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Directories Lists Obituaries National Jewish Organizations1 UNITED STATES Organizations are listed according to functions as follows: Community Relations 449 Cultural 453 Israel-Related 460 Overseas Aid 470 Religious, Educational Organizations 472 Schools, Institutions 483 Social, Mutual Benefit 492 Social Welfare 494 Note also cross-references under these headings: Professional Associations 498 Women's Organizations 499 Youth and Student Organizations 499 COMMUNITY RELATIONS Jewish values of justice and humanity to . _ T ,,..,. the Arab-Israel conflict in the Middle East; AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR JUDAISM (1943). j nationality attachment of Jews, par- TA^nhVo^fT^Zk^ J«d.« self-segregating .nconsistent with the universal principles of a Judaism free of American constitutional concepts of indi- nationalism, and the national, civic, cul- vldual citizenship and separation of church tural, and social integration into American ™<{ **«£ and as being a.principal obstacle institutions of Americans of Jewish faith. t0 Middle East peace. Report. Issues of the American Council for Juda- AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE (1906). In- ism; Special Interest Report. stjtute of Human Relations, 165 E. 56 St., AMERICAN JEWISH ALTERNATIVES TO NYC 10022. (212)751^000. FAX: (212)- ZIONISM, INC. (1968). 347 Fifth Ave., 319-6156. Pres. Alfred H. Moses; Exec. Suite 900, NYC 10016. (212)213-9125. V.-Pres. David A. Harris. Seeks to prevent FAX: (212)213-9142. Pres. Elmer Berger; infraction of civil and religious rights of V.-Pres. Mrs. Arthur Gutman. Applies Jews in any part of the world; to advance 'The information in this directory is based on replies to questionnaires circulated by the editors. 449 450 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1993 the cause of human rights for people of all CENTER FOR JEWISH COMMUNITY STUDIES races, creeds, and nationalities; to interpret (1970). Temple University, Center City the position of Israel to the American pub- Campus, 1616 Walnut St., Suite 513, Phil- lic; and to help American Jews maintain adelphia, PA 19103. (215)787-1459. FAX: and enrich their Jewish identity and, at the (215)787-7784. Jerusalem office: Jerusa- same time, achieve full integration in lem Center for Public Affairs. Pres. Daniel American life. Includes Jacob and Hilda J. Elazar. Worldwide policy-studies insti- Blaustein Center for Human Relations, tute devoted to the study of Jewish com- William E. Wiener Oral History Library, munity organization, political thought, William Petschek National Jewish Family and public affairs, past and present, in Is- Center, Jacob Blaustein Institute for the rael and throughout the world. Publishes Advancement of Human Rights, Institute original articles, essays, and monographs; on American Jewish-Israeli Relations. maintains library, archives, and reprint se- AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK (with ries. Jerusalem Letter/Viewpoints; Survey Jewish Publication Society); Commentary; of Arab Affairs; Jewish Political Studies Re- AJC Journal; Capital Update. Published in Israel: Alon Yedi'ot, a monthly bulletin of the Institute on American Jewish-Israeli CENTER FOR RUSSIAN JEWRY WITH STU- Relations. DENT STRUGGLE FOR SOVIET JEWRY (1964). 240 Cabrini Blvd., #5B, New AMERICAN JEWISH CONGRESS (1918). Ste- York, NY 10033. (212)928-7451. FAX: phen Wise Congress House, 15 E. 84 St., (212)795-8867. Dir.-Founder Jacob Birn- NYC 10028. (212)879^1500. FAX: (212)- baum; Acting Chmn. Dr. Ernest Bloch; 249-3672. Pres. Robert K. Lifton; Exec. Student Coord. Glenn Richter. Campaigns Dir. Henry Siegman. Works to foster the for the human rights of the Jews of the creative survival of the Jewish people; to former USSR, with emphasis on emigra- help Israel develop in peace, freedom, and tion and Jewish identity; supports pro- security; to eliminate all forms of racial grams for needy Jews there and for new- and religious bigotry; to advance civil comers in Israel and USA, stressing rights, protect civil liberties, defend reli- employment and Jewish education. As the gious freedom, and safeguard the separa- originator of the grassroots movement for tion of church and state. Congress Soviet Jewry in the early 1960s, possesses Monthly; Judaism; Boycott Report; Inside unique archives. Israel. ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE OF B'NAI COMMISSION ON SOCIAL ACTION OF RE- B'RITH (1913). 823 United Nations Plaza, FORM JUDAISM (1953, joint instrumental- NYC 10017. (212)490-2525. FAX: (212)- ity of the Union of American Hebrew Con- 661-3844. Chmn. Melvin Salberg; Dir. gregations and the Central Conference of Abraham H. Foxman. Seeks to combat American Rabbis). 838 Fifth Ave., NYC 10021. (212)249-0100. 