Directories, Lists, Necrology (1986)
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Directories Lists Necrology National Jewish Organizations1 UNITED STATES Organizations are listed according to functions as follows: Community Relations 367 Cultural 371 Overseas Aid 376 Religious, Educational 378 Social, Mutual Benefit 395 Social Welfare 397 Zionist and Pro-Israel 401 Note also cross-references under these headings: Professional Associations 409 Women's Organizations 410 Youth and Student Organizations 410 COMMUNITY RELATIONS reJects nationality attachment of Jews, par- ticularly American Jews, to the State of AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR JUDAISM (1943). Israel as self-segregating, inconsistent with 298 Fifth Ave., NYC 10001. (212)947- American constitutional concepts of indi- 8878. Bd. Chmn. Clarence L. Coleman, Jr.; vidual citizenship and separation of church Pres. Alan V. Stone. Seeks to advance the and state, and as being a principal obstacle universal principles of a Judaism free of to Middle East peace. Report. nationalism, and the national, civic, cul- *.„._,_..., !_„.„.„/i ,.,-™. „„„,> , tural, and social integration into American AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE (1906). In- 65 6 St institutions of Americans of Jewish faith. SSJ^&F,"?! f^t *S D V ^ Issues of the American Council for Juda- ^C 1°°22- g12^1?™*™ ?™aTd ism; Special Interest Report. \. Fnedman; Exec. V. Pres. David M. Gor- y y dis. Seeks to prevent infraction of civil and AMERICAN JEWISH ALTERNATIVES TO religious rights of Jews in any part of the ZIONISM, INC. (1968). 133 E. 73 St., NYC world; to advance the cause of human 10021. (212)628-2727. Pres. Elmer Berger; rights for people of all races, creeds, and V. Pres. Mrs. Arthur Gutman. Applies nationalities; to interpret the position of Jewish values of justice and humanity to Israel to the American public; and to help the Arab-Israel conflict in the Middle East; American Jews maintain and enrich their 'The information in this directory is based on replies to questionnaires circulated by the editors. 367 368 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986 Jewish identity and, at the same time, and those working in other areas of Jewish achieve full integration in American life; communal service. Quarterly newsletter. includes Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Center for Human Relations, William E. Wiener CENTER FOR JEWISH COMMUNITY STUDIES Oral History Library, Leonard and Rose (1970). 1017 Gladfelter Hall, Temple Uni- Sperry International Center for the Reso- versity, Philadelphia, PA 19122. (215)787- lution of Group Conflict. AMERICAN JEW- 1459. Jerusalem office: Jerusalem Center ISH YEAR BOOK (with Jewish Publication for Public Affairs. Pres. Daniel J. Elazar. Society of America); Commentary; Present Worldwide policy-studies institute devoted Tense; AJC Journal. to the study of Jewish community organi- zation, political thought, and public affairs, AMERICAN JEWISH CONGRESS (1918). Ste- past and present, in Israel and throughout phen Wise Congress House, 15 E. 84 St., the world. Publishes original articles, es- NYC 10028. (212)879-4500. Pres. Theo- says, and monographs; maintains library, dore R. Mann; Exec. Dir. Henry Siegman. archives, and reprint series. Jerusalem Let- Works to foster the creative cultural sur- ter/Viewpoints; Tefutsot Israel; Iggeret. vival of the Jewish people; to help Israel develop in peace, freedom, and security; to COMMISSION ON SOCIAL ACTION OF RE- eliminate all forms of racial and religious FORM JUDAISM (1953, under the auspices bigotry; to advance civil rights, protect of the Union of American Hebrew Congre- civil liberties, defend religious freedom, gations). 838 Fifth Ave., NYC 10021. and safeguard the separation of church and (212)249-0100. Chmn. Harris Gilbert; Dir. state. Maintains the Martin Steinberg Cen- Albert Vorspan; Assoc. Dir. David Saper- ter for Jewish arts and artists. Congress stein. Develops materials to assist Reform Monthly; Judaism; Boycott Report; Jewish synagogues in setting up social-action pro- Arts Newsletter. grams relating the principles of Judaism to contemporary social problems; assists con- ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE OF B'NAI gregations in studying the moral and reli- B'RITH (1913). 823 United Nations Plaza, gious implications in social issues such as NYC 10017. (212)490-2525. Chmn. civil rights, civil liberties, church-state re- Kenneth J. Bialkin; Dir. Nathan Perlmut- lations; guides congregational social-action ter. Seeks to combat antisemitism and to committees. Briefings. secure justice and fair treatment for all citi- zens through law, education, and commu- COMMITTEE TO BRING NAZI WAR CRIMI- nity relations. ADL Bulletin; Face to Face; NALS TO JUSTICE IN U.S.A., INC. (1973). Fact Finding Report; International Reports; 135 W. 106 St., NYC 10025. (212)866- Law Notes; Rights; Law; Research and 0692. Pres. Charles H. Kremer; Treas. Al- Evaluation Report; Discriminations Report; bert Sigal; Sec. Paul Schwarzbaum. Com- Litigation Docket; Dimensions; Middle piles and publicizes records of Nazi East Notebook; Nuestro Encuentro. atrocities and labors to bring to justice the perpetrators of those crimes. Remains ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH CENTER WORK- committed to preserving the memory of all ERS (1918). 