National Jewish Organizations - AJC Archives · National Jewish Organizations UNITED STATES Organizations are listed according to functions as follows: Community Relations 605 Cultural

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UNITED STATES

Organizations are listed according to functions as follows:Community Relations 605Cultural 610Israel-Related 618Overseas Aid 631Religious, Educational

Organizations 633Schools, Institutions 645Social, Mutual Benefit 656Social Welfare 659

Note also cross-references under these headings:Professional AssociationsWomen's OrganizationsYouth and Student

Organizations

Canada 665

COMMUNII'Y RELATIONSAMERICAN COUNCIL FOR JUDAISM (1943).

P0 Box 300537, Jamaica Plain Station,Boston, MA 02130. (617)-983-1400. Pres.Stephen L. Naman; Exec. Dir. RabbiHoward A. Berman. Seeks to advance theuniversal principles of a Judaism free ofnationalism, and the national, civic, cul-tural, and social integration into Ameri-can institutions of Americans of Jewishfaith. Issues of the American Council forJudaism; Special Interest Report. (www.ACJNA.ORG)

AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE (1906). TheJacob. Blaustein Building, 165 E. 56 St.,NYC 10022. (212)751-4000. FAX: (212)

750-0326. Pres. Richard Sideman; Exec.Dir. David A. Harris. Protects the rightsand freedoms of Jews the world over;combats bigotry and anti-Semitism andpromotes democracy and human rightsfor all; works for the security of Israeland deepened understanding betweenAmericans and Israelis; advocates public-policy positions rooted in American de-mocratic values and the perspectives ofJewish heritage; and enhances the creativevitality of the Jewish people. IncludesJacob and Hilda Blaustein Center forHuman Relations, Project Interchange,William Petschek National Jewish FamilyCenter, Jacob Blaustein Institute for theAdvancement of Human Rights, Institute

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on American Jewish-Israeli Relations.American Jewish Year Book; Commen-tary; AJC Journal. (www.Ajc.oRG)

AMERICAN JEWISH CONGRESS (1918). 825Third Ave., Ste. 1800, NYC 10022.(212)879-4500. FAX: (212)249-3672. E-mail: prajcongress.org. Pres. RichardGordon; Exec. Dir. Neil B. Goldstein.Works to foster the creative survival of theJewish people; to help Israel develop inpeace, freedom, and security; to eliminateall forms of racial and religious bigotry; toadvance civil rights, protect civil liberties,defend religious freedom, and safeguardthe separation of church and state; "TheAttorney General for the Jewish Commu-nity." Congress Monthly; Judaism; InsideIsrael; Radical Islamic Fundamentalism Up-date. (WWW.AJCONGRESS.ORG)

AMERICAN JEWISH PUBLIC RELATIONS So-CIETY (1957). 575 Lexington Ave., Suite600, NYC 10022. (212)644-2663. FAX:(212)644-3887. Pres. Diane J. Ehrlich; V-Pres., membership, Lauren R. Marcus.Advances professional status of public-relations practitioners employed by Jew-ish organizations and institutions or whorepresent Jewish-related clients, services,or products; upholds a professional codeof ethics and standards; provides contin-uing education and networking opportu-nities at monthly meetings; serves as aclearinghouse for employment opportu-nities. AJPRS Reporter; AJPRS Mem-bership Directory.

ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE OF B'NAIB'RITH (1913). 823 United Nations Plaza,NYC 10017. (212)885-7700. FAX: (212)867-0779. E-mail: [email protected]. Chmn. Glen Lewy; Natl. Dir. Abra-ham H. Foxman. Seeks to combat anti-Semitism and to secure justice and fairtreatment for all citizens through law, ed-ucation, and community relations. ADLon the Frontline; Law Enforcement Bul-letin; Dimensions: A Journal of HolocaustStudies; Hidden Child Newsletter; Inter-national Reports; Civil Rights Reports.(WWW.ADL.ORG)

ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH COMMUNITY RE-LATIONS WORKERS (1950). 7800 Northa-yen Road, Dallas, TX 75230. (214)615-5229. FAX: (214)373-3186. Pres.Marlene Gorin. Aims to stimulate higherstandards of professional practice in Jew-ish community relations; encourages re-

search and training toward that end; con-ducts educational programs and semi-nars; aims to encourage cooperationbetween community-relations workersand those working in other areas of Jew-ish communal service.

CANFEI NESHARIM (2002). 111 Eighth Ave.,11th Floor, NYC 10011. (212)284-6745. E-mail: infocanfeinesharim.org. Exec.Dir. Evonne Marzouk. Educates aboutprotecting the environment, from theperspective of Torah and Jewish law;encourages actions to protect the en-vironment. Compendium of Sourcesin Torah and Halacha (biennial); News-letter (monthly e-mail). (WWW.CANFEINE-SHARIM.ORG)

CENTER FOR JEWISh COMMUNITY STUDIES(1970). Beit Milken, 13 Tel Hai St.,Jerusalem 92107, Israel. 972-2-5619281.FAX: 972-25619112. E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] office: Jerusalem Center forPublic Affairs. Pres. Amb. Dore Gold;Dir. Gen. Zvi Marom; Chmn. Bd. ofOverseers Michael Rukin. Worldwide pol-icy-studies institute devoted to the studyof Jewish community organization, polit-ical thought, and public affairs, pastpresent, in Israel and throughoutworld. Publishes original articles, essand monographs; maintains libraiarchives, and reprint series. JerusakLeiterl Viewpoints; Jewish Political Sties Review. (WWW.JCPA.ORG).

CENTER FOR RUSSIAN JEWRY WITH STULSTRUGGLE FOR SOVIET JEWRY -(1964). 240 Cabrini Blvd., #5B,10033. (212)928-7451. FAX: (212),8867. Dir/Founder Jacob BirnbaUChmn. Dr. Ernest Bloch. Campaignsthe human rights of the Jews of the fmer USSR, with emphasis on emigratand Jewish identity; supports procfor needy Jews there and for newconIsrael and USA, stressing emploand Jewish education. As the orilof the grassroots movement forJewry in the early 1960s, possessesarchives.

COALITION ON THE ENVIRONMENT &LIFE (1993). 116 East 27th Streetfloor, New York, NY 10016. (2l2j7436. FAX: (212)686-1353. E-mail:@coejl.org. Exec. Dir. Barbara LeGolomb. Promotes environmental

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tion, advocacy, and action in the Ameri-can Jewish community. Sponsored by abroad coalition of Jewish organizations;member of the National Religious Part-nership for the Environment. Bi-annualnewsletter. (WWW.COEJL.ORG)

COMMISSION ON SOCIAL ACTION OF REFORMJUDAISM (1953, joint instrumentality ofthe Union for Reform Judaism andthe Central Conference of American Rab-bis). 633 Third Ave., 7th fl., NYC 10017.(212)650-4160. FAX: (212)650-4229.E-mail: [email protected]. Wash. Office: 2027Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington,DC 20036. Chmn. Robert Heller; Dir.Rabbi Daniel Polish; Dir. Religious Ac-tion Center of Reform Judaism, RabbiDavid Saperstein. Policy-making bodythat relates ethical and spiritual principlesof Judaism to social-justice issues; imple-ments resolutions through the ReligiousAction Center in Washington, DC, via ad-vocacy, development of educational ma-terials, and congregational programs.Tzedek V'Shalom (social action newslet-ter); Chai Impact (legislative update).

CONFERENCE OF PRESIDENTS OF MAJORAMERICAN JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS(1955). 633 Third Ave., NYC 10017.(212)318-6111. FAX: (212)644-4135. E-mail: infoprescon.org. Chmn. JuneWalker; Exec. V.-Chmn. Malcolm Hoen-lein. Seeks to strengthen the U.S-Israelalliance and to protect and enhance the"curity and dignity of Jews abroad. To-'ard this end, the Conference of Presi-ents speaks and acts on the basis ofDnsensus of its 54 member agencies onsues of national and international Jew-h concern.

SULTATIVE COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGA-IIZATIONS-CCJO (1946). 420 Lexingtonve., Suite 1731, NYC 10170. (212)808-437. Chmn. Ady Steg & Clemens N.'athan. A nongovernmental organiza-

i in consultative status with the UN,ESCO, ILO, UNICEF, and the Coun-of Europe; cooperates and consults

advises, and renders assistance toEconomic and Social Council of theon all problems relating to human

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NATING BOARD OF JEWISH ORGANI-TIONS (1947). 2020 K Street, NW, 7th

Floor, Washington, D.C. 20006. (202)857-6540. FAX: (202)857-6689. Exec. V. Pres.Daniel S. Mariaschin. To promote thepurposes and principles for which the UNwas created.

COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS INCIVIL SERVICE, INC. (1948). 45 E. 33 St.,Rm. 601, NYC 10016. (212)689-2015.FAX: (212)447-1633. Pres. Louis Weiser;1st V.-Pres. Melvyn Birnbaum. Supportsmerit system; encourages recruitment ofJewish youth to government service;member of Coalition to Free Soviet Jews,NY Jewish Community Relations Coun-cil, NY Metropolitan CoordinatingCouncil on Jewish Poverty, Jewish LaborCommittee, America-Israel FriendshipLeague. Council Digest.

INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS (see UNIoNOF ORTHODOX JEWISH CONGREGATIONSOF AMERICA)

INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR THE REPATRI-ATION OF RUSSIAN JEWS, INC. (1963). 2Fountain Lane, Suite 2J, Scarsdale, NY10583. (914)683-3225. FAX: (914)683-3221. Pres. Morris Brafman; Chmn.James H. Rapp. Helped to bring the situ-ation of Soviet Jews to world attention;catalyst for advocacy efforts, educationalprojects, and programs on behalf of Russ-ian Jews in the former USSR, Israel, andU.S. Provides funds to help Russian Jewryin Israel and the former Soviet Union.

JEWISH COUNCIL FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS (for-merly NATIONAL JEWISH COMMUNITY RE-LATIONS ADVISORY COUNCIL) (1944). 116E. 27 St., 10th fi., NYC 10016. (212)684-6950, FAX: (212)686-1353. E-mail: [email protected]. Chair Lois Frank;Exec. Dir. Rabbi Steve Gutow. Nationalcoordinating body for the field of Jewishcommunity relations, comprising 13 na-tional and 122 local Jewish community-relations agencies. Promotes understand-ing of Israel and the Middle East; supportsJewish communities around the world; ad-vocates for equality and pluralism, andagainst discrimination, in American soci-ety. Through the Council's work, its con-stituent organizations seek agreement onpolicies, strategies, and programs for effec-tive utilization of their resources for com-mon ends. Insider (Weekly). (WWW.JEWISHPUBLICAFFAIRS,ORcJ)

JEWISH LABOR COMMITTEE (1934). AtranCenter for Jewish Culture, 25 E. 21 St.,


NYC 10010. (212)477-0707. FAX:(212)477-1918. Pres. Stuart Appelbaum;Exec. Dir. Avram B. Lyon. Serves as liai-son between the Jewish community andthe trade union movement; works withthe U.S. and international labor move-ment to combat anti-Semitism, promoteintergroup relations, and engender sup-port for the State of Israel and Jews inand from the former Soviet Union; pro-motes teaching in public schools aboutthe Holocaust and Jewish resistance;strengthens support within the Jewishcommunity for the social goals and pro-grams of the labor movement; supportsYiddish-language and cultural institu-tions. Jewish Labor Committee Review; Is-sues Alert,' Alumni Newsletter,

NATIONAL TRADE UNION COUNCILFOR HUMAN RIGHTS (1956). Atran Cen-ter for Jewish Culture, 25 E. 21 St., NYC10010. (212)477-0707. FAX: (212)477-19 18. Exec. Dir. Avram Lyon. Works withthe American labor movement in advanc-ing the struggle for social justice andequal opportunity, and assists unions inevery issue affecting human rights. Fightsdiscrimination on all levels and helps topromote labor's broad social and eco-nomic goals.

JEWISH PEACE FELLOWSHIP (1941). Box 271,Nyack, NY 10960. (914)358-4601. FAX:(914)358-4924. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Rabbi Philip Bentley; Ch.Murray Polner. Unites those who believethat Jewish ideals and experience provideinspiration for a nonviolent philosophyand way of life; offers draft counseling,especially for conscientious objectionbased on Jewish "religious training andbelief"; encourages Jewish community tobecome more knowledgeable, concerned,and active in regard to the war/peaceproblem. Shalom/Jewish Peace Letter.(WWW.JEWISHPEACEFELLOWSHIP.ORG)

JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE UNITEDSTATES OF AMERICA (1896). 1811 R St.,NW, Washington, DC 20009. (202)265-6280. FAX: (202)234-5662. E-mail:[email protected]. Natl. Exec. Dir. HerbRosenbleeth; NatI. Commander DanielWeiss. Seeks to foster true allegiance tothe United States; to combat bigotry andprevent defamation of Jews; to encour-age the doctrine of universal liberty, equalrights, and full justice for all; to cooper-ate with and support existing educational

institutions and establish new ones; tofoster the education of ex-servicemen, ex-servicewomen, and members in the idealsand principles of Americanism. JewishVeteran.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICANJEWISH MILITARY HISTORY (1958). 1811 RSt., NW, Washington, DC 20009. E-mail:[email protected]. (202)265-6280.FAX: (202)234-5662. Pres. Edwin Gold-wasser; Archivist Tom Wildenberg. Doc-uments and preserves the contributionsof Jewish Americans to the peace andfreedom of the United States; educatesthe public concerning the courage, hero-ism, and sacrifices made by Jewish Amer-icàns who served in the armed forces; andworks to combat anti-Semitism. The Jew-ish War Veteran).

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH LEGIS-LATORS (1976). 65 Oakwood St., Albany,NY 12208. (518)527-3353. FAX: (518)458-8512. E-mail:[email protected]. Exec.Dir. Marc Hiller; Pres. Sen. RichardCohen, Minn. state senator. A nonparti-san Jewish state legislative network fo-cusing on domestic issues and publishingnewsletters. Maintains close ties with theKnesset and Israeli leaders.

NCSJ: ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF JEWS INRUSSIA, UKRAINE, THE BALTIC STATESAND EURASIA (formerly AMERICAN Jaw-ISH CONFERENCE ON SOVIET JEWRY)(1964; reorg. 1971). 2020 K. Street NW,Suite 7800, Washington, DC 200006.(202)898-2500. FAX: (202)898-0822. E-Inail: [email protected]. N.Y. office: 823United Nations Plaza, NYC 10017.(212)808.0295. Chmn. Edward Robin;Pres. Lesley Israel; Eexc. Dir. Mark B.Levin. Coordinating agency for major na-tional Jewish organizations and localcommunity groups in the U.S., acting onbehalf of Jews in the former Soviet Union(FSU); provides information about Jewsin the FSU through public education andsocial action; reports and special pam-phlets, special programs and projects,public meetings and forums. Newswatch;annual report; action and program kits;Tekuma. (WWW.NCSJ.ORG)

SOVIET JEWRY RESEARCH BUREAU.Chmn. Denis C. Braham; Pres. HowardE. Sachs. Organized by NCSJ to monitoremigration trends. Primary task is the ac-cumulation, evaluation, and processing of


information regarding Jews in the FSU,especially those who apply for emigration.

NATIONAL JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONSADVISORY COUNCIL (see JEWISH COUNCILFOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS)

NATIONAL JEWISH DEMOCRATIC COUNCIL(1990). P0 BOX 75308 Washington, DC20013-5308. (202)216-9060. FAX: (202)216-9061. E-mail: [email protected]. Chmn.Michael Adler; Exec. Dir. Ira N. Forman,An independent organization committedto strengthening Jewish participation inthe Democratic party primarily throughgrassroots activism. The national voice ofJewish Democrats, NJDC is dedicated tofighting the radical right and promotingJewish values and interests in the Demo-cratic party. (WWW.NJDC.ORG)

REPUBLICAN JEWISH COALITION (1985). 50F Street, NW Suite 100, Washington, DC20001. (202) 638-6688. FAX: (202)638-6694. E-mail: [email protected]. NatI. Chmn.Sam Fox; Exec. Dir. Matthew Brooks.Promotes involvement in Republican pol-itics among its members; sensitizes Re-publican leaders to the concerns of theAmerican Jewish community; promotesprinciples of free enterprise, a strong na-tional defense, and an internationalist for-eign policy. RJC Bulletin. (WWW.RJCHQ,ORG)

SECURE COMMUNITY NETWORK (2004).(212)284-6940. FAX: (212)284-6949. E-mail: [email protected]. Chmn. MarkBroxmeyer; Chmn. Law Enforcement Ad-visory Comm.: Steven Pomerantz. A na-tional body created by the Conference ofPresidents, United Jewish Communities,and American Jewish Committee to in-form and educate Jewish organizations sothey can adopt and institute intelligentand fiscally prudent security policies, pro-cedures, and tactics in the fight againstterrorism. (www.5NUS.ORG)

SHALEM CENTER (1994). 881 High Street,Suite 206. Worthington, OH 43085.(877)298-7300. FAX: (888)766-1506. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. YoramHazony (Israel); Academic Director,Daniel Polisar (Israel). The purposes andactivities of the Shalem Center are to in-crease public understanding and conducteducational and research activities on theimprovement of Jewish national publiclife, and to develop a community of in-tellectual leaders to shape the state of Is-

rael into a secure, free, and prosperous so-ciety. Azure. (WWW.SHALEM ORG. IL/HE-BREw)

SHALOM CENTER (1983). 6711 Lincoln Dr.,Philadelphia, PA 19119. (215)844-8494.E-mail: [email protected]. (Part ofAleph Alliance for Jewish Renewal.) Pres.Rabbi Mordechai Liebling; Exec. Dir.Rabbi Arthur Waskow. National resourceand organizing center for Jewish perspec-tives on dealing with overwork in Ameri-can society, environmental dangers,unrestrained technology, militarism, andcorporate irresponsibility. Initiated A.J.Heschel 25th Yahrzeit observance. Trainsnext generation of tikkun olam activists.Holds colloquia on issues like environ-mental causes of cancer. New Menorah.(WWW.SHALOMCTR.ORG)

STUDENT STRUGGLE FOR SOVIET JEWRY (seeCENTER FOR RUSSIAN JEWRY)

UN WATCH (1993). 1, rue de Varembé, P0Box 191, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland.(41-22)734.14.72. FAX: (41-22)734.16.13.E-mail: [email protected]. Exec.Dir. Hillel Neuer; Chm. Amb. Alfred H.Moses. An affiliate of the AJC, UNWatch measures UN performance by theyardstick of the UN's Charter; advocatesthe non-discriminatory application of theCharter; opposes the use of UN fora toattack Israel and promote anti-Semitism;and seeks to institutionalize at the UNthe fight against worldwide anti-Semi-tism. The Wednesday Watch (English andSpanish). (WWW.UNWATCH.ORG)

UCSJ: UNION OF COUNCILS FOR Jaws INTHE FORMER SOVIET UNION (formerlyUNION OF COUNCILS FOR SOVIET JEWS)(1970). 1819 H St., NW, Suite 230, Wash-ingtOn, DC 20005. (202)775-9770. FAX:(202)775-9776. E-mail: [email protected]. Yosef I. Abramowitz; NatI. Dir.Micah H. Naftalin. Devoted to promot-ing religious liberty, freedom of emigra-tion, and security for Jews in the FSU(former Soviet Union) through advocacyand monitoring of anti-Semitism, neo-facism, human rights, rule of law, anddemocracy. Offers educational, cultural,medical, and humanitarian aid throughthe Yad L'Yad partnership program pair-ing Jewish communities in the US andthe FSU; advocates for refuseniks andpolitical prisoner. (WWW.FSUMONITOR.COM)

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WORLD CONGRESS OF GAY, LESBIAN, BI-SEXUAL & TRANSGENDER JEWS (1980). 8Letitia St., Philadelphia, PA 19 106-3050.(609)396-1972. FAX: (215)873-0108. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. DavidGeilman (San Francisco, CA); V.-PresLuis Perelman (Mexico City, Mexico).Supports, strengthens, and representsover 67 Jewish gay and lesbian organiza-tions across the globe and the needs ofgay and lesbian Jews generally. Chal-lenges homophobia and sexism within theJewish community and responds to anti-Semitism at large. Sponsors regional andinternational conferences. The Digest.(wwW.GLBTJEWS.ORG)

WORLD JEWISH C0NGREs5(1936; org. in U.S.1939). P0 Box 90400, Washington DC,20090. (212) 755-5770. FAX: (212)755-5883. Pres. Ronald S. Lauder; Bd.Chmn. Matthew Bronfman. Seeks to in-tensify bonds of world Jewry with Israel; tostrengthen solidarity among Jews every-where and secure their rights, status, and in-terests as individuals and communities; toencourage Jewish social, religious, and cul-tural life throughout the world and coor-dinate efforts by Jewish communities andorganizations to cope with any Jewishproblem; to work for human rights gener-ally. Represents its affiliated organizations-most representative bodies of Jewishcommunities in more than 80 countries and35 national organizations in American sec-tion-at UN, OAS, UNESCO, Council ofEurope, ILO, UNICEF, and other govern-mental, intergovernmental, and interna-tional authorities. WJC Report; BoletinInformativo Of!; Dialogues; Dateline:World Jewry; Coloquio; Batfutsot; Gesher(WWW.WORLDJEWISHCONGRESS.ORG)

CULTURALAmerican Academy for Jewish Research

(1929). 420 Walnut Street, Philadelphia,PA 19106. (215)238-1290. FAX: (215)238-

1540. Pres. Robert Chazan. EncouragesJewish learning and research; holds an-nual or semiannual meeting; awardsgrants for the publication of scholarlyworks. Proceedings of the American Acad-emy for Jewish Research; Texts and Stud-ies; Monograph Series.

AMERICAN GATHERING OF JEWISH HOLO-CAUST SURVIVORS. 122 W. 30 St., #205.NYC 10001. (212)239-4230. FAX: (212)279-2926. E-mail: mail@americangather-

ing.org. Pres. Benjamin Meed. Dedicatedto documenting the past and passing ona legacy of remembrance. Compiles theNational Registry of Jewish HolocaustSurvivors-to date, the records of morethan 165,000 survivors and their families-housed at the U.S. Holocaust MemorialMuseum in Washington, DC; holds anannual Yom Hashoah commemorationand occasional international gatherings;sponsors an intensive summer programfor U.S. teachers in Poland and Israel toprepare them to teach about the Holo-caust. Together (newspaper).

AMERICAN GUILD OF JUDAIC ART (1991).15 Greenspring Valley Rd., Owings Mills,MD 21117. (410)902-0411. FAX: (410)581-0108. E-mail: [email protected]. David Klass; 1st V.-Pres. RichardMcBee. A not-for-profit membership or-ganization for those with interests in theJudaic arts, including artists, galleries,collectors & retailers of Judaica, writers,educators, appraisers, museum curators,conservators, lecturers, and others per-sonally or professionally involved in thefield. Helps to promote members' art.Hiddur (quarterly); Update (members' net-working newsletter). (WWW.JEwISHART.ORG)

AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY(1892). 15 W. 16 St., NYC 10011. (212)294-6160. FAX: (212)294-6161. E-mail:ajhsajhs.cjh.org. Chmn. David Solomon;Pres./CEO Sidney Lapidus. Collects, cata-

logues, publishes, and displays material onthe history of the Jews in America; servesas an information center for inquiries onAmerican Jewish history; maintainsarchives of original source material onAmerican Jewish history; sponsors lecturesand exhibitions; makes available audiovi-sual material. American Jewish History;Heritage. (WWW.AJHS.ORG)

AMERICAN JEWISH PRESS ASSOCIATION(1944). NatI. Admin. 0ff.: 1828 L St. NW,Suite 720, Washington, DC 20036.(202)785-2282. FAX: (202)785-2307. E-mail: tobyajpa.org. Pres. Aaron Cohen;Exec. Dir. Toby Dershowitz. Seeks the ad-

vancement of Jewish journalism and themaintenance of a strong Jewish press inthe U.S. and Canada; encourages the at-tainment of the highest editorial andbusiness standards; sponsors workshops,services for members; sponsors annualcompetition for Simon Rockower Awards


for excellence in Jewish journalism. Mem-bership bulletin newsletter.

AMERICAN SEPHARDI FEDERATION (1973). 15W. 16 St., 6th Floor, NYC 10011. (212)294-8350. FAX: (212)294-8348. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. David E.R. Dangoor;Exec. Dir. Lynne M. Winters. The centralvoice of the American Sephardic commu-nity, representing a broad spectrum ofSephardic organizations, congregations,and educational institutions. Seeks tostrengthen and unify the communitythrough education, communication, advo-cacy, and leadership development, creatinggreater awareness and appreciation of itsrich and unique history and culture.Sephardic Today. (WWW,AMERICANSEFARDIFEDERATION.ORG)

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR JEWISH MUSIC(1974). do The Center for Jewish History,15W. 16 St., NYC 10011. (212)294-8328.FAX: (212)294-6161. Pres. Michael Leav-itt; V.-Pres. Judith Tischler & MarthaNovick; Sec. Fortuna Calvo Roth; Bd.Chmn. Rabbi Henry D. Michelman;Treas. Cantor Nathaniel Benjamin. Pro-motes the knowledge, appreciation, anddevelopment of Jewish music, past andpresent, for professional and lay audi-ences; seeks to raise the standards of com-position and performance in Jewishmusic, to encourage research, and tosponsor performances of new and rarelyheard works. Musica Judaica Journal.

ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH BOOK PUBLISHERS(1962). do Jewish Book Council, 15 East26t5 Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY10010. (212)532-4949. FAX: (212)481-4174. Email: [email protected]. Ellen Frankel. As a nonprofit group,provides a forum for discussion of mu-tual areas of interest among Jewish pub-lishers, and promotes cooperative exhibitsand promotional opportunities for mem-bers. Membership fee is $85 annually perpublishing house.

ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH LIBRARIES (1965).15 E. 26 St.,loth fI, NYC 10010. (212)725-5359. FAX: (212)481-4174. E-mail:ajljewishbooks.org. Pres. Pearl Berger;V.-Pres. Ronda Rose. Seeks to promoteand improve services and professionalstandards in Jewish libraries; disseminatesJewish library information and guidance;promotes publication of literature in thefield; encourages the establishment of

Jewish libraries and collections of Judaicaand the choice of Judaica librarianshipas a profession; cocertifies Jewish li-braries. AJL Newsletter; Judaica Librari-anship.

B'NAI B'RITH KLUTZNICK NATIONAL JEW-ISH MUSEUM (1957). 1640 Rhode IslandAve., NW, Washington, DC 20036. (202)857-6583. FAX: (202)857-1099. A centerof Jewish art and history in the nation'scapital, maintains temporary and perma-nent exhibition galleries, permanent col-lection of Jewish ceremonial objects, folkart, and contemporary fine art, outdoorsculpture garden and museum shop, aswell as the American Jewish Sports Hallof Fame. Provides exhibitions, tours, ed-ucational programs, research assistance,and tourist information. Permanent col-lection catalogue; temporary exhibit cata-logues.

CENTRAL YIDDISH CULTURE ORGANIZATION(CYCO), INC. (1943 incorporated) (1948-non profit status). 25 E. 21 St., 3rd fl.,NYC 10010. (212) 505-8305. FAX: (212)505-8044. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Dr. Barnett Zumoff; Exec.Officer Hy Wolfe. To promote the Yid-dish word that is Cyco's purpose. We dothis through the promotion, publicationand distribution of Yiddish books, musicbooks, CDs, tapes and albums. All in Yid-dish!

CONFERENCE ON JEWISH SOCIAL STUDIES,INC. (formerly CONFERENCE ON JEWISHRELATIONS, INC.) (1939). Bldg. 240, Rm.103. Program in Jewish Studies, StanfordUniversity, Stanford, CA 94305-2190.(650)725-0829. FAX:(650)725-2920. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. StevenJ. Zipperstein; V.-Pres. Aron Rodrigue.Jewish Social Studies.

CONGREGATION BINA (1981). 600 W. EndAve., Suite I-C, NYC 10024. (212)873-4261. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Joseph Moses; Exec. V.-Pres.Moses Samson; Hon. Pres. Samuel M.Daniel; Sec. Gen. Elijah E. Jhirad. Servesthe religious, cultural, charitable, andphilanthropic needs of the Children of Is-rael who originated in India and now re-side in the U.S. Works to foster andpreserve the ancient traditions, customs,liturgy, music, and folklore of IndianJewry and to maintain needed institu-tions. Kol Bina.


CONGRESS FOR JEWISH CULTURE (1948). 25E. 21 St., NYC 10010. (212)505-8040.FAX: (212)505-8044. E-mail: [email protected]. Exec. Dir. Shane Baker.Congress for Jewish Culture administersthe book store CYCO and publishes theworld's oldest Yiddish journal, TheZukunft. Currently producing a two vol-ume anthology of Yiddish literature inAmerica. Activities include yearly memo-rials for the Warsaw ghetto uprising andthe murdered Soviet Yiddish writers, alsoreadings and literary afternoons. The Zu-kunft; Bulletin; In the World of Yiddish.

ELAINE KAUFMAN CULTURAL CENTER(1952). 129 W 67 St., NYC 10023. (212)501-3303. FAX: (212)874-7865. Email:lhardekcc.org. Hon. Chmn. LeonardGoodman; Chmn. Phyllis Feder; Pres.Bethany Millard; Exec. Dir. Lydia Kon-tos. Offers instruction in its Lucy MosesSchool for Music and Dance in music,dance, art, and theater to children andadults, in Western culture and Jewish tra-ditions. Presents frequent performancesof Jewish and general music by leadingartists and ensembles in its Merkin Con-cert Hall and Ann Goodman RecitalHall. The Birnbaum Music Libraryhouses Jewish music scores and referencebooks. In Harmony (quarterly newslet-ter); EKCC Events (bimonthly calendar);Bimonthly concert calendars; cataloguesand brochures. (WWW.EKCC.ORG)

HOLOCAUST CENTER OF THE UNITED JEWISHFEDERATION OF GREATER PITTSBURGH(1980). 5738 Darlington Rd., Pittsburgh,PA 15217. (412)421-1500. FAX: (412)422-

1996. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres.Holocaust Comm. Chair Dr. BarbaraBurstin; UJF. Ch. James A. Rudolph; Dir.Linda F. Hurwitz. Develops programsand provides resources to further under-standing of the Holocaust and its impacton civilization. Maintains a library,archive; provides speakers, educationalmaterials; organizes community pro-grams. Published collection of survivorand liberator stories. (WWW.UJFHC.NET)

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL CENTER (1984).28123 Orchard Lake Rd., FarmingtonHills, MI 48334. (248)553-2400. FAX:(248)553-2433. E-mail: [email protected]. Founder & Dir. Rabbi CharlesRosenzveig. America's first free-standingHolocaust center comprising a museum,library-archive, oral history collection,

garden of the righteous, research instituteand academic advisory committee. Pro-vides tours, lecture series, teacher train-ing, Yom Hashoah commemorations,exhibits, educational outreach programs,speakers' bureau, computer database on1,200 destroyed Jewish communities,guided travel tours to concentrationcamps and Israel, and museum shop. Pub-lished World Reacts to the Holocaust, Sur-vey of US. Federal, US. State andCanadian Provincial Support forHolocaustEducation, Newsletter.

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL RESOURCE & EDU-CATION CENTER OF CENTRAL FLORiDA(1982). 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland,FL 32751. (407)628-0555. FAX: (407)628-1079. E-mail: [email protected]. Stan Sujka, MD; Bd. Chmn. TessWise. An interfaith educational center de-voted to teaching the lessons of the Holo-caust. Houses permanent multimediaeducational exhibit; maintains library ofbooks, videotapes, films, and other visuals

to serve the entire educational establish-ment; offers lectures, teacher training, andother activities. Newsletter; Bibliography;"Holocaust-Lessons for Tomorrow"; ele-mentary and middle school curriculum.

HOLOCAUST MUSEUM AND LEARNING CEN-TER IN MEMORY OF GLORIA GOLDSTEIN(1995) (formerly ST. LOUIS CENTER FORHOLOCAUST STUDIES) (1977). 12 Mill-

stone Campus Dr., St. Louis, MO 63146.(314)432-0020. FAX: (314)432-1277. E-mail: [email protected]. Chmn. RichardW. Stein; Curator/Dir. Of Ed. Dan A.Reich; Exec. Dir. Barbara Raznick; Dir.Of Admin. & Dev. Brian Bray. Developsprograms and provides resources and ed-ucational materials to further an under-standing of the Holocaust and its impacton civilization; has a 5,000 sq. ft. museumcontaining photographs, artifacts, andaudiovisual displays. Newsletter.

