Foundation for Jewish Education of Greater
Philadelphia - Educational Tax Credit Programs
215-832-0525 • ematz@jewishphilly.org
Provides need-based scholarships to students attending 10 Jewish day
schools, including a special needs initiative and dozens of local Jewish
preschools by raising money through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s
Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program and the Opportunity
Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) program. The Foundation is a partnership
with the Jewish Federation. Families interested in applying for scholarships
should contact the school directly for information.

Keren Chinuch Scholarship Fund
215-832-0850 • LWeicher@jewishphilly.org
A need-based scholarship program for Jewish children attending supple-
mentary schools at synagogues and other programs throughout Greater
Philadelphia. Funds are distributed to qualified schools based on enrollment.

Schools are responsible for determining need and distributing aid.

Post-Graduate Educational Loan and Scholarship
Funds 215-832-0528 • jbrier@jewishphilly.org
Annual educational loans and scholarships for medical school/graduate
school students.

Albert Strickler Memorial Fund-for medical education
Samuel F. and Sara G. Feinman Fund-for medical and law students
Margaret R. Rice Music Scholarship Fund-for female students
pursuing their education in the study of music.

711 Williams Hall • 255 S. 36th St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-898-6654 • Fax: 215-573-6026
jsp-info@sas.upenn.edu • ccat.sas.upenn.edu/jwst
Penn faculty members affiliated with the Jewish Studies Program teach in the
departments of History, Religious Studies, Near Eastern Languages & Civiliza-
tions, Germanic Studies, Political Science and Art History. Thematic courses
are offered in Jewish thought, history and culture, from biblical times to the
present. Israel studies are pursued through archaeology, literature, film and the
analysis of contemporary global politics. Members of the community may
register to audit classes.In conjunction with other Penn entities, the Program in
Jewish Studies also organizes cultural events (including lectures, conferences
and cultural performances) that are free and open to the community.

ADULT & FAMILY EDUCATION
Aish of Philadelphia
50 Montgomery Ave. • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-668-9600 • phila@aish.com • aishphila.com
Educational programs for Jews of all backgrounds. Programs include
Friday night services, weekly classes, women’s division, High Holiday
services, seminars, and teen and singles events.

ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal
COLLEGES 7000 Lincoln Dr., #B2 • Philadelphia, PA 19119
215-247-9700 • programs@aleph.org • aleph.org
Transdenominational, spiritual and activist organization. Offers retreats,
training programs, distance-learning classes, publications and referrals to
local Jewish Renewal communities.

Gratz College
Bensalem Jewish Outreach Center
Mandell Education Campus
7605 Old York Rd. • Melrose Park, PA 19027
215-635-7300 or 1-800-475-4635 • Fax: 215-635-7399
admissions@gratz.edu • gratz.edu
Pluralistic college of Jewish studies online and on campus. Offers graduate
degrees and certificates in Jewish Studies, Jewish Education, Jewish Communal
Service, Nonprofit Management, Israel Studies, Holocaust and Genocide
Studies, and Jewish-Christian studies. Credit and noncredit courses in Hebrew,
Yiddish, Jewish history, Jewish thought, Jewish literature, modern Israel and
more. Extensive library holdings, music library and Holocaust Oral History
Archive. Also offers adult Jewish learning programs and lectures.

Kehillas B’nai Shalom • 2446 Bristol Rd. • Bensalem, PA 19020
215-752-5032 • Fax: 215-752-2340
bjoc@bensalemoutreach.org • bensalemoutreach.org
Educational center for Jewish studies for Jews of all backgrounds. Open all day
with sessions for guided Torah study. Programs of special interest to women are
also offered.

Feinstein Center for American Jewish History
Temple University • 916 Gladfelter Hall
1115 W. Berks St. • Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-204-9553 • Fax: 215-204-5891
feinsteincenter@temple.edu • cla.temple.edu/feinsteincenter
Promotes the study of the American Jewish experience in America, and sponsors
conferences, symposia, fellowships, publications and public events devoted to
understanding the dimensions of American Jewish experience in the U.S.

The center is part of Temple University’s Department of History in the College
of Liberal Arts.

86 University of Pennsylvania Program in Jewish Studies
Center for Spiritual Well-being
Beth Sholom Congregation
8321 Old York Rd. • Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-887-1342 ext. 109 • spiritualwell-being.org
A community project dedicated to helping people find meaningful spiritual
connections in their lives with the goal of promoting both spiritual and mental
well-being and creating communities of those with shared spiritual interests.

Community Torah Center of Bucks County
944 Second St. Pike • Richboro, PA 18954
215-485-5755 • Fax: 267-284-1267
rabbi@jewishbucks.org • JewishBucks.org
Offers programs for all ages and from all backgrounds.

Congregation Beth Solomon-CBS Community Center
198 Tomlinson Rd. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
Reconstructionist Rabbinical College
215-671-1981 • Fax: 215-671-8007 • cbscommunitycenter.com
1299 Church Rd. • Wyncote, PA 19095
215-576-0800 • Fax: 215-576-6143 • info@rrc.edu • rrc.edu
Rabbinical training institute of the Reconstructionist movement of Judaism.

Offers studies in Judaism as an evolving religious civilization. Trains rabbis
who bring ancient wisdom into the contemporary world.

Etz Chaim
THE GUIDE 2016/2017
Educational opportunities for all ages, camps and a kollel for adult education.

Also fosters outreach to the Russian immigrant community.

7900 High School Rd. • Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-635-3890 • info@etzchaimcenter.org • etzchaimcenter.com
Jewish resource center providing classical and contemporary Jewish learning to
Jews of all backgrounds, enabling them to further their spiritual growth and
reconnect with their heritage. Offers a menu of subjects like Talmud, Bible,
Jewish philosophy, Kabbalistic thought and Mussar, as well as Jewish Marriage
Enrichment, Women to Women and a Young Professionals group.