NextGen
Young Jewish Leadership Concepts
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-832-0852
NextGen@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org/NextGen
A group of Jewish men and women, ages 22 to 45, making a difference in
the Jewish community. Open to singles, couples, business professionals and
parents, the group seeks to ensure Jewish continuity through outreach,
education, leadership development, community service and philanthropy.

P.O. Box 313 • Langhorne, PA 19047
215-750-YJLC (9552) or 1-800-223-YJLC (9552)
Lou4yjlc@aol.com • yjlc.org
Independent, nonprofit young professionals network, providing social events,
travel opportunities and community service activities for young Jewish adults.

Star of David Bikers
83 Livery Dr. • Churchville, PA 18966
267-968-1210 • info@starofdavidbikers.org
gnemtsov@verizon.net • starofdavidbikers.org
A motorcycle organization based in the Delaware Valley. Members share
a passion for motorcycles and love for the Jewish people.

Temple University’s Jewish Alumni Association
215-204-7521 • Yurcan@temple.edu • alumni.temple,edu
Jewish graduates of Temple University join together for social and other types
of events.

Tribe 12
201 S. Camac St., 2nd Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19107
267-235-3348 • contact@tribe12.org • tribe12.org
A network of projects that offer an approach to Jewish engagement that
empowers people in their 20s and 30s who identify as Jewish to choose a
Jewish community or network that will lead them to a lifelong Jewish
connection. SUPPORT GROUPS
Jewish Family and Children’s
Service of Greater Philadelphia
10125 Verree Rd. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669
info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org
Offers group support on various topics: illness and bereavement, separation
and divorce, family programs, anger/stress management, children’s socializa-
tion groups, marriage enrichment programs, interfaith issues, LGBTQ issues,
care-giving issues, socialization and support groups for teens and adults with
special needs, and support groups for family members/care givers of individuals
with disabilities.

Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options (JAFCO)
234 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 100 • Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
610-525-1040 • Rana@jafco.org • jafco.org
Family Strengthening Program sponsors two support groups:
Relative Caregiver Support Group
STAR Group: Siblings Together Are Remarkable
The Collaborative
Sharsheret info@thecollaborative.org • thecollaborative.org
Offers social, cultural, educational and social-action events for
Jewish people in their 20s and 30s, including affinity programming for
30-somethings, singles, couples, women, and more. Welcomes anyone
along with their partners, who identifies as Jewish in any way.

1-866-474-2774 or 201-833-2341 • Fax: 201-837-5025
info@sharsheret.org • sharsheret.org
A national not-for-profit organization supporting women and their families,
facing breast cancer. Fosters culturally relevant individualized connections with
networks of peers, health professionals and related resources. Also provides
educational resources, offers specialized support to those facing ovarian cancer.

Creates programs for women and families to improve their quality of life.

All programs are open to women and men.

Spectrum Philly
info@spectrumphilly.org • spectrumphilly.org
The scene for LGBTQ Jews in Philly. Hosting events that enhance social life.

Open to all genders and sexual identities/orientations.

Tribe 12 Fellowship
contact@tribe12.org • tribe12fellowship.org
Enables young Jewish innovators from the Greater Philadelphia area
to work together to launch socially minded ventures designed to bring
positive change to Jewish society and the greater world. Includes
skill-building sessions and seminars teaching entrepreneurial skills
and proficiencies, mentorship, and coaching from a mentor network
of professionals and entrepreneurs.

Tribe Commons
contact@tribe12.org • tribe12.org/commons
A community workspace, located in Center City, that is rooted in Jewish
values and is designed to address the needs of individuals seeking a work
environment that enhances productivity as it builds community.

Young Friends of Rodeph Shalom
Support Group for Parents of Adolescent and Adult
Living with Addiction and Related Brain Disease
Rodeph Shalom, 615 N. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-627-6747 x216
rabbimaderer@rodephshalom.org • rodephshalom.org
Meets regularly to learn more about substance use and mental health
disorders; share experiences/resources; and explore how to appropriately
support our children. Anonymity respected. No affiliation with Rodeph Shalom
is necessary. No charge.

Support Groups for Seniors
KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
Group topics include: Low Vision and New Vision, in partnership with
Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired; Bereavement,
with support from the Abramson Center for Jewish Life; and Chronic
Disease Self-Management program, in partnership with PCA’s Help Yourself
to Health program.

615 N. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-627-6747 • Fax: 215-627-1313
cfischer@rodephshalom.org • rodephshalom.org
A group of 20- and 30-somethings who are single or married, with no
children, and join for events and to bridge their Jewish background with
their personal interests.

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