Mosaic Outdoor Clubs of America
1-888-667-2427 • philly@mosaicoutdoor.org • mosaicoutdoor.org
A nonprofit volunteer organization providing a way for outdoors-oriented
Jewish adults of southeast Pennsylvania and New Jersey to meet and enjoy
common interests. Fosters an ethic of conservation and promotes an active
lifestyle while building Jewish community and continuity.
Abramson Center for Jewish Life
83 Livery Dr. • Churchville, PA 18966
267-968-1210 • info@starofdavidbikers.org
gnemtsov@verizon.net • starofdavidbikers.org
A motorcycle organization based in the Delaware Valley. Members share
a passion for motorcycles and love for the Jewish people.
1425 Horsham Road • North Wales, PA 19454
215-371-1816 or 215-371-1820 (auxiliary) • Fax: 215-371-3020
info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org
Volunteers of all ages welcome. Groups can volunteer for a one-time event
or project, or commit to a longer period of service. Students looking to
fulfill school and Bar/Bat Mitzvah requirements can participate in the
Project SHEMA program, connecting young people with elderly residents.
Opportunities include friendly visitors, escorts, sewers and menders,
librarians, Yiddish Club, Sports Club, general activities and games, and office
support. Auxiliary volunteers actively participate in programs including a
gift shop, resident library, Shabbat kiddush, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
celebrations, birthday parties, luncheons and other celebrations enriching
resident life.
Abramson Hospice: Volunteers provide respite and support to family
members; Work with the Bereavement department to support families
in the year following a loved one’s death; Vigil volunteers providing a
supportive, calm and peaceful presence to patients and family during the
last few hours of life; and Administrative work. Contact: 215-371-1393.
Temple University’s Jewish Alumni Association
Challah for Hunger
NextGen Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-832-0852
NextGen@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org/NextGen
A group of Jewish men and women, ages 22 to 45, making a difference in
the Jewish community. Open to singles, couples, business professionals and
parents, the group seeks to ensure Jewish continuity through outreach,
education, leadership development, community service and philanthropy.
Star of David Bikers
215-204-4323 • emily.gallagher@temple.edu • alumni.temple,edu
Jewish graduates of Temple U. join together for social and other types of events.
Tribe 12
201 S. Camac St., 2nd Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19107
267-235-3348 • info@tribe12.org • tribe12.org
Offers events and programs for individuals in their 20s/30s who want to connect
Jewishly in Philadelphia. Programming includes social events, matchmaking
services, an LGBTQ community, affinity groups (i.e., an acapella group and
fantasy football and sports leagues), a Jewish leadership and entrepreneurship
Fellowship, a web resource for 20s/30s to find Jewish events in Philly and more.
Young Friends of Rodeph Shalom
615 N. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19123 • 215-627-6747 • Fax: 215-627-1313
cfischer@rodephshalom.org • rodephshalom.org
A group of 20- and 30-somethings who are single or married, with no
children, and join for events and to bridge their Jewish background with
their personal interests.
Young Jewish Leadership Concepts
P.O. Box 313 • Langhorne, PA 19047
215-932-2974 • rsvp4yjlc@gmail.com • www.yjlc.org
Nonprofit young professionals network, providing opportunities for post-
college age young adults to meet, and get connected with the Jewish commu-
nity. Events include annual rafting and ski leadership weekends, and programs
to gain knowledge of Israel and the Jewish community. Regular activities take
place in Greater Philadelphia, N.Y., D.C., and even as far south as Florida.
PROGRAMS FOR THE
LGBTQ&A COMMUNITY
pRiSm at Congregation Rodeph Shalom
615 N. Broad. St. • Philadelphia, PA 19123 • 215-627-6747• Fax: 215-627-1313
info@rodephshalom.org • rodephshalom.org
Serves Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley’s GLBT Jewish community.
Welcomes people of all gender and sexual identities providing a place for
people of all sexual orientations and religious affiliations to experience Judaism.
J. Proud
Jewish Family and Children’s Service
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 1-866-JFCS-NOW
1-866-532-7699 • info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org
A consortium, led by JFCS, which is comprised of local Jewish organizations
working together to raise awareness, educate and advocate for the diverse
needs of the Jewish LGBTQ community in the Greater Philadelphia Area.
