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- 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 (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 , 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

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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. 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 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 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 , 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 PLANNING active in regard to the war/peace problem. AND RESEARCH (see Council Shalom/Jewish Peace Letter. of America) JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE UNITED INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF JEWISH STATES OF AMERICA (1896). 1811 R St., COMMUNAL SERVICE (see World Confer- NW, Washington, DC 20009. (202)265- ence of Jewish Communal Service) 6280. Natl. Comdr. Samuel Greenberg; JEWISH LABOR COMMITTEE (1934). Atran Natl. Exec. Dir. Harris B. Stone. Seeks to Center for Jewish Culture, 25 E. 21 St., foster true allegiance to the United States; NYC, 10010. (212)477-0707. Pres. Herb to combat bigotry and prevent defamation Magidson; Exec. Dir. Martin Lapan. of Jews; to encourage the doctrine of uni- Serves as a link between the Jewish com- versal liberty, equal rights, and full justice munity and the trade union movement; for all; to cooperate with and support exist- works with the AFL-CIO and others to ing educational institutions and establish 370 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

new ones; to foster the education of ex- councils that seeks the promotion of under- servicemen, ex-servicewomen, and mem- standing of Israel and the Middle East; bers in the ideals and principles of Ameri- freedom for Jews in the Soviet Union; canism. Jewish Veteran. equal status and opportunity for all groups, including Jews, with full expression of dis- , NATIONAL MEMORIAL, INC; NA- tinctive group values and full participation TIONAL SHRINE TO THE JEWISH WAR in the general society. Through the pro- DEAD (1958). 1811 R St., NW, Washing- cesses of the Council, its constituent organ- ton, DC 20009. (202)265-6280. Pres. Ain- izations seek agreement on policies, strate- slee R. Ferdie. Maintains a national ar- gies, and programs for most effective chives and museum commemorating the wartime service of American Jews in the utilization of their collective resources for Armed Forces of the U.S.; maintains common ends. Guide to Program Planning Golden Book of names of the war dead; for Jewish Community Relations. Routes to Roots. NEW JEWISH AGENDA (1980). 149 Church St., Suite 2N, NYC 10007. (212)227-5885. NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SOVIET JEWRY Cochmn. Christie Balka and Andy Rose; (formerly AMERICAN JEWISH CONFER- ENCE ON SOVIET JEWRY) (1964; reorg. Exec. Dir. Reena Bernards. Founded as "a 1971). 10 E. 40 St., Suite 907, NYC 10016. progressive voice in the Jewish community (212)679-6122. Chmn. Morris B. Abram; and a Jewish voice among progressives." Exec. Dir. Jerry Goodman. Coordinating Works for nuclear disarmament, peace in agency for major national Jewish organiza- Central America, Arab-Jewish reconcilia- tions and local community groups in the tion, and economic justice, and against an- U.S., acting on behalf of Soviet Jewry tisemitism and racism. through public education and social ac- NORTH AMERICAN JEWISH YOUTH COUN- tion; stimulates all segments of the com- CIL (1965). 515 Park Ave., NYC 10022. munity to maintain an interest in the prob- lems of Soviet Jews by publishing reports (212)751-6070. Exec. Dir. Donald Adel- and special pamphlets, sponsoring special man. Provides a framework for coordina- programs and projects, organizing public tion and exchange of programs and infor- meetings and forums. Newsbreak; Annual mation among national Jewish youth Report; Wrap-Up Activities Report. organizations to help them deepen the con- cern of American Jewish youth for world , SOVIET JEWRY RESEARCH BU- Jewry; represents Jewish youth in the Con- REAU. Chmn. Charlotte Jacobson. Organ- ference of Presidents, United States Youth ized by NCSJ to monitor emigration Council, etc. trends. Primary task is the accumulation, evaluation, and processing of information STUDENT STRUGGLE FOR SOVIET JEWRY, regarding Soviet Jews, especially those INC. (1964). 210 W. 91 St., NYC 10024. who apply for emigration. (212)799-8900. Natl. Dir. Jacob Birn- baum; Natl. Coord. Glenn Richter; Chmn. NATIONAL JEWISH COMMISSION ON LAW Avraham Weiss. Provides information and AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS (COLPA) (1965). action guidance to adult and student or- 450 Seventh Ave., Suite 2203, NYC 10001. ganizations, communities, and schools (212)563-0100. Pres. Allen L. Rothenberg; throughout the U.S. and Canada; assists Exec. Dir. Dennis Rapps. Voluntary asso- Soviet Jews by publicity campaigns; helps ciation of attorneys whose purpose is to Russian Jews in the U.S.; aids Rumanian represent the observant Jewish community Jews seeking emigration; maintains speak- on legal, legislative, and public affairs mat- ers bureau and research documents. Soviet ters. Jewry Action Newsletter. NATIONAL JEWISH COMMUNITY RELA- UNION OF COUNCILS FOR SOVIET JEWS TIONS ADVISORY COUNCIL (1944). 443 (1970). 1411 K St., NW, Suite 402, Wash- Park Ave. S., 11th fl., NYC 10016. (212)- ington, DC 20005. (202)393-4117. Pres. 684-6950. Chmn. Bennett Yanowitz; Exec. Morey Schapira; Exec. Dir. Mark A. Ep- V. Chmn. Albert D. Chernin; Sec. Ray- stein. A confederation of 38 grass-roots or- mond Epstein. Consultative, advisory, ganizations established in support of Soviet and coordinating council of 11 national Jewry. Works on behalf of Soviet Jews Jewish organizations and 108 local Jewish through public education, representations NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 371

to the administration and Congress, letter- Rosenthal; Treas. Arthur Hyman. Encour- writing assistance, tourist briefing, speak- ages Jewish learning and research; holds ers bureau, Adopt-A-Family, Adopt-A- annual or semiannual meeting; awards Prisoner, Bar/Bat Mitzvah twinning, grants for the publication of scholarly Tarbut, congressional vigil, congressional works. Proceedings of the American Acad- briefings, and publications programming; emy for Jewish Research; Texts and Stud- affiliations include Soviet Jewry Legal Ad- ies; Monograph Series. vocacy Center and Medical Mobilization for Soviet Jewry. Alert; UCSJ Quarterly AMERICAN BIBLICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA SOCI- Report. ETY (1930). 24 W. Maple Ave., Monsey, NY 10952. (914)352-4609. Pres. Leo Jung; WORLD CONFERENCE OF JEWISH COMMU- Exec. V. Pres. Irving Fredman; Author- NAL SERVICE (1966). 15 E. 26 St., NYC Ed. Menachem M. Kasher. Fosters bibli- 10010. (212)532-2526. Pres. Irving cal-talmudical research; sponsors and pub- Kessler; Sec-Gen. Solomon H. Green. Es- lishes Shelemah (Heb., 38 vols.), tablished by worldwide Jewish communal Encyclopedia of Biblical Interpretation workers to strengthen their understanding (Eng., 9 vols.), Divrei Menachem (Heb., 4 of each other's programs and to communi- vols.), and related publications. Noam. cate with colleagues in order to enrich the quality of their work. Conducts quadren- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF JEWISH FIGHT- nial international conferences in Jerusalem ERS, CAMP INMATES AND NAZI VICTIMS, and periodic regional meetings. Proceed- INC. (1971). 823 United Nations Plaza, ings of International Conferences; Newslet- NYC 10017. (212)697-5670. Pres. Solo- ter. mon Zynstein; Exec. Dir. Ernest Honig. Seeks to perpetuate the memory of victims WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS (1936; org. in of the Holocaust and make Jewish and U.S. 1939). 1 Park Ave., Suite 418, NYC non-Jewish youth aware of the Holocaust 10016. (212)679-0600. Pres. Edgar M. and resistance period. Martyrdom and Re- Bronfman; Chmn. N. Amer. Branch Sol sistance. Kanee; Chmn. Amer. Sect. Frieda Lewis; Exec. Dir. Israel Singer. Seeks to intensify AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY bonds of world Jewry with Israel as central (1892). 2 Thornton Rd., Waltham, MA force in Jewish life; to strengthen solidarity 02154. (617)891-8110. Pres. Morris Soble; among Jews everywhere and secure their Dir. Bernard Wax. Collects, catalogues, rights, status, and interests as individuals publishes, and displays material on the his- and communities; to encourage develop- tory of the Jews in America; serves as an ment of Jewish social, religious, and cul- information center for inquiries on Ameri- tural life throughout the world and coordi- can Jewish history; maintains archives of nate efforts by Jewish communities and original source material on American Jew- organizations to cope with any Jewish ish history; sponsors lectures and exhibi- problem; to work for human rights gener- tions; makes available historic Yiddish ally. Represents its affiliated organizations films and audio-visual material. American —most representative bodies of Jewish Jewish History; Heritage. communities in more than 70 countries and 32 national organizations in Amer. AMERICAN JEWISH PRESS ASSOCIATION section—at UN, OAS, UNESCO, Council (1943). c/o St. Louis Jewish Light, 12 Mill- of Europe, ILO, UNICEF, and other gov- stone Campus Dr., St. Louis, MO 63146. ernmental, intergovernmental, and inter- (314)432-3353. Pres. Robert A. Cohn. national authorities. Publications (includ- Seeks the advancement of Jewish journal- ing those by Institute of Jewish Affairs, ism, the attainment of the highest editorial London): Christian Jewish Relations; Colo- and business standards for members, and quio; News and Views; Boletin Informativo the maintenance of a strong Jewish press in OJI; Batfutsot; Gesher; Patterns of Preju- the U.S. and Canada. dice; Soviet Jewish Affairs. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR JEWISH MUSIC (1974). 155 Fifth Ave., NYC 10010. (212)- CULTURAL 533-2601. Pres. Paul Kavon; V. Pres. AMERICAN ACADEMY FOR JEWISH RE- David Lefkowitz; Sec. Hadassah B. Mark- SEARCH (1920). 3080 Broadway, NYC son. Seeks to raise standards of composi- 10027. Pres. Isaac Barzilay; V. Pres. Franz tion and performance in Jewish liturgical 372 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

and secular music; encourages research in librarianship as a vocation. Judaica Li- all areas of Jewish music; publishes schol- brarianship; AJL Newsletter. arly journal; presents programs and spon- sors performances of new and rarely heard B'NAI B'RITH KLUTZNICK MUSEUM (1956). works and encourages their recording; 1640 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Washington, commissions new works of Jewish interest. DC 20036. (202)857-6583. Chmn. Mu- Musica Judaica. seum & Art Coram., David and Jane Greene; Dir. Linda Altshuler. A center of ASSOCIATED AMERICAN JEWISH MUSEUMS, Jewish art and history in nation's capital, INC. (1971). 303 LeRoi Road, Pittsburgh, maintains exhibition galleries, permanent PA 15208. Pres. Walter Jacob; V. Pres. collection of Jewish ceremonial and folk William Rosenthall; Sec. Robert H. Leh- art, B'nai B'rith International reference ar- man; Treas. Jason Z. Edelstein. Maintains chive, outdoor sculpture garden, and mu- regional collections of Jewish art, histori- seum shop. Provides exhibitions, tours, cal and ritual objects, as well as a central educational programs, research assistance, catalogue of such objects in the collections and tourist information. Quarterly News- of Jewish museums throughout the U.S.; letter. helps Jewish museums acquire, identify, and classify objects; arranges exchanges of CENTER FOR HOLOCAUST STUDIES, INC. collections, exhibits, and individual objects (1974). 1610 Ave. J, , NY 11230. among Jewish museums; encourages the (718)338-6494. Dir. Yaffa Eliach. Collects creation of Jewish art, ceremonial and rit- and preserves documents and memora- ual objects. bilia, oral histories, and literary works on the Holocaust period for purposes of docu- ASSOCIATION FOR THE SOCIOLOGICAL mentation and research; arranges lectures, STUDY OF JEWRY (1971). Dept. of Sociol- exhibits, drama and music performances, ogy, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY and exhibitions of Holocaust art; conducts 11210. (718)780-5315. Pres. Egon Mayer; outreach programs to schools; maintains V. Pres. Abraham Lavender; Sec.-Treas. speakers bureau, oral history publication Walter Zenner. Arranges academic ses- series, and audiovisual department. News- sions and facilitates communication letter. among social scientists studying Jewry through meetings, newsletter, and related CENTRAL YIDDISH CULTURE ORGANIZA- materials. Contemporary Jewry: A Journal TION (CYCO), INC. (1943). 25 E. 78 St., of Sociological Inquiry; The ASSJ Newslet- NYC 10021. (212)535-4320. Pres. Noah ter. Singman. Promotes and publishes Yiddish books; distributes books from other Yid- ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH BOOK PUBLISHERS dish publishing houses throughout the (1962). 838 Fifth Ave., NYC 10021. (212)- world; publishes annual bibliographical 249-0100. Pres. Bernard I. Levinson. As a and statistical register of Yiddish books, nonprofit group, provides a forum for dis- and catalogues of new publications. Zu- cussion of mutual problems by publishers, kunfu authors, and other individuals and institu- tions concerned with books of Jewish inter- CONFERENCE ON JEWISH SOCIAL STUDIES, est. Provides national and international ex- INC. (formerly CONFERENCE ON JEWISH hibit opportunities for Jewish books. RELATIONS, INC.) (1939). 2112 Broadway, Combined Jewish Book Catalogue. Rm. 206, NYC 10023. (212)724-5336. Pres. Jeannette M. Baron; Hon. Pres. Salo ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH LIBRARIES (1965). W. Baron; V. Pres. Joseph L. Blau. Pub- c/o National Foundation for Jewish Cul- lishes scientific studies on Jews in the mod- ture, 122 E. 42 St., NYC 10168. (212)- ern world, dealing with such aspects as an- 490-2280. Pres. Hazel B. Karp; V. Pres. tisemitism, demography, economic Edith Lubetski. Seeks to promote and im- stratification, history, philosophy, and po- prove services and professional standards litical developments. Jewish Social Studies. in Jewish libraries; serves as a center for the dissemination of Jewish library informa- CONGREGATION BINA (1981). 600 W. End tion and guidance; promotes publication of Ave., NYC 10024. (212)873-4261. Pres. literature in the field; encourages the estab- Elijah E. Jhirad; Exec. V. Pres. Samuel M. lishment of Jewish libraries and collec- Daniel. Serves the religious, cultural, char- tions of Judaica and the choice of Jewish itable, and philanthropic needs of the Jews NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 373

of India who reside in the U.S. Works to and its impact on civilization. Maintains a foster and preserve the ancient traditions, library, archive; provides speakers, educa- music, and folklore of Indian Jewry. Kol tional materials; organizes community Bina. programs. HEBREW ARTS SCHOOL (1952). 129 W. 67 JWB JEWISH BOOK COUNCIL (1942). 15 E. St., NYC 10023. (212)362-8060. Bd. 26 St., NYC 10010. (212)532-4949. Pres. Chmn. Abraham Goodman; Pres. Leonard Blu Greenberg; Dir. Paula Gribetz Gott- P. Shaykin; Dir. & Founder Tzipora H. lieb. Promotes knowledge of Jewish books Jochsberger; Sec. Lewis Kruger. Chartered through dissemination of booklists, pro- by the Board of Regents, University of the gram materials; sponsors Jewish Book State of New York. Offers instruction in Month; presents literary awards and li- music, dance, theater, and art to children brary citations; cooperates with publishers and adults, combining studies in Western of Jewish books. Jewish Book Annual; Jew- cultural traditions with the heritage of the ish Books in Review; Jewish Book World. Jewish people; provides instrumental, vocal, dance, theater, and art classes on all JWB JEWISH MUSIC COUNCIL (1944). 15 E. levels, classes in music and art for pre- 26 St., NYC 10010. (212)532-4949. Chmn. school children and their parents, music Leonard Kaplan; Coord. Paula Gribetz workshops for teachers, ensemble work- Gottlieb. Promotes Jewish music activities shops; sponsors the Hebrew Arts Chorale, nationally; annually sponsors and pro- a community chorus; presents, in its Mer- motes the Jewish Music season; encourages kin Concert Hall and Ann Goodman Re- participation on a community basis. Jewish cital Hall, Heritage Concerts, Tuesday Music Notes and numerous music resource Matinees, Music Today, On Original In- publications for national distribution. struments, Twilight Concerts of Jewish Music, Camerata, Concerts Plus, JEWISH ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, the American Jewish Choral Festival, INC. (1926). 136 W. 39 St., NYC 10016. Young Musicians' Concerts, Adventures (212)725-1211. Hon. Pres. Leo Jung; Pres. in Jewish Music for the Young; sponsors Abraham I. Katsh. An honor society of resident ensembles: Musica Camerit, Men- Jews who have attained distinction in the delssohn String Quartet, Hebrew Arts arts, sciences, professions, and communal Concert Choir. Newsletter. endeavors. Encourages the advancement of knowledge; stimulates scholarship, with HEBREW CULTURE FOUNDATION (1955). particular reference to Jewish life and 515 Park Ave., NYC 10022. (212)752- thought; recognition by election to mem- 0600. Chmn. Milton R. Konvitz; Sec. Her- bership and/or fellowship; publishes pa- man L. Sainer. Sponsors the introduction pers delivered at annual convocations. and strengthening of Hebrew language and literature courses in institutions of higher JEWISH INFORMATION BUREAU, INC. learning in the United States. (1932). 250 W. 57 St., NYC 10019. (212)- 582-5318. Dir. Steven Wise; V. Chmn. HlSTADRUTH IVRITH OF AMERICA (1916; Ruth Eisenstein. Serves as clearinghouse of reorg. 1922). 1841 Broadway, NYC 10023. information for inquiries regarding Jews, (212)581-5151. Pres. Joseph Stern- Judaism, Israel, and Jewish affairs; refers stein; Exec. V. Pres. Aviva Barzel. Empha- inquiries to communal agencies. Index. sizes the primacy of Hebrew in Jewish life, culture, and education; aims to disseminate JEWISH MUSEUM (1904, under auspices of knowledge of written and spoken Hebrew Jewish Theological Seminary of America). in the Diaspora, thus building a cultural 1109 Fifth Ave., NYC 10028. (212)860- bridge between the State of Israel and Jew- 1888. Chmn. Bd. of Trustees James Wein- ish communities throughout the world. berg; Dir. Joan Rosenbaum. A nonprofit Hadoar; Lamishpaha. organization, the main repository in the U.S. for art and artifacts representing Jew- HOLOCAUST CENTER OF GREATER PITTS- ish culture, and the largest museum de- BURGH (1980). 242 McKee PL, Pittsburgh, voted to creating changing exhibitions PA 15213. (412)682-7111. Dir. Isaiah which relate to Jewish culture. Collection Kuperstein; Chmn. Sidney N. Busis. De- of 15,000 works in all media, including velops programs and provides resources to Biblical archaeology, numismatics, fine further understanding of the Holocaust arts, and ethnography. Answers inquiries; 374 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

conducts tours of special exhibitions and and journals. LBI Bulletin; LBI News; LBI permanent installations; gives lectures, Year Book film showings, and concerts. Special classes MARTYRS MEMORIAL & MUSEUM OF THE and a program for children are conducted HOLOCAUST (1963). 6505 Wilshire Blvd., by the Education department. Special exhi- Los Angeles, CA 90048. (213)651-3175. bition catalogues. Chmn. Abraham Spiegel; Dir. Michael JEWISH PUBLICATION SOCIETY OF AMER- Nutkiewicz. Seeks to commemorate the ICA (1888). 1930 Chestnut St., Philadel- events and victims of the Holocaust and to phia, PA 19103. (215)564-5925. Pres. educate against future reoccurrences; Charles R. Weiner; Editor David Rosen- maintains permanent and traveling exhib- berg; Exec. V. Pres. Nathan Barnett. Pub- its, sponsors public lectures, offers school lishes and disseminates books of Jewish in- curricula and teacher training. West Coast terest for adults and children; titles include representative of Israel's Yad Vashem; affi- contemporary literature, classics, art, reli- liated with the Jewish Federation Council gion, biographies, poetry, and history. of Greater Los Angeles. AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK (with American Jewish Committee). MEMORIAL FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CUL- TURE, INC. (1964). 15 E. 26 St., NYC JUDAH L. MAGNES MUSEUM—JEWISH MU- 10010. (212)679-4074. Pres. Philip M. SEUM OF THE WEST (1962). 2911 Russell Klutznick; Exec. Dir. Jerry Hochbaum. St., Berkeley, CA 94705. (415)849-2710. Supports Jewish cultural and educational Pres. Jacques Reutlinger; Exec. Dir. Sey- programs around the world, in cooperation mour Fromer. Serves as museum and li- with universities and established scholarly brary, combining historical and literary organizations. Biennial Report. materials illustrating Jewish life in the Bay Area, the Western states, and around the NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CUL- world; provides archives of world Jewish TURE (1960). 1512ChaninBldg., 122 E. 42 history and Jewish art; repository of histor- St., NYC 10168. (212)490-2280. Pres. ical documents intended for scholarly use; Marver Bernstein; Exec. Dir. Abraham changing exhibits; facilities open to the Atik. Provides consultation and support to general public. Magnes News; special exhi- Jewish community organizations, educa- bition catalogues. tional and cultural institutions, and in- dividuals for Jewish cultural activities; JUDAICA CAPTIONED FILM CENTER, INC. awards fellowships and publication grants (1983). P.O. Box 21439, Baltimore, MD to individuals preparing for careers in Jew- 21208-0439, Voice (301)922-4642 TDD ish scholarship; presents awards for crea- (301)655-6767. Pres. Lois Lilienfeld tive efforts in Jewish cultural arts and for Weiner. Developing a comprehensive li- Jewish programming in small and interme- brary of captioned and subtitled films and diate communities; publishes guides to na- tapes on Jewish subjects; distributes them tional Jewish cultural resources, traveling to organizations serving the hearing- exhibitions, and plays; serves as clearing- impaired on a free-loan, handling/ship- house of information on American Jewish ping-charge-only basis. Quarterly Newslet- culture; administers Joint Cultural Appeal ter. on behalf of nine national cultural organi- zations; administers Council for Archives LEAGUE FOR YIDDISH, INC. (1935). 200 W. and Research Libraries in Jewish Studies 72 St., Suite 40, NYC 10023. (212)787- and Council of American Jewish Museums. 6675. Pres. Sadie Turak; Exec. Dir. Mordkhe Schaechter. Promotes the devel- NATIONAL HEBREW CULTURE COUNCIL opment and use of Yiddish as a living lan- (1952). 1776 Broadway, NYC 10019. guage. Afn Shvel. (212)247-0741. Pres. Frances K. Thau; Exec. Dir. Judah Lapson. Cultivates the LEO BAECK INSTITUTE, INC. (1955). 129 E. study of Hebrew as a modern language in 73 St., NYC 10021. (212)744-6400. Pres. American public high schools and colleges, Ismar Schorsch; Sec. Fred Grubel. A li- providing guidance to community groups brary, archive, and research center for the and public educational authorities; annu- history of German-speaking Jewry. Offers ally administers National Voluntary Ex- lectures, exhibits, faculty seminars; pub- amination in Hebrew Culture and Knowl- lishes a series of monographs, yearbooks, edge of Israel in the public high schools, NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 375

and conducts summer seminar and tour of SEPHARDIC HOUSE (1978). 8 West 70 St., Israel for teachers and other educational NYC 10023. (212)873-0300. Dir. Rabbi personnel of the public school system, in Marc D. Angel. Works to foster the history cooperation with Hebrew University and and culture of Sephardic Jewry by offering WZO. Hebrew in Colleges and Universities. classes, programs, publications, and re- source people; works to integrate Sephar- NATIONAL YIDDISH BOOK CENTER (1980). dic studies into the curriculum of Jewish P.O. Box 969, East Street School, Am- schools and adult education programs; herst, MA 01004. (413)253-9201. Pres. Jo- seph Marcus; Exec. Dir. Aaron Lansky. offers advice and guidance to individuals Collects used and out-of-print Yiddish involved in Sephardic research. The books to distribute to individuals and li- Sephardic House Newsletter. braries; offers courses in Yiddish language, SKIRBALL MUSEUM, LOS Angeles, CA (see literature, and cultural activities; publishes Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of bimonthly Catalogue of Rare and Out-of- Religion) Print Yiddish Books, listing over 100,000 volumes for sale. Der Pakntrege; Afn Veg. SOCIETY FOR THE HISTORY OF CZECHOSLO- VAK JEWS, INC. (1961). 87-08 Santiago St., NEW YORK CITY HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL Holliswood, NY 11423. Pres. Lewis COMMISSION (1981). Ill W. 40 St., NYC Weiner; Sec. Joseph Abeles. Studies the 10018. (212)221-1574. Cochmn. George history of Czechoslovak Jews, collects ma- Klein, Hon. Robert M. Morgenthau; Exec. terial and disseminates information Dir. David L. Blumenfeld. Seeks to create through the publication of books and pam- a major "living memorial" center in New phlets. The Jews of Czechoslovakia book York City consisting of a museum, library, series: Vol. I (1968), Vol. II (1971), Vol. Ill archives, and lecture/conference facilities (1984). Annual reports and pamphlets. which will commemorate the lives of the Jewish victims of Nazi Germany by creat- UNIVERSITY MUSEUM (1973). ing a record of their cultural and societal 2520 Amsterdam Ave., NYC 10033. (212)- lives in Europe, restoring to memory the 960-5390. Dir. Sylvia A. Herskowitz. Col- close affinity between the Jews of Europe lects, preserves, interprets, and displays and the large Jewish immigrant population ceremonial objects, rare books and scrolls, of New York City, educating future gener- models, paintings, and decorative arts ex- ations on the history and lessons of the pressing the Jewish religious experience Holocaust, and providing appropriate historically, to the present. Major exhibi- commemoration honoring the memory of tion for 1985-1986 is "The Art of Celebra- those who died in the Holocaust. Times to tion and Ashkenaz: The German Jewish Remember. Heritage." Changing exhibits of contempo- rary artists and historical subjects; pro- RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH IMMI- grams for adults and children. Annual il- GRATION, INC. (1971). 570 Seventh Ave., lustrated exhibition catalogue. NYC 10018. (212)921-3871. Pres. Curt C. Silberman; Sec. Herbert A. Strauss. Stud- YIDDISHER KULTUR FARBAND—YKUF ies and records the history of the migration (1937). 1123 Broadway, Rm. 305, NYC and acculturation of Jewish Nazi per- 10010. (212)691-0708. Pres. Itche Gold- secutees in the various resettlement coun- berg. Publishes a monthly magazine and tries. International Biographical Dictionary books by contemporary and classical Jew- of Central European Emigres. 1933-1945; ish writers; conducts cultural forums; ex- Jewish Immigrants of the Nazi Period in the hibits works by contemporary Jewish art- USA. ists and materials of Jewish historical value; organizes reading circles. Yiddishe ST. LOUIS CENTER FOR HOLOCAUST STUD- Kultur. IES (1977). 12 Millstone Campus Dr., St. Louis, MO 63146. (314)432-0020. Chmn. Yivo INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH RESEARCH, Lois Gould-Rafaeli; Dir. Rabbi Robert INC. (1925). 1048 Fifth Ave., NYC 10028. Steinberg. Develops programs and pro- (212)535-6700. Pres. Arthur A. Cohen; vides resources and educational materials Exec. Dir. Samuel Norich. Engages in so- to further an understanding of the Holo- cial and humanistic research pertaining to caust and its impact on civilization. Audio East European Jewish life; maintains li- Visual Guide. brary and archives which provide a major 376 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

international, national, and New York re- through programs administered by the In- source used by institutions, individual ternational Rescue Committee at its offices scholars, and laymen; trains graduate stu- in Western Europe and the U.S. dents in Yiddish, East European, and American Jewish studies; offers exhibits, AMERICAN ORT FEDERATION, INC.—OR- conferences, public programs; publishes GANIZATION FOR REHABILITATION books. Yediesfun Yivo—News of the Yivo; THROUGH TRAINING (1924). 817 Broad- Yidishe Shprakh; Yivo Annual of Jewish So- way, NYC 10003. (212)677-4400. Pres. cial Science; Yivo Bleter. Alvin L. Gray; Exec. V. Pres. Donald H. Klein. Teaches vocational skills in 30 , MAX WEINREICH CENTER FOR AD- countries around the world, maintaining VANCED JEWISH STUDIES (1968). 1048 800 schools for over 120,000 students an- Fifth Ave., NYC 10028. (212)535-6700. nually, with the largest program of 80,000 Act. Dean Marvin I. Herzog. Trains schol- trainees in Israel. The teaching staff num- ars and nonacademics in the language, his- bers 4,000. Annual cost of program is tory, folklore, and literature of East Euro- about $99 million. ORT Bulletin; ORT pean Jewry; sponsors lecture series and Yearbook. exhibits; offers courses for credit in con- junction with Columbia University; con- , AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN ducts a summer Yiddish-language pro- FRIENDS OF ORT (1941). 817 Broadway, gram. Working papers in Yiddish and East NYC 10003. (212)677-4400. Pres. Simon European Jewish studies. Jaglom; Chmn. Exec. Com. Jacques Zwi- bak. Promotes the ORT idea among OVERSEAS AID Americans of European extraction; sup- ports the Litton ORT Auto-Mechanics AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR ETHIOPIAN School in Jerusalem and the ORT School JEWS (1974). 2789 Oak St., Highland of Engineering in Jerusalem. Promotes the Park, IL 60035. (312)433-8150. Pres. Nate work of the American ORT Federation. Shapiro. Provides relief, rescue, and reset- tlement of Ethiopian Jews in Israel. , AMERICAN LABOR ORT (1937). 817 Broadway, NYC 10003. (212)677-4400. AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ALLIANCE Chmn. Edward Schneider. Promotes ORT ISRAELITE UNIVERSELLE, INC. (1946). program of vocational training among 135 William St., NYC 10038. (212)349- Jews through activities of the ILGWU and 0537. Pres. Arnold C. Franco; Exec. Dir. the Amalgamated Clothing & Textile Jack Kantrowitz. Helps and supports the Workers Union. Promotes the work of the Alliance network of Jewish schools, reme- American ORT Federation. dial programs, and teacher training in Is- rael, North Africa, the Middle East and , BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL ORT Europe. Alliance Review; AF Notes. (formerly YOUNG MEN'S AND WOMEN'S ORT) (1937). 817 Broadway, NYC 10003. AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION (212)677-4770. Pres. Rose Seidel Kalich; COMMITTEE, INC.—JDC (1914). 60 E. 42 Exec. Sec. Helen S. Kreisler. Promotes St., NYC 10165. (212)687-6200. Pres. work of American ORT Federation. Heinz Eppler; Exec. V. Pres. Saul B. Cohen. Organizes and finances rescue, re- , NATIONAL ORT LEAGUE (1914). lief, and rehabilitation programs for im- 817 Broadway, NYC 10003. (212)677- periled and needy Jews overseas; conducts 4400. Pres. Judah Wattenberg; First V. wide range of health, welfare, rehabilita- Pres. Tibor Waldman. Promotes ORT idea tion, education programs and aid to cul- among Jewish fraternal landsmanshaften tural and religious institutions; programs and individuals. Promotes the work of the benefiting 500,000 Jews in over 30 coun- American ORT Federation. tries overseas. Major areas of operation are Israel, North Africa, and Europe. JDC An- , WOMEN'S AMERICAN ORT (1927). nual Report; JDC World. 315 Park Ave. S., NYC 10010. (212)505- 7700. Pres. Gertrude S. White; Exec. V. AMERICAN JEWISH PHILANTHROPIC FUND Pres. Nathan Gould. Represents and ad- (1955). 386 Park Ave. S., NYC 10016. vances the program and philosophy of (212)684-1525. Pres. Charles J. Tanen- ORT among the women of the Ameri- baum. Provides resettlement and retrain- can Jewish community through member- ing assistance to Jewish refugees primarily ship and educational activities; materially NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 377

supports the vocational training operations and assist in the recovery of Jewish heirless of World ORT; contributes to the Ameri- or unclaimed property; to utilize such as- can Jewish community by encouraging sets or to provide for their utilization for participation in ORT campaigns and the relief, rehabilitation, and resettlement through general education to help raise the of surviving victims of Nazi persecution. level of Jewish consciousness among American Jewish women; through its THANKS TO SCANDINAVIA, INC. (1963). 745 American Affairs program, cooperates in Fifth Ave., Rm. 603, NYC 10151. (212)- efforts to improve the quality of education 486-8600. Natl. Chmn. Victor Borge; Pres. and vocational training in the U.S. Facts and Exec. Officer Richard Netter. Provides and Findings; Highlights; Insights; The scholarships and fellowships at American Merchandiser; Women's American ORT universities and medical centers to stu- Reporter. dents and doctors from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden in appreciation of the A.R.I.F.—ASSOCIATION POUR LE RETA- rescue of Jews from the Holocaust. In- BLISSEMENT DES INSTITUTIONS ET forms current and future generations of OEUVRES ISRAELITES EN FRANCE, INC. Americans and Scandinavians of these sin- (1944). 119 E. 95 St., NYC 10028. (212)- gular examples of humanity and bravery. 876-1448. Pres. Baroness Robert de Gunz- Annual Report. burg; Sec.-Treas. Simon Langer. Helps Jewish religious and cultural institutions in UNITED JEWISH APPEAL, INC. (1939). 99 France. Park Ave., NYC 10016. (212)757-1500. Pres. Stanley Horowitz; Chmn. Bd. of CONFERENCE ON JEWISH MATERIAL Trustees Robert E. Loup; Natl. Chmn. CLAIMS AGAINST GERMANY, INC. (1951). Alexander Grass. Channels funds for over- 15 E. 26 St., Rm. 1355, NYC 10010. (212)- seas humanitarian aid, supports immigra- 696-4944. Pres. Israel Miller; Sec. and tion, Youth , and rural settlements Exec. Dir. Saul Kagan. Monitors the im- in Israel, through the United Israel Ap- plementation of restitution and indemnifi- peal; provides additional humanitarian as- cation programs of the German Federal sistance in 30 countries around the world Republic (FRG) arising from its agree- through the American Jewish Joint Distri- ments with FRG. Administers Hardship bution Committee. Newsbrief. Fund, which distributes DM 400,000,000 appropriated by FRG for Jewish Nazi vic- , FACULTY ADVISORY CABINET tims unable to file timely claims under (1975). 99 Park Ave., NYC 10016. (212)- original indemnification laws. Also assists 757-1500. Chmn. Seymour Martin Lipset; needy non-Jews who risked their lives to Dir. Richard A. Davis. Promotes faculty help Jewish survivors. Periodic reports. leadership support for local and national UJA campaigns through educational and HIAS, INC. (HEBREW IMMIGRANT AID SO- personal commitment; uses faculty re- CIETY) (1880; reorg. 1954). 200 Park Ave. sources and expertise on behalf of UJA and S., NYC 10003. (212)674-6800. Pres. Rob- Israel. ert L. Israeloff; Exec. V. Pres. Karl D. , RABBINIC CABINET (1972). 99 Park Zukerman. International Jewish migration Ave., NYC 10016. (212)757-1500. Chmn. agency with headquarters in the U.S. and Rabbi Haskel Lookstein; Dir. Oscar offices, affiliates, and representatives in Groner. Promotes rabbinic leadership sup- Europe, Latin America, Canada, Aus- port for local and national UJA campaigns tralia, New Zealand, and Israel. Assists through education and personal commit- Jewish migrants and refugees from Eastern ment; uses rabbinic resources on behalf of Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, UJA and Israel. and Latin America. Via U.S. government- funded programs, assists in the resettle- , UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS DEPT. ment of Indo-Chinese and other refugees. (1970). 99 Park Ave., NYC 10016. (212)- HIAS Annual Report; HIAS Reporter; 757-1500. Student Advisory Board Chmn. Quarterly Statistical Abstract. Alan Semal. Crystallizes Jewish commit- ment on the campus through an educa- JEWISH RESTITUTION SUCCESSOR ORGANI- tional fund-raising campaign involving ZATION (1947). 15 E. 26 St., NYC 10010. various programs, leadership training, and (212)696-4944. Sec. and Exec. Dir. Saul opportunities for participation in commu- Kagan. Acts to discover, claim, receive, nity functions. 378 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

, WOMEN'S DIVISION OF (1946). 99 NYC 10038 (212)791-1800. Pres. Shimon Park Ave., NYC 10016. (212)757-1500. Katz; Dir. Joshua Silbermintz. Educates Pres. Harriet Zimmerman; Chmn. Judith Orthodox Jewish children in Torah; en- A. Levy; Dir. Nan Goldberg. Strengthens courages sense of communal responsibility; communities to raise funds for Israel and communal celebrations, learning groups, Jews worldwide. Campaign Network News- and welfare projects. Darkeinu; Leaders letter. Guide. , YOUNG LEADERSHIP CABINET , GIRLS' DIVISION—BNOS AGUDATH (1977). 99 Park Ave., NYC 10016. (212)- ISRAEL (1921). 5 Beekman St., NYC 757-1500. Exec. Dir. Michael Reiner; 10038. (212)791-1800. Coord. Sara Zim- Chmn. Michael M. Adler. Committed to merman. Educates Jewish girls to the his- the creative survival of Jews, Judaism, and toric nature of the Jewish people as the Israel through dialogues with leading people of the Torah; encourages greater de- scholars and writers, and through peer ex- votion to and understanding of the Torah. changes at retreats, conferences, missions Kol Bnos. to Israel, and special programs. In Process; Judaica series. , WOMEN'S DIVISION—N'SHEI AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA (1940). 5 , YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP Beekman St., NYC 10038. (212)227-5715. CABINET (1977). 99 Park Ave., NYC Pres. Esther Bohensky, Aliza Grund. Or- 10016 (212)757-1500. Chmn. Ann-Louise ganizes Jewish women for philanthropic Levine. Focuses on bringing more career work in the U.S. and Israel and for inten- women into the UJA campaign; features a sive Torah education. Seeks to train Torah- career women's Campaign Institute, spe- guided Jewish mothers. cial missions to Israel, and in-depth Israel experience for top women executives and YOUTH DIVISION—ZEIREI leaders. A training and service organiza- AGUDATH ISRAEL (1921). 5 Beekman St., tion offering the opportunity to enhance NYC 10038. (212)791-1820. Pres. Yisroel skills and put those skills to use through Greenwald; Exec. Dir. Labish Becker. UJA programs, regional and national Educates Jewish youth to realize the his- seminars, speaking engagements, and toric nature of the Jewish people as the heightened local involvement. Showcase. people of the Torah and to seek solutions to all the problems of the Jewish people in WOMEN'S SOCIAL SERVICE FOR ISRAEL, Israel in the spirit of the Torah. Carries out INC. (1937). 240 W. 98 St., NYC 10025. projects in religious, educational, and com- (212)666-7880. Pres. Ursula Merkin; Sec. munity-welfare fields. The Zeirei Forum; Dory Gordon. Maintains in Israel subsi- Am Hatorah; DafChizuk; Yom Tov Publi- dized housing for self-reliant older people, cations. old-age homes for more dependent elderly, Lichtenstadter Hospital for chronically ill, AGUDATH ISRAEL WORLD ORGANIZATION subsidized meals, distribution of clothing (1912). 5 Beekman St., NYC 10038. (212)- collected in U.S. All-volunteer group in 791-1800. Cochmn. Rabbi Moshe Sherer, New York. Annual Journal. Rabbi Yehudah Meir Abramowitz. Repre- sents the interests of Orthodox Jewry on RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL the national and international scenes. Sponsors projects to strengthen Torah life AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA (1912). 5 worldwide. Beekman St., NYC 10038. (212)791-1800. Pres. Rabbi Moshe Sherer; Exec. Dir. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF (1978). Rabbi Boruch B. Borchardt. Mobilizes Or- 350 Fifth Ave., Suite 3308, NYC 10001. thodox Jews to cope with Jewish problems (212)244-3350. Pres. Rabbi David L. in the spirit of the Torah; sponsors a broad Dunn; Sec. Rabbi Robert Chernoff. An or- range of constructive projects in religion, ganization of rabbis serving in pulpits, and education, children's welfare, protection of in the fields of education and social work. Jewish religious rights, outreach, and so- Provides rabbinical fraternity and place- cial services. Jewish Observer; Dos Yiddishe ment services. Quarterly Newsletter. Von. ASSOCIATION FOR JEWISH STUDIES (1969). , CHILDREN'S DIVISION—PIRCHEI Widener Library M., Harvard University, AGUDATH ISRAEL (1925). 5 Beekman St., Cambridge, MA 02138. (617)495-2985. NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 379

