SERVICES FOR NEW
AMERICANS HIAS Pennsylvania
2100 Arch St., 3rd Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-832-0900 • Fax: 215-832-0919 • hiaspa.org
A legal and humanitarian service to people of all nationalities who come to the
United States for new lives. Provides legal services to low-income immigrants
and refugees, including political asylum, representation in deportation proceed-
ings, representation to survivors of domestic violence and immigrant youth, and
assistance with immigration applications, including naturalization, family visas
and applications for replacement green cards. Provides resettlement services
assisting refugees in becoming self-sufficient. Offers advocacy for the fair
treatment and integration into American society of immigrants and refugees
JEVS Center for New Americans
2770 Red Lion Road • Philadelphia, PA 19114
215-728-4210 • Fax: 215-728-4227 • jevshumanservices.org
Offers time-eligible refugees, asylees and victims of trafficking free services
in the following areas: employment counseling, job development and job
placement/job search/job retention workshops; Vocational English
Language Training (VELT) and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes;
computer skills classes, acculturation workshops, case management and
individualized assistance in developing and/or improving verbal language
skills. Use of a driving simulator is offered. Participants are served in
Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties.
New American Outreach Program
KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia • 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-698-7300, ext. 175 • kleinlife.org
Sponsors a variety of programs for Russian-speaking Jews, including religious,
social, cultural and recreational activities. Offers activities for children, such as
Jewish Children’s Theater; Jewish history and tradition classes; ballet, ballroom
and rhythm dance classes; creative development classes for toddlers; music classes;
and swimming instruction. Programs for adults include Torah study; individual
rabbinical counseling; Judaica lectures and seminars; senior adult Jewish choir;
Shabbat services; yoga and aerobics classes; ballroom dancing; and a health club.
Sponsor-organized community events such as Chanukah, Purim and Israel
Independence Day celebrations, in addition to children’s concerts. Also provides
traditional services for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Passover and other
Jewish holidays.
New American Russian-Speaking Seniors Program
KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia • 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-698-7300, Ext. 155 • kleinlife.org
Geared to senior adults whose primary language is Russian. Offers kosher
lunches, computer instruction, cultural and educational programs, citizenship
preparation courses, ESL classes, Shabbat programs and entertainment.
Participants join with other Klein senior-adult participants in activities and
access to social services.
RAJE Philadelphia: Russian American Jewish Experience
Congregation Beth Solomon Community Center
198 Tomlinson Road • Philadelphia, PA 19116 • 215-671-1981
rabbiakiva@cbscommunitycenter.com • bscommunitycenter.com
For men and women ages 18 through 30. Offers a learning experience for those
who want to explore their Jewish heritage, meet friends, participate in Shabbat
meals and more.
SERVICES FOR SENIOR
ADULTS C ARE M ANAGEMENT & C OUNSELING
Abramson Center for Jewish Life
1425 Horsham Road • North Wales, PA 19454-1320
215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3030
info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org
Abramson Care Advisors: Senior care professionals available
24/7, providing telephonic advice to older adults and their families
who have questions or concerns regarding aging or aging services.
Provided free of charge.
Geriatric Care Management: Professional consultation,
intervention, support, coordination and oversight to family members with
aging loved ones. Provides a plan for each individual focused on keeping
seniors at home. This service is available for short-term crises or for
ongoing, long-term support. Hourly fee applies.
Jewish Family and Children’s Service
of Greater Philadelphia – Older Adult Services
7607 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027
and: The Barbara & Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center
345 Montgomery Avenue • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 • 267-314-0909
1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 • jfcsphilly.org
Provides care management and counseling services to older adults with the goal
of supporting healthy, positive aging at home. Services include: Care navigation
to provide resources and access to aging services and to help clients and their
families move through the medical, financial, and emotional complexities of
aging; assistance with arranging direct care such as home care, chores, meals,
and transportation (available on a sliding scale fee basis); in-home assessments
and visits; collaborative and customizable plans to support each client’s needs
and goals; ongoing support and assessment to make sure the plan is working;
in-home and in-office counseling by licensed clinical social workers addressing
topics such as depression, anxiety, family issues and adjustment to illness
difficulties; in-home benefits assessment and enrollment; dental financial aid
and support based on eligibility; transportation to grocery store at regularly
scheduled times within specific geographical areas; support groups.
Residential Home Outreach Program
Outreach to Jews living in area residential and personal care homes.
Program sponsors Jewish holiday celebrations and other Jewish life
activities providing enrichment to the lives of the residents.
Community-Based Aging in Place Services
Collaborates with the older residents of area apartment buildings and
other community partners, including apartment and co-op managers,
to create supportive “aging friendly” communities. Support programs
include providing individual social work consultation, group health and
wellness programs, limited transportation, and other services tailored
to specific needs.
Jewish Holocaust Survivor’s Program
Provides survivors who lived under Nazi occupation with services such
as home care, counseling, housekeeping and caregiver support, as well as
funds for emergencies like special medical needs. Funds are available for
Holocaust survivors who cannot afford to pay for services on their own
or whose families need financial assistance to pay for the survivor’s care.
Funding is provided through a grant to JFCS from the Conference on
Jewish Material Claims Against Germany. Also offers survivors assistance
with filling out applications for Holocaust entitlements.
KleinLIfe: Northeast Philadelphia
10100 Jamison Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-698-7300 • Fax: 215-673-7447 • igulko@kleinlife.org • kleinlife.org
Provides ongoing support and referral services available for short-term coun-
seling, family mediation, group counseling, Medicare benefits review, assisted
living and nursing home transition, medical and health- related issues.
