and TIPSY – tuition incentives. The Jewish Day School Collaborative of Greater Philadelphia — Administers a number of tuition grants and scholarships to students in nursery, elementary, middle and high school. The grants and scholarships are multiyear, and are offered to new and existing day-school students of all denominations. Qualifications and details vary based on grade level. For more information, email: info@JewishDaySchoolGrants.org. COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS AJC Philadelphia/South New Jersey Office (American Jewish Committee) 30 South 15th Street, Suite 801 • Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-665-2300 • Fax: 215-665-8737 philadelphia@AJC.org • ajc.org Global advocate for the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel, and for the advancement of democratic values for all through legislative advocacy, interna- tional diplomacy and interethnic and interreligious coalitions. Works with numerous communities to build intergroup understanding and advocate together in areas of mutual concern and interest. Focuses on issues of pluralism, energy independence, Israel and immigration reform. Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Mitzvah Food Project 1500 Market Street • Suite 2415 West Tower Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-568-2223 • Fax: 215-568-5526 philadelphia@adl.org • philadelphia.adl.org Works to combat anti-Semitism and to secure justice and fair treatment for all people regardless of race, religion, sexual identity or national origin. Monitors and tracks extremists and hate groups, educates children and adults, and pro- tects constitutional rights and religious freedoms. Program offerings include confronting anti-Semitism and Holocaust-education workshops, diversity, anti- bias and anti-bullying education, and the “No Place for Hate” program for schools and communities. Also conducts hate crimes and extremist training for law-enforcement and security seminars for Jewish institutions. Counsels vic- tims of discrimination, and works to raise awareness about global anti-Semi- tism. Advocates actively on behalf of Israel. Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia 215-832-0509 • Fax: 215-832-0833 • jewishphilly.org/mfp B’nai B’rith Liberty Region Krakauer-Yampoler Beneficial Society 2350 Tremont Street, Apartment 810 • Philadelphia, PA 19115 215-677-3295 • paulgin3@gmail.com Union of two fraternal organizations — Krakauer Beneficial Society and the Yampoler Benevolent Association. Hosts monthly dinner meetings and an annual banquet that includes spouses. Sponsors some outings and burial bene- fits; allocates small grants for college books for the children of members; and disburses small donations to local organizations. Pantry Locations: JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES BUILDING (CENTER CITY) KAISERMAN JCC (CITY LINE/OVERBROOK PARK) KLEINLIFE (NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA) CONGREGATION TIFERETH ISRAEL OF LOWER BUCKS (BUCKS COUNTY) BETH SHOLOM CONGREGATION (ELKINS PARK, MONT- GOMERY COUNTY) Provides food in a caring and dignified manner to people in need through an alliance of individuals, synagogues and Jewish organizations. Call for infor- mation about hours of operation, volunteering and donating food. Pannonia Beneficial Association 90 Bustleton Pike • Philadelphia, PA 19053 • 267-288-5218 PannoniaBeneficial2013@comcast.net pannoniabeneficial.org Service organization for Jewish men and their families. Offers access to the Pan- nonia Credit Union, cemetery services, and meeting and community events. Passover League of Philadelphia 215 North Presidential Boulevard, 1st Floor Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-660-0530 or 610-660-0510 • Fax: 610-660-0515 info@passoverleague.org • passoverleague.org Volunteer organization that raises funds to help needy individuals and families celebrate Passover. Sponsors seders and distributes food. 801 Second Avenue, 14th Floor • New York, N.Y. 10017 212-490-3290 • Fax: 212-687-3429 liberty@bnaibrith.org • bnaibrith.org Humanitarian, human rights and advocacy organization. Works toward Jewish unity, security and continuity. Fights anti-Semitism and intolerance. Lodges, events and activities located in Greater Philadelphia, southern New Jersey, southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware. Democratic Jewish Outreach Pennsylvania c/o David Broida • 555 Booth Lane • Haverford, PA 19041 610-864-4303 • dbroida@gmail.com facebook.com/DemocraticJewishOutreachPA A group of Jewish Pennsylvanians who support the National Democratic Party. Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia 2100 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-832-0650 • Fax: 215-440-7680 akessler@jfgp.org • jewishphilly.org Serves the needs of the Jewish community, both local and overseas, through the practice of community relations, social action and advocacy. Dedicated to improving inter-group understanding and the enhancement of a just and plu- ralistic society. Advocates for a strong connection to the people of Israel and to Jews around the world. Commemorates and sustains the memory and lessons of the Holocaust. THE GUIDE 2015/2016 93 Jewish Labor Committee Middle East Forum 2100 Arch Street, 7th Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-668-5454 MHersch@comcast.net • jewishlabor.org Maintains and strengthens the relationship between the Jewish community and the trade-union movement by bringing Jewish values to work. Pursues eco- nomic and social justice, advocates working family issues and mobilizes support for Israel. Co-sponsors the nationally recognized “Teaching the Holocaust and Jewish Resistance” program. 1500 Walnut Street, Suite 1050 • Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-646-7290 • Fax: 215-546-5409 info@meforum.org • meforum.org A think tank, the forum works to define and promote American interests in the Middle East. Believes in strong ties with Israel, Turkey and other emerging democracies; works for human rights throughout the region; strives to weaken the forces of religious radicals; seeks a stable supply and a low price of oil; and promotes the peaceful settlement of regional and international disputes. Jewish Social Policy Action Network (JSPAN) 1735 Market Street, Suite A-417 • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-292-9675 • jspan@jspan.org • jspan.org Gives voice to progressive social justice values that express modern humanitar- ian principles drawn from Jewish tradition. Works to advance equality and opportunity in our pluralistic democracy and protect the Constitutional liber- ties and civil rights of Jews, other minorities, and the vulnerable in our society. Creates educational programs and provides advocacy opportunities on such issues as economic justice, public education, health care, criminal justice, racial and ethnic diversity, gender equality, the environment and more. Attracts those who want to have an impact on local and international issues. National Council of Jewish Women Jewish War Veterans of the USA (JWV) 800 North Third Street, Suite 403 • Harrisburg, PA 17102 717-920-0734 or 717-330-4574 (cell) • Fax: 717-232-7005 info@pajewishcoalition.org • pajewishcoalition.org Coalition of Jewish federations and Jewish community-relations councils through- out Pennsylvania. Monitors legislative and regulatory developments, identifies and assists in the advocating for funding opportunities for Jewish agencies and social- justice issues to the Jewish communities. Sensitizes public officials in Harrisburg to the needs of the Jewish community. Philadelphia County Council 9208 Ambassador Place • Philadelphia, PA 19115 267-257-9508 or 267-672-5739 mkolsky@comcast.net • jwv.org Serves in an advocacy role in presenting veterans’ pension, disability and other claims before the Veterans Administration and other agencies. Combats anti- Semitism and bigotry. Assists the Office of Special Investigations in pursuing Nazi war criminals. Supports American youth through scouting, scholarships and anti-drug programs. Assists oppressed Jews worldwide. Supports strong U.S.-Israel relations. Fegelson-Young-Feinberg Post 697 P.O. Box 802 • Levittown, PA 19058 • 267-573-9697 jewishvetspost697@gmail.com • jewishvetspost697.jwv.org Sponsors programs for all ages promoting patriotism and love of coun- try. Offers a variety of memberships allowing both veterans and non-vet- erans of all faiths the privilege of becoming associated with the veteran community. Ongoing programs include scholarships for descendants of JWV members; providing veteran service officers representing veterans and their families before the Department of Veterans Affairs; member- ship life and health insurance coverage, and prescription program; audio-visual library resources; a disaster relief fund; and care packages to service personnel. Post 305 215-459-1261 • henrynco@comcast.net Meets at Adath Israel, 250 North Highland Ave., Merion Station. Geo- graphic area includes West Philadelphia and the western suburbs. Activi- ties include visiting residents at the Coatesville VA Medical Center, con- ducting Memorial Day ceremonies at five Delaware County cemetery monuments, hosting speakers at monthly meetings, and supporting the Department of Pennsylvania and JWV national organizations. Post 98 856-468-2678 • edyndon@aol.com Meets at Casino Deli, 2425 Welsh Road, Philadelphia, PA. Geographic area includes South Philadelphia to the Greater Northeast and surround- ing suburbs. Sponsors programs for all ages that promote Judaism, patri- otism and love of country. Also has an active Ladies Auxiliary. 94 THE GUIDE 2015/2016 Greater Philadelphia Section 215-646-7290 (membership) • 215-657-9347 ncjwphila@gmail.com • ncjw.org Grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates turning progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children and families by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms. Can be found on Facebook at National Council of Jewish Women Greater Philadelphia Section. Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition Republican Jewish Coalition One Belmont Avenue, Suite 321 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-667-1263 • Fax: 667-1265 PASNJ@rjchq.org • rjchq.org The Shalom Center 6711 Lincoln Drive • Philadelphia, PA 19119 • 215-844-8494 office@theshalomcenter.org • theshalomcenter.org Draws on Jewish values as it seeks peace, justice, compassion and healing of the earth. Shomrim of Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley P.O. Box 14543 • Philadelphia, PA 19115 admin@shomrimpadv • shomrimpadv.org The Shomrim (“Guardians”) was formed to promote the welfare and brotherhood of Jewish police officers, firefighters and other law-en forcement personnel. CULTURAL PROGRAMS Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations 847 Tyson Avenue • Roslyn, PA 19001 267-312-7635 • twaslow@verizon.net • csjo.org A confederation of 23 North American adult groups and schools — with sev- eral affiliates in the Philadelphia area — dedicated to promoting secular Jewish community life. Four affiliates in the Philadelphia area include the Jewish Chil- dren’s Folkshul (a supplementary school) and three adult groups. Distributes a quarterly newsletter. Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia 1657 The Fairway, #145 • Jenkintown, PA 19046 membership@jgsgp.org • jgsgp.org Provides members with the opportunity to pursue a common interest in Jewish genealogy. Kehilla for Secular Jews 113 Shippen Road • Erdenheim, PA 19038 215-233-2668 • info@kehillaForSecularJews.org kehillaforsecularjews.org Honors Jewish history, culture and values. Celebrates Jewish holidays and life-cycle events. Supports a children’s Sunday school. Encourages lifelong learning. Is involved in the secular humanist Jewish tradition through participation in national organizations. Promotes social and economic justice, and represents the secular humanist tradition within the Jewish community. Philadelphia Secular Jewish Organization 113 Shippen Road • Erdenheim, PA 19038 215-233-2668 • blw113@me.com Former Jewish Children’s Folkshul parents and other adults who meet monthly for Jewish educational and social activities, as well as holiday celebrations, to promote secular humanistic principles. PhillyIsrael 577 Wanamaker Road • Jenkintown, PA 19048 P.O. Box 1615 • Fort Washington, PA 19034 740-538-0704 • 267-250-3835 • info@phillyisrael.com • phillyisrael.com Membership organization dedicated to creating and facilitating cultural, educational and social programming for American and Israel Jews in Philadelphia and its surrounding regions. Provides assistance to Israeli Jews assimilating into the American way of life while residing in Philadelphia. Shir Shalom: A Community for Humanistic Judaism 610-525-6909 • Fax: 610-525-5310 info@shirshalom-phila.org • shirshalom-phila.org Creates and uses an evolving, non-theistic liturgy in the celebration of life-cycle events and Jewish festivals. A member of the Kehilla for Secular Jews. HOLOCAUST PROGRAMS Association of Jewish Holocaust Survivors c/o Jewish Information and Referral Service • Philadelphia, PA 215-832-0821 Social, cultural and educational organization for Holocaust survivors. Anti-Defamation League (ADL) 1500 Market Street • Suite 2415 West Tower Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-568-2223 • Fax: 215-568-5526 philadelphia@adl.org • philadelphia.adl.org BEARING WITNESS™ provides training and resources necessary for Catholic-School educators to teach about anti-Semitism and the Holo- caust, and the historical and current relationship between the Jewish and Catholic communities. ECHOES AND REFLECTIONS workshops provide middle and high school teachers with a comprehensive resource that integrates visual his- tory testimony from Holocaust survivors and witnesses, with other pri- mary source material into powerful lessons. Children of Jewish Holocaust Survivors Association P.O. Box 1127 • Jenkintown, PA 19046 • 215-947-1158 mimkrik227@gmail.net • cjhsa.org A nonprofit organization founded in the Greater Philadelphia area dedicated to preserving the memory of the victims of the Holocaust. As direct descendants of survivors, CJHS maintains the commitment to honor relatives, preserve their heritage and culture, educate the community on Holocaust issues, fight bigotry and hatred, and encourage tolerance and equality. Goodwin Holocaust Museum & Education Center Betty & Milton Katz Jewish Community Center 1301 Springdale Road, Suite 200 • Cherry Hill, N.J. 08003 856-751-9500, Ext. 1249 • jcrcsnj.org/goodwin Full-time institution dedicated to Holocaust Education with a reference library, lending library and multi-media resources. Offers a collection of historical photographs, artifacts and Nazi paraphernalia. A speaker’s bureau supports outreach to students and adult groups. Holocaust Oral History Archive of Gratz College Mandell Education Campus • Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-635-7300, Ext. 130 or 1-800-475-4635 • Fax: 215-635-7320 archives@gratz.edu • gratz.edu Records and transcribes first-person testimonies of Holocaust survivors, liberators, rescuers and other witnesses to the Nazi era. Interviews are available to use onsite in the Tuttleman Library, Tuesday afternoon by appoint- ment only to researchers, teachers and students. Unpublished memoirs, per- sonal documents, memorial books and survivor registers from several Euro- pean countries are also available. Holocaust and Genocide Studies Gratz College • 7605 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-635-7300 • admissions@gratz.edu • gratz.edu First online master’s program in Holocaust and genocide studies. Program focuses on the Holocaust, its contemporary significance and the broader phe- nomenon of genocide in modern times. Designed for educators in public and private schools, museum staff, community professionals, religious and lay lead- ers, those involved in interfaith dialogue and adult learners taking classes for personal enrichment or credit. Teachers may take courses and seminars for pro- fessional development to meet ACT 48 and ACT 70 PA Holocaust and Geno- cide education requirements. Six-course graduate certificate also available. Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Avenue, Suite 210 • Philadelphia, PA 19116 • 215-464- 4701 • Fax: 215-464-4703 holocaustawarenessmuseum@gmail.com holocaustawarenessmuseum.org Provides educational programs, including eyewitness Holocaust survivor testi- mony and professional theater productions, to teach students the lessons of the Holocaust. Primary target group is students in fifth through 12th grade. Holocaust Survivors’ Support Program Jewish Family and Children’s Service 1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org With support from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims against Germany, this program serves survivors, victims of Nazi occupation in Europe during World War II. In-home services such as counseling, care management, home care, chore services, meals, respite for caregivers and adult day care. Provides aid to survivors in applying for Holocaust entitlements and emergency assistance. Holocaust Memorial Committee Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia 2100 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-832-0536 • brazin@jfgp.org Established to extend consciousness of the lessons of the Holocaust. Spon- sors the annual Yizkor ceremony, the annual Youth Symposium on the Holo- caust, the Mordechai Anielewicz Creative Arts Competition and Exhibition, and the Holocaust Speakers Bureau. THE GUIDE 2015/2016 95 Jewish War Veterans Holocaust Remembrance Program The Louise D. Brandeis Law Society & Foundation Fegelson-Young-Feinberg Post 697, Jewish War Veterans of USA P.O. Box 802 • Levittown, PA 19058 267-573-9697 or 267-573-9697 • jewishvetspost697@gmail.com jewishvetspost697.jwv.org/holocaust Geographic area includes Bucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia counties and New Jersey. Provides survivors and first-hand witnesses of the Holocaust an opportu- nity to share their stories and memories with the current generation. Speakers’ stories are supported by slide presentations. Programs available for schools and other organizations at no cost. 1500 JFK Boulevard, Suite 1312 • Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-512-5000 • Fax: 215-629-5940 jgrossuz@aol.com • brandeislawsociety.org A Jewish law society dedicated to advancing and enriching the personal and professional interests of members of the bench and bar. Pro- motes opportunity for leadership development, social interaction, education and community service. Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation (PHRF) 2100 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-809-2474 • phrfstaff@philaholocaust.org • ThePHRF.org Foundation planning the establishment of a memorial garden at the site of the Monument to the Six Million Jewish Martyrs, located on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 16th and Arch Streets. PHRF's mission is to educate people on an international scale to ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust are universal, timeless and enduring. USC Shoah Foundation Institute at the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 19104 • 215-238-1290 svha-help@lists.upenn.edu • guides.library.upenn.edu/vha Provides access to the USC Shoah Foundation Institute’s entire visual history archive, which is available via a streaming service on the Penn campus to both Penn affiliates and to visitors, including people who were interviewed in Penn- sylvania and those born in Pennsylvania. Visitors to the campus of the Univer- sity of Pennsylvania are welcome to access and view testimonies — by appoint- ment only — that are part of the USC Shoah Foundation Institute Visual History Archive. Computers and headphones are available in the Van Pelt-Diet- rich Library Center and at the Annenberg School for Communication Library. Tri-State JPro c/o Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia 2100 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-832-0536 • TriStateJPRO@gmail.com Brings together professionals (and students, retirees and interns) within the southeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey areas who work in Jewish agencies. Provides professional development, educational and networking opportunities integrating Jewish values to ensure a high level of Jewish commu- nal leadership. Programs cover a range of topics to meet the diverse needs of Jewish professionals in agencies, organizations and synagogues. Promotes suc- cess in the workplace, and provides professionals in the Jewish community with the skills and knowledge needed to advance their careers. THRIFT SHOP JFCS Thrift Boutique Shelly Plaza • 8948 Frankford Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19136 267-273-5537 • Thrift@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org/thriftboutique High-end clothing for children and adults from Boyd’s, Chico’s, Hollister, Free People, Luck, Justice, Theory, Vince, Nike, Joseph Banks, Tommy Bahama, Joes, Polo, American Eagle and more. Additional items include toys, books, bedding, shoes, household items, bikes, etc. West Chester University Holocaust and Genocide Studies Education Center Main Hall, Room 409 • West Chester, PA 19383 • 610-436-2972 jfriedman@wcupa.edu • wcupa.edu/_academics/holocaust Master of Arts degree program includes interdisciplinary courses that provide theoretical and historical context for understanding what led to the Holocaust and other genocides of the 20th century. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Insurance Xchange 13032 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia PA 215-764-3200 Located in the heart of Northeast Philadelphia at Bustleton and Byberry, Insur- ance Xchange has 20 years of combined insurance experience. They are health- care reform registered agents and are able to shop plans and premiums from multiple companies. Full home, auto and commercial insurance services. Jewish Business Network Lubavitch House, Perelman Center for Jewish Life 4032 Spruce Street • Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-222-9618 • Fax: 215-222-9635 jennifer@jhp.org • jbnphilly.com Provides direct networking opportunities for businesses and professionals in the Greater Philadelphia area. Sponsors monthly luncheons featuring speakers of interest to people in business. Lana R. Pinkenson & Company 2884 Old Lincoln Highway, Trevose, PA 215-677-3334 Providing retirement planning, tax planning and preparation, financial planning, estate planning, college planning, as well as life and long-term care insurance. 96 THE GUIDE 2015/2016 HAR ZION TEMPLE A sacred community empowering passionate Jewish living through Torah, prayer and loving acts of kindness. ™ Dynamic, Award-Winning Preschool, Religious School, Special Needs Education, Day Camp, Youth Programs ™ New Shabbat Initiatives - Monthly Friday Night Instrumental Services - Shabbat Morning Youth Services for Tots through Teens, Parshah Study Sessions, Community Kiddush - Monthly Shabbat Community Dinners ™ Family-Oriented Holiday Celebrations ™ Twice Daily Minyan ™ Interfaith Family Memberships Come pray. Come learn. Come connect. Come celebrate. Come home. 1500 Hagys Ford Road, Penn Valley, PA 19072 610.667.5000 www.harziontemple.org Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) ISRAEL The commitment of the Philadelphia Jewish community to Israel is evidenced by the large number of organizations and programs whose goals are to support the health, education, social, cultural and political institutions in Israel; organizations that sponsor trips; and those that assist Philadelphi- ans who wish to make aliyah or to volunteer, travel or study in Israel. GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS Consulate General of Israel to the Mid-Atlantic Region 1880 John F. Kennedy Boulevard • Philadelphia, PA 19103 267-479-5800 • Fax: 267-479-5855 cga@philadelphia.mfa.gov.il • embassies.gov.il/philadelphia Serves as the official representative and liaison between the residents of the Mid-Atlantic Region and the State of Israel. Provides activities in the fields of academia, culture, economy, politics, press, public diplomacy and social media. Israel Bonds Development Corporation for Israel 1500 Walnut Street, Suite 1302 • Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-545-8380 or 1-800-752-5671 • Fax: 215-545-6164 philadelphia@israelbonds.com • israelbonds.com See ad on cover 4 Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of Commerce Central Atlantic Region 200 South Broad Street, Suite 910-G • Philadelphia, PA 19102-3896 215-703-3135 • Fax: 215-790-3601 picc@phillyisraelchamber.com • phillyisraelchamber.com Promotes business development with Israel. PICC is a member-based, inde- pendent professional network serving Pennsylvania, Delaware and Southern New Jersey. Educates constituents about the range of business opportunities available in Israel, and helps members to achieve their business goals through referrals, consultation and access to business resources. Members represent manufacturing, high technology, investment, professional and financial firms. ISRAEL EXPERIENCES Center for Israel & Overseas Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia 2100 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-832-0537 info@jfgp.org • jewishphilly.org A central informational resource for teens, college students and adults wishing to travel, study or volunteer in Israel under the auspices of a variety of pro- grams. Also administers Jewish Federation's Israel Scholarship Aid Fund, which assigns financial aid based on financial need to students participating in organ- ized educational programs. Missions to Israel Sponsors missions to Israel for singles, couples and families. Provides fast-paced, intense educational experiences for veteran travelers, as well as for first-time visitors to Israel. Birthright Israel–Taglit The Birthright Israel Foundation 33 E. 33rd St., 7th Floor • New York, N.Y. 10016 1-888-99-ISRAEL (trip hotline) or 1-888-994-7723 or 212-457-0036 information@birthrightisrael.com • birthrightisrael.com Offers young adults ages 18 through 26 trips to Israel. Airfare and 10 days of land and program costs are covered by the program. Israel Aliyah Center 301-881-4407 or 866-835-0430 • Fax: 301-881-4408 aliyahny@jafi.org • jewishagency.org Helps in bringing Jewish people to Israel to live (make aliyah) and ensure their successful integration into Israeli society. Promotes Jewish-Zionist education programs, and the partnership of Jews around the world with Israelis and Israeli society. MASA Israel Journey 1-866-864-3279 • masaisrael.org Connects Jewish young adults, ages 18 to 30, to over 350 programs across vari- ous interest areas including: 5-10 month gap year, study abroad, internship, and volunteer experiences in Israel. All Masa Israel participants receive an automatic grant and can apply for additional needs-based financial aid. Nesiya 234 Fifth Avenue, Suite 411 • New York, N.Y. 10001 516-203-4611• Fax: 212-696-2842 info@nesiya.org • nesiya.org Combines outdoor adventure; workshops in the visual performing and literary arts; community-service projects; cultural activities; and creative Jewish study in Israel. Participants travel through four regions of Israel — the Negev, Galilee, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv — and the Judean Desert, and focus on the origins, development and role of the land of Israel in the future of the Jewish people. The program is open to North American and Israeli students completing grades 10 through 12. Operation Understanding P.O. Box 7765 • Philadelphia, PA 19101 215-665-8575 • Fax: 215-665-8737 director@operationunderstanding.org • operationunderstanding.org Identifies and develops future leaders in the African-American and Jewish com- munities while educating the community at large about diversity, race and ethnic- ity, conflict resolution and the need for mutual respect for others. USY Pilgrimages and Adventures c/o United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 212-533-7800 ext. 1146 • pilgramage@uscj.org • usy.org For students in grades 10 through 12, a six-week tour of Israel. Various programs are available. Volunteers for Israel P.O. Box 693 • Skippack, PA 19474 610-584-0468 • 215-646-6381 • Fax: 1-866-514-1948 philadelphia@vfi-usa.org • vfi-usa.org Assists volunteers ages 17 and up who want to work in Israel on noncombat IDF logistics and maintenance bases. VFI’s mission is to give support and help strengthen America’s bonds with Israel. Volunteers live and work alongside Israelis and other volunteers from around the world. Their jobs might include packing medical supplies and equipment, repairing machinery and outdated parts, building fortifications, assisting in the kitchen and maintaining the base. There are one-, two- and three-week programs year-round. Special programs for students include the summer International Youth Program (IYP) for young adults ages 17 to 25, and an add-on to Taglit-Birthright tours. During the work week (Sunday through Thursday afternoon), participants get free housing, kosher meals, work clothes and cultural programs. There may also be tours. Volunteers pay only for airfare, weekend expenses and an application fee. VFI is a nonprofit, nonsectarian, nonpolitical U.S. organization. All programs in Israel are under the auspices of SAR-EL, an Israeli organization. BBYO Passport to the World 484-429-6645 • liberty@bbyo.org • passport.bbyo.org Multiple departure dates throughout the summer and four continents. Choose from 16 countries, including Italy, England, France, Bulgaria, Chili, Costa Rica and Israel. Local and national program scholarships available. THE GUIDE 2015/2016 97 SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev The Pavilion • 261 Old York Road, Suite 417A P.O. Box 1128 • Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-884-4510 or 1-800-96-AABGU • Fax: 215-884-4870 winickc@aabgu.org • aabgu.org Raises funds and public awareness for the university, which carries the mandate to spearhead development of the Negev region in the fields of industry, agricul- ture, science, culture and education. American Friends of Magen David Adom P.O. Box 52158 • Philadelphia, PA 19115 215-947-7007 • Philadelphia@afmda.org • afmda.org Israel’s ambulance, blood-services, and disaster-relief organization, serving as emergency medical first responders. MDA is the only organization man- dated by the Israeli government to serve in this role, but it’s not a govern- ment agency; it relies on donations for funding. American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) 2100 Arch Street, 5th Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-587-4104 • Fax: 215-587-4105 philly@aipac.org • aipac.org Pro-Israel lobbying organizations working with both Democratic and Republi- can political leaders to enact public policy strengthening the U.S.-Israel rela- tionship. Works with Congress and the executive branch on initiatives from securing foreign aid for Israel to stopping Iran’s nuclear program. American Society for Technion—Eastern Seaboard Region 100 Four Falls Corporate Center, Suite 211 West Conshohocken, PA 19428 • 610-940-3800 • Fax: 610-940-3880 technion.phi@ats.org • www.ats.org Supports the Technion Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, Israel’s oldest scien tific and technical university. AMIT-Mid-Atlantic Regional Office P.O. Box 342 • Wynnewood, PA 19096 410-484-2223 or 1-800-989-AMIT info@amitchildren.org • amitchildren.org Supports educational and social-welfare institutions throughout Israel, help- ing disadvantaged youth become constructive citizens in Israeli society through educational programs, teaching Torah and Jewish tradition, and pro- moting a sense of unity among Jews. Anti-Defamation League (ADL) 1500 Market Street • Suite 2415 West Tower Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-568-2223 • Fax: 215-568-5526 philadelphia@adl.org • philadelphia.adl.org Advocates actively on behalf of Israel. Monitors and tracks extremists and hate groups, educates children and adults, and protects constitutional rights and reli- gious freedoms. Boys Town Jerusalem Foundation of America 333 East Lancaster Avenue, #351 • Wynnewood, PA 19096 215-887-1590 or 1-800-469-2697 • Fax: 610-668-7739 btjphilly@boystownjerusalem.org • boystownjerusalem.org Support group for residential educational institution in Jerusalem offering dis - advantaged youth, ages 12 to 20, an intensive multidisciplinary curriculum emphasizing technology, academics and religious studies. 98 THE GUIDE 2015/2016 Center for Israel & Overseas Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia 2100 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-832-0537 info@jfgp.org • jewishphilly.org Seeks to strengthen Israel by building connections between Diaspora and Israeli Jews; supports disadvantaged youth in Israel; addresses basic needs in Israel and around the world and provides security and emergency services for vulnerable Jewish populations in Israel. Israel Office— Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia 1 Ibn Givrol • Jerusalem, Israel 91707 • Tlidar@jfgp.org Represents the Jewish Federation by articulating its mission and policy to Israeli social and educational agencies, local municipalities, JDC, the Jewish Agency for Israel and the government of Israel. Major programs include Partnership 2Gether, Global Judaism, Israel Fund, endowment gifts, missions, volunteer programs and resource information about Israel. Friends of the Israel Defense Force Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey Chapter (FIDF) 500 Office Center Drive, Suite 400 • Fort Washington, PA 19034 215-383-2890 • Philadelphia@fidf.org • fidf.org Initiates and helps support social, educational, cultural and recreational programs and facilities for the young men and women soldiers of Israel who defend the Jewish homeland. Also provides support for the families of fallen soldiers. Hadassah of Greater Philadelphia Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. 1518 Walnut Street, Suite 402 • Philadelphia, PA 19102-3419 215-732-7100 • Fax: 215-732-7245 bigchapter.philadelphia@hadassah.org • philly.hadassah.org Conducts programs on health education and services, social action and advo- cacy in the United States. In Israel, it supports the Hadassah Medical Organiza- tion, Hadassah College Jerusalem, youth villages for children at risk and more. Largest volunteer organization and the largest women’s volunteer organization in America. Philadelphia-area membership spans all ages and all affiliations of Judaism with groups in neighborhood across the region. Israel Advocacy Committee of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia 2100 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • info@jfgp.org Empowers Jews and non-Jews in the Greater Philadelphia area to support Israel as the democratic nation-state of the Jewish people, with the right to live in peace and security as a member of the community of nations. Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind 968 Easton Road, Suite H • Warrington, PA 18976 215-343-9100 • Fax: 215-343-9199 info@israelguidedog.org • israelguidedog.org Funds raised go toward providing guide dogs for visually impaired Israelis. In addition to the guide-dog center in Israel, there are nonprofit tax-exempt organizations in the United States, Canada and in the United Kingdom to accept donations and provide tax receipts. Jewish National Fund (JNF) 2100 Arch Street, 3rd Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 1-800-542-8733 or 215-832-0690 • mfurman@jnf.org • jnf.org Serves as a caretaker of the land of Israel on behalf of Jewish communities everywhere. JNF has planted trees; built reservoirs and dams; created parks; provided the infrastructure for many communities; built security roads; and educated students around the world about Israel and the environment. Today, JNF is restoring northern Israel and developing the Negev Desert. Jewish Women International 215-564-3466 or 1-800-343-2823 • jwi@jwi.org • jwi.org Empowers women and girls through programs for economic literacy, community training, healthy relationship education and the prolifera- tion of women’s leadership. Programs, advocacy and philanthropic initiatives protect the fundamental rights of all girls and women to live in safe homes, thrive in healthy relationships and realize the full potential of their personal strength. Also supports the Jerusalem Hills Children’s Home in Israel for young- sters growing up in violent homes. J Street Philadelphia Philadelphia@JStreet.org • jstreet.org/philadelphia Advocates for American diplomatic leadership to achieve a two-state solution, and advocates for a broad debate on Israel and the Middle East in the Greater Philadelphia Jewish community. Maccabi USA 1511 Walnut Street, Suite 401 • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-561-6900 • Fax: 215-561-5470 maccabi@maccabiusa.com • maccabiusa.com Connects athletes and volunteers to each other and the global Jewish commu- nity through athletic, educational and cultural experiences. The programs increase Jewish identity, perpetuate Jewish continuity and strengthen support for the State of Israel. Represents the Maccabi Movement in the U.S., and pro- motes U.S. participation in the World Maccabiah Games held in Israel as well as other regional and international competitions. Scholars for Peace in the Middle East (SPME) P.O. Box48 • Grantham, PA 17027 aromirowsky@spme.org • www.spme.net Grass-roots community of scholars who have united to promote civil discourse in regard to Middle East issues. Maintains that ethnic, national and religious hatreds, including anti-Semitism and anti-Israelism, have no place in our institutions and communities. SPME employs academic means to address these issues. StandWithUs Philadelphia 123 South Broad Street • Philadelphia, PA 19109 215-545-0800 • ferneh@standwithus.com • standwithus.com Nonprofit organization supporting Israel around the world. Dedicated to informing the public about Israel and combatting the extremism and anti- Semitism that often distorts the issues. Through print materials, speakers, programs, conferences, missions to Israel, campaigns and internal resources, SWU ensures that the story of Israel’s achievements and ongoing challenges is told on campuses and in communities, the media, libraries and churches around the world. JEWISH CULTURE Jewish cultural life in Philadelphia is reflected in a rich and diverse range of activities, including a Jewish film festival, concerts, exhibits, lectures and work- shops. The most current and comprehensive listings of Jewish-related events are found online at www.JewishExponent.com. NEWSPAPERS Jewish Exponent 2100 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-832-0700 • Fax: 215-832-0785 letters@jewishexponent.com • jewishexponent.com Weekly newspaper and online venue covering local, national and international news of Jew ish interest. Detailed information on regional activities, including Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia events. Other highlights include a community calendar; Torah portion; society page; life-cycle events; health, food and culture; The Guide to Jewish Philadelphia and special-interest supplements. MAGAZINES Jewish Quarterly Review Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies at the University of Pennsylvania 420 Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-238-1290 • Fax: 215-238-1540 JQRoffice@sas.upenn.edu • JQR.pennpress.org Scholarly journal of the Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies of the University of Pennsylvania. ONLINE Jewish Exponent news@jewishexponent.com • jewishexponent.com Online site for everything Jewish in Philadelphia. Find news, features and blogs; an interactive calendar; and complete listings and resource guides for the local Jewish scene. Philadelphia Jewish Voice editor@pjvoice.or • pjvoice.org Online nonprofit, volunteer-based community newspaper servicing the Philadelphia Jewish community. Addresses the social, political and cultural issues facing the community. Features an online community calendar and columns devoted to Judaism, food, society, arts and Israel. Zionist Organization of America—ZOA Philadelphia 1 Belmont Avenue, Suite 601 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-660-9466 • office@zoaphilly.org • zoaphilly.org Educational, advocacy and outreach organization promoting and defending Israel and a mutually beneficial U.S.-Israel relationship. Sponsors quarterly meetings, an annual gala, Washington advocacy mission, “Buy Israel” cam- paign, special events, speaker’s bureau and Emerging Zionists group. THE GUIDE 2015/2016 99 PUBLISHERS Jewish Publishing Group 2100 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-832-0700 • Fax: 215-832-0786 • jewishexponent.com Publishers of the Jewish Exponent, The Guide to Jewish Greater Philadelphia, jewishexponent.com, and special-interest supplements celebrating Jewish life, culture and families. Jewish Publication Society customerservice@longleafservices.org • jps.org Oldest English-language publisher of Judaica in the world. Publishes the TANAKH: The Holy Scriptures, as well as other books of Jewish interest, including Bible studies and commentaries, history, and children and young- adult titles. To order JP books, contact Longleaf Services at 1-800-848-6225. U.S. fax orders and customer service, call 1-800-272-6817. To order all edi- tions of Etz Hayim, email: etzhayim@rabbinicalassembly.org. The Reconstructionist Press 1299 Church Road • Wyncote, PA 19095 • 215-576-0800 jewishreconbooks@rcc.edu • JewishReconBooks.org Publishes titles dealing with Reconstructionist philosophy and liturgy, including the Kol Haneshamah series of prayerbooks. RADIO AND TELEVISION JBS Channel–Jewish Broadcasting Service P.O. Box 1989 • Fort Lee, N.J. 07024 201-242-9460 • Fax: 201-363-9241 mail@jbstv.org • www.jbstv.org New full-time nonprofit and free Jewish TV network on RCN in Philadelphia; Roku streaming player; ww.jbstv.org and TVs with full Internet browser. Many programs on YouTube JBS. Daily news directly from Israel and the JBS news desk; timely interviews & talks on issues facing Jews in America and Israel; live call-in shows; children’s programs; 92nd St Y talks; Jewish studies; Hebrew les- sons; Jewish music, film & art; national Jewish conferences; live Friday night services and holidays. WWDB-AM 860 555 City Avenue • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-822-1360 • wwdbam.com Call the station or check the Web page for the current time slots for the follow- ing radio shows: The Barry Reisman Show, Rabbi Richard Address, Levine's Russian Yiddish Program, Neil Hoffman Shabbat Shalom Program, Shalom Memorial Park Russian Health Program, Keneseth Israel Shabbat and High Holiday Services. CULTURAL PROGRAMS The Gershman Y 401 South Broad Street • Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-545-4400 • Fax: 267-479-0304 info@GershmanY.org • GershmanY.org Offers a variety of cultural arts programming, including book readings, brunches, food tours, film, language, cooking classes and more to the public. It is one of Philadelphia’s arts, culture and community centers — the only one with an emphasis on Jewish culture — for people of all ages. It is home to the Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival, The Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, and the Gershman and Open Lens Galleries. KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia (Formerly Klein JCC) 10100 Jamison Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-698-7300 • sgeltzer@kleinlife.org • kleinlife.org Offers comprehensive cultural and educational programs, including film series, lectures, adult-education courses, gallery exhibits, dancing, Jewish-interest pro- grams and more. 100 THE GUIDE 2015/2016 Israeli Film Festival of Greater Philadelphia P.O. Box 171 • Gladwyne, PA 19035 • 484-904-5421 mindy.chriqui@gmail.com • iffphila.com Features Israeli films with artistic creativity and cultural diversity. Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival Gershman Y, 401 South Broad Street • Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-545-4400 • Fax: 267-479-0304 oantsis@gershmany.org • pjff.org or GershmanY.org Showcases films focusing on Jewish themes and motifs of universal significance. PhillyIsrael 577 Wanamaker Road • Jenkintown, PA 19048 P.O. Box 1615 • Fort Washington, PA 19034 740-538-0704 or 267-250-3835 info@phillyisrael.com • phillyisrael.com Membership organization dedicated to creating and facilitating cultural, educa- tional and social programming for American and Israel Jews in Philadelphia and its surrounding regions. Provides assistance to Israeli Jews assimilating into the American way of life while residing in Philadelphia. The Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework 215-782-8041 • arlenespec@gmail.com • pomegranateguild.org Provides meetings, biennial conventions, quarterly publications and other services to those wanting to learn or who are established needle artists. Adapts and interprets Judaic symbols to stimulate creativity and create rit- ual objects for homes, synagogues and other Jewish venues. All levels of expertise and interest are welcome. ISRAELI DANCING Israeli Dancing at Beth Sholom Congregation 8231 Old York Road Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-887-3625 ext 216 jglass@bethsholomcongregation.org • www.bethsholomcongregation.org Every Monday night, free of charge and open to the public. The first hour is for beginners. RAK-DAN Israeli Dancing 16 Rock Hill Rd. • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 215-760-6800 • donrakdan@gmail.com• rakdan.net Leads Israeli dancing on Thursday evenings at Adath Israel in Merion. LIBRARIES The Free Library of Philadelphia Central Library—Logan Square • 1901 Vine Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-686-5392 • library.phila.gov Maintains the Moses Marx Collection of Judaica and Hebraica. Covers history and liturgy, with some books on philosophy, religion, the Bible and the Talmud, and Passover Haggadahs. Russian-language collection available at Northeast branch. The collection is not currently available onsite. Patrons must call ahead to schedule access to the collection. Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies at the University of Pennsylvania 420 Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-238-1290 • Fax: 215-238-1540 cajs@pobox.upenn.edu • www.library.upenn.edu/cajs Center for post-doctoral research administered by the University of Pennsylva- nia. Maintains a collection of books and periodicals, with emphasis on Judaic and Near Eastern studies. Rare-book collection. Archives of American Judaica, particularly that of Philadelphia. General public admitted by appointment only. The Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1300 Locust Street • Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-732-6200 • Fax: 215-732-2680 library@hsp.org • hsp.org Former Balch Institute holdings, including its extensive Yiddish collections, are now housed at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. This includes resources on genealogy, synagogues and cemeteries drawn from published materials, manuscript materials and graphics. The Library Company of Philadelphia 1314 Locust Street • Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-546-3181 • Fax: 215-546-5167 • librarycompany.org Independent research library with an extensive American Judaica collection. Philadelphia Jewish Archives Collection Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries Samuel L. Paley Library • 1210 Polett Walk • Philadelphia, PA 19122 215-204-8257 • Fax: 215-204-3681 scrc@temple.edu • library.temple.edu/collections/scrc Collections include records of Jewish cultural, educational, social service, reli- gious and fraternal organizations from the Greater Philadelphia area, as well as personal papers of Jewish community leaders. Reading room is open to the pub- lic. The Philadelphia Jewish Archives Collection Endowment provides perpet- ual support for the acquisition, preservation and access to the Philadelphia Jewish Archives Collection. To make a contribution, call 215-204-9305. Goldyne Savad Library Center Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road • Wyncote, PA 19095-1898 215-576-0800, Ext. 232 • Fax: 215-576-6143 kaplanlibrary@rrc.edu • rrc.edu Houses the Mordecai M. Kaplan Library, and the Ira and Judith Kaplan Eisenstein Reconstructionist Archives. The Kaplan Library serves students and the general public with books and periodicals in English, Hebrew and other languages. The Kaplan Archives house documents of the Reconstruc- tionist movement. The Robert and Molly Freedman Jewish Music Archive Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Schoenberg Center Van Pelt Library, University of Pennsylvania 3420 Walnut Street, Room 453 • Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-746-5822 • Fax: 215-573-9079 yidsong@pobox.upenn.edu sceti.library.upenn.edu/freedman/index.cfm An international and multilingual musical research library comprised of a col- lection of Judaic sound recordings in various formats (78, 45, 33 rpm, reel to reel and cassette tapes, compact discs, videos and DVDs). Many of the record- ings have been catalogued in a searchable Internet database displaying song titles, authors, composers, performers, first lines and other related information. The satellite collections are publications in which original text, translation, transliteration and melody line of the recorded songs and poems are available: a sheet music collection, newspaper and magazine articles, concert programs, images, playbills, song pamphlets and assorted memorabilia. Each of the publi- cations is linked to the University of Pennsylvania library. Simchat Dovid Library Adas Harabonim of Philadelphia 5871 Drexel Road • Philadelphia, PA 19131 1-800-626-1100 • Fax: 610-696-9249 • amiel@kokosher.org. Stores and preserves volumes of antiquities received through donations from other organizations and individuals. Maintains and displays artifacts and other art. Open to the public by appointment only. JEVS is there... serving our community for more than 70 years. • Skills Training, Job Readiness and Career Services • Recovery Services • Education and College Preparation Services • Adult Residential and Day Services • In-Home Personal Assistance 1845 Walnut St., 7th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 215.854.1800 jevshumanservices.org Tobin, a JEVS Career Strategies Participant JEVS Human Services partners with the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and is a constituent of the United Way of Greater Philadelphia dnd Southern New Jersey THE GUIDE 2015/2016 101 Talmudical Yeshiva Library National Liberty Museum 6063 Drexel Road • Philadelphia, PA 19131 • 215-477-1000 Library of Sefarim (Hebrew books on the Bible), the Talmud, Responsa, etc. Open for in-library work to the general public by appointment. America’s Home for Heroes 321 Chestnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-925-2800 • Fax: 215-925-3800 liberty@libertymuseum.org • libertymuseum.org Dedicated to preserving America's heritage of freedom. Collection includes interactives, films, exhibits and contemporary art and exhibits of the Dead Sea Scrolls and Chagall paintings of Abraham and Moses Tuttleman Jewish Public Library Gratz College—Mandell Education Campus 7605 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-635-7300, Ext. 159 or 1-800-475-4635 gratz.edu/pages/tuttleman-library Specialized library of Judaic and Hebraic studies. Multilingual collection of books, periodicals, music and audio-visual materials. Rare-book room, a music library and a Holocaust oral-history archive. Open to the public. Van Pelt Library University of Pennsylvania • 3420 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 • 215-898-7555 library@pobox.upenn.ed • library.upenn.edu/vanpelt Large collection of biblical studies, rabbinical studies, Jewish history and medieval and modern Hebrew language and literature. Stacks and seminar rooms are open to the public. MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITS Beth Sholom Congregation 101 South Independence Mall East • Philadelphia, PA 19106-2197 215-923-3811 • Fax: 215-923-0763 nmajh@nmajh.org • nmajh.org Dedicated to telling the still unfolding story of Jews in America, illustrating how an immigrant population flourished under freedom while highlighting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of Jews from their arrival in Amer- ica in 1654 to the present day. See ad on page 20 Open Lens Gallery Gershman Y • 401 South Broad Street • Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-446-3001 • info@GershmanY.org • gershman.org • GershmanY.org Rotating exhibits of special interest to the Jewish community featuring a mix of regional and international artists with four openings a year and related programming. Beth Sholom Preservation Foundation 8231 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-887-1342 • Jill@bethsholomcongregation.org bethsholompreservation.org Conservative synagogue designed and built by Frank Lloyd Wright. One of four synagogues designated as a National Historic Landmark. Visitor center is open to the public, and tours of the synagogue are offered. The center and design store are overseen by the Beth Sholom Preservation Foundation. Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Fred Wolf Jr. Gallery and Shoppe Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-698-7300 A professional art gallery housing a variety of exhibits throughout the year, including secular shows, as well as those of interest to the Jewish community. The KleinLife Shoppe carries a unique line of Judaica and gifts. Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street • Philadelphia, PA 19123 215-627-6747 • Fax: 215-267-1313 rodephshalom.org Presents three art exhibits yearly connected to Jewish life by contemporary artists. It has a collection of 20th-century Jewish art and pho tog raphy. The Leon J. and Julia S. Obermayer Collection of ceremonial objects is also installed in the building. Gershman Gallery Gershman Y • 401 South Broad Street • Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-446-3001 • info@GershmanY.org • gershmany.org Rotating exhibits of special interest to the Jewish community, featuring a mix of regional, national and international artists with four openings a year and related programming. Goodwin Holocaust Museum and Education Center Betty & Milton Katz Jewish Community Center 1301 Springdale Road, Suite 200 • Cherry Hill, N.J. 08003 856-751-9500, Ext.1249 • jcrcsnj.org/goodwin Full-time institution dedicated to Holocaust education with a reference library, lending library and multi-media resources. Offers a collection of historical photographs, artifacts and Nazi paraphernalia. Also offers a speaker’s bureau supporting outreach to students and adult groups. Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Avenue, Room 210 Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-464-4701 or 215-698-7300 • Fax: 215-464-4703 holocaustmuseum@verizon.net • holocaustawarenessmuseum.org Provides educational and community services to teach others about the Holo- caust. Primary target age group is children in grades five through 12. 