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
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