BEFORE- AND AFTER-SCHOOL
PROGRAMS Federation Early Learning Services (FELS)
Paley Early Learning Center
2199 Strahle St., Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-725-8930, ext. 152 • Paley@FelsKids.org • FELSkids.org
For children enrolled in the J. Hampton Moore and Louis Farrell Elementary
Schools, charter and private schools.

KidsTime Kaiserman JCC • 45 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096
610-896-7770, ext. 121 • kidstime@phillyjcc.com • phillyjcc.com
Education-based program for kindergarten through fifth grader from elemen-
tary schools located in Lower Merion and Haverford School Districts. Staff
helps students with their homework and leads them in enrichment activities
including sports, science, art, film making and cooking. All KidsTime activities
incorporate Jewish content and Jewish values. Children are transported to the
JCC directly from their elementary school by van, have supervised free play, are
given a nutritious snack and then have the opportunity to work on their home-
work and participate in the schedule of enrichment activities. When the area
school districts are closed, the JCC also offers a range of special J-Day programs
to accommodate the needs of working families.

KidSpace KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia • 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-698-7300, ext. 112 • clane@kleinlife.org • KleinLife.org
Activities include: homework help, swimming once a week, art club, dance club,
baking club, snack, computer club, board games, and sports and sports leagues.

Transportation to and from school available. Stays open during school closings
and during early dismissal days. CCIS accepted.

Makom Community
2013 Sansom St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
484-278-1335 • beverly@makomcommunity.org • makomcommunity.org
Enrichment center which provides afterschool experiential Jewish education for
children ages 4 to 10, including pickup from area schools. Afternoon program
includes a snack, child-led projects, Tfilah: prayer, music, and movement, and
homework support. Open Monday through Friday 3-6 p.m., with additional
hours when school dismiss early or are closed. Flexible schedules. Every week
concludes with a family Shabbat celebration.

OTHER YOUTH
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Chabad Hebrew School
Chabad Lubavitch Jewish Center in Abington
515 Meetinghouse Road, Rydal, PA 19046
267-536-5757 • Rabbi@jewishabington.com • JewishAbington.com
Supplementary program that is geared to Jewish students ages 5 through 13
who attend public schools or private schools. The curriculum includes Alef Bet
study and Hebrew reading, Jewish holiday traditions, and hand-on educational
experiences. Chabad/Lubavitch Centers
Many local Chabad/Lubavitch Centers have Youth Education Programs/
Hebrew School programs. Please find a list of Chabad/Lubavitch Centers
on page 84.

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AJC Leaders For Tomorrow (LFT)
AJC Philadelphia/Southern New Jersey
1600 Market St., Suite 1820, Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-665-2300 • philadelphia@ajc.org or LFT@ajc.org
Education program for high school students designed to ensure that when
students graduate from LFT, they finish high school and enter college with the
knowledge and confidence to form broad advocacy coalitions, speak out against
anti-Semitism, foster meaningful dialogue around Israel, and serve as positive
change agents for their peers and communities. Optional activities include
Washington, D.C. visits to advocate on Capitol Hill and meet with govern-
ment officials. A Certificate of Completion is awarded at the conclusion of the
program. Hebrew Helpers
310-717-4200 • info@hebrewhelpers.com • hebrewhelpers.com
Provides personalized Jewish education and Bar/ Bat Mitzvah preparation for
students of all Jewish backgrounds and affiliations. Hebrew Helpers connects
families and communities with Bar/ Bat Mitzvah Mentors and Officiants, who
tailor Jewish learning to each individual family’s needs. In addition to Bar/ Bat
Mitzvah preparation, we teach Hebrew language and general Jewish studies to
children and adults. Hebrew Helpers works with each family to plan the details
of the Bar/ Bat Mitzvah service, including creating the structure, choosing the
officiant, hiring musicians, arranging for personalized prayer books and the use
of a Torah.

Israeli American Council Philadelphia
Kaiserman JCC • 45 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096
267-515-3270 • Philadelphia@israeliamerican.org
israeliamerican.org/philadelphia Keshet is a national children movement that gives weekly informal
education with immersive Israeli experiences. The Keshet program
provides a framework and resources that empower unaffiliated families
through the Hebrew language, Israeli culture and Jewish heritage.

For Ages 4-10.

Eitanim offers a leadership and entrepreneurship project-based program
for middle and high school students. The program allows students
to connect, explore, and experience Israel while preparing for college
and developing professional skills. The program includes 10 manda-
tory sessions and an optional summer summit (at additional cost). All
sessions of the program are held in English.

Ofek Hub is a place where everyone can learn Hebrew and Israeli Spirit through
classes from the comfort of their home. Expert teachers and small classroom
setting allows direct interaction between students and teacher. State-of-the-art
online learning tools specifically suited for distance learning. ofekhub.org/
Jewish Children’s Folkshul of Greater Philadelphia
P.O. Box 17 • Wyncote, PA 19095
215-248-1550 • Folkshul@folkshul.org • folkshul.org
Offers weekly Sunday morning classroom programs for kindergarten through
ninth grade students and monthly Sunday Fundays programs for pre-school-
ers and their families. Offers a personalized student-driven Bar/Bat Mitzvah
program that features an approach to coming of age with an emphasis on
Jewish identity. A Leadership Program for 10th through 12th grade high school
students, continues with experiential learning as student’s serve as classroom
and community paid assistants. Meets at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy,
8000 Cherokee St. • Philadelphia, PA 19118.