102 National Museum of American Jewish History THE GUIDE 2015/2016 Adolph and Rose Levis Museum Gershman Y • 401 South Broad Street • Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-900-7999 • info@phillyjewishsports.org • phillyjewishsports.org Celebrates the achievements of Philadelphia Jewish sports heros and serves as a tribute to the Munich 11 athletes. A yearly induction ceremony is held in the spring. Dedication oppor tunities are available in the museum. Group tours led by a docent are available by appointment. Admission is free. The Rosenbach of the Free Library of Philadelphia 2008-2010 Delancey Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-732-1600 • info@rosenbach.org • rosenbach.org The collection includes the first Haggadah printed in America and letters of the Gratz family of Philadelphia. Open to the public, but access to specific objects and books is by appointment only. The Sam Azeez Museum of Woodbine Heritage 610 Washington Avenue • Woodbine, NJ 08270 609-861-5355 • Fax: 609-645-9696 Oranit.Dror-Caplan@stockton.edu • thesam.org Commemorates the experiences of the Russian Jewish immigrant families who established the community of Woodbine in the late 19th century. See ad on page 9 Temple Judea Museum of Keneseth Israel Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel 8339 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-887-2027 or 215-887-8700 • 215-887-1070 tjmuseum@kenesethisrael.org • kenesethisrael.org/museum Houses a collection of almost 4,000 objects and presents three original exhibi- tions annually that feature Judaica, Jewish history, Israel and contemporary art. Artist members are part of the TJMuseum Collaborative. Admission is free, and groups are welcome by appointment. Tours are available of “The Prophetic Quest,” Jacob Landau’s stained-glass installation. University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology 3260 South Street • Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-898-4000 • Fax: 215-898-9657 info@pennmuseum.org • penn.museum Features “Canaan and Ancient Israel,” the first exhibition to focus on the development of cultural identity in ancient Israel and neighboring lands dur- ing the Bronze Age. Also of interest: monumental architectural elements of the ancient Egyptian palace of Pharaoh Merenptah (son of Ramses II), art and artifacts from the royal tombs of Ur (likely Ur, of the Chaldees, birth- place of Abraham). Hebrew Mutual Burial Association Cemetery 1850 Cemetery Lane • Philadelphia, PA 19142 Founded in 1857 by a group of Dutch Jews, the site contains about 440 graves of Dutch Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jews, including many Civil War and Spanish American War veterans. Congregation Mikveh Israel MUSIC 44 North Fourth Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-922-5446 • Fax: 215-922-1550 info@mikvehisrael.org • mikvehisrael.org Spanish-Portuguese synagogue founded in 1740. Located on Inde pen dence Mall and known as the “Synagogue of the American Revolution,” it is the oldest formal congregation in Philadelphia and the oldest continuously operating synagogue in the United States. Jewkebox Congregation Mikveh Israel Cemetery 215-777-9797 jewkeboxtemple@gmail.com • jewkebox.wordpress.com Student-run Jewish a cappella group at Temple University in partnership with Hillel at Temple. Frequently performs at synagogues and community centers in the Greater Philadelphia area. Eighth and Spruce Streets • Philadelphia, PA 19107 • 215-922-5446 A national shrine and part of Independence National Historical Park. One of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in the United States, with graves dating from 1740. Interred here are Haym Solomon, Rebecca Gratz and 21 veterans of the American Revolution. Mikveh Israel has two other cemeteries with historical significance: 11th and Federal streets, which dates to the Civil War, and 55th and Market streets. Nashirah, the Jewish Chorale of Greater Philadelphia P.O. Box 22492 • Philadelphia, PA 19110 nashirah@nashirah.org • nashirah.org Community-based chorale in the Greater Philadelphia area performing exclusively Jewish and Jewish-themed music. Brings choral music of many lands, languages and cultures together. Philadelphia Workmen’s Circle Chorus (Arbeter Ring) 215-572-0971 • phillywcc.conductor@gmail.com Promotes and perpetuates Yiddish music, language and culture via perform- ances of at community events, synagogues, public libraries, senior centers and other venues throughout the Delaware Valley. Bookings accepted all year long. New singers always welcome. Shabbatones 847-372-8971 contact@pennshabbatones.com • pennshabbatones.com Student-run Jewish a cappella group at the University of Pennsylvania in partnership with Hillel at UPenn. Frequently performs at synagogues and community centers in the Greater Philadelphia area. LANDMARKS Beth Sholom Synagogue Beth Sholom Preservation Foundation 8231 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-887-1342, Ext. 227 • Jill@bethsholomcongregation.org bethsholompreservation.org Created to preserve the Beth Sholom Synagogue, a National Historic Landmark. Only synagogue ever designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The foundation’s mis- sion is to preserve the Wright-designed building, furniture and landscape set- ting to tell the stories of this synagogue to a wide variety of audiences. Monument to the Six Million Martyrs 16th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 This memorial sculpture was the first public Holocaust monument in the United States. THEATER Anne Frank Theater Project Holocaust Museum and Educational Center KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Avenue, Room 210 Philadelphia, PA 19116 • 215-464-4701 • Fax: 215-464-4703 holocaustmuseum@verizon.net Provides theater pieces educating viewers about prejudice, intolerance and big- otry, as well as heightening awareness that moral courage can move one to action and assist in improving the lives of others. Offers two plays dealing with the Holocaust and how everyday people were affected by the Nazi regime. Theatre Ariel P.O. Box 0334 • Merion Station, PA 19066 • 610-667-9230 info@theatreariel.org • theatreariel.org (for bookings) Brings Jewish theater to synagogues, schools, conferences, community centers and organizations. Productions enable audiences to explore Jewish stories/texts, history, identity, culture and ethics. Touring repertoire includes productions for children, families, teens and adults. Special programs include Salon Ariel and the Scholar-in-Residence Program, as well as readings of new works. Frank Synagogue Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia 5501 Old York Road • Philadelphia, PA 19141 • 215-456-6055 Modeled after first- and second-century synagogues discovered in the Galilee region of north central Israel, this small, historically certified synagogue was originally dedicated in 1901, and reflects the Einstein Healthcare Network’s cul- tural heritage. THE GUIDE 2015/2016 103 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL Montgomery County Administrative Information Jewish Information and Referral Service Senior Law Center Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia 2100 Arch Street, 7th Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-832-0821 • Fax: 215-832-0833 lroth@jfgp.org or info@jfgp.org • jewishphilly.org Free service providing answers to questions about Jewish organizations, institutions, community services and various subjects of Jewish interest in the five-county Greater Philadelphia area. JIRS is the central connection to the Jewish community. Two Penn Center • 1500 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1501 Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-988-1242 (Helpline) or 1-877-727-7529 • Fax: 215-988-1243 info@seniorlawcenter.org • seniorlawcenter.org Provides civil legal services and community education to Philadelphia resi- dents aged 60 and over and provides free legal advice, information and refer- ral services statewide through its Pennsylvania SeniorLAW Helpline (1-877-PA SR LAW). The SeniorLaw Center number is: 215-988-1244. GENERAL PCA Help Line Abramson Care Advisors of Abramson Center for Jewish Life 1425 Horsham Road • North Wales, PA 19454 215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3030 info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org Senior-care professionals available 24/7 to provide free telephone advice to older adults and their families who have questions or concerns regarding aging or aging services. Bucks County Administrative Information Bucks County Courthouse • 215-348-6000 buckscounty.org CARIE: Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly 1500 JFK Boulevard, Suite 1500 • Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-545-5728 or 1-800-356-3606 • Fax: 215-545-5372 info@carie.org • carie.org Provides outreach, education, advocacy and information to older adults, care- givers and service providers. Assists older people living in the community or in long-term-care facilities with problem-solving and complaint resolution. City of Philadelphia 215-686-1776 or 311 • Fax. 215-686-1910 philly311@phila.gov • phila.gov Mayor’s Executive Office, Room 215, Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-686-2181 • Fax: 215-686-2180 Chester County Administrative Information Chester County Courthouse 610-344-6000 or 1-800-692-1100 • Fax: 610-344-5995 • chesco.org Delaware County Administrative Information Delaware County Courthouse and Government Center 610-891-4000 • 855-889-7827 (Crisis Line) webmaster@co.delaware.pa.us • co.delaware.pa.us Independence Visitor Center One North Independence Mall West Sixth and Markets Streets • Philadelphia, PA 19106 1-800-537-7676 or 215-965-7676 • Fax: 215-925-6106 info@phlvisitorcenter.com • PHLVisitorcenter.com Provides free, comprehensive orientation to the Philadelphia region, including maps, brochures and ticket sales to more than 60 tours and attractions. Lawyer and Informational Referral Line Philadelphia Bar Association 1101 Market Street • Philadelphia, PA 19107 • 215-238-6333 phenylthiocarbamides.com Provides legal information and referral service. No direct legal assistance given. Open to callers Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 104 THE GUIDE 2015/2016 610-278-3000 • monocarp.org Philadelphia Corporation for Aging 642 North Broad Street • Philadelphia, PA 19130 215-765-9040 or 1-888-482-9060 (outside Philadelphia) Fax: 215-765-9066 info@paschal.org • pcacares.org Offers comprehensive information and referrals for all programs and serv- ices of interest to senior citizens. 215-765-9041 (for the hearing-impaired). See ad on page 29 United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania 1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway • Philadelphia, PA 19103 211 or 215-665-2500 • 1-866-964-7922 contact@uwgpsnj.org, donorservices@uwgpsnj.org unitedforimpact.org • 211sepa.org General information and referral service under the auspices of the United Way. 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Dairy and Pareve. Giant Food Stores, Inc., In-Store Bakery 2550 Grant Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19114 Supervised by Ko Kosher Service. (Dairy and Pareve) Second Street Pike and Knowler Avenue Southampton, PA 18966 215-357-5324 • Fax: 215-357-4928 Supervised by Ko Kosher Service. (Dairy and Pareve) 315 York Road Upper Moreland, PA 19090 215-357-5324 Fax: 215-357-4928 (Giant, continued) Supervised by Ko Kosher Service. (Dairy and Pareve) 1760 Dekalb Pike Blue Bell, PA 19422 610-239-7802 Supervised by the Ko Kosher Serv- ice. (Dairy and Pareve) 700 Stony Hill Road Yardley, PA 19067 215-493-3540 Supervised by Ko Kosher Service. (Dairy and Pareve) Homemade Goodies by Roz 510 South Fifth Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-592-9616 homemadegoodiesbyroz.com Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. (Pareve and Pas Yisroel). Kaplan’s New Model Bakery 901 North Third Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 215-627-5288 Supervised by Rabbi Yaakov Roth. LeBus Artisan Bakery 479 Shoemaker Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 610-337-1444 Fax: 610-337-8899 lebusbakery.com Supervised by Mekor Baruch Orthodox Kosher Supervision. Bread and pastries only. Lipkin and Sons Bakery 8013 Castor Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-342-3005 • lipkinsbakery.com Supervised by Rabbi Aaron Griver. Pamcakes, a Philly Cupcakery 404 South 20th Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-546-2860 PamcakesCupcakery@gmail.com pamcakes.net Supervised by the the Interna- tional Kosher Council. Roling’s Bakery Taffets Bakery 7848 Montgomery Avenue Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-635-5524 rolingsthebakery.com Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. (Pareve). 1024 South 9th Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-551-5511 taffetsbakery@gmail.com www.taffetsbakery.com Supervised by International Kosher Council (Brooklyn, NY). Gluten- free breads and pastries. ShopRite of Hatfield 170 Forty Foot Road Hatfield, PA 19440 215-368-4440 Supervised by Mekor Baruch Orthodox Kosher Supervision. Bakery is dairy; pareve items sold separately. U-Take the Cake Pike Plaza 447 Second Street Pike Southampton, PA 18966 215-953-7580 Supervised by Ko Kosher Service. Viking Pastries ShopRite of West Chester 39 Cricket Avenue Ardmore, PA 19003 610-642-9227 vikingpastries@gmail.com vikingpastries.com Supervised by the Inter national Kosher Council in Brooklyn, N.Y. Challah is Parve. 1115 West Chester Pike West Chester, PA 19380 610-696-4066 Supervised by Mekor Baruch Orthodox Kosher Supervision. Bakery is dairy; pareve items sold separately. Sweet Freedom Bakery 1424 South Street Philadelphia, PA 19146 215-545-1899 and 1039 West Lancaster Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 610-527-7323 sweetfreedombakery@gmail.com sweetfreedombakery.com Kosher, pareve (vegan) through- out the year, excluding Passover. Gluten-free, vegan, allergy- friendly bakery, completely free of the following: corn, soy, dairy, eggs, peanuts and tree nuts, except for coconut. Supervised by International Kosher Council in Brooklyn, N.Y. Swiss Haus Bakery 35 South 19th Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-563-0759 • Fax: 215-563-0760 info@SwissHausBakery.com SwissHausBakery.com Supervised by the International Kosher Council in Brooklyn, N.Y. Dairy and pareve (challah and rye bread are pareve), and excluding the tiramisu and Mozart cakes. B UTCHERS Glendale Kosher Meats and Poultry 9305 Banes Street Philadelphia, PA 19115 215-969-6599 Supervised by the Ko Kosher Service. Simon’s Kosher Meats and Poultry 6926 Bustleton Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19149 215-624-5695 SimonsKosher@gmail.com simonskosher.com Supervised by Vaad Hakashrut Beit Din of Philadelphia. Perma- nent Mashgiach on premises. KOSHER ESTABLISHMENTS The Jewish Exponent does not endorse and cannot guarantee the kash rut, kashrut supervision, or quality of any goods or services provided by the commercial establishments listed below. Indi viduals should call the establishments when in doubt. Kashrut was certified as of June 30, 2015. This section lists commercial establishments that specialize in goods and services of special interest to the Jewish community. THE GUIDE 2015/2016 107 C ATERERS À la Karte Kosher Boutique Cuisine & Catering 484-278-4101• www.alakartecatering.com Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Upscale and small-scale catering. A&S Kosher Caterers 267-918-0288 Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia (Orthodox). 215-669-2343 cateringterri@gmail.com Supervised by International Kosher Council (Brooklyn, NY). Essen Modern Kosher Catering Kosher Division of Feast Your Eyes Catering 215-423-4704 • 215-634-3424 info@essenkoshercatering.com essenkoshercatering.com Supervised by Traditional Kosher Supervision. Fire Eaters Wood-Fired Pizza 215-612-2837 or 856-424-9505 Fax: 215-612-2847 steve@barclaycaterers.com barclaycaterers.com Supervised by the International Kosher Council in Brooklyn, N.Y. 267-225-3718 • 267-BAKER18 joshua@fireeaters.mobi fireeaters.mobi Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Frozen artisan wood-fired pizza available in supermarkets. Made- to-order pizza for catering and events. Betty the Caterer Food Designs by Jeanette 215-224-8400 Fax: 215-224-8406 PeterO@BettyTheCaterer.com BettyTheCaterer.com Supervised by Rabbi Tzvi Altusky of National Kosher Supervision. 215-284-7569 or 215-843-2292 Jeannette@FoodDesignsInc.com fooddesignsinc.com Supervised by Rabbi Yitzchok M. Leizerowski. Barclay Caterers, Inc. Bon Appetit Catering at the Falk Dining Room at the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania 610-306-6966 • 215-573-0830 Ozcan.Sirin@cafebonappetit.com bonappetitupenn.catertrax.com Kosher events can be catered in the Falk Dining Room. Super - vised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Phila del phia. Boscov’s à la Carte Catering 610-370-3718 • Fax: 610-370-3893 Sbonner@boscovs.com Boscovsalacartecatering.com Supervised by Rabbi Yosef Lipsker of Chabad Luba itch of Berks County. CBS Gourmet Catering 215-671-1981 philyrabbi@hotmail.com www.cbscommunitycenter.com Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. 108 The Catering Group Fressin’ Delicious Catering 215-509-7136 • Fax: 215-832-0707 fressincaterers@verizon.net www.fressindelicious.com Supervised by Ko Kosher Service. Home Style Catering 267-984-7069 Fax: 215-697-0205 kosherhomestyle@gmail.com Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Philadelphia. Glatt- kosher meat or Cholov Yisroel dairy. KosherHoagie.com 610-348-6741 info@kosherhoagie.com KosherHoagie.com Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater. Leslie Rosen Catering Our Kosher Kitchen 610-660-0680 • Fax: 610-660-9744 info@RosenCatering.com LeslieRosenCatering.com Supervised by Rabbi Isaac Leize- rowski. Supervision by request only. Miss Rachel’s Pantry 1732 West Passyunk Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19145 215-798-0053 eat@missrachelspantry.com missrachelspantry.com Supervised by the International Kosher Council in Brooklyn, N.Y. Vegan. Meal-delivery service and catering. My Caterer 215-244-9700 • Fax: 215-525-0042 catering@mycatererkosher.com mycatererkosher.com Supervised by the Traditional Kosher Supervision. Muscat Kosher Catering 267-237-5664 bhshalomcatering@gmail.com muscatcatering.com Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Prepares meat meals. Panache Caterers by Foodarama 215-633-7100 or 1-888-309-3800 Fax: 215-639-9972 foodarama.com Supervised by Ko Kosher Service. Peachtree Kosher 484-580-8260 • Fax: 484-580-8303 sales@peachtreecatering.com peachtreecatering.com Supervised by the Traditional Kosher Supervision. Rothschild Kosher Catering 610-649-6797 • 1-800-310-6454 jrtent@aol.com Supervised by Ko Kosher Service. Kosher Foods and More LLC R&R Catering 267-722-8530 Fax: 267-722-8673 info@kosherfoodsandmore.com kosherfoodsandmore.com Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. 