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JEVS Career Solutions for 55+
JEVS Human Services
1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd., 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
267-647-7137 • cs55@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org
A free service for Philadelphia residents ages 55 and over. Offers
in dividual and group career counseling, job search assistance and other
training programs.

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AND P ROGRAMS
Abramson Center for Jewish Life
1425 Horsham Rd. • North Wales, PA 19454-1320
215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3032
info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org
Provides a variety of services to seniors residing on its Horsham campus, as
well as to seniors living throughout Greater Philadelphia. Services include
skilled nursing care; senior living apartments with personal care services;
hospice; home care; post-hospital transitional care; adult day care; counseling,
information and referral; and aging research. Campus residents live in private
rooms and apartments with large windows, gardens, a children’s outdoor play
area. Offers a wide range of activities, medical and nursing care, as well as Jewish
religious and cultural programs, a full-time rabbi, a synagogue and kosher food.

The center is a nonprofit provider of care to seniors reflecting Jewish tradition.

Golden Slipper Center for Seniors
The Pavilion (basement level)
3901 Conshohocken Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-877-6667 • Fax: 215-877-6675
centerforseniors@goldenslipper.org • goldenslipperseniors.org
Provides a nutritious kosher lunch (choice of hot or cold), as well as a variety
of activities Monday through Friday, including exercise, discussion and support
groups, musical entertainers, lectures, movies, holiday celebrations, special
programs for Russian-speaking seniors and day trips. English as a Second
Language and citizenship classes are also available. A social worker, nurse and
Russian-speaking advisor are on-site parttime to help members access necessary
community services. Trans por tation to and from the center is available.

Golden Slipper on the Main Line
Programs for Active Adults
Adath Israel • 250 North Highland Ave.

Merion Station, PA 19066
610-359-8632 • Fax: 215-877-6675
cblumenthal@goldenslipper.org • goldenslipperseniors.org
Offers lectures and programs throughout the year, including a summer
series. Program highlights include a speaker’s forum, film and theater,
art and music appreciation, world affairs and history.

Kaiserman JCC Senior Fitness Classes
45 Haverford Rd. • Wynnewood, PA 19096 • 610-893-7770
CustomerService@phillyjcc.com • phillyjcc.com
Discounted rates for adults ages 65-plus: individual, couple and snowbird
memberships available. Outdoor seasonal pool is wheelchair-accessible,
and offers a safe and low-impact way to keep fit. Offers senior aerobic,
strength and stretch classes, and member and non-member yoga classes.

Participates in the Silver Sneakers®, Forever Fit® and Silver&Fit® insurance
incentive programs.

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KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia (Formerly: Klein JCC)
Myer and Rosaline Feinstein Campus
10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-698-7300 • kleinlife.org
Serves a hot kosher lunch and offers a full program of adult education classes
and activities weekdays and one Sunday each month. A computer center
and classes link seniors to the Internet. Activities include holiday programs,
entertainment, exercise groups, yoga, support and discussion groups, ESL and
citizenship classes, a social club, a Russian-speaking program, travel clubs and
day trips to theaters, museums and cultural events. A social worker is available
to help seniors gain access to needed community services, including home-
delivered meals. Volunteer opportunities are available. Transportation can be
arranged to and from the center. Offers free membership to SilverSneakers®
and Silver&Fit® program participants.

KleinLife: Center City
Jewish Community Services Building
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-832-0539
lellis@kleinlife.org Provides programming for seniors, including socialization and social
services, classes, exercise and health presentations, Yiddish, musical
entertainment, holiday celebrations and a hot kosher lunch on Friday,
from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Take-home frozen kosher meals are available
at a modest cost. Transportation can be arranged.

KleinLife: Montgomery County
Congregation Adath Jeshurun
7763 Old York Rd. • Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-635-5244 • swaldman@kleinlife.org
Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
offering a wide range of programs, such as art and music, current events,
fitness, etc. Also offers a free daily hot kosher lunch.

KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia--Russian Speaking
Program 10100 Jamison Ave • Philadelphia, PA 19116 • 215-698-7300
Geared to senior adults whose primary language is Russian.

Offers kosher lunches, computer instruction, cultural and educational
programs, citizenship preparation courses, ESL classes, Shabbat programs
and entertainment. Participants join with other Klein senior adult
participants in activities and access to social services.

KleinLife: Rhawnhurst
Tabas House • 2101 Strahle St. • Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-745-3127 Offers hot lunches and afternoon social and educational programs
to members Tuesday through Friday. Provides bimonthly shopping
assistance, trips and special holiday programs.

KleinLife Travel Program for Adults
215-698-7300, Ext. 176
Provides the opportunity to participate in various entertainment and
cultural trips throughout the month. Trips include shows at local and
Broadway theaters, concerts, opera, film, museums and fine dining.

All trips include round-trip bus transportation from the KleinLife
and are escorted by KleinLife staff. Trips are open to KleinLife members
and guests.