Directories Lists Obituaries National Jewish Organizations*

UNITED STATES

Organizations are listed according to functions as follows: Community Relations 645 Cultural 650 -Related 658 Overseas Aid 671 Religious, Educational Organizations 673 Schools, Institutions 685 Social, Mutual Benefit 697 Social Welfare 699

Note also cross-references under these headings: Professional Associations 704 Women's Organizations 705 Youth and Student Organizations 705

Canada 705

COMMUNITY RELATIONS AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE (1906). The Jacob Blaustein Building, 165 E. 56 St., AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR JUDAISM (1943). NYC 10022. (212)751-4000. FAX: (212) PO Box 9009, Alexandria, VA 22304. 750-0326. Pres. Harold Tanner; Exec. Dir. (703)836-2546. Pres. Stephen L. Naman; David A. Harris. Protects the rights and Exec. Dir. Allan C. Brownfeld. Seeks to freedoms of the world over; combats advance the universal principles of a bigotry and anti-Semitism and promotes Judaism free of nationalism, and the na- democracy and human rights for all; tional, civic, cultural, and social inte- works for the security of Israel and deep- gration into American institutions of ened understanding between Americans Americans of Jewish faith. Issues of the and Israelis; advocates public-policy po- American Council for Judaism; Special In- sitions rooted in American democratic terest Report, (WWW.ACJNA.ORG) values and the perspectives of Jewish her-

*The information in this directory is based on replies to questionnaires circulated by the editors. Web site addresses, where provided, appear at end of entries.

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itage; and enhances the creative vitality of ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE OF B'NAI the Jewish people. Includes Jacob and B'RITH (1913). 823 United Nations Plaza, Hilda Blaustein Center for Human Rela- NYC 10017. (212)885-7700. FAX: (212) tions, Project Interchange, William 867-0779. E-mail: [email protected]. Petschek National Jewish Family Center, Natl. Chmn. Glen A. Tobias; Natl. Dir. Jacob Blaustein Institute for the Ad- Abraham H. Foxman. Seeks to combat vancement of Human Rights, Institute on anti-Semitism and to secure justice and American Jewish-Israeli Relations. Amer- fair treatment for all citizens through law, ican Jewish Year Book; Commentary; AJC education, and community relations. Journal, (WWW.AJC.ORG) ADL on the Frontline; Law Enforcement Bulletin; Dimensions:A Journal of Holo- (1918). caust Studies; Hidden Child Newsletter; Stephen Wise Congress House, 15 E. 84 International Reports; Civil Rights Re- St., NYC 10028. (212)879-4500. FAX: ports. (WWW.ADL.ORG) (212)249-3672. E-mail: pr@ajcongress. org. Pres. Jack Rosen; Exec. Dir. Neil B. ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH COMMUNITY RE- Goldstein. Works to foster the creative LATIONS WORKERS (1950). 7800 survival of the Jewish people; to help Is- Northaven Road, Dallas, TX 75230. (214) rael develop in peace, freedom, and secu- 615-5229. FAX: (214)373-3186. Pres. rity; to eliminate all forms of racial and Marlene Gorin. Aims to stimulate higher religious bigotry; to advance civil rights, standards of professional practice in Jew- protect civil liberties, defend religious ish community relations; encourages re- freedom, and safeguard the separation of search and training toward that end; church and state; "The Attorney General conducts educational programs and sem- for the Jewish Community." Congress inars; aims to encourage cooperation be- Monthly; Judaism; Inside Israel; Radical tween community-relations workers and Islamic Fundamentalism Update, (www. those working in other areas of Jewish AJCONGRESS.ORG) communal service. AMERICAN JEWISH PUBLIC RELATIONS SO- CENTER FOR JEWISH COMMUNITY STUDIES CIETY (1957). 575 Lexington Ave., Suite (1970). 1515 Locust St., Suite 703, 600, NYC 10022. (212)644-2663. FAX: Philadelphia, PA 19102. (215)772-0564. (212)644-3887. Pres. Diane J. Ehrlich; V- FAX: (215)772-0566. E-mail:ycpa@net Pres., membership, Lauren R. Marcus. vision.net.il or [email protected]. Advances professional status of public- office:Jerusalem Center for relations practitioners employed by Jew- Public Affairs. Pres. Amb. Dore Gold; ish organizations and institutions or who Dir. Gen. Zyi Marom; Chmn. Bd. of represent Jewish-related clients, services, Overseers Michael Rukin. Worldwide or products; upholds a professional code policy-studies institute devoted to the of ethics and standards; provides contin- study of Jewish community organization, uing education and networking opportu- political thought, and public affairs, past nities at monthly meetings; serves as a and present, in Israel and throughout the clearinghouse for employment opportu- world. Publishes original articles, essays, nities. AJPRS Reporter, AJPRS Mem- and monographs; maintains library, bership Directory. archives, and reprint series. Jerusalem Letter/Viewpoints; Jewish Political Stud- AMOS: THE NATIONAL JEWISH PARTNERSHIP ies Review. (WWW.JCPA.ORG). FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE (2001). 443 Park Av- lh enue South, ll Floor, New York, NY CENTER FOR RUSSIAN JEWRY WITH STUDENT 10016. (212)424-9010. FAX: (212)686- STRUGGLE FOR SOVIET JEWRY/SSSJ 1353. Chair Lynn Lyss; Exec. Dir. Jeremy (1964). 240 Cabrini Blvd., #5B, NYC Burton. Names for a biblical prophet who 10033. (212)928-7451. FAX: (212)795- taught social justice., Amos was estab- 8867. Dir./Founder Jacob Birnbaum; lished to promote and increase the cen- Chmn. Dr. Ernest Bloch. Campaigns for trality of social justice values in Jewish the human rights of the Jews of the for- communal life and provide practical, mer USSR, with emphasis on emigration capacity-building skills training to help and Jewish identity; supports programs Jewish institutions and leadership engage for needy Jews there and for newcomers in effectively in this work, (WWW.AMOS Israel and USA, stressing employment PARTNERSHIP.ORG) and Jewish education. As the originator NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 647 of the grassroots movement for Soviet the Council of ; cooperates and Jewry in the early 1960s, possesses unique consults with, advises, and renders assis- archives. tance to the Economic and Social Coun- cil of the UN on all problems relating to COALITION ON THE ENVIRONMENT & JEWISH human rights and economic, social, cul- LIFE (1993). 443 Park Ave. S., 11th fl., tural, educational, and related matters NYC 10016-7322. (212)684-6950, ext. pertaining to Jews. 210. FAX: (212)686-1353. E-mail: info® coejl.org. Dir. Mark X. Jacobs. Promotes COORDINATING BOARD OF JEWISH ORGANI- environmental education, advocacy, and ZATIONS (1947). 823 United Nations action in the American Jewish commu- Plaza, NYC 10017. (212)557-9008. FAX: nity. Sponsored by a broad coalition of (212)687-3429. Ch. Cheryl Halpern; Jewish organizations; member of the Na- Exec. Dir. Dr. Harris O. Schoenberg. To tional Religious Partnership for the Envi- promote the purposes and principles for ronment. Bi-annual newsletter, (www. which the UN was created. COEJL.ORG) COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS IN COMMISSION ON SOCIAL ACTION OF RE- CIVIL SERVICE, INC. (1948). 45 E. 33 St., FORM JUDAISM (1953, joint instrumental- Rm. 601, NYC 10016. (212)689-2015. ity of the Union of American Hebrew FAX: (212)447-1633. Pres. Louis Weiser; Congregations and the Central Confer- 1st V.-Pres. Melvyn Birnbaum. Supports ence of American ). 633 Third merit system; encourages recruitment of Ave., 7lh fl., NYC 10017. (212)650-4160. Jewish youth to government service; FAX: (212)650-4229. E-mail: csarj® member of Coalition to Free Soviet Jews, uahc.org. Wash. Office:2027 Massachu- NY Jewish Community Relations Coun- setts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036. cil, NY Metropolitan Coordinating Chmn. Robert Heller; Dir. Daniel Council on Jewish Poverty, Jewish Labor Polish; Dir. Religious Action Center of Committee, America-Israel Friendship , Rabbi David Saperstein. League. Council Digest. Policy-making body that relates ethical INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS (see UNION and spiritual principles of Judaism to OF ORTHODOX JEWISH CONGREGATIONS social-justice issues; implements resolu- OF AMERICA) tions through the Religious Action Cen- ter in Washington, DC, via advocacy, INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR THE REPATRI- development of educational materials, ATION OF RUSSIAN JEWS, INC. (1963). 2 and congregational programs. Tzedek Fountain Lane, Suite 2J, Scarsdale, NY VShalom (social action newsletter); Chai 10583. (914)683-3225. FAX: (914)683- Impact (legislative update). 3221. Pres. Morris Brafman; Chmn. James H. Rapp. Helped to bring the situ- CONFERENCE OF PRESIDENTS OF MAJOR ation of Soviet Jews to world attention; AMERICAN JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS catalyst for advocacy efforts, educational (1955). 633 Third Ave., NYC 10017. projects, and programs on behalf of Russ- (212)318-6111. FAX: (212)644-4135. ian Jews in the former USSR, Israel, and Chmn. Mortimer B. Zuckerman; Exec. U.S. Provides funds to help Russian Jewry V.-Chmn. Malcolm Hoenlein. Seeks to in Israel and the former Soviet Union. strengthen the U.S.-Israel alliance and to JEWISH COUNCIL FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS (for- protect and enhance the security and dig- merly NATIONAL JEWISH COMMUNITY RE- nity of Jews abroad. Toward this end, the LATIONS ADVISORY COUNCIL) (1944). 443 Conference of Presidents speaks and acts Park Ave. S., 11th fl., NYC 10016-7322. on the basis of consensus of its 54 mem- (212)684-6950. FAX: (212)686-1353. E- ber agencies on issues of national and in- mail: [email protected]. Chmn. ternational Jewish concern. Michael Bohnen;; Exec. Dir. Dr. Hannah CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL OF JEWISH Rosen thai. National coordinating body ORGANIZATIONS-CCJO (1946). 420 Lex- for the field of Jewish community rela- ington Ave., Suite 1731, NYC 10170. tions, comprising 13 national and 122 (212)808-5437. Chmn. Ady Steg & local Jewish community-relations agen- Clemens N. Nathan. A nongovernmental cies. Promotes understanding of Israel organization in consultative status with and the Middle East; supports Jewish the UN, UNESCO, ILO, UNICEF, and communities around the world; advocates 648 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002

