SOCIAL AND MEMBERSHIP
GROUPS AEPi Alumni Club-Philadelphia
609-289-9667 • PhillyAEPi@gmail.com • PhillyAEPi.org
Volunteer-led club that provides opportunities for those in the greater
Philadelphia area to socialize, network, mentor/support local chapters, engage
with other community groups as well as reconnect to the national organization.
Welcomes members of all ages, from several chapters and in various professions.
AJC ACCESS
AJC Philadelphia/South New Jersey Office
1600 Market St., Suite 1820 • Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-665-2300 • Fax: 215-665-8737 • philadelphia@AJC.org • ajc.org
AJC’s Young Leadership Program. ACCESS prepares the next generation of
Jewish leaders to engage the issues f acing the global Jewish community and
empowers young activists to shape the conversation on today’s critical domestic
and international issues.
B’nai B’rith Liberty Region
Upper Dublin Beth Masada Lodge
samuelmdomsky@gmail.com • ericfeltromeo44@gmail.com • bnaibrith.org
Sponsors events and activities located in Greater Philadelphia, southern New
Jersey, southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware. B’nai B’rith International is
a humanitarian, human rights and advocacy organization that works toward
Jewish unity, security and continuity and fights anti-Semitism and intolerance.
Boomers without Boarders
Jewish Learning Venture • 261 Old YOrk Road, Suite 720 • Jenkintown, PA 19046
215-320-0360 • aunterberger@jewishlearningventure.org •
Jewishlearningventure.org Social group of Jewish divorced, widowed, single or similar individuals looking
to expand their social and relationship horizons. People from all five Greater
Philadelphia counties.
The Chevra
2002 Ludlow St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
267-908-4950 • info@chevra.net • chevra.net
Live venue & social network space which includes a theatre, art gallery, cinema,
lounge, bar & loft offering social, educational, spiritual, and volunteer experi-
ences. for 20s and 30s young Jewish professionals (YJP) and graduates.
Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia
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.
Jews in All Hues
7152 Chew Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19119
info@jewsinallhues.org • jewsinallhues.org
An advocacy and educational organization that supports multiple-heritage Jews
(one Jewish parent), adopted Jews, Jews by choice, Jews of color and those who
do not fit the ‘box’, partners and allies in order to cultivate an honest culture of
welcoming in the Jewish community.
Moishe House Philadelphia
Tribe Commons • 201 S. Camac St • Philadelphia, PA 19107 • 267-341-1540
moishehousephilly@gmail.com • facebook.com/MoisheHousePhiladelphia/
A pluralistic, welcoming, accepting, and inclusive space for young, 20-something
Jews to connect over common ground. It hosts a minimum of seven events each
month that range from in-house potlucks and shows to parties at local venues to
cultural happenings and opportunities to learn with local rabbis and visionaries.
Mosaic Outdoor Clubs of America
philly@mosaicoutdoor.org • philadelphia.mosaicoutdoor.org
A nonprofit volunteer organization providing a way for outdoors-oriented
Jewish adults of southeast Pennsylvania and New Jersey to meet and enjoy
common interests. Fosters an ethic of conservation and promotes an active
lifestyle while building Jewish community and continuity.
National Council of Jewish Women
Greater Philadelphia Section • 215-302-3586 • 215-657-9347 • 215-245-1309
ncjwphila@gmail.com • ncjwphiladelphia.org
Grassroots organization of volunteers who turn progressive ideals into action.
Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the
quality of life for women, children and families and by safeguarding individual
rights. The Greater Philadelphia Section focuses on advocacy, promoting
education, hands on community service and tzedakah.
NextGen 215-204-4323 • emily.gallagher@temple.edu • alumni.temple,edu
Graduates of Temple University gather for social events and other programs.
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-832-0852
NextGen@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org/NextGen
A group of Jewish men and women, ages 22 to 45, making a difference in
the Jewish community. Open to singles, couples, business professionals and
parents, the group seeks to ensure Jewish continuity through outreach,
education, leadership development, community service and philanthropy.