Pres. Nahum M. Sarna; Exec. Sec. Charles studies; offers scholarships and fellow- Berlin. Seeks to promote, maintain, and ships. Annual Journal. improve the teaching of Jewish studies in American colleges and universities by B'NAI B'RITH HILLEL FOUNDATIONS, INC. sponsoring meetings and conferences, pub- (1923). 1640 Rhode Island Ave., NW, lishing a newsletter and other scholarly Washington, DC 20036. (202)857-6560. materials, setting standards for programs Chmn. B'nai B'rith Hillel Comm. Edwin in Jewish studies, aiding in the placement Shapiro; Internatl. Dir. Larry S. Moses. of teachers, coordinating research, and co- Provides a program of cultural, religious, operating with other scholarly organiza- educational, social, and counseling content tions. AJS Review; Newsletter. to Jewish college and university students on more than 400 campuses in the U.S., ASSOCIATION OF HILLEL/JEWISH CAMPUS Australia, Canada, England, Israel, PROFESSIONALS (1949). 2615 Clifton Ave., Europe, and S. America. Also sponsors Cincinnati, OH 45220. (513)221-6728. Academic Associates, National Jewish Pres. Abie Ingber; V. Pres. Paul Golomb. Law Students Network, and Student Sec- Seeks to promote professional relation- retariat. Jewish Life on Campus; Igeret; ships and exchanges of experience, develop NJLSN Newsletter; Chadashot-Secretariat personnel standards and qualifications, Newsletter. safeguard integrity of Hillel profession; represents and advocates before National B'NAI B'RITH YOUTH ORGANIZATION Hillel Staff, National Hillel Commission, (1924). 1640 Rhode Island Ave., NW, B'nai B'rith International, Council of Jew- Washington, DC 20036. (202)857-6633. ish Federations. AHJCP Bulletin. Chmn. Youth Com. Aaron Grossman; In- ternatl. Dir. Sidney Clearfield. Helps Jew- ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH CHAPLAINS OF ish teenagers achieve self-fulfillment and THE ARMED FORCES (1946). 15 E. 26 St., make a maximum contribution to the Jew- NYC 10010. (212)532-4949. Pres. Rabbi ish community and their country's culture; Alvin I. Lieberman; Sec. Rabbi Jacob helps members acquire a greater knowl- Greenberg. An organization of former and edge and appreciation of Jewish religion current chaplains of the U.S. armed forces and culture. BBYO Advisor; Monday which seeks to enhance the religious pro- Morning; Shofar; Hakol; Kesher. gram of Jewish chaplains in the armed forces and in Veterans Administration hos- BRAMSON ORT (1977). 44 E. 23 St., NYC pitals. 10010. (212)677-7420. Dir. Ira L. Jaskoll. A two-year technical college offering cer- ASSOCIATION OF ORTHODOX JEWISH SCIEN- tificates and associate degrees in high tech- TISTS (1947). 1373 Coney Island Ave., nology and business fields, as well as Jew- Brooklyn, NY 11219. (718)338-8592. Pres. ish studies. Houses the Center for Sheldon Kombluth; Bd. Chmn. Nora Computers in Jewish Education. Jewish Smith. Seeks to contribute to the develop- Computer Newsletter. ment of science within the framework of Orthodox Jewish tradition; to obtain and BRANDEIS-BARDIN INSTITUTE (1941). 1101 disseminate information relating to the in- Peppertree Lane, Brandeis, CA 93064. teraction between the Jewish traditional (818)348-7201. Pres. Ira Weiner. Main- way of life and scientific developments—on tains Brandeis Camp Institute (BCI), a both an ideological and practical level; to Jewish student leadership program for col- assist in the solution of problems pertain- lege-age adults; Camp Alonim for children ing to Orthodox Jews engaged in scientific 8-16; introductory and membership House teaching or research. Two main conven- of the Book weekends for adults 25 + , in tions are held each year. Intercom; Pro- an effort to instill an appreciation of Jewish ceedings; Halacha Bulletin; Newsletter. cultural and spiritual heritage and to create a desire for active participation in Jewish BETH MEDROSH ELYON (ACADEMY OF communities. Brandeis-Bardin Institute HIGHER LEARNING AND RESEARCH) News. (1943). 73 Main St., Monsey, NY 10952. (914)356-7065. Bd. Chmn. Emanuel Wel- CANTORS ASSEMBLY (1947). 150 Fifth Ave., dler; Treas. Arnold Jacobs; Sec. Yerach- NYC 10011. (212)691-8020. Pres. Saul Z. miel Censor. Provides postgraduate Hammerman; Exec. V. Pres. Samuel courses and research work in higher Jewish Rosenbaum. Seeks to unite all cantors who 380 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

adhere to traditional Judaism and who education professionals, comprising ad- serve as full-time cantors in bona fidecon - ministrators and supervisors of national gregations, to conserve and promote the and local Jewish educational institutions musical traditions of the Jews and to ele- and agencies, and teachers in Hebrew high vate the status of the cantonal profession. schools and Jewish teachers colleges, of all Annual Proceedings; Journal of Synagogue ideological groupings; conducts annual na- Music. tional and regional conferences in all areas of Jewish education; represents the Jew- CENTRAL CONFERENCE OF AMERICAN ish education profession before the Jewish RABBIS (1889). 21 E. 40 St., NYC 10016. community; cosponsors, with the Jewish (212)684-4990. Pres. Rabbi Jack Stern; Education Service of North America, a Exec. V. Pres. Rabbi Joseph B. Glaser. personnel committee and other projects; Seeks to conserve and promote Judaism cooperates with Jewish Agency Depart- and to disseminate its teachings in a liberal ment of Education and Culture in promot- spirit. Journal of Reform Judaism; CCAR ing Hebrew culture and studies; conducts Yearbook. lectureship at Hebrew University. Jewish Education; Sheviley Hahinuch. CENTRAL YESHIVA BETH JOSEPH RABBINI- CAL SEMINARY (in Europe 1891; in U.S. DROPSIE COLLEGE FOR HEBREW AND COG- 1941). 1427 49 St., Brooklyn, NY 11219. NATE LEARNING (1907). 250 N. Highland Pres. and Dean Jacob Jofen. Maintains a Ave., Merion, PA 19066. (215)667-1830. school for teaching Orthodox rabbis and Pres. David M. Goldenberg. The only non- teachers, and promoting the cause of sectarian and nontheological graduate in- higher Torah learning. stitution in America completely dedicated to Judaic and Near Eastern studies; offers CLEVELAND COLLEGE OF JEWISH STUDIES (1964). 26500 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood, graduate programs in these areas. Courses OH 44122. (216)464-4050. Pres. David include the cultures and languages of Ara- Ariel; Bd. Chmn. Dan Polster. Provides bic, Aramaic, Ugaritic, Akkadian, and an- courses in all areas of Judaic and Hebrew cient Egyptian peoples; offers MA and studies to adults and college-age students; PhD degrees. Jewish Quarterly Review. offers continuing education for Jewish , ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF (1925). educators and administrators; serves as a 250 N. Highland Ave., Philadelphia, PA center for Jewish life and culture; expands 19066. (215)667-1830. Pres. Ezra Shere- the availability of courses in Judaic studies shevsky. Promotes good relationship be- by exchanging faculty, students, and cred- tween the college and graduates. its with neighboring academic institutions; grants bachelor's and master's degrees. FEDERATION OF JEWISH MEN'S CLUBS, INC. (1929). 475 Riverside Dr., Suite 244, NYC COALITION FOR ALTERNATIVES IN JEWISH 10115. (212)749-8100. Pres. Jules Porter; EDUCATION (CAJE) (1976). 468 Park Exec. Dir. Rabbi Charles Simon. Promotes Ave. S., Rra. 904, NYC 10016. (212)696- principles and objectives of Conservative 0740. Chmn. Stuart Kelman; Dir. Eliot G. Judaism by organizing, sponsoring, and Spack. Brings together Jews from all developing men's clubs or brotherhoods; ideologies who are involved in every facet supports OMETZ Center for Conservative of Jewish education, and are committed to Judaism on Campus; promotes Home Li- transmitting Jewish knowledge, culture, brary of Conservative Judaism and the Art and experience; serves as a channel of com- of Jewish Living series; sponsors Hebrew munication for its membership to share re- Literacy Adult Education Program; pre- sources and methods, and as a forum for sents awards for service to American exchange of philosophical and theoretical Jewry. Torchlight. approaches to Jewish education. Sponsors programs and projects. Bikurim; Crisis GRATZ COLLEGE (1895). 10 St. and Tabor Curricula; Mekasher; CAJE Jewish Educa- Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19141. (215)329- tion News. 3363. Bd. Chmn. Stephen Sussman; Pres. Gary S. Schiff. Offers a wide variety of COUNCIL FOR JEWISH EDUCATION (1926). bachelor's, master's, teacher-training, con- 114 Fifth Ave., NYC 10011. (212)675- tinuing-education, and high-school-level 5656. Pres. Elliot Schwartz; Comptroller programs in Judaic, Hebraic, and Middle Jack M. Horden. Fellowship of Jewish Eastern studies. Grants BA and MA in NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 381

Jewish studies, Bachelor and Master of He- 90007 (1954), Uri D. Herscher, Chief brew Literature, MA in Jewish education, Admin. Officer; 13 King David St., Jerusa- MA in Jewish music, certificates in Judaica lem, Israel (1963), Michael Klein, Dean. librarianship, Sephardic studies, Jewish Prepares students for Reform rabbinate, chaplaincy, and other credentials. Joint cantorate, religious-school teaching and bachelor's programs with Temple Univer- administration, community service, aca- sity and Beaver College. Gratz College's demic careers; promotes Jewish studies; Division of Community Services serves as maintains libraries and a museum; offers the central agency for Jewish education in bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees; Greater Philadelphia, providing consulta- engages in archaeological excavations; tion and resources to Jewish schools, or- publishes scholarly works through Hebrew ganizations, and individuals. Various news- Union College Press. American Jewish Ar- letters, a yearbook, and scholarly chives; Bibliographica Judaica; HUC—JIR publications. Catalogue; Hebrew Union College Annual; HEBREW COLLEGE (1921). 43 Hawes St., Studies in Bibliography and Booklore; The Brookline, MA 02146. (617)277-1551. Chronicle. Pres. Eli Grad; Bd. Chmn. Leon Brock. , AMERICAN JEWISH ARCHIVES Provides intensive programs of study in all (1947). 3101 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, OH areas of Jewish culture from high school 45220. (513)221-1875. Dir. Jacob R. Mar- through college and graduate school levels, cus; Admin. Dir. Abraham Peck. Pro- also at branch in Hartford; maintains on- motes the study and preservation of the going programs with most major local uni- Western Hemisphere Jewish experience versities; offers the degrees of Master of through research, publications, collection Jewish Studies, Bachelor and Master of of important source materials, and a vigor- Hebrew Literature, and Bachelor and Mas- ous public-outreach program. American ter of Jewish Education, with teaching cer- Jewish Archives; monographs, publications, tification; trains men and women to teach, and pamphlets. conduct, and supervise Jewish schools; offers extensive Ulpan program; offers , AMERICAN JEWISH PERIODICAL courses designed to deepen the commu- CENTER (1957). 3101 Clifton Ave., Cin- nity's awareness of the Jewish heritage. cinnati, OH 45220. Dir. Jacob R. Marcus; Hebrew College Bulletin. Codir. Herbert C. Zafren. Maintains mi- crofilms of all American Jewish periodicals HEBREW THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE (1922). 1823-1925, selected periodicals since 1925. 7135 N. Carpenter Rd., Skokie, IL 60077. Jewish Periodicals and Newspapers on Mi- (312)267-9300. Pres. Rabbi Don Well; Bd. crofilm (1957); First Supplement (1960); Chmn. Aaron Regensberg. An institution Augmented Edition (1984). of higher Jewish learning which includes a division of advanced Hebrew studies, a , EDGAR F. MAGNIN SCHOOL OF school of liberal arts and sciences, a rab- GRADUATE STUDIES (1956). 3077 Univer- binical ordination program, a graduate sity Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007. (213)- school in Judaic studies and pastoral coun- 749-3424. Dir. Stanley Chyet. Supervises seling; the Fasman Yeshiva High School; a programs leading to PhD (Education), high school summer program combining DHS, DHL, and MA degrees; participates Torah studies and computer science in cooperative PhD programs with the courses; and a Jewish studies program. University of Southern . Newsletter; Annual Journal. , JEROME H. LOUCHHEIM SCHOOL OF HEBREW UNION COLLEGE—JEWISH INSTI- JUDAIC STUDIES (1969). 3077 University TUTE OF RELIGION (1875). 3101 Clifton Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90007. (213)749- Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220. (513)221- 3424. Dir. David Ellenson. Offers pro- 1875. Pres. Alfred Gottschalk; Exec. Dean grams leading to MA, BS, BA, and AA Eugene Mihaly; Exec. V. Pres. Uri D. degrees; offers courses as part of the under- Herscher; Chmn. Bd. of Govs. Richard J. graduate program of the University of Scheuer. Academic centers: 3101 Clifton Southern California. Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220 (1875), Sam- uel Greengus, Dean; 1 W. 4 St., NYC , NELSON GLUECK SCHOOL OF BIBLI- 10012 (1922), Paul M. Steinberg, Dean; CAL ARCHAEOLOGY (1963). 13 King 3077 University Ave., Los Angeles, CA David St., Jerusalem, Israel. Dir. Avraham 382 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

Biran. Offers graduate-level programs in advanced students, and a one-year pro- Bible, archaeology, and Judaica. Summer gram for all first-year rabbinic students of excavations are carried out by scholars and the college and for master's degree candi- students. University credit may be earned dates of the Rhea Hirsch School of Educa- by participants in excavations. Consortium tion. of colleges, universities, and seminaries is affiliated with the school. , SCHOOL OF SACRED MUSIC (1947). 1 W. 4 St., NYC 10012. (212)674-5300. V. , RHEA HIRSCH SCHOOL OF EDUCA- Pres. and Dean Paul M. Steinberg; Dir. TION (1967). 3077 University Ave., Los Lawrence A. Hoffman. Trains cantors and Angeles, CA 90007. (213)749-3424. Dir. music personnel for congregations; offers Sara S. Lee. Offers PhD and MA programs MA degree. Sacred Music Press. in Jewish and Hebrew education; conducts joint degree programs with University of , SKIRBALL MUSEUM (1913; 1972 in Southern California; offers courses for Jew- Calif.). 3077 University Ave., Los Angeles, ish teachers, librarians, and early educa- CA 90007. Dir. Nancy Berman; Curator tors on a nonmatriculating basis; conducts Grace Grossman. Collects, preserves, re- summer institutes for professional Jewish searches, and exhibits art and artifacts educators. made by or for Jews, or otherwise as- sociated with Jews and Judaism. Provides , SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (1947). 1 opportunity to faculty and students to do W. 4 St., NYC 10012. (212)674-5300. V. research in the field of Jewish art. Cata- Pres. and Dean Paul M. Steinberg; Dir. logues of exhibits and collections. Kerry Olitzky. Trains and certifies teach- ers and principals for Reform religious HERZLIAH-JEWISH TEACHERS SEMINARY schools; offers MA degree with specializa- (1967). Division of Touro College. 30 W. tion in religious education; offers extension 44 St., NYC 10036. (212)575-0190. Pres. programs in various suburban centers. Bernard Lander; Dir. Jacob Katzman. , GRADUATE SCHOOL OF JEWISH , SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES STUDIES. Offers programs leading to MA (1949). 3101 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, OH in Jewish studies, including Hebrew lan- 45220. Dean Samuel Greengus. Offers pro- guage and literature, Jewish education, his- grams leading to MA and PhD degrees; tory, philosophy, and sociology. Admits offers program leading to DHL degree for men and women who have bachelor's de- rabbinic graduates of the college. grees and backgrounds in Hebrew, Yid- , SCHOOL OF JEWISH COMMUNAL dish, and Jewish studies. SERVICE (1968). 3077 University Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007. Dir. Gerald B. , JEWISH PEOPLE'S UNIVERSITY OF Bubis. Offers certificate and master's de- THE AIR. (212)575-1819. Dir. Jacob Katz- gree to those employed in Jewish commu- man; Coord. Marie Alderman. The educa- nal services, or preparing for such work; tional outreach arm of Touro College, it offers joint MA in Jewish education and produces and disseminates Jewish educa- communal service with Rhea Hirsch tional and cultural programming for radio School; offers MA and MSW in conjunc- broadcast and audio-cassettes. tion with the University of Southern Cali- , Music DIVISION (1964). Performing fornia School of Social Work, with the Arts Div. Dir. Cantor Marvin Antosofsky. George Warren Brown School of Social Offers studies in traditional and contempo- Work of Washington University, and with rary music—religious, Yiddish, secular, the University of Pittsburgh School of So- and Hebraic; offers certificate and degree cial Work. programs in Jewish music education and cantonal art, and artist diploma. , SCHOOL OF JEWISH STUDIES (1963). 13 King David St., Jerusalem, Israel. Dean INSTITUTE FOR COMPUTERS IN JEWISH LIFE Michael Klein. Offers program leading to (1978). 845 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 843, ordination for Israeli students; offers an ac- Chicago, IL 60611. (312)787-7856. Pres. ademic, work-study year for undergradu- Thomas Klutznick; Exec. V. Pres. Irving J. ate students from American colleges and Rosenbaum. Explores, develops, and dis- universities; offers a one-year program in seminates applications of computer tech- cooperation with Hebrew University for nology to appropriate areas of Jewish life, NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 383

with special emphasis on Jewish education; JEWISH MINISTERS CANTORS ASSOCIATION provides access to the Bar-Ilan University OF AMERICA, INC. (1896). 3 W. 16 St., Responsa Project; creates educational soft- NYC 10011. (212)675-6601. Pres. Henry ware for use in Jewish schools; provides Butensky. Furthers and propagates tradi- consulting service and assistance for na- tional liturgy; places cantors in synagogues tional Jewish organizations, seminaries, throughout the U.S. and Canada; develops and synagogues. Monitor. the cantors of the future. Kol Lakol. JEWISH CHAUTAUQUA SOCIETY, INC. (spon- JEWISH RECONSTRUCTIONIST FOUNDATION sored by NATIONAL FEDERATION OF (1940). 270 W. 89 St., NYC 10024. (212)- TEMPLE BROTHERHOODS) (1893). 838 496-2960. Bd. Chmn. Samuel Blumenthal; Fifth Ave., NYC 10021. (212)570-0707. Exec. Dir. David A. Teutsch. Dedicated to Pres. Marshall Blair; Exec. Dir. Bonda- the advancement of Judaism as the evolv- rin. Disseminates authoritative informa- ing religious civilization of the Jewish peo- tion on Jews and Judaism; assigns rabbis to ple. Coordinates the Federation of Recon- lecture at colleges; endows courses in Juda- structionist Congregations and Havurot, ism for college credit at universities; do- Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association, nates Jewish reference books to college and Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. libraries; sends rabbis to serve as counse- lor-teachers at Christian church summer , FEDERATION OF RECONSTRUC- camps and as chaplains at Boy Scout TIONIST CONGREGATIONS AND HAVUROT camps; sponsors institutes on Judaism for (1954). 270 W. 89 St., NYC 10024. (212)- Christian clergy; produces motion pictures 496-2960. Pres. Lillian Kaplan; Exec. Dir. for public-service television and group David A. Teutsch. Services affiliated con- showings. Brotherhood. gregations and havurot educationally and administratively; fosters the establishment JEWISH EDUCATION IN MEDIA, INC. (1978). of new Reconstructionist congregations P.O. Box 180, Riverdale Station, NYC and fellowship groups. Runs the Recon- 10471. (212)362-7633. Exec. Dir. Rabbi structionist Press and provides program- Mark S. Golub. Seeks to promote Jewish matic materials. Newsletter; Reconstruc- identity and commitment through the cre- tionist. ation of innovative and entertaining media materials, including radio and television , RECONSTRUCTIONIST RABBINICAL programming, film, and audio and video ASSOCIATION (1975). Greenwood Ave. cassettes for synagogue and institutional and Church Rd., Wyncote, PA 19095. use. (215)576-0800. Pres. Rabbi Ira J. Schiffer; Exec. Dir. Rabbi Richard Hirsh. Profes- JEWISH EDUCATION SERVICE OF NORTH sional organization for graduates of the AMERICA, INC. (JESNA) (1981). 730 Reconstructionist Rabbinical College and Broadway, NYC 10003. (212)529-2000. other rabbis who identify with Reconstruc- Pres. Mark Schlussel; Acting Exec. V. tionist Judaism; cooperates with Federa- Pres. David Resnick. Coordinates, pro- tion of Reconstructionist Congregations motes, and services Jewish education in and Havurot in furthering Reconstruction- federated communities of North America. ism in N. America. Raayanot. Coordinating center for Jewish education bureaus; offers curricular advisement and JEWISH TEACHERS ASSOCIATION—MORIM maintains a National Educational Re- (1931). 45 E. 33 St., NYC 10016. (212)- source Center; runs regional pedagogic 684-0556. Pres. Phyllis L. Pullman; V. conferences; conducts evaluative surveys Pres. Eli Nieman. Promotes the religious, on Jewish education; engages in statistical social, and moral welfare of children; pro- and other educational research; provides vides a program of professional, cultural, community consultations; sponsors the and social activities for its members; coop- National Board of License; administers erates with other organizations for the pro- Fellowships in Jewish Educational Leader- motion of goodwill and understanding. ship training program (FUEL); provides JTA Newsletter—Morim. placement of upper-level bureau and com- munal school personnel and educators. JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF Pedagogic Reporter; TRENDS; Informa- AMERICA (1886; reorg. 1902). 3080 Broad- tion Research Bulletins; Jewish Education way, NYC 10027. (212)678-8000. Chan- Directory; Annual Report. cellor Gerson D. Cohen; Chmn. Exec. 384 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

Com. Stephen M. Peck; Bd. Chmn. How- now confronting spiritually minded in- ard M. Holtzmann. Operates undergradu- dividuals. ate and graduate programs in Judaica, de- partments for training rabbis and cantors, , MELTON RESEARCH CENTER a pastoral psychiatry center, Melton Cen- (1960). 3080 Broadway, NYC 10027. ter for Jewish Education, the Jewish Mu- (212)678-8031. Dirs. Eduardo Rauch, seum, and such youth programs as the Barry W. Holtz. Devises new curricula and Ramah Camps and the OMETZ-Center materials for Jewish education; has inten- for Conservative Judaism on Campus. sive program for training curriculum writ- Conservative Judaism; Seminary Progress. ers; recruits, trains, and retrains educators through seminars and in-service programs; , AMERICAN STUDENT CENTER IN maintains consultant and supervisory rela- JERUSALEM (1962). P.O. Box 196, Jerusa- tionships with a limited number of pilot lem, Israel. Dean Reuven Hammer; Dir. schools. Melton Journal. Midreshet Yerushalayim, Baruch Feld- , SCHOCKEN INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH stern. Offers year-in-Israel programs for RESEARCH (1961). 6 Balfour St., Jerusa- graduate students, including rabbinical lem, Israel. Librarian Yaakov Katzenstein. and cantonal students, and a program of Incorporates Schocken library and its intensive Jewish studies for undergradu- related research institutes in medieval He- ates. brew poetry and Jewish mysticism. , CANTORS INSTITUTE AND SEMI- Schocken Institute Yearbook (P'raqim). NARY COLLEGE OF JEWISH MUSIC (1952). , SEMINARY COLLEGE OF JEWISH 3080 Broadway, NYC 10027. (212)678- STUDIES-TEACHERS INSTITUTE (1909). 8038. Dean Morton M. Leifman. Trains 3080 Broadway, NYC 10027. (212)678- cantors, music teachers, and choral direc- 8826. Dean Paula Hyman. Offers complete tors for congregations. Offers programs in college program in Judaica leading to BA sacred music leading to degrees of BSM, degree; conducts joint programs with Co- MSM, and DSM, and diploma of Hazzan. lumbia University and Barnard enabling , DEPARTMENT OF RADIO AND TEL- students to receive two BA degrees after EVISION (1944). 3080 Broadway, NYC four years. 10027. (212)678-8020. Exec. Prod. Milton , UNIVERSITY OF JUDAISM (1947). E. Kxents. Produces radio and TV pro- 15600 Mulholland Dr., Los Angeles, CA grams expressing the Jewish tradition in its 90024. (213)476-9777. Pres. David L. broadest sense, with emphasis on the uni- Lieber; V. Pres. Max Vorspan, Alexander versal human situation: "Eternal Light," a Graubart, Marshall T. Meyer. West Coast weekly radio program; 7 "Eternal Light" school of JTS. Serves as center of under- TV programs, produced in cooperation graduate and graduate study of Judaica; with NBC; and telecasts with ABC. Dis- offers preprofessional and professional pro- tributes program scripts and related read- grams in Jewish education and allied fields, ing lists. including a prerabbinic program and joint program enabling students to receive BA , INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDY IN THE HUMANITIES (1968). 3080 Broad- from UCLA and BHL from U. of J. after way, NYC 10027. (212)678-8024. Dean four years, and an experimental under- Mayer Rabinowitz. Graduate program graduate program in the humanities, Lee leading to MA degrees in all aspects of College, as well as a broad range of adult Jewish studies and PhD in Bible, Jewish education and Jewish activities. education, history, literature, philosophy, MACHNE ISRAEL, INC. (1940). 770 Eastern or rabbinics; offers dual degree in social Pkwy., Brooklyn, NY 11213. (718)493- work. 9250. Pres. Menachem M. Schneerson (Lubavitcher ); Dir., Treas. M.A. , INSTITUTE FOR RELIGIOUS AND Hodakov; Sec. Nissan Mindel. The Luba- SOCIAL STUDIES (1938). 3080 Broadway, vitcher movement's organ dedicated to the NYC 10027. (212)678-8815. Dir. Gordon social, spiritual, and material welfare of Tucker. A scholarly and scientific fellow- Jews throughout the world. ship of clergymen and other religious teachers who desire authoritative infor- MERKOS L'INYONEI CHINUCH, INC. (THE mation regarding some of the basic issues CENTRAL ORGANIZATION FOR JEWISH NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 385

EDUCATION) (1940). 770 Eastern Park- HaTorah and Machon Chana, seeking to way, Brooklyn, NY 11213. (718)493-9250. win back college youth and others to the Pres. Menachem M. Schneerson (Luba- fold of Judaism; maintains schools and vitcher Rebbe); Dir., Treas. MA. Hoda- dormitory facilities. Panorama; Passover kov; Sec. Nissan Mindel. The educational Handbook; Seder Guide; Spiritual Suicide; arm of the Lubavitcher movement. Seeks Focus. to promote Jewish education among Jews, regardless of their background, in the spirit NATIONAL COUNCIL OF BETH JACOB of Torah-true Judaism; to establish contact SCHOOLS, INC. (1945). 1415 E. 7 St., with alienated Jewish youth; to stimulate Brooklyn, NY 11230. (718)979-7400. Bd. concern and active interest in Jewish edu- Chmn. Shimon Newhouse; Sec. David cation on all levels; and to promote reli- Rosenberg. Operates Orthodox all-day gious observance as a daily experience schools from kindergarten through high among all Jews; maintains worldwide net- school for girls, a residence high school in work of regional offices, schools, summer Ferndale, NY, a national institute for mas- camps, and -Lubavitch Houses; ter instructors, and a summer camp for publishes Jewish educational literature in girls. Bais Yaakov Digest; Pnimia Call. numerous languages and monthly journal in five languages: Conversaciones con la NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOUNG ISRAEL juventud; Conversations avec les jeunes; (1912). 3 W. 16 St., NYC 10011. (212)- Schmuessen mit kinder un yugent; Sihot la 929-1525. Pres. Harold M. Jacobs; Exec. No-ar; Talks and Tales. V. Pres. Rabbi Ephraim H. Sturm. Main- tains a program of spiritual, cultural, so- MESIVTA YESHIVA RABBI CHAIM BERLIN cial, and communal activity aimed at the RABBINICAL ACADEMY (1905). 1593 advancement and perpetuation of tradi- Coney Island Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11230. tional, Torah-true Judaism; seeks to instill (718)377-0777. Pres. Sol Eiger; Admin. in American youth an understanding and Yerachmiel Stuppler. Maintains fully ac- appreciation of the ethical and spiritual credited elementary and high schools; col- values of Judaism. Sponsors kosher dining legiate and postgraduate school for ad- clubs and fraternity houses and an Israel vanced Jewish studies, both in America program. Viewpoint; Hashkofa series; and Israel; Camp Morris, a summer study Masorah newspaper. retreat; Prof. Nathan Isaacs Memorial Li- brary; Gur Aryeh Publications. , AMERICAN FRIENDS OF YOUNG IS- RAEL SYNAGOGUES IN ISRAEL (1926). 3 MIRRER YESHIVA CENTRAL INSTITUTE (in W. 16 St., NYC 10011. (212)929-1525. Poland 1817; in U.S. 1947). 1791-5 Ocean Chmn. Jack Levy; Exec. V. Pres. Rabbi Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11223. Pres. and Ephraim H. Sturm. Promotes Young Is- Dean Rabbi Shrage Moshe Klamanowitz; rael synagogues and youth work in syna- Exec. Dir. and Sec. Manfred Handelsman. gogues in Israel. Maintains rabbinical college, postgraduate school for Talmudic research, accredited , ARMED FORCES BUREAU (1912). 3 high school, and and Sephardic divi- W. 16 St., NYC 10011. (212)929-1525. Ad- sions; dedicated to the dissemination of vises and guides the inductees into the Torah scholarship in the community and armed forces with regard to Sabbath ob- abroad; engages in rescue and rehabilita- servance, kashrut, and Orthodox behavior. tion of scholars overseas. Guide for the Orthodox Serviceman. NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER- , EMPLOYMENT BUREAU (1912). 3 W. ANCE OF JEWISH EDUCATION (1941). 824 16 St., NYC 10011. (212)929-1525. Exec. Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11213. V. Pres. Rabbi Ephraim H. Sturm; Em- (718)735-0200. Pres. J. James Plessen; Bd. ployment Dir. Dorothy Stein. Operates an Chmn. Martin Domansky; Sec. Milton on-the-job training program under federal Kramer; Exec. V. Pres. Jacob J. Hecht. contract; helps secure employment, partic- Seeks to disseminate the ideals of Torah- ularly for Sabbath observers and Russian true education among the youth of Amer- immigrants; offers vocational guidance. ica; aids poor, sick, and needy in U.S. Viewpoint. and Israel; provides aid to hundreds of Iranian Jewish youth through the Iranian , INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH STUDIES Children's Fund; maintains camp for un- (1947). 3 W. 16 St., NYC 10011. (212)- derprivileged children; sponsors Hadar 929-1525. Pres. Harold M. Jacobs; Exec. 386 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

V. Pres. Rabbi Ephraim H. Sturm. In- NATIONAL JEWISH RESOURCE CENTER troduces students to Jewish learning and (1974). 421 Seventh Ave., NYC 10001. knowledge; helps form adult branch (212)714-9500. Chmn. Herschel Blum- schools; aids Young Israel synagogues in berg; Pres. Irving Greenberg; Exec. V. their adult education programs. Bulletin. Pres. Paul Jeser. Devoted to leadership ed- ucation and policy guidance for the Ameri- , YOUNG ISRAEL COLLEGIATES AND can Jewish community. Conducts weekend YOUNG ADULTS (formerly INTERCOL- retreats and community gatherings, as well LEGIATE COUNCIL AND YOUNG SINGLE as conferences on various topics. Perspec- ADULTS) (1951; reorg. 1982). 3 W. 16 St., tives. NYC 10011. (212)929-1525. Chmn. Kenneth Block; Dir. Richard Stare- NER ISRAEL RABBINICAL COLLEGE (1933). shefsky. Organizes and operates kosher 400 Mt. Wilson Lane, Baltimore, MD dining clubs on college and university cam- 21208. (301)484-7200. Pres. Rabbi Jacob I. puses; provides information and counsel- Ruderman; V. Pres. Rabbi Herman N. ing on kashrut observance at college; gives Neuberger. Trains rabbis and educators for college-age youth understanding and ap- Jewish communities in America and preciation of Judaism and information on worldwide. Offers bachelor's master's and issues important to Jewish community; ar- doctoral degrees in Talmudic law, as well ranges seminars and meetings; publishes as teacher's diploma. College has four divi- pamphlets and monographs. Hashkafa. sions: Mechina High School, Rabbinical College, Teachers Training Institute, , YOUNG ISRAEL YOUTH (formerly Graduate School. Maintains an active YISRAEL HATZAIR) (reorg. 1968). 3 W. 16 community-service division. Operates spe- St., NYC 10011. (212)929-1525. Chmn. cial program for Iranian Jewish students. Eugene Wilk; Dir. Richard Stareshefsky. Ner Israel Bulletin; Alumni Bulletin; Ohr Fosters a program of spiritual, cultural, so- Hanair Talmudic Journal; Iranian B'nei cial, and communal activities for the ad- Torah Bulletin. vancement and perpetuation of traditional Torah-true Judaism; strives to instill an OZAR HATORAH, INC. (1946). 411 Fifth understanding and appreciation of the high Ave., NYC 10016. (212)684-4733. Pres. ethical and spiritual values and to demon- Joseph Shalom; Int. Pres. S.D. Sassoon; strate compatibility of ancient faith of Is- Exec. Dir. Rabbi H. Augenbaum. Esta- rael with good Americanism. Operates blishes, maintains, and expands schools for Achva Summer Mission study program in Jewish youth, providing religious and secu- Israel. Monthly newsletter. lar studies, worldwide. NATIONAL JEWISH HOSPITALITY COMMIT- P'EYLIM—AMERICAN YESHIVA STUDENT TEE (1973). 201 S. 18 St., Rm. 1519, Phila- UNION (1951). 3 W. 16 St., NYC 10011. delphia, PA 19103. (215)546-8293. Pres. (212)989-2500. Pres. Jacob Y. Weisberg; Allen S. Mailer; Exec. Dir. Steven S. Dir. Avraham Hirsch. Aids and sponsors Jacobs. Assists converts and prospective pioneer work by American graduate teach- converts to Judaism, persons involved in ers and rabbis in new villages and towns in intermarriages, and the parents of Jewish Israel; does religious, organizational, and youth under the influence of cults and mis- educational work and counseling among sionaries, as well as the youths themselves. new immigrant youth; maintains summer Our Choice. camps for poor immigrant youth in Israel; belongs to worldwide P'eylim movement NATIONAL JEWISH INFORMATION SERVICE which has groups in Argentina, , FOR THE PROPAGATION OF JUDAISM, INC. Canada, England, Belgium, the Nether- (1960). 5174 W. 8 St., Los Angeles, CA lands, Switzerland, France, and Israel; en- 90036. (213)936-6033. Pres. Rabbi Moshe gages in relief and educational work among M. Maggal; V. Pres. Lawrence J. Epstein; North African immigrants in France and Sec. Rachel Maggal. Seeks to convert Canada, assisting them to relocate and non-Jews to Judaism and revert Jews to reestablish a strong Jewish community life. Judaism; maintains College for Jewish P'eylim Reporter; News from P'eylim. Ambassadors for the training of Jewish missionaries and the Correspondence RABBINICAL ALLIANCE OF AMERICA (IGUD Academy of Judaism for instruction on Ju- HARABONIM) (1944). 156 Fifth Ave., Suite daism through the mail. Voice of Judaism. 807, NYC 10010. (212)242-6420. Pres. NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 387

Rabbi Abraham B. Hecht; Menahel Rab- RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF RELIGIOUS binical Court Rabbi Herschel Kurzrock. JEWRY, INC. (1941; reorg. 1954). 471 W. Seeks to promulgate the cause of Torah- End Ave., NYC 10024. (212)874-7979. true Judaism through an organized rabbin- Chmn. Isaac Strahl; Sec. Marcus Levine. ate that is consistently Orthodox; seeks to Engages in research and publishes studies elevate the position of Orthodox rabbis na- concerning the situation of religious Jewry tionally, and to defend the welfare of Jews and its problems all over the world. the world over. Also has Rab- binical Court and marriage and family SHOLEM ALEICHEM FOLK INSTITUTE, INC. counseling. Perspective; Nahalim. (1918). 3301 Bainbridge Ave., Bronx, NY 10467. Pres. Burt Levey; Sec. Noah Zing- RABBINICAL ASSEMBLY (1900). 3080 Broad- man. Aims to imbue children with Jewish way, NYC 10027. (212)678-8060. Pres. values through teaching Yiddish language Rabbi Alexander M. Shapiro; Exec. V. and literature, Hebrew and the Bible, Jew- Pres. Rabbi Wolfe Kelman. Seeks to pro- ish history, the significance of Jewish holi- mote Conservative Judaism, and to foster days, folk and choral singing, and facts the spirit of fellowship and cooperation about Jewish life in America and Israel. among rabbis and other Jewish scholars; Kinder Journal (Yiddish). cooperates with the Jewish Theological Seminary of America and the United Syna- SOCIETY FOR HUMANISTIC JUDAISM (1969). gogue of America. Conservative Judaism; 28611 W. Twelve Mile Rd., Farmington Proceedings of the Rabbinical Assembly. Hills, MI 48018. (313)478-7610. Founder Rabbi Sherwin Wine; Exec. Dir. Miriam RABBINICAL COLLEGE OF TELSHE, INC. Jerris; Pres. Leonard Cherlin. Established (1941). 28400 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe, OH to promote an alternative in Jewish life. 44092. (216)943-5300. Pres. Rabbi Mor- Publishes educational and ceremonial decai Gifter; V. Pres. Rabbi Abba Zalka materials; trains humanistic Jewish lead- Gewirtz. College for higher Jewish learn- ers; organizes humanistic congregations ing specializing in Talmudic studies and and groups; provides a public voice for hu- rabbinics; maintains a preparatory acad- manistic Jews. Humanistic Judaism. emy including a secular high school, post- graduate department, teacher-training SOCIETY OF FRIENDS OF THE TOURO SYNA- school, and teachers' seminary for women. GOGUE, NATIONAL HISTORIC SHRINE, Pri Etz Chaim; Peer Mordechai; Alumni INC. (1948). 85 Touro St., Newport, RI Bulletin. 02840. (401)847-4794. Pres. Aaron Slom; Exec. Sec. Theodore Lewis. Assists in the RABBINICAL COUNCIL OF AMERICA, INC. maintenance of the Touro Synagogue as a (1923; reorg. 1936). 275 Seventh Ave., national historic site. History of Touro Syn- NYC 10001. (212)807-7888. Pres. Rabbi agogue. Louis Bernstein; Exec. V. Pres. Rabbi Bin- yamin Walfish. Promotes Orthodox Juda- SPERTUS COLLEGE OF JUDAICA (1925). 618 ism in the community; supports institu- S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605. tions for study of Torah; stimulates (312)922-9012. Pres. Howard A. Sulkin; creation of new traditional agencies. Hado- Bd. Chmn. Fred Bernheim; V. Pres. for rom; Record; Sermon Manual; Tradition. Academic Affairs Byron L. Sherwin. Pro- vides Chicago-area colleges and universi- RECONSTRUCTIONIST RABBINICAL COL- ties with specialized undergraduate and LEGE (1968). Church Rd. and Greenwood graduate programs in Judaica and serves as Ave., Wyncote, PA 19095. (215)576-0800. a department of Judaic studies to these col- Bd. Chmn. Benjamin Wm. Mehlman; leges and universities; serves as Midwest Pres. Ira Silverman; Dean Arthur Green. Jewish information center, through its Coeducational. Trains rabbis for all areas Asher Library, Maurice Spertus Museum of Jewish communal life: synagogues, aca- of Judaica, Katzin Memorial Rare Book demic and educational positions, Hillel Room, and Chicago Jewish Archives. centers, Federation agencies; requires stu- Grants degrees of MA in Jewish education, dents to pursue outside graduate studies in Jewish studies, and Jewish communal ser- religion and related subjects; confers title vice; BA and Bachelor of Judaic Studies. of rabbi and grants degrees of Master and Has community outreach/extension stud- Doctor of Hebrew Letters. RRC Report. ies program for adults. 388 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

SYNAGOGUE COUNCIL OF AMERICA (1926). , INSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL EN- 327 Lexington Ave., NYC 10016. (212)- RICHMENT (1973). 22 E. 28 St., NYC 686-8670. Pres. Rabbi Mordecai Waxman; 10016. (212)683-3216. Dir. Bernard Dov Exec. V. Pres. Rabbi Henry D. Michel- Milians. Provides enriched training and man. Serves as spokesman for, and coordi- upgraded credentials for administrative, nates policies of, national rabbinical and guidance, and classroom personnel of He- lay synagogal organizations of Conserva- brew day schools and for Torah-com- tive, Orthodox, and Reform branches of munity leaders; offers graduate and under- American Judaism. Sponsors Institute for graduate programs, in affiliation with Jewish Policy Planning and Research. SCA accredited universities which award full Report; Analysis. degrees: MA in early childhood and ele- mentary education; MS in family counsel- , INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH POLICY ing; MBA in management; MS in special PLANNING AND RESEARCH OF (1972). 327 education, reading; BS in education; BA in Lexington Ave., NYC 10016. (212)686- human relations, social sciences, educa- 8670. Pres. Rabbi Mordecai Waxman; tion, gerontology. Professional Enrichment Exec. V. Pres. Rabbi Henry D. Michel- News (PEN). man. Seeks to strengthen American Jewry by conducting and promoting systematic , NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HE- study of major issues confronting its future BREW DAY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS vitality, for which it enlists informed aca- (1960). 1114 Ave. J, Brooklyn, NY 11230. demic and lay people, sponsors research Pres. David H. Schwartz. Coordinates the and analysis on the subject, and dissemi- work of the fiscal directors of Hebrew day nates findings to synagogues and other schools throughout the country. NAHDSA Jewish organizations. Analysis of Jewish Review. Policy Issues. , NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HE- TORAH SCHOOLS FOR ISRAEL—CHINUCH BREW DAY SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER ATZMAI (1953). 167 Madison Ave., NYC ASSOCIATIONS (1948). 160 Broadway, 10016. (212)889-0606. Pres. Moshe Fein- NYC 10038. (212)406-4190. Pres. Mrs. stein; Exec. Dir. Henach Cohen. Conducts Henry C. Rhein; Exec. Sec. Mrs. Samuel information programs for the American Brand; Bd. Chmn. Mrs. Clarence Horwitz. Jewish community on activities of the inde- Acts as a clearinghouse and service agency pendent Torah schools educational net- to PT As of Hebrew day schools; organizes work in Israel; coordinates role of Ameri- parent-education courses and sets up pro- can members of international board of grams for individual PTAs. National Pro- governors; funds special programs of Mer- gram Notes; PTA Bulletin; Fundraising caz Hachinuch Ha-Atzmai B'Eretz Yisr- with a Flair; PTA with a Purpose for the oel. Israel Education Reporter. Hebrew Day School.