for equality and pluralism, and against JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE UNITED discrimination, in American society. STATES OF AMERICA (1896). 1811 R St., Through the Council's work, its con- NW, Washington, DC 20009. (202)265- stituent organizations seek agreement on 6280. FAX: (202)234-5662. E-mail: policies, strategies, and programs for ef- [email protected]. Natl. Exec. Dir. Herb fective utilization of their resources for Rosenbleeth; Natl. Commander Bernard common ends. Insider (Weekly), (www. Becker. Seeks to foster true allegiance to JEWISHPUBLICAFFAIRS.ORG) the ; to combat bigotry and prevent defamation of Jews; to encour- (1934). Atran age the doctrine of universal liberty, equal Center for , 25 E. 21 St., rights, and full justice for all; to cooper- NYC 10010. (212)477-0707. FAX: (212) ate with and support existing educational 477-1918. Pres. Stuart Appelbaum; Exec. institutions and establish new ones; to Dir. Avram B. Lyon. Serves as liaison be- foster the education of ex-servicemen, ex- tween the Jewish community and the servicewomen, and members in the ideals trade union movement; works with the and principles of Americanism. Jewish U.S. and international labor movement to Veteran. combat anti-Semitism, promote inter- group relations, and engender support for , NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN the State of Israel and Jews in and from JEWISH MILITARY HISTORY (1958). 1811 R the former Soviet Union; promotes teach- St., NW, Washington, DC 20009. E-mail: ing in public schools about [email protected]. (202)265-6280. and Jewish resistance; strengthens sup- FAX:(202)234-5662. Pres. Neil Goldman; port within the Jewish community for the Asst. Dir./Archivist Sandor B. Cohen; social goals and programs of the labor Curator, Ramela Feltus. Documents and movement; supports -language preserves the contributions of Jewish and cultural institutions. Jewish Labor Americans to the peace and freedom of Committee Review; Issues Alert; Alumni the United States; educates the public Newsletter. concerning the courage, heroism, and sac- rifices made by Jewish Americans who , NATIONAL TRADE UNION COUNCIL served in the armed forces; and works to FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (1956). Atran Cen- combat anti-Semitism. The Jewish War ter for Jewish Culture, 25 E. 21 St., NYC Veterans). 10010. (212)477-0707. FAX: (212)477- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH LEGIS- 1918. Exec. Dir. Avram Lyon. Works with LATORS (1976). 65 Oakwood St., Albany, the American labor movement in advanc- NY 12208. (518)527-3353. FAX: (518) ing the struggle for social justice and 458-8512. E-mail: [email protected]. Exec. equal opportunity, and assists unions in Dir. Marc Hiller; Pres. Sen. Richard every issue affecting human rights. Fights Cohen, Minn, state senator. A nonparti- discrimination on all levels and helps to san Jewish state legislative network fo- promote labor's broad social and eco- cusing on domestic issues and publishing nomic goals. newsletters. Maintains close ties with the Knesset and Israeli leaders. JEWISH PEACE FELLOWSHIP (1941). Box 271, Nyack, NY 10960. (914)358-4601. FAX: NCSJ: ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF JEWS IN (914)358-4924. E-mail: [email protected]. RUSSIA, UKRAINE, THE BALTIC STATES Hon. Pres. Rabbi Philip Bentley; Ch. AND EURASIA (formerly AMERICAN JEW- Murray Polner. Unites those who believe ISH CONFERENCE ON SOVIET JEWRY) that Jewish ideals and experience provide (1964; reorg. 1971). 2020 K St., NW, inspiration for a nonviolent Suite 7800, Washington, DC 20036-1835. and way of life; offers draft counseling, (202)898-2500. FAX: (202)898-0822. especially for conscientious objection E-mail: [email protected]. N.Y. office:823 based on Jewish "religious training and United Nations Plaza, NYC 10017. belief"; encourages Jewish community to (212)808-0295. Chmn. Harold Paulluks; become more knowledgeable, concerned, Pres. Dr. Robert J. Meth; Exec. Dir. Mark and active in regard to the war/peace B. Levin. Coordinating agency for major problem. Shalom/Jewish Peace Letter. national Jewish organizations and local (WWW.JEWISHPEACEFELLOWSHIP.ORG) community groups in the U.S., acting on NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 649 behalf of Jews in the former Soviet Union Director, Daniel Polisar (Israel). The pur- (FSU); provides information about Jews poses and activities of the Shalem Center in the FSU through public education and are to increase public understanding and social action; reports and special pam- conduct educational and research activi- phlets, special programs and projects, ties on the improvement of Jewish na- public meetings and forums. Newswatch; tional public life, and to develop a annual report; action and program kits; community of intellectual leaders to Tekuma. (WWW.NCSJ.ORG) shape the state of Israel into a secure, free, and prosperous society. Azure, (www. , SOVIET JEWRY RESEARCH BUREAU. Chmn. Denis C. Braham; Pres. Howard SHALEMCENTER.ORG) E. Sachs. Organized by NCSJ to monitor SHALOM CENTER (1983). 6711 Lincoln Dr., emigration trends. Primary task is the ac- Philadelphia, PA 19119. (215)844-8494. cumulation, evaluation, and processing of E-mail: [email protected]. (Part of information regarding Jews in the FSU, Aleph Alliance for Jewish Renewal.) especially those who apply for emigration. Exec. Dir. Rabbi Arthur Waskow. Na- NATIONAL JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS tional resource and organizing center for ADVISORY COUNCIL {see JEWISH COUNCIL Jewish perspectives on dealing with over- FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS) work in American society, environmental dangers, unrestrained technology, and NATIONAL JEWISH DEMOCRATIC COUNCIL corporate irresponsibility. Initiated A.J. (1990). 777 N. Capital St., NE, Suite 305, Heschel 25th Yahrzeit observance. Trains Washington, DC 20002. (202)216-9060. next generation of tikkun olam activists. FAX: (202)216-9061. E-mail: info@njdc. Holds colloquia on issues like environ- org. Chmn. Monte Friedkin; Founding mental causes of cancer. New Menorah. Chmn. Morton Mandel; Exec. Dir. Ira N. (WWW.SHALOMCTR.ORG) Forman. An independent organization committed to strengthening Jewish par- STUDENT STRUGGLE FOR SOVIET JEWRY (see ticipation in the Democratic party pri- CENTER FOR RUSSIAN JEWRY) marily through grassroots activism. The UN WATCH (1993). 1, rue de Varembe, PO national voice of Jewish Democrats, Box 191, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland. NJDC is dedicated to fighting the radical (41-22)734.14.72. FAX: (41-22)734.16.13. right and promoting Jewish values and in- E-mail: [email protected]. Exec. terests in the Democratic party. Capital Dir. Andrew M. Srulevitch; Chm. Amb. Communique; Extremist Watch, (www. Alfred H. Moses. An affiliate of the AJC, NJDC.ORG) UN Watch measures UN performance by REPUBLICAN JEWISH COALITION (1985). 415 the yardstick of the UN's Charter; advo- 2°i St., NE, Suite 100, Washington, DC cates the non-discriminatory application of the Charter; opposes the use of UN 20002. (202)547-7701. FAX: (202)544- fora to attack Israel and promote anti- 2434. E-mail: [email protected]. Natl. Chmn. Semitism; and seeks to institutionalize at Cheryl Hajpern; Hon. Chmn. Max M. the UN the fight against worldwide anti- Fisher, Richard J. Fox, Sam Fox, Semitism. The Wednesday Watch, (www. Lawrence Kadish, George Klein, and Amb. Mel Sembler; Exec. Dir. Matt UNWATCH.ORG) Brooks. Promotes involvement in Repub- UNION OF COUNCILS (formerly UNION OF lican politics among its members; sensi- COUNCILS FOR SOVIET JEWS) (1970). 1819 tizes Republican leaders to the concerns H St., NW, Suite 230, Washington, DC of the American Jewish community; pro- 20005. (202)775-9770. FAX: (202)775- motes principles of free enterprise, a 9776. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Yosef strong national defense, and an interna- I. Abramowitz; Natl. Dir. Micah H. Naf- tionalist foreign policy. RJC Bulletin. talin. Devoted to promoting religious lib- (WWW.RJCHQ.ORG) erty, freedom of emigration, and security SHALEM CENTER (1994). 5505 Connecticut for Jews in the FSU (former Soviet Avenue, NW, No. 1140, Washington, DC Union) through advocacy and monitor- 20015. (877)298-7300. FAX: (888)766- ing of anti-Semitism, neo-facism, human 1506. E-mail: [email protected]. rights, rule of law, and democracy. Offers Pres. Yoram Hazony (Israel); Academic educational, cultural, medical, and hu- 650 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002 manitarian aid through the Yad L'Yad meeting; awards grants for the publica- partnership program pairing Jewish com- tion of scholarly works. Proceedings of munities in the US and the FSU; advo- the American for Jewish Re- cates for refuseniks and political prisoner. search; Texts and Studies; Monograph Se- (WWW.FSUMONITOR.COM) ries. WORLD CONGRESS OF GAY, LESBIAN, BI- AMERICAN GATHERING OF JEWISH HOLO- SEXUAL & TRANSGENDER JEWS (1980). 8 CAUST SURVIVORS. 122 W. 30 St., #205. Letitia St., Philadelphia, PA 19106-3050. NYC 10001. (212)239-4230. FAX: (609)396-1972. FAX: (215)873-0108. (212)279-2926. E-mail: mail@american E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Scott gathering.org. Pres. Benjamin Meed. R. Gansl (Philadelphia, PA); V.-Pres. Dedicated to documenting the past and Francois Spiero (Paris, ). Supports, passing on a legacy of remembrance. strengthens, and represents over 67 Jew- Compiles the National Registry of Jewish ish gay and lesbian organizations across -to date, the records the globe and the needs of gay and lesbian of more than 165,000 survivors and their Jews generally. Challenges homophobia families-housed at the U.S. Holocaust and sexism within the Jewish community Memorial Museum in Washington, DC; and responds to anti-Semitism at large. holds an annual Yom Hashoah com- Sponsors regional and international con- memoration and occasional international ferences. The Digest, (WWW.WCGLJO. gatherings; sponsors an intensive summer ORG/WCGLJO/) program for U.S. teachers in and Israel to prepare them to teach about the (1936; org. in Holocaust. Together (newspaper). U.S. 1939). 501 Madison Ave., 17th fl., NYC 10022. (212)755-5770. FAX: (212) AMERICAN GUILD OF JUDAIC ART (1991). 755-5883. Pres. Edgar M. Bronfman; Co- 15 Greenspring Valley Rd., Owings Mills, Chmn. N. Amer. Branch Prof. Irwin MD 21117. (410)902-0411. FAX: (410) Cotler (Montreal) & Evelyn Sommer; Dr. 581-0108. E-mail: lbarch@erols. , Secretary General. Seeks to in- com. Pres. Mark D. Levin; 1st V.-Pres. tensify bonds of world Jewry with Israel; Richard McBee. A not-for-profit mem- to strengthen solidarity among Jews bership organization for those with inter- everywhere and secure their rights, status, ests in the Judaic arts, including artists, and interests as individuals and commu- galleries, collectors & retailers of Judaica, nities; to encourage Jewish social, reli- writers, educators, appraisers, museum gious, and cultural life throughout the curators, conservators, lecturers, and oth- world and coordinate efforts by Jewish ers personally or professionally involved communities and organizations to cope in the field. Helps to promote members' with any Jewish problem; to work for art. Hiddur (quarterly); Update (mem- human rights generally. Represents its af- bers' networking newsletter). filiated organizations-most representative bodies of Jewish communities in more AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY than 80 countries and 35 national orga- (1892). 15 W. 16 St., NYC 10011. (212) nizations in American section-at UN, 294-6160. FAX: (212)294-6161. E-mail: OAS, UNESCO, Council of Europe, ILO, [email protected]. Pres. Kenneth J. UNICEF, and other governmental, inter- Bialkin; Dir. Dr. Michael Feldberg. Col- governmental, and international author- lects, catalogues, publishes, and displays ities. WJC Report; Bolet'n Informatho material on the history of the Jews in OJI; Christian-Jewish Relations; Date- America; serves as an information center line: World Jewry; Coloquio; Batfutsot; for inquiries on American ; Gesher. maintains archives of original source ma- terial on American Jewish history; spon- CULTURAL sors lectures and exhibitions; makes available audiovisual material. American AMERICAN ACADEMY FOR JEWISH RE- Jewish History; Heritage, (WWW.AJHS. SEARCH (1929). 420 Walnut Street, ORG) Philadelphia, PA 19106. (215)238-1290. FAX: (215)238-1540. Pres. Robert AMERICAN JEWISH PRESS ASSOCIATION Chazan. Encourages Jewish learning and (1944). Natl. Admin. Off.: 1828 L St. NW, research; holds annual or semiannual Suite 720, Washington, DC 20036. (202) NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 651

785-2282. FAX: (202)785-2307. E-mail: ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH LIBRARIES (1965). [email protected]. Pres. Marc Klein; 15 E. 26 St.,10lh fl, NYC 10010. (212)725- Exec. Dir. Toby Dershowitz. Seeks the ad- 5359. FAX: (212)481-4174. E-mail: ajl@ vancement of Jewish journalism and the jewishbooks.org. Pres. David T. Gilner; maintenance of a strong Jewish press in V.-Pres. Toby Rossner. Seeks to promote the U.S. and ; encourages the at- and improve services and professional tainment of the highest editorial and standards in Jewish libraries; disseminates business standards; sponsors workshops, Jewish library information and guidance; services for members; sponsors annual promotes publication of literature in the competition for Simon Rockower Awards field; encourages the establishment of for excellence in Jewish journalism. Mem- Jewish libraries and collections of Judaica bership bulletin newsletter. and the choice of Judaica librarianship as a profession; cocertifies Jewish libraries AMERICAN SEPHARDI FEDERATION (1973). (with Jewish Book Council). AJL 15 W. 16 St., 6lh Floor, NYC 10011. Newsletter, Judaica Librarianship. (212)294-8350. FAX: (212)294-8348. E- mail: [email protected]. Hon. Pres. Leon B'NAI B'RITH KLUTZNICK NATIONAL JEW- Levy; Exec. Dir. Vivienne Roumani- ISH MUSEUM (1957). 1640 Rhode Island Denn. The central voice of the American Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036. (202) Sephardic community, representing a 857-6583. FAX: (202)857-1099. A center broad spectrum of Sephardic organiza- of Jewish art and history in the nation's tions, congregations, and educational in- capital, maintains temporary and perma- stitutions. Seeks to strengthen and unify nent exhibition galleries, permanent col- the community through education, com- lection of Jewish ceremonial objects, folk munication, advocacy, and leadership de- art, and contemporary fine art, outdoor velopment, creating greater awareness sculpture garden and museum shop, as and appreciation of its rich and unique well as the American Jewish Sports Hall history and culture. Sephardic Today. of Fame. Provides exhibitions, tours, ed- (WWW.AMSEPHFED.ORG) ucational programs, research assistance, and tourist information., Permanent col- AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR JEWISH MUSIC lection catalogue; temporary exhibit cata- (1974). c/o The Center for Jewish History, logues. 15 W. 16 St., NYC 10011.(212)294-8328. FAX: (212)294-6161. Pres. Michael Leav- CENTRAL YIDDISH CULTURE ORGANIZATION itt; V.-Pres. Judith Tischler & Martha (CYCO), INC. (1943). 25 E. 21 St., 3rd fl., Novick; Sec. Fortuna Calvo Roth; Bd. NYC 10010. (212)505-8305. FAX: (212) Chmn. Rabbi Henry D. Michelman; 505-8044. Mng. David Kirszencwejg. Pro- Treas. Cantor Nathaniel Benjamin. Pro- motes, publishes, and distributes Yiddish motes the knowledge, appreciation, and books; publishes catalogues. development of Jewish music, past and CONFERENCE ON JEWISH SOCIAL STUDIES, present, for professional and lay audi- INC. (formerly CONFERENCE ON JEWISH ences; seeks to raise the standards of com- RELATIONS, INC.) (1939). Bldg. 240, position and performance in Jewish Rm. 103. Program in , music, to encourage research, and to Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305- sponsor performances of new and rarely 2190. (650)725-0829. FAX:(650)725- heard works. Musica Judaica Journal. 2920. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Steven J. Zipperstein; V.-Pres. Aron ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH BOOK PUBLISHERS Rodrigue. Jewish Social Studies. (1962). c/o Jewish Book Council, 15 East 26th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY CONGREGATION BINA (1981). 600 W. End 10010. (212)532-4949. FAX: (212)481- Ave., Suite 1-C, NYC 10024. (212)873- 4174. Email: [email protected]. 4261. E-mail: samueldivekar@hotmail. Pres. Ellen Frankel. As a nonprofit group, com. Pres. Joseph Moses; Exec. V.-Pres. provides a forum for discussion of mu- Moses Samson; Hon. Pres. Samuel M. tual areas of interest among Jewish pub- Daniel; Sec. Gen. Elijah E. Jhirad. Serves lishers, and promotes cooperative exhibits the religious, cultural, charitable, and and promotional opportunities for mem- philanthropic needs of the Children of Is- bers. Membership fee is $85 annually per rael who originated in India and now re- publishing house. side in the U.S. Works to foster and 652 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002