Jewish Graduate Student Network of Hillel (Grad Network)
RAJE Philadelphia: Russian American Jewish Experience
membership@jgsgp.org • jgsgp.org
Provides members with the opportunity to pursue a common interest in
Jewish genealogy.
Jewish Alumni of Temple University
Steinhardt Hall • 215 S. 39th St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-898-6451 • Fax: 215-898-8259 • info@jewishgrads.org • jewishgrads.org
Offers graduate students and young professionals the opportunity to find
and build community, engage in Jewish life and holiday celebrations, and
to experience the diverse activities available in Philadelphia. Events touch
on topics including Shabbat and holidays, social justice, outdoor activities,
Israel, arts and culture, professional and leadership development and net-
working opportunities.
Jewish Professionals of Suburban Philadelphia
jpsphillyburbs@gmail.com • facebook.com/JPSPhilly
Provides Jewish professionals in their 20s and 30s, living in the Greater
Philadelphia suburbs with fun social events, networking opportunities and
social action experiences that promote Jewish culture, community and religious
values. Hosts happy hours, trivia nights and movie nights to monthly Kabbalat
Shabbat dinners, potlucks and outdoor activities. Open to all young adults,
affiliated or not. Funded in part by the Bux-Mont Neighborhood Kehillah in
partnership with the J ewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. (JPSP).
Congregation Beth Solomon Community Center
198 Tomlinson Road • Philadelphia, PA 19116 • 215-671-1981
admin@rajephilly.com • raje@cbscommunitycenter.com • rajephilly.com
For men and women ages 18 through 30. Offers a learning experience for those
who want to explore their Jewish heritage, meet friends, participate in Shabbat
meals and more.
Star of David Bikers
83 Livery Drive • Churchville, PA 18966
267-968-1210 • info@starofdavidbikers.org • starofdavidbikers.org
A motorcycle organization based in the Delaware Valley. Members share
a passion for motorcycles and love for the Jewish people.
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Tribe 12
201 S. Camac St., second floor • Philadelphia, PA 19107
267-235-3348 • info@tribe12.org • tribe12.org
Offers events and programs for individuals in their 20s/30s who want to connect
Jewishly in Philadelphia. Programming includes social events, matchmaking
services, an LGBTQ community, affinity groups (i.e., an acapella group and
fantasy football and sports leagues), a Jewish leadership and entrepreneurship
Fellowship, a web resource for 20s/30s to find Jewish events in Philly and more.
Uru Achim
610-642-0516 • taniatrach@gmail.com
Volulnteer-run organization which holds benefit concerts, lectures, meetings
and other activities featuring Jews and non-Jews for a Russian Jewish audience,
and uses the concerts to raise money for Israel.
Young Friends of Rodeph Shalom
615 N. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19123 • 215-627-6747 • Fax: 215-627-1313
cfischer@rodephshalom.org • rodephshalom.org
A group of 20- and 30-somethings who are single or married, who gather for
events to bridge their Jewish background with their personal interests.
Young Jewish Leadership Concepts
152 Bateman Road • Langhorne, PA 19047
215-932-2974 • rsvp4yjlc@gmail.com • yjlc.org
Nonprofit young professionals network, providing opportunities for post-col-
lege age young adults to meet, and get connected with the Jewish community.
Events include annual rafting and ski leadership weekends, and programs to
gain knowledge of Israel and the Jewish community. Regular activities take
place in Greater Philadelphia, N.Y., D.C., and as far south as Florida.
SPORTS AND TEAMS
Bikkur Cholim Basketball Tournament
1706 Solly Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19152
Bikkurphilly@yahoo.com • bikkurcholimbasketball.org
Annual Yudie Borck Bikkur Cholim Youth Basketball Tournament to raise
funds for Bikkur Cholim Philadelphia. The tournament games are held at
the Kohelet Yeshiva High School and The Mesivta High School of Greater
Philadelphia. Young players of all abilities are encouraged to participate.