TORAH UMESORAH—NATIONAL SOCIETY , NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF YE- FOR HEBREW DAY SCHOOLS (1944). 160 SHIVA PRINCIPALS (1956). 160 Broadway, Broadway, NYC 10038. (212)406-4190. NYC 10038. (212)406-4190. Pres. Rabbi Pres. Sheldon Beren; Chmn. Exec. Com. Kalman Rosenbaum; Bd. Chmn. Rabbi David Singer; Exec. V. Pres. Joshua Fish- Yitzchock Merkin; Exec. V. Pres. Rabbi A. man. Establishes Hebrew day schools Moshe Possick. A professional organiza- throughout U.S. and Canada and services tion of primary and secondary yeshivah them in all areas, including placement and day-school principals which seeks to make curriculum guidance; conducts teacher- yeshivah day-school education more effec- training institutes on campuses of major tive. Machberet Hamenahel. yeshivahs and seminars and workshops for in-service training of teachers; publishes , NATIONAL YESHIVA TEACHERS textbooks and supplementary reading ma- BOARD OF LICENSE (1953). 160 Broad- terial; conducts research in ethics and way, NYC 10038. (212)406-4190. Bd. character education; supervises federal aid Chmn. Rabbi Elias Schwartz; Exec. Con- programs for Hebrew day schools through- sult. Rabbi Zvi H. Shurin. Issues licenses out the U.S. Olomeinu—Our World; to qualified instructors for all grades of the Tempo; Torah Umesorah Report; Mach- Hebrew day school and the general fieldo f beret Hamenahel. Torah education. NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 389

TOURO COLLEGE (1970). 30 W. 44 St., NYC Dean Jacquelyn L. Petersen. Offers educa- 10036. (212)575-0190. Pres. Bernard tional opportunities to minority groups Lander; Bd. Chmn. Max Karl. Chartered and older people; courses in the arts, by NY State Board of Regents as a non- sciences, humanities, and special programs profit four-year college with liberal arts of career studies. programs leading to BA, BS, and MA de- grees, emphasizing relevance of Jewish SCHOOL OF LAW. Long Island Cam- heritage to general culture of Western civi- pus, 300 Nassau Rd., Huntington, NY lization. Offers JD degree and a biomedical 11743. Dean John Bainbridge. Offers stud- program leading to the MD from Tech- ies leading to JD degree. nion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa. YESHIVA OHR HACHAYIM. 141-61 COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND 71 Ave., Kew Garden Hills, NY 11367. A SCIENCES. 30 W. 44 St., NYC 10036. Dean higher academy of Jewish learning, offers Stanley Boy Ian. Offers comprehensive Jew- classes in , Bible, Jewish philoso- ish studies along with studies in the arts, phy, education, and community services. sciences, humanities, and preprofessional UNION OF AMERICAN HEBREW CONGREGA- studies in health sciences, law, accounting, TIONS (1873). 838 Fifth Ave., NYC 10021. business, computer science, and finance. (212)249-0100. Pres. Rabbi Alexander M. Coordinate and extension programs at Schindler; Bd. Chmn. Charles J. Roth- Women's Division (221 W. 51 St., NYC), schild, Jr. Serves as the central congrega- Flatbush Center in Brooklyn, and Yeshiva tional body of Reform Judaism in the Ohr Hachayim in Queens. Western Hemisphere; serves its approxi- DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES. 30 mately 850 affiliated temples and member- W. 44 St., NYC 10036, and the Long Is- ship with religious, educational, cultural, land campus in Huntingdon. Offers three and administrative programs. Keeping programs: (1) Five-year program leading Posted; Reform Judaism. to MD degree from the Faculty of Medi- , AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF CAN- cine of Technion-Israel Institute of Tech- TORS (1956). 838 Fifth Ave., NYC 10021. nology, Haifa; includes one year of ad- (212)249-0100. Pres. Murray E. Simon; vanced clinical rotations in Israel; (2) Exec. Dir. Raymond Smolover. Members Physician Assistant program; (3) Physical receive investiture and commissioning as Therapist program. cantors at ordination-investiture ceremo- FLATBUSH PROGRAM. 1277 E. 14 St., nies at Hebrew Union College—Jewish In- Brooklyn, NY 11230. Offers evening stitute of Religion, Sacred School of Music. classes to students attending a yeshiva or Through Joint Placement Commission, seminary during the day; nine majors in- serves congregations seeking cantors and clude accounting, business management, music directors. Dedicated to creative Ju- education, and computer science. daism, preserving the best of the past, and encouraging new and vital approaches to GRADUATE PROGRAM IN JEWISH religious ritual, music and ceremonies. STUDIES. 30 W. 44 St., NYC 10036. Of- fered in conjunction with Herzliah-Jewish -, COMMISSION ON SOCIAL ACTION OF Teachers Seminary Division. REFORM JUDAISM (see p. 368) INSTITUTE OF JEWISH LAW. Based at , NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TEM- Touro School of Law, serves as a center PLE ADMINISTRATORS OF (1941). 838 and clearinghouse for study and teaching Fifth Ave., NYC 10021. (212)249-0100. of Jewish law. Pres. Shirley Chernela; Admin. Sec. Nor- man Fogel. Fosters Reform Judaism; pre- -JEWISH PEOPLE'S UNIVERSITY OF pares and disseminates administrative in- THE AIR. Presents Sunday radio courses formation and procedures to member on New York stations WEVD and synagogues of UAHC; provides and en- WNYC, carried by satellite to NPR's 320 courages proper and adequate training of affiliated stations nationwide; covers all as- professional synagogue executives; formu- pects of Jewish culture and offers course lates and establishes professional ideals outlines and cassettes. and standards for the synagogue executive; -SCHOOL OF CAREER AND URBAN provides placement services. NATA Jour- STUDIES. 240 E. 123 St., NYC 10021. nal. 390 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TEM- , AND CENTRAL CONFERENCE OF PLE EDUCATORS (1955). 838 Fifth Ave., AMERICAN RABBIS: COMMISSION ON NYC 10021. (212)249-0100. Pres. JEWISH EDUCATION (1923). 838 Fifth Kenneth A. Midlo. Represents the temple Ave., NYC 10021. (212)249-0100. Chmn. educator within the general body of Re- Murray Blackman; Dir. Rabbi Daniel B. form Judaism; fosters the full-time profes- Syme. Develops curricula and teachers' sion of the temple educator; encourages the manuals; conducts pilot projects and offers growth and development of Jewish reli- educational guidance and consultation at gious education consistent with the aims of all age levels to member congregations and Reform Judaism; stimulates communal in- affiliates and associate bodies. What's Hap- terest in and responsibility for Jewish reli- pening; Compass; E\ gious education. NATE News; Compass magazine. , AND CENTRAL CONFERENCE OF AMERICAN RABBIS: JOINT COMMISSION , NATIONAL FEDERATION OF TEM- ON SYNAGOGUE ADMINISTRATION PLE BROTHERHOODS (1923). 838 Fifth (1962). 838 Fifth Ave., NYC 10021. (212)- Ave., NYC 10021. (212)570-0707. Pres. 249-0100. Chmn. Harold J. Tragash; Dir. Herbert Panoff; Exec. Dir. Av Bondarin. Myron E. Schoen. Assists congregations in Promotes Jewish education among its management, finance, building mainte- members, along with participation in tem- nance, design, construction, and art as- ple, brotherhood, and interfaith activities; pects of synagogues; maintains the Syna- sponsors the Jewish Chautauqua Society. gogue Architectural Library, consisting of Brotherhood. photos, slides, and plans of contemporary and older synagogue buildings. Synagogue , NATIONAL FEDERATION OF TEM- Service. PLE SISTERHOODS (1913). 838 Fifth Ave., NYC 10021. (212)249-0100. Pres. Con- UNION OF ORTHODOX JEWISH CONGREGA- stance Kreshtool; Exec. Dir. Eleanor R. TIONS OF AMERICA (1898). 45 W. 36 St., Schwartz. Serves more than 640 sister- NYC 10018. (212)563-4000. Pres. Julius hoods of Reform Judaism; promotes inter- Berman; Exec. V. Pres. Pinchas Stolper. religious understanding and social justice; Serves as the national central body of Or- awards scholarships and grants to rabbinic thodox synagogues; sponsors National students; provides braille and large-type Conference of Synagogue Youth, Our Way Judaic materials for Jewish blind; supports program for the Jewish deaf, Yachad pro- projects for Israel, Soviet Jewry, and the gram for developmentally disabled youth, aging; is an affiliate of UAHC and is the Israel Center in Jerusalem, aliyah depart- women's agency of Reform Judaism; ment, national OU Kashruth supervision works on behalf of the Hebrew Union Col- and certification service; provides educa- lege—Jewish Institute of Religion; cooper- tional, religious, and organizational guid- ates with World Union for Progressive Ju- ance to synagogues and groups; represents daism. Notes for Now. the Orthodox Jewish community in rela- tion to governmental and civic bodies and , NORTH AMERICAN FEDERATION OF the general Jewish community. Publishes TEMPLE YOUTH (NFTY; formerly NA- synagogue programming publications and TIONAL FEDERATION OF TEMPLE books of Jewish interest. Jewish Action; OU YOUTH) (1939). 838 Fifth Ave., NYC Kosher Directory; OU Passover Directory; 10021. (212)249-0100. Dir. Ramie Arian; OU News Reporter; Synagogue Spotlight; Asst. Dirs. Terry Goldstein, Carol Siegel; Our Way magazine; Yachad magazine. Pres. Mitchell Warren. Seeks to train Re- form Jewish youth in the values of the syn- -, NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF SYNA- agogue and their application to daily life GOGUE YOUTH (1954). 45 W. 36 St., NYC through service to the community and con- 10018. (212)563-4000. Pres. Howie Siegel; gregation; runs department of summer Dir. Natl. Affairs Yitzchok Rosenberg; camps and national leadership training in- Dir. Natl. Programs Raphael Butler. stitute; arranges overseas academic tours, Serves as central body for youth groups of work programs, international student ex- Orthodox congregations; provides such na- change programs, and college student pro- tional activities and services as educational grams in the U.S. and Israel, including ac- guidance, Torah study groups, community credited study programs in Israel. Ani service, programs consultation, Torah VAtah; The Jewish Connection. library, Torah fund scholarships, Ben NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 391

Zakkai Honor Society, Friends of NCSY; UNITED SYNAGOGUE OF AMERICA (1913). conducts national and regional events in- 155 Fifth Ave., NYC 10010. (212)533- cluding week-long seminars, summer 7800. Pres. Franklin D. Kreutzer; Exec. V. Torah tours in over 200 communities, Is- Pres. Benjamin Z. Kreitman. National or- rael summer seminar for teens and collegi- ganization of Conservative Jewish congre- ates, cross-country tours, and Camp gations. Maintains 12 departments and 20 NCSY East. Divisions include Senior regional offices to assist its affiliated con- NCSY in 18 regions and 465 chapters, Jun- gregations with religious, educational, ior NCSY for preteens, "Our Way" for the youth, community, and administrative Jewish deaf, Yachad for the developmen- programming and guidance; aims to en- tally disabled, and NCSY in Israel. Keep- hance the cause of Conservative Judaism, ing Posted with NCSY; Face the Nation— further religious observance, encourage es- President's Newsletter; Oreich Yomeinu— tablishment of Jewish religious schools; Education Newsletter. embraces all elements essentially loyal to traditional Judaism. Program Suggestions; , WOMEN'S BRANCH (1923). 84 Fifth United Synagogue Review; Yearbook Direc- Ave., NYC 10011. (212)929-8857. Pres. tory and Buyers' Guide; President's News- Nancy I. Klein; Admin. Rita Siff. Seeks to letter. spread the understanding and practice of , and to unite all Ortho- , COMMISSION ON JEWISH EDUCA- dox women and their synagogal organiza- TION (1930). 155 Fifth Ave., NYC 10010. tions; services affiliates with educational (212)260-8450. Chmn. Rabbi Joel H. Zai- and programming materials, leadership man; Dir. Morton K. Siegel. Promotes and organizational guidance, and has an higher educational standards in Conserva- NGO representative at the UN. Ha- tive congregational schools and Solomon chodesh; Hakol. Schechter Day Schools and publishes ma- terial for the advancement of their educa- UNION OF ORTHODOX RABBIS OF THE tional programs. Provides guidance and in- UNITED STATES AND CANADA (1900). formation on resources, courses, and other 235 E. Broadway, NYC 10002. (212)964- projects in adult Jewish education; pre- 6337. Pres. Rabbi Moshe Feinstein; Dir. pares and publishes pamphlets, study Rabbi Hersh M. Ginsberg. Seeks to foster guides, tracts, and texts for use in adult- and promote Torah-true Judaism in the education programs; publishes the Jewish U.S. and Canada; assists in the establish- Tract series and distributes El-Am edition ment and maintenance of yeshivot in the of Talmud. Distributes black-and-white U.S.; maintains committee on marriage and color films of "Eternal Light" TV pro- and divorce and aids individuals with mar- grams on Jewish subjects, produced by ital difficulties; disseminates knowledge of Jewish Theological Seminary in coopera- traditional Jewish rites and practices and tion with NBC. Briefs; Impact; In Your publishes regulations on synagogal struc- Hands; Your Child. ture; maintains rabbinical court for resolv- ing individual and communal conflicts. , JEWISH EDUCATORS ASSEMBLY OF Hapardes. (1951). 15 East 26 St., NYC 10010. (212)- 532-4949. Pres. Michael Korman; Exec. UNION OF SEPHARDIC CONGREGATIONS, Dir. Jacob S. Rosen. Promotes, extends, INC. (1929). 8 W. 70 St., NYC 10023. and strengthens the program of Jewish ed- (212)873-0300. Pres. The Haham Solomon ucation on all levels in the community in Gaon; Sec. Joseph Tarica; Bd. Chmn. Vic- consonance with the philosophy of the tor Tarry. Promotes the religious interests Conservative movement. Yearbook; News- of Sephardic Jews; prepares and distributes letters; Tamtzit. Sephardic prayerbooks; provides religious leaders for Sephardic congregations. , JOINT COMMISSION ON SOCIAL AC- TION (1958). 155 Fifth Ave., NYC 10010. UNITED LUBAVITCHER YESHIVOTH (1940). (212)533-7800. Cochmn. Rabbi Zachary I. 841-853 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY Heller, Ella Berman; Dir. Ruth M. Perry. 11230. (718)859-7600. Pres. Eli N. Sklar; Consists of representatives of United Syna- Chmn. Exec. Com. Rabbi S. Gourary. Sup- gogue of America, Women's League for ports and organizes Jewish day schools and Conservative Judaism, Rabbinical Assem- rabbinical seminaries in the U.S. and bly, and Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs; abroad. reviews public issues and cooperates with 392 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

civic and Jewish community organizations Levi Bukiet. Provides facilities for inten- to achieve social-action goals. Today: sive Torah education as well as Orthodox Hayom. rabbinical training on the West Coast; con- ducts an accredited college preparatory , KADIMA OF (formerly PRE-USY; high school combined with a full program reorg. 1968). 155 Fifth Ave., NYC 10010. of Torah-Talmudic training and a graduate (212)533-7800. Dir. Enid L. Miller. In- Talmudical division on the college level. volves Jewish preteens in a meaningful reli- Torah Quiz. gious, educational, and social environ- ment; fosters a sense of identity and WOMEN'S LEAGUE FOR CONSERVATIVE JU- commitment to the Jewish community and DAISM (1918). 48 E. 74 St., NYC 10021. Conservative movement; conducts syna- (212)628-1600. Pres. Selma Weintraub; gogue-based chapter programs and re- Exec. Bemice Baiter. Constitutes parent gional Kadima days and weekends. Mitz- body of Conservative women's groups in vah of the Month; Kadima Kesher; Advisors U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Aid series; Chagim; Games; quarterly Israel; provides them with programs in re- Kadima magazine. ligion, education, social action, Israel affairs, leadership training, services to the , NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SYNA- disabled, and community affairs; publishes GOGUE ADMINISTRATORS OF (1948). 155 Fifth Ave., NYC 10010. (212)533-7800. books of Jewish interest; contributes to Pres. Harvey L. Brown. Aids congrega- support of Jewish Theological Seminary tions affiliated with the United Synagogue and its residence halls. Women's League of America to further aims of Conservative Outlook; Ba'Olam. Judaism through more effective adminis- WORLD COUNCIL OF SYNAGOGUES (1957). tration (PALS Program); advances profes- 155 Fifth Ave., NYC 10010 (212)533- sional standards and promotes new meth- 7693. Pres. Marshall Wolke; Exec. Dir. ods in administration; cooperates in Zipporah Liben. International representa- United Synagogue placement services and tive of Conservative organizations and administrative surveys. NASA Newsletter; congregations; promotes the growth and NASA Journal. development of the Conservative move- , UNITED SYNAGOGUE YOUTH OF ment in Israel and throughout the world; (1951). 155 Fifth Ave., NYC 10010. (212)- supports educational institutions overseas; 533-7800. Pres. David Stern; Exec. Dir. holds biennial international conventions; Paul Freedman. Seeks to strengthen iden- represents the world Conservative move- tification with Conservative Judaism, ment on the Executive of the World Zion- based on the personality development, ist Organization. Jerusalem Newsletter; needs, and interests of the adolescent, in a Spectrum. Mitzvah framework. Achshav; Tikun 01am; A.J. Heschel Honor Society Newslet- WORLD UNION FOR PROGRESSIVE JUDAISM, ter; USY Alumni Assn. Newsletter; USY LTD. (1926). 838 Fifth Ave., NYC 10021. Program Bank. (212)249-0100. Pres. Gerard Daniel; Exec. Dir. Richard G. Hirsch; N. Amer. Dir. VAAD MISHMERETH STAM (1976). 4902 16 Benjamin A. Kamin. Promotes and coordi- Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11204. (718)438- nates efforts of Reform, Liberal, and Pro- 4963. Exec. Dir. Rabbi Yakov Basch. A gressive congregations throughout the nonprofit consumer-protection agency world; supports new congregations; assigns dedicated to preserving and protecting the and employs rabbis overseas; sponsors halachic integrity of Torah scrolls, phylac- seminaries and schools; organizes interna- teries, and mezuzot. Makes presentations tional conferences of Liberal Jews. Interna- and conducts examination campaigns in tional Conference Reports; News and Views; schools and synagogues. A Guide to Mezu- Shalhevet (Israel); Teshuva (Argentina); zah; The Halachic Encyclopedia of the Sa- Ammi. cred Alphabet; Yalkut Tzurat Haotiyot. YAVNE HEBREW THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY WEST COAST TALMUDICAL SEMINARY (Ye- (1924). P.O. Box 185, Brooklyn, NY shiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad) (1953). 7215 11218. (718)436-5610. Pres. Nathan Warring St., Los Angeles, CA 90046. Shapiro; Exec. Dir. Rabbi Solomon K. (213)937-3763. Pres. Abraham Linder- Shapiro. School for higher Jewish learning; man; V. Pres. Rabbi Shlomo Cunin, Rabbi maintains Machon Maharshal branch in NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 393

Jerusalem for higher Jewish education and Grief, Research Insti- for an exchange student program. Yavne tute. Newsletter. , ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF YESHIVA UNIVERSITY (1886). 500 W. 185 MEDICINE (1955). Eastchester Rd. and St., NYC 10033. (212)960-5400. Pres. Morris Pk. Ave., Bronx, NY 10461. (212)- Norman Lamm; Chmn. Bd. of Trustees, 430-2000. Pres. Norman Lamm; Chmn. Herbert Tenzer. The nation's oldest and Bd. of Overseers Burton P. Resnick; Dean largest independent university founded Dr. Dominick P. Purpura. Prepares physi- under Jewish auspices, celebrating its cians, conducts research in the health 100th anniversary in 1986, with a broad sciences, and provides patient care; awards range of undergraduate, graduate, and pro- MD degree; includes Sue Golding Gradu- fessional schools, a network of affiliates, ate Division of Medical Sciences (Dir. Dr. publications, a widespread program of re- Susan Henry), which grants PhD degree. search and community outreach, and a Einstein College's clinical facilities and museum. Curricula lead to bachelor's, affiliates encompass Jack D. Weiler Hospi- master's, doctoral, and professional de- tal of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, grees. Undergraduate schools provide gen- eral studies curricula supplemented by Bronx Municipal Hospital Center, Mon- courses in Jewish learning; graduate tefiore Hospital and Medical Center, and schools prepare for careers in medicine, the Rose F. Kennedy Center for Research law, social work, Jewish education, psy- in Mental Retardation and Human Devel- chology, Semitic languages, literatures, opment. AECOM News; AECOM Today; and cultures, and other fields. It has five Einstein Quarterly Journal of Biology and undergraduate schools, seven graduate and Medicine. professional schools, and three affiliates, , ALUMNI OFFICE, 500 W. 185 Street, with its four main centers located in Man- NYC 10033. Dir. E. Yechiel Simon. Seeks hattan and the Bronx. Alumni Review/In- to foster a close allegiance of alumni to side Yeshiva University; Yeshiva University their alma mater by maintaining ties with Report. all alumni and servicing the following as- Undergraduate schools for men at Main sociations: Yeshiva College Alumni (Pres. Center: Yeshiva College (Dean Norman Aaron Weitz); Stern College Alumnae Rosenfeld) provides liberal arts and (Pres. Paula G. From and Rachel E. Op- sciences curricula; grants BA and BS de- penheim); Albert Einstein College of grees. Isaac Breuer College of Hebraic Medicine Alumni (Pres. Dr. Marvin Studies (Dean Rabbi Jacob M. Rabino- Kirschner); Ferkauf Graduate School witz) awards Hebraic Studies and Hebrew Alumni (Pres. Alvin I. Schiff); Wurzweiler teacher's diploma, AA, BA, and BS. James School of Social Work Alumni (Pres. Striar School of General Jewish Studies Linda Poskanzer); Bernard Revel Gradu- (Dir. Rabbi Benjamin Yudin) grants AA ate School—Harry Fischel School Alumni degree. Yeshiva Program/Mazer School of (Pres. Bernard Rosensweig); Rabbinic Talmudic Studies (Dir. Rabbi Zevulun Alumni (Pres. Rabbi Alvin Marcus); Ben- Charlop) offers advanced course of study jamin N. Cardozo School of Law Alumni in Talmudic texts and commentaries. (Pres. Rosemary C. Byrne). Alumni Coun- Undergraduate school for women at cil (Chmn. Abraham S. Guterman) offers Midtown Center, 245 Lexington Ave., guidance to Pres. and Bd. of Trustees on NYC 10016: Stern College for Women university's academic development and (Dean Karen Bacon) includes Teachers In- service activities. Alumni Review/Inside stitute for Women; offers liberal arts and Yeshiva University; AECOM Alumni News; sciences curricula supplemented by Jewish Jewish Social Work Forum; Alumnews. studies courses; awards BA, BS, BS in edu- cation, AA, Jewish Studies certificate, He- , BELFER INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED brew teacher's diploma. BIOMEDICAL STUDIES (1978). Eastchester Sponsors one high school for boys and Rd. and Morris Pk. Ave., Bronx, NY one for girls (Manhattan). 10461. Dir. Dr. Ernest R. Jaffe. Integrates Universitywide services include Center and coordinates the Medical College's for Continuing Education, Holocaust postdoctoral research and training pro- Studies Program, Interdisciplinary Educa- grams in the biomedical sciences; awards tional Conference on Bereavement and certificate at term's completion. 394 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

, BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF of Trustees Charles H. Bendheim; Dir. LAW (1976). 55 Fifth Ave., NYC 10003. Rabbi Zevulun Charlop. Offers compre- Pres. Norman Lamm; Bd. Chmn. Charles hensive program for preparing Orthodox Ballon; Dean Monroe E. Price. Provides rabbis; grants (ordination) and innovative courses of study within a tradi- the degrees of Master of Religious Educa- tional legal framework; program includes tion, Master of Hebrew Literature, Doctor judicial internships; grants Doctor of Law of Religious Education, and Doctor of He- (JD) degree. Center for Professional De- brew Literature. Includes Rabbi Joseph B. velopment assists students in obtaining em- Soloveitchik Center of Rabbinic Studies, ployment. Leonard and Bea Diener Insti- Marcos and Adina Katz Kollel (Institute tute of Jewish Law explores American and for Advanced Research in Rabbinics, Dir. Jewish jurisprudence. Cardozo Law Re- Rabbi Hershel Schachter), Kollel L'Ho- view; Arts and Entertainment Law Journal; raah (Yadin Yadin, Dir. Rabbi Nison Al- Women's Annotated Legal Bibliography; pert), Caroline and Joseph S. Gruss Kollel Cardozo Law Forum. Elyon (Dir. Rabbi Aharon Kahn), Chaver Program (Dir. Rabbi J. David Bleich), , BERNARD REVEL GRADUATE Caroline and Joseph S. Gruss Institute in SCHOOL (1937). 500 W. 185 St., NYC Jerusalem (Dir. Rabbi Aharon Lichten- 10033. Dean Leo Landman. Offers gradu- stein). Brookdale Chaplaincy Internship ate work in Judaic studies and Semitic lan- Program trains prospective rabbis to work guages, literatures, and cultures; confers effectively with the elderly. Maybaum MS, MA, and PhD degrees. Sephardic Fellowship Program trains rab- bis for service in Sephardic communities , DAVID J. AZRIELI GRADUATE IN- here and abroad, offering courses in STITUTE OF JEWISH EDUCATION AND AD- Sephardic Halakhah, Spanish or Arabic, MINISTRATION (1945). 245 Lexington and other pertinent areas. Morris and Nel- Ave., NYC 10016. Dir. Yitzchak Handel. lie L. Kawaler Rabbinic Training Program Offers MS degree in Jewish elementary and emphasizes professional aspects of the rab- secondary education; Specialist's Certifi- binate: chaplaincy, homiletics, pastoral cate and EdD programs in administration counseling, practical halakhah, and the and supervision of Jewish education. Block role of the rabbi in the community. Philip Education Program, under a grant from and Sarah School of Jewish Music the Jewish Agency's L.A. Pincus Fund for (Dir. Cantor Bernard Beer) provides pro- the Diaspora, prepares administrators in fessional training of cantors and other mu- Jewish education for positions throughout sical personnel for the Jewish community; the U.S.; grants EdD degree. awards Associate Cantor's certificate and cantorial diploma. Jacob E. Safra Institute , FERKAUF GRADUATE SCHOOL OF of Sephardic Studies (Dir. Rabbi Solomon PSYCHOLOGY (1957). 1165 Morris Pk. Gaon) serves Sephardic communities, of- Ave., NYC 10461. Dean Morton Berger. fering courses, lectures, and scholarly con- Offers MA in general psychology; PsyD in ferences about the Sephardic heritage; The clinical and school psychology; and PhD in American Sephardi. Max Stern Division of clinical, developmental-experimental psy- Communal Services (Dean Rabbi Robert chology, and in school, social, health, and Hirt) provides personal and professional bilingual educational-developmental psy- service to the rabbinate and related fields, chology. Center for Psychological and Psy- as well as educational, consultative, organ- choeducational Services offers counseling, izational, and placement services to con- diagnostic evaluation, and psychotherapy. gregations, schools, and communal organi- zations throughout North America and , HARRY FISCHEL SCHOOL FOR abroad. Joseph and Rachel Ades Sephardic HIGHER JEWISH STUDIES (1945). 500 W. 185 St., NYC 10033. Dean Leo Landman. Community Outreach Program provides Offers summer graduate programs in educational, religious, and cultural pro- Judaic studies and Semitic languages, liter- grams and personnel to Sephardic com- atures, and cultures; confers MS, MA, and munities. Stone-Sapirstein Center for Jew- PhD degrees. ish Education identifies and trains future educators through programs of learning, , (affiliate) RABBI ISAAC ELCHANAN service, and internship; works with schools THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY (1896). 2540 in the community and across the country Amsterdam Ave., NYC 10033. Chmn. Bd. NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 395 offering consultation and assistance; spon- Dean Rabbi Marvin Hier; Bd. Chmn. Sam- sors academic programs, lectures, and spe- uel Belzberg; Dir. Academic Programs cial projects throughout the university. Rabbi Sholom Tendler. Grants BA degree National Commission on Torah Education in Jewish studies. Has university program and Educators Council of America formu- and graduate studies department. Also late uniform educational standards, pro- provides Jewish studies program for begin- vide guidance to professional staffs, rabbis, ners. Affiliates are Yeshiva University of and lay leaders with regard to curriculum, Los Angeles High School and the Jewish and promote Jewish education. Camp Studies Institute. Morasha (Dir. Zvi Reich) offers Jewish studies program. , SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER (1977). 9760 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, , WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION (1928). CA 90035. (213)553-9036. On campus of 500 W. 185 St., NYC 10033. Pres. Ann Yeshiva University of Los Angeles. Dean Arbesfeld; Dir. Deborah Steinhorn. Sup- Rabbi Marvin Hier; Assoc. Dean Rabbi ports Yeshiva University's national schol- Abraham Cooper; Dir. Dr. Gerald Margo- arship program for students training in lis. Branch Offices: 5715 N. Lincoln Ave., education, community service, law, medi- Suite #16, Chicago, IL 60659. (312)989- cine, and other professions, and its devel- 0022; 342 Madison Ave., Suite #437, opment program. YUWO News Briefs. NYC, 10017. (212)370-0320. Legal Coun- sel Martin Mendelsohn, Washington, DC. , WURZWEILER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL Programs include: Wiesenthal Holocaust WORK (1957). 500 W. 185 St., NYC 10033. Museum; library; archives; "Testimony to Pres. Norman Lamm.; Chmn. Bd. of Gov- the Truth" Oral History Program; photo ernors Herbert H. Schiff; Dean Lloyd Set- archive; educational outreach; Scholars' leis. Offers graduate programs in social Forum; International Social Action casework, social group work, community Agenda. Simon Wiesenthal Center An- social work; grants MSW and DSW de- nual; Response magazine; Social Action grees; two-year, full-time Concurrent Plan Update; Page One, a syndicated weekly combines classroom study and supervised radio news magazine presenting contem- field instruction; the Extended Plan per- porary Jewish issues. mits a period of up to fiveyear s to complete requirements for some master's degree YESHIVATH TORAH VODAATH AND candidates. Block Education Plan (Dir. MESIVTA RABBINICAL SEMINARY (1918). Samuel M. Goldstein) provides field in- 425 E. 9 St., Brooklyn, NY 11218. (718)- struction in Jewish communities in the 941-8000. Pres. Henry Hirsch; Bd. Chmn. U.S., Canada, Europe, and Israel. Clergy Fred F. Weiss; Sec. Earl H. Spero. Offers Plan (Dir. Irving N. Levitz) provides train- Hebrew and secular education from ele- ing in counseling for clergymen of all mentary level through rabbinical ordina- denominations. Plan for Employed Per- tion and postgraduate work; maintains a sons (Dir. Harriet Katz) is specifically de- teachers institute and community-service signed for people working in social agen- bureau; maintains a dormitory and a non- cies. profit camp program for boys. Chronicle; Mesivta Vanguard; Thought of the Week; , YESHIVA UNIVERSITY GERONTO- Torah Vodaath News. LOGICAL INSTITUTE, Brookdale Institute , ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (1941). 425 for the Study of Gerontology (1976). 500 E. 9 St., Brooklyn, NY 11218. (718)941- W. 185 St., NYC 10033. Dir. Celia B. 8000. Pres. Marcus Saffer; Bd. Chmn. Sey- Weisman. Offers an interdisciplinary pro- mour Pluchenik. Promotes social and cul- gram for professionals holding master's de- tural ties between the alumni and the grees in such fields as social work, psychol- schools through fund raising; offers voca- ogy, counseling, or nursing, or having tional guidance to students; operates Camp ordination; fosters and coordinates Univer- Torah Vodaath; sponsors research fellow- sitywide research, study, and activities ship program for boys. Annual Journal; related to the process and problems of Hamesivta Torah periodical. aging; grants post-master's certificate. SOCIAL, MUTUAL BENEFIT , (affiliate) YESHIVA UNIVERSITY OF Los ANGELES (1977). 9760 W. Pico Blvd., AMERICAN FEDERATION OF JEWS FROM Los Angeles, CA 90035. (213)553-4478. CENTRAL EUROPE, INC. (1942). 570 396 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

Seventh Ave., NYC 10018. (212)921-3871. Musafia; Sec. Mile Weiss. Assists members Pres. Curt C. Silberman; Exec. V. Pres. and Jews and Jewish organizations in Yu- Herbert A. Strauss; Exec. Asst. Katherine goslavia; cooperates with organization of Rosenthal. Seeks to safeguard the rights former Yugoslav Jews in Israel and else- and interests of American Jews of Central where. Bulletin. European descent, especially in reference to restitution and indemnification; through BNAI ZION—THE AMERICAN FRATERNAL its Research Foundation for Jewish Immi- ZIONIST ORGANIZATION (1908). 136 E. 39 gration, sponsors research and publica- St., NYC 10016. (212)725-1211. Pres. Er- tions on the history of Central European nest Zelig; Exec. V. Pres. Mel Parness. Jewry and the history of its immigration Fosters principles of Americanism, frater- and acculturation in the U.S.; sponsors a nalism, and Zionism; offers life insurance, social program for needy Nazi victims in Blue Cross and Blue Shield and other be- the U.S. in cooperation with United Help, nefits to its members. Sponsors various Inc. and other specialized social agencies; projects in Israel: settlements, youth cen- undertakes cultural activities, annual con- ters, medical clinics, Beit Halochem ferences, publications, and lecture pro- Rehabilitation Center for Israeli Disabled grams; member, Council of Jews from - War Veterans, Bnai Zion Home for Retar- many. dates in Rosh Ha'ayin, and the Herman Z. Quittman Center in Hakfar Hashwedi in AMERICAN SEPHARDI FEDERATION (1972). Jerusalem. Has Young Leadership Divi- 8 W. 40 St., Suite 1601, NYC 10018. (212)- sion—T AMID. TAMID Outlet; Beit Halo- 730-1210. Pres. Leon Levy; Exec. V. Pres. chem Newsletter; Bnai Zion Voice. Joseph Tarica. Seeks to preserve the Se- phardi heritage in the U.S., Israel, and BRITH ABRAHAM (1887). 136 E. 39 St., NYC throughout the world by fostering and sup- 10016. (212)725-1211. Grand Master Rob- porting religious and cultural activities of ert Freeman. Protects Jewish rights and Sephardi congregations, organizations, combats antisemitism; supports Soviet and communities, and uniting them in one and Ethiopian emigration and the safety overall organization; supports Jewish insti- and dignity of Jews worldwide; furnishes tutions of higher learning and those that regular financial assistance to Beit Halo- train Sephardi lay and religious leaders to chem for the Israeli war disabled, Haifa serve their communities everywhere; as- Medical Center, Rosh Ha'ayin Home for sists Sephardi charitable, cultural, reli- Retarded Children, Kupat Cholim diag- gious, and educational institutions every- nostic centers, libraries, educational facili- where; disseminates information by the ties, and other institutions to relieve the publication, or assistance in the publica- social burdens on the Israeli economy; aids tion, of books and other literature dealing and supports various programs and pro- with Sephardi culture and tradition in the jects in the U.S., Hebrew Excellence Pro- U.S., organizes youth and young-adult ac- gram—Gold Medal Presentation in high tivities throughout the U.S.; supports schools and colleges; Camp Loyaltown; efforts of the World Sephardi Federation to Brith Abraham and Bnai Zion Founda- alleviate social disparities in Israel. Se- tions. Voice. phardi World; Sephardic Connection. BRITH SHOLOM (1905). 3939 Conshohocken AMERICAN VETERANS OF ISRAEL (1949). Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19131. (215)878- c/o Samuel E. Alexander, 548 E. Walnut 5696. Pres. Sidney Waldman; Exec. Dir. St., Long Beach, NY 11561. (516)431- Mervin L. Krimins. Fraternal organization 8316. Pres. Larry Hoffman; Sec. Samuel E. devoted to community welfare, protection Alexander. Maintains contact with Ameri- of rights of Jewish people, and activities can and Canadian volunteers who served which foster Jewish identity and provide in Aliyah Bet and/or Israel's War of Inde- support for Israel; sponsors Brith Sholom pendence; promotes Israel's welfare; holds House for senior citizens in Philadelphia memorial services at grave of Col. David and Brith Sholom Beit Halochem in Haifa, Marcus; is affiliated with World Mahal. a rehabilitation center for Israel's perma- Newsletter. nently war-wounded. Brith Sholom Pre- sents; Monthly News Bulletin. ASSOCIATION OF YUGOSLAV JEWS IN THE UNITED STATES, INC. (1940). 247 W. 99 CENTRAL SEPHARDIC JEWISH COMMUNITY St., NYC 10025. (212)865-2211. Pres. Sal OF AMERICA (1940). 8 W. 70 St., NYC NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 397

