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
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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)