JEWISH WAR VETERANS
POSTS Jewish War Veterans of the USA (JWV)
Philadelphia County Council
609-238-1912 • richfine@hotmail.com • jwv.org
Serves in an advocacy role in presenting veterans’ pension, disability and other
claims before the Veterans Administration and other agencies. Combats anti-
Semitism and bigotry. Assists the Office of Special Investigations in pursuing Nazi war
criminals. Supports American youth through scouting, scholarships and anti-drug
programs. Assists oppressed Jews worldwide. Supports strong U.S.-Israel relations.
Drizin-Weiss Post No. 215
913 Tyson Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19111 • 215-728-9368
Post 215 is an active progressive group with members ranging from 20 to
101 years old and from all neighborhoods of Philadelphia and surround-
ing counties with the Mission of “Veterans Helping Veterans and the
Communities we Serve.” Membership is open in several classifications. Post
215 is a regional post serving personnel on active military duty, reservists,
and the National Guard, along with discharged members, in 14 states and
foreign bases. Maintains active VSO (legal reps) in an advocacy roll repre-
senting active duty separating personnel, of every race, creed and religion.
VSO also pursues claims for veterans pensions, disability and other claims
before the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, and other agencies. Logistically and
financially supports military missions, government events, worthwhile
charities, and operations of other Posts. Provides honor guard along with
funeral detail. Provides gravesites, U.S. flags and presentation at gravesites.
Offers resources for anti-drug and recovery programs. Members meet at the
post and online. The post provides special events; speakers; benefit services;
501(c)(3) receiving and giving of charitable tax deductions; fundraising;
scholarships for family members high school to college entry; and G.I.
supplemental college scholarship funding. Supports membership within
synagogues in seven Philadelphia area counties, and in other states, along
with communication with non-Jewish institutions. Combats anti-semitism
and bigotry. Sponsors a Ladies Auxiliary to assist and plan local, regional and
national programs, as well as supporting oppressed Jewish issues worldwide.
Fegelson-Young-Feinberg Post 697
P.O. Box 802 • Levittown, PA 19058 • 267-573-9697
jewishvetspost697@gmail.com • jewishvetspost697.jwv.org
Sponsors programs for all ages that promote patriotism and love of
country. Post 697 offers a variety of memberships that will allow both
veterans and non veterans of all faiths the privilege of becoming associ-
ated the veteran community. Ongoing programs includes scholarships
for descendants of JWV members, providing Veterans Service Officers
representing veterans and their families before the Department of
Veterans Affairs, membership life and health insurance coverage and
prescription program, audio-visual library resources. The JWV disaster
relief fund, care packages to service personnel and other programs will
make a difference in the lives of others. Also has Ladies Auxiliary.
Post 305
215-459-1261 • henrynco@comcast.net
Meets at Adath Israel, 250 N. Highland Ave., Merion Station.
Geographic area includes West Philadelphia and the western suburbs.
Activities include visiting residents at the Coatesville VA Medical
Center, conducting Memorial Day ceremonies at Delaware County
cemetery monuments, hosting speakers at monthly meetings,
and supporting the Department of PA and JWV national organizations.
Post 98
856-468-2678 • edyndon@aol.com
Both Post 98 Members and the Ladies Auxiliary meet at Tiffany’s Diner,
9010 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA. The post promotes Judaism,
patriotism and veteran’s services. Ongoing programs include providing
scholarships for descendants of JWV members, and tending to
memorials and grave sites of members in area cemeteries.
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ISRAEL The commitment of the Philadelphia Jewish community to Israel is
evidenced by the large number of organizations and programs whose goals
are to support the health, education, social, cultural and political institutions
in Israel; organizations that sponsor trips; and those that assist Philadelphians
who wish to make aliyah or to volunteer, travel or study in Israel.
GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS
Israel Bonds
Development Corporation for Israel
1511 Walnut St., Suite 301 • Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-545-8380 or 1-800-752-5671 • Fax: 215-545-6164
philadelphia@israelbonds.com • israelbonds.com
A FINRA-member broker dealer that underwrites securities issued by the State
of Israel in the United States. Advocates investment and pride in Israel through
the sale of Israel bonds. Proceeds from the sale of Israel bonds have played a
role in Israel’s evolution into a leader in high-tech, greentech and biotech.
Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of Commerce
1401 Walnut St., 9th Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-703-3135 • picc@phillyisraelchamber.com • phillyisraelchamber.com
Promotes business development with Israel. PICC is a member-based,
independent professional network serving Pennsylvania, Delaware and
southern New Jersey. Educates constituents about the range of business
opportunities available in Israel, and helps members to achieve their
business goals through referrals, consultation and access to business
resources. Members represent manufacturing, advanced technology,
investment, academia, professionals and financial firms.
ISRAEL EXPERIENCES
Birthright Israel–Taglit
The Birthright Israel Foundation
1-888-99-ISRAEL or 1-888-994-7723
information@birthrightisrael.com • birthrightisrael.com
Offers young adults ages 18 through 26 trips to Israel. The program covers
airfare and 10 days of land and program costs.
BBYO Passport
202-537-8091 • info@bbyopassport.org • bbyopassport.org
Provider of travel experiences for Jewish high school and middle school teens.
Passport programs span destinations on five continents and combine elements
of active touring, community service, and meaningful Jewish experiences.
Honeymoon Israel
347-292-8809 • info@honeymoonisrael.org
honeymoonisrael.org • 2ndhoneymoonisrael.org
Provides trips to Israel for couples with at lE. one Jewish partner. Each trip
includes 20 couples from the same city: couples with one Jewish partner,
couples where both partners were born Jewish and couples where one partner
is converted/Jew-by-choice. The couples are in their first 5 years of marriage or
lifelong commitment to each other and are between the ages of 25-40. The trips
are locally based, and there is one trip from Philadelphia annually. In addition,
Honeymoon Israel runs a luxurious nationwide Israel travel experience called
“2nd Honeymoon Israel,” for couples and individuals aged 50+. The program
is inspired by the popular Honeymoon Israel trip for young couples, and is not
locally coordinated or subsidized.
Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI)
Israel Aliyah Center
866-835-0430 • gci-en@jafi.org • jewishagency.org
Helps in bringing Jewish people to Israel to live (make aliyah) and ensure their
successful integration into Israeli society. Promotes Jewish-Zionist education
programs, and the partnership of Jews around the world with Israelis and
Israeli society.