10023. (212)787-2850. Pres. Emilie Levy; and burial benefits, scholarships, and aid to Sec. Isaac Molho. Seeks to foster Sephardic the needy. Sephardic Brother. culture, education, and communal institu- tions. Sponsors wide range of activities; UNITED ORDER TRUE SISTERS, INC. (1846). raises funds for Sephardic causes in U.S. 212 Fifth Ave., NYC 10010. (212)679- and Israel. 6790. Pres. Anita Sporn; Exec. Officer Dorothy Giuriceo. Philanthropic, commu- FREE SONS OF ISRAEL (1849). 932 Broad- nity service; Natl. Project Cancer Service. way, NYC 10010. (212)260-4222. Grand Echo. Master Hyman H. Robinson; Grand Sec. Murray Bimback. Promotes fraternalism; WORKMEN'S CIRCLE (1900). 45 E. 33 St., supports State of Israel, UJA, Soviet NYC 10016. (212)889-6800. Pres. Barnett Jewry, Israel Bonds, and other Jewish Zumoff; Exec. Dir. Jack Noskowitz. Pro- charities; fights antisemitism; awards vides fraternal benefits and activities, Jew- scholarships. Local lodges have own publi- ish educational programs, secularist Yid- dish schools for children, community cations. National Reporter: Digest. activities, both in Jewish life and on the JEWISH LABOR BUND (Directed by WORLD American scene, cooperation with the COORDINATING COMMITTEE OF THE labor movement. The Call; Kinder Zei- BUND) (1897; reorg. 1947). 25 E. 21 St., tung; Kultur un Lebn. NYC 10010. (212)475-0059. Exec. Sec. Jacob S. Hertz. Coordinates activities of -, DIVISION OF JEWISH LABOR COM- Bund organizations throughout the world MITTEE (see p. 369) and represents them in the Socialist Inter- SOCIAL WELFARE national; spreads the ideas of socialism as formulated by the Jewish Labor Bund; AMC CANCER RESEARCH CENTER (for- publishes books and periodicals on world merly JEWISH CONSUMPTIVES' RELIEF problems, Jewish life, socialist theory and SOCIETY, 1904; incorporated as AMERI- policy, and on the history, activities, and CAN MEDICAL CENTER AT DENVER, ideology of the Jewish Labor Bund. Unser 1954). 6401 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, Tsait (U.S.); Lebns-Fragn (Israel); Unser CO 89214. (303)233-6501. Pres. Manfred Gedank (Australia); Unser Shtimme L. Minzer, Jr.; Chmn. Bd. of Trustees, (France). Randolph B. Heller. A national cancer hospital that provides the finest specialized JEWISH SOCIALIST VERBAND OF AMERICA treatment available to patients, regardless (1921). 45 E. 33 St., NYC 10016. (212)- of ability to pay; as a progressive science 686-1536. Pres. Meyer Miller; Natl. Sec. research center, pursues promising leads in Herman Yonish. Promotes ideals of demo- the prevention, detection, and control of cratic socialism and Yiddish culture; affi- cancer. Clinical Cancer Newsletter. liated with Social Democrats, USA. Der Wecker. , NATIONAL COUNCIL OF AUXILIAR- IES (1904; reorg. 1936). 6401 W. Colfax ROUMANIAN JEWISH FEDERATION OF Ave., Lakewood, CO 80214. (303)233- AMERICA, INC. (1956). 135 W. 106 St., 6501. Pres. Lillian Solomon. Provides sup- #2M, NYC 10025. (212)866-0692. Pres. port for the AMC Cancer Research Center Charles H. Kremer; Treas. Albert Sigal. through fund raising, information dissemi- Interested in protecting the welfare, pre- nation, and acting as admissions officers serving the culture, and easing the plight of for patients from chapter cities throughout Jews of Rumanian descent throughout the the country. Bulletin. world. Works to influence the Rumanian government to grant freedom of worship to AMERICAN JEWISH CORRECTIONAL CHAP- Jews and permission for their emigration LAINS ASSOCIATION, INC. (formerly NA- TIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH PRISON to Israel. CHAPLAINS) (1937). 10 E. 73 St., NYC SEPHARDIC JEWISH BROTHERHOOD OF 10021. (212)879-8415. (Cooperates with AMERICA, INC. (1915). 97-29 64 Rd., Rego the New York Board of Rabbis and Jewish Park, NY 11374. (718)459-1600. Pres. Family Service). Pres. Irving Koslowe; Nick Levi; Sec. Jack Ezratty. Promotes the Exec. Dir. Paul L. Hait; Assoc. Dir. Moses industrial, social, educational, and reli- A. Birnbaum. Provides religious services gious welfare of its members; offers funeral and guidance to Jewish men and women in 398 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

penal and correctional institutions; serves service, social action, and public affairs, as a liaison between inmates and their with emphasis on preserving Judaism families; upgrades the quality of correc- through projects in and for Israel and for tional ministrations through conferences, Soviet Jewry; teen and college-age move- professional workshops, and conventions. ments; adult Jewish education. The Inter- Bulletin. national Jewish Monthly; Shofar. AMERICAN JEWISH SOCIETY FOR SERVICE, , ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE OF INC. (1949). 15 E. 26 St., Rm. 1304, NYC (see p. 368) 10010. (212)683-6178. Pres. E. Kenneth Marx; Exec. Dir. Elly Saltzman. Conducts , CAREER AND COUNSELING SER- two voluntary work-service camps each VICES (1938). 1640 Rhode Island Ave. summer to enable young people to live NW, Washington, DC 20036. (202)857- their faith by serving other people. News- 6532. Chmn. Burton M. Wanetik; Natl. letter. Dir. Max F. Baer. Offers educational and career counseling to Jewish youth and ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH COMMUNITY OR- adults on a group and individual basis GANIZATION PERSONNEL (1969). 1175 through professionally staffed centers in College Ave., Columbus, OH 43209. (614)- New York, North Jersey, and Philadel- 237-7686. Pres. Darrell Friedman; Exec. phia. Dir. Ben Mandelkorn. An organization of professionals engaged in areas of fund rais- -, HILLEL FOUNDATIONS, INC. (see p. ing, endowments, budgeting, social plan- 379) ning, financing, administration and coordi- nation of services. Objectives are to , KLUTZNICK MUSEUM (see p. 372) develop and enhance professional practices , YOUTH ORGANIZATION (see p. 379) in Jewish communal work; to maintain and improve standards, practices, scope and B'NAI B'RITH WOMEN (1897). 1640 Rhode public understanding of the field of com- Island Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036. munity organization, as practiced through (202)857-6628. Pres. Beverly Davis; Exec. local federations and national agencies. Dir. Elaine Binder. Provides programs and services that affect and concern Jew- ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH FAMILY AND ish women through youth and adult edu- CHILDREN'S AGENCIES (1972). 40 Worth cation and public affairs programs, St., Rm. 800, NYC 10013-2904. (212)608- human rights endeavors and community- 6660. Pres. Cynthia B. Kane; Exec. Dir. service activities; supports a variety of ser- Martin Greenberg. The national service or- vices to Israel, including a home for emo- ganization for Jewish family and children's tionally disturbed boys. Women's World, agencies in Canada and the U.S. Rein- Leadership Letter, Public Affairs Update, forces member agencies in their efforts to Direct Line. sustain and enhance the quality of Jewish family and communal life. In-Box; Bi- CITY OF HOPE NATIONAL MEDICAL CEN- monthly Bulletin; Directory. TER AND BECKMAN RESEARCH INSTI- TUTE (1913). 208 W. 8 St., Los Angeles, BARON DE HIRSCH FUND (1891). 130 E. 59 CA 90014. (213)626-4611. Pres. Abraham St., NYC 10022. (212)980-1000, ext. 184. S. Bolsky; Exec. Dir. Ben Horowitz. Pro- Pres. Ezra Pascal Mager; Mng. Dir. Rob- vides free quality care to patients from all ert B. Goldmann. Aids Jewish immigrants over U.S. suffering from cancer, heart and and their children in the U.S. and Israel by respiratory ailments, genetic and metabolic giving grants to agencies active in educa- disorders. Consultation service available to tional and vocational fields; has limited hospitals. As a pilot medical center, seeks program for study tours in U.S. by Israeli improvements in quality, economy, and agriculturists. efficiency of health care. Pilot; President's Newsletter; City of Hope Quarterly. B'NAI B'RITH INTERNATIONAL (1843). 1640 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Washington, DC CONFERENCE OF JEWISH COMMUNAL SER- 20036. (202)857-6600. Pres. Gerald Kraft; VICE (1899). Ill Prospect St., E. Orange, Exec. V. Pres. Daniel Thursz. Interna- NJ 07017. (201)676-6070. Pres. Feme Ka- tional Jewish organization with affiliates in tleman; Exec. Dir. Joel Ollander. Serves as 48 countries. Programs include communal forum for all professional philosophies in NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 399

community service, for testing new experi- the U.S. and Canada; U.S.-government- ences, proposing new ideas, and question- accredited agency for providing services ing or reaffirming old concepts; umbrella and programs to Jewish military families organization for eight major Jewish com- and hospitalized veterans; promotes Jew- munal service groups. Concerned with ad- ish culture through its Book and Music vancement of professional personnel prac- Councils, JWB Lecture Bureau, Jewish tices and standards. Concurrents; Journal Media Service, and Jewish educational, of Jewish Communal Service. cultural, and Israel-related projects. JWB Circle; Zarkor; JWB Personnel Reporter. COUNCIL OF JEWISH FEDERATIONS, INC. (1932). 730 Broadway, NYC 10003. (212)- , COMMISSION ON JEWISH CHAPL- 475-5000. Pres. Shoshana S. Cardin; Exec. AINCY (1940). 15 E. 26 St., NYC 10010. V. Pres. Carmi Schwartz. Provides na- Chmn. Rabbi Barry H. Greene; Dir. Rabbi tional and regional services to 200 as- E. David Lapp. Recruits, endorses, and sociated federations embracing 800 com- serves Jewish military and Veterans Ad- munities in the U.S. and Canada, aiding in ministration chaplains on behalf of the fund raising, community organization, American Jewish community and the three health and welfare planning, personnel re- major rabbinic bodies; trains and assists cruitment, and public relations. Directory Jewish lay leaders where there are no chap- of Jewish Federations, Welfare Funds and lains, for service to Jewish military person- Community Councils; Directory of Jewish nel, their families, and hospitalized veter- Health and Welfare Agencies (triennial); ans. Jewish Communal Services: Programs and Finances (1977); Yearbook of Jewish Social , JEWISH BOOK COUNCIL (see p. 373) Services; Annual Report. -, JEWISH MUSIC COUNCIL (see p. 373) HOPE CENTER FOR THE RETARDED (1965). 3601 Martin L. King Blvd., Denver, CO JEWISH BRAILLE INSTITUTE OF AMERICA, 80205. (303)388-4801. Pres. Lester Gold- INC. (1931). 110 E. 30 St., NYC 10016. stein; Exec. Dir. George E. Brantley; Sec. (212)889-2525. Pres. Jane Evans; Exec. V. Helen Fonda. Provides services to develop- Pres. Gerald M. Kass. Serves the reli- mentally disabled of community: pre- gious, cultural, and educational needs of school training, day training and work ac- the Jewish blind and visually impaired by tivities center, speech and language producing books of Judaica, including pathology, occupational arts and crafts, re- prayerbooks in Hebrew and English creational therapy, and social services. braille, large print, and audio cassettes. Maintains free lending library of Hebrew, INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ON JEWISH SO- English, and Yiddish cassettes for the CIAL AND WELFARE SERVICES (1961). 60 Jewish blind and visually impaired in 40 E. 42 St., NYC 10165. (NY liaison office countries. Jewish Braille Review; JBI with UN headquarters.) (212)687-6200. Voice; Or Chadash. Chmn. Kenneth Rubin; Exec. Sec. Theo- dore D. Feder. Provides for exchange of JEWISH CONCILIATION BOARD OF AMER- views and information among member ICA, INC. (1930). 235 Park Ave. S., NYC agencies on problems of Jewish social and 10003. (212)777-9034. Pres. Milton J. welfare services, including medical care, Schubin; Exec. Dir. Beatrice Lampert. old age, welfare, child care, rehabilitation, Offers dispute-resolution services to fami- technical assistance, vocational training, lies, individuals, and organizations. Social- agricultural and other resettlement, eco- work, rabbinic, and legal expertise are nomic assistance, refugees, migration, inte- available for family and divorce mediation gration and related problems, representa- and arbitration. Fee—sliding scale. tion of views to governments and international organizations. Members: six JEWISH FUND FOR JUSTICE (1984). 1334 G national and international organizations. St. NW, Washington, DC 20005. (202)- 638-0550. Pres. Si Kahn; Exec. Dir. Lois JWB (1917). 15 E. 26 St., NYC 10010. (212)- Roisman. A national grant-making institu- 532-4949. Pres. Esther Leah Ritz; Exec. V. tion supporting efforts to combat poverty Pres. Arthur Rotman. Major service in the U.S. Acts as a catalyst to increase agency for Jewish community centers and Jewish communal and individual involve- camps serving more than a million Jews in ment in social-justice issues; participates in 400 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

grant-making coalitions with other reli- Jewish and general communities; con- gious and ethnic groups. cerns include juvenile justice system as basis for legislative reform and commu- LEVI ARTHRITIS HOSPITAL (sponsored by nity projects; deeply involved in women's B'nai B'rith) (1914). 300 Prospect Ave., issues; promotes education in Israel Hot Springs, AR 71901. (501)624-1281. through NCJW Research Institute for In- Pres. Harry Levitch; Admin. D. E. Wag- novation in Education at Hebrew Univer- oner. Maintains a nonprofit, nonsectarian sity, Jerusalem. NCJW Journal; From the hospital for treatment of sufferers from ar- Desk of the President; Washington News- thritis and related diseases. Levi Letter. letter; NACS Newsletter. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH FAM- ILY, CHILDREN'S AND HEALTH PROFES- NATIONAL JEWISH CENTER FOR IM- SIONALS (1965). 1115 E. 65 St., Kansas MUNOLOGY AND RESPIRATORY MEDI- City, MO 64131. (816)333-1172. Pres. Lee CINE (formerly NATIONAL JEWISH HOS- M. Kalik; V. Pres. Arnold Marks, Melvin PITAL/NATIONAL ASTHMA CENTER) Cohen. Brings together Jewish casework- (1899). 1400 Jackson St., Denver, CO ers and related professionals in Jewish fam- 80206. (303)388-4461; 1-800-222-5864; ily, children's, and health services. Seeks to Pres. Michael K. Schonbrun; V. Pres. Pub- improve personnel standards, further Jew- lic Affairs, Jerry L. Colness. Leading medi- ish continuity and identity, and strengthen cal center for study and treatment of respi- Jewish family life; provides forums for pro- ratory diseases, allergies, and immune fessional discussion at national conference system disorders. Clinical emphasis on of Jewish communal service and regional asthma, emphysema, tuberculosis, chronic meetings; takes action on social-policy is- bronchitis, and interstitial lung diseases; sues. Newsletter. immune system disorders such as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and immune defi- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH VOCA- ciency disorders. New Directions; Update; TIONAL SERVICES (formerly JEWISH OC- Annual Report. CUPATIONAL COUNCIL) (1940). 386 Park Ave. S., NYC 10016. (212)685-8355. Pres. NATIONAL JEWISH COMMITTEE ON SCOUT- Harold Friedman; Exec. Dir. Harvey P. ING (Boy Scouts of America) (1926). 1325 Goldman. Acts as coordinating body for Walnut Hill La., Irving, TX 75038-3096. all Jewish agencies in U.S., Canada, and (214)659-2059. Chmn. Murray L. Cole; Israel, having programs in educational- Exec. Dir. Fred Tichauer. Seeks to bring vocational guidance, job placement, voca- Jewish youth closer to Judaism through tional rehabilitation, skills-training, shel- Scouting programs. Works through local tered workshops, and occupational research. Newsletter; NAJVS Reports. Jewish committees on Scouting to organize Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, and NATIONAL CONGRESS OF JEWISH DEAF Explorer posts in synagogues, Jewish com- (1956; inc. 1961). 9102 Edmonston Court, munity centers, and other Jewish organiza- Greenbelt, MD 20770. TTY (301)345- tions wishing to draw Jewish youth. Ner 8612. Exec. Dir. Alexander Fleischman; Tamid for Boy Scouts and Explorers; Pres. Kenneth Rothschild. Congress of Scouting in Synagogues and Centers. Jewish congregations, service organiza- tions, and associations located throughout NATIONAL JEWISH GIRL SCOUT COMMIT- the U.S. and Canada, advocating religious TEE (1972). Synagogue Council of Amer- and cultural ideals and fellowship for the ica, 327 Lexington Ave., NYC 10016. Jewish deaf. Quarterly. (212)686-8670. Chmn. Rabbi Herbert W. Bomzer; Field Chmn. Shirley W. Parker. NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH PRISON Under the auspices of the Synagogue CHAPLAINS, INC. (see American Jewish Council of America, serves to further Jew- Correctional Chaplains Association, Inc.) ish education by promoting Jewish award NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN programs, encouraging religious services, (1893). 15 E. 26 St., NYC 10010. (212)- promoting cultural exchanges with Israeli 532-1740. Pres. Barbara A. Mandel; Exec. Boy & Girl Scout Federation, and extend- Dir. Dadie Perlov. Operates programs in ing membership in the Jewish community education, social and legislative action, by assisting councils in organizing Girl and community service for children and Scout troops and local Jewish Girl Scout youth, the aging, the disadvantaged in committees. Newsletter. NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 401

NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF JEW- AMERICAN ASSOCIATES, BEN-GURION UNI- ISH HOMES AND HOUSING FOR THE VERSITY OF THE NEGEV (1973). 342 Mad- AGING (1960). 2525 Centerville Rd., Dal- ison Ave., Suite 1924, NYC 10173. (212)- las, TX 75228. (214)327-4503. Pres. Ira C. 687-7721. Pres. Jack J. Spitzer, Bd. Chmn. Robbins; Exec. V. Pres. Herbert Shore. Irwin H. Goldenberg; Exec. Dir. Donald Serves as a national representative of vol- L. Gartner. Serves as the university's pub- untary Jewish homes and housing for the licity and fund-raising link to the U.S. The aged; conducts annual meetings, confer- Associates are committed to publicizing ences, workshops and institutes; provides university activities and curricula, securing for sharing information, studies and clear- student scholarships, transferring contri- inghouse functions. Directory; Perspectives. butions, and encouraging American inter- est in the university. AABGU Reporter; WORLD CONFEDERATION OF JEWISH COM- BGU Bulletin; Negev. MUNITY CENTERS (1947). 15 E. 26 St., NYC 10010. (212)532-4949. Pres. Esther AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR SHAARE Leah Ritz; Exec. Dir. Haim Zipori. Serves ZEDEK HOSPITAL IN JERUSALEM, INC. as a council of national and continental (1949). 49 W. 45 St., NYC 10036. (212)- federations of Jewish community centers; 354-8801. Pres. Charles Bendheim; Bd. fosters development of the JCC movement Chmn. Ludwig Jesselson; Sr. Exec. V. worldwide; provides a forum for exchange Pres. Morris Talansky. Raises funds for of information among centers. Newsletter. the various needs of the Shaare Zedek ZIONIST AND PRO-ISRAEL Medical Center, Jerusalem, such as equip- ment and medical supplies, nurse training, ALYN—AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR HANDI- and research; supports exchange program CAPPED CHILDREN IN ISRAEL (1954). 19 between Shaare Zedek Medical Center and W. 44 St., NYC 10036. (212)869-8085. Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY. Chmn. Simone P. Blum; Exec. Dir. Na- Heartbeat magazine. than N. Schorr. Supports the work of ALYN Orthopaedic Hospital and AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR THE WEIZ- Rehabilitation Center for Physically MANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, INC. Handicapped Children, located in Jerusa- (1944). 515 Park Ave., NYC 10022. (212)- lem, which encompasses a 100-bed hospital 752-1300. Pres. Maurice M. Weiss; Bd. and outpatient clinics, and houses the Chmn. Norman D. Cohen; Exec. V. Pres. Helena Rubinstein Foundation Research Stephen L. Stulman. Secures support for Institute for research in neuromuscular basic and applied scientific research. Inter- diseases. ALYN News. face; Rehovot; Research.

AMERICA-ISRAEL CULTURAL FOUNDA- AMERICAN FRIENDS OF HAIFA UNIVERSITY TION, INC. (1939). 485 Madison Ave., (1969). 206 Fifth Ave., 4th fl.,NY C 10010. NYC 10022. (212)751-2700. Bd. Chmn. (212)696-4022. Exec. Dir. Dalia Katz; Isaac Stern; Pres. Carl Glick. Membership Pres. Sigmund Strochlitz. Supports the de- organization supporting Israeli cultural in- velopment and maintenance of the various stitutions, such as Israel Philharmonic and programs of the University of Haifa, Israel Chamber Orchestra, Mu- among them the Center for Holocaust seum, Rubin Academies, Bat Sheva Dance Studies, Arab Jewish Center, Yiddish De- Co., Omanut La'am, and Tzlil Am; spon- partment, Bridging the Gap project, De- sors cultural exchange between U.S. and partment of Management, School of Edu- Israel; awards scholarships in all arts to cation, and Fine Arts Department; young Israelis for study in Israel and arranges overseas academic programs for abroad. Hadashot. American and Canadian students. Newslet- ter. AMERICA-ISRAEL FRIENDSHIP LEAGUE, INC. (1971). 134 E. 39 St., NYC 10016. AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HAIFA MARI- (212)213-8630. Pres. Herbert Tenzer; TIME MUSEUM, INC. (1977). 18 E. 74 St., Exec. Dir. liana Artman. Seeks to create P.O. Box 616, NYC 10021. (212)776-4509. broad-based support for Israel among the Pres. Edward Neufeld; Treas. Bernard American public and expand the scope of Weissman. Supports National Maritime the relationship between the two nations Museum in Haifa. Promotes interest in through educational and cultural exchange maritime life among American Jews. Quar- programs. Newsletter. terly Bulletin. 402 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNI- Middle Eastern & African Studies, the VERSITY (1925; inc. 1931). 11 E. 69 St., Jaffe Center for Strategic Studies; 25 insti- NYC 10021. (212)472-9800. Pres. Fred S. tutes in different fields of medicine; and the Lafer; Exec. V. Pres. Robert A. Pearlman; Institute for Cereal Crops Improvement. Bd. Chmn. Harvey L. Silbert. Fosters the Report; AFTAU News- growth, development, and maintenance of letter. the Hebrew University of Jerusalem; col- lects funds and conducts programs of in- AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COM- formation throughout the U.S., interpret- MITTEE (AIPAC) (1954). 444 North Capi- ing the work of the university and its tol St., NW, Suite 412, Washington, DC significance; administers American student 20001. (202)638-2256. Pres. Robert Asher; programs and arranges exchange profes- Exec. Dir. Thomas A. Dine. Registered to sorships in the U.S. and Israel. News from lobby on behalf of legislation affecting Is- the Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Scopus rael, Soviet Jewry, and arms sales to Mid- magazine. dle East; represents Americans who believe support for a secure Israel is in U.S. inter- AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL MU- est. Works for a strong U.S.-Israel relation- SEUM (1968). 10 E. 40 St., Rm. 1208, NYC ship. 10016. (212)683-519a Pres- Romie Shapiro; Exec. Dir. Michele Cohn Tocci. AMERICAN-ISRAELI LIGHTHOUSE, INC. Raises funds for special projects of the Is- (1928; reorg. 1955). 30 E. 60 St., NYC rael Museum in Jerusalem; solicits contri- 10022. (212)838-5322. Pres. Mrs. Leonard butions of works of art for exhibition and F. Dank; Sec. Frances Lentz. Provides ed- educational purposes. Newsletter. ucation and rehabilitation for the blind and physically handicapped in Israel to effect AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE JERUSALEM their social and vocational integration into MENTAL HEALTH CENTER—EZRATH the seeing community; built and maintains NASHIM, INC. (1895). 10 E. 40 St., NYC Rehabilitation Center for the Blind (Mig- 10016. (212)725-8175. Pres. Anita Blum; Exec. Dir. Sylvia Hilton. Supports re- dal Or) in Haifa. Tower. search, education, and patient care at the AMERICAN JEWISH LEAGUE FOR ISRAEL Jerusalem Mental Health Center, which (1957). 30 E. 60 St., NYC 10022. (212)- includes a 250-bed hospital, comprehen- 371-1583. Pres. Rabbi Reuben M. Katz; sive outpatient clinic, drug abuse clinic, Bd. Chmn. Rabbi Aaron Decter. Seeks to geriatric center, and the Jacob Herzog Psy- unite all those who, notwithstanding differ- chiatric Research Center; Israel's only ing philosophies of Jewish life, are commit- nonprofit, voluntary psychiatric hospital; ted to the historical ideals of Zionism; is used as a teaching facility by Israel's works, independently of class or party, for major medical schools. Friend to Friend; the welfare of Israel as a whole. Not iden- To Open the Gates of Healing. tified with any political parties in Israel. AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE TEL AVIV MU- Bulletin of the American Jewish League for SEUM (1974). c/o M.J. Schubin, 425 Park Israel. Ave., NYC 10022. (212)407-8287. Pres. AMERICAN PHYSICIANS FELLOWSHIP, INC. Roy V. Titus; Chmn. Leon L. Gildesgame. FOR MEDICINE IN ISRAEL (1950). 2001 Solicits contributions of works of art to Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02146. (617)- enrich the Tel Aviv Museum collection; raises funds to support development, main- 232-5382. Pres. Dr. Mortimer B. Lipsett; tenance, and expansion of the educational Sec. Manuel M. Glazier. Helps Israel be- work of the museum. come a major world medical center; se- cures fellowships for selected Israeli physi- AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE TEL AVIV UNI- cians and arranges lectureships in Israel by VERSITY, INC. (1955). 342 Madison Ave., prominent American physicians; supports NYC 10017. (212)687-5651. Bd. Chmn. Jerusalem Academy of Medicine; coordi- Ivan J. Novick; Pres. Herbert A. Fried- nates U.S. and Canadian medical and man. Promotes, encourages, aids, and ad- paramedical emergency volunteers to Is- vances higher education at Tel Aviv Uni- rael; maintains Israel Institute of the His- versity and elsewhere. Among the many tory of Medicine; contributes medical projects in the more than 50 research insti- books, periodicals, instruments, and drugs. tutes are: the Moshe Dayan Center for APF News. NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 403

AMERICAN RED MAGEN DAVID FOR IS- AMERICAN ZIONIST YOUTH FOUNDATION, RAEL, INC. (1941). 888 Seventh Ave., INC. (1963). 515 Park Ave., NYC 10022. NYC 10106. (212)757-1627. Natl. Chmn. (212)751-6070. Bd. Chmn. Eli Zborowski; Joseph Handelman; Pres. Louis Rosen- Exec. Dir. Donald Adelman. Sponsors berg; Exec. V. Pres. Benjamin Saxe. An educational programs and services for authorized tax-exempt organization; the American Jewish youth, including tours to sole support arm in the U.S. of Magen Israel, programs of volunteer service or David Adorn in Israel with a national study in leading institutions of science, membership and chapter program; edu- scholarship, and the arts; sponsors field cates and involves its members in activities workers who promote Jewish and Zionist of Magen David Adom, Israel's Red Cross programming on campus; prepares and Service; raises funds for MDA's emergency provides specialists who present and inter- medical services, including collection and pret the Israeli experience for community distribution of blood and blood products centers and federations throughout the for Israel's military and civilian popula- country. Activist Newsletter; Guide to Edu- tion; supplies ambulances, bloodmobiles, cation and Programming Material; Pro- and mobile cardiac rescue units serving all grams in Israel. hospitals and communities throughout Is- rael; supports MDA's 73 emergency medi- , AMERICAN ZIONIST YOUTH COUN- cal clinics and helps provide training and CIL (1951). 515 Park Ave., NYC 10022. equipment for volunteer emergency (212)751-6070. Chmn. Marc Sussman. paramedical corps. Lifeline. Acts as spokesman and representative of Zionist youth in interpreting Israel to the youth of America; represents, coordinates, AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TECHNION- and implements activities of the Zionist ISRAEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY youth movements in the U.S. (1940). 271 Madison Ave., NYC 10016. (212)889-2050. Pres. Martin Kellner; AMERICANS FOR A SAFE ISRAEL (1971). 147 Exec. V. Pres. Melvyn H. Bloom. Supports E. 76 St., NYC 10021. (212)988-2121. the work of the Technion-Israel Institute Chmn. Herbert Zweibon; Dir. Peter Gold- of Technology, Haifa, which trains nearly man; Assoc. Dir. Stephen Karetzky. Seeks 10,000 students in 20 departments and a to educate the public to the necessity of a medical school, and conducts research militarily strong Israel within defensible across a broad spectrum of science and borders, viz., those which include Judea, technology. A TS Newsletter; A TS Women's Samaria, Gaza, and the Golan. Holds that Division Newsletter; Technion magazine. a strong Israel is essential for the security of America and the rest of the free world. Produces pamphlets, magazines, video AMERICAN ZIONIST FEDERATION (1939; tapes, and radio shows and provides speak- reorg. 1949 and 1970). 515 Park Ave., ers. NYC 10022. (212)371-7750. Pres. Benja- min Cohen; Exec. Dir. Karen Rubinstein. AMERICANS FOR PROGRESSIVE ISRAEL Coordinates the work of the Zionist con- (1949). 150 Fifth Ave., Suite 911, NYC stituency in the areas of education, aliyah, 10011. (212)255-8760. Pres. Harry Mou- youth and young leadership and public and chine. A socialist Zionist group that calls communal affairs. Seeks to involve the for a just and durable peace between Israel Zionist and broader Jewish community in and its Arab neighbors; works for the liber- programs and events focused on Israel and ation of all Jews; seeks the democratization Zionism (e.g., Zionist , Scholars- of Jewish communal and organizational in-Residence, Yom Yerushalayim) and life; promotes dignity of labor, social jus- through these programs to develop a tice, brotherhood of nations, and a deepen- greater appreciation for the Zionist idea ing understanding of Jewish heritage. Affi- among American Jewry. Composed of 16 liate of American Zionist Federation, national Zionist organizations, 10 Zionist World Union of Mapam, Hashomer Hat- youth movements, and affiliated organiza- zair, and Artzi Fed. of Israel. Is- tions. Offices in Boston, Chicago, Los An- rael Horizons; Progressive Israel; API News- geles, New York. Groups in Baltimore, letter. Detroit, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Roches- ter, Washington, DC. Issue Analysis, Spec- AMIT WOMEN (formerly AMERICAN MIZ- trum. RACHI WOMEN) (1925). 817 Broadway, 404 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

NYC 10003. (212)477-4720. Pres. Frieda activities include education, town plan- C. Kufeld; Exec. Dir. Marvin Leff. Con- ning, lobbying for legislation to protect and ducts social service, child care, Youth enhance the environment, preservation of Aliyah villages, and vocational-educa- historical sites, and the improvement and tional programs in Israel in an environ- beautification of industrial and commercial ment of traditional Judaism; promotes cul- areas. Quarterly Newsletter. tural activities for the purpose of disseminating Zionist ideals and strength- DROR—YOUNG KIBBUTZ MOVEMENT— ening traditional Judaism in America. HABONIM (1948). 27 W. 20 St., NYC AMIT Woman. 10011. (212)675-1168. Pres. Shlomo Ravid. Provides an opportunity for in- AMPAL—AMERICAN ISRAEL CORPORATION dividuals who have spent time in Israel, on (1942). 10 Rockefeller Plaza, NYC 10020. a kibbutz program, to continue their con- (212)586-3232. Pres. Michael Jaffe; Bd. tact with the kibbutz movement through Chmn. Ephraim Reiner. Finances and in- regional and national activities and semi- vests in Israeli economic enterprises; nars; sponsors two garinim to kibbutz each mobilizes finance and investment capital in the U.S. through sale of own debenture year and a teenage summer program. New issues and utilization of bank credit lines. Horizons. Annual Report; Prospectuses. , CHAVURAT HAGALIL (1978). Pres. ARZA—ASSOCIATION OF REFORM ZION- Shlomo Ravid. Aids those aged 27-35 in ISTS OF AMERICA (1977). 838 Fifth Ave., making aliyah to an Israeli kibbutz. Affi- NYC 10021. (212)249-0100. Pres. Rabbi liated with TAKAM. Charles Kroloff; Exec. Dir. Rabbi Eric Yoffie. Individual Zionist membership or- , GARIN YARDEN, THE YOUNG KIB- ganization devoted to achieving Jewish BUTZ MOVEMENT (1976). Pres. Shlomo pluralism in Israel and strengthening the Ravid. Aids those aged 19-26 interested in Israeli Reform movement. Chapter activi- making aliyah to an Israeli kibbutz; affi- ties in the U.S. concentrate on these issues, liated with TAKAM. and on strengthening American public support for Israel. ARZA Newsletter. EMUNAH WOMEN OF AMERICA (formerly HAPOEL HAMIZRACHI WOMEN'S ORGA- BAR-ILAN UNIVERSITY IN ISRAEL (1955). NIZATION) (1948). 370 Seventh Ave., NYC 853 Seventh Ave., NYC 10019. (212)751- 10001. (212)564-9045. Pres. Beverly Segal; 6366. Pres. Emanuel Rackman; Chmn. Bd. Exec. Dir. Shirley Singer. Maintains and of Trustees Ludwig Jesselson; Pres. Amer. supports 200 educational and social wel- Bd. of Overseers Mrs. Jerome L. Stern. A fare institutions in Israel within a religious liberal arts and sciences institution, located framework, including nurseries, day-care in Ramat-Gan, Israel and chartered by centers, vocational and teacher-training Board of Regents of State of New York. schools for the underprivileged. Also in- Update; Bar-Ilan News; Academic Re- volved in absorption of Ethiopian immi- search; Philosophia. grants. The Emunah Woman; Lest We For- get; Emunah Connection. BETAR ZIONIST YOUTH MOVEMENT, INC. (1935). 41 E. 42 St., Suite 617, NYC 10017. FEDERATED COUNCIL OF ISRAEL INSTITU- (212)687-4502. Pres. Mitch Chupak. TIONS—FCII (1940). 1475 47 St., Brook- Teaches Jewish youth love of the Jewish lyn, NY 11219. (718)853-6920. Bd. Chmn. people and prepares them for aliyah; em- Z. Shapiro; Exec. V. Pres. Rabbi Julius No- phasizes learning Hebrew; keeps its mem- vack. Central fund-raising organization for bers ready for mobilization in times of cri- over 100 affiliated institutions; handles and sis; stresses Jewish pride and self-respect; executes estates, wills, and bequests for the seeks to aid and protect Jewish communi- traditional institutions in Israel; clearing- ties everywhere. Herut; Etgar. house for information on budget, size, COUNCIL FOR A BEAUTIFUL ISRAEL ENVI- functions, etc. of traditional educational, RONMENTAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION welfare, and philanthropic institutions in (1973). 350 Fifth Ave., 19th fl., NYC Israel, working cooperatively with the Is- 10118. (212)947-5709. Pres. Zita Rosen- raeli government and the overseas depart- thai; Exec. Dir. Carol Perlberger. A sup- ment of the Council of Jewish Federations. port group for the Israeli body, whose Annual Financial Reports. NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 405

FUND FOR HIGHER EDUCATION (1970). largest organizational contributor to 1500 Broadway, NYC 10036. (212)354- Youth Aliyah and to Jewish National 4660. Pres. William C. Spencer; V. Pres. Fund for land purchase and reclamation. Sondra G. Kolker. Supports, on a project- Update; Headlines; Hadassah Magazine. by-project basis, institutions of higher learning in the U.S. and Israel. In Response , HASHACHAR (formerly YOUNG JU- II; Annual Report. DAEA and JUNIOR HADASSAH) (1909 reorg. 1967). 50 W. 58 St., NYC 10019. GIVAT HAVIVA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDA- (212)355-7900. Pres. of Senior Judaea TION, INC. (1966). 150 Fifth Ave., Suite (high school level) Ben Dworkin; Coordi- 911, NYC 10011. (212)255-2992. Chmn. nator of Hamagshimim (college level) Julie Sydney A. Luria. Supports programs in Is- Baretz; Dir. Paul Goldberg. Seeks to edu- rael to further Jewish-Arab rapproche- cate Jewish youth from the ages of 9-27 ment, narrow economic and educational toward Jewish and Zionist values, active gaps within Israeli society, and improve commitment to and participation in the educational opportunities for various American and Israeli Jewish communities; disadvantaged youth. Affiliated with the maintains summer camps and year pro- Givat Haviva Center of the Kibbutz Artzi grams in Israel. Hamagshimim Journal; Federation, the Menachem Bader Fund, Kol Hat'nua; The Young Judaean. and other projects. In the U.S., GHEF, Inc. sponsors educational seminars, public HASHOMER HATZAIR, SOCIALIST ZIONIST lectures and parlor meetings with Israeli YOUTH MOVEMENT (1923). 150 Fifth speakers, as well as individual and group Ave., Suite 911, NYC 10011. (212)929- trips to Israel. News from Givat Haviva; 4955. Sec. Jeremy Peters; Central Rep. Av- Special Reports. raham Israeli. Seeks to educate Jewish youth to an understanding of Zionism as HABONIM-DROR LABOR ZIONIST YOUTH the national liberation movement of the (1934). 27 W. 20 St., 9th fl.,NY C 10011. Jewish people. Promotes aliyah to kibbut- (212)255-1796. Sec.-Gen. Marc Sussman; zim. Affiliated with AZYC and Kibbutz Chief Exec. Officer Paul Parter; Editor Ian Artzi Federation. Espouses socialist ideals Schwartz. Fosters identification with pion- of peace, justice, democracy, and brother- eering in Israel; stimulates study of Jewish hood. Young Guard. life, history, and culture; sponsors com- munity-action projects, seven summer HEBREW UNIVERSITY—TECHNION JOINT camps in North America, programs in Is- MAINTENANCE APPEAL (1954). 11 E. 69 rael, and garinei aliyah to Kibbutz Grofit St., NYC 10021. (212)517-3376. Dir. Clif- and Kibbutz Gezer. Progressive Zionist ford B. SurlofT. Conducts maintenance Bulletin; Haboneh; Hamaapil; Iggeret campaigns formerly conducted by the L'Chaverim; Batnua. American Friends of the Hebrew Univer- sity and the American Technion Society; HADASSAH, THE WOMEN'S ZIONIST ORGA- participates in community campaigns NIZATION OF AMERICA, INC. (1912). 50 throughout the U.S., excluding New York W. 58 St., NYC 10019. (212)355-7900. City. Pres. Ruth Popkin; Exec. Dir. Judith Manelis. In America helps interpret Israel HERUT-U.S.A., INC. (UNITED ZIONIST- to the American people; provides basic REVISIONISTS OF AMERICA) (1925). 41 E. Jewish education as a background for intel- 42 St., NYC 10017. (212)687-4502. Chmn. ligent and creative Jewish living; sponsors Eryk Spektor; Exec. Dir. Rabbi Dov Hashachar, largest Zionist youth move- Aharoni-Fisch. Supports Jabotinskean ment in U.S., which has four divisions: Herat policy in Israel for peace with secu- Young Judaea, Intermediate Judaea, Sen- rity; seeks Jewish unity for Israel's defense; ior Judaea, and Hamagshimim; operates preaches Zionist commitment, aliyah, six Zionist youth camps in this country; Jewish education, and mobilization of Jew- supports summer and all-year courses in ish resources; advocates historic right to Israel. Maintains in Israel Hadassah- Eretz Israel and to Jewish residency Hebrew University Medical Center for throughout the land. Affiliated groups: healing, teaching, and research; Hadassah Betar Youth Organization; Tagar Zionist Community College; Seligsberg/Brandeis Collegiate Activists; Herat New Leader- Comprehensive High School; and Hadas- ship Division; Tel Hai Fund, Inc. Shalom; sah Vocational Guidance Institute. Is Zionism Today. 406 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

JEWISH NATIONAL FUND OF AMERICA NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR LABOR ISRAEL (1901). 42 E. 69 St., NYC 10021. (212)- —ISRAEL HISTADRUT CAMPAIGN (1923). 879-9300. Pres. Charlotte Jacobson; Exec. 33 E. 67 St., NYC 10021. (212)628-1000. V. Pres. Samuel I. Cohen. Exclusive fund- Pres. Aaron L. Solomon; Exec. V. Pres. raising agency of the world Zionist move- Eliezer Rafaeli. Maintains relationship be- ment for the afforestation, reclamation, tween labor Israel and American trade and development of the land of Israel, in- union movement and the American Jewish cluding construction of roads, parks, and community in support of the health, educa- recreational areas, preparation of land for tion, and social-welfare institutions of the new communities and industrial facilities; Histadrut in Israel. Backdrop-Histadrut. helps emphasize the importance of Israel in schools and synagogues throughout the , AMERICAN TRADE UNION COUN- U.S. JNF Almanac; Land and Life. CIL FOR HISTADRUT (1947). 33 E. 67 St., NYC 10021. (212)628-1000. Chmn. Mat- KEREN OR, INC. (1956). 1133 Broadway, thew Schoenwald; Dir. Herbert A. Levine. NYC 10010. (212)255-1180. Bd. Chmn. Carries on educational activities among Edward Steinberg; Pres. N. Arnold Levin; American and Canadian trade unions for Exec. V. Pres. Jacob Igra. Funds the Ker- health, educational, and welfare activities en-Or Center for Multihandicapped Blind of the Histadrut in Israel. Shalom. Children in Jerusalem, providing long- term basic training, therapy, rehabilitative, PEC ISRAEL ECONOMIC CORPORATION (for- and early childhood education to the opti- merly PALESTINE ECONOMIC CORPORA- mum level of the individual; conducts, TION) (1926). 511 Fifth Ave., NYC 10017. with major hospitals, outpatient clinics in (212)687-2400. Pres. Joseph Ciechanover; Haifa and Be'er Sheva; involved in re- Exec. V. Pres. Frank J. Klein; Sec.-Asst. search into causes of multihandicapped Treas. William Gold. Primarily engaged in blind birth; campaign under way for new the business of organizing, financing, and multipurpose building on government administering business enterprises located land-grant in Ramot. in or affiliated with enterprises in the State of Israel, through holdings of equity securi- LABOR ZIONIST ALLIANCE (formerly FAR- ties and loans. Annual Report. BAND LABOR ZIONIST ORDER; now unit- PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS, INC. ing membership and branches of POALE (1922). 342 Madison Ave., NYC 10173. ZION—UNITED LABOR ZIONIST ORGANI- (212)599-1260. Chmn. Sidney Musher; ZATION OF AMERICA and AMERICAN Sec. Burt Allen Solomon. Uses funds for HABONIM ASSOCIATION) (1913). 275 Sev- Israeli educational and philanthropic insti- enth Ave., NYC 10001. (212)989-0300. tutions and for constructive relief, modern Pres. Ezra Spicehandler; Exec. Dir. Mena- education, and scientific research in Israel. hem Jacobi. Seeks to enhance Jewish life, Annual Report. culture, and education in U.S. and Canada; aids in building State of Israel as a coopera- PIONEER WOMEN/NA'AM AT, THE WOMEN'S tive commonwealth, and its Labor move- LABOR ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF ment organized in the Histadrut; supports AMERICA, INC. (1925). 200 Madison Ave., efforts toward a more democratic society NYC 10016. (212)725-8010. Pres. Phyllis throughout the world; furthers the demo- Sutker; Exec. Dir. Shoshonna Ebstein. cratization of the Jewish community in Supports 1,000 child-care and vocational- America and the welfare of Jews every- training installations, legal aid, university where; works with labor and liberal forces scholarships, and social services for in America. Jewish Frontier; Yiddisher women, teenagers, and children through- Kempfer. out Israel. In the U.S., Pioneer Women/ Na'amat advocates progressive legislation LEAGUE FOR LABOR ISRAEL (1938; reorg. for women's rights and child welfare; sup- 1961). 275 Seventh Ave., NYC 10001. ports Jewish education and Habonim- (212)989-0300. Pres. Ezra Spicehandler; Dror, the Labor Zionist youth movement. Exec. Dir. Menahem Jacobi. Conducts Pioneer Woman. Labor Zionist educational and cultural ac- tivities, for youth and adults, in the Ameri- POALE AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA, can Jewish community. Promotes educa- INC. (1948). 3190 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn, tional travel to Israel. NY 11210. (718)377-4111. Pres. Rabbi NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 407

Fabian Schonfeld; Exec. V. Pres. Rabbi summer seminars for Hebrew educators in Moshe Malinowitz. Aims to educate cooperation with Torah Department of American Jews to the values of Orthodoxy Jewish Agency; conducts ulpan. and aliyah; supports kibbutzim, trade schools, yeshivot. moshavim, kollelim, re- . NOAM-HAMISHMERET HATZEIRA search centers, and children's homes in Is- (1970). 25 W. 26 St., NYC 10010. (212)- rael. PAI Views; PAI Bulletin. 684-6091. Chmn. Stuart Apfel; Exec. Dir. Cary Katz. Sponsors five core groups to , WOMEN'S DIVISION OF (1948). Pres. settle in Israel; conducts summer and year Aliza Widawsky; Presidium: Sarah Iva- volunteer and study programs to Israel; or- nisky, Miriam Lubling, Bertl Rittenberg. ganizes educational programs for young Assists Poale Agudath Israel to build and adults in the U.S., through weekly meet- support children's homes, kindergartens, ings, shabbatonim, leadership seminars, and trade schools in Israel. Yediot PAI. etc. Bechol Zot; B'Darche Noam.

