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
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Collaborates with the older residents of area apartment buildings and
other community partners, including apartment and co-op managers, to
create supportive “aging friendly” communities. Support programs
include providing individual social work consultation, group health and
wellness programs, limited transportation, and other services tailored to
specific needs.