Jewish Sunday Children’s Program
KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia
10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-698-7300 x175 • Fax: 215-673-7447 • vfaykin@kleinlife.org • kleinlife.org
For children ages 3 to 12 to explore Jewish culture, history, holidays,
traditions and the Hebrew language through interactive games, stories,
music, art and trips.
Levi Bible Academy (LBA)
Community Torah Center of Bucks County
944 Second St. Pike, Front Building • Richboro, PA 18954
215-485-5755 • Fax: 267-284-1267 • suri@jewishbucks.org • JewishBucks.org
Non-affiliated family education organization dedicated to the furtherance of
Jewish identity and heritage through positive learning experiences.
Lower Merion Area Hebrew High (LMAHH)
610-667-5000, ext. 150 • neinhorn.lmahh@gmail.com
Program developed by four Conservative synagogues in the Lower Merion
area: Adath Israel, Congregation Beth Am Israel, Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El
and Har Zion Temple. Open to other interested congregations, as well as teens
who are not currently members of a synagogue.
Mekom Torah High School
P.O. Box 178 • Swarthmore, PA 19081 • 610-368-4065
info@mekomtorah.org • mekomtorah.org
Cross-denominational Jewish learning project comprised of a collaboration
with Congregation Beth Israel of Media, Congregation Ohev Shalom of
Wallingford, and Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. The high school
program is for high school juniors and seniors, some family programming, and
adult study options. Programs are in Delaware County and in Center City.
Out of the Box Hebrew School
Rabbi Michael Stern -- Rabbi Without Walls
107 Montgomery Avenue • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
414-573-9668 • rabbiwithoutwalls@gmail.com • www.rabbiwithoutwalls.com
Customized Jewish education for children ages 8 to 16. Can personalize a
Hebrew school program that can include:a personal relationship, family
interaction and Jewish learning and experiences all according to your
child’s back ground, personality, interest and ability.
Reta Emerson Fellowship-Teen Assistant Program
Jewish Learning Venture
The Pavilion, 261 Old York Road, Suite 720, Jenkintown, PA 19027
215-320-0378 • Fax: 215-635-8946
info@jewishlearningventure.org • jewishlearningventure.org.
Education initiative through which a group of selected high school students are
trained and mentored to assist children with special needs and those experienc-
ing difficulty in congregational classroom settings. Beginning with a weeklong
intensive training, and continuing monthly through the school year, teens
study, learn skills, work in classrooms in their congregations, and reflect with
one another about their experiences.
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SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • jewishphilly.org
Administers several avenues through which educational scholarships are
made available
Day School Per-Capital Pool
215-832-0812 • bhirsh@jewishphilly.org
Need-based scholarship funding to students at Abrams Hebrew Acad-
emy, Cheder Chabad, Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy, Kohelet
Yeshiva High School, Mesivta High School, Politz Hebrew Academy,
Raymond and Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School, Kosloff Torah Acad-
emy Girls High School, Torah Academy, and the OROT special needs
program. Funds are distributed directly to schools through a weighted,
per capita formula that accounts for the number of students enrolled, the
grade level of the students and the capacity of the school to meet the total
scholarship needs of its student body. Schools are responsible for deter-
mining need and distributing aid.
Foundation for Jewish Day Schools: Educational Tax
Credit Programs
215-832-0525 • ematz@jewishphilly.org
Provides need-based scholarships to students attending 10 Jewish day
schools, including a special needs initiative and dozens of local Jewish pre-
schools by raising money through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s
Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program and the Opportunity
Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) program. The Foundation is a partnership
with the Jewish Federation. Families interested in applying for scholarships
should contact the school directly for information.
Keren Chinuch Scholarship Fund
215-832-0850 • LWeicher@jewishphilly.org
A need-based scholarship program for Jewish children attending supple-
mentary schools at synagogues and other programs throughout Greater
Philadelphia. Funds are distributed to qualified schools based on enrollment.
Schools are responsible for determining need and distributing aid.
Post-Graduate Educational Loan and Scholarship
Funds 215-832-0528 • jbrier@jewishphilly.org
Annual educational loans and scholarships for medical school/graduate
school students.
Albert Strickler Memorial Fund-for medical education
Samuel F. and Sara G. Feinman Fund-for medical and law students
Margaret R. Rice Music Scholarship Fund-for female students
pursuing their education in the study of music
Ida Foreman Fleisher Fund for women pursuing a graduate degree.
COLLEGES
Gratz College
Mandell Education Campus
7605 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027
215-635-7300 or 1-800-475-4635 • Fax: 215-635-7399
admissions@gratz.edu • gratz.edu
Pluralistic college of Jewish studies online and on campus. Offers graduate
degrees and certificates in Jewish studies, Jewish education, Jewish communal
service, nonprofit management, Israel studies, Holocaust and genocide
studies, and Jewish-Christian studies. Credit and noncredit courses in Hebrew,
Yiddish, Jewish history, Jewish thought, Jewish literature, modern Israel and
more. Extensive library holdings, music library and Holocaust Oral History
Archive. Also offers adult Jewish learning programs and lectures.
Feinstein Center for American Jewish History
Temple University • 916 Gladfelter Hall • 1115 W. Berks St. • Philadelphia, PA
215-204-9553 • Fax: 215-204-5891
feinsteincenter@temple.edu • cla.temple.edu/feinsteincenter
Promotes the study of the American Jewish experience in America, and spon-
sors conferences, symposia, fellowships, publications and public events devoted
to understanding the multiple dimensions of American Jewish experience in
the U.S. The Feinstein Center is part of Temple University’s Department of
History in the College of Liberal Arts.
