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Contains books and historical documents from 1847 to the present.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.

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