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH GE-NEALOGICAL SOCIETIES (1988). 4430 Mt.Paran Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30327-3747. (404)261-8662. Fax: (404)228-7125.E-mail: homargolaol.com. Pres. AnneFeder Lee. Umbrella organization of morethan 70 Jewish Genealogical Societies(JGS) worldwide. Represents organizedJewish genealogy, encourages Jews to re-

search their family history, promotes newJGSs, supports existing societies, imple-ments projects of interest to individuals


researching their Jewish family histories.Holds annual conference where memberslearn and exchange ideas. (www. IAJGS.ORG)

INTERNATIONAL JEWISH MEDIA AsSoCIA-TION (1987). U.S.: do St. Louis JewishLight, 12 Millstone Campus Dr., St.Louis, MO 63146. 314)432-3353. FAX:(314)432-0515. E-mail: stlouislgtaol.corn and [email protected]. Israel: P0Box 92, Jerusalem 91920. 02-202-222.FAX: 02-513-642. Pres. Robert A. Cohn(do St. Louis Jewish Light); Exec. Dir.Toby Dershowitz. 1828 L St. NW, Suite402, Washington, DC 20036. (202)785-2282. FAX: (202)785-2307. E-mail: [email protected]. Israel Liaisons JacobGispan & Lifsha Ben-Shach, WZO Dept.of Info. A worldwide network of Jewishjournalists, publications and other mediain the Jewish and general media, whichseeks to provide a forum for the exchangeof materials and ideas and to enhance thestatus of Jewish media and journaliststhroughout the world. IJMA Newsletter;Proceedings of the International Confer-ence on Jewish Media.

INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF CHILDREN OFJEWISH HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS, INC.(1981). 13899 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 404, N.Miami, FL 33181. (305)919-5690. FAX:(305)919-5691. E-mail: [email protected]. Rositta E, Kenigsberg; FoundingChmn. Menachem Z. Rosensaft. LinksSecond Generation groups and individu-als throughout the world. Represents theshared interests of children of Holocaustsurvivors; aims to perpetuate the authen-tic memory of the Holocaust and preventits recurrence, to strengthen and preservethe Jewish spiritual, ideological, and cul-tural heritage, to fight anti-Semitism andall forms of discrimination, persecution,and oppression anywhere in the world.

JACOB RADER MARCUS CENTER OF THEAMERICAN JEWISH ARCHIVES (1947). 3101Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220.(513)221-1875 ext. 403. FAX: (513)221-78 12. E-mail: [email protected]. Exec. Dir.Dr. Gary P. Zola. Promotes the study andpreservation of the Western HemisphereJewish experience through research, pub-lications, collection of important sourcematerials, and a vigorous public-outreachprogram. American Jewish Archives Jour-nal, Monographs, Pamphlets, booklets, ed-ucational materials and posters.

JEWISH AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR HISTORICPRESERvATION (1997). 16405 EquestrianLane, Rockville, MD 20855. (301)977-3637. FAX: (301)977-3888. E-mail:[email protected]. Pres. Jerry Klinger.Identifies and publicizes sites of Ameri-can Jewish historical interest; in cooper-ation with local historical societies andhouses of worship, promotes programs tostress the commonality of the Americanexperience. (WWW.JASHP.ORG)

JEWISH BOOK COUNCIL (1946; reorg. 1993).520 8ih Avenue, 4' Floor New York,NY 10018. (212)201-2920. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Lawrence J. Krule;Bd. Chmn. Henry Everett; Exec. Dir. Car-olyn Starman Hessel. Serves as literaryarm of the American Jewish communityand clearinghouse for Jewish-content lit-erature; assists readers, writers, publish-ers, and those who market and sellproducts. Provides bibliographies, list ofpublishers, bookstores, book fairs. Spon-sors National Jewish Book Awards, Jew-ish Book Month, Jewish Book FairNetwork. Jewish Book Annual; JewishBook World. (wwW.JEWISHISOOKCOUNCIL0RG)

JEWISH FEDERATION'S LOSANGELES MUSEUMOFTHE HOLOCAUST (MARTYRS MEMORIAL)(org. mid-l960s; opened 1978). 6006Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036.(323)761-8170. FAX: (323)761-8174. E-mail: [email protected]. Chmn.Gary John Schiller; Director Rachel L. Jay-oela, A photo-narrative museum and re-source center dedicated to Holocausthistory, issues of genocide and prejudice,curriculum development, teacher training,research and exhibitions. PAGES, a news-lear; Those Who Dared; Rescuers and Res-cued; Guide to Schindler's List;Anne Frank:A Teaching.

JEWISH HERITAGE PROJECT (1981). 150Franklin St., #1W, NYC 10013. (212)925-9067. E-mail: [email protected]. Exec. Dir.Alan Adelson. Strives to bring to thebroadest possible audience authenticworks of literary and historical value re-lating to Jewish history and culture. Withfunding from the National Endowmentof the Arts, Jewish Heritage runs the Na-tional Initiative in the Literature of theHolocaust. Not a grant giving organiza-tion. Distributor of the film Lodz Ghetto,which it developed, as well as its com-panion volume Lodz Ghetto.' Inside a


Community Under Siege; Better ThanGold: An Immigrant Family's First Yearsin Brooklyn.

JEWISH MUSEUM (1904, under auspices ofJewish Theological Seminary). 1109 FifthAve., NYC 10128. (212)423-3200. FAX:(2 12)423-3232. Dir. Joan H. Rosenbaum;Bd. Chmn. Robert J. Hurst. Expandedmuseum features permanent exhibitionon the Jewish experience. Repository ofthe largest collection of Jewish relatedpaintings, prints, photographs, sculpture,coins, medals, antiquities, textiles, andother decorative arts-in the WesternHemisphere. Includes the National JewishArchive of Broadcasting. Tours, lectures,film showings, and concerts; special pro-grams for children; cafe; shop. Special ex-hibition catalogues; annual report.(WWW.THEJEWISHMUSEUM.ORG)

JEWISH PUBLICATION SOCIETY (1888). 2100Arch nd fi., Philadelphia, PA 19103.(215)832-0600. FAX: (215)568-2017. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres.Allan R. Frank; CEO/Ed-in-Chief Dr.Ellen Frankel. Publishes and disseminatesbooks of Jewish interest for adults andchildren; titles include TANAKH, reli-gious studies and practices, life cycle, folk-lore, classics, art, history. Booklink fF5Catalogue. (WWW.JEWISHFUB.ORG)

JUDAH L. MAGNES MUSEUM-JEWISH Mu-SEUM OF THE WEST (1962). 2911 RussellSt., Berkeley, CA 94705. (510)549-6950.FAX: (510)849-3673. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Fred Weiss; Dir.Susan Morris. Collects, preserves, andmakes available Jewish art, culture, his-tory, and literature from throughout theworld. Permanent collections of fine andceremonial art; rare Judaica library, West-ern Jewish History Center (archives), Jew-ish-American Hall of Fame. Changingexhibits, traveling exhibits, docent tours,lectures, numismatics series, poetry andvideo awards, museum shop. MagnesNews; special exhibition catalogues; schol-arly books.

JUDAICA CAPTIONED FILM CENTER, INC.(1983). PU Box 21439, Baltimore, MD21282-1439. Voice Relay Service (1-800)735-2258; TDD (410)655-6767. E-mail: lweinerjhucep.org. Pres. LoisLilienfeld Weiner. Developing a compre-hensive library of captioned and subti-tled films and tapes on Jewish subjects;

distributes them to organizations servingthe hearing-impaired, including main-stream classes and senior adult groups,on a free-loan, handling/shipping-charge-only basis. Newsletter.

JUDAICA INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (2007). 3907Fordham Dr., Baltimore, MD 21215.(443)621-3584. FAX: (925)892-7381. E-mail: infojudin.org. Pres. Ronald J.

Schwartz. A nondenominational arts-edu-cation initiative that promotes Jewish her-itage, literature, identity, and visual culture;supports scholarly research in Judaica.(WWW.JUDIN.ORG)

LEAGUE FOR YIDDISH, INC. (1979). 200W 72St., Suite 40, NYC 10023. (212)787-6675.E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Dr.Zuni Zelitch. Encourages the developmentand use of Yiddish as a living language;promotes its modernization and standard-ization; publisher of Yiddish textbooks andEnglish-Yiddish dictionaries; most recentbook The Standardized Yiddish Orthogra-phy; Afn Shvel (quarterly). (WWW.META-LAB.UNC.EDU/YIDDISH/YIDLEAGUE)

Lao BAECK INSTITUTE, INC. (1955). 15W. 1St., NYC 10011-6301. (212)744-6400FAX: (212)988-1305. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Ismar Schorsch; ExecDir. Carol Kahn Strauss. A researchstudy, and lecture center, museum, librar'and archive relating to the history of Geman-speaking Jewry. Offers lectures, ehibits, faculty seminars; publishes a serof monographs, yearbooks, and journLBI News; LBI Yearbook; LBI Memor,Lecture; occasional papers. (www.LIORG)

LIVING TRADITIONS (1994), (C/o WORKMANCIRCLE) 45 East 33" Street, New York, I10016. (212)532-8202. E-mail: infingtraditions.org. Pres. Henry SV.-Pres. Sherry Mayrent. Nonproibership organization dedicatedstudy, preservation, and innovativetinuity of traditional folk and - -

culture through workshops, ccrecordings, radio and film documenclearinghouse for research in klezmother traditional music; sponsorsweeklong international cultural"Yiddish Folk Arts Program/'KlezLiving Traditions (newsletter).LIVINGTRADITIONS.ORG)

MARTIN BUBER INSTITUTE (1990),Rocking Stone Ave., Larchmont,

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10538. (914)833-7731. E-mail: [email protected]. Hon. Chmn. Prof. Mau-rice Friedman; Pres. Dr. Hune Margulies.Sponsors seminars, workshops, confer-ences, and publications to encourage theexchange of ideas about the life andthought of Buber. Martin Buber Review(annual).

MEMORIAL FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CUL-rURE, INC. (1964). 50 West Broadway, 34thFloor, NYC 10004. (212)425-6606. FAX:(212)425-6602. Pres. Prof. Anita Shapira;Exec. V.-Pres. Jerry Hochbaum. Throughthe grants that it awards, encourages Jew-ish scholarship, culture, and education;supports communities that are strugglingto maintain Jewish life; assists profes-sional training for careers in communalservice in Jewishly deprived communities;and stimulates the documentation, com-memoration, and teaching of the Holo-caust. (WWW.MFJC.ORG)

MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE—A LIVINGMEMORIAL TO THE HOLOCAUST (1984). 36Battery Park Plaza, NYC 10004-1484.212)968-1800. FAX: (212)968-1 368. Bd,hmn. Robert M. Morgenthau; Museum

res. Dr. Alfred Gottschalk; Museum)ir. David Marwell. New York tn-state'srincipal institution for educating people

all ages and backgrounds about 20th-ntury Jewish history and the Holocaust.pository of Steven Spielberg's Sur-iors of the Shoah Visual History Foun-tion videotaped testimonies. Core andecial exhibitions. 18 First Place (news-ter); Holocaust bibliography; educa-nal materials. (WWW.MJHNYC.ORG)

UM OF TOLERANCE OF THE SIMONESENTHAL CENTER (1993). 9786 W.0 Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 9003 5-4792.))553-8403. FAX: (310)553-4521. E-I: [email protected]. Dean-ider Rabbi Marvin Hier; Assoc.i Rabbi Abraham Cooper; Exec. Dir.,i Meyer May. A unique experientialum focusing on personal prejudice,

.ip intolerance, struggle for civil rights,20th-century genocides, culminatingmajor exhibition on the Holocaust.

hives, Multimedia Learning Centergned for individualized research,10-square-foot temporary exhibit

324-seat theater, 150-seat audito-and outdoor memorial plaza.

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NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CUL-TURE (1960). 330 Seventh Ave., 21st fi.,NYC 10001. (212)629-0500. FAX:(212)629-0508. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Carol B. Spinner; Exec.Dir. Elisa Bernhardt. The leading Jewishorganization devoted to promoting Jew-ish culture in the U.S. Manages the Jew-ish Endowment for the Arts andHumanities; administers the Council ofAmerican Jewish Museums and Councilof Archives and Research Libraries inJewish Studies; offers doctoral disserta-tion fellowships, new play commissions,and grants for documentary films, record-ing of Jewish music, contemporarychoregraphy, fiction and non-fiction writ-ing, and cultural preservation; coordi-nates community cultural residencies,local cultural councils, and national cul-tural consortia; sponsors conferences,symposia, and festivals in the arts and hu-manities. Jewish Culture News; CultureCurrents (electronic).

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISHHISTORY (1976). Independence Mall E.55 N. Fifth St. Philadelphia, PA 19106-2197. (215) 923-3811. FAX: (215) 923-0763. E-mail: [email protected]. Dir./CEO Gwen Goodman. The only museumin the nation to offer education, exhibits,and programs dedicated to preserving thehistory and culture of the Jewish peoplein America; located across from the Lib-erty Bell. (WWW.NMAJH.ORG)

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISHMILITARY HISTORY (see JEWISH WAR VET-ERANS OF THE U.S.A.)

NATIONAL YIDDISh BOOK CENTER (1980).1021 West St., Amherst, MA 01002,(413)256-4900. FAX: (413)256-4700. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. AaronLansky; V.-Pres. Nancy Sherman. Since1980 the center has collected 1.5 millionYiddish books for distribution to readersand libraries Worldwide; digitized morethan 12,000 Yiddish titles, offered a rangeof educational programs in Yiddish andmodern culture, and published PaknTreger, an award-winning English-lan-guage magazine. (WWW.YIDDISHEOOKCEN-TER.ORG)

ORTHODOX JEWISH ARCHIVES (1978). 42Broadway, New York, NY 10004.(212)797-9000, ext. 73. FAX: (212)269-2843. Exec. V-Pres. Rabbi Shmuel Bloom


& Shiomo Gertzullin; Dir. Rabbi MosheKolodny. Founded by Agudath Israel ofAmerica; houses historical documents,photographs, periodicals, and other pub-lications relating to the growth of Ortho-dox Jewry in the U.S. and relatedcommunities in Europe, Israel, and else-where. Particularly noteworthy are itsholdings relating to rescue activities or-ganized during the Holocaust and itstraveling exhibits available to schools andother institutions.

RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH IMMI-GRATION, INC. (1971). 570 Seventh Ave.,NYC 10018. (212)921-3871. FAX:(212)575-1918. Sec./Coord. of ResearchHerbert A. Strauss; Archivist Dennis E.Rohrbaugh. Studies and records the his-tory of the migration and acculturation ofCentral European German-speaking Jew-ish and non-Jewish Nazi persecutees invarious resettlement countries worldwide,with special emphasis on the Americanexperience. International BiographicalDictionary of Central European Emigres.1933-1945; Jewish Immigrants of the NaziPeriod in the USA.

SEPHARDIC EDUCATIONAL CENTER (1979).10808 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles,CA 90025. (310)441-9361. FAX: (310)441-9561. E-mail: newyorksecjerusalem.org.Founder & Chmn. Jose A. Nessim, M.D.Has chapters in the U.S., North, Central,and South America, Europe, and Asia, aspiritual and educational center in the OldCity of Jerusalem, and executive office inLos Angeles. Serves as a meeting groundfor Sephardim from many nations; spon-sors the first worldwide movement forSephardic youth and young adults. Dis-seminates information about SephardicJewry in the form of motion pictures, pam-phlets, and books, which it produces.Hamerkaz (quarterly bulletin in English).(WWW.SECJERUSALEM.ORG)

SEPHARDIC HOUSE-THE CULTURAL Divi-siON OF ASF (1978). 15 West l6tl Street,NYC 10011. (212)294-6170. FAX:(212)294-6149. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Morrie R.Yohai; Dir. Dr.Janice E. Ovadiah. A cultural organiza-tion dedicated to fostering Sephardic his-tory and culture; sponsors a wide varietyof classes and public programs, film fes-tivals, publication program disseminatesmaterials of Sephardic value; outreachprogram to communities outside of the

New York area; program bureau providesprogram ideas, speakers, and entertain-ers; International Sephardic Film Festivalevery year. Sephardic House Newsletter;Publication Catalogue. (www. SEPHARDI-CHOUSE.ORG)

SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER (1977). 1399South Roxbury Drive., Los Angeles, CA90035-4701. (310)553-9036. FAX: (310)553-4521. Email: [email protected] Rabbi Marvin Hier; Assoc.Dean Rabbi Abraham Cooper; Exec. Dir.Rabbi Meyer May. Regional offices in NewYork, Miami, Toronto, Paris, Jerusalem,Buenos Aires. The largest institution of itskind in N. America dedicated to the studyof the Holocaust, its contemporary impli-cations, and related human-rights issuesthrough education and awareness. Incor-porates 185,000-sq-ft. Museum of Toler-ance, library, media department, archives,"Testimony to the Truth" oral histories, ed-ucational outreach, research department,international social action. Response Mag-a:inc'. (WWW.WIESENTHAL.COM)

SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER (1996), an af-filiate of Hebrew Union College. 2701 N.Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049.(310)440-4500. FAX: (310)440-4595. Pres.& CEO Un D. Herscher; Bd. Chmn.Howard Friedman. Dedicated to explor-ing the connections between four thou-sand years of Jewish heritage and thevitality of American democratic ideals. Itwelcomes and seeks to inspire people ofevery ethnic and cultural identity. Guidedby our respective memories and experi-ences, together we aspire to build a soci-ety in which all of us can feel at home.Skirball Cultural Center achieves its niis-sion through pubic programs that exploreliterary, visual, and performing arts fromaround the world; through the displayand interpretation of its permanent col-lections and changing exhibitions;through scholarship in American Jewishhistory and related publications; andthrough outreach to the community..(WWW.SKIRBALL.ORG)

SOCIETY FOR THE HISTORY OF CZECHOSLOyAK Jews, INC. (1961). 760 Pompton Ave.,Cedar Grove, NJ 07009. (973)239-2333,FAX: (973)239-7935. Pres. Rabbi Nor•man Patz; V.-Pres. Prof. Fred Hahn; See.Anita Grosz. Studies the history olCzechoslovak Jews; collects material anddisseminates information through tht


publication of books and pamphlets; con-ducts annual memorial service for CzechHolocaust Victims. The Jews of Czecho-slovakia (3 vols.); Review I- VI.

THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS OF TOURO SYNA-GOGUE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, INC.(1948). 85 Touro St., Newport, RI 02840.(401)847-4794. FAX: (401)845-6790. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. M.Bernard Aidinoff; Exec. Dir. Michael L.Balaban. Helps maintain Touro Syna-gogue as a national historic site, openingand interpreting it for visitors; promotespublic awareness of its preeminent role inthe tradition of American religious lib-erty; annually commemorates GeorgeWashington's letter of 1790 to the HebrewCongregation of Newport. Society Up-date.

TOURO NATIONAL HERITAGE TRUST(1984). 85 Touro St., Newport, RI 02840.(401)847-0810. FAX (401)847-8121. Pres.Bernard Bell; Chmn. Benjamin D. Hol-loway. Works to establish national educa-tion center within Touro compound;sponsors Touro Fellow through JohnCarter Brown Library; presents seminarsand other educational programs; pro-motes knowledge of the early Jewish ex-perience in this country.

SPERTUS MUSEUM, SPERTUS INSTITUTE OFJEWISH STUDIES (1968). 618 S. MichiganAve., Chicago, IL 60605. (312)322-1747.FAX: (312)922-6406. Pres. Spertus Insti-tute of Jewish Studies, Dr. Howard A.Sulkin. The largest, most comprehensiveJudaic museum in the Midwest with12,000 square feet of exhibit space and apermanent collection of some 10,000works reflecting 5,000 years of Jewish his-tory and culture. Also includes the re-designed Zell Holocaust Memorial,permanent collection, changing visualarts and special exhibits, and the chil-dren's ARTIFACT Center for a hands-onarchaeological adventure. Plus, travelingexhibits for Jewish educators, life-cycleworkshops, ADA accessible. Exhibitioncatalogues; educational pamphlets.

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ASHER LIBRARY, SPERTUS INSTI-TUTE OF JEWISH STUDIES (approx. 1930),618S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605.(312) 322-1749, FAX (312) 922-6406.Pres. Spertus Institute of Jewish Studeis,Dr. Howard A. Sulkin; Director, AsherLibrary, Glenn Ferdman. Asher Library

is the largest public Jewish Library in theMidwest, with over 100, 000 books and550 periodicals; extensive collections ofmusIc, art, rare books, maps and elec-tronic resources; nearly 1,000 featureand documentary films available on videocassette. Online catalogue access avail-able. Also, the Chicago Jewish Archivescollects historical material of Chicago in-dividuals, families, synagogues and orga-nizations. ADA accessible.

SURVIVORS OF THE SHOAH VISUAL HISTORYFOUNDATION (1994). P0 Box 3168, LosAngeles, CA 90078-3168. (818)777-7802.FAX: (818)866-0312. Exec. Dir. An C.Zev. A nonprofit organization, foundedand chaired by Steven Spielberg, dedicatedto videotaping and preserving interviewswith Holocaust survivors throughout theworld. The archive of testimonies will beused as a tool for global education aboutthe Holocaust and to teach racial, ethnic,and cultural tolerance.

UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIALMUSEUM (1980; opened Apr. 1993). 100Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washing-ton, DC 20024. (202)488-0400. FAX:(202)488-2690. Chmn. Fred S. Zeidman;Dir. Sara J. Bloomfeld. Federally char-tered and privately built, its mission is toteach about the Nazi persecution andmurder of six million Jews and millions ofothers from 1933 to 1945 and to inspirevisitors to contemplate their moral re-sponsibilities as citizens of a democraticnation. Opened in April 1993 near the na-tional Mall in Washington, DC, the mu-seum's permanent exhibition tells thestory of the Holocaust through authenticartifacts, videotaped oral testimonies,documentary film, and historical pho-tographs. Offers educational programs forstudents and adults, an interactive com-puterized learning center, and special ex-hibitions and community programs.United States Holocaust Memorial Mu-seum Update (bimonthly); Directory ofHolocaust Institutions; Journal of Holo-caust and Genocide Studies (quarterly).(WWW.USHMM.ORG)

YESHIVA UNIVERSITY MUSEUM (1973). Cen-ter for Jewish History, 15 W. 16 St.., NYC10011-6301. (212)294-8335. E-mail: [email protected]. Dir. Sylvia A. Her-skowitz; Chmn. Erica Jesselson. Collects,preserves, and interprets Jewish life andculture through changing exhibitions of


ceremonial objects, paintings, rare booksand documents, synagogue architecture,textiles, contemporary art, and pho-tographs. Oral history archive. Specialevents, holiday workshops, live perfor-mances, lectures, etc. for adults and chil-dren. Guided tours and workshops areoffered. Exhibitions and children's art ed-ucation programs also at branch gallerieson Yeshiva University's Main Campus,2520 Amsterdam Ave., NYC 10033-320 1.Seasonal calendars; special exhibition cat-alogues; newsletters.

YIDDISHER KULTUR FARBAND-YKUF(1937). 1133 Broadway, Rm. 820, NYC10010. (212)243-1304. FAX: (212)243-1305. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres.IEd. Itche Goldberg. Publishes a bi-monthly magazine and books by contem-porary and classical Jewish writers;conducts cultural forums; exhibits worksby contemporary Jewish artists and ma-terials of Jewish historical value; orga-nizes reading circles. Yiddishe Kultur.

YIVO INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH RESEARCH(1925). 15 W. 16 St., NYC 10011.(212)246-6080. FAX: (212)292-1892. E-mail: [email protected]. Chmn.Bruce Slovin; Exec. Dir, Dr. Carl J.Rheins. Engages in historical researchand education pertaining to East Euro-pean Jewish life; maintains library andarchives which provide a major interna-tional, national and New York resourceused by institutions, individual scholars,and the public; provides graduate fellow-ships in East European and AmericanJewish studies; offers Yiddish languageclasses at all levels, exhibits, conferences,public programs; publishes books. Yedies-YIVO News,' YIVO Bleter. (www.YIv0IN-STITUTE.ORO)

MAX WEINREICH CENTER FOR AD-VANCED JEWISH STuDIE5/YIVO INSTITUTE(1968). 15 W 16 St., NYC 10011. (212)

246-6080. FAX: (212)292-1892. E-mail:mweinreichyivo.cjh.org. Provides ad-vanced-level training in Yiddish languageand literature, ethnography, folklore, lin-guistics, and history; offers guidance ondissertation or independent research;post-doctoral fellowships available.

YUGNTRUF-YOUTH FOR YIDDIsH (1964).200 W. 72 St., Suite 40, NYC 10023.(212)787-6675. FAX: (212)799-1517. E-mail: [email protected]. Chmn. Dr. Paul

Glasser; V..Chmn. Marc Caplan; Coord.Brukhe Lang Caplan. A worldwide, non-political organization for young peoplewith a knowledge of, or interest in, Yid-dish; fosters Yiddish as a living languageand culture. Sponsors all activities in Yid-dish: reading, conversation, and creativewriting groups; annual weeklong retreatin Berkshires; children's Yiddish playgroup; sale of shirts. Yugntruf Journal.

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ABRAHAM FUND (1989). 477 Madison Ave.,4th fl., NYC 10022. (212)303-9421. FAX:(212)935-1834. E-mail: [email protected]. Chmn. Alan B. Slifta, Exec.V.P. Dan Pattir. The Abraham Fund Ini-tiatives (TAFI) seeks to enhance relationsbetween Israel's Jewish and Arab citizensby promoting increased dialogue, under-standing, and democracy. Founded in1989, TAFI has contributed more than $8million to community-based coexistenceprojects. TAFI also develops regional andnational coexistence programs in part-nership with other major institutions inIsrael and orchestrates public advocacycampaigns to implement change.

AMEINU (formerly LABOR ZIONIST AL-LIANCE, FARBAND LABOR ZIONISTORDER) (1913). 114W. 26 St., Suite 1006,NYC 10001. (212)366-1194. FAX: (212)675-7685. E-mail: [email protected]. Kenneth Bob; Exec. Dir. DoniRemba. Seeks to enhance Jewish life, cul-ture, and education in U.S.; aids in build-ing State of Israel as a cooperativecommonwealth and its Labor movementorganized in the Histadrut; supports ef-

forts toward a more democratic societythroughout the world; furthers the de-mocratization of the Jewish communityin America and the welfare of Jews every-where; works with labor and liberal forcesin America; sponsors Habonim-Drorlabor Zionist youth movement, JewishFrontier. (WWW.JEWISHFRONTIER.ORG)

AMERICA-ISRAEL CULTURAL FOUNDATION,INC. (1939). 51 E. 42" St., Suite 400, NYC

10017. (212)557-1600. FAX: (212)557-1611. E-mail: infoaicf.org. Chmn. Vera

Stern; Pres. William Schwartz. Supports

and encourages the growth of cultural ex-cellence in Israel through grants to cul-tural institutions; scholarships to giftedyoung artists and musicians. Newsletter.(WWW.AICF.ORG)


AMERICA-ISRAEL FRIENDSHIP LEAGUE, INC.(1971). 134 E. 39 St., NYC 10016. (212)213-8630. FAX: (212)683-3475. E-mail:aiflaifl.org. Pres. Mortimer B. Zucker-man, Chmn. Bd. Kenneth J. Bialkin,Exec. V. Pres. Ilana Artman. A non-sec-tarian, non-partisan, not-for-profit orga-nization which seeks to broaden the baseof support for Israel among Americans ofall faiths and backgrounds. Activities in-clude educational exchanges, missions toIsrael for American leadership groups,symposia and public-education activities,and the dissemination of multi media in-formation. Newsletter.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATES, BEN-GURION UNI-VERSITY OF THE NEGEV (1972). 1430Broadway, 8t1r Floor, New York, NY10018. (212) 687-7721, (800)-AABGU.FAX: (212)302-6443. E-mail: infoaabgu.org. Pres. Zvi Alov; Exec. V-Pres. AmosDrory. Since 1972, the American As-soicates, Ben—Gurion University of theNegev has played a vital role in building aworld-class center for research and educa-tion in the desert. A nonprofit coopera-tion with ten regional offices throughoutthe United States, AABGU prides itselfon its efficiency and effectiveness in raisingfunds to help Ben-Gurion University bringknowledge to the Negev and to the world.AABGU plays a vital role in helping BGUfulfill its unique responsisbility to developthe Negev, the focus of the future of Is-rael.(www.AABGU.0RG)

AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR SHAARE ZEDEKMEDICAL CENTER IN JERUSALEM (1949).49 W. 45 St., Suite 1100, NYC 10036.(212)354-8801. FAX: (212)391-2674. E-mail: [email protected]. NatI. Pres. &Chmn. Intl. Bd. of Gov. Menno Ratzker;Chair Erica Jesselson. Increases aware-ness and raises funds for the various needsof this 100-year old hospital, includingnew medical centers of excellence, equip-ment, medical supplies, school of nursingand research; supports exchange programbetween Shaare Zedek Jerusalem MedicalCenter and Albert Einstein College ofMedicine, NY. Heartbeat Magazine.

AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR SHENKAR COL-LEGE IN ISRAEL, INC. (1971). 855 Ave. ofthe Americas, #531, NYC 10001. (212)947-1597. FAX: (212)643-9887. E-mail:[email protected]. Pres. Nahum G.(Sonny) Shar; Exec. Dir. Charlotte A.Fainblatt. Raises funds and coordinates

projects and research with Shenkar Col-lege of Engineering and Design, Israel. Aunique government academic institute inIsrael dedicated to education andreaseach in areas impacting Israel's in-dustries and its artistic and scientific de-velopment. Textile, Fashion, Interior andProduct design courses are offered withScientific courses: Plastics, Chemistry,Software and Industrial Managementand Marketing. Certified by Israel'sCouncil of Higher Education, it offerscontinuing education and complete test-ing facilities for the textile/apparel indus-try and plastics engineering. ShenkarNews.

AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR THE BEER-SHEVA FOUNDATION (1988). P0 Box 179,NYC 10028. (212)534-3715. FAX:(973)992-8651. Pres. Ronald Slevin; Sr.V.-Pres. Joanna Slevin; Bd. Chmn. SidneyCooperman. U.S. fundraising arm of theBeer-Sheva Foundation, which funds vitalprojects to improve the quality of life inthe city of Beer-Sheva: nursery schoolsfor pre-K toddlers, residential and daycenters for needy seniors, educationalprograms, facilities and scholarships (es-pecially for new ohm, the physically andmentally challenged), parks, playgrounds,and other important pro)ects. Also offersspecial services for immigrants—such asheaters, blankets, clothing, school sup-plies, etc. Brochures.

AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR THE WEIZ-MANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE (1944). 6333rd Aye, New York, NY 10017. (212)895-7900. FAX: (212)895-7999. E-mail:infoacwis.org. Chmn. Robert Asher;Pres. Albert Willner, M.D.; Exec. V.-Pres.Martin Kraar. Through 13 regional of-fices in the U.S. raises funds, disseminatesinformation, and does American pur-chasing for the Weizmann Institute in Re-hovot, Israel, a world-renowned center ofscientific research and graduate study.The institute conducts research in disease,energy, the environment, and other areas;runs an international summer science pro-gram for gifted high-school students. In-terface; Weizmann Now,' annual report.(WWw.WEIZMANN-USA.ORG)

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ALYN HOSPITAL(1932). 51 East 42nd Street., Suite 3088,NYC 10017. (212)869-8085. FAX: (212)768-0979. E-mail: friendsalynus.org.Pres. Minette Halpern Brown; Exec. Dir.


Cathy M. Lanyard. Supports the AlynHospital (Woldenberg Family Hospi-tal/Pediatric and Adolescent Rehabilita-tion Center) in Jerusalem. Treats childrensuffering from birth defects (such as mus-cular dystrophy and spina bifida) andtraumas (terrorism, car accidents, cancer,and fire), enables patients and their fam-ilies to achieve independence and a betterquality of life. (WWW.ALYNUS.ORG)

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ASSAF HAROFEHMEDICAL CENTER (1975). P0 Box 21051,NYC 10129. (212)481-5653. FAX:(212)481-5672. Chmn. Kenneth Kronen;Exec. Dir. Rhoda Levental; Treas. RobertKastin. Support group for Assaf Haro-feh, Israel's third-largest government hos-pital, serving a poor population of over400,000 in the area between Tel Aviv andJerusalem. Raises funds for medicalequipment, medical training for immi-grants, hospital expansion, school ofnursing, and school of physiotherapy.Newsletter.

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BAR-ILAN UNIVER-SITY (1955). 235 Park Ave. So., NYC10003. (212)673-3460. FAX: (212)673-4856. Email: [email protected],[email protected]. Chancellor RabbiEmanuel Rackman; Chmn. Global Bd.Aharon Dahan; Pres. Amer. Bd. MelvinStein; Exec. V.-Pres. Gen. Yehuda Halevy.Supports Bar-flan University, an institu-tion that integrates the highest standardsof contemporary scholarship in liberalarts and sciences with a Judaic studiesprogram as a requirement. Located inRamat-Gan, Israel, and chartered by theBoard of Regents of the State of NY. Bar-Ilan News; Bar-Ilan University Scholar;Heritage Newsletter..