JCC Maccabi Experience
Kaiserman JCC • 45 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096
610-896-7770, ext. 125 • maccabi@phillyjcc.com • phillyjcc.com/maccabi
An international Olympics-style competition in a variety of sports for Jewish
teens ages 13 to 16. Recruits athletes from across the five-country Philadelphia
area to form teams in a variety of individual and team sports. Weeklong games
are held in several cities in August. The one-day Mid-Atlantic Junior Games are
for Jewish athletes ages 9 to 12. The JCC Maccabi ArtsFest is an intensive arts
experience taking place concurrently with the sports program in August.
Jewish Youth Basketball League
Masterman High School Gym • 1633 Spring Garden St. • Philadelphia, PA 19130
info@jphillyhoops.org • facebook.com/JPhillyHoops/
Nonprofit, volunteer-based organization opened to boys and girls in fifth, sixth
and seventh grade, at all skill levels. G ames will be played at the Masterman
gym (16th and Spring Garden), just a few blocks away from Broad and Wood
streets, where a historic marker marks the location of the old Broadwood Hotel.
It was there that the world- famous Philadelphia SPHAS (South Philadelphia
Hebrew Association) played in the 1920s and 30s. This new league is a tribute
to that great Philly ethnic legacy. It is open to the entire community.
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Junior Jewish Basketball League -- JJBL
1776 Paper Mill Road • Meadowbrook, PA 19046
1-888-508-JJBL (5525) • acoslov@gmail.com • jjbl.org
Basketball league for boys and girls from grades 2 through 12, from the
Northern suburbs and N.E. Philadelphia areas. Teams for boys, girls and adults.
Kehillah Fall Sunday Soccer League (KFSS)
7601 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027
267-630-5772 • kehillahsoccer@gmail.com • kehillahsoccer.org
A community-based, instructional, intramural soccer program for boys and
girls who want to have fun! For pre-K through 9th graders. Also offered: Special
needs teams for boys and girls with emotional and physical challenges. Need-
based scholarships available.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Abramson Center for Jewish Life
1425 Horsham Road • North Wales, PA 19454
215-371-1816 or 215-371-1820 (auxiliary) • Fax: 215-371-3020
info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org
Volunteers of all ages welcome. Groups can volunteer for a one-time event
or project, or commit to a longer period of service. Students looking to
fulfill school and Bar/Bat Mitzvah requirements can participate in the
Project SHEMA program, connecting young people with elderly residents.
Opportunities include friendly visitors, escorts, sewers and menders,
librarians, Yiddish Club, Sports Club, general activities and games, and office
support. Auxiliary volunteers actively participate in programs including a
gift shop, resident library, Shabbat kiddush, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
celebrations, birthday parties, luncheons and other celebrations enriching
resident life.
Abramson Hospice: Volunteers provide respite and support to family
members; Work with the Bereavement department to support families
in the year following a loved one’s death; Vigil volunteers providing a
supportive, calm and peaceful presence to patients and family during the
last few hours of life; and Administrative work. Contact: 215-371-1393.
Project SHEMA (Sharing and Enriching through Multigenerational
Activities): Brings together young people from synagogues and other
community groups, along with families and teachers, with nursing home
residents for religious celebrations and meaningful multigenerational
activities. Challah for Hunger
1900 Market St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
267-423-4415 • carly@challahforhunger.org • challahforhunger.org
Brings people together to bake and sell challah in an effort to raise money
and awareness for social justice causes.
Federation Early Learning Services
10700 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-676-7550 • Fax: 215-676-9498 • FelsKids.org
Volunteers are needed to work in classrooms with young children and to assist
teachers or work in the early learning center offices. Specific tasks are designed
to meet the skills of the volunteers and the needs of the classroom and center.
Friendship Circle Philadelphia Region
South Office: 754 S. Ninth St. • Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-574-1765 • Fax: 270-574-1766
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
Connects teens and young adults to youth with special needs and their fam-
ilies, offering Jewish and social experiences; developing friendships while
participating in creative arts group activities, Jewish holiday celebrations,
weekly playdates and more. Fosters the development of a caring, supportive
community. There are volunteer opportunities for adults as well.