Jewish Labor Committee
Middle East Forum
2100 Arch Street, 7th Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-668-5454
MHersch@comcast.net • jewishlabor.org
Maintains and strengthens the relationship between the Jewish community and
the trade-union movement by bringing Jewish values to work. Pursues eco-
nomic and social justice, advocates working family issues and mobilizes support
for Israel. Co-sponsors the nationally recognized “Teaching the Holocaust and
Jewish Resistance” program.

1500 Walnut Street, Suite 1050 • Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-646-7290 • Fax: 215-546-5409
info@meforum.org • meforum.org
A think tank, the forum works to define and promote American interests in the
Middle East. Believes in strong ties with Israel, Turkey and other emerging
democracies; works for human rights throughout the region; strives to weaken
the forces of religious radicals; seeks a stable supply and a low price of oil; and
promotes the peaceful settlement of regional and international disputes.

Jewish Social Policy Action Network (JSPAN)
1735 Market Street, Suite A-417 • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-292-9675 • jspan@jspan.org • jspan.org
Gives voice to progressive social justice values that express modern humanitar-
ian principles drawn from Jewish tradition. Works to advance equality and
opportunity in our pluralistic democracy and protect the Constitutional liber-
ties and civil rights of Jews, other minorities, and the vulnerable in our society.

Creates educational programs and provides advocacy opportunities on such
issues as economic justice, public education, health care, criminal justice, racial
and ethnic diversity, gender equality, the environment and more. Attracts those
who want to have an impact on local and international issues.

National Council of Jewish Women
Jewish War Veterans of the USA (JWV)
800 North Third Street, Suite 403 • Harrisburg, PA 17102
717-920-0734 or 717-330-4574 (cell) • Fax: 717-232-7005
info@pajewishcoalition.org • pajewishcoalition.org
Coalition of Jewish federations and Jewish community-relations councils through-
out Pennsylvania. Monitors legislative and regulatory developments, identifies and
assists in the advocating for funding opportunities for Jewish agencies and social-
justice issues to the Jewish communities. Sensitizes public officials in Harrisburg to
the needs of the Jewish community.

Philadelphia County Council
9208 Ambassador Place • Philadelphia, PA 19115
267-257-9508 or 267-672-5739
mkolsky@comcast.net • jwv.org
Serves in an advocacy role in presenting veterans’ pension, disability and other
claims before the Veterans Administration and other agencies. Combats anti-
Semitism and bigotry. Assists the Office of Special Investigations in pursuing
Nazi war criminals. Supports American youth through scouting, scholarships
and anti-drug programs. Assists oppressed Jews worldwide.

Supports strong U.S.-Israel relations.

Fegelson-Young-Feinberg Post 697
P.O. Box 802 • Levittown, PA 19058 • 267-573-9697
jewishvetspost697@gmail.com • jewishvetspost697.jwv.org
Sponsors programs for all ages promoting patriotism and love of coun-
try. Offers a variety of memberships allowing both veterans and non-vet-
erans of all faiths the privilege of becoming associated with the veteran
community. Ongoing programs include scholarships for descendants of
JWV members; providing veteran service officers representing veterans
and their families before the Department of Veterans Affairs; member-
ship life and health insurance coverage, and prescription program;
audio-visual library resources; a disaster relief fund; and care packages to
service personnel.

Post 305
215-459-1261 • henrynco@comcast.net
Meets at Adath Israel, 250 North Highland Ave., Merion Station. Geo-
graphic area includes West Philadelphia and the western suburbs. Activi-
ties include visiting residents at the Coatesville VA Medical Center, con-
ducting Memorial Day ceremonies at five Delaware County cemetery
monuments, hosting speakers at monthly meetings, and supporting the
Department of Pennsylvania and JWV national organizations.

Post 98
856-468-2678 • edyndon@aol.com
Meets at Casino Deli, 2425 Welsh Road, Philadelphia, PA. Geographic
area includes South Philadelphia to the Greater Northeast and surround-
ing suburbs. Sponsors programs for all ages that promote Judaism, patri-
otism and love of country. Also has an active Ladies Auxiliary.

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Greater Philadelphia Section
215-646-7290 (membership) • 215-657-9347
ncjwphila@gmail.com • ncjw.org
Grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates turning progressive ideals
into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by
improving the quality of life for women, children and families by safeguarding
individual rights and freedoms. Can be found on Facebook at National Council
of Jewish Women Greater Philadelphia Section.

Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition
Republican Jewish Coalition
One Belmont Avenue, Suite 321 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-667-1263 • Fax: 667-1265
PASNJ@rjchq.org • rjchq.org
The Shalom Center
6711 Lincoln Drive • Philadelphia, PA 19119 • 215-844-8494
office@theshalomcenter.org • theshalomcenter.org
Draws on Jewish values as it seeks peace, justice, compassion
and healing of the earth.

Shomrim of Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley
P.O. Box 14543 • Philadelphia, PA 19115
admin@shomrimpadv • shomrimpadv.org
The Shomrim (“Guardians”) was formed to promote the welfare
and brotherhood of Jewish police officers, firefighters and other
law-en forcement personnel.