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BETH HATEFUTSOTH(1976). 633 Third Ave., 21st fi., NYC10017. (212)339-6034. FAX: (212)318-6 176. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres.Stephen Greenberg; Chmn. Sam E.Bloch; Exec. Dir. Gloria Golan. Supportsthe maintenance and development ofBeth Hatefutsoth, the Nahum GoldmannMuseum of the Jewish Diaspora in TelAviv, and its cultural and educationalprograms for youth and adults. Circulatesits traveling exhibitions and providesvarious cultural programs to local Jew-ish communities. Includes Jewish geneal-ogy center (DOROT), the center forJewish music, and photodocumentation

center. Beth Hatefutsoth (quarterly news-letter).

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF HAIFA UNIVERSITY(see AMERICAN SOCIETY OF THE UNIVER-SITY OF HAIFA)

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF HERZOG Hospi-TAL/EZRATH NASHIM-JERUSALEM (1895).800 Second Ave., 8th fi., NYC 10017. (212)499-9092. FAX:(212)499-9085. E-mail:[email protected]. Co-Pres. Dr. JoyZagoren , Amir Sternhell; Exec. Dir.Stephen Schwartz. Herzog Hospital is theforemost geriatric and psychiatric healthcare facility in Israel, and a leading re-search center in genetics, Alzheimer's andschizophrenia, with expertise in neuroge-riatrics, physical rehabilitation, and long-term respiratory care. Its Israel Cer'the Treatment of Psychotrauma ptherapy and seminars to help Israeiiwith the ongoing violence. (www.LuHOSPITAL.ORG)

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF LIKUD. P.8711, JAF Station, NYC 10116. (2125595. FAX: (212)688-1327. E-mail:[email protected]. Natl. Chmn. J. P1

Rosen, Esq; Pres. Julio Messer,M.D;V. Pres. Jacques Torczyner; NatI. TreaMilton S. Shapiro, Esq.; Exec. Dirlomon L. Vaz Dias. promotes publiccation on the situation in the Middle:particularly in Israel, as well as advata general awareness of Zionism; pna solid partnership of public suppG.the State of Israel, its citizens andmocratically-elected governments.

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGENADOM, ARMDI (1940). 888 SeventhSuite 403, NYC 10106. (212)757-1FAX: (212)757-4662. E-mail: info@org. Pres. Mark D. Lebow; Exec.Daniel R. Allen. An authorizedexempt organization; the sole suppok.in the U.S. of Magen David A(MDA), Israel's equivalent to a RedSociety; raises funds for the MDAgency medical, ambulance, blood, anoaster services which help Israel's defeforces and civilian population. Helpssupply and equip ambulances, bloodnibiles, and cardiac rescue ambular"well as 45 pre-hospital MDA EmeMedical Clinics and the MDA NBlood Service Center and MDA Frauation Institute in Ramat Gan, Israel.Shield. (WWW.AFMDA.ORG)


AMERICAN FRIENDS OF NEVE SHALOMIWAHAT AL-SALAM (1988). 4201 ChurchRoad, Suite 4, NYC 10013. (856) 235-3667. FAX: (856) 235-4674. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. DeborahFirst; V.-Pres, Adeeb Fadil; Exec. Dir.Deanna Armbruster. Supports and pub-licizes the projects of the community ofNeve Shalom/Wahat Al-Salam, the"Oasis of Peace." For more than twentyyears, Jewish and Palestinian citizens ofIsrael have lived and worked together asequals. The community teaches tolerance,understanding and mutual respect wellbeyond its own borders by being a modelfor peace and reaching out through its ed-ucational institutions. A bilingual, bicul-tural Primary School serves the villageand the surrounding communities.

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF RABIN MEDICALCENTER (1994). 220 Fifth Avenue, Suite1301, NYC 10001-7708. (212) 279-2522.Fax: (212)279-0179. E-mail: [email protected]. Bd. Chmn. Abraham E. "Barry"Cohen; Exec. Dir. Burton Lazarow. Sup-ports the maintenance and development ofthis medical, research, and teaching insti-tution in central Israel, which unites theGolda and Beilinson hospitals, providing12% of all hospitalization in Israel. De-partment of Organ Transplantation per-forms 80% of all kidney and 60% of allliver transplants in Israel. Affiliated withTel Aviv University's Sackler School ofMedicine. New Directions Quarter/v.

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF RAMBAM MEDICALCENTER (1969). 226 West 26t Street,NYC 10001. (212)644-1049. FAX: (775)562-5399. E-mail: michaelstolerprincetoncominercial.com Pres/CEO. MichaelR. Stoler. Represents and raises funds forRambam Medical Center (Haifa), an 887-bed hospital serving approx. one-third ofIsrael's population, md. the entire popu-lation of northern Israel (and southLebanon), the U.S. Sixth Fleet, and theUN Peacekeeping Forces in the region.Rambam is the teaching hospital for theTechnion's medical school.

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNI-VERSITY (1925; inc. 1931). 11 E. 69 St.,NYC 10021. (212)472-9800. FAX:(212)744-2324. E-mail: [email protected]. Ira Lee Sorkin; Bd. Chmn. Keith L.Sachs; Exec. Dir. Peter Willner. Fostersthe growth, development, and mainte-nance of the Hebrew University of

Jerusalem; collects funds and conducts in-formational programs throughout theU.S., highlighting the university's achieve-ments and its significance. Wisdom; Sco-pus Magazine. (WWW.AFHU.ORG)

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL Mu-SEUM (1972). 500 Fifth Ave., Suite 2540,NYC 10110. (212)997-5611. FAX: (212)997-5536. Pres. Barbara Lane; Exec. Dir.Carolyn Cohen. Raises funds for specialprojects of the Israel Museum inJerusalem; solicits works of art for per-manent collection, exhibitions, and edu-cational purposes. Newsletter.

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL PHIL-HARMONIC ORCHESTRA (AFIPO) (1972).122 E. 42 St., Suite 4507, NYC 10168.(212)697-2949. FAX: (212)697-2943. In-terim Pres. Lynn Syms; Exec. Dir.Suzanne K. Ponsot. Works to secure thefinancial future of the orchestra so that itmay continue to travel throughout theworld bringing its message of peace andcultural understanding through music.Supports the orchestra's internationaltouring program, educational projects,and a wide array of musical activities inIsrael. Passport to Music (newsletter).

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE OPEN UNIVER-5ITY OF ISRAEL. 180W. 80 St., NYC 10024.(212)712-1800. FAX: (212)496-3296. E-mail: [email protected]. NatI. Chmn. IrvingM. Rosenbaum; Exec.V.-Pres. Eric G. 1-lef-fler. Open Letter. (WWW.OPENU.AC.IL)

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE SHALOM HART-MAN INSTITUTE (1976). One Penn Plaza,Suite 1606, New York, NY 10119. (212)268-0300. FAX: (212)239-4550. E-mail:[email protected]. Pres. Robert P. Kogod;Exec. Dir. Hana Gilat. Supports theShalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem,an International center for pluralist Jewisheducation and research, serving Israel andworld Jewry. Founded in 1976 by DavidHartman, the Institute includes: the Insti-tute for Advanced Judaic Studies, with re-search centers for contemporary halakha,religious pluralism, political thought andpeace and reconciliation; the Institute forTeacher and Leadership Training, educat-ing Israeli principals, teachers, graduatestudents and leaders; and the Institute forDiaspora Education, which offers semi-nars and sabbaticals to rabbis, educatorsand lay leaders of diverse ideological com-mitments. (WWW.HARTMANINSTITUTECOM)

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE TEL AVIV Mu-SEUM OF ART (1974). 545 Madison Ave.,8 Floor (55 St.), NYC 10022. (212)319-0555. FAX: (212)754-2987. Email: [email protected]. Chmn. Steven P.

Schwartz; Exec. Dir. Dorey Neilinger.Raises funds for the Tel Aviv Museum ofArt for special projects, art acquisitions,and exhibitions; seeks contributions ofart to expand the museum's collection;encourages art loans and traveling exhi-bitions; creates an awareness of the mu-seum in the USA; makes availableexhibition catalogues, monthly calendars,and posters published by the museum.

AMERICAN-ISRAEL ENVIRONMENTAL COUN-CIL (formerly COUNCIL FOR A BEAUTIFULISRAEL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONFOUNDATION) (1973). do Perry DavisAssoc., 25 W. 45 St., Suite 1405, NYC10036. (212)840-1166. Fax: (212)840-1514. Pres. Alan Silberstein. A supportgroup for the Israeli body, whose activitiesinclude education, town planning, lobby-ing for legislation to protect and enhancethe environment, preservation of histori-cal sites, the improvement and beautifi-cation of industrial and commercialareas, and sponsoring the CBI Center forEnvironmental Studies located in YarkonPark, Tel Aviv. Yearly newsletter; yearlytheme oriented calendars in color.

AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COM-MITTEE (AIPAC) (1954). 440 First St.,NW, Washington, DC 20001. (202)639-5200. FAX: (202)347-4889. Pres. HowardFriedman; Exec. Dir. Howard A. Kohr.Registered to lobby on behalf of legisla-tion affecting U. S-Israel relations; repre-sents Americans who believe support fora secure Israel is in U.S. interest. Worksfor a strong U.S-Israel relationship. NearEast Report. (WWW.AIPAC.ORG)

AMERICAN-ISRAELI LIGHTHOUSE, INC.(1928; reorg. 1955). 276 Fifth Ave., Suite

713, NYC 10001. (212)686-7110. Pres.Mrs. Leonard F. Dank; Sec. Mrs. IdaRhein. Provides a vast network for blindand physically handicapped personsthroughout Israel, to effect their socialand vocational integration into the main-stream of their communities. Center ofServices for the blind; built and main-tains Rehabilitation Center for blind andhandicapped persons (Migdal Or) inHaifa.

AMERICAN JEwIsH LEAGUE FOR ISRAEL(1957). 450 7th Avenue, Suite 808, NYC10123. (212)371-1583. FAX: (646)497-

0093. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Dr.

Martin L. Kalmanson; Exec. Dir. JeffreyScheckner. Seeks to unite all those who,notwithstanding differing philosophies ofJewish life, are committed to the historicalideals of Zionism; works independently ofclass, party, or religious affiliation for thewelfare of Israel as a whole. Not identifiedwith any political parties in Israel. Memberof World Jewish Congress, World ZionistOrganization. Newsletter. (WWW.AMERICANJEWISH LEAGUE.ORG)

AMERICAN PHYSICIANS FELLOWSHIP FORMEDICINE IN ISRAEL (1950). 2001 BeaconSt., Suite 210, Boston, MA 02135-7771.(617)232-5382. FAX: (617) 739-2616. E-mail: apfapfmed.org. Pres. Sher'L. Gorbach, M.D.; Exec. Dir. EllenLacey. Supports projects that advotmedical education, research, and careIsrael and builds links between theical communities of Israel and N..provides fellowships for Israeli phytraining in N. Amer. and arrang,._tureships in Israel by prominent N. Aphysicians; sponsors CME seminalIsrael and N. Amer.; coordirU.S/Canadian medical emergency vcteers for Israel. APF News.

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TECHNION-ISIINSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (l940East 59" Street NYC 10022. (212)6300. FAX: (212)753-2925infoats.org. Pres. Evelyn Berger;Larry Jackier; Exec. V.-Pres. Mel"nBloom. The American Technion(ATS) raises funds for the Techn-rael Institute of Technology. BasedNew York City, it is the leading Ameorganization with more than 20,000porters and 197 satellite offices artthe country, the ATS is driven by thlief that the economic future of 1srin high technology and the future oftechnology in Israel is at the TecTechn ion USA. (www.ATS.oRG)

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PROTOF NATURE IN ISRAEL, INC. (1986). hOrandale Ave., Great Neck, NY lii(212) 398-6750. FAX: (212) 398-1665.mail: [email protected]. Co-Chmn. EdwI. Geffner & Russell Rothman. Aprofit organization supporting theof SPNI, an Israeli organization de



to environmental protection and natureeducation. SPNI runs 26 Field Study Cen-ters and has 45 municipal offices through-out Israel; offers education programs,organized hikes, and other activities;seeks ways to address the needs of an ex-panding society while preserving preciousnatural resources. SPNI News.

MERICAN SOCIETY FOR YAD VASHEM(1981). 500 Fifth Ave., 42 Floor, NYC101 10-4299. (212)220-4304. FAX: (212)220-4308. E-mail: [email protected]. Chmn. Eli Zborowski; Exec.Dir. Andrew Goldsmith. Developmentand educational arm of Yad Vashem,Jerusalem, the central international au-thority created by the Knesset in 1953 forthe purposes of commemoration and ed-ucation in connection with the Holocaust.Martyrdom and Resistance (newsletter).(WWW.YADVASHEM.ORG)

MERICAN SOCIETY OF THE UNIVERSITY OFHAIFA (formerly AMERICAN FRIENDS OFHAIFA UNIVERSITY) (1972). 220 FifthAve., Suite 1301, NYC 10001. (212) 685-7880. FAX: (212)685-7883. E-mail:[email protected]. Pres.Paul Amir;Sec./Treas. Robert Jay Benowitz. Pro-motes, encourages, and aids higher andsecondary education, research, and train-ing in all branches of knowledge in Israeland elsewhere; aids in the maintenanceand development of University of Haifa;raises and allocates funds for the abovepurposes; provides scholarships; pro-motes exchanges of teachers and stu-

ts.

CAN ZIONIST MOVEMENT (formerlyPICAN ZIONIST FEDERATION) (1939;

1949, 1970, 1993). 633 Third Av-NYC 10017. (212)318-6100. FAX:

)35-3578. E-mail: [email protected] Schiller; Exec. Dir. Karen J,stein. Umbrella organization for 20an Zionist organizations and thef unified Zionism in the U.S. Con-advocacy for Israel; strengthensidentity; promotes the Israel expe-prepares the next generation ofleadership. Regional offices inand Dallas. Groups in Detroit,

igh, Washington, DC. The Zionistte. (www.azm.org)

ns for a Safe Israel (AFSI) (1971).econd Aye, NYC 10128. 1-800-235-FAX: (212)828-1717. E-mail: afsi

@rcn.com. Chmn. Herbert Zweibon;Exec. Dir. Barry Freedman. Seeks to edu-cate Americans in Congress, the media,and the public about Israel's role as astrategic asset for the West; through meet-ings with legislators and the media, inpress releases and publications AFSI pro-motes Jewish rights to Judea and Samaria,the Golan, Gaza, an indivisible Jerusalem,and to all of Israel. AFSI believes in theconcept of "peace for peace" and rejectsthe concept of "territory for peace." TheOutpost (monthly). (WWW.AFSI.ORG)

AMERICANS FOR PEACE Now (1984). 1101l4th Street, NW, Sixth Floor, Washington,DC 20005. (202)728-1893. FAX: (202)728-1 895. E-mail: [email protected], & CEO Debra DeLee; Chmn.Franklin M. Fisher. Conducts educa-tional programs and raises funds to sup-port the Israeli peace movement, ShalomAchshav (Peace Now), and coordinatesU.S. advocacy efforts through APN'sWashington-based Center for IsraeliPeace and Security. Jerusalem Watch;Peace Now News; Settlement Watch; FaxFacts; Middle East Update (on-line); Ben-efits of Peace. (WWW.PEACENOW.ORG)

AMIT (1925). 817 Broadway, NYC 10003.(212)477-4720. FAX: (212)353-2312. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. JanSchechter; Exec. Dir. Arnold Gerson. TheState of Israel's official reshet (network)for religious secondary technological ed-ucation; maintains innovative children'shomes and youth villages in Israel in anenvironment of traditional Judaism; pro-motes cultural activities for the purposeof' disseminating Zionist ideals andstrengthening traditional Judaism inAmerica. AMIT Magazine.

AMFAL-AMERICAN ISRAEL CORPORATION(1942). 1177 Avenue of the Americas,NYC 10036. (212)782-2100. FAX: (212)782-2114. E-mail: ampalaol.com. Bd.Chmn. Daniel Steinmetz; CEO ShukiGleitman. Acquires interests in businesseslocated in the State of Israel or that are Is-rael-related. Interests include leisure-time,real estate, finance, energy distribution,basic industry, high technology, and com-munications. Annual report; quarterly re-ports.

ARZA/WORLD UNION, NORTH AMERICA(1977). 633 Third Ave., 6th fi., NYC 10017-6778. (212)650-4280. FAX: (212)650.4289.


E-mail: arza/wupjnaurj.org. Pres. RabbiStanley M. Davids; Exec. Dir. Rabbi An-drew Davids. Membership organizationdedicated to furthering the developmentof Progressive Judaism in Israel, the FSU,and throughout the world. EncouragesJewish solidarity, promoting religious plu-ralism and furthering Zionism. Works tostrengthen the relationship of N. Ameri-can Reform Jews with Progressive Jewishcommunities worldwide and to educateand inform them on relevant issues. Quar-terly newsletter. (WWW.ARZAWUNA.ORG)

BETAR EDUCATIONAL YOUTH ORGANIZA-TION (1935). 4 East 34t} Street, NYC,10016. (646)742-9364. FAX: (646)742-9666. E-mail: newyorkbetar.org. Pres.Dany Danon; Exec. Officer Itzik Simhon.Betar is a Zionist active college students'movement, which dedicates itself to pro-moting Israeli issues in the Americanmedia. Betar was founded in 1923 by ZeevJabotinsky, among its' famous alumni areNenachem Begin and Itzhak Shamir.Betar's goal is the gathering of all Jewishpeople in their ancient land.

Boys TOWN JERUSALEM FOUNDATION OFAMERICA INC. (1948). 12 W. 31 St., Suite300, NYC 10001. (212)244-2766. (800)469-2697. FAX: (212)244-2052. E-mail:[email protected]. Raphael Be-naroya, Pres. Michael J. Scharf; Hon.Chmn. Josh S. Weston; Chmn. RaphaelBenaroya; Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi Ronald L.Gray. Raises funds for Boys TownJerusalem, which was established in 1948to offer a comprehensive academic, reli-gious, and technological education to dis-advantaged Israeli and immigrant boysfrom over 45 different countries, includ-ing Ethiopia, the former Soviet Union,and Iran. Enrollment: over 1,000 studentsin jr. high school, academic and technicalhigh school, and a college of appliedengineering. Boys Town was recently des-ignated as the "CISCO Regional Acad-emy," the first center in Jerusalem for theinstruction of the CISCO NetworkingManagement Program. BTJ Newsbrief

BRIT TZEDFK V'SHALOM—JEWISH ALLIANCEFOR JUSTICE AND PEACE (2002). Il E.Adams St., Suite 707, Chicago, IL 60603.(312)341-1205. FAX: (312)341-1206. E-mail: infobtvshalom.org. Pres. MarciaFreedman; Exec. Dir. Elliot Figman.Works for the achievement of a negotiatedsettlement of the Israeli-Palestinian con-

flict guided by the traditional Jewish oblig-ation to pursue peace and justice, in theconviction that security for israel can onlybe attained through the establishment ofan economically and politicvally viablePalestinian state, necessitating an end toIsrael's occupation of land acquired in the1967 war and an end to Palestinian vio-lence; its national office and 30 chaptersaround the country engage in grassrootspolitical advocacy and public education.Action Alerts. (WWW.BTVSHALOM.ORG)

CAMERA-COMMITTEE FOR ACCURACY INMIDDLE EAST REPORTING IN AMERICA(1983). P0 Box 35040, Boston, MA 02135.(617)789-3672. FAX: (617)787-7853. E-mail: mediacamera.org. Pres./Exec. Dir.Andrea Levin; Chmn. Joshua Katzen.CAMERA monitors media coverage of Is-rael, responds to error, omissions, andtortion, promotes factual informatio9works to educate the media and ptabout key issues related to conflict irMiddle East. CAMERA encourages nbers to participate in fostering full andcoverage through communication witlmedia. CAMERA Media Reportterly); CAMERA on Campus; CAMMedia Directory, CAMERA Monog,Action Alerts, Backgrounders. (www.ERA.ORG)

COUNCIL FOR A BEAUTIFUL ISRAEL ERONMENTAL EDUCATION FOUNDA-(see AMERICAN-ISRAEL ENvIR0NICOUNCIL)

DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR h(formerly STATE OF ISRAEL BONDS) (575 Lexington Ave., I 1th Floor, NYC I(212)644-2663. FAX: (212)644-388mail: raphael.rothstein@israe1bondBd. Chmn. Michael Siegal; PrIJoshua Matza. An international otion offering securities issued byernment of Israel. Since its incep1951 has secured $25 billion in incapital for the development of everyof Israel's economic infrastructure,ing agriculture, commerce, and iand for absorption of immigraniHadashot -News. (www. ISRAELBO]

DOR CHADASH (2003). 165 E. 56 S.,10016. (212)696-2151. FAX (216327. E-mail: info@dorchadashFounder/Chmn. David Borowic1,Dir. Scott Richman. A communmore than 10,000 Israeli and


Jews living in New York brought togetherby love of Israel; develops educational,social, and cultural programs related toIsraeli themes. (WWW.DORCHADASHUSA.oiw)

EMUNAFI oI AMERICA (formerly HAPOELHAMIZRACHI WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION)(1948). 7 Penn Plaza, NYC 10001. (212)564-9045, (800)368-6440. FAX: (2 12)643-9731. E-mail: [email protected]. Nat!.Pres. Heddy Klein; Exec. V.-Pres. ShirleySinger. Maintains and supports 200 edu-cational and social-welfare institutions inIsrael within a religious framework, in-cluding day-care centers, kindergartens,children's residential homes, vocationalschools for the underprivileged, senior-citizen centers, a college complex, andHolocaust study center. Also involved inabsorption of Soviet and Ethiopian im-migrants (recognized by Israeli govern-ment as an official absorption agency).Emunah Magazine; Lest We Forget.(WWW.EMUNAH.ORG)

FEDERATED COUNCIL OF ISRAEL INSTITU-TIONS—FCJJ (1940). 4702 15th Ave.,Brooklyn, NY 11219. (718)972-5530. Bd.Chmn. Z. Shapiro; Exec. V.-Pres. RabbiJulius Novack. Central fund-raising or-ganization for over 100 affiliated institu-tions; handles and executes estates, wills,and bequests for the traditional institu-tions in Israel; clearinghouse for infor-mation on budget, size, functions, etc. oftraditional educational, welfare, and phil-anthropic institutions in Israel, workingcooperatively with the Israeli governmentand the overseas department of theCouncil of Jewish Federations. Annualfi-nancial reports and statistics on affiliates.

:RIENDS OF ISRAEL DISABLED VETERANS—BElT HALOCHEM (1987). 1133 Broadway,Ste. 232, NYC 10010. (212)689-3220.FAX: (212)253-4143. E- mail: [email protected]. Bd. Chmn. Richard L. Golden;Exec. Dir. Linda E. Frankel. Raises fundsto assist disabled Israeli war victims, in-cluding civilian victims of terrorism;maintains four centers in Israel providingphysical and emotional rehabilitation forthem. (www.FJDv.oko)

RIENDS OF TIlE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES(1981). 350 sb Avenue, Suite 2011 NYC10118. (212)244-3118. FAX: (212)244-3119. E-mail: [email protected]. Chmn. Mar-vin Josephson; Pres. Jay Zises; NatI. Dir.

Brig. Gen. Eliezer Hemeli. Supports theAgudah Lema'an Hahayal, Israel's Assoc.for the Well-Being of Soldiers, foundedin the early 1940s, which provides social,recreational, and educational programsfor soldiers, special services for the sickand wounded, and summer programs forwidows and children of fallen soldiers.(WWW.FIDF.COM)

GESHER FOUNDATION (1969). 25 W. 45 St.Suite 1405, NYC 10036. (212)840-1166.FAX: (212)840-1514. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres./Founder DanielTropper; Chmn. Philip Schatten. Seeks tobridge the gap between Jews of variousbackgrounds in Israel by stressing the in-terdependence of all Jews. Runs en-counter seminars for Israeli youth;distributes curricular materials in publicschools; offers Jewish identity classes forRussian youth, and a video series in Russ-ian and English on famous Jewish per-sonalities.

GIvAT HAVIVA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION,INC. (1966). 114 W. 26 St., Suite 1001,NYC 10001. (212)989-9272. FAX: (212)989-9840. E-mail: [email protected]. Yvonne Baum Silverman; Exec.Dir. Robert Levy. Supports programs atthe Givat Haviva Institute, Israel's leadingorganization dedicated to promoting co-existence between Arabs and Jews, with40,000 people participating each year inprograms teaching conflict resolution,Middle East studies and languages, andHolocaust studies. Publishes research pa-pers on Arab-Jewish relations, Holocauststudies, kibbutz life. In the U.S., GHEFsponsors public-education programs andlectures by Israeli speakers. Givat Ha vivaNews; special reports. (www. DIALOGATE.ORG.IL)

HABONIM-DROR NORTH AMERICA (1935).114W 26 St., Suite 1004, NYC 10001-6812.(212)255-1796. FAX: (212)929-3459. E-mail: [email protected]. (Maz-kir Tnua) Jamie Levin; Shliach OnriWelmer. Fosters identification with pro-gressive, cooperative living in Israel; stim-ulates study of Jewish and Zionist culture,history, and contemporary society. Spon-sors summer and year programs in Israeland on kibbutz, 7 summer camps in N.America modeled after kibbutzim, andaliyah frameworks. B'Tnua (on-line andprint newsletter). (WwW.HABONIMDROR.0RG)


HADASSAH, THE WOMEN'S ZIONIST ORGA-NIZATION OF AMERICA, INC. (1912). 50W.58 St., NYC 10019. (212)355-7900. FAX:(212)303-8282. Pres. Nancy Faichuk;Exec. Dir. Morlie Hammer Levin. Largestwomen's, largest Jewish, and largest Zion-ist membership organization in U.S. In Is-rael: Founded and funds HadassahMedical Organization, Hadassah Collegeof Jerusalem, Hadassah Career Counsel-ing Institute, Young Judaea summer andyear-course programs, as well as provid-ing support for Youth Aliyah and JNF.U.S. programs: Jewish and women'shealth education; advocacy on Israel,Zionism and women's issues; Young Ju-daea youth movement, including sixcamps; Hadassah Leadership Academy;Hadassah-Brandeis Institute for Interna-tional Research on Jewish Women;Hadassah Foundation. Hadassah Maga-zine; Update; Hadassah InternationalNewsletter; Medical Update; AmericanScene. (WwW.HADASSAH.ORG)

,YOUNG JUDAEA (1909; reorg. 1967).50W. 58 St., NYC 10019. (212)303-8014.FAX: (212)303-4572. E-mail: [email protected]. NatI. Dir. Seth Finkel-stein. Religiously pluralistic, politicallynonpartisan Zionist youth movementsponsored by Hadassah; seeks to educateJewish youth aged 8-25 toward Jewish andZionist values, active commitment to andparticipation in the American and IsraeliJewish communities; maintains six sum-mer camps in the U.S.; runs both summerand year programs in Israel, and air. yearprogram in connection with both HebrewUniversity in Jerusalem and Ben GurionUniversity of the Negev. College-age arm,Hamagshimim, supports Zionist activityon campuses. Kol Hat nua; The Young Ju-daean; Ad Kahn. (WWW.YOUNGJUDAEA.ORG)

HASHOMER HATZAIR, SOCIALIST ZIONISTYOUTH MOVEMENT (1923). 114W. 26 St.,Suite 1001, NYC 10001. (212)627-2830.FAX: (212)989-9840. E-mail: mailhashomerhatzair.org. Dir. Guy Tsfoni;NatI. Sec. Moran Banai. Seeks to educateJewish youth to an understanding ofZionism as the national liberation move-ment of the Jewish people. Promotesaliyah to kibbutzim. Affiliated with Kib-butz Artzi Federation. Espouses social-ist-Zionist ideals of peace, justice,democracy, and intergroup harmony.

Young Guard. (WWW.HASHOMERHATZAIR.ORG)

INTERNS FOR PEACE INTERNATIONAL (1976).475 Riverside Dr., Room 240., NYC10115. (212)870-2226. FAX: (914)686-8896. E-mail: [email protected]. Dir. Rabbi Bruce M. Cohen; Intl.Coord. Karen Wald Cohen. An indepen-dent, nonprofit, nonpolitical educationalprogram training professional communitypeace workers. In Israel, initiated and op-erated jointly by Jews and Arabs; over 250interns trained in 35 cities; over 80,000 Is-raeli citizens participating in joint pro-grams in education, sports, culture,business, women's affairs, and communitydevelopment; since the peace accord,Palestinians from West Bank and Gazatraining as interns. Martin Luther KingProject for Black/Jewish relations. 1FFReports Quaiterly,' Guidebooks for EthnicConflict Resolution. (WWW.INTERNSFOR-FEACE.ORG)

ISRAEL CANCER RESEARCH FUND (1975),1290 Avenue of the Americas, NYC 10104.(212)969-9800. FAX: (212)969-9822. E-mail: mailicrfny.org. Pres. Yashar Hir-shaut, M.D.; Chmn. Leah Susskind; Exec.V.P. Donald Adelman. The largest singlesource of private funds for cancer researchin Israel. Has a threefold mission: To en-courage innovative cancer research by Is-raeli scientists; to harness Israel'sintellectual and creative resources tctablish a world-class center for ca:study; to broaden research opporwithin Israel to stop the exodus of 1Israeli cancer researchers. AnnualResearch Awards; ICRF Brochure,letter.

ISRAEL HISTADRUT FOUNDATION (see I

RAEL HUMANITARIAN FOUNDATION)

ISRAEL HUMANITARIAN FOUNDATION (IH](1960). 276 Fifth Ave., Suite 901, N10001. (212)683-5676, (800)434-5IHFAX: (212)213-9233. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Marvin M. Sirota; Exec.Pres. Stanley J. Abrams. Since 1960, IsraHumanitarian Foundation (IHF) hfunded more than 130 social service prjects in Israel that provide funds and prgrams in a diverse range of areas. IHstrives to improve the standard of livilof the Israeli population through its suport for education, youth in need, eldcare, the disables, and medical care & I


search projects that directly benefit thou-sands of people in need.

ISRAEL POLICY FORUM (1993). 165 East 56thStreet, 2" Floor, NYC 10022. (212)245-4227. FAX: (212)245-0517. E-mail: [email protected]. 1030 IS St., NW, Suite 850,Washington, DC 20005. (202)842-1700.FAX:(202)842-1722. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Seymour Reich; Exec. Dir.David Elcott. An independent leadershipinstitution whose mission is to encouragean active U.S. role in resolving the Arab-Israeli conflict. IPF generates this sup-port by involving leaders from thebusiness, political, entertainment, acade-mic, and philanthropic coinmunitites inthe peace effort, and by fostering a deeperunderstanding of the peace processamong the American public. Forum Fax,Washington Bulletin, Security Watch.(WWW.IPFORUM.ORG)

THE JERUSALEM FOUNDATION, INC. (1966).60 E. 42 St., Suite 1936, NYC 10165. (212)697-4188. FAX: (212) 697-4022. E-mail:[email protected]. Chmn. KennethJ. Bialkin; Exec. Dir. Dorothy Kauffman.A nonprofit organization devoted to im-proving the quality of life for allJerusalemites, regardless of ethnic, reli-gious, or socioeconomic background; hasinitiated and implemented more than1,500 projects that span education, cul-ture, community services, beautification,and preservation of the city's historic her-itage and religious sites.

JEWISH INSTITUTE FOR NATIONAL SECURITYAFFAIRS (JINSA) (1976). (202)667-3900.E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. NormanHascoe; Exec. Dir. Mark Broxmeyer. Anonprofit, nonpartisan educational orga-nization working within the AmericanJewish community to explain the link be-tween American defense policy and thesecurity of the State of Israel; and withinthe national security establishment to ex-plain the key role Israel plays in bolster-ing American interests. (WWW.JINSA.ORG)

JEWISH INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND-JERUSALEM, INC. (1902, Jerusalem). 15 E.26 St., NYC 10010. (212) 532-4155. FAX:(212) 447-7683. Pres. Rabbi David E.Lapp; Admin. Eric L. Loeb. Supports adormitory and school for the Israeli blindand handicapped in Jerusalem. INsight.

