Project SHEMA
Abramson Center for Jewish Life
1425 Horsham Rd. • North Wales, PA 19454
215-371-1816 • Fax: 215-371-3032
info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org
Project SHEMA (Sharing and Enriching through Multigenerational Activities)
brings together young people from synagogues and other community groups,
along with families and teachers, with nursing home residents for religious
celebrations and meaningful multigenerational activities.

Reta Emerson Fellowship-Teen Assistant Program
Jewish Learning Venture
7607 Old York Rd. • Melrose Park, PA 19027
215-320-0378 • Fax: 215-635-8946
info@jewishlearningventure.org • jewishlearningventure.org.

Educational initiative through which a group of selected high school students
are trained and mentored to assist children with special needs and those
experiencing difficulty in congregational classroom settings. Beginning with
weeklong intensive training, and continuing monthly through the school year,
teens study, learn skills, work in classrooms in their congregations and reflect
with one another about their experiences.

Satell Teen Fellowship for Leadership and Social Action
2100 Arch St., 7th Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-832-0617 • brazin@jewishphilly.org • satellteenfellowship.org
Innovative leadership program for motivated and inspired Jewish teens who
want to make a difference in the community. Teen Fellows will learn leadership
and engage in service learning, including through the unique lens of their
heritage. Sigma Alpha Rho Fraternity International
215-275-6378 • JESaylor23@gmail.com • sarfraternity.org
High school-based organization that offers programs in athletics, community
service and career educational opportunities.

United Synagogue Youth (USY)
c/o Adath Jeshurun • 763 Old York Rd • Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-870-7902 or 215-635-6611 ext. 155
hagesher.org • epausy.org
Youth groups for high school students sponsored by the Conservative
movement. Encourages Jewish identity and observance,volunteer work and
education. Sponsors local trips, regional programs and trips to Israel. Kadima
is a youth group for middle school children. Two regions:
Hagesher — Philadelphia and Northern and Western suburbs,
and southern New Jersey
EPA (Eastern Pennsylvania) — Chester County, Lehigh Valley,
Harrisburg/Lancaster and Wayne County
Young Judaea Northeast Merchav
917-595-2100 or 202-236-9565
info@youngjudaea.org • youngjudaea.org
Through a shared commitment to Jewish values, Jewish pride and love of
Israel, Young Judaea’s programs teach participants how to be activists and
leaders, and bring their skills into their communities. Offers programs and
camps for participants between the ages of 7 and 35.

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Hillel of Greater Philadelphia
Regional Administrative Offices
Steinhardt Hall • 215 S. 39th St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-898-8265 • Fax: 215-898-8259
info@phillyhillel.org • phillyhillel.org
The central address for information concerning Jewish campus life and services
in the Greater Philadelphia area. Working through its Campus Hillel programs
(listed below) HGP strives to inspire students to explore their Judaism, find
value-added in Jewish community affiliation, and create patterns of Jewish
living that can be sustained after graduation. Its Israel Campus Initiative trains
students to lead the Israel conversation on their campus, recruits students for
Birthright Israel and other immersive experiences in Israel, and advocates for
Israel on local college campuses.

Hillel at Drexel University
101 N. 33rd St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-895-2531 • idekoninck@phillyhillel.org • drexelhillel.org
Works with student leaders and their social networks to inspire students
to explore their Judaism, find value-added in Jewish community affiliation,
and create patterns of Jewish living that can be sustained after graduation.

Student-planned programs include social opportunities, concerts, Jewish
learning, religious services, Shabbat dinners, lectures, Jewish travel experi-
ences and leadership training. Leads the Israel conversation on campus
through its affiliated student-led organization, Dragons For Israel.

Hillel at Temple University
The Edward H. Rosen Hillel Center
1441 Norris St. • Philadelphia, PA 19121
215-777-9797 • Fax: 215-777-9790
info@templehillel.com • templehillel.com/ehrc
Works through student leaders and their social networks to inspire students
to explore their Judaism, find value-added in Jewish community affiliation,
and create patterns of Jewish living that can be sustained after graduation.

Student-planned programs include social opportunities, concerts, Jewish
learning, religious services, Shabbat dinners, lectures, Jewish travel
experiences and leadership training. Hillel at Temple leads the Israel
conversation on campus through its affiliated student-led organizations,
TIPAC and Owls For Israel. Kosher dining available at Temple Hillel’s
Café 613, serving New York-style deli meals. Supervised by the
Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia.

Hillel at University of Pennsylvania (Penn Hillel)
Steinhardt Hall • 215 S. 39th St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-898-7391 • Fax: 215-898-6393
info@phillyhillel.org • pennhillel.org
Works in partnership with many other students groups to inspire
students to explore their Judaism, find value-added in Jewish community
affiliation, and create patterns of Jewish living that can be sustained after
graduation. Student partners include religious communities, educational
initiatives, social-justice projects, social and cultural opportunities and
groups focusing on Israel education and politics. Penn Hillel sponsors
the Jewish Renaissance Project, which continues to develop Jewish life
and community in residence halls, off-campus apartments, the Greek
community and wherever students live. Kosher dining is available at the
Falk Dining Commons, a university hall in Steinhardt Hall. Supervised
by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia.

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