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.
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.
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