Philadelphia Hatzalah
P.O. Box 18182
198 Tomlinson Road
Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-677-6700 (emergency hotline)
philadelphiahatzolah.org Provides immediate emergency medical
care until local mandated EMS resources
can arrive on the scene. Offers state
certified volunteers available around
the clock. The majority of Hatzalah
team members are fluently multilingual,
especially in Hebrew, Russian, Yiddish,
Ukrainian and English.

The Shabbat Suite
at Lankenau Medical Center
100 E. Lancaster Ave.

Wynnewood, PA
484-476-2020 mainlinehealth.org
Offers a space for families to observe
Shabbat and religious holidays while
a loved one is hospitalized. Provides
sleeping accommodations for the loved
ones of hospitalized patients who wish
to stay at Lankenau during the Sabbath
and religious holidays. Families also have
24-hour access to a private kitchen, pantry
and a lounge seven days a week.

Temple Dental at KleinLife
KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia
10100 Jamison Ave.

Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-464-1704 kleinlife.org
Run by Temple University Maurice H.

Kornberg School of Dentistry. A fully
licensed general dentist is on-site. The
clinic offers referrals to its main clinics
for patients who require specialized care.

Many forms of dental insurance and
Medicaid are accepted. All current patient
records remain with the clinic, ensuring
that patients will receive continuity of care
under the clinic’s management.

Interfaith 18 Doors
elissa@18doors.org 18doors.org/philadelphia-local/
The Interfaith Family, now known
as 18 Doors, provides coordinated,
comprehensive services for interfaith
couples and those who work with them.

Advocates for a welcoming and inclusive
Jewish community. Offers workshops
for interfaith couples exploring the
role of religion in their lives, free email
series for parents in interfaith families, a
clergy referral service and connections to
welcoming organizations, professionals
and programs. Also provides resources and
training for synagogues, organizations,
clergy and other program providers.

Jewish Converts and
Interfaith Network
1112 Hagys Ford Road
Penn Valley, PA 19072
610-664-8112 LenaRomanoff@yahoo.com
intermarriages.com Support group offering information,
socialization and emotional support to
people involved in conversion to Judaism
and/or an interfaith relationship. Sponsors
“Keruv” for interfaith couples. Individual
counseling is also available.

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. Seminar
rooms are open to the public.

Services for New Americans
HIAS Pennsylvania
600 Chestnut St., Suite 500B
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-832-0900 hiaspa.org
Provides legal and supportive services to
immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers
from all backgrounds in order to assure
their fair treatment and full integration
into American society. Programs include:
Representation and legal counseling
before immigration agencies and courts;
Citizenship, refugee resettlement and
other social services to assist newly arriving
immigrants, refugees and those recently
granted asylum; and, advocacy and education
related to immigrant issues and rights.

JEVS Center for New Americans
2770 Red Lion Road
Philadelphia, PA 19114
215-728-4210 Fax: 215-728-4227
CNA@jevs.org jevshumanservices.org
Offers time-eligible refugees, asylees and
victims of trafficking free services in the
following areas: employment counseling,
job development and job placement/
job search/job retention workshops;
Vocational English Language Training
(VELT) and English as a Second
Language (ESL) classes; computer skills
classes, acculturation workshops, case
management and individualized assistance
in developing and/or improving verbal
language skills. Use of a driving simulator
is offered. Youth program assisting 16-17
year olds find part-time work during
the school year, or full-time summer
employment. Participants are served in
Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware
and Montgomery counties.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES
hospitalization for joint replacement,
surgery, pre-prosthetic training for
amputation, illness or injury.

New American Outreach Program
KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia
10100 Jamison Ave.

Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-698-7300, ext. 175
kleinlife.org Sponsors a variety of programs for the
Russian-speaking community, including
religious, social, cultural and recreational
activities. Russian Speaking
Active Adult Life Program
KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia
10100 Jamison Ave.

Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-698-7300, ext. 155
kleinlife.org Geared to senior adults whose primary
language is Russian. Offers computer
instruction, cultural and educational
programs, citizenship preparation courses,
ESL classes, Shabbat programs and
entertainment. Participants join with
other Klein senior-adult participants in
activities and access to social services.

RAJE Philadelphia: Russian
American Jewish Experience
Congregation Beth Solomon
Community Center
198 Tomlinson Road
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