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201 S. Camac St., 2nd Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19107
267-423-4415 • carly@challahforhunger.org • challahforhunger.org
Brings people together to bake and sell challah in an effort to raise money
and awareness for social justice causes.
Federation Early Learning Services
10700 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-676-7550 • Fax: 215-676-9498 • FelsKids.org
Volunteers are needed to work in classrooms with young children and to assist
teachers or work in the early learning cener offices. Specific tasks are designed
to meet the skills of the volunteers and the needs of the classroom.
For a Friend Program at KleinLife
10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-698-7300, Ext. 196 jeskate@kleinlife.org • KleinLife.org
Sponsors many volunteers opportunities that help ensure that no home-bound
senior goes hungry. Opportunities include: helping to cultivate and harvest fruits
and vegetables at KleinLife; packaging meals with a local cooking group; volun-
teering to be a friendly visitor; and/or delivering meals to homebound seniors.
Donations of homegrown vegetables are also accepted.
Friendship Circle Philadelphia Region
South Office: 754 S. Ninth St. • Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-574-1765 • Fax: 270-574-1766
info@phillyfriendship.com • phillyfriendship.com
North Office: 25 N. State St. • Newtown, PA 18940
215-497-1003 • friends@fcpa.info • fcpa.info
Connects teens and young adults to youth with special needs and their
families, offering Jewish and social experiences; developing friendships
while participating in creative arts group activities, Jewish holiday
celebrations, weekly playdates and more. Fosters the development of
a caring, supportive community. There are volunteeer opportunities
for adults as well.
Hosts for Hospitals — In-Home Hospitality
for Families and Patients
326 Conshohocken State Road, #2 • Gladwyne, PA 19035
215-472-3801 • Fax: 215-472-3803
info@hostsforhospitals.org • hostsforhospitals.org
Provides an opportunity to perform the mitzvah of Hachnasat Orchim —
the bringing in of guests. Volunteer hosts provide free lodging for out-of-
towners who travel to Philadelphia in association with patients who are
receiving care at area hospitals. Guests are responsible for their own food
and transportation.
Jewish Family and Children’s Service
of Greater Philadelphia Volunteer Services
7607 Old York Road (Lower Level) • Elkins Park, PA 19027
1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 • info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org
Opportunities to get involved include:
Opportunities at the Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center
Hands on service projects (Circle of Hands)
Delivering challahs to hospital patients (Challah Mitzvah Program)
Engaging with our clothing assistance program (Our Closet)
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Projects, And more
Jewish Information and Referral Service
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
215-832-0821 • info@jewishphilly.org
Volunteers answer the telephone and assist callers with information about the
Philadelphia Jewish community and its resources. Vol un teers also work on
time-limited special projects.
Jewish Relief Agency
225 E. City Ave, Suite 210 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-660-0190 • Fax: 610-660-0191
JRA@JewishRelief.org • jewishrelief.org
Connects volunteers of diverse ages and backgrounds to service opportunities
in the community. Opportunities include packing and delivering supplemen-
tary food boxes to individuals and families, driving seniors to medical appoint-
ments or the grocery store, making friendly visits to seniors, completing minor
home repairs, maintenance and yard work, and more. JRA has grown to serve
diverse low-income individuals and families throughout Greater Philadelphia
and Southern New Jersey, including seniors, persons with disabilities and
chronic illnesses, people facing temporary financial emergencies, immigrants
and refugees. The Food Distribution Center is located at: 10980 Dutton Road,
Philadelphia, PA 19154, 215-281-1101.
The Mitzvah Bowl
info@themitzvahbowl.com • TheMitzvahBowl.com
A comprehensive website for finding mitzvah projects and volunteer
opportunities for Bar/Bat Mitzvah students and high school students looking
to fulfill community service hours. Offers resources for teens and families
seeking a way to help others and make a difference.
Mitzvah Circle Foundation
1561 Gehman Road • Harleysville, PA 19438
267-649-7610 • info@mitzvahcircle.org • mitzvahcircle.org
Nonprofit, not faith-based, organization providing material support to
individuals and families dealing with crisis, poverty, homelessness, and serious
illness throughout the Philadelphia region. Serving people who are unable to
obtain immediate or sufficient help from government agencies and traditional
service organizations.
