Mesivta High School of Greater Philadelphia
314 Levering Mill Road • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-617-9200 • info@TheMesivta.org • TheMesivta.org
Orthodox high school for boys, grades nine through 12. Torah learning and
college preparatory dual curriculum.
Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel
7607 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027
732-668-7152 • MesivtaYesodeiYisroel@gmail.com
Orthodox Boys High School, ninth through 12th grade.
Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School
3300 Henry Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19129
267-225-1511 • info@philadelphiahebrewpublic.org
philadelphiahebrewpublic.org Opening Fall 2019. Serving students in kindergarten and 1st grade. A
free, public charter school open to all age-eligible students residing in
Philadelphia. Instruction in modern hebrew, and the integration of global
citizenship competencies.
Politz Hebrew Academy of Philadelphia
9225 Old Bustleton Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19115
215-969-5960 • Fax: 215-969-1037
info@politzhebrewacademy@org • politzhebrewacademy.org
Orthodox day school for students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
Jewish and general studies.
Politz Day School of Cherry Hill
720 Cooper Landing Road • Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
856-667-1013 • Fax: 859-667-2010 • Office@politz.org • politz.org
Modern Orthodox day school for students in nursery school through eighth
grade. Jewish and general studies.
Raymond and Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School
Administrative office: Robert Saligman Campus
49 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096
610-658-2518 • Fax: 215-658-2922 • pjds.org
A Prizmah—Jewish Day School Network affiliated Jewish day school on two
campuses for students in junior kindergarten through fifth grade. Curriculum
of General and Jewish Studies. Includes: Junior Kindergarten Hebrew
Immersion Program—Hebrew immersive program for children age 4-5.
Full day and before and after school care
Forman Center — Mandell Education Campus
7601 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027
215-635-3130 • Fax: 215-635-3136 • pjds.org
Stern Center — Robert Saligman Campus
49 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096
610-658-2518 • Fax: 215-658-2922 • pjds.org
BEFORE- AND AFTER-SCHOOL
PROGRAMS Federation Early Learning Services (FELS)
Paley Early Learning Center
215-725-8930, ext. 152 • Paley@FelsKids.org • FELSkids.org
For children enrolled in the J. Hampton Moore and Louis Farrell Elementary
Schools, charter and private schools.
KidsTime Kaiserman JCC • 45 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096
610-896-7770, ext. 121 • kidstime@phillyjcc.com • phillyjcc.com
Education-based program for kindergarten through fifth grader from
elementary schools located in Lower Merion and Haverford School Districts.
Staff helps students with their homework and leads them in enrichment
activities including sports, science, art, film making and cooking. All
KidsTime activities incorporate Jewish content and Jewish values. Children
are transported to the JCC directly from their elementary school by van,
have supervised free play, are given a nutritious snack and then have the
opportunity to work on their homework and participate in the schedule of
enrichment activities. When the area school districts are closed, the JCC also
offers a range of special J-Day programs to accommodate the needs of
working families.
KidSpace KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia
10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-698-7300, ext. 156 • clane@kleinlife.org • KleinLife.org
Activities include: homework help, swimming once a week, art club, dance
club, baking club, snack, computer club, board games, and sports & sports
leagues. Transportation to and from school available. Stays open during school
closings and during early dismissal days. CCIS accepted.
Makom Community
2013 Sansom St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
484-278-1335 • beverly@makomcommunity.org • makomcommunity.org
Enrichment center which provides afterschool experiential Jewish education for
children ages 4 to 10, including pickup from area schools. Afternoon program
includes a snack, child-led projects, Tfilah: prayer, music, and movement, and
homework support. Open Monday through Friday 3-6 p.m., with additional
hours when school dismiss early or are closed. Flexible schedules. Every week
concludes with a family Shabbat celebration.
Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia
6063 Drexel Road • Philadelphia, PA 19131 • 215-477-1000 • Fax: 215-477-5065
Haredi Litvish yeshiva offering high school and post high school programs for
Orthodox students.
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