JEwISI-, NATIONAL FUND OF AMERICA(1901). 42 E. 69 St., NYC 10021. (212)

879-9300. (1-800-542-TREE). FAX: (212)570-1673. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Ronald S. Lauder; Exec. V.-Pres. Leonard L. Kleinman. Jewish Na-tional Fund is the American fund-raisingarm of Keren Kayemeth Lelsrael, the of-ficial land agency in Israel and is cele-brating its l00'' Anniversary this year.JNF works in the following areas: waterresource development, afforestation andecology, eduction, tourism and recre-ation, community development and re-search. (WWW.JNF.ORG)

JEWISH PEACE LOBBY (1989). 8604 SecondAvnue, PMB 317, Silver Spring, MD20910. (301)589-8764. FAX: (301)589-2722. Email: peacelobbymsn.com. Pres.Jerome M. Segal. A legally registeredlobby promoting changes in U.S. policyvis-a-vis the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.Supports Israel's right to peace within se-cure borders; a political settlement basedon mutual recognition of the right of self-determination of both peoples; a two-state solution as the most likely means toa stable peace. Annual Report.

KEREN OR, INC. JERUSALEM CENTER FORMULTI-HANDICAI'PEI) BLIND CHILDREN(1956). 350 Seventh Ave., Suite 200, NYC10001. (212)279-4070. FAX: (212)279-4043. E-mail: [email protected]. Chmn.Dr. Edward L. Steinberg; Pres. Dr. AlbertHornblass; Exec. Dir. Rochelle B. Silber-man. Funds the Keren-Or Center forMulti-Handicapped Blind Children at 3Abba Hillel Silver St., Ramot, Jerusalem,housing and caring for over 70 resident andday students who in addition to blindnessor very low vision suffer from other severephysical and/or mental disabilities. Stu-dents range in age from 1 1/2 throughyoungadulthood. Provides training in dailyliving skills, as well as therapy, rehabilita-tion, and education to the optimum level ofthe individual. Insights Newsletter.

MACCABI USA/SPORTS FOR ISRAEL (for-merly UNITED STATES C0MMI1TEE SPORTSFOR IsRAEL) (1948). 1926 Arch St., 4R,Philadelphia, I'A 19103. (215)561-6900.Fax: (215)561-5470. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Toni Worhman.Sponsors U.S. team for World MaccabiahGames in Israel every four years; seeks toenrich the lives of Jewish youth in theU.S., Israel, and the Diaspora throughathletic, cultural, and educational pro-grains; develops, promotes, and supports

international, national, and regionalathletic-based activities and facilities.Sportscene Newsletter; CommemorativeMaccabiah Games Journal; financial re-port. (WWW.MACCABIUSA.COM)

MERCAZ USA (1979). 155 Fifth Ave., NYC10010. (212)533-7800, ext. 2016. FAX:(212)533-2601. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Rabbi Steven S. Wolnek;Exec. Dir. Rabbi Robert R. Golub. TheU.S. Zionist organization for Conserva-tive/Masorti Judaism; works for religiouspluralism in Israel, defending and pro-moting Conservative/Masorti institutionsand individuals; fosters Zionist educationand aliyah and develops young leadership.Mercaz USA Quart eric Newsletter.(WWW.MERCAZUSA.ORG)

MERETZ USA FOR IsRAELI CIvIL RIGI-ITSAND PEACE (1991). 114 W. 26 St., Suite1002, NYC 10001. (212)242-4500. FAX:(21 2)242-5718. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Lawrence I. Lerner; Exec.Dir. Charney V. Bromberg. A forum foraddressing the issues of social justice andpeace in Israel. Educates about issues re-lated to democracy, human and civilrights, religious pluralism, and equalityfor women and ethnic minorities; pro-motes the resolution of Israel's conflictwith the Palestinians on the basis of mu-tual recognition, self-determination, andpeaceful coexistence. Israel Horizons.(www.MERETZUSA.ORG)

NA'AMAT USA, THE WOMEN'S LABOR ZION-isT ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA. INC.(1925). 350 Fifth Ave., Suite 4700, NYC10118-4799. (212)563-5222. FAX: (212)563-5710. E-mail: naamatnaarnat.org.Nati. Pres. Alice Howard. Part of theWorld Movement of Na'amat (Move-ment of Working Women and Volun-teers), the largest Jewish women'sorganization in the world, it helps pro-vide social, educational, and legal servicesfor women, teenagers, and children in Is-rael. It also advocates legislation forwomen's rights and child welfare in Israeland the U.S., furthers Jewish education,and supports Habonim Dror, the LaborZionist youth movement. Na'amatWoman magazine. (WWW.NAAMAT.ORG)

NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR LABOR ISRAEL(1923). 275 Seventh Ave., NYC 10001.(212)647-0300. FAX: (212)647-0308. E-mail: nclilaborisrael.org. Pres. Jay

Mazur; Exec. Dir. Jerry Goodman;Chmn. Trade Union Council MortonBahr. Serves as a bridge among Israel'slabor sector, including its General Feder-ation of Labor, Histadrut, the Americanlabor movement, the Jewish communityand the general public. Brings togetherJews and non-Jews to build support for Is-rael and advance closer Israel-Arab ties.Cooperates with lsraels labor sector. Na-tional in scope, it conducts education inthe Jewish community and among laborgroups to promote better relations withlabor Israel. Raises funds for youth, edu-cational, health, social and cultural pro-jects in Israel from a constituency whichincludes labor unions, foundations, gov-ernment agencies and individual donorsand supporters. Occasional backgroundpapers (WWW.LABORISRAEL.ORG)

NEW ISRAEL FUND (1979). 1101 14h St., NW,6th flU, Washington, DC 20005-5639. (202)842-0900. FAX: (202)842-0991. E-mail:infonif.org. New York office: 165 E. 56St., NYC 10022. (212)750-2333. FAX:(212)750-8043. Pres. Larry Garber; Exec.Dir. Norman S. Rosenberg. A partnershipof Israelis and North Americans dedicatedto promoting social justice, coexistence,and pluralism in Israel, the New IsraelFund helps strengthen Israeli democracyby providing grants and technical assis-tance to the public-interest sector, culti-vating a new generation of social activists,and educating citizens in Israel and the Di-aspora about the challenges to Israelidemocracy. Quarterl.y newsletter annual re-port, other reports.. (WWW.NIF.ORG)

PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS, INC.(1922). 317 Madison Ave., Suite 607,NYC 10017. (212)599-1260. Chmn. Sid-ney A. Luria; Pres. B. Harrison Frankel;Sec. Mark Bane. A totally volunteer or-ganization that makes grants to educa-tional, scientific, social, religious, health,and other philanthropic institutions in Is-rael. Annual report.

POALE AGUDATI-I ISRAEL OF AMERICA, INC.(1948). 2920 Avenue J, Brooklyn, NY11210. (718)258-2228. FAX: (718)258-2288. Pres. Rabbi Fabian Schonfeld. Aimsto educate American Jews to the values ofOrthodoxy and aliyah; supports kib-butzim, trade schools, yeshivot, mosha-vim, kollelim, research centers, andchildren's homes in Israel. PAl News;S/Ic 'arim; Hwna van.



WOMEN'S DIVISION OF (1948). Pres.Miriam Lubling; Presidium: SarahIvanisky, Till Stark, Peppi Petzenbaum.Assists Poale Agudath Israel to build andsupport children's homes, kindergartens,and trade schools in Israel. Yediot PAl.

PRO ISRAEL (1990). 1328 Broadway, Suite435, NYC. (212)594-8996. FAX: (212)594-8986. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Dr. Ernest Bloch; Exec. Dir.Rabbi Julian M. White. Educates thepublic about Israel and the Middle East;provides support for community devel-opment throughout the Land of Israel,particularly in Judea, Samaria, Gaza, andthe Golan Heights. Projects include theAriel Center for Policy Research and Pro-fessors for a Strong Israel.

RELIGIOUS ZIONISTS OF AMERICA (1909). 7Penn Plaza, Suite 205, NYC 10001.(212)465-9234. FAX: (212)465-9246.Email: [email protected]. Pres. RabbiYosef Blau; Exec. Dir. Alan Mond. Dis-seminates ideals of religious Zionism;conducts cultural work, educational pro-gram, public relations; raises funds for re-ligious educational institutions in Israel,including yeshivot hesder and Bnei Akiva.Voice of Religious Zionism. (WWW.RZA.

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BNEI AKIVA OF THE U.S. & CANADA(1934). 7 Penn Plaza, Suite 205, NYC10001. (212)465-9536. FAX: (212)465-2155. Shaliah, Rabbi Shaul Feldman;Natl. Dir. Steve Frankel. The only reli-gious Zionist Youth movement in NorthAmerica, Educating thousands of youthsfrom grade school throughout the US andCanada. We have five summer camps inNorth America and a summer program inIsrael. We educate towards the values ofthe Religious Zionist Movement whichsees the place of all Jews, in Israel, in-volved in social action, and committed toOrthodox Torah values. Akivon; PinkasLanladrich; Dqf Rayonot; Me' OhalaiTorah; Zrajm. (WWW.BNEIAKIVA.ORG)

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TORAHEDUCATION (1939). 7 Penn Plaza, Suite205, NYC 10001. (212)465-9234. FAX:(212)465-9246. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Aaron S. Tirschwell; Chrnn.Rabbi Mark Dratch. Organizes and su-pervises yeshivot and Talmud Torahs;prepares and trains teachers; publishestextbooks and educational materials; or-

ganizes summer seminars for Hebrew ed-ucators in cooperation with Torah De-partment of Jewish Agency; conductsulpan. Ohr HaMizrach, Torat Yisrael(weekly). (WWW.RZA.ORG)

SCHNEIDER CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTEROF ISRAEL (1982). 130 E. 59 St., Suite1203, NYC 10022. (212)759-3370. FAX:(212)759-0120. E-mail: [email protected]. Bd. Chmn. I-I. Irwin Levy; Exec.Dir. Shlomit Manson. Its primary goal isto provide the best medical care to chil-dren in the Middle East. UPD4 TE News-letter

SOCIETY OF ISRAEL PI-JILATELISTS (1949).24355 Tunbridge Lane, Beachwood, OH44122. (216)292-3843. Pres. Robert B.Pildes. MD; Exec. Secry. Howard S.Chapman; Journal Ed. Dr. OscarStadtler. Promotes interest in, and knowl-edge of, all phases of Israel philatelythrough sponsorship of chapters and re-search groups, maintenance of a philateliclibrary, and support of public and privateexhibitions. The Israel Philatelist, mono-graphs; books.

TEL Aviv UNIVERSITY: AMERICAN CouNcIl.(FORMERLY AMERICAN FRIENDS OF TELAVIV UNIVERSITY, INC.) (1955). 39 Broad-way, 15th Floor., NYC 10006. (212)742-9070. FAX: (212)742-9071. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Sam Witkin; Natl.Chmn. Joel Tauber. Promotes higher ed-ucation at Tel Aviv University, Israel'slargest and most comprehensive institu-tion of higher learning. Included in itsnine faculties are the Sackler School ofMedicine with its fully accredited NYState English-language program, theRubin Academy of Music, and 70 re-search institutes, including the MosheDayan Center for Middle East & AfricanStudies and the Jaffe Center for StrategicStudies. Tel Aviv University News; FAXFlash, Connections Newsletter (quarterly).

THE000R HI:RZL FOUNDATION (1954). 633Third Ave., 21" 11., NYC 10017. (212)339-6040. FAX: (212)318-6176. E-mail:[email protected]. Chmn. KalmanSultanik; Sec. Sam E. Bloch. Offers cul-tural activities, lectures, conferences,courses in modern Hebrew and Jewishsubjects, Israel, Zionism, and Jewish his-tory..

HERZL PRESS. Chmn. Kalman Sul-tanik; Dir, of Pub. Sam E. Bloch. Serves


as "the Zionist Press of record," publish-ing books that are important for the lightthey shed on Zionist philosophy, Israelihistory, contemporary Israel and the Di-aspora and the relationship betweenthem. They are important as contribu-tions to Zionist letters and history. Mid-stream.

To SAVE A LIFE (2003). 16405 EquestrianLane, Rockville. MD 20855. (301)977-3637. FAX: (301)977-3888. E-mail:[email protected]. Pres. JerryKlinger. Provides an opportunity to givedirectly, efficiently, and personally to helpneedy Israelis; identifies small charitiesthat are below the radar screen.(wWw.TSAL.oRG)

TSOMET-TECHIYA USA (1978). 185 Mon-tague St., 3rd fl., Brooklyn, NY 11201.(718)596-2119. FAX: (718)858-4074. E-mail: [email protected]. Chmn. Howard B.Weber. Supports the activities of the Is-raeli Tsomet party, which advocates Is-raeli control over the entire Land ofIsrael.

UNITED CHARITY INSTITUTIONS OF

JERUSALEM, INC. (1903). 1467 48 St.,Brooklyn, NY 11219. (718)633-8469.FAX: (718)633-8478. Chmn. Rabbi Char-lop; Exec. Dir. Rabbi Pollak. Raises fundsfor the maintenance of schools, kitchens,clinics, and dispensaries in tsrael; freeloan foundations in Israel.

UNITED STATES COMMITTEE SPORTS FOR Is-RAEL (see MACCARl USA/SPORTS FOR Is-RAEL)

US/ISRAEL WOMEN TO WOMEN (1979). 45West 36" Street, 10th Floor, NYC 10018.(917) 351-0920. FAX: (917) 351-0921. E-mail: infousisraelwomen.org. Ch. NinaKaufman, esq.; Exec. Dir. Joan Gordon.Provides critical seed money for grass-roots efforts advocating equal status andfair treatment for women in all spheres ofIsraeli life; targets small, innovative, Is-raeli-run programs that seek to bringabout social change in health, education,civil rights, domestic violence, familyplanning, and other spheres of Israeli life.Newsletters.(wWW.USISRAELWOM EN.ORG)

VOLUNTEERS FOR ISRAEL (1982). 330W. 42St., Suite 1618, NYC 10036-6902.(212)643-4848. FAX: (21 2)643-4855. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Jeanne S.Schachter; Vice Pres. Carol Stein. Pro-

vides aid to Israel through volunteerwork, building lasting relationships be-tween Israelis and Americans. Affordspersons aged 18 and over the opportunityto participate in various duties currentlyperformed by overburdened Israelis onIDF bases and in other settings, enablingthem to meet and work closely with Is-raelis and to gain an inside view of Israelilife and culture.

WOMEN'S LEAOUE FOR ISRAEL, INc. (1928).160 E. 56 St., NYC 10022. (212)838-1997.FAX: (212)888-5972. E-mail: wIinyaol.corn. Pres. Harriet Lamer; Exec. Dir.Dorothy Leffler. Maintains centers inHaifa, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Natanya. Pro-jects include Family Therapy and Train-ing, Centers for the Prevention ofDomestic Violence, Meeting Places (su-pervised centers for noncustodial parentsand their children), DROR (supportingfamilies at risk), Yachdav-"Together"(long-term therapy for parents and chil-dren), the National Library for SocialWork, and the Hebrew University BlindStudents' Unit.

WORLD CONFEDERATION OF UNITED ZION-ISTS (1946; reorg.1958). 130 F. 59 St.,NYC 10022. (212)371-1452. FAX:(212)371-3265. Co-Pres. Marlene Post &Kalman Sultanik. Promotes Zionist edu-cation, sponsors nonparty youth move-ments in the Diaspora, and strives for anIsrael-oriented creative Jewish survival inthe Diaspora. Zionist Information Views(in English and Spanish).

WORLD ZIONIST ORGANIZATION-AMERICANSECTION (1971). 633 Third Ave., 21" fl,NYC 10017. (212)688-3197. Chmn. Kal-man Sultanik. As the American section ofthe overall Zionist body throughout theworld, it operates primarily in the field ofaliyah from the free countries, education inthe Diaspora, youth and Hechalutz, orga.nization and information, cultural institulions, publications; conducts a worldwideHebrew cultural program including spe.cial seminars and pedagogic manuals; disperses information and assists in researctprojects concerning Israel; promotes, pub.fishes, and distributes books, periodicalsand pamphlets concerning developmentin Israel, Zionism, and Jewish historyMidstream.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ANECULTURE (1948). 633 Third Ave., 21" fi.


NYC 10017. (212)339-6001. FAX:(212)826-8959. Renders educational ser-vices to boards and schools: study pro-grams, books, AV aids, instruction,teacher-in-training service. Judaic andHebrew subjects. Annual National BibleContest; Israel summer and winter pro-grams for teachers and students.

ISRAEL ALIYAH CENTER (1993). 633Third Ave., 2l fI., NYC 10017. (212)339-6060. FAX: (212)832-2597. Exec. Dir. N.Amer. Aliyah Delegation, Kalman Gross-man. Through 26 offices throughout N.Amer., staffed by shlichim (emissaries),works with potential immigrants to plantheir future in Israel and processes immi-gration documents. Through IsraelAliyah Program Center provides support,information, and programming for ohmand their families; promotes long-termprograms and fact-finding trips to Israel.Cooperates with Tnuat Ahiyah inJerusalem and serves as American con-tact with Association of Americans andCanadians in Israel.

YOUTH RENEWAL FUND. 250 W 57th Street,Suite 632., NYC 10107. (212)207-3195.FAX: (212)207-8379. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Samuel L. Katz;Exec. Dir. Karen L. Berman. The YouthRenewal Fund was established in 1989 toprovide supplemental education to disad-vantaged youth in Israel. Since inception,YRF has implemented over $10 million inprograms that have benefited over 19,500Israeli children. (WWW.YOUTHRENFWALFUND.ORG)

ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA(1897). ZOA House, 4 E. 34 St., NYC10016. (212)481-1500. FAX: (212)481-1515. E-mail: [email protected]. NatI. Pres.Morton A. Klein. Strengthens the rela-tionship between Israel and the U.S.through Zionist educational activitiesthat explain Israel's importance to theU.S. and the dangers that Israel faces.Works on behalf of pro-Israel legislation;combats anti-Israel bias in the media,textbooks, travel guides, and on cain-puses; promotes aliyah. Maintains theZOA House in Tel Aviv, a cultural center,and the Kfar Silver Agricultural andTechnical High School in Ashkelon,which provides vocational training fornew immigrants. ZOA Report, Israel andthe Middle East: Behind the Head-lines.(www.ZOAORG)

OVERSEAS AID

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF TIlE ALlIANCE Is-RAELITE UNIvER5ELII:, INC. (1946). 420Lexington Ave., Suite 1731, NYC 10170.(212)808-5437. FAX: (212)983-0094. E-mail: [email protected]. Prcs. Al-bert Sibony; Asst. Batya Minkowitz.Participates in educational and human-rights activities of the AIU and supportsthe Alliance system of Jewish schools,teachers' colleges, and remedial programsin Israel, North Africa, the Middle East,Europe, and Canada. Alliance Review.

AMERICAN JEwIsH JOINT DISTRIBUTIONCOMMITTEE, INC.—JDC (1914). 711Third Ave., NYC 10017-4014. (212)687-6200. FAX: (212)370-5467. E-mail:[email protected]. Pres. Ellen Heller;Exec. V.-Pres. Steven Schwager. Providesassistance to Jewish communities in Eu-rope, Asia, Africa, and the Mideast, in-cluding welfare programs for Jews inneed. Current concerns include: RescuingJews from areas of distress, facilitatingcommunity development in the formerSoviet Union; helping to Tneet Israel'ssocial service needs by developing innov-ative programs that create new opportu-nities for the country's most vulnerablepopulations; youth activities in EasternEurope and nonsectarian developmentand disaster assistance. Annual Report;Snapshots: .JDC's Activities in the FormerSoviet Union; JDC: One People, OneHeart. (www.inC.oRG).

AMERICAN JEwIsH PHILANTHROPIC FUND(1955). !22E.42St., l2thfl., NYC 10168-1289. (212)755-5640. FAX: (212)644-0979. Pres. Charles J. Tanenbaum. Pro-vides college scholarship assistance toJewish refugees through pilot programsbeing administered by the Jewish FamilyService in Los Angeles and NYANA inNew York.

AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SIRvicE (1985).45 West 361h Street., NYC 10018.(212)736-2597. FAX: (212)736-3463. E-mail:[email protected]. Chmn. Marty Fried-man; Pres. Ruth W. Messinger. Providesnonsectarian, humanitarian assistanceand emergency relief to people in need in

Africa, Asia, Latin America, Russia,Ukraine, and the Middle East; works inpartnership with local nongovernmentalorganizations to support and implementself-sustaining grassroots development


projects; serves as a vehicle through whichthe Jewish community can act as globalcitizens. AJWS Reports (newsletter).(www.Ajws.oRG)

ORT AMERICA (1922, reorg. 2006). 75Maiden Lane, 10th fl.. NYC 10038. (212)505-7700. FAX: (212)674-3057. E-mail:www.americanort.org; www.waort.org.Pres. Doreen Hermelin; Exec. Dir. HopeKessler. Consolidation of American ORTand Women's American ORT that coor-dinates all ORT operations in the U.S.,promotes and raises funds for ORT, anonpolitical organization and the largestnongovernmental global education andtraining organization in the world. Withpast and present activities in over 100countries, ORT has educated nearly 4 mil-lion people in a global network of highschools, colleges, apprenticeship pro-grams and teacher training institutes.ORT's global network enables its 300,000students in more than 60 countries to pur-sue fruitful careers and live lives of hope.Students at ORT schools everywherearound the world rely on funds raised byAmerican ORT to help them meet tuitioncosts, build the most up-to-date learningfacilities and furnish them with cutting-edge learning tools, computers, laborato-ries and other equipment. In Israel,100,000 students attend 145 schools andtraining centers; there are 47 ORT schoolsand centers in the CIS (the former SovietUnion) and in the Baltic States; and inthe U.S., over 15,000 students are servedby ORT's Technical Institutes in Chicago,Los Angeles, and New York, and in Jew-ish day school programs in Atlanta,Chicago, Cleveland. Detroit, Florida, LosAngeles, and the National Capital Area(Washington, D.C.). Jewish day schoolstudents are served by ORT computetechnology programs in Atlanta, Cleve-land and Miami. (www.AokT.oRG, www.wA0RT.ORG)

CONFERENCE ON JEWISH MATERIAL CLAIMSAGAINST GERMANY, INC. (1951). 15 E. 26St., Rm. 906, NYC 10010. (212)696-4944.FAX: (212)679-2126. E-mail: [email protected]. Exec. V.-Pres. Gideon Taylor. Rep-resents Jewish survivors in negotiations forcompensation from the German govern-ment and other entities once controlled bythe Nazis. Also an operating agency thatadministers compensation funds, recoversJewish property and allocates funds to in-

stitutions that serve Holocaust survivors.The Claims Conference—made up of theconference on Jewish Material ClaimsAgainst Germany and the Committee forJewish Claims on Austria—is one of thefounders of the World Jewish RestitutionOrganization, Memorial Foundation forJewish Culture and the United RestitutionOrganization. Newsletter; Annual Report;Guide to Restitution and Compensation;Special Update. (WWW.CLAIMSCON.ORG)

HIAS, INC. (HEBREW IMMIGRANT AID So-CIETY) (1880; reorg. 1954). 333 SeventhAve., NYC 10001-5004. (212)967-4100.FAX: (212)967-4483. E-mail:[email protected]. Chair Jerome S. Teller; Pres. &CEO Gideon Aranoff. The oldest inter-national migration and refugee resettle-ment agency in the United States,dedicated to assisting persecuted and op-pressed people worldwide and deliveringthem to countries of safe haven. As themigration arm of the American Jewishcommunity, it also advocates for fair andjust policies affecting refugees and immi-grants. Since its founding in 1881, theagency has rescued more than four and ahalf million people. Bi-Annual report.

JEWISH FOUNDATION FOR THE RIGHTEOUS(1986). 305 Seventh Ave., 19th fI., NYC10001. (212)727-9955. FAX: (212)727-9956. E-mail:[email protected]. Pres. Melvin L.Merians; Exec. V.P. Stanlee J. Stahl. Pro-vides monthly support to 1,700 aged andneedy Righteous Gentiles living in 30countries who risked their lives to saveJews during the Holocaust. The Founda-tion's education program focuses on edu-cating teachers and their students aboutthe history of the Holocaust and the sig-nificance of altruistic behavior for our so-ciety. Newsletter (3 times a year).(WWW.JFR.ORG)

NORTH AMERICAN CONFERENCE ON

ETIIIOPIAN JEWRY (NACOEJ) (1982). 132Nassau St., Suite 412, NYC 10038,(212)233-5200. FAX: (212)233-5243. F.mail: [email protected]. Pres. Judith UWolf; Exec. Dir. Barbara Rlbakove Gor.don. Provides programming folEthiopian Jews in Israel in the areas oleducation (elementary school, higtschool and college) and cultural preser.vation. Assists Ethiopian Jews remainintin Ethiopia. National speakers bureau offers programs to synagogues, schools, ancJewish and non-Jewish organizations. Ex

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hibits of Ethiopian Jewish artifacts, pho-tos, handicrafts, etc. available. Lijèline(newsletter). (www.NAcoej.oRG)

RE'UTH WOMEN'S SOCIAL SERvIcE, INC.(1937). 130 E. 59 St., Suite 1200, NYC10022. (212)836-1570. FAX: (212)836-1114. Chmn. Ursula Merkin; Pres. RosaStrygler. Maintains, in Israel, subsidizedhousing for self-reliant elderly; old-agehomes for more dependent elderly; Licht-enstadter Hospital for chronically ill andyoung accident victims not accepted byother hospitals; subsidized meals; GoldenAge clubs. Recently opened a wing forchronically ill children. Annual dinnerjournal.

THANKS TO SCANDINAVIA, INC. (1963). TheAmerican Jewish Committee, 165 East56h Street, 8' Fl., NYC 10022. (212)891-1403. FAX: (212)838-2120. Email: [email protected]. Pres. Richard Netter; Exec. Dir.Rebecca Neuwirth. Provides scholarshipsand fellowships at U.S. universities andmedical centers and Israeli educationalinstitutions to students/teachers/medicalprofessionals from Bulgaria, Denmark,Finland, Norway, and Sweden in lastingappreciation of the rescue of Jews duringWorld War 11 and to build friendshipsbased on those examples of courage andhumanity in history. (WWW.TI-IANKSTOSCANDINAVIA.ORcJ)

UJA FEDERATION OF NORTH AMERICA.(1939). (see UNITED JEWISH COMMUNI-TIES)

UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITIES (1999). 111Eighth Ave., llthfi., NYC 10011-5201.(212)284-6500. FAX: (212)284-6822.Chmn. Joseph Kanfer; Pres./CEOHoward Rleger. Formed from the mergerof the United Jewish Appeal, the Coun-cil of Jewish Federations and United Is-rael Appeal, is the dominant fundraisingarm for North American Jewry, and rep-resents 189 Jewish Federations and 400independent communities across the con-tinent. It reflects the values and traditionsof education, leadership, advocacy andsocial justice, and continuity of commu-nity that define the Jewish people.

RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONALORGANIZATIONS

AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA (1922). 42Broadway, NYC, 10004. (212)797-9000.FAX: (646)254-1600. E-mail: shafran@

agudathisrael.org. Exec. V. -Pres. RabbiShmuel Bloom; Exec. Dir. Rabbi BoruchB. Borchardt. Mobilizes Orthodox Jewsto cope with Jewish problems in the spiritof the Torah; speaks out on contempo-rary issues from an Orthodox viewpoint;sponsors a broad range of projects aimedat enhancing religious living, education,children's welfare, protection of Jewishreligious rights, outreach to the assimi-lated and to arrivals from the former So-viet Union, and social services. JewishObserver Dos Yiddishe Von; Coalition.

AGUDAH WOMEN OF AMERICA-N'SI-IEI AGUDATH ISRAEL (1940). 42Broadway, NYC 10004. (212)363-8940.FAX: (212)747-8763. Presidium AlizaGrund & Rose Isbee; Dir. Hannah Kalish,Esq. Organizes Jewish women for philan-thropic work in the U.S. and Israel andfor intensive Torah education. Its new di-vision, N'shei CARES., (Community,Awareness, Responsibility, Education, &Support), conducts seminars and supportgroups promoting the health and well-being of Jewish women and their families.

Boys' DIVISION-PIRCI-IEI AGUDATHISRAEL (1925) 42 Broadway, NYC 10004(212)797-9000. NatI. Coord. Rabbi Shi-mon Grama. Educates Orthodox Jewishchildren in Torah; encourages sense ofcommunal responsibility. Branches spon-sor weekly youth groups and Jewish wel-fare projects. National Mishnah contests,rallies, and conventions foster unity on anational level. Leaders Guides.

GIRLS' DIVISION—BNOS AGUDATHIsRAEL(192l). 42 Broadway, NYC 10004.(646)254-1600. Nat!. Dir. Leah Zagel-baum. Sponsors regular weekly programson the local level and unites girls fromthroughout the Torah world with exten-sive regional and national activities. KolBnos,

YOUNG MEN'S DIVISION— ZIOREIAGIJDATH ISRAEL (1921). 42 Broadway,NYC 10004. (212)797-9000, ext. 57. Dir.Rabbi Labish Becker. Educates youth tosee Torah as source of guidance for all is-sues facing Jews as individuals and as apeople. Inculcates a spirit of activismthrough projects in religious, Torah-edu-cational, and community-welfare fields.Am Hatorah; Daf Chizuk.

AGUDATH ISRAEL WORLD ORGANIZATION(1912) 42 Broadway, l4t Floor, NYC


Jewish tradition; to obtain and dissemi-nate information relating to the interac-tion between the Jewish traditional wayof life and scientific developments—on both an ideological and practical level;to assist in the solution of problemspertaining to Orthodox Jews engagedin scientific teaching or research. Twomain conventions are held each year. In-tercom; Proceedings; Halacha Bulletin;newsletter.

B'NAI B'RITH HILLEL FOUNDATIONS (seeHILLEL)

B'NAI B'RITH YouTh ORGANIZATION (1924,became independent in 2002). 2020 KStreet, NW, 7th Floor, Washington, DC20006. (202)857-6633. FAX: (212)857-6568. Chmn. Howard WohI; Exec. Dir.Matthew Grossman. Organized in localchapters, BBYO is a youth led interna-tional organization offering leadershipopportunities and Jewish programming,which helps Jewish teenagers achieve self-fulfillment and contribute to the commu-nity. Assists members acquire a greaterknowledge and appreciation for the Jew-ish religion, culture and the State of Is-rael. (www.aByo.oRG)

CANTORS ASSEMBLY (1947). 3080 Broadway,Suite 613, NYC 10027. (212)678-8834.FAX: (212)662-8989. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Joseph Gole; Exec. V.-Pres. David Propis. Seeks to unite all can-tors who adhere to traditional Judaismand who serve as full-time cantors inbona fide congregations to conserve andpromote the musical traditions of theJews and to elevate the status of the can-tonal profession. Annual Proceedings;Journal of Synagogue Music. (www.cAN-TOES. ORG)

CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN-JEWISH UNDER-STANDING OF SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY(1992). 5151 Park Ave., Fairfield, CT06825. (203)365-7592. FAX: (203)365-4815. E-mail:[email protected]. Pres.Dr. Anthony J. Cernera; Exec. Dir. RabbiJoseph H. Ehrenkranz. An educationaland research division of Sacred HeartUniversity; brings together clergy, laity,scholars, theologians, and educators withthe purpose of promoting interreligiousresearch, education, and dialogue, withparticular focus on current religiousthinking within Christianity and Judaism.CCJU Perspective.

CENTRAL CONFERENCE OF AMERICAN RAB-BIS (1889). 355 Lexington Ave., NYC10017. (212)972-3636. FAX: (212)692-0819. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres.Peter S. Knobel; Exec. V.-Pres. RabbiSteven Fox. Seeks to conserve and pro-mote Judaism and to disseminate itsteachings in a liberal spirit. The CCARPress provides liturgy and prayerbooks tothe worldwide Reform Jewish community.CCA R Journal:A Re/rm Jewish Quar-terly; CCAR Yearbook. (WWW.CC'ARNET.ORG)

('LAL—NATIONAL JEWISH CENTER FORLEARNING AND LEADERSHIP (1974). 440Park Ave. 5., 4th fI., NYC 10016-8012.(212)779-3300. FAX: (212)779-1009. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Rabbi IrwinKula; Chmn. Fern K. Hurst; Exec. V.-Chmn. Donna M. Rosenthal. Providesleadership training for lay leaders, rabbis,educators, and communal professionals.A faculty of rabbis and scholars repre-senting all the denominations of Judaismmake Judaism come alive, applying thewisdom of the Jewish heritage to helpshape tomorrow's Jewish communities.Offers seminars and courses, retreats,symposia and conferences, lecture bureauand the latest on-line informationthrough CLAL web site. Sacred Days cal-endar. monographs; holiday brochures;('LAL Update. (WWW.CLAL.ORG)

COALITION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF JEW-ISH EDUCATION (CAJE) (1977). 261 W 35St., #l2A, NYC 10001. (212)268-4210.FAX: (212)268-4214. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Iris Petrofl Exec. Dir. JeffreyLasday. The Coalition for the Advance-ment of Jewish Education (CAJE), thelargest membership organization of Jewisheducators in North America, hosts annualconferences and offers outreach program-ming, teacher recruitment, and mentoring,a Job Bank, and a Curriculum ResponseService. CAJE has established an EarlyChildhood Department. Though itsHanukat CAJE Committee, CAJE advo-cates on behalf of Jewish educators. Jew-ish Education Neii's; CAfE Page; timelycurricular publications; Hanukat AJE se-ries. (WWW.CAJE.ORG)

CONGRESS OF SECULAR JEWISH ORGANIZA-'lIONs (1970). 19657 Villa Dr. N.. South-field, Ml 48076. (248)569-8127. FAX:(248)569-5222. E-mail: [email protected] umbrella organization of schools and


adult clubs; facilitates exchange of cur-ricula and educational programs for chil-dren and adults stressing the Jewishhistorical and cultural heritage and thecontinuity of the Jewish people. NewYorkish (Yiddish literature translations);Haggadah; The Hanuka Festival; Mame-Loshn.

