DIVORCE
Conservative Beit Din
Rabbi Morton Levine,
215-568-7073, mortlev@verizon.net
Rabbi Charles Kraus, 215-758-2260
ckmesader@comcast.net Orthodox Beit Din of Greater Philadelphia
Young Israel of Elkins Park
7715 Montgomery Ave. • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-635-3152
ERUVS An eruv is created by extending a boundary around the community perim-
eter. Such a boundary is composed of solid walls, fences, steep inclines or
even a wire around the perimeters to allow observant Jews to carry objects,
push baby carriages and the like within the community on Shabbat.
BENSALEM: Bensalem Jewish Outreach Center • 215-758-1996
bensalemoutreach.org/community/eruv CENTER CITY: Center City Eruv Corporation
moderator@centercityeruv.org • centercityeruv.org
ELKINS PARK: Young Israel of Elkins Park • Rabbi@yiep.org • yiep.org
LOWER MERION/MAIN LINE:
Eruv of Lower Merion, Inc. • 610-667-7415 • 610-664-5626
Main Line Eruv • Congregation Beth Hamedrosh • 610-642-6444
NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA:
Northeast Eruv Corp. • 215-333-ERUV
Congregation Beit Harambam • 267-583-2185
Congregation Beth Solomon Eruv • 267-521-1627
UNIVERSITY CITY:
University City Eruv Corp • 215-792-3942
universitycityeruv.org • info@UniversityCityEruv.org
YARDLEY: Yardley-Makefield Eruv Corporation
twitter.com/YMEruv HOSPICE
Abramson Hospice
215-371-1393 or 1-888-560-3005
info@abramsonseniorcare.org • abramsonseniorcare.org
Provides care in patients’ homes as well as in senior communities and hospitals
throughout Greater Philadelphia. Abramson Hospice is accredited by the
Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP). Services include: Skilled
nursing care for pain management and symptom control; specialized pharmacy
services and medications; medical equipment and supplies related to hospice
care; 24-hour on-call support by a hospice registered nurse; personal care by
trained hospice aides, spiritual support by rabbis and chaplains; counseling
and emotional support for patients and loved ones; physical, occupational,
and speech therapy; trained volunteers for friendly visiting; and bereavement
services which reflect Jewish tradition. Hospice services are covered for eligible
participants by most insurance plans, including Medicare.
INTERFAITH InterfaithFamily/18 Doors
elissa@18doors.org 18doors.org/philadelphia-local/
Provides coordinated, comprehensive services for interfaith couples and
those who work with them. Advocates for a welcoming and inclusive Jewish
community. Offers workshops for interfaith couples exploring the role of reli-
gion in their lives, free email series for parents in interfaith families, a clergy
referral service and connections to welcoming organizations, professionals and
programs. Also provides resources and training for synagogues, organizations,
clergy and other program providers.
Jewish Converts and Interfaith Network
1112 Hagys Ford Road • Penn Valley, PA 19072
610-664-8112 • LenaRomanoff@yahoo.com • intermarriages.com
Support group offering information, socialization and emotional support to
people involved in conversion to Judaism and/or an interfaith relationship.
Sponsors “Keruv” for interfaith couples. Individual counseling is also available.
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.
KASHRUT Kashrut supervision in Greater Philadelphia is provided by local rabbinical
associations and individual rabbis employed by establishments. Concerned
individuals should contact each establishment to ascertain its standard of
kashrut. Keystone-K
Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia
Rabbi Yonah Gross, Kashrus Administrator
246 Lloyd Lane, Wynnewood, PA 19096
347-927-5742 • rygross.ck@gmail.com
keystone-k.org International Kosher Council (IKC)
Brooklyn, NY 11218 • 718-635-1037 • rabbi@ikckosher.com • ikckosher. com
Orthodox certification.
K.O.A. (KOA)
Rabbi Shloima Isaacson
973-777-0649 • 973-931-9006 (cell) • Fax: 973-977-2315
tpne11b@juno.com • KOAKosher.com
A subsidiary of the Orthodox Association for the Observance of Kashruth.
Ko Kosher Service
610-696-0408 or 1-800-626-1100 • Fax: 610-696-9249
info@kokosher.com • ko-kosher-service.org
Kosher Technical Konsultants
A division of the Orthodox Jewish Council
7614 Dorcas St. • Philadelphia, PA 19111
215-745-3773 • Fax: 215-745-5101
info@KosherTechnical Konsultants.org
KosherTechnicalKonsultants.org National and international kosher supervisory and certification service.
Mekor Baruch Orthodox Kosher Supervision
610-348-0900 • office@mekorbaruch.com • mekorbaruch.com
National Kosher Supervision
917-405-7222 • info@nationalkoshersupervision.com
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