7551 Haverford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19151 215-878-6264 • Fax: 215-878-0697 info@wecaterkosher.com wecaterkosher.com Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. THE GUIDE 2015/2016 Shalom Catering 610-668-2120 info@shalomcateringinc.com shalomcateringinc.com Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Prepares meat meals. Six Points Kosher Events 610-257-3050 info@sixpointsrestaurantgroup.com sixpointskosher.com Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Zev Seidman’s Catering 215-477-0864 or 610-649-5611 zoomba50@comcast.net Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. F ACILITIES FOR K OSHER C ATERING Café 613 Catering Edward H. Rosen Hillel Center at Temple University 1441 West Norris Street Philadelphia, PA 19121 215-777-9797 • Fax: 215-777-9790 tudining.com/catering/index.html In-house facilities available for community meetings and receptions, and private parties with as many as 125 guests. Take-out/drop-off kosher meals and catering are available. Super- vised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Citizens Bank Park — Home of the Phillies 1001 Pattison Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19148 215-218-5100 • 215-564-7985 Fax: 215-564-7459 SpecialEvents@phillies.com phillies.com Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, receptions, weddings, etc. Kosher catering is available. Falk Dining Room (Kosher Dining at U. of P.) National Museum of American Jewish History Steinhardt Hall 215 South 39th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-898-7391 • Fax: 215-746-0411 pennhillel.org Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. In-house facilities available for community events and private parties for up to 250 guests. Take-out meals available. 101 S. Independence Mall East Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-923-3811 ext. 143 eweiss@nmajh.org nmajh.org/eventspace Kosher catering available. See ad on page 20 Gratz College Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-635-7300, Ext. 133 dklimoff@gratz.edu• gratz.edu Auditorium, chapel and library available for rent for secular or Jewish occasions, corporate meetings, weddings, training seminars, speaker events, etc. Offers a stage for community theater groups and a venue for art exhibitions. Green Valley Country Club 201 Ridge Pike Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 610-828-3000 • Fax: 610-828-0372 receptionist@greenvalleycc.org greenvalleycc.org Supervised by Mekor Baruch Orthodox Kosher Supervision, by request only. Must have a mashgiach present and a certi- cate for a special event. Hyatt at the Bellevue 200 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-893-1234 • Fax: 215-892-4833 conciergephlph@hyatt.com www.philadelphia.bellevue.hyatt.com Does not have a kosher kitchen, but is willing to assist guests in making appropriate arrangements. The Mansion on Main Street 3000 Main Street Voorhees, NJ 08043 856-751-1717 • Fax: 856-751-5366 Scott.Hoegel@gfhotels.com mansiononmainstreet.com Supervised by Mekor Baruch Orthodox Kosher, by request only. Must have a mashgiach present and a certicate for an event. Talamore Country Club 723 Talamore Drive Ambler, PA 19002 215-641-1300 (Option 2) Fax: 215-643-1356 karen.ferry@talamorefamily.net talamorepa.com Kosher services from preferred vendors. Valley Forge Casino Resort 1160 First Avenue King of Prussia, PA 19046 610-354-8220 or 610-768-3215 vfcasino.com Kitchens are not kosher; how- ever, outside kosher caterers may be brought in F OOD M ARKETS Acme Narberth 829 Montgomery Avenue Narberth, PA 19072 610-668-1738 • Fax: 610-668-2549 Kosher department, under Orthodox Union supervision, includes deli, bakery, fresh meats, fish, sushi, dairy, frozen foods, produce and dry goods. Shabbat take-out available. See ad on page 28 Creekside Co-Op 7909 High School Road Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-557-4480 Gm@creekside.coop creekside.coop Full-service membership cooperative store, including pro- duce, fish, meat, dairy, frozen and deli, with an extensive selec- tion of local products from a 150-mile radius of the store. Other categories prepared on site. Sells Empire poultry prod- ucts and Alle kosher beef. Giant Food Stores R&R Produce and Fish Glatt Kosher Deli 737 Huntingdon Pike Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 215-379-6900 • Fax: 215-379-2487 Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Carries a selection of kosher prod- ucts, including Cholov Yisroel dairy products, Empire and Aaron’s poul- try and meats. Kosher deli-rotisserie chickens and fresh fish counter. 7551 Haverford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19151 215-878-6264 • Fax: 215-878-0697 info@wecaterkosher.com wecaterkosher.com Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Giant Food Stores Glatt Kosher Deli & Kosher Fish 50 East Wynnewood Road Wynnewood, PA 19096 610-642-5206 Glatt-kosher deli and kosher fish. Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. ShopRite Kosher Experience Garden State Pavilion Route 70 West & Cornell Ave. Cherry Hill, N.J. 08002 856-910-2323 • Fax: 856-910-2310 Certified by Cherry K Vaad Hakashruth, Rabbi Ephraim Epstein. ShopRite “Kosher on the Boulevard” 11000 Roosevelt Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-673-1200 • Fax: 215-673-4209 Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Kosher deli; rotisserie chickens and fresh kosher meat. Located inside the ShopRite of Roosevelt Boulevard; sells both kosher and nonkosher products. See ad on page 19 Giant Food Stores, Inc., In-Store Kosher Rotisserie & Deli 315 York Road Upper Moreland, PA 19090 215-357-5324 • Fax: 215-357-4928 Supervised by Ko Kosher Service. Fresh roasted rotiserrie chickens and sliced kosher deli meats. R ESTAURANTS Kosher Foods and More LLC 2480 Pine Road, Unit C Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 267-722-8530 • Fax: 267-722-8573 info@kosherfoodsandmore.com kosherfoodsandmore.com Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Wholesale distributor of kosher food, delivering products to homes and businesses. Meats, poultry, fish, dairy products, packaged foods, vegetables and paper goods available. Blackbird Pizzeria 507 South Sixth Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-625-6660 contact@blackbirdpizzeria.com blackbirdpizzeria.com Vegan, pareve. Supervised by the International Kosher Council in Brooklyn, N.Y. Café 613 Edward H. Rosen Hillel Center at Temple University 1441 West Norris Street Philadelphia, PA 19121 215-777-9797 templehillel.com/servicesdiningand holidays Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Kosher “New York-style” deli meals. Open to the public during the academic year for weekday lunches and dinners. THE GUIDE 2015/2016 109 C & R Kichen 370 Montgomery Avenue Merion, PA 19066 610-664-4919 info@citronandrose.com citronandrose.com Supervised by Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Hamifgash Restaurant and Glatt Kosher Grill Shalom Pizzeria 811-13 Sansom Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-925-3550 • Fax: 215-925-2277 hamifgashkosher restaurant.com Supervised by Ko Kosher Service. 7598 Haverford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19151 215-878-1500 • Fax: 215-878-1589 Shalompizzeria.com Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Nana’s Kitchen @ the J Star of David Restaurant 321 Montgomery Avenue Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-808-9045 thedairyatbala.com Supervised by Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Kosher Dairy-Cholov Yisroel.. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner & specialty pizzas. Sit down and take-out. Kaiserman JCC 45 Haverford Road Wynnewood, PA 19096 nanask@comcast.net www.nanask.com Supervised by Community Kashrus of Greater Phila-del- phia. Israeli-Argentine fusion. Located in the Kaiserman JCC lobby. 942 Montgomery Avenue Narberth, PA 19072 484-278-4129 Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Philadelphia. Espresso Cafe & Sushi Bar New Harmony Vegetarian 7814 Castor Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-745-0130 Kosher dairy-Cholov Yisroel. Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. 135 North Ninth Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-627-4520 harmony049@hotmail.com Pareve and dairy. Supervised by Rabbi Yaakov Roth/Kashrus Emes K’Halacha. The Dairy Café Falk Dining Room (Penn Kosher Dining) Steinhardt Hall 125 South 39th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-573-7596 • Fax: 215-746-0411 cafebonappetit.com/ penn/cafes/kosher Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Phila del phia. Open during the academic year for weekday lunch and dinner hours. Box lunch es are available at: Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street, from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Shabbat and holiday dinner and lunch are available by advanced reservation only. Kosher events can be catered at the Falk Dining Room by calling Bon Appetit Catering at 215-573-8633 or 215-773-8030. Palace Royal Belair Shopping Center 9859 Bustleton Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19115 215-677-3323 Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Philadelphia. Pizza Leega 7630 Castor Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-725-7444 Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Pure Sweets Café-P.S.& Co 1706 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-985-1706 info@puresweets.com puresweets.com Supervised by International Kosher Council (Brooklyn, NY). Organic, gluten-free, vegan, kosher pareve cafe. Su Xing House 1508 Sansom Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-564-1419 SuXingHouse.com Supervised by the Inter national Kosher Council in Brooklyn, N.Y. Vegan, pareve, some dairy desserts. Vge Café 845 B West Lancaster Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 610-527-3091 contact@vgecafe.com vgecafe.com Supervised by the Inter national Kosher Council in Brooklyn, N.Y. Vegan, vegetarian. (Pareve). World of Falafel 14 South State Raod Newtown, PA 18940 909-521-8519 cs@worldoffalafel.com www.worldoffalafel.com Supervised by Mekor Baruch Orthodox Kosher Supervision, Vegetarian. S PECIALTY F OODS Ann’s Cake Pan Horsham, PA 19044 215-646-4558 or 215-675-7491 Fax: 215-675-7616 info@annscakepan.com annscakepan.com Supervised by Mekor Baruch Orthodox Kosher Supervision by request only and must have a Kosher Certificate accompanied with the product. Call for appointment. Au Bon Cake 215-860-5585 or 215-675-7491 nathalie@AuBonCake.com www.auboncake.com Supervised by Lakewood Out- reach Congregation-Ezrat Torah. Custom order only: artistic cakes for all occasions, dairy and non- dairy (pareve). Bagel Bistro Westtown Marketplace Shopping Center 1502 West Chester Pike West Chester, PA 19380 610-696-8000 Fax: 610-698-6845 bagelbistro@yahoo.com bagel-bistro-marketplace.webs.com Supervised by Ko Kosher Service. Goods include bagels and breads, smoked fish and veggie trays. Because We Care Mandell Education Campus 7603 Old York Road Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-635-4774 Sends gift trays (hand-delivered or UPS) of candy, nuts and homemade cookies all over the Greater Philadelphia area. Ac - cepts telephone orders. Designs food baskets for special occa- sions — such as Bar and Bat Mitzvah centerpieces and bimah baskets — which can be subse- quently donated to the Mitzvah Food Project. All proceeds go to the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. Cookies and pas- tries are kosher-style. Bobbi’s Best Hummus 1819 JFK Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19103 ron@bobbisbrandsllcbest.com bobbis- brandsllcbest.com 110 THE GUIDE 2015/2016 Center City Soft Pretzel Company 816 Washington Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-463-5664 Fax: 215-463-5949 centercitypretzel@verizon.net centercitypretzel.com Walk-in retail sales and bulk packaging. Custom shapes and sizes for spe- cial events available. Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Chilly Philly Ice Cream 7035 Greene Street Philadelphia, PA 19119 215-510-1750 Fax: 267-200-0400 cposes@verizon.net chillyphilly.com Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Chocolate Seal 215-750-7020 Fax: 215-750-7682 chocseal@gmail.com chocolateseal.com Supervised by Rabbi Aaron Griver. Edible Arrangements ediblearrangements.com 623 W. Lancaster Avenue Villanova, PA 19085 610-520-1710 101 East Moreland Road Willow Grove, PA 19090 215-315-3801 1415 City Avenue Wynnewood, PA 19096 610-896-3595 Supervised by the Traditional Kosher Supervision. Fruit creations delivered. (Dairy) Edible Arrangements La Chic N Sweet New York Bagel Bakery 130 York Town Plaza Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-885-4500 • Fax: 215-855-4544 120 South 12th Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-925-2005 Supervised by Ko Kosher Serv- ice. All fruit arrangements are kosher and pareve (sealed sauce jar is dairy). All fruit and choco- late-dipped arrangements are kosher and dairy. Special kosher- for-Passover arrangements avail- able. 1257 Serota Place Philadelphia, PA 19115 215-327-6890 lachicnsweet@gmail.com www.lachicnsweet.com Supervised by Rabbi Amram Gabay. 7555 Haverford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19151 215-878-8080 Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. (Keystone-K). Closed on Shabbat. and: 1834 Mearns Road, Warminster, PA 18974 215-441-8810 Supervised by by Ko Kosher Service. Fire Eaters Wood-Fired Pizza 267-225-3718 or 267-BAKER18 joshua@fireeaters.mobi www.fireeaters.mobi Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Frozen artisan wood-fired pizza available in supermarkets. Made- to-order pizza for catering and events. Git U.S.A. 328 Cranford Road Cherry Hill, N.J. 08003 856-795-1519 Fax: 856-795-1518 info@gitfood.com fitfood.com Git U.S.A. imports and distributes special kosher, gourmet, health foods and natural/organic prod- ucts to some of the kosher and gourmet supermarkets and stores in the East Coast. Irene’s Bakery and Gourmet Kitchen 1746 Winchester Road Bensalem, PA 19020 215-244-6200 info@irenesbakery.com irenesbakery.com Wholesale-only bakery. Supervised by the Orthodox Union. KosherHoagie.com 610-348-6741 info@kosherhoagie.com KosherHoagie.com Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. The Lite Choice 135 South 16th Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 267-909-8023 • thelitechoice.com And: 1528 Walnut Street, Philadel- phia, PA 19102. Supervised by the International Kosher Council in Brooklyn, N.Y. Mindy’s Candy Jar 215-407-3688 Minzas@aol.com Kosher candy, dried fruit and nuts in bulk or in custom made platters in all price ranges. Large selection of gummies and pareve chocolate. Morabito Specialty Bread Bakers 757 Kohn Street Norristown, PA 19401 610-275-5419 • Fax: 610-275-0358 1-800-525-7747 jmorabito@morabito.com morabito.com Supervised by Mekor Baruch Orthodox Kosher Supervision. Nate’s Bagels 1619 Grant Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19115 215-676-3772 Fax: 215-676-5551 EssafJ@hotmail.com Supervised by Ko Kosher Serv- ice. Parve. Old City Coffee Reading Terminal Market 1336 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-592-1897 info@oldcitycoffee.com www.oldcitycoffee.com Supervised by Ko Kosher Service. All coffee is roasted in-house, whole bean and freshly ground. Pepsi Bottling Group 11701 Roosevelt Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19154 215-961-4061 • 215-676-4000 Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. PretzelsDirect.com 2911 Tasker Street Philadelphia, PA 19146 1-800-424-2034 customer.support@pretzel direct.com •PretzelsDirect.com Supervised by the Orthodox Union. Strictly a mail-order shipping company. Rita’s Water Ice 1709 Grant Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19115 215-673-9490 2329 Cottman Avenue Philadelphia, PA 215-332-4404 110 Yorktown Plaza Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-886-7482 161 Byberry Road •215-676-3464 Only the above locations are under the supervision of Key- stone-K. Some of the products sold at these locations are dairy (non-Cholov Yisroel). THE GUIDE 2015/2016 111 Samuels & Son Seafood Co. 3400 South Lawrence Street Philadelphia, PA 19148 1-800-580-5810 Fax: 215-336-7813 tomc@samuelsandsonseafood.com samuelsandsonseafood.com Mail-order service. Offers certain products with Keystone-K sym- bol. Supervised by the Commu- nity Kashrus of Greater Philadel- phia. Sweet Trading Company 733-B Montgomery Avenue Narberth, PA 19072 267-935-9294 orders@thechocolateconcierge.com thechocolateconcierge.com Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Wricley Nut Products Co. 480 Pattison Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19148 215-467-1106 wricleynutproductsco.com Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Only certain products have Key- stone-K symbol. JEWISH ART Carol Schwartz Gallery 101 Bethlehem Pike Chestnut Hill, PA 19118 215-242-4510 • Fax: 215-242-1698 carolschwartzgallery@gmail.com carolschwartzgallery.com Representing Israeli artists for more than 20 years. The collec- tion includes oils, watercolors, graphics, sculpture, jewelry and Judaica. Chabad Jewish Center for Students of the Arts The Kugel Collaborative 1631-33 South Street Philadelphia, PA 19146 215-593-8264 ChabadArts@gmail.org • chabadoft- hearts.org A Jewish student arts space and center devoted to Jewish life for students in Center City. 14252 Bustleton Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-856-9711 www.dglmgallery.com Committed to proving artwork from Israel, International artists, and religious artists (Judaica). Jeffrey Allon Studio 289 Meetinghouse Lane Merion Station, PA 19066 267-388-9310 homeallon1@gmail.com www.jeffreyallon.com Original Judaica, ketubot, paint- ings, mezuzot, dreidels, greeting cards and illustrated children’s books. JEWISH ARTISTS (KETUBAHS) Deborah Kaplan 610-667-5889 • Fax: 610-667-2859 deborah.kaplan@verizon.net DeborahKaplanCalligraphy.com Jeffrey Allon Studio 267-388-9310 homeallon1@gmail.com www.jeffreyallon.com Karen Shain Schloss Calligraphics Gallery 215-782-2027 • Fax: 215-782-2028 karen@calligraphicsgallery.com calligraphicsgallery.com Arlene Diane Spector Jonathan Kremer Art 215-782-8041• arlenespector.com 610-945-7263 artist@jonathankremer.com jonathankremer.com Original Judaic art: prints, books and sculptural works. Tallulah Ketubahs—Rachel Marks 610-642-8076 DianeHarkArt@aol.com DianeHarkArt.com Signature Judaic jewelry avail- able to individuals, synagogue gift shops and Jewish museums. Sterling silver designs are for sale at www.jeandesignsjewelry. etsy.com. Joy Stember Metal Arts Studio Betsy Platkin Teutsch Henna Expression by Emanuelle Old City Jewish Arts Center Diane Hark 267-229-6354 HennaExpression@gmail.com www.hennaexpression.com Art form combining the swirls of classic henna design with spiri- tual symbols. Every design is unique and means something different to each person. Jean Designs 704 Sansom Street, Studio 401 Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-922-2680 • Fax: 215-922-3990 info@jeandesigns.com jeandesigns.com Signature Judaic jewelry available to individuals, synagogue gift shops and Jewish museums. 