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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