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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