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Directories Lists Obituaries National Jewish Organizations1 UNITED STATES Organizations are listed according to functions as follows: Community Relations 535 Cultural 539 Overseas Aid 544 Religious, Educational 546 Social, Mutual Benefit 565 Social Welfare 566 Zionist and Pro-Israel 570 Note also cross-references under these headings: Professional Associations 580 Women's Organizations 581 Youth and Student Organizations 581 rnMMl 1MTTY RFT ATTONS the Arab"Israel conflict in the Middle East; COMMUNITY RELATIONS rejects nationality attachment of Jews, par- AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR JUDAISM (1943). ticularly American Jews, to the State of PO Box 9009, Alexandria, VA 22304. lsraeI as self-segregating, inconsistent with (703)836-2546. Pres. Alan V. Stone; Exec. American constitutional concepts of indi- Dir. Allan C. Brownfeld. Seeks to advance vidual citizenship and separation of church the universal principles of a Judaism free of and state, and as being a principal obstacle nationalism, and the national, civic, cul- to Middle East peace. Report. tural and social integration into American AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE (1906). In- institutions of Americans of Jewish faith. ... ,„ r> i *• nc* c tic* Issues of tkeAnierican Council for Juda- ^ ^gn ^.t^lWR 6St ism; special Interest Report. ,,„ -„-,-. T» ni • i-v /-. V. F F 319-0975. Pres. Sholom D. Comay; Exec. AMERICAN JEWISH ALTERNATIVES TO V.-Pres. Ira Silverman. Seeks to prevent ZIONISM, INC. (1968). 501 Fifth Ave., infraction of civil and religious rights of Suite 2015, NYC 10017. (212)557-5410. Jews in any part of the world; to advance Fax: (212)867-5166. Pres. Elmer Berger; the cause of human rights for people of all V.-Pres. Mrs. Arthur Gutman. Applies races, creeds, and nationalities; to interpret Jewish values of justice and humanity to the position of Israel to the American pub- 'The information in this directory is based on replies to questionnaires circulated by the editors. 535 536 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1990 lie; and to help American Jews maintain community relations; encourages research and enrich their Jewish identity and, at the and training toward that end; conducts same time, achieve full integration in educational programs and seminars; aims American life. Includes Jacob and Hilda to encourage cooperation between commu- Blaustein Center for Human Relations, nity relations workers and those working William E. Wiener Oral History Library, in other areas of Jewish communal service. William Petschek National Jewish Family Center, Jacob Blaustein Institute for the CENTER FOR JEWISH COMMUNITY STUDIES Advancement of Human Rights, Institute (1970). 1017 Gladfelter Hall, Temple Uni- on American Jewish-Israeli Relations. versity, Philadelphia, PA 19122. (215)787- AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK (with 1459. Jerusalem office: Jerusalem Center Jewish Publication Society); Commentary; for Public Affairs. Pres. Daniel J. Elazar. AJC Journal; Capital Update. Published in Worldwide policy-studies institute devoted Israel: Alon Yedi'ot, a monthly bulletin of to the study of Jewish community organi- the Institute on American Jewish-Israeli zation, political thought, and public affairs, Relations. past and present, in Israel and throughout the world. Publishes original articles, es- AMERICAN JEWISH CONGRESS (1918). Ste- says, and monographs; maintains library, phen Wise Congress House, 15 E. 84 St., archives, and reprint series. Jerusalem Let- NYC 10028. (212)879-^500. Pres. Robert ter/Viewpoints; Survey of Arab Affairs; Jew- K. Lifton; Exec. Dir. Henry Siegman. ish Political Studies Review. Works to foster the creative cultural sur- vival of the Jewish people; to help Israel COMMISSION ON SOCIAL ACTION OF RE- develop in peace, freedom, and security; to FORM JUDAISM (1953, under the auspices eliminate all forms of racial and religious of the Union of American Hebrew Congre- bigotry; to advance civil rights, protect gations). 838 Fifth Ave., NYC 10021. civil liberties, defend religious freedom, (212)249-0100. Chmn. Harris Gilbert; and safeguard the separation of church and Dir. Albert Vorspan; Assoc. Dir. Rabbi state. Congress Monthly; Judaism; Boycott David Saperstein. Policy-making body that Report. relates ethical and spiritual principles of Judaism to the problems of today's world; ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE OF B'NAI implements resolutions through the Reli- B'RITH (1913). 823 United Nations Plaza, gious Action Center of the UAHC via ad- NYC 10017. (212)490-2525. Chmn. Bur- vocacy, development of educational ton S. Levinson; Dir. Abraham H. Fox- materials, and congregational programs. man. Seeks to combat anti-Semitism and to Briefings. secure justice and fair treatment for all citi- zens through law, education, and commu- CONFERENCE OF PRESIDENTS OF MAJOR nity relations ADL Bulletin; Face to Face; AMERICAN JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS Fact Finding Report; International Reports; (1955). 