HOLOCAUST PROGRAMS
Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
1500 Market St. • Suite 2415 West Tower
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-568-2223 • Fax: 215-568-5526
philadelphia@adl.org • philadelphia.adl.org
BEARING WITNESS™ provides training and resources necessary
for Catholic school educators to teach about anti-Semitism and the
Holocaust, and the historical and current relationship between the
Jewish and Catholic communities.
ECHOES AND REFLECTIONS workshops provide middle and high
school teachers with a comprehensive resource that integrates visual
history testimony from Holocaust survivors and witnesses, with other
primary source material into powerful lessons.
Children of Jewish Holocaust Survivors Association
P.O. Box 1127 • Jenkintown, PA 19046 • 215-947-1158
mimkrik227@gmail.net • cjhsa.org
A nonprofit organization founded in the Greater Philadelphia area dedicated to
preserving the memory of the victims of the Holocaust. As direct descendants
of survivors, CJHS maintains the commitment to honor relatives, preserve their
heritage and culture, educate the community on Holocaust issues, fight bigotry
and hatred, and encourage tolerance and equality.
Esther Raab Holocaust Museum &
Goodwin Education Center
Betty & Milton Katz Jewish Community Center
1301 Springdale Road, Ste. 200 • Cherry Hill, N.J. 08003
856-751-9500, Ext. 1249 • jcrcsnj.org/goodwin
Full-time institution dedicated to Holocaust education with a reference library,
lending library and multi-media resources. Offers a collection of historical
photographs, artifacts and Nazi paraphernalia. A speaker’s bureau supports
outreach to students and adult groups.
Gratz College
7605 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027 • 215-635-7300 • gratz.edu
Holocaust and Genocide Studies • admissions@gratz.edu
Online master’s program in Holocaust and genocide studies. Program
focuses on the Holocaust, its contemporary significance and the broader
phenomenon of genocide in modern times. Designed for educators in
public and private schools, museum staff, community professionals,
religious and lay leaders, those involved in interfaith dialogue and adult
learners taking classes for personal enrichment or credit. Teachers may
take courses and seminars for professional development to meet ACT
48 and ACT 70 PA Holocaust and Genocide education requirements.
Six-course graduate certificate also available. Gratz has received approval
from the Middle States Commission for Higher Education to offer a
PhD degree in Holocaust and Genocide Studies.
Holocaust Oral History Archive • archives@gratz.edu
Records and transcribes first-person testimonies of Holocaust survivors,
liberators, rescuers and other witnesses to the Nazi era. Interviews are
available to use onsite in the Tuttleman Library, Tuesday afternoon by
appointment only to researchers, teachers and students. Unpublished
memoirs, personal documents, memorial books and survivor registers
from several European countries are also available.
Holocaust Awareness Museum & Education Center
KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Ave., Ste 210 • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-464-4701 • Fax: 215-464-4703 • info@hamec.org • hamec.org
Provides educational programs, including eyewitness Holocaust survivor
testmony and professional theater productions, to teach students the lessons
of the Holocaust. Primary target group is students in fifth through 12th grade.
Programs include: Witness to History--Survivor Presentation, Witness to
History Skype Presentation, Witness to History--Student Presentation and the
Anne Frank Theater Project.
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Holocaust Survivors’ Support Program
Jewish Family and Children’s Service
The Barbara & Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center
345 Montgomery Avenue • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 • 267-314-0909
1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 • info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org
With support from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims against Germany,
this program serves survivors, victims of Nazi occupation in Europe during
World War II. In-home services such as counseling, care management, home
care, chore services, meals, respite for caregivers and adult day care. Provides aid
to survivors in applying for Holocaust entitlements and emergency assistance.
Holocaust Memorial Committee
Jewish Community Relations Council
of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-832-0536 • brazin@jewishphilly.org
Established to extend consciousness of the lessons of the Holocaust.
Sponsors the annual Yizkor ceremony, the annual Youth Symposium on
the Holocaust, the Mordechai Anielewicz Creative Arts Competition and
Exhibition, and the Holocaust Speakers Bureau.
Jewish War Veterans Holocaust
Remembrance Program
Fegelson-Young-Feinberg Post 697 • P.O. Box 802 • Levittown, PA 19058
267-573-9697 • jewishvetspost697@gmail.com
jewishvetspost697.jwv.org/holocaust Provides survivors and first-hand witnesses of the Holocaust an opportunity to
share their stories and memories with the current generation. Speakers’ stories
are supported by slide presentations. Programs available for schools and other
organizations at no cost.
Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-809-2474 • info@philaholocaust.org • ThePHRF.org
Foundation planning the establishment of a memorial garden at the site of the
Monument to the Six Million Jewish Martyrs, located on the Benjamin Franklin
Parkway at 16th and Arch streets. PHRF’s mission is to educate people on an
international scale to ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust are universal,
timeless and enduring.
