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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