RELIGIOUS ZIONISTS OF AMERICA. 25 W. 26 SOCIETY OF ISRAEL PHILATELISTS (1948). St., NYC 10010. (212)889-5260. 1125 E. Carson St., #2, Long Beach, CA 90807. (213)595-9224. Pres. Jerome L. , BNEI AKIVA OF NORTH AMERICA Byers; Exec. Sec. Irvin Girer. Promotes in- (1934). 25 W. 26 St., NYC 10010. (212)- terest in, and knowledge of, all phases of 889-5260. Exec. Pres. Danny Mayerfield; Israel philately through sponsorship of V. Pres. Alan Silverman; Sec. Yitzchak chapters and research groups, mainte- Fuchs. Seeks to interest youth in aliyah to nance of a philatelic library, and support of Israel and social justice through pioneering public and private exhibitions. Israel Phila- (halutziut) as an integral part of their reli- telist. gious observance; sponsors five summer camps, a leadership training camp for elev- STATE OF ISRAEL BONDS (1951). 730 Broad- enth graders, a work-study program on a way, NYC 10003. (212)677-9650. Intl. religious kibbutz for high school gradu- Chmn. Sam Rothberg; Pres. Yehudah ates, summer tours to Israel; establishes Halevy; Exec. V. Pres. Morris Sipser. Seeks nuclei of college students for kibbutz or to provide large-scale investment funds for other settlement. Akivon; Hamvaser; Pin- the economic development of the State of kas Lamadrich; Daf Rayonot; Ma'Ohalai Israel through the sale of State of Israel Torah; Zraim. bonds in the U.S., Canada, Western Europe, and other parts of the free world. , MIZRACHI-HAPOEL HAMIZRACHI (1909; merged 1957). 25 W. 26 St., NYC THEODOR HERZL FOUNDATION (1954). 515 10010. (212)689-1414. Pres. Hermann Park Ave., NYC 10022. (212)752-0600. Merkin; Exec. V. Pres. Israel Friedman. Chmn. Kalman Sultanik; Sec. Isadore Dedicated to building the Jewish state Hamlin. Cultural activities, lectures, con- based on principles of Torah; conducts cul- ferences, courses in modern Hebrew and tural work, educational program, public Jewish subjects, Israel, Zionism, and Jew- relations; sponsors NOAM and Bnei ish history. Midstream. Akiva; raises funds for religious educa- tional institutions in Israel. Horizon; , HERZL PRESS. Chmn. Kalman Sul- Kolenu; Mizrachi News Bulletin. tanik; Editor Mordecai S. Chertoff. Pub- lishes books and pamphlets on Israel, Zion- , MIZRACHI PALESTINE FUND ism, and general Jewish subjects. (1928). 25 W. 26 St., NYC 10010. Chmn. Joseph Wilon; Sec. Israel Friedman. Fund- , THEODOR HERZL INSTITUTE. raising arm of Mizrachi movement. Chmn. Jacques Torczyner; Dir. Sidney Rosenfeld. Program geared to review of , NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TORAH contemporary problems on Jewish scene EDUCATION OF MIZRACHI-HAPOEL here and abroad, presentation of Jewish HAMIZRACHI (1939). 25 W. 26 St., NYC heritage values in light of Zionist experi- 10010. Pres. Israel Shorr; Dir. Meyer ence of the ages, study of modern Israel, Golombek. Organizes and supervises yeshi- and Jewish social research with particular vot and Talmud ; prepares and consideration of history and impact of trains teachers; publishes textbooks and Zionism. Lectures, forums, Encounter educational materials; conducts a place- with Creativity; musicales, recitals, con- ment agency for Hebrew schools; organizes certs; holiday celebrations; visual art 408 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

programs, Nouveau Artist Introductions. Zionist movement in that it has no associa- Annual Program Preview, Herzl Institute tion or affiliation with any political party in Bulletin. Israel, but derives its inspiration and strength from the whole spectrum of Zion- UNITED CHARITY INSTITUTIONS OF ist, Jewish, and Israeli life; supports proj- JERUSALEM, INC. (1903). 1141 Broadway, ects identified with Israel; sponsors non- NYC 10001. (212)683-3221. Pres. Zevulun party halutzic youth movements in the Charlop; Sec. Sam Gabel. Raises funds for Diaspora; promotes Zionist education and the maintenance of schools, kitchens, clin- strives for an Israel-oriented creative Jew- ics, and dispensaries in Israel; free loan ish survival in the Diaspora. Zionist Infor- foundations in Israel. mation Views.

UNITED ISRAEL APPEAL, INC. (1925). 515 WORLD ZIONIST ORGANIZATION—AMERI- Park Ave., NYC 10022. (212)688-0800. CAN SECTION (1971). 515 Park Ave., NYC Chmn. Irwin S. Field; Exec. V. Chmn. Ir- 10022. (212)752-0600. Chmn. Bernice S. ving Kessler. As principal beneficiary of Tannenbaum; Exec. V. Chmn. Isadore the United Jewish Appeal, serves as link Hamlin. As the American section of the between American Jewish community and overall Zionist body throughout the world, Jewish Agency for Israel, its operating it operates primarily in the field of aliyah agent; assists in resettlement and absorp- from the free countries, education in the tion of refugees in Israel, and supervises Diaspora, youth and hechalutz, organiza- flow of funds and expenditures for this pur- tion and information, cultural institutions, pose. Briefings. publications; conducts a worldwide He- brew cultural program including special UNITED STATES COMMITTEE SPORTS FOR seminars and pedagogic manuals; disperses ISRAEL, INC. (1948). 275 S. 19 St., Phila- information and assists in research projects delphia, PA 19103. (215)546-4700. Pres. concerning Israel; promotes, publishes, Robert E. Spivak; Exec. Dir. Barbara G. and distributes books, periodicals, and Lissy. Sponsors U.S. participation in, and pamphlets concerning developments in Is- fields and selects U.S. team for, World rael, Zionism, and Jewish history. Israel Maccabiah Games in Israel every four Scene; Five Fifteen. years; promotes education and sports pro- grams in Israel; provides funds and techni- , DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND cal and material assistance to Wingate In- CULTURE (1948). 515 Park Ave., NYC stitute for Physical Education and Sport in 10022. (212)752-0600. Exec. Counselor Israel; sponsors coaching programs in Is- Arthur Levine; Exec. Dir. Yoel Rappel. rael. USCSFI Newsletter; Commemorative Seeks to foster a wider and deeper knowl- Maccabiah Games Journal. edge of the Hebrew language and literature and a better understanding and fuller ap- WOMEN'S LEAGUE FOR ISRAEL, INC. (1928). preciation of the role of Israel in the des- 515 Park Ave., NYC 10022. (212)838- tiny of Jewry and Judaism, to introduce the 1997. Pres. Marilyn Schwartzman; Sr. V. study of Israel as an integral part of the Pres. Trudy Miner; Exec. Dir. Bernice Jewish school curriculum, and to initiate Backon. Promotes the welfare of young and sponsor educational projects designed people in Israel; built and maintains homes to implement these objectives. in Jerusalem, Haifa, Tel Aviv, and Natan- ya; in cooperation with Ministry of Labor , NORTH AMERICAN ALIYAH MOVE- and Social Affairs, operates live-in voca- MENT (1968). 515 Park Ave., NYC 10022. tional training center for girls, including (212)752-0600. Pres. Maurice Friedlander; handicapped, in Natanya, and weaving Exec. Dir. Marsha Kirshblum. Promotes workshop for the blind. Bulletin; In and facilitates aliyah and klitah from the League. U.S. and Canada to Israel; serves as a so- cial framework for North American immi- WORLD CONFEDERATION OF UNITED ZION- grants to Israel. Aliyon. ISTS (1946; reorg. 1958). 30 E. 60 St., NYC 10022. (212)371-1452. Copres. Bernice S. , ZIONIST ARCHIVES AND LIBRARY Tannenbaum, Kalman Sultanik, Melech OF THE (1939). 515 Park Ave., NYC Topiol. The largest Diaspora-centered 10022. (212)752-0600. Acting Librarian Zionist grouping in the world, dis- Esther Togman. Serves as an archives and tinguished from all other groups in the information service for material on Israel, NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 409

Palestine, the Middle East, Zionism, and CANTORS ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA (Reli- all aspects of Jewish life. gious, Educational) ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA CENTRAL CONFERENCE OF AMERICAN (1897). ZOA House, 4 E. 34 St., NYC RABBIS (Religious, Educational) 10016. (212)481-1500. Pres. Alleck A. Resnick; Exec. V. Pres. Paul Flacks. Public CONFERENCE OF JEWISH COMMUNAL SER- affairs programming to foster the unity of VICE (Social Welfare) the Jewish people through General Zion- COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS IN ism; parent organization of four institutes CIVIL SERVICE (Community Relations) which promote the understanding of Zion- ism within the Jewish and non-Jewish JWB COMMISSION ON JEWISH CHAPLAINCY world; sponsors of Masada Youth summer (Social Welfare) programs in Israel, ZOA House in Tel JEWISH EDUCATORS ASSEMBLY OF THE Aviv, and international high school pro- UNITED SYNAGOGUE OF AMERICA (Reli- grams at Kfar Silver, Ashkelon. gious, Educational) PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS* JEWISH MINISTERS CANTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (Religious, Educa- AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF CANTORS, tional) UNION OF AMERICAN HEBREW CONGRE- GATIONS (Religious, Educational) JEWISH TEACHERS ASSOCIATION—MORIM (Religious, Educational) AMERICAN JEWISH CORRECTIONAL CHAP- LAINS ASSOCIATION, INC. (Social Welfare) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HEBREW DAY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, TORAH AMERICAN JEWISH PRESS ASSOCIATION UMESORAH (Religious, Educational) (Cultural) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SYNAGOGUE AMERICAN JEWISH PUBLIC RELATIONS SO- CIETY (1957). 234 Fifth Ave., NYC 10001. ADMINISTRATORS, UNITED SYNAGOGUE (212)697-5895. Pres. Martin J. Warm- OF AMERICA (Religious, Educational) brand; Treas. Hyman Brickman. Advances NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TEMPLE AD- professional status of workers in the pub- MINISTRATORS, UNION OF AMERICAN lic-relations field in Jewish communal ser- HEBREW CONGREGATIONS (Religious, vice; upholds a professional code of ethics Educational) and standards; serves as a clearinghouse for employment opportunities; exchanges NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TEMPLE professional information and ideas; pre- EDUCATORS, UNION OF AMERICAN HE- sents awards for excellence in professional BREW CONGREGATIONS (Religious, Edu- attainments, including the "Maggid cational) Award" for outstanding literary or artistic achievement which enhances Jewish life. NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF YESHIVA PRIN- The Handout. CIPALS OF TORAH UMESORAH (Religious, Educational) ASSOCIATION OF HILLEL/JEWISH CAMPUS PROFESSIONALS (Religious, Educational) RABBINICAL ASSEMBLY (Religious, Educa- tional) ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH CENTER WORK- ERS (Community Relations) RABBINICAL COUNCIL OF AMERICA (Reli- gious, Educational) ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH CHAPLAINS OF THE ARMED FORCES (Religious, Educa- RECONSTRUCTIONIST RABBINICAL ASSOCI- tional) ATION, JEWISH RECONSTRUCTIONIST FOUNDATION (Religious, Educational) ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH COMMUNITY OR- GANIZATION PERSONNEL (Social Welfare) UNION OF ORTHODOX RABBIS OF THE U.S. AND CANADA (Religious, Educational) ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH COMMUNITY RE- LATIONS WORKERS (Community Rela- WORLD CONFERENCE OF JEWISH COMMU- tions) NAL SERVICE (Community Relations)

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WOMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS* YESHIVA UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S ORGANI- ZATION (Religious, Educational) AMIT WOMEN (Zionist and Pro-Israel) YOUTH AND STUDENT B'NAI B'RITH WOMEN (Social Welfare) ORGANIZATIONS' BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY NATIONAL AMERICAN ZIONIST YOUTH FOUNDATION, WOMEN'S COMMITTEE (1948). 415 South INC. (Zionist and Pro-Israel) St., Waltham, MA 02254. (617)647-2194. Pres. Barbara J. Ehrlich; Exec. Dir. Carol , AMERICAN ZIONIST YOUTH COUN- S. Rabinovitz. Responsible for support and CIL maintenance of Brandeis University librar- ies; sponsors University on Wheels and, B'NAI B'RITH HILLEL FOUNDATIONS, INC. through its chapters, study-group pro- (Religious, Educational) grams based on faculty-prepared syllabi, B'NAI B'RITH YOUTH ORGANIZATION (Reli- volunteer work in educational services, gious, Educational) and a program of New Books for Old sales; constitutes largest "Friends of a Library" BNEI AKIVA OF NORTH AMERICA, RELI- group in U.S. Imprint. GIOUS ZIONISTS OF AMERICA (Zionist and Pro-Israel) HADASSAH, THE WOMEN'S ZIONIST ORGA- NIZATION OF AMERICA, INC. (Zionist and BNOS AGUDATH ISRAEL, AGUDATH ISRAEL Pro-Israel) OF AMERICA, GIRLS' DIVISION (Religious, Educational) NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN (Social Welfare) DROR—YOUNG KIBBUTZ MOVEMENT— NATIONAL FEDERATION OF TEMPLE SIS- HABONIM (Zionist and Pro-Israel) TERHOODS, UNION OF AMERICAN HE- HABONIM-DROR LABOR ZIONIST YOUTH BREW CONGREGATIONS (Religious, Edu- (Zionist and Pro-Israel) cational) HASHACHAR, HADASSAH (Zionist and Pro- PIONEER WOMEN/NA'AMAT, THE WOMEN'S Israel) LABOR ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA (Zionist and Pro-Israel) HASHOMER HATZAIR, SOCIALIST ZIONIST YOUTH MOVEMENT (Zionist and Pro- UNITED ORDER TRUE SISTERS (Social, Mu- Israel) tual Benefit) JEWISH STUDENT PRESS-SERVICE (1970)— WOMEN'S AMERICAN ORT FEDERATION, JEWISH STUDENT EDITORIAL PROJECTS, AMERICAN ORT FEDERATION, INC. JEWISH PRESS FEATURES. 15 East 26 St., (Overseas Aid) Suite 1350, NYC 10010. (212)679-1411. WOMEN'S BRANCH OF THE UNION OF OR- Dir. Joyce Fine. Serves all Jewish student THODOX JEWISH CONGREGATIONS OF and young adult publications, as well as AMERICA (Religious, Educational) many Anglo-Jewish newspapers, in North America, through monthly feature packets WOMEN'S DIVISION OF POALE AGUDATH of articles and graphics. Holds annual na- ISRAEL OF AMERICA (Zionist and Pro- tional and local editors' conference for Israel) member publications. Provides technical and editorial assistance; keeps complete file WOMEN'S DIVISION OF THE JEWISH LABOR COMMITTEE (Community Relations) of member publications since 1970; main- tains Israel Bureau. Jewish Press Features. WOMEN'S DIVISION OF THE UNITED JEWISH APPEAL (Overseas Aid) KADIMA, UNITED SYNAGOGUE OF AMER- ICA (Religious, Educational) WOMEN'S LEAGUE FOR CONSERVATIVE JU- DAISM (Religious, Educational) NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF SYNAGOGUE YOUTH, UNION OF ORTHODOX JEWISH WOMEN'S LEAGUE FOR ISRAEL, INC. (Zion- CONGREGATIONS OF AMERICA (Religious, ist and Pro-Israel) Educational)

*For fuller listing see under categories in parentheses. NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 411

NOAM-HAMISHMERET HATZEIRA, RELI- YOUNG ISRAEL COLLEGIATES AND YOUNG GIOUS ZIONISTS OF AMERICA (Zionist and ADULTS, NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOUNG Pro-Israel) ISRAEL (Religious, Educational) NORTH AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEM- YUGNTRUF YOUTH FOR YIDDISH (1964). PLE YOUTH, UNION OF AMERICAN HE- 3328 Bainbridge Ave., Bronx, NY 10467. BREW CONGREGATIONS (Religious, Edu- (212)654-8540. Chmn. Itzek Gottesman; cational) Editor Paul Glasser. A worldwide, non- NORTH AMERICAN JEWISH STUDENTS AP- political organization for high school and PEAL (1971). 15 E. 26 St., NYC, 10010. college students with a knowledge of, or (212)679-2293. Pres. Adam Whiteman; interest in, Yiddish. Spreads the love and Exec. Dir. Roberta Shiffman. Serves as use of the Yiddish language, especially central fund-raising mechanism for four among young adults, but activities also national, independent, Jewish student or- reach out to other age groups. Organizes ganizations; insures accountability of pub- artistic and social activities. Offers services lic Jewish communal funds used by these of full-time field worker to assist in forming agencies; assists Jewish students undertak- Yiddish courses and clubs throughout the ing projects of concern to Jewish com- U.S. Yugntruf. munities; advises and assists Jewish organi- zations in determining student project ZEIREI AGUDATH ISRAEL, AGUDATH IS- feasibility and impact; fosters development RAEL OF AMERICA, YOUTH DIVISION of Jewish student leadership in the Jewish (Religious, Educational) community. Beneficiaries include local and CANADA regional Jewish student projects on cam- puses throughout North America; current CANADA-ISRAEL SECURITIES, LTD., STATE constituents include Jewish Student Press OF ISRAEL BONDS (1953). 1255 University Service, Student Struggle for Soviet Jewry, St., , PQ H3B 3B2. (514)878- Response, and Yugntruf; beneficiaries in- 1871. Pres. Thomas O. Hecht; Exec. V. clude Tulane University Soviet Jewry Pres. Julius Briskin. Sale of State of Israel Lobby (New Orleans); Israel Education Bonds in Canada. Day (Los Angeles); Brandeis' Focus (Wal- tham, MA); and a northeastern Women CANADIAN ASSOCIATION FOR LABOR IS- Rabbinical Students' Conference held in RAEL (HISTADRUT) (1944). 4770 Kent New York. Ave., Suite 301, Montreal, PQ H3W 1H2. Pres. Nathan Kaporovsky; Exec. Dir. NORTH AMERICAN JEWISH STUDENTS' Flora Naglie. Raises funds for Histadrut NETWORK (1969). 1 Park Ave., #418, medical, cultural, and educational pro- NYC 10016. (212)689-0790. Pres. Moshe grams for the workers and families of Is- Ronen; U.S. Chmn. Philip Machlin; Exec. rael. Public relations work with trade un- Dir. Daniel J. Duman. Coordinates infor- ions to inform and educate them about the mation and programs among all Jewish State of Israel. student organizations in North America; promotes development of student-con- CANADIAN B'NAI B'RITH (1964). 15 Hove trolled Jewish student organizations; main- St., Suite 200, Downsview, ONT M3H tains contacts and coordinates programs 4Y8. (416)633-6224. Pres. Alan Borden; with Jewish students throughout the world Exec. V. Pres. Frank Dimant. Canadian through the World Union of Jewish Stu- Jewry's largest service organization; makes dents; runs the Jewish Student Speakers representations to all levels of government Bureau; sponsors regional, national, and on matters of Jewish concern; promotes North American conferences. Network humanitarian causes and educational pro- Spectrum. grams, community volunteer projects, adult Jewish education and leadership de- NORTH AMERICAN JEWISH YOUTH COUN- velopment; dedicated to human rights; CIL (Community Relations) sponsors youth programs of B'nai B'rith Youth Org. and Hillel. Covenant; Com- STUDENT STRUGGLE FOR SOVIET JEWRY, munique. INC. (Community Relations) UNITED SYNAGOGUE YOUTH, UNITED SYN- , LEAGUE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AGOGUE OF AMERICA (Religious, Educa- (1970). Chmn. David Matas. Dedicated tional) to monitoring human rights, combating 412 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

racism and racial discrimination, and pre- , WOMEN'S CANADIAN ORT (1948). venting bigotry and antisemitism, through 3101 Bathurst St., Suite 404, Toronto, education and community relations. Spon- ONT M6A 2A6. (416)787-0339. Pres. sors Holocaust Education Programs, the Harriet Morton; Exec. Dir. Diane Uslaner. R. Lou Ronson Research Institute on An- Focus. ti-Semitism; distributor of Anti-Defama- tion League materials in Canada. The Re- CANADIAN SEPHARDI FEDERATION (1973). porter; Christians & Jews Today. 4735 Cote Ste. Catherine St., Montreal, PQ H3W 1M1. (514)731-3334. Pres. Joseph CANADIAN FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CUL- Benarrosh; Exec. Dir. Marcel Elbaz. Pre- TURE (1965). 4600 Bathurst St., Willow- serves and promotes Sephardic identity, dale, ONT M2R 3V2. (416)635-2883. Pres. particularly among youth; works for the Mira Koschitzky; Exec. Sec. Edmond Y. unity of the Jewish people; emphasizes re- Lipsitz. Promotes Jewish studies at univer- lations between Sephardi communities all sity level and encourages original research over the world; seeks better situation for and scholarship in Jewish subjects; awards Sephardim in Israel; supports Israel by all annual scholarships and grants-in-aid to means. Participates in La Voix Sepharade, scholars in Canada. Le Monde Sepharade, and Sephardi World.

CANADIAN FRIENDS OF THE ALLIANCE CANADIAN YOUNG JUDAEA (1917). 788 ISRAELITE UNIVERSELLE (1958). P.O. Marlee Ave., Toronto, ONT M6B 3K1. Box 578 Victoria Station, Montreal, PQ (416)787-5350. Pres. Michael Goldbach; H3Z 2Y6. (514)481-3552. Pres. Joseph Exec. Dir. Risa Epstein. Strives to attract Nuss. Supports the educational work of the Jewish youth to Zionism, with goal of Alliance. aliyah; operates six summer camps in Can- ada and one in Israel; is sponsored by Ca- CANADIAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNI- nadian Hadassah—WIZO and Zionist VERSITY (1944). 208-1 Yorkdale Rd., Federation of Canada, and affiliated with Toronto, ONT M6A 3A1. (416)789-2633. Hanoar Hatzioni in Israel. Judaean; The Pres. Ralph Halbert; Exec. Dir. Joel Al- Young Judaean. pert. Represents and publicizes the He- CANADIAN ZIONIST FEDERATION (1967). brew University in Canada; serves as fund- 1310 Greene Ave., Westmount, Montreal, raising arm for the university in Canada; PQ H3Z 2B2. (514)934-0804. Pres. Neri J. processes Canadians for study at the uni- Bloomfield; Exec. V. Pres. Leon Kronitz. versity. Scopus; Ha-Universita. Umbrella organization of all Zionist and CANADIAN JEWISH CONGRESS (1919; reorg. Israel-related groups in Canada; carries on 1934). 1590 Ave. Docteur Penfield, Mont- major activities in all areas of Jewish life real, PQ H3G 1C5. (514)931-7531. Pres. through its departments of education and Milton Harris; Exec. V. Pres. Alan Rose. culture, aliyah, youth and students, public The official voice of Canadian Jewish com- affairs, and fund raising for the purpose of munities at home and abroad; acts on all strengthening the State of Israel and the matters affecting the status, rights, con- Canadian Jewish community. Canadian cerns and welfare of Canadian Jewry; in- Zionist Magazine. ternationally active on behalf of Soviet , BUREAU OF EDUCATION AND CUL- Jewry, Jews in Arab lands, Holocaust re- TURE (1972). Pres. Neri J. Bloomfield; membrance and restitution; largest Jewish Exec. V. Pres. Leon Kronitz. Provides archives in Canada. National Small Com- counseling by pedagogic experts, in-service munities Newsletter; Community Relations teacher-training courses and seminars in Newsletter; Intercom; National Archives Canada and Israel; national pedagogic Newsletter; Bulletin du Cercle Juif. council and research center; distributes educational material and teaching aids; CANADIAN ORT ORGANIZATION (Organi- conducts annual Bible contest and He- zation of Rehabilitation Through Train- brew-language courses for adults. Al ing) (1942). 5165 Sherbrooke St. W., Suite Mitzpe Hachinuch. 208, Montreal, PQ H4A 1T6. (514)481- 2787. Pres. J.A. Lyone Heppner; Exec. FRIENDS OF PIONEERING ISRAEL (1950'S). Dir. Mac Silver. Carries on fund-raising 1111 Finch Ave. W., Suite 154, Downs- projects in support of the worldwide voca- view, ONT M35 2E5 (416)736-0977. Exec. tional-training school network of ORT. Dir. Yigal Gilboa. Acts as a progressive Canadian ORT Reporter. voice within the Jewish community on NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 413

Israeli and Canadian issues; expresses so- MIZRACHI-HAPOEL HAMIZRACHI ORGANI- cialist and Zionist viewpoints; serves as a ZATION OF CANADA (1941). 159 Almore focal point for work of the progressive Ave., Downsview, ONT M3H 2H9. (416)- Zionist elements in Canada; acts as Cana- 630-7575. Pres. Kurt Rothschild; Exec. dian representative of Mapam and as the Dir. Rabbi Menachem Gopin. Promotes Canadian distributor of New Outlook— religious Zionism, aimed at making Israel Mideast Monthly. Activities include lec- a state based on Torah; maintains Bnei tures on political and Jewish topics open to Akiva, a summer camp, adult education the public; Jewish holiday celebrations. program, and touring department; sup- ports Mizrachi-Hapoel Hamizrachi and HADASSAH—WIZO ORGANIZATION OF other religious Zionist institutions in Israel CANADA (1916). 1310 Greene Ave., 9th fl., which strengthen traditional Judaism. Montreal, PQ H3Z 2B8. (514)937-9431. Mizrachi Newsletter; Or Hamizrach Torah Pres. Cecily Peters; Exec. V. Pres. Lily Quarterly. Frank. Assists needy Israelis by sponsoring health, education, and social welfare serv- NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN OF ices; seeks to strengthen and perpetuate CANADA (1947). 1111 Finch Ave. W., Jewish identity; encourages Jewish and He- Suite 401, Willowdale, ONT M3J 2E5. brew culture in promoting Canadian ideals (416)665-8251. Pres. Sheila Freeman; of democracy and pursuit of peace. Orah. Exec. Dir. Eleanor Appleby. Dedicated to furthering human welfare in Jewish and JEWISH IMMIGRANT AID SERVICES OF CAN- non-Jewish communities, locally, nation- ADA (JIAS) (1919). 5151 Cote Ste. Cather- ally, and internationally; provides essential ine Rd., Montreal, PQ H3W 1M6. (514)- services, and stimulates and educates the 342-9351. Pres. Daniel Morris; Exec. V. individual and the community through an Pres. Herb Abrams. Serves as a national integrated program of education, service, agency for immigration and immigrant and social action. New Edition. welfare. JIAS Bulletin. NATIONAL JOINT COMMUNITY RELATIONS JEWISH NATIONAL FUND OF CANADA COMMITTEE OF CANADIAN JEWISH CON- (KEREN KAYEMETH LE'ISRAEL, INC.) GRESS (1936). 4600 Bathurst St., Willow- (1902). 1980 Sherbrooke St. W., Suite 300, dale, ONT M2R 3V2 (416)635-2883. Montreal, PQ H3H 2M7. Pres. Alexander Chmn. David Satok; Exec. Dir. Manuel (Bobby) Mayers; Exec. V. Pres. Michael Prutschi. Seeks to safeguard the status, Goldstein. Fund-raising organization affi- rights, and welfare of Jews in Canada; to liated with the World Zionist Organiza- combat antisemitism and promote under- tion; involved in afforestation, soil recla- standing and goodwill among all ethnic mation, and development of the land of and religious groups. Israel, including the construction of roads and preparation of sites for new settle- UNITED JEWISH TEACHERS' SEMINARY ments; helps to bring the message of "Keep (1946). 5237 Clanranald Ave., Montreal, Israel Green" to Jewish schools across PQ H3X 2S5. (514)489-4401. Dir. A. Canada. Aisenbach. Trains teachers for Yiddish and Hebrew schools under auspices of Ca- LABOR ZIONIST MOVEMENT OF CANADA nadian Jewish Congress. Yitonenu. (1939). 4770 Kent Ave., Montreal, PQ H3W 1H2. (514)342-9710. Chmn. Natl. ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF CANADA (1892; Exec. Abraham Shurem. Disseminates in- reorg. 1919). 788 Marlee Ave., Toronto, formation and publications on Israel and ONTM6B 3K1. (416)781-3571. Pres. Max Jewish life; arranges special events, lec- Goody; Exec. V. Pres. George Liban. Fur- tures, and seminars; coordinates commu- thers general Zionist aims by operating six nal and political activities of its constituent youth camps in Canada and one in Israel; bodies (Pioneer Women/Na'amat, Labor maintains Zionist book club; arranges pro- Zionist Alliance, Poale Zion party, Habo- grams, lectures; sponsors Young Judaea, nim-Dror Youth, Israel Histadrut, affi- Youth Centre Project in Jerusalem Forest, liated Hebrew elementary and high schools Israel. in Montreal and Toronto). Jewish Federations, Welfare Funds, Community Councils1

UNITED STATES

ALABAMA ARKANSAS BIRMINGHAM LITTLE ROCK BIRMINGHAM JEWISH FEDERATION (1935; JEWISH FEDERATION OF LITTLE ROCK reorg. 1971); PO Box 9157 (35213); (205)- (1911); 221 Donaghey Bldg. (72201); (501)- 879-0416. Pres. Phyllis Weinstein; Exec. Dir. 372-3571. Pres. Philip E. Kaplan, Jr.; Exec. Richard Friedman. Dir. Nanci Goldman. MOBILE CALIFORNIA MOBILE JEWISH WELFARE FUND, INC. (Inc. FRESNO 1966); 1 Office Park, 404 C (36609); (205)- 343-7197. Pres. Mrs. Paul Brown; V. Pres. JEWISH FEDERATION OF FRESNO; 5094 N. Dr. Joel Grossman. West Ave. (93711); (209)432-2162. Pres. Robert Boro; Exec. Dir. Lisa M. Goldman. MONTGOMERY LONG BEACH JEWISH FEDERATION OF MONTGOMERY, INC. (1930); PO Box 1150 (36101); (205)- JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF 263-7674. Pres. Paul Handmacher; Exec. GREATER LONG BEACH AND WEST Sec. Ellen Loeb. ORANGE COUNTY (1937); (sponsors UNITED JEWISH WELFARE FUND); 3801 E. ARIZONA Willow St. (90815); (213)426-7601. Pres. Robert Blakely; Exec. Dir. Oliver Wink- PHOENIX ler. JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PHOE- NIX (incl. surrounding communities) (1940); LOS ANGELES 1718 W. Maryland Ave. (85015); (602)249- JEWISH FEDERATION COUNCIL OF GREAT- 1845. Pres. Jerry Gross; Exec. Dir. Lawrence ER Los ANGELES (1912; reorg. 1959); (spon- M. Cohen. sors UNITED JEWISH FUND); 6505 Wilshire Blvd. (90048); (213)852-1234. Pres. Bruce TUCSON Hochman; Exec. V. Pres. Ted Kanner. JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN ARI- ZONA (1942); 102 N. Plumer (85719); (602)- OAKLAND 884-8921. Pres. Saul Syde; Exec. V. Pres. JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE GREATER Charles Plotkin. EAST BAY (1918); 3245 Sheffield Ave.