112 DGLM Gallery THE GUIDE 2015/2016 1160 Easton Road Abington, PA 19001 215-885-2930; joy@joystember.com JoyStember.com Creator of hand-made pewter Judaica and objects for the home. 119 North Third Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-923-1222 rabbizash@ocjac.org; www.ocjac.org Features a diversity of Jewish artists from across the region. Sponsors First Friday Shabbos Gallery, classes and workshops, musical programs and concerts. The center is a collaboration of the Jewish Heritage Program and Lubavitch House. Torah Dor 484-443-8487 • dina@torahdor.com torahdor.com Custom Bar/Bat Mitzvah invita- tions and B’nai Mitzvah prod- ucts. 215-392-2953 info@tallulahketubahs.com www.tallulahketubahs.com 215-438-6836 BPTeutsch@aol.com TreesofLife3.com JEWISH BOOKSTORES AND GIFT SHOPS In addition to the establishments listed below, many synagogues have bookstores and gift shops. Avodat Yad 510 Addison Court Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-923-9203 avodatyad@verizon.net avodatyad.com Designs and sells needlework charts. Mail order. Bala Judaica and Jewelry 222 Bala Avenue Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-664-1303 • 610-664-0112 (cell) jewishweddings@msn.com Offers numerous ritual items for Shabbat and specific holidays, such as kiddush cups,candle- sticks, seder plates, menorahs, tallitot; jewelry from around the world, specializing in jewelry from Israel; books; limited-edi- tion lithograph ketubahs; and kosher wine. Fine Judaica: Online Shop The Painted Name P.O. Box 94 Swarthmore, PA 19085 610-290-2936 customerservice@finejudaica.com finejudaica.com Online business featuring hand- painted personalized Judaic gifts. Offers a selection of baby, wed- ding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah gifts and more. Also offers china painting in both Hebrew and English. Jerusalem Israeli Gift Shop 7818 Castor Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-342-1452 • Fax: 215-342-0183 gift18@aol.com Luda’s Judaica 319 York Road (Rear) Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-884-9800 Lana@ludasjudaica.com ludasjudaica.net Gifts for all Jewish holidays and occasions. The Mitzvah Mavens 2 Anderson Avenue Ardmore, PA 19003 610-642-4002 toni@themitzvahmavens.com www.themitzvahmavens.com Creates and sells T-shirts so that a Mitzvah project can raise money for a charity or organization. Moe’s Market 779 Kohn Street Norristown, PA 19401 610-275-2399 • moes779@yahoo.com Distributor of Jericho Dead Sea Mineral Products im port ed from Israel. Food items offered are not under rabbin ical supervision, unless indicated on the item’s packaging. National Museum of American Jewish History Museum Shop 101 South Independence Mall East Philadelphia, PA 19106-2197 215-923-0262 or 215-423-3811 Fax: 215-923-0763 orders@judaicashop.net judaicashop.net Offers a selection of ceremonial Judaica, ketubot and gifts, as well as handmade items by artists around the world. All profits from the store support the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia. Rosenberg Judaica & Wine 144 Montgomery Avenue Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-667-3880 • Fax: 410-284-7705 rosenbergjudaica@ Tallitot, yarmulkas, kiddush cups, candlesticks, menorahs, se - der trays, mezuzahs, framed art, Jewish music, books and Judaic gifts. Worldwide selection of kosher wine. JEWISH CEMETERIES Haym Salomon Memorial Park and Community Mausoleum Jewish Cemetery Association of Greater Philadelphia 200 Moores Road Frazer, PA 19355 610-644-1100 Fax: 610-640-9863 info@haymsalomonmemorialpark.net www@haymsalomonmemorial park.net c/o Shalom Memorial Park 215-673-4600 samuel.domsky@dignty- memorial.com Professional organization for all Jew ish cemeteries in Philadel- phia region. Samuel Domsky, president. Adath Jeshurun Cemetery Chesed Shel Emet at West Laurel Hill Cemetery 225 Belmont Avenue Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-668-9900 ntactus@forever-care.com www.WestLaurelHill.com Cemetery, funeral home, Jewish and green funerals and services, monuments and recep- tion areas. See ad inside Front Cover Chevra Bikur Cholim Cemetery Forest Hills/Shalom Memorial Park 25 Byberry Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 215-673-5800 • Fax: 215-947-7568 dignitymemorial.com 3594 Bristol Road Bensalem, PA 19020 215-355-9917 jelivezey@aol.com Mikveh Israel Cemetery 1855 Bridge Street Philadelphia, PA 19124 215-743-2524 1853 Bridge Street Philadelphia, PA 19124 215-927-2700 King David Memorial Park 55th and Market Streets 1114 Federal Street Eighth and Spruce Streets Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-922-5446 mikvehisrael.org Montefiore Cemetery 600 Church Road Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-663-1250 • Fax: 215-663-1272 mont600cem@verizon.net See ad on page 17 Mount Carmel Cemetery 5722 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19135 215-535-1530 • Fax: 215-535-5192 harnebo@aol.com Mount Jacob Cemetery 700 Oak Lane Glenolden, PA 19036 610-583 -1462 or 610-583 -1462 Fax: 610-583 -5100 mt.jacob@ymail.com mountjacobcemetery.com Har Jehuda Cemetery and Mausoleum 8400 Lansdowne Avenue Upper Darby, PA 19082 610-789-2104 or 1-888-315-2104 Fax: 610-789-0849 info@harjehuda.com harjehuda.com Har Nebo Cemetery and Monuments 6061 Oxford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19149 215-535-1530 • Fax: 215-535-5192 harnebo@aol.com harnebo.com Har Zion Cemetery 1201 MacDade Boulevard Collingdale, PA 19023 215-726-1146 • Fax: 610-532-4870 THE GUIDE 2015/2016 113 Mount Lebanon Cemetery 1200 Bartram Avenue Collingdale, PA 19023 610-583-3151 Mount Sharon Cemetery 502 East Springfield Road P.O. Box 441 Springfield, PA 19064 610-543-8900 Berschler and Shenberg Funeral Chapels Inc. 1901 Bridge Street Philadelphia, PA 19124 215-886-8430 MtSinaiCemetery@aol.com mtsinaicemetery.org Mailing Address: 1077 Rydal Road, Suite 100 Rydal, PA 19046 1111 South Bethlehem Pike Ambler, PA 19002 215-329-2900 BerschlerFuneral@yahoo.com BerschlerandShenberg.com Mailing address: P.O. Box 873 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 Services are also available in Southern New Jersey Chapel, 101 Medford-Mount Holly Road, Medford, N.J. 08055; 856-665- 5401. Roosevelt Memorial Park Bringhurst Funeral Home Mount Sinai Cemetery 2701 Old Lincoln Highway Trevose, PA 19053 215-673-7500 • 1-800-34-DIGNITY Fax: 215-638-8115 rooseveltmemorialpark.com See ad on page 25 Tiferet Bet Israel Cemetery Fairfield Road North of East Ridge Pike Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 610-275-8797 (synagogue office) JEWISH FUNERAL AND SHIVAH ARRANGEMENTS In Time of Need 267-226-0758 or 484-437-2468 intimeofneed.usa@gmail.com intimeofneedusa.com Full-service company handling pre- and post-funeral logistics, allowing the mourners to grieve and begin the healing process without the distractions of making shivah preparations. Services are customizable to each family and may include taking care of all the details sur- rounding a traditional shivah, alternative shivah or memorial service. 114 JEWISH FUNERAL HOMES 225 Belmont Avenue Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-668-9900 contactus@forever-care.com forever-care.com Cemetery, funeral home, Jewish and green funerals and services, monuments and recep- tion areas. Goldsteins’ Rosenberg’s Raphael-Sacks Inc. 310 Second Street Pike Southampton, PA 18966 215-927-5800 • 1-800-622-6410 and 6410 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19126 215-927-5800 or 1-800-622-6410 Fax: 215-927-6267 info@goldsteinsfuneral.com goldsteinsfuneral.com Hearing-impaired may call 866-824-4260. Also: Roth-Gold- steins’ Memorial Chapel, Pacific and New Hampshire Avenues, Atlantic City, N.J. 08401. See ad on page 2 Joseph Levine & Sons Business Office: 4737 Street Road Trevose, PA 19053 215-942-4700 or 1-800-992-3339 Fax: 215-942-4737 info@levinefuneral.com levinefuneral.com Also located at: 2811 West Chester Pike Broomall, PA 19008 610-325-2000 7112 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19126 215-927-2700 See ad on page 4 THE GUIDE 2015/2016 JEWISH MONUMENTS (Reibstein’s) Art Monument Company 7320 Wissinoming Street Philadelphia, PA 19136 215-725-2200 • 1-877-725-2201 Fax: 215-725-2697 info@artmonumentcompany.com artmonumentcompany.com Berschler and Shenberg Monuments P.O. Box 873 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 berschlerfuneral@yahoo.com BerschlerandShenberg.com Philadelphia and suburbs: 215-329-2900 Southern New Jersey: 856-665-5401 berschlerfuneral@yahoo.com BerschlerandShenberg.com Shapiro Monuments 7956 Bustleton Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-745-7220 • 1-866-745-7024 shapiromonuments@gmail.com shapriomonuments.com Wertheimer Liberty Monuments 758 Second Street Pike Southampton, PA 18966 215-396-7470 or 1-800-886-1219 Fax: 215-396-7473 Izzy@WertheimerMonuments.com wertheimermonuments.com JEWISH MUSICAL GROUPS Andi Joseph (aka “The Musical Mommy,” “Miss Andi”) 610-353-6625 andi@musicalmommy.com musicalmommy.com Musical entertainment for young children and their families. Leads Tot Shabbat programs at synagogues. Bobby Block and the Klezmer Kings 856-608-6963 • Fax: 856-608-6954 BobbyBlockMusic@aol.com bobbyblock.com Bruce Fagan Music 215-540-0540 • Fax: 215-643-3174 bruce@faganmusic.com faganmusic.com American and Jewish music for weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and all other social events. Band, power single and/or D.J. The Fabulous Shpielkes 610-389-6036 susan@FabulousShpielkes.com fabulousshpielkes.com Klezmer, concerts, lectures and workshops. Hazzan Jack Kessler 215-849-9227 • Fax: 215-849-0945 GoldenMedina@comcast.net goldenmedina.net Atzilut —Concerts for Peace atzilutmusic.com Jewish/Arab cultural bridging project. Developing concerts for peace. Golden Medina goldenmedina.net Party band playing Jewish and American music. Klingon Klezmer 215-849-9227 • Fax: 215-849-0945 goldenmedina@aol.com klingonklezmer.com Progressive klezmer ensemble. Kabbalah Kirtan — Yofiyah Deikman 215-586-1865 yofiyah@gmail.com kabbalahkirtan.com Participatory chanting in the tradition of the Levites in the Temple. Ken Ulansey Ensemble 215-680-9222 (cell) • 215-635-2515 KU@KenUMusic.com KenUMusic.com Vocal and instrumental music for every occasion. Kinderlach Rock the Jewish division of Music Monkey Jungle, LLC P.O. Box 22610 Philadelphia, PA 19110 732-687-8134 lori@musicmonkeyjungle.com musicmonkeyjungle.com Original songs, dances and games designed to teach, celebrate and reinforce Jewish customs, traditions, holidays and basic Hebrew. Klezmer with Class 215-677-0572 jewishmusik@yahoo.com www.jewishmusik.com One- to six-piece band plays all types of music from jazz, classical and klemzer to liturgical music. New Legends 215-237-2955 • Fax: 610-771-0833 rrayzel@shechinah.com Shechinah.com newlegends.html A local not-for-profit program dedicated to Jewish education through the arts. The lineup of Jewish musical entertainment includes: “Kabbalah, the Musi- cal” (a theater piece); MIRAJ (women’s a capella trio sings original Jewish music, mira- jtrio.com); Shabbat Unplugged, a musical troupe that performs Kabbalat Shabbat and Havdalah services; the Shechina Oracle, readings and music; the Shechina Soul Sisters (aka Haz- zan and the Hillbilly), a duet of a traditionally trained cantor and a Southern-blues singing rabbi; Tof B’Yadah, all-female Jewish band performing for women’s seders and other programs; and healing services, including Angelic Bedside Singing (singing performed in hospital, hospices or homes). RAK-DAN Entertainment 215-760-6800 don@rakdan.net donrakdan@gmail.com rakdan.com D.J. for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, wedding and parties. Special izing in Israeli, Chasidic and Jewish music. Sally Mitlas — Mitlas Productions, LLC 215-885-8888 • Fax: 215-885-2279 info@MitlasProductions.com Mit- lasProductions.com Popular American and Jewish music and entertainment for every occasion. Also, Film Pro- duction: Creating Films Through a Jewish Lens Simple Gifts c/o Linda Littelton 814-238-8048 Linda@SimpleGiftsMusic.com simplegiftsmusic.com Offers two programs: 1) Klezmer and More — pro- gram includes klezmer and related styles; 2) Immigrants' Music — pro- gram has a broader range, repre- senting music of many immi- grant groups. Also offers a variety of workshops and educa- tional sessions. Souls on Fire soulsonfiremusic@gmail.com soulsonfiremusic.com Jewish instrumental music for weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and concerts. 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Babynamings and B'nai Mitzvah rrayzel@shechinah.com www.interfaithjewishweddings.com 215-237-2955 118 THE GUIDE 2015/2016 YOU CAN ENJOY THE SAME GREAT JEWISHEXPONENT.COM Beth Israel of Media (Congregation) .............. 84 City of Philadelphia.......................................... 104 Federation Early Learning Services .... 61, 72, 76 Beth Or (Congregation).................................... 84 Colleges................................................................ 81 Federation Housing, Inc.................................... 68 Beth Sholom Congregation ............... 78, 84, 102 Community Relations and Public Affairs ....... 93 Feinstein Center for American Jewish History ... 81 Independence Visitor Center ......................... 104 Beth Solomon Community Center (Congregation)................................................... 78 Community Torah Center of Bucks County..................................... 81, 82, 84 Female Hebrew Benevolent Society............... 92 Institute for Jewish Ethics ................................ 82 Food Markets .................................................... 109 Insurance Xchange ............................................ 96 Abrams Hebrew Academy ............................... 80 Beth Solomon—CBS_Community Center (Congregation) .................................................. 84 Congregation Adath Jeshurun......................... 78 Forman Center—Mandell Education Campus... 80 Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia ...... 89 Abramson Care Advisors of Abramson Center for Jewish Life...................................... 104 Beth Sholom Synagogue ................................ 103 InterfaithFamily/Philadelphia.......................... 89 Congregation Beth Ahavah ............................. 64 Foundation for Jewish Education of Greater Philadelphia........................................................ 80 Congregation Beth Am Israel........................... 78 Foxman Torah Institute..................................... 80 Congregation Beth El of Lower Bucks County.... 78 Frank and Joyce Podietz Synagogue.............. 87 Israel Advocacy Committee of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia ... 98 A Abramson Center for Jewish Life ....... 66, 67, 72 Abramson Home Care....................................... 69 Beth Tikvah-B’nai Jeshurun....................... 79, 84 Beth Tovim (Congregation) ............................. 84 Beth Zion-Beth Israel (Temple)....................... 84 Congregation B’nai Jacob ................................ 79 I International Kosher Council (IKC) ................. 90 Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid .................... 78 Frank Synagogue ............................................. 103 Israel Bonds ........................................................ 97 Birnhak Transitional Care at the Abramson Center for Jewish Life ....................................... 65 Congregation Beth Israel of Media ................. 78 Franklin C. Ash Summer Internship Program.... 75 Israel Experiences .............................................. 97 Abramson Residence ........................................ 69 Birthright Israel–Taglit....................................... 97 Congregation Beth Or ....................................... 78 Fred Wolf Jr. Gallery and Shoppe.................. 102 Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind ............ 98 Achievement Through Counseling and Treatment (ACT)......................................... 58 Bnei Akiva of North America ........................... 73 Congregation Beth Solomon— CBS_Community Center................................... 82 Fredric Cohen, M.D............................................. 92 Israel Office — Israeli Representative ............. 57 The Free Library of Philadelphia ................... 100 Israeli Dancing.................................................. 100 Israeli Dancing at Beth Sholom Congregation.... 100 Abramson Hospice............................................ 90 Abramson Medical Adult Day Services .......... 67 Adath Israel of the Main Line ........................... 78 Board of Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia ....... 87 Congregation Brothers of Israel ...................... 79 Congregation Hesed Shel Emet ...................... 79 Friends of the Israel Defense Force Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey Chapter (FIDF) .... 