Classroom4Good Hands-on programming and educational opportunities for schools,
corporate groups and others to engage in meaningful service projects.
Participants learn about the impact of poverty on individuals, families
and on society as a whole to give perspective and meaning to their
involvement in service.
Internship Program
Engages undergraduate and graduate college students in serving those
who are neediest in their communities. Accepts ten students each
semester, including summer. Interns major in many areas of study
including social work, nonprofit administration,
business administration, psychology and other fields.
Mitzvah Food Project
215-832-0509 • foodproject@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org/mfp
Volunteers are needed to pack and deliver food packages, which include
non-perishable food and produce, to low-income households in Greater
Philadelphia. Monthly or bimonthly packing/delivery schedules available
depending on pantry location. Back-up delivery volunteers are also needed.
B’nai Mitzvah projects welcome. Pantry locations include: Jewish Community
Services Building (Center City); Brodsky Enrichment Center (Main Line);
KleinLife (Northeast Philadelphia); Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lower
Bucks County (Bucks County); and Beth Sholom Congregation (Elkins Park).
Repair the World: Philadelphia
267-235-3348 • philadelphia@weRepair.org • WeRepair.org
Aims to make service and volunteering an integral part of North American
Jewish life. Offers a variety of volunteer opportunities, including both one-time
and regular opportunities, and social events for volunteers to have a chance to
discuss local and national social justice issues.
RSVP Philadelphia
KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
267-345-7787 • saistrop@kleinlife.org • rsvphilly.org
Opportunities for individuals to volunteer in social service agencies, schools,
museums and consumer groups.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
BBYO Liberty Region
Aleph Zadek Aleph (AZA) & B’nai B’rith Girls (BBG)
267-332-4501 • Liberty@bbyo.org • bbyo.org
Pluralistic Jewish teen movement for teens in grades 8 through 12. AZA
and BBG chapters provide leadership programs and identity enrichment
experiences. Chapters have regular meetings, social, and community service
programming on some week nights and largely on the weekend. BBYO
chapters are creating a movement of Jewish teens committed to giving more
Jewish teens more meaningful Jewish experiences.
Bnei Akiva of North America
Lower Merion Synagogue • 123 Old Lancaster Ave.
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 • 484-557-2166
lmbneiakiva@gmail.com • nebneiakiva@gmail.com • bneiakiva.org
Religious Zionist youth movement offering educational programs
for third through 12th grade. Three snifim:
Lower Merion--holds weekly Shabbat programs and special events
which take place in Lower Merion Synagogue, in collaboration with
Kohelet Yeshiva High School.
North East Philadelphia--sponsors weekly Shabbat programs and
special events which take place at B’nai Israel Synagogue.
Cherry Hill, N.J.--sponsors a Shabbat program once every three weeks,
in addition to special events. At Sons Of Israel Synagogue.
Boy Scouts of America
Cradle of Liberty Council Jewish Committee on Scouting
1485 Valley forge Road• Wayne, PA 19087
215-677-4147 • lenbrownstein@comcast.net • Jewishscouting.org
Supporting Jewish Scouting in the five-county area (Bucks, Chester, Delaware,
Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties): Troop 185 in Elkins Park,
Troop 665 in Dresher and Pack 498 in Blue Bell.
Habonim Dror Eizor Galil
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-350-2245 or 215-832-0676
RoshEizor@campgalil.org • campgalil.org
Labor Zionist youth movement for ages nine to 17. Emphasizes Jewish values
and social responsibility, with year-round activities for its members.
JCC Maccabi Experience
Kaiserman JCC • 45 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096
610-896-7770, Ext. 125 • maccabi@phillyjcc.com • phillyjcc.com/maccabi
An international Olympics-style competition in a variety of sports for Jewish
teens ages 13 to 16. Recruits athletes from across the five-country Philadelphia
area to form teams in a variety of individual and team sports. Weeklong games
are held in several cities in August. The one-day Mid-Atlantic Games are for
Jewish athletes ages 10 to 12. The JCC Maccabi ArtsFest is an intensive arts
experience taking place in August.
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