'This directory is based on information supplied by the Council of Jewish Federations. An asterisk (•) preceding a listing indicates an organization not affiliated with CJF. 414 JEWISH FEDERATIONS, FUNDS, COUNCILS / 415

(94602); (415)533-7462. Pres. Herbert Fried- COLORADO man; Exec. V. Pres. Melvin Mogulof. DENVER ORANGE COUNTY ALLIED JEWISH FEDERATION OF DENVER JEWISH FEDERATION OF ORANGE COUNTY (1936); (sponsors ALLIED JEWISH CAM- (1964; Inc. 1965); (sponsors UNITED JEWISH PAIGN); 300 S. Dahlia St. (80222); (303)321- WELFARE FUND); 12181 Buaro, Garden 3399. Pres. Steven Farber; Exec. Dir. Shel- Grove (92640); (714)530-6636. Pres. Eleanor don Steinhauser. Burg; Exec. Dir. Gerald Lasensky. CONNECTICUT PALM SPRINGS BRIDGEPORT JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM SPRINGS- JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER BRIDGE- DESERT AREA (1971); 611 S. Palm Canyon PORT, INC. (1936; reorg. 1981); (sponsors Dr. (92264); (619)325-7281. Pres. Harry UNITED JEWISH CAMPAIGN); 4200 Park Tarler; Exec. Dir. Nat Bent. Ave. (06604); (203)372-6504. Pres. Joel Lich- tenstein; Exec. Dir. Gerald A. Kleinman. SACRAMENTO JEWISH FEDERATION OF SACRAMENTO DANBURY (1948); PO Box 254589 (95865); (916)486- JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER DAN- 0906. Pres. Arlene Pearl; Exec. Dir. Arnold BURY (1945); 54 Main St., Suite E (06810); Feder. (203)792-6353. Pres. Robert Soloff; Exec. Dir. Norman Mogul. SAN DIEGO EASTERN CONNECTICUT UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN JEWISH FEDERATION OF EASTERN CON- DIEGO COUNTY (1935); 4797 Mercury St. NECTICUT, INC. (1950; Inc. 1970); 302 State (92111); (619)571-3444. Pres. Dr. Gerald St., New London (06320); (203)442-8062. Kobernick; Exec. Dir. Steven M. Abram- Pres. Harold Weiner; Exec. Dir. Jerome son. Fisher. SAN FRANCISCO GREENWICH JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF SAN GREENWICH JEWISH FEDERATION; 22 W. FRANCISCO, THE PENINSULA, MARIN, AND Putnam Ave., Suite 18 (06830); (203)622- SONOMA COUNTIES (1910; reorg. 1955); 121 1434. Pres. Robert Mann, Joan Mann; Act- Steuart St. (94105); (415)777-0411. Pres. Ron ing Exec. Dir. Michele Seligman. Kaufman; Exec. Dir. Rabbi Brian Lurie. HARTFORD SAN JOSE GREATER HARTFORD JEWISH FEDERATION JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SAN (1945); 333 Bloomfield Ave., W. Hartford JOSE (incl. Santa Clara County except Palo (06117); (203)232-4483. Pres. Philip D. Felt- Alto and Los Altos) (1930; reorg. 1950); man; Exec. Dir. Don Cooper. 14855 Oka Rd., Los Gatos (95030); (408)- NEW HAVEN 267-2770. Pres. Masha Dryan; Exec. Dir. Mi- chael Papo. NEW HAVEN JEWISH FEDERATION (1928); (sponsors COMBINED JEWISH APPEAL); SANTA BARBARA 1162 Chapel St. (06511); (203)562-2137. •SANTA BARBARA JEWISH FEDERATION; Pres. Dr. Milton Wallack; Exec. Dir. Susan PO Box 6782 (93111); (805)962-0770. Pres. Shimelman. M. Howard Goldman. NORWALK STOCKTON JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER NOR- WALK, INC. (1946; reorg. 1964); Shorehaven •STOCKTON JEWISH WELFARE FUND Rd., E. Norwalk (06855); (203)853-3440. (1972); 5105 N. El Dorado St. (95207); (209)- Pres. Nancy Oberst; Exec. Dir. Joshua 477-9306. Pres. Sandy Senderov. Gruber. VENTURA STAMFORD •VENTURA COUNTY JEWISH COUNCIL- UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION (Inc. 1973); TEMPLE BETH TORAH (1938); 7620 Foothill 1035 Newfield Ave., PO Box 3038 (06905); Rd. (93004); (805)647-4181. Pres. Joyce Wit- (203)322-6935. Pres. Stephen Epstein; Exec. tenberg. V. Pres. Steve Schreier. 416 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

WATERBURY Box 1508, Maitland (32751); (305)645-5933. JEWISH FEDERATION OF WATERBURY, INC. Pres. Mark Cooper; Exec. Dir. Michael (1938); 1020 Country Club Rd. (06708); Meyer. (203)758-2441. Pres. Dr. Jerome Sugar; PALM BEACH COUNTY Exec. Dir. Eli J. Skora. JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM BEACH DELAWARE COUNTY, INC. (1938); 501 S. Flagler Dr., Suite 305, W. Palm Beach (33401); (305)- WILMINGTON 832-2120. Pres. Erwin Blonder; Exec. Dir. JEWISH FEDERATION OF DELAWARE, INC. Norman J. Schimelman. (1934); 101 Garden of Eden Rd. (19803); (302)478-6200. Pres. Martin Mand; Exec. PENSACOLA Dir. Robert Kerbel. •PENSACOLA FEDERATED JEWISH CHARI- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TIES (1942); 1320 E. Lee St. (32503); (904)- 438-1464. Pres. Joe Rosenbaum; Sec. Mrs. WASHINGTON Harry Saffer. UNITED JEWISH APPEAL—FEDERATION OF PINELLAS COUNTY (incl. Clearwater and GREATER WASHINGTON, INC. (1935); 7900 St. Petersburg) Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD (20814- 3698); (301)652-6480. Pres. Paul S. Berger; JEWISH FEDERATION OF PINELLAS Exec. V. Pres. Ted Farber. COUNTY, INC. (1950; reincorp. 1974); 302 S. Jupiter Ave., Clearwater (33515); (813)446- FLORIDA 1033. Pres. Stanley Newwark; Exec. Dir. Paul Levine. BREVARD COUNTY *BREVARD JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL; SARASOTA PO Box 1816, Merritt Island (32952); (305)- SARASOTA-MANATEE JEWISH FEDERATION 453-4695. Pres. Dr. Robert Mandel; Exec. (1959); 2197 Ringling Blvd. (33577); (813)- Sec. Frances Singer. 365-4410. Pres. Adolph Shapiro; Exec. Dir. DAYTONA BEACH Jack Weintraub. JEWISH FEDERATION OF VOLUSIA & FLAG- SOUTH BROWARD LER COUNTIES, INC.; 637 N. Grandview JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH BROWARD, Ave. (32018); (904)255-6260. Pres. Dr. Leon- INC. (1943); 2719 Hollywood Blvd., Holly- ard Indianer; Exec. Sec. Iris Gardner. wood (33020); (305)921-8810. Pres. Dr. Saul FT. LAUDERDALE Singer; Exec. Dir. Sumner G. Kaye. JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER FT. SOUTH COUNTY LAUDERDALE (1967); 8358 W. Oakland Pk. Blvd. (33321); (305)748-8400. Pres. Brian SOUTH COUNTY JEWISH FEDERATION; 336 Sherr; Exec. Dir. Joel Telles. NW Spanish River Blvd., Boca Raton (33431); (305)368-2737. Pres. Marianne Bo- JACKSONVILLE bick; Exec. Dir. Rabbi Bruce S. Warshal. JACKSONVILLE JEWISH FEDERATION TAMPA (1935); 10829-1 Old St. Augustine Rd. (32223); (904)262-2800. Pres. Aaron M. TAMPA JEWISH FEDERATION (1941); 2808 Scharf; Exec. V. Pres. Louis B. Solomon. Horatio (33609); (813)875-1618. Pres. Judith Rosenkranz; Exec. Dir. Gary S. Alter. LEE COUNTY JEWISH FEDERATION OF LEE COUNTY GEORGIA (1974); PO Box JJJ, Cape Coral (33910); ATLANTA (813)772-1777. Pres. Sheila Laboda. ATLANTA JEWISH FEDERATION, INC. (1905; MIAMI reorg. 1967); 1753 Peachtree Rd. NE GREATER MIAMI JEWISH FEDERATION, (30309); (404)873-1661. Pres. Gerald Cohen; INC. (1938); 4200 Biscayne Blvd. (33137); Exec. Dir. David I. Sarnat. (305)576-4000. Pres. Samuel I. Adler; Exec. AUGUSTA V. Pres. Myron J. Brodie. AUGUSTA JEWISH FEDERATION (1937); PO ORLANDO Box 3251, Sibley Rd. (30904); (404)736-1818. JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER OR- Pres. Joseph Goldberg; Exec. Dir. Louis LANDO (1949); 851 N. Maitland Ave., PO Goldman. JEWISH FEDERATIONS, FUNDS, COUNCILS / 417

COLUMBUS (309)686-0611. Pres. Dr. Charles Enda; Act- JEWISH WELFARE FEDERATION OF COLUM- ing Exec. Dir. Marilyn Weigensberg. BUS, INC. (1941); PO Box 6313 (31907); (404)563-4766. Pres. Dr. Robert Garnett; QUAD CITIES Sec. Irene Rainbow. JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE QUAD CITIES (incl. Rock Island, Moline, Davenport, Bet- SAVANNAH tendorf) (1938; comb. 1973); 224 18 St., Suite SAVANNAH JEWISH COUNCIL (1943); (spon- 511, Rock Island (61201); (309)793-1300. sors UJA-FEDERATION CAMPAIGN); PO Pres. Lawrence Satin; Exec. Dir. Joseph Box 6546, 5111 Abercorn St. (31405); (912)- Bluestein. 355-8111. Pres. Millie Melaver; Exec. Dir. Stan Ramati. ROCKFORD ROCKFORD JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL HAWAII (1937); 1500 Parkview Ave. (61107); (815)- HONOLULU 399-5497. Pres. Ted Liebovich; Exec. Dir. Tony Toback. •JEWISH FEDERATION OF HAWAII (1956); 817 Cooke St. (96813); (808)531-4634. Pres. SOUTHERN Robert Goldman; Exec. Dir. Barry Shain. JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN ILLI- ILLINOIS NOIS (incl. SE Mo. and NW Ky.) (1941); 6464 W. Main, Suite 7A, Belleville (62223); CHAMPAIGN-URBANA (618)398-6100. Pres. Malcolm Zwick; Exec. CHAMPAIGN-URBANA JEWISH FEDERA- Dir. Jordan Harburger. TION (member Central Illinois Jewish Feder- ation) (1929); 503 E. John St., Champaign SPRINGFIELD (61820); (217)367-9872. Pres. Daniel Bloom- SPRINGFIELD JEWISH FEDERATION (1941); field. 730 E. Vine St. (62703); (217)528-3446. Pres. Dorothy Friedman; Exec. Dir. Lenore CHICAGO Loeb. JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO (1900); 1 S. Franklin St. (60606); INDIANA (312)346-6700. Pres. Richard L. Wexler; EVANSVILLE Exec. Dir. Steven B. Nasatir. EVANSVILLE JEWISH COMMUNITY COUN- JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CIL, INC. (1936; Inc. 1964); PO Box 5026 CHICAGO (1968); 1 S. Franklin St. (60606); (47715); (812)477-7050. Pres. Alan Newman; (312)346-6700. Pres. Richard L. Wexler; Exec. Sec. Maxine P. Fink. Exec. Dir. Steven B. Nasatir. FORT WAYNE DECATUR FORT WAYNE JEWISH FEDERATION (1921); DECATUR JEWISH FEDERATION (member Central Illinois Jewish Federation) (1942); 227 E. Washington Blvd. (46802); (219)422- c/o Temple B'nai Abraham, 1326 W. Eldo- 8566. Pres. Stanley Levine; Exec. Dir. Mi- rado (62522); (217)429-5740. Pres. Marvin chael Pousman. Tick; Treas. Charlotte Goldstein. INDIANAPOLIS ELGIN JEWISH WELFARE FEDERATION, INC. ELGIN AREA JEWISH WELFARE CHEST (1905); 615 N. Alabama St., Suite 412 (1938); 330 Division St. (60120); (312)741- (46204); (317)637-2473. Pres. Dr. Edward 5656. Pres. Charles Zimmerman; Treas. Gabovitch; Exec. V. Pres. Harry Nadler. Alvin Hass. LAFAYETTE JOLIET FEDERATED JEWISH CHARITIES (1924); PO •JOLIET JEWISH WELFARE CHEST (1938); Box 708 (47902); (317)742-9081. Pres. Ar- 250 N. Midland Ave. (60435); (815)741- nold Cohen; Fin. Sec. Louis Pearlman, Jr. 4600. Pres. Sydney H. Scholar; Sec. Rabbi MICHIGAN CITY Morris M. Hershman. MICHIGAN CITY UNITED JEWISH WELFARE PEORIA FUND; 2800 Franklin St. (46360); (219)874- JEWISH FEDERATION OF PEORIA (1933; Inc. 4477. Pres. Nate Winski; Treas. Harold Lein- 1947); 3100 N. Knoxville, Suite 17 (61603); wand. 418 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

NORTHWEST INDIANA BATON ROUGE THE JEWISH FEDERATION, INC. (1941; JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER BATON reorg. 1959); 2939 Jewett St., Highland ROUGE (1971); PO Box 80827 (70898); (46322); (219)972-2251. Pres. Warren Yalo- (504)769-0561, 769-0504. Pres. Bill Emmich; witz; Exec. Dir. Barnett Labowitz. Exec. Dir. Michael Yuspeh. SOUTH BEND MONROE JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST. JOSEPH VAL- •UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF NORTH- LEY (1946); 804 Sherland Bldg. (46601); EAST LOUISIANA (1938); 2400 Orrel PI. (219)233-1164. Pres. Frederick Baer; Exec. (71201); (318)387-0730. Pres. Morris Mintz; V. Pres. Bernard Natkow. Sec.-Treas. Herman Dubin. IOWA NEW ORLEANS JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER NEW DES MOINES ORLEANS (1913; reorg. 1977); 1539 Jackson JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER DES Ave. (70130); (504)525-0673. Pres. Donald MOINES (1914); 910 Polk Blvd. (50312); Mintz; Exec. Dir. Jane Buchsbaum. (515)277-6321. Pres. Dorothy Bucksbaum; Acting Exec. Dir. Elaine Steinger. SHREVEPORT SHREVEPORT JEWISH FEDERATION (1941; SIOUX CITY Inc. 1967); 2030 Line Ave. (71104); (318)- JEWISH FEDERATION (1921); 525 14 St. 221-4129. Pres. Carl Arnold; Exec. Dir. (51105); (712)258-0618. Pres. Jack Bernstein; Monty Pomm. Exec. Dir. Doris E. Rosenthal. MAINE KANSAS LEWISTON-AUBURN TOPEKA LEWISTON-AUBURN JEWISH FEDERATION •TOPEKA-LAWRENCE JEWISH FEDERATION (1947); (sponsors UNITED JEWISH APPEAL); (1939); 3237-SW Westover Rd. (66604); 74 Bradman St., Auburn (04210); (207)786- (913)357-4244. Pres. Dr. Mark Greenberg. 4201. Pres. Robert Laskoff; Adm. Elliot WICHITA Gruber. MID-KANSAS JEWISH FEDERATION, INC. PORTLAND (1935); 400 N. Woodlawn, Suite 8 (67208); JEWISH FEDERATION COMMUNITY COUN- (316)686-4741. Pres. Howard Marcus; Adm. CIL OF SOUTHERN MAINE (1942); (sponsors Nancy Matassarin. UNITED JEWISH APPEAL); 57 Ashmont St. (04103); (207)773-7254. Pres. Harvey Ber- KENTUCKY man; Adm. Cecelia Levine. LEXINGTON MARYLAND CENTRAL KENTUCKY JEWISH ASSOCIA- TION; 333 Waller, Suite 5 (40504); (606)252- BALTIMORE 7622. Pres. Jack Miller; Adm. Judy Saxe. ASSOCIATED JEWISH CHARITIES & WEL- FARE FUND, INC. (a merger of the Associated LOUISVILLE Jewish Charities & Jewish Welfare Fund) JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF (1920; reorg. 1969); 101 W. Mt. Royal Ave. LOUISVILLE, INC. (1934); (sponsors UNITED (21201); (301)727-4828. Bd. Chmn. Jonathan JEWISH CAMPAIGN); PO BOX 33035, 3630 Kolker; Pres. Stephen D. Solender. Dutchman's Lane (40232); (502)451-8840. Pres. Allan B. Solomon; Exec. Dir. Frank Fogelson. BERKSHIRES LOUISIANA JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE BERKSHIRES (1940); 235 East St., Pittsfield (01201); (413)- ALEXANDRIA 442-4360. Pres. Dr. Stuart Masters; Exec. THE JEWISH WELFARE FEDERATION AND Dir. Rhoda Kaminstein. COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF CENTRAL LOUI- SIANA (1938); 1262 Heyman Lane (71301); BOSTON (318)442-1264. Pres. Harold Katz; Sec- COMBINED JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES OF Treas. Mrs. George Kuplesky. GREATER BOSTON, INC. (1895; reorg. 1961); JEWISH FEDERATIONS, FUNDS, COUNCILS / 419

72 Franklin St. (02110); (617)542-8080. Pres. CAMPAIGN); Fred M. Butzel Memorial Sherman H. Starr; Exec. V. Pres. David H. Bldg., 163 Madison (48226); (313)965-3939. Rosen. Pres. Joel Tauber; Exec. V. Pres. Wayne Feinstein. FRAMINGHAM GREATER FRAMINGHAM JEWISH FEDERA- FLINT TION (1968; Inc. 1969); 76 Salem End Rd., FLINT JEWISH FEDERATION (1936); 120 W. Framingham Centre (01701); (617)879-3301. Kearsley St. (48502); (313)767-5922; Pres. Pres. Beverly Nesson; Exec. Dir. Lawrence Natalie Pelavin; Exec. Dir. David Nussbaum. Lowenthal. GRAND RAPIDS HAVERHILL JEWISH COMMUNITY FUND OF GRAND *HAVERHILL UNITED JEWISH APPEAL, RAPIDS (1930); 1410 Pontiac SE (49506); INC.; 514 Main St. (01830); (617)372-4481. (616)452-6619. Pres. Joseph N. Schwartz; Pres. Manuel M. Epstein. Exec. Sec. Barbara Kravitz. LAWRENCE KALAMAZOO •JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF *KALAMAZOO JEWISH FEDERATION (1949); GREATER LAWRENCE (1906); 580 Haverhill c/o Congregation of Moses, 2501 Stadium St. (01841); (617)686-4157. Pres. Sidney Dr. (49008); (616)349-8396. Pres. Allyson Swartz; Exec. Dir. Irving Linn. Gall. LEOMINSTER LANSING GREATER LANSING JEWISH WELFARE FED- LEOMINSTER JEWISH COMMUNITY COUN- CIL, INC. (1939); 268 Washington St. (01453); ERATION (1939); PO Box 975, E. Lansing (617)534-6121. Pres. Martin Shaeval; Sec- (48823); (517)351-3197. Pres. Dr. Murray Treas. Howard J. Rome. Vinnik; Exec. Sec. Harold S. Kramer. NEW BEDFORD SAGINAW •SAGINAW JEWISH WELFARE FEDERATION JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER NEW BEDFORD, INC. (1938; Inc. 1954); 467 Haw- (1939); 1424 S. Washington Ave. (48601); thorn St., N. Dartmouth (02747); (617)997- (517)753-5230. Pres. Norman Rotenberg; 7471. Pres. Nathan Barry; Exec. Dir. Larry Fin. Sec. Sandi Feldman. Katz. MINNESOTA NORTH SHORE DULUTH JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE NORTH JEWISH FEDERATION & COMMUNITY SHORE, INC. (1938); 4 Community Rd., Mar- COUNCIL (1937); 1602 E. 2 St. (55812); blehead (01945); (617)598-1810. Pres. How- (218)724-8857. Pres. Manley Goldfine; Sec. ard Rich; Exec. Dir. Gerald S. Ferman. Adm. Sharon K. Eckholm. SPRINGFIELD MINNEAPOLIS SPRINGFIELD JEWISH FEDERATION, INC. MINNEAPOLIS FEDERATION FOR JEWISH (1938); (sponsors UNITED JEWISH WELFARE SERVICES (1929; Inc. 1930); 811 La Salle FUND SJF/UJA CAMPAIGN); 1160 Dickin- Ave. (55402); (612)339-7491. Pres. Stephen son (01108); (413)737-4313. Pres. Jay Loevy; Lieberman; Exec. Dir. Herman Markowitz. Exec. Dir. Joel Weiss. ST. PAUL WORCESTER UNITED JEWISH FUND AND COUNCIL WORCESTER JEWISH FEDERATION, INC. (1935); 790 S. Cleveland, Suite 201 (55116); (1947; Inc. 1957); (sponsors JEWISH WEL- (612)690-1707. Pres. Gerald Hirschhorn; FARE FUND); 633 Salisbury St. (01609); Exec. Dir. Kimball Marsh. (617)756-1543. Pres. Nancy Leavitt; Exec. Dir. Joseph Huber. MISSISSIPPI MICHIGAN JACKSON JACKSON JEWISH WELFARE FUND, INC. DETROIT (1945); PO Box 12329 (39211); (601)944- JEWISH WELFARE FEDERATION OF DE- 0607. Pres. Irving Feldman; V. Pres. Janis TROIT (1899); (sponsors ALLIED JEWISH Goldstein. 420 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

MISSOURI BERGEN COUNTY UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF BERGEN KANSAS CITY COUNTY (Inc. 1978); 111 Kinderkamack JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER KANSAS Rd., PO Box 4176, N. Hackensack Station, CITY (1933); 25 E. 12 St. (64106); (816)421- River Edge (07661); (201)488-6800. Pres. 5808. Pres. Arthur Brand; Exec. Dir. Sol Andrew Sklover; Exec. V. Pres. James Koenigsberg. Young. ST. JOSEPH CENTRAL UNITED JEWISH FUND OF ST. JOSEPH JEWISH FEDERATION OF CENTRAL NEW (1915); 509 Woodcrest Dr. (64506); (816)- JERSEY (sponsors UNITED JEWISH CAM- 279-7154. Pres. Sidney I. Naidorf; Exec. Sec. PAIGN); (1940; merged 1973); Green Lane, Martha Rothstein. Union (07083); (201)351-5060. Pres. Richard Goldberger; Exec. V. Pres. Burton Lazarow. ST. LOUIS JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST. LOUIS (incl. St. CLIFTON-PASSAIC Louis County) (1901); 12 Millstone Campus JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER CLIF- Dr. (63146); (314)432-0020. Pres. Israel TON-PASSAIC (1933); (sponsors UNITED Goldberg. JEWISH CAMPAIGN); 199 Scoles Ave., Clif- ton (07012). (201)777-7031. Pres. Elliott NEBRASKA Taradash; Exec. Dir. Yosef Muskin. LINCOLN CUMBERLAND COUNTY LINCOLN JEWISH WELFARE FEDERATION, JEWISH FEDERATION OF CUMBERLAND INC. (1931; Inc. 1961); PO Box 80014 COUNTY (incl. the Jewish Community Coun- (68501); (402)464-0602. Pres. Harry Allen; cil) (Inc. 1971) (sponsors ALLIED JEWISH Exec. Dir. Gary Hill. APPEAL); 629 Wood St., Suite 204, Vineland OMAHA (08360); (609)696-4445. Pres. Adele Green- blatt; Exec. Dir. Gail Milgram Beitman. JEWISH FEDERATION OF OMAHA (1903); 333 S. 132 St. (68154); (402)334-8200. Pres. DELAWARE VALLEY Howard Kaslow. JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE DELAWARE VALLEY (1929; reorg. 1982); (includes lower NEVADA Bucks County, PA and Mercer County, NJ); LAS VEGAS 20-28 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Morrisville, PA (19067); (215)736-8022. Pres. Fred Edelman; JEWISH FEDERATION OF LAS VEGAS (1973); 1030 E. Twain Ave. (89109); (702)732-0556. Exec. Dir. Charles P. Epstein. (Also see list- Pres. Hal Ober; Exec. V. Pres. Jerome Count- ing under Pennsylvania.) ess. ENGLEWOOD NEW HAMPSHIRE (Merged with Bergen County) MANCHESTER GREATER MIDDLESEX COUNTY JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER MAN- JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER MID- CHESTER (1913; reorg. 1974); 698 Beech St. DLESEX COUNTY (formerly Northern Mid- (03104); (603)627-7679. Pres. Frances Win- dlesex County and Raritan Valley) (orga- neg; Exec. Dir. Earnest Siegel. nized 1975); (sponsors UNITED JEWISH APPEAL); 100 Metroplex Dr., Suite 101, Edi- NEW JERSEY son (08817); (291)985-1234. Pres. Alvin Rockoff; Exec. Dir. Michael Shapiro. ATLANTIC COUNTY FEDERATION OF JEWISH AGENCIES OF AT- JERSEY CITY LANTIC COUNTY (1924); 5321 Atlantic Ave., UNITED JEWISH APPEAL (1939); 71 Bentley Ventnor City (08406); (609)822-7122. Pres. Ave. (07304); (201)332-6644. Chmn. Mel Irwin Yeagle; Exec. Dir. Bernard Cohen. Blum; Exec. Sec. Madeline Mazer. BAYONNE METROWEST NEW JERSEY •BAYONNE JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL; UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF METRO- 1050 Kennedy Blvd. (07002); (201)436-6900. WEST (1923); (sponsors UNITED JEWISH AP- Pres. Alan Apfelbaum; Exec. Dir. Alan J. PEAL); 60 Glenwood Ave., E. Orange Coren. (07017); (201)673-6800; (212)943-0570. Pres JEWISH FEDERATIONS, FUNDS, COUNCILS / 421

James Schwarz; Exec. V. Pres. Howard Pres. Herman Ungerman; Exec. Dir. Dan Charish. Flax. MONMOUTH COUNTY BROOME COUNTY JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER MON- JEWISH FEDERATION OF BROOME COUNTY MOUTH COUNTY (formerly Shore Area) (1937; Inc. 1958); 500 Clubhouse Rd., Bing- (1971); 100 Grant Ave., PO Box 210, Deal hamton (13903); (607)724-2332. Pres. Dr. Park (07723); (201)531-6200. Pres. Dr. Law- Gerald A. Hubal; Exec. Dir. Jackie Jacobs. rence Karasic; Exec. Dir. Marvin Relkin. BUFFALO MORRIS-SUSSEX COUNTY JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER BUF- (Merged with MetroWest NJ) FALO, INC. (1903); (sponsors UNITED JEW- NORTH JERSEY ISH FUND CAMPAIGN); 787 Delaware Ave. (14209); (716)886-7750. Pres. Ann H. Cohn; JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTH JERSEY Exec. Dir. Harry Kosansky. (formerly Jewish Community Council) (1933); (sponsors UNITED JEWISH APPEAL DUTCHESS COUNTY DRIVE); 1 Pike Dr., Wayne (07470); (201)- •JEWISH WELFARE FUND—UJA (1941); 595-0555. Pres. Philip E. Sarna; Exec. Dir. 110 Grand Ave., Poughkeepsie (12603); Barry Rosenberg. (914)471-9811. Pres. Milton Klein. NORTHERN MIDDLESEX COUNTY ELMIRA (See Greater Middlesex County) ELMIRA JEWISH WELFARE FUND, INC. OCEAN COUNTY (1942); PO Box 3087, Grandview Rd. Ext. (14905); (607)734-8122. Pres. Dr. Edward J. OCEAN COUNTY JEWISH FEDERATION; 301 Grandt; Exec. Dir. Mark Steiner. Madison Ave., Lakewood (08701); (201)363- 0530. Pres. Marlene Perlmutter; Exec. Dir. GLENS FALLS Michael Ruvel. •GREATER GLENS FALLS JEWISH WEL- RARITAN VALLEY FARE FUND (1939); PO Box 177 (12801); (518)792-6438. Chmn. Walter Stern. (See Greater Middlesex County) KINGSTON SOMERSET COUNTY JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER KING- JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOMERSET STON, INC. (1951); 159 Green St. (12401); COUNTY (I960); 120 Finderne Ave., (914)338-8131. Pres. Judith Golub. Bridgewater (08807); (201)725-6994. Pres. Dr. Daniel Frimmer; Adm. Mgr. Elaine NEW YORK CITY Auerbach. FEDERATION OF JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY OF NEW YORK (incl. Greater New York, JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN NEW Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester Counties) JERSEY (incl. Camden and Burlington Coun- (1917); 130 E. 59 St. (10022); (212)980-1000. ties) (1922); (sponsors ALLIED JEWISH AP- Pres. Daniel Shapiro; Exec. V. Pres. William Kahn. PEAL); 2393 W. Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill (08002); (609)665-6100. Pres. Michael Var- UNITED JEWISH APPEAL—FEDERATION OF balow; Exec. V. Pres. Stuart Alperin. JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES CAMPAIGN, INC. (1974); 130 E. 59 St. (10022); (212)980-1000. NEW MEXICO Pres. Robert Arnow; Bd. Chmn. Stephen M. Peck; Exec. V. Pres./Campaign Dir. Ernest ALBUQUERQUE W. Michel; Exec. V. Pres. William Kahn. JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF AL- UNITED JEWISH APPEAL OF GREATER NEW BUQUERQUE, INC. (1938); 12800 Lomas NE, YORK, INC. (incl. Greater New York, Nas- Suite F (87112); (505)292-1061. Pres. Harold sau, Suffolk, and Westchester Counties) Albert; Exec. Dir. Elisa M. Simon. (1939); 130 E. 59 St. (10022); (212)980-1000. NEW YORK Pres. Morton Kornreich; Exec. V. Pres. Er- nest W. Michel. ALBANY GREATER ALBANY JEWISH FEDERATION NIAGARA FALLS (1938); (sponsors JEWISH WELFARE FUND); JEWISH FEDERATION OF NIAGARA FALLS, 350 Whitehall Rd. (12208); (518)459-8000. NY, INC. (1935); Temple Beth Israel, BIdg. 422 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

#5, College & Madison Ave. (14305); (716)- Stanley Greenspon; Exec. Dir. Marvin Bien- 284-4575. Pres. Howard Kushner; Exec. Dir. stock. Linda Boxer. DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL ORANGE COUNTY DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL JEWISH FEDERA- JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ORANGE TION & COMMUNITY COUNCIL; 1509 Crest- COUNTY (1977); 360 Powell Ave., Newburgh wood Lane; Chapel Hill (27514); (919)933- (12550); (914)562-7860. Pres. Norman 6810. Pres. Ernest Elial. Hecht; Exec. Dir. Marilyn Chandler. GREENSBORO ROCHESTER GREENSBORO JEWISH FEDERATION (1940); JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF 713A N. Greene St. (27401); (919)272-3189. ROCHESTER, NY, INC. (1937); 441 East Ave. Pres. Michael Berkelhammer; Exec. Dir. (14607); (716)461-0490. Pres. Elliott Lands- Sherman Harris. man; Exec. Dir. Avrom Fox. WINSTON-SALEM ROCKLAND COUNTY •WINSTON-SALEM JEWISH COMMUNITY UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF ROCK- COUNCIL; 471 Archer Rd. (27106); (919)773- LAND COUNTY, NEW YORK; 300 N. Main 2532. Pres. Arnold Sidman. St., Spring Valley (10977); (914)352-7100. OHIO Pres. Dr. William Schwartz; Exec. Dir. Rob- ert Posner. AKRON SCHENECTADY AKRON JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION (1935); 750 White Pond Dr. (44320); (216)- JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SCHE- 867-7850. Pres. David Sokol. NECTADY (1938); (sponsors SCHENECTADY UJA AND FEDERATED WELFARE FUND); CANTON 2565 Balltown Rd. (12309); (518)393-1136. CANTON JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERA- Pres. Stanley Kivort; Exec. Dir. Haim TION (1935; reorg. 1955); 2631 Harvard Ave., Morag. NW (44709); (216)452-6444. Pres. Stanley SYRACUSE Greenwald; Exec. Dir. Jay Rubin. SYRACUSE JEWISH FEDERATION, INC. CINCINNATI (1918); 2223 E. Genesee St., PO Box 510 De- JEWISH FEDERATION OF CINCINNATI Witt; (13214); (315)422-4104. Pres. Gerald (merger of the Associated Jewish Agencies Meyer; Exec. V. Pres. Barry Silverberg. and Jewish Welfare Fund) (1896; reorg. TROY 1967); 1811 Losantiville, Suite 320 (45237); (513)351-3800. Pres. Robert M. Blatt, Exec. TROY JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL, INC. Dir. Aubrey Herman. (1936); 2430 21 St. (12180); (518)274-0700. Pres. Richard Hanft. CLEVELAND JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF UTICA CLEVELAND (1903); 1750 Euclid Ave. JEWISH FEDERATION OF UTICA, NY, INC. (44115); (216)566-9200. Pres. Henry Good- (1933; Inc. 1950); (sponsors UNITED JEWISH man; Exec. Dir. Stephen H. Hoffman. APPEAL OF UTICA); 2310 Oneida St. (13501); (315)733-2343. Pres. Robert Sossen; Exec. COLUMBUS Dir. Meyer L. Bodoff. COLUMBUS JEWISH FEDERATION (1926); 1175 College Ave. (43209); (614)237-7686. NORTH CAROLINA Pres. Miriam Yenkin; Exec. Dir. Alan Gill. ASHEVILLE DAYTON FEDERATED JEWISH CHARITIES OF ASHE- JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER DAY- VILLE, INC.; 236 Charlotte St. (28801); (704)- TON (1943); 4501 Denlinger Rd. (45426); 253-0701. Pres. Stephen Lurey; Exec. Dir. (513)854-4150. Pres. Charles Abramovitz; Geoffrey Brown. Exec. V. Pres. Peter Wells. CHARLOTTE STEUBENVILLE CHARLOTTE JEWISH FEDERATION (1940); JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL (1938)- PO PO Box 13369 (28211); (704)372-4688. Pres. Box 472 (43952); (614)282-9031. Pres. JEWISH FEDERATIONS, FUNDS, COUNCILS / 423

Morris Denmark; Exec. Sec. Mrs. Joseph State St. (16501); (814)455-4474. Pres. Rich- Freedman. ard Lechtner. TOLEDO HARRISBURG JEWISH WELFARE FEDERATION OF UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER GREATER TOLEDO (1907; reorg. I960); 6505 HARRISBURG (1941); 100 Vaughn St. Sylvania Ave., PO Box 587, Sylvania (43560); (17110); (717)236-9555. Pres. Dr. Harris (419)885-4461. Pres. Robert Gersten; Exec. Freedman; Exec. Dir. Elliot Gershenson. Dir. Steven J. Edelstein. HAZELTON YOUNGSTOWN •JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL (I960); YOUNGSTOWN AREA JEWISH FEDERATION Laurel & Hemlock Sts. (18201); (717)454- (1935); PO Box 449, 505 Gypsy Lane 3528. Pres. Anthony Coffina. (44501); (216)746-3251. Pres. Nathan JOHNSTOWN Monus. UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF JOHNS- OKLAHOMA TOWN (1938); 1334 Luzerne St. Ext. (15905); (814)255-1447. Pres. Isadore Glosser. OKLAHOMA CITY LANCASTER JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER OKLA- HOMA CITY (1941); 3022 NW Expressway •LANCASTER JEWISH FEDERATION (1928); #116 (73112); (405)949-0111. Pres. Dianne 2120 Oregon Pike (17601); (717)569-7352. Schonwald; Exec. Dir. Garth Potts. Pres. Clifford Firestone; Exec. Dir. Paul L. Spiegal. TULSA NORRISTOWN JEWISH FEDERATION OF TULSA (1938); •TIFERES ISRAEL JEWISH CENTER (serving (sponsors TULSA UNITED JEWISH CAM- Central Montgomery County) (1936); 1541 PAIGN); 2021 E. 71 St. (74136); (918)495- Powell St. (19401); (215)275-8797. Pres. 1100. Pres. Susan Fenster; Exec. Dir. David Alvin Schwartz; Rabbi: David Maharam. Bernstein. PHILADELPHIA OREGON FEDERATION OF JEWISH AGENCIES OF PORTLAND GREATER PHILADELPHIA (1901; reorg. 1956); 226 S. 16 St. (19102); (215)893-5600. JEWISH FEDERATION OF PORTLAND (incl. Pres. Bennett Aaron; Exec. V. Pres. Robert state of Oregon and adjacent Washington Forman. communities) (1920; reorg. 1956); 6651 SW Capitol Highway (97219); (503)245-6219. PITTSBURGH Pres. Harold Pollin; Exec. Dir. Murray UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER Schneier. PITTSBURGH (1912; reorg. 1955); 234 McKee PENNSYLVANIA PL (15213); (412)681-8000. Pres. Leon L. Netzer; Exec. V. Pres. Howard Rieger. ALTOONA READING FEDERATION OF JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES JEWISH FEDERATION OF READING, PA., (1920; reorg. 1940); 1308 17 St. (16601); INC. (1935); (sponsors UNITED JEWISH (814)944-4072. Pres. Morley Cohn. CAMPAIGN); 1700 City Line St. (19604); DELAWARE VALLEY (215)921-2766. Pres. George Viener; Exec. Dir. Daniel Tannenbaum. JEWISH FEDERATION OF DELAWARE VAL- LEY (incl. Lower Bucks County, PA and SCRANTON Mercer County, NJ); (1929; reorg. 1982); SCRANTON-LACKAWANNA JEWISH FEDER- 20-28 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Morrisville, PA ATION (incl. Lackawanna County) (1945); (19067); (215)736-8022. Pres. Fred Edelman; 601 JefTerson Ave. (18510); (717)961-2300. Exec. Dir. Charles Epstein. (Also see listing Pres. Leonard Krieger; Exec. Dir. Seymour under New Jersey.) Brotman. ERIE WILKES-BARRE JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF ERIE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER WILKES- (1946); 701 G. Daniel Baldwin Bldg., 1001 BARRE (1935); (sponsors UNITED JEWISH 424 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

APPEAL); 60 S. River St. (18702); (717)822- NASHVILLE 4146. Pres. Dr. David Greenwald; Exec. Dir. JEWISH FEDERATION OF NASHVILLE & Allan Greene. MIDDLE TENNESSEE (1936); 801 Perry YORK Warner Blvd. (37205); (615)356-3242. Pres. Sandy Averbuch; Exec. Dir. Jay M. Pilzer. *YORK COUNCIL OF JEWISH CHARITIES, INC.; 120 E. Market St. (17401); (717)843- TEXAS 0918. Pres. Tim Grumbacher; Exec. Dir. Alan Dameshek. AUSTIN JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF AUSTIN RHODE ISLAND (1939; reorg. 1956); 11713 Jollyville Rd. PROVIDENCE (78759); (512)331-1144. Pres. Scott Blech; JEWISH FEDERATION OF RHODE ISLAND Exec. Dir. Marilyn Stahl. (1945); 130 Sessions St. (02906); (401)421- BEAUMONT 4111. Pres. Charles Samdperil; Exec. V. Pres. Elliot Cohan. •BEAUMONT JEWISH FEDERATION OF TEXAS, INC. (1967); PO Box 1981 (77704); SOUTH CAROLINA (713)833-5427. CHARLESTON CORPUS CHRISTI CHARLESTON JEWISH FEDERATION (1949); CORPUS CHRISTI JEWISH COMMUNITY 1645 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd., PO Box COUNCIL (1953); 750 Everhart Rd. (78411); 31298; (29407); (803)571-6565. Pres. Herb (512)855-6239. Pres. David Feltoon; Exec. Rosner; Exec. Dir. Steven Wendell. Dir. Andrew Lipman. COLUMBIA COMBINED JEWISH APPEAL OF CORPUS COLUMBIA UNITED JEWISH WELFARE FED- CHRISTI (1962); 750 Everhart Rd. (78411); ERATION (I960); 4540 Trenholm Rd., PO (512)855-6239. Pres. Jerry Kane; Exec. Dir. Box 6968 (29206); (803)787-2023. Pres. Sam- Andrew Lipman. uel Jay Tenenbaum; Exec. Dir. Alex Gross- DALLAS berg. JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER DALLAS SOUTH DAKOTA (1911); 7800 Northaven Rd., Suite A (75230); (214)369-3313. Pres. Harold Klein- SIOUX FALLS man; Exec. Dir. Morris A. Stein. JEWISH WELFARE FUND (1938); National Reserve Bldg. (57102); (605)336-2880. Pres. EL PASO Laurence Bierman; Exec. Sec. Louis R. Hur- JEWISH FEDERATION OF EL PASO, INC. witz. (incl. surrounding communities) (1937); 405 TENNESSEE Mardi Gras, PO Box 12097 (79913-0097); (915)584-4437. Pres. Samuel Ellowitz. CHATTANOOGA FORT WORTH CHATTANOOGA JEWISH FEDERATION (1931); PO Box 8947, 5326 Lynnland Terrace JEWISH FEDERATION OF FORT WORTH AND (37411); (615)894-1317. Pres. Robert Siskin; TARRANT COUNTY (1936); 6801 Dan Dan- Exec. Dir. Morris Rombro. ciger Rd. (76133); (817)292-3081. Pres. Ber- nie Appel; Exec. Dir. Harvey Freiman. KNOXVILLE GALVESTON KNOXVILLE JEWISH FEDERATION (1939); 6800 Deane Hill Dr., PO Box 10882 (37919); GALVESTON COUNTY JEWISH WELFARE (615)693-5837. Chmn. Harold Leibowitz; ASSOCIATION (1936); PO Box 146 (77553); Adm. Barbara Bogartz. (409)744-8295. Pres. Harold Levine; Treas. Harry Schreiber. MEMPHIS MEMPHIS JEWISH FEDERATION (incl. HOUSTON Shelby County) (1935); 6560 Poplar Ave., JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER HOUS- PO Box 38268 (38138); (901)767-7100. Pres. TON (1937); 5603 S. Braeswood Blvd. Arthur Malkin, Jr.; Exec. Dir. Leslie Gott- (77096); (713)729-7000. Pres. Noel Grau- lieb. bart; Exec. Dir. Hans Mayer. JEWISH FEDERATIONS, FUNDS, COUNCILS / 425

SAN ANTONIO Third Ave. (98101); (206)622-8211. Pres. JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN ANTONIO Raymond Galante; Exec. Dir. Rabbi Melvin (incl. Bexar County) (1922); 8434 Ahern Dr. Libman. (78216); (512)341-8234. Pres. Susan Jacob- son; Exec. Dir. Alan Bayer. SPOKANE •JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF SPO- WACO KANE (incl. Spokane County) (1927); (spon- JEWISH WELFARE COUNCIL OF WACO sors UNITED JEWISH FUND); 521 Parkade (1949); PO Box 8031 (76710); (817)776-3740. Plaza (99201); (509)838-4261. Pres. C. Eu- Pres. Sam Harelik; Exec. Sec. Mrs. Maurice gene Huppin. Labens. WEST VIRGINIA UTAH CHARLESTON SALT LAKE CITY FEDERATED JEWISH CHARITIES OF UNITED JEWISH COUNCIL AND SALT LAKE CHARLESTON, INC. (1937); PO Box 1613 JEWISH WELFARE FUND (1936); 2416 E. (25326); (304)346-7500. Pres. Alvin Preiser; 1700 S. (84108); (801)581-0098. Pres. Sandy Exec. Sec. William H. Thalheimer. Dolowitz; Exec. Dir. Bernard Solomon. HUNTINGTON VIRGINIA •FEDERATED JEWISH CHARITIES (1939); PO Box 947 (25713); (304)523-9326. Pres. NEWPORT NEWS—HAMPTON—WIL- William H. Glick; Sec. Andrew Katz. LIAMSBURG UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF THE VIR- WISCONSIN GINIA PENINSULA, INC. (1942); 2700 Spring GREEN BAY Rd., Newport News (23606); (804)595-5544. Pres. Rhoda Mazur; Exec. Dir. Norman Ol- •GREEN BAY JEWISH WELFARE FUND; PO shansky. Box 335 (54305); (414)432-9347. Treas. Betty Frankenthal. RICHMOND KENOSHA JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF RICHMOND (1935); PO Box 8237, 5403 Mon- KENOSHA JEWISH WELFARE FUND (1938); ument Ave. (23226); (804)288-0045. Pres. 6537 Seventh Ave. (53140); (414)658-8635. Alan Wurtzel; Exec. Dir. Robert Hyman. Pres. Edward Chulew; Sec.-Treas. Mrs. S. M. Lapp. ROANOKE MADISON JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL; PO Box 1074 (24005); (703)774-2828. Chmn. Arthur MADISON JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL, Levin. INC. (1940); 310 N. Midvale Blvd., Suite 325 (53705); (608)231-3426. Pres. Mark Lauf- TIDEWATER man; Exec. Dir. Steven Morrison. UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF TIDEWA- MILWAUKEE TER (incl. Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach) (1937); 7300 Newport Ave., PO Box MILWAUKEE JEWISH FEDERATION, INC. 9776, Norfolk (23505); (804)489-8040. Pres. (1902); 1360 N. Prospect Ave. (53202); (414)- Dr. Sanford Lefcoe; Exec. Dir. A. Robert 271-8338. Pres. Martin Stein; Exec. Dir. Gast. Robert Aronson. WASHINGTON RACINE RACINE JEWISH WELFARE COUNCIL (1946); SEATTLE 944 S. Main St. (53403); (414)633-7093. JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SEAT- Cochmn. Robert Goodman, Arthur Schae- TLE (incl. King County, Everett, and Bre- fer; Exec. Sec. Mary Ann Waisman. merton) (1926); 510 Securities Bldg., 1904 426 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

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ALBERTA WELFARE FUND); 57 Delaware Ave. (L8M 1T6); (416)528-8570. Pres. Leslie J. Pasis; CALGARY Exec. Dir. Sid Brail. CALGARY JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL (1962); 1607 90th Ave. SW (T2V 4V7); (403)- LONDON 253-8600. Pres. Bruce R. Liban; Exec. Dir. LONDON JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL Drew Staffenberg. (1932); 536 Huron St. (24) (N5Y 4J5); (519)- 673-3310. Pres. Allan Richman; Exec. Dir. EDMONTON Howard Borer. JEWISH FEDERATION OF EDMONTON (1954; reorg. 1982); 7200 156 St. (T5R 1X3); (403)- OTTAWA 487-5120. Pres. Judith Goldsand; Exec. Dir. JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF OTTAWA Howard Bloom. (1934); 151 Chapel St. (KIN 7Y2); (613> 232-7306. Pres. Gerald Berger; Exec. Dir. BRITISH COLUMBIA Gittel Tatz. VANCOUVER TORONTO •JEWISH COMMUNITY FUND & COUNCIL OF TORONTO JEWISH CONGRESS (1937); 4600 VANCOUVER (1932); 950 W. 41 Ave. (V5Z Bathurst St.; Willowdale (M2R 3V2); (416)- 2N7); (604)266-8371. Pres. Ronald Coleman; 635-2883. Pres. Ronald Appleby; Exec. Dir. Exec. Dir. Isaac Moss. Steven Ain. MANITOBA WINDSOR WINNIPEG JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL (1938); 1641 WINNIPEG JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL Ouellette Ave. (N8X 1K9); (519)254-7558. (1938; reorg. 1973); (sponsors COMBINED Pres. Harold M. Taub; Exec. Dir. Joseph JEWISH APPEAL OF WINNIPEG); 370 Har- Eisenberg. grave St. (R3B 2K1); (204)943-0406. Pres. QUEBEC Mendle M. Meltzer; Exec. V. Pres. Izzy Peltz. MONTREAL ONTARIO ALLIED JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES (1965); 5151 Cote St. Catherine Rd. (H3W HAMILTON 1M6); (514)735-3541. Pres. Carl Laxer; Exec. HAMILTON JEWISH FEDERATION (1934; V. Pres. John Fishel. merged 1971); (sponsors UNITED JEWISH Jewish Periodicals1

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ARIZONA JEWISH STAR (1956). 693 Mission St., #302, San Francisco, 94105. (415)421-4874. ARIZONA POST (1946). 102 N. Plumer Ave., Nevon Stuckey. Bimonthly. Tucson, 85719. (602)791-9962. Sandra R. Heiman. Fortnightly. Jewish Federation of Los ANGELES JEWISH COMMUNITY BULLE- S. Arizona. TIN (1958). 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los An- geles, 90048. (213)852-7707. Manuel GREATER PHOENIX JEWISH NEWS (1947). Chait. Weekly. Jewish Federation Council PO Box 26590. Phoenix, 85068. (602)870- of Greater Los Angeles. 9470. Flo Eckstein. Weekly. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA JEWISH BULLETIN CALIFORNIA (1946). 121 Steuart St., Suite 302, San B'NAI B'RITH MESSENGER (1897). 2510 W. 7 Francisco, 94105. (415)957-9340. Marc St., Los Angeles, 90057. (213)380-5000. Klein. Weekly. San Francisco Jewish Rabbi Yale Butler. Weekly. Community Publications. HERITAGE-SOUTHWEST JEWISH PRESS WESTERN STATES JEWISH HISTORY (1968). (1914). 2130 S. Vermont Ave., Los An- 2429 23 St., Santa Monica, 90405. (213)- geles, 90007. Dan Brin. Weekly. (Also SAN 450-2946. Norton B. Stern. Quarterly. DIEGO JEWISH PRESS-HERITAGE, San Western States Jewish History Associa- Diego [weekly]; CENTRAL CALIFORNIA tion. JEWISH HERITAGE, Sacramento and Fresno area [monthly]; ORANGE COUNTY COLORADO JEWISH HERITAGE, Orange County area INTERMOUNTAIN JEWISH NEWS (1913). [weekly].) 1275 Sherman St., Suite 215-217, Denver, ISRAEL TODAY (1973). 16661 Ventura Blvd., 80203. (303)861-2234. Miriam H. Gold- Encino, 91436. (818)786-4000. Phil Blazer. berg. Weekly. Daily. CONNECTICUT ISRAEL TODAY SAN DIEGO (1979). 500 CONNECTICUT JEWISH LEDGER (1929). PO Fesler St., Suite 103, El Cajon, 92020. Box 1688, Hartford, 06101. (203)233- (619)440-5890. Carol Rosenberg. Bi- 2148. Berthold Gaster. Weekly. weekly. CONTEMPORARY JEWRY (1974 under the JEWISH NEWSPAPER (1985). 15445 Ventura name JEWISH SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL Blvd, Suite 10-223, Sherman Oaks, 91413. RESEARCH). Center for Judaic Studies and (818)909-7034. Yehuda Lev. Fortnightly. Contemporary Jewish Life, University of JEWISH SPECTATOR (1935). PO Box 2016, Connecticut, U-145J, Storrs, 06268. (203)- Santa Monica, 90406. (213)829-2484. 486-2271, 486-4423. Arnold Dashefsky, J. Trade Weiss-Rosmarin. Quarterly. Alan Winter. Annually.