USC Shoah Foundation Institute
at the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA 19104 • 215-238-1290
svha-help@lists.upenn.edu • guides.library.upenn.edu/vha
Provides access to the USC Shoah Foundation Institute’s entire visual history
archive, which is available via a streaming service on the Penn campus to
both Penn affiliates and to visitors, including people who were interviewed
in Pennsylvania and those born in Pennsylvania. Visitors to the campus of the
University of Pennsylvania are welcome to access and view testimonies —
by appointment only — that are part of the USC Shoah Foundation Institute
Visual History Archive. Computers and headphones are available in the Van
Pelt-Dietrich Library Center and at the Annenberg School for Communication
Library. West Chester University
Holocaust and Genocide Studies Education Center
Main Hall, Room 409 • West Chester, PA 19383 • 610-436-2972
jfriedman@wcupa.edu • wcupa.edu/arts-humanities/holocaust
Master of Arts degree program includes interdisciplinary courses that provide
theoretical and historical context for understanding what led to the Holocaust
and other genocides.
PROFESSIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS Jewish Business Network
Lubavitch House, Perelman Center for Jewish Life
4032 Spruce St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-746-6105 • info@jhp.org • jbnphilly.com
Provides direct networking opportunities for businesses and professionals
in the Greater Philadelphia area. Sponsors monthly luncheons featuring
speakers of interest to people in business.
The Louise D. Brandeis Law Society & Foundation
1500 JFK Blvd., Suite 1312 • Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-512-5000 • Fax: 215-629-5940 • jgrossuz@aol.com • brandeislawsociety.org
A Jewish law society dedicated to advancing and enriching the personal
and professional interests of members of the bench and bar. Promotes
opportunity for leadership development, social interaction, education and
community service.
JPro c/o Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-832-0813 • phoffnung@jewishphilly.org
Brings together professionals within the tri-state area who work in Jewish
organizations. Provides professional development, educational and
networking opportunities integrating Jewish values to ensure a high level
of Jewish communal leadership. Programs cover a range of topics to meet
the diverse needs of Jewish professionals. Promotes success in the
workplace, and provides professionals in the Jewish community with
the skills and knowledge needed to advance their careers.
THRIFT SHOP
Our Closet-
Powered by JFCS
267-256-2179 • www.ourclosetpa.org
Operates free pop-up shops featuring clothing and accessories for men,
women, and children throughout Philadelphia.
ISRAEL The commitment of the Philadelphia Jewish community to Israel is
evidenced by the large number of organizations and programs whose goals
are to support the health, education, social, cultural and political institutions
in Israel; organizations that sponsor trips; and those that assist Philadelphians
who wish to make aliyah or to volunteer, travel or study in Israel.
GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS
Israel Bonds
Development Corporation for Israel
1500 Walnut St., Suite 1302 • Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-545-8380 or 1-800-752-5671 • Fax: 215-545-6164
philadelphia@israelbonds.com • israelbonds.com
Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of Commerce
200 S. Broad St., Suite 910-G • Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-703-3135 picc@phillyisraelchamber.com • phillyisraelchamber.com
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Promotes business development with Israel. PICC is a member-based, inde-
pendent professional network serving Pennsylvania, Delaware and southern
New Jersey. Educates constituents about the range of business opportunities
available in Israel, and helps members to achieve their business goals through
referrals, consultation and access to business resources. Members represent
manufacturing, high technology, investment, professional and financial firms.
ISRAEL EXPERIENCES
Birthright Israel–Taglit
The Birthright Israel Foundation
33 E. 33rd St., 7th Floor • New York, N.Y. 10016
1-888-99-ISRAEL or 1-888-994-7723 or 212-457-0036
information@birthrightisrael.com • birthrightisrael.com
Offers young adults ages 18 through 26 trips to Israel. The program covers
airfare and 10 days of land and program costs.
BBYO Passport
202-537-8091 • info@bbyopassport.org • www.bbyopassport.org
Provider of travel experiences for Jewish high school and middle school teens.
Passport programs span destinations on five continents and combine elements
of active touring, community service, and meaningful Jewish experiences.
Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI)
Israel Aliyah Center
301-881-4407 or 866-835-0430 • Fax: 301-881-4408
aliyahny@jafi.org • jewishagency.org
Helps in bringing Jewish people to Israel to live (make aliyah) and ensure their
successful integration into Israeli society. Promotes Jewish-Zionist education
programs, and the partnership of Jews around the world with Israelis and
Israeli society.
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
Travel With Purpose (Missions) 2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-832-0629 • agarber@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org
Sponsors missions to Israel for singles, couples and families. Provides
fast-paced, intense educational experiences for veteran travelers, as well as
for first-time visitors to Israel.
MASA Israel Journey
Philadelphia Regional Representative
212-339-6982• JuliaS@MasaIsrael.org • www.masaisrael.org
Connects Jewish young adults, ages 18 to 30, to programs across various interest
areas including: five- to 10-month gap year, study abroad, internship and vol-
unteer experiences in Israel. All Masa Israel participants receive an automatic
grant and can apply for additional needs-based financial aid.
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