2021-2022 / 5782 $3.50 THE R E OV C < < < TO JEWISH GREATER PHILADELPHIA SYNAGOGUES HOLIDAY CALENDAR CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES RESOURCES & SERVICES Inspired by the natural landforms that make West Laurel Hill Cemetery’s landscape and experience memorable, Makom Shalom is a desirable new area of the cemetery serving the Jewish community. West Laurel Hill This new section will be a contemplative, gardenesque cemetery that respects Jewish funeral customs and culture. Makom Shalom is expected to be completed in June 2022. Begin your pre-planning journey today: Contact us at 610.668.9900 or info@westlaurelhill.com Dear Friends, We hope this letter finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy. The past year, while challenging beyond measure, has been full of moments of clarity, beauty and resilience. In the midst of a global pandemic, we all struggled to find meaning in a world that seemed to be falling apart. 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Visit jewishphilly.org/donate or call 215.832.3484 @ Jew @J J ew ewisisisisishP h P hihihihilllllyy hP @JFe @J J Fe FedididinP nPPhihihillllllyy CONTENTS 10 CANDLE-LIGHTING 12 HOLIDAY CALENDAR 16 NEW PEW REPORT DETAILS ‘JEWISH AMERICANS IN 2020’ 24 ADL: ANTISEMITISM STATS DECLINE SLIGHTLY IN 2019, STILL HIGH 32 STUDY PROVIDES NEW DATA ABOUT JEWS OF COLOR 38 ONE YEAR OF THE PANDEMIC: HOW WE’VE CHANGED 47 SURVEY: PA IN TOP 10 FOR HOLOCAUST KNOWLEDGE 79 FEDERATION OFFICES Scholarship Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 117 CULTURE Adult and Family Education . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Newspapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 97 RELIGIOUS LIFE Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Synagogues, Havurahs and Minyans . . . . 97 Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Rabbinical Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Publishers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Congregational Organizations . . . . . . . . . 100 Radio and Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Chabad-Lubavitch Centers . . . . . . . . . . 100 Cultural Arts Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Chaplaincy Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Israeli Dancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Divorce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Museums and Exhibits . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Eruvs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Landmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Interfaith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Kashrut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Life-Cycle Officiants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 121 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL 122 COMMERCIAL DIRECTORY Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Mikvehs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Neighboring Federations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 104 EXPERIENCES Kosher Establishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Addictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 College Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Artists (Ketubah) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Adoption and Child Welfare . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Programs for the LGBTQ&A Community . . . . . . . . . 106 Bookstores and Gift Shops . . . . . . . . . . 126 Neighborhoods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Funeral and Shivah Arrangements . . . 127 Services for People With Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Recreational Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Funeral Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Secular Jewish Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Monuments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Social and Membership Programs . . . . 108 Services for New Americans . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Musical Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Sports and Teams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Services for Senior Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Sofer (Scribe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Volunteer Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Support Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Shatnez Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Youth Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Vocational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 111 ORGANIZATIONS Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 79 SERVICES AND PROGRAMS Counseling & Management . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Domestic Violence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 89 EDUCATION Mohels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Charitable Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Clothing Donations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Early Childhood Education . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Community Relations and Public Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Synagogue-Based Education Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Other Early Childhood Educational Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Day Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Before- and After-School Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Other Youth Educational Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Professional Organizations . . . . . . . . . . 113 Holocaust Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 War Veterans Posts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 115 ISRAEL Government and Business . . . . . . . . . . 115 Israel Experiences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Support and Advocacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Cemeteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 130 INDEX ADVERTISING SECTIONS 52 DINING & ENTERTAINMENT 54 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 61 REAL ESTATE 62 SENIOR LIVING 69 SCHOOLS & CAMPS 72 SYNAGOGUES 74 RETAIL THE GUIDE 2021/2022 9 Candle-Lighting Times September 2021 Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 7:10 p.m. 6:59 p.m. 6:48 p.m. 6:36 p.m October 2021 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 6:25 p.m. 6:13 p.m. 6:03 p.m. 5:53 p.m. 5:44 p.m. November 2021 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Nov. 26 5:36 p.m. 4:29 p.m. 4:23 p.m. 4:20 p.m. December 2021 Dec. 3 4:18 p.m. Dec. 10 Dec. 17 Dec. 24 Dec. 31 4:18 p.m. 4:19 p.m. 4:23 p.m. 4:28 p.m. January 2022 Jan. 7 Jan. 14 Jan. 21 Jan. 28 4:34 p.m. 4:41 p.m. 4:49 p.m. 4:57 p.m. February 2022 Feb. 4 Feb. 11 Feb. 18 Feb. 25 March 2022 March 4 March 11 March 18 5:06 p.m. 5:14 p.m. 5:22 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:38 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 6:53 p.m. March 25 April 2022 April 1 April 8 April 15 April 22 April 29 May 2022 May 6 May 13 May 20 May 27 July 2022 7:07 p.m. 7:14 p.m. 7:21 p.m. 7:28 p.m. 7:35 p.m. August 2022 7:42 p.m. 7:49 p.m. 7:56 p.m. 8:02 p.m. June 2022 June 3 June 10 June 17 June 24 7:00 p.m. 8:07 p.m. 8:11 p.m. 8:14 p.m. 8:15 p.m. July 1 July 8 July 15 July 22 July 29 Aug. 5 Aug. 12 Aug. 19 Aug. 26 8:15 p.m. 8:14 p.m. 8:10 p.m. 8:06 p.m. 7:59 p.m. 7:52 p.m. 7:43 p.m. 7:34 p.m. 7:23 p.m. September 2022 Sept. 2 Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 7:12 p.m. 7:01 p.m. 6:50 p.m. 6:38 p.m. 6:27 p.m. The end of life is about talking. 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Partnering with Holiday Calendar ROSH HASHANAH Jewish New Year YOM KIPPUR Day of Atonement SUKKOT Harvest Festival SHEMINI ATZERET Eighth Day of Assembly SIMCHAT TORAH Rejoicing of the Torah CHANUKAH Festival of Lights 2021 TU B’SHEVAT New Year of the Trees PURIM Feast of Esther 2022 2023 Eve, Sept. 6 Eve, Sept. 25 Eve, Sept. 15 Tuesday, Sept. 7 Monday, Sept. 26 Saturday, Sept. 16 Wednesday, Sept. 8 Tuesday, Oct. 27 Sunday, Sept. 17 Eve, Sept. 15 Eve, Oct. 4 Eve, Sept. 24 Thursday, Sept. 16 Wednesday, Oct. 5 Monday, Sept. 25 Eve, Sept. 20 Eve, Oct. 9 Eve, Sept. 29 Tuesday, Sept. 21 Monday, Oct. 10 Saturday, Sept. 30 Wednesday, Sept. 22 Tuesday, Oct. 11 Sunday, Oct. 1 Eve, Sept. 27 Eve, Oct. 16 Eve, Oct. 6 Tuesday, Sept. 28 Monday, Oct. 17 Saturday, Oct. 7 Eve, Sept. 28 Eve, Oct. 17 Eve, Oct. 7 Wednesday, Sept. 29 Tuesday, Oct. 18 Sunday, Oct. 8 Eve, Nov. 27 Eve, Dec. 18 Eve, Dec. 7 Sunday, Nov. 28 Monday, Dec. 19 Friday, Dec. 8 to Sunday, Dec. 5 to to Monday, Dec. 26 2022 Friday, Dec. 15 2023 2024 Eve, Jan. 16 Eve, Feb. 5 Eve, Jan. 24 Monday, Jan. 17 Monday, Feb. 6 Thursday, Jan. 25 Eve, March 16 Eve, March 6 Eve, March 23 Thursday, March 17 Tuesday, March 7 Sunday, March 24 PESACH Eve, April 15 Eve, April 5 Eve, April 22 Passover Saturday, April 16 Thursday, April 6 Tuesday, April 23 Sunday, April 17 Friday, April 7 Wednesday, April 24 Friday, April 22 Wednesday, April 12 Monday, April 29 Saturday, April 23 Thursday, April 13 Tuesday, April 30 LAG B’OMER Eve, May 18 Eve, May 8 Eve, May 25 Thursday, May 19 Tuesday, May 9 Sunday, May 26 Eve, June 4 Eve, May 25 Eve, June 11 Receiving of the Torah Sunday, June 5 Friday, May 26 Wednesday, June 12 Monday, June 6 Saturday, May 27 Thursday, June 13 33rd Day of Counting of Omer SHAVUOT 12 5782 5783 5784 THE GUIDE 2015/2016 WHAT 5,782 YEARS TEACHES YOUR We’ve always encouraged our students to think differently. 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Its methodology differed from the 2013 survey in that it was conducted online and by mail rather than by phone. While the 2020 study shows few significant changes in statistics from 2013, it does “clarify” some trends, said Alan Cooperman, director of religion research at Pew Research Center. “You can get a kind of ‘aha!’ moment out of the survey where it shows you something that, yes, it makes a lot of sense, but you hadn’t been able to crystallize it until that moment when you saw it in the data,” he said. Jews by denominational entity.  COURTESY OF PEW RESEARCH CENTER There’s true peace of mind in a continuing care retirement community—knowing that Dunwoody Village as your health needs change, our services will evolve with you. Residents choose Dunwoody Village not just for our medical care and 24-hour security, but because we’re forward-thinking, investing in both today and tomorrow with multimillion- dollar renovations and upgrades. 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The 2020 survey found that younger Jews contain among their ranks “both a higher share who are Orthodox and a higher share who are at the very low end of the religiosity spectrum,” Cooperman said. “If you are familiar with the American- Jewish community, you’ve seen the growth in Orthodox neighborhoods, communities across the country. It’s not surprising, but the survey does capture that.” In fact, 17% of Jews 18-29 self-identify as Orthodox. At the other end of the spectrum, four in 10 Jewish adults under 30 describe themselves as atheist, agnostic or “nothing in particular,” but still identify as Jewish for ethnic, cultural or family reasons. Overall, 27% of Jewish adults who have a Jewish parent or were raised Jewish do not identify with Judaism as a religion, the survey found; and younger Jews identify with the religion at a lesser rate than older Jews. While 60% of Jewish adults under 30 identified as “Jewish by religion,” that figure jumped to 84% for Jews 65 and older. Likewise, 37% of Jews under 30 say they are Conservative or Reform, compared to 60% of those 65 and older. Those numbers have not changed significantly since 2013. Of the three most prominent Jewish denomina- tions, the Conservative movement is experiencing the most attrition. While 67% of people raised Orthodox are still Orthodox, and 66% of those raised Reform are still Reform, just 41 % of those raised Conservative by religion still identify with the Conservative movement as adults. Most of those raised Conservative (93%), however, continue to identify as Jewish. In general, Jews are less religious than American adults as a whole, Pew found. While 21% of Jews say religion is “very important,” 41% of all U.S. adults say the same. And only 12% of Jews attend services at least once a week, compared to 27% of the general population. Still, regardless of formal affiliation or religi- osity, three-quarters of U.S. Jews say that “being Jewish” is either very or somewhat important to them. Most Jews — 85% — say they feel either “a great deal” or “some” sense of belonging to the Jewish people. For Jews who rarely, or never, attend synagogue services, Pew asked what was keeping them away. While conventional wisdom has suggested that many Jews do not attend synagogue because they don’t feel welcome or because they cannot afford the dues, the most common reason — given by two-thirds of the Jews surveyed — was “I’m not religious,” and more than half said they are “just not interested” or they have alternate ways to express their Jewishness. “Part of what Pew is helping us as a commu- nity to see is that the problem is apathy,” said Michelle Shain, assistant director of the Center for Communal Research at the Orthodox Union in a call with media. “It’s not that people see a closed door. They see an open door and they aren’t inter- ested in walking through it.” “Being Jewish is important to American Jews. 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Levites also noted that while various numbers catch the eye, they don’t tell the whole story. And a big chunk of that story is that Jews more than the population at large are happy with their families, health and social lives. “We would see American Jews as a whole are generally satisfied with the contours of their lives, The Shipley School THE GUIDE 2021/2022 19 At Philadelphia’s oldest Friends school, we are re INVIGORATING learning A Penn Charter education is a powerful challenge for students to use modern tools and design thinking to dive into complexity, cultivate curiosity, and develop discipline and a thirst for discovery —all within a culture of caring and community. William Penn Charter School Begin your exploration with a conversation Admissions: 215.844.3460 and a virtual preview penncharter.com/admissions I INSPIRING TOMORROW’S L LEADERS SINCE 1785. 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She saw a lot of similarities in the reports. “Overall, a lot of the trends we saw nationally are what we’re seeing local,” she said. “That was validat- ing for us to hear.” Intermarriage rates in 2020 are similar to those in 2013, Cooperman said, showing “some stability there that some people may not have expected.” While it appears that over the long-term intermarriage rates have risen, there is no evidence in the survey “of any additional rise between 2013 and 2020,” he said. But, “absence of evidence is not necessarily the same thing as evidence of absence. So these are estimates.” There is almost no intermarriage in the Orthodox community, according to the survey, which found only 2% of Orthodox Jews had a non-Jewish spouse. Among all Jewish respondents married in the last 10 years, 60% said they have a non-Jewish spouse, while just 18% of Jews married before 1980 have a non-Jewish spouse. Weicher said the interfaith marriage rates are a bit higher locally than nationally. Although intermarriage rates have risen dramat- ically since 1980, Jews under 50 with just one Jewish parent are more likely to describe themselves as Jewish than those over 50 with just one Jewish parent. “In other words, it appears that the offspring of intermarriages have become increasingly likely to identify as Jewish in adulthood,” according to he Pew report. Still, children with two Jewish parents are over- whelmingly more likely to be raised Jewish than those of intermarriage. “Intermarried Jews who are currently raising minor children (under 18) in their homes are much less likely to say they are bringing up their children as Jewish by religion (28%) than are Jewish parents who have a Jewish spouse (93%), although many of the intermarried Jews say they are raising their children as partly Jewish by religion or as Jewish aside from religion,” the report states. Married Jews with one Jewish parent are inter- married at the rate of 82% compared with 34% of those with two Jewish parents. And more Jews say it is important for their future grandchildren to share their political convictions and to carry on their family name than to marry someone who is Jewish (64% to 44%). Interracial and ethnic intermarriage is rising, according to the report. Twenty-one percent of Jews married between 2010 and 2020 say their spouse has a different race or ethnicity. Among Jews married before 2010, just 1 in 10 or fewer Jews said they had a spouse of a different race or ethnicity. Pew added a question in its 2020 survey about participation in Chabad activities after “taking heat” for not including a separate question about Chabad in 2013, said Cooperman. The study found that 16% of Jewish adults in America often or sometimes participate in Chabad programs or services. Of those, 24% are Orthodox, 26% are Conservative, 27% are Reform and 16% are not affiliated with any particular branch. “Overall, a lot of the trends we saw nationally are what we’re seeing local, That was validating for us to hear.” S A L O N Creative Cuts Superb Color Salon L’etoile L ‘ E T O I L E SALON L’ ETOILE 261 Old York Road 215-572-7444 Jenkintown salonletoile01@gmail.com LINDSAY WELCHER Other findings in the survey include the polit- ical divergence of the American-Jewish popula- tion. While 71% of Jews are Democrats or lean Democrat, 75% of Orthodox Jews are Republican or lean Republican. Almost all Jews (90%) say there’s at least some antisemitism in the U.S., with one third saying they have experienced antisemitic remarks in their presence. The depth Pew was able to go in exploring antisemitism was valuable, Weicher said. The local report had limitations in questions asked because of sheer length. “There were some areas they were able to dive a little deeper and get a little more nuance,” she said, adding that the ongoing pandemic impacts will require additional socio-economic research long after the pandemic itself is over. All in all, the survey offers a good benchmark 1,000-foot view to compare to local data, she said. “We can go back to local data and re-evaluate what we’re seeing based on this new research,” Weicher said. l D2D Learn in a Tesla! Following all CDC guidelines Toby Tabachnick is the editor of the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle. 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In 2019, there were 109 incidents, with slightly fewer harassment cases, many more vandal- isms and one fewer assault. The audit included some specific incidents (the full list is publicly available at adl.org/heat-map.) The list includes incidents like a youth hockey coach in Northampton County who called 10-year-old Jewish players “dirty Jews” in the handshake line, and a sign in front of a Philadelphia synagogue that was defaced with a drawing of a swastika and the messages “Long live Hitler” and “Jews are scum.” While the 101 incidents in 2020 represents a slight decrease, it is still the third-highest number of antisemitic incidents in Pennsylvania reported to the ADL since the organization began tracking them in 1979. “The main takeaway is that the news is still not good,” said Shira Goodman, regional director of ADL Philadelphia. “We still seem to have this climate where hate is emboldened, where people who harbor antisemitic attitude seem emboldened to take action.” Antisemitic incidents in Pennsylvania in 2020 broken down by county IMAGES COURTESY OF ADL DEMENTIA SHOULD NOT DEFINE HER. Artis helps her be who she’s always been. 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And Yael Rabin, a data analyst with the ADL’s Center on Extremism, said the rate at which antise- mitic incidents were being recorded prior to the pandemic suggests that the imposed isolation seems to have leveled off what was shaping up to be a year where many more incidents would have been recorded. “If it weren’t for the pandemic, or stay-at-home measures, it probably would have continued to increase,” Rabin said. “Not just with the harass- ment, but with vandalism as well.” For the second straight year, Pennsylvania had the nation’s fifth-highest number of antisemitic incidents, according to the audit. The Keystone State trailed only New York (336), New Jersey (295), California (289) and Florida (127) in total inci- dents. Within Pennsylvania, the greatest number of incidents took place in Philadelphia County (39), followed by Montgomery (17), Delaware (eight), Lehigh (five) and Allegheny (five). The national findings were released at an April 27 Zoom webinar, during which the ADL reported 2,024 incidents against American Jews during 2020, down 4% from 2019. That was still the third-highest year for incidents against Jews nationwide since 1979, said Deb Leipzig, ADL’s vice president of leadership. “The pandemic changed life as we know it, but it didn’t stop hate,” said ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, adding that the stats showed an average of more than five antisemitic acts per day. “Antisemites are elusive,” he said. “Anti-Jewish hate is often thought of as the oldest hatred. It is really the most persistent virus because it adapts and mutates and finds new vulnerabilities to exploit for spreading its toxin.” Zoombombing is a new medium for antisemi- tism, Greenblatt said, and is partly responsible for a 40% increase in incidents at Jewish institutions compared to 2019. Exclusive & Luxurious Assisted Living Hearth Find peace of mind in your forever home! 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That number probably does not represent the true number of Zoombombings that targeted Jews, as the novelty of that form of harass- ment likely prevented people from reporting, Rabin said. “In general, incidents do go vastly underreported and, while we are at historic highs across the country over the past few years, it’s really only scratching the surface of likely what’s actually happening,” she said. Goodman noted the same issue with data collection. “A lot of people don’t want to report them; they don’t think the police can do anything. And sometimes they can’t,” she said. Nationwide stay-at-home orders, a reduced number of daily commutes and school closures likely affected the number of antise- mitic incidents, said Oren Segal, vice president of the ADL’s Center on Extremism. There were 161 reported antisemitic incidents at non-Jew- ish K-12 schools in 2020, a 61% decrease from 2019. Classes were Zoom bombed 22 times with antisemitic language and swastikas. U.S. colleges and universities experienced 128 antisemitic incidents, Segal said, a 32% drop from the previous year. He stressed the importance of reporting all occurrences of hate. “The way we can inform policymakers and advocate for better policies and practices is through good reporting,” he said. “The better the data, the better prepared we will all be to strategize about ways to mitigate antisemitism and all forms of hate.” l Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle staff writer David Rullo contributed to this report. Antisemitic incidents in the ADL Philadelphia region since 2016 John Neil Extraordinary Results - Exceptional Experience 610-664-5555 The Sign of Craftsmanship ® 28 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 www.johnneillpainting.com IMAGES COURTESY OF ADL The upcoming Mansion at events Rosemont Don’t miss these at The Mansion: is a boutique senior living community in the Friday, August Camera, residents Kitchen cherish heart 27th, of the 3 pm Main | Lights, Line, where This is the door. 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The study was part of “Community Portrait: A 2019 Jewish Population Study,” the larger 2019 Jewish community demographics study commissioned by Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia from the Maryland-based research firm Westat. The study defined a Jew of color as “any Jewish individual who iden- tified themselves as Hispanic or any other non-white racial identity.” According to the results, there are approximately 36,300 Jews of color in the Greater Philadelphia region — about 10% of the Jewish population here — living in 18,400 households. The last time Jewish Federation conducted a study on Jewish demo- graphics was in 2009, when the results revealed approximately 5% of the Jewish community identified as Jews of color. Jewish Federation Director of Strategy and Impact Kelly Romirowsky said the recent community portrait was more comprehensive and used questions and methodology similar to the American Community Data shows a large percentage of Jews of color are unaffiliated. 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The study found households that include a Jew of color are significantly more likely to be making under $50,000 per year than households that consist only of white, non-Hispanic Jews (54% versus 21%). Households that include a Jew of color are nearly four times as likely to be living in poverty (46% versus 12%). Twenty-nine percent of households with a Jew of color are receiving some form of public benefits, including Supplemental Security Income Program or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, versus 13% of households that do not include a Jew of color. Households with a Jew of color are also more than four times as likely to be at risk for food inse- curity (41% versus 9%) and twice as likely to be without health insurance than households without a Jew of color (16% versus 8%). The study addressed Jewish identity and engage- ment and found that Jews of color are significantly less likely to identify as Jewish by religion (41% versus 69%). However, they are nearly twice as likely to identify as Jewish by culture, ethnicity or heritage (56% versus 27%). Results showed that Jews of color also tend to engage with Judaism and Jewish community differ- ently than white, non-Hispanic Jews. “What we found is that there are some engage- ments that households with Jews of color are more likely to participate in than white non-Hispanic households. So they’re more likely to participate in non traditional activity, like a Shabbat hike or Jewish meditation, and they’re more likely to participate in prayer or attend a class or lecture, but they’re less likely than white non Hispanic CRISP HEARING Hearing Voted Best Audiologist (since 2007) Best Place to Buy a Hearing Aid 2021 Call for your free hearing screening today ! 610.747.1100 143 Bala Ave • Bala Cynwyd Gail B. Brenner, Au.D., Doctor of Audiology Board Certified | President/Founder HearingTechnology.com Helping to care for the people you love! 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Jews of color were just as likely to participate in synagogue program- ming as white, non-Hispanic Jews, but were less likely to do so as members. Fifty-six percent of households with a Jew of color are not connected to a synagogue. Jared Jackson, executive director of Jews in ALL Hues, an education and advocacy organization that supports multiple-heritage Jews and Jews of color, said racism is often a barrier to synagogue engagement for Jews of color. They may face implications that they are somehow not “real” Jews because they are not of white Ashkenazi heritage. Another common issue is feeling pressured to choose between their Jewish and racial identities in certain political contexts. “It shouldn’t be a cost of being a part of a community to take racism from people,” he said, especially in a space where people are seeking spiritual fulfillment. In terms of affiliation, Jews of color were most likely to identify as unaffiliated (51%) or Orthodox (22%). Jackson said this data aligned with his own observations. “I would say probably a good fifth of the Jews of color that I know are Orthodox in some way, shape or form,” he said. “A lot of them lean towards Sephardim because there are certain Sephardi communities that are more accepting of Jewish people of color.” He also said there are many Jews of color who are not affiliated with any movement whatsoever, or who say they are Reform, if asked, to avoid scrutiny. The study also showed that households with Jews of color tend to prefer to use Jewish agencies for social services across all areas, including food, housing, senior care and child care, compared to white non-Hispanic Jews. Romirowsky said Jewish Federation plans to use the study’s findings to inform grant writing, investments and proposals for creating inclu- sive community programming and social services. “We would like for our community agencies to make sure that any services they provide, whether it be social services or Jewish engage- ment or education, are inclusive, and, if need be, that they are doing specific outreach in some cases to Jews of color communities,” she said. She said the findings could be used to create culturally sensitive outreach — publicizing a program through channels other than syna- gogues, for example. Her department plans to continue to conduct smaller follow-up studies and focus groups in areas that they believe need further expla- nations. They plan to commission more studies depending on what they can accomplish with in-house staff. “The plan is not to wait 10 years for another big study, because the world is changing too fast now,” she said. Jackson said the results, particularly those revealing income inequality and need for social services, showed the huge amount of work that needs to be done to provide better economic and engagement opportunities for Jews of color. “Having a multiracial community is not a given. It has to be earned at every turn,” he said. “We need to invest in a multiracial future and a multiracial present that integrates and honors people.” “We’re growing as a multiracial religious and cultural community, and that’s a beautiful thing,” he added. l Innovators in Memory Care Arden Courts’ mission for 25 years has been to provide a home-like, safe and supportive setting that nurtures the individuality of those living with memory impairments and provides their families peace-of-mind. 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Our coverage of a tumultuous presidential election and what was possibly the largest protest movement in the history of the country, according to The New York Times, were handled from home. The world was fundamentally reshaped by the pandemic, and no aspect of Jewish communal life has gone untouched. As of March 7, 2021, nearly a fifth of the U.S. population has received at least one dose of a vaccine, according to the Times. For some, the end is finally in sight. Still, the pandemic persists in taking our lives and our time. As the one-year anniversary of Pennsylvania’s work-from-home order approaches, we took inventory of what’s happened. 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For more than 80 years, JEVS has been Making hope happen ® with: • Job search & career transition services • Skills training, GED & college degree programs • Help with addiction, mental health & recovery • Wide range of services for individuals with disabilities Locations throughout Greater Philadelphia + online services • jevshumanservices.org JEVS Human Services partners with the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia 40 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 Jevs The strain put on Jewish social services in Philadelphia was unlike anything faced in recent memory. It’s not simply that groups like Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia or Jewish Relief Agency have more people vying for their services. It’s that those services need to be provided virtually so they don’t pose a risk to the provider. Similar dynamics devel- oped for Federation Housing, the Hebrew Free Loan Society, HIAS PA, JEVS, the Mitzvah Food Program and other social service organizations. Prior to the pandemic, JRA counted on about 1,000 volunteers to deliver a little more than 3,000 boxes of food to clients each month. As of July 2020, 74 food banks ceased operations entirely and many of them directed their clients to JRA. Now, fewer than 10% of the typical volunteer base is permitted inside JRA’s facilities at any given o M re Peace of Mind. A Holocaust survivor wears a mask she got from the Jewish Relief Agency that was donated by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. COURTESY OF JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA time. As recently as October, those who were permitted inside were tasked with getting nearly 3,900 boxes of food, household goods and PPE to masked drivers waiting outside the building. “It’s been very challenging,” said Julie Roat, JRA’s chief of operations in April 2020. Demand has spiked since then. At JFCS, staff scrambled to move their work online as they brought their clients up to digital speed. Now, the team deals with the typical concerns of their clients — finance, mental health, disability services, eldercare and more — along with a wide variety of COVID-specific issues. Webinars have become a key feature of their work. Many organizations received outside help, whether in the form of federal Paycheck Protection Program loans or assistance from the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. Last summer, rabbis were gifted an undisclosed amount of cash, prorated to the size of their congregation, to discreetly disburse to their congregants, as needed. “This is a very different way in which we are releasing funds into the community,” Abbey Frank, director of program operations at the Jewish Federation, said in June. School and Education The first articles about education during the pandemic focused on the novelty. Teachers and students alike found that they had adapted quickly, and social life was re-created, to some extent, through class get-togethers. Students were sleeping in, spared of a commute; teachers like Toby Miller of Kellman Brown Academy were discovering what a mute button could do for a room full of second-graders. But the novelty wore off and the debate over in-person instruction got heated. Over the summer, parents, children, administrators and teachers dealt with a complex web of priorities and competing narratives about the safety of returning to in-person education. Some dropped the idea Presbyterian We understand the balance of personal obligations while caring for a loved one can be a challenge. Allow us to partner with you to provide simplifi ed accommodations, delicious meals, and engaging ways to keep your loved ones strong. 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So I’ve kind of lost faith in people that want to make those types of decisions.” On the other side, some teachers have expressed skepticism over the safety precautions taken by their superiors. Thousands of educators, includ- ing Jewish teachers, taught outside in freezing weather on Feb. 8 to protest the Philadelphia school district’s reopening plan. Mental Health The last year has been a challenge in terms of mental health. According to The Atlantic, “the share of Americans reporting symptoms of anxi- ety disorder, depressive disorder, or both roughly quadrupled from June 2019 to December 2020.” Isolation remains an issue, especially among the immunocompromised and the elderly. Last spring, we spoke to mental health profes- sionals who were transitioning their clients to telehealth. Men & Boys Sun: By Appointment Fran Orkin meets her great-grandson, Bradley Keiser, for the first time after weeks of strict quarantine.  PHOTO BY RACHEL KEISER 42 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 Think Outside No Box Required Gan students at the Stern Center with teacher Marlee Glustoff COURTESY OF PERELMAN JEWISH DAY SCHOOL “Even if it’s not in-person, face-to-face interaction,” said David Rosenberg, JFCS senior vice president of programs and strategy, “that telehealth allows us to check in with people and keep them connected and let people know that we’re here and we care about them.” In the fall, Courtney Owen, JFCS’ director of individual and family services, said that demand for mental health services was high and rising. Mental health organizations have had to change the way they oper- ate as well. Tikvah/Advocates for the Jewish Mentally Ill recently held its first online gala. Executive Director Alana Hilsey was pleased with the final product. “Of course, I want to be there in person and give someone a hug and congratulate people in person and give them physical awards,” Hilsey said. “That part is different. But I think like the sense of community, the essence of Tikvah, that felt the same to me, honestly.” Relationships One of the most frequently discussed casualties of the pandemic is personal relationships. Adults were separated from their elderly parents and grandparents. Those elderly parents and grandparents were separated from everyone for a year. Close friends were unable to see one another, and peripheral friendships were put on hold. Graduating college students found themselves back in their child- hood bedrooms. Recent high school graduates put college off for a year or gutted their way through a dessicated version. Parents who expected to be empty nesters, like Jill Rosen, in Maple Glen, found themselves back in an old role: doing laundry, cooking dinner and keeping house for a whole brood. “When your kids leave the house, you adjust to them being gone,” Rosen said. First-time parents had radically different experiences than they’d expected. Rachel Keiser, who gave birth to her first child, Bradley, in September, has juggled the emotional and physical demands of motherhood with isolation from her friends and family, as well as more time at home with her husband than anticipated. “It made me love him more, how well he kept me safe and the baby safe,” Keiser said of her husband, Harrison Keiser. As for social life, some have enjoyed online gatherings as a welcome B&M Katz JCC Take a personal tour! NEW FAMILIES, REGISTER FOR SUMMER 2022 AND RECEIVE $250 OFF PER CAMPER! Welcoming campers of all faiths and cultures ages 3-14. 400 Tuckerton Rd • Medford, NJ (856) 751-1666 • jcccampsatmedford.org We welcome all faiths and cultures ages 3-14. THE GUIDE 2021/2022 43 alternative to freezing outdoor hangs. Ross Weisman, engagement asso- ciate at Tribe 12, said that the online events he’s planned for young Jews in their 20s and 30s are generally well-attended and people who join have relished the chance to interrupt their isolation. “What I’ve been saying since the beginning of the pandemic, and especially as we’re trying to sustain this a year in, is it’s all about the quality of the individual’s experience, not necessarily, like, ‘OK, how many people did we get to sign up for our Zoom webinar tonight?’” Weisman said. Federation Housing Benjamin Behrend (top left) and Logan Schulman host a fictional shiva in “Welcome to the Shiva House” in September 2020. COURTESY OF BENJAMIN BEHREND Arts and Culture Though we’ve rarely been able to engage with art or performance in person since the pandemic began, that hasn’t stopped visual artists, playwrights, museum curators, dancers or musicians from creating. Online culture has flourished, from exhibits at the National Museum of American Jewish History, virtual tours of the Old City Jewish Arts Center and streamed performances from Theatre Ariel. We’ve all become accustomed to Zoom and online streams for cultural events, including movies. Both the Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival and the Israeli Film Festival of Philadelphia went to a virtual model. Plays, at first adapted for the Zoom screen, started to be written for the medium. Some artists and performers, like “Pop Art Rabbi” Yitzchok Moully, have continued to make art for people to see in person. Moully’s recur- ring experiential art piece based in a sukkah, “We All Belong,” was available for a limited number of visitors to the OCJAC back in October. At NMAJH, frequent public events — movies, lectures, and perfor- mance of Jewish music — were bright spots in a difficult year. “When we can’t get into our intimate theater because a pandemic is passing over us, it’s such a great way to connect, using music,” Dan Samuels, NMAJH’s public programs manager, said in July. l Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the March 11, 2021 issue, approximately 12 months after the pandemic began. 44 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 Expect exceptional living. As a resident at The Landing of Southampton, you won’t need to worry about things like housekeeping, yard work, or Leisure Care LLC transportation. You can focus on what’s really important: you. Rediscover a past hobby or uncover a new passion in a comfortable yet active environment tailored to you. It’s five‑star fun, with five‑star service SAVE UP TO $10,000 WITHIN YOUR FIRST YEAR OF RESIDENCY! 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Researchers calculated their “knowledge score” by using the percent- age of millennials and Gen Z adults who met all three of the following criteria: have definitively heard about the Holocaust, can name at least one concentration camp, death camp or ghetto, and know that 6 million Jews were killed in the Holocaust. Even in states that performed relatively well, there were still large percentages of respondents who did not meet the criteria. “Also alarming is the high percentage of respondents saying they believe Jews were responsible for the Holocaust, or that the Holocaust is a myth or exaggerated. And Holocaust denial is a form of anti- Semitism, which is on the rise and dangerous.” GRETCHEN SKIDMORE The organization reported that 63% of all national survey respon- dents did not know that 6 million Jews were murdered, 36% thought that “2 million or fewer Jews” were killed during the Holocaust and 48% of national respondents could not name one of 40,000 concentration camps and ghettos. Along with Pennsylvania, the states with the highest scores were Wisconsin, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Maine, Kansas, Nebraska, Idaho, Iowa and Montana. The states with the lowest scores were Alaska, Delaware, Maryland, New York, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi, and Arkansas. The survey has garnered mixed reactions among educators. Some think the data reflects real problems with Holocaust awareness among youth, while others find the methodology limited and alarmist. Gretchen Skidmore, director of education initiatives at the United I am HOME . 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Mark your calendar for an in-person resident panel. ‘The Monument to Six Million Jewish Martyrs’ at the Horwitz-Was- serman Holocaust Memorial Plaza  PHOTO BY SOPHIE PANZER “Meet Our Residents” See life in a senior living community from a resident’s perspective at this Q&A panel. Light refreshments will be served and tours will follow the presentation. Thursday, September 16, at 10 a.m. Space is limited! Reserve your spot today. To RSVP, call 215-274-0228 or visit PPHFamily.org/events. 48 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 States Holocaust Memorial Museum, said the study’s exposure of over- all nationwide gaps in Holocaust knowledge, as well as the amount of disinformation young adults are exposed to on social media, is cause for concern. “Also alarming is the high percentage of respondents saying they believe Jews were responsible for the Holocaust, or that the Holocaust is a myth or exaggerated. And Holocaust denial is a form of anti-Sem- itism, which is on the rise and dangerous,” she said. “As an institution that works with educators in all 50 states, it is from our experience very clear that for Holocaust education to be successful, there are certain conditions that are really important, like ongoing commitment from leaders, local school districts and the local community.” Randi Boyette, senior associate regional director of education at Anti-Defamation League Philadelphia, said she was excited by the results of the survey in Pennsylvania. “When I look at this, when I see that 80% of respondents have defi- nitely heard about the Holocaust, that 89% see that the Jewish people were victims, but there’s so many others who were able to name other victim groups, that they had a lot of core basic knowledge about the Holocaust, when so many other states — even states that are mandated like Delaware, New York and Florida — are among the lowest, it actu- ally made me feel very good,” she said. 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She said Holocaust educators were asked to weigh in when the legislation was being crafted, which played a big role in strengthening Pennsylvania students’ Holocaust knowledge. “I do want to give a particular shout out to Sally Flaherty, who worked for the Department of Education at the time,” Boyette said. “She ran the Act 70 Advisory Committee, and she was deeply committed to Holocaust education, and Holocaust, genocide, human rights violation, education in Pennsylvania, and very purposeful in working with the committee. The infrastructure provided by the Department of Education made a huge difference.” “You can have a state that mandates Holocaust education but does not offer preparation or resources for teachers to study and to explore and to give them support so that when they go into the classroom they present the subject in the most appropriate way. “Just because something’s being mandated doesn’t mean it’s done well.” JOSEY FISHER Laurel Harvest MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY • Patient focused. Pharmacist driven. 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She said the legisla- tion focused on teacher preparedness and support. “You can have a state that mandates Holocaust education but does not offer preparation or resources for teachers to study and to explore and to give them support so that when they go into the classroom they present the subject in the most appropriate way,” Fisher said. “Just because something’s being mandated doesn’t mean it’s done well.” Boyette gave examples of Pennsylvania Holocaust education initiatives that predated Act 70, including Echoes & Reflections, an educational partnership among ADL, USC Shoah Foundation and Yad Vashem, and the ADL’s Bearing Witness Program, a Holocaust education initiative specifically geared toward Catholic schools. She also cited the Jewish Community Relations Council’s work connecting students with survi- vors through its annual Youth Symposium on the Holocaust programs and its Survivor Speaker Bureau. Writing in The Forward, Stephen Smith, executive director chair of the USC Shoah Foundation, criticized the study for using a narrow defi- nition of Holocaust knowledge, downplaying the efficacy of Holocaust education and inciting fear. “The Claims Conference survey defined ‘knowledge’ of the Holocaust as follows: a person has ‘definitely heard of the Holocaust’ (78% said they had), can name at least one concentration camp, death camp and ghetto (52% could name at least one), and knows that 6 million Jews were killed in the Holocaust (37% did),” Smith wrote. “These are not unreasonable things to expect people to know. But it’s also a high bar to clear in order to say that someone has ‘knowledge’ of the Holocaust. “The implication of this survey is that people are somewhat anti-Se- mitic because they do not know facts about the Holocaust, when in fact they just may not know specific details about history.” Fisher said this was an important point, and that statistics may not always tell the whole story. “I am not involved in statistical results. I want to know what’s going on in the classroom,” she said. “What are students learning? What should they be learning? How can we help teachers?” l Oppenheimer E. Matthew Steinberg Managing Director – Investments (888) 800-1152 • matthew.steinberg@opco.com Serving Investors in Philadelphia and South Jersey for 27 Years. This material is not a recommendation as defined in Regulation Best Interest adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission. 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Lancaster Ave., Suite B, Wynnewood, PA 610-992-1500 • geico.com/philadelphia Rob Vahey, your local GEICO insurance agent in Wynnewood, serving the Philadelphia area, providing you with great local expertise and perspective on your insurance coverages. We can help you with auto insurance, home insurance, motorcycle insurance, boat insurance, umbrella insurance, identity protection, life insurance and flood insurance. Professional Services Professional Services Rob Vahey GEICO Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. OUR TEAM STRIVES TO MAKE YOU LOOK AND FEEL BEAUTIFUL WITH EVERY APPOINTMENT Full Service Hair Salon Haircuts...Blowouts...Color 100% Human Hair Extensions and Customized Wigs. 2 Town Place, Suite 105 Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 tel. (484)-380-3853 www.salonamar.com Facial Services Massage Skin care, Makeup, and Eyelash Services 888-800-1152 A leading global full-service brokerage and investment bank Financial advice from a knowledgeable neighbor, serving Investors in Philadelphia and South Jersey. Oppenheimer believes in independent thinking, that leads to innovative strategies, tailored to the needs of our clients. For more information, contact E. Matthew Steinberg, Managing Director - Investments matthew.steinberg@opco.com VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Jewish Relief Agency 225 E. City Ave., Suite 210, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-660-0190 • jra@jewishrelief.org •.jewishrelief.org Opportunities include monthly food distributions, Tiny Tots program for our youngest volunteers, a b’nai mitzvah program and birthday card-making for clients. Find out more at jewishrelief.org. Get Help With your Financing Search! Evan Segal BC Commercial Mortgages and Business Loans Evan Segal – Founder and President 215-704-2080 www.segalfi nancial.com JRA inspires thousands of volunteers to care for their community members in need. Through a monthly Food Distribution program, volunteers pack boxes of nutritious, kosher food and other critical supplies, then hand-deliver them to families coping with food insecurity. Through community service, JRA nourishes body and soul. Learn more at www.jewishrelief.org 56 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 Horrow S. Jeffrey Horrow 610-828-7060 fax: 610-825-8262 email: SJHorrow@gmail.com SJHorrow.com Post Office Box 533 | Lafayette Hill, PA 19444-0533 FULL SERVICE SALON Salon L’Etoile 261 Old York Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-572-7444 • salonletoile.com Visit us on Facebook at Salon L’Etoile Be pampered in our 8,000-square-foot full-service salon. Our staff remain on the cutting edge of our industry. Talented stylists create the perfect image for you.  