Israeli Film Festival of Greater Philadelphia
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania
P.O. Box 171 • Gladwyne, PA 19035 • 484-904-5421
mindy.chriqui@gmail.com • iffphila.com
Features Israeli films with artistic creativity and cultural diversity.

1300 Locust St. • Philadelphia, PA 19107
Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival
Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-545-4400 • Fax: 267-479-0304
oantsis@gershmany.org • pjff.org or GershmanY.org
Showcases films focusing on Jewish themes and motifs of universal significance.

PhillyIsrael 577 Wanamaker Rd. • Jenkintown, PA 19048
P.O. Box 1615 • Fort Washington, PA 19034
740-538-0704 or 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.

The Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework
215-782-8041• arlenespec@gmail.com • Pomegranateguild.org
Holds meetings, biennial conventions, quarterly publications and
workshops to those wanting to learn or who are established needle artists.

Adapts and interpret Judaic symbols to stimulate creativity and create
ritual objects for homes, synagogues and other Jewish venues. All levels
of expertise and interest are welcome. Philadelphia chapter (Masorot)
usually meets the first Wednesday of each month from September to June
at Congregation Adath Jeshurun, Elkins Park, PA
ISRAELI DANCING
Israeli Dancing at Beth Sholom Congregation
8231 Old York Rd. • Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-887-3625 ext 216
jglass@bethsholomcongregation.org • bethsholomcongregation.org
Every Monday night, free of charge and open to the public.

The first hour is for beginners.

RAK-DAN Israeli Dancing
16 Rock Hill Rd. • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
215-760-6800 • donrakdan@gmail.com • rakdan.net
Leads Israeli dancing on at various locations.

LIBRARIES The Free Library of Philadelphia
Central Library — Logan Square • 1901 Vine St.

Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-686-5392 • freelibrary.org
Maintains the Moses Marx Collection of Judaica and Hebraica. Covers history
and liturgy, with some books on philosophy, religion, the Bible and the Talmud,
and Passover Haggadahs. Russian-language collection available at Northeast
branch. The collection is not currently available onsite. Patrons must call ahead
to schedule access to the collection.

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
cajs@pobox.upenn.edu • library.upenn.edu/cajs
Center for post-doctoral research administered by the University of Pennsylvania.

Maintains a collection of books and periodicals, with emphasis on Judaic and
Near Eastern studies. Rare-book collection. Archives of American Judaica,
particularly that of Philadelphia. General public admitted by appointment only.

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215-732-6200 • Fax: 215-732-2680 • library@hsp.org • hsp.org
Former Balch Institute holdings, including its extensive Yiddish collections, are
now housed at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. This includes resources
on genealogy, synagogues and cemeteries drawn from published materials,
manuscript materials and graphics.

The Library Company of Philadelphia
1314 Locust St. • Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-546-3181 • Fax: 215-546-5167 • librarycompany.org
Independent research library with a American Judaica collection.

Philadelphia Jewish Archives Collection
Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries
Samuel L. Paley Library • 1210 Polett Walk • Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-204-8257 • Fax: 215-204-3681
scrc@temple.edu • library.temple.edu/collections/scrc
Collections include records of Jewish cultural, educational, social service,
religious and fraternal organizations from the Greater Philadelphia area, as well
as personal papers of Jewish community leaders. Reading room is open to the
public. The Philadelphia Jewish Archives Collection Endowment provides per-
petual support for the acquisition, preservation and access to the Philadelphia
Jewish Archives Collection. To make a contribution, call 215-204-9305.

Goldyne Savad Library Center
Reconstructionist Rabbinical College
1299 Church Rd. • Wyncote, PA 19095-1898
215-576-0800, Ext. 232 • Fax: 215-576-6143
info@rrc.edu • rrc.edu
Houses the Mordecai M. Kaplan Library, and the Ira and Judith Kaplan
Eisenstein Reconstructionist Archives. The Kaplan Library serves students
and the general public with books and periodicals in English, Hebrew
and other languages. The Kaplan Archives house documents of the
Reconstructionist movement.

The Robert and Molly Freedman Jewish Music Archive
Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Schoenberg Center
Van Pelt Library, University of Pennsylvania
3420 Walnut St., Room 453 • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-746-5822 • Fax: 215-573-9079
yidsong@pobox.upenn.edu sceti.library.upenn.edu/freedman/index.cfm
An international and multilingual musical research library comprised of a
collection of Judaic sound recordings in various formats (78, 45, 33 rpm, reel
to reel and cassette tapes, compact discs, videos and DVDs). Many of the
recordings have been catalogued in a searchable Internet database displaying
song titles, authors, composers, performers, first lines and other related
information. The satellite collections are publications in which original text,
translation, transliteration and melody line of the recorded songs and poems
are available: a sheet music collection, newspaper and magazine articles, concert
programs, images, playbills, song pamphlets and assorted memorabilia. Each of
the publications is linked to the University of Pennsylvania library.

Simchat Dovid Library
Adas Harabonim of Philadelphia
5871 Drexel Rd. • Philadelphia, PA 19131
1-800-626-1100 • Fax: 610-696-9249 • amiel@kokosher.org.

Stores and preserves volumes of antiquities received through donations from
other organizations and individuals. Maintains and displays artifacts and other
art. Open to the public by appointment only.

Talmudical Yeshiva Library
6063 Drexel Rd. • Philadelphia, PA 19131 • 215-477-1000
Library of Hebrew books on the Bible, the Talmud, Responsa, etc.

