Levi Bible Academy (LBA)
Community Torah Center of Bucks County
944 Second St. Pike, Front Building • Richboro, PA 18954
215-485-5755 • Fax: 267-284-1267 • suri@jewishbucks.org • JewishBucks.org
Non-affiliated family education organization dedicated to the furtherance of
Jewish identity and heritage through positive learning experiences.
Lower Merion Area Hebrew High (LMAHH)
610-667-5000, ext. 150 • neinhorn.lmahh@gmail.com
facebook.com/LMAHH610 Program developed by four Conservative synagogues in the Lower Merion
area: Adath Israel, Congregation Beth Am Israel, Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El
and Har Zion Temple. Open to other interested congregations, as well as teens
who are not currently members of a synagogue.
Mekom Torah Teens
P.O. Box 178 • Swarthmore, PA 19081 • 610-368-4065
info@mekomtorah.org • mekomtorah.org
Cross-denominational Jewish learning project comprised of a collaboration
with Congregation Beth Israel of Media, Congregation Ohev Shalom of
Wallingford, and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. The high school
program is for high school juniors and seniors, some family programming, and
adult study options. Programs are in Delaware County and in Center City.
Micah Initiate 6:8
215-579-2200 • Micahinitiative@gmail.com
Program for 11th and 12th graders to maintain a Jewish connection and to
socialize, discuss issues and have meaningful experiences with Jewish peers.
Initiated by the Bucks County Rabbis and Cantors Council in partnership
with local synagogues. Two year program that meets six times per year at
rotating locations.
Reta Emerson Fellowship-Teen Assistant Program
Jewish Learning Venture
261 Old York Road, Suite 720 • Jenkintown, PA 19027
215-320-0378 • Fax: 215-635-8946
info@jewishlearningventure.org • jewishlearningventure.org.
Education initiative through which a group of selected high school students are
trained and mentored to assist children with special needs and those experienc-
ing difficulty in congregational classroom settings. Beginning with a week-long
intensive training, and continuing monthly through the school year, teens
study, learn skills, work in classrooms in their congregations, and reflect with
one another about their experiences.
Teen Programs
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • jewishphilly.org
Two programs for teens:
Teen Giving Project • 215-832-0516 • tswed@jewishphilly.org
An eight-month long curriculum about philanthropy that will expand
teens understanding of Jewish giving. By the end of the program, the
teens are expected to raise and allocate real-life grant money.
Diller Teen Fellows • 215-832-0823 • teenprograms@jewishphilly.org
An experiential learning, traveling and growth experience for 10th and
11th graders. The program aims to build the next generation of Jewish
leaders; to inspire and empower a global network of teens and equip
them with the skills, confidence, knowledge and Jewish values they need
to help create a better world.
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 •
jewishphilly.org/resources/scholarships/day-school-scholarships/ jewishphilly.org/resources/scholarships/endowed-scholarship-and-loan-funds/
Day School Per-Capital Pool
Need-based scholarship funding to students at Abrams Hebrew
Academy, Cheder Chabad, Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy, Kohelet
Yeshiva High School, Mesivta High School, Politz Hebrew Academy,
Raymond and Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School, Kosloff Torah
Academy Girls High School, Caskey Torah Academy and the OROT
special needs program. Funds are distributed directly to schools through
a weighted, per capita formula that accounts for the number of students
enrolled, the grade level of the students and the capacity of the school to
meet the total scholarship needs of its student body. Schools are
responsible for determining need and distributing aid.
Foundation for Jewish Day Schools: Educational Tax
Credit Programs
215-832-0525 • ematz@jewishphilly.org
Provides need-based scholarships to students attending 10 Jewish day
schools, including a special needs initiative and dozens of local Jewish
preschools by raising money through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s
Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program and the Opportunity
Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) program. The Foundation is a partnership
with the Jewish Federation. Families interested in applying for scholarships
should contact the school directly for information. Individuals interested in
receiving a PA tax credit through their business or personal state taxes, and
contribute to this scholarship fund, should contact Ellen Horowitz Matz.
Keren Chinuch Scholarship Fund
A need-based scholarship program for Jewish children attending supple-
mentary schools at synagogues and other programs throughout Greater
Philadelphia. Funds are distributed to qualified schools based on enrollment.
Schools are responsible for determining need and distributing aid.
Post-Graduate Educational Loan & Scholarship Funds
215-832-0528 • jbrier@jewishphilly.org
Annual educational loans and scholarships for the following programs:
Albert Strickler Memorial Fund-for medical students
Samuel F. and Sara G. Feinman Fund-for medical and law students
Margaret R. Rice Music Scholarship Fund-for female students
pursuing their education in the study of music, in college or
graduate school
Ida Foreman Fleisher Fund for women pursuing a graduate degree.
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Feinstein Center for American Jewish History
Aish Chaim
Temple University • 916 Gladfelter Hall • 1115 W. Berks St. • Philadelphia, PA
215-204-9553 • Fax: 215-204-5891
feinsteincenter@temple.edu • cla.temple.edu/feinsteincenter
Promotes the study of the American Jewish experience in America, and
sponsors conferences, symposia, fellowships, publications and public events
devoted to understanding the multiple dimensions of American Jewish
experience in the U.S. The Feinstein Center is part of Temple University’s
Department of History in the College of Liberal Arts.
