F ederation E arly L earning
S ervices D ay C amps
Federation Early Learning Services
10700 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-676-7550 • Fax: 215-676-9498 • info@FelsKids.org • FELSKids.org
Day camps for children ages 3 to 5 years old. One camp for children of
elementary school age (see Camp Woodlight, below). Air-conditioned
buildings. Some sites have swimming pools and swimming instruction. Camps
feature: specialists in sports, music and art, etc. Weekly themes, special events,
and Shabbat celebrations. Special events include trips and entertainment.
Snacks and at some sites, lunches are provided. Financial assistance, when
eligible maybe available. State subsidy accepted. Call for the special features of
each camp.
Camp Chaverim at Gutman Early Learning Center
7500 West Ave. • Melrose Park, PA 19027
215-635-5570 • Fax: 215-635-8155 • Gutman@FelsKids.org
In addition to the other camp programs, the Gan Simcha preschool pro-
gram addresses the needs of the Orthodox community, and participates
in all camp activities.
Camp Chaverim at Lokoff Early Learning Center
The Leonard & Madlyn Abramson Early Childhood Education Community
TBI Synagogue • 1920 Skippack Pike • Blue Bell, PA 19422
215-643-0110 • Fax: 215-643-3286 • Lokoff@FelsKids.org
Camp Kehillah
Congregation Ohev Shalom • 2 Chester Road • Wallingford, PA
610-872-0400 • Fax: 215-872-0557 • Kehillah@FelsKids.org
Camp Kol Ami
8201 High School Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-635-4180 • Fax: 215-635-4186 • KolAmi@FELSKids.org
Camp K’tonton
Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid
715 Paxon Hollow Road • Broomall, PA 19003
610-325-4831 • Fax: 610-356-8091 • Ktonton@FelsKids.org
Camp Lassin
10800 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-677-7191 • Fax: 215-969-3502 • Lassin@FelsKids.org
Camp Paley
2199 Strahle St. • Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-725-8930 • Fax: 215-742-2349 • Paley@FelsKids.org
Camp Woodight (for elementary school age children)
2199 Strahle St. • Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-725-8930 • Fax: 215-742-2349 • CampWoodlight@FelsKids.org
For children ages 6-11. Swimming, sports, arts & crafts, nature &
science, field trips, music, and mitzvah (good deed) projects, off-site
field trips as well as in-house visits. Lunch and snacks are included.
Financial assistance available; state subsidy accepted.
COLLEGE PROGRAMS
Franklin C. Ash Summer Internship Program
JEVS Career Strategies/Internship Programs
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-832-0876 • AshInternship@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org/Ash-Internship
A paid summer internship for Jewish undergraduate college students interested
in gaining a deeper understanding of their Jewish identity, while working in
Jewish community agencies.
Hillel at Drexel University
101 N. 33rd St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-895-2531 • idekoninck@drexelhillel.org • drexelhillel.org
Works with student leaders and their social networks to inspire students to
explore their Judaism, find value-added in Jewish community affiliation, and
create patterns of Jewish living that can be sustained after graduation. Student-
planned programs include social opportunities, concerts, Jewish learning,
religious services, Shabbat dinners, lectures, Jewish travel experiences and lead-
ership training. Leads the Israel conversation on campus through its affiliated
student-led organization, Dragons For Israel.
Hillel in Greater Philadelphia (HIP)
Steinhardt Hall • 215 S. 39th St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-898-8265 • Fax: 215-898-8259 • info@phillyhillel.org • phillyhillel.org
Provides programming for Jewish students at smaller schools in the
Philadelphia area — Arcadia, Bryn Mawr, Bucks County Community College,
Haverford, Penn State Abington, Philadelphia University, Swarthmore,
University of the Sciences, Villanova, West Chester University and other
Philadelphia-based schools — through a citywide student network. Students
throughout the Greater Philadelphia area are welcome to participate.