preserve the ancient traditions, customs, PA 15217. (412)421-1500. FAX: (412)422- liturgy, music, and folklore of Indian 1996. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Jewry and to maintain needed institu- Holocaust Comm. Chair Dr. Barbara tions. Kol Bina. Burstin; UJF. Ch. James A. Rudolph; Dir. Linda F. Hurwitz. Develops programs CONGRESS FOR JEWISH CULTURE (1948). 25 and provides resources to further under- E. 21 St., NYC 10010. (212)505-8040. standing of the Holocaust and its impact FAX: (212)505-8044. Co-Pres. Prof. on civilization. Maintains a library, Yonia Fain & Dr. Barnett Zumoff. Con- archive; provides speakers, educational gress for Jewish Culture administers the materials; organizes community pro- book store CYCO and publishes the grams. Published collection of survivor world's oldest Yiddish journal, The and liberator stories, (WWW.UJFHC.NET) Zukunft. Currently producing a two vol- ume anthology of Yiddish literature in HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL CENTER (1984). America. Activities include yearly memo- 6602 West Maple Rd., West Bloomfield, rials for the Warsaw ghetto uprising and MI 48322. (248)661-0840. FAX: (248) the murdered Soviet Yiddish writers, also 661-4204. E-mail: info@holocaustcenter. readings and literary afternoons. The org. Founder & Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi Zukunft; Bulletin: In the World of Yid- Charles Rosenzveig. America's first free- dish. standing Holocaust center comprising a museum, library-archive, oral history col- ELAINE KAUFMAN CULTURAL CENTER lection, garden of the righteous, research (1952). 129 W. 67 St., NYC 10023. institute and academic advisory commit- (212)501-3303. FAX: (212)874-7865. tee. Provides tours, lecture series, teacher Email: [email protected]. Hon. Chmn. training, Yom Hashoah commemora- Leonard Goodman; Chmn. Elaine Kauf- tions, exhibits, educational outreach pro- man; Pres. Phyllis Feder; Exec. Dir. Lydia grams, speakers' bureau, computer Kontos. Offers instruction in its Lucy database on 1,200 destroyed Jewish com- Moses School for Music and Dance in munities, guided travel tours to concen- music, dance, art, and theater to children tration camps and Israel, and museum and adults, in Western culture and Jewish shop. Published World Reacts to the Holo- traditions. Presents frequent perfor- caust; Newsletter. mances of Jewish and general music by leading artists and ensembles in its HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL RESOURCE & EDU- Merkin Concert Hall and Ann Goodman CATION CENTER OF CENTRAL FLORIDA Recital Hall. The Birnbaum Music Li- (1982). 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland, brary houses Jewish music scores and ref- FL 32751. (407)628-0555. FAX: (407)628- erence books. In Harmony (quarterly 1079. E-mail: [email protected]. newsletter); EKCC Events (bimonthly cal- Pres. Stan Sujka, MD; Bd. Chmn. Tess endar); Bimonthly concert calendars; cat- Wise. An interfaith educational center de- alogues and brochures, (WWW.EKCC.ORG) voted to teaching the lessons of the Holo- caust. Houses permanent multimedia HlSTADRUTH IVRITH OF AMERICA (1916; educational exhibit; maintains library of reorg. 1922). 426 W. 58 St., NYC 10019. books, videotapes, films, and other visu- (212)957-6658/9. Fax: (212)957-5811. als to serve the entire educational estab- E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. lishment; offers lectures, teacher training, Miriam Ostow; Exec. V.P. Moshe Mar- and other activities. Newsletter; Bibliog- golin. Emphasizes the primacy of Hebrew raphy; "Holocaust-Lessons for Tomor- in Jewish life, culture, and education; aims row"; elementary and middle school to disseminate knowledge of written and curriculum. spoken Hebrew in N. America, thus building a cultural bridge between the THE HOLOCAUST MUSEUM AND LEARNING State of Israel and Jewish communities CENTER IN MEMORY OF GLORIA GOLD- throughout N. America. Hadoar, Lamish- STEIN (1995) (formerly St. Louis Center pacha; Tov Lichtov; Sulam Yaakov; He- for Holocaust Studies) (1977). 12 Mill- brew Week; Ulpan. (WWW.HEBREWUSA. stone Campus Dr., St. Louis, MO 63146. ORG) (314)432-0020. FAX: (314)432-1277. E- mail: [email protected]. Chmn. Richard HOLOCAUST CENTER OF THE UNITED JEWISH W. Stein; Dir. Dan A. Reich; Asst. Dir. FEDERATION OF GREATER PITTSBURGH Brian Bray. Develops programs and pro- (1980). 5738 Darlington Rd., Pittsburgh, vides resources and educational materi- NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 653 als to further an understanding of the tural heritage, to fight anti-Semitism and Holocaust and its impact on civilization; all forms of discrimination, persecution, has a 5,000 sq. ft. museum containing and oppression anywhere in the world. photographs, artifacts, and audiovisual displays. Newsletter. THE JACOB RADER MARCUS CENTER OF THE AMERICAN JEWISH ARCHIVES (1947). 3101 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETIES (1988). 4430 (513)221-1875 ext. 403. FAX: (513)221- Mt. Paran Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 7812. E-mail: [email protected]. Exec. Dir. 30327-3747. (404)261-8662. Fax: (404) Dr. Gary P. Zola. Promotes the study and 228-7125. E-mail: homargol@aol. preservation of the Western Hemisphere com. Pres. Howard Margol. Umbrella or- Jewish experience through research, pub- ganization of more than 70 Jewish Ge- lications, collection of important source nealogical Societies (JGS) worldwide. materials, and a vigorous public-outreach Represents organized Jewish genealogy, program. American Jewish Archives Jour- encourages Jews to research their family nal, Monographs, Pamphlets, booklets, ed- history, promotes new JGSs, supports ex- ucational materials and posters. isting societies, implements projects of in- terest to individuals researching their JEWISH BOOK COUNCIL (1946; reorg. 1993). Jewish family histories. Holds annual con- 15 E. 26 St., NYC 10010. (212)532-4949, ference where members learn and ex- ext. 297. E-mail: [email protected]. change ideas, (WWW.IAJGS.ORG) Pres. Rabbi Maurice S. Corson; Bd. Chmn. Henry Everett; Exec. Dir. Carolyn INTERNATIONAL JEWISH MEDIA ASSOCIA- Starman Hessel. Serves as literary arm of TION (1987). U.S.: c/o St. Louis Jewish the American Jewish community and Light, 12 Millstone Campus Dr., St. clearinghouse for Jewish-content litera- Louis, MO 63146. (314)432-3353. FAX: ture; assists readers, writers, publishers, (314)432-0515. E-mail: stlouislgt@aol. and those who market and sell products. com and [email protected]. Israel:PO Box Provides bibliographies, list of publish- 92, Jerusalem 91920. 02-202-222. FAX: ers, bookstores, book fairs. Sponsors Na- 02-513-642. Pres. Robert A. Cohn (c/o St. tional Jewish Book Awards, Jewish Book Louis Jewish Light); Exec. Dir. Toby Der- Month, Jewish Book Fair Network. Jew- showitz. 1828 L St. NW, Suite 402, Wash- ish Book Annual; Jewish Book World. ington, DC 20036. (202)785-2282. FAX: (WWW.JEWISHBOOKCOUNCIL.ORG) (202)785-2307. E-mail: toby@dershowitz. com. Israel Liaisons Jacob Gispan & Lif- THE 'S sha Ben-Shach, WZO Dept. of Info. A MUSEUM OF THE HOLOCAUST (MARTYRS worldwide network of Jewish journalists, MEMORIAL) (org. mid-1960s; opened publications and other media in the Jew- 1978). 6006 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, ish and general media, which seeks to pro- CA 90036. (323)761-8170. FAX: (323) vide a forum for the exchange of materials 761-8174. E-mail: museumgroup@ and ideas and to enhance the status of jewishla.org. Chmn. Gary John Schiller, Jewish media and journalists throughout M.D.; Dir./Curator Marcia Reines Jose- the world. IJMA Newsletter; Proceedings phy. A photo-narrative museum and re- of the International Conference on Jewish source center dedicated to Holocaust Media. history, issues of genocide and prejudice, curriculum development, teacher train- INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF CHILDREN OF ing, research and exhibitions. PAGES, a JEWISH HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS, INC. newslettr; Those Who Dared; Rescuers and (1981). 13899 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 404, N. Rescued; Guide to Schindler's List;Anne Miami, FL 33181. (305)919-5690. FAX: Frank:A Teaching. (305)919-5691. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Rositta E. Kenigsberg; Founding JEWISH HERITAGE PROJECT (1981). 150 Chmn. Menachem Z. Rosensaft. Links Franklin St., #1W, NYC 10013. (212)925- Second Generation groups and individu- 9067. E-mail: [email protected]. Exec. Dir. als throughout the world. Represents the Alan Adelson. Strives to bring to the shared interests of children of Holocaust broadest possible audience authentic survivors; aims to perpetuate the authen- works of literary and historical value re- tic memory of the Holocaust and prevent lating to Jewish history and culture. With its recurrence, to strengthen and preserve funding from the National Endowment the Jewish spiritual, ideological, and cul- of the Arts, Jewish Heritage runs the Na- 654 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002

tional Initiative in the Literature of the 735-2258; TDD (410)655-6767. E-mail: Holocaust. Not a grant giving organiza- [email protected]. Pres. Lois Lilienfeld tion. Distributor of the film Lodz Ghetto, Weiner. Developing a comprehensive li- which it developed, as well as its com- brary of captioned and subtitled films panion volume Lodz Ghetto.Inside a and tapes on Jewish subjects; distributes Community Under Siege; Better Than them to organizations serving the hear- Gold: An Immigrant Family's First Years ing-impaired, including mainstream in . classes and senior adult groups, on a free-loan, handling/shipping-charge-only JEWISH MUSEUM (1904, under auspices of basis. Newsletter. Jewish Theological Seminary). 1109 Fifth Ave., NYC 10128. (212)423-3200. FAX: LEAGUE FOR YIDDISH, INC. (1979). 200 W. (212)423-3232. Dir. Joan H. Rosenbaum; 72 St., Suite 40, NYC 10023. (212)787- Bd. Chmn. Robert J. Hurst. Expanded 6675. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. museum features permanent exhibition Dr. Zuni Zelitch; Exec. Dir. Dr. Mord- on the Jewish experience. Repository of khe Schaechter. Encourages the develop- the largest collection of Jewish related ment and use of Yiddish as a living paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, language; promotes its modernization coins, medals, antiquities, textiles, and and standardization; publisher of Yiddish other decorative arts-in the Western textbooks and English-Yiddish dictio- Hemisphere. Includes the National Jewish naries; most recent book The Standard- Archive of Broadcasting. Tours, lectures, ized (New York, film showings, and concerts; special pro- 200); Afn Shvel (quarterly), (www. grams for children; cafe; shop. Special ex- METALAB.UNC.EDU/YIDDISH/YIDLEAGUE) hibition catalogues; annual report. (WWW.THEJEWISHMUSEUM.ORG) LEO BAECK INSTITUTE, INC. (1955). 15 W. 16 St., NYC 10011-6301. (212)744-6400. JEWISH PUBLICATION SOCIETY (1888). 2100 FAX: (212)988-1305. E-mail: lbil@lbi. Arch St., 2nd fl., Philadelphia, PA 19103. com. Pres. Ismar Schorsch; Exec. Dir. (215)832-0600. FAX: (215)568-2017. E- Carol Kahn Strauss. A research, study, mail: [email protected]. Pres. and lecture center, museum, library, and Allan R. Frank; CEO/Ed.-in-Chief Dr. archive relating to the history of German- Ellen Frankel. Publishes and disseminates speaking Jewry. Offers lectures, exhibits, books of Jewish interest for adults and faculty seminars; publishes a series of children; titles include TANAKH, reli- monographs, yearbooks, and journals. gious studies and practices, life cycle, folk- LBINews; LBI Yearbook; LBI Memorial lore, classics, art, history. Booklink JPS Lecture; occasional papers. Catalogue, (WWW.JEWISHPUB.ORG) LIVING TRADITIONS (1994), (c/o WORK- JUDAH L. MAGNES MUSEUM-JEWISH MU- MAN'S CIRCLE) 45 East 33rd Street, New SEUM OF THE WEST (1962). 2911 Russell York, NY 10016. (212)532-8202. E-mail: St., Berkeley, CA 94705. (510)549-6950. [email protected]. Pres. Henry FAX: (510)849-3673. E-mail: pfpr@mag- Sapoznik; V.-Pres. Sherry Mayrent. Non- nesmuseum.org. Pres. Fred Weiss; Dir. profit membership organization dedi- Susan Morris. Collects, preserves, and cated to the study, preservation, and makes available Jewish art, culture, his- innovative continuity of traditional folk tory, and literature from throughout the and popular culture through workshops, world. Permanent collections of finean d concerts, recordings, radio and film doc- ceremonial art; rare Judaica library, West- umentaries; clearinghouse for research in ern Jewish History Center (archives), Jew- klezmer and other traditional music; ish-American Hall of Fame. Changing sponsors yearly weeklong international exhibits, traveling exhibits, docent tours, cultural event, "Yiddish Folk Arts Pro- lectures, numismatics series, poetry and gram/'KlezKamp.'" Living Traditions video awards, museum shop. Magnes (newsletter), (WWW.LIVINGTRADITIONS. News; special exhibition catalogues; schol- ORG) arly books. THE MARTIN BUBER FORUM (1990), PMB JUDAICA CAPTIONED FILM CENTER, INC. #22112 101 W. 23 St., NYC (10011). (1983). PO Box 21439, , MD (212)242-5637. Hon. Chmn. Prof. Mau- 21208-0439. Voice Relay Service (1-800) rice Friedman; Pres. Martin Warmbrand. NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 655 Conducts discussion groups on the life com. Pres. Dr. Alvin I. Schiff; Exec. Dir. and thought of Buber. Martin Buber Re- Dr. Joseph Lowin. The NCHL advocates view (annual). for and culture; serves as a Hebrew resource center; and is a cat- MEMORIAL FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CUL- alyst for networking in Hebrew language TURE, INC. (1964). 15 E. 26 St., Suite and culture. It coordinates a Mini-Ulpan 1703, NYC 10010. (212)679-4074. FAX: at the GA, publishes "Directory of He- (212)889-9080. Acting Pres. Prof. Anita brew Classes," organizes "Lunch & He- Shapira; Exec. V.-Pres. Jerry Hochbaum. brew Lit" nationwide, and runs a Through the grants that it awards, en- Conference of Hebrew Teacher Trainers. courages Jewish scholarship, culture, and IvritNowlIvritAkhshav. (WWW.IVRIT.ORG) education; supports communities that are struggling to maintain Jewish life; as- NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CUL- sists professional training for careers in TURE (1960). 330 Seventh Ave., 21st fl., communal service in Jewishly deprived NYC 10001. (212)629-0500. FAX: (212) communities; and stimulates the docu- 629-0508. E-mail: nfjc@jewishculture. mentation, commemoration, and teach- org. Pres. Lynn Korda Kroll; Exec. Dir. ing of the Holocaust, (WWW.MFJC.ORG) Richard A. Siegel. The leading Jewish or- ganization devoted to promoting Jewish MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE—A LIVING culture in the U.S. Manages the Jewish MEMORIAL TO THE HOLOCAUST (1984). Endowment for the Arts and Humanities; One Battery Park Plaza, NYC 10004- administers the Council of American 1484. (212)968-1800. FAX: (212)968- Jewish Museums and Council of 1368. Bd. Chmn. Robert M. Morgenthau; Archives and Research Libraries in Jew- Museum Pres. Dr. Alfred Gottschalk; ish Studies; offers doctoral dissertation Museum Dir. David Marwell. New York fellowships, new play commissions, and tri-state's principal institution for educat- grants for documentary films, recording ing people of all ages and backgrounds of Jewish music, contemporary choreog- about 20th-century Jewish history and the raphy, fiction and non-fiction writing, Holocaust. Repository of Steven Spiel- and cultural preservation; coordinates berg's Survivors of the Shoah Visual His- community cultural residencies, local cul- tory Foundation videotaped testimonies. tural councils, and national cultural con- Core and special exhibitions. 18 First sortia; sponsors conferences, symposia, Place (newsletter); Holocaust bibliogra- and festivals in the arts and humanities. phy; educational materials, (WWW.MJH- Jewish Culture News; Culture Currents NYC.ORG) (electronic). OF THE SIMON NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH WlESENTHAL CENTER (1993). 9786 W. HISTORY. Independence Mall E. 55 N. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035-4792. Fifth St. Philadelphia, PA 19106-2197. (310)553-8403. FAX: (310)553-4521. E- (215)923-3811. FAX: (215)923-0763. E- mail: [email protected]. Dean- mail: [email protected]. Exec. Dir. Wes- Founder Rabbi Marvin Hier; Assoc. ley A. Fisher. The only museum in the Dean Rabbi Abraham Cooper; Exec. Dir. nation to offer education, exhibits, and Rabbi Meyer May. A unique experiential programs dedicated to preserving the his- museum focusing on personal prejudice, tory and culture of the Jewish people in group intolerance, struggle for civil rights, America; located across from the Liberty and 20th-century genocides, culminating Bell, (WWW.NMAJH.ORG) in a major exhibition on the Holocaust. Archives, Multimedia Learning Center NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH designed for individualized research, MILITARY HISTORY (see JEWISH WAR VET- 6,700-square-foot temporary exhibit ERANS OF THE U.S.A.) space, 324-seat theater, 150-seat audito- NATIONAL YIDDISH BOOK CENTER (1980). rium, and outdoor memorial plaza. 1021 West St., Amherst, MA 01002. (WWW.WIESENTHAL.COM) (413)256-4900. FAX: (413)256-4700. E- NATIONAL CENTER FOR THE HEBREW LAN- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Aaron GUAGE (1996). 633 Third Ave.. 21st FL, Lansky; V.-Pres. Nancy Sherman. Since NYC 10017. (212)339-6023. FAX: 1980 the center has collected 1.5 million (212)318-6193. E-mail: ivritnow@aol. Yiddish books for distribution to libraries 656 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002

