Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
Adolph and Rose Levis Museum
215-900-7999 • info@phillyjewishsports.org • phillyjewishsports.org
Celebrates the achievements of Philadelphia area Jewish sports heros. A yearly
induction ceremony and dinner are held in the Spring. Dedication opportuni-
ties are available in the museum. Group tours, which are lead by a docent, are
available by appointment. As of December 2018, the organization will move
out of 401 S. Broad St. to a new location to be determined.
Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art
Congregation Rodeph Shalom
615 N. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-627-6747 • Fax: 215-267-1313 • rodephshalom.org
Dedicated to exhibiting contemporary art that illuminates the Jewish
experience. The museum has organized solo and group exhibitions of works
in a range of mediums by artists of diverse backgrounds. In addition to its
special-exhibit gallery, the museum features a permanent collection of works
by artists, including William Anastasi, Chaim Gross, Tobi Kahn, Joan Snyder,
Shelley Spector, Boaz Vaadia and Roman Vishniac.
The Rosenbach of the Free Library of Philadelphia
2008-2010 Delancey St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-732-1600 • info@rosenbach.org • rosenbach.org
The collection includes the first Haggadah printed in America and letters of the
Gratz family of P hiladelphia. Open to the public, but access to specific objects
and books is by appointment only.
The Sam Azeez Museum of Woodbine Heritage
610 Washington Ave. • P.O. Box 517 • Woodbine, NJ 08270
609-861-5355 • Fax: 609-645-9696 • Jane.Stark@stockton.edu • thesam.org
Commemorates the experiences of the Russian Jewish immigrant families
who established the community of Woodbine in the late 19th century.
Temple Judea Museum of Keneseth Israel
Israel Scout Friendship Caravan
gande99@prodigy.net • israelscouts.org/friendship-caravan
Sponsors programs which develop and maintain a connection between the
Tzofim (Israel Scouts) movement in Israel and North American Jewry.
Jewkebox jewkeboxtemple@gmail.com • @JewkeboxTU (Facebook, Instagram)
Student-run Jewish a cappella group at Temple University in partnership
with Hillel at Temple. Frequently performs at synagogues and community
centers in the Greater Philadelphia area.
Nashirah, the Jewish Chorale of Greater Philadelphia
P.O. Box 22492 • Philadelphia, PA 19110 • nashirah.org
Community-based chorale in the Greater Philadelphia area performing
exclusively Jewish and Jewish-themed music. Brings choral music of many
lands, languages and cultures together.
Philadelphia Workmen’s Circle Chorus (Arbeter Ring)
215-572-0971 • 856-816-7489 • phillywcc.conductor@gmail.com
Promotes and perpetuates Yiddish music, language and culture via
performances of at community events, synagogues, public libraries,
senior centers and other venues throughout the Delaware Valley.
Bookings accepted all year long. New singers always welcome.
Shabbatones 215-898-7391 • contact@pennshabbatones.com • pennshabbatones.com
Student-run Jewish a cappella group at the University of Pennsylvania in
partnership with Hillel at UPenn. Frequently performs at synagogues and
community centers in the Greater Philadelphia area.
LANDMARKS Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel
8339 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-887-2027 or 215-887-8700 • Fax: 215-887-1070
tjmuseum@kenesethisrael.org • kenesethisrael.org/museum
Houses a collection of objects and presents three original exhibitions annually
that feature Judaica, Jewish history, Israel and contemporary art. Artist mem-
bers are part of the TJMuseum Collaborative. Admission is free, and groups
are welcome by appointment. Tours are available of “The Prophetic Quest,”
Jacob Landau’s stained-glass installation.
Beth Sholom Synagogue
University of Pennsylvania Museum
of Archaeology and Anthropology
Congregation Rodeph Shalom
3260 South St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-898-4000 • Fax: 215-898-9657
info@pennmuseum.org • penn.museum
Features “Canaan and Ancient Israel,” the first exhibition to focus on the
development of cultural identity in ancient Israel and neighboring lands
during the Bronze Age. Also of interest: monumental architectural elements
of the ancient Egyptian palace of Pharaoh Merenptah (son of Ramses II),
art and artifacts from the royal tombs of Ur (likely Ur, of the Chaldees,
birthplace of Abraham).
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Beth Sholom Preservation Foundation
8231 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-887-1342, ext. 157 • tours@bethsholomcongregation.org
bethsholompreservation.org Created to preserve the Beth Sholom Synagogue, a National Historic Landmark.
Only synagogue ever designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The foundation’s
mission is to preserve the Wright-designed building, furniture and landscape
setting to tell the stories of this synagogue to a wide variety of audiences.
615 N. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-627-6747 • Fax: 215-627-1313
info@rodephshalom.org • rodephshalom.org
Oldest congregation in the U.S. descended from Western European Jews.
The synagogue is entered in the National Register of Historic Places.