Hillel at Temple University
The Edward H. Rosen Hillel Center
1441 Norris St. • Philadelphia, PA 19121
215-777-9797 • Fax: 215-777-9790 • dlevitt@phillyhillel.org • templehillel.com
Works through student leaders and their social networks to inspire students to
explore their Judaism, find value-added in Jewish community affiliation, and
create patterns of Jewish living that can be sustained after graduation. Student-
planned programs include social opportunities, concerts, Jewish learning, reli-
gious services, Shabbat dinners, lectures, Jewish travel experiences and leader-
ship training. Hillel at Temple leads the Israel conversation on campus through
its affiliated student-led organizations, TIPAC and Owls For Israel. Kosher
dining available at Temple Hillel’s Café 613, supervised by the Keystone-K —
Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia.
Hillel at University of Pennsylvania (Penn Hillel)
Steinhardt Hall • 215 S. 39th St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-898-7391 • Fax: 215-898-6393 • info@phillyhillel.org • pennhillel.org
Works in partnership with many other students groups to inspire students to
explore their Judaism, find value-added in Jewish community affiliation, and
create patterns of Jewish living that can be sustained after graduation. Student
partners include religious communities, educational initiatives, social-justice
projects, social and cultural opportunities and groups focusing on Israel edu-
cation and politics. Penn Hillel sponsors the Jewish Renaissance Project, which
continues to develop Jewish life and community in residence halls, off-campus
apartments, the Greek community and wherever students live. Kosher dining
is available at the Falk Dining Commons, a university hall in Steinhardt Hall.
Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia.
Penn State Hillel
114-117 Pasquerilla Spiritual Center • University Park, PA 16802
814-863-3816 • Hillel@psu.edu • pennstatehillel.org
A pluralistic, welcoming, and inclusive environment for Jewish college
students, where they are encouraged to grow intellectually, spiritually, and
socially. Activities encourage students to pursue tzedek (social justice), tik-
kun olam (repairing the world), and Jewish learning, and to support Israel
and global Jewish peoplehood. Through the Jewish community, students
can find social outlets, religious learning, and service opportunities.
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Lubavitch House of the University of Pennsylvania
Perelman Center for Jewish Life • 4032 Spruce St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-746-6115 • Lchaim@dolphin.upenn.edu • lubavitchhouse.com
College campus facility of the Lubavitch organization, open to all Jews.
Provides Shabbat and holiday programs, celebrations and other religious
observances. (Steinhardt) Jewish Heritage Programs
215-746-6105 • Fax: 215-222-9635 • info@jhp.org • jhp.org
Geared toward unaffiliated students and young professionals.
Provides leadership training and mentoring opportunities with
Jewish professionals. Hosts retreats and trips, Shabbat dinners,
speakers and holiday parties.
LGBTQ&A COMMUNITY
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & Questioning
RECREATION CENTERS
Kaiserman JCC
45 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 • 610-896-7770 • Fax: 610-896-5808
customerservice@phillyjcc.com • phillyjcc.com
Offers a full range of fitness, cultural and educational programs for all ages.
The Conston Fitness Center includes an outdoor seasonal pool, indoor
jogging track, sauna, steamroom, spinning studio and a fully equipped fitness
center. Fitness program highlights include group fitness classes, sports
leagues, martial arts, gymnastics, swimming lessons and personal trainers on
staff. Cultural and educational programs include adult education, and family
and holiday programs, the Robert J. Wilf Preschool and Kindergarten with an
infant room, as well as a comprehensive summer camp program for children
ages 4 months through eighth grade.
Katz JCC
Jewish Family and Children’s Service
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 1-866-JFCS-NOW
1-866-532-7699 • info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org
Offers a resource for connections to the Jewish community. Provides counsel-
ing and support groups to individuals and families in the LGBTQ community,
including programs that address: Sexual orientation; Transgender/Non-binary;
Gender identity; Family conflict; Bullying; Anxiety; Coming out; and, Depres-
sion. Inclusion Training & Coaching Services offer Sensitivity Training for
Affirming and Respectful Spaces (STARS), an LGBTQ sensitivity training pro-
gram, to synagogues, schools and other community-based organizations.
