PROFESSIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS Jewish Business Network
Lubavitch House, Perelman Center for Jewish Life
4032 Spruce St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-746-6105 • info@jhp.org • jbnphilly.com
Provides direct networking opportunities for businesses and professionals
in the Greater Philadelphia area. Sponsors monthly luncheons featuring
speakers of interest to people in business.

The Louise D. Brandeis Law Society & Foundation
1500 JFK Blvd., Suite 1312 • Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-512-5000 • Fax: 215-629-5940 • jgrossuz@aol.com • brandeislawsociety.org
A Jewish law society dedicated to advancing and enriching the personal
and professional interests of members of the bench and bar. Promotes
opportunity for leadership development, social interaction, education and
community service.

JPro c/o Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-832-0813 • phoffnung@jewishphilly.org
Brings together professionals within the tri-state area who work in Jewish
organizations. Provides professional development, educational and
networking opportunities integrating Jewish values to ensure a high level
of Jewish communal leadership. Programs cover a range of topics to meet
the diverse needs of Jewish professionals. Promotes success in the
workplace, and provides professionals in the Jewish community with
the skills and knowledge needed to advance their careers.

THRIFT SHOP
Our Closet-
Powered by JFCS
267-256-2179 • www.ourclosetpa.org
Operates free pop-up shops featuring clothing and accessories for men,
women, and children throughout Philadelphia.

ISRAEL The commitment of the Philadelphia Jewish community to Israel is
evidenced by the large number of organizations and programs whose goals
are to support the health, education, social, cultural and political institutions
in Israel; organizations that sponsor trips; and those that assist Philadelphians
who wish to make aliyah or to volunteer, travel or study in Israel.

GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS
Israel Bonds
Development Corporation for Israel
1500 Walnut St., Suite 1302 • Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-545-8380 or 1-800-752-5671 • Fax: 215-545-6164
philadelphia@israelbonds.com • israelbonds.com
Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of Commerce
200 S. Broad St., Suite 910-G • Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-703-3135 picc@phillyisraelchamber.com • phillyisraelchamber.com
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Promotes business development with Israel. PICC is a member-based, inde-
pendent professional network serving Pennsylvania, Delaware and southern
New Jersey. Educates constituents about the range of business opportunities
available in Israel, and helps members to achieve their business goals through
referrals, consultation and access to business resources. Members represent
manufacturing, high technology, investment, professional and financial firms.

ISRAEL EXPERIENCES
Birthright Israel–Taglit
The Birthright Israel Foundation
33 E. 33rd St., 7th Floor • New York, N.Y. 10016
1-888-99-ISRAEL or 1-888-994-7723 or 212-457-0036
information@birthrightisrael.com • birthrightisrael.com
Offers young adults ages 18 through 26 trips to Israel. The program covers
airfare and 10 days of land and program costs.

BBYO Passport
202-537-8091 • info@bbyopassport.org • www.bbyopassport.org
Provider of travel experiences for Jewish high school and middle school teens.

Passport programs span destinations on five continents and combine elements
of active touring, community service, and meaningful Jewish experiences.

Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI)
Israel Aliyah Center
301-881-4407 or 866-835-0430 • Fax: 301-881-4408
aliyahny@jafi.org • jewishagency.org
Helps in bringing Jewish people to Israel to live (make aliyah) and ensure their
successful integration into Israeli society. Promotes Jewish-Zionist education
programs, and the partnership of Jews around the world with Israelis and
Israeli society.

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
Travel With Purpose (Missions) 2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-832-0629 • agarber@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org
Sponsors missions to Israel for singles, couples and families. Provides
fast-paced, intense educational experiences for veteran travelers, as well as
for first-time visitors to Israel.

MASA Israel Journey
Philadelphia Regional Representative
212-339-6982• JuliaS@MasaIsrael.org • www.masaisrael.org
Connects Jewish young adults, ages 18 to 30, to programs across various interest
areas including: five- to 10-month gap year, study abroad, internship and vol-
unteer experiences in Israel. All Masa Israel participants receive an automatic
grant and can apply for additional needs-based financial aid.

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