Politz Hebrew Academy of
Philadelphia 9225 Old Bustleton Ave.

Philadelphia, PA 19115 215-969-5960
info@politzhebrewacademy@org politzhebrewacademy.org
Orthodox day school for students in
kindergarten through eighth grade. Jewish
and general studies.

CAMPS & EDUCATION
Politz Day School of Cherry Hill
720 Cooper Landing Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
856-667-1013 Fax: 859-667-2010
Office@politz.org politz.org
Modern Orthodox day school for students
in nursery school through eighth grade.

Jewish and general studies.

Raymond and Ruth Perelman
Jewish Day School
Administrative office:
Robert Saligman Campus
49 Haverford Road
Wynnewood, PA 19096
610-658-2518 pjds.org
A Prizmah—Jewish Day School
Network affiliated Jewish day school
on two campuses for students in junior
kindergarten through fifth grade.

Curriculum of General and Jewish
Studies. Includes: Junior Kindergarten
Hebrew Immersion Program—Hebrew
immersive program for children age 4-5.

Full day and before and after school care
Forman Center — Mandell
Education Campus, K-Grade 5
7601 Old York Road
Melrose Park, PA 19027
215-635-3130 pjds.org
Stern Center — Robert Saligman
Campus, JK-Grade 5
49 Haverford Road
Wynnewood, PA 19096
610-658-2518 pjds.org
Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia
6063 Drexel Road
Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-477-1000 Haredi Litvish yeshiva offering high
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school and post high school programs for
Orthodox students.

1 EARLY CHILDHOOD
The Greater Philadelphia area offers
a wide variety of formal and informal
Jewish educational experiences for Jews
of all ages and levels — from toddlers
to senior citizens and from vocational
learners to graduate students. There are
Jewish nursery-school programs in many
synagogues, Jewish day schools, Jewish
high schools, supplementary schools,
many synagogue-based Sunday and
afternoon schools, a college of Jewish
studies, a rabbinical college, etc.

Jewish Federation’s Mandell Education
Campus, a 28-acre site in Melrose Park,
is home to the Forman Center of the
Raymond and Ruth Perelman Jewish
Day School, Gratz College, a branch of
Federation Early Learning Services, as well
as Jewish Family and Children’s Service
of Philadelphia. The 35-acre Jewish
Federation Radnor Campus in Delaware
County houses the Jack M. Barrack
Hebrew Academy. It accommodates a wide
variety of educational and programming
activities. There are also opportunities
for Jewish education at many of the area’s
colleges. Area synagogues and communal
schools have educational programs for
people of all ages.

Education and Outreach
Services Jewish Family and Children’s
Service of Greater Philadelphia*
1501 N. Broad St., Suite 14
Philadelphia, PA 19122 and:
The Barbara & Harvey Brodsky
Enrichment Center
345 Montgomery Ave.

Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
267-314-0909 1-866-JFCS-NOW
info@jfcsphilly.org jfcsphilly.org
Initiates research-based programs in
collaboration with public and private
schools, Jewish day schools, synagogues
and other community organizations.

Develops educational programs to help
young people to handle the age specific
challenges of alcohol, tobacco and other
drugs, bullying, violence and sexual
behavior, gambling prevention, substance
abuse prevention, violence prevention,
suicide prevention, anti-bullying and
building a healthy body image. JFCS also
conducts workshops for parents, teachers
and other professionals.

Gratz Advance Programs
of Gratz College
7605 Old York Road
Melrose Park, PA 19027
215-635-7300, ext. 135
gratzadvance@gratz.edu gratz.edu/gratzadvance
Offers local and national programs and
services associated with Jewish education
for teens and adults.

Gratz Academy
gratz.edu/gratz-academy Gratz Academy is the high school
program of Gratz College, offering a
variety of engaging synchronous, online
Jewish Studies and language courses
for teens in grades 8 – 12 and gap-year
students. Participants connect with
other teens across North America, fulfill
foreign language requirements with
Hebrew and Yiddish language offerings,
enhance resumes and college applications
by taking classes and earning certificates,
and earn college credits through our dual
enrollment program.

