HOSPICE
Abramson Hospice
Abramson Center for Jewish Life • 1425 Horsham Road • North Wales, PA 19454
215-371-1393 or 1-888-560-3005
info@abramsoncenter.org • www.abramsoncenter.org/services/hospice-programs
Provides care in patients’ homes as well as in senior communities and hospi-
tals throughout Greater Philadelphia. Abramson Hospice is accredited by the
Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP). Services include: skilled
nursing care for pain management and symptom control; specialized pharmacy
services and medications; medical equipment and supplies related to hospice
care; 24-hour on-call support by a hospice registered nurse; personal care by
trained hospice aides, spiritual support by rabbis and chaplains; counseling
and emotional support for patients and loved ones; physical, occupational,
and speech therapy; trained volunteers for friendly visiting; and bereavement
services which reflect Jewish tradition. Hospice services are covered for eligible
participants by most insurance plans, including Medicare.
Heartland Hospice
460 Norristown Road, Suite 101 • Blue Bell, PA 19422
610-941-6700 • Fax: 610-941-6440
philadelphia@heartlandhospice.com • heartlandhospice.com
Hospice care delivered to the home, a skilled nursing center and/or
an assisted living facility.
Keystone Hospice
Ko Kosher Service
1504 Von Steuben Dr. • West Chester, PA 19380
610-696-0408 or 1-800-626-1100 • Fax: 610-696-9249
amiel@kokosher.com • ko-kosher-service.com
Kosher Technical Konsultants
A division of the Orthodox Jewish Council
7933 Dorcas St. • Philadelphia, PA 19111
215-745-3773 • Fax: 215-745-5101
info@KosherTechnical Konsultants.org
KosherTechnical Konsultants.org
National and international kosher supervisory and certification service.
Mekor Baruch Orthodox Kosher Supervision
610-348-0900 • office@mekorbaruch.com • mekorbaruch.com
Traditional Kosher Supervision
215-572-9175 • bdlerner1@gmail.com
traditionalkoshersupervision.com V AAD Hakashruth and Beit Din of Philadelphia
7926 Algon St. • Philadelphia, PA 19111
215-725-5181 • Fax: 215-342-7414
LIFE-CYCLE OFFICIANTS
Cantor Scott Borsky
8765 Stenton Ave. • Wyndmoor, PA 19038
215-836-2440 • Fax: 215-836-2448
info@keystonecare.com • keystonecare.com
Comprehensive care at home, facility-based support, Keystone House
Residential Hospice, pediatric hospice, HIV/AIDS care continuum, telecare
services, social work, pastoral care, volunteer support, creative-arts therapies,
complimentary therapies and bereavement counseling. Staff and volunteers
are trained to honor the values, traditions, religious practices and customs
of Jewish patients and their loved ones.
267-971-8799 • CantorScott@comcast.net • cantorborsky.com
Officiates at weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Simchat Bat, funerals and
shivah services.
Jewish Hospice Network
484-432-0931 • Rabbi@Beiteinu.org • Beiteinu.org
Schedules services, classes and holiday celebrations in public spaces
throughout the Philadelphia and southern Jersey areas.
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia
7607 Old York Road (Lower Level) • Elkins Park, PA 19027
1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669
info@jfcsphilly.com • jfcsphilly.org
Provides comprehensive chaplaincy and practical religious information to
individuals in hospice care (both institutional and home settings), including
pastoral counseling for patients and their loved ones, bereavement support,
and rabbinic consultation about Jewish views on illness and end-of-life issues.
KASHRUT Kashrut supervision in Greater Philadelphia is provided by local rabbinical
associations and individual rabbis employed by establishments. Concerned
individuals should contact each establishment to ascertain its standard of
kashrut. Keystone-K
Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia
347-927-5742 • ck.rabbi.ne@gmail.com • keystone-k.info
International Kosher Council (IKC)
Brooklyn, NY 11218 • 718-635-1037 • rabbi@ikckosher.com • ikckosher. com
K.O.A. (KOA)
198 Tomlinson Road • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-671-8225 or 215-917-6622 (cell) • Fax: 215-671-8007
KOAKosher@hotmail.com • KOAKosher.com
A subsidiary of the Orthodox Association for the Observance of Kashruth.
Main office is in New Jersey.
Rabbi Sigal Brier
267-627-4425 • HearAwake@gmail.com • RabbiSigal.org
Available for Jewish and interfaith weddings, spiritual guidance,
individual mentoring, Kabbalah meditation groups, Sh’ma Yoga,
Bar/Bat Mitzvah tutoring, etc.
Rabbi Howard Cove
Rabbi Julie Greenberg
215-843-9592 • JulieGberg@gmail.com • rabbijuliegreenberg.com
Licensed therapist and rabbi offering life-cycle ceremonies, counseling,
Judaism classes for 10- to 15-year-old children, tutoring for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs,
conversion and Jewish learning.
Rabbi Michelle Greenfield
721-820-4552 • RabbiMichelle@gmail.com
Life cycle events, Jewish special education, private tutoring and
teacher training.
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of
Greater Philadelphia
The Barbara & Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center
1-866-JFCS-NOW • 1-866-532-7669 • 267-314-0909 • info@jfcsphilly.org
Is able to suggest a rabbi to individuals when needed during various life stages
to include Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, weddings and funerals.
Cantor Naomi Hirsch
856-816-7489 • nhirsch613@verizon.net
Officiates at life-cycle events and rituals, including LGBTQ weddings. Willing
to travel. Teaches Hebrew reading and cantillation to B’nei Mitzvah candidates
and Judaism to students of all ages. Conversion instruction. Singer/performer,
choral conductor and educational speaker on a variety of topics.
Rabbi Betzalel Katkovsky
267-417-4270 or 718-915-7039
thephilamohel@gmail.com • cbscbscommunitycenter.com
Officiates funerals, Shemira and unveiling ceremonies. Member of the Chevra
Kadisha and a certified Sofer Stam. Speaks English, Hebrew and Russian.
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