515 Park Ave., NYC 10022. (212)- Law Notes; Rights; Law; Research and 752-1616. Chmn. Seymour D. Reich; Evaluation Report; Discriminations Report; Exec. Dir. Malcolm Hoenlein. Seeks to Litigation Docket; Dimensions; Middle strengthen the U.S.-Israel alliance and to East Notebook; Nuestro Encuentro. protect and enhance the security and dig- nity of Jews abroad. Toward this end, the ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH CENTER PROFES- Conference of Presidents speaks and acts SIONALS (1918). c/o JCC, 3505 Mayfield on the basis of consensus of its 46 member Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 (216)- agencies on issues of national and interna- 382-4000. Pres. Avrum I. Cohen; Exec. tional Jewish concern. Annual report. Sec. Paulette Buchler. Seeks to enhance the standards, techniques, practices, scope, CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGA- and public understanding of Jewish Com- NIZATIONS-CCJO (1946). 420 Lexington munity Center and kindred agency work. Ave., Suite 1733, NYC 10170. (212)808- Kesher. 5437. Pres.'s Adolphe Steg, Clemens Na- than, Joseph Nuss; Sec-Gen. Warren ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH COMMUNITY RE- Green. A nongovernmental organization LATIONS WORKERS (1950). 443 Park Ave. in consultative status with the UN, S., 11th fl., NYC 10016. Pres. Jerome UNESCO, ILO.UNICEF, and the Council Levinrad. Aims to stimulate higher stan- of Europe; cooperates and consults with, dards of professional practice in Jewish advises and renders assistance to the Eco- NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 537 nomic and Social Council of the UN on all man; Exec. Sec. Michael Perry. Works problems relating to human rights and eco- with the American labor movement in ad- nomic, social, cultural, educational, and vancing the struggle for social justice and related matters pertaining to Jews. equal opportunity and assists unions in every issue affecting human rights. Fights COORDINATING BOARD OF JEWISH ORGA- discrimination on all levels and helps to NIZATIONS (1947). 1640 Rhode Island promote labor's broad social and economic Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036. (202)- goals. 857-6545. Pres.'s Seymour D. Reich (B'nai B'rith), Leonard Kopelowitz (Board of JEWISH PEACE FELLOWSHIP (1941). Box Deputies of British Jews), David K. Mann 271, Nyack, NY 10977. (914)358-4601. (South African Jewish Board of Deputies); Pres. Rabbi Philip Bentley; Sec. Naomi Exec. V.-Pres. Thomas Neumann (U.S.); Goodman. Unites those who believe that Dir. Internatl. Council Warren Eisenberg. Jewish ideals and experience provide inspi- As an organization in consultative status ration for a nonviolent philosophy and way with the Economic and Social Council of of life; offers draft counseling, especially the UN, represents the three constituents for conscientious objection based on Jew- (B'nai B'rith, the Board of Deputies of ish "religious training and belief; encour- British Jews, and the South African Jewish ages Jewish community to become more Board of Deputies) in the appropriate UN knowledgeable, concerned, and active in bodies for the purpose of promoting regard to the war/peace problem. Shalom/ human rights, with special attention to Jewish Peace Letter. combating persecution or discrimination on grounds of race, religion, or origin. JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (1896). 1811 R St., COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS IN NW, Washington, DC 20009. (202)265- CIVIL SERVICE, INC. (1948). 45 E. 33 St., 6280. Natl. Exec. Dir. Steve Shaw. Seeks to Rm. 604, NYC 10016. (212)689-2015. foster true allegiance to the United States; Pres. Louis Weiser. Supports merit system; to combat bigotry and prevent defamation encourages recruitment of Jewish youth to of Jews; to encourage the doctrine of uni- government service; member of Coalition versal liberty, equal rights, and full justice to Free Soviet Jews, NY Jewish Commu- for all; to cooperate with and support exist- nity Relations Council, NY Metropolitan ing educational institutions and establish Coordinating Council on Jewish Poverty, new ones; to foster the education of ex- Jewish Labor Committee, America-Israel servicemen, ex-servicewomen, and mem- Friendship League. Council Digest. bers in the ideals and principles of Americanism. Jewish Veteran. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF JEWISH COMMUNAL SERVICE (see World Confer- , NATIONAL MEMORIAL, INC. (1958). ence of Jewish Communal Service) 1811 R St., NW, Washington, DC 20009. (202)265-6280. Pres. Robert Zweiman. JEWISH LABOR COMMITTEE (1934). Atran Operates a museum and archives com- Center for Jewish Culture, 25 E. 21 St., memorating the activities and service of NYC 10010. (212)477-0707. Pres. Herb American Jews in the armed forces of the Magidson; Exec. Dir. Martin Lapan. U.S. Routes to