MOHELS
JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS
Fredric Cohen, M.D.
The Jewish community includes many different organizations and groups. Cul-
tural and social organizations provide a vehicle for learning about the religion’s
heritage. Community-ser vice agencies assist Jews in need. Community-rela-
tions and Jewish-advocacy groups help shape communal positions on public-
policy issues. Some organizations are fraternal, some are charitable, some are
ideological or denominational, and some bring together Jews representing vari-
ous segments of the community.
Reform certification • 610-935-1635
Cantor Howard K. Glantz
267-217-BABY or 267-217-2229
hglantz@gmail.com • phillybris.com
Certified by the Brit Kodesh Board of the Jewish Theological Seminary
of America.
Rabbi Betzalel Katkovsky
267-417-4270 or 718-915-7039
thephilamohel@gmail.com Member of the London School of Circumcision.
Cantor Mark E. Kushner
1-800-559-BRIS • CantorK@CantorK.com
CantorK.com • facebook.com/cantorkushner
Certified by the Brit Milah Board of Philadelphia.
David E. Rawdin, M.D.
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
Areivim Legacy Community Project
Federation Endowments Department
215-832-6574 • esklar@jfgp.org • jewishphilly.org
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia has joined with 14 other local
agencies to raise Jewish community awareness about the importance of planned
giving. The project is a model developed by the Areivim Philanthropic Group to
enable North America’s Jewish communities to build legacies for their organiza-
tions and institutions.
215-738-8466 • drdavid@phillymohel.com
phillymohel.com Member of the National Organization of American Mohalim. Certified by the
Brit Milah Board of Hebrew Union College.
B’nai Chaim Social
Joel Shoulson
Children of Jewish Holocaust Survivors
610-747-0242 Certified by the Brit Milah Board of Philadelphia.
215-947-1158 • www.cjhsa.org
Dedicated to preserving our unique heritage and culture, providing education
on Holocaust issues, fighting intolerance, and teaching and learning the lessons
of the Holocaust.
Theodore Tapper, M.D.
610-664-3590 • 215-467-3515
Ted.Tapper.61@alum.dartmouth.org Reform certification.
10100 Jamison Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19116 • 215-676-4001
Raises money for charity. Sponsors free concerts. Members have
cemetery privileges.
Female Hebrew Benevolent Society
c/o Jewish Information and Referral Service
215-832-0821 • tikkun36@verizon.net • FHBS.org
The oldest continuously operating Jewish charitable organization in the United
States. Staffed by volunteers, it renders service to Jewish women in need of
emergency assistance. Referrals taken only from accredited social workers and
communal professionals.
Golden Slipper Club and Charities
215 North Presidential Boulevard, 1st Floor • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 • 610-660-
0510 • Fax: 610-660-0515
info@goldenslipper.org • goldenslipperclub.org
Operates the Golden Slipper Camp, Golden Slipper Center for Seniors and
Golden Slipper on the Main Line. Also gives aid to the needy, who must be
referred by a social-service agency, and has a college scholarship program.
Heart to Heart
KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-698-7300, Ext. 135 • Fax: 215-673-7447
KGurmankin@Kleinlife.org Serves disadvantaged Jewish-American families with young children in
Philadelphia. Temporary financial aid through the Adopt-a-Family drives on
Chanukah and Passover; job counseling, community and employment refer-
rals; emergency food pantry; and emotional support.
See ad on page 29
Hebrew Free Loan Society of Greater Philadelphia
8231 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027
267-709-9652 • info@hebrewfreeloanphila.org hebrewfreeloanphila.org
Provides no-fee, no-interest loans up to $7,500 to members of the Jewish com-
munity in need in Philadelphia area. Credit-worthy co-signers are required.
Loans are repaid over a two- to three-year period, though loans for educational
purposes may be extended. Also provides no-fee, no-interest business loans on
a non-sectarian basis in the same area area; again, credit-worthy
co-signers are required.
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Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
United Jewish Organizations
Jewish Community Services Building
2100 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-832-0500 • Fax: 215-832-0510 • info@jfgp.org • jewishphilly.org
Mobilizes financial and volunteer resources to address the community’s most
critical priorities in Greater Philadelphia, in Israel and around the world.
c/o Goldsteins’ Rosenberg’s Raphael-Sacks Inc.
6410 North Broad Street • Philadelphia, PA 19126
215-927-5800 • Fax: 215-927-3110
Coordinates charitable giving. Members have cemetery privileges. Organization
meets periodically.
Jewish Relief Agency
200 Monument Road, Suite 8 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-660-0190 • Fax: 610-660-0191
JRA@JewishRelief.org • jewishrelief.org
Distributes nonperishable kosher food monthly to needy Jewish families
throughout the region.
