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.
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Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey Chapter
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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.
Scholars for Peace in the Middle East (SPME)
P.O. Box 2241 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
aromirowsky@spme.org • spme.org
Community of scholars who have united to promote honest, fact-based, and
civil discourse in regard to Middle East issues.
StandWithUs Philadelphia
123 S. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19109
215-545-0800 • ferneh@standwithus.com • standwithus.com
An international, non-profit organization dedicated to informing the public
about Israel and to combating the extremism and anti-Semitism, through
print materials, speakers, programs, conferences, missions to Israel,
campaigns, social media and internet resources. Internships/Fellowships
available for qualified high school and college students.
Zionist Organization of America—ZOA Philadelphia
1 Belmont Ave., Suite 601 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-660-9466 • office@zoaphilly.org • zoaphilly.org
Non-profit, educational, advocacy and outreach organization promoting and
defending Israel and a mutually beneficial U.S.-Israel relationship. Sponsors
quarterly meetings, an annual gala, Washington advocacy mission, "Buy Israel"
campaign, special events, speakers bureau, and an Emerging Zionists group.
JEWISH CULTURE
Jewish cultural life in Philadelphia is reflected in a rich and diverse range of
activities, including a Jewish film festival, concerts, exhibits, lectures and work-
shops. The most current and comprehensive listings of Jewish-related events are
found online at JewishExponent.com.
NEWSPAPERS Jewish Exponent
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-832-0700 • Fax: 215-832-0785
letters@jewishexponent.com • jewishexponent.com
Weekly newspaper and online venue covering local, national and international
news of Jew ish interest. Detailed information on regional activities, including
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia events. Other highlights include a
community calendar; Torah portion; society page; life-cycle events; health, food
and culture; The Guide to Jewish Philadelphia and special-interest supplements.
MAGAZINES Jewish Quarterly Review
Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies
at the University of Pennsylvania
420 Walnut St. • Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-238-1290 • Fax: 215-238-1540
JQRoffice@sas.upenn.edu • JQR.pennpress.org
Scholarly journal of the Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies of
the University of Pennsylvania.
ONLINE Jewish Exponent
news@jewishexponent.com • jewishexponent.com
Online site for everything Jewish in Philadelphia. Find news, features and blogs;
an interactive calendar; and complete listings and resource guides for the local
Jewish scene.
PUBLISHERS Jewish Publishing Group
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-832-0700 • Fax: 215-832-0786 • jewishexponent.com
Publishers of the Jewish Exponent, The Guide to Jewish Greater Philadelphia,
jewishexponent.com, and special-interest supplements celebrating Jewish life,
culture and families.
Jewish Publication Society
customerservice@longleafservices.org • jps.org
Oldest English-language publisher of Judaica. Publishes the TANAKH: The
Holy Scriptures, as well as other books of Jewish interest, including Bible studies
and commentaries, history, and children and young-adult titles. To order JP
books, contact Longleaf Services at 1-800-848-6225. U.S. fax orders and
customer service, call 1-800-272-6817. To order all editions of Etz Hayim,
email: etzhayim@rabbinicalassembly.org.
The Reconstructionist Press
1299 Church Rd. • Wyncote, PA 19095 • 215-576-0800
jewishreconbooks@rcc.edu • JewishReconBooks.org
Publishes titles dealing with Reconstructionist philosophy and liturgy, including
the Kol Haneshamah series of prayerbooks.
RADIO AND TELEVISION
JBS–Jewish Broadcasting Service
P.O. Box 1989 • Fort Lee, N.J. 07024
201-242-9460 • Fax: 201-363-9241
mail@jbstv.org • jbstv.org
Full-time nonprofit Jewish television network available on RCN CH 269,
ROKU, on jbstv.org and televisions with full internet browsers. Daily news from
Israel and the JBS news desk, interviews and analysis on issues facing Jews in
America and Israel; live call-in shows, children’s programs, 92nd St. Y interviews,
Jewish studies, Hebrew lessons, Jewish music, films and books; national Jewish
conferences; live Friday evening and holiday services.
WWDB-AM 860
555 City Ave. • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-822-1360 • 1-888-329-3306 • wwdbam.com
Call the station or check the Web page for the current time slots for the following
radio shows: The Barry Reisman Show, Rabbi Richard Address Boomer
Generation, Levine's Russian Yiddish Program, Neil Hoffman Shabbat Shalom
Program, Bob Rovner Talks to the Stars, Bonnie Squires Marketing of
Business, Keneseth Israel Shabbat and High Holiday Services.
CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAMS
The Gershman Y
401 S. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-545-4400 • Fax: 267-479-0304
info@GershmanY.org • GershmanY.org
Offers a variety of cultural arts programming, including book readings,
brunches, food tours, film, language, cooking classes and more to the public.
It is one of Philadelphia’s arts, culture and community centers — the only one
with an emphasis on Jewish culture — for people of all ages. It is home to the
Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival, The Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame,
and the Gershman and Open Lens Galleries.
KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia
10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-698-7300 • sgeltzer@kleinlife.org • kleinlife.org
Offers comprehensive cultural and educational programs, including film
series, lectures, adult-education courses, gallery exhibits, dancing, Jewish-
interest programs and more.
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