Weinberg Campus • 1301 Springdale Road • Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
856-424-4444 • 856-751-6804 • info@jfedsnj.org • katzjcc.org
A health and wellness complex that provides fitness opportunities for all ages
and abilities. The after school programs, Just4Kids and JCrew, are the desti-
nations for children K to 8th grades which offer homework help, enrichment
activities, computer lab and creative arts. It is also home to two day camps,
Early Childhood Camps at the Katz JCC for children ages to 5, and the JCC
Camps at Medford for campers ages 3 to 14. Has programming for Jewish
organizations, children, youth and older adults and individuals with special
needs. Hosts educational, social and community events throughout the year.
It welcomes individuals of all faiths, cultures, ages and abilities.
pRiSm at Congregation Rodeph Shalom
KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia
615 N. Broad. St. • Philadelphia, PA 19123 • 215-627-6747• Fax: 215-627-1313
info@rodephshalom.org • rodephshalom.org
Serves Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley’s LGBTQ Jewish community..
Welcomes people of all gender and sexual identities and providing a place for
people of all sexual orientations and religious affiliations to experience Judaism.
NEIGHBORHOODS Neighborhood Programming in Philadelphia
215-832-0821 • info@jewishphilly.org
jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming Alliances of synagogues, community volunteers and representatives from Jewish
community organizations within geographic ares who work together to create an
inspired Jewish community. These neighborhood programming alliances provide
support an collaborations, that create bridges between marginally affiliated Jews
and Jewish institutions. They also deliver services and programs building Jewish
community and strengthening Jewish identity.
Bucks County Jewish Coalition • deb_rosenthal@yahoo.com
Bux-Mont Kehillah • buxmontkehillah@gmail.com
Center City Kehillah • centercitykehillah@gmail.com • 267-225-8701
Kehillah of Chester Co. • cckehillah@jewishphilly.org • 484-582-0210
Delaware County • info@jewishphilly.org
Lower Merion Neighborhood • cheryl.barish.erlick@gmail.com
Northeast Philadelphia Neighborhood • agilbert@jewishphilly.org
215-320-0351 Old York Road Community Organization • oyrkehillah@gmail.com
Jewish Community of Rhawnhurst (JCOR)
2139 Hoffnagle St., Suite 101 • Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-725-1338 • jcor-subscribe@yahoogroups.com • jcor.org
A collaboration of Orthodox synagogues and businesses in Northeast
Philadelphia focused on bringing positive growth in the Rhawnhurst
neighborhood. 10100 Jamison Ave • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-698-7300 • info@kleinlife.org • kleinlife.org
Offers extensive facilities for individuals of all ages. Athletic facilities include
an indoor pool, indoor track, sauna, steam room, dance studios, indoor and
outdoor basketball courts, outdoor tennis courts, outdoor intramural fields
and a complete c ardiovascular fitness center. Athletic programs include
sports leagues, fitness classes, gymnastics and karate. Cultural and educational
programs include music, dance, theater, arts and crafts, adult Lifelong
Learning, senior programs, New American programs, before- and after-
school care (KidSpace), and teen and family events. Home to the Fred Wolf
aGallery, Summer Day Camp, Ann’s Kids Child Care and a 500-seat theater.
SECULAR JEWISH GROUPS
Association for Universal Judaism
PO Box 655 • Lahaska, PA 18931
universaljudaism@comcast.net • universaljudaism.org
Organization of like-minded people who are interested in the core teachings of
the Hebrew People brought forward into today’s global secular culture.
Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations
847 Tyson Ave. • Roslyn, PA 19001 • 267-625-2756 • congress@csjo.org • 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.
Folkshul Adult Community
P.O. Box 17 • Wyncote, PA 19095
215-248-1550 • Folkshul@folkshul.org • folkshul.org
Honors Jewish history, culture and values. Celebrates Jewish holidays and life
cycle events. Supports a children’s Sunday School. Encourage lifelong learn-
ing. 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 pro-
mote secular humanistic principles.
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