98 Adath Jeshurun (Congregation) ..................... 83 Boy Scouts of America-National Jewish Committee on Scouting .................................... 73 Congregation Kol Ami....................................... 79 Addictions ........................................................... 58 Boys Town Jerusalem Foundation of America.......... 98 Congregation Kol Emet..................................... 79 Friendship Circle Philadelphia Region .............................................. 62, 72, 73, 88 Ado_ption and Foster Care.............................. 58 Brith Achim (Temple)........................................ 84 Congregation Mikveh Israel ............................ 103 Adult and Family Education.............................. 81 Brith Sholom House .......................................... 69 Congregation Mikveh Israel Cemetery.......... 103 Ahavas Torah (Congregation).......................... 83 Brothers of Israel (Congregation)................... 84 Congregation Mishkan Shalom........................ 79 Ahavath Achim at Bristol Jewish Center (Congregation)................................................... 83 Bucks County Administrative Information... 104 Congregation Ohev Shalom............................. 79 Gan Israel Country Day Camp.......................... 59 Congregation Or Ami ........................................ 79 Aish of Philadelphia ........................................... 81 Bucks County Free Synagogue: A Community for Spiritual Judaism ............... 86 Gaucher Treatment Center............................... 65 Congregation Or Shalom.................................. 79 Aish Village Shul ................................................ 83 Butchers............................................................. 107 General............................................................... 104 Congregation Raim Ahuvim (For Men) .......... 91 Germantown Jewish Centre ...................... 79, 84 Congregation Rodeph Shalom ........................ 79 Gershman Gallery............................................. 102 Congregation Tiferes B’nai Israel .................... 79 The Gershman Y ........................................ 66, 100 Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County ..................................... 79 Golden Slipper Camp........................................ 60 Adath Israel of the Main Line (Temple).......... 83 AJC Philadelphia/South New Jersey Office... 93 Albert Einstein Academy.................................. 80 Bookstores and Gift Shops .............................. 112 C ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal............... 81 The Calvin and Morris Hassel Residence......... 61 American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev....................................................... 98 Camp Achdus and Bnos Achdus ..................... 58 American Friends of Magen David Adom...... 98 Camp Chaverim.................................................. 58 Congregations of Ner Zedek............................ 85 American Interfaith Institute ........................... 89 Camp Galil .......................................................... 60 The Congregations of Shaare Shamayim ...... 79 American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)................................................................ 98 Camp Gan Israel................................................. 60 Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations.... 95 American Society for Technion—Eastern Seaboard Region ............................................... 98 Camp Gan Izzy of Bucks County ..................... 58 Camp Harlam ..................................................... 60 Consulate General of Israel to the Mid-Atlantic Region........................................... 97 Amit-Mid-Atlantic Regional Office ................. 98 Camp JRF............................................................ 60 Conversion and Interfaith Programs ............. 89 Anne Frank Theater Project............................ 103 Camp Kef at the Kaiserman JCC...................... 59 Counseling and Care Management ................ 60 Anti-Defamation League (ADL)......... 93, 95, 98 Camp Kol Ami..................................................... 59 Culinary Connections ......................................... 61 Camp Ateres for Girls ........................................ 58 Congregational Organizations........................ 87 Camp Lokoff ....................................................... 59 cultural and Recreational Centers.................. 66 Art ........................................................................ 112 Camp Ramah in the Poconos .......................... 60 Cultural Programs ..................................... 95, 100 Artists (ketubahS)............................................. 112 Camp Woodlight................................................ 59 Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired ....................................... 62 Camps.................................................................. 58 Areivim Legacy Community Project............... 92 Association of Jewish Holocaust Survivors... 95 AviCares............................................................... 72 B B’nai Abraham (Historic Congregation) ........ 83 B’nai B’rith Liberty Region ............................... 93 B’nai Chaim Social ............................................. 92 B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek (Congregation) ....... 83 Cantor Ellie Shaffer............................................. 91 Cantor Howard K. Glantz .................................. 92 Cantor Naomi Hirsch.......................................... 91 Cantor Scott Borsky ........................................... 91 D Darkaynu............................................................. 86 David E. Rawdin, M.D. ....................................... 92 Day Schools .................................................. 61, 80 Delaware County Administrative Information.. 104 Democratic Jewish Outreach Pennsylvania .. 93 CARIE: Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly ............................ 104 Divorce................................................................. 89 Caterers.............................................................. 108 Domestic Violence............................................. 63 CBS_Community Mikvah of Philadelphia....... 91 Domestic Violence Prevention/Intervention Program .............................................................. 64 Cemeteries.......................................................... 113 Center City Jewish Preschool........................... 77 Dorshei Derekh, Charry Service and Minyan Masorti ........................................... 86 Bais Medrash Harav/B’nai Jacob (Congregation)................................................... 83 Center for Israel & Overseas....................... 97, 98 Dr. David Rabeeya .............................................. 91 Bakeries ............................................................. 107 Chabad at Drexel University ............................ 88 Drexel Hillel ......................................................... 75 BBYO Liberty Region......................................... 73 Chabad at Temple University........................... 88 BBYO Passport to the World............................ 97 Chabad Garden School...................................... 77 Before- and After-School Educational Programs............................................................. 80 Chabad Jewish Center for Students of the Arts.. 88 B’nai Jacob (Congregation) ............................. 83 Beit Harambam Congregation–Sephardic..... 83 Beiteinu ............................................................... 86 Bensalem Jewish Outreach Center ................. 82 Chabad Lubavitch Vaad L’Dovrei Ivrit ............ 88 Israeli Film Festival of Greater Philadelphia..... 100 J Funeral and Shivah Arrangements................. 114 J Street Philadelphia ......................................... 99 Funeral homes ................................................... 114 Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy ................. 80 G JBS_Channel–Jewish Broadcasting Service... 100 JCC Maccabi Experience.................................... 74 JEVS Career Solutions for 55+ .................... 67, 71 JEVS Career Strategies ...................................... 71 JEVS Career Strategies Youth Services ........... 71 JEVS Center for New Americans................ 65, 71 JEVS Community Collaborative....................... 63 JEVS Community Homes.................................. 62 Golden Slipper Center for Seniors................... 67 JEVS Community Residential Rehabilitation Services ............................................................... 62 Golden Slipper Club and Charities .................. 92 JEVS_Culinary Connections.............................. 71 Golden Slipper on the Main Line ..................... 67 JEVS helpinghands Program ............................ 71 Goldman-Strom Mikveh (Liberal) .................... 91 JEVS hireAbility ............................................. 61, 71 Goldyne Savad Library Center ........................ 101 JEVS Human Services...................... 61, 63, 69, 71 Goodwin Holocaust Museum & Education Center.................................... 95, 102 JEVS In-Home Supports ................................... 63 Government and Business................................ 97 JEVS Life Sharing............................................... 62 Gratz College ....................................................... 81 JEVS Philadelphia Independence Network (PIN) .................................................... 63 Gratz College Adult Jewish Learning.............. 82 JEVS Project Success .................................... 61, 71 H JEVS Road 2 Recovery ...................................... 63 JEVS Supported Independent Living ............. 62 Habonim Dror Eizor Galil .................................. 73 Hadassah of Greater Philadelphia .................. 98 JEVS Supports Coordination............................ 63 Har Zion Temple .......................................... 79, 84 Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options (JAFCO) ............................................................... 58 Harlam Day Camp.............................................. 59 Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI)....................... 97 Hazon Philadelphia............................................ 82 Jewish Business Network................................. 96 Health Services .................................................. 64 Jewish Center of Northern Liberties............... 88 Heart to Heart..................................................... 92 Jewish Children’s Folkshul and Adult Community ......................................................... 82 Heartland Hospice............................................. 90 Hebrew Association of the Deaf...................... 62 Jewish Children’s Folkshul of Greater Philadelphia...................................... 81 Hebrew Free Loan Society of Greater Philadelphia..................................... 92 Jewish Community High School of Gratz College .................................................. 81 Hebrew Mutual Burial Association Cemetery.. 103 Jewish Community of Rhawnhurst (JCOR)... 90 Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies at the University of Pennsylvania ... 100 Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia ... 93 Hesed Shel Emet (Congregation) ................... 84 Jewish Community Services Building............. 57 Heymish............................................................... 87 Jewish Congregation of Graterford Prison .... 87 Eagleville Hospital ............................................. 58 HIAS Pennsylvania............................................. 65 Jewish Converts and Interfaith Network ....... 89 Eagleville Hospital’s Geriatric Psychiatry Program............................................................... 67 Hillel at Temple University................................ 75 Jewish Exponent................................................ 99 Hillel at University of Pennsylvania (Penn Hillel) .. 75 Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia.........................58, 60, 71 E Chabad of Abington.......................................... 88 Early-Childhood Education ............................. 76 Chabad of Chester County ............................... 88 Education and Outreach Services ................... 76 Chabad of Doylestown...................................... 88 Educational Services ......................................... 76 Bensalem Jewish Outreach Center-Torah Learning Center.................................................. 77 Chabad of Lafayette Hill ................................... 88 Einstein at Germantown................................... 64 Beth Ahavah (Congregation)........................... 83 Chabad of Northwest Philadelphia................. 88 Einstein Center One........................................... 64 Beth Am Israel.................................................... 83 Chabad of Penn Wynne.................................... 88 Einstein Healthcare Network ........................... 64 Beth Ami (Temple) ............................................ 84 Chabad of the Main Line................................... 88 Beth Chaim Reform Congregation ........... 78, 84 Chabad-Lubavitch Centers .................. 81, 83, 88 Einstein Healthcare Network Chaplaincy Service ............................................ 89 Beth David Reform Congregation ............ 78, 84 Chai Lifeline .................................................. 62, 72 Einstein Medical Center Elkins Park................ 64 Beth El of Bucks County (Congregation)....... 84 Chaplaincy Programs ........................................ 89 Einstein Medical Center Montgomery ............ 64 Beth El-Ner Tamid (Congregation)................. 84 Charitable Organizations.................................. 92 Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia ............. 64 Beth Emuna Congregation............................... 84 Chester County Administrative Information... 104 Eruvs .................................................................... 89 Beth Hamedrosh (Congregation) ................... 84 The Chevra .......................................................... 70 Etz Chaim ............................................................ 82 Beth Hillel-Beth El (Temple) ............................ 84 Children of Jewish Holocaust Survivors......... 92 Beth Israel Congregation of Chester County........................................ 78, 84 Children of Jewish Holocaust Survivors Association ......................................................... 95 F Facilities for Kosher Catering ......................... 108 Hillel in Greater Philadelphia (HIP) ................. 75 Hillel of Greater Philadelphia ........................... 75 Hillel’s Jewish Graduate Student Network.. 70, 75 Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia Older Adult Services... 66 The Historical Society of Pennsylvania ........ 100 Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Philadelphia Center for Special Needs ...... 63 Holocaust and Genocide Studies .................... 95 Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia Volunteer Services... 72 Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center ............................... 95, 102 Jewish Farm School........................................... 82 Holocaust Memorial Committee...................... 95 Jewish Federation of Atlantic and Cape May Counties..................................... 57 Holocaust Oral History Archive of Gratz College .. 95 Jewish Federation of Delaware........................ 57 Holocaust Programs.......................................... 95 Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.. 57, 92 Holocaust Survivor’s Support Program ......... 95 Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks... 57 Home-Delivered Meals (Cook for a Friend)... 72 Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey .. 57 Hospice................................................................ 90 Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley ......... 57 Hosts for Hospitals — In-Home Hospitality for Families and Patients .................................. 72 Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia..................................... 95 Jewish Heritage Programs (Steinhardt) ........ 75 THE GUIDE 2015/2016 119 Jewish Hospice Network .................................. 90 Leyv Ha-Ir ~ Heart of the City (Congregation).... 85 Neighborhood Programming in Philadelphia... 90 Jewish Information and Referral Service... 72, 104 Libraries............................................................. 100 Neighboring Federations.................................. 57 Jewish Labor Committee ................................. 94 The Library Company of Philadelphia ........... 101 Nesiya .................................................................. 97 Jewish Learning Venture............................ 76, 82 Life-Cycle Officiants ........................................... 91 New American Outreach Program.................. 65 Jewish Learning Venture — Reshet Networks .. 87 LifeLong Learning at Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line (Formerly: Martins Run) ..... 83 New American Russian-Speaking Seniors Program ................................................ 65 LifeLong Learning Program ............................. 82 Newspapers........................................................ 99 The Louise D. Brandeis Law Society & Foundation...................................................... 96 NEXT Program at Gratz College....................... 76 Jewish Learning Venture-Whole Community Inclusion ............................................................... 61 Jewish Life Seminars......................................... 82 Jewish National Fund (JNF)............................. 98 Jewish Publication Society............................. 100 Jewish Publishing Group ................................ 100 Jewish Pride ....................................................... 64 Jewish Quarterly Review.................................. 99 Lower Merion Synagogue................................. 