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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Chabad Hebrew School
Chabad Lubavitch Jewish Center in Abington
515 Meetinghouse Road, Rydal, PA 19046
267-536-5757 • Rabbi@jewishabington.com • JewishAbington.com
Supplementary program that is geared to Jewish students ages 5 through 13
who attend public schools or private schools. The curriculum includes
Alef Bet study and Hebrew reading, Jewish holiday traditions, and hand-on
educational experiences.
Chabad/Lubavitch Centers
Many local Chabad/Lubavitch Centers have Youth Education Programs/
Hebrew School programs. Please find a list of Chabad/Lubavitch Centers
on page 108
AJC Leaders For Tomorrow (LFT)
AJC Philadelphia/Southern New Jersey
1600 Market St., Suite 1820, Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-665-2300 • philadelphia@ajc.org or LFT@ajc.org
Education program for high school students designed to ensure that when
students graduate from LFT, they finish high school and enter college with
the knowledge and confidence to form broad advocacy coalitions, speak out
against anti-Semitism, foster meaningful dialogue around Israel, and serve as
positive change agents for their peers and communities. Optional activities
include Washington D.C. visits to advocate on Capitol Hill and meet with
government officials. A Certificate of Completion is awarded at the conclusion
of the program.
Hebrew Helpers
310-717-4200 • info@hebrewhelpers.com • hebrewhelpers.com
Provides personalized Jewish education and Bar/ Bat Mitzvah preparation for
students of all Jewish backgrounds and affiliations. Hebrew Helpers connects
families and communities with Bar/ Bat Mitzvah Mentors and Officiants, who
tailor Jewish learning to each individual family’s needs. In addition to Bar/ Bat
Mitzvah preparation, we teach Hebrew language and general Jewish studies to
children and adults. Hebrew Helpers works with each family to plan the details
of the Bar/ Bat Mitzvah service, including creating the structure, choosing the
officiant, hiring musicians, arranging for personalized prayer books and the use
of a Torah.
Israeli American Council
Kaiserman JCC • 45 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096
267-515-3270 • Philadelphia@israeliamerican.org
israeliamerican.org/philadelphia Keshet Programs offer a comprehensive approach to building an
engaged community through a connection to Israel, Hebrew language,
Israeli culture and Jewish values. Programs include: Keshet for children
ages 4 through 7; KeshetTot for children ages 1 through 3.5; Cook and
Book for children ages 6 through 10; and Keshet Tech for children ages
9 through 13.
Eitanim offers a leadership and entrepreneurship project-based
program for middle and high school students. The program allows
students to connect, explore, and experience Israel while preparing for
college and developing professional skills. The program includes 10
mandatory sessions and an optional summer summit (at additional
cost). All sessions of the program are held in English.
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Jewish Children’s Folkshul of Greater Philadelphia
P.O. Box 17 • Wyncote, PA 19095
215-248-1550 • Folkshul@folkshul.org • folkshul.org
Offers weekly Sunday morning classroom programs for kindergarten through
ninth grade students and monthly Sunday Fundays programs for pre-school-
ers and their families. Offers a personalized student-driven Bar/Bat Mitzvah
program that features an approach to coming of age with an emphasis on
Jewish identity. A Leadership Program for 10th through 12th grade high school
students, continues with experiential learning as student’s serve as classroom
and community paid assistants. Meets at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy,
8000 Cherokee St. • Philadelphia, PA 19118.
Jewish Community High School of Gratz College
7605 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027
215-635-7300, ext. 135 • Fax: 215-635-7320 • gratz.edu/jchs
A Sunday morning Jewish educational program, taught from a pluralistic
perspective, for teens in grades 8-12. JCHS collaborates with area partners,
such as synagogues, youth groups, and Jewish organizations, to provide
enriching and engaging Jewish learning opportunities.
JOLT: Jewish Online Learning for Teens • gratz.edu/JOLT
Offers a variety of Jewish Studies and Hebrew courses for 8th through
12th graders. JOLT teens connect with other high school students from
around the world, deepen their Jewish knowledge and engagement,
fulfill high school foreign language requirements, earn teaching
certificates and college credit, and enhance their resumes and
college applications.
JQuest B’Yachad
Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027
215-887-8704 • admin@jquest.org • JQuest.org
An elementary school Hebrew education program for families of
Congregation Adath Jeshurun, Beth Sholom Congregation and Reform
Congregation Keneseth Israel. Families who have students in grades K-4 and
who are not yet affiliated with a synagogue are welcome to attend JQuest
B’Yachad for one year. After that time families are asked to join one of
the partnership synagogues. JQuest B’Yachad is committed to creating an
inclusive environment for all families, respecting and welcoming equally all
learning styles, races, sexual orientation, gender identities, family structures,
and religious backgrounds.
KI Quest Noar — Educational program for teens in seventh through
10th grades from Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel (KI).
Provides teens a place to discuss, questions and debate their Jewish
heritage and its values. Courses are not only based on a given topic,
they provide opportunities in art, music, cooking and more all with
Jewish role models.
Jewish Sunday Children’s Program
KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia
10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-698-7300 x175 • Fax: 215-673-7447 • vfaykin@kleinlife.org • kleinlife.org
For children ages 3 to 12 to explore Jewish culture, history, holidays, tradi-
tions and the Hebrew language through interactive games, stories, music, art
and trips.
Lasko College Prep Program
JEVS Youth Internship Program
2100 Arch St.• Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-832-0876 • LaskoCollege@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org/lasko-program
A yearlong program for eligible Jewish high school juniors interested in attend-
ing four-year colleges or universities. Students will receive a summer internship
with a local Jewish nonprofit. Financial award upon completion of program.
Offers SAT and ACT preparation; college guidance; financial aid counseling;
visits to local colleges; meaningful group activities with other Jewish students,
including a mitzvah project; and mentoring by college students participating in
the Franklin C. Ash Summer Internship Program.