Chaveirim of Philadelphia
855-742-4876 • chaveirimofphiladelphia@gmail.com
facebook.com/phillychaveirim/ Volunteer organization that provides non-emergency road-side assistance to
motorists stranded due to minor hurdles such as car lockouts, flat tires, needing
a jump start or running out of gas. Chaveirim does not respond on Shabbos or
Tom Tov.

Democratic Jewish Outreach Pennsylvania
P.O. Box 451 • Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-200-5620 • demjewishoutreachpa@gmail.com • djop.org
facebook.com/DemocraticJewishOutreachPA Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia
100 W. Oxford St., Suite E-1300 • Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-222-1012 • info@interfaithphiladelphia.org • interfaithphiladelphia.org
Contributing to the region’s strength and vitality through multifaith
collaboration, education, dialogue and service.

Jewish Community Relations Council
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-832-0650 • jcrc@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org
Serves the needs of the Jewish community, both local and overseas, through
the practice of community relations, social action and advocacy. Dedicated
to improving inter-group understanding and the enhancement of a just and
pluralistic society. Advocates for a strong connection to the people of Israel
and to Jews around the world. Commemorates and sustains the memory and
lessons of the Holocaust.

Jewish Labor Committee
26 Northrup Court • Newtown, PA 18940
215-668-5454 • MHersch@comcast.net • phillyjlc.org
Upholds the commitment of the Philadelphia Jewish community to social
justice and economic fairness. Advocates for fair wages and decent working
conditions through partnerships with the American Labor Movement, with the
working men and women in union ranks, and by collaborating with other local
grassroots organizations and initiatives striving to ensure the same.

Jewish Social Policy Action Network (JSPAN)
1735 Market St., Suite A-417 • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-292-9575 jspan@jspan.org • facebook.com/JewishSocialPolicyActionNetwork/
Gives voice to progressive social values and develops policy and action
programs expressing modern humanitarian principles drawn from Jewish
tradition. Works to advance equality and opportunity for all and to protect the
Constitutional liberties and civil rights of Jews, other minorities, and the
vulnerable in our society. Attracts those who want to have an impact on local
and national social justice issues.

Middle East Forum
1650 Market St., Suite 3600 • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-546-5406 • info@meforum.org • meforum.org
Think tank that promotes American interests in the Middle East and protects
Western values from Middle Eastern threats. In the Middle East, focusing on
ways to defeat radical Islam; work for Palestinian acceptance of Israel; develop
strategies to contain Iran; and deal with advancing anarchy. Domestically, the
Forum emphasizes the danger of lawful Islamism; protects the freedoms of
anti-Islamist authors, and activists; and works to improve Middle East studies.

Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition
800 N. Third St., Suite 403 • Harrisburg, PA 17102
717-920-0734 or 717-330-4574 (cell)
hank@pajewishcoalition.org • pajewishcoalition.org
Coalition of Jewish federations and Jewish community-relations councils through-
out Pennsylvania. Monitors legislative and regulatory developments, identifies
and assists in the advocating for funding opportunities for Jewish agencies and
social-justice issues to the Jewish communities. Sensitizes public officials in
Harrisburg to the needs of the Jewish community.

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Republican Jewish Coalition
One Belmont Ave., Suite 321 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-667-1263 PASNJ@rjchq.org • rjchq.org
The Shalom Center
6711 Lincoln Drive • Philadelphia, PA 19119 • 215-844-8494
office@theshalomcenter.org • theshalomcenter.org
Draws on Jewish values as it seeks peace, justice, compassion and healing of the
Earth. Shomrim of Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley
P.O. Box 14543 • Philadelphia, PA 19115
admin@shomrimpadv.org • shomrimpadv.org
The Shomrim (“Guardians”) was formed to promote the welfare and brother-
hood of Jewish police officers, firefighters and other law-en­forcement personnel.