We offer the best products for every hair and skin care type. For, over 40 years we have set the bar for innovation and professionalism with unwavering dedication to our clients. Enjoy the comfort of underground parking to protect you from the weather. Come see the L’Etoile Difference! Professional Services 2 Town Place, Unit 105, Bryn Mawr. Pa 19010 484-380-3853 Salon Amar is a boutique hair and beauty rejuvenation salon, specializing in helping you take your personal look and hair health to the next level. Professional Services Salon Amar MATCHMAKING Elana Bergovoy 773-984-7299 Do you want to get married? Do you know what you are looking for? What are you ready to offer in a relationship? Let’s find out! Call Elana @ 773-984-7299. Rob Vahey In- surance - Geico E. Matthew Steinberg Managing Director – Investments (888) 800-1152 matthew.steinberg@opco.com Pumpernick’s Deli* ©2021Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Transacts Business on All Principal Exchanges and Member SIPC. 3729450.1b Elana Bergovoy Pumpernick’s Deli* Some discounts, coverages, payment plans, and features are not available in all states, in all GEICO companies, or in all situations. Boat and PWC coverages are underwritten by GEICO Marine Insurance Company. Homeowners, renters, and condo coverages are written through non-affiliated insurance companies and are secured through the GEICO Insurance Agency, LLC. Motorcycle and ATV coverages are underwritten by GEICO Indemnity Company. GEICO is a registered service mark of Government Employees Insurance Company, Washington, DC 20076; a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. subsidiary. GEICO Gecko® image © 1999-2021. © 2021 GEICO. Dating Coach / phillymaydel1@gmail / 773-984-7299 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 57 MEDICAL MARIJUANA Professional Services Professional Services Laurel Harvest Medical Marijuana Dispensary 721 Bethlehem Pike, Montgomeryville, PA 18936 267-263-7770 • www.laurelharvest.com info@laurelharvestlabs.com We are a full-service marijuana dispensary focused on patient care. We treat you with compassion, empathy and a smile. Shop online or stop by and see us today. Meet with our patient coordinator to answer all your questions. TerraVida Holistic Centers 1626 Old York Road, Abington PA 19001 64 N. Main St., Sellersville PA 18960 249 Planebrook Road, Malvern, PA 19355 215.836.1535 • terravidahc.com TerraVida Holistic Centers is a women-owned group of medical marijuana dispensaries located in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Contact us at info@terravidahc.com to learn more about obtaining your medical marijuana card! Restore Integrative Wellness Center restoreiwc.com Restore Medical Marijuana Dispensary is Pennsylvania’s premier dispensary. With five locations across the Keystone State, and a sixth on the way, Restore is committed to its mission of being a cost-competitive source of medical marijuana for certified cardholders in Pennsylvania. All Restore locations are open 9 a.m. -8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sundays. Valid cardholders may walk in or place an online reservation in advance. Visit restoreiwc.com for more information. FUNERAL SERVICES Goldsteins’ Rosenberg’s Raphael-Sacks Inc. Restore IWC Pumpernick’s Deli* 6410 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 215-927-5800 • goldsteinsfuneral.com Offering at-need, pre-need arrangements, memorial services and grief counseling, Goldstein’s is also known for their commitment to the Jewish community. For more than 140 years, they are honored to maintain the traditions of Judaism while serving the needs of a modern, growing and ever-changing Jewish population. changing addresses? DON’T MISS A SINGLE ISSUE OF THE Call 215.832.0700 or email subscriptions@jewishexponent.com with your new address. 58 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 Haym Salomon Memorial Park Joseph Levine & Sons Locations: Trevose, PA and Broomall, PA 800-992-3339 • levinefuneral.com For more than a century, the Jewish community in the Philadelphia area has turned to the Levine family for comfort, compassion and professional funeral services. King David Memorial Park 3594 Bristol Road, Bensalem, PA 215-355-9917 • kingdavidmemorialpark@gmail.com Serving families of the Jewish community since 1953. We offer traditional granite monument sections, bronze memorial garden sections, community mausoleums, private mausoleums and family estates. Please contact our office for more information. Montefiore Cemetery 600 Church Road, Jenkintown, PA 215-663-1250 • montefiore.us Owned and operated by the same family since 1910, Montefiore Cemetery is privately owned and is substantially endowed. That is why Montefiore is maintained as the most stately and dignified Jewish cemetery in the area. All purchase plans are interest-free. Roosevelt Memorial Park 2701 Old Lincoln Highway, Trevose, PA 215-673-7500 Helping families through one of life’s most challenging times, Roosevelt Memorial Park honors Jewish customs and traditions. Call to learn more about the advantages of making pre-need arrangements. Professional Services Invitation and Card Shoppes • Personalized P Personali ed Stationery S • Weddings • Bar & Bat Mitzvah • Birth Announcements Parties • Calligraphy • Printing System on Premises The Gift Shoppe Professional Services 200 Moores Road, Frazer, PA 610-644-1100 • haymsalomonmemorialpark.net Haym Salomon Memorial Park & Community Mausoleum is a bronze memorial park that offers family and private burial estates, community and private mausoleums, and a columbarium for cremated remains. 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 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 61 SENIOR LIVING Abramson Senior Care Senior Living Senior Living INDEPENDENT RETIREMENT, CONTINUING CARE AND MEMORY CARE COMMUNITIES 215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 Fax: 215-371-3030 info@abramsonseniorcare.org • abramsonseniorcare.org Abramson Senior Care provides a variety of services to seniors living throughout Greater Philadelphia. Services include hospice; home care; post-hospital transitional care; memory care; primary care; adult day care; counseling, information and referral; and aging research. Anthology of King of Prussia Leasing address: King of Prussia Town Center 100 Main St., Suite 120, King of Prussia, PA Effective Jan/2021 community address: 350 Guthrie Road, King of Prussia, PA 484-956-7300 • anthologyseniorliving.com/ Continue your life story with joy, connection and comfort every day at Anthology Senior Living. Discover luxury independent living, personal care and memory care accommodations and high-end amenities including chef-prepared meals, indoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Call 484-392-5011 or visit AnthologySeniorLiving.com to schedule your tour today. Arden Courts of King of Prussia Arden Courts of Yardley Arden Courts of Warminster Helping to care for the people you love! PA State Licensed Caregivers are bonded and insured 215-885-7701 www.slhomecare.com MEMORY CARE IN HUNTINGDON VALLEY AND YARDLEY Artis THE CARE AND CONNECTION THEY NEED. THE PEACE-OF-MIND YOU NEED. 62 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 Phone: 888-478-2410 • arden-courts.com/greaterphilly With three communities in the Philadelphia area, Arden Courts Memory Care Community caters to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially-trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Each Arden Courts community features friendly common spaces, inviting kitchen and family rooms and walking paths within enclosed courtyards, all designed for the safety and comfort of our residents. Beyond the layout of the dedicated memory care community, Arden Courts focuses on maximizing the capabilities of our residents and fostering maximum independence through engaging programming and professional assistance available 24 hours a day. Artis Senior Living 2085 Lieberman Drive, Huntingdon Valley, PA 267-277-2307 • TheArtisWay.com/HuntingdonExponent 765 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA 267-393-4043 • TheArtisWay.com/YardleyExponent When memories fade, Artis Senior Living in Huntingdon Valley and Yardley help your loved one find positive experiences, so they can be who they’ve always been, in spite of their dementia. Attleboro Community Senior Living Presbyterian Senior Living • Cathedral Village www.cathedralvillage.com A Continuing Care Retirement Community, Philadelphia, PA Living Better, Growing Together. Independent Living • Personal Care • Skilled Nursing • Transitional Care Senior Living 290, 300, 310 E. Winchester Ave., Langhorne, PA 215-750-7575 • attleborocommunity.com “Live Well. Every Day.” For more than 30 years, Attleboro Community has made a strong impression on the heart of Langhorne Borough. Independent Living, Personal and Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation are services we provide all on one campus. Our small and inviting community offers a maintenance free lifestyle that allows more time for residents to make lasting friendships and unforgettable memories. Daylesford Crossing 1450 Lancaster Ave., Paoli, PA 610-640-4000 • daylesfordCrossing.com Daylesford Crossing is senior living, but different ... completely customized support, uniquely sophisticated surroundings and unparalleled hospitality. With 78 supportive living and specialized memory care apartments, Daylesford Crossing is located right in the heart of the upper Main Line. Call to find out more. Dunwoody Village 3500 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 610-359-4400 • dunwoody.org Dunwoody Village is a continuing care retirement community located in Newtown Square offering residents unparalleled comfort, five-star rated health care and a vibrant lifestyle. Combining a picturesque wooded setting with convenient nearby shopping and close proximity to the cultural attractions of Center City and Main Line Philadelphia, Dunwoody Village is truly the best of all worlds. Inspiring a happier, longer life just takes a little engineering. Thanks to the Model Railroad Club at Shannondell, our trains are always running and on time. With more than 1,000 feet of track, this impressive hobby room brings smiles to the faces of children and adults alike. Re-engineering their inner child – yet, another way Shannondell residents are living more inspired. Golden Slipper Gems Main Line Office: 610-359-8632 Bucks County Office: 267-984-0722 Goldenslippergems.org Golden Slipper Gems offers enrichment programs for older adults at three locations. On the Main Line at Adath Israel; in Buck County at Shir Ami and at Federation Housing, in six independent living buildings. All three locations offer robust programs and trips, with the Main Line and Bucks locations, specializing in 6 and 8 week courses on a wide variety of topics. The Hearth at Drexel 238 Belmont Ave., Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 Sales and Marketing Phone: 877-611-8921 TheHearthatDrexel.org The Hearth at Drexel is a distinctly different type of assisted living and memory care community, defined by sophisticated luxury and highly personalized care, and designed for the most discerning individuals. We are progressive in our approach, offering three levels of assistance within a unique “household” style of living. Visit shannondell.com or call 800.669.2318 for more information. 10000 Shannondell Dr, Audubon, PA 19403 When it comes to memory care Living to Inspire ® © 2017 Shannondell, Inc. 779 W. County Line Rd. Hatboro, PA 19040 EXPERIENCE MAKES A DIFFERENCE 215.957.5182 493 Stony Hill Rd. Yardley, PA 19067 215.321.6166 © 2021 ProMedica Health System, Inc., or its affiliates THE GUIDE 2021/2022 63 Kyffin Grove Time To Be A Student Again! Senior Living Senior Living Golden Slipper Classes to Enrich Your Life Programs are held at Shir Ami in Newtown and Adath Israel in Merion Check out our program at GoldenSlipperGems.org For more information call us at 610-359-8632 Enrichment for Older Adults 1419 Horsham Road, North Wales, PA 267-460-8100 • KyffinGrove.com Kyffin Grove offers customized support, beautiful surroundings and unparalleled hospitality. Enjoy country living with every convenience in bucolic North Wales. Kyffin Grove has 79 supportive living and specialized, staged memory care apartments. Call to find out more. The Landing of Southampton 1160 Street Road, Southampton, PA 18966 215-791-6666 • thelandingofsouthampton.com The Landing of Towamencin is the perfect backdrop to your senior living experience.  It’s a new chapter, and we are waiting to welcome you to a retirement experience with a whole lotta heart. The Landing of Towamencin 900 Towamencin Ave., Lansdale, PA  19446 215-395-6862 • thelandingoftowamencin.com “A Leisure Care Personal Care & Memory Care Community” The Landing of Towamencin is the perfect backdrop to your senior living experience.  It’s a new chapter, and we are waiting to welcome you to a retirement experience with a whole lotta heart. Lions Gate Meet PRISCILLA SHAFFER 1110 Laurel Oak Road, Voorhees, NJ 856-258-7468 • lionsgateccrc.org Lions Gate is a full-service, premier community offering inde- pendent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabil- itation and skilled nursing. With a dedication to inspiring well- ness in all aspects of daily life, Lions Gate’s care and services are rooted in Jewish traditions and values. Recent renovations feature new dining venues, upgraded amenities and more. The Mansion at Rosemont - A Human Good Community Art Teacher SHE’S CALLED SIMPSON HOUSE HOME SINCE 2015 404 Cheswick Road, Bryn Mawr, PA 610-527-6500 • humangood.org/the-mansion-at-rosemont Our historic mansion estate and 10 acres of lush greenery, offers senior living at its finest on the Main Line in the heart of Bryn Mawr. Enjoy independent living with top-notch amenities and services, as well as a secure plan for future care services, if needed. See our ad and call us to learn more. Throughout her life, Priscilla Shaffer manifested her dreams. Priscilla was president of her own floral design business and was honored by organizations like the National Garden Clubs and the Philadelphia Flower Show for her work. As an active member of the community, she continues to enjoy the bounty and beauty of life—aging included. “It can be a refreshing and rejuvenating part of life,” she says. Call us today at 215-709-9166 or visit SimpsonHouse.org/TG-PS to see for yourself why Priscilla and other creatives choose Simpson House for retirement living. 2101 Belmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 SimpsonHouse.org/TG-PS • 215-709-9166 CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE A PERSONAL MEETING Masonic Village 484-534-2087 Open for everyone. 801 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA | masonicvillages.org 64 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill Sage Paul’s Run 9896 Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19115 Sales and Marketing: 877-412-1339 • PaulsRun.org “Live Life to the Fullest in One of Northeast Philadelphia’s Best Retirement Communities!” Since 1981, our not-for-profit Liberty Lutheran community has served people looking for a great retirement living value. Our Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) is a place where you or your loved ones can live in confidence and security. You won’t need to sacrifice your independence or the comforts of home. No entrance fee. Philadelphia Corporation For Aging 215-765-9040 • PcaCares.org Our mission is to improve the quality of life for older Philadelphians and those with disabilities and to assist them in achieving the greatest possible levels of health, independence and productivity. The Philadelphia Protestant Home All-In-One-Senior Living 6401 Martins Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19111 215-274-0228 • PPHFamily.org/Exponent-Guide PPH is a not for profit, non-denominational, continuing care retirement community providing affordable quality care, security and an enriched lifestyle for seniors. We offer a selection of apartments, services and care customized to resident desires and needs. Pine Run Retirement Community 777 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA  800-992-8992 • pinerun.org Pine Run Retirement Community, a CCRC in Doylestown, Bucks County, offers independent living, personal care, skilled nursing, short-term rehab, and memory care. We are a proud member of Doylestown Health. Living to the Power of You SageLife communities reflect priorities that matter most: dynamic lifestyle, adaptable care, and sophisticated amenities. Our mission is to encourage, empower and celebrate successful aging. Our communities are thoughtfully designed to reflect our commitment to ‘aging well’. Living to the power of you. CO M I N G 2 0 2 2 AMBLER , PA 215-461-4880 Pine Run Independent Living | Personal Care | Memory Care Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Schedule an On-Site Tour Senior Living Senior Living 801 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 610-825-6100 • masonicvillages.org Embrace maintenance-free living at Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill, a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community offering retirement living, personal care and nursing care. Enjoy Life Your Way! MALVERN, PA 484-568-4777 The501.com LivingAtEchoLake.com RETIREMENT LIVING RETIREMENT LIVING SUPPORTIVE LIVING SUPPORTIVE LIVING WALLINGFORD, PA 610-690-1630 PAOLI, PA 610-640-4000 PlushMills.com DaylesfordCrossing.com RETIREMENT LIVING SUPPORTIVE LIVING SUPPORTIVE LIVING & MEMORY CARE 777 FERRY RD, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901 800.992.8992 • PINERUN.ORG THE GUIDE 2021/2022 65 Waverly Heights “ Senior Living Senior Living The Pinnacle at Plymouth Meeting 215 Plymouth Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 610-292-3030 • PinnacleAtPlymouthMeeting.com We are Plymouth Meeting’s Premiere Senior Living Community offering Independent Living, Personal Care, and Memory Care Options. We believe in providing luxurious amenities, exciting social opportunities, and exemplary care services. Plush Mills Senior Living 501 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA 610-690-1630 • plushmills.com • daylesfordcrossing.com Plush Mills is different. You see it when you walk through the door, the upscale décor, the comfortable atmosphere and the feeling that this is a place where people know what it means to live well. With 157 independent and supportive living apartments, Plush Mills is just the right size. Call to find out more. Riddle Village 1048 W. Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063 610-891-3700 Life at Riddle Village means living everyday exactly how you choose. You can be as active as you want and keep your schedule full or relax and take it easy. Activities range from bocce ball tournaments to dinner shows, with trips out, evening performances in the Towne Hall, and monthly Wine & Cheese socials among other popular favorites. At Riddle Village, you will have no trouble filling your social calendar and making new friends! Rydal Park – A Human Good Community 1515 The Fairway, Jenkintown PA 19046; 215-885-6800 • humangood.org/rydal-park Rydal Park is the Philadelphia-area’s premier life plan community. Offering a convenient location in Abington Township, beautifully landscaped grounds, cultural programming and entertainment, multiple dining venues, driving service, easy access to the train and more! See our ad and call us to learn more. Rydal Waters-A Human Good Community Erin Fox•Community Relations Director 215 Plymouth Rd•Plymouth Meeting•PA 19462 main 610.292.3030•mobile 484.542.5279 erinf@merrillgardens.com•fax 484.532.3819 The Terrace at Chestnut Hill is offering ALL-INCLUSIVE options that are transforming what senior living looks like and feels like. chestnut hill Call NOW to schedule a tour! TERRACEATCHESTNUTHILL.COM • 215.240.4267 PERSONAL CARE | MEMORY CARE 66 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 1515 The Fairway, Jenkintown PA 19046 215-885-6800 • humangood.org/rydal-waters With beautifully appointed single-family cottages, Rydal Waters is part of a growing neighborhood in Abington Township with a strong sense of community and deep roots adjacent to the renowned Rydal Park. As a Life Plan Community, we offer both independent living and access to higher levels of care, should you need them, right on one campus. Living at Rydal Waters frees you from day-to-day home upkeep so you can enjoy the freedom to do more of what you love every single day. Community What makes a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) so much better than a 55-plus community? Moving takes a lot of work. At a CCRC like Masonic Village, additional care and services, if ever needed, are available right in your backyard amongst people you trust. You’ll never have to move again, and your needs will be met long into the future. In addition to a beautiful home, a variety of amenities and friendly neighbors, you’ll find peace of mind. Make your last move the best move, and choose a CCRC. CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE A PERSONAL TOUR 484-534-2087 Enjoy Life Your Way and let us take care of the rest. 801 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA masonicvillages.org/MVLH Open for everyone. White Horse Vil- lage Senior Living 55-Plus Senior Living Better Than a Friendships that go the distance, begin here. Live the life you love in our warm and welcoming senior living community. We’re waiting to meet you! (610) 546-7460 WhiteHorseVillage.org Abington Friends School THE GUIDE 2021/2022 67 Beth Sholom Congregation* Senior Living Senior Living Seashore Gardens • SUBSTANTIAL TUITION GRANTS FOR NEW JEWISH FAMILIES • • MANDARIN & HEBREW INSTRUCTION • • MONTESSORI & TRADITIONAL CLASSROOMS • For more information: eweingram@bethsholomcongregation.org or 215-887-1342 ext. 223 8231 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 PROUD TO BE A KEYSTONE STAR 4 SCHOOL! Gratz College* What’s New at Gratz! Online, convenient, multiple start dates Scholarships & fellowships available! Professional Development for Jewish Educators GRADUATE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES Master’s of Education • Doctorate of Education • Master’s Plus Master’s of Science in Teaching Practice • Human Rights • Camp Administration and Leadership • Holocaust and Genocide Studies • Interfaith Leadership • Nonprofit Management and Jewish Communal Service • Jewish Studies and Jewish Professional Studies • Jewish Instructional Education ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION • Continuing Legal Education • Adult Jewish Learning Courses • Conversational Hebrew and Yiddish • Distinguished Lecture Series & Monthly Webinars • One Book, One Jewish Community TEENS Gratz Academy offers college credit-bearing Jewish studies and Hebrew/Yiddish language courses for 11th -12th grade students. gratz.edu I info@gratz.edu I 215-635-7300 68 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 22 W Jimmie Leeds Rd, Galloway, NJ 08205 609-404-4848 • seashoregardens.org Seashore Gardens Living Center is an independent, nonprofit home for the aged in Galloway, NJ. We offer a continuum of services from assisted living to short- and long-term nursing care, Alzheimer’s care, respite care and rehabilitation all under one roof. Guided by Jewish tradition, and dedicated to enriching elder lives, we have proudly served our community for more than 100 years. Shannondell at Valley Forge 10000 Shannondell Drive, Audubon, PA 19403 800-669-2318 • shannondell.com Shannondell residents enjoy an active lifestyle in a setting that feels more like a resort than a retirement community. With an abundance of quality amenities, activities and personal services. Shannondell is truly “living to inspire.” Our residents enjoy peace of mind that stems, in part, from access to quality continuing care, including personal care, dementia care and skilled nursing care. Simpson House 210 Belmont Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19131 215.792.2198 • simpsonhouse.org Simpson House is an accredited continuing care retirement community where you can enjoy an active, independent lifestyle and at the same time have a plan in place for the future. Simpson House features a vast array of health care services right on our own campus – near spouse, family and friends – without the inconvenience of moving. You and your family can have peace of mind. Symphony Square 35 Old Lancaster Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 610-660-6560 • symphonysq.com Symphony Square assisted living and memory care is a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, making it easy to meet new friends, engage in activities and experience days filled with joy. Our caring associates are focused on providing the very best personalized care for you comfort and ease. No more worrying about tedious daily tasks like cooking or cleaning! The Terrace at Chestnut Hill 495 E. Abington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118 215-240-4267 The Terrace at Chestnut Hill is a retirement community nestled in an historic 19th-century stone mansion in Chestnut Hill in Philadelphia, PA. We are a senior living provider in Philadelphia, offering our residents Assisted Living and Memory Care. Waverly Heights 1400 Waverly Road, PA 610-645-8764 • waverlyheightsltd.org A premier retirement community located in the heart of the Main Line, providing outstanding residential and health care services and accommodations. Call or visit the website for more information. SCHOOLS AND CAMPS SCHOOLS Abington Friends School  575 Washington Lane, Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-886-4350 • abingtonfriends.net Abington Friends School offers a powerful academic program based on Quaker values for students age 3 through Grade 12. Located on a 50-acre campus in Jenkintown, minutes from the northeast border of Philadelphia.  Albert Einstein Academy 101 Garden of Eden Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 302-478-5026 • admissions@einsteinday.org • www.einsteinday.org Pluralistic Jewish day school for students K-5. We’re an amazing school as well as a family. Strong performing arts program. Come visit and learn more. The Baldwin School 701 Montgomery Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 610-525-2700 • baldwinschool.org School for Girls Pre-K through 12 For 130 years, The Baldwin School has combined the region’s premier college preparatory curriculum with distinguished arts, athletics and community service programs. Guided by our outstanding faculty who are experts in girls’ education, Baldwin offers an experiential learning environment within a supportive and encouraging community. Early Learning at Beth Sholom 8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-887-3625 ext 223 Early Learning at Beth Sholom is an excellent preschool that provides an array of infant and toddler care, Traditional and Montessori options. Special classes in Music, Gym, Hebrew, Soccer and Mandarin are offered weekly along with an exceptional Shabbat program. You are able to choose the program that works best for your child in a loving, stimulating and creative environment, where your child will grow cognitively and emotionally. Early Learning is proud to be Keystone 4 Star program, the highest rating in Pennsylvania. Schools & Camps 535 Gradyville Rd, Newtown Square, PA 19073 302-737-8601 Nestled on 96 acres of rolling countryside in southeastern Pennsylvania, White Horse Village offers a full range of senior living options and healthcare services. White Horse Village is the perfect size — small enough to build meaningful relationships and large enough to offer a wide variety of activities and services. We cultivate an atmosphere of casual elegance, inviting warmth, and unparalleled hospitality that is only found here. Schools & Camps White Horse Village Pinemere Camp Association Looking for a safe, personalized, and engaging school program for this fall? Einstein’s K-5 small classes have limited openings! LEARN. THINK. LEAD. Camp Galil Contact info@einsteinday.org ALBERT EINSTEIN ACADEMY WILMINGTON, DE (302) 478-0526 WWW.EINSTEINDAY.ORG THE GUIDE 2021/2022 69 Camp Ramah in the Poconos Schools & Camps Schools & Camps g Jewish connec tions ng lifelon Creati p m e r a c a t y a p p t a i me! one h The Episcopal Academy 1785 Bishop White Drive, Newtown Square, PA 19073 484-424-1400 • episcopalacademy.org Episcopal is a PreK-12, coeducational, independent day school. Founded in 1785, Episcopal’s mission is to challenge and nurture mind, body and spirit and inspire boys and girls to lead lives of purpose, faith, and integrity. We offer a curriculum that combines classical and cutting-edge methods in a supportive environment so students can achieve rewarding outcomes. Friends Central School 1101 City Ave., Wynnewood, PA 610-649-7440 • friendscentral.org Joining the Friends’ Central community is more than simply enrolling in a school. At Friends’ Central School, we cultivate the intellectual, spiritual and ethical promise of our students. This shared mission serves our greater vision, which is to awaken courage and intellect – and peacefully transform the world. Gratz College / Jewish Community High School RAMAH DAY CAMP Pre K-7th grade OV ERNIGHT CAMP 2nd-10th grade T IKVAH SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS 215-885-8556 www.ramahpoconos.org • info@ramahpoconos.org 7605 Old York Road, Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-635-7300 • gratz.edu Founded in 1895, Gratz is the first independent, non-denominational Jewish college in North America. It offers programs for teens, graduate level degree-seekers and actively engaged adults. Earn college credit while in high school; Earn master’s and doctoral degrees and certificates; Learn with other adults in continuing education courses. Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy 272 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 610-922-2300 • jgroen@JBHA.org • JBHA.org Co-educational day school for students in grades six to 12 from all Jewish backgrounds. Dual curriculum of college preparatory and Jewish studies. Penn Charter 3000 W. School House Lane, Philadelphia 215.844.3460 • penncharter.com Penn Charter is a coeducational, pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, college preparatory school. With excellence as our standard, we challenge students in a vigorous program of academics, arts and athletics. A school community that honors difference, Penn Charter seeks to be a place where diversity is understood, represented and valued. Perelman Jewish Day School 49 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, Pa 19096 610-658-2518 • Pjds.org Perelman kids learn to see the world differently - to make extraordinary connections and find remarkable answers. By analyzing the Talmud, they synthesize complex information with unmatched intellect and perspective, stepping into diverse viewpoints to gain a deeper understanding. 70 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 The Shipley School Camp Galil 146 Red Hill Road, Tinicum Township, PA 18942; Summer Address 2100 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19103; Winter Address 215-832-0677 • david@campgalil.org Since 1946, Habonim Dror Camp Galil has provided inspir-ing summers for young leaders ages 8-18. Galil’s campers forge lifelong friendships and gain the tools to build a better world together. Schools & Camps CAMPS Ohev Shalom of Bucks County Schools & Camps 814 Yarrow St., Bryn Mawr, PA 610-525-4300 • shipleyschool.org The Shipley School is a private, coeducational day school for pre- kindergarten through 12th-grade students, located in Bryn Mawr. Through our commitment to educational excellence, we develop within each student a love of learning and a desire for compassionate participation in the world. JCC CAMPS at MEDFORD Winter: Katz JCC, Cherry Hill , 1301 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, N.J. Summer: 400 Tuckerton Road, Medford, N.J. 856-751-1666 • kcccampsatmedford.org When you’re a kid, every summer matters! Located on 120 shaded acres in Medford, N.J., there’s no better place for children ages 3 to 14 to make new friends, try new activities and grow. Sports, swimming, art, drama, splash park, petting zoo, lakefront and more. Ramah Day Camp 215-885-8556 • ramahdaycamp.org Ramah Day Camp is a fun and dynamic summer camp experience for children in Pre-K (4 years) through seventh grade, and a CIT program for eighth- through 10th-graders, taking place in an enriching Jewish environment. Special needs inclusion program, transportation, lunch and extended care options. Camp Ramah In The Poconos 215-885-8556 • ramahpoconos.org Camp Ramah in the Poconos is an overnight summer camp located in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains for kids and teens in grades 2-10. Ramah’s mission is to create lifelong Jewish connections, one happy camper at a time. Tikvah programs available for families and campers. Pinemere Camp Stroudsburg, PA 215-487-2267 • camp@pinemere.com • pinemere.com Pinemere is a dynamic and unique Jewish overnight camp in the Poconos. Let your child experience a fun and welcoming environment, innovative programs, rustic setting and a great staff. Co-ed, grades 2-11. Ask about our introductory programs and special incentives for new campers. Cong. Brothers of Israel THE GUIDE 2021/2022 71 SYNAGOGUES Main Line Reform Temple Synagogues Synagogues Beth Chaim Reform Congregation JOIN US 389 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA 19355 972-533-7353 Looking for a social & cultural connection? Beth chaim is the only reform congregation in chester county, centrally located in malvern, pa. Let us be your jewish neighborhood. Bethchaim.Net (Congregation) Beth El of Bucks County 375 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA 215-493-1707 • bethelyardley.org Congregation Beth El is a Conservative, egalitarian synagogue in Bucks County committed to Jewish values and practice. We are a warm, growing congregation offering a variety of spiritual, educational and social activities. Our Hebrew School uses an innovative experiential learning approach. We are home to Bucks County’s only continuous daily morning and evening minyan, serving the community for 55 years. We have an active Men’s Club, Women of Beth El and Hazak, offering a variety of programming throughout the year. Beth Sholom Congregation Keystone The Center for Spiritual Well-being offers an opportunity to connect to ourselves and others spiritually and emotionally. 8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-887-3625 ext 223 Beth Sholom is a vibrant, egalitarian, diverse congregation committed to tradition and innovation. We empower members of our community to continually grow in their Jewish journeys. We do this through inspiring worship on Shabbat and holidays, daily morning and evening minyan, our Center for Spiritual Well-being, our award-winning pre-school and educational programs for elementary students, teens and adults. From Israeli dancing to staffing our Mitzvah Food Pantry, we offer a myriad of ways to grow together. The Center for Spiritual Well-being offers an opportunity to connect to ourselves and others spiritually and We offer programs, support groups and classes that engage individuals who are Center and for spiritual, Spiritual Well-being offers an opportunity seeking mental, The emotional to connect to ourselves and others spiritually and emotionally. support and well-being. We offer programs, support groups and classes that engage individuals who are seeking mental, emotional and spiritual, support and well-being. Spiritual Well-being offers an opportunity C B individuals E We offer programs, support groups and classes that engage seeking mental, emotional and spiritual, support and offers an opportunity to ourselves and others spiritually and emotionally. spiritually and emotionally. support groups and classes that engage individuals who are mental, emotional and spiritual, support and well-being. info@spiritualwell-being.org 215-887-1342 x 109 who are classes that engage or individuals info@spiritualwell-being.org support and well-being. or 215-887-1342 x 109 x 109 Join Our Family and Together We Will Grow • Dynamic and unique • • Warm and Welcoming children and adults of all ages • Women of Beth El, Men’s Club, • Chaverim, Kadima, & USY Youth Groups MORE! Raysh Weiss, Rabbi Shari Shabath, Principal Elizabeth Ravitch, President Barbara Schwartz, Synagogue Administrator 375 Stony Hill Road • Yardley, PA 19067 215.493.1707 • info@bethelyardley.org • www.bethelyardley.org 72 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 239 E. Welsh Road, Maple Glen, PA 215-646-5806 • bethor.org Congregation Beth Or is a vibrant, diverse and welcoming community. We proudly offer experienced, caring clergy, meaningful worship experiences, creative programs, outstanding educational classes and heartfelt opportunities for tikkun olam. HAR ZION TEMPLE Great Place! 530 Washington Crossing Road Newtown, PA 215-579-2200 • cboi.org CBOI is a growing and inclusive modern Conservative congregation, enriching and enjoying Jewish life together through Services, Minyan, Men’s Club, Sisterhood, Committees, Talmud Class, Online Learning, Tot and Youth programs. Come explore the CBOI Community Organic Garden and Gan Mayim – our very own living waters, unique to CBOI. Congregation Tiferet Bet Israel 1920 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA 610-275-8797 • tbibluebell.org Tiferet Bet Israel is a warm and welcoming contemporary conservative synagogue in Blue Bell. Their community is constantly evolving and always seeking new ways to provide meaningful experiences that embrace Jewish values and beliefs. Great Space! • • • • • Early Childhood Education and Day Camp Religious School Madregot (Special Needs) Program Adult Education Tikkun Olam and Caring Connection Synagogues Congregation Brothers of Israel Synagogues Congregation Beth Or For more information, contact Norman Einhorn, Director of Engagement and Programming, neinhorn@harziontemple.org or 610-667-5000, ext 150. Come celebrate. Come connect. Come home. 1500 Hagys Ford Road • Penn Valley, PA • 610.667.5000 • harziontemple.org Har Zion 1500 Hagys Ford Road, Penn Valley PA 610-667-5000 • harziontemple.org Har Zion Temple is a sacred community, proud of our honorable legacy and our ongoing growth as part of modern day Conservative Judaism – a place to celebrate in moments of triumph, to find comfort in times of hardship, and to gain insight in the search for understanding. For more information, please contact Norman Einhorn, Director of Member Engagement, at neinhorn@harziontemple.org or 610-667-5000, ext. 150. Main Line Reform Temple 410 Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood, PA 19096 610-649-7800 • mlrt.org Be Inspired. Be Connected. Belong! We welcome all into our community with diverse programs, worship, and activities that build connections among our multi-generational membership. We encourage you to come and find your place within our temple family! Cong. Beth Or* ONE OF THE LARGEST REFORM SYNAGOGUES in the Philadelphia PA Suburbs Join our Family. Schedule a Tour Today! info@bethor.org Q 215-646-5806 239 Welsh Road, Maple Glen, PA Q www.bethor.org Q THE GUIDE 2021/2022 73 Ohev Shalom of Bucks County Retail Retail 944 Second St. Pike, Richboro, PA 18954 215-322-9595 • ohev.org Ohev Shalom of Bucks County is a vibrant, caring, and inclusive congregation. We celebrate the uniqueness of each individual and family and welcome diversity within our sacred community. Videon Or Hadash A Reconstructionist Congregation 190 Camp Hill Road, Fort Washington, PA 19034 215-283-0276 • Email: office@orhadash.com Or Hadash: A Reconstructionist Congregation, is a progressive, engaging and creative community that welcomes people of all backgrounds, including interfaith families, LGBTQ individuals, as well as people of all races, ethnicities and disabilities. We strive to make Judaism meaningful through study, prayer, cultural, musical and other artistic expression. All are welcome, and can quickly become an integral part of our friendly community. RETAIL AUTOMOTIVE Keystone Motors 497 E. Lancaster Ave., Berwyn, PA 610-647-1800 • 877keystone.com The oldest and largest Volvo dealer in Pennsylvania. Two locations plus body shop. A family-owned and operated business with full service and parts departments in all locations. Videon Chevrolet 600 Nutt Road, Phoenixville, Pa 610-933-7707 • Videonchevy.com New and used car sales. Full service open 6 days a week Videon Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 4951 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, Pa 610.356.7000 • videon.com Award-winning domestic car dealership for over 7 years. New and used car sales. Full service department. Open 6 days a week. Wilkie Lexus 568 W. Lancaster Ave., Haverford, Pa 610-525-0900 • wilkielexus.com Come see why our outstanding customer service has earned us the prestigious Elite of Lexus Award for 30 years! BOUTIQUES A Brandt & Son Antique & Estate Jewelry 223 Haverford Ave., Narberth, PA 610-617-0993 • abranditandson.com Family-owned store specializing in antique and estate jewelry, vintage engagement rings and repair services. Winner of multiple Best of Philly & Main Line Awards. View our extensive collection online! 74 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 The Mens and Boys Store Warminster Shopping Center 320 York Road, Warminster, PA 18974 215-914-2060 • www.themensandboysstore.com info@themensandboysstore.com The Mens and Boys Store - formerly of Fleets. Continuing the tradition of dressing generations of Men and Boys. Tailored Clothing, Sportswear, Formal attire, sales and rentals. Sizes 2-50+, Portlies, X-Longs, Huskies and Slims. Bring this ad. Take 17% off any item. Certain restrictions apply. Offer ends October 7, 2021 The Sweater Fall. Mill Retail 901 N. Bethlehem Pike, Springhouse, PA Mon-Sat 10:00AM-5:30PM 215-628-2277 Appointments are welcome! chickiesdaughter.com Follow on Instagram @chickiesdaughter2 Chickie’s Daughter is the Premiere Contemporary Women’s Clothing boutique. For three generations, Chickie’s has provided the latest and greatest in the fashion world, from contemporary clothing, to the best shoes and accessories! Come shop your favorite designer brands. There is something for every woman from shoes to accessories to cocktail attire, and of course your favorite pair of jeans! Retail Chickie’s Daughter 17 % The Sweater Mill 115 S. York Road, Hatboro 215.441.8966 Open Monday-Saturday 11-4 Revivals Consignment Boutique 258 Haverford Ave., Narberth, PA 610-660-8119 • revivalsboutique.com Featuring women’s upscale fashion. A premier selection of couture clothing, handbags, shoes and accessories from designers like, Chanel, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada and more, at great price reductions. Cool vintage jewelry and personalized styling by Robin herself! CONSIGN with the BEST The Sweater Mill 115 S. York Road, Hatboro, PA 215-441-8966 • Visit our pages on Facebook and Instagram. The Sweater Mill is a hidden treasure in Hatboro. A destination store for all generations, men and woman. We cannot mention names because our prices are that good. We are here to dress you for every day and Saturday night. You will not believe the selection of unique clothing and accessories until you come and visit. Your health and safety is our priority. Shopping available by appointment. Walk-ins welcome in cooperation with social distance guidelines. BEST DESIGNER CONSIGNMENT SINCE 2002 610-660-8119 REVIVALS@REVIVALSBOUTIQUE.COM 258 HAVERFORD AVE • NARBERTH, PA THE GUIDE 2021/2022 75 116 Cricket Ave, Ardmore Pa, 19003 Call for Details ... Retail Retail Location... Cricket Ave Pa, 19003 for Details... Rossi Trusted Experts for over 100 years in Shoe and Handbag Repair, Cleaning Restoration & Alteration Supplier of High Quality Shoe & Handbag Care Products STORE HOURS: M - F 8:30 - 5:30 SAT 9:00- 4:00 SUMMER HOURS: M - F 8:30 SAT 9:00-1:00 (JUNE-AUG) HOLIDAY HOURS VARY - CALL FOR DETAILS Too Far? Ship your Repairs to us, call for details rossishoe@gmail.com • Rossishoerepair.com FOOTWEAR Hot Foot Shoes 1966 County Line Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19116 215-969-9626 Shop our merchandise! hot-foot-boutique.shoptiques.com Follow us on instagram! @hotfootshoes Like us on facebook! facebook.com/HotFootBoutique Celebrating 49 years of making women look and feel beautiful! With our personal touch, we offer a unique collection of brands - Beautifeel & Naot (made in Israel), L’Amour Des Pieds, Arche, French Sole, Eileen Fisher, Sorel, Stuart Weitzman, La Canadienne, and many more ... creating a combination of style and comfort for all occasions. Our exceptional assortment of ready-to-wear clothing is selected by Talk of the Walk, a 69 year family owned boutique in southern New Jersey. Our accessories, jewelry, and handbags, will complete your total personal shopping experience. CLOCKS AND WATCHES Alexander Horn & Co. 38 Cricket Ave., Ardmore, Pa 19003 • 610-896-7494 Family owned and operated since 1984. This husband and wife team specialize in a variety of Antique clocks from wall to mantel and cuckoo to grandfather. Superb clock and watch repair and battery replacement. The Horns offer custom design jewelry and diamond engagement rings. Also a beautiful collection of jewelry to choose from too. FASHION SERVICES Rossi Shoe Repair 116 Cricket Ave., Ardmore, Pa 19003 • 610-642-9464 • Rossishoeservice.net Rossi Shoe Service is the longest-running family-owned shoe and leather repair store. Since 1904, the Rossi family has served the Philadelphia and Main Line area, providing top quality leather repairs on shoes, bags, belts, and luggage. Voted Best of The Main Line. GIFTS AND JUDAICA Joy Stember Metal Arts Studio 1160 Easton Road, Abington, PA 215-885-2930 • joystember.com Philadelphia’s own, nationally acclaimed, award-winning, contemporary Judaica, handmade by Joy Stember. Joy’s original works of art are created from pewter and brass. She welcomes commissions of all sizes and specializes in special commemora- tive awards and gifts. Available through her website or call to set up an appointment at her studio. Celebrate life’s important events with a Joy Stember work of art! Specializing in handmade contemporary Judaica, objects for the home and special commemorative awards and gifts. Abington, PA • 215-885-2930 • www.joystember.com 76 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 Akiladelphia MADE IN ISRAE ISRAEL Hot Foot Retail Akiladelphia@gmail.com 215-589-5405 • akiladelphia.com Akiladelphia Creative Contracting is a leader in commercial and residential General Contracting and Carpentry. We are Jewish owned and operated and have a diverse staff with decades of experience. We offer traditional carpentry and custom finish work. We are licensed and insured to serve the Greater Philadelphia metropolitan area. A portion of your total project will be donated to charity. HOT FOOT SHOES Retail HOME IMPROVEMENT AND FURNITURE John Neill Painting and Decorating 610-664-5555 • johnneillpainting.com John Neill Painting & Decorating, Main Line Philadelphia’s premier full-service painting company, has been providing professional craftsmanship with a personal touch for more than 40 years. With our expanded services, we can handle all of your home maintenance and decorating needs. HOTELS AND CASINOS Showboat Atlantic City 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 (609) 487-4600 • showboathotelac.com” Affordable, Luxury, Beachfront property; available NOW. We offer studio, one & two bedrooms. Furnished or unfurnished. Short and long term stays. Choose from spacious suites to dining and cocktails at three decadent restaurants with access to a fully equipped Fitness Center, Business Center and Concierge Services, as well as valet and self-parking. We are proud to welcome your furry pets too. See our ad for more details. In-Store Boutique Justa Farm Shopping Center 1966 County Line Rd, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 215-969-9626 • HOT-FOOT-BOUTIQUE.SHOPTIQUES.COM The Sign of Craftsmanship® 610-664-5555 www.johnneillpainting.com www.johnneillpainting.com Extraordinary Results - Exceptional Experience A.Brandt+Son ANTIQUE AND ESTATE JEWELRY VINTAGE ACCESSORIES A Brandt We buy Gold, Silver and All Precious Metals We appraise and purchase jewelry from estates 223 Haverford Avenue, Narberth 610 617 0993 www.abrandtandson.com THE GUIDE 2021/2022 77 Your resource directory is sponsored by Goldsteins 78 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 THE GUIDE to Everything Jewish in the Greater Philadelphia Area JEWISH FEDERATION OFFICES SERVICES AND PROGRAMS The range of services offered by the Jewish community for its members and for the general public is varied and wide-ranging, with the community priding itself on offering high-quality services. Though it is not possible to providefor all needs in all parts of the Greater Philadelphia area, the organized Jewish community hopes that people will take advantage of available programs and services to which they are entitled. Almost all Jewish communal agencies charge fees on a sliding-scale basis or make other provisions for assisting those with limited financial means. Residents of the five-county region are eligible to use these services, as are local college students, visitors and members of the armed services stationed nearby. ADDICTION TREATMENT PROGRAMS Achievement Through Counseling and Treatment (ACT) Jewish Community Services Building 2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-832-0500 • Fax: 215-832-0510 info@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org See ad on page 10 NEIGHBORING JEWISH FEDERATIONS Jewish Federation of Atlantic and Cape May Counties JEVS Human Services 5820 Old York Road • Philadelphia, PA 19141 215-276-8400 • jevshumanservices.org 1745 N. Fourth St. • Philadelphia, PA 19122 215-236-0100 • act@jevs.org Offers comprehensive medication-assisted treatment services for persons suffering with opiate disorders through the provision of individual and group counseling at both the outpatient and intensive outpatient levels of care. Amudim: Substance Abuse and Addiction 2320 Hampden Blvd., Reading, PA 19604 646-517-0222 info@amudim.org • amudim.org Dedicated to serving members of the Orthodox community in times of crisis. A confidential resource center that provides assistance, support and referrals for individuals and families impacted by sexual abuse, neglect, addiction and other crisis-related matters. Chabad-Lubavitch of Berks County Jewish Federation of Delaware 2320 Hampden Blvd., Reading, PA 19604 484-331-3245 lipsker@aol.com • chabadofberks.org Works with the Caron Treatment Center helping Jewish patients recover from chemical dependency. The work encompasses all stages of the recovery process including the following: Pre-Caron, Inpatient Caron Services, and Post-Caron. Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons & Significant Others (JACS) 501 N. Jerome Ave. • Margate, NJ 08402 609-822-4404 becky@jewishbytheshore.org • jewishbytheshore.org 101 Garden of Eden Road • Wilmington, DE 19803 302-427-2100 • Fax: 302-427-2438 JFDinfo@shalomdel.org • shalomdelaware.org 702 N. 22nd St. • Allentown, PA 18104 610-821-5500 • Fax: 610-821-8946 mailbox@jflv.org • jewishlehighvalley.org Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey Harold R. Isdaner Building • Weinberg Community Campus 1301 Springdale Road, Suite 200 • Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-751-9500 jewishfederation@jfedsnj.org • jewishsouthjersey.org Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks 4 Princess Road • Suite 211 • Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-219-0555 • Fax: 609-219-9040 mailbox@jewishpmb.org • jewishpmb.org hosted at: Congregation B’nai Tikvah, Beth Israel 115 E. Holly Ave. • Sewell, NJ 08080 • 609-841-9616 • exshicker@gmail.com Encourages Jewish alcoholics, chemically dependent persons and their families, friends, and associates to explore recovery in a nurturing Jewish environment. JACS educates all sectors of the Jewish community through its resource center, speaking engagements at synagogues, JCCs, schools and youth groups about issues of chemical dependency and Jewish family life. JACS also runs retreats and events throughout the year for Jews in recovery and significant others. Support Group for Parents of Adolescent & Adult Children Living with Addiction and Mental Health Diagnoses Rodeph Shalom, 615 N. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19123 215-627-6747 • rodephshalom.org • dhorowitz@rodephshalom.org Meets regularly to learn more about substance use and mental health disorders; share experiences/resources; and explore how to appropriately support our children. Anonymity respected. No affiliation with RS is necessary. All groups meet with strict adherence to confidentiality and anonymity. No charge. THE GUIDE 2021/2022 79 ADOPTION AND CHILD WELFARE Open Arms Adoption Network Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia 345 Montgomery Ave • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 1-888-OPEN-ARMS info@openarmsadoption.net • openarmsadoption.net Helps build and support families through the Domestic Infant Open Adoption program. Offers a broad range of services for families hoping to adopt internationally, too. Licensed in PA, NJ, DE and NY. Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options (JAFCO) 3 Bala Plaza, Suite 104 East• Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-525-1040 • Rebecca@jafco.org • familymattersnetwork.org Provides the following services to the Greater Philadelphia community: Family Strengthening Program Provides free, intensive in-home case management services to at-risk children and their families in the Philadelphia area including Delaware, Montgomery, Bucks, Philadelphia and Chester counties and Southern New Jersey. The goal of the program is to strengthen and empower the family while linking them with needed services and resources. Services include but are not limited to: supportive counseling; family safety planning; parenting support; support for families raising a child with special needs; support for grandparents or other relatives raising their grandchild/relative; information and referral; advocacy in schools or court; support with legal and custody issues; and homelessness prevention. JAFCO’s social worker is available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week to assist families in any emergencies. Supervised Visitation Program Provides scheduled, monitored visits between a child and a non-custodial parent or family member, supervised by a qualified professional. JAFCO provides a safe and structured environment for the visit while working with the family to ensure that all guidelines set by the court or referring agency are followed. JAFCO documents each visit and submits progress reports to the court with recommendations about the visits. COUNSELING AND CARE MANAGEMENT Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia Administrative office: 2100 Arch St., 5th Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 • info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org Licensed, experienced therapists counsel individuals, couples, families and groups on a variety of personal and family issues. Counselors help clients develop better ways of understanding and coping, and they facilitate prevention, support and educational group programming. Care managers engage in a variety of activities with clients to restore dignity, hope and meaning when it seems as if life’s struggles are insurmountable. Care managers help clients establish short- and long-term goals, and link them with the appropriate community-based support services, such as connection to counseling services, financial assistance, credit counseling, advocacy, local resources and entitlement enrollment. Major programs and services include: Individual and family services; Foster Care Services; Education and Outreach Services; Chaplaincy and Hospice Services; LGBTQA+ Services; Infant Adoption Services (Open Arms Adoption Network); Older Adult Services; Support for Holocaust Survivors; Support for the Orthodox Community; Hoarding Disorder Counseling; Bereavement Support Groups; Intimate Partner Violence Counseling Services; Family Abuse and Elder Abuse Counseling Support. 80 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 Neighborhood Offices: CENTER CITY OFFICE: 2100 Arch St., fifth floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 PROGRESS PLAZA OFFICE: 1501 N. Broad. St., Suite 14 • Philadelphia, PA 19122 EASTERN MONTGOMERY OFFICE: 432 Tulpehocken Ave., Suite 2 • Elkins Park, PA 19027 NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA OFFICE: 7901 Bustleton Ave., • Berris Plaza, Suite 206 • Philadelphia, PA 19152 MAIN LINE OFFICE: The Barbara & Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center, 345 Montgomery Ave. • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 • 267-314-0909 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Dinah c/o CultureWorks, 1315 Walnut St., Suite 320 • Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-645-2142 • info@dinahphilly.org • dinahphilly.org A comprehensive legal services center providing low-cost and pro bono legal representation to survivors of intimate partner violence in the Jewish Community of Greater Philadelphia. By partnering with existing Jewish social service providers, Dinah combats intimate partner violence through advocacy, education and representation. Domestic Violence Prevention/Intervention Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia Berris Plaza, 7901 Bustleton Ave., Suite 206 • Philadelphia, PA 19152 1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 • jfcsphilly.org Domestic violence prevention program with individual, group, family and couples therapy. There is also case management, advocacy and financial assistance for those who have been abused. Speakers on topics concerning domestic violence issues and on the prevention of dating violence are available to synagogues, schools and community organizations. Rachel Hotline Women’s Center of Montgomery County 8080 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 • 215-635-7344 • 1-800-773-2424 wcwebmail@womenscentermc.org • wcmontco.org A 24-hour confidential hotline for victims of abuse. Ask for “Rachel” to be connected to a Jewish woman at this hotline. Also provides support groups, educational and legal services, court and medical appointment accompaniment, in-person and telephone counseling. SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Education [Also see the Jewish Education chapter for the synagogue-based education programs for children with special needs.] Whole Community Inclusion Jewish Learning Venture 261 Old York Road, Suite 720 • Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-320-0360 gkaplan-mayer@jewishlearningventure.org jewishlearningventure.org Engages people with special needs, and their families, and supports their ability to access a range of Jewish educational and religious experiences from early childhood through the transition to adulthood. Learning opportunities throughout the year are offered for families, educators and community members and leaders. OROT Program 7601 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-935-0020 • info@orotkids.org • orotkids.org Supports special needs education in Jewish day schools for children whose needs cannot be met by a resource room. In conjunction with host day schools, OROT personnel set policy, create and supervise programs, provide financial support and advocate for services provided to children with special needs. OROT seeks to provide the best possible curriculum within a supportive and inclusive environment. P’TACH (Parents for Torah for All Children) 718-854-8600 • info@ptach.org • ptach.org Provides educational services for children with learning differences who require support to maintain themselves in area Jewish day schools. Provides resource room funding and tutorials. Life Sharing • lifesharing@jevs.org Offers individuals with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to live with the support of a loving and caring family within the community and to more fully integrate into the community. This form of adult foster care helps individuals build relationships with new families and make new connections and friends. Tikvah Residence Drexel Hill, PA 19026 tikvah@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org/program/tikvah-residence Offers affordable housing for adults with mental health conditions. Residents enjoy the privacy of independent apartment living within a supportive community. JEVS staff organizes activities and provides services to help each resident lead an active and healthy life. All apartment units are currently occupied. Employment Programs Social and Support Programs 1845 Walnut St., 7th floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 267-298-1314 • jevshumanservices.org KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia • 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 215-698-7300, ext. 195 • Fax: 215-673-7447 • igulko@kleinlife.org Offers social and educational activities, a support group and life skills classes for visually impaired adults. JEVS Human Services hireAbility hireAbility@jevs.org Offers individuals with disabilities, as well as those living with chronic diseases, assistance in preparing for competitive employment. Customized services include vocational assessments, career track identification, along with job development, placement and coaching. JEVS IT Career Readiness tara.campbell@jevshireabilitiy.org Six-month training and career exposure program designed to help young adults (17-24) in Philadelphia with a disability in the development of their skills in the information technology industry, while simultaneously practicing professionalism and workplace skills. Project Success projectsuccess@jevs.org Offers young adults in Atlantic County ages 16-24 with Autism Spectrum Disorder a transition to employment. A comprehensive approach supports these young adults through all phases, including development of socialization, one-on-one job development, job place- ment and personal-interaction skills. Housing JEVS Human Services 9350 Ashton Road, Suite 201 • Philadelphia, PA 19114 267-350-8600 • clhs@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org Community Homes • clhs@jevs.org Offers individuals with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to live with independence and dignity. Staff provides specialized 24-hour support for one to three individuals per residence. The Community Homes promote each individual’s interests and abilities, with an emphasis on community involvement, stability and maintaining important ties to family and loved ones. Homes are located in the Mount Airy, the Northeast and Frankford sections of Philadelphia and in Montgomery County. Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired Chai Lifeline 732-719-1700 • Fax: 732-886-0065 • nj@chailifeline.org • chailifeline.org/nj Provides services for people with serious medical illnesses and chronic genetic diseases and their families in the Greater Philadelphia area. Maintains a network of psychosocial support programs including medical referrals, insurance support services, emotional support groups, homebound tutorial programs, special trips and holiday festivities, toys and family retreats. Offers a summer camping program called Camp Simcha and Camp Simcha Special. The program offers a daily shuttle service from New Jersey locations to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and accommodations at Chai House, an apartment located near the hospital. The newest addition is a fully stocked kosher pantry in the hospital. Friendship Circle Philadelphia Region South office: PO Box 25067 • Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-574-1765 • info@phillyfriendship.com • phillyfriendship.com North office: 25 N. State St. • Newtown, PA 18940 215-497-9925, ext. 17 • Fax: 215-497-9929 • jamie@fcpa.info • fcpa.in Connects teens and young adults to youth with special needs and their families, by offering Jewish and social experiences; developing friendships while participating in creative arts group activities, Jewish holiday celebrations, weekly playdates and more. Fosters the development of a caring, supportive community. South office serves Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester and Delaware counties. North office serves Bucks County, Huntingdon Valley and Northeast Philadelphia. Hebrew Association of the Deaf Rose Olanoff Community Center • 8027 Castor Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19152 610-604-0450 • info@dhcc.org Offers social and recreational programs for the deaf and the hard of hearing, including religious observances, Shabbat and High Holiday services. Community Residential Rehabilitation Services communityresidentialservices@jevs.org Offers individuals diagnosed with a mental health disorder a home and trained staff focused on helping them become more self-sufficient and prepared for independence and everyday life in the community. Residents agree on goals annually and receive the assistance to meet these goals. It is the mission of this program to graduate residents to a more independent living situation. THE GUIDE 2021/2022 81 Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Philadelphia- People Living with Disabilities 7901 Bustleton Ave., Berris Plaza, Suite 206 • Philadelphia, PA 19152 1-866-532-7669 and: The Barbara & Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center 345 Montgomery Ave. • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 267-314-0909 info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org Supports individuals with disabilities, along with their families and caregivers, in the process of achieving stability, the highest level of independence, a sense of community and an enhanced quality of life. Staffed by a team of licensed care managers and social workers, the program supports children, teens and adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders (including Asperger’s Syndrome), learning disabilities, social phobias, anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorders and more. Offers a network of services and programs providing care management services and long-term care planning, including connections to community-based resources, financial assistance, budgeting guidance, planning for the transition from childhood to adulthood, life skills coaching, assistance in locating meaningful employment and/or volunteer opportunities and respite. The program provides socialization outings, skill-building workshops, holiday celebrations, community service activities, as well as counseling services. At the Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center of JFCS life skills programs are offered in the Teaching Kitchen and Therapeutic Art Studio. Opportunities are provided to learn nutrition and kitchen skills, different forms of artistic expression such as drawing and painting, creative writing, theatre and improv, yoga, healthy relationship and sexuality groups, community service activities and more. JEVS Human Services 9350 Ashton Road, Suite 201 • Philadelphia, PA 19114 267-350-8600 • Fax: 215-255-4777 • jevshumanservices.org Community Participation • collaborative@jevs.org Provides opportunities for participants to engage in the community Monday through Friday through a variety of volunteer options, enrichment classes and community exploration. Participants meet at a designated location and disperse in small groups for their day’s community participation. In-Home Supports • inhomesupports@jevs.org Offers adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to live in their own homes and maintain their independence with the support of com mitted caregivers. Individuals are supported and encouraged to make their own choices, develop new abilities and cultivate their special talents in their homes and communities. Philadelphia Independence Network—Narberth, PA & Independence Network—Collingswood, NJ PIN@jevs.org • NJSupports@jevs.org Empowers young adults with disabilities to live independent and full lives. Members live in their own apartments within a walkable community (currently in Narberth, PA, and Collingswood, NJ) and are active members of the community. Each member receives a mix of services, customized to their needs and changing as they grow. Services may include independent living skill instruction and strategies, employment support and coaching, opportunities to socialize and engage in community events and activities, team and community building techniques, community and home safety discussions, and financial management and budgeting support. Members also participate in enrichment activities to increase awareness of opportunities. Community Integrated Recovery Center (CIRC) recovery@jevs.org Offers opportunities to adults (18+) with serious mental illness to achieve independence in living, learning, working and socializing. Participants take an active role in their own recovery, selecting their own goals and areas for improvement. The program instills confidence, self-empowerment and self-sufficiency by assisting individuals to integrate into the community and to live more independent lives. Participants engage in psycho-educational groups as well as evidence-based treatment modalities and individual therapy. 82 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 Mental Health Outpatient Program • recovery@jevs.org Offers therapeutic sessions to adults 18 years of age or older with a mental health condition including psychiatric therapy services, medication management, individual counseling, prolonged exposure trauma therapy and family therapy. Schedule by appointment. Supported Independent Living • clhs@jevs.org Allows adults with intellectual disabilities or with a behavioral health diagnosis to live stable lives in the comfort of their homes. With the support of helpers, the participants maintain their independence and are encouraged to make their own choices, develop new abilities and cultivate their special talents. Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence (JCHAI) John and Jacqueline E. Schwartz Education Center 274 S. Bryn Mawr Ave. • Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 610-922-2480 • questions@jchai.org • jchai.org Provides independent living support and vocational programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. Although JCHAI is nonsectarian, kosher options are available, and Jewish programming is provided for those residents who wish to partake in Jewish activities. JCHAI Supported Apartment Program is designed for individuals who can live independently, but who may need some additional support in daily living skills. JCHAI At Home provides an independent living program providing support in daily living activities to individuals living in their own apartments or homes or still living with their parents. JCHAI Transitions is an after-school and weekend activity program offered at the JCHAI Bryn Mawr location geared toward teaching independent living and vocational skills to young adults 18 through early 30s. Outpatient Mental Health Services Einstein Healthcare Network 1200 W. Tabor Road, Suite 100 • Philadelphia, PA 19141 215-456-9850 • 1-800-EINSTEIN • einstein.edu/mental-health and Einstein Medical Center Elkins Park 60 Township Line Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 • 215-663-6077 Board-certified psychiatrists, psychologists and psychotherapists offer outpatient services for children, adolescents, adults and older adults. Services include: comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, psychotherapy for individuals, families, couples and groups and medication management. Tikvah/AJMI (Advocates for the Jewish Mentally Ill) 2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-832-0671 267-581-5291 (event line) • office@tikvahajmi.org • tikvahajmi.com Provides support and advocacy for individuals and families who are affected by mental illness. Builds a sense of community by socializing and celebrating Jewish holidays. Educates the Jewish community about mental illness (biological brain disorders) and improves the quality of life for persons with mental illness by providing psychosocial rehabilitation via social experiences and life-skills education, and some transitional employment. HEALTH SERVICES Medical Care Abramson Senior Care 215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3030 info@abramsonseniorcare.org • abramsonseniorcare.org Birnhak Transitional Care at Lankenau Medical Center 100 E. Lancaster Ave • Medical Science Building, 5th Floor Wynnewood, PA 19090 215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3030 info@abramsonseniorcare.org • abramsonseniorcare.org Comprehensive rehabilitative care focused on safely returning patients to their homes after a hospital stay. Services include: Therapy available up to seven days a week; post-orthopedic surgery care; physical, occu- pational and speech therapy; pain management; wound care; advanced intravenous therapy; nutrition management; head or spinal cord injury care; respiratory care; frequent assessments and treatment reviews; recreational and therapeutic activities; patient and family education; case management; discharge planning. Amenities include: Therapy gym, private rooms, TVs, wireless Internet access, etc. Abramson Primary Care 135 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 110 • Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 484-756-8700 info@abramsonseniorcare.org • abramsonseniorcare.org Abramson Primary Care offers responsive, highly personalized primary care for patients ages 18 and above. The practice provides: House calls by nurse practitioners, a comprehensive care team, 24/7 access to physicians, convenient appointments with easy access to same-day sick visits and access to education and wellness services via Abramson Senior Care. Edna Young Gordon Healthy Brain and Memory Center 135 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 110 • Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 484-756-8700 info@abramsonseniorcare.org • abramsonseniorcare.org The center is an outpatient memory program, helping clients and their families manage memory impairments beyond diagnosis. All services are customized to meet the unique needs of each client and the care team partners with the family to adjust interventions over time. Intensive care management, wraparound medical and social services, support groups and educational programs are also provided. Einstein Healthcare Network 5501 Old York Road • Philadelphia, PA 19141 215-456-3996 • 1-800-EINSTEIN • einstein.edu Major health care system offering services through the sites listed below. The network also includes outpatient care centers and a network of primary care physicians and specialists throughout the region. Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia 5501 Old York Road • Philadelphia, PA 19141 215-456-7890 • 1-800-EIN- STEIN A tertiary care hospital specializing in women’s services, organ disease and transplantation, heart care, orthopedics, neurology, neurosurgery and geriatric medicine. Einstein Medical Center is an independent academic medical center which trains health professional students and residents in numerous accredited programs. Einstein Medical Center Elkins Park 60 Township Line Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 • 215-663-6000 Full service medical and surgical specialty hospital. Robotic surgery for urologic and gynecologic procedures and minimally invasive spine and joint replacement surgery. Services include: Einstein Bariatrics, radiology, cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmology and more. Einstein at Germantown 5753 Wayne Ave., • Philadelphia, PA 19144 • 215-753-1764 • Fax: 215-848-6036 Offers primary, cardiology, cardiac rehab and OB/GYN services; and a Crisis Response Center (emergency psychiatric care) for children, adolescents and adults. Einstein Center One 9880 Bustleton Ave., Suite 301 • Philadelphia, PA 19115 • 215-827-1600 Ambulatory care center offers a wide array of outpatient services using the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques for breast surgery, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology and orthopedics. Medical services include primary care, oncology, diagnostic radiology, cardiology, gastroenterology, obstetrics/gynecology, orthopedics and psychiatry. Einstein Medical Center Montgomery 559 W. Germantown Pike • E. Norriton, PA 19403 484-622-1000 • einsteinmontgomery.com A technologically advanced, tertiary care medical center offers a full range of medical and surgical care. Services include: a full-service maternity unit with the Level III Arthur and Lea Powell Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; 24-hour emergency medicine at the Leonard and Madlyn Abramson Family Emergency Department; advanced heart care, includ- ing cardiac catheterization, open heart surgery and electrophysiology intervention; cutting-edge cancer care; orthopedics and bariatric surgery. Primary care services are provided by Einstein Physicians, a network of physicians, nurses and health care specialists. MossRehab 60 Township Line Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 1-800-CALL-MOSS or 215-663-6000 • Fax: 215-663-8891 • mossrehab.com Provides inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation for stroke and neurological disorders, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, amputation, orthopedic and other conditions. Treatment is personalized and can include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as maintenance and support programs to re-establish independence. MossRehab offers rehabilitation robotics, helping patients to rehabilitate and transition through inpatient and outpatient care. MossRehab operates six inpatient units and 15 outpatient locations in Philadelphia, Montgomery, and lower Bucks counties, as well as in New Jersey and Delaware. Outpatient Mental Health Services Einstein Healthcare Network 9880 Bustleton Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19115 215-456-9850 • 1-800-EINSTEIN and Einstein Medical Center Elkins Park 60 Township Line Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 • 215-663-6077 Board-certified psychiatrists, psychologists and psychotherapists offer outpatient services for children, adolescents, adults and older adults. Services include: comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, psychotherapy for individuals, families, couples and groups and medication management. Willowcrest Einstein Healthcare Network 1200 W. Tabor Road • Philadelphia, PA 19141 1-800-EINSTEIN Short-term subacute facility provides skilled nursing and comprehensive rehabilitation to assist patients in returning to independence following hospitalization for joint replacement, surgery, pre-prosthetic training for amputation, illness or injury. THE GUIDE 2021/2022 83 Philadelphia Hatzalah P.O. Box 18182, 198 Tomlinson Road • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-677-6700 (emergency hotline) • philadelphiahatzolah.org Provides immediate emergency medical care until local mandated EMS resources can arrive on the scene. Offers state certified volunteers available around the clock. The majority of Hatzalah team members are fluently multilingual, especially in Hebrew, Russian, Yiddish, Ukrainian and English. The Shabbat Suite at Lankenau Medical Center 100 E. Lancaster Ave. • Wynnewood, PA • 484-476-2020 mainlinehealth.org Offers a space for families to observe Shabbat and religious holidays while a loved one is hospitalized. Provides sleeping accommodations for the loved ones of hospitalized patients who wish to stay at Lankenau during the Sabbath and religious holidays. Families also have 24-hour access to a private kitchen, pantry and a lounge seven days a week. Temple Dental at KleinLife KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia • 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-464-1704 • kleinlife.org Run by Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry. A fully licensed general dentist is on-site. The clinic offers referrals to its main clinics for patients who require specialized care. Many forms of dental insurance and Medicaid are accepted. All current patient records remain with the clinic, ensuring that patients will receive continuity of care under the clinic’s management. Jewish Genetic Diseases Jewish genetic diseases are a group of diseases for which screening is recommended in the Ashkenazi population. One in two Jews is at risk of being a carrier for 101 preventative Jewish genetic diseases. Tay-Sachs is an inherited genetic disorder — invariably fatal — that mainly affects Jewish infants. It is inherited from two healthy parents who both carry the gene, and there is a one-in-four chance that a baby will develop the disease if both parents are carriers. A simple blood test can determine whether an individual carries the Tay-Sachs gene. All Jewish people considering having children should arrange for Tay-Sachs testing. Late onset Tay-Sachs disease is a degenerative genetic disorder that causes debilitating physical and/or mental symptoms. Gaucher Treatment Center Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Department of Metabolic Diseases Wood Center • 3615 Civic Center Blvd., sixth floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-590-3376 • Fax: 215-590-4297 hartj@email.chop.edu • chop.edu Offers diagnostic testing and patient evaluation for qualified persons in collaboration with the National Gaucher Foundation. Two-thirds of Gaucher patients are of Ashkenazi Jewish descent. National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association of the Delaware Valley HIAS Pennsylvania 600 Chestnut St., Suite 500B • Philadelphia, PA 19106• 215-832-0900 • hiaspa.org Provides legal and supportive services to immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers from all backgrounds in order to assure their fair treatment and full integration into American society. Programs include: Representation and legal counseling before immigration agencies and courts; Citizenship, refugee resettlement and other social services to assist newly arriving immigrants, refugees and those recently granted asylum; and, advocacy and education related to immigrant issues and rights. JEVS Center for New Americans 2770 Red Lion Road • Philadelphia, PA 19114 215-728-4210 • Fax: 215-728-4227 • CNA@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org Offers time-eligible refugees, asylees and victims of trafficking free services in the following areas: employment counseling, job development and job placement/job search/job retention workshops; Vocational English Language Training (VELT) and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes; computer skills classes, acculturation workshops, case management and individualized assistance in developing and/or improving verbal language skills. Use of a driving simulator is offered. Youth program assisting 16-17 year olds find part-time work during the school year, or full-time summer employment. Participants are served in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties. New American Outreach Program KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia • 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-698-7300, ext. 175 • kleinlife.org Sponsors a variety of programs for the Russian-speaking community, including religious, social, cultural and recreational activities. Russian Speaking Active Adult Life Program KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia • 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-698-7300, ext. 155 • kleinlife.org Geared to senior adults whose primary language is Russian. Offers computer instruction, cultural and educational programs, citizenship preparation courses, ESL classes, Shabbat programs and entertainment. Participants join with other Klein senior-adult participants in activities and access to social services. RAJE Philadelphia: Russian American Jewish Experience Congregation Beth Solomon Community Center 198 Tomlinson Road • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-671-1981 philyrabbi@hotmail.com For men and women ages 18 through 30. Offers a learning experience for those who want to explore their Jewish heritage, meet friends, participate in Shabbat meals and more. P.O. Box 441 • Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-887-0877 • Fax: 215-887-1931 • info@tay-sachs.org • tay-sachs.org Nonprofit voluntary health organization devoted to eliminating Tay-Sachs, Canavan disease and other fatal degenerative disorders through programs of prevention, education, research and carrier screenings. SERVICES FOR SENIOR ADULTS Victor Center for the Prevention of Jewish Genetic Diseases Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia 215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3030 info@abramsonseniorcare.org • abramsonseniorcare.org Abramson Care Advisors: Senior care professionals available 24/7, providing telephonic advice to older adults and their families who have questions or concerns regarding aging or aging services. Provided free of charge. Geriatric Care Management: Professional consultation, intervention, support, coordination and oversight to family members with aging loved ones. Provides a plan for each individual focused on keeping seniors at home. This service is available for short-term crises or for ongoing, long- term support. Hourly fee applies. 5501 Old York Road • Philadelphia, PA 19141 1-800-EINSTEIN • VictorCenter@einstein.edu • einsteinvictorcenter.org Thought leader in raising awareness, educating, and ensuring that preconception counseling and screening for preventable Jewish genetic diseases is affordable, accessible and safe. Financial assistance to support reproductive 84 SERVICES FOR NEW AMERICANS THE GUIDE 2021/2022 Care Management & Counseling Abramson Senior Care Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia – Older Adult Services 432 Tulpehocken Ave., Suite 2 • Elkins Park, PA 19027 and: 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 • jfcsphilly.org Provides care management and counseling services to older adults (65+) with the goal of supporting healthy, positive aging at home. Services include: Care navigation to provide resources and access to aging services and to help clients and their families move through the medical, financial, and emotional complexities of aging; assistance with arranging direct care such as home care, chores, meals, and transportation (available on a sliding scale fee basis); in-home assessments and visits; collaborative and customizable plans to support each client’s needs and goals; ongoing support and assessment to make sure the plan is working; in-home and in-office counseling by licensed clinical social workers addressing topics such as depression, anxiety, family issues and adjustment to illness difficulties; in-home benefits assessment and enrollment; in-home health assessment by a nurse; dental financial aid and support based on eligibility; transportation to grocery store at regularly scheduled times within specific geographical areas; and, support groups. Community-Based Aging in Place Services Collaborates with the older residents of area apartment buildings and other community partners, including apartment and co-op managers, to create supportive “aging friendly” communities. Support programs include providing individual social work consultation, group health and wellness programs, limited transportation and other services tailored to specific needs. Jewish Holocaust Survivor’s Program Provides survivors who lived under Nazi occupation with services such as subsidized home care, counseling, housekeeping and caregiver support, as well as funds for emergencies like medical and financial needs. Funds are available for Holocaust survivors who cannot afford to pay for services on their own or whose families need financial assistance to pay for the survivor’s care. Funding is provided through a grant to JFCS from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany. Also offers survivors assistance with filling out applications for Holocaust entitlements. Assessment will include a determination of survivor status, per Claims Conference guidelines. KleinLIfe: Northeast Philadelphia 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-698-7300 • Fax: 215-673-7447 • info@kleinlife.org • kleinlife.org Provides ongoing support and referral services available for short-term counseling, family mediation, group counseling, Medicare benefits review, assisted living and nursing home transition, medical and health-related issues. Northeast NORC of Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia 8546B Bustleton Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19152 •215-320-0351 NORC@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org/resources/northeast-norc Supports older adults (ages 60+) in their ability to remain living independently in their own homes in Northeast Philadelphia (zip codes 19111, 19114, 19115, 19116, 19149 and 19152). Services include transportation for grocery shopping and medical appointments within a seven-mile radius; home maintenance support; socialization, information and referral. A newsletter of events and information benefiting older adults is mailed to members six times each year. Adult Day Care and Therapy Programs Abramson Medical Adult Day Services 12003 Bustleton Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3030 info@abramsonseniorcare.org • abramsonseniorcare.org A day center for older adults providing therapeutic programming and nursing and social services. Also offers a nurse practitioner clinic. Kosher meals are provided. Eagleville Hospital Older Adult Behavioral Health 100 Eagleville Road • Eagleville, PA 19403 1-800-255-2019 eaglevillehospital.org For patients aged 50 and older who have a primary diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder. The goal is to stabilize these individuals and return them to their optimal level of functioning outside the hospital. If a patient is also misusing substances, the patient may go through detoxification and be prepared for the next phase of treatment in one of the addiction programs. Provides round- the- clock nursing and integrated care for the patients in a secure unit. This program offers daily counseling, activities and social work services. It is led by a psychiatrist who meets with patients daily. JEVS Human Services — Community Participation 9350 Ashton Road, Suite 201 • Philadelphia, PA 19114 267-350-8600 • collaborative@jevs.org Provides opportunities for participants to engage in the community Monday through Friday through a variety of volunteer options, enrichment classes and community exploration. Participants meet at a designated location and disperse in small groups for their day’s community participation. Outpatient Gero-Psychiatric Care Abington Hospital-Jefferson Health 1200 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001 215-581-3133 or 215-456-9850 Board-certified geriatric psychiatrists and psychologists offer outpatient services for older adults. Services include: comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, psychotherapy for individuals, families and groups and medication management. Employment & Vocational Services JEVS Career Solutions for 55+ JEVS Human Services 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd., second floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 267-647-7137 • cs55@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org A free service for Philadelphia residents ages 55 and over. Offers individual and group career counseling, job search assistance and other training programs. Looking Forward Philadelphia JEVS Human Services 1509 Cecil B Moore, 2nd Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19121 484-533-7002 • Lookingforward@jevs.org Provides an array of social services and employment help designed to meet the immediate and longer-term needs of individuals returning from incarceration. THE GUIDE 2021/2022 85 Senior Centers and Programs Abramson Senior Care 215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3030 info@abramsonseniorcare.org • abramsonseniorcare.org Provides a variety of services to seniors living throughout Greater Philadelphia. Services include hospice; home care; post-hospital transitional care; memory care; primary care adult day care; counseling, information and referral; and aging research. Golden Slipper Gems Mailing address: 257 E. Lancaster Ave., Suite 200 Wynnewood, PA 19096 610-359-8632 • Fax: 215-877-6675 gems@goldenslipper.org • goldenslippergems.org Enriches the lives of older adults through programs and services that enhance wellbeing, inspire engagement and foster community at the following class locations: Main Line: Adath Israel • 250 N. Highland Ave. • Merion Station, PA 19066 610-359-8632 Bucks County: Shir Ami • 101 Richboro Road • Newtown, PA 18940 267-984-0722 Human Needs and Services (Hunas)-Grants to Individuals Social service agencies or clergy are invited to submit applications to help individual clients in need with concrete items such as furniture, air conditioners and select medical and dental work. Please email for the application. Federation Housing: Programs and activities for residents of 6 Federation Housing, Inc. apartment buildings. Kaiserman JCC Senior Fitness Classes 45 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 kaiserman@phillyjcc.com • phillyjcc.com 610-896-7770 •Fax: 610-896-5808 Offers discounted rates for adults ages 65-plus. Individual, couple and snowbird memberships available. Year-round, heated pool is wheelchair-accessible, and offers a safe and low-impact way to keep fit. Offers senior aerobic, strength and stretch classes and yoga classes. Participates in the Silver Sneakers and Silver&Fit insurance incentive programs. KleinLife: NorthEast Philadelphia Myer and Rosaline Feinstein Campus 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-698-7300 • kleinlife.org Offers adult-education classes and activities weekdays. Activities include holiday programs, entertainment, exercise groups, yoga, support and discussion groups. A social worker is available to help seniors gain access to needed community services, including home delivered meals. Volunteer opportunities are available.. Offers free membership to SilverSneakers and Silver&Fit program participants. KleinLife: Center City Jewish Community Services Building 2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-832-0539 KleinLife: Montgomery County Congregation Adath Jeshurun 7763 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-635-5244 KleinLife: Russian Speaking Active Adult Life Program 10100 Jamison Ave • Philadelphia, PA 19116 • 215-698-7300, ext 155. KleinLife: Rhawnhurst Tabas House • 2101 Strahle St. • Philadelphia, PA 19152 • 215-745-3127 KleinLife Travel Program for Adults 215-698-7300, ext. 176 Provides the opportunity to participate in various entertainment and cultural trips throughout the month. Trips include shows at local and Broadway theaters, concerts, opera, film, museums and fine dining. All trips include round-trip bus transportation from KleinLife and are escorted by KleinLife staff. A weekly virtual travel program with the trip coordinator is available. Check kleinlife.org for calendar. 86 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 Temple Dental at KleinLife Myer and Rosaline Feinstein Campus 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-464-1704 • kleinlife.org/ DLKleinLife@temple.edu Run by Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry. A fully licensed general dentist is on-site. The clinic offers referrals to its main clinics for patients who require specialized care. Many forms of dental insurance and Medicaid are accepted. All current patient records remain with the clinic, ensuring that patients will receive continuity of care under the clinic’s management. Housing: Independent Living Federation Housing, Inc. 8900 Roosevelt Blvd. • Philadelphia, PA 19115 215-673-6446 or TTD: 215-673-6459 • Fax: 215-673-9525 info@federationhousing.org • federationhousing.org Develops and manages affordable housing for low- or modest-income elderly. Applicants must be at least 62 years old and able to live independently. Offers social programs, transportation, housekeeping, social-service support, rabbinical support, kosher-style meals, residential programs and daily activities. Housing offered at the following properties: Ephraim Goldstein Apartments 12003 Bustleton Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-969-0400 • Fax: 215-698-8263 Miriam and Robert M. Rieder House 10102 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-464-4151 • Fax: 215-464-9793 Robert Saligman House & Saligman North 8900 Roosevelt Blvd. • Philadelphia, PA 19115 215-464-3377 or 215-673-6446 • Fax: 215-464-3044 Arthur and Estelle Sidewater House 780 Byberry Road • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-856-9484 • Fax: 215-856-9550 Evelyn and Daniel M. Tabas House 10102 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-464-4151 • Fax: 215-464-9793 Center Park III The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus 10102-C Jamison Ave., Unit C • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-464-4151 • Fax: 215-464-9793 Samuel A. Green House 1509 Ashbourne Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-635-4100 • Fax: 215-635-7402 Samuel Tabas Apartments 2101 Strahle St. • Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-722-8688 • Fax: 215-725-9377 Florence E. Green House 4701 Somerton Road • Trevose, PA 19053 215-364-1167 • Fax: 215-364-1187 Brith Sholom House 3939 Conshohocken Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19131 215-877-3445 or 1-800-654-5984 (TTY) • Fax: 215-477-1330 info@brithsholom.com • BrithSholom.com Apartment house living for older adults. Brith Sholom Foundation. In-Home Services Abramson Home Care 261 Old York Road, Suite 318 • Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-371-3400 or 888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3130 info@abramsonseniorcare.org • abramsonseniorcare.org Skilled home care and homemaker services, including nursing care; physical, occupational and speech therapy; medical social services; orthopedic and cardiac aftercare; wound care; medication instruction, education and coun- seling on health concerns; help with personal care needs; light housekeeping and laundry; meal preparation and errands; escorts to medical appointments; companions; and respite for family caregivers. Jewish Relief Agency 225 E. City Ave., Suite 210 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-660-0190 • Fax: 610-660-0191 • JRA@JewishRelief.org • jewishrelief.org Serves vulnerable members of the community, low-income seniors and families, persons with disabilities and chronic illnesses, immigrants, refugees, non-English language speakers, individuals and families facing temporary financial emergencies, etc. Services include providing monthly home deliveries of supplemental boxes of kosher food, personal care items and family-friendly food bags. Services are delivered by volunteers. Monthly Food Distribution Program JRA provides a supplemental box of nutritious kosher food monthly, bi-monthly, or 4 times a year for Jewish holidays. Produce items are included in the box from September through April. Food boxes are delivered to client homes by friendly volunteers. JEVS Human Services 2770 Red Lion Road • Philadelphia, PA 19114 215-728-4210• Fax: 267-298-1301 • jevshumanservices.org KleinLife: NorthEast Philadelphia 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116 • 215-698-7300 kleinlife.org In-Home Support Program Provides services for temporarily homebound elderly, including meals, cleaning, supportive counseling and handicapped assistive devices for the residents of the Greater Northeast. Will screen clients for eligibility and connect them to home health care options and provide subsidies, if appropriate. Home Delivered Meals 215-698-7300, ext. 196 • kleinlife.org Provides kosher and supplemental meals to the older adult community who are unable to prepare their own meals. Cook for a Friend — Meals are provided by local volunteers, synagogue groups, Hebrew-schools and other organizations within the Jewish community. The meals are delivered by local volunteers who often stay for a short visit. There is no charge for participation in the program, but voluntary contributions are requested to help defray the program costs. Catered Meals — Frozen, microwaveable meals prepared by a local caterer and delivered by volunteers. The program serves seniors in Northeast Philadelphia, Abington and Cheltenham. Mitzvah Food Program 215-832-0509 • mitzvahfoodprogram@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org/mfp Provides food packages, which include non-perishable food and produce, to low-income households in Greater Philadelphia. Monthly or bimonthly packing/delivery schedules available depending on pantry location. Pantry locations include: Jewish Community Services Building (Center City); Brodsky Enrichment Center (Main Line); KleinLife (Northeast Philadelphia); Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County (Bucks County); and Beth Sholom Congregation (Elkins Park). SUPPORT GROUPS Bereavement Support Groups Sponsored by Goldsteins’ Rosenberg’s Raphael-Sacks, Inc. 215-677-1600 • rivkapowers55@gmail.com Professionally facilitated support group designed for those who are 60 years and older. Twelve-week sessions held at two locations in Northeast Philadelphia: Congregation Shaare Shamayim and at the Northeast NORC building. Caregiver Support Groups Sponsored by Abramson Senior Care 215-371-3400 • info@abramsonseniorcare.org Free monthly caregiver support groups offered in locations throughout the Greater Philadelphia area, including in Philadelphia, Jenkintown and Bryn Mawr. Support groups are certified by the Alzheimer’s Association. Center for Spiritual Well-Being Beth Sholom Congregation • 8321 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-887-1342, ext. 109 • spiritualwell-being.org • stevepwednight@gmail.com A community project dedicated to helping people find meaningful spiritual connections in their lives with the goal of promoting both spiritual and mental well-being and creating communities of those with shared spiritual interests. Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options (JAFCO) 215 N. Presidential Blvd., second floor • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-525-1040 • Rebecca@jafco.org • jafco.org/what-we-do/Northeast-communities JAFCO’s Family Strengthening Program offers the following free groups: STAR Group for siblings of children with autism and other special needs Support Group for Parents of children with special needs Improv-based Social Skills Group for children with special needs Relative Caregiver Support Group 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. Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia 7901 Bustleton Ave., Berris Plaza, Suite 206 • Philadelphia, PA 19152 and: 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 Offers group support on various issues. Recent topics have included: illness and bereavement, family of someone with substance abuse, caregivers (including aging, illness, disability), TIPS (Transition, Independence, Passion, Socialization) for young adults with disabilities, parents of transgender children, separation and divorce, anger/stress management, hoarding disorder, anxiety, children’s social- ization groups, marriage enrichment programs, interfaith issues, and LGBTQIA+ dynamics. Sharsheret 1086 Teaneck Road, Suite 2G, Teaneck, NJ 07666 1-866-474-2774 or 201-833-2341 • Fax: 201-837-5025 info@sharsheret.org • sharsheret.org A national not-for-profit organization supporting women and their families, facing breast cancer. Fosters culturally relevant individualized connections with networks of peers, health professionals and related resources. Also provides educational resources, offers specialized support to those facing ovarian cancer. Creates programs for women and families to improve their quality of life. All programs are open to women and men. THE GUIDE 2021/2022 87 Support Group for Parents of Adolescent & Adult Children Living with Addiction and Mental Health Diagnoses Living with Addiction and Related Brain Disease Rodeph Shalom 615 N. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19123 215-627-6747 • Fax: 215-627-1313 info@rodephshalom.org • rodephshalom.org Meets regularly to learn more about substance use and mental health disorders; share experiences/resources; and explore how to appropriately support our children. Anonymity respected. No affiliation with RS is necessary. No charge. All groups meet with strict adherence to confidentiality and anonymity. In addition: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Family Support Group • fiebach@gmail.com A free, monthly meeting for caregiving of individuals with mental illness where family members can talk about their challenges and help one another through their learned wisdom. Led by trained NAMI volunteer facilitators. All groups meet with strict adherence to confidentiality and anonymity. Group meets at Rodeph Shalom. Connections Support Group • bflock22@gmail.com NAMI Connections is a support group program that offers respect, understanding, encouragement and hope for individuals living with mental illness and is led by trained NAMI volunteer facilitators. All groups meet with strict adherence to confidentiality and anonymity. Group meets at Rodeph Shalom. Support Groups for Seniors 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd., second floor • Philadelphia, PA 267-647-7137 • cs55@jevs.org A free service for Philadelphia residents ages 55 and over. Center for New Americans 2770 Red Lion Road • Philadelphia, PA 19114 215-728-4210 • Fax: 215-728-4227 • cna@jevs.org Offers refugees, asylees and victims of trafficking free services in the following areas: employment counseling, job development and job placement, job search and job retention workshops, Vocational English Language Training (VELT) and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, computer skills classes, acculturation workshops, case management, and individualized assistance in developing and improving verbal language skills. Use of a driving simulator is also offered. Participants are served in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. hireAbility 1845 Walnut St., 7th floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 267-298-1314 • hireability@jevs.org Offers individuals with intellectual, mental health, physical or learning disabilities, as well as those living with chronic diseases, assistance in preparing for, finding and keeping competitive employment. Customized services include vocational assessments, career track identification, and job development, placement and coaching. KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116 Group topics include: low vision and new vision, in partnership with Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired; bereavement, with support from the Abramson Senior Care; and chronic disease self-management program, in partnership with PCA’s Help Yourself to Health program. Orleans Technical College VOCATIONAL SERVICES Project Success JEVS Human Services 1845 Walnut St., seventh floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-854-1800 • info@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org Provides a variety of employment, skills training, vocational rehabilitation, substance abuse treatment and residential services to the Greater Philadelphia community. AmeriCorps TechServ Scholars 1845 Walnut St., Suite 660 • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-728-4414 • techserv@jevs.org A year-long opportunity for Philly youth (ages 17-24) who want to develop advanced knowledge in Information Technology and STEM. Career Strategies 2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-854-1874 • Fax: 215-832-0701 • cs@jevs.org Offers a wide range of career services to help individuals who are unemployed, under-employed, new graduates or career changers work toward finding satisfying employment. Services include individual career consult- ing, career assessment, resume assistance, job search assistance, placement assistance, help with accessing community resources, workshops and more. Fee for service, with sliding fee scale offered to eligible participants. 