CONVERSION TO JUDAISM RESOURCE CEN-TER (1997). 74 Hauppauge Rd., Rm. 53,Commack, NY 11725. (631) 462-5826. E-mail: informconVert.org. Pres. Dr.Lawrence J. Epstein; Exec. Dir. SusanLustig. Provides information and advicefor people who wish to convert to Judaismor who have converted. Puts potentialconverts in touch with rabbis from allbranches of Judaism.

COUNCIL FOR JEWISH EDUCATION (1926) 11Olympia Lane, Monsey, NY 10952-2829.(845)368-8657, Fax (845)369-6583. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Dr. MortonJ. Summer; Editor Rabbi Irwin E. Witty.Fellowship of Jewish education profes-sionals-administrators, supervisors, andteachers in Hebrew high schools and Jew-ish teachers colleges-of all ideologicalgroupings; conducts national and re-gional conferences; represents the Jewisheducation profession before the Jewishcommunity; cooperates with JewishAgency Department of Education In pro-moting Hebrew culture and studies. Jour-nal of Jewish Education.

FEDERATION OF JEWISH MEN'S CLUBS (1929).475 Riverside Dr., Suite 832, NYC 10115.(212)749-8100; (800)288-FJMC. FAX:(212)316-4271. E-mail: [email protected]. Intl. Pres. Dr. Robert Braitman;Exec. Dir. Rabbi Charles E. Simon. Pro-motes principles of Conservative Judaism;develops family education and leadershlptraining programs; offers the Art of Jew-ish Living series and Yom l-laShoah HomeCommemoration; sponsors Hebrew liter-acy adult-education program; presentsawards for service to American Jewry. Lat-est innovation-"The Ties that Bind," a mo-tivational and instructional video aboutTefillin. Torchlight; Hearing Men's Voices.(WWW.FJMC.ORG)

FEDERATION OF RECONSTRUCTIONIST CON-GREGATIONS AND HAVUROT (see JEwIsHRECONSTRUCTIONIST FEDERATION)

HILLEL: THE FOUNDATION FOR JEwIsHCAMPUS LIFE (formerly B'NAI B'RITH

HILLEL FOUNDATIONS) (1923). Charlesand Lynn Schusterman InternationalCenter, Arthur and Rochelle Belfer Build-ing, 800 Eight Street, NW, Washington,DC 20001-3724. (202)449-6500. FAX:(202)449-6600. E-mail: infohilIel.org.Chmn. Edgar M. Bronfman; Pres. WayneFirestone. The largest Jewish campus or-ganization in the world, Hillel: The Foun-dation for Jewish Campus Life, is

committed to creatively empowering andengaging Jewish students through its net-work of over 500 regional centers, cam-pus-based foundations, program centersand affiliates. The Hillel Annual Report;Shavua Toy. Israel Update. (www.HIL-LEL.ORG)

INSTITUTE FOR COMPUTERS IN JEWISH LIFE(1978). 7074 N. Western Ave., Chicago,IL 60645. (773)262-9200. FAX: (773)262-9298. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres.Thomas Klutznick; Exec. V.-Pres. Dr. Irv-ing J. Rosenbaum. Explores, develops,and disseminates applications of com-puter technology to appropriate areas ofJewish life, with special emphasis on Jew-ish education; creates educational soft-ware for use in Jewish schools; providesconsulting service and assistance for na-tional Jewish organizations, seminaries,and synagogues.

INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF SECULARHUMANISTIC JEWS (1983). 224 West 35'Street, Suite 410, NYC 10024. (212)564-6711. FAX: (212)564-6721. E-mail:infoifshj.org. Co-Ch. Felix Posen (Eu-rope), Yair Tzaban (Israel). The Interna-tional Federation of Secular HumanisticJews provides a voice for secular Jewsworldwide in their common goal to fosterSecular Humanistic Judaism as an optionfor modern Jewish identity. The IFSHJdevelops awareness of Secular and Hu-manistic Judaism by serving as a resourceand for general information, and devel-oping literature, conferences, and com-munications that promote philosophy ofSecular and Humanistic Judaism in theworld community. Newsletter (Hofes/l);Contemplate: International Journal ofSecular Jewish Thought.

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SECULARHUMANISTIC JUDAISM (1985). 28611 West

Twelve Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI48334. (248)476-9532. FAX: (248)476-8509. E-mail: [email protected]. Establishedin 1985 in Jerusalem to serve the needs of


a growing movement, its two primarypurposes are to commission and publisheducational materials and to train rabbis,leaders, teachers, and spokespersons forthe movement. The Institute has two of-fices-one in Israel (Jerusalem) and one inN, America and offers educational andtraining programs in Israel, N. America,and the countries of the former SovietUnion. The N. American office, located ina suburb of Detroit, offers the RabbinicProgram, the Leadership Program, andthe Adult Education Program. Brochure,educational papers, and projects.

JEWISH CHAUTAUQUA SOCIETY, INC. (spon-sored by NORTH AMERICAN FEDERATIONOF TEMPLE BROTHERHO0uS) (1893). 633Third Ave., NYC 10017. (212)650-41001(800)765-6200. FAX: (212)650-4189. E-mail:[email protected]. Pres. Irving B.Shnajder; Chancellor Stuart J. Aaronson;Exec. Dir. Doug Barden. Works to pro-mote interfaith understanding by spon-soring accredited college courses andone-day lectures on Judaic topics, pro-viding book grants to educational insti-

ions, producing educational videotapesinterfaith topics, and convening inter-h institutes. A founding sponsor of the'Hnal Black/Jewish Relations CenterIllard University. A CHIM Magazine.

EDUCATION IN MEDIA (1978). P0180, Riverdale Sta., NYC 10471.

1362-7633. FAX: (203)359-1381. Pres.Asher; Exec. Dir. Rabbi Mark S.

. Devoted to producing television,and video-cassettes for a popular

audience, in order to inform, en-, and inspire a greater sense of Jew-lentity and Jewish commitment.

im," JEM's weekly half-hour pro-which is seen nationally on

ationaJ Jewish Television, featuresnding figures in the Jewish worldising issues and events of impor-to the Jewish community. (www.IM.COM)

EDUCATION SERVICE OF NORTH'A (JESNA) (1981). 111 EighthIthfl.,NYC 10011(212)284-6950.2l2)284-695 1. E-mail: [email protected]. Donald Sylvan, Ph.D.; Bd. Ch.Troderman. The Jewish Federation

educational coordinating, plan-Id development agency. Promotes

in Jewish education by initiat-ige of ideas, programs, and ma-

terials; providing information, consulta-tion, educational resources, and policyguidance; and collaborating with partnersin N. America and Israel to develop edu-cational programs. Agenda: Jewish Edu-cation; planning guides on JewishRenaissance; research reports; Jewish Edu-cators Electronic Toolkit. (WWW.JESNA.0RG)

JEWISH ORTHODOX FEMINIST ALLIANCE(JOFA) (1997). 520 Eighth Ave., 41h ft•NYC 10018. (212)679-8500. FAX:(212)679-7428, E-mail: [email protected]. Carol Kauffman Newman; Exec.Dir. Robin Bodner. Dedicated to expandthe spiritual, ritual, intellectual, and po-litical opportunities for women within theframework of Halakhah through meang-ful participation and equality in familylife, synagogues, houses of learning, andJewish communial organizations. JOFAJournal, Quarterly Newsleiter. (WWW.JOFA.ORG)

JEWISH OUTREACH INSTITUTE (1987). 1270Broadway, Ste. 609, NYC 10001. (212)760-1440. FAX: (212)760-1569. E-mail:[email protected]. Pres. Terrence A. Elkes;Exec. Dir. Rabbi Kerry Olitzky. An inde-pendent national organization that con-ducts programs and services to empowerand assist the Jewish community in wel-coming and fully embracing all membersof interfaith families—and anyone elselooking to explore connections to theJewish heritage—into Jewish life. The In-clusive, The Inclusive Professional. (Www.JOI.ORG)

JEWISH RECONSTRUCTIONIST FEDERATION(formerly FEDERATION OF RECONSTRUC-TIONIST CONGREGATIONS AND HAVUROT)(1954). 7804 Montgomery Ave., Suite 9,Elkins Park, PA 19027-2649. (215)782-8500. Fax: (215)782-8805. E-mail:[email protected]. Pres. Daniel Cedarbaum;Exec. V.-Pres. Carl Sheingold. Provideseducational and consulting services toaffiliated congregations and havurot; fos-ters the establishment of new Recon-structionist communities. Publishes KolHaneshamah, an innovative series ofprayer books, including a new mahzorand haggadah; provides programmaticmaterials. Regional offices in New York,Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, andWashington DC. Reconstruction ism To-day (WWW.JRF.ORG)


RECONSTRUCTIONIST RABBINICALAssocIATIoN (1974). 1299 Church Rd.,Wyncote, PA 19095. (215)576-5210. FAX:(215)576-8051. E-mail: [email protected]. Rabbi Brant Rosen; Exec. Dir. RabbiRichard Hirsh. Professional organizationfor graduates of the ReconstructionistRabbinical College and other rabbis whoidentify with Reconstructionist Judaism;cooperates with Jewish ReconstructionistFederation in furthering Reconstruction-ism in the world. Newsletters; position pa-pers. (WWW.THERRA.ORG)

RECONSTRUCTIONIST RABBINICALCOLLEGE (see p. 652)

JEWISH TEACHERS ASSOCIATION—MORIM(1931). 45 E. 33 St., Suite 310, NYC10016-5336. (212)684-0556. Pres. PhyllisL. Pullman; V.-Pres. Ronni David; Sec.Helen Parnes; Treas. Mildred Safar. Pro-tects teachers from abuse of seniorityrights; fights the encroachment of anti-Semitism in education; offers scholar-ships to qualified students; encouragesteachers to assume active roles in Jewishcommunal and religious affairs. MorimJTA Newsletter.

KULANU, INC. (formerly AMISHAV USA)(1993). 11603 Gilsan St., Silver Spring,MD 20902. (301)681-5679. FAX: (301)68 1-1 587. Email: [email protected]. Jack Zeller; Sec. Karen Primack.Engages in outreach to dispersed Jewishcommunities around the world who wishto return to their Jewish roots. Currentprojects include the formal conversion ofShinlung-Menashe tribesmen in Indiacurrently practicing Judaism, and sup-plying materials and rabbis for conver-sos/marranos in Mexico and Brazil.Newsletter.

NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR FURTheRANCEOF JEWISH EDUCATION (1941). 824 East-ern Pkwy., Brooklyn, NY 11213. (718)735-0200; (800)33-NCFJE. FAX: (718)735-4455. Pres. Dr. Steven Rubel; Bd.Chmn. Rabbi Shea Hecht; Chmn. Exec.Com. Rabbi Sholem Ber Hecht. Seeks todisseminate Ihe ideals of Torah-true edu-cation among the youth of America; pro-vides education and compassionate carefor the poor, sick, and needy in U.S. andIsrael; provides aid to lranian Jewishyouth; sponsors camps and educationalfunctions, family and vocational counsel-ing services, family and early interven-

tion, after-school and preschool pro-grams, drug and alcohol education andprevention; maintains schools in Brook-lyn and Queens. Every year distributes25,000 toys/gifts through Toys for Hospi-talized children; runs the Release-timeprogram of Greater NY. offers classesFT/PT through Hadar Hatorah RabbinalSeminary. Panorama; Cuithusters; Inter-marriage; Brimstone & Fire; Focus; A LifeFull of Giving.

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOUNG ISRAEL(1912)3W. l6St.,NYCIOOII.(212)929-1525. FAX: (212)727-9526. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Shlomo Mostof-sky; Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi Pesach Lerner.Through its network of member syna-gogues in N. America and israel main-tains a program of spiritual, cultural,social, and communal activity aimed atthe advancement and perpetuation of tra-ditional, Torah-true Judaism; seeks to in-still in American youth an understandingand appreciation of the ethical and spir-itual values of Judaism. Sponsors rab-binic and lay leadership conferences,synagogue services, rabbinic services, rab-binic and lay leader training, rabbinicplacement, womeh's division, kosher din-ing clubs, and youth programs. ViewpMagazine; Divrei Torah Bulletin; N(Suggestion Box; The Rabbi's Let(WWW.YOUNGISRAEL.ORG)

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF YOUNGRAEL IN ISRAEL—YISRAEL HATZI(1926). 3W 165t., NYC 10011(212)91525. FAX: (212)727-9526. E-mail:youngisrael.org. Pres. Meir MishrPromotes Young Israel synagoguesyouth work in Israel; works to helpsorb Russian and Ethiopian immigral

- ——, YOUNG ISRAEL DEPARTMENTYOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS ACTIVI(reorg. 1981). 111 John Street, Suited..NYC 10038. (212)929-1525; (800NCYI. FAX: (212)243-1222.youthyiyouth.org. Pres. ShloruMostofsky. Fosters varied program oftivities for the advancement and pation of traditional Torah-true Jinstills ethical and spiritual valuappreciation for compatibility offaith of Israel with good AmenRuns leadership training progranyouth shabbatonim; support progrsynagogue youth programs; annu&.tional conference of youth direc


ACHVA summer programs for teens INIsrael and U.S.; Nachala summer pro-gram in Israel for Yeshiva H.S. girls andNatzach summer program for YeshivaH.S. boys, Torah Kidbirs; Shabbat YouthManual; Yl. Can Assist You,' SynagogueYouth Director Handbook. (www.YIY-OUTH.ORG)

NATIONAL HAVIJRAH COMMITTEE (1979).7135 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA19119-1720. (215)248-1335. FAX: (215)248-9760. E-maIl: [email protected]. Sherry Israel. A center for Jewish re-newal devoted to spreading Jewish ideas,ethics, and religious practices throughhavurot, participatory and inclusive reli-gious mini-communities. Maintains a di-rectory of N. American havurot andsponsors a weeklong summer institute, re-gional weekend retreats. Havurah! (news-letter). (WWW.HAVURAII.ORG)

NATIONAL JEWISH CENTER FOR LEARNINGAND LEADERSHIP (see CLAL)

NATIONAL JEWISH COMMITTEE ON SCOUT-ING (Boy Scouts of America) (1926). 1325West Walnut Hill Lane, P0 Box 152079,Irving, TX 75015-2079. (972)580-2000.FAX: (972)580-7870. Chmn. Rabbi PeterHynian. Assists Jewish institutions illmeeting their needs and concerns throughuse of the resources of scouting. Worksthrough local Jewish committees onScouting to establish Tiger Cub groups(1st grade), Cub Scout packs, Boy Scouttroops, and coed venturer crews in syna-gogues, Jewish community centers, dayschools, and other Jewish organizationswishing to draw Jewish youth. Supportmaterials and resources on request.

NATIONAL JEWISH GIRL SCOUT COMMITTEE(1972). 33 Central Dr., Bronxville, NY10708. (914)738-3986, (718)252-6072. FAX:(914)738-6752. E-mail: [email protected]. Rabbi Herbert W Bomzer; FieldChmn. Adele Wasko. Serves to further Jew-ish education by promoting Jewish awardprograms, encouragill g religious services,promoting cultural exchanges with the Is-rael Boy and Girl Scouts Federation, andextending membership in the Jewish com-munity by assisting councils in organizingGirl Scout troops and local Jewish GirlScout committees. Newsletter.

NATIONAL JEWISh H05pITAI,ITY COMM ITTEE(1973; reorg. 1993). P0 Box 53691,Philadelphia, PA 19105. (800)745-0301.

Pres. Rabbi Allen S. Mailer; Exec. Dir.Steven S. Jacobs. Assists persons inter-ested in Judaism-for intermarriage, con-version, general information, or torespond to missionaries. Special reports.

NORTH AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR JEWISHYouru (199650 West 58th Street, NYC,NY, 10019 (212)494-1023. FAX: (212)906-9371. E-mail: [email protected]. Chmn. Joseph E. Brcnan; Dir.

Heather Kibel. Serves the cause of infor-mal Jewish and Zionist education inAmerica; provides a forum for the pro-fessional leaders of the major N. Ameri-can youth movements, camps, Israelprograms, and university programs to ad-dress common issues and concerns, and torepresent those issues with a single voiceto the wider Jewish and Zionist commu-nity. Sponsors annual Conference onInformal Jewish Education for Jewishyouth professionals from across the con-tinent.•

OZAR HATORAII, INC. (1946). 625 Broad-way, ll F!. NYC, 10012. (212)253-7245.FAX: (212) 437-4773. Email: agutmanozarhatorah.org. Pres. Henry Shalom;See. Sam Sutton; Exec. Dir. Rabbi JeanPaul Amoyelle. An international educa-tional network which builds Sephardiccommunities worldwide through Jewisheducation.

PANIM: THE INSTITUTE FOR JEWISII LEAD-ERSHIP AND VALUES (FORMERLY WASH-INCJTON INSTITUTE FOR JEWISHLEADERSHIP & VALUES) (1988). 6101Montrose Road, Suite 200, Rockville,MD 20852. (301) 770-5070. FAX: (301)770-6365. E-mail: [email protected]/Pres. Rabbi Sidney Schwarz; Bd.Chmn. Mark Levitt. Institute for JewishLeadership and Values is a non-profit ed-ucational organization dedicated to therenewal of American Jewish life throughthe integration of Jewish learning, valuesand social responsibility. Our flagshipprogram, Panin, elPaninl: High School inWashington, each year brings over 1,000Jewish teens from across the country toWashington, D.C. to learn about politicaland social activism in the context of Jew-ish learning and values. We also sponsorthe Jewish Civics Initiative, the largest na-tional Jewish service/learning program forteens. The Institute also sponsors a Syn-agogue Transformation Project, and con-ducts leadership training. Jewish Civics: A

Tikkun Olami World Repair Manual; JewAJudaism and Civic Responsibility.

PARDES PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION OF RE-FORM DAY SCHOOLS (1990). 633 ThirdAve., NYC 10017-6778. (212)650-4000.FAX: (480)951-0829. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Zita Gardner: Chmn.Carol Nemo. An affiliate of the Unionfor Reform Judaism; brings together dayschools and professional and lay leaderscommitted to advancing the cause of full-time Reform Jewish education; advocatesfor the continuing development of dayschools within the Reform movement asa means to foster Jewish identity, literacy,and continuity; promotes cooperationamong our member schools and withother Jewish organizations that share sim-ilar goals. Visions of Excellence (manual).

P'EYLIM-LEV L'ACHIM (1951). 1034E. l2St.Brooklyn, NY 11230. (718)258-7760.FAX: (718)258-4672. E-mail: [email protected]. Nati. Dir. Rabbi Joseph C.Karmel; Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi NachumBarnetsky. Seeks to bring irreligious Jewsin Israel back to their heritage. Conductsoutreach through 12 major divisions con-sisting of thousands of volunteers andhundreds of professionals across thecountry; conducts anti-missionary andassimilation programs; operates sheltersfor abused women and children; recruitschildren for Torah schools.

RABBINICAL ALLIANCE OF AMERICA (IgudHarabonim) (1942). 3 W. 16 St., 4th 11.,NYC 10011. (212)242-6420. FAX:(212)255-8313. Pres. Rabbi Abraham B.Hecht. Seeks to promulgate the cause ofTorah-true Judaism through an organizedrabbinate that is consistently Orthodox;seeks to elevate the position of Orthodoxrabbis nationally and to defend the wel-fare of Jews the world over. Also has BethDin Rabbinical Court for Jewish divorces,litigation, marriage counseling, and fam-ily problems. Perspective; Nahalim; TorahMessage of the Week; Registry.

RABBINICAL ASSEMBLY (1901). 3080 Broad-way, NYC 10027. (212)280-6000. FAX:(212)749-9166. Pres. Rabbi Perry Rank;Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi Joel H. Meyers. Theinternational association of Conservativerabbis; actively promotes the cause ofConservative Judaism and works to ben-efit klal yisrael; publishes learned texts,prayer books, and works of Jewish inter-

est; administers the work of the Commit-tee on Jewish Law and Standards for theConservative movement; serves the pro-fessional and personal needs of its mem-bers through publications, conferences,and benefit programs and administers themovement's Joint Placement Commis-sion. Conservative Judaism; Proceedingsof the Rabbinical Assembly; RabbinicalAssembly Newsletter.

RABBINICAL COUNCIL OF AMERICA, INC.(1923; reorg. 1935). 305 Seventh Ave.,Suite 1200, NYC 10001. (212)807-7888.FAX: (212)727-8452. Pres. Rabbi ShlomoHochberg; Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi Basil Her-ring. Promotes Orthodox Judaism in thecommunity; supports institutions forstudy of Torah; stimulates creation ofnew traditional agencies. Hadorom; Tra-dition. (WWW.RABBIS.ORG)

SOCIETY FOR HUMANISTIC JUDAISM (1969).28611 W. Twelve Mile Rd., FarmingtonHills, MI 48334. (248)478-7610. FAX: (248)478-3159. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres.Miriam Jerris; Exec. Dir. M. BonnieCousens. Serves as a voice for Jews whovalue their Jewish identity and who seek analternative to conventional Judaism, whoreject supernatural authority and affirmthe right of individuals to be the mas-ters of their own lives. Publishes educa-tional and ceremonial materials; organizescongregations and groups. Humanistic Ju-daism (quarterly journal); Humanorah(quarterly newsletter). (www.sHi.oRG)

TEKIAH: ASSOCIATION OF HILLEL/JEWISHCAMPUS PROFESSIONALS (1949). do HillelFoundation of New Orleans, 912 Broad-way, New Orleans, LA 70118. (504)866-7060. FAX: (504)861-8909. E-mail:[email protected]. Pres. Rabbi JeffreyKurtz-Lendner. Seeks to promote profes-sional relationships and exchanges of ex-perience, develop personnel standardsand qualifications, safeguard integrity ofHillel profession; represents and advo-cates before the Foundation for JewishCampus Life, Council of Jewish Federa-tions. Handbook for Hillel Professionals;Guide to Hillel Personnel Practices.(WWW.TEKIAH.ORG)

TEVA LEARNING CENTER/SHOMREI ADAMAH(1988). 307 Seventh Ave., #900, NYC10001. (212)807-6376. FAX: (212)924-5112. E-mail: [email protected]. Co-Dir.Nih Simhai; Asst. Dir., Noam Dolgin Ex-


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ists to renew the ecological wisdom inher-ent in Judaism. Runs Jewish environmentaleducation programs for Jewish day schools,synagogues, community centers, camps,university groups and other organizedgroups. Let the Earth Teach You Torah,Ecology and the Jewish Spirit. (WWW.TEVACENTER .0 RG)

TORAH ScHooLs FOR ISRAEL—CIIINUCHATzMAI (1953). 40 Exchange P1., NYC10005. (212)248-6200. FAX: (212)248-6202. Exec. Dir. Rabbi Henach Cohen.Conducts information programs for theAmerican Jewish community on activitiesof the independent Torah schools educa-tional network in Israel; coordinates roleof American members of internationalboard of governors; funds special pro-grams of Mercaz Hachinuch Ha-AtzmaiB'Eretz Yisroel; funds religous educationprograms in America and abroad.

TORAH UMESORAH—NATIONAL SOCIETY FORHEBREW DAY ScHOoLS (1944). 160 Broad-way, NYC 10038. (212)227-1000. FAX:(212)406-6934. E-mail: [email protected]. Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi Joshua Fish-man. Establishes Hebrew day schools andYeshivas in U.S. and Canada and providesa full gamut of services, including place-ment, curriculum guidance, and teachertraining. Parent Enrichment Program pro-vides enhanced educational experience forstudents from less Jewishly educated andmarginally affiliated homes through par-ent-education programs and Partnersin Torah, a one-on-one learning program.Publishes textbooks; runs shabbatonim,extracurricular activities; national PTAgroups; national and regional teacher con-ventions. Olonleinu-Qur World.

— —, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HE-BREW DAY SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER As-SOCIATIONS (1948). 160 Broadway, NYC10038. (212)227-1000. FAX: (212)406-6934. NatI. PTA Coord. Bernice Brand.Acts as a clearinghouse and serviceagency to PTAs of Hebrew day schools;organizes parent education courses andsets up programs for individual PTAs.Fundraising wit/I a Flair; PTA with a Pur-pose for the Hebrew Day School.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF YESHIVAPRINCIPALS (1956). 160 Broadway, NYC10038. (212)227-1000. FAX: (212)406-6934. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres.Rabbi Rabbi Schneur Aisenstark; Exec. V.-

Pres. Rabbi Joshua Fishman. Professionalorganization of elementary and secondaryyeshivah/day school principals providingyeshivah/day schools with school evalua-tion and guidance, teacher and principalconferences-including a Mid-Winter Con-ference and a National Educators Conven-tion; offers placement service for principalsand teachers in yeshivah/day schools. Di-rectory of Elementary Schools and HighSchools.

NATIONAL YESHIVA TEACIIERSBOARD OF LICENSE (1953). 160 Broadway,NYC 10038. (212)227-1000. Exec. V.-Pres,Rabbi Joshua Fishman; Dir. Rabbi Yitz-chock Merkin. Issues licenses to qualifiedinstructors for all grades of the Hebrewday school and the general field of Toraheducation.

UNION OF AMERICAN HEBREW CONGREGA-TIONS (see UNION FOR REFORM JUDAISM)

UNION FOR REFORM JUDAISM (formerlyUNION OF AMERICAN HEBREW CONGRE-GATIONS) (1873). 633 Third Ave., NYC10017-6778. (212)650-4000. FAX: (212)650-4169. E-mail: urjurj.org. Pres.Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie; V.-Pres. RabbiLennard R. ThaI; Bd. Chmn. Russell Sil-verman. Serves as the central congrega-tional body of Reform Judaism in theWestern Hemisphere; serves its approxi-mately 900 affiliated temples and mem-bership with religious, educational,cultural, and administrative programs.Reform Judaism. (WWW.URJ.ORG)

—, AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF CAN-TORS (1953). 5591 Chamblee DunwoodyRd. Bldg. 1360, Ste. 200, Atlanta, GA30338. (770)390-0006. FAX: (770)390-0020. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres.Richard Cohen, Exec. V.-Pres. Scott E.Colbert Exec. VP; Dir. of Placement Bar-bara Ostfeld; Adrnin. Asst. Deborah Bar-ber. Members are invested or certified byaccredited seminaries, i.e., Hebrew UnionCollege-Jewish lnsitute of ReligionSchool of Sacred Music. Through theJoint Cantorial Placement Commission,the ACC serves Reform congregationsseeking cantors. Dedicated to creative Ju-daism, preserving the past, and encour-aging new and vital approaches toreligious ritual, liturgical music and cere-mony. Koleinu (monthly).

COMMISSION ON SOCIAL ACTION OFREFORM JUDAISM (see p. 607)


COMMISSION ON SYNAGOGUE MAN-AGEMENT (URJ-CCAR) (1962). 633Third Ave., NYC 10017-6778. (212)650-4040. FAX: (212)650-4239. Chmn. Mar-shall Krolick; Dir. Dale A. Glasser.Assists congregations in management, fi-nance, building maintenance, design, con-struction, and art aspects of synagogues;maintains the Synagogue ArchitecturalLibrary.

NATA (NATIONAL AssoCIATIoN OFTEMPLE ADMINISTRATORS) (1941). 6114La Salle Ave., Box 731, Oakland. CA94611. (800)966-6282. FAX: (925)283-7713. E-mail: [email protected] Elizabeth L. Hirsh. Professional or-ganization for IJRJ synagogue adminis-trators. Sponsors graduate training insynagogue management with HebrewUnion College; offers in-service training,workshops, and conferences leading tocertification; provides NATA ConsultingService, NATA Placement Service for syn-agogues seeking advice or professionaladministrators; establishes professionalstandards. NATA Journal.

NATE (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OFTEMPLE EDUCATORS) (1955). 633 ThirdAve., 7th fi., NYC 10017-6778. (212)452-6510. FAX: (212)452-6512. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Lori Sagarin; Exec.Dir. Rabbi Stanley T. Schickler. Repre-sents educators within the general body ofReform Judaism; fosters the full-time pro-fession of the Jewish educator; encour-ages the growth and development ofJewish religious education consistent withthe aims of Reform Judaism; stimulatescommunal interest in and responsibilityfor Jewish religious education. NATENEWS. (WWW.RJ.ORG/NATE)

NORTH AMERICAN FEDERATION OFTEMPLE BROTIIERH000S (1923). 633Third Ave., NYC 10017. (212)650-4100.FAX: (212)650-4189. E-mail [email protected] Pres. Aaron Bloom; JCS Chan-cellor Stuart J. Aaronson; Exec. Dir.Douglas Burden. Dedicated to enhancingthe world through the ideal of brother-hood, NFTB and its 300 affiliated clubsare actively involved in education, socialaction, youth activities, and other pro-grams that contribute to temple and com-munity life. Supports the JewishChautauqua Society, an interfaith educa-tional project. ACHIM (formerly Broth-erhood magazine) (WWW.RJ.ORG/NFTB)

URJ DEPARTMENT OF JEWISH Eou-CATION (1923). 633 Third Ave., 7th fi.,NYC 10017. (212)650-4112. FAX: (212)650-4229. E-mail: [email protected]. Dr. Rabbi Jan Katzew, RobertHeller; Dir. Dr. Rabbi Jan Katzew. Long-range planning and policy developmentfor congregational programs of lifelongeducation; materials concerning ReformJewish Outreach, Teacher Developmentand Reform Day Schools; activities ad-ministered by the URJ Department ofEducation. V'Shinan tam; Torah at theCenter, Family Shabbat Table Talk.Galilee Diary, Jewish Parent Page.

WOMEN OF REFORM JUDAISM—THEFEDI;RATION OF TEMPLE SISTERHOODS(1913). 633 Third Ave., NYC 10017.(212)650-4050. FAX: (212)650-4059. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Rosanne Selfon;Exec. Dir. Shelley Lindauer. Serves morethan 600 sisterhoods of Reform Judaism;promotes interreligious understandingand social justice; provides fundingfor scholarships for rabbinic students;founded the Jewish Braille Institute, whichprovides braille and large-type Judaic ma-terials for Jewish blind; supports projectsfor Israel; is the women's agency of Re-form Judaism, an affiliate of the URJ;works in behalf of the Hebrew Union Col-lege-Jewish Institute of Religion and theWorld Union for Progressive Judaism.Notes for Now; Art Colenda,; Windows onWRJ. (www.Ri.oRG/wRi)

YOUTH DIVISION AND N0ILrHAMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEMPLEYOUTH (1939). 633 Third Aye, NYC10017-6778. (212)650-4070. FAX: (212)650-4199. E-mail: [email protected]. Rabbi Michael Mellen. Dedicated toJewishly enhancing the lives of the youngpeople of North America's Reform con-gregations through a program of infor-mal education carried out in URJCamp-Institutes (II camps for grades 2and up), URJ/NFTY Israel Programs(summer and semester), European anddomestic teen travel, NFTY/Junior & Se-nior High School Programs (youthgroups), and Kesher/College EducationDepartment (Reform havurot on cam-puses).

UNION FOR TRADITIONAL JUDAISM (1984).241 Cedar Lane. Teaneck, NJ 07666.(201)801-0707. FAX: (201)801-0449. Pres.Burton G. Greenblatt; Exec. V.-Pres.


Rabbi Ronald D. Price. Through innova-tive outreach programs, seeks to bring thegreatest possible number of Jews closerto an open-minded observant Jewish life-style. Activities include Kashrut Initia-tive, Operation Pesah, the Panel ofHalakhic Inquiry, Speakers Bureau, adultand youth conferences, and congrega-tional services. Includes, since 1992, theMorashah rabbinic fellowship. Hagahelet(quarterly newsletter); Cornerstone (jour-nal); Tomeikh Kahalakhah (Jewish legalresponsa).

