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.
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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.
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