RABBINICAL ORGANIZATIONS
Board of Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-832-0675 • msteinberg-egeth@borphilly.org • borphilly.org
A forum for professional support and development for rabbis in the Greater
Philadelphia area. Provides representation on Philadelphia’s Religious
Leaders Council and takes part in public events, such as the annual Holocaust
Memorial Ceremony.
Bucks County Rabbis’ Council
c/o Congregation Brothers of Israel
530 Washington Crossing Road • Newtown, PA18940
215-579-2200 • Rabbi.Gaber@cboi.org
Rabbinical Assembly - Mid-Atlantic Region
1401 N. Limekiln Pike • Dresher, PA 19025
215-643-6510 • awohlberg@tsinai.com
Regional organization of Conservative rabbis. Provides classes for those
seeking to convert to Judaism, weekly Torah-study programs in various locations,
and arranges Jewish divorces.
Rabbinical Council of Greater Philadelphia (Orthodox)
c/o Congregation Mikveh Israel
44 N. Fourth St. • Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-922-5446 • Fax: 215-922-1550 • info@mikvehisrael.org • rabbis.org
Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association
1299 Church Road • Wyncote, PA 19095
215-576-5210 •Fax:215-576-8051 •info@therra.org • therra.org
Professional association and collegial community of Reconstructionist rabbis.
Provides professional resources and services to its members, and is a
Reconstructionist voice in the larger Jewish and general world.
CONGREGATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance (JOFA)
Philadelphia Chapter • 229 Orchard Way • Merion Station, PA 19066
609-315-2787 • Carolyn@hochstadterdicker.com • jofa.org
Grassroots nonprofit organization established to educate and advocate for
women’s increased participation in Orthodox Jewish life. Strives to create a
community for women and men dedicated to such change. A resource for
communities seeking to balance tradition and modernity guided by the
principal that halakhic Judaism offers opportunities for observant Jewish
women to enhance their ritual observance and to increase their participation
in communal leadership.
Reconstructing Judaism
1299 Church Road • Wyncote, PA 19095
215-576-0800 • Fax: 215-576-6143 • JewishRecon@rrc.edu • JewishRecon.org
The primary organization of the Reconstructionist movement serves as both a
rabbinical training institution and a movement of congregations and chavurot.
RJ trains entrepreneurial rabbis who combine tradition with innovation and
create positive Jewish experiences. RJ serves congregations, convenes com-
munities, empowers change-makers and pursues new ideas that can be used
throughout the Jewish world. It acts as the movement’s primary voice. It
promotes Reconstructionist values, and the idea of progressive religion, in the
public sphere.
Reshet Networks
Jewish Learning Venture
261 Old York Road, Suite 720 • Jenkintown, PA 19046
215-320-0360 • Fax: 215-635-8946
info@jewishlearningventure.org • jewishlearningventure.org
Assists synagogues in strengthening their institutions by bringing synagogue
teams together to discuss, learn, plan and implement change using a variety
of tools and resources.
Women’s League for Conservative Judaism (WLCJ)
Mid-Atlantic Region • midatlanticregionwlcj@gmail.com • wlcjregion.org
Organization of synagogue women dedicated to the perpetuation of traditional
Judaism in the home and community.
CHABAD-LUBAVITCH CENTERS
The activities of the Chabad-Lubavitch centers in the Philadelphia area
include adult and children’s education, synagogue services, children’s
programming, teen programing (CTeen), holiday activities, counseling and
guidance, and the Jewish Business Network for professionals and officiants.
The Lubavitcher Center, Regional Headquarters
7622 Castor Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19152 • 215-725-2030 • Fax: 215-742-6455
lubavitcherclauenter@gmail.com • chabadpa.com
This is the central address for the Lubavitch Organization in Philadelphia
and the Delaware Valley.