and readers worldwide; offers innovative bulletin in English), (WWW.SECWORLD English-language programs and produces WIDE.ORG) a magazine. New permanent home in SEPHARDIC HOUSE (1978). 15 West 16tb Amherst, open to the public, features a Street, NYC 10011. (212)294-6170. FAX: book repository, exhibits, a bookstore, (212)294-6149. E-mail: sephardichouse® and a theater. The Pakn Treger (English cjh.org. Pres. Morrie R.Yohai; Exec. Dir. language magazine). Dr. Janice E. Ovadiah. A cultural organi- ORTHODOX JEWISH ARCHIVES (1978). 42 zation dedicated to fostering Sephardic Broadway, New York, NY 10004. (212) history and culture; sponsors a wide va- 797-9000, ext. 73. FAX: (212)269-2843. riety of classes and public programs, film Exec. V-Pres. Rabbi Shmuel Bloom & festivals, including summer program in Shlomo Gertzullin; Dir. Rabbi Moshe France for high-school students; publica- Kolodny. Founded by Agudath Israel of tion program disseminates materials of America; houses historical documents, Sephardic value; outreach program to communities outside of the New York area; program bureau provides program Jewry ideas, speakers, and entertainers; Inter- communities in Europe, Israel, and else- national Sephardic Film Festival every where. Particularly noteworthy are its two years. Sephardic House Newsletter, holdings relating to rescue activities or- Publication Catalogue, (www. SEPHARDI- ganized during the Holocaust and its CHOUSE.ORG) traveling exhibits available to schools and (1977). 1399 other institutions. South Roxbury Drive., Los Angeles, CA RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH IMMI- 90035-4701. (310)553-9036. FAX: (310) GRATION, INC. (1971). 570 Seventh Ave., 553-4521. Email: [email protected]. NYC 10018. (212)921-3871. FAX: (212) Dean-Founder Rabbi Marvin Hier; 575-1918. Pres. Curt C. Silberman; Assoc. Dean Rabbi Abraham Cooper; Sec./Coord, of Research Herbert A. Exec. Dir. Rabbi Meyer May. Regional Strauss; Archivist Dennis E. Rohrbaugh. offices in New York, Miami, Baltimore, Studies and records the history of the mi- Toronto, Paris, Jerusalem, Buenos Aires. gration and acculturation of Central Eu- The largest institution of its kind in N. ropean German-speaking Jewish and America dedicated to the study of the non-Jewish Nazi persecutees in various Holocaust, its contemporary implica- resettlement countries worldwide, with tions, and related human-rights issues special emphasis on the American expe- through education and awareness. Incor- rience. International Biographical Dictio- porates 185,000-sq.-ft. Museum of Toler- nary of Central European Emigres, ance, library, media department, archives, 1933-1945; Jewish Immigrants of the Nazi "Testimony to the Truth" oral histories, Period in the USA. educational outreach, research depart- ment, international social action. Re- SEPHARDIC EDUCATIONAL CENTER (1979). sponse Magazine, (WWW.WIESENTHAL. 10808 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, COM) CA 90025. (310)441-9361. FAX: (310) 441-9561. E-mail: [email protected]. SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER (1996), an af- Founder & Chmn. Jose A. Nessim, M.D. filiate of Hebrew Union College. 2701 N. Has chapters in the U.S., North, Cen- Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049. tral, and South America, Europe, and (310)440-4500. FAX: (310)440-4595. Pres. Asia, a spiritual and educational center & CEO Uri D. Herscher; Bd. Chmn. in the Old City of Jerusalem, and execu- Howard Friedman. Seeks to interpret the tive office in Los Angeles. Serves as a Jewish experience and to strengthen meeting ground for Sephardim from American society through a range of cul- many nations; sponsors the first world- tural programs, including museum exhi- wide movement for Sephardic youth and bitions, children's Discovery Center, young adults. Disseminates information concerts, lectures, performances, read- about Sephardic Jewry in the form of ings, symposia, film, and educational of- motion pictures, pamphlets, and books, ferings for adults and children of all ages which it produces. Hamerkaz (quarterly and backgrounds, through interpretive NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 657

museum exhibits and programming; mu- dren's ARTIFACT Center for a hands-on seum shop and cafe. Oasis magazine; cat- archaeological adventure. Plus, traveling alogues of exhibits and collections. exhibits for Jewish educators, life-cycle (WWW.SKIRBALL.ORG) workshops, ADA accessible. Exhibition catalogues; educational pamphlets. SOCIETY FOR THE HISTORY OF CZECHOSLO- VAK JEWS, INC. (1961). 760 Pompton Ave., , ASHER LIBRARY, SPERTUS INSTI- Cedar Grove, NJ 07009. (973)239-2333. TUTE OF JEWISH STUDIES, (approx. 1930), FAX: (973)239-7935. Pres. Rabbi Nor- 618 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605. man Patz; V.-Pres. Prof. Fred Hahn; Sec. (312)322-1749, FAX (312)922-6406. Pres. Anita Grosz. Studies the history of Spertus Institute of Jewish Studeis, Dr. Czechoslovak Jews; collects material and Howard A. Sulkin; Director, Asher Li- disseminates information through the brary, Glenn Ferdman. Asher Library is publication of books and pamphlets; con- the largest public Jewish Library in the ducts annual memorial service for Czech Midwest, with over 100, 000 books and Holocaust victims. The Jews of Czecho- 550 periodicals; extensive collections of slovakia (3 vols.); Review I-VI. music, art, rare books, maps and elec- tronic resources; nearly 1,000 feature and THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS OF TOURO SYNA- documentary films available on video cas- GOGUE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, INC. sette. Online catalogue access available. (1948). 85 Touro St., Newport, RI02840. Also, the Chicago Jewish Archives col- (401)847-4794. FAX: (401)845-6790. E- lects historical material of Chicago indi- mail: [email protected]. Pres. An- viduals, families, synagogues and drew M. Teitz; Exec. Dir. Jane S. Sprague. organizations. ADA accessible. Helps maintain Touro Synagogue as a na- tional historic site, opening and inter- SURVIVORS OF THE SHOAH VISUAL HISTORY preting it for visitors; promotes public FOUNDATION (1994). PO Box 3168, Los awareness of its preeminent role in the Angeles, CA 90078-3168. (818)777-7802. tradition of American religious liberty; FAX: (818)866-0312. Exec. Dir. Ari C. annually commemorates George Wash- Zev. A nonprofit organization, founded ington's letter of 1790 to the Hebrew Con- and chaired by , dedi- gregation of Newport. Society Update. cated to videotaping and preserving in- terviews with Holocaust survivors , TOURO NATIONAL HERITAGE TRUST throughout the world. The archive of tes- (1984). 85 Touro St., Newport, RI 02840. timonies will be used as a tool for global (401)847-0810. FAX (401)847-8121. Pres. education about the Holocaust and to Bernard Bell; Chmn. Benjamin D. Hol- teach racial, ethnic, and cultural toler- loway. Works to establish national educa- ance. tion center within Touro compound; sponsors Touro Fellow through John UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL Carter Brown Library; presents seminars MUSEUM (1980; opened Apr. 1993). 100 and other educational programs; pro- Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washing- motes knowledge of the early Jewish ex- ton, DC 20024. (202)488-0400. FAX: perience in this country. (202)488-2690. Chmn. Fred. Zeidman. ; Dir. Sara J. Bloomfeld. Federally char- SPERTUS MUSEUM, SPERTUS INSTITUTE OF tered and privately built, its mission is to JEWISH STUDIES (1968). 618 S. Michigan teach about the Nazi persecution and Ave., Chicago, IL 60605. (312)322-1747. murder of six million Jews and millions of FAX: (312)922-6406. Pres. Spertus Insti- others from 1933 to 1945 and to inspire tute of Jewish Studies, Dr. Howard A. visitors to contemplate their moral re- Sulkin. The largest, most comprehensive sponsibilities as citizens of a democratic Judaic museum in the Midwest with nation. Opened in April 1993 near the na- 12,000 square feet of exhibit space and a tional Mall in Washington, DC, the mu- permanent collection of some 10,000 seum's permanent exhibition tells the works reflecting 5,000 years of Jewish his- story of the Holocaust through authentic tory and culture. Also includes the re- artifacts, videotaped oral testimonies, designed Zell Holocaust Memorial, documentary film, and historical pho- permanent collection, changing visual tographs. Offers educational programs for arts and special exhibits, and the chil- students and adults, an interactive com- 658 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002

puterized learning center, and special ex- YIVO INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH RESEARCH hibitions and community programs. (1925). 15 W. 16 St., NYC 10011. United States Holocaust Memorial Mu- (212)246-6080. FAX: (212)292-1892. E- seum Update (bimonthly); Directory of mail: [email protected]. Chmn. Holocaust Institutions; Journal of Holo- Bruce Slovin; Exec. Dir. Dr. Carl J. caust and Genocide Studies (quarterly). Rheins. Engages in historical research (WWW.USHMM.ORG) and education pertaining to East Euro- pean Jewish life; maintains library and THE WILSTEIN (SUSAN & DAVID) INSTITUTE archives which provide a major interna- OF JEWISH POLICY STUDIES (1998). 160 tional, national and New York resource Herrick Road, Newton Centre, MA used by institutions, individual scholars, 02459. (617)559-8790. FAX: (617)559- and the public; provides graduate fellow- 8791. E-mail: wilstein@hebrewcollege. ships in East European and American edu. Dir. Dr. David M. Gordis; Assoc. Jewish studies; offers Yiddish language Dir. Rabbi Zachary I. Heller; Chmn. classes at all levels, exhibits, conferences, Howard I. Friedman. The Wilstein Insti- public programs; publishes books. Yedies- tute's West Coast Center in Los Angeles YIVO News; YIVO Bleter. and East Coast Center at in Boston provide a bridge between aca- , MAX WEINREICH CENTER FOR AD- demics, community leaders, profession- VANCED JEWISH STUDIES/YIVO INSTITUTE als, and the organizations and institutions (1968). 15 W. 16 St., NYC 10011. of Jewish life. The institute serves as an (212)246-6080. FAX: (212)292-1892. E- international research and development mail: [email protected]. Provides resource for American Jewry. Bulletins, advanced-level training in Yiddish lan- various newsletters, monographs, research guage and literature, ethnography, folk- reports, and books. lore, linguistics, and history; offers UNIVERSITY MUSEUM (1973). guidance on dissertation or independent Center for Jewish History, 15 W. 16 St., research; post-doctoral fellowships avail- NYC 10011-6301. (212)294-8335. E-mail: able. [email protected]. Dir. Sylvia A. YUGNTRUF-YOUTH FOR YIDDISH (1964). Herskowitz; Chmn. Erica Jesselson. Col- 200 W. 72 St., Suite 40, NYC 10023. lects, preserves, and interprets Jewish life (212)787-6675. FAX: (212)799-1517. E- and culture through changing exhibitions mail: [email protected]. Chmn. Dr. Paul of ceremonial objects, paintings, rare Glasser; V.-Chmn. Marc Caplan; Coord. books and documents, synagogue archi- Brukhe Lang Caplan. A worldwide, non- tecture, textiles, contemporary art, and political organization for young people photographs. Oral history archive. Spe- with a knowledge of, or interest in, Yid- cial events, holiday workshops, live per- dish; fosters Yiddish as a living language formances, lectures, etc. for adults and and culture. Sponsors all activities in Yid- children. Guided tours and workshops dish:reading, conversation, and creative are offered. Exhibitions and children's art writing groups; annual weekjong retreat education programs also at branch gal- in Berkshires; children's Yiddish play leries on Yeshiva University's Main Cam- group; sale of shirts. Yugntruf Journal. pus, 2520 Amsterdam Ave., NYC 10033-3201. Seasonal calendars; special ISRAEL-RELATED exhibition catalogues; newsletters. THE ABRAHAM FUND (1989). 477 Madison YlDDISHER K.ULTUR FARBAND-YKUF Ave., 4th fl., NYC 10022. (212)303-9421. (1937). 1133 Broadway, Rm. 820, NYC FAX: (212)935-1834. E-mail: info@Abra- 10010. (212)243-1304. FAX: (212) hamFund.org. Chmn. & Vice Pres. Bar- 243-1305. E-mail: [email protected]. bara Merson, Exec. V.P. Dan Pattir. Seeks Pres./Ed. Itche Goldberg. Publishes a bi- to enhance coexistence between Israel's monthly magazine and books by contem- Jewish and Arab citizens. Since 1993, has porary and classical Jewish writers; granted $6 million to grassroots coexis- conducts cultural forums; exhibits works tence projects in a wide array of fields, by contemporary Jewish artists and ma- including education, social services, eco- terials of Jewish historical value; orga- nomic development, and arts and culture. nizes reading circles. Yiddishe Kultur. Publishes The Handbook of Interethnic NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 659 Coexistence. Coexistence Newsletter. ness and raises funds for the various needs (WWW.COEXISTENCE.ORG) of this 100-year old hospital, including new medical centers of excellence, equip- AMERICA-ISRAEL CULTURAL FOUNDATION, nd ment, medical supplies, school of nursing INC. (1939). 51 E. 42 St., Suite 400, NYC and research; supports exchange program 10017. (212)557-1600. FAX: (212)557- between Shaare Zedek Jerusalem Medical 1611. E-mail: USA [email protected]. Center and Albert Einstein College of Chmn. Emer. Isaac Stern (in memoriam); Medicine, NY. Heartbeat Magazine. Pres. Vera Stern. Supports and encour- ages the growth of cultural excellence in AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR SHENKAR COL- Israel through grants to cultural institu- LEGE IN ISRAEL, INC. (1971). 855 Ave. of tions; scholarships to gifted young artists the Americas, #531, NYC 10001. (212) and musicians. Newsletter, (WWW.AICF. 947-1597. FAX: (212)643-9887. E-mail: ORG) [email protected]. Pres. Nahum G. (Sonny) Shar; Exec. Dir. Charlotte A. AMERICA-ISRAEL FRIENDSHIP LEAGUE, INC. Fainblatt. Raises funds and coordinates (1971). 134 E. 39 St., NYC 10016. projects and research with Shenkar Col- (212)213-8630. FAX: (212)683-3475. E- lege of Engineering and Design, Israel. A mail: [email protected]. Hon. Chmn. unique government academic institute in Mortimer B. Zuckerman; Bd. Chmn. Israel dedicated to education and research Kenneth J. Bialkin; Exec.V.-Pres. liana in areas impacting Israel's industries and Artman. A nonsectarian, nonpartisan or- its artistic and scientific development. ganization which seeks to broaden the Textile, Fashion, Interior and Product de- base of support for Israel among Ameri- sign courses are offered with Scientific cans of all faiths and backgrounds. Ac- courses:Plastics, Chemistry, Software and tivities include educational exchanges, Industrial Management and Marketing. tours of Israel for American leadership Certified by Israel's Council of Higher groups, symposia and public-education Education, it offers continuing education activities, and the dissemination of and complete testing facilities for the tex- printed information. Newsletter. tile/apparel industry and plastics engi- AMERICAN ASSOCIATES, BEN-GURION UNI- neering. Shenkar News. VERSITY OF THE NEGEV (1973). 342 Madi- AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR THE BEER- son Ave., Suite 1224, NYC 10173. SHEVA FOUNDATION (1988). PO Box 179, (212)687-7721. FAX: (212)370-0686. E- NYC 10028. (212)534-3715. FAX: (973) mail: [email protected]. Pres. Zvi Alov; 992-8651. Pres. Ronald Slevin; Sr. V.-Pres. Exec. V-Pres. Seth Moscovitz. Since 1972, Joanna Slevin; Bd. Chmn. Sidney Coop- the American Associates, Ben—Gurion erman. U.S. fundraising arm of the Beer- University of the Negev has played a vital Sheva Foundation, which funds vital role in building a world-class center for re- projects to improve the quality of life in search and education in the desert. A non- the city of Beer-Sheva: nursery schools profit cooperation with nine regional for pre-K toddlers, residential and day offices throughout the United States, centers for needy seniors, educational AABGU prides itself on its efficiency and programs, facilities and scholarships (es- effectiveness in raising funds to help Ben- pecially for new olim, the physically and Gurion University bring knowledge to mentally challenged), parks, playgrounds, the Negev and to the world. AABGU and other important projects. Also offers plays a vital role in helping BGU fulfill its special services for immigrants—such as unique responsibility to develop Negev, heaters, blankets, clothing, school sup- the focus of the future of Israel.(www. plies, etc. Brochures. AABGU.ORG) AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR THE WEIZ- AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR SHAARE ZEDEK MANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE (1944). 130 JERUSALEM MEDICAL CENTER (1949). 49 E. 59 St., NYC 10022. (212)895-7900. W. 45 St., Suite 1100, NYC 10036. FAX: (212)895-7999. E-mail: info@acwis. (212)354-8801. FAX: (212)391-2674. org. Chmn. Robert Asher; Pres. Albert E-mail: [email protected]. Natl. Pres. & Willner, M.D.; Exec. V.-Pres. Martin Chmn. Intl. Bd. of Gov. Menno Ratzker; Kraar. Through 13 regional offices in the Chair Erica Jesselson. Increases aware- U.S. raises funds, disseminates informa- 660 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002

