NEIGHBORHOODS
Neighborhood Programming in Philadelphia
215-832-0821 • info@jewishphilly.org
jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming Alliances of synagogues, community volunteers and representatives from Jewish
community organizations within geographic ares who work together to create an
inspired Jewish community. These neighborhood programming alliances provide
support an collaborations, that create bridges between marginally affiliated Jews
and Jewish institutions. They also deliver services and programs building Jewish
community and strengthening Jewish identity.
Bucks County Jewish Coalition • evebcjc@gmail.com
Bux-Mont Kehillah • buxmontkehillah@gmail.com
Center City Kehillah • centercitykehillah@gmail.com • 267-225-8701
Kehillah of Chester Co. • cckehillah@jewishphilly.org • 484-582-0210
Delaware County • info@jewishphilly.org
Lower Merion Neighborhood • cheryl.barish.erlick@gmail.com
Northeast Philadelphia Neighborhood • agilbert@jewishphilly.org
215-320-0351 Old York Road Community Organization • oyrkehillah@gmail.com
Jewish Community of Rhawnhurst (JCOR)
2139 Hoffnagle St., Suite 101 • Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-745-8356 • jcor-subscribe@yahoogroups.com • jcor.org
A collaboration of Orthodox synagogues and businesses in Northeast
Philadelphia focused on bringing positive growth in the Rhawnhurst
neighborhood. RECREATIONAL CENTERS
Kaiserman JCC
45 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 • 610-896-7770 • Fax: 610-896-5808
customerservice@phillyjcc.com • phillyjcc.com
Offers a full range of fitness, cultural and educational programs for all ages.
The Conston Fitness Center includes an outdoor seasonal pool, indoor
jogging track, sauna, steamroom, spinning studio and a fully equipped fitness
center. Fitness program highlights include group fitness classes, sports
leagues, martial arts, gymnastics, swimming lessons and personal trainers on
staff. Cultural and educational programs include adult education, and family
and holiday programs, the Robert J. Wilf Preschool and Kindergarten with an
infant room, as well as a comprehensive summer camp program for children
ages 4 months through eighth grade.
Katz JCC
Weinberg Campus • 1301 Springdale Road • Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
856-424-4444 • 856-751-6804 • info@jfedsnj.org • www.katzjcc.org
A health and wellness complex that provides fitness opportunities for all ages
and abilities. The after school programs, Just4Kids and JCrew, are the desti-
nations for children K to 8th grades which offer homework help, enrichment
activities, computer lab and creative arts. It is also home to two day camps,
Early Childhood Camps at the Katz JCC for children ages to 5, and the JCC
Camps at Medford for campers ages 3 to 14. Has programming for Jewish
organizations, children, youth and older adults and individuals with special
needs. Hosts educational, social and community events throughout the year.
It welcomes individuals of all faiths, cultures, ages and abilities.
KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia
10100 Jamison Ave • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-698-7300 • info@kleinlife.org • kleinlife.org
Offers extensive facilities for individuals of all ages. Athletic facilities include
an indoor pool, indoor track, sauna, steam room, dance studios, indoor and
outdoor basketball courts, outdoor tennis courts, outdoor intramural fields
and a complete cardiovascular fitness center. Athletic programs include
sports leagues, fitness classes, gymnastics and karate. Cultural and educational
programs include music, dance, theater, arts and crafts, adult Lifelong
Learning, senior programs, New American programs, before- and after-
school care (KidSpace), and teen and family events. Home to the Fred Wolf
aGallery, Summer Day Camp, Ann’s Kids Child Care and a 500-seat theater.
PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG
PROFESSIONALS AEPi Alumni Club-Philadelphia
609-289-9667 • PhillyAEPi@gmail.com • PhillyAEPi.org
Volunteer-led club that provides opportunities for those in the greater
Philadelphia area to socialize, network, mentor/support local chapters, engage
with other community groups as well as reconnect to the national organization.
Welcomes members of all ages, from several chapters and in various professions.
AJC ACCESS
AJC Philadelphia/South New Jersey Office
30 S. 15th St., Suite 801 • Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-665-2300 • Fax: 215-665-8737 • philadelphia@AJC.org • ajc.org
AJC’s Young Leadership Program. ACCESS prepares the next generation of
Jewish leaders to engage the issues facing the global Jewish community and
empowers young activists to shape the conversation on today’s critical domestic
and international issues.
The Chevra
2007 Ranstead St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
267-908-4950 • info@chevra.net • chevra.net
A group for Jewish professionals and graduate students in their 20s and 30s.
Provides connections through social, cultural, educational, spiritual, volunteer,
travel and leadership experiences.
Hillel’s Jewish Graduate Student Network
Steinhardt Hall • 215 S. 39th St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-898-6451 • info@jewishgrads.org • jewishgrads.org
Helps foster Jewish community through social, educational, cultural, social
action, religious, leadership and networking opportunities. Welcomes Jewish
graduate students in the Philadelphia area by sponsoring campus-based and
city-wide events.
Jewish Interactions for Forty/Fifty-Somethings
Gershman Y • 401 South Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19147
soz@gershmany.org • gershmany.org/jiff
A community for Jewish men and women in their 40s and 50s, both single and
married, to build connections -- social, personal, and/or professional. Bi-weekly
outings take place in Center City for company, culture, and cuisine. (JIFF).
Jewish Professionals of Suburban Philadelphia
jpsphillyburbs@gmail.com • facebook.com/JPSPhilly
Provides Jewish professionals in their 20s and 30s, living in the Greater
Philadelphia suburbs with fun social events, networking opportunities and
social action experiences that promote Jewish culture, community and religious
values. Hosts happy hours, trivia nights and movie nights to monthly Kabbalat
Shabbat dinners, potlucks and outdoor activities. Open to all young adults,
affiliated or not. Funded in part by the Bux-Mont Neighborhood Kehillah in
partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. (JPSP).
Jews in All Hues
7152 Chew Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19119
info@jewsinallhues.org • jewsinallhues.org
Supports and advocates for dual or multiple-heritage Jews (one Jewish parent,
Jews by choice, adopted Jews, Jews of color). Offers a variety of programming
and training designed to cultivate a welcoming community.
Moishe House Philadelphia
Tribe Commons • 201 S. Camac St • Philadelphia, PA 19107
267-341-1540 • moishehousephilly@gmail.com • moishehouse.org
A pluralistic, welcoming and inclusive space for young, 20-something Jews to
connect over common ground. Hosts a minimum of seven events each month
ranging from in-house potlucks and shows to parties at local venues to cultural
happenings. Also offers opportunities to learn with local rabbis and visionaries.
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