COMMUNITY RESOURCES
USC Shoah Foundation Institute
Visual History Archive at the
University of Pennsylvania
3420 Walnut St.

Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-573-2217 okrent@upenn.edu
guides.library.upenn.edu/vha Provides access to the USC Shoah
Foundation Institute’s entire visual history
archive, which is available via a streaming
service on the Penn campus to both Penn
affiliates and to visitors, including people
who were interviewed in Pennsylvania
and those born in Pennsylvania. Visitors
to the campus of the University of
Pennsylvania are welcome to access
and view testimonies, by appointment
only, that are part of the USC Shoah
Foundation Institute Visual History
Archive. Computers and headphones are
available in the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library
Center and at the Annenberg School for
Communication Library.

Community Relations
AJC Philadelphia/Southern New
Jersey 1600 Market St., Suite 1820
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-665-2300 philadelphia@AJC.org
ajc.org Global advocate for the well-being of
the Jewish people and Israel, and for the
advancement of democratic values and
human rights for all through legislative
advocacy, international diplomacy,
and interethnic and interreligious
coalitions. Works with communities
to build intergroup understanding and
advocate together in areas of mutual
concern and interest. Focuses on issues
of pluralism, intergroup relations, and
Israel. Ongoing AJC relationships and
programs include, among many others:
Latino-Jewish Coalition; Muslim-Jewish
Circle of Friends; Bucks County Christian
Coalition (BCCC); Annual Speaking
Out for the Voiceless Murray Friedman
Memorial Lecture; and Veloric Visionary
Leaders Lectures, e.g., Menachem Begin,
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
8 Penn Center, Suite 900
1628 John F Kennedy Blvd.

Philadelphia, PA 19103-2103
215-568-2223 philadelphia@adl.org
philadelphia.adl.org ADL is the leading anti-hate organization
in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless
mission is “to stop the defamation of the
Jewish people and to secure justice and fair
treatment to all.” Today, ADL continues
to fight all forms of antisemitism and
bias, using innovation and partnerships to
drive impact. A global leader in combating
antisemitism, countering extremism and
battling bigotry wherever and whenever
it happens, ADL works to protect
democracy and ensure a just and inclusive
society for all.

Chaveirim of Philadelphia
855-742-4876 chaveirimofphiladelphia@gmail.com
facebook.com/phillychaveirim/ Volunteer organization that provides
non-emergency road-side assistance to
motorists stranded due to minor hurdles
such as car lockouts, flat tires, needing
a jump start or running out of gas.

Chaveirim does not respond on Shabbos
or Yom Tov.

Democratic Jewish Outreach
Pennsylvania P.O. Box 451
Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-200-5620 demjewishoutreachpa@gmail.com
djop.org facebook.com/
DemocraticJewishOutreachPA Interfaith Philadelphia
100 W. Oxford St., Suite E-1300
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-222-1012 info@interfaithphiladelphia.org
interfaithphiladelphia.org Nonprofit that brings people together
across difference to dare to understand
one another. Interfaith Philadelphia
works strategically with people in
workplaces, congregations, schools,
and neighborhoods to create a new
public narrative of hope and solidarity.

Our focuses are on changing attitudes
and increasing knowledge for the
individual, developing relationships at
the interpersonal level, and building
bridges between diverse communities.

We have four core areas of work: Youth
Initiatives, Leadership Institute of
Interfaith Philadelphia, Neighborhood
Collaborations and Religious Networks.

Jewish Community Relations
Council Jewish Federation of
Greater Philadelphia
2001 Market St., Suite 2300
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-832-0650 jcrc@jewishphilly.org
jewishphilly.org Serves the needs of the Jewish community,
both local and overseas, through the
practice of community relations, social
action and advocacy. Dedicated to
improving intergroup understanding and
the enhancement of a just and pluralistic
society. Advocates for a strong connection
to the people of Israel and to Jews around
the world. Commemorates and sustains
the memory and lessons of the Holocaust.

Jewish Labor Committee
26 Northrup Court
Newtown, PA 18940
215-668-5454 MHersch@comcast.net
phillyjlc.org Upholds the commitment of the
Philadelphia Jewish community to social
justice and economic fairness. Advocates
for fair wages and decent working
conditions through partnerships with
the American Labor Movement, with the
working men and women in Union ranks,
and by collaborating with other local
grassroots organizations and initiatives
striving to ensure the same.

Jewish Social Policy Action
Network (JSPAN)
1735 Market St., Suite A-417
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-292-9575 jspan@jspan.org
facebook.com/ JewishSocialPolicyActionNetwork/
Gives voice to progressive social values
and develops policy and action programs
expressing modern humanitarian
principles drawn from Jewish tradition.

