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.
CULTURAL PROGRAMS
Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations
847 Tyson Avenue • Roslyn, PA 19001
267-312-7635 • twaslow@verizon.net • csjo.org
A confederation of 23 North American adult groups and schools — with sev-
eral affiliates in the Philadelphia area — dedicated to promoting secular Jewish
community life. Four affiliates in the Philadelphia area include the Jewish Chil-
dren’s Folkshul (a supplementary school) and three adult groups. Distributes a
quarterly newsletter.
Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia
1657 The Fairway, #145 • Jenkintown, PA 19046
membership@jgsgp.org • jgsgp.org
Provides members with the opportunity to pursue a common interest in
Jewish genealogy.
Kehilla for Secular Jews
113 Shippen Road • Erdenheim, PA 19038
215-233-2668 • info@kehillaForSecularJews.org
kehillaforsecularjews.org Honors Jewish history, culture and values. Celebrates Jewish
holidays and life-cycle events. Supports a children’s Sunday school. Encourages
lifelong learning. Is involved in the secular humanist Jewish tradition through
participation in national organizations. Promotes social and economic justice, and
represents the secular humanist tradition within the Jewish community.
Philadelphia Secular Jewish Organization
113 Shippen Road • Erdenheim, PA 19038
215-233-2668 • blw113@me.com
Former Jewish Children’s Folkshul parents and other adults who meet monthly
for Jewish educational and social activities, as well as holiday celebrations, to
promote secular humanistic principles.
PhillyIsrael 577 Wanamaker Road • Jenkintown, PA 19048
P.O. Box 1615 • Fort Washington, PA 19034
740-538-0704 • 267-250-3835 • info@phillyisrael.com • phillyisrael.com
Membership organization dedicated to creating and facilitating
cultural, educational and social programming for American and Israel Jews in
Philadelphia and its surrounding regions. Provides assistance to Israeli Jews
assimilating into the American way of life while residing in Philadelphia.
Shir Shalom: A Community for Humanistic Judaism
610-525-6909 • Fax: 610-525-5310
info@shirshalom-phila.org • shirshalom-phila.org
Creates and uses an evolving, non-theistic liturgy in the celebration of life-cycle
events and Jewish festivals. A member of the Kehilla for Secular Jews.
HOLOCAUST PROGRAMS
Association of Jewish Holocaust Survivors
c/o Jewish Information and Referral Service • Philadelphia, PA
215-832-0821 Social, cultural and educational organization for Holocaust survivors.
Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
1500 Market Street • Suite 2415 West Tower
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-568-2223 • Fax: 215-568-5526
philadelphia@adl.org • philadelphia.adl.org
BEARING WITNESS™ provides training and resources necessary for
Catholic-School educators to teach about anti-Semitism and the Holo-
caust, and the historical and current relationship between the Jewish and
Catholic communities.
ECHOES AND REFLECTIONS workshops provide middle and high
school teachers with a comprehensive resource that integrates visual his-
tory testimony from Holocaust survivors and witnesses, with other pri-
mary source material into powerful lessons.
Children of Jewish Holocaust Survivors Association
P.O. Box 1127 • Jenkintown, PA 19046 • 215-947-1158
mimkrik227@gmail.net • cjhsa.org
A nonprofit organization founded in the Greater Philadelphia area dedicated to
preserving the memory of the victims of the Holocaust. As direct descendants
of survivors, CJHS maintains the commitment to honor relatives, preserve their
heritage and culture, educate the community on Holocaust issues, fight bigotry
and hatred, and encourage tolerance and equality.
Goodwin Holocaust Museum & Education Center
Betty & Milton Katz Jewish Community Center
1301 Springdale Road, Suite 200 • Cherry Hill, N.J. 08003
856-751-9500, Ext. 1249 • jcrcsnj.org/goodwin
Full-time institution dedicated to Holocaust Education with a
reference library, lending library and multi-media resources. Offers a collection
of historical photographs, artifacts and Nazi paraphernalia. A speaker’s bureau
supports outreach to students and adult groups.
Holocaust Oral History Archive of Gratz College
Mandell Education Campus • Melrose Park, PA 19027
215-635-7300, Ext. 130 or 1-800-475-4635 • Fax: 215-635-7320
archives@gratz.edu • gratz.edu
Records and transcribes first-person testimonies of Holocaust
survivors, liberators, rescuers and other witnesses to the Nazi era. Interviews are
available to use onsite in the Tuttleman Library, Tuesday afternoon by appoint-
ment only to researchers, teachers and students. Unpublished memoirs, per-
sonal documents, memorial books and survivor registers from several Euro-
pean countries are also available.
Holocaust and Genocide Studies
Gratz College • 7605 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027
215-635-7300 • admissions@gratz.edu • gratz.edu
First online master’s program in Holocaust and genocide studies. Program
focuses on the Holocaust, its contemporary significance and the broader phe-
nomenon of genocide in modern times. Designed for educators in public and
private schools, museum staff, community professionals, religious and lay lead-
ers, those involved in interfaith dialogue and adult learners taking classes for
personal enrichment or credit. Teachers may take courses and seminars for pro-
fessional development to meet ACT 48 and ACT 70 PA Holocaust and Geno-
cide education requirements. Six-course graduate certificate also available.
Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center
KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Avenue, Suite 210 • Philadelphia, PA 19116 • 215-464-
4701 • Fax: 215-464-4703
holocaustawarenessmuseum@gmail.com holocaustawarenessmuseum.org
Provides educational programs, including eyewitness Holocaust survivor testi-
mony and professional theater productions, to teach students the lessons of the
Holocaust. Primary target group is students in fifth through 12th grade.
Holocaust Survivors’ Support Program
Jewish Family and Children’s Service
1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669
info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org
With support from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims against Germany,
this program serves survivors, victims of Nazi occupation in Europe during
World War II. In-home services such as counseling, care management, home
care, chore services, meals, respite for caregivers and adult day care. Provides aid
to survivors in applying for Holocaust entitlements and emergency assistance.
Holocaust Memorial Committee
Jewish Community Relations Council
of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
2100 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-832-0536 • brazin@jfgp.org
Established to extend consciousness of the lessons of the Holocaust. Spon-
sors the annual Yizkor ceremony, the annual Youth Symposium on the Holo-
caust, the Mordechai Anielewicz Creative Arts Competition and Exhibition,
and the Holocaust Speakers Bureau.
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