Kohelet Foundation
822 Montgomery Ave., Suite 201 • Narberth, PA 19072
484-278-1328 • Fax: 484-589-4638
info@koheletfoundation.org • koheletfoundation.org
Private foundation encouraging the development of Jewish identity and the
observance of Jewish laws and traditions, by facilitating access to Jewish
education at all levels. The core value is to foster commitment to Jewish
learning and living.

Krakauer-Yampoler Beneficial Society
2350 Tremont St., Apt. 810 • Philadelphia, PA 19115
215-677-3295 • paulgin3@gmail.com
Union of two fraternal organizations — Krakauer Beneficial Society and the
Yampoler Benevolent Association. Hosts monthly dinner meetings and an
annual banquet that includes spouses. Sponsors some outings and burial
benefits; allocates small grants for college books for the children of members;
and disburses small donations to local organizations.

Mitzvah Food Project
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
215-832-0509 • Fax: 215-832-0833
mitzvahfoodprogram@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org/mfp
Provides food in a caring and dignified manner to people in need through
an alliance of individuals, synagogues and Jewish organizations.

Pannonia Beneficial Association
90 Bustleton Pike • Philadelphia, PA 19053 • 267-288-5218
Veronic@pannoniabeneficial.org • pannoniabeneficial.org
Service organization for Jewish men and their families. Offers access to the
Pannonia Credit Union, cemetery services, and meeting and community events.

The Philadelphia Jewish Archives Center Foundation
c/o Rodeph Shalom • 615 N. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-925-8090 • philadelphiajewisharchives@gmail.com • philajewisharchives.org
A tax exempt organization (501c3) which collects, preserves, and organizes the
records of the Greater Philadelphia Jewish community and makes them avail-
able to scholars, students, researchers, and the general public. Contributions
made directly to The Philadelphia Jewish Archives Center (PJAC) for hono-
rariums, memorials, genealogy searches or general support help it maintain a
vibrant organization. Donations should be made payable to PJAC and sent to
the office.

Project H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People Everywhere)
215-280-4670 • samuelmdomsky@gmail.com
Volunteer organization that raises funds and delivers Kosher for Passover food
packages to needy individuals and families. A program of B’nai B’rith Liberty
Region. Food Distribution Start Point: Temple Sinai, Dresher, PA. Delivery of
Passover food is always the Sunday before Passover.

United Jewish Organizations
c/o Goldsteins’ Rosenberg’s Raphael-Sacks Inc.

6410 N. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19126
215-768-6300 • Fax: 215-927-3110 • ujophila@gmail.com
Coordinates charitable giving. Members have cemetery privileges.

Organization meets periodically.

CLOTHING DONATIONS
Our Closet-Powered by JFCS
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
267-256-2179 • 1-866-532-7669 • ourclosetpa.org
Provides free clothing to vulnerable individuals and their families through-
out the region. There are no eligibility requirements to receive clothing. The
goal is to meet a basic need so people can better focus on handling other
stressors in their lives, such as securing a steady source of income or finding
permanent housing solutions.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS
AJC Philadelphia/South New Jersey
1600 Market St., Suite 1820 • Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-665-2300 • Fax: 215-665-8737 • philadelphia@AJC.org • ajc.org
Global advocate for the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel, and for
the advancement of democratic values for all through legislative advocacy,
international diplomacy and interethnic and interreligious coalitions. Works
with communities to build intergroup understanding and advocate together
in areas of mutual concern and interest. Focuses on issues of pluralism, energy
independence, Israel and immigration reform.

Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
1500 Market St. • Suite 2415 • West Tower • Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-568-2223 • Fax: 215-568-5526 • philadelphia@adl.org • philadelphia.adl.org
Works to combat anti-Semitism and to secure justice and fair treatment for all
people regardless of race, religion, sexual identity or national origin. Monitors
and tracks extremists and hate groups, educates children and adults, and pro-
tects constitutional rights and religious freedoms. Program offerings include
confronting anti-Semitism and Holocaust-education workshops, diversity,
anti-bias and anti-bullying education, and the “No Place for Hate” program for
schools and communities. Also conducts hate crimes and extremist training
for law-enforcement and security seminars for Jewish institutions. Counsels
victims of discrimination, and works to raise awareness about global anti-Semi-
tism. Advocates actively on behalf of Israel.

