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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LIFE-CYCLE OFFICIANTS
Cantor Scott Borsky
267-971-8799 • CantorSBorsky@gmail.com • cantorborsky.com
Officiates at weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Simchat Bat, funerals and shivah
services. Rabbi Sigal Brier
267-627-4425 • HearAwake@gmail.com • RabbiSigal.org
Available for Jewish and interfaith weddings, spiritual guidance, individual
mentoring, Kabbalah meditation groups, Sh’ma Yoga, Bar/Bat Mitzvah
tutoring, etc.
Rabbi Howard Cove
484-432-0931 • 215-309-2883 • 610-513-5709
Rabbi@Beiteinu.org • Beiteinu.org
Schedules services, classes and holiday celebrations in public spaces throughout
the Philadelphia and southern Jersey areas.
Rabbi Julie Greenberg
215-843-9592 • JulieGberg@gmail.com • rabbijuliegreenberg.com
Licensed therapist and rabbi offering life-cycle ceremonies, counseling,
Judaism classes for 10- to 15-year-old children, tutoring for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs,
conversion and Jewish learning.
Rabbi Michelle Greenfield
721-820-4552 • RabbiMichelle@gmail.com
Life cycle events, Jewish special education, private tutoring and teacher training.
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of
Greater Philadelphia
The Barbara & Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center
1-866-JFCS-NOW • 1-866-532-7669 • 267-314-0909 • info@jfcsphilly.org
Is able to suggest a rabbi to individuals when needed during various life stages
to include Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, weddings and funerals.
Cantor Naomi Hirsch
856-816-7489 • nhirsch613@verizon.net
Officiates at life-cycle events and rituals, including LGBTQ weddings. Willing
to travel. Teaches Hebrew reading and cantillation to B’nei Mitzvah candidates
and Judaism to students of all ages. Conversion instruction. Singer/performer,
choral conductor and educational speaker on a variety of topics.
Rabbi Betzalel Katkovsky
267-417-4270 • thephilamohel@gmail.com • cbscommunitycenter.com
Officiates funerals, Shemira and unveiling ceremonies. Member of the Chevra
Kadisha and a certified Sofer Stam. Speaks English, Hebrew and Russian.
Rabbi David Levin
484-679-6402 • RabbiDavidLevin@gmail.com
JewishRelationshipsInitiative.com Life cycle events based in Jewish tradition including weddings (including inter-
faith), baby namings, funerals, unveilings, memorial services, house dedications
and other sacred times. Rabbi Levin also serves as a teacher and coach.
Cantor Jamie Marx
610-356-5165 • cantor@temple-sholom.org • cantorjamiemarx.com
Officiates at life cycle events and rituals such as weddings, funerals and memo-
rials. Works with all families, including interfaith and same-sex couples. Willing
to travel in the greater Philadelphia and South Jersey region.
Dr. David Rabeeya
610-296-4652 • sephardici@aol.com
Rabbi to the unaffiliated. Life-cycle events and education.
Rabbi Rayzel Raphael
215-237-2955 • rrayzel@shechinah.com • interfaithjewishweddings.com
Ritual facilitator for life cycle moments: weddings, baby namings, funerals,
Bar/Bat Mitzvah and other sacred times. Specialist in interfaith and LGBT
weddings. Spirituality workshops; singer/songwriter; Paint-your-own
Bat Mitzvah tallit workshops; author; performer.
Dr. Michael Schatz
215-738-9245 • mschatz@harziontemple.org • hebrewhelpers.com
Provides personalized education. Programs include: Bar/Bat Mitzvah
preparation and services; Destination Ba/Bat Mitzvah arrangements; and
Specialized Learning for students with learning and social differences.
Rabbi Murray Silberman
215-782-3806 • rabbimurraygordonsilberman.com
Rabbi to the unaffiliated. Weddings, baby namings, conversion instruction,
house dedications and funerals.
Rabbi Lynnda Targan
215-232-0391 • ltargan@aol.com • rabbilynndatargan.com
Memorable life cycle events such as: weddings, baby namings, memorial,
unveilings and funeral services, creating new rituals, healing services, etc.
Cantor Arlyne Unger
hazzanarlyne@gmail.com • hazzanarlyne.wixsite.com/barmitzvahtutor
Bar and Bat Mitzvah Tutor. Has experience with: working with special needs
children; teaching novice adult learners and Jews by choice; creating meditative
and creative services; working with small groups and one-on-one tutoring.
MIKVAHS Abraham Offen Mikvah of NE Philadelphia
Mikveh Association of Philadelphia
7525 Loretto Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19111
215-745-3334 • philamikvah.weebly.com
Women’s mikveh. By appointment only.
Community Mikvah of Elkins Park
Rachel & Shterna Mikvah
7715 Montgomery Ave. • Elkins Park, PA 19027
267-713-CMEP or 267-713-2637 • cmep.weebly.com
j.daman@gmail.com • Reuven.Goldstein1@gmail.com
Mikvah Nashim (for women) and Mikvah Kehlim (for utensils). Available by
appointment. Goldman-Strom Mikveh (Liberal)
Shir Ami-Bucks County Jewish Congregation
101 Richboro Road • Newtown, PA 18940 • 215-968-3400
synagogue@shiramipa.org • shiraminow.org
Available by appointment only. Contact the synagogue office.
Joseph and Martha Melohn Bucks County Mikvah
2446 Bristol Road • Bensalem, PA 19020
215-891-5565 • mikvah@bensalemoutreach.org • bensalemoutreach.org/mikvah.php
Open to all. Has Keilim (utensil) mikvah. No conversions by the mikvah.
Lower Merion Community Mikvah
111 Union Ave. • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 • 484-808-5626
Office@lmcmikvah.org • lmcmikvah.org
Ten preparation rooms, two Mikvaos, including a fully handicap-accessible
mikvah. Women, Men’s and Keilim Mikvaot. The mikvah services the expand-
ing Montgomery County and Lower Merion Jewish communities of Bala
Cynwyd, Merion Station, Wynnewood, and West Philadelphia.
Lubavitcher Center of the Northeast (For Men)
7622 Castor Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-725-2030 Mai Shalva — Center City Community Mikvah
Historic Vilna Congregation • 509 Pine St. • Philadelphia, PA 19106
317-318-8293 • centercitymikvah@gmail.com • philamikvah.org
Construction has begun. The mikvah will be housed at Historic Vilna
Congregation and open to all members of the local Jewish community.
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