Jewish War Veterans of the USA (JWV)
Philadelphia County Council
609-238-1912 • richfine@hotmail.com • jwv.org
Serves in an advocacy role in presenting veterans’ pension, disability and
other claims before the Veterans Administration and other agencies.

Combats anti-Semitism and bigotry. Assists the Office of Special Investigations
in pursuing Nazi war criminals. Supports American youth through scouting,
scholarships and anti-drug programs. Assists oppressed Jews worldwide.

Supports strong U.S.-Israel relations.

Drizin-Weiss Post No. 215
913 Tyson Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19111 • 215-728-9368
Serves in an advocacy role in presenting veterans’ pension, disability
and other claims before the Veterans Administration and other
agencies. Combats anti-Semitism and bigotry. Assists the Office of
Special Investigations in pursuing Nazi war criminals. Supports
American youth through scouting, scholarships and anti-drug
programs. Assists oppressed Jews worldwide. Supports strong U.S.-
Israeli relations by sponsoring missions to Israel.

Fegelson-Young-Feinberg Post 697
P.O. Box 802 • Levittown, PA 19058 • 267-573-9697
jewishvetspost697@gmail.com • jewishvetspost697.jwv.org
Sponsors programs promoting patriotism. Ongoing programs include
scholarships for descendants of JWV members; providing veteran
service officers representing veterans and their families before the
Department of Veterans Affairs; membership life and health insurance
coverage, and prescription program; audio-visual library resources;
a disaster relief fund; and care packages to service personnel.

Post 305
215-459-1261 • henrynco@comcast.net
Meets at Adath Israel, 250 N. Highland Ave., Merion Station.

Geographic area includes West Philadelphia and the western suburbs.

Activities include visiting residents at the Coatesville VA Medical
Center, conducting Memorial Day ceremonies at Delaware County
cemetery monuments, hosting speakers at monthly meetings,
and supporting the Department of PA and JWV national organizations.

Post 98
856-468-2678 • edyndon@aol.com
Both Post 98 Members and the Ladies Auxiliary meet at Tiffany’s Diner,
9010 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA. The post promotes Judaism,
patriotism and veteran’s services. Ongoing programs include providing
scholarships for descendants of JWV members, and tending to
memorials and grave sites of members in area cemeteries.

Middle East Forum
215-546-5406 • Fax: 215-546-5409
bennett@meforum.org • meforum.org
Think tank that works to define and promote American interests in the Middle
East. Believes in strong ties with Israel, Turkey and other emerging democracies;
works for human rights throughout the region; strives to weaken the forces of
religious radicals; seeks a stable supply and a low price of oil; and promotes the
peaceful settlement of regional and international disputes.

National Council of Jewish Women
Greater Philadelphia Section
215-646-7290 • 215-657-9347 • 215-245-1309
ncjwphila@gmail.com • ncjw.org
Grassroots organization of volunteers who turn progressive ideals into action.

Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the
quality of life for women, children and families and by safeguarding individual
rights. The Greater Philadelphia Section focuses on advocacy, promoting
education, hands on community service and tzedakah.

Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition
800 N. Third St., Suite 403 • Harrisburg, PA 17102
717-920-0734 or 717-330-4574 (cell)
hank@pajewishcoalition.org • pajewishcoalition.org
Coalition of Jewish federations and Jewish community-relations councils
throughout Pennsylvania. Monitors legislative and regulatory developments,
identifies and assists in the advocating for funding opportunities for Jewish
agencies and social-justice issues to the Jewish communities. Sensitizes public
officials in Harrisburg to the needs of the Jewish community.

Republican Jewish Coalition
One Belmont Ave., Suite 321 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-667-1263 • Fax: 667-1265
PASNJ@rjchq.org • rjchq.org
The Shalom Center
6711 Lincoln Dr. • Philadelphia, PA 19119 • 215-844-8494
office@theshalomcenter.org • theshalomcenter.org
Draws on Jewish values as it seeks peace, justice, compassion and healing
of the earth.

Shomrim of Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley
P.O. Box 14543 • Philadelphia, PA 19115
hlebofsky@comcast.net • shomrimpadv.org
The Shomrim (“Guardians”) was formed to promote the welfare and
brotherhood of Jewish police officers, firefighters and other law-en forcement
personnel. Tikkun Olam Chavurah
Philadelphia, PA • mvramberg@yahoo.com tikkunolamchavurah.org
Philadelphia-based spiritual and political community grounded in Jewish tra-
dition. Working in the pursuit of tzedek (justice) and tikkun olam (repair of the
world), with a focus on interfaith work to support social justice in the Philadel-
phia area and in Israel/Palestine. The work includes supporting immigrant rights
and environmental sustainability, preventing gun violence, resisting the assault
on public education, and promoting economic justice in the Philadelphia region.

SECULAR JEWISH PROGRAMS
Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations
847 Tyson Ave. • Roslyn, PA 19001
267-312-7635 • congress@verizon.net • csjo.org
A confederation of 23 North American adult groups and schools, with several
affiliates in the Philadelphia area, dedicated to promoting secular Jewish
community life. Four affiliates in the Philadelphia area include the Jewish
Children’s Folkshul (a supplementary school) and three adult groups.

Distributes a quarterly newsletter.

Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia
1657 The Fairway, #145 • Jenkintown, PA 19046
membership@jgsgp.org • jgsgp.org
Provides members with the opportunity to pursue a common interest in
Jewish genealogy.

Kehilla for Secular Jews
113 Shippen Road • Erdenheim, PA 19038
215-233-2668 • info@kehillaForSecularJews.org
kehillaforsecularjews.org Honors Jewish history, culture and values. Celebrates Jewish holidays and life-
cycle events. Supports a children’s Sunday school. Encourages lifelong learning.

Is involved in the secular humanist Jewish tradition through participation in
national organizations. Promotes social and economic justice, and represents the
secular humanist tradition within the Jewish community.

Philadelphia Secular Jewish Organization
113 Shippen Road • Erdenheim, PA 19038
215-233-2668 • blw113@me.com
Former Jewish Children’s Folkshul parents and other adults who meet
monthly for Jewish educational and social activities, and holiday celebrations,
to promote secular humanistic principles.

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