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NorthEast NORC
8546-B Bustleton Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-320-0351 • NORC@jewishphilly.org
Supports seniors (ages 60-plus) in their ability to remain living independently
in their own homes in Northeast Philadelphia (ZIP codes 19111, 19114, 19115,
19116, 19149 and 19152). Services include transportation for grocery shopping
and medical appointments within a seven-mile radius; home maintenance
support; socialization and support groups; and a monthly newsletter of events
information benefitting senior adults in the community. The program is a joint
effort of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and Catholic Social
Services. Funding is also provided through foundations and private donations.
The Pew Charitable Trust specifically funds social-work assessment for
home-repair assistance through Northeast NORC, and meal delivery services
in partnership with the KleinLife Home Delivered Meals program. Information
and referral for other services and access to benefits is provided as needed.
A DULT D AY C ARE AND
T HERAPY P ROGRAMS
Abramson Medical Adult Day Services
12003 Bustleton Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3030
info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org
Provides therapeutic programming, nursing and social services to older adults.
Also offers a nurse practitioner clinic. Kosher meals are provided.
Eagleville Hospital Older Adult Behavioral Health
100 Eagleville Road • Eagleville, PA 19403
610-635-7400 • Fax: 610-539-9314
pr@eaglevillehospital.org • eaglevillehospital.org
For patients aged 50 and older who have a primary diagnosis of a psychiatric
disorder. The goal is to stabilize these individuals and return them to their
optimal level of functioning outside the hospital. If a patient is also misusing
substances, the patient may go through detoxification and be prepared for
the next phase of treatment in one of the addiction programs. Provides
round-the-clock nursing, and integrated care for the patients in a secure unit.
This program offers daily counseling, activities, and social work services.
It is led by a psychiatrist, who meets with patients daily.
JEVS Human Services — Community Collaborative
330 W. Chelten Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-844-7700 • Fax: 215-848-7715 • collaborative@jevs.org
Offers participants adult day services and a seniors program providing social
activities, social skills training and community involvement to adults with
developmental disabilities.
Outpatient Gero-Psychiatric Care
Einstein Healthcare Network
Medical Office Building at Tabor•1200 W. Tabor Road, Suite 100 Philadelphia,
PA 1-800-EINSTEIN or 215-827-1540 • einstein.edu
Board-certified geriatric psychiatrists and psychologists offer outpatient
services for older adults. Services include: comprehensive psychiatric
evaluations, psychotherapy for individuals, families and groups, and
medication management.
E MPLOYMENT & V OCATIONAL S ERVICES
JEVS Career Solutions for 55+
JEVS Human Services
1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd., 2nd Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103
267-647-7137 • cs55@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org
A free service for Philadelphia residents ages 55 and over. Offers in dividual and
group career counseling, job search assistance and other training programs.
S ENIOR C ENTERS AND P ROGRAMS
Abramson Center for Jewish Life
1425 Horsham Road • North Wales, PA 19454-1320
215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3030
info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org
Provides a variety of services to seniors residing on its Horsham campus, as
well as to seniors living throughout Greater Philadelphia. Services include
skilled nursing care; senior living apartments with personal care services;
hospice; home care; post-hospital transitional care; adult day care; counseling,
information and referral; and aging research. Campus residents live in private
rooms and apartments with large windows, gardens, a children’s outdoor play
area. Offers a wide range of activities, medical and nursing care, as well as Jewish
religious and cultural programs, a full-time rabbi, a synagogue and kosher food.
The center is a nonprofit provider of care to seniors reflecting Jewish tradition.
Abramson Senior Care
The Healthy Brain and Memory Center, Suite 110
135 South Bryn Mawr Avenue • Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
844-897-2099 • 610-525-0383
info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsonseniorcare.org
Offers a full primary care practice as well as memory support for patients
facing cognitive challenges. The center is an outpatient memory pro-
gram, managing the disease beyond diagnosis, customizing services to
meet the needs and partnering with the family to adjust interventions
over time. Intensive care management, wraparound medical and social
services, support groups and educational programs are also provided.
Golden Slipper Center for Seniors
The Pavilion (basement level)
3901 Conshohocken Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-877-6667 • Fax: 215-877-6675
centerforseniors@goldenslipper.org • goldenslipperseniors.org
Provides a nutritious kosher lunch (choice of hot or cold), as well as a variety
of activities Monday through Friday, including exercise, discussion and support
groups, musical entertainers, lectures, movies, holiday celebrations, special
programs for Russian-speaking seniors and day trips. English as a Second
Language and citizenship classes are also available. A social worker, nurse and
Russian-speaking advisor are on-site parttime to help members access necessary
community services. Trans por tation to and from the center is available.
Golden Slipper on the Main Line
Programs for Active Adults
Adath Israel • 250 North Highland Ave. • Merion Station, PA 19066
610-359-8632 • Fax: 215-877-6675
cblumenthal@goldenslipper.org • goldenslipperseniors.org
Offers lectures and programs throughout the year, including a summer
series. Program highlights include a speaker’s forum, film and theater,
art and music appreciation, world affairs and history, tai chi, book club,
etc. Also offers a selection of local and New York City trips throughout
the year for members and their guests.
Kaiserman JCC Senior Fitness Classes
45 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 • 610-893-7770
CustomerService@phillyjcc.com • phillyjcc.com
Discounted rates for adults ages 65-plus: individual, couple and snowbird
memberships available. Outdoor seasonal pool is wheelchair-accessible,
and offers a safe and low-impact way to keep fit. Offers senior aerobic,
strength and stretch classes, and member and non-member yoga classes.
Participates in the Silver Sneakers®, Forever Fit® and Silver&Fit® insurance
incentive programs.
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