tion, and does American purchasing for AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BETH HATEFUTSOTH the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot, Is- (1976). 633 Third Ave., 21st fl., NYC rael, a world-renowned center of scien- 10017. (212)339-6034. FAX: (212)318- tific research and graduate study. The 6176. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. institute conducts research in disease, en- Stephen Greenberg; Chmn. Sam E. ergy, the environment, and other areas; Bloch; Exec. Dir. Gloria Golan. Supports runs an international summer science pro- the maintenance and development of gram for gifted high-school students. In- Beth Hatefutsoth, the terface; Weizmann Now; annual report. Museum of the in Tel (WWW.WEIZMANN-USA.ORO) Aviv, and its cultural and educational pro- grams for youth and adults. Circulates its AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ALYN HOSPITAL traveling exhibitions and provides vari- (1932). 19 W. 44 St., Suite 1418, NYC ous cultural programs to local Jewish 10036. (212)869-8085. FAX: (212)768- communities. Includes Jewish genealogy 0979. E-mail: friendsofalyn@mindspring. center (DOROT), the center for Jewish com. Pres. Minette Halpern Brown; Exec. music, and photodocumentation center. Dir. Cathy M Lanyard. Supports the Beth Hatefutsoth (quarterly newsletter). Alyn-Woldenberg Family Hospital/Pedi- atric and Adolescent Rehabilitation Cen- AMERICAN FRIENDS OF HAIFA UNIVERSITY ter in Jerusalem. Treats children suffering (see AMERICAN SOCIETY OF THE UNIVER- from birth defects (such as muscular dys- SITY OF HAIFA) trophy and spina bifida) and traumas (car accidents, cancer, and fire), enables pa- AMERICAN FRIENDS OF HERZOG HOSPI- tients and their families to achieve inde- TAL/EZRATH NASHIM-JERUSALEM (1895). pendence and a better quality of life. 800 Second Ave., 8th fl., NYC 10017. (212)499-9092. FAX:(212)499-9085. E- (WWW.ALYN.ORG) mail: [email protected]. Co-Pres. AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ASSAF HAROFEH Dr. Joy Zagoren , Amir Sternhell; Exec. MEDICAL CENTER (1975). PO Box 21051, Dir. Stephen Schwartz. Herzog Hospital NYC 10129. (212)481-5653. FAX: (212) is the foremost geriatric and psychiatric 481-5672. Chmn. Kenneth Kronen; Exec. health care facility in Israel, and a lead- Dir. Rhoda Levental; Treas. Robert ing research center in genetics, Kastin. Support group for Assaf Haro- Alzheimer's and schizophrenia, with ex- feh, Israel's third-largest government hos- pertise in neurogeriatrics, physical reha- pital, serving a poor population of over bilitation, and long-term respiratory care. 400,000 in the area between and Its Israel Center for the Treatment of Psy- Jerusalem. Raises funds for medical chotrauma provides therapy and seminars equipment, medical training for immi- to help Israelis cope with the ongoing vi- grants, hospital expansion, school of olence. (WWW.HERZOGHOSPITAL.ORG) nursing, and school of physiotherapy. Newsletter. AMERICAN FRIENDS OF LIKUD. P.O.BOX 8711, JAF Station, NYC 10116.(212)308- AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BAR-ILAN UNIVER- 5595. FAX: (212)688-1327. E-mail: The- SITY (1955). 235 Park Ave. So., NYC [email protected]. Natl. Chmn. J. Phillip 10003. (212)673-3460. FAX: (212)673- Rosen, Esq; Pres. Julio Messer,M.D; Natl. 4856. Email: [email protected], V. Pres. Jacques Torczyner; Natl. Trea- [email protected]. Chancellor Rabbi surer Milton S. Shapiro, Esq.; Exec. Dir. Emanuel Rackman; Chmn. Global Bd. Salomon L. Vaz Dias. promotes public Aharon Dahan; Pres. Amer. Bd. Melvin education on the situation in the Middle Stein; Exec. V.-Pres. Gen. Yehuda Halevy. East, particularly in Israel, as well as ad- Supports Bar-Ilan University, an institu- vancing a general awareness of ; tion that integrates the highest standards provides a solid partnership of public of contemporary scholarship in liberal support for the State of Israel, its citizens arts and sciences with a Judaic studies and its democratically-elected govern- program as a requirement. Located in ments. American Friends of Likud is an Ramat-Gan, Israel, and chartered by the active member of:Conference of Presi- Board of Regents of the State of NY Bar- dents of Major American Jewish Organi- Ilan News; Bar-Ilan University Scholar; zations; American Zionist Movement; Heritage Newsletter. World Zionist Organization; Jewish NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 661

Agency for Israel; Jewish National AMERICAN FRIENDS OF TEL AVIV UNIVER- Fund/Keren Kayemet Leyisraeel. SITY, INC. (1955). 39 Broadway, 15lh Floor., NYC 10006. (212)742-9070. FAX: AMERICAN FRIENDS OF NEVE SHALOM/ WAHAT AL-SALAM (1988). 4201 Church (212)742-9071. Email: [email protected]. Road, Suite 4, NYC 10013. (856)235- Bd. Chmn. Alan L. Aufzien; Pres. Robert 3667. FAX: (856)235-4674. E-mail: afn- J. Topchik; Exec. V.-Pres. Sam Witkin. [email protected]. Pres. Deborah Promotes higher education at Tel Aviv First; V.-Pres. Adeeb Fadil; Exec. Dir. University, Israel's largest and most com- Deanna Armbruster. Supports and pub- prehensive institution of higher learning. licizes the projects of the community of Included in its nine faculties are the Sack- Neve Shalom/Wahat Al-Salam, the ler School of Medicine with its fully ac- "Oasis of Peace." For more than twenty credited NY State English-language years, Jewish and Palestinian citizens of program, the Rubin Academy of Music, Israel have lived and worked together as and 70 research institutes, including the equals. The community teaches tolerance, Moshe Dayan Center for Middle East & understanding and mutual respect well African Studies and the Jaffe Center for beyond its own borders by being a model Strategic Studies. for peace and reaching out through its ed- News; FAX Flash. ucational institutions. A bilingual, bicul- tural Primary School serves the village AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNI- and the surrounding communities. En- VERSITY (1925; inc. 1931). 11 E. 69 St., counter workshops conducted by the NYC 10021. (212)472-9800. FAX: School for Peace, both in the community (212)744-2324. E-mail: [email protected]. and beyond, have reached tens of thou- Pres. Ira Lee Sorkin; Bd. Chmn. Keith L. sands of Jewish and Palestinian youth Sachs; Exec. V.-Pres. Adam Kahan. Fos- and adults. ters the growth, development, and main- tenance of the Hebrew University of AMERICAN FRIENDS OF RABIN MEDICAL Jerusalem; collects funds and conducts in- CENTER (1994). 220 Fifth Avenue, Suite formational programs throughout the 1301, NYC 10001-2121. (212)279-2522. U.S., highlighting the university's achieve- Fax: (212)279-0179. E-mail: afrmc826@ ments and its significance. Wisdom; Sco- aol.com. Pres. Woody Goldberg; Exec. pus Magazine, (WWW.AFHU.ORG) Dir. Burton Lazarow. Supports the main- tenance and development of this medical, AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL MU- research, and teaching institution in cen- SEUM (1972). 500 Fifth Ave., Suite 2540, tral Israel, which unites the Golda and NYC 10110. (212)997-5611. FAX: (212) Beilinson hospitals, providing 12% of all 997-5536. Pres. Barbara Lane; Exec. Dir. hospitalization in Israel. Department of Carolyn Cohen. Raises funds for special Organ Transplantation performs 80% of projects of the Israel Museum in all kidney and 60% of all liver transplants Jerusalem; solicits works of art for per- in Israel. Affiliated with Tel Aviv Univer- manent collection, exhibitions, and edu- sity's Sackler School of Medicine. New cational purposes. Newsletter. Directions Quarterly. AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL PHIL- AMERICAN FRIENDS OF RAMBAM MEDICAL HARMONIC ORCHESTRA (AFIPO) (1972). CENTER (1969). 226 West 26lh Street, 122 E. 42 St., Suite 4507, NYC 10168. NYC 10001. (212)644-1049. FAX: (212)697-2949. FAX: (212)697-2943. In- (775)562-5399. E-mail: michaelstoler® terim Co-Pres. Albert Schussler & Elaine princetoncommercial.com. Pres/CEO. Wolfenshon; Exec. Dir. Suzanne K. Pon- Michael R. Stoler. Represents and raises sot. Works to secure the financial future funds for Rambam Medical Center of the orchestra so that it may continue to (Haifa), an 887-bed hospital serving ap- travel throughout the world bringing its prox. one-third of Israel's population, message of peace and cultural under- incl. the entire population of northern Is- standing through music. Supports the or- rael (and south Lebanon), the U.S. Sixth chestra's international touring program, Fleet, and the UN Peacekeeping Forces in educational projects, and a wide array of the region. Rambam is the teaching hos- musical activities in Israel. Passport to pital for the Technion's medical school. Music (newsletter). 662 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE OPEN UNIVER- areas, and sponsoring the CBI Center for SITY OF ISRAEL. 180 W. 80 St., NYC Environmental Studies located in Yarkon 10024. (212)712-1800. FAX: (212)496- Park, Tel Aviv. Yearly newsletter; yearly 3296. E-mail: [email protected]. Natl. theme oriented calendars in color. Chmn. Irving M. Rosenbaum; Exec.V.- Pres. Eric G. Heffler. Open Letter, (www. AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COM- MITTEE (AIPAC) (1954). 440 First St., OPENU.AC.IL) NW, Washington, DC 20001. (202)639- AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE SHALOM HART- 5200. FAX: (202)347-4889. Pres. Lonny MAN INSTITUTE (1976). 42 E. 69 St., Suite Kaplan; Exec. Dir. Howard A. Kohr. Reg- 401, NYC 10021. (212)772-9711. FAX: istered to lobby on behalf of legislation (212)772-9720. E-mail: [email protected]. affecting U.S.-Israel relations; represents Pres. Richard F. Kaufman; Admin. Americans who believe support for a se- Dorothy Minchin. Supports the Shalom cure Israel is in U.S. interest. Works for a Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, an inter- strong U.S.-Israel relationship. Near East national center for pluralist Jewish edu- Report, (WWW.AIPAC.ORG) cation and research, serving Israel and world Jewry. Founded in 1976 by David AMERICAN-ISRAELI LIGHTHOUSE, INC. Hartman, the Institute includes:the Insti- (1928; reorg. 1955). 276 Fifth Ave., Suite tute for Advanced Judaic Studies, with re- 713, NYC 10001. (212)686-7110. Pres. search centers for contemporary halakha, Mrs. Leonard F. Dank; Sec. Mrs. Ida religious pluralism, political thought and Rhein. Provides a vast network for blind peace and reconciliation; the Institute for and physically handicapped persons Teacher and Leadership Training, edu- throughout Israel, to effect their social cating Israeli principals, teachers, gradu- and vocational integration into the main- ate students and leaders; and the Institute stream of their communities. Center of for Diaspora Education, which offers sem- Services for the blind; built and maintains inars and sabbaticals to rabbis, educators Rehabilitation Center for blind and hand- and lay leaders of diverse ideological com- icapped persons (Migdal Or) in Haifa. mitments, (WWW.HARTMANINSTITUTE.COM) AMERICAN JEWISH LEAGUE FOR ISRAEL AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE TEL AVIV MU- (1957). 130 E. 59 St., NYC 10022. SEUM OF ART (1974). 545 Madison Ave. (212)371-1583. FAX: (212)371-3265. E- (55 St.), NYC 10022. (212)319-0555. mail: [email protected]. Pres. Dr. Mar- FAX: (212)754-2987. Email: dnaftam® tin L. Kalmanson. Seeks to unite all those aol.com. Chmn. Stanley I. Batkin; Exec. who, notwithstanding differing philoso- Dir. Dorey Neilinger. Raises funds for the phies of Jewish life, are committed to the Tel Aviv Museum of Art for special pro- historical ideals of Zionism; works inde- jects, art acquisitions, and exhibitions; pendently of class, party, or religious af- seeks contributions of art to expand the filiation for the welfare of Israel as a museum's collection; encourages art loans whole. Not identified with any political and traveling exhibitions; creates an parties in Israel. Member of World Jew- awareness of the museum in the USA; ish Congress, World Zionist Organiza- makes available exhibition catalogues, tion, American Zionist Movement. monthly calendars, and posters published Newsletter. by the museum. AMERICAN PHYSICIANS FELLOWSHIP FOR AMERICAN-ISRAEL ENVIRONMENTAL COUN- MEDICINE IN ISRAEL (1950). 2001 Beacon CIL (formerly COUNCIL FOR A BEAUTIFUL St., Suite 210, Boston, MA 02135-7771. ISRAEL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (617)232-5382. FAX: (617)739-2616. E- FOUNDATION) (1973). c/o Perry Davis mail: [email protected]. Pres. Sherwood Assoc, 25 W. 45 St., Suite 1405, NYC L. Gorbach, M.D.; Exec. Dir. Ellen-Ann 10036. (212)840-1166. Fax: (212)840- Lacey. Supports projects that advance 1514. Pres. Alan Silberstein. A support medical education, research, and care in group for the Israeli body, whose activities Israel and builds links between the med- include education, town planning, lobby- ical communities of Israel and N. Amer.; ing for legislation to protect and enhance provides fellowships for Israeli physicians the environment, preservation of histori- training in N. Amer. and arranges lec- cal sites, the improvement and beautifi- tureships in Israel by prominent N. Amer. cation of industrial and commercial physicians; sponsors CME seminars in Is- NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 663