Tikkun Olam Chavurah
Philadelphia, PA • rabbilinda18@gmail.com • t ikkunolamchavurah.org
Philadelphia-based spiritual and political community grounded in Jewish tradi-
tion. Working in the pursuit of tzedek (justice) and tikkun olam (repair of the
world), with a focus on interfaith work to support social justice in the Philadelphia
area and in Israel/Palestine. The work includes supporting immigrant rights and
environmental sustainability, preventing gun violence, resisting the assault on
public education, and promoting economic justice in the Philadelphia region.

Zionist Organization of America — Greater Philadelphia ZOA
P. O. Box 56 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-660-9466 • office@zoaphilly.org • philly.ZOA.org
Nonprofit, educational, advocacy and outreach organization promoting and
defending Israel and a mutually beneficial U.S.-Israel relationship. Sponsors
quarterly meetings, an annual gala, Washington advocacy mission, “Buy Israel”
campaign, special events, speakers bureau.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Jewish Business Network & Young Professionals
A Program of Lubavitch House at Penn
4032 Spruce St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104 • 215-746-6105 • info@jhp.org • jhp.org
Provides networking opportunities for business and professionals in the Greater
Philadelphia area. Hosting monthly luncheons featuring local Jewish business
leaders. The Louis D. Brandeis Law Society
Kivitz & Kivitz 7901 Ogontz Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19150 •
215-568-4908 • brandeislawsociety.org
Jewish law society dedicated to advancing the personal and professional
interests of members of the bench and bar. Promotes opportunity for leader-
ship development, social interaction, education and community service.

JPro 2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-832-0813 • JPro@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org/jpro
The community of colleagues who serve the Jewish community in any
professional role or in any Jewish organization or institution. Professional devel-
opment, coaching, networking, conferences and more.




HOLOCAUST PROGRAMS
Holocaust and Genocide Studies
at West Chester University
1500 Market St. • Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-568-2223 adlmedia@adl.org • philadelphia@adl.org • philadelphia.adl.org
Fighting Hate For Good
BEARING WITNESS™ provides training and resources necessary
for Catholic school educators to teach about anti-Semitism and the
Holocaust, and the historical and current relationship between the Jewish
and Catholic communities.

ECHOES AND REFLECTIONS workshops provide middle and high
school teachers with a comprehensive resource that integrates visual
history testimony from Holocaust survivors and witnesses, with other
primary source material into powerful lessons.

Holocaust Education Programs
Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
Association of Jewish Holocaust Survivors
c/o Jewish Community Relations Council
of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
215-832-0536 • brazin@jewishphilly.org
Social, cultural and educational organization for Holocaust survivors.

Children of Jewish Holocaust Survivors Association
P.O. Box 1127 • Jenkintown, PA 19046 • 215-947-3024
mimkrik227@gmail.net • cjhsa.org
A nonprofit organization founded in the Greater Philadelphia area dedicated to
preserving the memory of the victims of the Holocaust. As direct descendants
of survivors, CJHS maintains the commitment to honor relatives, preserve their
heritage and culture, educate the community on Holocaust issues, fight bigotry
and hatred, and encourage tolerance and equality.

Esther Raab Holocaust Museum &
Goodwin Education Center
Betty & Milton Katz Jewish Community Center
1301 Springdale Road, Suite 200 • Cherry Hill, N.J. 08003
856-751-9500, ext. 1191 • jcrcsnj@jfedsn.org • jcrcsnj.org/goodwin
Full-time institution dedicated to Holocaust education with a reference library,
lending library and multi-media resources. Offers a collection of historical
photographs, artifacts and Nazi paraphernalia. A speaker’s bureau supports
outreach to students and adult groups.

