COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-671-1981 philyrabbi@hotmail.com
For men and women ages 18 through
30. Offers a learning experience for those
who want to explore their Jewish heritage,
meet friends, participate in Shabbat
meals and more.

Information and Referral
Abramson Care Advisors
215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080
Fax: 215-371-3030
info@abramsonseniorcare.org abramsonseniorcare.org
Senior-care professionals available 24/7
to provide free telephone advice to
older adults and their families who have
questions or concerns regarding aging or
aging services.

Bucks County Administrative
Information Bucks County Courthouse
215-348-6000 1-888-942-8257
buckscounty.org CARIE: Center for Advocacy
for the Rights and Interests
of the Elderly
1500 JFK Blvd., Suite 1500
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-545-5728 or 1-800-356-3606
carie.org Provides outreach, education, advocacy
and information to older adults, caregivers
and service providers. Assists older people
living in the community or in long-
term-care facilities with problem-solving
and complaint resolution.

City of Philadelphia
311 215-686-2181
philly311@phila.gov phila.gov
215-686-2181 Fax#: 215-686-2180
1400 John F. Kennedy Boulevard,
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Chester County Administrative
Information Chester County Courthouse 610-344-
6000 chesco.org
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Delaware County Administrative
Information Montgomery County Administrative
Information Delaware County Courthouse and
Government Center
610-891-4000 855-889-7827 (crisis line)
webmaster@co.delaware.pa.us co.delaware.pa.us
610-278-3000 montcopa.org
Independence Visitor Center
599 Market St.

One N. Independence Mall West
1-800-537-7676 questions@phlvisitorcenter.com
PHLVisitorcenter.com Provides free, comprehensive orientation
to the Philadelphia region, including
maps, brochures and ticket sales to many
tours and attractions.

Jewish Family and Children’s
Service of Greater Philadelphia
345 Montgomery Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA
19004 1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669
info@jfcsphilly.org jfcsphilly.org
Senior Law Center
Two Penn Center
1500 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 1501
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-988-1242 (helpline)
1-877-727-7529 seniorlawcenter.org
Provides civil legal services and
community education to Philadelphia
residents aged 60 and over and provides
free legal advice, information and referral
services statewide.

PCA Help Line
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
642 N. Broad St.

Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-765-9040 or 1-888-482-9060
(outside Philadelphia)
Fax: 215-765-9066
info@pcacares.org pcacares.org
Strengthening families and individuals
across generations and cultures to achieve
stability, independence, and community.

Services include mental health, basic
needs, support for older adults, people
with disabilities, families and much more.

Offers comprehensive information and
referrals for all programs and services of
interest to senior citizens. 215-765-9041
(for the hearing-impaired).

Lawyer and Informational
Referral Line (LRIS)
1709 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.

Philadelphia, PA 19103 211 or
215-665-2500 1-866-964-7922
nfo@211sepa.org unitedforimpact.org
211sepa.org Philadelphia Bar Association
1101 Market St.

Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-238-6333, 215-238-6300
LRIS.Philadelphiabar.org Provides legal information and referral
services. No direct legal assistance given.

KleinLife 10100 Jamison Ave.

Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-698-7300; Fax: 215-673-7447
info@kleinlife.org KleinLife.org
Provides ongoing support and referral
services for: short-term counseling,
family mediation, group counseling,
Medicare benefits review, assisted living
and nursing home transition, medical and
health related issues (including adaptive
equipment), and utility shut off notice
resolutions and advocacy.

United Way of Southeastern
Pennsylvania General information and referral
service under the auspices of the United
Way. Serves the five-county Greater
Philadelphia area.

