COMMUNITY RESOURCES
345 Montgomery Ave.
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669
267-314-0909 info@jfcsphilly.org
jfcsphilly.org Opportunities at the Barbara and Harvey
Brodsky Enrichment Center: Hands-on
service projects (Circle of Hands, Circle of
Wisdom); Delivering challahs to hospital
patients (Challah Mitzvah Program);
Engaging with our clothing assistance
program (Our Closet); Bar/Bat Mitzvah
projects; Teen Empowerment Program.
JFCS can also help individuals and groups
plan community service projects.
Jewish Relief Agency
225 E. City Ave., Suite 210
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-660-0190 jewishrelief.org
Director of Client Services
gethelp@jewishrelief.org JRA is able to provide free food assistance
to individuals and families experiencing
financial hardship. Monthly, packages of
free kosher food and other essentials are
delivered directly to one’s doorstep. Other
services are available based on need.
KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia
10100 Jamison Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-698-7300, ext. 196
info@kleinlife.org KleinLife.org
Opportunities include: helping to
cultivate and harvest fruits and vegetables
at KleinLife; packaging meals with a
local cooking group; volunteering to be a
friendly visitor; and/or delivering meals
to homebound seniors. This also includes
community service and internships.
Misaskim 215-917-0209
misaskim.org Misaskim’s mission is to provide support
and assistance to individuals experiencing
crisis or tragedy by providing them with
vital bereavement services.
The Mitzvah Bowl
info@themitzvahbowl.com TheMitzvahBowl.com
A comprehensive website for finding
mitzvah projects and volunteer
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opportunities for bar/bat mitzvah
students and high school students looking
to fulfill community service hours. Offers
resources for teens and families seeking a
way to help others and make a difference.
Philadelphia zip codes 19111, 19114,
19115, 19116, 19149 and 19152. Helps
members live safely and sustainably in
their own homes with supportive services
and interventions.
Mitzvah Circle Foundation
RSVP Philadelphia
2562 Boulevard of the Generals
Suite 100
Norristown, PA 19403
267-649-7610 info@mitzvahcircle.org
mitzvahcircle.org KleinLife
10100 Jamison Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19116
267-345-7787 jeskate@kleinlife.org
rsvphilly.org Nonprofit, non faith-based, organization
providing material support to individuals
and families dealing with crisis, poverty,
homelessness, and serious illness
throughout the Philadelphia region.
Serving people who are unable to obtain
immediate or sufficient help from
government agencies and traditional
service organizations.
Opportunities for individuals to volunteer
in social service agencies, schools,
museums and consumer groups.
Mitzvah Food Program
215-832-0509 mitzvahfoodprogram@jewishphilly.org
jewishphilly.org/mfp Volunteers are needed to pack and
deliver food packages, which include
non-perishable food and produce, to
low-income households in Greater
Philadelphia. Monthly or bimonthly
packing/delivery schedules available
depending on pantry location. Back-up
delivery volunteers are also needed. B’nai
mitzvah projects are welcome. Pantry
locations include: Jewish Community
Services Building (Center City); Brodsky
Enrichment Center (Main Line);
KleinLife (Northeast Philadelphia);
Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lower
Bucks County (Bucks County); and Beth
Sholom Congregation (Elkins Park).
The NORC @ JFCS - A Program
of Jewish Family and Children’s
Service of Greater Philadelphia
Northeast NORC
8546B Bustleton Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-320-351 jfcsphilly.org/the-norc-naturally-
occurring-retirement-community NORC Care Manager: Liliana Barbour,
MPH lbarbour@jfcsphilly.org
A fee-based membership program
for individuals 60+ within Northeast
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Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
8 Penn Center, Suite 900
1628 John F Kennedy Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2103
adlmedia@adl.org philadelphia@adl.org
philadelphia.adl.org Fighting Hate For Good
BEARING WITNESS™ provides
training and resources necessary for
Catholic school educators to teach about
antisemitism and the Holocaust, and
the historical and current relationship
between the Jewish and Catholic
communities. ECHOES AND REFLECTIONS
workshops provide middle and high
school teachers with a comprehensive
resource that integrates visual history
testimony from Holocaust survivors and
witnesses, with other primary source
material into powerful lessons.
Association of Jewish Holocaust
Survivors c/o Jewish Community Relations
Council of the Jewish Federation of
Greater Philadelphia
215-832-0536 brazin@jewishphilly.org
Social, cultural and educational
organization for Holocaust survivors.
Children of Jewish Holocaust
Survivors Association
P.O. Box 1127
Jenkintown, PA 19046
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