Chabad of Abington
515 Meetinghouse Road • Rydal, PA 19046
267-536-5757 • info@JewishAbington.com • JewishAbington.com
Chabad of Chester County
946 N. Valley Forge Road • Devon, PA 19333
Mailing address: P.O. Box 41 • Wayne, PA 19087
610-971-9977 • Fax: 815-301-9785
info@JewishChesterCounty.com • JewishChesterCounty.com
Chabad of Doylestown
300 Swamp Road • Doylestown, PA 18901 • 215-622-9090
Rabbi@JewishDoylestown.com • jewishdoylestown.com
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Chabad serving Drexel University
Rohr Jewish Student Center • 3507 Baring St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-995-2232 • Rabbi@jewishdragon.com • jewishdragon.com
Chabad Israeli Center
3530 Buck Road • Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
267-918-1997 • dovreiivrit@gmail.com • cicphilly.org
Chabad of Lafayette Hill
644 Germantown Pike, Suite 2B • Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Mailing Address: 2048 Spring Mill Road, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
484-533-7009 • Rabbi@JewishLH.com • jewishlh.com
Chabad Living Legacy
Hands-on Jewish Experiences • 4 State Road, #164 • Media, PA 19063
610-566-1108 • handsonjewish.org
Chabad of the Main Line
625 Montgomery Ave. • Merion Station, PA 19066
610-660-9900 • office@chabadmainline.org • chabadmainline.org
Chabad of Northwest Philadelphia
7334 Rural Lane • Philadelphia, PA 19119
215-438-5327 • rabbig@chabadnwp.org • chabadnwp.org
Chabad of Penn Wynne
8 Overbrook Parkway • Wynnewood, PA 19096 • 610-529-9011
Moshe@chabadpennwynne.org For teen programming (CTeen) at this site contact:
RabbiHillel@Jewishmc.com Lubavitch Center for
Russian Jewry
13070 Bustleton Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-514-0729 • sholomg@comcast.net • lubavitchbustleton.org
Lubavitch House at University of Pennsylvania
4032-34 Spruce St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-746-6115 • menschmidt@gmail.com • lubavitchhouse.com
Also houses the Steinhardt Jewish Heritage Program,
215-746-6105, Andrea@jhp.org
The Rohr Center for Jewish Life — Chabad House
Serving Bryn Mawr, Haverford and Swarthmore colleges
780 College Ave. • Haverford, PA 19041
610-525-8672 • rabbielig@gmail.com • trichabad.org
CHAPLAINCY PROGRAMS
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater
Philadelphia 2000 Spring Garden St., 1F • Philadelphia, PA 19130
267-332-1321 • RHS@Jewishphilly.com • jewishfairmount.org
7607 Old York Road (lower level) • Elkins Park, PA 19027
and: The Barbara & Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center
345 Montgomery Ave. • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 • 267-314-0909
1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 • info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org
Jewish Hospice Care For Hospice Providers — Provides comprehen-
sive chaplaincy and practical religious information to individuals in
hospice care (both institutional and home settings), including pastoral
counseling for patients and their loved ones, bereavement support and
rabbinic consultation about Jewish views on illness and end-of-life
issues. Holiday and Shabbat Celebrations — Convening festivities and ser-
vices for individuals to share and enrich holiday celebrations and tradi-
tions. Individual and Group Counseling — Rabbinic counseling provided in
times of illness, loss and transition.
Professional Workshops On Cultural Topics — Training provided to
professionals who serve the Jewish populations to ensure cultural
sensitivity on topics such as caregiving, living with a disability,
spirituality and healing, and mindfulness.
Bereavement Counseling — Counseling and support groups for
individuals and families who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
Rabbinical Services — Providing a rabbi to individuals when needed
during various life stages to include Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, weddings and
funerals. Lubavitch of Bucks County
Spiritual Care and Mindfulness Programs
Chabad at Temple University
1521 Dondill Place • Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-352-3222 • rabbi@chabadtemple.com• chabadtemple.com
Chabad Young Philly-Professionals and Students
1432 Catharine St. • Philadelphia, PA 19146
The Kugel Collaborative • 1631-33 South St. • Philadelphia, PA 19146
215-593-8264 • Rabbi@ChabadYoungPhilly.org • chabadyoungphilly.org
Chabad Lubavitch V aad L’Dovrei Ivrit
110 S. Eighth St., second floor • Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-923-1355 • Fax: 215-722-2876 • chabad.org
Friendship Circle Philadelphia Region
South Office: 754 S. Ninth St. • Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-574-1765 • info@phillyfriendship.com phillyfriendship.com
North Office: 25 N. State St. • Newtown, PA 18940
215-497-9925, ext. 17 • Fax: 215-497-9929 • jamie@fcpa.info • fcpa.info
Jewish Center of Northern Liberties
851 N. American St. • Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-645-2345 • rabbi@jewishnl.org • jewishnl.org
Jewish Community of the Art Museum Area
Glazier Jewish Center • 25 N. State St. • Newtown, PA 18940
215-497-9925 • Fax: 215-497-9929
RYS@JewishCenter.info • jewishcenter.info
The Shul at Yardley • 1444 Yardley-Newtown Rd • Yardley, PA 19067
Lubavitch of Center City - Center City Chabad
Historic Congregation B’nai Abraham • 527 Lombard St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147 • 215-238-2100 • Fax: 215-238-2101
rabbi@jewishphilly.com • jewishphilly.com
Lubavitch of Delaware County
590 Reed Road, #2 • Mailing Address: 19 Mather Ave
Broomall, PA 19008 • 610-353-3835 • rabbi@jewishdelco.org • jewishdelco.org
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Chabad Jewish Education Center
1311 Fort Washington Ave. • Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-591-9310 • Fax: 215-591-9312 • rabbi@jewishmc.com • jewishmc.com
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Einstein Healthcare Network
5501 Old York Road • Philadelphia, PA 19141 • einstein.edu • 215-456-3996
Staff chaplains are available to provide spiritual and religious care to inpa-
tients, their loved ones and staff at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia,
Einstein Medical Center Elkins Park, MossRehab, and Willowcrest. Einstein
also sponsors an accredited Pastoral Education Program offering education
and clinical experience to chaplaincy students (clergy and lay people). The
Department of Spiritual Care and Mindfulness offers a one-hour “Introduction
to Mindfulness” course, an eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Program, and an eight-week Mindful Eating, Conscious Living program.