E MPLOYMENT
S ERVICES
AND V OCATIONAL
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.
S ENIOR C ENTERS
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.
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I N -H OME S ERVICES
Federation Housing, Inc.
Abramson Home Care
8900 Roosevelt Blvd. • Philadelphia, PA 19115
215-673-6446 or TTD:215-673-6459 • Fax: 215-673-9525
federationhousing.org Develops and manages affordable housing for low- or modest-income
elderly. Applicants must be at least 62 years old and able to live independently.
Offers social programs, transportation, housekeeping, social-service support,
rabbinical support, kosher-style meals, residential programs and daily activities.
Housing offered at the following pro perties:
261 Old York Rd., Suite 318 • Jenkintown, PA 19046
215-371-3400 or 888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3132
info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org
Skilled home care and homemaker services, including nursing care;
physical, occupational and speech therapy; medical social services;
orthopedic and cardiac aftercare; wound care; medication instruction,
education and counseling on health concerns; help with personal care needs;
light housekeeping and laundry; meal preparation and errands; escorts to
medical appointments; companions; and respite for family caregivers.
A program of the Abramson Center for Jewish Life.
E PHRAIM G OLDSTEIN A PARTMENTS
12003 Bustleton Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-969-0400 • Fax: 215-698-8263
M IRIAM AND R OBERT M. R IEDER H OUSE
10102 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-464-4151 • Fax: 215-464-9793
R OBERT S ALIGMAN H OUSE & S ALIGMAN N ORTH
8900 Roosevelt Blvd. • Philadelphia, PA 19115
215-464-3377 or 215-673-6446 • Fax: 215-673-9525
A RTHUR AND E STELLE S IDEWATER H OUSE
780 Byberry Rd. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-856-9484 • Fax: 215-856-9550
E VELYN AND D ANIEL M. T ABAS H OUSE
10102 Jamison Ave., Unit B • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-464-4151 • Fax: 215-464-9793
C ENTER P ARK III
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus
10102-C Jamison Ave., Unit C • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-464-4151 • Fax: 215-464-9793
JEVS Human Services
2770 Red Lion Rd. • Philadelphia, PA 19114
215-728-4435 • Fax: 267-298-1301 • jevshumanservices.org
Nursing Home Transition
Offers support for individuals transitioning from a nursing home to a more
independent living situation. Individuals receive one-on-one support from
a qualified coordinator, as well as assistance planning and orchestrating the
move. Emphasis is placed on learning skills for increased self-sufficiency
and household management.
Supports Coordination
Adults 18 years of age or older who are mentally alert, have a physical
disability lasting for more than a year, can benefit from Supports
Coordination to stay in their own homes, go to work, attend school
and participate fully in the community. Assists individuals who
participate in the Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) programs in
gaining access to needed services and other state Medicaid plan
services, as well as other medical and social services regardless of
the funding source. Services are free to those who qualify.
S AMUEL A. G REEN H OUSE
Jewish Relief Agency (JRA )
1509 Ashbourne Rd. • Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-635-4100 • Fax: 215-635-7402
200 Monument Rd., Suite 8 • Bala Cynwyd, PA19004
610-660-0190 • 215-281-1101 • Fax: 610-660-0191
JRAid@JewishRelief.org • jewishrelief.org
S AMUEL T ABAS A PARTMENTS
2101 Strahle St. • Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-722-8688 • Fax: 215-725-9377
F LORENCE E. G REEN H OUSE
4701 Somerton Rd. • Trevose, PA 19053
215-364-1167 • Fax: 215-364-1187
Mildred Shor Inn
Abramson Center for Jewish Life
1425 Horsham Rd. • North Wales, PA 19454
215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3032
info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org
Studio and one-bedroom senior living apartments in a suburban setting,
with personal care services available. Access to medical and rehabilitative care.
Meals and snacks prepared in a kosher kitchen.
Monthly Food Distribution Program
JRA provides a supplemental box of nutritionally balanced, strictly kosher
pantry items and fresh produce items to low-income households. Food
boxes are delivered monthly to client homes by volunteers. Service is free
to qualifying individuals.
JRAid Program
JRAid provides assistance with everyday tasks, minor home repair and
transportation to low-income seniors. Services are provided by volunteers
and/or licensed contractors. Most services are offered for free.
Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line (Formerly: Martins Run)
100 Halcyon Dr. • Media, PA 19063 • 610-355-1328
kdiorio@wel.org • wel.org/Delaware-County.aspx
Offers apartments with services and amenities, Shabbat services and kosher
dining services. personal care (assisted living) and long-term care programs
are also available.
See ad on Cover 3
Brith Sholom House
3939 Conshohocken Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-877-3445 or 1-800-654-5984 • Fax: 215-477-1330 • BrithSholom.com
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