UNION OF ORTHODOX JEwISI-I CONGREGA-TIONS OF AMERICA (1898). Il Broadway,14" fi., NYC 10004. (212)563-4000. FAX:(212)564-9058. E-mail: [email protected]. Prcs.Stephen J. Savitsky; Exec. V.-Pres. RabbiDr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb. Serves as the na-tional central body of Orthodox syna-gogues; national OU kashrut supervisionand certification service; sponsors Insti-tute for Public Affairs; National Confer-ence of Synagogue Youth; NationalJewish Council for the Disabled; IsraelCenter in Jerusalem; Torah Center in theUkraine; New Young Leadership Divi-sion; Pardes; provides educational, reli-gious, and organization programs, events,and guidance to synagogues and groups;represents the Orthodox Jewish commu-nity to governmental and civic bodies andthe general Jewish community. Jewish Ac-tion magazine; OUKosher Directory; OUGuide to Koslierfrr Passover Foods; Keep-ing Posted (NCS Y); Synagogue Trends;Our Waj' magazine; Yachad magazine;Luach t Limud Personal Torah StudjLeadership Briefing, Behind the UnionSymbol (www.ou.oRG)

INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS(1989). 11 Broadway, 14"tl., NYC 10004.(212)613-8124. FAX: (212)613-0724. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Stephen J. Savit-sky; Chmn. Mark Bane; Dir. NathanDiament. Serves as the policy analysis,advocacy, mobilization, and program-ming department responsible for repre-senting Orthodox/traditional AmericanJewry. IPA Currents (quarter/v newslet-ter).

NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF SYNA-GOGUE YOUTH (1954). 11 Broadway, 14"fi., NYC 10004. (212)563-4000. E-mail:[email protected]. Dir. Rabbi Steven Burg.Central body for youth groups of Ortho-dox congregations; provides educational

guidance, Torah study groups, commu-nity service, program consultation, Torahlibrary, Torah fund scholarships, Ben Za-kkai Honor Society, Friends of NCSY,weeklong seminars, Israel Summer Expe-rience for teens and Camp NCSY EastSummer Kollel & Michlelet, Teen TorahCenter. Divisions include Senior NCSY,Junior NCSY for preteens, Our Way forthe Jewish deaf, Yachad for the develop-mentally disabled, Israel Center inJerusalem, and NCSY in Israel. KeepingPosted with NC'S Y; Darchei Da 'at.

WOMEN'S BRANCH (1923). 156 FifthAve., NYC 10010. (212)929-8857. Pres.Sophie Ebert. Umbrella organization ofOrthodox sisterhoods in U.S. andCanada, educating women in Jewishlearning and observance; provides pro-gramming, leadership, and organizationalguidance, conferences, conventions. Mar-riage Committee and projects concerningmikvah, Shalom Task Force, and Wel-coming Guests. Works with OrthodoxUnion Commissions and outreach; sup-ports Stern and Touro College scholar-ships and Jewish braille publications;supplies Shabbat candelabra for hospitalpatients; NGO representative at UN. Ho-chodesh; Hakol.

UNION OF ORTHODOX RABBIS or THEUNITED STATES AND CANADA (1902). 235E. Broadway. NYC 10002. (212)964-6337(8). Dir. Rabbi Hersh M. Ginsberg.Seeks to foster and promote Torah-trueJudaism in the U.S. and Canada; assists inthe establishment and maintenance ofyeshivot in the U.S.; maintains committeeon marriage and divorce and aids indi-viduals with marital difficulties; dissemi-nates knowledge of traditional Jewishrites and practices and publishes regula-tions on synagogal structure; maintainsrabbinical court for resolving individualand communal conflicts. HaPardes.

UNION OF SEPHARDIC CONGREGATIONS,INC. (1929). 8 W. 70 St., NYC 10023.(212)873-0300. FAX: (212)724-6165. Pres.Rabbi Marc D. Angel; Bd. Chmn. EdwardMisrahi. Promotes the religious interestsof Sephardic Jews; prints and distributesSephardic prayer books. Annual Interna-tional Directory of Sephardic Con grega-tions.

UNITED LIJBAVITCHER YESHIVOTH (1940).841-853 Ocean Pkwy., Brooklyn, NY

11230. (718)859-7600. FAX: (7 18)434-1519. Supports and organizes Jewish dayschools and rabbinical seminaries in theU.S. and abroad.

UNITED SYNAGOGUE OF CONSERVATIVE JU-DAISM (1913). 155 Fifth Ave., NYC 10010-6802. (212)533-7800. FAX: (212) 353-9439. E-mail: infouscj.org. Pres. JudyYudof; Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi Jerome M.Epstein. International organization of760 Conservative congregations. Main-tains 17 departments and 15 regional of-fices to assist its affiliates with religious,educational, youth, community, and ad-ministrative programming and guidance;aims to enhance the cause of Conserva-tive Judaism, further religious obser-vance, encourage establishment of Jewishreligious schools, draw youth closer toJewish tradition. Extensive Israel pro-grams. United Synagogue Review; A rt/En-gagement Calendar; Program Suggestions;Directory & Resource Guide,' Book ServiceCatalogue of Publications. (www.UscJ.ORG)

CoMMIssioN ON JEWISII EDUCA-TION (1930). 155 Fifth Ave., NYC 10010.(212)533-7800. FAX: (212)353-9439. E-mail: [email protected]. Chmn. TemmaKingsley; Dir. Rabbi Robert Abramson.Develops educational policy for theUnited Synagogue of Conservative Ju-daism and sets the educational directionfor Conservative congregations, theirschools, and the Solomon Schechter DaySchools. Seeks to enhance the educationaleffectiveness of congregations throughthe publication of materials and in-ser-vice programs. Toy L'Horot,' Your Child;Shiholey Schechier; Advisories.

COMMISSION ON SOCIAL ACTIONAND PUBLIC POLICY (1958). 155 FifthAve., NYC 10010. (212)533-7800. FAX:(212)353-9439. Chmn. Hon. Jerry Wag-ner; Dir. Sarrae G. Crane. Develops andimplements positions and programs on is-sues of social action and public policy forthe United Synagogue of ConservativeJudaism; represents these positions toother Jewish and civic organizations, themedia, and government; and providesguidance, both informational and pro-grammatic, to its affiliated congregationsin these areas. HaMaaseh.

JEWISH EDUCATORS ASSEMBLY(1951), 426 W. 58 St., NYC 10019.

(212)765-3303. FAX: (212)765-3310. PiDr. Mark S. Silk; Exec. Dir. Susantrani Knapp. The Jewish Educators isembly is the professional organizatifor the Jewish educators within the Cservative movement. The JEA provideforum to discuss the trends and chlenges within Conservative Jewish edution as well as provides professioidevelopment and a sense of communfor educational directors. Servicesfered: annual conference, placementvice, career services, research grarpersonal benefits and V'AlehChadashot newsletter.

KADIMA (reorg. 1968). 155 FilAve., NYC 10010-6802. (212)533-781FAX: (212)353-9439. E-mail: kadimiuscj.org. Dir. Karen L. Stein; Dir.Youth Activities Jules A Gutin. InvohJewish preteens in a meaningful religieducational, and social environment:ters a sense of identity and cOmmitto the Jewish community and theservative movement; conducts synabased chapter programs and reKadima days and weekends. Mhzthe Month; Kadima Kesher; Chagir,visors Aid; Games,' quarterly Kol Kamagazine.

NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIAUSYNAGOGUE EXECUTIVES (1948).Fifth Ave., NYC 10010. (2l2)533-ext 2609. FAX: (631)732-9461. [email protected]. Pres. Judith Kranz,ATz; Hon. Pres. Amir Pilch, FSA;Dir. Harry Hauser. Aids congregaffiliated with the United SynagoConservative Judaism to further thof Conservative Judaism througheffective administration (Programsistance by Liaisons to SynagePALS); advances professional SIand promotes new methods in atration; cooperates in United Syn.placement services and administsurveys. NAASE Connections N'wNAASE Journal..

UNITED SYNAGOGUE(1951). 155 Fifth Ave., NYC(212)533-7800. FAX: (212)353-9'mail: [email protected]. Pres. JesseExec. Dir. Jules A. Gutin. Sestrengthen identification with Co,tive Judaism, based on the pendevelopment, needs, and interestsadolescent, in a mitzvah frarn

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Achshav; Tikun 0/am; Al Heschel HonorSociety Newsletter; SATO Newsletter;USY Program Bank; Hakesher Newsletter

for Advisors.

'.AD MISHMERETH STAM (1976). 4907 16thAve., Brooklyn, NYC 11204. (718)438-4980. FAX: (718)438-9343. Pres. RabbiDavid L. Greenfield. A nonprofit con-sumer-protection agency dedicated topreserving and protecting the halakhic in-tegrity of Torah scrolls, tefillin, phylac-teries, and mezuzoth. Publishes materialfor laymen and scholars in the field ofscribal arts; makes presentations and con-ducts examination campaigns in schools

d synagogues; created an optical soft-e system to detect possible textual er-

in stam. Teaching and certifyingrim worldwide. Offices in Israel, Stras-srg, Chicago, London, Manchester,ntreal, and Zurich. Publishes Guide tozuzah and Encyclopedia of the Secret

ph Beth. The Jewish Quill; and manyyr publications.

EN'S LEAGUE FOR CONSERVATIVE Ju-SM (1918). 475 Riverside Dr., NYC

(212)870-1260. FAX: (212)772-Email: [email protected]

Gloria Cohen; Exec. Dir. Bernicer. Parent body of Conservative (Ma-

women's synagogue groups in U.S.,da, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Israel;Jes programs and resources in Jew-'cation, social action, Israel affairs,an and Canadian public affairs,hip training, community service

arns for persons with disabilities,rences on world affairs, study insti-

publicity techniques; publishesof Jewish interest; contributes to

of Jewish Theological Seminaryierica. Women's League Outlook2zine; Ba '0/am world affairs news/ct-

t..OUNCIL OF CONSERVATIVE/MA-YNA000UES (1957). 155 Fifth Ave.,10010. (212)533-7800, ext. 2014,

FAX: (2 12)533 9439. E-mail: world-compuserve.com. Pres. Rabbi"erstein; Rabbi of Council, Rabbi

Z. Kreitman. Organize and sup-...uiiservativc/Masorti congregationstin America, Europe, Australia andAfrica. World Spectrum.

JNION FOR PROGRESSIVE JUDAISM633 Third Ave. NYC 10017.

(212)650-4280. FAX: (212)650-4289. E-mail: [email protected]. Chair StevenM. Bauman; Exec. Dir, Rabbi Un Regev.International umbrella organization ofLiberal Judaism; promotes and coordi-nates efforts of Liberal congregationsthroughout the world; starts new congre-gations, recruits rabbis and rabbinical stu-dents for all countries; organizesinternational conferences of Liberal Jews.World News. (www.wupj.oRG)

SCHOOLS, INSTITUTIONSACADEMY FOR JEWISH RELIGION (1956).

6301 Riverdale Avenue, Riverdale, NY10471. (718)543-9360. FAX: (718)543-1038. E-mail: [email protected]. ActingPres. Rabbi David Greenstein; DeanRabbi Dr. Ora Horn Prouser. The plural-istic rabbinic and cantorial seminary unit-ing teachers and students from all streamsof Judaism, passionately committed totheir own paths, yet respectful and sup-portive of thepaths of others. Emphasison integrating learning, practice, and spirtthrough traditional and contemporaryapproaches. Training for congregations,chaplaincy, education, community work.(WWW.AJRSEM.ORG)

ANNENBERG RESEARCH INSTITUTE (seeCENTER FOR JUDAIC STUDIES)

BALTIMORE HEBREW UNIVERSITY (1919).5800 Park Heights Ave., Baltimore, MD21215. (410)578-6900; (888)248-7420. FAX:(410)578-6940. E-mail: [email protected]. Bd.Chmn. Erika Schon. Offers PhD and MAdegrees in Jewish studies (MAJS); MA inJewish education (MAJE), and Jewish com-munal service (MAJCS). Concentrations inbiblical and ancient Near Eastern civiliza-tion, contemporary Jewish studies, Jewishthought and mysticism, literature, history,and rabbinics. Dual master's degree oppor-tunities available as well as certificate pro-grams in nonprofit management andeducation. Lifelong learning programs;Joseph Meyerhoff Library; distinguishedlecture series. (WWW.BHU.EDU)

BERNARD MANEKIN SCHOOL OFUNDERGRADUATE STUDIES. Dean Dr.Barbara G. Zirkin. BA upper divisionJewish studies; LaDa'at program for highschool juniors and seniors.

PEGGY MEYERHOFF PEARLSTONESCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES. Dean Dr.Barbara G. Zirkin. PhD and MA pro-

grams: MA in Jewish studies; MAJE inJewish education; PhD in Jewish studies;dual master's degrees, some jointly withthe University of Maryland.

LEONARD AND HELEN R. STULMANSChOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION. Di-rector of lifelong learning Elaine Eck-stein. Noncredit programs open to thecommunity, including Jewish studies andHebrew language courses, trips, retreats,and seminars; Me'ah, an intensive groupstudy program..

BRAMSON ORT COLLEGE (1977). 69-30Austin St., Forest Hills, NY 11375. (718)261-5800. Dean of Academic ServicesBarry Glotzer. A two-year Jewish techni-cal college offering certificates and asso-ciate degrees in technology and businessfields, including accounting, computerprogramming, electronics technology,business management, office technology.Additional locations in Brooklyn.

BRANDEIS-BARDIN INSTITUTE (1941). 1101Peppertree Lane, Brandeis, CA 93064.(805)582-4450. FAX: (805)526-1398. E-mail: infothebbi.org. Pres. Dr. Lee T.Bycel; Chair, Bd. Of Dir. Helen Zukin. AJewish pluralistic, nondenominational ed-ucational institution providing programsfor people of all ages: BCI (Brandeis Col-legiate Institute), a summer leadershipprogram for college-age adults fromaround the world; Camp Alonim, a sum-mer Jewish experience for children 8-16;Gan Alonim Day Camp for children inkindergarten to 6th grade; weekend re-treats for adults with leading contempo-rary Jewish scholars-in-residence; Jewishmusic concerts; Family Days and Week-ends, Grandparents Weekends, Elderhos-tel, Young Adult programs, danceweekends, institute for newly marrieds.Mon lilly Updates; BBI Newsletter.

BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY (1948). 415 SouthSt., Waltham, MA 02454. (781)736-2000.Pres. Jehuda Reinharz; Provost Irving Ep-stein; Exec. V.-Pres./CEO Peter B. French;Sr. V.-Pres. of Devel. Nancy Winship.Founded in 1948 by the American Jewishcommunity, Brandeis University is a pri-vate, coeducational, and nonsectarian in-stitution of higher learning and researchlocated in Waltham, Massachusetts, en-rolling approximately 3,100 undergradu-ate students and 1,200 graduate students.While Brandeis maintains a special rela-

tionship with the Jewish community, itwelcomes students and faculty of allbackgrounds and beliefs. The University'sprincipal components are the undergrad-uate College of Arts and Sciences, theGraduate School of Arts and Sciences,The Heller School for Social Policy andManagement, the Graduate School of In-ternational Economics and Finance, andthe Rabb School of Summer and Contin-uing Studies. Various newsletters, schol-any publications.

NATIONAL WOMEN'S COMMITTEE(1948). MS 132, Waltham, MA 02454-9110. (781) 736-4160. FAX: (781)736-4183. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres,Marcia F. Levy; Exec. Dir. Joan C. Bowen.Provides support for Brandeis Universityand its Libraries. It connects Brandeis, anon-sectarian university founded by theAmerican Jewish community, to its mem-bers and their communities through pro-grams that reflect the ideals of socialjustice and academic excellence. In addi-tion to its fundraising activities, NWCoffers its members opportunity for intel-lectual pursuit, continuing education,community service, social interaction, per-sonal enrichment and leadership develop-ment. Open to all, regardless of race,religion, nationality or gender. Connect-ing.

CENTER FOR JUDAIC STUDIES, School ofArts and Sciences, University of Pennsyl-vania. 420 Walnut St.. Philadelphia, PA19106. (215)238-1290. FAX: (215) 238-1540. Dir. David B. Ruderman. JewishQuarterly Review.

CLEVELAND COLLEGE OF JEWISH STUDIES(1964). 26500 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood,OH 44122. (216)464-4050. FAX: (216)464-5827. Pres. David S. Ariel; Dir. ofStudent Services Diane M. Kleinman.Provides courses in all areas of Judaic andHebrew studies to adults and college-agestudents; offers continuing education forJewish educators and administrators;serves as a center for Jewish life and cul-ture; expands the availability of courses inJudaic studies by exchanging faculty, stu-dents, and credits with neighboring aca-demic institutions; grants bachelor's andmaster's degrees.

DROPsIE COLLEGE FOR HEBREW AND Con-NATE LEARNING (see CENTER FOR JUDAICSTUDIES)


GRArZCOLLEGE(1895), 7605 Old York Rd.,Meirose Park, PA 19027. (215)635-7300.FAX: (215)635-7320. Bd. Chmn. Dr.Matti K. Gershenfeld.; Pres. Dr. JonathanRosenbaum. Offers a wide variety of un-dergraduate and graduate degrees andcontinuing education programs in Judaic,Hebraic, and Middle Eastern studies.Grants BA and MA in Jewish studies,MA in Jewish education (joint program inspecial needs education with La Salle U.),MA in Jewish music, MA in Jewish liberalstudies, MA in Jewish communal studies,certificates in Jewish communal studies(joint program with U. of Penna. Schoolof Social Work and Temple U), Jewisheducation, Israel studies, Judaica librari-anship (joint program with Drexel U.),and Jewish music. Joint graduate programwith Reconstructionist Rabbinical Col-lege in Jewish education and JewishmusIc. Netzky Division of ContinuingEducation and Jewish Community HighSchool. Various newsletters, annual acad-emic bulletin, scholarly publications, cen-lennial volume, Grat: newsletter andoccasional papers.

HE5REw COLLEGE (1921). 160 HerrickRoad, Newton Centre, MA 02459.(617)559-8600. FAX: (617)559-8601. Pres.Dr. David M. Gordis; Ch. Bd. Dir.Mickey Cail; Hon. Ch. Bd. Trustees TedBenard-Cutler. Through training in Jew-ish texts, history, literature, ethics, andHebrew language, prepares students tobecome literate participants in the globalJewish community. Offers graduate andundergraduate degrees and certificates inall aspects of Jewish education, Jewishstudies, and Jewish music; serves studentsof all ages through its Prozdor HighSchool, Camp Yavneh, Ulpan Center forAdult Jewish Learning, and Me'ah—OneHundred Hours of Adult Jewish Learn-ing. Hebrew College Today; Likut.(WWW.HEBREwCoLLEGE.EDU)

NATIONAL CENTER FOR JEwIShPOLICY STUDIEs (1998). 160 HerrickRoad, Newton Centre, MA 02459.(617)559-8790. FAX: (617)559-8791. E-mail: [email protected]. Dr. David M. Gordis; Assoc. Dir.Rabbi Zachary I. Heller; Chmn. HowardI. Friedman. An international researchand development resource for AmericanJewry that bridges the gap between acad-emics, community leaders, professionals,

and the organizations and institutions ofJewish life. Bulletins, various newsletters,monographs, research reports, and books,

HEBREW SEMINARY OF THE DEAF (1992).4435 W Oakton, Skokie, IL 60076. (847)677-3330. FAX: (847)677-7945. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Rabbi Dou-glas Goldhamer; Bd. Chmn. Alan Crane.Trains deaf and hearing men and women tobecome rabbis and teachers for Jewish deafcommunities across America. All classes inthe 5-year program are interpreted in SignLanguage. Rabbis teaching in the seminaryare Reform, Conservative, and Recon-structionist.

HEBREW THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE (1922).7135 N. Carpenter Rd., Skokie, IL 60077.(847)982-2500. FAX: (847)674-6381. E-mail: [email protected]. Chancellor RabbiDr. Jerold Isenberg; Rosh HayeshivaRabbi Shlomo Morgenstern. HebrewTheological College, a fully accredited in-sitution, includes the Bet Midrash forMen, Blitstein Institute for Women, Kan-ter School of Liberal Arts and Sciences,Fasman Yeshiva High School, Commu-nity Service Devision, Silber MemorialLibrary, Bellows Kollel, Israel ExperienceProgram and Yeshivas HaKayitz summercamp. Likutei Pshatim, Or Sllmuel, Aca-demic Journal. (WWW.HTCNET.EDU)

HEBREW UNION COLLEGE—JEWISH INSTI-TUTE OF RELIGION (1875). 3101 CliftonAve., Cincinnati, OH 45220. (513)221-1875. FAX: (513)221-1847. Pres. RabbiDavid Ellenson; Chancellor Emer. Dr. Al-fred Gottschalk; V.-Pres, Devel. Erica S.Frederick; Chmn. Bd. Govs. BarbaraFriedman; Provost Dr. Norman J. Cohen.Academic centers: 3101 Clifton Ave.,Cincinnati, OH 45220 (1875), Dean RabbiKenneth Ehrlich. I W. 4 St., NYC 10012(1922), Dean Rabbi Shirley Idelson. FAX:(212)388-1720. 3077 University Ave., LosAngeles, CA 90007 (1954), Dean RabbiLewis Barth; FAX: (213)747-6128. 13King David St., Jerusalem, Israel 94101(1963), Dean Rabbi Michael Marmur;FAX: (972-2)6251478. Prepares studentsfor Reform rabbinate, cantorate, Jewisheducation and educational administra-tion, communal service, academic careers;promotes Jewish studies; maintains li-braries, archives, and museums; offersmaster's and doctoral degrees; engages inarchaeological excavations; publishesscholarly works through Hebrew Union


College Press. American Jewish Archives;Bibliographica Judaica; HUC-JIR Cata-logue; Hebrew Union College Annual;Studies in Bibliography and Bookiore; TheChronicle; Kesher. (WWW.HUC.EDU)

AMERICAN JEWISH PERIODICAL CEN-TER (1957). 3101 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati,OH 45220. (513)221-1875, ext. 396. FAX:(513)221-0519. Dir. Herbert C. Zafren.Maintains microfilms of all American Jew-ish periodicals 1823-1925, selected period-icals since 1925. Jewish Periodicals andNewspapers on Microfilm (1957); FirstSupplement (1960); Augmented Edition(1984).

BLAUSTEIN CENTER FOR PASTORALCOUNSELING. I West 4tt Street, NYC,10012. (212)824-2238. FAX: (212)388-1720. Email: [email protected]. Dir.Nancy Wiener. In partnership withCCAR, prepares spiritual leaderss to sen-sitively and capably help congregants todeal with the critical issues they facethroughout their lives; enables rabbinicalstudents to complete a variety of super-vised clinical experiences, including a yearof congregational workd as well as pas-toral counseling internships, and an aca-demic grounding in psychodynamics andpastoral counseling; and develops newapproaches to teaching counseling skills,grounding reflections on practical fieldwork experiences in the teachings of Jew-ish texts.

CENTER FOR HOLOCAUST AND Hu-MANITY EDUCATION. 3101 Clifton Ave.,Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513)221-1875,ext. 355. FAX: (513)221-1842. Email:[email protected]. Dir.Dr. Racelle R. Weiman. Co-sponsored byHebrew Union College-Jewish Instituteof Religion and Combined Generationsof the Holocaust of Greater Cincinnati;offers graduate level courses for educa-tional professionals and clergy; surveysand assesses Holocaust education needsin public and private sectors; innovatescurriculum development and evaluation;provides teacher training, pedgogic re-sources, and programming for generalpublic of all ages and faiths; convenesconferences and, symposia; cooperateswith university consortium on outreachinitiatives; creates traveling exhibits; fos-ters tolerance education and prejudice re-duction in the school system.

EDGAR F. MAGNIN SCHOOL OFGRADUATE STUDIES (1956). 3077 Univer-sity Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007.(213)749-3424. FAX: (213)747-6128. E-mail: [email protected]. Dir. Dr. ReuvenFirestone. Supervises programs leading toDHS, DHL, and MA degrees; partici-pates in cooperative PhD programs withU. of S. Calif.

GRADUATE STUDIES PROGRAM. 1 W.4 St. NYC 10012. (212)824-2252. FAX:(212)388-1720. E-mail: [email protected]. Dir. Dr. Carol Ochs. Offers the DHL(doctor of Hebrew letters) degree in a va-riety of fields; the MAJS (master of artsin Judaic studies), a multidisciplinary de-gree; and is the only Jewish seminary tooffer the DMin (doctor of ministry) de-gree in pastoral care and counseling.

HUC-UC CENTER FOR THE STUDYOF ETHICS AND CONTEMPORARY McPROBLEMS (1986). 3101 Clifton iCincinnati, OH 45220. (513)221-1EXT. 367: FAX: (5130221-1842. [email protected]. Dir. Dr. JonatCohen. Co-sponsored by Hebrew LCollege-Jewish Institute of Religionthe University of Cincinnati; dedicahthe study of contemporary moral plems on the basis of valuews that a:the heart of Judeo-Christian and secethical traditions; provides forumopen discussion and reflection on imtant moral dilemmas that arise in molife; promotes the incorporation ofcal values in personal life, professipractice, and community developnlauching MA and PhD programs inish and Comparative Law and AEthics; offering development prcfor legal, medical, and social worsfessionals; promoting cooperatisearch among academic instisocial service, and not-for-profitzations in Greater Cincinnati.

IRWIN DANIELS SCHOOL rCOMMUNAL SERVICE (1968). 3011versity Ave., Los Angeles, CA(800)899-0925. FAX: (213)747-Imail: [email protected] F. Windmueller. Offersand master's degree to those emJewish communal services, orfor such work; offers joint MA h.education and communal servi"Rhea Hirsch School; offers dualwith the School of Social W


School of Public Administration, the An-nenberg School for Communication,Marshall School of Business and theSchool of Gerontology of the U. of S.Calif. and with other institutions. Singlemaster's degrees can be completed in 15months and certificates are awarded forthe completion of two full-time summersessions. (www.HUC.EDU)

JACOB RADER MARCUS CENTER OFTHE AMERICAN JEWISI-I ARCHIVES (see p.613)

JEROME H. LOUCHHEIM SCHOOL OFJUDAIC STUDIES (1969). 3077 UniversityAve., Los Angeles, CA 90007. (2 13)749-3424. FAX: (213)747-6128. Dir. Dr.Reuven Firestone. Offers programs lead-ing to MA, BS, BA, and AA degrees; of-fers courses as part of the undergraduateprogram of the U. of S. Calif.

NELSON GLUECK SCuO0L OF BIBLI-CAL ARCHAEOLOGY (1963). 13 KingDavid St., Jerusalem, Israel 94101.(972)2-6203333. FAX: (972)2-625 1478.Dir. Avraham Biran. Offers graduate-level research programs in Bible and ar-chaeology. Summer excavations arecarried out by scholars and students.University credit may be earned by par-ticipants in excavations. Consortium ofcolleges, universities, and seminaries is af-filiated with the school. Skirball Museumof Biblical Archaeology (artifacts fromTel Dan, Tel Gezer, and Aroer).

RI-IEA HIRSCH ScHool, OF EDUCA-TION (1967). 3077 University Ave., LosAngeles, CA 90007. (213)749-3424. FAX:(213)747-6128. Dir. Sara Lee. Offers PhDand MA programs in Jewish and Hebreweducation; conducts joint degree pro-grams with U. of S. Calif.; offers coursesfor Jewish teachers, librarians, and earlyeducators on a nonmatriculating basis;conducts summer institutes for profes-sional Jewish educators.

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (1947). 1 W4 St., NYC 10012. (212)824-2213. FAX:(212)388-1720. E-mail: [email protected]. Jo Kay. Trains teachers and princi-pals for Reform religious schools; offersMA degree with specialization in religiouseducation.

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES(1949). 3101 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, OH45220. (513)221-1875, ext. 230. FAX: (513)

221-0321. E-mail: gradschoolhuc.edu.Dir. Dr. Adam Kamesar. Offers programsleading to MA and PhD degrees; offersprogram leading to DI-IL degree for rab-binic graduates of the college.

SCHOOL OF JEWISH SmDILs (1963).13 King David St., Jerusalem, Israel94101. (972)2-6203333. FAX: (972)2-625 1478. E-mail: [email protected] Pres. Dr. Norman J. Cohen; DeanRabbi Michael Marmur; Assoc. DeanRabbi Shaul R. Feinberg. Offers first yearof graduate rabbinic, cantorial, and Jew-ish education studies (required) for NorthAmerican students; graduate programleading to ordination for Israeli rabbinicstudents; non-degree Beit Midrash/Lib-eral Yeshivah program of Jewish studies(English language); in-service educationalprogramming for teachers and educators(Hebrew language); Hebrew Ulpan forimmigrants and visitors; Abramov Li-brary of Judaica, Hebraica, Ancient NearEast and American Jewish Experience;Skirball Museum of Biblical Archaeol-ogy; public outreach programs (lectures,courses, concerts, exhibits).

SCHOOL OF SACRED MUSIC (1947).I W. 4 St., NYC 10012. (212)824-2225.FAX: (212)388-1720. Dir. Cantor IsraelGoldstein. Trains cantors for congrega-tions; offers MSM degree. Sacred MusicPress.

SK1RBALL CULTURAL CENTER (seep. 616)

INSTITUTE OF TRADITIONAL JUDAISM(1990). 811 Palisade Ave., Teaneck, NJ07666. (201)801-0707. FAX: (201)801 -0449. Rector (Reish Metivta) RabbiDavid Weiss Halivni; Dean Rabbi RonaldD. Price. A nondenominational halakhicrabbinical school dedicated to genuinefaith combined with intellectual honestyand the love of Israel. Graduates receive"yoreh yoreh" smikhah.

JEWISII THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY (1886;reorg. 1902). 3080 Broadway, NYC10027-4649. (212)678-8000. FAX: (212)678-8947. Chancellor Dr. Arnold Eisen;Bd. Chmn. Gershon Kekst. Operates un-dergraduate and graduate programs in Ju-daic studies; professional schools fortraining Conservative rabbis, educatorsand cantors; the JTS Library; the RatnerCenter for the Study of Conservative Ju-daism; Melton Research Center for Jew-



ish Education; the Jewish Museum;Ramah Camps and the lvry Prozdorhigh-school honors program. Other out-reach activities include the DistanceLearning Project, the Finkeistein Insti-tute for Religious and Social Studies, andthe Wagner Institute lay leadership pro-gram. Academic Bulletin; JTS Magazine;Gleanings; JTS News. (WWW.JTSA.EDU)

ALBERT A. LIST COLLEGE OF JEW-ISH STUDIES (formerly SEMINARY COL-LEGE OF JEWISH STUDIES—TEACHERSINSTITUTE) (1909). 3080 Broadway, NYC10027. (212)678-8826. Dean Dr. ShulyRubin Schwartz. Offers complete under-graduate program in Judaica leading toBA degree; conducts joint programs withColumbia University and Barnard Col-lege enabling students to receive two BAdegrees.

GRADUATE ScHooL OF iTS (for-merly INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDYIN THE HUMANITIES) (1968). 3080 Broad-way, NYC 10027-4649. (212)678-8024.FAX: (212)678-8947. E-mail: [email protected]. Dean Dr. Stephen P.Garfinkel; Asst. Dean Dr. Bruce E.Nielsen. Programs leading to MA, DHL,and PhD degrees in Judaic studies; spe-cializations include Ancient Judaism,Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, In-terdepartmental Studies, Jewish Art andMaterial Culture, Jewish Education, Jew-ish History, Jewish Literature, Jewish Phi-losophy, Jewish Women's Studies, Liturgy,Medieval Jewish Studies, Midrash, Mod-ern Jewish Studies, Talmud and Rab-binics, and Dual Degree Program withColumbia University School of SocialWork.

H.L. MILLER CANTORIAL SCHOOLAND COLLEGE OF JEWISH MUSIC (1952).3080 Broadway, NYC 10027. (212)678-8036. FAX: (212)678-8947. Dean CantorHenry Rosenblum. Trains cantors, musicteachers, and choral directors for congre-gations. Offers full-time programs in sa-cred music leading to degree of MSM,and diploma of Ha:zan.

JnwIsII MUSEUM (see p. 614)

LIBRARY OF THE JEWISH THEOLOGI-CAL SEMINARY. 3080 Broadway, NYC10027. (212)678-8075. FAX: (212)678-8998. E-mail: [email protected]. LibrarianDr. Mayer E. Rabinowitz. Contains oneof the largest collections of Hebraica and

Judaica in the world, including manu-scripts, incunabula, rare books, and CairoGeniza material. The 320,000-item collec-tion includes books, manuscripts, period-icals, sound recordings, prints, broadsides,photographs, postcards, microform, videosand CD-ROM. Exhibition of items fromthe collection are Ongoing. Exhibition cat-alogs are available for sale. The Library isopen to the public for on-site use (photoidentification required). Between the Lines.(WWW.JTSA.EDU/LIBRARY)

LOUIS FIN KELSTEIN INSTITUTE FORRELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL STUDIES (1938).3080 Broadway, NYC 10027. (212)870-3180. FAX: (212)678-8947. E-mail:[email protected]. Dir. Dr. Alan Mit-tleman. Since 1938 has maintained an in-novative interfaith and intergrotrelations program, pioneering new a;proaches to dialogue across religiollines. Through scholarly and practical flowship, highlights the relevance ofdaism and other contemporary reli,to current theological, ethical, andtific issues, including the emerginglenge of bioethics.

