Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-832-0553
info@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org
Seeks to strengthen Israel by building connections between Diaspora and Israeli
Jews; supports disadvantaged youth in Israel; addresses basic needs in Israel
and around the world and provides security and emergency services for
vulnerable Jewish populations in Israel.

Israel Office:
1 Ibn Givrol • Jerusalem, Israel 91707 • Tlidar@jewishphilly.org
Represents the Jewish Federation by articulating its mission and
policy to Israeli social and educational agencies, local municipalities,
JDC, the Jewish Agency for Israel and the government of Israel.

Major programs include Partnership 2Gether, Global Judaism,
Israel Fund, endowment gifts, missions, volunteer programs and
resource information about Israel.

Israel Advocacy Committee
Empowers Jews and non-Jews in the Greater Philadelphia area to support
Israel as the democratic nation-state of the Jewish people, with the right
to live in peace and security as a member of the community of nations.

Friends of the Israel Defense Force (FIDF)
Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey Chapter
500 Office Center Dr., Suite 400 • Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-383-2890 • Philadelphia@fidf.org • fidf.org
Initiates and helps support social, educational, cultural and recreational programs
and facilities for the young men and women soldiers of Israel who defend the
Jewish homeland. Also provides support for the families of fallen soldiers.

Hadassah of Greater Philadelphia
Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.

1518 Walnut St., Suite 402 • Philadelphia, PA 19102-3419
215-732-7100 • Fax: 215-732-7245
jron@hadassah.org • hadassah.org/regions/greater-philadelphia
In Israel, the group supports the Hadassah Medical Organization, Hadassah
College Jerusalem, youth villages for children at risk and more. In the Philadel-
phia-area membership spans all ages and all affiliations of Judaism with groups
in neighborhood across the region.

Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind
968 Easton Road, Suite H • Warrington, PA 18976
215-343-9100 • Fax: 215-343-9199
info@israelguidedog.org • israelguidedog.org
Funds raised go toward providing guide dogs for visually impaired Israelis.

Jewish Women International
215-564-3466 or 1-800-343-2823 • jwi@jwi.org • jwi.org
Empowers women and girls through programs for economic
literacy, community training, healthy relationship education and the prolifer-
ation of women’s leadership. Programs, advocacy and philanthropic initiatives
protect the fundamental rights of all girls and women to live in safe homes,
thrive in healthy relationships and realize the full potential of their personal
strength. Also supports the Jerusalem Hills Children’s Home in Israel for
youngsters growing up in violent homes.

Maccabi USA
1511 Walnut St., Suite 401 • Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-561-6900 • Fax: 215-561-5470
maccabi@maccabiusa.com • maccabiusa.com
Connects athletes and volunteers to each other and the global Jewish
community through athletic, educational and cultural experiences. The
programs increase Jewish identity, perpetuate Jewish continuity and strengthen
support for the State of Israel. Represents the Maccabi Movement in the U.S.,
and promotes U.S. participation in the World Maccabiah Games held in Israel
as well as other regional and international competitions.

Scholars for Peace in the Middle East (SPME)
P.O. Box 2241 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 •aromirowsky@spme.org • spme.org
Community of scholars who have united to promote honest, fact-based,
and civil discourse in regard to Middle East issues.

StandWithUs Philadelphia
P. O. Box 40313 • Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-971-8602 • ferneh@standwithus.com • standwithus.com
International education organization dedicated to empowering high school
students, college students and community members to become strong advo-
cates for Israel. SWU is a large distributor of Israel-related print materials and
social media. Hosts speakers, programs, conferences, and campaigns and works
in partnership with other organizations. Has chapters throughout the U.S., in
Israel, Canada, the U.K and Australia.

Zionist Organization of America—ZOA Philadelphia
1 Belmont Ave., Suite 601 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-660-9466 • office@zoaphilly.org • zoaphilly.org
Nonprofit, educational, advocacy and outreach organization promoting and
defending Israel and a mutually beneficial U.S.- Israel relationship. Sponsors
quarterly meetings, an annual gala, Washington advocacy mission, “Buy Israel”
campaign, special events, speakers bureau and an Emerging Zionists group.

Israeli American Council-Philadelphia
45 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 • 267-250-3835
philadelphia@israeliamerican.org • israeliamerican.org/philadelphia
Bolsters the Israeli American Community and works to reinforce support
for Israel.

J Street Philadelphia
Philadelphia@JSt.org • jst.org/philadelphia
Advocates for American diplomatic leadership to achieve a two-state solution,
and advocates for a broad debate on Israel and the Middle East in the Greater
Philadelphia Jewish community.

Jewish National Fund (JNF)
150 Monument Road, Suite 207 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
1-800-542-8733 • 215-832-0690 • 215-972-0289 • mfurman@jnf.org • jnf.org
Serves as a caretaker of the land of Israel on behalf of Jewish communities
everywhere. JNF has planted trees; built reservoirs and dams; created parks;
provided the infrastructure for many communities; built security rd.s; and
educated students around the world about Israel and the environment.

Today, JNF is restoring northern Israel and developing the Negev Desert.

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