LGBTQIA+ Community
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,
Queer & Questioning
Jewish Family and Children’s
Service* 345 Montgomery Ave., Bala Cynwyd,
PA 19004
1-866-JFCS-NOW; 1-866-532-7699
info@jfcsphilly.org jfcsphilly.org
Offers a resource for connections to the
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pRiSm at Congregation
Rodeph Shalom
jkidPRIDE - Jewish Learning
Venture 1900 Market St., Eighth Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
267-652-0088 info@tribe12.org
tribe12.org 261 Old York Road, Suite 720
Jenkintown, PA 19046
215-320-0360 jewishlearningventure.org
Robin Matthews: rmatthews@
jewishlearningventure.org 215-320-0391
jkidPRIDE designs and delivers family-
oriented, multi-age programming,
virtually and in-person. Since jkidPRIDE
is an emerging initiative, the programs
are intended to serve the broadest
demographic – any family who self-
identifies as a Jewish LGBTQ+ family,
whether it is the parents and/or children
who identify. Programming is currently
focused on bringing families together,
in-person and/or via Zoom, for fun and
educational Jewish experiences while also
being intentional about re-centering Jewish
representation away from heteronormative
cisgendered representation.

J.Proud - A Program of Jewish
Family and Children’s Service of
Greater Philadelphia
345 Montgomery Ave.

Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
jproudphilly.org Galia Godel: Program Manager, LGBTQ
Initiative ggodel@jfcsphilly.org
Consortium of Jewish organizations,
synagogues, schools, and other institutions
committed to creating, nurturing and
supporting a comprehensive net of
programs, resources and events for the
Jewish LGBTQ+ community and their
families and friends.

615 N. Broad. St.

Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-627-6747 info@rodephshalom.org
rodephshalom.org/prism Serves Philadelphia and the Delaware
Valley’s LGBTQ Jewish community.

Welcomes people of all gender and sexual
identities and provides a place for people
of all sexual orientations and religious
affiliations to experience Judaism.

Tribe 12 LGBTQIA+
Offers events and programs for individuals
in their 20s/30s who want to explore their
connection with Jewish community, queer
identity, and the intersection between the
two in a welcoming and fun environment.

Neighborhoods Neighborhood Programming
in Philadelphia
info@jewishphilly.org jewishphilly.org/kehillah
Alliances of synagogues, community
volunteers and representatives from
Jewish community organizations within
geographic areas who work together to
create an inspired Jewish community.

These neighborhood programming
alliances provide support and
collaborations that create bridges between
marginally affiliated Jews and Jewish
institutions. They also deliver services and
programs building Jewish community and
strengthening Jewish identity.

Bucks County Kehillah
buckscounty@jewishphilly.org Bux-Mont Kehillah
NShapiro@jewishphilly.org Center City Kehillah
centercitykehillah@gmail.com 267-225-8701
Kehillah of Chester Co.

cckehillah@jewishphilly.org 484-582-0210
Delaware County
aklein@jewishphilly.org Lower Merion Neighborhood
cheryl.barish.erlick@gmail.com Northeast Philadelphia
Neighborhood hzaremba@jewishphilly.org
Old York Road Community
Organization COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Jewish community. Provides counseling
and support groups to individuals and
families in the LGBTQ community,
including programs that address:
Sexual orientation; Transgender/
Non-binary; Gender identity; Family
conflict; Bullying; Anxiety; Coming
out; and, Depression. Inclusion
Training & Coaching Services offer
Sensitivity Training for Affirming
and Respectful Spaces (STARS), an
LGBTQIA+ sensitivity training program,
to synagogues, schools and other
community-based organizations.

KDecker@JewishPhilly.org Jewish Community of
Rhawnhurst (JCOR)
2139 Hoffnagle St., Suite 101
Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-725-1338 info@jcor.org
jcor.org A collaboration of Orthodox synagogues
and businesses in Northeast Philadelphia
focused on bringing positive growth in the
Rhawnhurst neighborhood.

Recreation Centers
Kaiserman JCC
45 Haverford Road
Wynnewood, PA 19096
610-896-7770 kaiserman@phillyjcc.com
phillyjcc.com Offers a full range of fitness, cultural
and educational programs for all ages.

The Conston Fitness Center includes a
year-round, heated pool, indoor jogging
track, sauna, steam room, spinning
studio and a fully equipped fitness center.

Fitness program highlights include group
fitness classes, sports leagues, martial
arts, gymnastics, swimming lessons and
personal trainers on staff. Cultural and
educational programs include adult
education, and family and holiday
programs, the Robert J. Wilf Preschool
and Kindergarten with an infant room,
as well as a comprehensive summer camp
program for children ages 4 months
through eighth grade.

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