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.

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