MELTON RESEARCH CENTERJEWISH EDUCATION (1960). 3080 BrIway, NYC 10027. (212)678-8031. [email protected]. Dir. Dr. Steve,Brown; Admin. Lisa Siberstein-WeDevelops new curricula and materialJewish education; prepares eduthrough seminars and in-serviclgrams; maintains consultant andvisory relationships with anumber of pilot schools; develops anplements research initiatives; spo'renewal" retreats, Gleanings,' CourlynA Journal of Research and ReflectionJen'isIl Education.

NATIONAL RAMAH COMME(1947). 3080 Broadway, NYC U(212)678-8881. FAX: (212)749-8251.Alan H. Silberman; Natl. Dir. MuCohen. Sponsors an internationalwork of 16 summer camps located iUS, Canada, S. America, Russia,rael, emphasizing Jewish educatiing, and culture; offers opportunqualified college students andserve as counselors, administratcialists, etc., and programs forwith special needs (Tikvah progr'.,fers special programs in U.S. andincluding National Ramah Staff Tr


Institute, Ramah Israel Seminar, UlpanRamah Plus, and Tichon RamahYerushalayim. Family and synagoguetours to Israel and summer day camp inIsrael for Americans.

PROJECT JUDAICA (1992). 3080Broadway, NYC 10027. (212)678-8983.Dir. Dr. David Fishman. Students in thisintensive, five year program sponsoredwith YIVO and the Russian State Uni-versity for the Humanities in Moscowpursue the university's general curriculumwhile majoring in Jewish history and cul-ture taught by JTS faculty and advancedstudents. Graduates receive a diploma(the equivalent of an MA) or a candidateof sciences degree (the equivalent of aPhD) from RSUH.

RABBINICAL ScHooL (1886). 3080Broadway, NYC 10027. (2t2)678-8817.Dean Allan Kensky. Offers a program ofgraduate and professional studies leadingto the degree of Master of Arts and ordi-nation; includes one year of study inJerusalem and an extensive field-workprogram.

RADIO AND TELEVISION (1944).3080 Broadway, NYC 10027. (212)678-8020. Produces radio and TV programsexpressing the Jewish tradition in itsbroadest sense, including hour-long doc-umentaries on NBC and ABC. Distrib-utes cassettes of programs at minimumcharge.

REBECCA AND ISRAEL lvRv PRoz-DOR (1951). 3080 Broadway, NYC 10027.(212)678-8824. E-mail: [email protected]. Principal Rhonda Rosenheck; Com-rnunity Advisory Board Chinn. MichaelKatz. The Hebrew high school of JTS, of-['ers a program of Jewish studies for dayschool and congregational school gradu-Ites in classical texts, Hebrew, interdisci-plinary seminars, training in educational[eadership, and classes for college credit,

lasscs meet one evening a week and oniundays in Manhattan and at affiliatedDrograms. High School Curricula.

SAUL LIEBERMAN INSTIl UTE FORI'ALMUDIC RESEARCH (1985). 3080 Broad-slay, NYC 10027. (212)678-8994. FAX:2l2)678D8947. E-mail: [email protected]. Shamma Friedman; Coord. Jonathan4ilgram. Engaged in preparing for publi-ation a series of scholarly editions of se-ected chapters of the Talmud. The

following projects support and help dis-seminate the research: Talmud Text Data-base; Bibliography of Talmudic Literature;Catalogue of Geniza Fragments.

SCHOCKEN INSTITUTE FOR JEWISHRESEARCH (1961). 6 Balfour St., Jeru-salem, Israel 92102. (972)2-563 1288. FAX:(972)2-5636857. E-mail: sjssgvms.huji.ac.il. Dir. Dr. Shinuel Glick, Comprisesthe Schocken collection of rare books andmanuscripts and a research institute dedi-cated to the exploration of Hebrew reli-gious poetry piyyut). Schocken InstituteYearbook (Praqim).

WILLIAM DAVIDSON GRADUATESCHOOL OF JEWISH EDUCATION (1996).3080 Broadway, NYC 10027. (212) 678-8030. E-mail: [email protected]. DeanDr. Aryeh Davidson. Offers master's anddoctoral degrees in Jewish education;continuing education courses for Jewisheducators and Jewish communal profes-sionals; and programs that take advan-tage of the latest technology, includingdistance learning and interactive videoclassrooms.

MAALOT—A SEMINARY FOR CANTORS ANDJUDAISTS (1987). 15 W. Montgomery Ave.,Suite 204, Rockville, MD 20850.(301)309-2310. FAX: (301)309-2328.Pres./Exec. Off. David Shneycr. An edu-cational program established to train in-dividuals in Jewish music, the liturgicalarts, and the use, design, and applicationof Jewish customs and ceremonies. Offersclasses, seminars, and an independentstudy program.

MESIVTA YESHIVA RABBI CI-IAIM BERLINRABBINICAl. ACADEMY (1905). 1605Coney Island Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11230.(718)377-0777. Exec. Dir. Y. MayerLasker. Maintains fully accredited ele-mentary and high schools; collegiate andpostgraduate school for advanced Jewishstudies, both in America and Israel;Camp Morris, a summer study retreat;Prof. Nathan lsaacs Memorial Library;Gur Aryeh Publications.

NER ISRAEL RABBINICAL COLLEGE (1933).400 Mt. Wilson Lane, Baltimore, MD21208. (410)484-7200. FAX: (410)484-3060. Rosh Hayeshiva, Rabbi AharonFeldman; Pres. Rabbi Sheftel Neuberger.Trains rabbis and educators for Jewishcommunities in America and worldwide.Of'fers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral

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degrees in talmudic law, as well asteacher's diploma. College has four divi-sions: Israel Henry Beren High School,Rabbinical College, Teachers Training In-stitute, Graduate School. Maintains anactive community-service division. Oper-ates special programs for Iranian andRussian Jewish students. Ncr Israel Up-date; Alumni Bulletin; Ohr Hanair Tal-mudic Journal; Iranian Buci TorahBulletin.

RABBINICAL COLLEGE OF TELSHE, INC.(1941). 28400 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe, OH44092. (216)943-5300. Roshei Hayeshivaand Pres. Rabbi Zalman Gifter and RabbiYitzchok Sorotzkin ; V.-Pres. Rabbi AbbaZalka Gewirtz. College for higher Jewishlearning specializing in talmudic studiesand rabbinics; maintains a preparatoryacademy including a secular high school,postgraduate department, teacher-train-ing school, and teachers' seminary forwomen. Pri Et: Chaim; Peer Mordechai;Alumni Bulletin.

RECONSTRUCTIONIST RABBINICAL COLLEGE(1968). 1299 Church Rd., Wyncote, PA19095. (215)576-0800. FAX: (215)576-6143. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. DanEhrenkranz; Bd. Chmn. Donald L.Shapiro; Genl. Chmn. Aaron Ziegelman.Coeducational. Trains rabbis and cantorsfor all areas of Jewish communal life: syn-agogues, academic and educational posi-tions, Hillel centers, federation agencies,and chaplaincy for hospitals, hospices,and geriatric centers; confers title of rabbiand cantor and grants degrees of Masterand Doctor of Hebrew Letters and Mas-ter of Arts in Jewish Studies. RRC Re-port; Reconstructionist.(www.RRc.EDu)

SPERTu5 TE5TITUTE OF JEWISH SruDIEs(1924). 618 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL60605. (312)922-9012. FAX: (312)922-6406. Pres. Howard A. Sulkin; Dean Dr.Dean Bell; Museum Dir. Rhoda Rosen;Lib. Dir. Glenn Ferdman. An accreditedinstitution of higher learning offering onedoctor of Jewish studies degree; master'sdegree programs in Jewish studies, Jewisheducation, Jewish communal service, andhuman-services administration; plus anextensive program of continuing educa-tion. Major resources of the college en-compass Spertus Museum, AsherLibrary, Chicago Jewish Archives, andSpertus College of Judaica Press.

SPERTUS MUSEUM (seep. 617)

TouRo COLLEGE (1970). Executive Offices:27 West 23rd Street., NYC 10010.(212)4630400. FAX: (212)627-9049. Pres.Dr. Bernard Lander; Bd. Chmn. MarkHasten. Non-profit comprehensive col-lege with Judaic Studies, Liberal Arts andprofessional programs leading to BA, BS.MA, MS and JD degrees at campuses inNYC and Long Island; emphasizes rele-vance of Jewish heritage to Western civi-lization. Undergraduate and graduatedegree programs in Moscow andJerusalem. California campuses offer DOdegree and distance learning BS, MS,MBA and PhD degrees.

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS ASCIENCES. 27-33 W. 23 St., NYC 1001(212)463-0400. FAX: (212)627-91Exec. Dean Stanley Boylan. Offers ccprehensive Jewish studies along withies in the arts, sciences, humanities,preprofessional studies in health scieilaw, accounting, business, computesence, education, and finance. WoDivision, 160 Lexington Ave.,10016. (212)213-2230. FAX: (2123281. Dean Sara E. Freifeld.

INSTITUTE OF JEWISH LAW.421-2244, ext. 335. A constituenTouro College Jacob D. FuchsbergCenter, the Institute of Jewish Lawvides an intellectual framework foistudy and teaching of Jewish law. Cits Dine/Israel (Jewish Law Journal)Tel Aviv University Law School.

JACOB D. FUCHSBERG LAW CE(1980). Long Island Campus, 300 NRd., Huntington, NY 11743. (5162244. Dean Howard A. Glickstein.studies leading to JD degree.

Moscow BRANCH. Ozt#38, Moscow, Russia 119837. 011program in business and BA progJewish studies.

SCIIOOL OF GENERAL SiMidtown Main Campus, 27 W.NYC 10010. (212)463-0400;Main Campus, 240 E. 123 St.,10035; Sunset Park extension, 475Brooklyn, NY 11220; Flushinesion, 133-35 Roosevelt Ave., Qi11374. Dean Stephen Adolphusate and bachelor degree prohuman services, education N-6,

ing, business and liberal arts; special em-phasis on service to non-traditional stu-dents.

TouRo COLLEGE FLATBUSH CEN-TER (1979). 1602 Ave. J, Brooklyn, NY11230. (718)252-7800. Dean RobertGoldschmidt. A division of the College ofLiberal Arts and Sciences; options offeredin accounting and business, education,mathematics, political science, psychol-ogy, special education and speech. Classesare given on weeknights and during theday on Sunday.

TOURO COLLEGE ISRAEL. 20 PierreKoenig St., Jerusalem, Israel. (02)6796666.FAX: (02)6796688. V-Pres., Israel, Matit-yahu Adler; Dean of Faculty, Israel, Prof.Moshe Lieberman. Touro College Israeloffers both undergraduate and graduatedegrees in management, marketing, eco-nomics, finance, and accounting. TouroCollege also offers a graduate degree inJewish Studies. Courses in both these pro-grams are given in Hebrew. In addition un-dergraduate courses in our one yearprogram are offered in English. (www.TOURO. ED U)

TouRo COLLEGE SCHOOL OFHEALTH SCIENCES (1986). 1700 UnionBlvd, Bay Shore, NY 11706. (516)665-1600. FAX: (516)665-6902. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Dr. BernardLander; Dean Dr. Joseph Weisberg. Of-fers the following programs: MS/MDwith Faculty of Medicine, Technion In-stitute, Israel; BS/MS Occupational Ther-apy; BS/MS Physical Therapy; MS PublicHealth; Advanced MS Orthopedic Phys-ical Therapy; MS Forensic Examination;MS Clinical Engineering; MS Early In-tervention; MS Gerontology; BS Physi-cian Assistant; AAS OccupationalTherapy Assistant; AAS Physical Thera-pists Assistant.

Touo GRADUATE SCHOOL OF JEW-ISH STUDIES (1981). 160 Lexington Ave.,NYC 10016. (212)213-2230. FAX: (212)683-3281. E-mail: [email protected]. Bernard Lander; Dean Michael A.Shmidman. Offers courses leading to anMA in Jewish studies, with concentra-tions in Jewish history or Jewish educa-tion. Students may complete part of theirprogram in Israel through MA coursesoffered by Touro faculty at Touro'sJerusalem center.

UNIVERSITY OFJUDAISM (1947). 15600 Mul-holland Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90077.(310)476-9777. FAX: (310)476-0347. E-mail: gleuenthaluj.edu. Pres. Dr. RobertD. Wexler. The College of Arts and Sci-ences is an accredited liberal arts collegefor undergraduates offering a core cur-riculum of Jewish, Western, and non-Western studies, with majors includingbioethics (a premedical track in partner-ship with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center),business, English, Jewish studies, jour-nalism, literature & politics, political sci-ence, psychology, and U.S. public policy.AccIjedited graduate programs in non-profit business administration (MBA),and Jewish education. The Ziegler Schoolof Rabbinic Studies provides an intensivefour-year program with Conservative or-dination. Home of the Whizin Center forthe Jewish Future, a research and pro-gramming institute. Offers the largestadult Jewish education program in theU.S., cultural-arts programs, and a vari-ety of outreach services for West CoastJewish communities. Vision.(www.w.EDu)

WEST COAST TALMUDICAL SEMINARY(Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad) (1953).7215 Waring Ave., Los Angeles, CA90046. (323)937-3763. FAX: (323)937-9456. Dean Rabbi Ezra Schochet. Pro-vides facilities for intensive Toraheducation as well as Orthodox rabbinicaltraining on the West Coast; conducts anaccredited college preparatory highschool combined with a full program ofTorah-talmudic training and a graduatetalmudical division on the college level.Torah Quiz; Kovetz Migdal Ohr; KovetzOhr HaMigdal.

YESHIVA TORAH VODAATH AND MESIVTATORAH V0DAATII RABBINICAL SEMINARY(1918).425E.9St., Brooklyn,NY 11218.(718)941-8000. Bd. Chnm. Chaim Leshko-witz. Offers Hebrew and secular educationfrom elementary level through rabbinicalordination and postgraduate work; main-tains a teachers institute and community-service bureau; maintains a dormitory anda nonprofit camp program for boys.Chronicle; Mesivta Vanguard, Thought ofthe Week; Torah Vodaath News; Ha'Me-sifla.

-— —, YESHIVA TORAH VODAATH ALUMNIASSOCIATION (1941). 425 E. 9 St., Brook-lyn, NY 11218. (718)941-8000. Pres.


George Weinberger. Promotes social andcultural ties between the alumni and theschools through classes and lectures andfund-raising; offers vocational guidanceto students; operates Camp Ohr Shraga;sponsors research fellowship program forboys. Annual Journal; Hamesivta Torahperiodical.

YEsulvA UNIVERSITY (1886). Wilf Campus,500 W 185 St., NYC 10033-3201.(212)960-5400. FAX: (212)960-0055.Chancellor Dr. Norman Lamm; Pres.Richard Joel; Chmn. Bd. of TrusteesRonald P. Stanton. The nation's oldestand most comprehensive independentuniversity founded under Jewish auspices,with 18 undergraduate and graduateschools, divisions, and affiliates; wide-spread programs of research and com-munity outreach; publications; and amuseum. A broad range of curricula leadto bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and pro-fessional degrees. Undergraduate schoolsprovide general studies curricula supple-mented by courses in Jewish learning;graduate schools prepare for careers inmedicine, law, social work, Jewish educa-tion, psychology, Jewish studies, andother fields. It has seven undergraduateschools, seven graduate and professionalschools, and four affiliates. Yeshiva (.Ini-versity Review; Yeshiva University Today.(WWW.YU.EDU)

Yeshiva University has four campusesin Manhattan and the Bronx: Wilf Cam-pus, 500 W. 185 St., NYC 10033-3201;Midtown Campus. 245 Lexington Ave.,NYC 10016-4699; Brookdale Center, 55Fifth Ave., NYC 10003-4391; Jack andPearl Resnick Campus, Eastchester Rd. &Morris Pk. Ave., Bronx, NY 10461-1602.

Undergraduate schools for men at WilfCampus (212)960-5400: Yeshiva College(Bd. Chmn. Joshua L. Muss; Dean Dr.Norman T. Adler) provides liberal artsand sciences curricula; grants BA degree.Isaac Breuer College of Hebraic Studies(Dean Dr. Michael D. Shmidman) awardsHebrew teacher's diploma, AA, BA, andBS. James Striar School of General Jew-ish Studies (Dean Dr. Michael D. Shmid-man) grants AA degree. YeshivaProgram/Mazer School of TalmudicStudies (Max and Marion Grill DeanRabbi Zevulun Charlop) offers advancedcourse of study in Talmudic texts andcommentaries. Irving I. Stone BeltMidrash Program (Dean Dr. Michael D.

Shmidinan) offers diversified curriculumcombining Talmud with Jewish studies.

Undergraduate school for women atMidtown Campus (212)340-7700: SternCollege for Women (Bd. Chmn. MarjorieDiener Blenden; Dr. Monique C. Katz;Dean Dr. Karen Bacon) offers liberal artsand sciences curricula supplemented byJewish studies programs; awards BA, AA,and Hebrew teacher's diploma.

Sy Syms School of Business at WilfCampus and Midtown Campus offers un-dergraduate business curricula in con-junction with study at Yeshiva College orStern College; grants BS degree.

— ---, AI.RF.RT EINSTEIN COLI.F.GE OFMEL)Ic'INl (1955). Eastchester Rd. &Morris Pk. Ave., Bronx, NY 10461-1602.(718)430-2000. Pres. Richard Joel; Chmn.Bd. Robert A. Belfer; Marilyn and Stan-ley M. Katz Dean Dr. Allen M. Siegel.Prepares physicians and conducts re-search in the health sciences; awards MDdegree; includes Sue Golding GraduateDivision of Medical Sciences (Dir. Dr.Anne M. Etgen), which grants PhD de-gree. Einstein's clinical facilities and affil-iates encompass Jack D. Weiler Hospitalof Albert Einstein College of Medicine,Jacobi Medical Center, Montefiore Med-ical Center, Long Island Jewish MedicalCenter, Beth Israel Medical Center,Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, andRose F. Kennedy Center for Research inMental Retardation and DevelopmentalDisabilities. Einstein; Einstein Today; Ein-stein Quarterly Journal of Biology andMedicine.

Azir.i GRADUATE ScuooL OF

JEWISH EDUCATION AND ADMINISTRA-TION (1945). 245 Lexington Ave., NYC10016-4699. (212)340-7705. FAX:(212)340-7787. Pres. Richard Joel; Chmn.Bd. Moshael J. Straus; Dir. Dr. YitzchakS. Handel. Offers MS degree in Jewishelementary and secondary education;specialist's certificate and EdD in admin-istration and supervision of Jewish edu-cation. Block Education Program, sub-sidized by a grant from the JewishAgency's Joint Program for Jewish Edu-cation, provides summer course work tocomplement year-round field instructionin local communities.

BELFER INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCEDBIOMEDICAL STUDIES (1978). EastchesterRd. & Morris Pk. Ave., Bronx, NY 10461-



1602. (718)430-2801. Dir. Dr. DennisShields. Integrates and coordinates theAlbert Einstein College of Medicine'spostdoctoral research and training-grantprograms in the basic and clinical bio-medical sciences. Awards certificate as re-search fellow or research associate oncompletion of training.

BENJAMIN N. CARoozo SCHOOL OFLAW (1976). 55 Fifth Ave.. NYC 10003-4391. (212)790-0200. E-mail:[email protected]. Pres. Richard Joel; Chrnn.Bd. Of Directors Earle I. Mack; DeanPaul R. Verkuil. Offers a rigorous andenriched legal education leading to jurisdoctor (JD) degree and two LLM pro-grams—in intellectual property and ingeneral law. Programs and services in-lude Jacob Burns Institute for Advanced'egal Studies; Jacob Burns Center forthics in the Practice of Law; Bet Tzedek'egal Services Clinic, including the Her-an J. Stich Program for the Aged and)isabled; Cardozo International Insti-ute/Uri and Caroline Bauer Israel Pro-ram; Leonard and Bea Diener Institutef' Jewish Law; Floersheimer Center for)nstitutional Democracy; Ford Foun-ion Program in International Law andman Rights; Samuel and Ronnie Hey-

Center on Corporate Governance;in Program for Conflict Resolution;Lie Shapiro Program in International

and Human Rights; Stephen B.tel Program in Real Estate Law; Sol S.ger Research Program in Real Prop-Law; Howard M. Squadron Program

aw, Media, and Society; Center forssional Development. C'ardozo Life;zo Law Review; Cardozo Arts and

rlainment Law Journal; Cardozoen's Law Journal; Cardozo Journal ofnational and Comparative Law, Car-Studies in Law and Literature, Post-'t Media Law and Policy NevsletteCYork Real Estate Reporter.

BERNARD REVEL GRADUATE)OL OF JEWISH SiUDIEs (1935). 50085 St.. NYC 10033-3201. (212)960-

Pres. Richard Joel; Chmn. Bd.Jecai D. Katz; Dean Dr. David

Offers graduate programs inralmudic studies, Jewish history,vish philosophy; confers MA andgrees. Harry Fischel Summer Pro-Ters the Revel program during the

FILRKAUF GRADUATE SCHOOL OFPSYCHOLOGY (1957). Eastchester Rd. &Morris Pk. Ave., Bronx, NY 10461-1602.(718)430-3941. FAX: (718)430-3960. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. RichardJoel; Chair Bd. Dr. Jayne G. Beker; DeanDr. Lawrence J. Siegel. Offers MA in ap-plied psychology; PsyD in clinical andschool-clinical child psychology; andPhD in developmental and clinical healthpsychology. Programs and services in-clude the Leonard and Muriel MarcusFamily Project for the Study of the Dis-turbed Adolescent: Max and Celia FamesFamily Psychological and Psychoeduca-tional Services Clinic.

(affiliate) PHILIP AND SARAH BELZScHooL OF JEWISH MUsIC (1954). 560W.185 St., NYC 10033-3201. (212)960-5353.FAX: (212)960-5359. Dir. Cantor Ber-nard Beer. Provides professional trainingof cantors and courses in Jewish liturgi-cal music; conducts outreach; publishesJournal of' Jewish Music and Literature;awards associate cantor's certificate andcantorial diploma.

(affiliate) RABBI IsAAc ELCHANANTHEOLOGICAL SEMINARY (1896). 2540 Am-sterdam Ave., NYC' 10033-9986. (212)960-5344. FAX: (212)960-0061. Chmn.Bd. Julius Berman. Leading center in theWestern Hemisphere for Torah study andrabbinic training. RIETS complex encom-passes 15 educational entities and a majorservice and outreach center with some 20programs. Grants semikhah (ordination)and the degrees of master of religious ed-ucation, master of Hebrew literature, doc-tor of religious education, and doctor ofHebrew literature. Includes Rabbi JosephB. Soloveitchlk Center of Rabbinic Stud-ies; Gabriel Levine Post-Graduate Schoolfor Rabbinic Studies; Morris and Nellie L.Kawaler Rabbinic Training Program; Irv-ing 1. Stone Rabbinic Internship Program;Aaron, Martha, Isidore N., and BlancheRosansky Foundation Contemporary Ha-lakhah Program.

Kollelim include Marcos and Adina KatzKollel (Institute for Advanced Researchin Rabbinics); Kollel l'Horaah (YadinYadin) and External Yadin Yadin; IsraelHenry Beren Institute for Higher Talmu-dic Studies (HaMachon HaGavohah L'-Talmud); Bella and Harry Wexner KollelElyon and Semikhah Honors Program;Ludwig Jesselson Kollel Chaverim; Caro-


line and Joseph S. Gruss Institute inJerusalem.

RIETS sponsors one high school for boys(Manhattan) and one for girls (Queens).

The Center for the Jewish Future (Dir.Rabbi Kenneth Brander) provides per-sonal and professional service to the rab-binate and related fields, as well aseducational, consultative, organizational,and placement services to congregations,schools, and communal organizationsaround the world; coordinates a broadspectrum of outreach programs, includ-ing Association of Modern OrthodoxDay Schools and Yeshiva High Schools,Stone-Sapirstein Center for Jewish Edu-cation, Gertrude and Morris BienenfeldDepartment of Rabbinic Services, GindiProgram for the Enhancement of Profes-sional Rabbinics, Continuing RabbinicEducation Initiatives, Leadership Educa-tion and Development Program (LEAD),Kiruv College Outreach Program, Com-munity Kollel and Beit Midrash andBoardroom Learning Programs, ProjectKehillah, Myer and Pauline Senders Off-Campus Lecture Series, Jewish MedicalEthics Consultation Service, NationalCommission on Torah Education.TheTorah U-Madda Project, supported bythe Joseph J. and Bertha K. Green Memo-rial Fund, includes the Orthodox Forumand publishes the The Torah U-MaddaJournal and Ten Da'at.

Sephardic components are Jacob E. SafraInstitute of Sephardic Studies and the In-stitute of Yemenite Studies; SephardicCommunity Program; Dr. Joseph andRachel Ades Sephardic Outreach Pro-gram; Maybaum Sephardic FellowshipProgram.

WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION (1928).500 W. 185 St., NYC 10033-3201. (212)960-0855. Chmn. NatI. Bd. Dinah Pine-zower. Supports Yeshiva University's na-tional scholarship program for studentstraining in education, community service,law, medicine, and other professions. ItsTorah Chesed Fund provides monthlystipends to needy undergraduate students.

WURZWEILER SCHOOL OF SOCIALWORK (1957). 500 W. 185 St., NYC10033-3201. (212)960-0800. FAX:(212)960-0822. Pres. Richard Joel; ChairBd. David 1. Schachne; Dorothy andDavid 1. Schachne Dean Dr. Sheldon R.

Gelman. Offers graduate programs in so-cial work and Jewish communal service;grants MSW and PhD degrees and cer-tificate in Jewish communal service. MSWprograms are: Concurrent Plan, 2-year,full-time track, combining classroomstudy and supervised field instruction;Plan for Employed Persons (PEP), forpeople working in social agencies; BlockEducation Plan (Dir. Dr. Adele Weiner),which combines summer course workwith regular-year field placement in localagencies; Clergy Plan, training in coun-seling for clergy of all denominations; Sil-via and Irwin Leiferman Center forProfessional Training in the Care of theElderly. Jewish Social Work Forum.

(affiliate) YESHIVA OF Los ANGE-LES (1977). 9760 W. Pico Blvd., Los An-geles, CA 90035-4701. (310)772-2424.FAX: (310)772-7661. E-mail: mhmaywiesenthal.com. Dean Rabbi MHier; Bd. Chmn. Samuel Belzberg;Academic Programs Rabbi ShTendler. Affiliates are Yeshiva UniHigh Schools of Los Angeles,Studies Institute and KollelM iTzion.

YESHIVA UNIVERSITY MU5EU

p. 617)YESHIVAT CIIOVEVEI TORAH (1999).

Riverside Drive, Suite 244., NYC l(212)666-0036. FAX: (212) 666Dean Rabbi Avi Weiss. Dedicatedtraining of open Orthodox rabbiwill lead the Jewish community andits spiritual and intellectual chaconsonance with modern and othodox values and commitments,sizing the encounter with classicatexts not just as an intellectualbut as a form of divine service.TORAH. ORG)

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ALPHA EPSILON P1 FRATERNI8815 Wesleyan Rd., Indianap..u46268-1171. (317)876-1913. FAX:876-1057. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Dr. Jay Levine; ExecSidney N. Dunn. Internationalternity active on over 100 campU.S. and Canada; encouragesdents to remain loyal to theirto assume leadership roles innity; active in behalf of the Sand Magen David Adorn a

causes. The Lion of Alpha Epsilon Pi(quarter/v Fnaga:ine)

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF JEWS FROM TUEFORMER USSR, INC. (AAJFSU) (1989).100 Church Street, Suite 1608, NYC10007. (212) 964-1946. FAX: (212)964-1946. E-mail: GeorgeZi1bermanyahoo.corn. Pres. Yury Zilberman; Rd. Chmn.Mark Gurevich. National not-for-profit.grassroots mutual assistance and refugeeadvocacy organization, which unites andrepresents interests of over 600000 Russ-ian speaking Jewish refugees and legal ins-migrants from the former Soviet Union.It has chapters and independent associa-tions in seven states, including New York,Ohio, Colorado, New Jersey, Massachu-setts. Wisconsin and Maryland. The na-tional organization is a member of theNational Immigration Forum and it is af-tiliated with the United Jewish Commu-nities, Washington Action Office. It hasbecome a founding member of the JewishCommunity Relations Council of NewYork and the New York ImmigrationCoalition. Local Chapters work in coop-eration with Jewish Federation and NewYork Chapter works in cooperation withJCRC, NYANA, HIAS and UJA-Feder-ation of New York. The AAJFSU assistsnewcomers in their resettlement and vo-cational and cultural adjustment, fosterstheir Jewish identity and involvement inAmerican civic and social affairs, fightsanti-Semitism and violation of humanrights in the FSU and the U.S. throughcooperation with other human rights or-ganizations and advocacy organizations,supports struggle of Israeli Jews for sus-tainable peace, collects money for Israelivictims of terror, provides assistance insocial safety net and naturalization of theelderly and disabled, provides advocacyin cases of political asylum for victims ofanti-Semitism in the FSU. C/ironic/es ofAnti-Semitism and Nationalism in Re-publics of the Former USSR (in English.annually); Injbrmation Bulletin (in Russ-ian, quarterly).

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF JEWS FROMCENTRAL EUROPE, INC. (1938). 570 Sev-enth Ave., NYC 10018. (212)921-3871,FAX: (212) 575-1918. Pres. Fritz Wein-8Chenk; Exec. Asst. Dennis E. Rohr-baugh. Seeks to safeguard the rights andinterests of American Jews of German-speaking Central European descent, es-

pecially in reference to restitution and in-demnification; through its affiliate Re-search Foundation for JewishImmigration sponsors research and pub-lications 011 the history, immigration, andacculturation of Central European émi-grés in the U.S. and worldwide; throughits affiliate Jewish Philanthropic Fund of1933 supports social programs for needyNazi victims in the U.S.; undertakes cul-tural activities, publications; member,Council of Jews from Germany, London.

AMERICAN VETERANSOEJSRAEL(1951) 136E. 39 St., NYC 10016. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Samuel Z. Klausner;V-Pres. David Kaplan. Maintains contactwith American and Canadian volunteerswho served in Aliyah Bet and/or Israel'sWar of Independence; promotes Israel'swelfare; holds memorial services at graveof Col. David Marcus; is affiliated withWorld Mahal. Newsletter.

ASSOCIATION OF YIJGOSLAV JEWS IN THEUNITED STATES, INC. (1941). 130 E. 59St., Suite 1202, NYC 10022. (212)371-6891. V.-Pres, & Chmn. Emanuel Salom;Sec. Dr. Joseph Stock. Assistance to allJews originally from Yugoslavia—Bosnia,Serbia, Croatia—and new settlers in Is-rael. Bulletins.

BNAI ZION—THE AMERICAN FRATERNALZIONIST ORGANIZATION (1908). 136 E. 39St., NYC 10016. (212)725-1211. FAX: (212)684-6327. Pres. Michael J. Lazar; Exec. V.-Pres. Mel Parness. Fosters principles ofAmericanism, fraternalism, and Zionism.The Bnai Zion Foundation supports vari-ous humanitarian projects in Israel and theUSA, chiefly the Bnai Zion Medical Cen-ter in Haifa and homes for retarded chil-dren-Maon Bnai Zion in Rosh Ha'ayinand the Herman Z. Quittman Center inJerusalem Ahava Project. Also supportsbuilding of new central library in Ma'alehAdurnim. In U.S. sponsors programof awards for excellence in Hebrewfor high school and college students. Chap-ters all over U.S. Bnai Zion Voice (quar-terly). (www.BNAIZIoN.CoM)

BRITIS ABRAHAM (1859; reorg. 1887). 136E. 39 St., NYC 10016. (2l2)725-l2ll.FAX: (212)684-6327. Grand MasterRobert Freeman. Protects Jewish rightsand combats anti-Semitism; supports So-viet and Ethiopian emigration and thesafety and dignity of Jews worldwide;


helps to support Bnai Zion Medical Cen-ter in Haifa and other Israeli institutions;aids and supports various programs andprojects in the U.S.: Hebrew ExcellenceProgram-Gold Medal presentation inhigh schools and colleges; Camp Loyal-town; Brith Abraham and Bnai ZionFoundations. Voice.

