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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