Gratz College
7605 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027 • 215-635-7300 • gratz.edu
Holocaust and Genocide Studies • admissions@gratz.edu
Online master’s degree and graduate certificate, and mostly online
doctoral program (Ph.D.) in Holocaust and genocide studies. Designed
for educators in public and private schools, college instructors, museum
and education center staff, and community speakers. Teachers may
also take individual courses and seminars for professional development
to meet ACT 48 and ACT 70 PA Holocaust and Genocide education
requirements. Holocaust Oral History Archive • archives@gratz.edu
Records and transcribes first-person testimonies of Holocaust survivors,
liberators, rescuers and other witnesses to the Nazi era. Interviews are
available to use on-site in the Tuttleman Library, Tuesday afternoon by
appointment only to researchers, teachers and students. Unpublished
memoirs, personal documents, memorial books and survivor registers
from several European countries are also available.

Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center
KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Ave., Ste 210 • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-464-4701 • info@hamec.org • hamec.org
Provides educational programs, including eyewitness Holocaust survivor
testimony and professional theater productions, to teach students the lessons
of the Holocaust. Primary target group is students in fifth through 12th grade.

Programs include: Witness to History Survivor Presentation, Witness to History
Skype Presentation, Witness to History Student Presentation and the Anne
Frank Theater Project.

723 Wayne Hall • West Chester, PA 19383 • 610-436-2972
jfriedman@wcupa.edu • wcupa.edu/arts-humanities/holocaust
Offers courses that can lead to a Master of Arts degree, Certificate, or minor
concentration program which includes interdisciplinary courses. The programs
provide theoretical and historical context for understanding what led to the
Holocaust and other genocides of the 20th century.

Jewish Community Relations Council
of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-832-0536 • brazin@jewishphilly.org
Established to extend consciousness of the lessons of the Holocaust.

Sponsors the annual Yizkor ceremony, the annual Youth Symposium on
the Holocaust, the Mordechai Anielewicz Creative Arts Competition and
Exhibition, and the Holocaust Speakers Bureau.

Jewish War Veterans Holocaust Remembrance Program
Fegelson-Young-Feinberg Post 697 • P.O. Box 802 • Levittown, PA 19058
267-573-9697 • jewishvetspost697@gmail.com
jewishvetspost697.jwv.org/holocaust Provides survivors and first-hand witnesses of the Holocaust an opportunity to
share their stories and memories with the current generation. Speakers’ stories
are supported by slide presentations. Programs available for schools and other
organizations at no cost.

Holocaust Survivors’ Support Program
Jewish Family and Children’s Service
The Barbara & Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center
345 Montgomery Ave. • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 • 267-314-0909
1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 • info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org
With support from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims against Germany,
this program serves survivors, victims of Nazi occupation in Europe during
World War II. In-home services such as counseling, care management, home
care, chore services, emergency financial status, meals, and respite for caregivers
are available. Provides aid to survivors in applying for Holocaust entitlements
and emergency assistance. Assessment will include a determination of survivor
status, as per Claims Conference guidelines.

Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation
1617 JFK Blvd.,, 20th Floor, Unit 2015 • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-809-2474 ekutas@philaholocaustmemorial.org • philaholocaustmemorial.org
Nonprofit organization dedicated to educating Philadelphia residents and the
global community about the lessons of the Holocaust. The organization spear-
headed the capital development of the Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial
Plaza Monument to Six Million Martyrs on 16th and Arch streets and Benjamin
Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia.

USC Shoah Foundation Institute Visual History Archive
at the University of Pennsylvania
3420 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104 • 215-573-2217
okrent@upenn.edu • guides.library.upenn.edu/vha
Provides access to the USC Shoah Foundation Institute’s entire visual history
archive, which is available via a streaming service on the Penn campus to
both Penn affiliates and to visitors, including people who were interviewed in
Pennsylvania and those born in Pennsylvania. Visitors to the campus of the
University of Pennsylvania are welcome to access and view testimonies, by
appointment only, that are part of the USC Shoah Foundation Institute Visual
History Archive. Computers and headphones are available in the Van Pelt-
Dietrich Library Center and at the Annenberg School for Communication
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