BRITFI SI-IOLOM (1905). 3939 ConshohockenAve., Philadelphia, PA 19131. (215)878-5696. FAX: (215) 878-5699. Pres. Sey-mour Rose: Exec. Dir. Roy Shenberg;Exec. V. P., Jerome Verlin. Fraternal or-ganization devoted to community welfare.protection of rights of Jewish people, andactivities that foster Jewish identity andprovide support for Israel. Through itsphilanthropic arm, the Brith SholomFoundation (1962), sponsors BrithSholom House in Philadelphia, nonprofitsenior-citizen apartments; and BrithSholom Beit Halochem in Haifa, Israel,rehabilitation, social, and sports centerfor disabled Israeli veterans, operated byZahal. Chmn. Martin Winit; Exec. Dir.Saundra Laub. Brith Sholom Digest;monthly news bulletin.

FREE SONS OF ISRAEL (1849). 250 Fifth Ave.,Suite 201, NYC 10001. (212)725-3690.FAX: (212)725-5874. Grand Master Ar-lene Hoberman Kyler; Grand Sec. RonaldJ. Laszlo. Oldest Jewish fraternal-benefitsociety in U.S. Affordable membershipmen & women (18+). Supports Israel,UJA projects, non-sectarian toy drives!philanthropies. Social Action fights anti-Semitism, supports human rights. Mem-ber benefits-IBM Metro Credit Union,scholarships, cemetery, discounted LongTerm Care Insurance, educational and so-cial functions, Free Model Seder. FreeSons Reporter. (www.FREEsONS.ORG)

JEWISH LABOR BtJND (Directed by WORLDCOORDINATING COMMITTEE OF THEBEND) (1897; reorg. 1947). 25 E. 21 St.,NYC 10010. (212)475-0059. FAX: (212)473-5102. Acting Pres. MotI Zelmanow-ics; Sec. Gen. Benjamin Nade. Coordi-nates activities of Bund organizationsthroughout the world and representsthem in the Socialist International;spreads the ideas of socialism as formu-lated by the Jewish Labor Bund; publishesbooks and periodicals on world problems,Jewish life, socialist theory and policy,and on the history, activities, and ideol-ogy of the Jewish Labor Bund. Unser

Tsait (U.S.); Lebns-Fragn (Israel); UnserGedank (Australia).

SEPFIARDIC JEWISH BROTIIERH000 OF

AMERICA, INC. (1915). 97-45 QueensBlvd., Rm. 610, Rego Park, NY 11374.(718)459-1600. Pres. Bernard Ouziel; Sec.Irving Barocas. A benevolent fraternal or-ganization seeking to promote the indus-trial, social, educational, and religiouswelfare of its members. Sephardic Brother.

SIGMA ALPHA Mu FRATERNITY (1909).9245 No. Meridian St., Ste. 105, Indi-anapolis, IN 46260. (317)846-0600. FAX:(317)846-9462. E-mail: [email protected]. Prior Leland P.Manders; Exec. Dir.Aaron M. Girson. Founded at the CityCollege of NY as a fraternity of Jewishmen, currently active on 70 campusesacross North America. Encourages stu-dents to take an active role on campus, of-fers leadership opportunities andfinancial aid to members and scholar-ships to leaders of Jewish youth groups.Octogonian of Sigma Alp/Ia Mu (quar-terly).

WORKMEN'S CIRCLE/ARBETER RING (1900).45 E. 33 St., NYC 10016. (212)889-6800,FAX: (212)532-7518. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Martin Krupnick; Exec.Dir. Robert Kestenbaum. Fosters Jewishidentity and participation in Jewish lifethrough Jewish, especially Yiddish, cultureand education, friendship, mutual aid, andthe pursuit of social and economic justice.Offices are located throughout the U.S.and Canada. Member services include:Jewish cultural seminars, concerts, theater,Jewish schools, children's camp and adultresort, fraternal and singles activities, aJewish Book Center, public affairs/socialaction, health insurance plans, medical!dental/legal services, life insurance plans,cemetery/funeral benefits, social services,geriatric homes and centers, and travel ser-vices. The Call. (WWW.CIRCLE.ORG)

ZETA BETA TAD FRATERNITY (1898). 3905Vincennes Rd., Suite 300, Indianapolis,IN 46268. (317)334-1898. FAX: (317)334-1899. E-mail: zbtzbtnational.org. Pres.Kenneth L. Simon, M.D.; Exec. Dir.Jonathan 1. Yulish. Oldest historicallyJewish fraternity; promotes intellectualawareness, social responsibility, integrity,and brotherhood among over 5,000 un-dergrads and 110,000 alumni in the U.S.and Canada. Encourages leadership and


NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 659diversity through mutual respect of allheritages: nonsectarian since 1954. Abrotherhood of Kappa Nu, Phi Alpha,Phi Epsilon Pi, Phi Sigma Delta, ZetaBeta Tau. The Dc/tan (quarterly).(WWW.ZBT.ORG)

SOCIAL WELFAREMC CANCER RESEARCH CENTER (for-merly JEWISH CONSUMPTIVES' RELIEF So-CIETY, 1904; incorporated as AmericanMedical Center at Denver, 1954). 1600Pierce St., Denver, CO 80214. (303)233-6501. FAX: (303)239-3400 E-mail: [email protected]. Pres./CEO Bob R.Baker; Exec. V-Pres. Research Dr. TomSlaga. A nationally recognized leader inthe fight against cancer; employs a three-pronged, interdisciplinary approach thatcombines laboratory, clinical, and com-munity cancer-control research to ad-vance the prevention, early detection,diagnosis, and treatment of the disease.The exclusive scientific focus of our work

prevention and control of cancerther major diseases. The Que.rt for'ers; Annual Report. (WWW.AMC.ORG)

FOR TSEDAKAH (1990). 9800 CherryRd., College Park, MD 20740.

)937-2600. Pres. Rabbi Bruce E.Solicits and distributes contribu-o Jewish charitable organizationsU.S. and Israel; accredits organiza-which serve an important tsedakah

demonstrate efficiency and fiscaly, and also support pluralism.butors are encouraged to earmarkutions for specific organizations;:ributions to General Fund are for-to the charitable institutions, asg expenses are covered by a sep-

md. Newspaper supplement.N JEWISH CORRECTIONAL CHAP-SSOCIATION, INC., (formerly NA-

COUNCIL OF JEWISH PRISONUNS) (1937). 10 E. 73 St., NYC

t-4l94. (212)879-8415. FAX: (212)977. (Cooperates with the New York

of Rabbis.) Supports spiritual,md social services for Jewish mennen in corrections; stimulates sup-correctional chaplaincy; provides

nd professional fellowship for,frectional chaplains: promotestandards for correctional chap-chedules workshops and research

chaplains in counseling and with

religious services for Jewish inmates. Con-stituent, American Correctional Chap-lains Association, chaplains Manual,

AMERICAN JEWISH SOCIETY FOR SERVICE,INC. (1950). 15 E. 26 St., Rm. 1029, NYC10010. (212)683-6178. Email: [email protected]. Founder/Chmn Henry Kahn;Pres. Lawrence G. Green; Exec. Dirs. Carl& Audrey Brenner. Conducts voluntarywork-service camps each summer to en-able high school juniors and seniors toperform humanitarian service.

ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH AGING SERVICES(formerly NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIA-TION OF JEWISH HOMES AND HOUSINGFOR THE AGING) (1960). 316 PennsylvaniaAve., SE, Suite 402, Washington, DC20003, (202) 543-7500. FAX: (202)543-4090. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Jodi L.Lyons; Chmn. Michael Ellentuck. Repre-sents nearly all the not-for-profit charita-ble homes and housing for the Jewishaging; promotes excellence in perfor-mance and quality of service through fos-tering communication and education andencouraging advocacy for the aging; con-ducts annual conferences and institutes.Directory; The Scribe (quarterly newslet-ter).

ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH CENTER PROFES-SIONAL5 (1918). IS E. 26 St., NYC 10010-1579. (212)532-4949. FAX: (212)481-4174. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres.Susan Bender; Exec. Dir. Harvey Rosen-zweig. Seeks to enhance the standards,techniques, practices, scope, and publicunderstanding of Jewish community cen-ter professionals and kindred agencywork. Kesher.

ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH COMMUNITY OR-GANIZATION PERSONNEL (AJCOP) (1969).14619 Horseshoe Trace, Wellington, FL33414. (561)795-4853. FAX: (561)798-0358. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres.Rabbi Daniel Allen; Exec. Dir. Louis B.Solomon. An organization of profession-als engaged in areas of fund-raising, en-dowments, budgeting, social planning,financing, administration, and coordina-tion of services. Objectives are to developand enhance professional practices inJewish communal work; to maintain andimprove standards, practices, scope, andpublic understanding of the field of com-munity organization, as practicedthrough local federations, national agen-

des, other organizations, settings, and pri-vate practitioners. Prolog (quarterly news-paper); Proceedings (annual record ofpapers and speeches). (www.Aicop.oRG)

ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH FAMILY AND CHIL-DREN'S AGENCIES (1972). 620 CranburyRd., Suite 102, E. Brunswick, NJ 088 16-5419. (800) 634-7346. FAX: (732)432-7127. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. BertJ. Goldberg; Bd. Chair. Lawrence Abram-son. The national service organization forJewish family and children's agencies inthe U.S. and Canada. Reinforces memberagencies in their efforts to sustain and en-hance the quality of Jewish family andcommunal life. Operates the Elder Sup-port Network for the national Jewishcommunity. Tachlis (quarterly); Profes-sional Opportunities Bulletin; ExecutiveDigest (monthly). (WWW.AJFCA.ORG)

AVODAH: THE JEWISH SERVICE CORPS (1996).116 East 27e Street, l0 Floor, NYC10016. (212)545-7759. FAX: (212)686-1353. E-mail: [email protected]. Exec.Dir. Rabbi David Rosenn. Combines di-rect antipoverty work in NYC and Wash-ington D.C. with Jewish study andcommunity-building; corps members livetogether and work full-time for a year onhousing, welfare, and education, andother matters. (WWW.AVODAH.NET)

BARON DE HIRSCH FUND (1891). 130 E. 59St., 12th 0., NYC 10022. (212)836-1358.FAX: (212)453-6512. Pres. Jenny Mor-genthal; Mng. Dir. Lauren Katzowitz.Aids Jewish immigrants in the U.S. andIsrael by giving grants to agencies activein resettlement, focusing on educational,community development, and vocationaltraining.

B'NAI B'RiTH (1843). 2020 K St., NW, Wash-ington, DC 20006. (202)857-6600. FAX:(202)857-2700. Pres. Moishe Smith; Exec.V.-Pres. Daniel S. Mariaschin. Interna-tional Jewish organization, with affiliatesin 58 countries. Offers programs designedto ensure the preservation of Jewry andJudaism: Jewish education, communityvolunteer service, expansion of humanrights, assistance to Israel, housing for theelderly, leadership training, rights of Jewsin all countries to study their heritage. In-ternational Jewish Monthly; B'nai B'rithToday. (WWW.BNAIBRITH.ORG)

ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE OF (seep. 606)

—, HILLEL (see p. 636)

KLUTZNKK MUSEUM (seep. bli)

YOUTH ORGANIZATION (see p. 63

CITY OF HOFE NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTEAND BECKMAN RESEARCH INSTITUT(1913). 1500 E. Duarte Rd., Duarte, Ci91010. (626)359-8111. FAX: (626) 3018115. E-mail: [email protected]. Exec.P. Krontiris; Medical and Scientific Alfairs Theodore. City of Hope is onethe world's leading research and trealment centers for cancer and other lifethreatening diseases, including diabeteand H (V/AIDS. A pioneer in the fields cbone marrow transplantation and genelics, City of Hope is a ComprehensivCancer Center, the highest designatiobestowed by the National Canceltute, and a founding member of tItional Comprehensive Cancer NeCity of Hope ('ancer Research Cenport.

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OPVOCATIONAL SERVICES (formerlyOCCUPATIONAL COUNCIL) (19391Walnut St., Suite 640, Philadel19103. (215) 854-0233. FAX0212. E-mail: [email protected]. Genie Cohen; Vivian Seigel,dent. Not-for-profit membership ation of Jewish-sponsored socialagencies in the U.S., Canada, andProvides member agencies withinformational, and communicaport; researches funding oppoidevelops collaborative programand represents Jewish vocation&nationally and internationally.annual conference for members.agencies provide a wide range ctional, vocational, and rehabilvices to both the Jewish and oucommunities, Executive quarter!;ter. (www.IAJvs.oRG

INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ONCIAL AND WELFARE SERVICE:American Jewish Joint Distrilmittee, 711 Third Ave., NYC Iliaison office with UN hea(212)687-6200. FAX: ('1''

660 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR HOOK, 2007

CONFERENCE OP JEWISHVICE (see JEWISH COMMUNA' "CISOCIATION OF N. AMERICA)

COUNCIL OF JEWISH FEDERUNITED JEWISH COMMUNITIES:


mail: newyorkjdcny.org. Pres. EugeneJ.Ribokoff; Exec. V. P. Steven Schwager.Provides assistance to Jewish communi-ties in Europe, Asia, Africa, and theMideast, including welfare programs forJews in need. Current concerns include:Rescuing Jews from areas of distress, fa-cilitating community development in theformer Soviet Union; helping to meet Is-rael's social service needs by developinginnovative programs that create new op-portunities for the country's most vulner-able populations; youth activities inEastern Europe and nonsectariean devel-opment and disaster assistance. AnnualReport, JDC's Activities in the Former So-viet Union; JDC: One People One Heart,Crisis in Argentina Monthly Update.

31 INTERNATIONAL (FOUNDED IN 1931 ASTHE JEWISH BRAILLE INSTITUTE OF AMER-ICA, INC.) (1931). 110 E. 30 St., NYC10016. (212)889-2525. FAX: (212)689-3692. E-mail: [email protected]. Dr. Ellen Isler; Exec. V.-Pres. IsraelA. Taub. Provides Jewish books for the vi-sually impaired, blind and reading-dis-abled on tape, in large print, and inBraille. International program servesclients in more than 50 countries; spon-sors special programs in Israel and East-ern Europe. Periodical and journalsavailable to our subscribers include Mo-ment, Tikkun, the Jerusalem Reporter andCommentary. (WWW.JBILIBRARY.ORG)

WISH CHILDREN'S ADOPTION NETWORK(1990). P0 Box 147016, Denver, CO80214-7016. (303)573-81 13. FAX: (303)893-1447. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres.Stephen Krausz; Exec. Dir. Vicki Krausz.An adoption exchange founded forthe primary purpose of locating adop-tive families for Jewish infants and chil-dren. Works with some 200 children ayear, throughout N. Amer., 85-90°/ ofwhom have special needs. No fees chargedfor services, which include birth-parentand adoptive-parent counseling. Quar-terly newsletter. (WWW.USERS.QWEST.NET/JCAN)

WISH COMMUNAL SERVICE ASSOCIATIONOF N. AMERICA (1899; formerly CONFER-ENCE OF JEWISH COMMUNAL SERVICE). 15E. 26 St., Suite 917, NYC 10010-1579.(212)532-0167. FAX: (212)532-1461. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Dr. AudreyS. Weiner; Exec. Dir. Brenda Gevertz.Serves as forum for all professional

philosophies lfl community service, fortesting new experiences, proposing newideas, and questioning or reaffirming oldconcepts; umbrella organization for 7major Jewish communal service groups.Concerned with advancement of profes-sional personnel practices and standards.Journal of Jewish Communal Service,'Concurrents.

JEWISH COMM IJNITY CENTERS ASSOCIATIONOF NORTH AMERICA (formerly JWB)(1917). 520 Eighth Avenue., NYC 10018.(212)532-4949. FAX: (212)481-4174. E-mail: [email protected]. Chair Edward H.Kaplan; Pres. Allan Finkelstein. The lead-ership network of, and central agency for,the Jewish Community Center movement,comprising more than 275 JCCs, YM-YWHAs, and camps in the U.S. andCanada, which annually serve more thanone million members and an additionalmillion non-member users. JCC Associa-tion offers a wide range of servicesand resources to strengthen the capacityof its affiliates to provide educational,cultural, social, Jewish identity-building,and recreational programs to enhancethe lives of North American Jews of allages and backgrounds. Additionally, themovement fosters and strengthens con-nections between North American Jewsand Israel as well as with world Jewry.JCC Association is also the only U.S. gov-ernment-accredited agency for serving thereligious and social needs of Jewish mili-tary personnel, their families, and patientsin VA hospitals through JWB ChaplainsCouncil. JCC Circle; Chaplines; othernewsletters for JCC professionals. (www.JCCA.ORG)

JEWISH WELFARE BOARD JEWISHCHAPLAINS COUNCIL (formerly COMMIS-SION ON JEWISH CHAPLAINCY) (1940). 15E. 26 St., NYC 10010-1579. (212)532-4949. FAX: (212)481-4174. E-mail:[email protected]. Chmn. RabbiDavid S. Goldstein; Dir. Rabbi DavidLapp; Dep. Dir. Rabbi Nathan M. Land-man. Recruits, endorses, and serves Jew-ish military and Veterans Administrationchaplains on behalf of the American Jew-ish community and the major rabbinicbodles; trains and assists Jewish lay lead-ers where there are no chaplains, for ser-vice to Jewish military personnel, theirfamilies, and hospitalized veterans.CHAPLINES newsletter.

JEwiso FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S PROFES-SIONALS ASSOCIATION (see Jewish SocialServices Professionals Association)

JEWISH FUND FOR JUSTICE (1984). 330Avenue, Suite 1902, NYC 10001. (212)213-2113. FAX: (212)213-2233. E-mail:jfjusticejfjustice.org. Bd. Chmn. JohnLevy; Exec. Dir. Marlene Provizer. TheJewish Fund for Justice is the onlynational Jewish organization solelycommitted to fighting the injustice ofpoverty in America. By assisting ona non-denominational basis grassrootsorganizations struggling for decenthousing, schools and jobs, and by help-ing Jews develop community-based, so-cial justice partnerships, the Jewish Fundfor Justice brings to life the core Jewishvalues of tikkun olam (repair of theworld) and tzedakah (righteous giving).Giving opportunities include general sup-port, family, wedding, and youth endow-ment funds and planned giving. Annualreport, newsletter. (www.JEwISHJUSTiCE.ORG)

JEWISH FUNDERS NETWORK (1990). 15 E, 26St., Suite 1038, NYC 10010. (212) 726-0177. FAX: (212) 726-0195. E-mail:[email protected]. Pres. Mark Charend-off. International agency providing lead-ership, programs and services to helpJewish grantmakers be more effective andstrategic in their philanthropy. JFN mem-bers collaborate and plan so that theirmoney can be used to effectively changethe world. Key initiatives: InternationalConference, regional programs, publica-tions, strategic partnerships, web site,consultation, resources and referral.Quarterly Newsletter, Reports on Philan-thropy.

JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICES PROFESSIONALS As-SOCIATION (JSSPA) (1965). do AJFCA,620 Cranbury Rd., Suite 102, E. Bruns-wick, NJ 08816-0549. (800) 634-7346.FAX: (732)432-7127. E-mail: ajfca@/ajfca.org. Chmn. Jaclynn Faffer; Chair ElectNorman Keane. Brings together executives,supervisors, managers, caseworkers, and re-lated professionals in Jewish Family Ser-vice and related agencies. Seeks to enhanceprofessional skills, improve personnel stan-dards, further Jewish continuity and iden-tity, and strengthen Jewish family life.Provides a national and regional forum forprofessional discussion and learning; func-tions under the auspices of the Association

of Jewish Family and Children's AgencieaNewsletter. (WWW.AJFCA.ORG)

JEWISH WOMEN INTERNATIONAL (1897).2000 M. Street, NW Suite 207, Washing-ton, DC 20036. (202)857-1300. FAX:(202)857-1380. Email:[email protected]. Pres.Barbara Rabkin; Exec. Dir. Gail Rubin-son. Jewish Women International breaksthe cycle of violence by developing emo-tionally healthy adults, empoweringwomen and strengthening families. JewishWomen International accomplishes itsgoals through direct service programs, ed-ucation, advocacy and the promotion of"best practice" models. Offers programsin the United States, Canada, and Israel.Jewish Woman Magazine (quarterly).(WWW.JEWISHWOMEN.ORG)

JWB (SEE JEwIsI-i COMMUNITY CENTERSASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA)

LEVI HOSPITAL (1914). 300 Prospect Ave.,Hot Springs, AR 71901. (501)624-1281.FAX: (501) 622-3500. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Philip M. Clay; Admin.Patrick 0. McCabe. Offers outpatientrehab, including therapy sessions in largethermal heated pool. Other programs:adult/geriatric inpatient and outpatientpsychiatric program, child/adolescentpsychiatric clinic, hospice care, homehealth care, osteoporosis clinic. Levi

Rehabilitation Unit, a cooperative effortof Levi and St. Joseph's hospitals (inpa-tient rehab). The Progress Chart; TheLegacy.

MAZON: A JFWISII RESPONSE TO HUNGER(1985). 1990 S. Bondy Drive, Suite 260,Los Angeles, CA 90025. (310)442-0020.FAX: (310)442-0030. E-mail: mazon-mailmazon.org. Exec. Dir. Eric Schock-man, PhD. A grant-making andfund-raising organization that raisesfunds in the Jewish community and pro-vides grants to nonprofit 501(c)(3) orga-nizations which aim to prevent andalleviate hunger in the United States andabroad. Grantees include food pantries,food banks, multi-service organizatioflsadvocacy, education and research pro-jects, and international relief and devel-opment organizations. Annual Report, 2

newsletters each year.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JEWiSH CHAP-LAINS (1988). 901 Route 10. Whippany,NJ 07981. (973)929-3168. FAX: (973)

736-9193. E-mail: [email protected].


iubi Stephen Roberts; Nati.ecille AIlman Asekoff. A pro-organization for people func-

ts Jewish chaplains in hospitals,lomes, geriatric, psychiatric, cor-

nd military facilities. Providesupport, continuing education,lal certification, and resourceswish community on issues ofmd spiritual care. The Jewish

COUNCIL OF JEwIsH PRIsoN.s, INC. (see AMERICAN JEwIsHT0NAI CIIAI'LAINs ASSOCIATION,

LOUNCIL or JEwIsH WOMEN3 W 23 St., NYC lOOlO. (212)

FAX: (212)645-7466. E-mail:ncjw.org. Pres. Phyllis Snyder;Stacy Kass. Works to improvewomen, children, and families

.iited States and Israel; strives to.iidividual rights and freedoms forJW volunteers deliver vital ser-

i 500 U.S. communities and carryJW's advocacy agenda through a

'ul grassroots network. NCJW1; Washington Newsletler.(www.kG)

L INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH HOSPICEP0 Box 48025, Los Angeles, CA(800)446-4448. 330 Broad Ave.,

ood, NJ 07631. (201)816-7324.(201)8l6-7321. Pres. Rabbi Mau-

Lamm: Exec. Dir. Shirley Lamm.s as a national Jewish hospice re-e center. Through conferences, re-h, publications, referrals, andseling services offers guidance, train-mnd information to patients, familyers, clergy of all faiths, professionalivers, and volunteers who work withwish terminally ill. Jewish Hospice

.L JEWISH CHILDREN'S LEUKEMIADATION (1990). 7316 Avenue U,lynNY ll234. (718)-251-1222. FAX:251-1444. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres.lFounder Zvi Shor.ated to saving the lives of children.ims: Bone Marrow Donor Search,'ell Banking-freezing cells from ba-mbilical cords for long-term storage,of need for bone marrow; Make-A-

i-Come True-granting wishes for ter-[y ill children; Referral Service;

Patient Advocacy. (WWW.LEtJKEMIAFOUN-DATION.ORG)

NATIONAL JEWISH MEDICAL AND RESEARCHCENTER (formerly NATIONAL JEWISHHOSPITAL/NATIONAL ASTHMA CENTER)(1899). 1400 Jackson St., Denver, CO80206. (800)222-LUNG. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres./CEO Michael Salem,MD; Bd. Chmn. Steve Arent. The onlymedical and research center in the UnitedStates devoted entirely to respiratory,allergic, and immune system diseases, in-cluding asthma, tuberculosis, emphy-sema, severe allergies, AIDS, and cancer,and autoimmune diseases such as lupus.Dedicated to enhancing prevention, treat-ment, and cures through research, andto developing and providing innovativeclinical programs for treating patientsregardless of age, religion, race, or abil-ity to pay. New Directions; Medical Sci-entific Update. (WWW.NATIONALJEWISH.ORG)

NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF JEWISHHOMES AND HOUSING FOR THE AGING(see ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH AGING SER-vICES)

UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITIES (see p. 633)

UNITED ORDER TRUE SISTERS, INC. (UOTS)(1846) Linton International Plaza, 660Linton Blvd-Ste. 6, Delray Beach. FL33444 (561)-265-1557. Pres. MarionPolonsky; Fin. Sec. Betty Peyser; Treas.Rose Goldberg. Charitable, communityservice, especially home supplies, etc., forindigent cancer victims; supports campsfor children with cancer. Inside UoIS.(www.UOTS.ORG)

WORLD COUNCIL OF JEWISH COMMUNALSERVICE (1966; reorg. 1994). 711 ThirdAve., 10th Ii., NYC 10017. (212)687-6200.FAX: (212)370-5467. Pres. Howard Char-ish; Assoc. Pres. Dr. Jack Habib; Exec.V.-Pres. Theodore Comet. Seeks to buildJewish community worldwide by enhanc-ing professional-to-professional connec-tions, improving professional practicethrough interchange of experience andsharing of expertise, fostering profes-sional training programs, and stimulatingresearch. Conducts quadrennial confer-ences in Jerusalem and periodic regionalmeetings. Proceedings of internationalconferences; newsletters.

NATIONAL JUWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 663

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATLONS*

AMERICAN ASSoCIATION F RABBIS (Reli-gious, Educational)

AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF CANTORS,UNION FOR REFORM JUDAISM (Religious,Educational)

AMERICAN JEWISH CORRECTIONAL ChAP-LAINS ASSOCIATION, INC. (Social Welfare)

AMERICAN JEWISH PRESS ASSOCIATION(Cultural)

AMERICAN JEWISH PUBLIC RELATIONS So-CiETY (Community Relations)

ASSOCIATION OF HILLEL/JEWISH CAMPUSPROFESSIONALS (Religious, Educational)

ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH CENTER PROFES-SIONALS (Social Welfare)

ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH COMMUNITY OR-GANIZATION PERSONNEL (Social Welfare)

ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH COMMUNITY RE-LATIONS WORKERS (Community Rela-tions)

CANTORS ASSEMBLY (Religious, Educa-tional)

CENTRAL CONFERENCE OF AMERICAN RAB-BIS (Religious, Educational)

COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS INCIVIL SERVICE (Community Relations)

INTERNATIONAL JEWISH MEDIA ASSOCIA-TION (Cultural)

JEWISH CHAPLAINS COUNCIL, JWB (SocialWelfare)

JEWISH COMMUNAL SERVICE ASSOCIATIONo N. AMERICA (Social Welfare)

JEWISH EDUCATORS ASSEMBLY, UNITEDSYNAGOGUE OF CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM(Religious, Educational)

JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICES PROFESSIONALSASSOCIATION (Social Welfare)

JEWISH TEACHERS ASSOCIATION—M0RIM(Religious, Educational)

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HEBREW DAYSCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, TORAH UME-S0RAI-! (Religious, Educational)

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH CHAP-LAINS (Social Welfare)

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OFMINISTRATORS, UNION FORDAISM (Religious, Education

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TICATORS, UNION FOR REFOF(Religious, Educational)

NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF YlCIPALS, TORAH UMESORAFEducational)

NORTH AMERICAN AssouIAuGOGUE EXECUTIVES, UNITEDOF CONSERVATIVE JUDAISSEducational)

RABBINICAL ALLIANCE OFgious, Educational)

RABBINICAL ASSEMBLY (Rtional)

RABBINICAL COUNCIL OFgious, Educational)

RECONSTRUCTIONIST RABBII'TION (Religious, Educatioi

UNION OF ORTHODOX RABAND CANADA (Religious,

WORLD CONFERENCE OF JINAL SERVICE (Community

WOMEN'S ORGANIZAMIT WOMEN (Israel-Related)

BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY NACOMMITTEE (Educationi

EMUNAH WOMEN OF AM!lated)

HADASSAH, THE WOMEN'SNIZATION OF AMERICA (h

JEWISH WOMEN INTERNAWelfare)

JEWISH ORTHoDox tEMI(Reliigous, Educational)

NA'AMAT USA, THE WOMEN'I1ST ORGANIZATION OF AMRelated)

NATIONAL COUNCIL OFcial Welfare)

UOTS (Social Wellare)

Women of Reform JudalsTemple Sisterhoods, LJudaism (Religious, Ed

*For fuller listings see under category in parentheses


WOMEN'S AMERICAN ORT, ORT AMERICA(Overseas Aid)

WOMEN'S BRANCH OF THE UNION OF OR-THODOX JEWISH CONGREGATIONS OFAMERICA (Religious, Educational)

WOMEN'S DIVISION OF POALE AGUDATH Is-RAEL OF AMERICA (Israel-Related)

WOMEN'S LEAGUE FOR CONSERVATIVE JU-DAISM (Religious, Educational)

WOMEN'S LEAGUE FOR ISRAEL, INC. (Israel-Related)

WOMEN'S ORGAN IZATION, YESHIVA UNI-VERSITY (Religious, Educational)

YOUTH AND STUDENTORGANIZATIONS*

L AOUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA (Religious,Educational)

B'NAI B'RITH YOUTH ORGANIZATION (Reli-gious, Educational)

BNEI AKIVA OF NORTH AMERICA, RELI-GIOUS ZIONISTS OF AMERICA (Israel-Re-

hlated)

}(ABONIM—DROR NORTH AMERICA (Israel-Related)

HASHOMER HATZAIR, SOCIALIST ZIONISTYOUTH MOVEMENT (Israel-Related)

HILLEL (Religious, Educational)

KADIMA, UNITED SYNAGOGUE OF CONSER-VATIVE JUDAISM (Religious, Educational)

NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF SYNA000tJEYOUTH, UNION OF ORTHODOX JEWISHCONGREGATIONS OF AMERICA (Religious,Educational)

NATIONAL JEWISFI COMMITTEE ON SCOUT-ING (Religious, Educational)

NATIONAL JEWISH GIRL SCOUT COMMITTEE(Religious, Educational)

NORTH AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR JEWISHYOUTH (Religious, Educational)

NORTH AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEMPLEYOUTH, UNION FOR REFORM JUDAISM(Religious, Educational)

STUDENT STRUGGlE FOR SOVIET JEWRY—see CENTER FOR RUSSIAN JEWRY (Com-munity Relations)

For fuller listings see under category in parentheses

YOUNG JUDAFA/HASHACHAR, HADASSAH(Israel-Related)

YUGNTRUF-YOUTH FOR YIDE;I5H (Cultural)

CANADA

AISH HATORAH (1981). 949 Clark Ave., W,Thornhill, ONT L4J8G6. (905)764-1818.FAX: (905)764-1606. E-mail: www.Aish.com. Edu. Dir. Rabbi Ahron Hoch;Dr. Allan Seidenfeld. An educational cen-ter, a community center, and a network ofsynagogues throughout Toronto; seeks toreawaken Jewish values, ignite Jewish prideand promote Jewish unity through educa-tion; reaches out to Jews from all back-grounds in a friendly, warm and non-judgmental environment. Shabbat ShalomFax, Monthly newsletter- Village Shul, Win-ter, Spring, Summer, Foil ('alendars. (www.AISH.EDU)

B'NAI BRITH CANADA (1875). 15 Hove St.,Downsview, ONT M3H 4Y8. (416) 633-6224. FAX: (416)630-2159. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. RochelleWilner; Exec. V.-Pres. Frank Dimant.Canadian Jewry's major advocacy andservice organization; maintains an officeof Government Relations in Ottawa andco-sponsors the Canada Israel Commit-tee; makes representations to all levels ofgovernment on matters of Jewish con-cern; promotes humanitarian causes andeducational programs, community pro-jects, adult Jewish education, and leader-ship development; dedicated to thepreservation and unity of the Jewish corn-munlty in Canada and to human rights.The Jewish Tribune.

INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AF-FAIRS (1987). E-mail: [email protected]. Ch. Rochelle Wilner; Nati. Dir,Ruth Klein. Identifies and protests theabuse of human rights worldwide. Advo-cates on behalf of Israel and Jewish com-munities in distress. Monitors nationaland international legislation dealing withwar crimes. Activities include briefs andconsultations with governmental andnon-governmental organizations, re-search and public education, advocacyand community mobilization, mediamonitoring, and international confer-ences and fact-finding missions. Ad hocpublications on human rights issues,


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