Gratz College
Mandell Education Campus • 7605 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027
215-635-7300 • Fax: 215-635-7399 • admissions@gratz.edu • gratz.edu
Provides a pluralistic education for students online and on campus. Gratz
offers doctoral, graduate and undergraduate degree and certificate programs,
as well as learning opportunities for adults and teens. Gratz College has
two doctoral programs: Doctor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies (Ph.D.)
and Doctor of Education in Leadership (Ed.D.), and graduate degrees in
Education (MAEd), Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Interfaith Leadership,
Jewish Professional Studies, Jewish Communal Service, Jewish Studies, and
Nonprofit Management, and a new master’s degree in Camp Administration
and Leadership. Graduate certificates are offered in all graduate majors.
Undergraduate certificates/degrees are offered in Jewish Education, Jewish
Studies, and Jewish Professional Studies. Gratz offers adult Jewish learning
programs and lectures as well as credit and noncredit courses in Hebrew
and Yiddish. Gratz College offers CLE courses for attorneys on campus.
The Tuttleman library contains extensive holdings such as a music library
and Holocaust Oral History Archive.
Jewish Studies Program at University of Pennsylvania
711 Williams Hall • 255 S. 36th St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-898-6654 • Fax: 215-573-6026 • jsp-info@sas.upenn.edu
ccat.sas.upenn.edu/jwst A program reflective of the full range of the Jewish experience as well as
different approaches to studying Jewish life and culture. Students of all
backgrounds are welcome to take courses and participate in the programs.
Courses may be taken as electives, or students can develop a major or
minor course of study in any one of four different Jewish Studies tracks.
The program also offers opportunities for outside the classroom learning
experiences. Reconstructionist Rabbinical College
1299 Church Road • Wyncote, PA 19095 • 215-576-0800 • info@rrc.edu • rrc.edu
Rabbinical training institute of the Reconstructing Judaism movement
which trains rabbis for service in congregations, campuses, chaplaincy
settings and social justice organizations. Offers studies in Judaism as an
evolving religious civilization.
345 Montgomery Ave. • P.O. Box 834 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-668-9600 • BinyominDavis@gmail.com • aishchaim.com/
Provides educational programs for Jews of all backgrounds. Programs include
Friday Night services, weekly classes, women’s division, High Holiday services,
seminars, teen and singles events.
ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal
P.O. Box 35118 • Philadelphia, PA 19128
215-247-9700 • Fax: 215-247-9703 • soojim@aleph.org • aleph.org
Transdenominational, spirituality and Tikkun Olam-focused Jewish learning
organization. Offers ordination program for rabbinic, cantorial, spiritual
direction and rabbinic pastors. For clergy and lay learners offers retreats,
training programs, distance-learning classes, publications and referrals to
local Jewish Renewal communities.
Beiteinu P.O. Box 231 • Haverford, PA 19041 • 484-432-0931 or 215-309-2883
rabbi@beiteinu.org • beiteinu.org
A non-denominational community that encourages study, prayer and service
to the Jewish community and to all those who wish to learn Jewish teaching.
Provides a meaningful experience, in a non-judgmental and caring environ-
ment along with a special sense of belonging, for all people who support Jewish
life. Has learning groups for all ages in various parts of the city (Lafayette Hill,
Lansdale, Morristown NJ) and private classes.
Bensalem Jewish Kollel and Outreach Center
Kehillas B’nai Shalom • 2446 Bristol Road • Bensalem, PA 19020
215-752-5032 • Fax: 215-752-2340
Moshe@bensalemoutreach.org • bensalemoutreach.org
Educational center for Jewish studies for Jews of all backgrounds. Programs of
special interest to women are also offered.
Bucks County Hebrew School — A Family Partnership Program
in which parents can study in a simultaneous class as their children.
Parents who take advantage of this opportunity can receive almost
complete scholarships to cover the cost of their childrens’ Hebrew
School education. No synagogue membership required.
Reconstructionist Rabbinical College
1299 Church Road • Wyncote, PA 19095
215-576-0800 • Fax: 215-576-6143 • info@rrc.edu • rrc.edu
Offers high-level courses in Jewish history, thought, text and practice for
rabbinical students, Jewish professionals and interested lay people.
Community Torah Center of Bucks County
944 Second St. Pike, Front Building • Richboro, PA 18954
215-485-5755 • Fax: 267-284-1267 • rabbi@jewishbucks.org • JewishBucks.org
An organization created to give Jews from all backgrounds and affiliations the
opportunity to learn and experience Jewish life. Offers programs for every age
group, from young children and adolescents through adults.
Congregation Beth Solomon — CBS Community Center
198 Tomlinson Road • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-671-1981 • Fax: 215-671-8007 • cbscommunitycenter.com
Educational opportunities for all ages, camps and a kollel for adult education.
Also fosters outreach to the Russian immigrant community.
Chelkeinu Initiative
chelkeinu@chelkeinu.org • chelkeinu.org
Runs programming in Northeast Philadelphia and along the
Old York Road corridor.
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