Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind
968 Easton Road, Suite H • Warrington, PA 18976
215-343-9100 • info@israelguidedog.org • israelguidedog.org
The funds raised go toward providing guide dogs for visually impaired Israelis
and for dogs that also help soldiers with PTSD, children with autism, and others
with special needs.
J Street Philadelphia
Philadelphia@JStreet.org • facebook.com/jstreetphilly
Advocates for American diplomatic leadership to achieve a two-state solution,
and advocates for a broad debate on Israel and the Middle East in the Greater
Philadelphia Jewish community.
Jewish National Fund (JNF)
1-800-JNF-0099 or 1-800-542-8733 • 215-832-0690 • jnf.org
Serves as a caretaker of the land of Israel on behalf of Jewish communities
everywhere. JNF has planted trees; built reservoirs and dams; created parks;
provided the infrastructure for many communities; built security roads; and
educated students around the world about Israel and the environment. JNF is
restoring northern Israel and developing the Negev Desert.
Maccabi USA
1511 Walnut St., Suite 401 • Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-561-6900 • Fax: 215-561-5470
maccabi@maccabiusa.com • maccabiusa.com
Connects athletes and volunteers to each other and the global Jewish community
through athletic, educational and cultural experiences. The programs increase
Jewish identity, perpetuate Jewish continuity and strengthen support for the
State of Israel. Represents the Maccabi Movement in the U.S., and promotes
U.S. participation in the World Maccabiah Games held in Israel as well as other
regional and international competitions.
Scholars for Peace in the Middle East (SPME)
aromirowsky@spme.org • spme.org
Community of scholars who have united to promote honest, fact-based, and
civil discourse in regard to Middle East issues.
StandWithUs Philadelphia
215-971-8602 • paulaj@standwithus.com • standwithus.com
International education organization dedicated to empowering high school
students, college students and community members to become strong advo-
cates for Israel. SWU is a large distributor of Israel-related print materials and
social media. Hosts speakers, programs, conferences, and campaigns and works
in partnership with other organizations. Has chapters throughout the U.S., in
Israel, Canada, the U.K and Australia.
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.
JEWISH CULTURE
Jewish cultural life in Philadelphia is reflected in a rich and diverse range of
activities, including a Jewish film festival, concerts, exhibits, lectures and
workshops. The most current and comprehensive listings of Jewish-related
events are found online at JewishExponent.com.
NEWSPAPERS Jewish Exponent
2100 Arch St., fourth floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-832-0700 letters@jewishexponent.com • jewishexponent.com
Weekly newspaper and online venue covering local, national and international
news of Jewish interest. Detailed information on regional activities, including
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia events. Other highlights include a
community calendar; Torah portion, society page; lifecycle events, health, food,
culture, The Guide to Jewish Philadelphia and special-interest supplements.
MAGAZINES Jewish Quarterly Review
Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies
at the University of Pennsylvania • 420 Walnut St. • Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-746-1290 • Fax: 215-238-1540
sas-katzcenter@sas.upenn.edu • JQR.pennpress.org
Scholarly journal of the Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies of
the University of Pennsylvania.
ONLINE Jewish Exponent
news@jewishexponent.com • jewishexponent.com
Online site for everything Jewish in Philadelphia. Find news, features and blogs;
an interactive calendar; and complete listings and resource guides for the local
Jewish scene.
HomeIs.com and the HomeIs app
contact@homeis.com • homeis.com/il-phl/feed
A cultural network for local foreign-born communities. HomeIs.com gives
foreign-born communities, in particular the Israeli community, a dedicated
comprehensive product that helps them to digitally connect, share their
culture, and their local knowledge. HomeIs shows how supportive these
communities can be, and how effective their common wisdom can be to
their members.
Philadelphia Jewish Link
484-424-5200 • phillyjewishlink.com
The Philadelphia Jewish Link features the latest local news from Orthodox and
traditional Jewish communities in the Greater Philadelphia area and South
Jersey. Paper and online versions available.
Philadelphia Jewish Voice
editor@pjvoice.org • pjvoice.org
The Philadelphia Jewish Voice is an online, non-profit, volunteer-based
community newspaper serving the Philadelphia Jewish Community since 2005.
Urban Glance
Hebrew Language Blog
Ofra.palmer@gmail.com • urbanglanceblog.wordpress.com
Explores and talks about urbanism: urban structures and city life, people, orga-
nizations and businesses, culture, environmental issues, social solidarity, social
change, and much more.
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