YOUTH PROGRAMS
BBYO Liberty Region
Aleph Zadek Aleph (AZA)/B’nai B’rith Girls (BBG)/BBYO Connect
610-351-2444 • Liberty@bbyo.org • bbyo.org
Pluralistic Jewish teen movement. AZA and BBG chapters provide leadership
programs and identity enrichment experiences. Through the PANIM Institute
for Jewish Leadership and Values of BBYO, which runs service and advocacy
programs for Jewish teens, BBYO creates a movement of Jewish teens
committed to service, advocacy and philanthropy. Serves sixth-, seventh-
and eighth-graders with seven chapters in the Greater Philadelphia area.

Bnei Akiva of North America
Lower Merion Synagogue • 123 Old Lancaster Ave.

Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 • 484-557-2166
lmbneiakiva@gmail.com • bneiakiva.org
Religious Zionist youth movement offering educational programs
for third through 12th grade. Three snifim:
Lower Merion-holds weekly Shabbat programs and special events that
take place in Lower Merion Synagogue, in collaboration with Kohelet
Yeshiva High School.

Northeast Philadelphia-sponsors weekly Shabbat programs and special
events that take place at B’nai Israel.

Cherry Hill, NJ-sponsors a Shabbat program once every three weeks,
in addition to special events. Programs take place at Sons Of Israel
Synagogue. Boy Scouts of America-National
Jewish Committee on Scouting
c/o Hartwell Realty Corporation
8200 Flourtown Ave., Suite 1 • Wyndmoor, PA 19038
215-233-5713 • chairman@JewishScouting.org • Jewishscouting.org
Jewish-sponsored Packs: Pack 18 in Northeast Philadelphia; Pack 185 in
Elkins Park; Pack 665 in Dresher; & Pack 498 in Blue Bell.

Franklin C. Ash Internship Program
JEVS Youth Internship Program
1845 Walnut St., 7th Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215.854.1787 • AshInternship@jevs.org
A paid summer internship for Jewish undergraduate college students
interested in gaining a deeper understanding of their Jewish identity,
while working in Jewish community agencies.

Friendship Circle Philadelphia Region
Kaiserman JCC • 45 Haverford Rd. • Wynnewood, PA 19096
610-896-7770, Ext. 125 • maccabi@phillyjcc.com
phillyjcc.com/maccabi An international Olympics-style competition in a variety of sports for Jewish
teens ages 13 to 16. Recruits athletes from across the five-country Philadelphia
area to form teams in a variety of individual and team sports. Week-long
games are held in several cities in August. The one-day Mid-Atlantic Games
are for Jewish athletes ages 10 to 12. The JCC Maccabi ArtsFest is an intensive
arts experience taking place in August.

Lasko College Prep Program
JEVS Youth Internship Program
2100 Arch St.• Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-854-1787 • LaskoCollege@jevs.org
jevshumanservices.org/lasko-program A year-long program for eligible Jewish high school juniors interested in a
ttending four-year colleges or universities. Students will receive a summer
internship with a local Jewish nonprofit, resulting in a stipend. Offers SAT and
ACT preparation; college guidance; financial aid counseling; visits to local
colleges; meaningful group activities with other Jewish students, including a
mitzvah project; and mentoring by college students participating in the
Franklin C. Ash Summer Internship Program.

National Conference of Synagogue Youth (NCSY)
Atlantic Seaboard Region -- Philadelphia and Cherry Hill
215-341-2204 • rabbiyitz@ncsy.org • atsncsy.org
Open to all Jewish youth (grades five to 12) regardless of background affiliation.

Offers participants the opportunity to develop pride in their Jewish heritage,
strengthen their Jewish identity, promote the rights and interests of Jews
worldwide, and learn how to apply the principles of Judaism in their daily lives.

Halachah (“Jewish law”) is observed to Orthodox standards within the NCSY
movement. No’ar Hadash
1299 Church Rd. • Wyncote, PA 19095
877-226-7573 or 215-576-0800, Ext. 152
jsteinburg@rrc.edu • noarhadash.org
Promotes and fosters creative, innovative and entertaining programming for
Jewish youth from a Reconstructionist perspective. Sponsors national and
regional gatherings, networking between congregational groups and program-
ming initiatives, and the four-week No’ar Hadash Israel Experience for entering
high school juniors.

South Office: 754 S. Ninth St. • Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-574-1765 or 215-497-9925 • Fax: 270-574-1766
info@phillyfriendship.com • phillyfriendship.com
North Office: 25 North State St. • Newtown, PA 18940
215-497-1003 • friends@fcpa.info • fcpa.info
Connects teens and young adults to youths with special needs and their
families, offering Jewish and social experiences; developing friendships while
participating in group activities, Jewish holiday celebrations, weekly playdates
and more. Fosters the development of a caring, supportive community.

North American Federation of Temple Youth
Habonim Dror Eizor Galil
PO Box 7766 • Philadelphia, PA 19101
215-665-8575 • Fax: 215-665-8737
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-350-2245 or 215-832-0676
RoshEizor@campgalil.org • campgalil.org
Labor Zionist youth movement for ages nine to 17. Emphasizes Jewish values
and social responsibility, with year-round activities for its members.

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Union for Reform Judaism (NFTY-PAR)
212-452-6758 • Fax: 212-640-4064
nftypar@urj.org • Pennsylvania.nfty.org
Provides teens with a Jewish community including learning opportunities
through leadership development and mentorship. Teens come together during
the year for events offering learning, fun, worship, community service and
fellowship. Operation Understanding
director@operationunderstanding.org • operationunderstanding.org
Develops a group of young African-American and Jewish leaders knowledgeable
about each other’s histories and cultures to effectively lead the communities of
Philadelphia and beyond to a greater understanding of diversity and acceptance.