Reconstructionist Rabbinical College
1299 Church Road • Wyncote, PA 19095 • 215-576-0800 • info@rrc.edu • rrc.edu
Rabbinical training institute of the Reconstructionist movement of Judaism.
Trains rabbis for service in congregations, campuses, chaplaincy settings
and social justice organizations. Offers studies in Judaism as an evolving
religious civilization. Trains rabbis who bring ancient wisdom into the
contemporary world.
University of Pennsylvania Program in Jewish Studies
711 Williams Hall • 255 S. 36th St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-898-6654 • Fax: 215-573-6026
jsp-info@sas.upenn.edu • ccat.sas.upenn.edu/jwst
The Penn faculty members affiliated with the Jewish Studies Program teach
in the departments of History, Religious Studies, Near Eastern Languages &
Civilizations, Germanic Languages and Literatures, Political Science and Art
History. Apart from language classes, an average of 16 thematic courses are
offered per semester in Jewish literature thought, history and culture, from
biblical times to the present. Israel studies are pursued through archaeology,
literature, film and the analysis of contemporary global politics. Members of
the community may register to audit classes. In conjunction with other Penn
entities, the Program in Jewish Studies also organizes around 30 cultural events
a year (including lectures, conferences and cultural performances) that are free
and open to the community.
ADULT & FAMILY EDUCATION
Aish Philadelphia
50 Montgomery Ave. • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-668-9600 • phila@aish.com • aishphila.com
Provides educational programs for Jews of all backgrounds. Programs include
Friday Night services, weekly classes, women’s division, High Holiday services,
seminars, teen and singles events.
ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal
7000 Lincoln Dr., #B2 • Philadelphia, PA 19119
215-247-9700 • programs@aleph.org • aleph.org
Transdenominational, spirituality and Tikkun Olam-focused Jewish learning
organization. Offers ordination program for rabbinic, cantorial, spiritual direc-
tion and rabbinic pastors. For clergy and lay learners offers retreats, training
programs, distance-learning classes, publications and referrals to local Jewish
Renewal communities
Bensalem Jewish Outreach Center
Kehillas B’nai Shalom • 2446 Bristol Road • Bensalem, PA 19020
215-752-5032 • Fax: 215-752-2340
bjoc@bensalemoutreach.org • bensalemoutreach.org
Educational center for Jewish studies for Jews of all backgrounds. Open all day
with sessions for guided Torah study. Programs of special interest to women
are also offered.
Community Torah Center of Bucks County
944 Second St. Pike, Front Building • Richboro, PA 18954
215-485-5755 • Fax: 267-284-1267 • rabbi@jewishbucks.org • JewishBucks.org
An organization created to give Jews from all backgrounds and affiliations the
opportunity to learn and experience Jewish life. Offers programs for every age
group, from young children and adolescents through adults.
Congregation Beth Solomon-CBS Community Center
198 Tomlinson Road • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-671-1981 • Fax: 215-671-8007 • cbscommunitycenter.com
Educational opportunities for all ages, camps and a kollel for adult education.
Also fosters outreach to the Russian immigrant community.
Etz Chaim
7900 High School Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-635-3890 • info@etzchaimcenter.org • etzchaimcenter.com
Jewish resource center providing classical and contemporary Jewish learning
to Jews of all backgrounds, enabling them to further their spiritual growth and
reconnect with their heritage. Offers a diverse menu of subjects like Talmud,
Bible, Jewish philosophy, Kabbalistic thought and Mussar, as well as Jewish
marriage enrichment, women to women and a young professionals group. Old
York Road Community Kollel is a division of Etz Chaim.
Gratz College Adult Jewish Learning
7605 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027
215-635-7300, Ext. 182 • Fax: 215-635-7399 • lcohen@gratz.edu • gratz.edu
Offers courses for adults in the community who enjoy learning with instructors
who are experts in their fields. Subjects include history; literature; theology, eth-
ics, Torah and ancient texts Israel and the Middle East; Jewish music, art and
film and more. Also offers Hebrew and Yiddish language classes for all levels.
Classes are located in Melrose Park and Center City. Distinguished Scholar
Lectures are open to the community (including the Shusterman and Stern
community lectures), continuing legal education, as well as trips, films and
programs. Monthly “Lunch and Learns” round out the offerings.
Institute for Jewish Ethics
1519 Ripley Street • Philadelphia, PA 19111
215-782-8878 • IJE@IJEthics.org • IJEthics.org
Offers classes and seminars, as well as personal guidance presented by rabbis,
experts and professionals in various disciplinary areas. An accredited provider
of Continuing Legal Education by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania,
IJE offers accredited courses for social workers, doctors and other professionals.
Jerusalem U
888-515-5292 • 610-724-1285 • info@jerusalemu.org • www.JerusalemU.org
Creates and distributes innovative feature films and film-based educational
programs with the goal of making young Jews feel proud of being Jewish and
emotionally connected to Israel.
Jewish Children’s Folkshul and Adult Community
P.O. Box 17 • Wyncote, PA 19095 • 215-248-1550
folkshul@folkshul.org • folkshul.org
Offers kindergarten through ninth grade students a two-and-a-half-hour Jew-
ish education program on Sundays within a secular, humanistic framework.
Monthly free Sunday Fundays program for pre-schoolers. Tenth through 12th
graders may continue their learning through employment as classroom and
community assistants. Serving families who identify with Jewish values and cul-
ture, curriculum includes Jewish holidays, ethics, history, music, dance,
literature, social action/justice, and critical thinking. Offers a personalized
Bar/Bat Mitzvah program and adult education classes. Meets at Springside
Chestnut Hill Academy, 8000 Cherokee St. • Philadelphia, PA 19118
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