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.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS
AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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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Jewish War Veterans of the USA (JWV)
Philadelphia County Council
609-238-1912 • richfine@hotmail.com • jwv.org
Serves in an advocacy role in presenting veterans’ pension, disability and
other claims before the Veterans Administration and other agencies.

Combats anti-Semitism and bigotry. Assists the Office of Special Investigations
in pursuing Nazi war criminals. Supports American youth through scouting,
scholarships and anti-drug programs. Assists oppressed Jews worldwide.

Supports strong U.S.-Israel relations.

Drizin-Weiss Post No. 215
913 Tyson Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19111 • 215-728-9368
Serves in an advocacy role in presenting veterans’ pension, disability
and other claims before the Veterans Administration and other
agencies. Combats anti-Semitism and bigotry. Assists the Office of
Special Investigations in pursuing Nazi war criminals. Supports
American youth through scouting, scholarships and anti-drug
programs. Assists oppressed Jews worldwide. Supports strong U.S.-
Israeli relations by sponsoring missions to Israel.

Fegelson-Young-Feinberg Post 697
P.O. Box 802 • Levittown, PA 19058 • 267-573-9697
jewishvetspost697@gmail.com • jewishvetspost697.jwv.org
Sponsors programs promoting patriotism. Ongoing programs include
scholarships for descendants of JWV members; providing veteran
service officers representing veterans and their families before the
Department of Veterans Affairs; membership life and health insurance
coverage, and prescription program; audio-visual library resources;
a disaster relief fund; and care packages to service personnel.

Post 305
215-459-1261 • henrynco@comcast.net
Meets at Adath Israel, 250 N. Highland Ave., Merion Station.

Geographic area includes West Philadelphia and the western suburbs.

Activities include visiting residents at the Coatesville VA Medical
Center, conducting Memorial Day ceremonies at Delaware County
cemetery monuments, hosting speakers at monthly meetings,
and supporting the Department of PA and JWV national organizations.

Post 98
856-468-2678 • edyndon@aol.com
Both Post 98 Members and the Ladies Auxiliary meet at Tiffany’s Diner,
9010 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA. The post promotes Judaism,
patriotism and veteran’s services. Ongoing programs include providing
scholarships for descendants of JWV members, and tending to
memorials and grave sites of members in area cemeteries.

Middle East Forum
215-546-5406 • Fax: 215-546-5409
bennett@meforum.org • meforum.org
Think tank that works to define and promote American interests in the Middle
East. Believes in strong ties with Israel, Turkey and other emerging democracies;
works for human rights throughout the region; strives to weaken the forces of
religious radicals; seeks a stable supply and a low price of oil; and promotes the
peaceful settlement of regional and international disputes.

National Council of Jewish Women
Greater Philadelphia Section
215-646-7290 • 215-657-9347 • 215-245-1309
ncjwphila@gmail.com • ncjw.org
Grassroots organization of volunteers who turn progressive ideals into action.

Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the
quality of life for women, children and families and by safeguarding individual
rights. The Greater Philadelphia Section focuses on advocacy, promoting
education, hands on community service and tzedakah.

Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition
800 N. Third St., Suite 403 • Harrisburg, PA 17102
717-920-0734 or 717-330-4574 (cell)
hank@pajewishcoalition.org • pajewishcoalition.org
Coalition of Jewish federations and Jewish community-relations councils
throughout Pennsylvania. Monitors legislative and regulatory developments,
identifies and assists in the advocating for funding opportunities for Jewish
agencies and social-justice issues to the Jewish communities. Sensitizes public
officials in Harrisburg to the needs of the Jewish community.

Republican Jewish Coalition
One Belmont Ave., Suite 321 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-667-1263 • Fax: 667-1265
PASNJ@rjchq.org • rjchq.org
The Shalom Center
6711 Lincoln Dr. • Philadelphia, PA 19119 • 215-844-8494
office@theshalomcenter.org • theshalomcenter.org
Draws on Jewish values as it seeks peace, justice, compassion and healing
of the earth.

Shomrim of Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley
P.O. Box 14543 • Philadelphia, PA 19115
hlebofsky@comcast.net • shomrimpadv.org
The Shomrim (“Guardians”) was formed to promote the welfare and
brotherhood of Jewish police officers, firefighters and other law-en forcement
personnel. Tikkun Olam Chavurah
Philadelphia, PA • mvramberg@yahoo.com tikkunolamchavurah.org
Philadelphia-based spiritual and political community grounded in Jewish tra-
dition. Working in the pursuit of tzedek (justice) and tikkun olam (repair of the
world), with a focus on interfaith work to support social justice in the Philadel-
phia area and in Israel/Palestine. The work includes supporting immigrant rights
and environmental sustainability, preventing gun violence, resisting the assault
on public education, and promoting economic justice in the Philadelphia region.

SECULAR JEWISH PROGRAMS
Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations
847 Tyson Ave. • Roslyn, PA 19001
267-312-7635 • congress@verizon.net • csjo.org
A confederation of 23 North American adult groups and schools, with several
affiliates in the Philadelphia area, dedicated to promoting secular Jewish
community life. Four affiliates in the Philadelphia area include the Jewish
Children’s Folkshul (a supplementary school) and three adult groups.

Distributes a quarterly newsletter.

Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia
1657 The Fairway, #145 • Jenkintown, PA 19046
membership@jgsgp.org • jgsgp.org
Provides members with the opportunity to pursue a common interest in
Jewish genealogy.

Kehilla for Secular Jews
113 Shippen Road • Erdenheim, PA 19038
215-233-2668 • info@kehillaForSecularJews.org
kehillaforsecularjews.org Honors Jewish history, culture and values. Celebrates Jewish holidays and life-
cycle events. Supports a children’s Sunday school. Encourages lifelong learning.

Is involved in the secular humanist Jewish tradition through participation in
national organizations. Promotes social and economic justice, and represents the
secular humanist tradition within the Jewish community.

Philadelphia Secular Jewish Organization
113 Shippen Road • Erdenheim, PA 19038
215-233-2668 • blw113@me.com
Former Jewish Children’s Folkshul parents and other adults who meet
monthly for Jewish educational and social activities, and holiday celebrations,
to promote secular humanistic principles.

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