88 Career Solutions for 55+ THE GUIDE 2021/2022 2770 Red Lion Road • Philadelphia, PA 19114 215-728-4700 info@orlieanstech.edu • OrleansTech.edu Offers career training and job search assistance in the building trades. High school diploma/GED and valid driver’s license required. Financial aid available for those who qualify. 1845 Walnut St., 7th floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 609-432-8532 • dana.carland@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org Offers young adults with Asperger’s syndrome or Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD) skills to transition to employment. A comprehensive approach supports these young adults through all phases of employment, including the development of socialization skills, one-on-one job development, job placement and job readiness. JEWISH EDUCATION The Greater Philadelphia area offers a wide variety of formal and informal Jewish educational experiences for Jews of all ages and levels — from toddlers to senior citizens and from vocational learners to graduate students. There are Jewish nursery-school programs in many synagogues, Jewish day schools, Jewish high schools, supplementary schools, many synagogue-based Sunday and afternoon schools, a college of Jewish studies, a rabbinical college, etc. Jewish Federation’s Mandell Education Campus, a 28-acre site in Melrose Park, is home to the Forman Center of the Raymond and Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School, Gratz College, a branch of Federation Early Learning Services, as well as Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Philadelphia. The 35-acre Jewish Federation Radnor Campus in Delaware County houses the Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy. It accommodates a wide variety of educational and programming activities. There are also opportunities for Jewish education at many of the area’s colleges. Area synagogues and communal schools have educational programs for people of all ages. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Education and Outreach Services Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia 1501 N. Broad St., Suite 14 • Philadelphia, PA 19122 and: The Barbara & Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center 345 Montgomery Ave. • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 • 267-314-0909 1-866-JFCS-NOW • info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org Initiates research-based programs in collaboration with public and private schools, Jewish day schools, synagogues and other community organizations. Develops educational programs to help young people to handle the age specific challenges of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, bullying, violence and sexual behavior, gambling prevention, substance abuse prevention, violence prevention, suicide prevention, anti-bullying and building a healthy body image. JFCS also conducts workshops for parents, teachers and other professionals. Gratz Advance Programs of Gratz College 7605 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-635-7300, ext. 135 • gratzadvance@gratz.edu • gratz.edu/gratzadvance Offers local and national programs and services associated with Jewish education for teens and adults. Gratz Academy • gratz.edu/gratz-academy Gratz Academy is the high school program of Gratz College, offering a variety of engaging synchronous, online Jewish Studies and language courses for teens in grades 8 – 12 and gap-year students. Participants connect with other teens across North America, fulfill foreign language requirements with Hebrew and Yiddish language offerings, enhance resumes and college applications by taking classes and earning certificates, and earn college credits through our dual enrollment program. Jewish Learning Venture 261 Old York Road, Suite 720 • Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-320-0360 • info@jewishlearningventure.org • jewishlearningventure.org Jewish Education and Leadership Development (JELD) Offers congregational education directors opportunities to learn new skills and network around shared issues through conferences (Yom Limmud), single-session workshops and multi-part educational series, webinars, collaborative cross-congregational working groups and more. Whole Community Inclusion Provides workshops, consultation and resources to support Jewish organizations to make their educational and community programs more inclusive of individuals with special needs and their families. OROT Program 7601 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-935-0020 • info@orotkids.org • orotkids.org A special needs initiative in the area Jewish day schools. In conjunction with host day schools, OROT personnel set policy, create and supervise programs, provide financial support and advocate for services provided to children with special needs. OROT and the host day schools seek to provide the best possible curriculum, within a supportive and inclusive environment. EARLY-CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Early child care and education in the Jewish community are available through Federation Early Learning Services. Other programs are under the auspices of synagogues or located in synagogues (operated by private owners) and in Jewish community centers. Federation Early Learning Services Myer and Rosaline Feinstein Campus 10700 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-676-7550 • Fax: 215-676-9498 info@FelsKids.org • FELSKids.org Provides state-licensed, NAEYC accredited and Keystone Stars top ranking early childhood centers for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners and elementary school children in six centers and two public school locations throughout the Delaware Valley. FELS’ programs have received the highest attainable ratings by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Typically, enrollment is full-time, though part-week enrollment is available at some locations. Jewish programming is an integral part of the curriculum. Parents are viewed as partners and are encouraged to become actively involved in their child’s education. Parent associations organize educational, social and fundraising activities for the entire family. Financial assistance available; state subsidy accepted. Gutman Early Learning Center 7500 West Ave. • Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-635-5570, ext. 125 • Fax: 215-635-8155 • Gutman@FelsKids.org A nationally (NAEYC) accredited, Keystone STAR 4A credentialed, state licensed center. The center provides early childhood education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and children transitioning to kindergarten. The program features a strong enrichment program which includes Hebrew lessons, Soccer Shots, sign language, creative movement and music and more. Two snacks and lunch are provided. A summer camp with an in-ground pool and specialists is open to the community. Kehillah Early Learning Center Congregation Ohev Shalom • 2 Chester Road • Wallingford, PA 610-872-0400 • Fax: 215-872-0557 • Kehillah@FelsKids.org A nationally (NAEYC) accredited, state-licensed program providing early childhood education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners, offering more days than most other schools in Jewish environments. Two snacks are provided. A strong enrichment program includes Israeli dance, gymnastics, sign language lessons, music and Hebrew, and more. A summer camp with specialists and water play is open to the community. Kol Ami Early Learning Center 8201 High School Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-635-4180 • Fax: 215-635-4186 • KolAmi@FELSKids.org A joint program of Federation Early Learning Center and Congregation Kol Ami providing early-childhood education programs to toddlers and preschoolers in a small group setting and offering more days than most other schools in Jewish environments. Two snacks are provided. Full day enrollment is 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. except Fridays when closing is at 3 p.m. in observance of Shabbat. Part-week and part-day options available. A secular curriculum is complemented by a Jewish curriculum integrating the synagogue’s rabbi, cantor and a Hebrew specialist. Fitness, sign language and special events enrich the year-round camp program. THE GUIDE 2021/2022 89 K’tonton Early Learning Center Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid 715 Paxon Hollow Road • Broomall, PA 19003 610-325-4831 • Fax: 610-356-8091 • Ktonton@FelsKids.org A joint program of Federation Early Learning Center and Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid that is nationally (NAEYC) accredited, Keystone STAR 4A credentialed and state licensed program that provides early childhood education for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Provides part-week or full- time options for most ages and more days than most other schools in Jewish environments. Two snacks are provided. Offers specialists, including Hebrew enrichment, Soccer Shots, kinetics, etc. A summer camp program open to the community includes sports, water play, specialists in Israeli dance, yoga, music, and more. Lassin Early Learning Center Myer and Rosaline Feinstein Campus 10800 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-677-7191 • Fax: 215-969-3502 • Lassin@FelsKids.org A nationally (NAEYC) accredited, Keystone STAR 4A, state-licensed center providing early childhood education for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Two snacks and lunch are provided. A summer camp with water play and specialists is open to the community. Paley Early Learning Center 2199 Strahle St. • Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-725-8930 • Fax: 215-742-2349 • Paley@FelsKids.org A nationally (NAEYC) accredited, state-licensed program providing early care and education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarten- aged children. Also offers an after school program for children ages 6 through 11 years old. This center has achieved a four-star rating through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Keystone Stars Quality Initiative Program. Offers specialists including sign language, creative movement, music, computers and more. A summer-camp program with an Olympic-size pool, swim instruction and specialists is open to the community. Gan Simcha Program — Torah U’Mitzvos Two centers: 1) Gutman Center • 7500 West Ave., Melrose Park, PA 2) Paley Center • 2199 Strahle St., Philadelphia, PA Judaic program providing an Orthodox education with FRUM-degreed Lakewood teachers that prepares 3 and 4 year old children to excel in Jewish day schools. The program features an enrichment program offering activities like Soccer Shots, sign language, music. Orthodox dietary laws are observed. SYNAGOGUE-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS The following listings for educational programs for children in the Greater Philadelphia area was prepared by the (former) Jewish Information and Referral Service. Synagogue schools generally require family membership. KEY: I : Infant care (up to 12 months) T: Toddler (13 to 36 months) PS: Preschool (3 to 4 years) K: Kindergarten FELS: Federation Early Learning Service SE: Supplementary religious elementary SHS: Supplementary religious high school ASC: After-school care (K-6) SN: Special needs inclusion AE: Adult education classes Adath Israel of the Main Line Merion • 610-934-1920 • adathisrael.org • Conservative I (10 months+), T (1 years plus), PS, K, SE, (LMAHH: SHS), SN, AE Congregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins Park • 215-635-1337 • adathjeshurun.info Conservative • I, T, PS, SE (JQuest), ASC, SHS, SN Congregation B’nai Jacob Phoenixville • 610-933-5550 • congbj.org • Conservative • SE, AE 90 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 Congregation Beth Am Israel Penn Valley • 610-667-1651 • bethamisrael.org • Conservative E, (LMAHH: SHS), SN Beth Chaim Reform Congregation Malvern • 215-640-2147 • bethchaim.net • Reform • K, SE, SHS, AE Beiteinu Haverford • 484-432-0931 • beiteinu.org • Independent • SE, AE Bensalem Jewish Kollel and Outreach Center Bensalem, PA 19020 • 215-752-5032 • bjoc@bensalemoutreach.org Orthodox • PS, AE Beth David Reform Congregation Gladwyne • 610-649-0272 • bdavid.org • Reform • SE, SHS, AE Congregation Beth El of Lower Bucks County Yardley • 215-493-1707 • bethelyardley.org • Conservative • SE, SHS, SN, AE Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid Broomall • 610-356-8700 • cbent.org • Conservative (FELS: I, T, PS), K, SE, SHS, SN Temple Beth Hillel/Beth El Wynnewood • 610-649-2277 • tbhbe.org • Conservative I, T, PS, K, SE, (LMAHH: SHS), ASC, SN, AE Beth Israel Congregation of Chester County Eagle • 610-458-8550 • bethisraelpa.org • Conservative T, PS, K, ASC (K), SE, SHS, AE Congregation Beth Israel of Media Media • 610-566-4645 • bethisraelmedia.org • Reconstructing J • PS, K, SE, AE Congregation Beth Or Maple Glen • 215-646-5806 • bethor.org • Reform I, T, PS, K, ASC, SE, SHS, SN, AE Beth Sholom Congregation Elkins Park • 215-887-3625 • bethsholomcongregation.org Conservative • I, T, PS, SE (JQuest), SHS, AE (Congregation) Beth Solomon Community Center Philadelphia • 215-671-1981 • cbscommunitycenter.com Orthodox • I, T, PS, ASC, SE, SHS, AE Beth Tikvah-B’nai Jeshurun Erdenheim • 215-836-5677 • btbj.org • Conservative I, T, PS, ASC, SE, SHS, ASC, SN, AE Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel Philadelphia • 215-735-5148 • bzbi.org • Conservative • T, PS, SE, SHS, AE Temple Brith Achim King of Prussia • 610-337-2820 • brithachim.org • Reform • PS, K, SE, SHS Congregation Brothers of Israel Newtown • 215-579-2200 • cboi.org • Conservative • SE, SHS, AE Germantown Jewish Centre Philadelphia • 215-844-1507 • germantownjewishcentre.org Conservative • I, T, PS, K, SE, SHS, SN, AE Har Zion Temple Penn Valley • 610-667-5000 • harziontemple.org Conservative • T, PS, K, SE, (LMAHH: SHS), SN, AE Congregation Hesed Shel Emet Pottstown • 610-326-1717 • hesedshelemet.org • Conservative • SE, AE Kehilat HaNahar, The Little Shul by the River New Hope • 215-862-1912 • kehilathanahar.org Reconstructing J • SE, SHS, SN, AE Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel Elkins Park • 215-887-8704 • kenesethisrael.org Reform I, T, PS, K, SE (JQuest), SHS, SN, AE Kesher Israel Congregation West Chester • 610-696-7210 • kesher-israel.org Conservative • T, PS, SE, SHS, SN, AE Congregation Kesher Israel Center City • 215-922-2095 • historickesherisrael.org • Independent • PS, SE, AE Congregation Kol Ami Elkins Park • 215-635-3110 • kolamielkinspark.org • Reform (FELS: T, PS), K, SE, SHS, SN, AE Congregation Kol Emet Yardley • 215-493-8522 • kolemet.org • Reconstructing J • T, PS, SE, SHS, AE Kol Tzedek Philadelphia • 267-629-2349 • kol-tzedek.org • Reconstructing J • K, SE, SHS, SN, AE Main Line Reform Temple Wynnewood • 610-642-0304 • mlrt.org • Reform T, PS, K, SE, SHS, SN, ASC, AE Mishkan Shalom Manayunk • 215-508-0226 • mishkan.org • Reconstructing J • T, SE, SN, AE The Narberth Havurah Narberth, PA 19072 • narberthhavurah.org • Reconstructing J • SE Meets at the Brodsky Center (JFCS) in Bala Cynwyd. Congregation Ohev Shalom Wallingford • 610-874-1465 • ohev.net • Conservative • (FELS: I, PS, T), K, SE, AE Ohev Shalom of Bucks County Richboro • 215-322-9595 • ohev.org • Conservative • I, T, PS, K, SE, SHS, SN, AE Old York Road Temple-Beth Am Abington • 215-886-6030 • oyrtbetham.org • Reform • I, T, PS, K, SE, SHS, SN, AE Congregation Or Ami Lafayette Hill • 610-828-1086 • or-ami.org • Reform I, T (3 to 36 months), PS, SE, SHS, SN, AE Or Hadash: A Reconstructionist Congregation Fort Washington • 215-283-0276 • orhadash.com • Reconstructing J SE, SHS, SN, AE Congregation Or Shalom Berwyn • 610-644-9086 • orshalom.com • Conservative • SE, AE Congregation Rodeph Shalom Philadelphia • 215-627-6747 • rodephshalom.org • Reform (Bright Horizons: I, T, PS, K) SE, SHS, SN, AE Congregations of Shaare Shamayim Northeast Philadelphia • 215-677-1600 • shaareshamayim.org • Traditional T, PS, K, SE, SN, AE Shir Ami Newtown • 215-968-6255 • shiraminow.org • Reform • I (>6 weeks), T (12-23 mos), PS, K, SE, SHS, SN, AE Society Hill Synagogue Philadelphia • 215-922-6590, ext. 29 • societyhillsynagogue.org • Conservative T, PS, SE, SHS Temple Judea of Bucks County Doylestown • 215-348-5022 • templejudea.org • Reform • T, PS, K, SE, SHS, AE Temple Sholom in Broomall Broomall • 610-356-5165 • temple-sholom.org • Reform I (>3 months), T, PS, SE, SHS, SN, AE Congregation Tiferes B’nai Israel Warrington • 215-343-0155 • tbiwarrington.org • Independent • SE, SHS, AE Tiferet Bet Israel Blue Bell • 610-275-6839 • tbibluebell.org • Conservative (FELS: I, T, PS), SE, SHS, SN, AE Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County Bensalem • tiferethisraelpa.org • 215-752-3468 • Conservative T, PS, SE, SHS, ASC, AE OTHER EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS Gan Chabad 7620 Castor Ave. • Philadelphia PA 19152 215-695-0399 • theganchild.org Keystone Stars licensed day care. Offers extended care, and care for children ages 6 weeks and up. Chabad/Lubavitch Centers Many other local Chabad/Lubavitch Centers offer Early Childhood Education programs. Please find a list of Chabad/Lubavitch Centers on page ???. Robert J. Wilf Preschool and Kindergarten at the Kaiserman JCC 45 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 • 610-896-7770, x118 afoster@ phillyjcc.com • phillyjcc.com Offers child care for infants through accredited Kindergarten classes. The program includes swim lessons, gym, music class, Israeli dance, weekly Shabbat celebration and more. Jewish heritage, values and traditions are celebrated. Tuition includes a family membership to the JCC. DAY SCHOOLS Abrams Hebrew Academy 31 W. College Ave. • Yardley, PA 19067 215-493-1800 • Fax: 215-493-1165 • info@abramsonline.org • abramsonline.org Coeducational community Jewish day school for students from all Jewish backgrounds in nursery school through eighth grade. Dual secular and Jewish studies curriculum. Albert Einstein Academy 101 Garden of Eden Road • Wilmington, DE 19803 302-478-5026 • Fax: 302-478-0664 •info@EinsteinDay.org •.EinsteinDay.org Coeducational day school located in the Brandywine Valley for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Curriculum of Jewish and general studies. Caskey Torah Academy of Greater Philadelphia 742 Argyle Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 610-642-7870 • Fax: 610-642-2265 • ientin@TAPhila.org • TAPhila.org Orthodox day school for students from nursery school through eighth grade. Cheder Chabad 276 S. Bryn Mar Ave. • Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 610-520-1480 • office@chederphiladelphia.org • chederphiladelphia.org Based on the Chabad educational model, day school for children pre-k to 8th grade. Dual curriculum of Judaic and general studies. Foxman Torah Institute 31 Maple Ave. • Cherry Hill, N.J. 08002 856-482-8230 • Fax: 856-482-8235 • office@ftiyeshiva.org • ftiyeshiva.org Orthodox high school for boys, grades nine through 12. Advanced learning and college preparatory dual curriculum, plus a full-time post-high school Bais Medrash program. Temple Sinai Dresher • 215-643-7626 • tsinai.com • Conservative • I, T, PS, SE, SHS, SN, AE THE GUIDE 2021/2022 91 Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia Kellman Brown Academy BEFORE- AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS 272 S. Bryn Mawr Ave. • Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 610-922-2300 • jgroen@JBHA.org • JBHA.org Pluralistic Jewish coeducational day school for students in grades six to 12 from all Jewish backgrounds. Dual curriculum of college preparatory and Jewish studies. 1007 Laurel Oak Road • Voorhees, NJ 08043 856-679-2929 • Fax: 856-679-2928 kba@kellmanbrownacademy.org • kellmanbrownacademy.org A Jewish Community Day School for children 18 months through eighth grade. Provides transportation to South Jersey for Center City Philadelphia students. Kohelet Yeshiva 223 N. Highland Ave. • Merion Station, PA 19066 • 610-667-2020 office@koheletyeshiva.org • koheletyeshiva.org Modern Orthodox K-12 yeshiva day school serving boys and girls. Progressive elementary and middle schools. College preparatory high school. Kosloff Torah Academy High School for Girls 50 Montgomery Ave. • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-660-5010•Fax: 610-667-5005•info@ktahs.org • ktahs.org The only all-girls Orthodox Jewish High School in the Philadelphia area. College Preparatory, grades nine through 12. Mesivta High School of Greater Philadelphia 314 Levering Mill Road • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-617-9200 • info@TheMesivta.org • TheMesivta.org Orthodox high school for boys, grades nine through 12. Torah learning and college preparatory dual curriculum. Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel 7607 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-635-1204 • MesivtaYesodeiYisroel@gmail.com Orthodox Boys High School, ninth through 12th grade. Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School 3300 Henry Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19129 •267-225-1511 info@philadelphiahebrewpublic.org • philadelphiahebrewpublic. org Serving students in kindergarten and 2nd grade. A free, public charter school open to all age-eligible students residing in Philadelphia. Instruction in modern Hebrew and the integration of global citizenship competencies. Politz Hebrew Academy of Philadelphia 9225 Old Bustleton Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19115 215-969-5960 info@politzhebrewacademy@org • politzhebrewacademy.org Orthodox day school for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Jewish and general studies. Politz Day School of Cherry Hill 720 Cooper Landing Road • Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 856-667-1013 • Fax: 859-667-2010 • Office@politz.org • politz.org Modern Orthodox day school for students in nursery school through eighth grade. Jewish and general studies. Raymond and Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School Administrative office: Robert Saligman Campus 49 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 610-658-2518 • pjds.org A Prizmah—Jewish Day School Network affiliated Jewish day school on two campuses for students in junior kindergarten through fifth grade. Curriculum of General and Jewish Studies. Includes: Junior Kindergarten Hebrew Immersion Program—Hebrew immersive program for children age 4-5. Full day and before and after school care Forman Center — Mandell Education Campus, K-Grade 5 7601 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-635-3130 • pjds.org Stern Center — Robert Saligman Campus, JK-Grade 5 49 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 610-658-2518 • pjds.org 92 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 6063 Drexel Road • Philadelphia, PA 19131 • 215-477-1000 Haredi Litvish yeshiva offering high school and post high school programs for Orthodox students. 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 graders from elementary 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 homework 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 • info@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 & 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 Enrich- ment 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 is dismissed early or is 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 100. 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 government 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 mandatory 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 settings allow direct interaction between students and teachers. 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. Jewish Community High School of Gratz College 7605 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-635-7300, ext. 135 • gratz.edu/academics/jchs A Sunday morning Jewish educational program, taught from a pluralistic perspective, for teens in grades 8-12. JCHS collaborates with area partners, such as synagogues, youth groups and Jewish organizations, to provide enriching and engaging Jewish learning opportunities. JOLT: Jewish Online Learning for Teens • gratz.edu/academics/jolt Offers a variety of Jewish Studies and Hebrew courses for 8th through 12th graders. JOLT teens connect with other high school students from around the world, deepen their Jewish knowledge and engagement, fulfill high school foreign language requirements, earn teaching certificates and college credit, and enhance their resumes and college applications. JFCS Teen Programs 1-800-JFCS-NOW• JFCSPhilly.org Teen Empowerment Program — TEP enables teens ages 13-16 to experience philanthropy and the grant and allocation process first-hand and explore the Jewish tradition of giving back to the community through volunteer opportunities with JFCS. In partnership with Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and Jewish Teen Funders Network. For information, please contact sschwartz@ jfcsphilly.org. JFCS Junior Board — The JFCS Junior Board is a group of Philadelphia area high schoolers who come together to learn about challenges facing JFCS and other human service agencies and work to help find solutions. The Board meets multiple times throughout the school year in both board meetings and service opportunities, and is open to high school juniors and seniors of all backgrounds. If you have any questions, please contact Paula Goldstein at 215.221.4722 or via email at pgoldstein@jfcsphilly.org. JQuest B’Yachad Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-887-8704 • admin@jquest.org • JQuest.org An elementary school Hebrew education program for families of Congregation Adath Jeshurun, Beth Sholom Congregation and Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel. Families who have students in grades K-4 and who are not yet affiliated with a synagogue are welcome to attend JQuest B’Yachad for one year. After that time families are asked to join one of the partnership synagogues. JQuest B’Yachad is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all families, respecting and welcoming equally all learning styles, races, sexual orientation, gender identities, family structures, and religious backgrounds. KI Quest Noar — Educational program for teens in seventh through 10th grades from Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel (KI). Provides teens a place to discuss, questions and debate their Jewish heritage and its values. Courses are not only based on a given topic, they provide opportunities in art, music, cooking and more all with Jewish role models. Jewish Sunday Children’s Program KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-698-3195 • Fax: 215-673-7447 • vfaykin@kleinlife.org • kleinlife.org For children ages 3 to 12 to explore Jewish culture, history, holidays, traditions and the Hebrew language through interactive games, stories, music, art and trips. Lasko College Prep Program JEVS Youth Internship Program 2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-832-0876 • LaskoCollege@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org/lasko-program A yearlong program for eligible Jewish high school juniors interested in attending four-year colleges or universities. Students will receive a summer internship with a local Jewish nonprofit. Financial award upon completion of program. Offers SAT and ACT preparation; college guidance; financial aid counseling; visits to local colleges; meaningful group activities with other Jewish students, including a mitzvah project; and mentoring by college students participating in the Franklin C. Ash Summer Internship Program. THE GUIDE 2021/2022 93 Levi Bible Academy (LBA) Community Torah Center of Bucks County 944 Second St. Pike, Front Building • Richboro, PA 18954 215-485-5755 • Fax: 267-284-1267 • suri@jewishbucks.org • JewishBucks.org Non-affiliated family education organization dedicated to the furtherance of Jewish identity and heritage through positive learning experiences. Lower Merion Area Hebrew High (LMAHH) 610-667-5000, ext. 150 • neinhorn.lmahh@gmail.com facebook.com/LMAHH610 Collaborative educational program developed by four Conservative synagogues in the Lower Merion area: Adath Israel, Congregation Beth Am Israel, Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El and Har Zion Temple. Open to other interested congrega- tions, as well as teens who are not currently members of a synagogue. Mekom Torah Teens P.O. Box 178 • Swarthmore, PA 19081 610-368-4065 info@mekomtorah.org • mekomtorah.org Cross-denominational Jewish learning project comprised of a collaboration with Congregation Beth Israel of Media, Congregation Ohev Shalom of Wallingford, and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. The high school program is for high school juniors and seniors, some family programming, and adult study options. Programs are in Delaware County. Micah Initiative 6:8 215-579-2200 • Micahinitiative@gmail.com Program for 11th and 12th graders to maintain a Jewish connection and to socialize, discuss issues and have meaningful experiences with Jewish peers. Initiated by the Bucks County Rabbis and Cantors Council in partnership with local synagogues. Two year program that meets six times per year at rotating locations. Reta Emerson Fellowship-Teen Assistant Program Jewish Learning Venture 261 Old York Road, Suite 720 • Jenkintown, PA 19046 • 215-320-0360 info@jewishlearningventure.org • jewishlearningventure.org. Education initiative through which a group of selected high school students are trained and mentored to assist children with special needs and those experiencing difficulty in congregational classroom settings. Beginning with a week-long intensive training, and continuing monthly through the school year, teens study, learn skills, work in classrooms in their congregations and reflect with one another about their experiences. Teen Programs Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia 2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • jewishphilly.org Diller Teen Fellows • 215-832-0823 • teenprograms@jewishphilly.org An experiential learning, traveling and growth experience for 10th and 11th graders. The program aims to build the next generation of Jewish leaders; to inspire and empower a global network of teens and equip them with the skills, confidence, knowledge and Jewish values they need to help create a better world. For more information on other opportunities for Jewish teens, please contact Rachel Berger, director, Jewish Life and Learning, rberger@ jewishphilly. org or 215-832-0812. 94 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia 2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • jewishphilly.org/resources/scholarships/ day-school-scholarships/ jewishphilly.org/resources/scholarships/endowed-scholar- ship-and-loan-funds/ Day School Per-Capital Pool Need-based scholarship funding to students at Abrams Hebrew Academy, Cheder Chabad, Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy, Kohelet Yeshiva High School, Mesivta High School, Politz Hebrew Academy, Raymond and Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School, Kosloff Torah Academy Girls High School, Caskey Torah Academy and the OROT special needs program. Funds are distributed directly to schools through a weighted, per capita formula that accounts for the number of students enrolled, the grade level of the students and the capacity of the school to meet the total scholarship needs of its student body. Schools are responsible for determining need and distributing aid. Foundation for Jewish Day Schools: Educational Tax Credit Programs 215-832-0525 • ematz@jewishphilly.org Provides need-based scholarships to students attending 10 Jewish day schools, including a special needs initiative and dozens of local Jewish preschools by raising money through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program and the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) program. The Foundation is a partnership with the Jewish Federation. Families interested in applying for scholarships should contact the school directly for information. Individuals interested in receiving a PA tax credit through their business or personal state taxes, and contribute to this scholarship fund, should contact Ellen Horowitz Matz. Keren Chinuch Scholarship Fund A need-based scholarship program for Jewish children attending supplementary schools at synagogues and other programs throughout Greater Philadelphia. Funds are distributed to qualified schools based on enrollment. Schools are responsible for determining need and distributing aid. Post-Graduate Educational Loan & Scholarship Funds 215-832-0528 • jbrier@jewishphilly.org Annual educational loans and scholarships for the following programs: Albert Strickler Memorial Fund-for medical students Samuel F. and Sara G. Feinman Fund-for medical and law students Margaret R. Rice Music Scholarship Fund-for female students pursuing their education in the study of music, in college or graduate school Ida Foreman Fleisher Fund for women pursuing a graduate degree. ADULT AND FAMILY EDUCATION Aish Chaim 345 Montgomery Ave. • P.O. Box 834 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 913-481-5842 • BinyominDavis@gmail.com • aishchaim.com/ Provides educational programs for Jews of all backgrounds. Programs include Friday Night services, weekly classes, women’s division, High Holiday services, seminars, teen and singles events. ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal P.O. Box 35118 • Philadelphia, PA 19128 215-247-9700 • Fax: 215-247-9703 • soojim@aleph.org • aleph.org Transdenominational, spirituality and tikkun olam-focused Jewish learning organization. Offers ordination program for rabbinic, cantorial, spiritual direction and rabbinic pastors. For clergy and lay learners offers retreats, training programs, distance-learning classes, publications and referrals to local Jewish Renewal communities. Beiteinu P.O. Box 231 • Haverford, PA 19041 • 484-432-0931 or 215-309-2883 rabbi@beiteinu.org • beiteinu.org A non-denominational community that encourages study, prayer and service to the Jewish community and to all those who wish to learn Jewish teaching. Provides a meaningful experience, in a non-judgmental and caring environ- ment along with a special sense of belonging, for all people who support Jewish life. Has learning groups for all ages in various parts of the city (Lafayette Hill, Lansdale, Morristown NJ) and private classes. Feinstein Center for American Jewish History Temple University • 916 Gladfelter Hall 1115 Polett Walk. • Philadelphia, PA 19112 215-204-9553 • feinsteincenter@temple.edu cla.temple.edu/feinstein-center-for-american-jewish-history/ Promotes the study of the American Jewish experience in America, and sponsors conferences, symposia, fellowships, publications and public events devoted to understanding the multiple dimensions of American Jewish experience in the U.S. The Feinstein Center is part of Temple University’s Department of History in the College of Liberal Arts. Gratz College Mandell Education Campus • 7605 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-635-7300 • Fax: 215-635-7399 • admissions@gratz.edu • gratz.edu Provides a pluralistic education for students online and on campus. Gratz offers doctoral, graduate and undergraduate degree and certificate programs, as well as learning opportunities for adults and teens. Gratz College has two doctoral programs: Doctor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies (Ph.D.) and Doctor of Education in Leadership (Ed.D.), and graduate degrees in Education (MAEd), Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Interfaith Leadership, Jewish Professional Studies, Jewish Communal Service, Jewish Studies, and Nonprofit Management, and a new master’s degree in Camp Administration and Leadership. Graduate certificates are offered in all graduate majors. Undergraduate certificates/degrees are offered in Jewish Education, Jewish Studies, and Jewish Professional Studies. Gratz offers adult Jewish learning programs and lectures as well as credit and noncredit courses in Hebrew and Yiddish. Gratz College offers CLE courses for attorneys on campus. The Tuttleman library contains extensive holdings such as a music library and Holocaust Oral History Archive. Jewish Studies Program at University of Pennsylvania 711 Williams Hall • 255 S. 36th St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104 • 215-898-6654 Fax: 215-573-6026 • jsp-info@sas.upenn.edu ccat.sas.upenn.edu/jwst A program reflective of the full range of the Jewish experience as well as different approaches to studying Jewish life and culture. Students of all backgrounds are welcome to take courses and participate in the programs. Courses may be taken as electives, or students can develop a major or minor course of study in any one of four different Jewish Studies tracks. The program also offers opportunities for outside the classroom learning experiences. Bensalem Jewish Kollel and Outreach Center Kehillas B’nai Shalom • 2446 Bristol Road • Bensalem, PA 19020 215-752-5032 • Fax: 215-752-2340 Moshe@bensalemoutreach.org • bensalemoutreach.org Educational center for Jewish studies for Jews of all backgrounds. Programs of special interest to women are also offered. Bucks County Hebrew School — A Family Partnership Program in which parents can study in a simultaneous class as their children. Parents who take advantage of this opportunity can receive almost complete scholarships to cover the cost of their childrens’ Hebrew school education. No synagogue membership required. Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road • Wyncote, PA 19095 215-576-0800 • Fax: 215-576-6143 • info@rrc.edu • rrc.edu Offers high-level courses in Jewish history, thought, text and practice for rabbinical students, Jewish professionals and interested lay people. Community Torah Center of Bucks County 944 Second St. Pike, Front Building • Richboro, PA 18954 215-485-5755 • Fax: 267-284-1267 • rabbi@jewishbucks.org • JewishBucks.org An organization created to give Jews from all backgrounds and affiliations the opportunity to learn and experience Jewish life. Offers programs for every age group, from young children and adolescents through adults. Congregation Beth Solomon — CBS Community Center 198 Tomlinson Road • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-671-1981 • Fax: 215-671-8007 • cbscommunitycenter.com Educational opportunities for all ages, camps and a kollel for adult education. Also fosters outreach to the Russian immigrant community. Chelkeinu Initiative chelkeinu@chelkeinu.org • chelkeinu.org Runs programming in Northeast Philadelphia and along the Old York Road corridor. Gratz College Adult Jewish Learning 7605 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-635-7300, ext. 182 • Fax: 215-635-7399 • lcohen@gratz.edu • gratz.edu Offers courses for adults in the community who enjoy learning with instructors who are experts in their fields. Subjects include history: literature; theology, ethics, Torah and ancient texts Israel and the Middle E.; Jewish music, art and film and more. Also offers Hebrew and Yiddish language classes for all levels. Classes are located in Melrose Park and Center City. Distinguished Scholar Lectures are open to the community (including the Shusterman and Stern community lectures), continuing legal education, as well as trips, films and programs. Monthly “Lunch and Learns” round out the offerings. Also: One Book, One Jewish Community (OBOJC) — Connecting people one book at a time. Community-wide Jewish literacy program. Each year, Gratz College develops resource materials about the selected book, and partners with synagogues and agencies that adopt OBOJC as a vehicle for discussing, and studying and celebrating the book, as well as the values and issues raised in it. 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 • katz.sas.upenn.edu Post-doctoral research center whose studies concentrate on Jewish civilization in all its historical and cultural manifestations. The Center’s fellows, who are visiting scholars from around the globe, address local congregations and schools with talks and lectures about their areas of expertise. Institute for Jewish Ethics 215-782-8878 • IJE@IJEthics.org • IJEthics.org Offers classes, seminars and guidance on Jewish ethics and an outlook for living. Open to people of all backgrounds. PA accredited provider of Continuing Legal Education. THE GUIDE 2021/2022 95 OpenDor Media 888-515-5292 • opendormedia.org Creates and distributes innovative feature films and film-based educational programs with the goal of making young Jews feel proud of being Jewish and connected to Israel. Jewish Children’s Folkshul and Adult Community P.O. Box 17 • Wyncote, PA 19095 • 215-248-1550 Meets at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy 8000 Cherokee St. • Philadelphia,PA 19118 folkshul@folkshul.org • folkshul.org An inclusive, secular, humanistic, life-long engaged learning community that invites all who identify as Jewish and/or who choose to learn and participate in its range of Jewish inspired programs. The curriculum includes topics such as: Jewish holidays, social action/justice, life cycles, ethics, history, music, dance, and literature for all ages. Offers weekly Sunday morning classroom programs for kindergarten through ninth grade students and monthly Sunday Fundays programs for preschoolers 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. The Folkshul offers community holiday and life cycle events. There is an Adult Community that hosts Sunday morning lectures, holiday celebrations, social justice actions and events, as well as a Restaurant Club and other off-site activities. Jewish Learning Venture The Pavilion • 261 Old York Road, Suite 720 • Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-320-0360 • info@jewishlearningventure.org • jewishlearningventure.org jkidphilly connects families with infants and young children up to age 12 to the people, happenings, resources and voices of our Jewish community through programs, and relationship-building activities. The website includes a community calendar of events and programs, holiday resources and a searchable directory for schools and early-childhood education programs. rcohen@jewishlearningventure.org PJ Library and PJ Our Way supports families on their Jewish journey by sending Jewish-content books and music on a monthly basis to children ages 6 months to 11 years living in the Greater Philadelphia area. The program is funded by Harold Grinspoon Foundation, Jewish Learning Venture, Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and private donors. Jewish Relationships Initiative 484-679-6402 • RabbiDavidLevin@gmail.com JewishRelationshipsInitiative.com Dedicated to outreach and engagement. Connecting, teaching and carrying out Jewish life-cycle events. LifeLong Learning Program KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-698-7300 • kleinlife.org and: KleinLife: Montgomery County • 7763 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 215-635-5244 • kleinlifemc.org Offers adult-education classes on diverse subjects, trips, cultural and educational programming, and other activities of interest to adults and senior adults. Lubavitch/Chabad Centers Open to all Jews. Provides Shabbat and holiday programs, educational programs, celebrations and other religious observances geared to children, adults and families. See other Chabad/Lubavitch organizations in the chapter on Religious Life. 96 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 Mekom Torah P.O. Box 178 • Swarthmore, PA 19081 • 610-368-4065 info@mekomtorah.org • mekomtorah.org Cross-denominational Jewish learning project comprised of a collaboration with Congregation Beth Israel of Media, Congregation Ohev Shalom of Wallingford, and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. The high school program is for high school juniors and seniors, some family programming, and adult study options. Programs are in Delaware County and in Center City. Moving Traditions 8380 Old York Road, Suite 4300 • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-887-4511 • info@movingtraditions.org • movingtraditions.org Creates experiences that inspire Jewish teens to explore fundamental questions of identity and society. The programs help teens reach their potential by connecting relevant content with enduring Jewish values, and by fostering positive peer-to- peer relationships through trained mentors. Programs include: Rosh Hodesh, Shevet Achim, transgender/nonbinary online group, b’nai mitzvah group and @13 podcasts. The New Shul 215-385-0778 • info@ newshulofamerica.org • facebook.com/groups/ TheNewShulPhilly An emerging community, from all streams of Jewish life, dedicated to building something new with the study of the Jewish story as its guide. Philadelphia Community Kollel 364 Montgomery Ave. • Merion Station, PA 19066 610-668-9557 office@phillykollel.org • phillykollel.org Educational center for Jewish studies. Open all day, with sessions for guided Torah study afternoons and evenings, seven days a week. Rabbi Morris Goodblatt Academy Classes located in Greater Philadelphia area, NJ and DE 732-841-4876 • Goodblattacademy@gmail.com.org • Goodblattacademy.org Offers an introduction to Judaism course designed for those who are curious about Judaism and want to know more. The academy serves as the training institution, under the auspices of the Rabbinical Assembly of Philadelphia, for those considering conversion to Judaism or for non-Jews sharing their lives with Jews. Those who intend to convert are mentored from the outset by local Conservative rabbis. Classes are offered weekly over a period of 23 weeks at various satellite locations throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. Those who enroll will gain an understanding of Jewish history, culture, holidays, life cycle and practice. In addition, five holiday-themed gatherings will allow participants from all locations to meet and celebrate together. (Congregation) Raim Ahuvim 5854 Drexel Road • Philadelphia, PA 19131 215-473-4502 • rabbi@raimahuvim.org • raimahuvim.org The Austro-Hungarian Chevra in Philadelphia. Union for Reform Judaism Introduction to Judaism Program 212-452-6745 • reformjudaism.org/learning Offers courses for anyone interested in exploring Judaism interfaith couples, those considering conversion, and Jews looking for adult-level basics. RELIGIOUS LIFE The Jewish community of Greater Philadelphia benefits from a wide diversity of synagogues available. Nevertheless, all synagogues share a common mission and fulfill a common function: to preserve Jewish religious and communal traditions, not merely as a valuable heritage, but as a vital way of life. The function is to provide a setting in which observance, education and commitment can be carried out with other members of the community. SYNAGOGUES, HAVURAHS AND MINYANS KEY: C : Conservative C-USCJ: United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism I: Independent O: Orthodox R: Reform R-URJ: Union for Reform Judaism RJ: Reconstructing Judaism T: Traditional Adath Israel of the Main Line 250 N. Highland Ave. • Merion Station, PA 19066 610-934-1919 • Fax: 610-664-0959 info@adathisrael.org • adathisrael.org • (C-USCJ) (Congregation) Adath Jeshurun 7763 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-635-6611 • Fax: 215-635-6165 • adathjeshurun.info • (C-USCJ) Agudas Achim of North East Philadelphia 186 Larkspur St., Philadelphia, PA 19116 • (O) (Congregation) Ahavas Torah 1425 Rhawn St. • Philadelphia, PA 19111 215-725-3610 • rabbi@ahavastorah.org • ahavas-torah.org • (O) Aish Chaim PO Box 690 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 913-481-5842 • aishchaim.com • (O) B’nai Abraham Chabad 527 Lombard St. • Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-238-2100 • Fax: 215-238-2101 rabbi@phillyshul.com • phillyshul.com • (O) (Congregation) B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek 8201 Castor Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-742-0400 • info@biozshul.org • biozshul.org • (O) (Congregation) B’nai Jacob Starr and Manavon streets • P.O. Box 461 • Phoenixville, PA 19460 610-933-5550 • Fax: 610-933-8197 • admin@congbj.org • congbj.org • (C-USCJ) Beth Medrash Harav-B’nai Jacob 7926 Algon Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19111 215-342-5783 • leizerowski@gmail.com • bmhbj.org • (O) Beit Harambam Congregation 9981 Verree Road • Philadelphia, PA 19115 • 646-280-6918 and 215-677-1243 rmoshefl@gmail.com • Sephardic • (O) Beiteinu P.O. Box 231 • Haverford, PA 19041 484-432-0931 or 215-309-2883 or 610-513-5709 rabbi@beiteinu.org • staci.levick@comcast.net • beiteinu.org • (I) Beth Am Israel 1301 Hagys Ford Road • Penn Valley, PA 19072 610-667-1651 • Fax: 610-667-7860 info@bethamisrael.org • bethamisrael.org • (C-USCJ) (Temple) Beth Ami 9201 Old Bustleton Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19115 215-673-2511 • templebethami2@gmail.com • TBAPhilly.com • (T) Beth Chaim Reform Congregation 389 Conestoga Road (Route 401) • Malvern, PA 19355 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1198 • Malvern, PA 19355 610-640-2147 • Fax: 610-640-2148 administrator@bethchaim.net • bethchaim.net • (URJ) Beth David Reform Congregation 1130 Vaughan Lane • Gladwyne, PA 19035 610-896-7485 • Fax: 610-642-5406 office@bdavid.org • bdavid.org • (URJ) (Congregation) Beth El of Bucks County 375 Stony Hill Road • Yardley, PA 19067 215-493-1707 • info@bethelyardley.org • bethelyardley.org • (C-USCJ) (Congregation) Beth El-Ner Tamid 715 Paxon Hollow Road • Broomall, PA 19008 610-356-8700 • Fax: 610-325-9248 office@cbent.org • cbent.org • (C-USCJ) (Congregation) Beth Hamedrosh 200 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 • 610-642-6444 BethHamedrosh@verizon.net • BethHamedrosh.org • (O) (Temple) Beth Hillel-Beth El 1001 Remington Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 610-649-5300 • Fax: 610-649-0948 kkrivitzky@tbhbe.org • tbhbe.org • (C-USCJ) Beth Israel Congregation of Chester County 385 Pottstown Pike (Route 100) • Eagle, PA 19480 610-458-8550 • biccsyn1@gmail.com • bethisraelpa.org • (C) (Congregation) Beth Israel of Media 542 S. New Middletown Road • Media, PA 19063 610-566-4645 • Fax: 610-566-2240 info@bethisraelmedia.org • bethisraelmedia.org • (RJ) (Congregation) Beth Or 239 EastWelsh Road • Maple Glen, PA 19002 215-646-5806 • Fax: 215-646-0173 info@bethor.org • bethor.org • (URJ) Beth Sholom Congregation 8231 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-887-1342 • Fax: 215-887-6605 TStraus@bethsholomcongregation.org bethsholomcongregation.org • (C-USCJ) (Congregation) Beth Solomon CBS Community Center 198 Tomlinson Road • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-671-1981 • Fax: 215-671-8007 • (O) info@cbscommunitycenter.com • cbscommunitycenter.com Beth Tikvah B’nai Jeshurun 1001 Paper Mill Road • Erdenheim, PA 19038 215-836-5677 • Fax: 215-836-0211 • office@btbj.org • btbj.org • (C-USCJ) (Congregation) Beth Tovim 5871 Drexel Road (sanctuary) • Philadelphia, PA 19131 215-879-1100 • congregationbethtovim@verizon.net • (T) (Temple) Beth Zion-Beth Israel 300 S. 18th St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-735-5148 • Fax: 215-735-7838 rslavin-phillips@bzbi.org • bzbi.org • (C-USCJ) (Temple) Brith Achim 481 S. Gulph Road • King of Prussia, PA 19406 610-337-2222 • cpoust@brithachim.org • brithachim.org • (URJ) (Congregation) Brothers of Israel 530 Washington Crossing Road • Newtown, PA 18940 • 215-579-2200 sharon.segarra@cboi.org • cboi.org • (C-USCJ) THE GUIDE 2021/2022 97 Community Torah Center of Bucks County 944 Second St. Pike, Front Building • Richboro, PA 18954 215-485-5755 • Fax: 267-284-1267 rabbi@jewishbucks.org • JewishBucks.org • (O) Darkaynu P.O. Box 1435 • Doylestown, PA 18901 267-528-7212 info@darkaynu.org • darkaynu.org • (I) Meets at: BuxMont Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 2040 Street Road, Warrington, PA, 18976. (Congregation) Dibrot Eliyahu 2018 Solly Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19152 347-452-0292 • dibroteliyahu@gmail.com Synagogue serves Sephardi and Israeli population. • (O) Jewish Children’s Folkshul & Adult Community P.O. Box 17 • Wyncote, PA 19095 Meets at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy 8000 Cherokee St., Philadelphia, PA 19118 215-248-1550 • Folkshul@folkshul.org • folkshul.org • (I) Germantown Jewish Centre 400 W. Ellet St. • Philadelphia, PA 19119 215-844-1507 • Fax: 215-844-8309 office@germantownjewishcentre.org • germantownjewishcentre.org • (C-USCJ) Minyans: Dorshei Derekh, Charry Service, Kol D’mamah, Rising Song and Minyan Masorti Har Zion Temple 1500 Hagys Ford Road • Penn Valley, PA 19072 610-667-5000 • hzt@harziontemple.org • harziontemple.org • (C-USCJ) (Congregation) Hesed Shel Emet PO Box 272, Pottstown PA 19464 Meets at 575 N. Keim St. • Pottstown, PA 19464 610-326-1717 • info@hesedshelemet.org hesedshelemet575@gmail.com • hesedshelemet.org • (I) Heymish Havurah Heymishphilly@gmail.com • facebook.com/groups/heymish • (I) Lechu Neranena: Partnership Minyan of Bala Cynwyd Meets at Levering Mill House, 327 Levering Mill Road in Bala Cynwyd LNMinyan@gmail.com • LNMinyan.org • (O) Kehilat HaNahar, The Little Shul by the River 85 W. Mechanic St. • P.O. Box 417 • New, PA 18938 215-862-1912 • Fax: 215-701-1085 littleshul@kehilathanahar.org • kehilathanahar.org • (RJ) Bensalem Outreach Center 2446 Bristol Road • Bensalem, PA 19020 215-752-5032 • Fax: 215-752-2340 Moshe@bensalemoutreach.org • bensalemoutreach.org • (O) Kehillat Sha’arei Orah keshorah@gmail.com • shaareiorah.shulcloud.com • (O) Meets in Bala Cynwyd, PA (Reform Congregation) Keneseth Israel 8339 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-887-8700 • Fax: 215-887-1070 contact@kenesethisrael.org • kenesethisrael.org • (URJ) Historic Congregation Kesher Israel 412 Lombard St. • Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-922-1776 • Fax: 215-922-1948 office@historickesherisrael.org • historickesherisrael.com • (T) Kesher Israel Congregation 1000 Pottstown Pike • West Chester, PA 19380 610-696-7210 • Fax: 610-696-7107 shalom@kesher-Israel.org • kesher-israel.org • (C) 98 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 Knesset HaSefer: The Educational Synagogue of Yardley 1237 Edgewood Road • Yardley, PA 19067 443-635-8406 rncadle@gmail.com • knessethasefer.org • (O) (Congregation) Kol Ami 8201 High School Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-635-3110 questions@kolamielkinspark.org • kolamielkinspark.org • (URJ) (Congregation) Kol Emet 1360 Oxford Valley Road • Yardley, PA 19067 215-493-8522 • Fax: 267-594-4534 • Office@kolemet.org • kolemet.org • (RJ) Kol Tzedek Office and Community Space: 707 S. 50th St. • Philadelphia, PA 19143 Services and Worship at: Calvary Center for Culture and Community 801 S. 48th St., Philadelphia, PA 19143 267-702-6187 • info@kol-tzedek.org • kol-tzedek.org • (RJ) (Congregation) Leyv Ha-Ir (Heart of the City) P.O. Box 15836 • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-629-1995 info@leyvhair.org • leyvhair.org • (RJ) Meets at the Ethical Society, 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square. Lower Merion Synagogue 123 Old Lancaster Road • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2528 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-664-5626 • Fax: 610-664-2304 Shul@lowermerionsynagogue.org • lowermerionsynagogue.org (O) Minyans: Sephardic (Edot Mizrach) Main Line Reform Temple 410 Montgomery Ave. • Wynnewood, PA 19096 610-649-7800 • Fax: 610-642-6338 • dstraus@mlrt.org • mlrt.org • (URJ) Makom Kadosh: The Jewish Fellowship of Chester County (JFCC) The Farmhouse at Temenos 484-947-6806 TheJFCC@gmail.com • TheJFCC.com • (I) Mekor Habracha/Center City Synagogue 1500 Walnut St., Suite 206 (second floor) Philadelphia, PA 19102 • 215-525-4246 (voice and fax) mekorhabracha@gmail.com • mekorhabracha.org • (O) Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El 8339 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-635-1505 • office@mbiee.org • mbiee.org • (C-USCJ) (Congregation) Mikveh Israel 44 N. Fourth St. • Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-922-5446 info@mikvehisrael.org • mikvehisrael.org • (O) Minyan Tikvah info@minyantikvah.org • minyantikvah.org Meets at Temple Beth Zion Beth Israel • (T) Minyans at Penn Hillel Steinhardt Hall • 215 S. 39th St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-898-7391 • pennhillel.org Conservative, Orthodox, Reform and Sephardi and other minyanim. Mishkan Shalom 4101 Freeland Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19128 215-508-0226 • office@mishkan.org • mishkan.org • (RJ) The Narberth Havurah P.O. Box 65 • Narberth, PA 19072 info@narberthhavurah.org • narberthhavurah.org • (I) Meets at various locations in Narberth and Bala Cynwyd. (Congregation) Ohev Shalom 2 Chester Road • Wallingford, PA 19086 610-874-1465 • info@ohev.net • ohev.net • (C-USCJ) Ohev Shalom of Bucks County 944 Second St. Pike • Richboro, PA 18954 215-322-9595 • ohev@ohev.org • ohev.org • (C-USCJ) Old York Road Temple-Beth Am 971 Old York Road • Abington, PA 19001 215-886-8000 • Fax: 215-886-8320 execdirector@oyrtbetham.org • oyrtbetham.org • (URJ) (Congregation) Or Ami 708 Ridge Pike • Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 610-828-9066 • office@or-ami.org • or-ami.org • (URJ) Or Hadash: A Reconstructionist Congregation 190 Camp Hill Road • Fort Washington, PA 19034 215-283-0276 • Fax: 215-283-4822 office@orhadash.com • orhadash.com • (RJ) (Congregation) Or Shalom 835 Darby-Paoli Road (Route 252) • Berwyn, PA 19312 610-644-9086 • Fax: 610-644-7405 office@orshalom.com • orshalom.com • (C-USCJ) P’nai Or Jewish Renewal Congregation P.O. Box 9917 • Philadelphia, PA 19118 215-849-9227 pnaiorjewishrenewal@gmail.com • pnaior-phila.org • (I) Meets in the Community Wing at Summit Presbyterian Church, 757 Greene St. Philadelphia, PA 19119 (Congregation) Raim Ahuvim 5854 Drexel Road • Philadelphia, PA 19131 215-473-4502 • rabbi@raimahuvim.org • raimahuvim.org The Austro-Hungarian Chevra in Philadelphia. • (O) (Congregation) Rodeph Shalom 615 N. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19123 215-627-6747 info@rodephshalom.org • rodephshalom.org • (URJ) Rothenberg Minyan The Rothenberg Law Firm, LLP • 1420 Walnut St., Second Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-300-0227 • rabbidmax@gmail.com • facebook.com/RothenbergMinyan Mon-Thurs Orthodox mincha minyan. (Congregations of) Shaare Shamayim 9768 Verree Road • Philadelphia, PA 19115 215-677-1600 • Fax: 215-677-4209 Office@shaareshamayim.org • shaareshamayim.org • (USCJ) Shir Ami Bucks County Jewish Congregation 101 Richboro Newtown Road • Newtown, PA 18940 215-968-3400 synagogue@shiramipa.org • shiraminow.org • (URJ) Shireinu PO Box 322, 326 Conshohocken State Road • Gladwyne, PA 19035 610-308-6041 • shireinu@aol.com • shireinu.com Meets at the Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy, Bryn Mawr. (Congregation) Shivtei Yeshuron Ezras Israel 2015 S. Fourth St. • Philadelphia, PA 19148 215-839-6018 • info@thelittleshul.org • thelittleshul.org Davening the first Shabbat of every month. • (T) Society Hill Synagogue 418 Spruce St. • Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-922-6590 • Fax: 215-922-6599 office@societyhillsynagogue.org • societyhillsynagogue.org • (I) South Philadelphia Shtiebel info@southphiladelphiashtiebel.org • rabbanitfruchter@gmail.com southphiladelphiashtiebel.org • (O) (Congregation) Temple Beth’El 7350 Lowber St. • Philadelphia, PA 19138 215-276-4330 • congtemplebethel@aol.com • bethel-ph.org • (I) Spruce Street Minyan sprucestreetminyan@gmail.com • facebook.com/SpruceStreetMinyan • (I) Temple Judea of Bucks County 38 Rogers Road • Furlong, PA 18925 • 215-348-5022 • Fax: 215-268-3410 judea@templejudea.org • templejudea.org • (URJ) Temple Menorah-Keneseth Chai 4301 Tyson Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19135 • 215-624-9600 ourtmkc@gmail.com • (C) Temple Sholom in Broomall 55 N. Church Lane • Broomall, PA 19008 610-356-5165 • Fax: 610-356-6713 webmaster@temple-sholom.org • Temple-Sholom.org • (URJ) Temple Sinai 1401 N. Limekiln Pike • Dresher, PA 19025 215-643-6510 • Fax: 215-643-9441 mainoffice@tsinai.com • tsinai.com • (C-USCJ) (Congregation) Tiferes B’nai Israel 2478 Street Road • Warrington, PA 18976 • 215-343-0155 info@tbiwarrington.org • tbiwarrington.org • (I) Tiferet Bet Israel 1920 Skippack Pike • Blue Bell, PA 19422 • 610-275-8797 info@tbibluebell.org • tbibluebell.org • (C-USCJ) (Congregation) Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks Co 2909 Bristol Road • Bensalem, PA 19020 215-752-3468 • Fax: 215-757-8660 office@tiferethisrael-pa.org • tiferethisraelpa.org • (C-USCJ) Tzedek v’Shalom P.O. Box 863 • Newtown, PA 18940 267-291-4456 • tzedekvshalom@gmail.com • tzedekvshalom.org Meets at Newtown Friends Meeting House, 219 Court St., Newtown • (RJ) Vilna Congregation 509 Pine St • Philadelphia, PA 19106 • 215-746-6105 menschmidt@gmail.com • (O) Young Israel of Elkins Park 7715 Montgomery Ave. • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-635-3152 • president@yiep.org • yiep.org • (O) Young Israel of the Main Line 273 Montgomery Ave., second floor • PO Box 117 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 president@yiml.org Shabbat and Holiday services at The Mesivta of Greater Philadelphia, 314 Levering Mill Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 • (O) Y.P.C. Shari Eli 728 W. Moyamensing Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19148 215-339-9897 JoeCTwo19@comcast.net • (C) RABBINICAL ORGANIZATIONS Board of Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia 2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-832-0675 • msteinberg-egeth@borphilly.org • borphilly.org An interdenominational group of rabbis who live/work in Greater Philadelphia. The BOR connects rabbis to each other through relationship building and professional development, and connects rabbis to the broader community by serving as a rabbinic voice in Jewish and multi-faith forums. Bucks County Rabbis and Cantors Council c/o Congregation Brothers of Israel 530 Washington Crossing Road • Newtown, PA 18940 215-579-2200 • Rabbi.Gaber@cboi.org THE GUIDE 2021/2022 99 Rabbinical Assembly - Mid-Atlantic District 856-649-4515 • stofman@uscj.org Regional organization of Conservative rabbis. Provides classes for those seeking to convert to Judaism, weekly Torah-study programs in various locations, and arranges Jewish divorces. Rabbinical Council of Greater Philadelphia (Orthodox) c/o Congregation Mikveh Israel 44 N. Fourth St. • Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-922-5446 • Fax: 215-922-1550 • info@mikvehisrael.org • rabbis.org Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association 1299 Church Road • Wyncote, PA 19095 215-576-5210 •Fax: 215-576-8051 •info@therra.org • therra.org Professional association and collegial community of Reconstructionist rabbis. Provides professional resources and services to its members and is Reconstructing Judaism’s voice in the larger Jewish and general world. CONGREGATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance (JOFA) Philadelphia Chapter • 229 Orchard Way • Merion Station, PA 19066 609-315-2787 • Carolyn@hochstadterdicker.com • jofa.org Grassroots nonprofit organization established to educate and advocate for women’s increased participation in Orthodox Jewish life. Strives to create a community for women and men dedicated to such change. A resource for communities seeking to balance tradition and modernity guided by the principle that halakhic Judaism offers opportunities for observant Jewish women to enhance their ritual observance and to increase their participation in communal leadership. Reconstructing Judaism 1299 Church Road • Wyncote, PA 19095 215-576-0800 • Fax: 215-576-6143 •.reconstructingjudaism.org The central organization of the Reconstructionist movement. RJ trains the next generation of rabbis, supports and uplifts congregations and havurot, fosters emerging expressions of Jewish life, and helps to shape what it means to be Jewish today and to imagine the Jewish future. Women’s League for Conservative Judaism (WLCJ) Mid-Atlantic Region • MARPresident@wlcj.org wlcjregion.org/midatlantic Networking to engage, enrich and empower Conservative Jewish women. CHABAD-LUBAVITCH CENTERS The activities of the Chabad-Lubavitch centers in the Philadelphia area include adult and children’s education, synagogue services, children’s programming, teen programming (CTeen), holiday activities, counseling and guidance, and the Jewish Business Network for professionals and officiants. The Lubavitcher Center, Regional Headquarters 7622 Castor Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19152 • 215-725-2030 • Fax: 215-742-6455 lubavitchercenter@gmail.com • chabadpa.com This is the central address for the Lubavitch Organization in Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. Chabad of Abington 515 Meetinghouse Road • Rydal, PA 19046 267-536-5757 • info@JewishAbington.com • JewishAbington.com Chabad of Chester County 946 N. Valley Forge Road • Devon, PA 19333 Mailing address: P.O. Box 41 • Wayne, PA 19087 610-971-9977 • Fax: 815-301-9785 info@JewishChesterCounty.com • JewishChesterCounty.com 100 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 Chabad of Doylestown 300 Swamp Road • Doylestown, PA 18901 • 215-622-9090 Rabbi@JewishDoylestown.com • jewishdoylestown.com Chabad serving Drexel University Rohr Jewish Student Center • 3507 Baring St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-995-2232 • Rabbi@jewishdragon.com • jewishdragon.com Chabad Israeli Center 3530 Buck Road • Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 267-918-1997 • dovreiivrit@gmail.com • cicphilly.org Chabad of Lafayette Hill 644 Germantown Pike, Suite 2B • Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 Mailing Address: 2048 Spring Mill Road, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 484-533-7009 • Rabbi@JewishLH.com • jewishlh.com Chabad Living Legacy Hands-on Jewish Experiences • 4 State Road, #164 • Media, PA 19063 610-566-1108 • handsonjewish.org Chabad of the Main Line 625 Montgomery Ave. • Merion Station, PA 19066 610-660-9900 • office@chabadmainline.org • chabadmainline.org Chabad of Northwest Philadelphia 7334 Rural Lane • Philadelphia, PA 19119 215-438-5327 • rabbig@chabadnwp.org • chabadnwp.org Chabad of Penn Wynne 8 Overbrook Parkway • Wynnewood, PA 19096 • 610-529-9011 Moshe@chabadpennwynne.org Chabad at Temple University 1428 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19121 Mailing Address: 1521 Dondill Place • Philadelphia, PA 19122 215-352-3222 • rabbi@chabadtemple.com• chabadtemple.com Chabad Young Philly-Professionals and Students 1432 Catharine St. • Philadelphia, PA 19146 1631-33 South St. • Philadelphia, PA 19146 215-593-8264 • Rabbi@ChabadYoungPhilly.org • chabadyoungphilly.org Chabad Lubavitch Vaad L’Dovrei Ivrit 110 S. Eighth St., second floor • Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-923-1355 • Fax: 215-722-2876 • zlip2136@icloud.net • chabad.org Chabad Lubavitch of Yardley 1444 Yardley Newtown Road, Yardley PA 19067 215-666-0698 • Rabbi@jewishyardley.com • JewishYardley.com Friendship Circle Philadelphia Region South Office: 754 S. Ninth St. • Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-574-1765 • info@phillyfriendship.com phillyfriendship.com North Office: 25 N. State St. • Newtown, PA 18940 215-497-9925, ext. 17 • Fax: 215-497-9929 • jamie@fcpa.info • fcpa.info Jewish Center of Northern Liberties 851 N. American St. • Philadelphia, PA 19123 215-645-2345 • rabbi@jewishnl.org • jewishnl.org Jewish Community of the Art Museum Area 2000 Spring Garden St., 1F • Philadelphia, PA 19130 267-332-1321 • RHS@Jewishphilly.com • jewishfairmount.org Lubavitch of Bucks County Glazier Jewish Center • 25 N. State St. • Newtown, PA 18940 215-497-9925 • Fax: 215-497-9929 RYS@JewishCenter.info • jewishcenter.info Lubavitch of Center City - Center City Chabad Historic Congregation B’nai Abraham • 527 Lombard St. Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-238-2100 • Fax: 215-238-2101 rabbi@phillyshul.com • jewishphilly.com Lubavitch of Delaware County 400 Marple Road •Broomall, PA 19008 610-353-3835 • rabbi@jewishdelco.org • jewishdelco.org Lubavitch of Montgomery County Chabad Jewish Education Center 1311 Fort Washington Ave. • Fort Washington, PA 19034 215-591-9310 • rabbi@jewishmc.com • jewishmc.com For teen programming (CTeen) at this site contact: RabbiHillel@ Jewishmc.com Lubavitch Center for Russian Jewry 13070 Bustleton Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-514-0729 • sholomg@comcast.net • lubavitchbustleton.org Lubavitch House at University of Pennsylvania 4032-34 Spruce St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-746-6115 • menschmidt@gmail.com • lubavitchhouse.com Also: Steinhardt Jewish Heritage Program, 215-746-6105, info@jhp.org The Rohr Center for Jewish Life — Chabad House Serving Bryn Mawr, Haverford and Swarthmore colleges 780 College Ave. • Haverford, PA 19041 610-525-8672 • eli@trichabad.org • trichabad.org CHAPLAINCY PROGRAMS Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia 432 Tulpehocken Ave. • Elkins Park, PA 19027 Berris Plaza, Suite 206, 7901 Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19152 and: 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 The Joan Grossman Center for Chaplaincy & Healing — Provides comprehensive chaplaincy and practical religious information to individuals in hospice care (both institutional and home settings), including pastoral counseling for patients and their loved ones, bereavement support and rabbinic consultation about Jewish views on illness and end-of-life issues. Bereavement Counseling — Counseling and support groups for individuals and families who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Holiday and Shabbat Celebrations — Partners with centers and individuals to share and enrich holiday celebrations and traditions. Individual and Group Counseling — Rabbinic counseling provided in times of illness, loss and transition. Professional Workshops on Cultural Topics — Training provided to professionals who serve the Jewish populations to ensure cultural sensitivity on topics such as caregiving, living with a disability, spirituality and healing, and mindfulness. Spiritual Care and Mindfulness Programs Einstein Healthcare Network 5501 Old York Road • Philadelphia, PA 19141 • einstein.edu • 215-456-3996 Staff chaplains are available to provide spiritual and religious care to inpatients, their loved ones and staff at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, Einstein Medical Center Elkins Park, MossRehab, and Willowcrest. Einstein also sponsors an accredited Pastoral Education Program offering education and clinical experience to chaplaincy students (clergy and lay people). The Department of Spiritual Care and Mindfulness offers a one-hour “Introduction to Mindfulness” course, an eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program, and an eight-week Mindful Eating, Conscious Living program. CONVERSION Rabbi Morris Goodblatt Academy Classes located in Greater Philadelphia area, NJ and DE 215-620-0437 • Goodblattacademy@gmail.com.org • Goodblattacademy.org Offers an introduction to Judaism course designed for those who are curious about Judaism and want to know more. The academy serves as the training institution, under the auspices of the Rabbinical Assembly of Philadelphia, for those considering conversion to Judaism or for non-Jews sharing their lives with Jews. Those who intend to convert are mentored from the outset by local Conservative Rabbis. Classes are offered weekly over a period of 18 weeks at various satellite locations throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. Those who enroll will gain an understanding of Jewish history, culture, holidays, life cycle and practice. In addition, five holiday-themed gatherings will allow participants from all locations to meet and celebrate together. Union for Reform Judaism Introduction to Judaism Program 212-452-6745 • reformjudaism.org/learning • jzupan@urj.org Offers 15-20 introduction to Judaism courses through a Reform lens for those considering conversion, or just interested in learning more about Judaism. 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 rabbi@yiep.org 7715 Montgomery Ave. • Elkins Park, PA 19027 • 215-635-3152 ERUVS An eruv is created by extending a boundary around the community perimeter. 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: 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@Univer- sityCityEruv.org YARDLEY: Yardley-Makefield Eruv Corporation twitter.com/YMEruv THE GUIDE 2021/2022 101 HOSPICE Abramson Hospice 215-371-1393 or 1-888-560-3005 info@abramsonseniorcare.org • abramsonseniorcare.org Abramson Hospice, funded in part by the Bette and Arnold Hoffman Family Foundation, provides compassionate end-of-life care, guidance, and support to our patients and their loved ones. With a strong focus on individualized care, our goal is to enhance the quality of life while providing comfort and maintaining dignity. INTERFAITH 18 Doors elissa@18doors.org 18doors.org/philadelphia-local/ The Interfaith Family, now known as 18 Doors, 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 religion 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 multi-faith 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. 102 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 Mekor Baruch Orthodox Kosher Supervision 610-348-0900 • office@mekorbaruch.com • mekorbaruch.com National Kosher Supervision 917-405-7222 • info@nationalkoshersupervision.com nationalkoshersupervision.com 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 interfaith), 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 memorials. 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. Rabbi Ezra Weinberg eweinberg@ywashhts.org• 212-569-6200, ext. 220 ywashhts.org/staff/view/26 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 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. Mayim Chaim: CBS Community Mikvah of Philadelphia 11000 Rennard St., Unit 26 • Philadelphia, PA 19116 267-469-0660 • 215-266-7463 mcmikvah@gmail.com • cbscommunitycenter.com/mikvah Facilities for women, men and keilim. The mikvah services the expanding Philadelphia County, Lower Moreland, Huntingdon Valley, Bucks County and surrounding Jewish communities. The Mikveh at Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El 1001 Remington Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 610-642-9844 • themikveh.webs@gmail.com • themikveh.webs.com Open to all members of the Jewish community by appointment only. Mikvah Mei Shifra 1925 Kresson Road • Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-617-1818 • mikvah@TheChabadCenter.com • thechabadcenter.org By Appointment Only. Supervised by Chabad of Camden and Burlington Counties. Beit Harambam 9981 Verree Road • Philadelphia, PA 19115 • 215-677-9675 MOHELS Rabbi Yisrael Davidowitz 718-207-8569 • yd@TheGentleMohel.com • TheGentleMohel.com Certified Mohel under Rabbi Giat in Jerusalem, Israel. Rabbi Yehoshua Fromowitz 856-258-0355 • jewishmohel.com Certified Mohel Hazzan (Cantor) Howard K. Glantz 267-217-BABY or 267-217-2229 or 215-439-5033 hglantz@gmail.com • phillybris.com Certified by the Brit Kodesh Board of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. Rabbi Betzalel Katkovsky 267-417-4270 or 718-915-7039 thephilamohel@gmail.com Member of the London School of Circumcision. Cantor Mark E. Kushner 1-800-559-BRIS • CantorK@CantorK.com CantorK.com • facebook.com/cantorkushner Certified by the Former Brit Milah Board of Greater Philadelphia and Yosef Halperin z”l, Jerusalem, Israel. 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. David E. Rawdin, M.D. Lower Merion Community Mikvah Theodore Tapper, M.D. 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. 215-738-8466 • drdavid@phillymohel.com • phillymohel.com Member of the National Organization of American Mohalim. Certified by the Brit Milah Board of Hebrew Union College. ted.tapper.61@alum.dartmouth.org Reform Certification. Certified by the Brit Milah Board of the Hebrew Union College. THE GUIDE 2021/2022 103 JEWISH EXPERIENCES From camping to volunteer work, with opportunities to socialize with old and new friends, there are many ways to experience the richness of Jewish life in the Philadelphia area. CAMPS Day Camps Camp Achdus 400 Tuckerton Road • Medford, NJ 08055 856-751-1666 • bsegal@jfedsnj.org • JCCCampsatMedford.org ACA accredited and award-winning summer day camp in Medford, NJ, enriches children’s lives by teaching values and life skills in a fun, safe and inclusive Jewish environment. The 120 acre rustic, wooded facility includes a 4 acre lake with docks for swimming, inflatables, fishing and boating, age-appropriate athletic facilities including fields, mini golf and nature and adventure facilities include high and low ropes courses, climbing tower and boulder and zip lines. Creative and performing arts pavilions are equipped for music, theatre, ceramics, wood-working and cooking. Mailing address: 7942 Dorcas St. • Philadelphia, PA 19111 215-525-4345 • msegelman@campachdus.com • campachdus.com Nonprofit day camp for children ages 5 to 14, serving the Northeast, Main Line, Cherry Hill and Bucks County. Junior, intermediate and CIT divisions. Program includes sports, trips, arts, drama, music, instructional and recreational swimming, go-karts, color war, nature and daily Jewish learning and prayer. Transportation and meals provided. Site address: Camp Achdus, 9201 Old Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19115 Makom Community Camp Camp Ashira for Girls Ramah Day Camp Congregation Beth Solomon • 198 Tomlinson Road • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-671-1981 • info@cbscommunitycenter.com • cbscommunitycenter.com Six-week summer camp for girls ages 5 to 13. Activities include art, sports, dance, gymnastics, drama, music, swimming, trips, karate, special events and more. Air-conditioned facilities. Breakfast, lunch and snacks served daily. Camp Gan Izzy of Bucks County Glazier Jewish Center • 25 N. State St. • Newtown, PA 18940 215-497-9925, ext. 3 • rl@jewishcenter.info • ganizzy.info Camp for Jewish boys and girls ages 3 to 12, that offers a range of activities, such as field trips twice a week, swimming, sports, science activities, crafts and workshops. Air-conditioned facilities. Transportation and early/late care available. School break vacation camp is also available. Open to all children regardless of background and affiliation. Camp Kef at the JCC Kaiserman JCC • 45 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 610-896-7770, ext. 121 • campkef@phillyjcc.com • phillyjcc.com Summer camp experience for children—infants through 8th grade. Facilities include outdoor pool, athletic fields, air-conditioned bunk rooms and large activity rooms. Activities include swimming, sports, arts and crafts, gymnastics, photography, special sports programs, martial arts, gaga, tennis and Jewish identity programs. Older campers select majors and minors to customize their camp experience. Special needs inclusion program available. Early/late care available and lunch are available. Kashrut observed. Gan Israel Camps of Greater Philadelphia 1360 W. Indian Creek Drive • Wynnewood, PA 19096 • 215-852-0276 zgerber@ganisraelphilly.com • ganisraelphilly.com Chabad-Lubavitch sponsored day camps. Open to all, regardless of background or affiliation. Includes all traditional camp sports and arts activities, plus Jewish Heritage theme. Summer camp experience for K to eighth grade. Hot lunch provided. Collegeville campground. We accept ELRC (formerly CCIS) and the Jewish Federation Day Camp Scholarship. KleinLife Summer Day Camp 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-698-7300, ext. 112 • info@kleinlife.org • kleinlife.org Co-ed camp for K to ninth grade. Facilities include indoor pool, athletic fields, tennis and racquetball courts, and full gymnasium in an air-conditioned building. Activities include instructional and recreational swimming, nature, arts-and-crafts, karate, dance, drama, music and Jewish-identity programs. The camp features a climbing wall and outdoor facilities. Kashrut is observed, hot lunch provided. CCIS accepted. 104 JCC Camps at Medford THE GUIDE 2021/2022 2013 Sansom St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 484-278-1335 • beverly@makomcommunity.org • makomcommunity.org/camps Provides camp day experiences that include experiential learning, field trips, and play. One can sign up by the day or by the week. Camp programming serves children ages 4-10, and runs throughout the school year, anytime the School District of Philadelphia is closed and in the time before and after area Jewish summer camps run. 2100 Arch St., third floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-885-8556 • Fax: 215-885-8905 elanar@ramahpoconos.org • ramahdaycamp.org Summer camp for children in pre-k (4 years) through seventh grade, including a leadership training program for sixth and seventh graders, and a CIT program for eighth through 10th graders. Sport, swim, arts, nature, outdoor adventure, specialty programming, trips, etc., all take place in a Jewish environment. Special needs inclusion program (Tikvah), transportation, lunch, and extended care options. The camp is located on the Mandell Educational Campus, 7601 Old York Road, Melrose Park, PA 19027. Overnight Camps Camp Galil Habonim Dror 2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-832-0676 or 610-847-2213 (summer) • info@campgalil.org • campgalil.org Kibbutz-like camp in Upper Bucks County for boys and girls, ages 8-16. A Habonim Dror Youth Movement Camp focusing on community and leadership development. Kosher. Accredited by the American Camping Association. Summer address: 146 Red Hill Road, Ottsville, PA 18942. Camp Harlam Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) 301 City Ave., Suite 110 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-668-0423 • CampHarlam@urj.org • CampHarlam.org Reform camp in the Pocono Mountains offers programs for children entering grades three through 12 in sessions of 10 days, 3 1⁄2 weeks and seven weeks. Integrates Jewish life and learning into a diverse program of activities, including athletics, arts, rope courses and climbing, waterfront activities, camping and hiking. Camp and retreat center: 575 Smith Road, Kunkletown, PA 18058 • Tel: 570-629-1390. Camp Havaya Reconstructing Judaism 1299 Church Road • Wyncote, PA 19095 833-CAMP-HAV (833-226-7428) • Fax: 267-296-9507 Hello@CampHavaya.org • camphavaya.org Offers programs including athletics, waterfront activities, arts and crafts, performing arts, a challenge course, outdoor travel and camping trips, along with experiential Jewish learning through a Reconstructionist lens. For youth entering third through 12th grades. Kosher. Summer address: 108 Rabbi Jeff Way, South Sterling, PA 18460. Camp Ramah in the Poconos United Synagogue Conservative Judaism (USCJ) 2100 Arch St., third floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-885-8556 • 570.798.2504 • Fax: 215-885-8905 info@ramahpoconos.org • ramahpoconos.org Overnight summer camp located in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains for kids and teens grades two to 10. Activities include sports, waterfront, visual and performing arts, outdoor adventure, high ropes course, and more. Tikvah (special needs) programs available for families and campers. Summer contact information: 2618 Upper Woods Road, Lakewood, PA 18439. Camp Lavi 2656 Upper Woods Road • Lakewood, PA 18439 570-798-2009 • info@camplavi.com • camplavi.com Camp Lavi is a Modern Orthodox, co-ed camp located on 130 acres in the Pocono Mountains. Camp Lavi is where intramurals meets ruach and art meets achdut, where a child’s devotion to am-yisroel is as embraced as their drive for athletic achievement. A Chinuch program provides campers with daily opportunities for Torah studies in a relaxed setting. A strong Israeli mishlachat enhances campers’ connection with Eretz Yisrael. Gan Israel Camps of Greater Philadelphia Sylvia & Jack Erlbaum Campus • 1360 W. Indian Creek Drive • Wynnewood, PA 215-852-0276 • zgerber@ganisraelphilly.com • ganisraelphilly.com Chabad-Lubavitch sponsored overnight camp for girls and boys entering fourth through eighth grades. Girls and boys have separate sessions. Open to all, regardless of background or affiliation. Includes all traditional camp sports and arts activities, plus a Jewish heritage theme. Collegeville Campsite. Golden Slipper Camp 215 N. Presidential Blvd., first floor • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-660-0520 • Fax: 610-660-0515 info@goldenslipper.org • goldenslippercamp.org Located in the Poconos for children ages 7 to 15. Offers a full range of activities and programs. Scholarships are available for Delaware Valley children with limited financial resources. Summer: 164 Reeders Run Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. 570-629-1654 Pinemere Camp 333 E. Lancaster Ave., Suite 332, Wynnewood, PA 19096 215-487-2267 • Fax: 215-487-2265 • camp@pinemere.com • pinemere.com Jewish co-ed resident camp for children entering second through 11th grades. Seven-, four- and three-week sessions available. The Pocono Mountains campus includes a private lake, swimming pool, field house, outdoor courts and fields, and more. Activities range from athletics to arts, waterfront and outdoor education, and adventure. Offers three-day and one-week sessions for first-time campers. New camper incentive program. JCC-affiliated. Kosher. Summer: 865 Bartonsville Woods Road, Stroudsburg, PA. 570-629-0266 Federation Early Learning Services Day Camps Federation Early Learning Services 10700 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-676-7550 • Fax: 215-676-9498 • info@FelsKids.org • FELSKids.org Day camps for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. One camp for children of elementary school age (see Camp Woodlight, below). Air-conditioned buildings. Some sites have swimming pools. Camps feature: specialists in sports, music and art, etc. Weekly themes, special events, and Shabbat celebrations. Special events include field trips and in-camp entertainment. Two daily snacks and lunches are provided as indicated below. Financial assistance, when eligible, may be available. State subsidy accepted. Call for the special features of each camp. Camp Chaverim at Gutman Early Learning Center 7500 West Ave. • Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-635-5570 • Gutman@FelsKids.org In addition to the other camp programs, the Gan Simcha preschool program addresses the needs of the Orthodox community, and participates in all camp activities. Camp Kehillah Congregation Ohev Shalom • 2 Chester Road • Wallingford, PA 610-872-0400 • Kehillah@FelsKids.org Camp Kol Ami 8201 High School Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-676-7550 ext. 102 • KolAmi@FELSKids.org Camp K’tonton Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid 715 Paxon Hollow Road • Broomall, PA 19003 610-325-4831 ext. 110 • Ktonton@FelsKids.org Camp Lassin 10800 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-677-7191 • Fax: 215-969-3502 • Lassin@FelsKids.org Lunch and two daily snacks are provided. Camp Paley 2199 Strahle St. • Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-725-8930 • Paley@FelsKids.org Camp Woodlight (for elementary school age children) 2199 Strahle St. • Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-725-8930 • Fax: 215-742-2349 • CampWoodlight@FelsKids.org Lunch and two daily snacks are provided. For children ages 6-11. Swimming, sports, arts & crafts, nature & science, field trips, music and mitzvah (good deed) projects, off-site field trips as well as in-house visits. COLLEGE PROGRAMS AJC Goldman Summer Fellowship AJC Philadelphia/Southern New Jersey 1600 Market St., Suite 1820, Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-665-2300 • philadelphia@ajc.org or campus@ajc.org ajc.org/ajc-goldman-summer-fellowship Summer fellowship that gives college undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to work in the Regional AJC offices, including in Philadelphia. Fellows work supervised closely by their mentor to learn about strategy, advocacy, and the development and implementation of programs. Research and policy work span the range of interests—from international affairs and diplomacy to interethnic relations and nonprofit management. Fellows receive a stipend for the program, plus major travel expenses. Franklin C. Ash Summer Internship Program JEVS Career Strategies/Internship Programs 2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-832-0876 • AshInternship@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org/Ash-Internship A seven-week summer internship in Jewish non-profit agencies open to Jewish undergraduate college students who will be rising Juniors or Seniors during the upcoming Fall semester. Students will experience professional networking and job shadowing opportunities, a mitzvah project and other group activities, along with a mentoring component with high school students participating in the Lasko College Prep Program. Financial award upon completion of program. THE GUIDE 2021/2022 105 Greater Philly Hillel Network Steinhardt Hall • 215 S. 39th St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104 631-388-2073 • info@phillyhillel.org • phillyhillel.org A pluralistic, welcoming and inclusive environment for students at Bryn Mawr College, Haverford College and West Chester University. Hillel works in partnership with many other student groups to inspire students to explore their Judaism, find value-added in Jewish community affiliation, and create patterns of Jewish living that can be sustained after graduation. Student-led programs include social opportunities, Jewish learning, religious services, Shabbat dinners, lectures, Jewish travel experiences and leadership training. Hillel at Drexel University The Perelman Center for Jewish Life 118 N. 34rd St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-895-2531 • hillel@drexel.edu • drexelhillel.org Creates a welcoming community in which to gather, engage and grow; empowers and inspires students to learn, lead and serve in order to bring about positive change in the world around them; strengthens each student’s connection to their Jewish heritage; and cultivates Jewish campus life. Signature experiences include: free weekly Shabbat dinners, peer engagement internships, Jewniversity First Year Experience, the Jewish Learning Fellowship, Israel Week and Birthright Israel. Drexel Hillel supports several diverse prayer communities and kosher dining is available at the Perelman Center for Jewish Life’s Cafe run by Aramark and under the supervision of Keystone-K Community Kashrut of Philadelphia. Hillel at Temple University The Edward H. Rosen Hillel Center 1441 Norris St. • Philadelphia, PA 19121 215-777-9797 • Fax: 215-777-9790 • dlevitt@phillyhillel.org • templehillel.com Temple Hillel’s mission is to create Jewish experiences that will help students develop as Jews and as future leaders of the community. Hillel’s goal is to facilitate a process of engagement through which each student acquires personal wisdom, connects with the Jewish people, performs acts of social justice, grows spiritually, and creates patterns of Jewish living that can be sustained after graduation. Inherent in Hillel’s approach, is an emphasis on student empowerment and a keen awareness of the value of their social networks. Kosher dining available at Temple Hillel’s Zaydee’s Deli, supervised by Keystone-K - Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Hillel at University of Pennsylvania (Penn Hillel) Steinhardt Hall • 215 S. 39th St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-898-7391 • Fax: 215-898-6393 • info@phillyhillel.org • pennhillel.org Works in partnership with many other student groups to inspire students to explore their Judaism, find value-added in Jewish community affiliation, and create patterns of Jewish living that can be sustained after graduation. Student partners include religious communities, educational initiatives, social-justice projects, social and cultural opportunities and groups focusing on Israel education and politics. Penn Hillel sponsors the Jewish Renaissance Project, which continues to develop Jewish life and community in residence halls, off-campus apartments, the Greek community and wherever students live. Kosher dining is available at the Falk Dining Commons, a university hall in Steinhardt Hall. Supervised by the Keystone-K - Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Jewish Graduate Student Network Steinhardt Hall • 215 S. 39th St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104 631-388-2073 • info@phillyhillel.org • jewishgrads.org A program of the Greater Philly Hillel Network which serves all of the Jewish graduate and professional students in the Philadelphia area through campus- based and city-wide events. The Grad Network offers a wide range of social, educational, cultural, and religious programs, as well as career development and community service opportunities. 106 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 Penn State Hillel 114-117 Pasquerilla Spiritual Center • University Park, PA 16802 814-863-3816 • 215-832-0735 (local contact) • Hillel@psu.edu pennstatehillel.org A pluralistic, welcoming, and inclusive environment for Jewish college students, where they are encouraged to grow intellectually, spiritually, and socially. Activities encourage students to pursue tzedek (social justice), tikkun olam (repairing the world), and Jewish learning, and to support Israel and global Jewish peoplehood. Through the Jewish community, students can find social outlets, religious learning, and service opportunities. Lubavitch House of the University of Pennsylvania Perelman Center for Jewish Life • 4032 Spruce St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-746-6115 • Lchaim@dolphin.upenn.edu • lubavitchhouse.com College campus facility of the Lubavitch organization, open to all Jews. Provides Shabbat and holiday programs, celebrations and other religious observances. Jewish Heritage Programs 215-746-6105 • Fax: 215-222-9635 • info@jhp.org • jhp.org Geared toward unaffiliated students and young professionals. Provides leadership training and mentoring opportunities with Jewish professionals. Hosts retreats and trips, Shabbat dinners, speakers and holiday parties. LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & Questioning Jewish Family and Children’s Service 2100 Arch St., 5th Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 1-866-JFCS-NOW 1-866-532- 7699 • info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org Offers a resource for connections to the Jewish community. Provides counseling and support groups to individuals and families in the LGBTQ community, including programs that address: Sexual orientation; Transgender/Non-binary; Gender identity; Family conflict; Bullying; Anxiety; Coming out; and, Depression. Inclusion Training & Coaching Services offer Sensitivity Training for Affirming and Respectful Spaces (STARS), an LGBTQIA+ sensitivity training program, to synagogues, schools and other community-based organizations. J.Proud—a JFCS Initiative ggodel@jfcsphilly.org • facebook.com/J.ProudEvents/ Consortium of members including Jewish organizations, synagogues, schools, and other institutions, are committed to building and nurturing a safety net of LGBTQ-inclusive programs and resources for Jewish LGBTQ individuals and communities. J.Proud hosts events throughout the year in an effort to build community and provide spaces that support and celebrate being Jewish and LGBTQ. pRiSm at Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 N. Broad. St. • Philadelphia, PA 19123 • 215-627-6747 info@rodephshalom.org • rodephshalom.org/prism Serves Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley’s LGBTQ Jewish community. Welcomes people of all gender and sexual identities and provides a place for people of all sexual orientations and religious affiliations to experience Judaism. Tribe 12 LGBTQIA+ 1900 Market St., Eighth Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 267-652-0088 • info@tribe12.org • tribe12.org Offers events and programs for individuals in their 20s/30s who want to explore their connection with Jewish community, queer identity, and the intersection between the two in a welcoming and fun environment. NEIGHBORHOODS Neighborhood Programming in Philadelphia info@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org/kehillah Alliances of synagogues, community volunteers and representatives from Jewish community organizations within geographic areas who work together to create an inspired Jewish community. These neighborhood programming alliances provide support and collaborations that create bridges between marginally affiliated Jews and Jewish institutions. They also deliver services and programs building Jewish community and strengthening Jewish identity. Bucks County Kehillah • buckscounty@jewishphilly.org Bux-Mont Kehillah • NShapiro@jewishphilly.org Center City Kehillah • centercitykehillah@gmail.com • 267-225-8701 Kehillah of Chester Co. • cckehillah@jewishphilly.org • 484-582-0210 Delaware County • aklein@jewishphilly.org Lower Merion Neighborhood • cheryl.barish.erlick@gmail.com Northeast Philadelphia Neighborhood • hzaremba@jewishphilly.org Old York Road Community Organization • KDecker@JewishPhilly.org Jewish Community of Rhawnhurst (JCOR) 2139 Hoffnagle St., Suite 101 • Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-725-1338 • info@jcor.org • jcor.org A collaboration of Orthodox synagogues and businesses in Northeast Philadelphia focused on bringing positive growth in the Rhawnhurst neighborhood. RECREATION CENTERS Kaiserman JCC 45 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 • 610-896-7770 kaiserman@phillyjcc.com • phillyjcc.com Offers a full range of fitness, cultural and educational programs for all ages. The Conston Fitness Center includes a year-round, heated pool, indoor jogging track, sauna, steam room, spinning studio and a fully equipped fitness center. Fitness program highlights include group fitness classes, sports leagues, martial arts, gymnastics, swimming lessons and personal trainers on staff. Cultural and educational programs include adult education, and family and holiday programs, the Robert J. Wilf Preschool and Kindergarten with an infant room, as well as a comprehensive summer camp program for children ages 4 months through eighth grade. Katz JCC 1301 Springdale Road • Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-424-4444 • Fax: 856-751-6804 • info@jfedsnj.org • katzjcc.org Provides social, educational, fitness and wellness programs and events to the South Jersey and Philadelphia Jewish communities. Activities offered enrich Jewish culture, heritage, values and lives and welcome individuals of every race, religion, gender and sexual orientation. Home to the NAEYC accredited Sari Isdaner Early Childhood Center for children as young as 6 weeks. The JCC includes a fitness and wellness complex that provides fitness opportunities for all ages and abilities and after school programs, Just4Kids and JCrew, are the destinations for children K-8th grades which offer homework help, enrichment activities, computer lab and creative arts. The center is also home to two South Jersey day camps, Early Childhood Camps at the Katz JCC for children ages 2-5, and the JCC Camps at Medford for campers ages 3-14. The JCC has also become a venue for Jewish organizations, children, youth and older adults and individuals with special needs. KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia 10100 Jamison Ave • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-698-7300 • info@kleinlife.org • kleinlife.org For individuals of all ages. Athletic facilities include an indoor pool, indoor track, sauna, steam room, dance studios, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, outdoor tennis courts, outdoor intramural fields and a complete cardiovascular fitness center. Home to KidSpace, summer day camp, Ann Kids Child Care, a 500-seat theater and more. The Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center of the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia 345 Montgomery Ave. • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 • 267-314-0909 1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 • info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org Family Life Education – Ongoing community-wide programming is offered on a variety of relevant issues of importance to the community, including addition, suicide, parenting, mental health, grief/loss, planning for college, health and wellness for mature adults, and more. Teaching Kitchen – Programs include interactive cooking demonstrations, instruction, and practice to build cooking skills, share cultural traditions and prepare meals for others in need. Art Studio – Offers an opportunity for meaningful ways for individuals to express themselves, for families to connect, and an outlet for those coping with difficult life experiences. SECULAR JEWISH GROUPS Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations 847 Tyson Ave. • Roslyn, PA 19001 • 267-625-2756 • congress@csjo.org • csjo.org Promotes and supports a secular Jewish identity and way of life. International membership includes adult communities, Jewish supplementary schools and individual members. CSJO is dedicated to the historical, cultural, and ethical aspects of Jewishness, maintaining a Jewish identity that is relevant to contemporary life, justice and peace and community building and responsibility. Folkshul Adult Community P.O. Box 17 • Wyncote, PA 19095 Meets at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy 8000 Cherokee St. • Philadelphia, PA 19118 215-248-1550 • Folkshul@folkshul.org • folkshul.org An inclusive, secular, humanistic, life-long engaged learning community that invites all who identify as Jewish and/or who choose to learn and participate in its range of Jewish inspired programs. The curriculum includes topics such as: Jewish holidays, social action/justice, life cycles, ethics, history, music, dance, and literature for all ages. Offers weekly Sunday morning classroom programs for kindergarten through ninth grade students and monthly Sunday Fundays programs for preschoolers 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. The Folkshul offers community holiday and life cycle events. There is an Adult Community that hosts Sunday morning lectures, holiday celebrations, social justice actions and events, as well as a Restaurant Club and other off-site activities. AEPi Alumni Club-Philadelphia 609-289-9667 • PhillyAEPi@gmail.com • facebook.com/aepiphilly Volunteer-led club that provides opportunities for those in the greater Philadelphia area to socialize, network, mentor/support local chapters, engage with other community groups as well as reconnect to the national organization. Welcomes members of all ages, from several chapters and in various professions. Makom Kadosh: The Jewish Fellowship of Chester County thejfcc@gmail.com •thejfcc.org An independent Jewish community, incorporating qualities of many streams of Judaism. Twice monthly musical Friday night services followed by pot-luck dinners. Shabbat morning experiences include walks, meditation, chanting and storytelling. THE GUIDE 2021/2022 107 SOCIAL AND MEMBERSHIP GROUPS AEPi Alumni Club-Philadelphia 609-289-9667 • PhillyAEPi@gmail.com • facebook.com/aepiphilly Volunteer-led club that provides opportunities for those in the greater Philadelphia area to socialize, network, mentor/support local chapters, engage with other community groups as well as reconnect to the national organization. Welcomes members of all ages, from several chapters and in various professions. AJC ACCESS AJC Philadelphia/South New Jersey Office 1600 Market St., Suite 1820 • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-665-2300 • philadelphia@AJC.org • ajc.org/access A community of young Jewish leaders (21-40 years of age) in the region that supports AJC’s vision and mission, primarily through building relationships and forming alliances with a diverse range of diplomatic and community partners. The program focuses on Jewish concerns, such as Israel and anti-Semitism. Through active outreach efforts and collaborative programming with the Latino, Muslim and African American partners, young Jewish professionals explore issues of mutual importance. By educating other communities about the Jewish community and advocating together on behalf of mutual interests and values, ACCESS advances cross-cultural understanding and promotes strong, mutually-beneficial ties. Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Young Leadership 1500 Market St. • Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-568-2223 • philadelphia@adl.org • philadelphia.adl.org/associateboard Fighting Hate for Good. Offers programs and events for young adults to learn about civil rights issues and work toward fighting hate in all of its forms. B’nai B’rith Liberty Region Upper Dublin Beth Masada Lodge samuelmdomsky@gmail.com • ericfeltromeo44@gmail.com • bnaibrith.org Sponsors events and activities located in Greater Philadelphia, southern New Jersey, Southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware. B’nai B’rith International is a humanitarian, human rights and advocacy organization that works toward Jewish unity, security and continuity and fights antisemitism and intolerance. Project HOPE is the region’s signature project, collecting food for the poor for Passover. The Chevra 2002 Ludlow St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 267-908-4950 • info@chevra.net • chevra.net For young Jewish professionals (YJPs) and graduates in their 20s and 30s. With a live venue & hub that includes a cafe-lounge, art gallery, cinema, bar and loft, the program offers social, educational, cultural, spiritual, and volunteer experiences. Hadassah of Greater Philadelphia Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. 1518 Walnut St., Suite 402 • Philadelphia, PA 19102-3419 215-732-7100 philadelphia@hadassah.org • hadassah.org/regions/greater-philadelphia Connects Jewish women in our community and creates opportunities for personal growth, education, advocacy and Jewish continuity through events and volunteer opportunities; empowering members and supporters, as well as youth in Israel and America. Israeli American Council-Philadelphia Kaiserman JCC • 45 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 • 267-515-3270 philadelphia@israeliamerican.org • israeliamerican.org/philadelphia Bolsters the Israeli-American community to strengthen the Jewish and Israeli identity and reinforce support for Israel. Programs include: IAC Keshet; IAC Eitanim; and IAC Shishi Israeli and more. 108 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 Jewish Genealogical and Archival Society of Greater Philadelphia membership@jgasgp.org • jgsgp.org JGASGP’s objectives are to: To collect, preserve and disseminate knowledge and information with reference to Jewish genealogy and the history of the Jewish Community in Greater Philadelphia; to promote interest and encourage interested parties to engage in genealogical and archival research; to stimulate and provide instruction in research methodology, the utilization of resources including the Philadelphia Jewish Archives Collection and adherence to standards of accuracy and thoroughness; to foster careful documentation and to promote scholarly genealogical and archival writing and publication; to promote the preservation of genealogical and archival records and resources, especially the Philadelphia Jewish Archives Collection which is housed at the Temple University Library; and to increase awareness of all the genealogical sources that are available for research. Jewish Alumni of Temple University 215-204-3167 • shana.mcglinchey@temple.edu • alumni.temple,edu Graduates of Temple University gather for social events and other programs. Jewish Graduate Student Network Steinhardt Hall • 215 S. 39th St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104 631-388-2073 • info@phillyhillel.org • jewishgrads.org A program of Hillel of Greater Philadelphia which serves all of the Jewish graduate and professional students in the Philadelphia area through campus- based and city-wide events. The Grad Network offers a wide range of social, educational, cultural, and religious programs, as well as career development and community service opportunities. Jewish Professionals of Suburban Philadelphia (JPSP) jpsphillyburbs@gmail.com • facebook.com/JPSPhilly Provides Jewish professionals in their 20s and 30s, living in the Greater Philadelphia suburbs with fun social events, networking opportunities and social action experiences that promote Jewish culture, community and religious values. Hosts happy hours, trivia nights and movie nights to monthly Kabbalat Shabbat dinners, potlucks and outdoor activities. Jewish Women International 215-564-3466 or 1-800-343-2823 • Rochschw@aol.com • jwi.org Empowers women and girls through programs for economic literacy, community training, healthy relationship education and the proliferation of women’s leadership. Programs, advocacy and philanthropic initiatives protect the funda- mental rights of all girls and women to live in safe homes, thrive in healthy relationships and realize the full potential of their personal strength. Jews in All Hues info@jewsinallhues.org • facebook.com/JewsinALLHues/ An advocacy and educational organization that supports multiple-heritage Jews (one Jewish parent), adopted Jews, Jews by choice, Jews of color and those who do not fit the ‘box,’ partners and allies in order to cultivate an honest culture of welcoming in the Jewish community. Moishe House Philadelphia moishehousephilly@gmail.com • moishehouse.org/find-a-house/philadelphia face- book.com/MoisheHousePhiladelphia/ A pluralistic, welcoming, accepting, and inclusive space for young, 20-something Jews to connect over common ground. It hosts a minimum of seven events each month that range from in-house potlucks and shows to parties at local venues to cultural happenings and opportunities to learn with local rabbis and visionaries. Mosaic Outdoor Clubs of America philly@mosaicoutdoor.org • philadelphia.mosaicoutdoor.org A nonprofit volunteer organization providing a way for outdoors-oriented Jewish adults of Southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey to meet and enjoy common interests. Fosters an ethic of conservation and promotes an active lifestyle while building Jewish community and continuity. National Council of Jewish Women Greater Philadelphia Section • 215-302-3586 ncjwphiladelphia.org • ncjwphila@gmail.com Grassroots organization of volunteers who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children and families and by safeguarding individual rights. The Greater Philadelphia Section focuses on advocacy, promoting education, hands on community service and tzedakah. NextGen Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia 2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-832-0861 NextGen@jewishphilly. org • jewishphilly.org/NextGen facebook.com/groups/JFGPNG A group of Jewish men and women, ages 22 to 45, making a difference in the Jewish community. Open to singles, couples, business professionals and parents, the group seeks to ensure Jewish continuity through outreach, education, leadership development, community service and philanthropy. RAJE Philadelphia: Russian American Jewish Experience Congregation Beth Solomon Community Center 198 Tomlinson Road • Philadelphia, PA 19116 • 215-671-1981 admin@rajephilly.com • raje@cbscommunitycenter.com cbscommunitycenter.com/raje For men and women ages 18 through 30. Offers a learning experience for those who want to explore their Jewish heritage, meet friends, participate in Shabbat meals and more. Star of David Bikers info@starofdavidbikers.org • starofdavidbikers.org A motorcycle organization based in the Delaware Valley. Members share a passion for motorcycles and love for the Jewish people. Tribe 12 1900 Market St., Eighth Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 267-652-0088 • contact@tribe12.org • tribe12.org Offers events and programs for individuals in their 20s/30s who want to connect Jewishly in Philadelphia. Programming includes social events, matchmaking services, an LGBTQIA+ community, affinity groups (i.e., an a cappella group and fantasy football and sports leagues), a Jewish leadership and entrepreneurship Fellowship, a web resource for 20s/30s to find Jewish events in Philly and more. Uru Achim 610-642-0516 • taniatrach@gmail.com Volunteer-run organization which holds benefit concerts, lectures, meetings and other activities featuring Jews and non-Jews for a Russian Jewish audience, and uses the concerts to raise money for Israel. Young Friends of Rodeph Shalom 615 N. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19123 • 215-627-6747 info@rodephshalom.org • rodephshalom.org/young-friends A group of 20- and 30-somethings who are single or married, who gather for events to bridge their Jewish background with their personal interests. Young Jewish Leadership Concepts PO Box 313 • Langhorne, PA 19047 215-750-YJLC (9552) • rsvp4yjlc@gmail.com • yjlc.org Nonprofit young professionals network, providing opportunities for post-college age young adults to meet, and get connected with the Jewish community. Events include annual rafting and ski leadership weekends, and programs to gain knowledge of Israel and the Jewish community. Regular activities take place in Greater Philadelphia, NY, DC, and Florida. SPORTS AND TEAMS Bikkur Cholim Basketball Tournament 1706 Solly Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19152 Bikkurphilly@yahoo.com • bikkurcholimbasketball.org Annual Yudie Borck Bikkur Cholim Youth Basketball Tournament to raise funds for Bikkur Cholim Philadelphia. The tournament games are held at the Kohelet Yeshiva High School and The Mesivta High School of Greater Philadelphia. Young players of all abilities are encouraged to participate. Jewish Youth Basketball League Masterman High School Gym • 1699 Spring Garden St. • Philadelphia, PA 19130 info@jphillyhoops.org • facebook.com/JPhillyHoops/ Nonprofit, volunteer-based organization opened to boys and girls in fifth, sixth and seventh grade, at all skill levels. Games will be played at the Masterman gym (16th and Spring Garden), just a few blocks away from Broad and Wood streets, where a historic marker marks the location of the old Broadwood Hotel. It was there that the world-famous Philadelphia SPHAS (South Philadelphia Hebrew Association) played in the 1920s and 30s. This new league is a tribute to that great Philly ethnic legacy. It is open to the entire community. Junior Jewish Basketball League—JJBL jjblbasketball@gmail.com • jjbl.org A four-division inclusive co-ed youth basketball league in Montgomery County, PA, for kids in first through 12th grades who want to learn fundamental skills, compete in a supportive environment, make friends, and have fun. Kehillah Fall Sunday Soccer League (KFSS) Mandell Campus, 7601 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 267-630-5772 • kehillahsoccer@gmail.com • kehillahsoccer.org Sundays, September through November. Kehillah Fall Sunday Soccer is for players in pre-K through ninth grade. KFSS also has a team for differently abled players. Discounted registration through July, as well as discounts for sibling registration, volunteering and needs based scholarships are available. Times do not conflict with Hebrew School. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Bikkur Cholim of Philadelphia 1706 Solly Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-805-8668 • bikkurcholimphilly@gmail.com • bikkurcholimphilly.org Bikkur Cholim of Philadelphia was organized to extend a helping hand to people in our community, as well as others, who come to Philadelphia for treatment at the outstanding hospitals and medical facilities in this area. Challah for Hunger 1900 Market St., Eighth Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 267-423-4415 • loren@challahforhunger.org • challahforhunger.org Brings people together to bake and sell challah to raise funds for and awareness of campus hunger. Volunteer opportunities for all ages are available through the Philadelphia Volunteer Corps, which supports the program’s local family chapter programs. Federation Early Learning Services 10700 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-676-7550 • FelsKids.org Volunteers are needed to work in classrooms with young children and to assist teachers or work in the early learning center offices. Specific tasks are designed to meet the skills of the volunteers and the needs of the classroom and center. Friendship Circle Philadelphia Region PO Box 25067 • Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-574-1765 • Fax: 270-574-1766 info@phillyfriendship.com • phillyfriendship.com Connects teens and young adults to youth with special needs and their families, offering Jewish and social experiences; developing friendships while participating in creative arts group activities, Jewish holiday celebrations, weekly play dates and more. Fosters the development of a caring, supportive community. There are volunteer opportunities for adults as well. THE GUIDE 2021/2022 109 Hatzolah of Philadelphia 198 Tomlinson Rd • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-667-6700 info@cbscommunitycenter.com • philadelphiahatzalah.com Hatzolah of Philadelphia is a 100% volunteer organization that provides emergency medical services at no cost to all in need regardless of race, religion or ethnicity. Hosts for Hospitals — In-Home Hospitality for Families and Patients 326 Conshohocken State Road, #2 • Gladwyne, PA 19035 484-380-2999 • lodging@hostsforhospitals.org • hostsforhospitals.org Provides an opportunity to perform the mitzvah of Hachnasat Orchim, the bringing in of guests. Volunteer hosts provide free lodging for out-of-towners who travel to Philadelphia in association with patients who are receiving care at area hospitals. Guests are responsible for their own food and transportation. Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia Volunteer Services The Barbara & Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center 345 Montgomery Ave. • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 • 267-314-0909 info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org Opportunities at the Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center: Hands-on service projects (Circle of Hands, Circle of Wisdom); Delivering challahs to hospital patients (Challah Mitzvah Program); Engaging with our clothing assistance program (Our Closet); Bar/Bat Mitzvah projects; Teen Empowerment Program. JFCS can also help individuals and groups plan community service projects. Jewish Relief Agency Office: 225 E. City Ave, Suite 210 | Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 Warehouse: 10980 Dutton Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154 610-660-0190 | Fax: 610-660-0191 | JRA@jewishrelief.org | jewishrelief.org JRA’s mission is to serve over 6,000 diverse, low-income individuals across Greater Philadelphia by relieving hunger, improving lives, and strengthening our community each year. JRA offers many volunteer opportunities. Through our Monthly Food Distribution Program, volunteers can assist in packing and delivering boxes of nutritious food to families and individuals in need. JRA offers a Route Owners program where a volunteer delivers to the same households month after month, allowing for a meaningful relationship to form between the client and volunteer. JRA also offers the Tiny Tots program where families with small children ages 3-6 years old participate in an environment catered to them. JRA offers volunteer opportunities for groups, such as teens, university organizations, camps, synagogues, community groups and more. Through our B’nai Mitzvah program, many students choose to complete their service project with JRA. We offer a Birthday Card Program, where volunteers can decorate and send birthday cards to JRA recipients. KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-698-7300, ext. 196 • info@kleinlife.org • KleinLife.org Opportunities include: helping to cultivate and harvest fruits and vegetables at KleinLife; packaging meals with a local cooking group; volun- teering to be a friendly visitor; and/or delivering meals to homebound seniors. Misaskim 215-917-0209 • misaskim.org Misaskim’s mission is to provide support and assistance to individuals experiencing crisis or tragedy by providing them with vital bereavement services. The Mitzvah Bowl info@themitzvahbowl.com • TheMitzvahBowl.com A comprehensive website for finding mitzvah projects and volunteer opportunities for bar/bat mitzvah students and high school students looking to fulfill community service hours. Offers resources for teens and families seeking a way to help others and make a difference. 110 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 Mitzvah Circle Foundation 2562 Boulevard of the Generals, Suite 100, Norristown, PA 19403 267-649-7610 • info@mitzvahcircle.org • mitzvahcircle.org Nonprofit, non faith-based, organization providing material support to individuals and families dealing with crisis, poverty, homelessness, and serious illness throughout the Philadelphia region. Serving people who are unable to obtain immediate or sufficient help from government agencies and traditional service organizations. Mitzvah Food Program 215-832-0509 • mitzvahfoodprogram@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org/mfp Volunteers are needed to pack and deliver food packages, which include non-perishable food and produce, to low-income households in Greater Philadelphia. Monthly or bimonthly packing/delivery schedules available depending on pantry location. Back-up delivery volunteers are also needed. B’nai mitzvah projects are welcome. Pantry locations include: Jewish Community Services Building (Center City); Brodsky Enrichment Center (Main Line); KleinLife (Northeast Philadelphia); Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County (Bucks County); and Beth Sholom Congregation (Elkins Park). Northeast NORC 8546-B Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-320-0351 • NORC@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org/northeast-norc The Northeast NORC (Naturally Occurring Retirement Community) helps 1,600 older adults living within the ZIP codes of 19111, 19114, 19115, 19116, 19149 and 19152. It provides home assessments, maintenance and repairs; chore services; transportation to medical appointments and grocery shopping; monthly lunch and learn gatherings; and friendly visits and phone calls. Volunteers are a key ingredient in the NORC’s success, pitching in with everything from raking and changing light bulbs to making minor repairs, installing shower grab bars, and winterizing homes by covering windows with plastic. RSVP Philadelphia KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116 267-345-7787 • jeskate@kleinlife.org • rsvphilly.org Opportunities for individuals to volunteer in social service agencies, schools, museums and consumer groups. YOUTH GROUPS BBYO Liberty Region Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA) & B’nai B’rith Girls (BBG) 8201 High School Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 484-896-9017• Liberty@bbyo.org • bbyo.org Pluralistic Jewish teen movement for teens in grades eight through 12. AZA and BBG chapters provide leadership programs and identity enrichment experiences. Chapters have regular meetings, social, and community service programming on some weeknights and largely on the weekend. BBYO chapters are creating a movement of Jewish teens committed to giving more Jewish teens more meaningful Jewish experiences. Bnei Akiva of North America Lower Merion Synagogue • 123 Old Lancaster Ave. • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-757-8905 • philadelphia@bneiakiva.org • bneiakiva.org Religious Zionist youth movement offering educational programs for third through 12th grade. Three snifim: Lower Merion — holds weekly Shabbat programs and special events at Lower Merion Synagogue, in collaboration with Kohelet Yeshiva High School. Northeast Philadelphia — sponsors weekly Shabbat programs and special events at B’nai Israel Ohev Zedek Synagogue. Cherry Hill, N.J. — sponsors a Shabbat program once every three weeks, in addition to special events at Sons of Israel Synagogue. Boy Scouts of America Cradle of Liberty Council Jewish Committee on Scouting 1485 Valley Forge Road • Wayne, PA 19087 215-677-4147 • lenbrownstein@gmail.com • jewishscouting.org Supporting Jewish Scouting in the five-county area (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties): Troop 185 in Somerton (CBS Community Center) - Shomer Shabbat; Troop 665 in Dresher - Kosher; Pack 498 in Blue Bell - Kosher. Camp Galil—Year Round Program 2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-832-0676 • RoshEizor@campgalil.org campgalil.org/year-round-program Labor Zionist youth movement for ages nine to 17. Emphasizes Jewish values and social responsibility, with year-round activities for its members. Camp Havaya—Camp Year Round Reconstructing Judaism 1299 Church Road • Wyncote, PA 19095 833-CAMP-HAV (833-226-7428) • Fax: 215-576-0465 Hello@CampHavaya.org • camphavaya.org/year-round/ Weekend events to see Camp friends – or to check the community out for the first time. National Conference of Synagogue Youth (NCSY) Atlantic Seaboard Region – Philadelphia and Cherry Hill 410-358-6279 rabbiyitz@ncsy.org • freundm@ncsy.org atlanticseaboard.ncsy.org/philadelphia Open to all Jewish youth (grades five to 12) regardless of background affiliation. Offers participants the opportunity to develop pride in their Jewish heritage, strengthen their Jewish identity, promote the rights and interests of Jews worldwide, and learn how to apply the principles of Judaism in their daily lives. Halachah (“Jewish law”) is observed to Orthodox standards within the NCSY movement. North American Federation of Temple Youth JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS The Jewish community includes many different organizations and groups. Cultural and social organizations provide a vehicle for learning about the religion’s heritage. Community-service agencies assist Jews in need. Community-relations and Jewish-advocacy groups help shape communal positions on public-policy issues. Some organizations are fraternal, some are charitable, some are ideological or denominational, and some bring together Jews representing various segments of the community. CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS B’nai Chaim Social 10100 Jamison Ave., Suite #207 • Philadelphia, PA 19116 • 215-676-4001 Raises money for charity. Members have cemetery privileges. Bikkur Cholim of Philadelphia 1706 Solly Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19152 • 215-805-8668 Bikkurphilly@gmail.com • bikkurcholimphilly.org Volunteers provide kosher food, Shabbos meals and challah every week to anyone who could benefit from this service. Games and toys are also made available to patients at CHOP. The program maintains an apartment for patients and their families in need of extended treatment. The apartment, furnished, and stocked with food, provides patients and their families with privacy and a much needed respite. Female Hebrew Benevolent Society info@fhbs.org • tikkun36@verizon.net • FHBS.org Oldest continuously operating Jewish charitable organization in the United States. Staffed by volunteers, it renders service to Jewish women in need of emergency assistance. Referrals taken only from accredited social workers and communal professionals. Union for Reform Judaism (NFTY-PAR) 212-452-6758 • emessinger@urj.org • nftypar@urj.org • Pennsylvania.nfty.org Provides teens with a Jewish community including learning opportunities through leadership, development and mentorship. Teens come together during the year for events offering learning, fun, worship, community service and fellowship. Golden Slipper Club and Charities Sigma Alpha Rho Fraternity International Hebrew Free Loan Society of Greater Philadelphia 215-275-6378 • JESaylor23@gmail.com • sarfraternity.org High school-based organization that offers programs in athletics, community service and career educational opportunities. Tzofim — Israel Scouts Kaiserman JCC • 45 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 215-206-5609 • paamon@israelscouts.org • israelscouts.org/tzabar Zionist Youth movement for Israeli, Hebrew speaking children in North America that encourages its participants to explore different opportunities to take a meaningful part in Israeli-American society. Weekly activities, which take place at the JCC, are held in Hebrew, planned and executed by high school children leading children in grades 3-9. United Synagogue Youth (USY) Mizrach Region 7763 Old York Rd • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-870-7902 • Bass@uscj.com • MizrachUSY.com Youth Groups for high-school students sponsored by the Conservative movement. Encourages Jewish identity and observance, volunteer work and education. Sponsors local trips, regional programs and trips to Israel. Kadima is a youth group for middle school age children. 215 N. Presidential Blvd., first floor • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-660-0510 • Fax: 610-660-0515 • info@goldenslipper.org • goldenslipperclub.org Operates the Golden Slipper Camp, Golden Slipper Gems and Golden Slipper Gems on the Main Line. Also gives aid to the needy, who must be referred by a social-service agency, and has a college scholarship program. 8231 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 267-709-9652 • info@hebrewfreeloanphila.org • hflphilly.org Provides no-fee, no-interest loans up to $7,500 to members of the Jewish community in need in Philadelphia and the surrounding 8 counties (Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Mercer, Gloucester, Camden and Burlington). Credit-worthy co-signers are required. Loans are repaid over a two- to three-year period, though loans for educational purposes may be extended. New loan program: Be A Family Fertility Fund offering loans of up to $15,000 to help cover fertility treatments and related expenses. Also provides no-fee, no-interest business loans up to $15,000 in the same nine- county area. Credit-worthy co-signers are required. Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia 2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-832-0500 • info@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org Mobilizes financial and volunteer resources to address the community’s most critical priorities in Greater Philadelphia, in Israel and around the world. THE GUIDE 2021/2022 111 Jewish Relief Agency 225 E. City Ave, Suite 210 | Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-660-0190 | Fax: 610-660-0191 | JRA@jewishrelief.org | jewishrelief.org JRA’s mission is to serve over 6,000 diverse, low-income individuals across Greater Philadelphia by relieving hunger, improving lives, and strengthening our community each year. We further this mission primarily with our Monthly Food Distribution Program, through which JRA delivered nearly 500,000 pounds of nutritious food to families and individuals in need in 2018. Our recipients include over 500 children as well as homebound older adults, Holocaust Survivors, immigrants, victims of domestic violence, persons suffering from temporary illness or injury, and individuals with physical and/ or developmental disabilities. Over the years, JRA has implemented additional services to respond to needs in the community. These programs include the Family Friendly Food Initiative, the Route Owners Initiative, and the Everyday Essentials Program. Together, these programs help thousands of low-income Greater Philadelphia residents meet their basic needs. Kohelet Foundation 822 Montgomery Ave., Suite 1937 • Narberth, PA 19072 484-278-1328 • info@koheletfoundation.org • koheletfoundation.org Private foundation encouraging the development of Jewish identity and the observance of Jewish laws and traditions, by facilitating access to Jewish education at all levels. The core value is to foster commitment to Jewish learning and living. Krakauer-Yampoler Beneficial Society 2350 Tremont St., Apt. 810 • Philadelphia, PA 19115 215-677-3295 • paulgin3@gmail.com Union of two fraternal organizations: Krakauer Beneficial Society and the Yampoler Benevolent Association. Hosts monthly dinner meetings and an annual banquet. Sponsors some outings and burial benefits; allocates small grants for college books for the children of members; and disburses small donations to local organizations. Mitzvah Food Program Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia 215-832-0509 • Fax: 215-832-0833 mitzvahfoodprogram@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org/mfp Provides food in a caring and dignified manner to people in need through an alliance of individuals, synagogues and Jewish organizations. Pannonia Beneficial Association PO Box 11685 • Philadelphia, PA 19116 • 267-288-5218 PannoniaBeneficial2019@comcast.net • pannoniabeneficial.org Service organization for Jewish men and their families. Offers access to the Pannonia Credit Union, cemetery services, and meeting and community events. Project H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People Everywhere) 215-280-4670 • samuelmdomsky@gmail.com Volunteer organization that raises funds and delivers Kosher for Passover food packages to needy individuals and families. A program of B’nai B’rith Liberty Region. Food Distribution Start Point: Temple Sinai, Dresher, PA. Delivery of Passover food is always the Sunday before Passover. Teach PA—Orthodox Union Advocacy 2100 Arch St., 4th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 717-798-6076 • Info@Teachcoalition.org • teachcoalition.org/pa Founded by the Orthodox Union, lay leaders and a network of Jewish day schools and yeshivas, Teach PA helps to send tuition funds to nonpublic schools. United Jewish Organizations c/o Goldsteins’ Rosenberg’s Raphael-Sacks Inc. 6410 N. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19126 215-768-6300 • Fax: 215-927-3110 • ujophila@gmail.com Coordinates charitable giving. Members have cemetery privileges. Organization meets periodically. 112 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 CLOTHING DONATIONS Our Closet-Powered by JFCS 2100 Arch St., 5th Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 267-256-2179 • 1-866-532-7669 • ourclosetpa.org Provides free clothing to vulnerable individuals and their families throughout the region. There are no eligibility requirements to receive clothing. The goal is to meet a basic need so people can better focus on handling other stressors in their lives, such as securing a steady source of income or finding permanent housing solutions. For information on current pop-up shops or how to donate clothing, please visit the website listed above. COMMUNITY RELATIONS AJC Philadelphia/South New Jersey 1600 Market St., Suite 1820 • Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-665-2300 • philadelphia@AJC.org • ajc.org Global advocate for the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel, and for the advancement of democratic values and human rights for all through legislative advocacy, international diplomacy, and interethnic and interreligious coalitions. Works with communities to build intergroup understanding and advocate together in areas of mutual concern and interest. Focuses on issues of pluralism, intergroup relations, and Israel. Ongoing AJC relationships and programs include, among many others: Latino-Jewish Coalition; Muslim-Jewish Circle of Friends; Bucks County Christian Coalition (BCCC); Annual Speaking Out for the Voiceless Murray Friedman Memorial Lecture; and Veloric Visionary Leaders Lectures, e.g., Menachem Begin, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Anti-Defamation League (ADL) 1500 Market St. • Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-568-2223 • philadelphia@adl.org • philadelphia.adl.org Fighting Hate for Good. Works to combat anti-Semitism and to secure justice and fair treatment for all people regardless of race, religion, sexual identity or national origin. Monitors and tracks extremists and hate groups, educates children and adults, and protects constitutional rights and religious freedoms. Program offerings include confronting anti-Semitism and Holocaust-education workshops, diversity, anti-bias and anti-bullying education, and the “No Place for Hate” program for schools and communities. Also conducts hate crimes and extremist training for law-enforcement and security seminars for Jewish institutions. Counsels victims of discrimination, and works to raise awareness about global anti-Semitism. Advocates on behalf of Israel. 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 Yom 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 multi-faith 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 intergroup 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 vulner able 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 throughout 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. 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 • tikkunolamchavurah.org Philadelphia-based spiritual and political community grounded in Jewish tradition. 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 leadership 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 development, coaching, networking, conferences and more. HOLOCAUST PROGRAMS Anti-Defamation League (ADL) 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 antisemitism 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. 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. THE GUIDE 2021/2022 113 Children of Jewish Holocaust Survivors Association Jewish War Veterans Holocaust Remembrance Program Esther Raab Holocaust Museum & Goodwin Education Center Holocaust Survivors’ Support Program 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. 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 onsite 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 & Education Center KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Ave., Suite 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. Holocaust and Genocide Studies at West Chester University 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. Holocaust Education Programs 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. 114 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 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. 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 Non-profit organization dedicated to educating Philadelphia residents and the global community about the lessons of the Holocaust. The organization spearheaded 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 Library. JEWISH WAR VETERANS POSTS Jewish War Veterans of the USA (JWV) Philadelphia County Council 609-238-1912 • richfine@hotmail.com • jwv.org Serves in an advocacy role in presenting veterans’ pension, disability and other claims before the Veterans Administration and other agencies. Combats antisemitism and bigotry. Assists the Office of Special Investigations in pursuing Nazi war criminals. Supports American youth through scouting, scholarships and anti-drug programs. Assists oppressed Jews worldwide. Supports strong U.S.-Israel relations. Drizin-Weiss Post No. 215 913 Tyson Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19111 • 215-728-9368 Post 215 is an active progressive group with members ranging from 20 to 101 years old and from all neighborhoods of Philadelphia and surrounding counties with the Mission of “Veterans Helping Veterans and the Communities we Serve.” Membership is open in several classifications. Post 215 is a regional post serving personnel on active military duty, reservists, and the National Guard, along with discharged members, in 14 states and foreign bases. Maintains active VSO (legal reps) in an advocacy role representing active duty separating personnel, of every race, creed and religion. VSO also pursues claims for veterans’ pensions, disability and other claims before the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, and other agencies. Logistically and financially supports military missions, government events, worthwhile charities, and operations of other Posts. Provides honor guard along with funeral detail. Provides gravesites, U.S. flags and presentation at gravesites. Offers resources for anti-drug and recovery programs. Members meet at the post and online. The post provides special events; speakers; benefit services; 501(c)(3) receiving and giving of charitable tax deductions; fundraising; scholarships for family members; high school to college entry; and G.I. supplemental college scholarship funding. Supports membership within synagogues in seven Philadelphia area counties, and in other states, along with communication with non-Jewish institutions. Combats antisemitism and bigotry. Sponsors a Ladies Auxiliary to assist and plan local, regional and national programs, as well as supporting oppressed Jewish issues worldwide. Fegelson-Young-Feinberg Post 697 P.O. Box 802 • Levittown, PA 19058 • 267-573-9697 jewishvetspost697@gmail.com • jewishvetspost697.jwv.org Sponsors programs for all ages that promote patriotism and love of country. Post 697 offers a variety of memberships that will allow both veterans and non-veterans of all faiths the privilege of becoming associated the veteran community. Ongoing programs include scholarships for descendants of JWV members, providing Veterans Service Officers representing veterans and their families before the Department of Veterans Affairs, membership life and health insurance coverage and prescription program, audio-visual library resources. The JWV disaster relief fund, care packages to service personnel and other programs will make a difference in the lives of others. Also has Ladies Auxiliary. Post 305 215-459-1261 • henrynco@comcast.net Meets at Adath Israel, 250 N. Highland Ave., Merion Station. Geographic area includes West Philadelphia and the western suburbs. Activities include visiting residents at the Coatesville VA Medical Center, conducting Memorial Day ceremonies at Delaware County cemetery monuments, hosting speakers at monthly meetings, and supporting the Department of PA and JWV national organizations. Post 98 856-468-2678 • edyndon@aol.com Both Post 98 Members and the Ladies Auxiliary meet at Tiffany’s Diner, 9010 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA. The post promotes Judaism, patriotism and veteran’s services. Ongoing programs include providing scholarships for descendants of JWV members, and tending to memorials and grave sites of members in area cemeteries. ISRAEL The commitment of the Philadelphia Jewish community to Israel is evidenced by the large number of organizations and programs whose goals are to support the health, education, social, cultural and political institutions in Israel; organizations that sponsor trips; and those that assist Philadelphians who wish to make aliyah or to volunteer, travel or study in Israel. GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS Israel Bonds Development Corporation for Israel 1511 Walnut St., Suite 301 • Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-545-8380 or 1-800-752-5671 • Fax: 215-545-6164 philadelphia@israelbonds.com • israelbonds.com A FINRA-member broker dealer that underwrites securities issued by the state of Israel in the United States. Advocates investment and pride in Israel through the sale of Israel bonds. Proceeds from the sale of Israel bonds have played a role in Israel’s evolution into a leader in high-tech, greentech and biotech. Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of Commerce 1401 Walnut St., 9th Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-703-3135 • picc@phillyisraelchamber.com • phillyisraelchamber.com Promotes business development with Israel. PICC is a member-based, independent professional network serving Pennsylvania, Delaware and southern New Jersey. Educates constituents about the range of business opportunities available in Israel, and helps members to achieve their business goals through referrals, consultation and access to business resources. Members represent manufacturing, advanced technology, investment, academia, professionals and financial firms. ISRAEL EXPERIENCES Birthright Israel–Taglit The Birthright Israel Foundation 1-888-99-ISRAEL or 1-888-994-7723 info@birthrightisrael.com • birthrightisrael.com Offers young adults ages 18 through 32 trips to Israel. The program covers airfare and 10 days of land and program costs. BBYO Passport 202-537-8091 • info@bbyopassport.org • bbyopassport.org Provider of travel experiences for Jewish high school and middle school teens. Passport programs span destinations on five continents and combine elements of active touring, community service, and meaningful Jewish experiences. Honeymoon Israel 347-292-8809 • info@honeymoonisrael.org honeymoonisrael.org • 2ndhoneymoonisrael.org Provides trips to Israel for couples with at least one Jewish partner. Each trip includes 20 couples from the same city: couples with one Jewish partner, couples where both partners were born Jewish and couples where one partner is converted/Jew-by-choice. The couples are in their first 5 years of marriage or lifelong commitment to each other and are between the ages of 25-40. The trips are locally based, and there is one trip from Philadelphia annually. In addition, Honeymoon Israel runs a luxurious nationwide Israel travel experience called “2nd Honeymoon Israel,” for couples and individuals aged 50+. The program is inspired by the popular Honeymoon Israel trip for young couples and is not locally coordinated or subsidized. Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) Israel Aliyah Center 866-835-0430 • PniyotTzibor@jafi.org • jewishagency.org Helps in bringing Jewish people to Israel to live (make aliyah) and ensure their successful integration into Israeli society. Promotes Jewish-Zionist education programs and the partnership of Jews around the world with Israelis and Israeli society. THE GUIDE 2021/2022 115 Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia American Friends of Magen David Adom MASA Israel Journey American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Travel With Purpose (Missions) 2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-832-0629 • ashemesh@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org/missions Sponsors missions to Israel for singles, couples and families. Provides fast- paced, intense educational experiences for veteran travelers, as well as for first-time visitors to Israel. 1-866-864-3279 • masainfo@masaisrael.org • masaisrael.org Connects Jewish young adults, ages 18 to 30, to programs across various interest areas including: five- to 10-month gap year, study abroad, internship and volunteer experiences in Israel. All Masa Israel participants receive an automatic grant and can apply for additional needs-based financial aid. Volunteers for Israel 2100 Arch St., fifth floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-587-4104 • philly@aipac.org • aipac.org Pro-Israel lobbying organizations working with both Democratic and Republican political leaders to enact public policy strengthening the U.S.-Israel relationship. Works with Congress and the executive branch on initiatives from securing foreign aid for Israel to stopping Iran’s nuclear program. 610-584-0468 • 215-646-6381 • National: 1-866-514-1948 philadelphia@vfi-usa.org • vfi-usa.org Assists volunteers ages 17 and up who want to work in Israel on non-combat IDF logistics and maintenance bases. VFI’s mission is to give support and help strengthen America’s bonds with Israel. Volunteers live and work alongside Israelis and other volunteers from around the world. Their jobs might include packing medical supplies and equipment, repairing machinery and outdated parts, building fortifications, assisting in the kitchen and maintaining the base. There are one-, two- and three-week programs year-round. Special programs for students include the summer International Youth Program (IYP) for young adults ages 17 to 25, and an add-on to Taglit-Birthright tours. There is also a new program that subsidizes groups of 10-12 students who volunteer on VFI programs through their campus Hillel. During the work week, participants get free housing, kosher meals, work clothes and cultural programs. There may also be tours. Volunteers pay only for airfare, weekend expenses and an application fee. VFI is a nonprofit, nonsectarian, nonpolitical U.S. organization. Volunteers for Israel partners with SAR-EL, an Israeli organization that oversees volunteers’ experiences on IDF bases. American Technion Society-Philadelphia Chapter SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY Boys Town Jerusalem Foundation of America AJC Philadelphia/South New Jersey 1600 Market St., Suite 1820 • Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-665-2300 • Fax: 215-665-8737 • philadelphia@AJC.org • ajc.org Advocates on behalf of Israel and Jewish communities around the world. Advocacy priorities include: combating global anti-Semitism; promoting Israel’s place in the world; combating BDS and countering the spread of radicalism and extremism. American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev 261 Old York Road, Suite 417A • P.O. Box 1128 • Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-884-4510 or 1-800-96-AABGU • Fax: 215-884-4870 winickc@aabgu.org • aabgu.org Raises funds and public awareness for the university, which has the mandate to lead development of the Negev in the fields of industry, agriculture, science, culture, & education. American Friends of Hebrew University 2100 Arch St., Suite 455 • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-330-6722 • RSigman@afhu.org • afhu.org A national nonprofit organization dedicated to raising support for, and awareness of, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The Hebrew University is a multicultural and pluralistic institution devoted to innovation and achievement across seven academic faculties. American Friends of the Kaplan Medical Center 152 Bateman Road • Langhorne PA 19047 215-932-2974 • lbalcher@afkmc.org • afkmc.org National headquarters for fundraising support for one of Israel’s major general hospitals, serving Israelis in Rehovot. The center is working to build the largest Hi-Tech Cardiac Center in the Middle East. 116 215-947-7007 • Philadelphia@afmda.org • afmda.org Israel’s ambulance, blood-services, and disaster-relief organization, serving as emergency medical first responders. MDA is the organization mandated by the Israeli government to serve in this role, but it’s not a government agency. It relies on donations for funding. THE GUIDE 2021/2022 Four Tower Bridge • 200 Barr Harbor Drive, 400• West Conshohocken, PA 19428 610-940-3800 • Philadelphia@ats.org • ats.org/location/philadelphia Supports the Technion Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, Israel’s oldest scientific and technical university. AMIT-Mid-Atlantic Regional Office 410-484-2223 or 1-800-989-AMIT AMITMidAtlantic@AMITchildren.org • amitchildren.org Supports educational and social welfare institutions throughout Israel, helping disadvantaged youth become constructive citizens in Israeli society through educational programs, teaching Torah and Jewish tradition, and promoting a sense of unity among Jews. Anti-Defamation League (ADL) 1500 Market St. • Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-568-2223 • philadelphia@adl.org • philadelphia.adl.org Fighting Hate For Good. Advocates actively on behalf of Israel. Monitors and tracks extremists and hate groups, educates children and adults, and protects constitutional rights and religious freedoms. 333 E. Lancaster Ave., #351 • Wynnewood, PA 19096 215-887-1590 or 1-800-469-2697 btjphilly@boystownjerusalem.org • boystownjerusalem.org Support group for residential educational institutions in Jerusalem offering disadvantaged youth, ages 12 to 20, an intensive multi-disciplinary curriculum emphasizing technology, academics and religious studies. Friends of the Israel Defense Force (FIDF) Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey Chapter 500 Office Center Drive, Suite 400 • Fort Washington, PA 19034 215-383-2890 • Philadelphia@fidf.org fidf.org/pennsylvania-southern-new-jersey-chapter Initiates and helps support social, educational, cultural and recreational programs and facilities for the young men and women soldiers of Israel who defend the Jewish homeland. Also provides support for the families of fallen soldiers. Israel American Council Philadelphia 45 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 267-515-3270 • Philadelphia@israeliamerican.org • israeliamerican.org The mission of the Israeli-American Council (IAC) is to build an engaged and united Israeli-American community that strengthens the Israeli and Jewish identity of our next generation, the American Jewish community, and the bond between the peoples of the United States and the state of Israel. ConnecTivism program Through interactive online sessions, students will learn about the terminology of Israel activism, practice how to respond to tough questions, learn about the current state of antisemitism, and the difference between productive criticism of Israel and anti-Zionism. israeliamerican.org 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 advocates 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 & South Jersey. Paper and online versions available. Urban Glance Hebrew Language Blog Ofra.palmer@gmail.com • urbanglanceblog.wordpress.com Explores and talks about urbanism: urban structures and city life, people, organizations and businesses, culture, environmental issues, social solidarity, social change, and much more. THE GUIDE 2021/2022 117 PUBLISHERS Jewish Publishing Group 2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-832-0700 • Fax: 215-832-0786 • jewishexponent.com Publishers of the Jewish Exponent, The Guide to Jewish Greater Philadelphia, jewishexponent.com (website), and special-interest supplements celebrating Jewish life, culture and families. The Jewish Publication Society (JPS) 2100 Arch St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 customerservice@longleafservices.org • jps.org Oldest English-language publisher of Judaica in the world. Publishes the TANAKH: The Holy Scriptures, as well as other books of Jewish interest, including Bible studies and commentaries, and history. To order JPS books, contact Longleaf Services at 1-800-848-6225. Print-O-Craft Publishers PO Box 18963, Philadelphia, PA 19119 gut@shabb.es • shabb.es/us/ We publish a handful of books, but more are in the works. We are interested in presenting Jewish ideas—either primary texts or original compositions—in ways that cut through the noise. The Reconstructionist Press 1299 Church Road • Wyncote, PA 19095 • 215-576-0800, ext. 233 books@resonstructingjudaism.org • JewishReconBooks.org Publishes titles dealing with Reconstructionist philosophy and liturgy, including the Kol Haneshamah series of prayer books. RADIO AND TELEVISION JBS — Jewish Broadcasting Service PO Box 360 • Stamford, CT, 06904 • 646-600-6018 • mail@jbstv.org • jbstv.org Nonprofit Jewish television network available in the greater Philadelphia area on FiOS CH 798 HD, RCN CH 269, DirecTV CH 388, ROKU under Genre: Educational, and on the JBS Website at jbstv.org. Daily news from Israel and the JBS news desk, timely interviews & analysis on issues facing Jews in America and Israel; live call-in shows, children’s programs, 92nd Street Y interviews, Jewish studies, Hebrew lessons, Jewish music, films & books; national Jewish conferences; live Friday evening and holiday services. WWDB-AM 860 555 City Ave., Suite 220 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-822-1360 • 1-888-329-3306 • wwdbam.com Radio shows: The Barry Reisman Show, Levine’s Russian Yiddish Program, Neil Hoffman Shabbat Shalom Program, and the Middle East Forum. ARTS PROGRAMS Community Klezmer Initiative lankinwatts@gmail.com • klezmerinitiative.org Philadelphia-based 501(C)(3) organization that’s mission is to build a community that supports artistic innovation and cultural continuity. Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival (GPJFF) 101 S. Independence Mall E. • Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-545-4400 • info@pjff.org • pjff.org Presents film premieres, repertory cinema, and associated programs that are inspired by Jewish history, heritage, and values. The organization hosts two annual festivals, Fall Fest and Lindy CineMondays, along with several Festival Plus! sneak previews and special events. Israeli Film Festival of Greater Philadelphia P.O. Box 171 • Gladwyne, PA 19035 • 484-904-5421 iffphila@iffphila.com • iffphila.com Festival that is both entertaining and informative. The program includes feature films, dramas, comedies and documentaries that are award-winning and have received wide recognition both in Israel and abroad. 