rael and N. Amer.; coordinates U.S./ AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR YAD VASHEM Canadian medical emergency volunteers (1981). 500 Fifth Ave., 42nd fl., NYC for Israel. APFNews. 10110-1699. (212)220-4304. FAX: AMERICAN RED MAGEN DAVID FOR ISRAEL, (212)220-4308. E-mail: yadvashem@aol. INC. (1940) (a/k/a ARMDI & Red Magen com. Chmn. Eli Zborowski; Dev. Dir. David). 888 Seventh Ave., Suite 403, NYC Shraga Y. Mekel; Ed. Dir. Marlene War- 10106. (212)757-1627. FAX: (212)757- shawski Yahalom, Ph.D. Development 4662. E-mail: [email protected]. Natl. Pres. arm of Yad Vashem, Jerusalem, the cen- Robert L. Sadoff, M.D.; Exec. V.-Pres. tral international authority created by the Benjamin Saxe. An authorized tax-ex- Knesset in 1953 for the purposes of com- empt organization; the sole support arm memoration and education in connection in the U.S. of Magen David Adom with the Holocaust. Martyrdom and Re- (MDA), Israel's equivalent to a Red Cross sistance (newsletter). (WWW.YAD- Society; raises funds for the MDA emer- VASHEM.ORG) gency medical, ambulance, blood, and AMERICAN SOCIETY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF disaster services which help Israel's de- HAIFA (formerly AMERICAN FRIENDS OF fense forces and civilian population. HAIFA UNIVERSITY) (1972). 220 Fifth Helps to supply and equip ambulances, Ave., Suite 1301, NYC 10001. (212)685- bloodmobiles, and cardiac rescue ambu- 7880. FAX: (212)267-5916. Pres.Paul lances as well as 45 pre-hospital MDA Amir; Sec./Treas. Robert Jay Benowitz. Emergency Medical Clinics and the MDA Promotes, encourages, and aids higher National Blood Service Center and MDA and secondary education, research, and Fractionation Institute in Ramat Gan, Is- training in all branches of knowledge in rael. Lifeline. Israel and elsewhere; aids in the mainte- nance and development of Haifa Univer- AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TECHNION-ISRAEL sity; raises and allocates funds for the INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (1940). 810 Seventh Ave., 24th fl., NYC 10019. (212) above purposes; provides scholarships; 262-6200. FAX: (212)262-6155. Pres. Eve- promotes exchanges of teachers and stu- lyn Berger; Chmn. Larry Jackier; Exec. dents. V.-Pres. Melvyn H. Bloom. The Ameri- AMERICAN ZIONIST MOVEMENT (formerly can Technion Society (ATS) is the AMERICAN ZIONIST FEDERATION) (1939; Technion-Israel Institute of Technology's reorg. 1949, 1970, 1993). 110 E. 59 St., liaison organization in the United States. NYC 10022. (212)318-6100. FAX: Based in , it is the leading (212)935-3578. E-mail: [email protected]. American organization with more than Pres. Melvin Salberg; Exec. Dir. Karen J. 20,000 supporters and 19 satellite offices Rubinstein. Umbrella organization for 20 around the country, the ATS is driven by American Zionist organizations and the the belief that the economic future of Is- voice of unified Zionism in the U.S. Con- rael is in high technology and the future ducts advocacy for Israel; strengthens of high technology in Israel is at the Tech- Jewish identity; promotes the Israel expe- nion. Technion USA. rience; prepares the next generation of Zionist leadership. Regional offices in AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION Chicago and Dallas. Groups in , OF NATURE IN ISRAEL, INC. (1986). 28 Ar- Pittsburgh, Washington, DC. The Zionist randale Ave., Great Neck, NY 11024. Advocate, (WWW.AZM.ORG) (212)398-6750. FAX: (212)398-1665. E- mail: [email protected]. Co-Chmn. Edward AMERICANS FOR A SAFE ISRAEL (AFSI) I. Geffner & Russell Rothman. A non- (1971). 1623 Third Ave., Suite 205, NYC profit organization supporting the work 10128. (212)828-2424. FAX: (212)828- of SPNI, an Israeli organization devoted 1717. E-mail: [email protected]. Chmn. Her- to environmental protection and nature bert Zweibon; Exec. Dir. Helen education. SPNI runs 26 Field Study Cen- Freedman. Seeks to educate Americans ters and has 45 municipal offices through- in Congress, the media, and the public out Israel; offers education programs, about Israel's role as a strategic asset for organized hikes, and other activities; the West; through meetings with legisla- seeks ways to address the needs of an ex- tors and the media, in press releases and panding society while preserving precious publications AFSI promotes Jewish rights natural resources. SPNI News. to Judea and Samaria, the Golan, Gaza, 664 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002 an indivisible Jerusalem, and to all of Is- ing Zionism. Works to strengthen the re- rael. AFSI believes in the concept of lationship of N. American Reform Jews "peace for peace" and rejects the concept with Progressive Jewish communities of "territory for peace." The Outpost worldwide and to educate and inform (monthly), (WWW.AFSI.ORG.AFSI) them on relevant issues. Quarterly newsletter, (WWW.RJ.ORG/ARZAWUNA) (1984). 1815 H lh St., NW, 9 fl., Washington, DC 20006. BETAR EDUCATIONAL YOUTH ORGANIZA- (202)728-1893. FAX: (202)728-1895. E- TION (1935). 4 East 34th Street, NYC, mail: [email protected]. Pres. & CEO 10016. (646)742-9364. FAX: (646)742- Debra DeLee; Chmn. Pat Barr. Conducts 9366. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. educational programs and raises funds to Shav Rubinstein; Bd. Member Morris support the Israeli peace movement, Berkower. Betar is a Zionist active college Shalom Achshav (Peace Now), and coor- students' movement, which dedicates it- dinates U.S. advocacy efforts through self to promoting Israeli issues in the APN's Washington-based Center for Is- American media. Betar was founded in raeli Peace and Security. Jerusalem 1923 by Zeev Jabotinsky, among its' fa- Watch; Peace Now News; Settlement mous alumni are Nenachem Begin and Watch; Fax Facts; Middle East Update Itzhak Shamir. Betar's goal is the gather- (on-line); Benefits of Peace, (WWW.PEA- ing of all Jewish people in their ancient CENOW.ORG) land.

AMIT (1925). 817 Broadway, NYC 10003. BOYS TOWN JERUSALEM FOUNDATION OF (212)477-4720. FAX: (212)353-2312. E- AMERICA INC. (1948). 12 W. 31 St., Suite mail: [email protected]. Pres. Son- 300, NYC 10001. (212)244-2766. (800) dra Sokal; Exec. Dir. Marvin Leff. The 469-2697. FAX: (212)244-2052. E-mail: State of Israel's official reshet (network) [email protected]. Raphael Be- for religious secondary technological ed- naroya, Pres. Michael J. Scharf; Hon. ucation; maintains innovative children's Chmn. Josh S. Weston; Chmn. Raphael homes and youth villages in Israel in an Benaroya; Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi Ronald L. environment of traditional Judaism; pro- Gray. Raises funds for Boys Town motes cultural activities for the purpose Jerusalem, which was established in 1948 of disseminating Zionist ideals and to offer a comprehensive academic, reli- strengthening traditional Judaism in gious, and technological education to dis- America. AMIT Magazine. advantaged Israeli and immigrant boys AMPAL-AMERICAN ISRAEL CORPORATION from over 45 different countries, includ- (1942). 1177 Avenue of the Americas, ing Ethiopia, the former Soviet Union, NYC 10036. (212)782-2100. FAX: (212) and Iran. Enrollment:over 1,000 students 782-2114. E-mail: [email protected]. Bd. in jr. high school, academic and technical Chmn. Daniel Steinmetz; CEO Shuki high school, and a college of applied Gleitman. Acquires interests in businesses engineering. Boys Town was recently des- located in the State of Israel or that are Is- ignated as the "CISCO Regional Acad- rael-related. Interests include leisure- emy," the first center in Jerusalem for the time, real estate, finance, energy instruction of the CISCO Networking distribution, basic industry, high technol- Management Program. BTJ Newsbrief. ogy, and communications. Annual report; quarterly reports. CAMERA-COMMITTEE FOR ACCURACY IN MIDDLE EAST REPORTING IN AMERICA ARZA/WORLD UNION, NORTH AMERICA (1983). PO Box 35040, Boston, MA (1977). 633 Third Ave., 6th fl., NYC 02135. (617)789-3672. FAX: (617)787- 10017-6778. (212)650-4280. FAX: (212) 7853. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres./ 650-4289. E-mail: arza/wupjna@ Exec. Dir. Andrea Levin; Chmn. Leonard uahc.org. Pres. Philip Meltzer; Exec. Dir. Wisse. CAMERA monitors media cover- Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch. Membership or- age of Israel, responds to error, omis- ganization dedicated to furthering the de- sions, and distortion, promotes factual velopment of Progressive Judaism in information and works to educate the Israel, the FSU, and throughout the media and public about key issues related world. Encourages Jewish solidarity, pro- to conflict in the Middle East. CAMERA moting religious pluralism and further- encourages members to participate in fos- NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 665 tering full and fair coverage through com- wounded, and summer programs for wid- munication with the media. CAMERA ows and children of fallen soldiers. Media Report (quarterly); CAMERA on (WWW.FIDF.COM) Campus; CAMERA Media Directory, CAMERA Monographs, Action Alerts, GESHER FOUNDATION (1969). 25 W. 45 St. Backgrounders, (WWW.CAMERA.ORG) Suite 1405, NYC 10036. (212)840-1166. FAX: (212)840-1514. E-mail: gesherfoun- COUNCIL FOR A BEAUTIFUL ISRAEL ENVI- [email protected]. Pres./Founder Daniel RONMENTAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION Tropper; Chmn. Philip Schatten. Seeks to (see AMERICAN-ISRAEL ENVIRONMENTAL bridge the gap between Jews of various COUNCIL) backgrounds in Israel by stressing the in- terdependence of all Jews. Runs en- OF AMERICA (formerly HAPOEL counter seminars for Israeli youth; HAMIZRACHI WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION) distributes curricular materials in public (1948). 7 Penn Plaza, NYC 10001. (212) schools; offers Jewish identity classes for 564-9045, (800)368-6440. FAX: (212)643- Russian youth, and a video series in Russ- 9731. E-mail: [email protected]. Natl. ian and English on famous Jewish per- Pres. Dr. Marcia Genuth; Exec. V.-Pres. sonalities. Carol Sufian. Maintains and supports 200 educational and social-welfare insti- GIVAT HAVIVA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, tutions in Israel within a religious frame- INC. (1966). 114 W. 26 St., Suite 1001, work, including day-care centers, NYC 10001. (212)989-9272. FAX: kindergartens, children's residential (212)989-9840. E-mail: mail@givatha- homes, vocational schools for the under- viva.org. Chmn. Yvonne Baum Silver- privileged, senior-citizen centers, a col- man. Supports programs at the Givat lege complex, and Holocaust study Haviva Institute, Israel's leading organi- center. Also involved in absorption of So- zation dedicated to promoting coexis- viet and Ethiopian immigrants (recog- tence between Arabs and Jews, with nized by Israeli government as an official 40,000 people participating each year in absorption agency). Emunah Magazine; programs teaching conflict resolution, Lest We Forget, (WWW.EMUNAH.ORG) Middle East studies and languages, and Holocaust studies. Publishes research pa- FEDERATED COUNCIL OF ISRAEL INSTITU- pers on Arab-Jewish relations, Holocaust TIONS—FCII (1940). 4702 15th Ave., studies, kibbutz life. In the U.S., GHEF Brooklyn, NY 11219. (718)972-5530. Bd. sponsors public-education programs and Chmn. Z. Shapiro; Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi lectures by Israeli speakers. Givat Haviva Julius Novack. Central fund-raising or- News; special reports, (WWW.DIALOGATE. ganization for over 100 affiliated institu- ORG.IL) tions; handles and executes estates, wills, and bequests for the traditional institu- HABONIM-DROR NORTH AMERICA (1935). tions in Israel; clearinghouse for infor- 114 W. 26 St., Suite 1004, NYC 10001- mation on budget, size, functions, etc. of 6812. (212)255-1796. FAX: (212)929- traditional educational, welfare, and phil- 3459. E-mail: programs@habonimdror. anthropic institutions in Israel, working org. (Mazkir Tnua) Jamie Levin; Shliach cooperatively with the Israeli government Onri Welmer. Fosters identification with and the overseas department of the progressive, cooperative living in Israel; Council of Jewish Federations. Annual fi- stimulates study of Jewish and Zionist nancial reports and statistics on affiliates. culture, history, and contemporary soci- ety. Sponsors summer and year programs FRIENDS OF THE in Israel and on kibbutz, 7 summer camps (1981). 298 5th Avenue, NYC 10001. (212) in N. America modeled after kibbutzim, 244-3118. FAX: (212)244-3119. E-mail: and aliyah frameworks. B'Tnua (on-line [email protected]. Chmn. Marvin Josephson; and print newsletter), (WWW.HABONIM- Pres. Jay Zises; Natl. Dir. Brig. Gen. DROR.ORG) Eliezer Hemeli. Supports the Agudah Lema'an Hahayal, Israel's Assoc. for the HADASSAH, THE WOMEN'S ZIONIST ORGA- Weil-Being of Soldiers, founded in the NIZATION OF AMERICA, INC. (1912). 50 W. early 1940s, which provides social, recre- 58 St., NYC 10019. (212)355-7900. FAX: ational, and educational programs for sol- (212)303-8282. Pres. Bonnie Lipton; diers, special services for the sick and Exec. Dir. Dr. Ellen Marson. Largest 666 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002 women's, largest Jewish, and largest Zion- Cohen; Intl. Coord. Karen Wald Cohen. ist membership organization in U.S. In Is- An independent, nonprofit, nonpolitical rael: Founded and funds Hadassah educational program training profes- Medical Organization, Hadassah College sional community peace workers. In Is- of Technology, Hadassah Career Coun- rael, initiated and operated jointly by seling Institute, Young Judea summer and Jews and Arabs; over 190 interns trained year-course programs, as well as provid- in 35 cities; over 80,000 Israeli citizens ing support for Youth Aliyah and JNF. participating in joint programs in educa- U.S. programs: Jewish and women's tion, sports, culture, business, women's af- health education; advocacy on Israel, fairs, and community development; since Zionism and women's issues; Young Ju- the peace accord, Palestinians from West daea youth movement, including six Bank and Gaza training as interns. Mar- camps; Hadassah Leadership Academy; tin Luther King Project for Black/Jewish Hadassah Research Institute on Jewish relations. IFP Reports Quarterly; Guide- Women; Hadassah Foundation. Hadas- books for Ethnic Conflict Resolution. sah Magazine; Update; Hadassah Inter- (WWW.INTERNSFORPEACE.ORG) national Newsletter; Medical Update; American Scene, (WWW.HADASSAH.ORG) ISRAEL CANCER RESEARCH FUND (1975). 1290 Avenue of the Americas, NYC , (1909; reorg. 1967). 10104. (212)969-9800. FAX: (212)969- 50 W. 58 St., NYC 10019. (212)303-8014. 9822. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. FAX: (212)303-4572. E-mail: info@young Yashar Hirshaut, M.D.; Chmn. Leah judaea.org. Natl. Dir. Doron Krakow. Re- Susskind; Exec. V.P. Donald Adelman. ligiously pluralistic, politically nonparti- The largest single source of private funds san Zionist youth movement sponsored for cancer research in Israel. Has a three- by Hadassah; seeks to educate Jewish fold mission:To encourage innovative youth aged 8-25 toward Jewish and Zion- cancer research by Israeli scientists; to ist values, active commitment to and par- harness Israel's vast intellectual and cre- ticipation in the American and Israeli ative resources to establish a world-class Jewish communities; maintains six sum- center for cancer study; to broaden re- mer camps in the U.S.; runs both summer search opportunities within Israel to stop and year programs in Israel, and a jr. year the exodus of talented Israeli cancer re- program in connection with both Hebrew searchers. Annual Report; Research University in Jerusalem and Ben Gurion Awards; ICRF Brochure; Newsletter. University of the Negev. College-age arm, Hamagshimim, supports Zionist activity ISRAEL HISTADRUT FOUNDATION (see IS- on campuses. KolHat'nua; The Young Ju- RAEL HUMANITARIAN FOUNDATION) daean; Ad Kahn. (WWW.YOUNGJUDAEA. ISRAEL HUMANITARIAN FOUNDATION (IHF) ORG) (1960). 276 Fifth Ave., Suite 901, NYC HASHOMER HATZAIR, SOCIALIST ZIONIST 10001. (212)683-5676, (800)434-5IHF. YOUTH MOVEMENT (1923). 114 W. 26 St., FAX: (212)213-9233. E-mail: info@ihf. Suite 1001, NYC 10001. (212)627-2830. net. Pres. Marvin M. Sirota; Exec.V.-Pres. FAX: (212)989-9840. E-mail: mail® Stanley J. Abrams. Nonprofit American hashomerhatzair.org. Dir. Giora Salz; philanthropic organization that supports Natl. Sec. Moran Banai. Seeks to educate humanitarian needs in Israel; strives to Jewish youth to an understanding of improve the standard of living of Israel's Zionism as the national liberation move- population in need through its support of ment of the Jewish people. Promotes education, general health and neonatal aliyah to kibbutzim. Affiliated with Kib- care, medical and cancer research, the el- butz Artzi Federation. Espouses social- derly, disabled and youth-in-need. Im- ist-Zionist ideals of peace, justice, pact. democracy, and intergroup harmony. (1993). 165 East 56lh Young Guard, (WWW.HASHOMERHAZAIR. d ORG) Street, 2" Floor, NYC 10022. (212)245- 4227. FAX: (212)245-0517. E-mail: INTERNS FOR PEACE INTERNATIONAL [email protected]. 1030 15 St., NW, Suite (1976). 475 Riverside Dr., Room 204., 850, Washington, DC 20005. (202)842- NYC 10115. (212)870-2226. FAX: 1700. FAX:(202)842-1722. E-mail: ipf@ (212)870-2119. Intl. Dir. Rabbi Bruce M. ipforum.org. Chmn. Jack Bendheim; NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 667 Pres. Judy Stern Peck; Exec. Dir. Debra ficial land agency in Israel and is cele- Wasserman. An independent leadership brating its 100lh Anniversary this year. institution whose mission is to encourage JNF works in the following areas:water an active U.S. role in resolving the Arab- resource development, afforestation and Israeli conflict. IPF generates this sup- ecology, eduction, tourism and recre- port by involving leaders from the ation, community development and re- business, political, entertainment, acade- search. (WWW.JNF.ORG) mic, and philanthropic communitites in the peace effort, and by fostering a deeper JEWISH PEACE LOBBY (1989). 8604 Second understanding of the peace process Avnue, PMB 317, Silver Spring, MD among the American public. Forum Fax, 20910. (301)589-8764. FAX: (301)589- Washington Bulletin, Security Watch. 2722. Email: [email protected]. Pres. (WWW.IPFORUM.ORG) Jerome M. Segal. A legally registered lobby promoting changes in U.S. policy THE JERUSALEM FOUNDATION, INC. (1966). vis-a-vis the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 60 E. 42 St., Suite 1936, NYC 10165. Supports Israel's right to peace within se- (212)697-4188. FAX: (212)697-4022. E- cure borders; a political settlement based mail: [email protected]. Chmn. on mutual recognition of the right of self- William Ackman; Exec. Dir. Sandra determination of both peoples; a two- Rubin. A nonprofit organization devoted state solution as the most likely means to to improving the quality of life for all a stable peace. Annual Report. Jerusalemites, regardless of ethnic, reli- KEREN OR, INC. JERUSALEM CENTER FOR gious, or socioeconomic background; has MULTI-HANDICAPPED BLIND CHILDREN initiated and implemented more than (1956). 350 Seventh Ave., Suite 200, NYC 1,500 projects that span education, cul- 10001. (212)279-4070. FAX: (212)279- ture, community services, beautification, 4043. E-mail: [email protected]. and preservation of the city's historic her- Chmn. Dr. Edward L. Steinberg; Pres. Dr. itage and religious sites. Albert Hornblass; Exec. Dir. Rochelle B. Silberman. Funds the Keren-Or Center JEWISH INSTITUTE FOR NATIONAL SECURITY for Multi-Handicapped Blind Children at AFFAIRS (JINSA) (1976). 1717 K St., NW, 3 Abba Hillel Silver St., Ramot, Jeru- Suite 800, Washington, DC 20006. salem, housing and caring for over 70 res- (202)833-0020. FAX: (202)296-6452. E- ident and day students who in addition to mail: [email protected]. Pres. Norman Has- blindness or very low vision suffer from coe; Exec. Dir. Tom Neumann. A other severe physical and/or mental dis- nonprofit, nonpartisan educational orga- abilities. Students range in age from 1 1/2 nization working within the American through young adulthood. Provides train- Jewish community to explain the link be- ing in daily living skills, as well as therapy, tween American defense policy and the rehabilitation, and education to the opti- security of the State of Israel; and within mum level of the individual. Insights the national security establishment to ex- Newsletter. plain the key role Israel plays in bolster- ing American interests, (WWW.JINSA.ORG) LABOR ZIONIST ALLIANCE (formerly FAR- BAND LABOR ZIONIST ORDER) (1913). 275 JEWISH INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND- Seventh Ave., NYC 10001. (212)366-1194. JERUSALEM, INC. (1902, Jerusalem). 15 E. FAX: (212)675-7685. E-mail: labzionA® 26 St., NYC 10010. (212)532-4155. FAX: aol.com. Pres. Jeffry Mallow; Exec. Dir. (212)447-7683. Pres. Rabbi David E. Ari M. Chester. Seeks to enhance Jewish Lapp; Admin. Eric L. Loeb. Supports a life, culture, and education in U.S.; aids in dormitory and school for the Israeli blind building State of Israel as a cooperative and handicapped in Jerusalem. INsight. commonwealth and its Labor movement JEWISH NATIONAL FUND OF AMERICA organized in the Histadrut; supports ef- (1901). 42 E. 69 St., NYC 10021. (212) forts toward a more democratic society throughout the world; furthers the de- 879-9300. (1-800-542-TREE). FAX: (212) mocratization of the Jewish community 570-1673. E-mail: communications@jnf. in America and the welfare of Jews every- org. Pres. Ronald S. Lauder; Exec. V.- where; works with labor and liberal forces Pres. Russell F. Robinson. Jewish Na- in America; sponsors Habonim-Dror tional Fund is the American fund-raising labor Zionist youth movement. Jewish arm of Keren Kayemeth Lelsrael, the of- 668 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002

