CONVERSION
HOSPICE Rabbi Morris Goodblatt Academy
Abramson Hospice
Classes located in Greater Philadelphia area, NJ and DE
732-841-4876 • Goodblattacademy@gmail.com.org • goodblatt.org
Offers an introduction to Judaism course designed for those who are curious
about Judaism and want to know more. The academy serves as the training
institution, under the auspices of the Rabbinical Assembly of Philadelphia, for
those considering conversion to Judaism or for non-Jews sharing their lives
with Jews. Those who intend to convert are mentored from the outset by local
Conservative Rabbis. Classes are offered weekly over a period of 23 weeks at
various satellite locations throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. Those
who enroll will gain an understanding of Jewish history, culture, holidays, life
cycle and practice. In addition, five holiday-themed gatherings will allow
participants from all locations to meet and celebrate together.

Union for Reform Judaism
Introduction to Judaism Program
212-452-6745 • eshaw@urj.org • reformjudaism.org/learning
Offers introduction to Judaism courses for those considering conversion,
or just interested in learning more about Judaism.

DIVORCE Conservative Beit Din
South Philadelphia and Center City: Rabbi Morton Levine,
215-568-7073, mortlev@verizon.net
Northern suburbs: Rabbi Charles Kraus, 215-887-8650
ckmesader@comcast.net Orthodox Beit Din of Greater Philadelphia
Rabbi Dov Brisman • Young Israel of Elkins Park
7715 Montgomery Ave. • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-722-0239 or 215-635-3152
ERUVS An eruv is created by extending a boundary around the community perim-
eter. Such a boundary is composed of solid walls, fences, steep inclines or
even a wire around the perimeters to allow observant Jews to carry objects,
push baby carriages and the like within the community on Shabbat.

BENSALEM: Bensalem Jewish Outreach Center • 215-758-1996
bensalemoutreach.org/community/eruv CENTER CITY: Center City Eruv Corporation
moderator@centercityeruv.org • centercityeruv.org
ELKINS PARK: Young Israel of Elkins Park • 267-415-6760 • yiep.org
LOWER MERION/MAIN LINE:
Eruv of Lower Merion, Inc. • 610-667-7415
Main Line Eruv • Cong. Beth Hamedrosh • 610-642-6444
NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA:
Northeast Eruv Corp. • 215-333-ERUV
Congregation Beit Harambam • 215-621-1627
Congregation Beth Solomon Eruv • 267-521-1627
UNIVERSITY CITY:
University City Eruv Corp • email@UniversityCityEruv.org
universitycityeruv.org YARDLEY:
Yardley-Makefield Eruv Corporation
215-369-9141 • twitter.com/YMEruv
Abramson Center for Jewish Life • 1425 Horsham Road • North Wales, PA 19454
215-371-1393 or 1-888-560-3005
info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org/services/hospice-programs
Provides care in patients’ homes as well as in senior communities and hospi-
tals throughout Greater Philadelphia. Abramson Hospice is accredited by the
Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP). Services include: skilled
nursing care for pain management and symptom control; specialized pharmacy
services and medications; medical equipment and supplies related to hospice
care; 24-hour on-call support by a hospice registered nurse; personal care by
trained hospice aides, spiritual support by rabbis and chaplains; counseling
and emotional support for patients and loved ones; physical, occupational,
and speech therapy; trained volunteers for friendly visiting; and bereavement
services which reflect Jewish tradition. Hospice services are covered for eligible
participants by most insurance plans, including Medicare.

Jewish Hospice Network
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia
7607 Old York Road (Lower Level) • Elkins Park, PA 19027
1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 • info@jfcsphilly.com • jfcsphilly.org
Provides comprehensive 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.

INTERFAITH InterfaithFamily
2100 Arch St., seventh floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-207-0990 • philadelphia@interfaithfamily.com
interfaithfamily.com/philadelphia Provides coordinated, comprehensive services for interfaith couples and those
who work with them. Advocates for a welcoming and inclusive Jewish com-
munity. Offers workshops for interfaith couples exploring the role of religion
in their lives, free email series for parents in interfaith families, a clergy referral
service and connections to welcoming organizations, professionals and pro-
grams. Also provides resources and training for synagogues, organizations,
clergy and other program providers.

KASHRUT Kashrut supervision in Greater Philadelphia is provided by local rabbinical
associations and individual rabbis employed by establishments. Concerned
individuals should contact each establishment to ascertain its standard of
kashrut. Keystone-K
Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia
2014 Upland Way • Philadelphia, PA 19131
347-927-5742 • Fax: 267-507-1866•Keytone.Kashrus@gmail.com •keystone-k.

info International Kosher Council (IKC)
Brooklyn, NY 11218 • 718-635-1037 • rabbi@ikckosher.com • ikckosher. com
K.O.A. (KOA)
198 Tomlinson Road • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-671-1981 or 215-917-6622 (cell) • Fax: 215-671-8007
KOAKosher@hotmail.com • KOAKosher.com
A subsidiary of the Orthodox Association for the Observance of Kashruth.

Ko Kosher Service
1504 Von Steuben Drive • West Chester, PA 19380
610-696-0408 or 1-800-626-1100 • Fax: 610-696-9249
amiel@kokosher.com • ko-kosher-service.com
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