Gratz College / Jewish Community
High School*
7605 Old York Road
Melrose Park, PA 19027
215-635-7300 gratz.edu
Founded in 1895, Gratz is the first
independent, non-denominational
Jewish college in North America. It
offers programs for teens, graduate level
degree-seekers and actively engaged adults.

Earn college credit while in high school;
Earn master’s and doctoral degrees and
certificates; Learn with other adults in
continuing education courses.

Jewish Learning Venture
261 Old York Road, Suite 720
Jenkintown, PA 19046
215-320-0360 info@jewishlearningventure.org
jewishlearningventure.org *Denotes Paid Advertiser



OROT Program
7601 Old York Road
Melrose Park, PA 19027
215-935-0020 info@orotkids.org
orotkids.org A special needs initiative in the area
Jewish day schools. In conjunction with
host day schools, OROT personnel set
policy, create and supervise programs,
provide financial support and advocate
for services provided to children with
special needs. OROT and the host day
schools seek to provide the best possible
curriculum, within a supportive and
inclusive environment.

Early Learning is proud to be Keystone
4 Star program, the highest rating in
Pennsylvania. and fundraising activities for the entire
family. Financial assistance available; state
subsidy accepted.

Federation Early Learning Services
Gutman Early Learning Center
Myer and Rosaline Feinstein Campus
10700 Jamison Ave.

Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-676-7550 Fax: 215-676-9498
info@FelsKids.org FELSKids.org
7500 West Ave.

Melrose Park, PA 19027
215-635-5570, ext. 125
Fax: 215-635-8155
Gutman@FelsKids.org Provides state-licensed, NAEYC
accredited and Keystone Stars top ranking
early childhood centers for infants,
toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners
and elementary school children in six
centers and two public school locations
throughout the Delaware Valley. FELS’
programs have received the highest
attainable ratings by the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania. Typically, enrollment is
full-time, though part-week enrollment
is available at some locations. Jewish
programming is an integral part of the
curriculum. Parents are viewed as partners
and are encouraged to become actively
involved in their child’s education. Parent
associations organize educational, social
A nationally (NAEYC) accredited,
Keystone STAR 4A credentialed, state
licensed center. The center provides early
childhood education for infants, toddlers,
preschoolers and children transitioning
to kindergarten. The program features
a strong enrichment program which
includes Hebrew lessons, Soccer Shots,
sign language, creative movement and
music and more. Two snacks and lunch
are provided. A summer camp with an
in-ground pool and specialists is open to
the community.

CAMPS & EDUCATION
Jewish Education and Leadership
Development (JELD)
Offers congregational education
directors opportunities to learn new
skills and network around shared issues
through conferences (Yom Limmud),
single-session workshops and multi-part
educational series, webinars, collaborative
cross-congregational working groups
and more. Whole Community Inclusion
Provides workshops, consultation and
resources to support Jewish organizations
to make their educational and community
programs more inclusive of individuals
with special needs and their families.

Kehillah Early Learning Center
Congregation Ohev Shalom
2 Chester Road
Wallingford, PA
610-872-0400 Early-Childhood Education
Early child care and education in the
Jewish community are available through
Federation Early Learning Services.

Other programs are under the auspices
of synagogues or located in synagogues
(operated by private owners) and in Jewish
community centers.

Early Learning at Beth Sholom
8231 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-887-3625 ext 223
Early Learning at Beth Sholom is an
excellent preschool that provides an array
of infant and toddler care, Traditional
and Montessori options. Special classes
in Music, Gym, Hebrew, Soccer and
Mandarin are offered weekly along with an
exceptional Shabbat program. You are able
to choose the program that works best
for your child in a loving, stimulating and
creative environment, where your child
will grow cognitively and emotionally.

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