COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Jews in All Hues
info@jewsinallhues.org facebook.com/JewsinALLHues/
An advocacy and educational organization
that supports multiple-heritage Jews (one
Jewish parent), adopted Jews, Jews by
choice, Jews of color and those who do not
fit the ‘box,’ partners and allies in order to
cultivate an honest culture of welcoming
in the Jewish community.

Judaica Weaving Program
Kesher Israel Congregation
1000 Pottstown Pike, West Chester, PA
19390 610-696-7210
shalom@kesher-israel.org Office manager is Marci Rinaudo.

Weaving program open to entire Jewish
community. Weave a tallit, tallit bag,
atarah, challah or matzah cover. No
experience necessary; you will be guided
by an experienced weaver every step
of the way.

Moishe House Philadelphia
moishehousephilly@gmail.com moishehouse.org/find-a-house/
philadelphia facebook.com/
MoisheHousePhiladelphia/ A pluralistic, welcoming, accepting, and
inclusive space for young, 20-something
Jews to connect over common ground.

It hosts a minimum of seven events each
month that range from in-house potlucks
and shows to parties at local venues to
cultural happenings and opportunities to
learn with local rabbis and visionaries.

Mosaic Outdoor Clubs of America
philly@mosaicoutdoor.org philadelphia.mosaicoutdoor.org
54 Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives
for social justice by improving the quality
of life for women, children and families
and by safeguarding individual rights. The
Greater Philadelphia Section focuses on
advocacy, promoting education, hands on
community service and tzedakah.

NextGen Jewish Federation of Greater
Philadelphia 2001 Market St., Suite 2300
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-832-0861 NextGen@jewishphilly.org
jewishphilly.org/NextGen facebook.

com/groups/JFGPNG A group of Jewish men and women, ages
22 to 45, making a difference in the Jewish
community. Open to singles, couples,
business professionals and parents, the
group seeks to ensure Jewish continuity
through outreach, education, leadership
development, community service and
philanthropy. RAJE Philadelphia: Russian
American Jewish Experience
Congregation Beth Solomon
Community Center
198 Tomlinson Road
Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-671-1981 admin@rajephilly.com
raje@cbscommunitycenter.com cbscommunitycenter.com/raje
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.

A nonprofit volunteer organization
providing a way for outdoors-
oriented Jewish adults of Southeastern
Pennsylvania and New Jersey to meet and
enjoy common interests. Fosters an ethic
of conservation and promotes an active
lifestyle while building Jewish community
and continuity.

Star of David Bikers
National Council of Jewish Women
Greater Philadelphia Section
215-302-3586 ncjwphiladelphia.org
ncjwphila@gmail.com 1900 Market St., Eighth Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
267-652-0088 contact@tribe12.org
tribe12.org Grassroots organization of volunteers
who turn progressive ideals into action.

Offers events and programs for individuals
in their 20s/30s who want to connect
Philadelphia Guide to Jewish Life 2022-2023
info@starofdavidbikers.org starofdavidbikers.org
A motorcycle organization based in
the Delaware Valley. Members share a
passion for motorcycles and love for the
Jewish people.

Tribe 12
Jewishly in Philadelphia. Programming
includes social events, matchmaking
services, an LGBTQIA+ community,
affinity groups (i.e., an a cappella group
and fantasy football and sports leagues),
a Jewish leadership and entrepreneurship
Fellowship, a web resource for 20s/30s to
find Jewish events in Philly and more.

Uru Achim
610-642-0516 taniatrach@gmail.com
Volunteer-run organization which holds
benefit concerts, lectures, meetings
and other activities featuring Jews and
non-Jews for a Russian Jewish audience,
and uses the concerts to raise money
for Israel.

Young Friends of Rodeph Shalom
615 N. Broad St.

Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-627-6747 info@rodephshalom.org
rodephshalom.org/young-friends A group of 20- and 30-somethings who
are single or married, who gather for
events to bridge their Jewish background
with their personal interests.

Young Jewish Leadership
Concepts PO Box 313
Langhorne, PA 19047
215-750-YJLC (9552)
rsvp4yjlc@gmail.com yjlc.org
Nonprofit young professionals network,
providing opportunities for post-college
age young adults to meet, and get
connected with the Jewish community.

Events include annual rafting and ski
leadership weekends, and programs to
gain knowledge of Israel and the Jewish
community. Regular activities take
place in Greater Philadelphia, NY, DC,
and Florida.

Sports and Teams
Bikkur Cholim Basketball
Tournament 1706 Solly Ave.

Philadelphia, PA 19152
Bikkurphilly@yahoo.com bikkurcholimbasketball.org
Annual Yudie Borck Bikkur Cholim
Youth Basketball Tournament to raise
*Denotes Paid Advertiser



Jewish Youth Basketball League
Masterman High School Gym
1699 Spring Garden St.