Frontier; Yiddisher Kempfer. (WWW.JEWISH largest Jewish women's organization in FRONTIER.ORG) the world, Na'amat USA helps provide social, educational, and legal services for MACCABI USA/SPORTS FOR ISRAEL (for- women, teenagers, and children in Israel. merly UNITED STATES COMMITTEE SPORTS It also advocates legislation for women's FOR ISRAEL) (1948). 1926 Arch St., 4R, rights and child welfare in Israel and the Philadelphia, PA 19103. (215)561-6900. U.S., furthers Jewish education, and sup- Fax: (215)561-5470. E-mail: maccabi® ports Habonim Dror, the Labor Zionist maccabiusa.com. Pres. Toni Worhman. youth movement. Na'amat Woman mag- Sponsors U.S. team for World Maccabiah azine. (WWW.NAAMAT.ORG) Games in Israel every four years; seeks to enrich the lives of Jewish youth in the NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR LABOR ISRAEL U.S., Israel, and the Diaspora through (1923). 275 Seventh Ave., NYC 10001. athletic, cultural, and educational pro- (212)647-0300. FAX: (212)647-0308. E- grams; develops, promotes, and supports mail: [email protected]. Pres. Jay international, national, and regional Mazur; Exec. Dir. Jerry Goodman; athletic-based activities and facilities. Chmn. Trade Union Council Morton Sportscene Newsletter; Commemorative Bahr. Serves as a bridge among Israel's Maccabiah Games Journal; financial re- labor sector, including its General Feder- port. (WWW.MACCABIUSA.COM) ation of Labor, Histadrut, the American labor movement, the Jewish community MERCAZ USA (1979). 155 Fifth Ave., NYC and the general public. Brings together 10010. (212)533-7800, ext. 2016. FAX: Jews and non-Jews to build support for Is- (212)533-2601. E-mail: info@mercazusa. rael and advance closer Israel-Arab ties. org. Pres. Evelyn Seelig; Exec. Dir. Rabbi Cooperates with Israels labor sector. Na- Robert R. Golub. The U.S. Zionist orga- tional in scope, it conducts education in nization for Conservative/Masorti Ju- the Jewish community and among labor daism; works for religious pluralism in groups to promote better relations with Israel, defending and promoting Conser- labor Israel. Raises funds for youth, edu- vative/Masorti institutions and individu- cational, health, social and cultural pro- als; fosters Zionist education and aliyah jects in Israel from a constituency which and develops young leadership. Mercaz includes labor unions, foundations, gov- USA Quarterly Newsletter, (WWW.MERCAZ ernment agencies and individual donors USA.ORG) and supporters. Occasional background papers (WWW.LABORISRAEL.ORG) MERETZ USA FOR ISRAELI CIVIL RIGHTS AND PEACE (1991). 114 W. 26 St., Suite (1979). 1101 14lh St., 1002, NYC 10001. (212)242-4500. FAX: NW, 6lh fl., Washington, DC 20005-5639. (212)242-5718. E-mail: meretzusa@aol. (202)842-0900. FAX: (202)842-0991. E- com. Pres. Harold M. Shapiro; Exec. Dir. mail: [email protected]. New York office:165 Charney V. Bromberg. A forum for ad- E. 56 St., NYC 10022. (212)750-2333. dressing the issues of social justice and FAX: (212)750-8043. Pres. Yoram Peri; peace in Israel. Educates about issues re- Exec. Dir. Norman S. Rosenberg. A part- lated to democracy, human and civil nership of Israelis and North Americans rights, religious pluralism, and equality dedicated to promoting social justice, co- for women and ethnic minorities; pro- existence, and pluralism in Israel, the New motes the resolution of Israel's conflict Israel Fund helps strengthen Israeli with the Palestinians on the basis of mu- democracy by providing grants and tech- tual recognition, self-determination, and nical assistance to the public-interest sec- peaceful coexistence. Israel Horizons. tor, cultivating a new generation of social activists, and educating citizens in Israel NA'AMAT USA, THE WOMEN'S LABOR ZION- and the Diaspora about the challenges to IST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA, INC. Israeli democracy. Quarterly newsletter, (formerly PIONEER WOMEN/NA'AMAT) annual report; other reports, (WWW.NIF. (1925). 350 Fifth Ave., Suite 4700, NYC 10118-4799. (212)563-5222. FAX: (212) ORG) 563-5710. E-mail: [email protected]. PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS, INC. Natl. Pres. Lynn Wax. Part of the World (1922). 317 Madison Ave., Suite 607, Movement of Na'amat (Movement of NYC 10017. (212)599-1260. Chmn. Sid- Working Women and Volunteers), the ney A. Luria; Pres. B. Harrison Frankel; NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 669

Sec. Mark Bane. A totally volunteer or- Judaism and Israel. Akivon; Pinkas ganization that makes grants to educa- Lamadrich; Daf Rayonot; Me'Ohalai tional, scientific, social, religious, health, ; Zraim.(WWW.BNEIAKIVA.ORG) and other philanthropic institutions in Is- rael. Annual report. , MIZRACHI-HAPOEL HAMIZRACHI (1909; merged 1957). 25 W. 26 St., NYC PIONEER WOMEN/NA'AMAT (see NA'AMAT 10010. (212)689-1414. FAX: (212)779- USA) 3043. Pres.Rabbi Simcha Krauss; Exec. POALE AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA, INC. V.-Pres. Dr. Mandell I. Ganchrow. Dis- (1948). 2920 Avenue J, Brooklyn, NY seminates ideals of religious Zionism; 11210. (718)258-2228. FAX: (718)258- conducts cultural work, educational pro- 2288. Pres. Rabbi Fabian Schonfeld. Aims gram, public relations; raises funds for re- to educate to the values of ligious educational institutions in Israel, Orthodoxy and aliyah; supports kib- including yeshivot hesder and . butzim, trade schools, yeshivot, Newsletters; Kolenu. moshavim, kollelim, research centers, and , NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TORAH children's homes in Israel. PAI News; EDUCATION OF MIZRACHI-HAPOEL She'arim; Hamayan. HAMIZRACHI (1939). 25 W. 26 St., NYC 10010. Pres. Rabbi Israel Schorr. Orga- , WOMEN'S DIVISION OF (1948). Pres. nizes and supervises yeshivot and Miriam Lubling; Presidium: Sarah ; prepares and trains teachers; Ivanisky, Tili Stark, Peppi Petzenbaum. publishes textbooks and educational ma- Assists Poale Agudath Israel to build and terials; organizes summer seminars for support children's homes, kindergartens, Hebrew educators in cooperation with and trade schools in Israel. Yediot PAI. Torah Department of Jewish Agency; PRO ISRAEL (1990). 1328 Broadway, Suite conducts ulpan. Hazarkor, Chemed. 435, NYC. (212)594-8996. FAX: (212)594-8986. E-mail: proisrael@aol. SCHNEIDER CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER com. Pres. Dr. Ernest Bloch; Exec. Dir. OF ISRAEL (1982). 130 E. 59 St., Suite Rabbi Julian M. White. Educates the pub- 1203, NYC 10022. (212)759-3370. FAX: lic about Israel and the Middle East; pro- (212)759-0120. E-mail: mdiscmci@aol. vides support for community com. Bd. Chmn. H. Irwin Levy; Exec. development throughout the Land of Is- Dir. Shlomit Manson. Its primary goal is rael, particularly in Judea, Samaria, to provide the best medical care to chil- Gaza, and the Golan Heights. Projects in- dren in the Middle East. UPDATE clude the Ariel Center for Policy Research Newsletter and Professors for a Strong Israel. SOCIETY OF ISRAEL PHILATELISTS (1949). 24355 Tunbridge Lane, Beachwood, OH PROJECT NISHMA (see ISRAEL POLICY 44122. (216)292-3843. Pres Henry B. FORUM) Stern; Exec. Secry. Howard S. Chapman; RELIGIOUS ZIONISTS OF AMERICA. 25 W. 26 Journal Ed. Dr. Oscar Stadtler. Promotes ST., NYC 10010. (212)689-1414. FAX: interest in, and knowledge of, all phases (212)779-3043. of Israel philately through sponsorship of chapters and research groups, mainte- , BNEI AKJVA OF THE U.S. & CANADA nance of a philatelic library, and support (1934). 25 W. 26 St., NYC 10010. of public and private exhibitions. The Is- (212)889-5260. FAX: (212)213-3053. rael Philatelist; monographs; books. Exec. Dir. Judi Srebro; Natl. Dir. Steve Frankel. The only religious Zionist youth STATE OF ISRAEL BONDS (1951). 575 Lex- movement in North America, serving ington Ave., Suite 600, NYC 10022. (212) over 10,000 young people from grade 644-2663; (800)229-9650. FAX: (212)644- school through graduate school in 16 ac- 3887. E-mail: raphael.rothstein@israel- tive regions across the United States and bonds.com. Bd. Chmn. Burton P. Canada, six summer camps, seven estab- Resnick; Pres./CEO Gideon Patt. An in- lished summer, winter, and year programs ternational organization offering securi- in Israel. Stresses communal involvement, ties issued by the government of Israel. social activism, leadership training, and Since its inception in 1951 has secured substantive programming to educate $25 billion in investment capital for the young people toward a commitment to development of every aspect of Israel's 670 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002

