Hillel at University of Pennsylvania (Penn Hillel)
Steinhardt Hall • 215 S. 39th St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-898-7391 • Fax: 215-898-6393 • info@phillyhillel.org • pennhillel.org
Works in partnership with many other students groups to inspire students to
explore their Judaism, find value-added in Jewish community affiliation, and
create patterns of Jewish living that can be sustained after graduation. Student
partners include religious communities, educational initiatives, social-justice
projects, social and cultural opportunities and groups focusing on Israel educa-
tion and politics. Penn Hillel sponsors the Jewish Renaissance Project, which
continues to develop Jewish life and community in residence halls, off-campus
apartments, the Greek community and wherever students live. Kosher dining
is available at the Falk Dining Commons, a university hall in Steinhardt Hall.

Supervised by the Keystone-K - Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia.

Jewish Graduate Student Network
Steinhardt Hall • 215 S. 39th St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
631-388-2073 • tslil@phillyhillel.org • jewishgrads.org
A program of Hillel of Greater Philadelphia which serves all of the Jewish
graduate and professional students in the Philadelphia area through
campus-based and city-wide events. The Grad Network offers a wide range
of social, educational, cultural, and religious programs, as well as career
development and community service opportunities.

Penn State Hillel
114-117 Pasquerilla Spiritual Center • University Park, PA 16802
814-863-3816 • 215-832-0735 (local contact) • Hillel@psu.edu
pennstatehillel.org A pluralistic, welcoming, and inclusive environment for Jewish college
students, where they are encouraged to grow intellectually, spiritually, and
socially. Activities encourage students to pursue tzedek (social justice),
tikkun olam (repairing the world), and Jewish learning, and to support Israel
and global Jewish peoplehood. Through the Jewish community, students
can find social outlets, religious learning, and service opportunities.

Lubavitch House of the University of Pennsylvania
Perelman Center for Jewish Life • 4032 Spruce St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-746-6115 • Lchaim@dolphin.upenn.edu • lubavitchhouse.com
College campus facility of the Lubavitch organization, open to all Jews.

Provides Shabbat and holiday programs, celebrations and other religious
observances. (Steinhardt) Jewish Heritage Programs
215-746-6105 • Fax: 215-222-9635 • info@jhp.org • jhp.org
Geared toward unaffiliated students and young professionals.

Provides leadership training and mentoring opportunities with Jewish
professionals. Hosts retreats and trips, Shabbat dinners, speakers and
holiday parties.

LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & Questioning
Jewish Family and Children’s Service
2100 Arch St., 5th Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 1-866-JFCS-NOW
1-866-532-7699 • info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org
Offers a resource for connections to the Jewish community. Provides
counseling and support groups to individuals and families in the LGBTQ
community, including programs that address: Sexual orientation; Transgender/
Non-binary; Gender identity; Family conflict; Bullying; Anxiety; Coming out;
and, Depression. Inclusion Training & Coaching Services offer Sensitivity
Training for Affirming and Respectful Spaces (STARS), an LGBTQIA+
sensitivity training program, to synagogues, schools and other community-
based organizations.

J.Proud—a JFCS Initiative
ggodel@jfcsphilly.org • facebook.com/J.ProudEvents/
Consortium of members including Jewish organizations, synagogues,
schools, and other institutions, are committed to building and nurturing
a safety net of LGBTQ-inclusive programs and resources for Jewish
LGBTQ individuals and communities. J.Proud hosts events throughout
the year in an effort to build community and provide spaces that support
and celebrate being Jewish and LGBTQ.

pRiSm at Congregation Rodeph Shalom
615 N. Broad. St. • Philadelphia, PA 19123 • 215-627-6747• Fax: 215-627-1313
cfischer@rodephshalom.org • rodephshalom.org
Serves Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley’s LGBTQ Jewish community.

Welcomes people of all gender and sexual identities and providing a place for
people of all sexual orientations and religious affiliations to experience Judaism.

Tribe 12 LGBTQIA+
1900 Market St., Eighth Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103
267-652-0088 • info@tribe12.org • tribe12.org
Offers events and programs for individuals in their 20s/30s who want to
explore their connection with Jewish community, queer identity, and the
intersection between the two in a welcoming and fun environment.

NEIGHBORHOODS Neighborhood Programming in Philadelphia
info@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming
Alliances of synagogues, community volunteers and representatives from Jewish
community organizations within geographic ares who work together to create an
inspired Jewish community. These neighborhood programming alliances provide
support an collaborations, that create bridges between marginally affiliated Jews
and Jewish institutions. They also deliver services and programs building Jewish
community and strengthening Jewish identity.

Bucks County Kehillah • buckscounty@jewishphilly.org
Bux-Mont Kehillah • NShapiro@jewishphilly.org
Center City Kehillah • centercitykehillah@gmail.com • 267-225-8701
Kehillah of Chester Co. • cckehillah@jewishphilly.org • 484-582-0210
Delaware County • aklein@jewishphilly.org
Lower Merion Neighborhood • cheryl.barish.erlick@gmail.com
Northeast Philadelphia Neighborhood • hzaremba@jewishphilly.org
Old York Road Community Organization • KDecker@JewishPhilly.org
Jewish Community of Rhawnhurst (JCOR)
2139 Hoffnagle St., Suite 101 • Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-725-1338 • jcor-subscribe@yahoogroups.com • jcor.org
A collaboration of Orthodox synagogues and businesses in Northeast
Philadelphia focused on bringing positive growth in the Rhawnhurst
neighborhood.

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