2027 Massachu- anti-Semitism and to secure justice and fair setts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036. treatment for all citizens through law, edu- Chmn. Evely Laser Shlensky; Dir. Rabbi cation, and community relations. ADL on Eric Yoffie; Co-Dir. & Counsel Rabbi the Frontline; Law Enforcement Bulletin; David Saperstein. Policy-making body that Dimensions: A Journal of Holocaust Stud- relates ethical and spiritual principles of ies; Hidden Child Newsletter; International Judaism to social-justice issues: imple- Reports; Civil Rights Reports. ments resolutions through the Religious ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH COMMUNITY RE- Action Center in Washington, DC, via ad- LATIONS WORKERS (1950). 1522 K St., vocacy, development of educational mate- NW, Suite 920, Washington, DC 20005. rials, and congregational programs. Brief- (202)347^628. Pres. Marlene Gorin. ings (social action newsletter); Chai Impact Aims to stimulate higher standards of pro- (legislative update). fessional practice in Jewish community re- lations; encourages research and training CONFERENCE OF PRESIDENTS OF MAJOR toward that end; conducts educational pro- AMERICAN JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS grams and seminars; aims to encourage co- (1955). 110 E. 59 St., NYC 10022. (212)- operation between community relations 318-6111. FAX: (212)644-4135. Chmn. workers and those working in other areas Lester Pollack. Exec. V.-Chmn. Malcolm of Jewish communal service. Hoenlein. Seeks to strengthen the U.S.-Is- NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 451 rael alliance and to protect and enhance attention; advocates in world forums for the security and dignity of Jews abroad. the right of Soviet Jews to repatriation. Toward this end, the Conference of Presi- dents speaks and acts on the basis of con- JEWISH LABOR COMMITTEE (1934). Atran sensus of its 48 member agencies on issues Center for Jewish Culture, 25 E. 21 St., of national and international Jewish con- NYC 10010. (212)477-0707. FAX: (212)- cern. Annual report. 477-1918. Pres. Lenore Miller; Exec. Dir. Martin Lapan. Serves as liaison between CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGA- the Jewish community and the trade-union NIZATIONS-CCJO (1946). 420 Lexington movement; works with the AFL-CIO to Ave., Suite 1733, NYC 10170. (212)808- combat anti-Semitism and engender sup- 5437. Pres.'s Ady Steg, Fred Tuckman, port for the State of Israel and Soviet and Joseph Nuss; Sec.-Gen. Warren Jewry; strengthens support within the Jew- Green. A nongovernmental organization ish community for the social goals and pro- in consultative status with the UN, grams of the labor movement; supports UNESCO, ILO, UNICEF, and the Coun- Yiddish cultural institutions. Jewish Labor cil of Europe; cooperates and consults Committee Review; Alumni Newsletter. with, advises and renders assistance to the Economic and Social Council of the UN on , NATIONAL TRADE UNION COUNCIL all problems relating to human rights and FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (1956). Atran Center economic, social, cultural, educational, for Jewish Culture, 25 E. 21 St., NYC and related matters pertaining to Jews. 10010. (212)477-0707. FAX: (212)477- 1918. Chmn. Sol Hoffman; Exec. Sec. Mi- COORDINATING BOARD OF JEWISH ORGA- chael Perry. Works with the American NIZATIONS (1947). 1640 Rhode Island labor movement in advancing the struggle Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036. (202)- for social justice and equal opportunity and 857-6545. Pres. Kent E. Schiner; Exec. assists unions in every issue affecting V.-Pres. Dr. Sidney Clearfield; Dir. Inter- human rights. Fights discrimination on all natl. Affairs Daniel S. Mariaschin; Dir. In- levels and helps to promote labor's broad ternatl. Council Warren Eisenberg; Dir. social and economic goals. UN Off. Harris Schoenberg. Coordinates the UN activities of B'nai B'rith and the JEWISH PEACE FELLOWSHIP (1941). Box British and South African Boards of Jew- 271, Nyack, NY 10960. (914)358-4601. ish Deputies. FAX: (914)358-4924. Cochmn. Rabbi Charles Lippman and Rabbi Philip Bent- COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS IN ley; Sec. Naomi Goodman. Unites those CIVIL SERVICE, INC. (1948). 45 E. 33 St., who believe that Jewish ideals and experi- Rm. 604, NYC 10016. (212)689-2015. ence provide inspiration for a nonviolent Pres. Louis Weiser. Supports merit system; philosophy and way of life; offers draft encourages recruitment of Jewish youth to counseling, especially for conscientious ob- government service; member of Coalition jection based on Jewish "religious training to Free Soviet Jews, NY Jewish Commu- and belief; encourages Jewish community nity Relations Council, NY Metropolitan to become more knowledgeable, con- Coordinating Council on Jewish Poverty, cerned, and active in regard to the war/ Jewish Labor Committee, America-Israel peace problem. Shalom/Jewish Peace Let- Friendship League. Council Digest. ter. INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS (see Union JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE UNITED of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of STATES OF AMERICA (1896). 1811 R St., America)