American Friends of Magen David Adom
P.O. Box 52158 • Philadelphia, PA 19115
215-947-7007 • Philadelphia@afmda.org • afmda.org
Israel’s ambulance, blood-services, and disaster-relief organization, serving
as emergency medical first responders. MDA is the organization mandated
by the Israeli government to serve in this role, but it’s not a government
agency; it relies on donations for funding.

500 Office Center Dr., Suite 400 • Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-383-2890 • Philadelphia@fidf.org • fidf.org
Initiates and helps support social, educational, cultural and recreational programs
and facilities for the young men and women soldiers of Israel who defend the
Jewish homeland. Also provides support for the families of fallen soldiers.

American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)
Hadassah of Greater Philadelphia
2100 Arch St., 5th Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-587-4104 • Fax: 215-587-4105
philly@aipac.org • aipac.org
Pro-Israel lobbying organizations working with both Democratic and
Republican political leaders to enact public policy strengthening the U.S.-
Israel relationship. Works with Congress and the executive branch on initiatives
from securing foreign aid for Israel to stopping Iran’s nuclear program.

Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.

1518 Walnut St., Suite 402 • Philadelphia, PA 19102-3419
215-732-7100 • Fax: 215-732-7245
American Technion Society-Philadelphia Chapter
jron@hadassah.org • hadassah.org/regions/greater-philadelphia
In Israel, the group supports the Hadassah Medical Organization, Hadassah
College Jerusalem, youth villages for children at risk and more. In the Philadel-
phia-area membership spans all ages and all affiliations of Judaism with groups
in neighborhood across the region.

100 Four Falls Corporate Center, Suite 211
West Conshohocken, PA 19428
610-940-3800 • Fax: 610-940-3880
technion.phi@ats.org • ats.org/phila
Supports the Technion Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, Israel’s oldest
scien tific and technical university.

Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind
AMIT-Mid-Atlantic Regional Office
215-568-6655 Ext. 249 • IrisHami@giltravel.com
Bolsters the Israeli American Community and works to reinforce support for
Israel. P.O. Box 342 • Wynnewood, PA 19096
410-484-2223 or 1-800-989-AMIT
info@amitchildren.org • amitchildren.org
Supports educational and social-welfare institutions throughout Israel,
helping disadvantaged youth become constructive citizens in Israeli society
through educational programs, teaching Torah and Jewish tradition, and
promoting a sense of unity among Jews.

Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
1500 Market St. • Suite 2415 West Tower
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-568-2223 • Fax: 215-568-5526
philadelphia@adl.org • philadelphia.adl.org
Advocates actively on behalf of Israel. Monitors and tracks extremists and
hate groups, educates children and adults, and protects constitutional rights
and religious freedoms.

Boys Town Jerusalem Foundation of America
333 E. Lancaster Ave., #351 • Wynnewood, PA 19096
215-887-1590 or 1-800-469-2697 • Fax: 610-668-7739
btjphilly@boystownjerusalem.org • boystownjerusalem.org
Support group for residential educational institution in Jerusalem offering
dis advantaged youth, ages 12 to 20, an intensive multi-disciplinary curriculum
emphasizing technology, academics and religious studies.

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-832-0537
info@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org
Seeks to strengthen Israel by building connections between Diaspora and Israeli
Jews; supports disadvantaged youth in Israel; addresses basic needs in Israel and
around the world and provides security and emergency services for vulnerable
Jewish populations in Israel.

Israel Office:
1 Ibn Givrol • Jerusalem, Israel 91707 • Tlidar@jewishphilly.org
Represents the Jewish Federation by articulating its mission and policy
to Israeli social and educational agencies, local municipalities, JDC, the
Jewish Agency for Israel and the government of Israel. Major programs
include Partnership 2Gether, Global Judaism, Israel Fund, endowment
gifts, missions, volunteer programs and resource information about Israel.

Israel Advocacy Committee
Empowers Jews and non-Jews in the Greater Philadelphia area to support
Israel as the democratic nation-state of the Jewish people, with the right to
live in peace and security as a member of the community of nations.

102 Friends of the Israel Defense Force (FIDF)
Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey Chapter
THE GUIDE 2016/2017
968 Easton Rd., Suite H • Warrington, PA 18976
215-343-9100 • Fax: 215-343-9199
info@israelguidedog.org • israelguidedog.org
Funds raised go toward providing guide dogs for visually impaired Israelis.

Israeli American Council-Philadelphia
Jewish National Fund (JNF)
150 Monument Rd., Suite 207 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
1-800-542-8733 • 215-832-0690 • mfurman@jnf.org • jnf.org
Serves as a caretaker of the land of Israel on behalf of Jewish communities
everywhere. JNF has planted trees; built reservoirs and dams; created parks;
provided the infrastructure for many communities; built security rd.s; and
educated students around the world about Israel and the environment.

Today, JNF is restoring northern Israel and developing the Negev Desert.

Jewish Women International
215-564-3466 or 1-800-343-2823 • jwi@jwi.org • jwi.org
Empowers women and girls through programs for economic
literacy, community training, healthy relationship education and the prolifera-
tion of women’s leadership. Programs, advocacy and philanthropic initiatives
protect the fundamental rights of all girls and women to live in safe homes,
thrive in healthy relationships and realize the full potential of their personal
strength. Also supports the Jerusalem Hills Children’s Home in Israel for
youngsters growing up in violent homes.

J St. Philadelphia
Philadelphia@JSt.org • jst..org/philadelphia
Advocates for American diplomatic leadership to achieve a two-state solution,
and advocates for a broad debate on Israel and the Middle East in the Greater
Philadelphia Jewish community.

Maccabi USA
1511 Walnut St., Suite 401 • Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-561-6900 • Fax: 215-561-5470
maccabi@maccabiusa.com • maccabiusa.com
Connects athletes and volunteers to each other and the global Jewish
community through athletic, educational and cultural experiences. The
programs increase Jewish identity, perpetuate Jewish continuity and strengthen
support for the State of Israel. Represents the Maccabi Movement in the U.S.,
and promotes U.S. participation in the World Maccabiah Games held in Israel
as well as other regional and international competitions.