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.
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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.
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