85 Lower Merion Synagogue (Orthodox) ............ 91 Lubavitch Center for Russian Jewry ............... 88 The Lubavitcher Center, Regional Headquarters.. 88 No’ar Hadash....................................................... 74 North American Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY) ................................... 74 Rabbinical Council of Greater Philadelphia (Orthodox) .......................................................... 87 Teen Assistant Program-Reta Emerson Fellowship ........................................................... 73 Rabbinical Organizations.................................. 87 Temple Beth Ami ............................................... 78 Rachel Hotline.................................................... 64 Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El...........................78, 91 Radio and Television ....................................... 100 Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel .......................... 79 Raim Ahuvim (Congregation) ......................... 85 Temple Bethel (Congregation)........................ 85 RAJE Philadelphia — Russian American Jewish Experience............................................. 66 Temple Brith Achim........................................... 79 RAK-DAN Israeli Dancing ............................... 100 Ramah Day Camp .............................................. 59 Temple Judea Museum of Keneseth Israel... 102 Temple Judea of Bucks County................. 79, 85 Temple Menorah-Keneseth Chai ..................... 85 Raymond and Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School............................................. 80 Temple Sholom in Broomall ...................... 79, 85 The Reconstructionist Press........................... 100 Temple Sinai................................................. 79, 86 Ohev Shalom of Bucks County.................. 79, 85 Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association...... 87 Theater............................................................... 103 Ohev Shalom (Congregation).......................... 85 Reconstructionist Rabbinical College ....... 81, 83 Theatre Ariel...................................................... 103 O Jewish Reconstructionist Communities ......... 87 Lubavitch House at the University of Pennsylvania ..................................... 73, 75, 88 Jewish Relief Agency .................................. 72, 93 Lubavitch of Bucks County............................... 88 Old York Road Temple-Beth Am............... 79, 85 Reconstructionist Rabbinical Communities... 76 Theodore Tapper, M.D. ...................................... 92 Jewish Social Policy Action Network (JSPAN).. 94 Lubavitch of Center City - Center City Chabad.. 88 Online .................................................................. 99 Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel ........... 79 Tiferes B’nai Israel (Congregation) ................. 86 Jewish Studies Program .................................... 81 Lubavitch of Delaware County ........................ 88 Open Arms Adoption Network........................ 58 Renaissance Group............................................ 70 Jewish War Veterans Holocaust Remembrance Program ................................... 96 Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County (Congregation) .................................................. 86 Lubavitch of Montgomery County.................. 88 Open Lens Gallery............................................ 102 Repair the World: Philadelphia ....................... 70 Lubavitcher Center of the Northeast (For Men) ... 91 Operation Understanding........................... 74, 97 Republican Jewish Coalition............................ 94 Or Ami (Congregation)..................................... 85 Restaurants ....................................................... 109 Or Hadash: A Reconstructionist Congregation .. 85 Reta Emerson Fellowship-Teen Assistant Program (TAP).................................................... 74 Jewish War Veterans of the USA (JWV)........ 94 M Jewish Women International........................... 99 Jewkebox........................................................... 103 Maccabi USA....................................................... 99 Jews in All Hues ................................................. 70 Magazines ........................................................... 99 JFCS Thrift Boutique ......................................... 96 Main Line Reform Temple .......................... 79, 85 Joan Grossman Center for Chaplaincy and Healing......................................................... 89 Joel Shoulson ..................................................... 92 Joseph and Martha Melohn Bucks County Mikvah......................................... 91 Joseph Levine & Son Memorial Chapel ........... 71 JProud—Jewish Family and Children’s Service .............................................. 64 Or Shalom (Congregation)............................... 85 Orleans Technical Institute ................................ 71 RHAWNHURST NORC ....................................... 67 OROT Program.............................................. 61, 76 The Robert and Molly Freedman Jewish Music Archive........................................ 101 Makom Community Camp................................ 59 Other Early Childhood Education Programs ............................................................. 77 Robert J. Wilf Preschool and Kindergarten at the Kaiserman JCC ........................................ 77 Makom Kadosh: The Jewish Fellowship of Chester County........................................ 85, 87 Other Youth Education Programs .................... 81 Rodeph Shalom (Congregation) ..................... 85 Outpatient Gero-Psychiatric Care ................... 67 The Rohr Center for Jewish Life — Chabad House .................................................... 88 Makom Community............................................ 81 MASA Israel Journey ......................................... 97 Mekom Torah ...................................................... 83 P The Rosenbach of the Free Library of Philadelphia.................................................. 102 Thrift Shop .......................................................... 96 Tiferet Bet Israel .......................................... 79, 86 Tikvah Residence—The Sloane House............ 62 TIKVAH/AJMI (Advocates for the Jewish Mentally Ill).......... 63 Torah Academy of Greater Philadelphia........ 80 Tours .................................................................... 115 Traditional Kosher Supervision ....................... 90 Tri-State JPro...................................................... 96 Tribe 12................................................................. 70 Tuttleman Jewish Public Library.................... 102 Tzedek v’Shalom ......................................... 79, 86 U Mekom Torah High School ................................ 81 P’nai Or Jewish Renewal Congregation ......... 85 Mekor Baruch Orthodox Kosher Supervision.... 90 P’TACH (Parents for Torah for All Children) ... 61 Mekor Habracha/Center City Synagogue ...... 85 Pannonia Beneficial Association ..................... 93 Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El ......................... 85 Passover League of Philadelphia .................... 93 Mesilat Yesharim (Congregation).................... 87 PCA Help Line................................................... 104 Mesivta High School of Greater Philadelphia.... 80 Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition ........................ 94 K.O.A. (KOA)....................................................... 90 Middle East Forum ............................................ 94 Philadelphia Community Kollel ....................... 83 The Mitzvah Bowl............................................... 73 Philadelphia Hatzolah ....................................... 65 Satell Teen Fellowship for Leadership and Social Action ............................................... 74 United Synagogue Youth (USY) ...................... 74 Kaiserman JCC ................................................... 66 Kaiserman JCC Senior Fitness Classes............ 67 Mikvot ................................................................... 91 Kashrut................................................................ 90 Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation (PHRF) ........................................... 96 Scholars for Peace in the Middle East (SPME)... 99 Mikveh Association of Philadelphia................. 91 University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology ............... 103 JRAid.................................................................... 73 Judith Creed Homes for Adult Independence (JCHAI)................................ 61, 63 Julian Krinsky Yesh Shabbat ............................ 59 K Kehilat Ha’Nahar, The Little Shul by the River ....................... 79, 84 Mikveh Association of Philadelphia, Northeast Branch................................................ 91 Kehilla for Secular Jews.................................... 95 Mikveh Israel (Congregation) .......................... 85 Kehillahs: Neighborhood Collaboratives ....... 90 Mildred Shor Inn................................................. 69 Kehillas B’nai Shalom........................................ 84 Minyan Sulam Yaakov at the Gershman Y ..... 87 Philadelphia Jewish Archives Collection....... 101 Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival ................. 100 Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and Museum...................................................... 102 Rothenberg Shul ................................................ 87 RSVP Philadelphia.............................................. 73 S S.I.M.C.H.A. (Special Individuals Meeting Challenges With Heartwarming Activities)... 63 The Sam Azeez Museum of Woodbine Heritage 102 Schwartz Preschool at Kesher Israel ............... 77 Senior Law Center............................................ 104 Services for New Americans ........................... 65 Services for Senior Adults............................... 66 Philadelphia Jewish Voice................................ 99 Services for People with Disabilities ............... 61 Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art.............. 102 Services for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Community............. 64 Union for Reform Judaism (URJ).................... 83 Union for Reform Judaism Knowledge Network......................................................... 87, 89 United Jewish Organizations ........................... 93 United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ).................................................. 87 United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania ... 104 USC Shoah Foundation Institute at the University of Pennsylvania ................... 96 USY Pilgrimages and Adventures ................... 97 V Vaad Hakashruth and Beit Din of Philadelphia... 90 Kellman Brown Academy................................. 80 Minyan Tikvah..................................................... 87 Keneseth Israel (Reform Congregation)........ 84 Minyans and Havurahs...................................... 86 Kesher Israel Congregation ....................... 79, 84 Minyans at Penn Hillel ....................................... 87 Kesher Israel (Congregation)........................... 84 Mishkan Shalom................................................. 85 Kesher Shalom ................................................... 87 Mitzvah Circle Foundation ................................ 73 Philadelphia Yachad National Jewish Council for Disabilities....................................... 63 Mitzvah Food Project .................................. 73, 93 Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of Commerce .. 97 Mohels ................................................................. 92 PhillyIsrael .................................................. 95, 100 Moishe House Philadelphia.............................. 70 Pinemere Camp ................................................. 60 Montgomery County Administrative Information ....................................................... 104 Politz Day School of Cherry Hill ...................... 80 Politz Hebrew Academy of Philadelphia ....... 80 Shir Shalom: A Community for Humanistic Judaism.................................... 95 Monument to the Six Million Martyrs............ 103 The Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework.. 100 Shireinu................................................................ 87 Monuments ........................................................ 114 Professional Organizations ............................. 96 Mosaic Outdoor Clubs of America .................. 70 Programs for Young Professionals.................. 69 Shivtei Yeshuron Ezras Israel–Sephardic (Congregation)................................................... 85 MossRehab ......................................................... 64 Project SHEMA.................................................... 74 Shomrim of Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley................................... 94 Willowcrest ......................................................... 65 The Mother’s Circle ............................................ 89 Publishers.......................................................... 100 Sigma Alpha Rho Fraternity International..... 74 Women’s League for Conservative Judaism (WLCJ)................................................................. 88 Simchat Dovid Library...................................... 101 Working for Success .......................................... 72 Society Hill Synagogue............................... 79, 85 WWDB-AM 860 ............................................... 100 Keystone Hospice .............................................. 90 Keystone-K—Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia..................................... 90 Kids Time ............................................................. 81 KleinLife Summer Day Camp........................... 59 KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia (Formerly: Klein JCC) ...................66, 68, 69, 100 Knesset HaSefer-Rabbi Without Walls .......... 85 Ko Kosher Service.............................................. 90 Kohelet Foundation........................................... 93 Kohelet Yeshiva High School ........................... 80 Kol Ami (Congregation).................................... 85 Kol Emet (Congregation) ................................. 85 Kol Tzedek........................................................... 79 Moving Traditions .............................................. 83 Museums and Exhibits..................................... 102 Musical Groups .................................................. 114 Rabbi Daniel Wolpe ........................................... 91 N Kosloff Torah Academy High School for Girls ... 80 Narberth Havurah .............................................. 87 Krakauer-Yampoler Beneficial Society........... 93 Nashirah, the Jewish Chorale of Greater Philadelphia ................................... 103 Landmarks......................................................... 103 Lasko College Prep Program............................ 74 Lawyer and Informational Referral Line....... 104 Lechu Neranena: Partnership Minyan of Bala Cynwyd................................................... 87 120 R Rabbi Betzalel Katkovsky ........................... 91, 92 Kosher Technical Konsultants.......................... 90 Lana R. Pinkenson & Company ....................... 96 Philadelphia Workmen’s Circle Chorus (Arbeter Ring) .................................................. 103 Music................................................................... 103 Kol Tzedek: A Vibrant Jewish Community..... 85 L Philadelphia Secular Jewish Organization .... 95 National Conference of Synagogue Youth (NCSY) ................................................................. 74 National Council of Jewish Women................ 94 Rabbi David Levin............................................... 91 Rabbi Dov Brisman............................................ 89 Rabbi Ezekiel Musleah ...................................... 89 Rabbi G. Rayzel Raphael ................................... 91 Rabbi Julie Greenberg ....................................... 91 Rabbi Michael Ross ............................................ 91 Rabbi Mike Stern-Rabbi Without Walls.......... 91 National Havurah Committee .......................... 83 Rabbi Morris Goodblatt Academy............ 83, 89 National Liberty Museum................................ 102 Rabbi Murray Silberman.................................... 91 National Museum of American Jewish History.. 102 Rabbinical Assembly-Mid-Atlantic Region.... 87 National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association of the Delaware Valley ................ 65 THE GUIDE 2015/2016 Shaare Shamayim (Congregations of)........... 85 Van Pelt Library ................................................ 102 Shabbatones ..................................................... 103 Victor Center for the Prevention of Jewish Genetic Diseases .............................. 65 The Shalom Center............................................ 94 Vilna Congregation............................................ 86 Sharsheret............................................................ 71 Vocational Research Institute ........................... 71 Shatnez Testing ................................................. 115 Vocational Services ............................................ 71 Shir Ami............................................................... 79 Volunteer Opportunities ................................... 72 Shir Ami Bucks County Jewish Congregation... 85 Volunteers for Israel .......................................... 97 Sofer (Scribe)..................................................... 115 Specialty Foods ................................................. 110 W Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line (Formerly: Martins Run) ............................ 68, 69 West Chester University ................................... 96 Y Spectrum ............................................................ 64 Y.P.C. 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