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JEWISH DIGEST (1955). 1363 Fairfield Ave., JEWISH CHICAGO (1982). 1234 Sherman, Bridgeport, 06605. (203)384-2284. Jona- Evanston, 60202. (312)864-8084. Avy than D. Levine. Nine times a year. Meyers. Monthly. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA JEWISH COMMUNITY NEWS (1945). 6464 W. Main, Suite 7A, Belleville, 62223. (618)- ALERT (1970). 1411 K St. NW, Suite 402. 398-6100. Jordan Harburger. Bimonthly. Washington, 20005. (202)393-4117. Nurit Jewish Federation of Southern Illinois. Erger. Monthly. Union of Councils for So- viet Jews. SENTINEL (1911). 323 S. Franklin St., Chi- cago, 60606. (312)663-1101. J. I. Fishbein. B'NAI B'RITH INTERNATIONAL JEWISH Weekly. MONTHLY (1886 under the name MENO- RAH). 1640 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Wash- INDIANA ington, 20036. (202)857-6645. Marc Silver. Ten times a year. B'nai B'rith. ILLIANA NEWS (1975). 2939 Jewett St., Highland, 46322. (219)972-2250. Barnett JEWISH VETERAN (1896). 1811 R St. NW, Labowitz. Ten times a year. Jewish Feder- Washington, 20009. (202)265-6280. Pearl ation, Inc. of Northwest Indiana. Laufer. Irregularly. Jewish War Veterans INDIANA JEWISH POST AND OPINION of the U.S.A. (1935). PO Box 449097, Indianapolis, NEAR EAST REPORT (1957). 500 N. Capitol 46202. (317)927-7800. Greg Birnbaum. St. NW, Suite 307, Washington, 20001. Weekly. (202)638-1225. M. J. Rosenberg. Weekly. JEWISH POST AND OPINION. PO Box Near East Research, Inc. 449097, Indianapolis, 46202. (317)927- WASHINGTON JEWISH WEEK (1965). 1317 F 7800. Greg Birnbaum. Weekly. St. NW, Washington, 20004. (202)783- KENTUCKY 7200. Charles Fenyvesi. Weekly. KENTUCKY JEWISH POST AND OPINION FLORIDA (1931). 1551 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, JEWISH FLORIDIAN GROUP (1927). PO Box 40205. (502)459-1914. Gabriel Cohen. 012973, Miami, 33101. (305)373-4605. Weekly. Fred K. Shochet. Weekly. LOUISIANA JEWISH JOURNAL (1977). PO Box 23909, Ft. JEWISH CIVIC PRESS (1965). PO Box 15500, Lauderdale, 33307. (305)563-3200. Doro- 924 Valmont St., New Orleans, 70115. thy P. Rubin. Weekly. (504)895-8784. Abner Tritt. Monthly. PALM BEACH JEWISH WORLD (1982). 2405 JEWISH TIMES (1974). 1539 Jackson Ave., Mercer Ave., W. Palm Beach, 33401. New Orleans, 70130. (504)524-3147. Joan (305)833-8331. Tina Hersh. Weekly. D. Jacob. Biweekly. SOUTHERN JEWISH WEEKLY (1924). PO MARYLAND Box 3297, Jacksonville, 32206. (904)355- 3459. Isadore Moscovitz. Weekly. AMERICAN JEWISH JOURNAL (1944). 1220 Blair Mill Rd., Silver Spring, 20910. (301)- GEORGIA 585-1756. David Mondzac. Quarterly. JEWISH CIVIC PRESS (1965). 3179 Maple Dr. BALTIMORE JEWISH TIMES (1919). 2104 N. NE, Atlanta, 30305. (404)262-6786. Abner Charles St., Baltimore, 21218. (301)752- Tritt. Monthly. 3504. Gary Rosenblatt. Weekly. SOUTHERN ISRAELITE (1925). PO Box MASSACHUSETTS 77388, 188 15 St. NW, Atlanta, 30357. (404)876-8248. Vida Goldgar. Weekly. AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY (1893). 2 Thornton Rd., Waltham, 02154. (617)891- ILLINOIS 8110. Marc Lee Raphael. Quarterly. CHICAGO JUF NEWS (1972). 1 S. Franklin American Jewish Historical Society. St., Chicago, 60606. (312)444-2853. Joseph BOSTON JEWISH TIMES (1945). Box 18427, Aaron. Monthly. Jewish Federation of Boston, 02118. (617)357-8635. Sten Lukin. Metropolitan Chicago. Weekly. JEWISH PERIODICALS / 429

JEWISH ADVOCATE (1902). 251 Causeway NEBRASKA St., Boston, 02114. (617)227-5130. Ber- nard M. Hyatt. Weekly. JEWISH PRESS (1921). 333 S. 132 St., Omaha, 68154. (402)334-8200. Morris Maline. JEWISH REPORTER (1970). 76 Salem End Weekly. Jewish Federation of Omaha. Rd., Framingham, 01701. (617)879-3300. Harvey S. Stone. Monthly. Greater Fram- NEVADA ingham Jewish Federation. JEWISH REPORTER (1976). 1030 E. Twain JEWISH WEEKLY NEWS (1945). PO Box Ave., Las Vegas, 89109. (702)732-0556. 1569, Springfield, 01101. (413)739-4771. Jerry Countess. Monthly. Jewish Federa- Leslie B. Kahn. Weekly. tion of Las Vegas. LAS VEGAS ISRAELITE (1965). PO Box JOURNAL OF THE NORTH SHORE JEWISH 14096, Las Vegas, 89114. (702)876-1255. COMMUNITY. 564 Loring Ave., Salem, 01970. (617)741-1558. Barbara Wolf. Bi- Michael Tell. Biweekly. weekly. North Shore Jewish Press Ltd. NEW JERSEY MOMENT (1975). 462 Boylston St., Boston, JEWISH COMMUNITY VOICE (1941). 2393 W. 02116. (617)536-6252. Leonard Fein. Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill, 08002. (609)- Monthly (except Jan.-Feb. and July-Aug.). 665-6100. Fredda Sacharow. Biweekly. Jewish Educational Ventures. Jewish Federation of Southern NJ. MICHIGAN JEWISH HORIZON (1981). Green Lane, Union, 07083. (201)351-1473. Fran Gold. DETROIT JEWISH NEWS (1942). 20300 Weekly. Jewish Federation of Central Civic Center Dr., Suite 240, Southfield, NJ. 48076. (313)354-6060. Gary Rosenblatt. Weekly. JEWISH JOURNAL/JEWISH VOICE (merged 1985). PO Box 1359, Highland Park, HUMANISTIC JUDAISM. 28611 W. Twelve 08816. (201)246-1905. Rhea Basroon. Bi- Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, 48018. (313)- monthly. Jewish Federation of Greater 478-7610. M. Bonnie Cousens, Ruth D. Middlesex County. Feldman. Quarterly. Society for Humanis- tic Judaism. JEWISH NEWS (1947). 60 Glenwood Ave., E. Orange, 07017. (201)678-3900. Charles MICHIGAN JEWISH HISTORY (1960). 24680 Baumohl. Weekly. Jewish Federation of Rensselaer, Oak Park, 48237. (313)548- MetroWest. 9176. Phillip Applebaum. Semiannually. Jewish Historical Society of Michigan. JEWISH RECORD (1939). 1537 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City, 08401. (609)344-5119. Mar- MINNESOTA tin Korik. Weekly. AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD (1912). 4509 JEWISH STANDARD (1931). 57 Cedar Lane, Minnetonka Blvd., Minneapolis, 55416. Teaneck, 07666. (201)837-3313. Morris J. (612)920-7000. Stacey R. Bush. Semi- Janoff. Weekly. weekly. JOURNAL OF JEWISH COMMUNAL SERVICE MISSOURI (1899). 111 Prospect St., E. Orange, 07017. (201)676-6070. Sanford N. Sherman. KANSAS CITY JEWISH CHRONICLE (1920). Quarterly. Conference of Jewish Commu- 7373 W. 107 St., Suite 250, Overland nal Service. Park, 66212. (913)648-4620. Stan Rose. Weekly. NEW YORK MISSOURI JEWISH POST AND OPINION AFN SHVEL (1941). 200 W. 72 St., Suite 40, (1948). 8235 Olive St., St. Louis, 63132. NYC, 10023. (212)787-6675. Mordkhe (314)993-2842. Kathie Sutin. Weekly. Schaechter. Quarterly. Yiddish. League for Yiddish, Inc. ST. LOUIS JEWISH LIGHT (1947). 12 Mill- stone Campus Dr., St. Louis, 63146. (314)- ALBANY JEWISH WORLD (1965). 1104 Cen- 432-3353. Robert A. Cohn. Weekly. Jew- tral Ave., Albany, 12205. (518)459-8455. ish Federation of St. Louis. Sam S. Clevenson. Weekly. 430 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

ALGEMEINER JOURNAL (1972). 404 Park Hadassah, Women's Zionist Organization Ave. S., NYC, 10016. (212)689-3390. of America. Gershon Jacobson. Weekly. Yiddish. HADOAR (1921). 1841 Broadway, NYC, AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK (1899). 165 10023. (212)581-5151. Shlomo Shamir, E. 56 St., NYC, 10022. (212)751-4000. Yael Feldman. Weekly. Hebrew. Hista- Milton Himmelfarb, David Singer. Annu- druth Ivrith of America. ally. American Jewish Committee and Jewish Publication Society. ISRAEL HORIZONS (1952). 150 Fifth Ave., Suite 911, NYC, 10011. (212)255-8760. AMERICAN ZIONIST (1910). 4 E. 34 St., Richard Yaffe. Bimonthly. Americans for NYC, 10016. (212)481-1500. Carol Binen. Progressive Israel. Quarterly. Zionist Organization of Amer- ica. ISRAEL QUALITY (1976). 500 Fifth Ave., NYC, 10110. (212)354-6510. Beth Belkin, AMIT WOMAN (1925). 817 Broadway, NYC, Laurie Tarlowe. Quarterly. American- 10003. (212)477-4720. Micheline Ratzers- Israel Chamber of Commerce and Indus- dorfer. Six times a year. AMIT Women. try, Inc. and Government of Israel Trade AUFBAU (1934). 2121 Broadway, NYC, Center. 10023. (212)873-7400. Gert Niers, Henry JWB CIRCLE (1946). 15 E. 26 St., NYC, Marx. Fortnightly. German. New World 10010. (212)532-4949. Lionel Koppman. Club, Inc. Bimonthly. JWB. BITZARON (1939). PO Box 623, Cooper Sta- JEWISH ACTION (1950). 45 W. 36 St., NYC, tion, NYC, 10003. (212)598-3958. Hayim 10018. (212)563-4000. Heidi Tenzer. Leaf. Bimonthly. Hebrew. Hebrew Liter- Quarterly. Union of Orthodox Jewish Con- ary Foundation. gregations of America. BUFFALO JEWISH REVIEW (1918). 15 E. Mohawk St., Buffalo, 14203. (716)854- JEWISH AMERICAN RECORD (1973). GPO 2192. Harlan C. Abbey. Weekly. Kahaal Box 317, NYC, 10116. Alex Novitsky. Nahalot Israel. Monthly. COMMENTARY (1945). 165 E. 56 St., NYC, JEWISH BOOK ANNUAL (1942). 15 E. 26 St., 10022. (212)751-4000. Norman Podho- NYC, 10010. (212)532-4949. Jacob Kaba- retz. Monthly. American Jewish Commit- koff. Annually. English-Hebrew-Yiddish. tee. JWB Jewish Book Council. CONGRESS MONTHLY (1933). 15 E. 84 St., JEWISH BOOK WORLD (1945). 15 E. 26 St., NYC, 10028. (212)879-4500. Maier De- NYC, 10010. (212)532-4949. William shell. Seven times a year. American Jewish Wollheim. Quarterly. JWB Jewish Book Congress. Council. CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM (1945). 3080 JEWISH BRAILLE INSTITUTE VOICE (1978). Broadway, NYC, 10027. (212)678-8060. 110 E. 30 St., NYC, 10016. (212)889-2525. Rabbi David Silverman. Quarterly. Rab- Jacob Freid. Ten times a year (sound cas- binical Assembly. settes). Jewish Braille Institute of America, Inc. ECONOMIC HORIZONS (1953). 500 Fifth Ave., NYC, 10110. (212)354-6510. Laurie JEWISH BRAILLE REVIEW (1931). 110 E. 30 Tarlowe. Quarterly. American-Israel St., NYC, 10016. (212)889-2525. Jacob Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. Freid. Ten times a year. English-Braille. Jewish Braille Institute of America, Inc. HADAROM (1957). 275 Seventh Ave. NYC, 10001. (212)807-7888. Rabbi Gedalia JEWISH CURRENT EVENTS (1959). 430 Kel- Schwartz. Annually. Hebrew. Rabbinical ler Ave., Elmont, 11003. Samuel Deutsch. Council of America. Biweekly. HADASSAH MAGAZINE (1921). 50 W. 58 St., JEWISH CURRENTS (1946). 22 E. 17 St., Suite NYC, 10019. (212)355-7900. Alan M. 601, NYC, 10003. (212)924-5740. Morris Tigay. Monthly (except for combined U. Schappes. Monthly. Association for issues of June-July and Aug.-Sept). Promotion of Jewish Secularism, Inc. JEWISH PERIODICALS / 431

JEWISH EDUCATION (1929). 426 W. 58 St., JEWISH TELEGRAPHIC AGENCY WEEKLY NYC, 10019. (212)245-8200. Alvin I. NEWS DIGEST (1933). 165 W. 46 St., Suite Schiff. Quarterly. Council for Jewish Edu- 511, NYC, 10036. (212)575-9370. Murray cation. Zuckoff. Weekly. JEWISH FORWARD (1897). 45 E 33 St JEWISH WEEK (1876; reorg. 1970). 1 Park NYC, 10016. (212)889-8200. Simon Ave., NYC, 10016. (212)686-2320. Phillip Weber. Weekly. Yiddish. Forward Associ- Ritzenberg. Weekly. ation, Inc. JOURNAL OF REFORM JUDAISM (1953). 21 E. JEWISH FRONTIER (1934). 15 E. 26 St., 13th 40 St., NYC, 10016. (212)684-4990. Sam- fl., NYC, 10010. (212)683-3530. Jonathan uel Stahl. Quarterly. Central Conference of Goldberg. Monthly. Labor Zionist Letters, American Rabbis. Inc. JUDAISM (1952). 15 E. 84 St., NYC, 10028. JEWISH GUARDIAN (1974). GPO Box 2143, Brooklyn, 11202. (718)384-4661. Pinchus (212)879-4500. Robert Gordis. Quarterly. David. Irregularly. English-Hebrew. Netu- American Jewish Congress. rei Karta of U.S.A. KIBBUTZ JOURNAL (1984). 27 W. 20 St., 9th JEWISH JOURNAL (1969). 1841 Broadway, fl., NYC, 10011. (212)255-1338. Theodora NYC, 10023. (212)265-3274. Daniel San- Saal. Three times a year. Kibbutz Aliya tacruz. Weekly. Desk. JEWISH LEDGER (1924). 148 S. Fitzhugh St., KOL HAT'NUAH (1943). 50 W. 58 St., NYC, Rochester, 14608. (716)232-1802. Donald 10019. (212)355-7900. Jennifer Sylvor. Wolin. Weekly. Monthly (Nov.-June). Hashachar. JEWISH MUSIC NOTES (1945). 15 E. 26 St., KOSHER DIRECTORY (1925). 45 W. 36 St., NYC, 10010. (212)532-4949. Laura Leon- NYC, 10018. (212)563-4000. Chaim Cohen. Semiannually. JWB Jewish Music Plotzker. Annually. Union of Orthodox Council. Jewish Congregations of America. JEWISH OBSERVER (1963). 5 Beekman St., KOSHER DIRECTORY, PASSOVER EDITION NYC, 10038. (212)791-1800. Nisson Wol- (1923). 45 W. 36 St., NYC, 10018. (212)- pin. Monthly (except July and Aug.). 563-4000. Chaim Plotzker. Annually. Agudath Israel of America. Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America. JEWISH OBSERVER OF SYRACUSE (1977). PO Box 5004, Syracuse, 13250. (315)422-4104. KULTUR UN LEBN—CULTURE AND LIFE Sherry Chayat. Biweekly. (1967). 45 E. 33 St., NYC, 10016. (212)- 889-6800. Joseph Mlotek. Quarterly. Yid- JEWISH POST AND RENAISSANCE (1977). 57 E. 11 St., NYC, 10003. (212)420-0042. dish. Workmen's Circle. Charles Roth. Monthly. LAMISHPAHAH. 1841 Broadway, NYC, JEWISH PRESS (1950). 338 Third Ave., 10023. (212)581-5151. Moshe Pelli. Ten Brooklyn, 11215. (718)858-3300. Sholom times a year. Hebrew. Histadruth Ivrith of Klass. Weekly. America. JEWISH SOCIAL STUDIES (1939). 2112 LILITH—THE JEWISH WOMEN'S MAGAZINE Broadway, Room 206, NYC, 10023. (212)- (1976). 250 W. 57 St., NYC, 10019. (212)- 724-5336. Tobey B. Gitelle. Quarterly. 757-0818. Susan Weidman Schneider. Conference on Jewish Social Studies, Inc. Quarterly. JEWISH TELEGRAPHIC AGENCY COMMU- LONG ISLAND JEWISH WORLD (1971). 115 NITY NEWS REPORTER (1962). 165 W. 46 Middle Neck Rd., Great Neck, 11021. St., Suite 511, NYC, 10036. (212)575- (516)829-4000. Jerome W. Lippman. 9370. Murray Zuckoff. Weekly. Weekly. JEWISH TELEGRAPHIC AGENCY DAILY MIDSTREAM (1954). 515 Park Ave., NYC, NEWS BULLETIN (1917). 165 W. 46 St., 10022. (212)752-0600. Joel Carmichael. Suite 511, NYC, 10036. (212)575-9370. Monthly (bimonthly June-Sept.). Theodor Murray Zuckoff. Daily. Herzl Foundation, Inc. 432 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

MODERN JEWISH STUDIES ANNUAL (1977). REPORTER. 500 Clubhouse Rd., Bingham- Queens College, Kiely 802, 65-30 Kissena ton, 13903. (607)724-2360. Marc Gold- Blvd., Flushing, 11367. (718)520-7067. Jo- berg. Weekly. Jewish Federation of seph C. Landis. Annually. American Asso- Broome County. ciation of Professors of Yiddish. RESPONSE (1967). 15 E. 26 St., Suite 1350, MORNING FREIHEIT (1922). 43 W. 24 St., NYC, 10010. (212)679-1412. Nancy Sin- NYC, 10010. (212)255-7661. Paul Novick. koff. Quarterly. Jewish Educational Ven- Weekly. Yiddish-English. tures, Inc. OLOMEINU—OUR WORLD (1945). 160 SEVEN ARTS FEATURE SYNDICATE (see Broadway, NYC, 10038. (212)227-1000. News Syndicates, p. 434) Rabbi Yaakov Fruchter, Nosson Scher- SHEVILEY HA-HINNUKH (1939). 114 Fifth man. Monthly. English-Hebrew. Torah Ave., NYC, 10011. (212)675-5656. Umesorah-National Society for Hebrew Mathew Mosenkis. Quarterly. Hebrew. Day Schools. Council for Jewish Education. OR CHADASH (1981). 110 E. 30 St., NYC, SH'MA (1970). Box 567, Port Washington, 10016. (212)889-2525. Gerald M. Kass. 11050. (516)944-9791. Eugene B. Boro- Two to four times a year (sound cassettes). witz. Biweekly (except June, July, Aug.). Hebrew. Jewish Braille Institute of Amer- ica, Inc. SHMUESSEN MIT KINDER UN YUGENT (1942). 770 Eastern Pkwy., Brooklyn, PEDAGOGIC REPORTER (1949). 730 Broad- 11213. (718)493-9250. Nissan Mindel. way NYC, 10003. (212)675-5656. Mor- Monthly. Yiddish. Merkos L'Inyonei Chi- decai H. Lewittes. Quarterly. Jewish Edu- nuch, Inc. cation Service of North America, Inc. SPECTRUM (1982). 515 Park Ave., NYC, PIONEER WOMAN (1926). 200 Madison Ave., 10022. (212)371-7750. Karen Rubinstein. NYC, 10016. (212)725-8010. Judith A. Quarterly. American Zionist Federation. Sokoloff. Five times a year. English-Yid- SYNAGOGUE LIGHT (1933). 47 Beekman St., dish-Hebrew. Pioneer Women/Na'amat, NYC, 10038. (212)227-7800. Meyer the Women's Labor Zionist Organization Hager. Quarterly. Union of Chassidic Rab- of America. bis. PRESENT TENSE (1973). 165 E. 56 St., NYC, SYRACUSE JEWISH OBSERVER (1978). 2223 10022. (212)751-4000. Murray Polner. E. Genesee St., Syracuse, 13214-0510. Quarterly. American Jewish Committee. (315)422-4104. Judith Rubenstein. Fort- nightly. Syracuse Jewish Federation. PROCEEDINGS OF THE AMERICAN ACAD- EMY FOR JEWISH RESEARCH (1920). 3080 TALKS AND TALES (1942). 770 Eastern Broadway, NYC, 10027. (212)678-8864. Pkwy., Brooklyn, 11213. (718)493-9250. Isaac E. Barzilay. Annually. Hebrew- Nissan Mindel. Monthly (also Hebrew, Arabic-English. American Academy for French, and Spanish editions). Merkos Jewish Research. L'Inyonei Chinuch, Inc.

RABBINICAL COUNCIL RECORD (1953). 275 TRADITION (1958). 275 Seventh Ave., NYC, Seventh Ave. NYC, 10001. (212)807-7888. 10001. (212)807-7888. Walter Wurz- Rabbi Louis Bernstein. Quarterly. Rab- burger. Quarterly. Rabbinical Council of binical Council of America. America. RECONSTRUCTIONS (1935). 270 W. 89 St., TRENDS (1982). 730 Broadway, NYC, 10003. NYC, 10024. (212)496-2960. Jacob J. (212)260-0006. Quarterly. Jewish Educa- Staub. Eight times a year. Federation of tion Service of North America, Inc. Reconstructionist Congregations and UNITED SYNAGOGUE REVIEW (1943). 155 Havurot. Fifth Ave., NYC, 10010. (212)533-7800. Marvin S. Wiener. Quarterly. United Syn- REFORM JUDAISM (1972; formerly DIMEN- agogue of America. SIONS IN AMERICAN JUDAISM). 838 Fifth Ave., NYC, 10021. (212)249-0100. Aron UNSER TSAIT (1941). 25 E. 21 St., NYC, Hirt-Manheimer. Quarterly. Union of 10010. (212)475-0059. Jacob S. Hertz. American Hebrew Congregations. Monthly. Yiddish. Jewish Labor Bund. JEWISH PERIODICALS / 433

DER WECKER (1921). 45 E. 33 St., NYC, board. Irregularly. Yiddish. Yivo Institute 10016. (212)686-1538. Elias Schulman. Bi- for Jewish Research, Inc. monthly. Yiddish. Jewish Socialist Ver- band of America. YOUNG ISRAEL VIEWPOINT (1952). 3 W. 16 St., NYC, 10011. (212)929-1525. Yaakov WOMEN'S AMERICAN ORT REPORTER Kornreich. Monthly (except July, Aug.). (1966). 315 Park Ave. S., NYC, 10010. National Council of Young Israel. (212)505-7700. Elie Faust-Levy. Quar- terly. Women's American ORT, Inc. YOUNG JUDAEAN (1912). 50 W. 58 St., NYC, 10019. (212)355-7900. Mordecai WOMEN'S LEAGUE OUTLOOK (1930). 48 E. Newman. Seven times a year. Hadassah 74 St., NYC, 10021. (212)628-1600. Yvette Zionist Youth Commission. Rosenberg. Quarterly. Women's League for Conservative Judaism. YOUTH AND NATION (1933). 150 Fifth Ave., NYC, 10011. (212)929-4955. Shlomit WORKMEN'S CIRCLE CALL (1934). 45 E. 33 Segal. Quarterly. Hashomer Hatzair Zion- St., NYC, 10016. (212)889-6800. Walter L. ist Youth Movement. Kirschenbaum. Bimonthly. Workmen's YUGNTRUF (1964). 3328 Bainbridge Ave., Circle. Bronx, 10467. (212)654-8540. Hershl YEARBOOK OF THE CENTRAL CONFERENCE Glasser. Quarterly. Yiddish. Yugntruf OF AMERICAN RABBIS (1890). 21 E. 40 St., Youth for Yiddish. NYC, 10016. (212)684-4990. Elliot L. Ste- NORTH CAROLINA vens. Annually. Central Conference of American Rabbis. AMERICAN JEWISH TIMES—OUTLOOK (1934; reorg. 1950). PO Box 33218, Char- YIDDISH (1973). Queens College, Kiely 802, lotte, 28233. (704)372-3296. Rick Rierson. 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, 11367. Monthly. (718)520-7067. Joseph C. Landis. Quar- terly. Queens College Press. OHIO YIDDISHE HEIM (1958). 770 Eastern Pkwy., THE AMERICAN ISRAELITE (1854). 906 Brooklyn, 11213. (718)493-9250. Rachel Main St., Room 505, Cincinnati, 45237. Altein, Tema Guarary. Quarterly. English- (513)621-3145. Phyllis R. Singer. Weekly. Yiddish. Agudas Nshei Ub'nos Chabad. AMERICAN JEWISH ARCHIVES (1947). 3101 YIDDISHE KULTUR (1938). 1123 Broadway, Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, 45220. (513)221- Room 203, NYC, 10010. (212)691-0708. 1875. Jacob R. Marcus, Abraham J. Peck. Itche Goldberg. Monthly (except June- Semiannually. American Jewish Archives July, Aug.-Sept.). Yiddish. Yiddishe Kul- of Hebrew Union College—Jewish Insti- tur Farband, Inc.—YKUF. tute of Religion. YIDDISHE VORT (1953). 5 Beekman St., CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS (1964). 13910 NYC, 10038. (212)791-1800. Joseph Frie- Cedar Rd., Cleveland, 44118. (216)371- denson. Monthly. Yiddish. Agudath Israel 0800. Cynthia Dettelbach. Weekly. Cleve- of America. land Jewish Publication Co. YIDDISHER KEMFER (1906). 275 Seventh DAYTON JEWISH CHRONICLE (1961). 118 Ave., NYC, 10001. (212)675-7808. Morde- Salem Ave., Dayton, 45406. (513)222- chai Strigler. Weekly. Yiddish. Labor 0783. Anne M. Hammerman. Weekly. Zionist Letters, Inc. INDEX TO JEWISH PERIODICALS (1963). PO YIDISHE SHPRAKH (1941). 1048 Fifth Ave., Box 18570, Cleveland Hts., 44118. (216)- NYC, 10028. (212)231-7905. Mordkhe 321-7296. Miriam Leikind, Bess Rosen- Schaechter. Irregularly. Yiddish. Yivo In- feld, Jean H. Foxman. Semiannually. stitute for Jewish Research, Inc. OHIO JEWISH CHRONICLE (1921). 2831 E. YIVO ANNUAL OF JEWISH SOCIAL SCIENCE Main St., Columbus, 43209. (614)237- (1946). 1048 Fifth Ave., NYC, 10028. 4296. Judith Franklin, Steve Pinsky, Diane (212)535-6700. David Roskies. Biannu- Levi. Weekly. ally. Yivo Institute for Jewish Research, STARK JEWISH NEWS (1920). 2631 Harvard Inc. Ave. NW, 44709. (216)452-6444. Adele YIVO BLETER (1931). 1048 Fifth Ave., Gelb. Monthly. Canton Jewish Commu- NYC, 10028. (212)535-6700. Editorial nity Federation. 434 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986

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ADAMS, THEODORE L., rabbi, communal Yemei Yisrael, 2 vols. (1957-1967); Urban worker; b. Bangor, Maine, Feb. 23, 1915; Civilization in Pre-Crusade Europe (1965); d. NYC, Sept. 4, 1984; educ: Yeshiva U. The Heroic Age of Franco-German Jewry (ordination, PhD), Columbia U.; rabbi: (1969); recipient: La Med Found. Prize for Cong. Mt. Sinai, Jersey City, NJ, 1938— Rabbi Meir of Rothenburg. 1953; Cong. Ohab Zedek, NYC, 1953- 1974; asst. to pres. and asst. prof., Touro BAKER, LEONARD S., writer; b. Pittsburgh, Coll., since 1974; mem.: OPA (WWII), Pa., Jan. 24, 1931; d. Washington, DC, Jersey City Planning Comm., Civil Rights Nov. 23,1984; educ: U. of Pittsburgh, Co- Comm., Stryker's Bay (Manhattan) Com- lumbia U. School of Journalism; U.S. munity Council; consultant, NJ Youth army, 1952-1954; reporter, St. Louis Conf.; delegate, Mid-Century White Globe-Democrat, 1955-1956; Washington House Conf. on Children and Youth; pres. reporter, Newsday, 1956-1965; free-lance and hon. pres.: Synagogue Council of writer, editor, lecturer since 1965; bd. Amer., Rabbinical Council of Amer.; v. mem., treas., Temple Micah; author: The chmn., Natl. Hapoel Hamizrachi; bd. Johnson Eclipse: A President's Vice-Presi- mem.: Jewish Welfare Board, Jewish Ma- dency (1966); Back to Back: The Duel Be- terial Claims Conf.; recipient: Mordecai tween FDR and the Supreme Court (1967), Ben David Award, Yeshiva U. The Guaranteed Society (1968), Roosevelt and Pearl Harbor (1970), Brahmin in Re- volt (1972), John Marshall: A Life in Law AGUS, IRVING A., professor; b. Swislocz, Po- (1974), Days of Sorrow and Pain: Leo land, Feb. 20, 1910; d. NYC, July 18, 1984; Baeck and the Berlin Jews (1978), Brandeis in U.S. since 1927; educ: NYU, Dropsie and Frankfurter: A Dual Biography (1984); (PhD); educational dir., Baron Hirsch recipient: Pulitzer Prize, 1979, for Leo Cong., Memphis, Tenn., 1939-1945; prin., Baeck biography. Hebrew Acad. of Long Island, 1945-1947; dean, Fischel Inst. for Research in Tal- BAMBERGER, FRITZ, scholar, administrator; mud, Jerusalem, 1947-1949; prin., Akiba b. Frankfurt-am-Main, Germany, Jan. 7, Acad., Philadelphia, 1949-1951; prof, of 1902; d. NYC, Sept. 22, 1984; in U.S. Jewish history, Yeshiva U., 1951-1977; since 1939; educ: U. of Berlin (PhD); re- recognized authority on Jewish life in the search prof., Acad. for Jewish Research, Middle Ages and on German Jewish his- Berlin, 1926-1933; prof., Coll. of Jewish tory; editorial bd. mem. and managing edi- Studies, Berlin, 1933-1934; mem., bd. of tor, Jewish Quarterly Review; author: ed. for Jews, Berlin, and pres., Jewish Rabbi Meir of Rothenburg (1947); Re- Teachers Coll. of Prussia, 1934-1938; sponsa of the Tosaphists (1954); Dibrei mem. faculty, Coll. of Jewish Studies,