Kohelet Foundation
822 Montgomery Avenue, Suite 201 • Narberth, PA 19072
484-278-1328 • Fax: 484-589-4638
info@koheletfoundation.org • koheletfoundation.org
Private foundation encouraging the development of Jewish identity and the
observance of Jewish laws and traditions, by facilitating access to Jewish educa-
tion at all levels. The core value is to foster commitment to Jewish learning and
living. Programs include Kohelet Fellowship and TIPSY – tuition incentives.
The Jewish Day School Collaborative of Greater Philadelphia —
Administers a number of tuition grants and scholarships to students in
nursery, elementary, middle and high school. The grants and scholarships
are multiyear, and are offered to new and existing day-school students
of all denominations. Qualifications and details vary based on grade level.
For more information, email: info@JewishDaySchoolGrants.org.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
AJC Philadelphia/South New Jersey Office
(American Jewish Committee)
30 South 15th Street, Suite 801 • Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-665-2300 • Fax: 215-665-8737
philadelphia@AJC.org • ajc.org
Global advocate for the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel, and for the
advancement of democratic values for all through legislative advocacy, interna-
tional diplomacy and interethnic and interreligious coalitions. Works with
numerous communities to build intergroup understanding and advocate
together in areas of mutual concern and interest. Focuses on issues of pluralism,
energy independence, Israel and immigration reform.
Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
Mitzvah Food Project
1500 Market Street • Suite 2415 West Tower
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-568-2223 • Fax: 215-568-5526
philadelphia@adl.org • philadelphia.adl.org
Works to combat anti-Semitism and to secure justice and fair treatment for all
people regardless of race, religion, sexual identity or national origin. Monitors
and tracks extremists and hate groups, educates children and adults, and pro-
tects constitutional rights and religious freedoms. Program offerings include
confronting anti-Semitism and Holocaust-education workshops, diversity, anti-
bias and anti-bullying education, and the “No Place for Hate” program for
schools and communities. Also conducts hate crimes and extremist training for
law-enforcement and security seminars for Jewish institutions. Counsels vic-
tims of discrimination, and works to raise awareness about global anti-Semi-
tism. Advocates actively on behalf of Israel.
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
215-832-0509 • Fax: 215-832-0833 • jewishphilly.org/mfp
B’nai B’rith Liberty Region
Krakauer-Yampoler Beneficial Society
2350 Tremont Street, Apartment 810 • Philadelphia, PA 19115
215-677-3295 • paulgin3@gmail.com
Union of two fraternal organizations — Krakauer Beneficial Society and the
Yampoler Benevolent Association. Hosts monthly dinner meetings and an
annual banquet that includes spouses. Sponsors some outings and burial bene-
fits; allocates small grants for college books for the children of members; and
disburses small donations to local organizations.
Pantry Locations:
JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES BUILDING (CENTER CITY)
KAISERMAN JCC (CITY LINE/OVERBROOK PARK)
KLEINLIFE (NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA)
CONGREGATION TIFERETH ISRAEL OF LOWER BUCKS
(BUCKS COUNTY)
BETH SHOLOM CONGREGATION (ELKINS PARK, MONT-
GOMERY COUNTY)
Provides food in a caring and dignified manner to people in need through an
alliance of individuals, synagogues and Jewish organizations. Call for infor-
mation about hours of operation, volunteering and donating food.
Pannonia Beneficial Association
90 Bustleton Pike • Philadelphia, PA 19053 • 267-288-5218
PannoniaBeneficial2013@comcast.net pannoniabeneficial.org
Service organization for Jewish men and their families. Offers access to the Pan-
nonia Credit Union, cemetery services, and meeting and community events.
Passover League of Philadelphia
215 North Presidential Boulevard, 1st Floor
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-660-0530 or 610-660-0510 • Fax: 610-660-0515
info@passoverleague.org • passoverleague.org
Volunteer organization that raises funds to help needy individuals and families
celebrate Passover. Sponsors seders and distributes food.
801 Second Avenue, 14th Floor • New York, N.Y. 10017
212-490-3290 • Fax: 212-687-3429
liberty@bnaibrith.org • bnaibrith.org
Humanitarian, human rights and advocacy organization. Works toward Jewish
unity, security and continuity. Fights anti-Semitism and intolerance. Lodges,
events and activities located in Greater Philadelphia, southern New Jersey,
southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Democratic Jewish Outreach Pennsylvania
c/o David Broida • 555 Booth Lane • Haverford, PA 19041
610-864-4303 • dbroida@gmail.com
facebook.com/DemocraticJewishOutreachPA A group of Jewish Pennsylvanians who support the National Democratic Party.
Jewish Community Relations Council
of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
2100 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-832-0650 • Fax: 215-440-7680
akessler@jfgp.org • jewishphilly.org
Serves the needs of the Jewish community, both local and overseas, through the
practice of community relations, social action and advocacy. Dedicated to
improving inter-group understanding and the enhancement of a just and plu-
ralistic society. Advocates for a strong connection to the people of Israel and to
Jews around the world. Commemorates and sustains the memory and lessons
of the Holocaust.
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