Democratic Jewish Outreach Pennsylvania
c/o Jill Zipin• P.O. Box 451 • Ft. Washington, PA 19034
215-200-5620 • demjewishoutreach@gmail.com • djop.org
facebook.com/DemocraticJewishOutreachPA Jewish Pennsylvanians who support the National Democratic Party.

Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia
100 W. Oxford St., Suite E-1300 • Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-222-1012 • info@interfaithcenterpa.org • interfaithcenterpa.org
Contributing to the region’s strength and vitality through multifaith
collaboration, education, dialogue and service.

Jewish Community Relations Council
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-832-0650 • Fax: 215-440-7680 • scamara@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org
Serves the needs of the Jewish community, both local and overseas, through
the practice of community relations, social action and advocacy. Dedicated to
improving inter-group understanding and the enhancement of a just and
pluralistic society. Advocates for a strong connection to the people of Israel
and to Jews around the world. Commemorates and sustains the memory and
lessons of the Holocaust.

Jewish Labor Committee
2100 Arch St., seventh floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-668-5454 • MHersch@comcast.net • phillyjlc.org
Upholds the commitment of the Philadelphia Jewish community to social
justice and economic fairness. Advocates for fair wages and decent working
conditions through partnerships with the American Labor Movement, with the
working men and women in Union ranks, and by collaborating with other local
grassroots organizations and initiatives striving to ensure the same.

Jewish Social Policy Action Network (JSPAN)
1735 Market St., Suite A-417 • Philadelphia, PA 19103
Gives voice to progressive social values and develops policy and action
programs expressing modern humanitarian principles drawn from Jewish
tradition. Works to advance equality and opportunity for all and to protect
the Constitutional liberties and civil rights of Jews, other minorities, and
the vulnerable in our society. Attracts those who want to have an impact
on local and national social justice issues.

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Middle East Forum
1650 Market St., Suite 3600 • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-546-5406 • Fax: 215-546-5409 • info@meforum.org • meforum.org
Think tank that works to define and promote American interests in the Middle
East. Believes in strong ties with Israel, Turkey and other emerging democracies;
works for human rights throughout the region; strives to weaken the forces of
religious radicals; seeks a stable supply and a low price of oil; and promotes the
peaceful settlement of regional and international disputes.

Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition
800 N. Third St., Suite 403 • Harrisburg, PA 17102
717-920-0734 or 717-330-4574 (cell)
info@pajewishcoalition.org • pajewishcoalition.org
Coalition of Jewish federations and Jewish community-relations councils
throughout Pennsylvania. Monitors legislative and regulatory developments,
identifies and assists in the advocating for funding opportunities for Jewish
agencies and social-justice issues to the Jewish communities. Sensitizes public
officials in Harrisburg to the needs of the Jewish community.

Republican Jewish Coalition
One Belmont Ave., Suite 321 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-667-1263 • Fax: 667-1265
PASNJ@rjchq.org • rjchq.org
The Shalom Center
6711 Lincoln Drive • Philadelphia, PA 19119 • 215-844-8494
office@theshalomcenter.org • theshalomcenter.org
Draws on Jewish values as it seeks peace, justice, compassion and healing
of the Earth.

Shomrim of Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley
P.O. Box 14543 • Philadelphia, PA 19115
hlebofsky@comcast.net • shomrimpadv.org
The Shomrim (“Guardians”) was formed to promote the welfare and brother-
hood of Jewish police officers, firefighters and other law-en­forcement personnel.

Tikkun Olam Chavurah
Philadelphia, PA • rabbilinda18@gmail.com • tikkunolamchavurah.org
Philadelphia-based spiritual and political community grounded in Jewish tra-
dition. Working in the pursuit of tzedek (justice) and tikkun olam (repair of the
world), with a focus on interfaith work to support social justice in the Philadelphia
area and in Israel/Palestine. The work includes supporting immigrant rights and
environmental sustainability, preventing gun violence, resisting the assault on
public education, and promoting economic justice in the Philadelphia region.