118 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 The Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework Masorot Chapter (Philadelphia) arlenespec@gmail.com • Pomegranateguild.org Provides meetings, biennial conventions, quarterly publications and workshops to those wanting to learn or who are established needle artists. The Guild adapts and interprets Judaic symbols to stimulate creativity and create ritual objects for homes, synagogues and Jewish venues. All levels of expertise and interest are welcome. Rising Song Institute 646-770-1468 • music@hadar.org • risingsong.org Cultivates Jewish spiritual life through song. The institute is a meeting place for creative musicians and prayer leaders who hope to reinvent the future of music as a communal Jewish spiritual practice. Based in Philadelphia, the Institute engages people throughout North America and around the world through communal singing, immersive study, and experimental music-making. The Rising Song Institute is part of the Hadar Institute. ISRAELI DANCING Israeli Dancing at Beth Sholom Congregation 8231 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 • 215-887-1342 ext 216 jatchick@bethsholomcongregation.org • bethsholomcongregation.org Every Monday night, free of charge and open to the public. The first hour is for beginners. RAK-DAN Israeli Dancing 16 Rock Hill Road • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 215-760-6800 • donrakdan@gmail.com • rakdan.net Holds Israeli dance sessions and classes at Adath Israel on the Main Line. LIBRARIES The Free Library of Philadelphia Central Library — Logan Square • 1901 Vine St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-686-5322 • freelibrary.org Maintains the Moses Marx Collection of Judaica and Hebraica. Covers history and liturgy, with some books on philosophy, religion, the Bible and the Talmud, and Passover Haggadahs. Russian-language collection available at Northeast branch. The collection is not currently available onsite. Patrons must call ahead to schedule access to the collection. Goldyne Savad Library Center Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road • Wyncote, PA 19095-1898 215-576-0800, ext. 232 • Fax: 215-576-6143 • kaplanlibrary@rrc.edu • rrc.edu Houses the Mordecai M. Kaplan Library, and the Ira and Judith Kaplan Eisenstein Reconstructionist Archives. The Kaplan Library serves students and the general public with books and periodicals in English, Hebrew and other languages. The Kaplan Archives house documents of the Reconstructionist movement. The Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1300 Locust St. • Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-732-6200 • Fax: 215-732-2680 • larnold@hsp.org • hsp.org Former Balch Institute holdings, including its extensive Yiddish collections, are now housed at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. This includes resources on genealogy, synagogues and cemeteries drawn from published materials, manuscript materials and graphics. The Library Company of Philadelphia 1314 Locust St. • Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-546-3181 • Fax: 215-546-5167 • librarycompany.org Independent research library with an American Judaica collection. Meyers Library and KI Archives at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel 8339 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-887-8700 • etilman@kenesethisrael.org • kenesethisrael.org Contains books and historical documents from 1847 to the present. Philadelphia Jewish Archives Collection Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries Charles Library • 1900 N. 13th St. • Philadelphia, PA 19122 215-204-8257 • Fax: 215-204-3681 scrc@temple.edu • library.temple.edu/scrc Collections include records of Jewish cultural, educational, social service, religious and fraternal organizations from the Greater Philadelphia area, as well as personal papers of Jewish community leaders. Reading room is open to the public. The Robert and Molly Freedman Jewish Sound Archive Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts Van Pelt Library, University of Pennsylvania 3420 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104 yidsong@pobox.upenn.edu • sceti. library.upenn.edu/freedman/ An international, multilingual research library collection comprised of Judaic sound recordings in various formats. The recordings have been catalogued in a searchable online database displaying song titles, authors, composers, performers, first lines, etc. The satellite collections are publications in which original text, translation, transliteration and melody line of the recorded songs and spoken word material are available: a sheet music collection, newspaper and magazine articles, concert programs, playbills, song pamphlets and assorted memorabilia. The publications are linked to the University of Pennsylvania library. Talmudical Yeshiva Library 6063 Drexel Road • Philadelphia, PA 19131 • 215-477-1000 Library of Hebrew books on the Bible, the Talmud, Responsa, etc. Open for in-library work to the public by appointment. Tuttleman Jewish Public Library Gratz College — Mandell Education Campus 7605 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-635-7300, ext. 159 or 1-800-475-4635 • helpdesk@gratz.edu • gratz.edu Specialized library of Judaic and Hebraic studies. Multilingual collection of books, periodicals, music and audio-visual materials. Rare-book room, a music library and a Holocaust oral history archive. Open to the public. Van Pelt Library University of Pennsylvania • 3420 Walnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-898-7555 • library@pobox.upenn.ed • library.upenn.edu/vanpelt Large collection of biblical studies, rabbinical studies, Jewish history and medieval and modern Hebrew language and literature. Stacks and seminar rooms are open to the public. MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITS Esther Raab Holocaust Museum and Goodwin Education Center Betty & Milton Katz Jewish Community Center 1301 Springdale Road, Suite 200 • Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-751-9500, ext.1249 • raabgoodwin@jfedsnj.org • jcrcsnj.org/goodwin Full-time institution dedicated to Holocaust education with a reference library, lending library and multimedia resources. Offers a collection of historical photographs, artifacts and Nazi paraphernalia. Also offers a speaker’s bureau supporting outreach to students and adult groups. Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Ave., Room 210 •Philadelphia, PA 215-464-4701 • Fax: 215-464-4703 • 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. National Liberty Museum — America’s Home for Heroes 321 Chestnut St. • Philadelphia, PA 19106 • 215-925-2800 liberty@libertymuseum.org • libertymuseum.org Collection includes interactives, films, exhibits and contemporary art and exhibits of the Dead Sea Scrolls and Chagall paintings of Abraham and Moses. National Museum of American Jewish History 101 S. Independence Mall East • Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-923-3811 • Fax: 215-923-0763 • frontdesk@nmajh.org • nmajh.org Dedicated to telling the still unfolding story of Jews in America, illustrating how an immigrant population flourished under freedom while highlighting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of Jews from their arrival in America in 1654 to the present day. Penn Museum 3260 South St. • Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-898-4000 • info@pennmuseum.org • penn.museum Features “Canaan and Ancient Israel,” an exhibition that focuses on the development of cultural identity in ancient Israel and neighboring lands during the Bronze Age. In addition, the Penn Museum offers a collection of objects from across the globe; along with public programs that cater to various ages and interests: from CultureFEST! Cultural celebrations, public lectures, and tours and conversations with Museum curators over coffee in the café, to free strolls through history with the Museum Mile. Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Adolph and Rose Levis Museum 2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-900-7999 • info@phillyjewishsports.org • phillyjewishsports.org Celebrates the achievements of Philadelphia area Jewish sports heroes. A yearly induction ceremony and dinner are held in the spring. Dedication opportunities are available in the museum. Group tours, which are led by a docent, are available by appointment. Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art Congregation Rodeph Shalom • 615 N. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19123 215-627-6747 • Fax: 215-267-1313 • rodephshalom.org Dedicated to exhibiting contemporary art that illuminates the Jewish experience. PMJA has organized solo and group exhibitions of work in the broadest range of mediums by artists of diverse backgrounds. In addition to its special exhibit gallery, the museum features a permanent collection of important works by accomplished artists, including Chaim Gross, Tobi Kahn, Boaz Vaadia, Siona Benjamin, and many additional renowned local and international artists. Call to make an appointment. THE GUIDE 2021/2022 119 The Rosenbach of the Free Library of Philadelphia 2008-2010 Delancey St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-732-1600 • info@rosenbach.org • rosenbach.org The collection includes the first Haggadah printed in America and letters of the Gratz family of Philadelphia. Open to the public, but access to specific objects and books is by appointment only. Temple Judea Museum of Keneseth Israel Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel 8339 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-887-2027 or 215-887-8700 • Fax: 215-887-1070 tjmuseum@kenesethisrael.org • kenesethisrael.org/museum Houses a collection of objects and presents three original exhibitions annually that feature Judaica, Jewish history, Israel and contemporary art. Artist members are part of the TJMuseum Collaborative. Admission is free, and groups are welcome by appointment. Tours are available of “The Prophetic Quest,” Jacob Landau’s stained-glass installation. MUSIC Beth Sholom Synagogue Beth Sholom Preservation Foundation 8231 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-887-1342, ext. 157 • tours@bethsholomcongregation.org bethsholompreservation.org Created to preserve the Beth Sholom Synagogue, a National Historic Landmark. Only synagogue ever designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The foundation’s mission is to preserve the Wright-designed building, furniture and landscape setting to tell the stories of this synagogue to a wide variety of audiences. Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 N. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19123 215-627-6747 info@rodephshalom.org • rodephshalom.org Oldest congregation in the U.S. descended from Western European Jews. The synagogue is entered in the National Register of Historic Places. Congregation Mikveh Israel caravan@israelscouts.org • israelscouts.org/friendship-caravan Sponsors programs which develop and maintain a connection between the Tzofim (Israel Scouts) movement in Israel and North American Jewry. 44 N. Fourth St. • Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-922-5446 • Fax: 215-922-1550 • info@mikvehisrael.org • mikvehisrael.org Spanish-Portuguese synagogue founded in 1740. Located on Independence Mall and known as the “Synagogue of the American Revolution,” it is the oldest formal congregation in Philadelphia and the oldest continuously operating synagogue in the United States. ChaiLights A Cappella Congregation Mikveh Israel Cemetery Israel Scout Friendship Caravan c/o Tribe 12, 1900 Market St., 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103 267-652-0088 • thechailights@gmail.com • tribe12.org/2017/05/21/the-chailights Post-collegiate Jewish a cappella group. Young adults who perform Jewish and American music a cappella. It is a member of KEYhillah and Contemporary A Cappella League. Jewkebox jewkeboxtemple@gmail.com • @JewkeboxTU (Facebook, Instagram) Student-run Jewish a cappella group in partnership with Hillel at Temple. Frequently performs at synagogues and community centers in the Greater Philadelphia area. Eighth and Spruce streets • Philadelphia, PA 19107 • 215-922-5446 A national shrine and part of Independence National Historical Park. One of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in the United States, with graves dating from 1740. Interred here are Haym Solomon, Rebecca Gratz and 21 veterans of the American Revolution. Mikveh Israel has two other cemeteries with historical significance: 11th and Federal streets, which dates to the Civil War, and 55th and Market streets. Frank Synagogue Nashirah, the Jewish Chorale of Greater Philadelphia Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia 5501 Old York Road • Philadelphia, PA 19141 • 215-456-6055 Modeled after first- and second-century synagogues discovered in the Galilee region of north central Israel, this small, historically certified synagogue was originally dedicated in 1901 and reflects the Einstein Healthcare Network’s cultural heritage. Philadelphia Workmen’s Circle Chorus (Arbeter Ring) Hebrew Mutual Burial Association Cemetery info@nashirah.org • nashirah.org Community-based chorale in the Greater Philadelphia area performing exclusively Jewish and Jewish-themed music. 215-572-0971 • phillywcc.conductor@gmail.com Promotes and perpetuates Yiddish music, language and culture via performances at community events, synagogues, public libraries, senior centers and other venues throughout the Delaware Valley. Bookings accepted all year long. New singers are always welcome. Shabbatones 215-898-7391 • contact@pennshabbatones.com • pennshabbatones.com Student-run Jewish a cappella group at the University of Pennsylvania in partnership with Hillel at UPenn. Frequently performs at synagogues and community centers in the Greater Philadelphia area. 120 LANDMARKS THE GUIDE 2021/2022 1850 Cemetery Lane • Philadelphia, PA 19142 Founded in 1857 by a group of Dutch Jews, the site contains about 440 graves of Dutch Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jews, including many Civil War and Spanish American War veterans. Monument to the Six Million Jewish Martyrs Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza 16th St. and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway This memorial sculpture was the first public Holocaust monument in the United States. The Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation worked on preserving the existing monument and redeveloping the site around it—The Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza—with historical artifacts and educational elements. The expanded plaza was completed in October 2018. THEATER Anne Frank Theater Project Holocaust Museum and Educational Center KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Ave., Room 210, Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-464-4701 info@hamec.org • hamec.org Provides theater pieces educating viewers about prejudice, intolerance and bigotry, as well as heightening awareness that moral courage can move one to action and assist in improving the lives of others. Offers two plays dealing with the Holocaust and how everyday people were affected by the Nazi regime. Theatre Ariel P.O. Box 0334 • Merion Station, PA 19066 Administrative mail: 1623 Addison St., Philadelphia, PA 19146 610-667-9230 • info@theatreariel.org • theatreariel.org Produces new and established plays that illuminate the social, cultural and spiritual heritage of the Jewish people. Theatre Ariel presents a season of Salon Theatre performances in the intimate setting of private homes. The theatre brings Jewish Theatre performances, workshops and lectures to synagogues, community centers, schools and community organizations. Synagogues and community organizations commission Theatre Ariel to create special tailor- made Jewish theatre programs and events for their constituency. INFORMATION AND REFERRAL Abramson Care Advisors 215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3030 info@abramsonseniorcare.org • abramsonseniorcare.org Senior-care professionals available 24/7 to provide free telephone advice to older adults and their families who have questions or concerns regarding aging or aging services. Bucks County Administrative Information Bucks County Courthouse • 215-348-6000 • 1-888-942-8257 • buckscounty.org CARIE: Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly 1500 JFK Blvd., Suite 1500 • Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-545-5728 or 1-800-356-3606 • carie.org Provides outreach, education, advocacy and information to older adults, caregivers and service providers. Assists older people living in the community or in long-term-care facilities with problem-solving and complaint resolution. Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia Administrative office: 2100 Arch St., 5th Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 • info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org Offers comprehensive information and referrals for social service programs and services of interest to community members. Lawyer and Informational Referral Line (LRIS) Philadelphia Bar Association • 1101 Market St. • Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-238-6333 • 215-238-6300 • LRIS.Philadelphiabar.org Provides legal information and referral services. No direct legal assistance given. KleinLife 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-698-7300 • Fax: 215-673-7447 • info@kleinlife.org • KleinLife.org Provides ongoing support and referral services for: short-term counseling, family mediation, group counseling, Medicare benefits review, assisted living and nursing home transition, medical and health related issues (including adaptive equipment), and utility shut off notice resolutions and advocacy. Montgomery County Administrative Information 610-278-3000 • montcopa.org Senior Law Center Two Penn Center • 1500 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 1501 Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-988-1242 (helpline) • 1-877-727-7529 • seniorlawcenter.org Provides civil legal services and community education to Philadelphia residents aged 60 and over and provides free legal advice, information and referral services statewide. PCA Help Line Philadelphia Corporation for Aging 642 N. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19130 215-765-9040 or 1-888-482-9060 (outside Philadelphia) Fax: 215-765-9066 • info@pcacares.org • pcacares.org Offers comprehensive information and referrals for all programs and services of interest to senior citizens. 215-765-9041 (for the hearing-impaired). United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania 1709 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 211 or 215-665-2500 • 1-866-964-7922 nfo@211sepa.org • unitedforimpact.org • 211sepa.org General information and referral service under the auspices of the United Way. Serves the five-county Greater Philadelphia area. City of Philadelphia 311 • 215-686-2181 philly311@phila.gov • phila.gov • 215-686-2181 • Fax#: 215-686-2180 1400 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Chester County Administrative Information Chester County Courthouse 610-344-6000 • chesco.org Delaware County Administrative Information Delaware County Courthouse and Government Center 610-891-4000 • 855-889-7827 (crisis line) • webmaster@co.delaware.pa.us co.delaware.pa.us Independence Visitor Center 599 Market St. • One N. Independence Mall West 1-800-537-7676 questions@phlvisitorcenter.com • PHLVisitorcenter.com Provides free, comprehensive orientation to the Philadelphia region, including maps, brochures and ticket sales to many tours and attractions. THE GUIDE 2021/2022 121 COMMERCIAL DIRECTORY The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and The Jewish Exponent do not endorse and cannot guarantee the kashrut, kashrut supervision or quality of any goods or services provided by the commercial establishments listed below. Individuals should call the establish- ments when in doubt. Kashrut was certified as of June 1, 2019. Bakeries Best Cake Bakery 7594 Haverford Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19151 215-878-1127 Supervised by the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. (Pareve). Closed on Shabbat. Cramer Bakery, Inc. 14 E. Afton Ave. Yardley, PA 19380 215-493-2760 or 215-321-5707 cramerbakery.com Supervised by Rabbi Isaac Leiserowski. (Dairy and Pareve) Giant Food Stores, Inc., In-Store Bakery 2550 Grant Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19114 (215) 464-8280 2nd Street Pike and Knowler Avenue Southampton, PA 18966 215-357-5324 • Fax: 215-357-4928 315 York Road Upper Moreland, PA 19090 215-357-5324 Fax: 215-357-4928 1760 Dekalb Pike Blue Bell, PA 19422 610-239-7802 700 Stony Hill Road Yardley, PA 19067 215-493-3540 The five Giant in-store bakeries listed above: supervised by Ko Kosher Service. (Dairy & Pareve) I Want Moore Bakery 220 Krams Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19127 267-225-8498 • 610-550-6260 iwantmoorebakery@outlook.com iwantmoorebakery.com Supervised by the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. 122 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 Kaplan’s New Model Bakery 901 N. Third St. Philadelphia, PA 19123 215-627-5288 questions@kaplansnewmodelbakery .com kaplansnewmodelbakery.com Supervised by Rabbi Yaakov Roth. Lipkin and Sons Bakery 8013 Castor Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-342-3005 and: 2153 S. Hancock St. Philadelphia, PA 19149 215-462-1637 lipkinsoriginalbakery.com Supervised by Ko Kosher Service. Oteri’s Italian Bakery 4919 N. 5th St. Philadelphia, PA 19120 215-457-4958 oterisbakery@gmail. com oterisitalianbakery.com Supervised by Mekor Baruch Orthodox Kosher Supervision. Wholesale only. Dairy only. Pastries, Pies and Cakes. Rolings the Bakery 7848 Montgomery Ave. Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-635-5524 • rolingsthebakery.com Supervised by The Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. (Pareve and Pas Yisroel). ShopRite of Hatfield 170 Forty Foot Road Hatfield, PA 19440 215-368-4440, and: ShopRite of West Chester 1115 West Chester Pike West Chester, PA 19382 610-696-4066 Both Shoprites are supervised by Mekor Baruch Orthodox Kosher Supervision. Bakery is dairy; pareve items sold separately. Taffets Bakery 1024 S. Ninth St. Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-551-5511 taffetsbakery@gmail.com taffets.com Supervised by International Kosher Council (Brooklyn, NY). Gluten- free breads and pastries. Open Saturdays. Butcher Glendale Kosher Meats and Poultry 732 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA 19115 215-969-6599 Supervised by the Ko Kosher Service. House of Kosher Gourmet Market 9806 Bustleton Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19115 215-677-8100 • 267-722-8530 houseofkosher.com Gourmet kosher market. Retail outlet for kosher foods and kosher catering. Under the supervision of Keystone-K— Community Kashrus ShopRite Kosher Experience Garden State Pavilion Route 70 West and Cornell Ave. Cherry Hill, N.J. 08002 856-910-2323 • Fax: 856-910-2310 Certified by Cherry K Vaad Hakashruth, Rabbi E. Epstein. ShopRite “Kosher on the Boulevard” 11000 Roosevelt Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-673-1200 • Fax: 215-673-4209 Supervised by the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Kosher bakery, deli, rotisserie chickens and fresh kosher meat. Caterers À la Karte Kosher Boutique Cuisine & Catering 484-278-4101 alakarte4U@gmail.com alakartecatering.com Supervised by the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Betty the Caterer 215-224-8400 • Fax: 215-224-8406 PeterO@BettyTheCaterer.com BettyTheCaterer.com Supervised by Rabbi Aaron D. Mehlman of National Kosher Supervision. Celebrations Caterer, Inc. 215-244-4400 celebrationsweddings.com Supervised by Traditional Kosher Supervision. Centre Catering at Germantown Jewish Centre 215-844-1507, ext 25 avbaco@aol. com or germantownjewishcentre.org Supervised by Traditional Kosher Supervision. Internal caterer for the Germantown Jewish Centre. CBS Gourmet Catering 215-671-1981 philyrabbi@hotmail.com cbscommunitycenter.com Supervised by the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Food Designs, Inc 215-284-7569 • 215-843-2292 Jannette@FoodDesignsInc.com fooddesignsinc.com Supervised by Rabbi Yitzchok M. Leizerowski. J-Dogs 856-336-2585 J-Dogs.com info@j-dogs.com Supervised by the Ko Kosher Service. Kosher Catering Philadelphia, LLC. Chef Daniel Israel 267-475-0078 Danielcisrael@gmail.com • KosherCateringPhiladelphia.com Mehadrin/Glatt Kosher and under the supervision of the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus. Cholov Yisroel and Pas Yisrael. Kosher Foods and More, LLC 267-722-8530 • Fax: 267-722-8673 info@kosherfoodsandmore.com kosherfoodsandmore.com Supervised by the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Kosher In Philly Catering 215-922-6183 kosherinphilly@gmail.com mikvehisrael.org Supervised by the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Glatt Kosher and Pas Yisroel. Leslie Rosen Catering Our Kosher Kitchen 610-660-0680 • Fax: 610-660-9744 info@RosenCatering.com LeslieRosenCatering.com Supervised by Rabbi Isaac Leizerowski. Kosher by request only. Miss Rachel’s Pantry 215-798-0053 catering@missrachelspantry.com missrachelspantry.com Supervised by the International Kosher Council in Brooklyn, N.Y. Vegan. Meal-delivery service and catering. Nana’s Kitchen & Catering 109 N. Narberth, Narberth, PA 19072 610-664-9263 nanask.philly@gmail.com nanask.com Under the supervision of Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Israeli-Argentine fusion. Panache Caterers by Foodarama 215-633-7100 or 1-888-309-3800 sales@foodarama.com Supervised by Ko Kosher Service. PCK Catering—Juliart Catering 212-327-1144 petercallahan.com Supervised by the Ko Kosher Service. Sapid Catering Service Located at Barrack Hebrew Academy 267-918-0288 Supervised by the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Savvati Caterers 650-762-5581 savvatigourmet@gmail.com savvatigourmet.com Supervised by the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Shalom Pizzeria Catering 215-878-1500 shalompizza@yahoo.com shalompizzeria.com/party-menu Supervised by the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Pas Yisroel, Chalav Yisroel dairy. Facilities for Kosher Catering Celebrations Wedding Venue 2201 Galloway Road Bensalem, PA 19020 215-244-4400 celebrationsweddings.com Supervised by Traditional Kosher Supervision. Citizens Bank Park 1001 Pattison Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19148 215-218-5100 • 215-564-7985 Fax: 215-564-7459 • phillies.com SpecialEvents@phillies.com Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, receptions, weddings, etc. Kosher food and catering may be brought into the venue. Deluxe Catering Philadelphia 1604 Colima Road, • Philadelphia, PA 19115 215-214-9859 deluxecateringphiladelphia.com Under the supervision of Keystone-K Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Falk Dining Room (Kosher Dining at U. of P.) Steinhardt Hall • 215 S. 39th St. Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-573-7596 • Fax: 215-746-0411 rhollander@pennhillel.org pennhillel. org/kosherdining Supervised by the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. In-house facilities available for community events and private parties for up to 250 guests. Take-out meals available. Gratz College Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-635-7300, ext. 133 dklimoff@gratz.edu• gratz.edu Auditorium, chapel and library available for rent for secular or Jewish occasions, corporate meetings, weddings, training seminars, speaker events, etc. Offers a stage for community theater groups and a venue for art exhibitions. Green Valley Country Club 201 Ridge Pike Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 610-828-3000 • Fax: 610-828-0372 receptionist@greenvalleycc.org greenvalleycc.org Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy 272 S. Bryn Mawr Ave. Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 Supervised by the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Philadelphia. Meat and dairy kitchens. The Mansion on Main Street 3000 Main St. • Voorhees, NJ 08043 856-751-1717 • Fax: 856-751-5366 mansiononmainstreet.com Supervised by Mekor Baruch Orthodox Kosher, by request. National Museum of American Jewish History 101 S. Independence Mall Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-923-3811 ext. 143 eweiss@nmajh.org nmajh.org/ eventspace Kosher catering available. Food Markets À la Karte Kosher Boutique Cuisine, Catering & Store 302 Levering Mill Road Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 484-278-4101 alakarte4U@gmail.com alakartecatering.com Supervised by the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Rotating selection of Frozen soups, entrees and sauces. Acme Narberth 829 Montgomery Ave. Narberth, PA 19072 610-668-1738 • Fax: 610-668-2549 Kosher department, under Orthodox Union supervision, includes deli, bakery, fresh meats, fish, sushi, dairy, frozen foods, produce and dry goods. Giant Food Stores Glatt Kosher Deli 737 Huntingdon Pike Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 215-379-6900 • Fax: 215-379-2487 Supervised by the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Has a selection of kosher products, including Cholov Yisroel dairy products, Empire and Aaron’s poultry and meats. Kosher deli-rotisserie chickens and fresh fish counter. Giant Food Stores Glatt Kosher Deli & Kosher Fish 50 E. Wynnewood Road Wynnewood, PA 19096 610-642-5206 Glatt-kosher deli and kosher fish. Supervised by the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. House of Kosher Gourmet Market 9806 Bustleton Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19115 215-677-8100 • 267-722-8530 houseofkosher.com Gourmet kosher market. Retail outlet for kosher foods and kosher catering. Under the supervision of Keystone-K— Community Kashrus Kosher Foods and More LLC 2480 Pine Road, Unit C Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 267-722-8530 • Fax: 267-722-8573 KFMFoods@gmail.com kosherfoodsandmore.com Supervised by the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Wholesale distributor of kosher food, delivering products to homes and businesses. Meats, poultry, fish, dairy prod- ucts, packaged foods, vegetables and paper goods available. ShopRite Kosher Experience Garden State Pavilion Route 70 West and Cornell Ave. Cherry Hill, N.J. 08002 856-910-2323 • Fax: 856-910-2310 Certified by Cherry K Vaad Hakashruth, Rabbi E. Epstein. ShopRite “Kosher on the Boulevard” 11000 Roosevelt Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-673-1200 • Fax: 215-673-4209 Supervised by the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Kosher bakery, deli, rotisserie chickens and fresh kosher meat. THE GUIDE 2021/2022 123 Restaurants Blackbird Pizzeria 614 N. Second St. Philadelphia, PA 19147 267-324-5224 contact@blackbirdpizzeria.com black- birdpizzeria.com Vegan, pareve. Supervised by the International Kosher Council in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Café at the Perelman Center for Jewish Life Hillel at Drexel University 118 N. 34th St. Philadelphia, PA 19104 267-382-7647 • 215-895-2531 Mauz-Steven@aramark.com Supervised by the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Open to the public during the academic year for weekday lunches and dinners. Charlie Was A Sinner 131 S. 13th St. Philadelphia, PA 19107 267-758-5372 inquire@chaliewasasinner.com charliewasasinner.com Supervised by International Kosher Council (Brooklyn, N.Y.). Vegan, pareve. Open Saturdays. C & R Tavern and Market 261 Montgomery Ave. Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-257-7577 citronrosetavern.com Supervised by the Orthodox Union. Tavern/bar food, meat and fish entrees. Dottie’s Donuts 4529 Springfield Ave. 215-662-0379 AND 509 S. Sixth St. Philadelphia, PA 19147 267-761-9447 Dottiesdonuts@gmail.com Supervised by the IKC (Brooklyn, NY). Pareve, vegetarian-vegan. Open Saturdays. Coffee shop; serves breakfast, grocery store. Espresso Café & Sushi Bar 7814 Castor Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-745-0130 espresso-kosher.com Supervised by the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Kosher dairy - Cholov Yisroel. 124 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 Falk Dining Room (Penn Kosher Dining) Steinhardt Hall 215 S. 39th St. Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-573-7596 • Fax: 215-773-8030 rhollander@pennhillel.org pennhillel.org/kosherdining Supervised by the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Open during the academic year for weekday lunch and dinner hours. Shabbat and holiday dinner and lunch are available by advanced reservation only. Goldie’s Falafel at Whole Foods Market 2100 Pennsylvania Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19130 215-557-0015 and 1526 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA and at Franklin’s Table Food Hall, 3401 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA Supervised by the International Kosher Council in Brooklyn, N.Y. Grindcore X Crust Vegan Cafe 4134 Chester Ave. West Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-825-6928 crustveganbakery.com/ Supervised by the International Kosher Council in Brooklyn, N.Y. Judah Mediterranean Grill 9311 Krewstown Road Philadelphia, PA 19115 215-613-6110, 215-613-6110 JudahGrill@hotmail.com JudahGrill.com Supervised by Rabbi Moshe Arbiv (Keystone-K). Luhv Vegan Deli Reading Terminal Market 1 N. 12th S.et Philadelphia, PA 19107 267-758-5779 silvia@luhvfood.com luhvfood.com Supervised by International Kosher Council (Brooklyn, NY). Vegan, Pareve. Open Saturdays. Miss Rachel’s Pantry 1938 S. Chadwick St. Philadelphia, PA 19145 215-798-0053 eat@missrachelspantry.com missrachelspantry.com Supervised by the International Kosher Council in Brooklyn, N.Y. Vegan. Occasional dinners by reservation only. Nana’s Kitchen 109 N. Narberth, Narberth, PA 19072 610-664-9263 nanask.philly@gmail.com nanask.com Supervised by The Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Palace Royal Kosher Belair Shopping Center 9859 Bustleton Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19115 215-677-3323 • prkosher@gmail.com Supervised by the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Philadelphia. Philly’s Kosher Deli at Chabad at Penn 4032- 34 Spruce St. Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-746-6115 menschmidt@gmail.com lubavitchhouse.com Kosher and under the supervision of Keystone-K – Community Kashrus. All meat is Glatt, all baked goods are Pas Yisroel and all dairy is Cholov Yisroel. P.S.& Co-Pure Sweets Café 1706 Locust St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-985-1706 info@puresweets.com puresweets.com Supervised by International Kosher Council (Brooklyn, NY). Organic, gluten-free, vegan, kosher pareve cafe. Samosa Vegetarian (Indian) 1214 Walnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19107 856-217-0346 Supervised by International Kosher Council (Brooklyn, NY). Shalom Pizzeria 7598 Haverford Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19151 215-878-1500 • Fax: 215-878-1589 Shalompizzeria.com Supervised by the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Star of David Kosher Grill 942 Montgomery Ave. Narberth, PA 19072 484-278-4129 and 2101 S. Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 267-606-6942 kosherstarofdavid.com Supervised by the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Philadelphia. Su Xing House 1508 Sansom St. Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-564-1419 SuXingHouse.com Supervised by the International Kosher Council in Brooklyn, N.Y. Vegan, pareve, some dairy desserts. The Tasty 1401 S. 12th St. Philadelphia, PA 19147 267-457-5670 thetastyphilly@gmail.com thetastyphilly.com Supervised by International Kosher Council (Brooklyn, NY). Vegan. Open Saturdays. 20th Street Pizza 108 S. 20th St. Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-398-5748 20thstreet.pizza Vegan, pareve. Supervised by the International Kosher Council in Brooklyn, N.Y. Unit Su Vege 2000 Hamilton St. Unit #106 (in Rodin Place) Philadelphia, PA 19130 215-988-1888 unitsuvege.com Supervised by International Kosher Council (Brooklyn, NY). Vegetarian Chinese. Vegan Tree 742 South St. Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-454-2898 vegantreephiladelphia.com Supervised by International Kosher Council (Brooklyn, NY). Vegan. Open Saturdays. Zaydee’s Kosher Delicatessen Edward H. Rosen Hillel Center at Temple University 1441 W. Norris St. Philadelphia, PA 19121 215-777-9797 templehillel.com/servicesdiningand holidays Supervised by the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Kosher “New York- style” deli meals. Open to the public during the academic year for weekday lunches and dinners. Specialty Foods Ann’s Cake Pan Horsham, PA 19044 215-646-4558 • or 215-675-7491 Fax: 215-675-7616 info@annscakepan.com annscakepan.com Supervised by Mekor Baruch Orthodox Kosher Supervision by request only. Au Bon Cake 215-860-5585 nathalie@AuBonCake.com auboncake.com Supervised by Lakewood Outreach Congregation-Ezrat Torah. Custom order only: artis- tic cakes for all occasions, dairy and non-dairy (pareve). Bagel Bistro Westtown Marketplace Shopping Center 1502 West Chester Pike West Chester, PA 19382 610-696-8000 • Fax: 610-698-6845 bagelbistro@yahoo.com bagelbistropa. com Supervised by Ko Kosher Service. Bagels and breads, smoked fish and veggie trays. Ben and Jerry’s 1726 Sansom St. • 215-454-6985 215 S 40th St. • 215-382-5092 Only the following locations are Kosher and under the supervision of the International Kosher Council (Brooklyn, NY). Open Saturdays. Center City Soft Pretzel Company 816 Washington Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-463-5664 • Fax: 215-463-5949 centercitypretzel@verizon.net center- citypretzel.com Supervised by the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Retail sales & bulk packaging. Custom shapes and sizes available. Edible Arrangements ediblearrangements.com 101 E. Moreland Road Willow Grove, PA 19090 215-315-3801 1415 City Ave. Wynnewood, PA 610-896-3595 Supervised by the Traditional Kosher Supervision. Fruit creations delivered. (Dairy) Edible Arrangements 130 YorkTown Plaza Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-885-4500 • Fax: 215-855-4544 Supervised by Ko Kosher Service. All fruit arrangements are kosher and pareve (sealed sauce jar is dairy). All fruit and chocolate-dipped arrangements are kosher and dairy. Special kosher- for-Passover arrangements available. The Fat Badger Bakery 5118 Applebutter Road Pipersville, PA 18947 267-362-5326 customerservice@fatbadgerbakery. com • fatbad- gerbakery.com Supervised by the OU, Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America. Dairy-free, vegan cookie bakery. Products are Kosher, excluding Passover. Git USA, Inc. 328 Cranford Road Cherry Hill, N.J. 08003 856-795-1519 • Fax: 856-795- 1518 info@gitfood.com • gitfood.com Kosher food distributor. Irene’s Bakery and Gourmet Kitchen 1746 Winchester Road Bensalem, PA 19020 1-888-5-IRENES cs@irenesbakery.com irenesbakery.com Wholesale-only provider of bak- ery goods and prepared foods. Supervised by the Orthodox Union. Jewish-style bakery and deli products. Also mainstream products such as blintzes, knishes, stuffed cabbage, soups, cookies and rugallah, along with fat- and sodium-free biscotti. La Chic N Sweet 1257 Serota Place Philadelphia, PA 19115 215-327-6890 lachicnsweet@gmail.com lachicnsweet.com Supervised by Rabbi A. Gabay of Beit HaRambam Synagogue. Kosher cake designs. LeBus Artisan Bakery 479 Shoemaker Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 610-337-1444 • Fax: 610-337-8899 lebusbakery.com Supervised by Mekor Baruch Orthodox Kosher Supervision. Only select items are kosher. Bread and pastries only. Some items are parve. Kosher Crops 7588 Haverford Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19151 267-438-9397 koshercrops@gmail.com koshercrops.com Supervised by the Keystone K— Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Uses only farm fresh Grade-A quality produce. Still, Kashrus precludes the ingestion of insects, therefore we inspect all our produce for bugs and infestation prior to packaging. Kosher Crops has a reliable hechsher from Keystone-K (key- stone-k.org) and a Mashgiach Tamid on site. Kosher Grill at Wells Fargo Center 3601 S. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 773-897-9904 Supervised by the Keystone K— Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Morabito Specialty Bread 757 Kohn St., Norristown, PA 19401 610-275-5419 • Fax: 610-275-0358 1-800-525-7747 paulf@morabito.com • morabito.com Supervised by Mekor Baruch Orthodox Kosher Supervision. New York Bagel in Philly 7555 Haverford Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19151 215-840-6010 Supervised by the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. (Keystone-K). Closed on Shabbat. Old City Coffee Reading Terminal Market 1200 Filbert St., Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-592-1897 oldcitycoffee.com information@oldcitycoffee.com Supervised by Ko Kosher Service. All coffee is roasted in-house, whole bean and freshly ground. Olde City Kettle Corn 1022 Twin Silo Lane Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 215-917-1752 oldecitykettlecorn.com Supervised by Ko Kosher Service. Pepsi Bottling Group 11701 Roosevelt Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19154 215-961-4000 • 215-676-4000 Supervised by the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus. Performance Food Center 59 Airport Road, Pottstown, PA 19464, 888-732-9151 simpleagain.com/business Licensed to use The Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia on its products. Rita’s Water Ice 1709 Grant Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19115 215-673-9490 110 Yorktown Plaza Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-886-7482 Only the locations above are under the supervision of the Keystone-K. Dairy. THE GUIDE 2021/2022 125 Shevy’s Babka Paradise Chabad of Fairmount 2000 Spring Garden St., 1F Philadelphia, PA 19130 267-422-2799 Shevysbabka@gmail.com jewishfairmount.org Under the supervision of Keystone-K--Community Kashrus. All products are both Parve and Pas Yisroel, unless marked Dairy -- Cholov Yisroel. Challah, Babka, knishes, rugelach, etc. Shop Kosher Wine 304 Old Lancaster Road Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-667-3880 info@levincompany.com shopkosherwine.com Worldwide selection of kosher wine. Sweet Trading Company 733-B Montgomery Ave. Narberth, PA 19072 • 267-935-9294 thesweettradingco@gmail.com thesweettradingco.com Supervised by the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Tasty Twisters Soft Pretzel Factory 5002 Umbria Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19128 215-487-7828 wricleynutproductsco.com Family-owned bakery crafting hand-rolled soft pretzels, available in custom flavors, shapes & sizes. Supervised by the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Wricley Nut Products Co. 480 Pattison Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19148 215-467-1106 wricleynutproductsco.com Supervised by the Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Only certain products have the Keystone-K symbol. Z Candy Bar 306 Levering Mill Road Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-668-1480 • zcandybar.com Supervised by The Keystone-K, Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia. Candy store. 126 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 JEWISH ART DGLM Gallery 14252 Bustleton Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-856-9711 info@dglmgallery.com dglmgallery.com Committed to providing artwork from Israel, International artists, and religious artists (Judaica). Diane Hark 610-642-8076 DianeHarkArt@aol.com DianeHarkArt.com Original and commissioned paintings in watercolor or acrylic of Jewish themes, landscapes, and portraits, etc., for homes, synagogues or organizations. Also available for scheduling art classes at senior facilities, assisted living and rehab nursing homes in the Greater Philadelphia area and Southern New Jersey. Henna Expression by Emmanuelle 267-229-6354 HennaExpression@gmail.com henna- expression.com Art form combining the swirls of classic henna design with spiritual symbols. Every design is unique and means something different to each person. Jean Designs 704 Sansom St., Studio 401 Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-922-2680 info@jeandesigns.com jeandesigns.com Signature Judaic jewelry available to individuals, synagogue gift shops and Jewish museums. The Kugel Collaborative 1631-33 South St. Philadelphia, PA 19146 215-593-8264 ChabadArts@gmail.org chabadofthearts.org A Jewish student arts space and center devoted to Jewish life for students in Center City. Joy Stember Metal Arts Studio 1160 Easton Road Abington, PA 19001 215-885-2930 orders@joystember.com JoyStember.com Creator of handmade pewter, brass bronze, silver and copper Judaica and objects for the home. Old City Jewish Arts Center 119 N. Third St. Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-627-2792 info@ocjac.org; ocjac.org Features a diversity of Jewish artists from across the region. Sponsors First Friday Shabbos Gallery, classes and workshops, musical programs and concerts. The center is a collaboration of the Jewish Heritage Program and Lubavitch House. JEWISH ARTISTS (KETUBAHS) Deborah Kaplan 701 Oxford Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-667-5889 • Fax: 610-667-2859 Deb1i1@icloud.com DeborahKaplanCalligraphy.com Arlene Diane Spector 215-782-8041 • arlenespector.com Tallulah Ketubahs— Rachel Marks 215-392-2953 info@tallulahketubahs.com tallulahketubahs.com JEWISH BOOKSTORES AND GIFT SHOPS In addition to the establishments listed below, many synagogues have bookstores and gift shops. Bala Judaica and Jewelry All Jewish Gifts • 222 Bala Ave. Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-664-1303 • alljewishgifts.com jewishweddings@msn.com facebook. com/ BalaJudaicaAndJewelry/ Ritual items for Shabbat and specific holidays, such as kiddush cups, candlesticks, seder plates, menorahs, tallitot; jewelry from around the world, jewelry from Israel; books; limited-edition lithograph ketubahs; and a large selection of kosher wine and liquors from around the world, specializing in Israeli wines. Offers free local delivery on cases. Baskets by Gayle 215-677-6688 Sends gift trays of candy, nuts and homemade cookies all over the Greater Philadelphia area. Accepts telephone orders. Designs food baskets for special occasions, such as Bar and Bat Mitzvah centerpieces and bimah baskets, which can be subsequently donated to the Mitzvah Food Project. A portion of the basket cost goes to the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. Cookies and pastries are kosher-style. Fine Judaica: Online Shop The Painted Name P.O. Box 94, Swarthmore, PA 19085 610-290-2936 c ustomerservice@finejudaica.com finejudaica.com Online business featuring hand painted personalized Judaic gifts. Offers a selection of baby, wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah gifts and more. Also offers china painting in both Hebrew and English. Israel Giftware Designs Division of Giftware International, Inc. JEWISH CEMETERIES 1280 Industrial Boulevard Southampton, PA 18966 267-288-0200 • 1-800-772-4801 israelgiftware@gmail.com IsraelGiftwareDesigns.com Affiliates: Israel Creations and Israel Designs. Judaica and holiday needs, mezuzot, talitot, jewelry, and giftware. Jewish Cemetery Association of Greater Philadelphia Jerusalem Israeli Gift Shop Adath Jeshurun Cemetery 7818 Castor Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-342-1452 Judaica and holiday needs, mezuzot, talitot, books, keubot, wines, Sukkot, jewelry, framed art, giftware, music and skin products. The Mitzvah Mavens 112 Cricket Lane, Ardmore, PA 610-642-4002 themavens@themitzvahmavens.com themitzvahmavens.com Creates and sells T-shirts so that a mitzvah project can raise money for a charity or organization. National Museum of American Jewish History Museum Shop 101 S. Independence Mall East Philadelphia, PA 19106-2197 215-923-0262 orders@judaicashop.net judaicashop.net Offers a selection of ceremonial Judaica, ketubot and gifts, as well as handmade items by artists around the world. All profits from the store support the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia. 215-646-7500 samuel.domsky@ dignty-memorial.com Professional organization for all Jewish cemetery managers in the Philadelphia region. 1855 Bridge St. Philadelphia, PA 19124 215-743-2524 Chesed Shel Emet at West Laurel Hill Cemetery 225 Belmont Ave. Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-668-9900 westlaurelhill.com/services/jewish See ad inside front cover Har Jehuda Cemetery and Mausoleum 8400 Lansdowne Ave. Upper Darby, PA 19082 610-789-2104 or 1-888-315-2104 info@harjehuda.com harjehuda.com Har Nebo Cemetery and Monuments 6061 Oxford Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19111 215-535-1530 Har Zion Cemetery 1201 MacDade Blvd. Collingdale, PA 19023 215-726-1146 Haym Salomon Memorial Park and Community Mausoleum 200 Moores Road • Frazer, PA 19355 610-644-1100 • Fax: 610-640-9863 info@haymsalomonmemorialpark.com haymsalomonmemorialpark.com A Levine Family Company King David Memorial Park 3594 Bristol Road. Bensalem, PA 19020 215-355-9917 • 215-464-4747 Kingdavidmemorialpark@gmail.com Mikveh Israel Cemetery 55th and Market streets 1114 Federal St. Eighth and Spruce streets Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-922-5446 • mikvehisrael.org Montefiore Cemetery Co. 600 Church Road Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-663-1250 mont600cem@montefiore.us montefiore.us montefiore.us Privately owned and endowed. All purchase plans are interest- free. Mount Carmel Cemetery 5722 Frankford Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19135 215-535-1530 • Fax: 215-535-5192 Mount Jacob Cemetery 700 W. Oak Lane Glenolden, PA 19036 610-583-1462 Mount Lebanon Cemetery 1200 Bartram Ave. Collingdale, PA 19023 610-583-3151 Mount Sharon Cemetery 502 E. Springfield Road P.O. Box 441 Springfield, PA 19064 610-543-8900 Mount Sinai Cemetery 1901 Bridge St. Philadelphia, PA 19124 215-886-8430 MtSinaiCemetery@aol.com mtsinaicemetery.org Mailing Address: 1077 Rydal Road, Suite 100 Rydal, PA 19046 Ohev Shalom Cemetery 320 E. Brookhaven Road Brookhaven, PA 19015 Synagogue office: 610-874-1465 office@ohev.net ohev.net/pray/ohev-shalom-cemetery Roosevelt Memorial Park 2701 Old Lincoln Highway Trevose, PA 19053 215-673-7500 • 1-800-34-DIGNITY rooseveltmemorialpark.com Shalom Memorial Park/ Forest Hills 25 Byberry Road (Byberry and Pine roads) Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 215-673-5800 foresthillsshalom.com Tiferet Bet Israel Cemetery East Ridge Pike and Fairfield Road Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 610-275-8797 (synagogue office) JEWISH FUNERAL AND SHIVAH ARRANGEMENTS *In Time of Need-For Times of Loss 267-226-0758 or 484-437-2468 intimeofneed.usa@gmail.com theshivaladies.com Full-service company that can handle all pre- and post-funeral needs and logistics, allowing mourners to begin the healing process without the distractions of making shiva preparations. Services are customizable and may include taking care of the details surrounding a tradi- tional shiva, alternative shiva or memorial service. JEWISH FUNERAL HOMES Berschler and Shenberg Funeral Chapels Inc. 1111 S. Bethlehem Pike Ambler, PA 19002 215-329-2900 BerschlerFuneral@yahoo.com BerschlerandShenberg.com Services are also available in Southern New Jersey Chapel, 24 N. Main St., Medford, N.J. 08055; 856-665-5401 Goldsteins’ Rosenberg’s Raphael-Sacks Inc. 310 2nd Street Pike Southampton, PA 18966 and 6410 N. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19126, and Roth-Goldsteins’ Memorial Chapel, Pacific & New Hampshire avenues, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 215-927-5800 • 1-800-622-6410 info@goldsteinsfuneral.com goldsteinsfuneral.com Joseph Levine & Sons 4737 Street Road Trevose, PA 19053 1-800-992-3339 • 215-942-4700 Fax: 215-942-4737 info@levinefuneral.com levinefuneral.com and: 2811 West Chester Pike Broomall, PA 19008 610-325-2000 and Haym Salomon Memorial Park COMING SOON: 1002 W. Skippack Pike Blue Bell, PA 19422 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 127 West Laurel Hill Funeral Home 225 Belmont Ave. Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-668-9900 westlaurelhill.com/services/jewish Cemetery, funeral home, Jewish and green funerals and services, monuments and reception areas. JEWISH MONUMENTS Berschler and Shenberg Monuments 1111 S. Bethlehem Pike Ambler, PA 19002 berschlerfuneral@yahoo.com BerschlerandShenberg.com Philadelphia and suburbs: 215-329-2900 In Southern New Jersey: 24 N. Main St., Medford, N.J. 08055; 856-665-5401. Shapiro Monuments 7956 Bustleton Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-745-7220 • Fax: 215-745-8740 shapiromonuments@gmail.com shapiromonuments.com Wertheimer Liberty Monuments 8400 Lansdowne Ave. Upper Darby, PA 19082 215-396-7470 • Fax: 610-789-0849 lmoskowitz20@gmail.com wertheimermonuments.com JEWISH FILM & DOCUMENTARIES Mitlas Productions, LLC 261 Old York Road, #728, Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-885-8888 Ext. 1 creative@MitlasProductions.com MitlasProductions.com Documentary filmmaking and legacy films for the Jewish community. JEWISH MUSICAL GROUPS Boris Musik 347-523-0985 borismusiknj@gmail.com Musician, singer, and song- writer. American standards, Broadway tunes and popular party hits, as well as Israeli and traditional Jewish songs. Piano, keyboards, harmonica and violin, and can host karaoke or provide instrumental music for your event. Bruce Fagan Music PO Box 848 Fort Washington, PA 19034 215-540- 0540 bruce@faganmusic.com faganmusic.com American and Jewish music for weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs and all other social events. Band, power single and/or D.J. Doc Rachlin 610-356-3701 lrachlin123@gmail.com reverbnation.com/docrachlin American and Jewish music for weddings, bar mitzvahs, etc; Band, Power Single and Deejay. Hazzan Jack Kessler 215-849-9227 GoldenMedina@comcast.net klin- gonklezmer.com Atzilut — Concerts for Peace atzilutmusic.com Jewish/Arab cultural bridging project. Concerts for peace. Klingon Klezmer 215-849-9227 • Fax: 215-849-0945 goldenmedina@aol.com Progressive klezmer ensemble. Jeff Dershin 215-704-5503 jeffdershin@gmail.com jeffdershinmusic.com Speaker. Topic: “A Century of Jewish Music.” Ken Ulansey Ensemble 215-680-9222 KU@KenUlansey.com KenUlansey.com Vocal and instrumental music for every occasion. 128 THE GUIDE 2021/2022 Music Monkey Jungle 604 S. Ninth St. Philadelphia, PA 19147 732-687-8134 lori@musicmonkeyjungle.com musicmonkeyjungle.com Lessons and private events by appointment only. Mitlas Productions, LLC 215-885-8888 creative@MitlasProductions.com MitlasProductions.com Full-service musical entertainment company providing klezmer and Israeli ensembles, popular American music dance bands and DJs for special events. Also, film production: Creating Films Through a Jewish Lens. Musical Mommy andi@musicalmommy.com musicalmommy.com Interactive, fun Jewish musical entertainment through song and dance for young children and their families at any Jewish celebration. New Legends 215-237-2955 • Fax: 610-771-0833 rrayzel@shechinah.com shechinah.com/may-the-angels- carry-you.html A local not-for-profit program dedicated to Jewish education through the arts. The lineup of Jewish musical entertainment includes: Kabbalah, the Musical – a theater piece MIRAJ – women’s acapella trio sings original Jewish music Shabbat Unplugged – a musical troupe that performs Kabbalat Shabbat and Havdalah services The Shechinah Oracle – readings and music The Shechinah Soul Sisters aka “the Hazzan and the Hillbilly,”– a duet of a traditionally trained cantor and a Southern-blues sing- ing rabbi Tof B’Yadah– all-female Jewish band performing for women’s seders and other pro- grams and Healing Services, including Angelic Bedside Singing – singing performed in hospitals, hospices or homes. RAK-DAN Entertainment 215-760-6800 donrakdan@gmail.com rakdan.net D.J. for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, weddings and parties. Specializing in Israeli, Hasidic and Jewish music. Souls on Fire soulsonfiremusic@gmail.com soulsonfiremusic.com Jewish instrumental music for weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and concerts. SOFER (SCRIBE) Rabbi Betzalel Katkovsky Sofer26Stam@gmail.com 267-417-4270 • 718-915-7039 Certified professional sofer (scribe). Checks and sells mezuzos, tefillin and Torah scrolls. Speaks English, Hebrew and Russian. Mezuzah and More Rabbi Yonah Gross mezuzahmore@gmail.com 484-318-9303 Based in Lower Merion, Rabbi Gross does sales, inspections and consultations for mezuzos, tefillin, and sifrei Torah. SHATNEZ TESTING Philadelphia Shatnez Testing In Northeast Philadelphia: 7945 Dorcas St (The Loop) Philadelphia, PA 19111 In Bala Cynwyd: Main Line Dry Cleaners 140 Montgomery Ave. Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 The Mens and Boys Store Warminster Shopping Center 320 York Road Warminster, PA 18974 215-914-2060 themensandboysstore.com Clothing store providing shatnez testing for clothing purchased in the store. TOURS Jewish Walking and Vehicle Tours 215-463-4994 Jerrysilverman1@gmail.com The guide is a certified mem- ber of the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides. He has been giving tours as part of the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, including developing a special Jewish-themed tour. The tours include: Mural Arts Immigration and Jewish Landmarks Vehicle Tour; Old Jewish Quarter Walking Tour; Jewish North Broad Street Walking Tour; and Philadelphia Passenger Train Stations and Subways Tours. Mural Arts Philadelphia 1727-29 Mount Vernon St. Philadelphia, PA 19130 215-925-3633 tours@muralarts.org muralarts.org Get to know the city’s stunning collection by taking a public tour with Mural Arts. Weave through the diverse neighborhoods of Philadelphia, getting great views of the city by foot, by vehicle, by train or virtually! Take in the iconic imagery that makes us the Mural Capital of the World, and learn about Philly’s beautiful visual history from professional tour guides.  Philadelphia Jewish History Tours 215-738-9245 michaeljayschatz@gmail.com facebook.com/phillyjewishhistory Various tour itineraries, offered for groups and individuals, includes both walking and vehicle-oriented tours both in Center City and in other Philadelphia neighborhoods. Features walking tour of historic Jewish Quarter, North Broad Street, and visits to iconic neighborhoods and former (and some current) synagogues in North, South and West Philly, Strawberry Mansion, Logan and Wynnefield. Can pair with NMAJH, Beth Sholom or general Philadelphia history. Dr. Schatz is also available for live presentations for your student or adult group, both in single programs or series. Chuckie’s Kosher Adventures 107 Llanfair Road Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-613-4032 • campingkosher.com adventures@campingkosher.com All-inclusive kosher camping experience. Provides: Glatt kosher meals, Mashgiach temidi, minyanim, shiurim at destinations which include: Zion and Bryce Canyon, Yellowstone, Glacier, Grand Canyon, etc. UNPLUG with the Jewish Exponent. You can have all of the Exponent’s printed publications delivered directly to your home for less than a dollar a week. WHAT IT MEANS TO BE JEWISH IN PHILADELPHIA jewishexponent.com/subscribe THE GUIDE 2021/2022 129 INDEX A Amudim: Substance Abuse and Addiction . . 79 (Congregation) Beth El of Bucks County. . 72, 97 A Brandt & Son Antique & Estate Jewelry. . 74, 77 Anne Frank Theater Project Holocaust Museum and Educational Center . . . . . . . . . . 121 (Congregation) Beth El-Ner Tamid . . . . . . . . 97 Abington Friends School . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 67, 69 Abraham Offen Mikvah of NE Philadelphia. . 103 Abrams Hebrew Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Abramson Care Advisors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Abramson Home Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Abramson Hospice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Abramson Medical Adult Day Services. . . . . . 85 Abramson Primary Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Abramson Senior Care. . . . . . . 10, 83, 84, 86, 62 Achievement Through Counseling and Treatment (ACT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Adath Israel of the Main Line. . . . . . . . . . . 90, 97 (Congregation) Adath Jeshurun. . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Anti-Defamation League (ADL) . . . . 112, 113, 116 Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Young Leadership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Arden Courts of King of Prussia Arden Courts of Yardley Arden Courts of Warminster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 62, 63 (Congregation) Beth Hamedrosh. . . . . . . . . . . 97 (Temple) Beth Hillel-Beth El. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Beth Israel Congregation of Chester County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90, 97 (Congregation) Beth Israel of Media . . . . . . 97 Beth Medrash Harav-B’nai Jacob . . . . . . . . . . 97 (Congregation) Beth Or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Arthur and Estelle Sidewater House. . . . . . . . 86 Beth Sholom Congregation. . . . . . . . . 72, 90, 97 Artis Senior Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 62 Beth Sholom Synagogue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 (Congregation) Beth Solomon CBS Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Association of Jewish Holocaust Survivors. . . 113 (Congregation) Beth Solomon Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Attleboro Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 63 Beth Tikvah B’nai Jeshurun. . . . . . . . . . . . 90, 97 AEPi Alumni Club-Philadelphia . . . . . . . 107, 108 B Agudas Achim of North East Philadelphia. . . . 97 B’nai Abraham Chabad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 (Temple) Beth Zion-Beth Israel . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 (Congregation) Ahavas Torah . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 B’nai B’rith Liberty Region. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Bikkur Cholim Basketball Tournament . . . . . 109 Aish Chaim. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95, 97 B’nai Chaim Social. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Bikkur Cholim of Philadelphia. . . . . . . . . 109, 111 AJC ACCESS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 (Congregation) B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek. . . . . 97 AJC Goldman Summer Fellowship . . . . . . . 105 (Congregation) B’nai Jacob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Birnhak Transitional Care at Lankenau Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 AJC Leaders For Tomorrow (LFT). . . . . . . . . . . 93 The Baldwin School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 69 AJC Philadelphia/South New Jersey. . . . 112, 116 The Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Akiladelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 77 Albert Einstein Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69, 91 ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal. . . . . . . . 95 Alexander Horn & Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76, 77 American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 American Friends of Hebrew University . . . . 116 American Friends of Magen David Adom. . . . 116 American Friends of the Kaplan Medical Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 American Technion Society- Philadelphia Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 AMIT-Mid-Atlantic Regional Office. . . . . . . . . . 116 130 Anthology of King of Prussia . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 62 THE GUIDE 2020/2021 BBYO Liberty Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 BBYO Passport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 (Congregation) Beth Tovim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Birthright Israel–Taglit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Bnei Akiva of North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Board of Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia. . . . . 99 Boy Scouts of America Cradle of Liberty Council Jewish Committee on Scouting. . . . . 111 Beit Harambam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Boys Town Jerusalem Foundation of America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Beit Harambam Congregation. . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 (Temple) Brith Achim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Beiteinu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90, 95, 97 Brith Sholom House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Bensalem Jewish Kollel and Outreach Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90, 95 (Congregation) Brothers of Israel . . . . . . . . . . 97 Bensalem Outreach Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Bereavement Support Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Bucks County Administrative Information. . . . 121 Bucks County Rabbis and Cantors Council. . . 99 Beth Am Israel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 C (Temple) Beth Ami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Calle Financial Network, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Beth Chaim Reform Congregation . . 72, 90, 97 Camp Achdus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Beth David Reform Congregation. . . . . . . 90, 97 Camp Ashira for Girls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Camp Galil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70, 71, 104 Chai Lifeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Congregation Tiferet Bet Israel. . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Camp Galil—Year Round Program . . . . . . . . . 111 ChaiLights A Cappella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Congregations of Shaare Shamayim. . . . . . . . 91 Camp Gan Izzy of Bucks County. . . . . . . . . . 104 Challah for Hunger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations. . 107 Camp Harlam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Chaveirim of Philadelphia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Conservative Beit Din. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Camp Havaya. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Cheder Chabad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 The Cynwyd Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 53 Camp Havaya—Camp Year Round . . . . . . . . . 111 Chelkeinu Initiative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Camp Kef at the JCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Chester County Administrative Information. . 121 D Camp Lavi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 The Chevra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Camp Ramah in the Poconos. . . . . . . 70, 71, 105 Chickie’s Daughter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75, 76 Cantor Arlyne Unger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Children of Jewish Holocaust Survivors Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Cantor Jamie Marx. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Cantor Mark E. Kushner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Cantor Naomi Hirsch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Cantor Scott Borsky. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 City of Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Community Klezmer Initiative. . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Community Mikvah of Elkins Park. . . . . . . . . 103 Darkaynu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 David E. Rawdin, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Day School Per-Capital Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Daylesford Crossing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Delaware County Administrative Information.121 Democratic Jewish Outreach Pennsylvania. . 112 Development Corporation for Israel. . . . . 38, 39 (Congregation) Dibrot Eliyahu . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Caregiver Support Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Community Torah Center of Bucks County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95, 98 CARIE: Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly. . . . . . . . . 121 Community-Based Aging in Place Services . . 85 Domestic Violence Prevention/Intervention. . 80 Carlino’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 53 Congregation Adath Jeshurun. . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Dr. David Rabeeya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Caskey Torah Academy of Greater Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Congregation B’nai Jacob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Dr. Michael Schatz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Congregation Beth Am Israel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Driven2Drive Driving School . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 54 Center for Spiritual Well-Being . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Drizin-Weiss Post No. 215. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Center Park III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Congregation Beth El of Lower Bucks County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72, 90 Chabad at Temple University. . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid. . . . . . . . . . . 90 Chabad Hebrew School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Congregation Beth Israel of Media. . . . . . . . . 90 Chabad Israeli Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Congregation Beth Or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 73, 90 Chabad Living Legacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Congregation Beth Solomon — CBS Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Chabad Lubavitch of Yardley. . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Chabad Lubavitch Vaad L’Dovrei Ivrit. . . . . . 100 Chabad of Abington. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Chabad of Chester County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Chabad of Doylestown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Chabad of Lafayette Hill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Chabad of Northwest Philadelphia. . . . . . . . 100 Chabad of Penn Wynne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Chabad of the Main Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Chabad serving Drexel University. . . . . . . . . 100 Chabad Young Philly-Professionals and Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Chabad-Lubavitch of Berks County. . . . . . . . . 79 Congregation Brothers of Israel . . . . . 71, 73, 90 Dinah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Dublin Terrace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Dunwoody Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 63 E Eagleville Hospital Older Adult Behavioral Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Early Learning at Beth Sholom . . . . . . . . . 68, 69 Congregation Hesed Shel Emet . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Edna Young Gordon Healthy Brain and Memory Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Congregation Kesher Israel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Education and Outreach Services. . . . . . . . . . 89 Congregation Kol Ami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Einstein at Germantown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Congregation Kol Emet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Einstein Center One. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Congregation Mikveh Israel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Einstein Healthcare Network. . . . . . . . . 5, 25, 83 Congregation Mikveh Israel Cemetery. . . . . 120 Einstein Medical Center Elkins Park . . . . . . . . 83 Congregation Ohev Shalom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Einstein Medical Center Montgomery . . . . . . 83 Congregation Or Ami. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia . . . . . . . 83 Congregation Or Shalom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Elana Bergovoy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Congregation Rodeph Shalom . . . . . . . . 91, 120 Ephraim Goldstein Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Congregation Tiferes B’nai Israel. . . . . . . . . . 91 The Episcopal Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 70 THE GUIDE 2020/2021 131 Esther Raab Holocaust Museum & Goodwin Education Center. . . . . . . . . . 114, 119 Evelyn and Daniel M. Tabas House. . . . . . . . . 86 F Federation Early Learning Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89, 105, 109 Federation Early Learning Services (FELS). . . 92 Federation Housing, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 86 Fegelson-Young-Feinberg Post 697 . . . . . . . 115 Goldsteins’ Rosenberg’s Raphael-Sacks Inc.. . . . . . . . 58, 78, Back Cover Goldyne Savad Library Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Gratz Advance Programs of Gratz College. . . 89 Gratz College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68, 95, 114 Gratz College / Jewish Community High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Holocaust Survivors’ Support Program. . . . . . 114 Home Delivered Meals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 HomeIs.com and the HomeIs app. . . . . . . . . . 117 Hosts for Hospitals — In-Home Hospitality for Families and Patients. . . . . . . . 110 Gutman Early Learning Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Foundation for Jewish Day Schools: Educational Tax Credit Programs . . . . . . . . . 94 Holocaust Education Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Greater Philly Hillel Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Female Hebrew Benevolent Society. . . . . . . . 111 Foulkeways at Gwynedd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Holocaust Awareness Museum & Education Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114, 119 Honeymoon Israel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Griswold Home Care of Philadelphia . . . 36, 60 Folkshul Adult Community. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Holocaust and Genocide Studies at West Chester University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Gratz College Adult Jewish Learning . . . . . . 95 Feinstein Center for American Jewish History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Florence E. Green House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 H Hadassah of Greater Philadelphia. . . . . . . . . 108 Har Zion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Har Zion Temple. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90, 98 Hot Foot Shoes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76, 77 House of Kosher Gourmet Market. . . . . . . . . . 52 I In-Home Support Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Independence Visitor Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Institute for Jewish Ethics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Foxman Torah Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Hatzolah of Philadelphia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Frank Synagogue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Haym Salomon Memorial Park . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102, 112 Franklin C. Ash Summer Internship Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Hazzan (Cantor) Howard K. Glantz . . . . . . . 103 International Kosher Council (IKC). . . . . . . . . 102 Hearing Technology Associates LLC. . . . . 33, 54 Israel American Council Philadelphia . . . . . . 116 The Hearth at Drexel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 63 Israel Bonds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Hebrew Association of the Deaf. . . . . . . . . . . 81 Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind. . . . . . . 117 Hebrew Free Loan Society of Greater Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Israel Scout Friendship Caravan . . . . . . . . . . 120 The Free Library of Philadelphia. . . . . . . . . . . 118 Friends Central School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 70 Friends of the Israel Defense Force (FIDF) . . 116 Friendship Circle Philadelphia Region. . . . . . . . . . . . . 81, 100, 109 G Gan Chabad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Gan Israel Camps of Greater Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104, 105 Hebrew Helpers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Hebrew Mutual Burial Association Cemetery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Henning’s Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Israeli American Council Philadelphia. . . 93, 108 Israeli Dancing at Beth Sholom Congregation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Israeli Film Festival of Greater Philadelphia. . 118 J Gan Simcha Program — Torah U’Mitzvos. . . . 90 Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 J Street Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Gaucher Treatment Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 (Congregation) Hesed Shel Emet . . . . . . . . . 98 Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy . . . 11, 70, 92 Germantown Jewish Centre . . . . . . . . . . 90, 98 Heymish Havurah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 JBS — Jewish Broadcasting Service. . . . . . . . 118 Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival (GPJFF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 HIAS Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 JCC Camps at Medford . . . . . . . . . . 43, 71 , 104 Hillel at Drexel University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Jeff Gottesman – State Farm Agent . . . . . . . 55 Hillel at Temple University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 JEVS Career Solutions for 55+. . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Golden Slipper Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Hillel at University of Pennsylvania (Penn Hillel). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 JEVS Center for New Americans. . . . . . . . . . . 84 Golden Slipper Club and Charities . . . . . . . . 111 Historic Congregation Kesher Israel . . . . . . . 98 Golden Slipper Gems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63, 64, 86 The Historical Society of Pennsylvania. . . . . . 118 GIANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 The Gladwyne Pharmacy Group . . . . . . . 59, 60 132 Goldman-Strom Mikveh (Liberal). . . . . . . . . . 103 THE GUIDE 2020/2021 JEVS Human Services . . . . . . 40, 81, 82, 87, 88 JEVS Human Services — Community Participation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options (JAFCO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80, 87 Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI). . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons & Significant Others (JACS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Jewish Alumni of Temple University. . . . . . . 108 Jewish Business Network & Young Professionals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Jewish Center of Northern Liberties . . . . . . 100 Jewish Children’s Folkshul & Adult Community. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96, 98 Jewish Children’s Folkshul of Greater Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Jewish Community High School of Gratz College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Jewish Community of Rhawnhurst (JCOR) . . 107 Jewish Community of the Art Museum Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Jewish Community Relations Council Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Archival Society of Greater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 K’tonton Early Learning Center. . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Jewish Graduate Student Network. . . . . . . . 106 Kaiserman JCC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Jewish Graduate Student Network. . . . . . . . 108 Kaiserman JCC Senior Fitness Classes. . . . . . 86 Jewish Holocaust Survivor’s Program. . . . . . . 85 Katz JCC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Jewish Labor Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Kehilat HaNahar, The Little Shul by the River . . . . . . . . . . . . 90, 98 Jewish Learning Venture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89, 96 Jewish National Fund (JNF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance (JOFA). . 100 Jewish Professionals of Suburban Philadelphia (JPSP). . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Kehillah Early Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Kehillah Fall Sunday Soccer League (KFSS) . 109 Kehillat Sha’arei Orah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Kellman Brown Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 The Jewish Publication Society (JPS) . . . . . . . 118 (Reform Congregation) Keneseth Israel . . . . . 98 Jewish Publishing Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Keren Chinuch Scholarship Fund . . . . . . . . . . 94 Jewish Quarterly Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Kesher Israel Congregation. . . . . . . . . . . . 91, 98 Jewish Relationships Initiative. . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Keystone Motors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73, 74 Jewish Relief Agency. . . . . . . . . . 56, 87, 110, 112 Keystone-K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Jewish Social Policy Action Network (JSPAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 KidSpace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Jewish Studies Program at University of Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 KidsTime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 King David Memorial Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . 59, 60 Jewish Community Services Building. . . . . . . 79 Jewish Sunday Children’s Program. . . . . . . . . 93 KleinLife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Jewish Converts and Interfaith Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87, 102 Jewish War Veterans Holocaust Remembrance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 KleinLife Summer Day Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Jewish Exponent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Jewish War Veterans of the USA (JWV). . . . . . 115 Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia . . . 47, 80, 87, 101, 102, 121 Jewish Women International. . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia – Older Adult Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Jewkebox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Philadelphia – People Living with Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Jewish Youth Basketball League. . . . . . . . . . 109 Jews in All Hues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 JFCS Teen Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 KleinLife Travel Program for Adults. . . . . . . . . 86 KleinLife: Center City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 KleinLife: Montgomery County . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia. . . . . . 85, 86, 87, 107, 110 KleinLife: Rhawnhurst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 John Neill Painting and Decorating. . . . . . 28, 77 KleinLife: Russian Speaking Active Adult Life Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia Volunteer Services . . 110 Joseph and Martha Melohn Bucks County Mikvah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Knesset HaSefer: The Educational Synagogue of Yardley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Jewish Federation of Atlantic and Cape May Counties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Joseph Levine & Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 59 KO Kosher Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 102 Joy Stember Metal Arts Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Kohelet Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 JPro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Kohelet Yeshiva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 JQuest B’Yachad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 (Congregation) Kol Ami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence (JCHAI) . . . . . . . . . . 82 Kol Ami Early Learning Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Junior Jewish Basketball League—JJBL. . . . 109 Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley . . . . . 79 K Kosher Technical Konsultants . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 K.O.A. (KOA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Kosloff Torah Academy High School for Girls. 92 Jewish Federation of Delaware. . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 94, 111, 116 Jewish Genealogical and (Congregation) Kol Emet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Kol Tzedek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91, 98 THE GUIDE 2020/2021 133 Krakauer-Yampoler Beneficial Society . . . . . 112 M Kyffin Grove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Maccabi USA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 L Mai Shalva — Center City Community Mikvah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Lana R. Pinkenson & Company. . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Main Line Reform Temple . . . . . . 72, 73, 91, 98 Monument to the Six Million Jewish Martyrs . 120 The Landing of Southampton . . . . . . . . . 45, 64 Makom Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Mosaic Outdoor Clubs of America. . . . . . . . . 108 The Landing of Towamencin. . . . . . . . . . . 45, 64 Makom Community Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 MossRehab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Lasko College Prep Program JEVS Youth Internship Program . . . . . . . . . . 93 Makom Kadosh: The Jewish Fellowship of Chester County (JFCC). . . . . . . . . . . . . 98, 107 Moving Traditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Lassin Early Learning Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 The Mansion at Rosemont - A Human Good Community . . . . . . . . . . 29, 64 Laurel Harvest Medical Marijuana Dispensary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 58 Montgomery County Administrative Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Monthly Food Distribution Program . . . . . . . 87 N The Narberth Havurah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91, 98 Nashirah, the Jewish Chorale of Greater Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Lawyer and Informational Referral Line (LRIS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 MASA Israel Journey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Lechu Neranena: Partnership Minyan of Bala Cynwyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Mayim Chaim: CBS Community Mikvah of Philadelphia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 National Constitution Center. . . . . . . . . . . 30, 53 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & Questioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Mekom Torah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 National Council of Jewish Women . . . . . . 109 Levi Bible Academy (LBA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill . . . 64, 65, 67 Mekom Torah Teens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 National Conference of Synagogue Youth (NCSY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 National Kosher Supervision. . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 National Liberty Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 55 (Congregation) Leyv Ha-Ir (Heart of the City) . . . 98 Mekor Baruch Orthodox Kosher Supervision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 The Library Company of Philadelphia. . . . . . . 118 Mekor Habracha/Center City Synagogue. . . . 98 LifeLong Learning Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El. . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Lions Gate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 64 The Mens and Boys Store . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 75 Looking Forward Philadelphia. . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Mesivta High School of Greater Philadelphia. . . 92 The Louis D. Brandeis Law Society. . . . . . . . . 113 Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Lower Merion Area Hebrew High (LMAHH) . . . 94 Meyers Library and KI Archives. . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Lower Merion Community Mikvah. . . . . . . . . 103 Micah Initiative 6:8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Neighborhood Programming in Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Middle East Forum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 New American Outreach Program. . . . . . . . . . 84 The Mikveh at Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El. . . 103 The New Shul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 The Mitzvah Bowl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 NextGen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Lubavitch Center for Russian Jewry. . . . . . . . 101 Mikvah Mei Shifra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 North American Federation of Temple Youth. . 111 Lubavitch House at University of Pennsylvania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101, 106 (Congregation) Mikveh Israel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Northeast NORC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Minyan Tikvah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Northeast NORC of Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Lower Merion Synagogue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 The Lubavitcher Center, Regional Headquarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Lubavitch of Bucks County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Lubavitch of Center City - Center City Chabad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Lubavitch of Delaware County. . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Lubavitch of Montgomery County. . . . . . . . . . 101 Lubavitch/Chabad Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Lubavitcher Center of the Northeast (For Men). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 134 The Market of Lafayette Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Montefiore Cemetery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 59 THE GUIDE 2020/2021 Minyans at Penn Hillel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 National Liberty Museum — America’s Home for Heroes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 National Museum of American Jewish History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association of the Delaware Valley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Neighborhood Offices:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Miriam and Robert M. Rieder House . . . . . . 86 O Misaskim. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 (Congregation) Ohev Shalom. . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Mishkan Shalom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91, 98 Ohev Shalom of Bucks County . . . 71, 74, 91, 99 Mitzvah Circle Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Old York Road Temple-Beth Am. . . . . . . . . 91, 99 Mitzvah Food Program. . . . . . . . . . . . 87, 110, 112 Open Arms Adoption Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Moishe House Philadelphia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 OpenDor Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 56, 57 Pinemere Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69, 71, 105 (Congregation) Or Ami. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 The Pinnacle at Plymouth Meeting. . . . . . 51, 66 Or Hadash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 74 Plush Mills Senior Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Or Hadash: A Reconstructionist Congregation. . . . . . . 91, 99 Politz Day School of Cherry Hill. . . . . . . . . . . . 92 (Congregation) Or Shalom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Politz Hebrew Academy of Philadelphia . . . . 92 Raymond and Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Reconstructing Judaism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association. . . 100 Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. . . . . . . 95 The Reconstructionist Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 OROT Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81, 89 The Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Orthodox Beit Din of Greater Philadelphia. . . 101 Post 305. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Republican Jewish Coalition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Our Closet-Powered by JFCS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Post 98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Restore Integrative Wellness Center. . . . . 22, 58 Outpatient Gero-Psychiatric Care . . . . . . . . . . 85 Post-Graduate Educational Loan & Scholarship Funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Reta Emerson Fellowship- Teen Assistant Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Presbyterian Senior Living • Cathedral Village. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 63 Revivals Consignment Boutique. . . . . . . . . . . 75 Outpatient Mental Health Services. . . . . . 82, 83 P P’nai Or Jewish Renewal Congregation. . . . . 99 Print-O-Craft Publishers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 P’TACH (Parents for Torah for All Children). . . 81 pRiSm at Congregation Rodeph Shalom. . . . 106 Paley Early Learning Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Project H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People Everywhere). . . . . . . . . . 112 Panache Catering by Foodarama . . . . . . . 53, 54 Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel . . . . . . 91 Riddle Village. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 66 Rising Song Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Rob Vahey GEICO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 57 Robert J. Wilf Preschool and Kindergarten at the Kaiserman JCC. . . . . . . . 91 Pannonia Beneficial Association. . . . . . . . . . . 112 R Robert Saligman House & Saligman North. . . 86 Paul’s Run. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 65 Rabbi Betzalel Katkovsky. . . . . . . . . . . . 102, 103 (Congregation) Rodeph Shalom . . . . . . . . . . . 99 PCA Help Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 121 Rabbi David Levin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Penn Charter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 70 Rabbi Ezra Weinberg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 The Rohr Center for Jewish Life — Chabad House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Penn Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Rabbi Howard Cove. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Penn State Hillel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Rabbi Julie Greenberg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Rabbi Lynnda Targan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Perelman Jewish Day School. . . . . . . . . . . 13, 70 Rabbi Michelle Greenfield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Philadelphia Community Kollel. . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Rabbi Morris Goodblatt Academy. . . . . . 96, 101 Philadelphia Corporation For Aging . . . . . . . . 65 Rabbi Murray Silberman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Philadelphia Hatzalah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Rabbi Rayzel Raphael. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School. . . 92 Rabbi Sigal Brier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Rabbi Yehoshua Fromowitz . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Philadelphia Jewish Archives Collection. . . . . 119 Philadelphia Jewish Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Rabbi Yisrael Davidowitz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Rabbinical Assembly - Mid-Atlantic District. . 100 Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. . . . 119 Rabbinical Council of Greater Philadelphia (Orthodox). . . . . . . . . . 100 Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art . . . . . . . . 119 Rachel Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 The Philadelphia Protestant Home. . . . . . 48, 65 (Congregation) Raim Ahuvim. . . . . . . . . . . 96, 99 Philadelphia Workmen’s Circle Chorus (Arbeter Ring). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 RAJE Philadelphia: Russian American Jewish Experience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84, 109 Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of Commerce. . . 115 RAK-DAN Israeli Dancing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Pine Run Retirement Community . . . . . . . 34, 65 Ramah Day Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71, 104 Roosevelt Memorial Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 59 The Rosenbach of the Free Library of Philadelphia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Rossi Shoe Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Rothenberg Minyan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Rothkoff Law Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 62 RSVP Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Russian Speaking Active Adult Life Program. 84 Rydal Park – A Human Good Community. . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 66 Rydal Waters – A Human Good Community . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 66 S S. Jeffrey Horrow Associates, LLC. . . . . . . . . . 56 SageLife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Salon Amar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 57 Salon L’Etoile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 57, 59 The Sam Azeez Museum of Woodbine Heritage of Stockton University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 53 THE GUIDE 2020/2021 135 Samuel A. Green House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 T Samuel Tabas Apartments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Talmudical Yeshiva Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Scholars for Peace in the Middle East (SPME). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia. . . . . . . . . 92 Seashore Gardens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 49, 68 Segal Financial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Senior Law Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 (Congregations of) Shaare Shamayim. . . . . . . 99 The Shabbat Suite at Lankenau Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Teach PA—Orthodox Union Advocacy. . . . . . . 112 Teen Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Temple Beth Hillel/Beth El. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel. . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 (Congregation) Temple Beth’El. . . . . . . . . . . . 99 United Jewish Organizations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 United Synagogue Youth (USY) Mizrach Region. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania . . . 121 Urban Glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Uru Achim. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 USC Shoah Foundation Institute Visual History Archive at the University of Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Temple Brith Achim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 V Shabbatones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Temple Dental at KleinLife. . . . . . . . . . . . . 84, 86 Van Pelt Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 The Shalom Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Temple Judea Museum of Keneseth Israel. . 120 Shannondell at Valley Forge. . . . . . . . . . . 63, 68 Temple Judea of Bucks County. . . . . . . . . 91, 99 Victor Center for the Prevention of Jewish Genetic Diseases Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia. . . . . . . 84 Sharsheret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Temple Menorah-Keneseth Chai. . . . . . . . . . . 99 Videon Chevrolet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 The Shipley School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 71 Temple Sholom in Broomall. . . . . . . . . . . . 91, 99 Videon Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram . . . . . . . . . 74 Shir Ami. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Temple Sinai. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91, 99 Vilna Congregation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 The Terrace at Chestnut Hill. . . . . . . . . . . . 66, 68 Volunteers for Israel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Shir Ami Bucks County Jewish Congregation. . . 99 Shireinu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 (Congregation) Shivtei Yeshuron Ezras Israel . . . 99 Shomrim of Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 TerraVida Holistic Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Theatre Ariel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Theodore Tapper, M.D.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 (Congregation) Tiferes B’nai Israel. . . . . . . . . 99 Showboat Atlantic City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 77 Tiferet Bet Israel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 91, 99 Sigma Alpha Rho Fraternity International. . . . 111 (Congregation) Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Silver Lining Home Healthcare . . . . . . 33, 60, 62 Simpson House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, 68 Tikkun Olam Chavurah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 W Waverly Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66, 68 West Laurel Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2, C3, 60 White Horse Village. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67, 69 Whole Community Inclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Wilkie Lexus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 74 Willowcrest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Women’s League for Conservative Judaism (WLCJ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Society Hill Synagogue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91, 99 Tikvah/AJMI (Advocates for the Jewish Mentally Ill). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 South Philadelphia Shtiebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Tribe 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Spiritual Care and Mindfulness Programs. . . . 101 Tribe 12 LGBTQIA+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Spruce Street Minyan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Tuttleman Jewish Public Library . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Y.P.C. Shari Eli. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 StandWithUs Philadelphia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Tzedek v’Shalom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Young Friends of Rodeph Shalom. . . . . . . . . 109 Star of David Bikers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Tzofim — Israel Scouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Young Israel of Elkins Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Support Group for Parents of Adolescent & Adult Children Living with Addiction and Mental Health Diagnoses. . . . . . . . . . 79, 88 U Young Israel of the Main Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Support Groups for Seniors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 The Sweater Mill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Symphony Square . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 68 Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Credit Union. . . 55 WWDB-AM 860. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Y Young Jewish Leadership Concepts. . . . . . . 109 Union for Reform Judaism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Z Union for Reform Judaism Introduction to Judaism Program. . . . . . . . . . 101 Zionist Organization of America — Greater Philadelphia ZOA . . . . . . . . . . . . 113, 117 www.jewishexponent.com 136 THE GUIDE 2020/2021 YOU’RE THERE FOR THEM – WE’RE HERE FOR YOU. 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