15 E. 26 St., NYC 10010. victims of the Holocaust, and actively op- (212)532-4949. Pres. George Korobkin; poses antisemitism wherever and however Exec. Dir. Herman L. Zimmerman. Seeks it is found. to enhance the standards, techniques, prac- tices, scope, and public understanding of CONFERENCE OF PRESIDENTS OF MAJOR Jewish community-center and kindred AMERICAN JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS work. Kesher. (1955). 515 Park Ave., NYC 10022. (212)- 752-1616. Chmn. Kenneth J. Bialkin; ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH COMMUNITY RE- Exec. V. Chmn. Yehuda Hellman. Coordi- LATIONS WORKERS (1950). 155 Fifth Ave., nates the activities of 38 major American NYC 10010. (212)533-7800. Pres. Muriel Jewish organizations as they relate to Berman; Exec. Dir. Ann Plutzer. Aims to American-Israeli affairs and problems stimulate higher standards of professional affecting Jews in other lands. Annual Re- practice in Jewish community relations; port; Middle East Memo. encourages research and training toward that end; conducts educational programs CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL OF JEWISH OR- and seminars; aims to encourage coopera- GANIZATIONS-CCJO (1946). 135 William tion between community relations workers St., NYC 10038. (212)349-0537. Cochmn. NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 369 Basil Bard, Jules Braunschvig, Joseph combat all forms of racial and religious Nuss; V. Chmn. Arnold Franco; Sec.-Gen. discrimination in the United States and Moses Moskowitz. A nongovernmental or- abroad; furthers labor support for Israel's ganization in consultative status with the security and Soviet Jewry, and Jewish com- UN, UNESCO, ILO, UNICEF, and the munal support for labor's social and eco- Council of Europe; cooperates and con- nomic programs; supports Yiddish cul- sults with, advises and renders assistance tural institutions. JLC News. to the Economic and Social Council of the UN on all problems relating to human , NATIONAL TRADE UNION COUNCIL rights and economic, social, cultural, edu- FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (1956). Atran Center cational, and related matters pertaining to for Jewish Culture, 25 E. 21 St., NYC Jews. 10010. (212)477-0707. Chmn. Sol Hoff- man; Exec. Sec. Martin Lapan. Works COORDINATING BOARD OF JEWISH ORGAN- with trade unions on programs and issues IZATIONS (1947). 1640 Rhode Island Ave., affecting both labor and the Jewish com- NW, Washington, DC 20036. (202)857- munity. 6545. Pres. Gerald Kraft (B'nai B'rith), Greville Janner (Board of Deputies of Brit- , WOMEN'S DIVISION OF (1947). ish Jews), David K. Mann (South African Atran Center for Jewish Culture, 25 E. 21 Jewish Board of Deputies); Exec. V. Pres. St., NYC 10010. (212)477-0707. Natl. Daniel Thursz (U.S.). As an organization Chmn. Eleanor Schachner. Supports the in consultative status with the Economic general activities of the Jewish Labor Com- and Social Council of the UN, represents mittee; provides secondary-school and col- lege scholarships for needy Israeli stu- the three constituents (B'nai B'rith, the dents; participates in educational and Board of Deputies of British Jews, and the cultural activities. South African Jewish Board of Deputies) in the appropriate UN bodies for the pur- , WORKMEN'S CIRCLE DIVISION OF pose of promoting human rights, with spe- (1939). Atran Center for Jewish Culture, cial attention to combatting persecution or 25 E. 21 St., NYC 10010. (212)477-0707. discrimination on grounds of race, religion, Promotes aims of, and raises funds for, or origin. the Jewish Labor Committee among the Workmen's Circle branches; con- COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS IN ducts Yiddish educational and cultural ac- CIVIL SERVICE, INC. (1948). 45 E. 33 St., tivities. NYC 10016. (212)689-2015. Pres. Louis Weiser. Supports merit system; combats JEWISH PEACE FELLOWSHIP (1941). Box discrimination; promotes all Jewish inter- 271, Nyack, NY 10960. (914)358-4601. est projects; sponsors scholarships; is mem- Pres. Naomi Goodman. Unites those who ber of Coalition to Free Soviet Jews, Jewish believe that Jewish ideals and experience Labor Committee, America-Israel Friend- provide inspiration for a nonviolent philos- ship League, NY Jewish Community Rela- ophy and way of life; offers draft counsel- tions Council, NY Metropolitan Coor- ing, especially for conscientious objection dinating Council on Jewish Poverty. CJO based on Jewish "religious training and be- Digest. lief; encourages Jewish community to be- come more knowledgeable, concerned, and INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH POLICY