HOLOCAUST PROGRAMS
Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
1500 Market St. • Suite 2415 West Tower
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-568-2223 • Fax: 215-568-5526
philadelphia@adl.org • philadelphia.adl.org
BEARING WITNESS™ provides training and resources necessary
for Catholic school educators to teach about anti-Semitism and the
Holocaust, and the historical and current relationship between the
Jewish and Catholic communities.

ECHOES AND REFLECTIONS workshops provide middle and high
school teachers with a comprehensive resource that integrates visual
history testimony from Holocaust survivors and witnesses, with other
primary source material into powerful lessons.

Children of Jewish Holocaust Survivors Association
P.O. Box 1127 • Jenkintown, PA 19046 • 215-947-3024
mimkrik227@gmail.net • cjhsa.org
A nonprofit organization founded in the Greater Philadelphia area dedicated to
preserving the memory of the victims of the Holocaust. As direct descendants
of survivors, CJHS maintains the commitment to honor relatives, preserve their
heritage and culture, educate the community on Holocaust issues, fight bigotry
and hatred, and encourage tolerance and equality.

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Esther Raab Holocaust Museum &
Goodwin Education Center
Betty & Milton Katz Jewish Community Center
1301 Springdale Road, Suite 200 • Cherry Hill, N.J. 08003
856-751-9500, ext. 1249 • Raabgoodwin@jfedsnj.org • jcrcsnj.org/goodwin
Full-time institution dedicated to Holocaust education with a reference library,
lending library and multi-media resources. Offers a collection of historical
photographs, artifacts and Nazi paraphernalia. A speaker’s bureau supports
outreach to students and adult groups.

Gratz College
7605 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027 • 215-635-7300 • gratz.edu
Holocaust and Genocide Studies • admissions@gratz.edu
Online master’s program in Holocaust and genocide studies. Program
focuses on the Holocaust, its contemporary significance and the broader
phenomenon of genocide in modern times. Designed for educators in
public and private schools, museum staff, community professionals,
religious and lay leaders, those involved in interfaith dialogue and adult
learners taking classes for personal enrichment or credit. Teachers may
take courses and seminars for professional development to meet ACT 48
and ACT 70 PA Holocaust and Genocide education requirements. Six-
course graduate certificate also available.

Holocaust Oral History Archive • archives@gratz.edu
Records and transcribes first-person testimonies of Holocaust survivors,
liberators, rescuers and other witnesses to the Nazi era. Interviews are
available to use onsite in the Tuttleman Library, Tuesday afternoon by
appointment only to researchers, teachers and students. Unpublished
memoirs, personal documents, memorial books and survivor registers
from several European countries are also available.

Holocaust Awareness Museum & Education Center
KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Ave., Ste 210 • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-464-4701 • Fax: 215-464-4703 • info@hamec.org • hamec.org
Provides educational programs, including eyewitness Holocaust survivor
testmony and professional theater productions, to teach students the lessons
of the Holocaust. Primary target group is students in fifth through 12th grade.

Programs include: Witness to History--Survivor Presentation, Witness to
History Skype Presentation, Witness to History--Student Presentation and the
Anne Frank Theater Project.

Holocaust Memorial Committee
Jewish Community Relations Council
of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-832-0536 • brazin@jewishphilly.org
Established to extend consciousness of the lessons of the Holocaust.

Sponsors the annual Yizkor ceremony, the annual Youth Symposium on
the Holocaust, the Mordechai Anielewicz Creative Arts Competition and
Exhibition, and the Holocaust Speakers Bureau.

Holocaust Remembrance Program
Fegelson-Young-Feinberg Post 697 • P.O. Box 802 • Levittown, PA 19058
267-573-9697 • jewishvetspost697@gmail.com
jewishvetspost697.jwv.org/holocaust Provides survivors and first-hand witnesses of the Holocaust an opportunity to
share their stories and memories with the current generation. Speakers’ stories
are supported by slide presentations. Programs available for schools and other
organizations at no cost.

Holocaust Survivors’ Support Program
Jewish Family and Children’s Service
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
With support from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims against Germany,
this program serves survivors, victims of Nazi occupation in Europe during
World War II. In-home services such as counseling, care management, home
care, chore services, meals, respite for caregivers and adult day care. Provides aid
to survivors in applying for Holocaust entitlements and emergency assistance.