Open for in-library work to the public by appointment.





Tuttleman Jewish Public Library
National Museum of American Jewish History
Gratz College — Mandell Education Campus
7605 Old York Rd. • Melrose Park, PA 19027
215-635-7300, Ext. 159 or 1-800-475-4635 • gratz.edu
Specialized library of Judaic and Hebraic studies. Multilingual collection of
books, periodicals, music and audio-visual materials. Rare-book room, a
music library and a Holocaust oral-history archive. Open to the public.

101 S. Independence Mall E. • Philadelphia, PA 19106-2197
215-923-3811 • Fax: 215-923-0763 nmajh@nmajh.org • nmajh.org
Dedicated to telling the still unfolding story of Jews in America, illustrating
how an immigrant population flourished under freedom while highlighting
the diverse backgrounds and experiences of Jews from their arrival in
America in 1654 to the present day.

See ad on page 31
Van Pelt Library
University of Pennsylvania • 3420 Walnut St.

Philadelphia, PA 19104 • 215-898-7555
library@pobox.upenn.ed • library.upenn.edu/vanpelt
Large collection of biblical studies, rabbinical studies, Jewish history and
medieval and modern Hebrew language and literature. Stacks and seminar
rooms are open to the public.

MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITS
Beth Sholom Preservation Foundation
8231 Old York Rd. • Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-887-1342, Ext. 157 • tours@bethsholomcongregation.org
Conservative synagogue designed and built by Frank Lloyd Wright. One of four
synagogues designated as a National Historic Landmark. Visitor center is open to
the public, and tours of the synagogue are offered. The center and design store are
overseen by the Beth Sholom Preservation Foundation.

Fred Wolf Jr. Gallery and Shoppe
KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
A professional art gallery housing a variety of exhibits throughout the year,
including secular shows, as well as those of interest to the Jewish community.

The KleinLife Shoppe carries a unique line of Judaica and gifts.

Gershman Gallery
Gershman Y • 401 S. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-446-3001 • info@GershmanY.org • gershmany.org
Rotating exhibits of special interest to the Jewish community, featuring a mix of
regional, national and international artists with four openings a year and related
programming. Goodwin Holocaust Museum and Education Center
Betty & Milton Katz Jewish Community Center
1301 Springdale Rd., 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. Also offers a speaker’s bureau
supporting outreach to students and adult groups.

Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center
KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Ave., Room 210 •Philadelphia, PA
215-464-4701 or 215-698-7300 • Fax: 215-464-4703
info@hamec.org • hamec.org
Provides educational programs, including eyewitness Holocaust survivor
testmony and professional theater productions, to teach students the lessons
of the Holocaust. Primary target group is students in fifth through 12th grade.

National Liberty Museum- America’s Home for Heroes
321 Chestnut St. • Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-925-2800 • Fax: 215-925-3800
liberty@libertymuseum.org • libertymuseum.org
Dedicated to preserving America's heritage of freedom. Collection includes
interactives, films, exhibits and contemporary art and exhibits of the Dead Sea
Scrolls and Chagall paintings of Abraham and Moses
Open Lens Gallery
Gershman Y • 401 S. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-446-3001 • info@GershmanY.org • gershman.org • GershmanY.org
Rotating exhibits of special interest to the Jewish community featuring a mix
of regional and international artists with four openings a year and related
programming. Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
Adolph and Rose Levis Museum
Gershman Y • 401 S. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-900-7999 • info@phillyjewishsports.org • phillyjewishsports.org
Celebrates the achievements of Philadelphia area Jewish sports heros.

A yearly induction ceremony and dinner are held in the Spring. Dedication
opportunities are available in the museum. Group Tours lead by a docent are
available by appointment. Admission is free.

Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art
Congregation Rodeph Shalom
615 N. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-627-6747 • Fax: 215-267-1313 • rodephshalom.org
Dedicated to exhibiting contemporary art that illuminates the Jewish
experience. The museum has organized solo and group exhibitions of works
in a range of mediums by artists of diverse backgrounds. In addition to its
special-exhibit gallery, the Museum features a permanent collection of works
by artists, including William Anastasi, Chaim Gross, Tobi Kahn, Joan Snyder,
Shelley Spector, Boaz Vaadia and Roman Vishniac.

The Rosenbach of the Free Library of Philadelphia
2008-2010 Delancey St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-732-1600 • info@rosenbach.org • rosenbach.org
The collection includes the first Haggadah printed in America and letters of the
Gratz family of Philadelphia. Open to the public, but access to specific objects
and books is by appointment only.

The Sam Azeez Museum of Woodbine Heritage
610 Washington Ave. • Woodbine, NJ 08270
609-861-5355 • Fax: 609-645-9696
Oranit.Dror-Caplan@stockton.edu • thesam.org
Commemorates the experiences of the Russian Jewish immigrant families
who established the community of Woodbine in the late 19th century.

See ad on page 9
Temple Judea Museum of Keneseth Israel
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel
8339 Old York Rd. • Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-887-2027 or 215-887-8700 • 215-887-1070
tjmuseum@kenesethisrael.org • kenesethisrael.org/museum
Houses a collection of almost 4,000 objects and presents three original
exhibitions annually that feature Judaica, Jewish history, Israel and
contemporary art. Artist members are part of the TJMuseum Collaborative.

Admission is free, and groups are welcome by appointment. Tours are available
of “The Prophetic Quest,” Jacob Landau’s stained-glass installation.

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