Philadelphia, PA 19130
info@jphillyhoops.org facebook.com/JPhillyHoops/
Nonprofit, volunteer-based organization
opened to boys and girls in fifth, sixth and
seventh grade, at all skill levels. Games will
be played at the Masterman gym (16th
and Spring Garden), just a few blocks away
from Broad and Wood streets, where a
historic marker marks the location of the
old Broadwood Hotel. It was there that the
world-famous Philadelphia SPHAS (South
Philadelphia Hebrew Association) played
in the 1920s and 30s. This new league is a
tribute to that great Philly ethnic legacy. It
is open to the entire community.

Junior Jewish Basketball League—
JJBL jjblbasketball@gmail.com
jjbl.org A four-division inclusive co-ed youth
basketball league in Montgomery County,
PA, for kids in first through 12th grades
who want to learn fundamental skills,
compete in a supportive environment,
make friends and have fun.

Kehillah Fall Sunday Soccer
League (KFSS)
Mandell Campus
7601 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
267-630-5772 kehillahsoccer@gmail.com
kehillahsoccer.org Sundays, September through November.

Kehillah Fall Sunday Soccer is for players
in pre-K through ninth grade. KFSS also
has a team for differently abled players.

Discounted registration through July, as
well as discounts for sibling registration,
volunteering and needs based scholarships
are available. Times do not conflict with
Hebrew School.

Volunteer Opportunities
Bikkur Cholim of Philadelphia
1706 Solly Ave.

Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-805-8668 bikkurcholimphilly@gmail.com
bikkurcholimphilly.org Bikkur Cholim of Philadelphia was
organized to extend a helping hand to
people in our community, as well as
others, who come to Philadelphia for
treatment at the outstanding hospitals and
medical facilities in this area.

Nazun (formerly Challah for Hunger)
333 E. Lancaster Ave., Suite C #320
Wynnewood, PA 19096
610-246-5909 nazun.org
Rebecca Bar
rebecca@nazun.org Brings people together to bake and sell
challah to raise funds for and awareness
around campus food insecurity. Volunteer
opportunities for volunteers of all ages, as
well as B’nai Mitzvah service projects, and
campus leadership opportunities.

Federation Early Learning Services
10700 Jamison Ave.

Philadelphia, PA
19116 215-676-7550
FelsKids.org Volunteers are needed to work in
classrooms with young children and to
assist teachers or work in the early learning
center offices. Specific tasks are designed
to meet the skills of the volunteers and the
needs of the classroom and center.

Friendship Circle Philadelphia
Region South Office: Philadelphia, PA
215-574-1765 info@phillyfriendship.com
phillyfriendshipvirtual.com North Office: Newtown, PA
215-497-1003 jamie@fcpa.info
fcpa.info - Connects teens and young adults to
youth with special needs by developing
genuine friendships 1-to-1 and in groups;
leading communal programs and Jewish
holiday celebrations; offering engaging
activities in movement, music, art, etc.;
and hosting supportive events for parents.

- For sixth and seventh graders, ages
12-14: Join MVP. Engaging and
meaningful bar/bat mitzvah program to
learn special needs advocacy, Jewish values
and build a foundation to accept each
other’s differences.

- South office serves Philadelphia,
Montgomery, Chester and Delaware
counties. North office serves Bucks
County, Huntingdon Valley and
Northeast Philadelphia.

PO Box 25067
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-574-1765 Fax: 270-574-1766
info@phillyfriendship.com phillyfriendship.com
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
funds for Bikkur Cholim Philadelphia.

The tournament games are held at
the Kohelet Yeshiva High School and
The Mesivta High School of Greater
Philadelphia. Young players of all abilities
are encouraged to participate.

Connects teens and young adults to youth
with special needs and their families,
offering Jewish and social experiences;
developing friendships while participating
in creative arts group activities, Jewish
holiday celebrations, weekly play dates
and more. Fosters the development of a
caring, supportive community. There are
volunteer opportunities for adults as well.

Hatzolah of Philadelphia
198 Tomlinson Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-667-6700 info@cbscommunitycenter.com
philadelphiahatzalah.com Hatzolah of Philadelphia is a 100%
volunteer organization that provides
emergency medical services at no cost to
all in need regardless of race, religion or
ethnicity. Hosts for Hospitals
326 Conshohocken State Road, #2
Gladwyne, PA 19035
484-380-2999 hostsforhospitals.org
Executive Director: Mike Aichenabaum
mike@hostsforhospitals.org Hosts for Hospitals is a nonprofit in its
23rd year of providing deeply discounted
lodging and caring support at volunteer-
Host-homes and Private-Setting housing
for patient-families coming to Greater
Philadelphia for specialized medical care.

Jewish Family and Children’s
Service of Greater Philadelphia
Volunteer Services
The Barbara & Harvey Brodsky
Enrichment Center
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