Kohelet Foundation
822 Montgomery Ave., Suite 201 • Narberth, PA 19072
484-278-1328 • Fax: 484-589-4638
info@koheletfoundation.org • koheletfoundation.org
Private foundation encouraging the development of Jewish identity and the
observance of Jewish laws and traditions, by facilitating access to Jewish
education at all levels. The core value is to foster commitment to Jewish
learning and living. Programs include Kohelet Fellowship and TIPSY –
tuition incentives.
The Jewish Day School Collaborative of Greater Philadelphia Administers
a number of tuition grants and scholarships to students in nursery,
elementary, middle and high school. The grants and scholarships are
multiyear, and are offered to new and existing day-school students of all
denominations. Qualifications and details vary based on grade level.
For more information, email: info@JewishDaySchoolGrants.org.
Krakauer-Yampoler Beneficial Society
2350 Tremont St., Apt. 810 • Philadelphia, PA 19115
215-677-3295 • paulgin3@gmail.com
Union of two fraternal organizations — Krakauer Beneficial Society and the
Yampoler Benevolent Association. Hosts monthly dinner meetings and an
annual banquet that includes spouses. Sponsors some outings and burial
benefits; allocates small grants for college books for the children of members;
and disburses small donations to local organizations.
Mitzvah Food Project
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
215-832-0509 • Fax: 215-832-0833 • jewishphilly.org/mfp
Provides food in a caring and dignified manner to people in need through
an alliance of individuals, synagogues and Jewish organizations. Call for
information about hours of operation, volunteering and donating food.
Pannonia Beneficial Association
90 Bustleton Pike • Philadelphia, PA 19053 • 267-288-5218
Veronic@pannoniabeneficial.org • pannoniabeneficial.org
Service organization for Jewish men and their families. Offers access to the
Pannonia Credit Union, cemetery services, and meeting and community events.
Passover League of Philadelphia
215 N. Presidential Blvd., 1st Floor
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-660-0530 or 610-660-0510 • Fax: 610-660-0515
info@passoverleague.org • passoverleague.org
Volunteer organization that raises funds to help needy individuals and
families celebrate Passover. Sponsors seders and distributes food.
United Jewish Organizations
c/o Goldsteins’ Rosenberg’s Raphael-Sacks Inc.
6410 N. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19126
215-927-5800 • Fax: 215-927-3110
Coordinates charitable giving. Members have cemetery privileges.
Organization meets periodically.
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AJC Philadelphia/South New Jersey
30 South 15th St., Suite 801 • Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-665-2300 • Fax: 215-665-8737 • philadelphia@AJC.org • ajc.org
Global advocate for the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel, and for
the advancement of democratic values for all through legislative advocacy,
international diplomacy and interethnic and interreligious coalitions. Works
with communities to build intergroup understanding and advocate together
in areas of mutual concern and interest. Focuses on issues of pluralism, energy
independence, Israel and immigration reform.
Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
1500 Market St. • Suite 2415 West Tower Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-568-2223 • Fax: 215-568-5526 • philadelphia@adl.org • philadelphia.adl.org
Global Jewish advocacy organization that works to enhance the well-being of
the Jewish people and to advance human rights and democratic values for all.
AJC Philadelphia/Southern N.J. achieves these goals locally by engaging with
the diplomatic community, developing relationships with elected officials, and
creating interreligious and intergroup coalitions and dialogues, including Lati-
no-Jewish, Muslim-Jewish, Catholic-Jewish and more. Additionally, AJC Phila-
delphia/Southern N.J. provides the community with educational programming
on AJC issues and priorities, including opportunities for young professionals
via AJC ACCESS, AJC’s Young Leadership Program.
B’nai B’rith Liberty Region
801 Second Ave., 14th Floor • New York, N.Y. 10017
212-490-3290 • Fax: 212-687-3429 • liberty@bnaibrith.org • bnaibrith.org
Humanitarian, human rights and advocacy organization. Works toward Jewish
unity, security and continuity. Fights anti-Semitism and intolerance. Lodges,
events and activities located in Greater Philadelphia, southern New Jersey,
southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Democratic Jewish Outreach Pennsylvania
c/o Jill Zipin• P.O. Box 451 • Ft. Washington, PA 19034
215-200-5620 • demjewishoutreach@gmail.com • djop.org
facebook.com/DemocraticJewishOutreachPA Jewish Pennsylvanians who support the National Democratic Party.
Jewish Community Relations Council
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-832-0650 • Fax: 215-440-7680 • scamara@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org
Serves the needs of the Jewish community, both local and overseas, through
the practice of community relations, social action and advocacy. Dedicated to
improving inter-group understanding and the enhancement of a just and
pluralistic society. Advocates for a strong connection to the people of Israel
and to Jews around the world. Commemorates and sustains the memory and
lessons of the Holocaust.
Jewish Labor Committee
2100 Arch St., 7th Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-668-5454 • MHersch@comcast.net • phillyjlc.org
Upholds the commitment of the Philadelphia Jewish community to social
justice and economic fairness. Advocates for fair wages and decent working
conditions through partnerships with the American Labor Movement, with the
working men and women in Union ranks, and by collaborating with other local
grassroots organizations and initiatives striving to ensure the same.
Jewish Social Policy Action Network (JSPAN)
1735 Market St., Suite A-417 • Philadelphia, PA 19103
Gives voice to progressive social values and develops policy and action
programs expressing modern humanitarian principles drawn from Jewish
tradition. Works to advance equality and opportunity for all and to protect
the Constitutional liberties and civil rights of Jews, other minorities, and
the vulnerable in our society. Attracts those who want to have an impact
on local and national social justice issues.
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