'Including Jewish residents of the United States who died between January 1 and Decem- ber 31, 1984. 436 NECROLOGY / 437 Chicago, 1939-1944; research dir., Coronet The Philosophy of Rabbi Judah Loew of and Esquire magazines, 1942-1948; edito- Prague (1957), The Prayer Book (Week- rial dir., Coronet, 1948-1952, and editor, day, Sabbath and Festival) (1957 and rev. 1952-1956; exec. dir. Esquire and Coronet, eds. thereafter), The High Holyday Prayer 1956-1961; prof, of intellectual history and Book (1959), The Legacy of Maimonides asst. to pres., Hebrew Union Coll.-Jewish (1962), Judaism: Profile of a Faith (1963), Inst. of Religion, NYC, 1962-1979; emer. Judaism and the Christian Predicament prof, since 1979; v. pres., Leo Baeck Inst.; (1967), Jews, Judaism, and the State of Is- v. chmn., N. Amer. bd., World Union of rael (1973), The Gifts of Life and Love: A Progressive Judaism; v. pres., Selfhelp Treasury of Inspirations (1975), Abraham Community Services; author: Enstehung Isaac Kook (1978), The Jewish Mystical des Wertproblems (1924), Moses Mendels- Tradition (1981); recipient; hon. DD, JTS; sohn (1929), Das System des Maimonides JWB Jewish Book Council Award for Best (1935), Das neunte Schuljahr (1937), Book on Jewish Thought, for Judaism: Zunz's Conception of History (1941), Leo Profile of a Faith, and many other honors. Baeck—The Man and the Idea (1958), The Philosophy of Julius Guttmann (1960), BONUS, BEN, theater personality; b. Horo- Books Are the Best Things (1962); articles denko, Poland, Nov. 9, 1920; d. Miami, in many publications; recipient; hon. Fla., Apr. 6, 1984; in U.S. since 1939; a DHL, HUC-JIR, 1982. prominent figure in the American Yiddish theater, founded the Yiddish Mobile Thea- BEN-AMI, YITSHAQ, businessman, commu- ter in 1946 and later the Farband Players, nal worker; b. Tel Aviv, Palestine, June 11, which toured the U.S. and Canada; pro- 1913; d. NYC, Dec. 31, 1984; in U.S. since duced and performed in over 100 musicals 1939; educ: Hebrew U. of Jerusalem; and plays, including three Broadway re- exec, Philipp Brothers division of Engle- vues: Let's Sing Yiddish (1966); Sing Israel hard Minerals and Chemicals Corp., 1958— Sing (1967), and Light, Lively and Yiddish 1975; joined Irgun Zeva'i Le'ummi, 1932; (1970); last appeared on the stage in Nov. Irgun coord, of illegal immigration from 1983, with wife, actress Mina Bern, in Let Europe, 1937-1939; cofounder, Amer. There Be Joy; mem.: Jewish Theatrical Al- Friends for a Jewish Palestine, 1939, and liance, Hebrew Actors' Union, Workmen's subsequently of the Com. for a Jewish Circle. Army and the Emergency Com. to save the BROIDO, THEODORE K., communal worker; Jewish People of Europe; served U.S. b. NYC, (?), 1928; d. NYC, Aug. 12, 1984; army, 1943-1945; exec, dir., Amer. League joined administrative staff, Union of Amer. for a Free Palestine, 1946-1948; par- Hebrew Congs. in 1949, serving succes- ticipated in attempt to bring arms to Pales- sively as dir. regional activities, dir. ad- tine aboard the SS Altalena, June 1948; bd. ministration, dir. NY and NJ regions, mem., Herut Zionists of Amer.; lecturer, assoc. dir. NY Fed. of Reform Synagogues, radio, and TV commentator; author: Years and admin, sec. of the Union; a founder of of Wrath, Days of Glory: Memoirs from the ARZA (Assn. of Reform Zionists of Irgun. Amer.); mem: Zionist General Council, Jewish Agency Assembly; bd. mem., BOKSER, BEN ZION, rabbi, scholar; b. Lu- Amer. Zionist Fed. boml, Poland, July 4, 1907; d. NYC, Jan. 31, 1984; in U.S. since 1920; educ: CCNY, CAHN, JUDAH, rabbi, communal worker; b. Columbia U. (PhD), Jewish Theological NYC, Dec. 19, 1912; d. Sarasota, Fla., Seminary of Amer.; rabbi, Forest Hills March 24, 1984; educ: NYU, Columbia Jewish Center, NYC, since 1935; adj. prof., U., Hebrew Union Coll.-Jewish Inst. of Queens College, CUNY; cofounder and Religion; rabbi, Temple Sinai, Springfield, dir., Center for the Study of Ethics and Mass., 1936-1942; natl. administrator, Public Policy, Queens College; visiting B'nai B'rith Hillel Founds., 1942-1946; and adj. prof, of homiletics, JTS, 1950- rabbi, Temple Israel, Lawrence, NY, 1973; editor, for 30 years, "Eternal Light" 1946-1959; founding rabbi, Metropolitan radio programs; chmn. for two terms, Rab- Synagogue, NYC, since 1959; faculty binical Assembly Com. on Jewish Law and mem.: Springfield Coll. (Mass.), U. of Standards; author: many works, including: Mass., New School for Social Research, Pharisaic Judaism in Transition (1935, HUC-JIR; one of three members of NY 1973), From the World of the Cabbalah: State Education Dept. Adv. Com. on 438 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986 Human Relations and Community Ten- ECKSTEIN, OTTO, economist; b. Ulm, Ger- sions, set up to ease racial imbalance in many, Aug. 1, 1927; d. Boston, Mass., schools, 1959-1974; bd. mem., NAACP, Mar. 22, 1984; in U.S. since 1939; educ: 1947-1964, and v. pres. 1954-1964; pres., Princeton U., Harvard U. (PhD); U.S. NY Bd. of Rabbis; chmn., UJA-Fed. Rab- army, 1946-47; mem. faculty, Harvard U., binical Adv. Council; bd. mem. and hon. v. beginning 1952, prof, since 1963; co- pres., Amer. ORT Fed.; chmn., Anti-Defa- founder., Data Resources, Inc., leading mation League's Middle Eastern Affairs computer-based econ. forecasting firm, com. and mem. NY regional adv. cabinet 1968; tech. dir., U.S. Cong. Joint Econ. of ADL; bd. mem., Jewish Telegraphic Com. study on employment, growth, and Agency. price levels, 1959-1960; mem., Council of Economic Advisers to Pres. Lyndon John- CHILEWICH, NIUSIA, communal worker; b. son, in which position helped develop Grodno, Russia, Sept. 12, 1913; d. St. Great Society programs, 1964-1966; Thomas, V.I., Apr. 2, 1984; in U.S. since served on various presidential commissions 1965; volunteer worker and contributor to and as consultant to govt. agencies and many causes; founder, bd. chmn., and corps.; v. pres., Amer. Econ. Assn., 1981; pres., Council for a Beautiful Israel; foun- pres., Eastern Econ. Assn., 1984; trustee, der, E.L.E.M.-Youth in Distress; treas., Radcliffe Coll., dir., Paine Webber, Inc.; Netzer Found.; bd. mem., Gotham Divi- trustee, Combined Jewish Philanthropies sion UJA-Fed. Women's Campaign. of Greater Boston; author: various works, CHOMSKI, ISAAC, physician, communal including Public Finance (1964), The worker; b. Warsaw, Poland, Nov. 21,1903; Great Recession (1978), Core Inflation d. NYC, July 3, 1984; in U.S. since 1941; (1981), The DRI Model of the U.S. Econ- educ: Universities of Paris and Montpel- omy (1983), and DRI Report on U.S. lier; physician in private practice since Manufacturing Industries (1984). 1944; official doctor to Consulate of Israel in NY, Israel UN Mission, and Jewish FEUER, LEON, I., rabbi, communal worker; Agency; in 1941, with wife, Masha, accom- b. Hazelton, Pa., May 23, 1903; d. Toledo, panied 111 refugee children on three-week Ohio, Sept. (?), 1984; educ: U. of Cincin- journey from France to U.S., the first nati, Hebrew Union Coll.-Jewish Inst. of group granted visas through the U.S. Com. Religion; asst. rabbi, The Temple, Cleve- for the care of European Children, headed land, Ohio, 1927-1935; sr. rabbi, Temple by Eleanor Roosevelt and Marshall Field , Toledo, Ohio, 1935- 3rd; mem., Amer. Medical Assn., Medical 1975; adj. prof., U. of Toledo; dir., Wash- Soc. of NY; fellow, Amer. Geriatrics Soc; ington bureau, Amer. Zionist Emergency mem., Amer. Physicians Fellowship for Council, 1943-1944; natl. v. pres., Zionist Medicine in Israel; recipient: Israel De- Org. of Amer., 1945-1948; pres: Toledo fense Ministry decoration "for service to UN Assn., 1946-1949; Central Conf. the State." Amer. Rabbis, 1963-1965; mem. exec, Jewish Agency for Israel, 1966-1971; au- CUTLER, MAX, physician, medical re- thor: Jewish Literature Since the Bible, The searcher; b. Zhitomir, Russia, May 9, Jew and His Religion, Why a Jewish State; 1899; d. Camarillo, Calif., July 6, 1984; in recipient: hon. degrees, HUC-JIR, Bowl- U.S. since 1907; educ: U. of Georgia, ing Green State U. Johns Hopkins U. Medical School, Curie Inst. (Paris), Radiumhemet (Stockholm); FRISCH, LEO H., editor, publisher; b. Suvalk, Rockefeller fellow in cancer research, Me- Poland, 1890; d. Minneapolis, Minn., June morial Hosp., NYC, 1926-1930; dir., 29, 1984; in U.S. since 1901; educ: U. of tumor clinic, Michael Reese Hosp., Chi- Minn.; editor-publisher, The American cago, 1931-1937; founder and dir., Chi- Jewish World, a weekly, 1912-1972; mem., cago Tumor Inst., 1938-1952, where he Minn. Newspaper Assn., Minn. Press introduced and developed important radia- Club; bd. mem., Jewish Telegraphic tion techniques; in private practice and Agency 1940s and 1950s; v. pres., Amer. consultant on breast cancer at UCLA, Jewish Press Assn.; life bd. mem., Talmud 1952-1979; med. dir., Beverly Hills Cancer Torah of Minneapolis; mem. exec, bd., Research Found., 1966-1980; author: Minneapolis Fed. for Jewish Service; recip- three books on cancer and over 100 arti- ient: B'nai B'rith award for 70 years of cles. service (1982). NECROLOGY / 439 GAMORAN, MAMIE G., author, communal Graubart; coeditor, Shkolnick Aphorisms worker; b. NYC, Jan. 17, 1900; d. NYC, (1976); Jewish Family Bible; Yiddish edi- July 26, 1984; author of books for children tor, Britannica World Language Dictio- and other works, including: Voice of the nary; contributing editor, Jewish Daily Prophets (1929), HilleVs Happy Holidays Forward and The Forward. (1939), The New Jewish History, 3 vols. (1953, 1955, 1957), Talks to Jewish Teach- GRUNWALD, JOSEF, rabbi; b.(?), , ers (with Dr. Emanuel Gamoran, 1966), 1902; d. Valhalla, NY, Aug. 11, 1984; in The Jewish Times (1975), The Hebrew U.S. since end of WWII, in which his wife Spirit in America (1975); natl. bd. mem., and ten children perished; founder and Hadassah, since 1950; bd. mem.: Hebrew head of Hasidic movement (Kehilath Arts School for Music and Dance; Hadoar; Yakov), with some 10,000 members world- v. pres., Histadruth Ivrith of Amer. wide; established congregations and schools in Brooklyn (Williamsburg and GEBINER, RAYMOND, communal worker; b. Borough Park) and Monsey, NY, Mont- Rovno, Russia, May 13, 1903; d. San Juan, real, and Jerusalem, and was building P.R., Feb. 9, 1984; in U.S. since 1922; Kiryas Pupa near Mt. Kisco in Westches- educ: Columbia U., Cooper Union, the ter County, NY. Rand School; teacher, Workmen's Circle schools, 1928-1945; educational dir., GuiLDEN, IRA, businessman, philanthropist; Local 60, ILGWU; dir., Children's Colony b. NYC,(?), 1896; d. NYC, Nov. 11, 1984; at Camp Eden (Jewish Socialist Farband); chmn. and chief exec, officer, Baldwin HIAS staff member since 1950, first as Yid- Securities Corp.; chmn., John B. Stetson dish public relations writer, later exec. sec. Co.; dir.: Hilton Internatl., Atlas Genl. of HIAS Council of Orgs.; columnist, Jew- Corp., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, First ish Daily Forward; weekly radio show host, Women's Financial Corp.; a founder, pres., "The Voice of HIAS," station WEVD; and since 1973 bd. chmn., Israel Bond mem. exec, bd.: Workmen's Circle, Yid- Org.; a founder, pres., and major benefac- dish Writers' Union, Jewish Labor Com. tor, Boys Town Jerusalem; chmn.; Keren- Or, Inc.; Internatl. Affairs Comm., Amer. GOLDSTEIN, RUBY, sports personality; b. Jewish Congress; active also in behalf of NYC, Oct. 7, 1907; d. Miami Beach, Fla., Jewish Natl. Fund., Brookdale Hosp. Apr. 22, 1984; a professional lightweight Medical Center (Brooklyn), Albert Ein- and welterweight boxer, 1925-1937, with a stein Coll. of Medicine, and Belfer Gradu- record of 50-5, was known as "the Jewel of ate School of Science (Yeshiva U.). the Ghetto"; served in U.S. army in WWII as physical ed. instr.; granted a referee's HABER, SAMUEL L., internatl. relief adminis- license in 1943, went on to become one of trator, communal worker; b. Harlau, Ru- the most celebrated ring officials in modern mania, Oct. 12, 1903; d. Akron, Ohio, times, working in 39 championship fights Nov. 3, 1984; in U.S. since 1911; educ: U. during a 21-year career. of Wisconsin; U.S. govt. economist and statistician (WPA), 1925-1943; served in GRAUBART, DAVID, rabbi, author; b. Stas- U.S. army, 1943-1946, attached to mili- zow, Poland, Apr. 6, 1906; d. Chicago, 111., tary govt. in Wurttemberg-Baden and Ba- Apr. 27, 1984; in U.S. since 1922 (?); educ: varia, Germany; joined staff of Amer. Jew- 111. Inst. of Technology, Hebrew Theol. ish Joint Distribution Com. in 1947, Coll., Jewish Theological Seminary of serving successively as dir. for Germany in Amer., U. of Indiana (PhD); prof, of Tal- charge of developing programs for the res- mud, Spertus Coll. of Judaica; mem., Com. cue, rehabilitation, and emigration of over on Jewish Law and Standards, Rabbinical 200,000 displaced persons, 1947-1954; Assembly of Amer., presiding judge, RA dir., Morocco, 1954-1957; asst. dir. gen., Beth Din, Chicago region; pres., RA Chi- Geneva, 1958-1964; asst. exec. v. chmn., cago region; mem.: Zionist Org. of Amer., NY, 1964-1967; exec. v. chmn., 1967- Labor Zionist Org. of Amer., Chicago Bd. 1976; hon. exec. v. pres. since 1976; various of Rabbis, Mercaz; author: Beyond This positions in behalf of Hebrew U. of Jerusa- Present (1940); Attitude of Judaism to Non- lem: mem. bd. of govs., chmn. exec, com., Jews (1949); numerous articles in English, Inst. of Contemporary Jewry; bd. mem. Yiddish, and Hebrew on Jewish biomedi- and natl. chmn., Associates Div., Amer. cal ethics and other subjects; editor: Re- Friends of the Hebrew U.; a founder and sponsa Chavalim Ba-Neimin by Rabbi J.L. bd. mem., Interfaith Hunger Appeal; v. 440 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986 pres., Internatl. Council on Jewish Social of present radiation therapy for cancer; and Welfare Services; v. pres., Israel Edu- codeveloper of a treatment for Hodgkin's cation Fund; v. chmn., Amer. Council of disease that has made it more than 80-per- Voluntary Agencies; recipient: Ben Mor- cent curable; also credited with important decai Award, Yeshiva U.; ALEH Award, findings in cancer biology; recipient: nu- State of Israel; hon. DHL, Hebrew Union merous awards and honors, including the Coll.-Jewish Inst. of Religion. Atoms for Peace Prize, the first Charles F. Kettering Prize (General Motors Cancer HELD, MOSHE, professor; b. Warsaw, Po- Research Found.); Order of Merit from land, (?), 1924; d. Beersheba, Israel, June 9, Italy; Chevalier of the French Legion of 1984; educ: Hebrew U. of Jerusalem; prof, Honor; first radiologist to be elected to the of Semitic languages and cultures, Co- Natl. Acad. of Sciences (1972). lumbia U.; adj. prof., Jewish Theological Seminary of Amer. KIEVAL, HOWARD, communal worker; b. NYC, Apr. 4, 1918; d. NYC, Sept. 20, HELLMAN, LILLIAN, playwright; b. New Or- 1984; educ; CCNY, Case Western Reserve leans, La., June 20, 1905(7); d. Martha's U.; dir., Jewish Fed. of Raritan Valley, NJ; Vineyard, Mass., June 30, 1984; educ: exec, sec, Alumni Assn. of CCNY; exec, NYU, Columbia U.; major American play- dir., Big Brothers, Inc; dir., NY region, wright whose works included The Chil- Amer. Soc. for Technion-Israel Inst. of dren's Hour (1934), The Little Foxes Technology; school bd. chmn., Park Ave. (1939), Watch on the Rhine (1941), and Synagogue, NYC. other works for stage and screen; one of three books of memoirs, Pentimento KLEIN, JULIUS, military officer, public rela- (1974), inspired 1977 film Julia; was a con- tions counsel; b. Chicago, 111., Sept. 5, troversial figure on the political and social 1901; d. Chicago, 111., April 6, 1984; educ: scene throughout her life. Sophien Coll., Berlin; U. of Virginia School of Military Govt; U.S. soldier and HOLLENDER, SAMUEL S., businessman, war correspondent, WWI; editor, Hearst communal worker; b. Chicago, 111., Dec. 8, newspapers, 1926-1933; exec, RKO Uni- 1900; d. Chicago, 111., Oct. 17, 1984; genl. versal Pictures, 1934-1939; chmn., Julius partner, S.S. Hollender, Ltd., optical co.; Klein Public Relations, since 1947; joined mem. bd. govs., Chicago Opera Co.; a army reserves 1933; in WWII served in founder, Roosevelt U.; natl. bd. dirs., Chi- Pacific and Philippines; promoted to colo- cago Medical School; life mem., Chicago nel, 1944; achieved postwar rank of major Art Inst.; mem.: Masons (32nd), Shriners; general, U.S. army reserves; retired 1966; bd. mem.: Cong. Emanuel (life); Jewish commander, Jewish War Veterans, 1947- Fed. of Chicago; Union of Amer. Hebrew 1948; active publicist for creation of Israel; Congs.; World Union for Progressive Ju- focus of controversy for alleged influence daism; Amer. Jewish Joint Distribution peddling on behalf of W. German clients in Com.; Amer. Jewish Com.; mem., bd. 1966 Senate investigation of Sen. Thomas govs., Hebrew Union Coll.; natl. chmn., J. Dodd; Republican candidate for U.S. combined appeal, UAHC-HUC-JIR Senate, 1954; pres., Natl. Shrine to Jewish (1948-1954); genl. chmn. and pres., Com- War Dead; hon. dir., Hebrew Theol. Coll.; bined Jewish Appeal, Chicago; mem.: mem.: 111. Armory Bd., Public Relations B'nai B'rith, Zeta Beta Tau; recipient: hon. Soc. of Amer., Chicago Foreign Relations DHL, HUC-JIR, and numerous awards, Council, B'nai B'rith, Masons, Amer. Le- including Man of Valor, UAHC; Julius gion, Amvets, Jewish War Veterans. Re- Rosenwald Memorial Award, Jewish Fed. cipient: Legion of Merit (2 clusters), Sol- of Chicago; Award of Merit, Cong. Eman- dier's Medal for Heroism, Bronze Star, and uel. other military honors; Govt. of Israel War of Independence and Remembrance med- KAPLAN, HENRY S., physician, medical re- als; VA Distinguished Service Award. searcher; b. Chicago, 111., Apr. 24, 1918; d. Stanford, Calif, Feb. 4, 1984; educ: U. of KOHS, SAMUEL C, psychologist, communal Chicago, Rush Medical Coll.; prof, of radi- worker; b. NYC, June 2, 1890; d. San ology, Stanford U. School of Medicine, Francisco, Calif., Jan. 23, 1984; educ: since 1948; dir., Louis B. Mayer Cancer CCNY, Clark U., Stanford U. (PhD); asst. Biology Laboratory; coinventor of the prof, of psychology, Reed Coll., 1918- medical linear accelerator, the cornerstone 1923; lect, extension div., U. of Oregon, NECROLOGY / 441 1919-1923; psychologist, Portland, Ore. Coll., HUC-JIR; honored by establishment court of domestic relations, 1919-1923; of named chair at HUC-JIR (1975). exec, dir.: Oakland, Calif. Jewish Welfare Fed., 1924-1926; Eureka Benevolent Soc, MAGNIN, EDGAR F., rabbi; b. San Francisco, 1926-1928; Fed. of Jewish Charities, Calif., July 1, 1890; d. Beverly Hills, Calif., Brooklyn, NY, 1928-1933; prof., Gradu- July 17, 1984; educ: U. of Cincinnati; He- ate School for Jewish Social Work, NYC, brew Union Coll. (ordination, DD); rabbi, 1931-1939; dir.: Natl. Refugee Service Re- Wilshire Blvd. Temple, Los Angeles, since settlement Div., 1938-1940; Jewish Wel- 1915; lect., U. of S. Calif., 1934-1955; fare Bd. Bureau of War Records, 1942- founding pres., Coll. of Jewish Studies 1945; field sec., JWB Western States Div. (now Rhea Hirsch School of Educ, HUC- and organizer of its youth council, 1945- JIR); delivered inaugural prayer for Pres. 1956; author: Intelligence Measurement Richard Nixon, 1969; a founder of Natl. (1923), The Roots of Social Work (1966), Council on Alcoholism; active in a wide other books and articles, including "Jewish range of civic, social, cultural, and educa- War Records of World War II," AJYB, tional as well as Jewish causes and organi- Vol. 47. zations; author: How to Live a Richer and Fuller Life, journal articles, and newspa- per columns; recipient: Amer. Red Cross LEVIN, SOLOMON I., rabbi, communal worker; b. Koleliszki, Poland, Oct. 26, 50-Year Service Award, City of Los An- 1886; d. Minneapolis, Minn., July 11, geles Award, Outstanding Mason of the 1984; in U.S. since 1910; rabbi, Cong. Sha- Year Award, hon. degrees and numerous rei Zedek and Sharei Chesed and dean of other honors. Minneapolis Orthodox Jewish community MANSON, HAROLD P., publicist, communal for over 63 years; founder and pres., Rab- worker; b. NYC, Oct. 23, 1918; d. NYC, binical Kashrut Council; bd. mem.: Min- Dec 16, 1984; educ: Yeshiva U.; dir. of neapolis Fed., Jewish Children's Home, information, Amer. Zionist Emergency Jewish Social Service Bureau, Minneapolis Council, 1944-1948, in which post fre- , Torah Acad.; pres., Mizra- quently served as U.S. spokesman for the chi chapter; sponsored state kashrut laws Yishuv in Palestine; Middle East corre- that have served as models for other states; spondent, Overseas News Agency, 1948; active proponent of child-welfare and ani- dir. public relations, Jewish Agency, 1949; mal-protection legislation; author: Min- mem. exec, staff, Zionist Org. of Amer., chat Shlomo, responsa on use of modern 1950-1959; dir. public relations, Amer. inventions in the home, and many articles Friends of Hebrew U., 1959-1966 and dir. on Jewish law; coauthor, The Kosher Code. of its office of academic affairs since 1966; recipient: Rothberg Prize for Jewish Edu- LIEBERMAN, GEORGE B., rabbi; b. Wysoke- cation, Hebrew U. of Jerusalem. Litovsk, Poland, Feb. 19, 1910; d. South- ampton, NY, July 23, 1984; in U.S. since METZKER, ISAAC, writer; b. Galicia, Poland, 1925; educ: Western Reserve U., Hebrew July 27, 1901; d. Bridgeport, Conn., Oct. 6, Union Coll., W. Va. Wesleyan U. (LittD); 1984; in U.S. since 1924; teacher, Work- rabbi: Eoff St. Temple, Wheeling, W. Va., men's Circle schools, 1933-1942; U.S. 1936-1944; Temple Israel, Canton, Ohio, army, 1942-1943; mem., editorial staff, 1945-1953; Central Synagogue, Rockville Jewish Daily Forward, since 1945; pres., Centre, NY, 1954-1979; faculty mem.: W. Yiddish Writers Union; mem., PEN Inter- Liberty Coll. (W. Va.), 1941-1945; Molloy natl.; author: short stories and novels pub- Coll., 1970-1984; HUC-JIR, 1975-1983; lished in the Forward and in several collec- visiting scholar-sr. assoc., St. Antony's tions, among them Toly un Toby (1936) Coll., Oxford U., 1969-1970; pres., Assn. and Oifn Zeiden's Felder (1953); editor of of Reform Rabbis of NY; mem., N. Amer. the English-language work A Bintel Brief: bd., World Union of Progressive Judaism; Sixty Years of Letters from the Lower East bd. mem., NY Fed. of Reform Synagogues' Side to the Jewish Daily Forward (1971) Counselling Center; first chmn., Central and Vol. II of that work, Letters to the Conf. of Amer. Rabbis' Com. on Soviet Jewish Daily Forward 1950-1980 (1981); Jewry; mem., rabbinic missions to USSR, recipient: Bimko Award, La Med Found. 1956, 1966; in 1967 broadcast first Pass- Prize, Jacob Gladstein Award for achieve- over message to Soviet Jews, over Voice of ment in Yiddish; Workmen's Circle cita- Amer.; recipient: hon. doctorates, Molloy tion. 442 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986 MINSKOFF, HENRY H., businessman, philan- liturgical music as well as opera brought thropist; b. NYC, May 27, 1911; d. NYC, critical acclaim and worldwide popularity; Aug. 13,1984; educ: Lehigh U., Columbia generous performer in aid of many Jewish U.; pres. since 1950, Sam Minskoff& Sons, causes; a founder, Albert Einstein Coll. of investment builders and general contrac- Medicine; Hon. Father-in-Israel (Amit tors; dir., Sterling Natl. Bank and Trust Women); author (with Alan Levy): Blue- Co.; dir. and v. chmn., Gemco Natl.; bird of Happiness, a book of memoirs mem., adv. council, NYU Real Estate (1976); recipient: Tarbut Medal, Mt. Inst.; dir.: Citizens Tax Council, Lexington Scopus Award, Handel Medallion of the School for the Deaf; benefactor, St. Mary's City of NY. Hosp., Palm Beach, Fla.; trustee, Park East Synagogue, NYC; hon. trustee, Tem- SAMUELS, HOWARD, businessman, politi- ple Israel Center, White Plains, NY; dir., cian; b. Rochester, NY, Dec. 3, 1919; d. JCC, Harrison, NY; pres. and chmn., NYC, Oct. 26, 1984; educ: MIT; served United Home for Aged Hebrews, New Ro- U.S. army, WWII; early developer, with chelle; a founder, Albert Einstein Coll. of brother Richard, of plastic clothesline and Medicine; a founder, benefactor, and pres., plastic packaging; founder, Kordite Co., Sam and Esther Minskoff Cultural Center which was sold to Mobile Corp. in 1958; and Park East Day School, NYC. under sec. of Commerce and dir., Small Business Admin., in Johnson and Carter OLAN, LEVI A., rabbi, scholar; b. (?), Russia, admins.; first pres., NYC Offtrack Betting Mar. 22, 1903; d. Dallas, Tex., Oct. 17, Corp.; pres. and chief exec, officer, N. 1984; in U.S. since 1906; rabbi: Temple Amer. Soccer League, since 1982; mem. Emanuel, Worcester, Mass., 1929-1948; adv. bd., Save the Theatres, Inc.; a founder, Temple Emanu-El, Dallas, Tex., since Fund for New Priorities; sr. v. pres., Amer. 1949; pres., Central Conf. of Amer. Rab- Jewish Cong.; chmn., Israel Bond Org.'s bis, 1967-1969; visiting prof.: U. of Tex., Greater NY campaign; bd. mem., Friends Austin; Emory U.; U. of Tex., Arlington; of David Yellin Teachers Coll.; mem., An- Inst. of Religion and Human Develop- ti-Defamation League's civil rights and ment, Houston; MLA Program, Southern discrimination corns.; fellow, Brandeis U.; Methodist U.; Leo Baeck Coll., London; mem., Cong. Rodeph Sholom, NYC. author: Prophetic Faith and the Secular SCHIFF, JACK, professor, business consultant; Age (1982), Maturity in an Immature b. NYC, Feb. 26, 1918; d. NYC, Jan. 24, World (1984), and a number of mono- 1984; prof, and provost, Pace U.; author: graphs, including Rethinking the Liberal Salesmanship Fundamentals (1964, 1970, Religion and Judaism and Modern Theol- 1976); coauthor: Strategic Management of ogy; recipient: hon. doctorates from He- the Sales Territory (1980); contributing ed- brew Union Coll., Austin Coll., Southern itor: Handbook of Business Administration, Methodist U.; a festschrift, A Rational Handbook of Modern Marketing; bd. Faith: Essays in Honor of Levi A. Olan, was mem., Beth El Synagogue, New Rochelle, published in 1977. NY, for 25 years; recipient: Distinguished Service Award, Phi Delta Kappa, Pace U.; PEERCE, JAN (Jacob Pincus Perelmuth), ope- Torch and Scroll Award, CUNY. ratic tenor; b. NYC, June 3, 1904; d. NYC, Dec. 15, 1984; after brief career as a violin- SEGAL, BERNARD, rabbi, communal worker; ist with dance bands, decided to become a b. Lipno, Poland, Nov. 15, 1907; d. Jerusa- singer; began as vocal soloist at Radio City lem, Israel, June 3, 1984; in U.S. since Music Hall and on radio, 1932-1940; ope- 1922; educ: Columbia U., Jewish Theolog- ratic debut, Philadelphia, 1938; Metropoli- ical Seminary of Amer. (ordination, tan Opera debut, 1941; soloist, Metropoli- DHL); rabbi: Patchogue, NY Jewish Cen- tan Opera, 1941-1968; first American to ter, 1933-1934; Queens Jewish Center, sing with the Bolshoi Opera, Moscow, fol- NYC, 1935-1940; chaplain, U.S. army, lowing WWII, in 1956; Broadway debut 1940-1946, attaining rank of lieutenant (as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof), 1971; colonel and, subsequently, in the reserves, golden anniversary recital, Carnegie Hall, of colonel; exec, v. pres., Rabbinical As- 1980; made early operatic broadcasts and sembly of Amer., 1945-1949; exec. v. pres., recordings with Toscanini and the NBC JTS, 1950-1953; exec, dir., United Syna- Symphony; extensive international con- gogue of Amer., 1953-1970, and its exec. v. cert tours and recordings of Yiddish and pres., 1970-1976; a founder and pres., NECROLOGY / 443 Assn. of Jewish Chaplains; a founder, Fed., JCC, Mikvah Assn., Family Service, World Council of Synagogues; mem.: Heritage Acad. Day School, Jewish Nurs- Mayor's Comm. on Middle Income Hous- ing Home of Western Mass.; author: Sefer ing, NYC; Com. on Religion in Amer. Gilyonot, a collection of articles on Jewish Life; dir., Natl. Ramah Comm.; recipient: law. hon. DD, JTS. SILBERMAN, MORTON, businessman, com- SHAPIRO, LEON, professor, writer; b. Kiev, munal worker; b. Brooklyn, NY, (?), 1924; Russia, July 14, 1905; d. NYC, Dec. 25, d. Washington, DC, Feb. 28, 1984; educ: 1984; in U.S. since 1941; educ: Kiev U., U. U. of Pennsylvania; pres., East Coast Sup- of Toulouse, France; imprisoned in Russia ply Corp.; v. pres. and pres., Greater in 1923 for anti-Bolshevik activities, then Miami Jewish Fed.; founding pres., Jewish exiled to Palestine; a student in France at Fed. of Palm Beach; bd. mem., Council of the start of WWII, worked for Amer. Jew- Jewish Feds.; chmn., UJA, Florida region; ish Joint Distribution Com. in rescue activ- v. pres. and pres. (since 1982), American ity until emigration to U.S. in 1941; re- Israel Public Affairs Com. (AIPAC); re- searcher-editor, JDC in NY, 1941-1950; cipient: Human Relations Award, Ameri- asst. dir., Conf. on Jewish Material Claims can Jewish Com. Against Germany, 1954—1966; asst. exec, dir., Memorial Found, for Jewish Culture, SILVER, CHARLES H., businessman, civic 1964-1972; prof, of Russian Jewish hist., leader; b. (?), Rumania, (?), 1886; d. NYC, Rutgers U., mid-1960s to 1978; for 35 Aug. 24, 1984; in U.S. since 1889; joined years a regular contributor to the AJYB of Amer. Woolens Co. at age 15 as office boy, articles on Jews in the USSR and Eastern retired in 1954 as v. pres. and dir.; pres., Europe and of world Jewish population es- NYC bd. of educ, 1955-1961; adviser, timates; bd. mem., American ORT Fed.; U.S. delegation at UN Human Rights author: The History of ORT (1980); an up- Comm., Geneva; v. pres., Alfred E. Smith dated version, with biographical essay, of Memorial Found, and chmn. of its annual Simon Dubnow's History of the Jews in dinner; trustee, Beth Israel Medical Center Russia and Poland (1975); the essay "Jews beginning 1928, and pres. since 1947; After Stalin" in Russian Jewry 1917-1967 trustee, Yeshiva U.; a founder, Albert Ein- (1969); Jewish Children in Liberated stein Coll. of Medicine; bd. mem., Fed. of Europe, a JDC Research Dept. publication Jewish Philanthropies; overseer, Jewish (1946), and numerous articles and reviews Theological Seminary of Amer.; pres. and in encyclopedias and periodicals. patron, Internatl. Synagogue at Kennedy airport; pres., Temple B'nai Jeshurun; re- SHAW, IRWIN, writer; b. NYC, Feb. 27, cipient: first Man of the Twentieth Century 1913; d. Davos, Switzerland, May 16, Award, Natl. Conf. of Christians and Jews; 1984; educ: Brooklyn Coll.; internation- Victory Medal, State of Israel; hon. de- ally acclaimed novelist, short story writer, grees, Yeshiva U., St. John's U., Fordham playwright, screenwriter, essayist, journal- U. ist; published works include the novels The Young Lions (1948) and Rich Man, Poor SPIEGEL, SHALOM, professor; b. Bukovina, Man (1970) and (with photographer Rob- Rumania, Jan. 26, 1899; d. NYC, May 24, ert Capa) The Face of Israel (1950), a jour- 1984; in U.S. since 1928; educ: U. of nalist's report on the new state. Vienna (PhD); instr., Reali School, Haifa, Palestine, 1922-1928; lect., Haifa Tech- SHEINKOPF, MOSES DAN, rabbi; b. Lomza, nion, 1925-1928; prof, of biblical and post- Poland, June 15, 1900; d. Springfield, biblical lit., and librarian, Jewish Inst. of Mass., Apr. 1, 1984; in U.S. since 1922; Religion, NYC, 1929-1943; William educ: Slobodka Yeshiva, Lithuania; dean, Prager prof, of medieval Hebrew lit., Jew- Torah Vadaath Yeshiva, Brooklyn, mid- ish Theological Seminary of Amer., 1943- 19205; rabbi: Beth Israel Synagogue, Wa- 1973; trustee, Israel Matz Found.; chmn., terbury, Conn., 1928-1940; United Ortho- educational advisory com., Hadassah; sec, dox Congregations, Springfield, Mass., Alexander Kohut Memorial Found,; au- 1941-1977; v. pres. and chmn. exec com., thor: Hebrew Reborn (1930), Ezekiel or Union of Orthodox Rabbis of the U.S. and Pseudo-Ezekiel (1931), Noah, Daniel and Canada, for many years; its hon. pres. since Job (1945), Me-Agadot ha-Akedah (1950), 1964; chief rabbi, Springfield Vaad Ha- Amos Versus Amaziah (1958), The Last Kashruth; bd. mem.: Springfield Jewish Trial (1967); fellow: Amer. Acad. of Arts 444 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1986 and Sciences (1983); Amer. Acad. of Jew- U.; IMA/ABBA Award, Hadassah; ish Research; hon. mem., Israel Acad. of awards and citations from B'nai B'rith, Is- the Hebrew Language; recipient: La Med. rael Bonds, Catholic Community Services, Found. Prize, 1950; hon. DHL, JTS, 1973. and other organizations. WEINBERG, JULIUS, professor, communal TRAGER, FRANK N., professor, internatl. affairs consultant; b. NYC, Oct. 19, 1905; worker; b. Cleveland, Ohio, May 9, 1922; d. Carmel, Calif, Aug. 26, 1984; educ: d. Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. 8, 1984; educ: NYU (PhD); instr., Johns Hopkins U., Mirrer Yeshiva (NYC), Case Western Re- 1928-1934; with Resettlement Admin., serve U., U. of Michigan (PhD); exec, staff, 1935-1936; sec, treas., NY State Socialist Jewish Community Council, Detroit, party, mid-1930s; natl. labor sec., Socialist Mich., 1945-1953; rabbi and educational party of U.S., 1936-1937; program dir., dir., Beth Israel Cong., Ann Arbor, Mich., Amer. Jewish Com., 1938-1943; U.S. 1953-1962; prof, of Amer. hist., Cleveland army, 1943-1945; program dir., Anti- State U., since 1965; bd. mem.: Jewish Defamation League, 1946-1951; dir., AID Fed., Cleveland Hebrew Schools, Bureau mission, Burma, 1951-1953; prof, NYU, of Jewish Ed., Coll. of Jewish Studies, and 1953-1981; dir., Natl. Security Educ. Pro- other institutions; coeditor: Social Control, gram, NYU; dir. of studies, Natl. Strategy Words That Made American History, and Information Center since 1966; consultant The Social Fabric; author: An Introduction on Southeast Asia and natl. defense: Rand to the History of Soviet Jewry as well as Corp., Stanford Research Inst., Hudson essays and articles on American Jews and Inst., Depts. of State and Defense; fellow: Jewish life in various publications. Hudson Inst., Council on Foreign Rela- WEISBERG, JOSEPH, lawyer, newspaper edi- tions; mem., Foreign Policy Research tor; b. Boston, Mass., June 10, 1911; d. Inst.; editorial bd. mem., Orbis; chmn., Boston, Mass., Apr. 9, 1984; educ: Har- Amer.-Asian Educational Exchange; vard Coll., Harvard Law School; reporter chmn. exec, com., Chinese Cultural Center for Boston Post during college years; in pri- (Republic of China), NYC; active defender vate law practice, 1936-1946; editor and of U.S. govt. policy during Vietnam war publisher, The Jewish Advocate, since and supporter of U.S. ties to Nationalist 1946; mem., Mass. Bd. of Educ, 1965- China; author: numerous articles, mono- 1973; founder and pres., Amer. Jewish graphs, and books, including: Building a Press Assn.; bd. mem., Jewish Telegraphic Welfare State in Burma (1958), Marxism Agency; past pres. and hon. trustee, Tem- in Southeast Asia: A Study of Four Coun- ple Israel, Boston; trustee: Combined Jew- tries (1959), Burma: From Kingdom to Re- ish Philanthropies of Greater Boston, public (1966), and Why Vietnam? (1966). Brandeis U., Beth Israel Hosp., New En- gland Sinai Hosp.; exec, council mem., VILE, HY, businessman, communal worker; Amer. Jewish Historical Soc; mem., New b. (?), Poland, Sept. 10, 1902; d. Kansas England and Overseas Press Clubs, Assn. City, Mo., Oct. 22, 1984; in U.S. since of World Jewish Journalists; recipient: 1905; cofounder, Kansas City Printing awards and citations from many civic, pro- Co.; chmn., Vile Goller Fine Arts & Litho- fessional, and Jewish groups, including the graphing Co.; pres., Printing Industry Union of Amer. Hebrew Congs., Zionist Trade Assn. of Kansas City; bd. mem., St. Org. of Amer., and the Mass, legislature. Mary's Hospital, St. Mary's Coll.; sec, Harry S. Truman Good Neighbor Award WOHLBERG, HARRY I., rabbi, professor; b. Found., Eddie Jacobson Memorial Found.; (?), Czechoslovakia, Sept. 4, 1904; d. NYC, chmn., Mayor's Prayer Breakfast; pres. Feb. 4, 1984; in U.S. since 1923; rabbi, and bd. mem., Men's Club pres. and Sun- Cong. Shomrei Emunah, Brooklyn, for 37 day school teacher (26 years), Beth Shalom years; prof, of Bible and homiletic lit., Ye- Synagogue; lifetime hon. trustee, Hyman shiva U., 1947-1973; pres., alumni assn., Brand Hebrew Acad.; bd. mem. and past Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Semi- pres., Jewish Geriatric and Convalescent nary; v. pres., Religious Zionists of Amer. Center, Shalom Plaza; bd. mem., Jewish and chmn., its natl. education com.; mem. Fed., JCC; newspaper columnist, Kansas exec, com., Rabbinical Council of Amer.; City Jewish Chronicle; recipient: Man of trustee, Bar-Ilan U.; recipient: hon. DHL, the Year Award, Jewish Theological Semi- Yeshiva U.; communal leadership award, nary of Amer.; Heritage Award, Yeshiva Religious Zionists of Amer. NECROLOGY / 445 YOUNIN, WOLF, writer, educator; b. Irkutsk, a verse novel, Der Draytsnter Sheyyet Siberia, Feb. 29, 1908; d. NYC, May 31, (1956), as well as short stories, oratorios, 1984; in U.S. since 1930; long-time editor, and art songs. reporter, and folklore columnist ("Shprakhvinkln") for Yiddish dailies Der ZWEIG, PAUL, poet, critic; b. NYC, July 14, Tog, Tog-Morgn Zhurnal (until 1971), and 1935; d. Paris, France, Aug. 30, 1984; Jewish Daily Forward; Yiddish teacher: chmn., dept. of comparative lit.. Queens 92nd St. Y, Berlitz School, first Yiddish Coll., CUNY; author: several works of lit- course at Rutgers U. (1972-1977), Co- erary criticism, including the highly ac- lumbia U. summer sessions; coauthor, with claimed Walt Whitman: The Making of a Sylvia Younin, of radio course, "Let's Poet (1984); three volumes of poetry, in- Learn Yiddish," broadcast on WEVD and cluding, posthumously, Eternity's Woods WNYC in early 1970s and later issued as (1985); an autobiography, Three Journeys teaching cassettes by Workmen's Circle; (1976); numerous essays and book reviews coeditor: Yiddisher Folklore, journal pub- in , New Republic. lished by YIVO, 1954-1961; author: a dic- Harper's, Partisan Review, Saturday Re- tionary of Hebrew elements in Yiddish, view. American Poetry Review, and other published in installments in the Forward; leading publications; recipient: Guggen- numerous plays and musicals (including heim and Natl. Endowment of the Arts three produced on Broadway by Ben fellowships and other prestigious grants Bonus); a volume of poetry, Lieder (1936); and honors.