Congregation Mikveh Israel
44 N. Fourth St. • Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-922-5446 • Fax: 215-922-1550 • info@mikvehisrael.org • mikvehisrael.org
Spanish-Portuguese synagogue founded in 1740. Located on Independence
Mall and known as the “Synagogue of the American Revolution,” it is the oldest
formal congregation in Philadelphia and the oldest continuously operating
synagogue in the United States.
Congregation Mikveh Israel Cemetery
Eighth and Spruce St.s • Philadelphia, PA 19107 • 215-922-5446
A national shrine and part of Independence National Historical Park. One of
the oldest Jewish cemeteries in the United States, with graves dating from
1740. Interred here are Haym Solomon, Rebecca Gratz and 21 veterans of the
American Revolution. Mikveh Israel has two other cemeteries with historical
significance: 11th and Federal streets, which dates to the Civil War, and
55th and Market streets.
Frank Synagogue
Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia
5501 Old York Road • Philadelphia, PA 19141 • 215-456-6055
Modeled after first- and second-century synagogues discovered in the Galilee
region of north central Israel, this small, historically certified synagogue was
originally dedicated in 1901 and reflects the Einstein Healthcare Network’s
cultural heritage.
Hebrew Mutual Burial Association Cemetery
1850 Cemetery Lane • Philadelphia, PA 19142
Founded in 1857 by a group of Dutch Jews, the site contains about 440 graves
of Dutch Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jews, including many Civil War and
Spanish American War veterans.
Monument to the Six Million Martyrs
16th St. and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
This memorial sculpture was the first public Holocaust monument in
the United States.
THEATER Anne Frank Theater Project
Holocaust Museum and Educational Center
KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Ave., Room 210
Philadelphia, PA 19116 • 215-464-4701 • Fax: 215-464-4703
info@hamec.org • hamec.org
Provides theater pieces educating viewers about prejudice, intolerance and
bigotry, as well as heightening awareness that moral courage can move one to
action and assist in improving the lives of others. Offers two plays dealing with
the Holocaust and how everyday people were affected by the Nazi regime.
Theatre Ariel
P.O. Box 0334 • Merion Station, PA 19066
Administrative mail: 1623 Addison St., Philadelphia, PA 19146
610-667-9230 • info@theatreariel.org • theatreariel.org
Brings Jewish theater to synagogues, schools, conferences, community centers
and organizations. Productions enable audiences to explore Jewish stories/texts,
history, identity, culture and ethics. Touring repertoire includes productions
for children, families, teens and adults. Special programs include Salon Ariel
and the scholar-in-residence program, as well as readings of new works.
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
Jewish Information and Referral Service (JIRS)
2100 Arch St., seventh floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-832-0821 • lroth@jewishphilly.org or info@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org
Free service providing answers to questions about Jewish organizations,
institutions, community services and various subjects of Jewish interest in
the five-county Greater Philadelphia area. JIRS is the central connection to
the Jewish community.
Abramson Care Advisors
of Abramson Center for Jewish Life
1425 Horsham Road • North Wales, PA 19454
215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3030
info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org
Senior-care professionals available 24/7 to provide free telephone advice to
older adults and their families who have questions or concerns regarding
aging or aging services.
Bucks County Administrative Information
Bucks County Courthouse • 215-348-6000 • 1-888-942-8257 • buckscounty.org
CARIE: Center for Advocacy for the Rights
and Interests of the Elderly
1500 JFK Blvd., Suite 1500 • Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-545-5728 or 1-800-356-3606 • Fax: 215-545-5372 • info@carie.org • carie.
org Provides outreach, education, advocacy and information to older adults,
caregivers and service providers. Assists older people living in the community
or in long-term-care facilities with problem-solving and complaint resolution.
City of Philadelphia
311 • 215-686-2181 • Fax. 215-686-1910
philly311@phila.gov • phila.gov • 215-686-2181 • Fax#: 215-686-2180
City Hall, Office 215, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Chester County Administrative Information
Chester County Courthouse
610-344-6000 or 1-800-692-1100 • Fax: 610-344-5995 • chesco.org
Delaware County Administrative Information
Delaware County Courthouse and Government Center
610-891-4000 • 855-889-7827 (crisis line)
webmaster@co.delaware.pa.us • co.delaware.pa.us
Independence Visitor Center
599 Market St. • One North Independence Mall West
1-800-537-7676 or 215-965-7676 • Fax: 215-925-6106
questons@phlvisitorcenter.com • PHLVisitorcenter.com
Provides free, comprehensive orientation to the Philadelphia region, including
maps, brochures and ticket sales to many tours and attractions.
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia
Administrative office: 2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669
info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org
Offers comprehensive information and referrals for social service programs
and services of interest to the community.
Lawyer and Informational Referral Line (LRIS)
Philadelphia Bar Association • 1101 Market St. • Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-238-6333 • 215-238-6300 • LRIS.Philadelphiabar.org
Provides legal information and referral services. No direct legal assistance given.
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