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.

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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.