JEWISH EDUCATION
The Greater Philadelphia area offers a wide variety of formal and informal
Jewish educational experiences for Jews of all ages and levels — from toddlers
to senior citizens and from vocational learners to graduate students. There are
Jewish nursery-school programs in many synagogues; Jewish day schools,
Jewish high schools, supplementary schools, many synagogue-based Sunday
and afternoon schools, a college of Jewish studies, a rabbinical college, etc.

Jewish Federation’s Mandell Education Campus, a 28-acre site in Melrose Park,
is home to the Forman Center of the Raymond and Ruth Perelman Jewish Day
School, Gratz College, a branch of Federation Early Learning Services, as well
as Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Philadelphia. The 35-acre Jewish
Federation Radnor Campus in Delaware County houses the Jack M. Barrack
Hebrew Academy. It accommodates a wide variety of educational and pro-
gramming activities. There are also oppor tunities for Jewish education at many
of the area’s colleges. Area synagogues and communal schools have educational
programs for people of all ages.

EARLY-CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Early child care and education in the Jewish community are available through
Federation Early Learning Services. Other programs are under the auspices of
synagogues or located in synagogues (operated by private owners) and in
Jewish community centers.

Federation Early Learning Services
Myer and Rosaline Feinstein Campus
10700 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-676-7550 • Fax: 215-676-9498
info@FelsKids.org • FELSKids.org
Provides state-licensed, NAEYC accredited and Keystone Stars top ranking
early childhood centers for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners and
elementary school children in eight centers and two public schools locations
throughout the Delaware Valley. FELS’ programs have received the highest
attainable ratings by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Typically,
enrollment is full-time, though part-week enrollment is available at some
locations. Jewish programming is an integral part of the curriculum. Parents
are viewed as partners and are encouraged to become actively involved in
their child’s education. Parent associations organize educational, social and
fundraising activities for the entire family. Financial assistance available; state
subsidy accepted.

Gutman Early Learning Center
7500 West Ave. • Melrose Park, PA 19027
215-635-5570, Ext. 125 • Fax: 215-635-8155
Gutman@FelsKids.org A nationally (NAEYC) accredited, and Keystone Star 4 Center, state-
licensed program providing early childhood education for infants,
toddlers, preschoolers and children transitioning to kindergarten. The
program features specialists including a Hebrew enrichment program,
sign language, creative movement and music, etc. A summer camp with
an in-ground pool and many specialists is open to the community.

Gan Simcha Program - Torah U’Mitzvos
For children 13 months - 4-year-olds; a joint venture of Federation
Early Learning Services and the Politz Hebrew Academy. Provides an
Orthodox education and observes Orthodox dietary laws. Morah Debbie
Ungar designed the Judaic classroom (approved by Rabbi Dov Brisman
of Young Israel of Elkins Park), which also features special program-
ming such as Kidnetics, sign language, music, several playgrounds, an
in-ground swimming pool, etc. FRUM-degreed Lakewood teachers
prepare children for enrollment in Orthodox day schools.

Kehillah Early Learning Center
Congregation Ohev Shalom • 2 Chester Road • Wallingford, PA
610-872-0400 • Fax: 215-872-0557 • Kehillah@FelsKids.org
A nationally (NAEYC) accredited, state-licensed program providing early
childhood education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten-
ers offering 28 more days than most other schools in Jewish environments.

Activities include Israeli dance, gymnastics, sign language lessons, music
and development, etc. Participates in the Commonwealth of Pennsylva-
nia’s Keystone Stars Quality Initiative Program. A summer camp with
many specialists is open to the community.

Kol Ami Early Learning Center
8201 High School Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-635-4180 • Fax: 215-635-4186 • KolAmi@FELSKids.org
A joint program with Congregation Kol Ami providing early-childhood
education programs to toddlers and preschoolers in a small group setting
offering more days than most other schools in Jewish environments.

A secular curriculum is complemented by a Jewish curriculum integrating
the synagogue’s rabbi, cantor and a Hebrew specialist. Fitness, sign
language and special events enrich the year-round camp program.

K’tonton Early Learning Center
Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid
715 Paxon Hollow Road • Broomall, PA 19003
610-325-4831 • Fax: 610-356-8091 • Ktonton@FelsKids.org
A joint program of Federation Early Learning Center and Congregation
Beth El-Ner Tamid providing early childhood education for infants, toddlers
and preschoolers. Earned a four-star rating through the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania’s Keystone Stars Quality Initiative Program. Provides
part week or full-time options for most ages and 28 more days than most
other schools in Jewish environments. Offers specialists, including Hebrew
enrichment, soccer, kinetics, etc. A summer camp program open to the
community includes sports, water play, specialists in Israeli dance, yoga,
music & trips.

Lassin Early Learning Center
Myer and Rosaline Feinstein Campus
10800 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-677-7191 • Fax: 215-969-3502 • Lassin@FelsKids.org A nationally
(NAEYC) accredited, state-licensed program providing early childhood
education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Achieved a four-star rating through the Commonwealth of Pennsylva-
nia’s Keystone Stars Quality Initiative Program. A summer camp with
swimming and specialists is open to the community.

Lokoff Early Learning Center
Abramson Early Childhood Education Comunity
TBI Synagogue • 1920 Skippack Pike • Blue Bell, PA 19422
215-643-0110 • Fax: 215-643-3286 • Lokoff@FelsKids.org
A state-licensed program providing early childhood education for
infants, toddlers, preschoolers and children transitioning to kindergar-
ten offering 28 more days than most other schools in Jewish environ-
ments. Several playgrounds including one dedicated to nature and a bike
path; nutritious snacks and many enrichment specialists (e.g. Hebrew,
sports, soccer, music, etc. help to make this a stimulating and exciting
program. A summer camp with instructional and recreational swim,
along with many specialists, is open to the community.

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