Works to advance equality and
opportunity for all and to protect the
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Shomrim of Philadelphia
and the Delaware Valley
Middle East Forum
The Shomrim (“Guardians”) was formed
to promote the welfare and brother hood
of Jewish police officers, firefighters and
other law-enforcement personnel.

1650 Market St., Suite 3600
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-546-5406 info@meforum.org
meforum.org Think tank that promotes American
interests in the Middle East and protects
Western values from Middle Eastern
threats. In the Middle East, focusing on
ways to defeat radical Islam; work for
Palestinian acceptance of Israel; develop
strategies to contain Iran; and deal with
advancing anarchy. Domestically, the
Forum emphasizes the danger of lawful
Islamism; protects the freedoms of anti-
Islamist authors, and activists; and works
to improve Middle East studies.

Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition
800 N. Third St., Suite 403
Harrisburg, PA 17102
717-920-0734 or 717-330-4574 (cell)
hank@pajewishcoalition.org pajewishcoalition.org
Coalition of Jewish federations and
Jewish community-relations councils
throughout Pennsylvania. Monitors
legislative and regulatory developments,
identifies and assists in the advocating for
funding opportunities for Jewish agencies
and social-justice issues to the Jewish
communities. Sensitizes public officials
in Harrisburg to the needs of the Jewish
community. Republican Jewish Coalition
One Belmont Ave., Suite 321
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-667-1263 PASNJ@rjchq.org
rjchq.org The Shalom Center
6711 Lincoln Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19119
215-844-8494 office@theshalomcenter.org
theshalomcenter.org Draws on Jewish values as it seeks peace,
justice, compassion and healing of
the Earth.

P.O. Box 14543
Philadelphia, PA 19115
admin@shomrimpadv.org shomrimpadv.org
Tikkun Olam Chavurah
Philadelphia, PA
rabbilinda18@gmail.com tikkunolamchavurah.org
Philadelphia-based spiritual and political
community grounded in Jewish tradition.

Working in the pursuit of tzedek (justice)
and tikkun olam (repair of the world),
with a focus on interfaith work to
support social justice in the Philadelphia
area and in Israel/Palestine. The work
includes supporting immigrant rights and
environmental sustainability, preventing
gun violence, resisting the assault on public
education, and promoting economic justice
in the Philadelphia region.

Zionist Organization of America —
Greater Philadelphia ZOA
P. O. Box 56
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-660-9466 office@zoaphilly.org
philly.ZOA.org Nonprofit, educational, advocacy and
outreach organization promoting and
defending Israel and a mutually beneficial
U.S.-Israel relationship. Sponsors quarterly
meetings, an annual gala, Washington
advocacy mission, “Buy Israel” campaign,
special events, speakers bureau.

Professional Organizations
Jewish Business Network
& Young Professionals
A Program of Lubavitch House at Penn
4032 Spruce St.

Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-746-6105 info@jhp.org
jhp.org Provides networking opportunities
for business and professionals in the
Greater Philadelphia area. Hosting
monthly luncheons featuring local Jewish
business leaders.

The Louis D. Brandeis Law Society
Kivitz & Kivitz 7901 Ogontz Ave.,
Philadelphia, PA 19150
215-568-4908 brandeislawsociety.org
Jewish law society dedicated to advancing
the personal and professional interests of
members of the bench and bar. Promotes
opportunity for leadership development,
social interaction, education and
community service.

JPro 2001 Market St., Suite 2300
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-832-0813 JPro@jewishphilly.org
jewishphilly.org/jpro COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Constitutional liberties and civil rights of
Jews, other minorities, and the vulner able
in our society. Attracts those who want to
have an impact on local and national social
justice issues.

The community of colleagues who
serve the Jewish community in any
professional role or in any Jewish
organization or institution. Professional
development, coaching, networking,
conferences and more.

Jewish War Veterans Posts
Jewish War Veterans of the USA
(JWV) Philadelphia County Council
609-238-1912 richfine@hotmail.com
jwv.org Serves in an advocacy role in presenting
veterans’ pension, disability and other
claims before the Veterans Administration
and other agencies. Combats antisemitism
and bigotry. Assists the Office of Special
Investigations in pursuing Nazi war
criminals. Supports American youth
through scouting, scholarships and anti-drug
programs. Assists oppressed Jews worldwide.

Supports strong U.S.-Israel relations.

Drizin-Weiss Post No. 215
913 Tyson Ave.

Philadelphia, PA 19111
215-728-9368 Post 215 is an active progressive group
with members ranging from 20 to 101
years old and from all neighborhoods of
Philadelphia and surrounding counties
with the Mission of “Veterans Helping
Veterans and the Communities we
Serve.” Membership is open in several
classifications. Post 215 is a regional post
serving personnel on active military duty,
reservists, and the National Guard, along
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