economic infrastructure, including agri- UNITED STATES COMMITTEE SPORTS FOR IS- culture, commerce, and industry, and for RAEL (see MACCABI USA/SPORTS FOR IS- absorption of immigrants. Israel RAEL) "Hadashot-News" (WWW.ISRAELBONDS. COM) US/ISRAEL WOMEN TO WOMEN (1979). 45 West 36th Street, 10th Floor, NYC 10018. THEODOR HERZL FOUNDATION (1954). 633 (917)351-0920. FAX: (917)351-0921. E- Third Ave., 21" fl, NYC 10017. (212)339- mail: [email protected]. Ch. Nina 6040. FAX: (212)318-6176. Email: Kaufman, esq.; Exec. Dir. Joan Gordon. [email protected]. Chmn. Kalman Provides critical seed money for grass- Sultanik; Sec. Sam E. Bloch. Offers cul- roots efforts advocating equal status and tural activities, lectures, conferences, fair treatment for women in all spheres of courses in modern Hebrew and Jewish Israeli life; targets small, innovative, Is- subjects, Israel, Zionism, and Jewish his- raeli-run programs that seek to bring tory. Midstream. about social change in health, education, civil rights, domestic violence, family , HERZL PRESS. Chmn. Kalman Sul- planning, and other spheres of Israeli life. tanik; Dir. of Pub. Sam E. Bloch. Serves Newsletters, (www. USISRAELWOMEN.ORG) as "the Zionist Press of record," publish- ing books that are important for the light VOLUNTEERS FOR ISRAEL (1982). 330 W. 42 they shed on Zionist philosophy, Israeli St., Suite 1618, NYC 10036-6902. history, contemporary Israel and the Di- (212)643-4848. FAX: (212)643-4855. E- aspora and the relationship between mail: [email protected]. Pres. Jeanne them. They are important as contribu- Schater; Vice Pres. Cora Schilowitz. Pro- tions to Zionist letters and history. Mid- vides aid to Israel through volunteer stream. work, building lasting relationships be- tween Israelis and Americans. Affords TSOMET-TECHIYA USA (1978). 185 Mon- persons aged 18 and over the opportunity tague St., 3rd fl., Brooklyn, NY 11201. to participate in various duties currently (718)596-2119. FAX: (718)858-4074. E- performed by overburdened Israelis on mail: [email protected]. Chmn. Howard B. IDF bases and in other settings, enabling Weber. Supports the activities of the Is- them to meet and work closely with Is- raeli Tsomet party, which advocates Is- raelis and to gain an inside view of Israeli raeli control over the entire Land of life and culture. Israel. WOMEN'S LEAGUE FOR ISRAEL, INC. (1928). UNITED CHARITY INSTITUTIONS OF 160 E. 56 St., NYC 10022. (212)838-1997. JERUSALEM, INC. (1903). 1467 48 St., FAX: (212)888-5972. Pres. Harriet Brooklyn, NY 11219. (718)633-8469. Lainer; Exec. Dir. Dorothy Leffler. Main- FAX: (718)633-8478. Chmn. Rabbi Char- tains centers in Haifa, Tel Aviv, lop; Exec. Dir. Rabbi Pollak. Raises funds Jerusalem, Natanya. Projects include for the maintenance of schools, kitchens, Family Therapy and Training, Centers for clinics, and dispensaries in Israel; free the Prevention of Domestic Violence, loan foundations in Israel. Meeting Places (supervised centers for noncustodial parents and their children), , INC. (1925). Ill DROR (supporting families at risk), Eighth Ave., Suite HE, NYC 10011. Yachdav-"Together" (long-term therapy (212)284-6900. FAX: (212)284-6988. for parents and children), Central School Chmn. Bennett L. Aaron; Exec. V.-Chmn. for Training Social Service Counselors, Daniel R. Allen. Provides funds raised by the National Library for Social Work, UJA/Federation campaigns in the U.S. to and the Hebrew University Blind Stu- aid the people of Israel through the pro- dents' Unit. grams of the , UIA's operating agent. Serves as link be- WORLD CONFEDERATION OF UNITED ZION- tween American Jewish community and ISTS (1946; reorg.1958). 130 E. 59 St., Jewish Agency for Israel; assists in reset- NYC 10022. (212)371-1452. FAX: (212) tlement and absorption of refugees in Is- 371-3265. Co-Pres. Marlene Post & rael, and supervises flow and expenditure Kalman Sultanik. Promotes Zionist edu- of funds for this purpose. Annual report; cation, sponsors nonparty youth move- newsletters; brochures. ments in the Diaspora, and strives for an NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 671

Israel-oriented creative Jewish survival in English, Hebrew, and computers. Since the Diaspora. Zionist Information Views 1989, YRF has raised over $6 million, (in English and Spanish). which has benefited more than 12,500 Is- raeli children. YRF Review, (www. YOUTH WORLD ZIONIST ORGANIZATION-AMERICAN SECTION (1971). 633 Third Ave., 21s1 fl., RENEWALFUND.ORG) NYC 10017. (212)688-3197. Chmn. ZIONA. 641 Lexington Avenu, 24lh Floor, Kalman Sultanik. As the American sec- New York, NY 10022. (212)688-2890. tion of the overall Zionist body through- FAX: (212)688-1327. Email: thezion- out the world, it operates primarily in the [email protected]. Pres. Arnie T. Goldfarb; Ex. field of aliyah from the free countries, ed- Vice Pres. Rev. Salomon L. Vaz Dias. ucation in the Diaspora, youth and ZIONA is a volunteer organization, Hechalutz, organization and information, whose members are motivated and in- cultural institutions, publications; con- spired to strengthen their partnership ducts a worldwide Hebrew cultural pro- with Israel, ensure Jewish continuity, and gram including special seminars and realize their potential as a dynamic force pedagogic manuals; disperses information in American society. In Israel, ZIONA and assists in research projects concern- initiates and supports pace-setting health ing Israel; promotes, publishes, and care, education and youth institutions, distributes books, periodicals, and pam- and land development to meet the coun- phlets concerning developments in Israel, try's changing needs; helps to restore the Zionism, and Jewish history. Midstream. ancient cemetery on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. ZIONA's Medical Organi- , DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND sl zation (H.M.O.), is dedicated to quality CULTURE (1948). 633 Third Ave., 21 fl., and excellence in care and service. Pa- NYC 10017. (212)339-6001. FAX: (212) tients from all over Israel and beyond its 826-8959. Renders educational services to borders are treated annually, without dis- boards and schools: study programs, tinction as to race, religion or nationality. books, AV aids, instruction, teacher-in- The Zionist Update (WWW.ZIONA.ORG) training service. Judaic and Hebrew sub- jects. Annual National Bible Contest; ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA Israel summer and winter programs for (1897). ZOA House, 4 E. 34 St., NYC teachers and students. 10016. (212)481-1500. FAX: (212)481- 1515. E-mail: [email protected]. Natl. Pres. , ISRAEL ALIYAH CENTER (1993). 633 st Morton A. Klein; Exec. Dir. Dr. Janice J. Third Ave., 21 fl., NYC 10017. (212)339- Sokolovsky. Strengthens the relationship 6060. FAX: (212)832-2597. Exec. Dir. N. between Israel and the U.S. through Zion- Amer. Aliyah Delegation, Kalman Gross- ist educational activities that explain Is- man. Through 26 offices throughout N. rael's importance to the U.S. and the Amer., staffed by shlichim (emissaries), dangers that Israel faces. Works on be- works with potential immigrants to plan half of pro-Israel legislation; combats their future in Israel and processes immi- anti-Israel bias in the media, textbooks, gration documents. Through Israel travel guides, and on campuses; promotes Aliyah Program Center provides support, aliyah. Maintains the ZOA House in Tel information, and programming for olim Aviv, a cultural center, and the Kfar Sil- and their families; promotes long-term ver Agricultural and Technical High programs and fact-finding trips to Israel. School in Ashkelon, which provides vo- Cooperates with Tnuat Aliyah in cational training for new immigrants. Jerusalem and serves as American con- ZOA Report; Israel and the Middle tact with Association of Americans and East.Behind the Headlines.(WWW.ZOA. Canadians in Israel. ORG) YOUTH RENEWAL FUND. 488 Madison Ave., OVERSEAS AID 10lhfl., NYC 10022. (212)207-3195. FAX: (212)207-8379. E-mail: info@youthre- AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ALLIANCE IS- newalfund.org. Pres. Samuel L. Katz; RAELITE UNIVERSELLE, INC. (1946). 420 Comm. & Dev. Mgr. Renatt Brodsky. Pro- Lexington Ave., Suite 1731, NYC 10170. vides underprivileged Israeli youth with (212)808-5437. FAX: (212)983-0094. E- supplemental educational programs in mail: [email protected]. Pres. Al- core subjects including math, science, bert Sibony; Exec. Dir. Warren Green. 672 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002

Participates in educational and human- aort.org. Pres. Robert L. Sill; Exec. Dir. rights activities of the AIU and supports Paul B. Firstenburg. American ORT co- the Alliance system of Jewish schools, ordinates all ORT operations in the U.S., teachers' colleges, and remedial programs in cooperation with Women's American in Israel, North Africa, the Middle East, ORT; promotes and raises funds for ORT, Europe, and Canada. Alliance Review. the world's largest non-governmental ed- ucation and training organization, with a AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION global network teaching over 300,000 stu- COMMITTEE, INC.—JDC (1914). 711 dents in more than 60 countries. In Israel, Third Ave., NYC 10017-4014. (212)687- 100,000 students attend 140 schools and 6200. FAX: (212)370-5467. E-mail: new training centers; there are 22 ORT schools [email protected]. Pres. Eugene J. Rib- and centers in the former Soviet Union; akoff; Exec. V.-Pres. Steven Schwager. and in the U.S., over 15,000 students are Provides assistance to Jewish communi- served by ORT's Technical Institutes in ties in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York, Mideast, including welfare programs for and in programs in At- Jews in need. Current concerns in- lanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, clude:Rescuing Jews from areas of dis- Florida, Los Angeles, and the National tress, facilitating community development Capital Area (Washington, D.C.). Amer- in the former Soviet Union; helping to ican ORT News; American ORT Annual meet Israel's social service needs by de- Report; American ORT Planned Giving veloping innovative programs that create News, (WWW.AORT.ORG) new opportunities for the country's most vulnerable populations; youth activities , WOMEN'S AMERICAN ORT (1927). in Eastern Europe and nonsectarian de- 315 Park Ave. S., NYC 10010-3677. velopment and disaster assistance. Annual (212)505-7700; (800)51-WAORT. FAX: Report; Snapshots: JDC's Activities in the (212)674-3057. E-mail: waort@waort. Former Soviet Union; JDC: One People, org. Pres. Carol Linch; Exec. V.P. & Dir. One Heart, (WWW.JDC.ORG). Alice Herman. Strengthens the worldwide Jewish community by empowering peo- AMERICAN JEWISH PHILANTHROPIC FUND ple to achieve economic self-sufficiency (1955). 122 E. 42 St., 12th fl, NYC 10168- through technological and vocational 1289. (212)755-5640. FAX: (212)644- training; educates 290,000 students in 60 0979. Pres. Charles J. Tanenbaum. countries including the United States, Provides college scholarship assistance to Israel and the former Soviet Union; Jewish refugees through pilot programs supports ORT programs through mem- being administered by the Jewish Family bership, fundraising and leadership de- Service in Los Angeles and NYANA in velopment; domestic agenda promotes New York. quality public education, women's rights AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE (1985). and literacy. Women's American ORT Re- 45 West 36'" Street., NYC 10018. (212) porter; Women's American ORT Annual 736-2597. FAX: (212)736-3463. E-mail: Report, (WWW.WAORT.ORG) [email protected]. Chmn. Don Abramson; Pres. Ruth W. Messinger. Provides non- CONFERENCE ON JEWISH MATERIAL CLAIMS sectarian, humanitarian assistance and AGAINST GERMANY, INC. (1951). 15 E. 26 emergency relief to people in need in St., Rm. 906, NYC 10010. (212)696-4944. Africa, Asia, Latin America, Russia, FAX: (212)679-2126. E-mail: info® Ukraine, and the Middle East; works in claimscon.org. Pres. Dr. ; partnership with local nongovernmental Exec. V.-Pres. Gideon Taylor. Represents organizations to support and implement Jewish survivors in negotiations for com- self-sustaining grassroots development pensation from the German government projects; serves as a vehicle through which and other entities once controlled by the the Jewish community can act as global Nazis. Also an operating agency that ad- citizens. AJWS Reports (newsletter). ministers compensation funds, recovers (WWW.AJWS.ORG) Jewish property and allocates funds to in- stitutions that serve Holocaust survivors. AMERICAN ORT, INC. (1922). 817 Broadway, The —made up of the NYC 10003. (212)353-5800/(800)364- conference on Jewish Material Claims 9678. FAX: (212)353-5888. E-mail: info® Against Germany and the Committee for NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 673

Jewish Claims on Austria—is one of the RE'UTH WOMEN'S SOCIAL SERVICE, INC. founders of the World Jewish Restitution (1937). 130 E. 59 St., Suite 1200, NYC Organization, Memorial Foundation for 10022. (212)836-1570. FAX: (212)836- Jewish Culture and the United Resti- 1114. Chmn. Ursula Merkin; Pres. Rosa tution Organization. Newsletter, Annual Strygler. Maintains, in Israel, subsidized Report; Guide to Restitution and Compen- housing for self-reliant elderly; old-age sation; Special Update, (WWW.CLAIMSCON. homes for more dependent elderly; Licht- ORG) enstadter Hospital for chronically ill and young accident victims not accepted by HIAS, INC. (HEBREW IMMIGRANT AID SO- CIETY) (1880; reorg. 1954). 333 Seventh other hospitals; subsidized meals; Golden Ave., NYC 10001-5004. (212)967-4100. Age clubs. Recently opened a wing for FAX: (212)967-4483. E-mail:public@ chronically ill children. Annual dinner .org. Chair Neil Greenbaum; Pres. & journal. CEO Leonard Glickman. The oldest in- THANKS TO SCANDINAVIA, INC. (1963). The ternational migration and refugee reset- American Jewish Committee, 165 East tlement agency in the United States, 56lh Street, 8th FL, NYC 10022. (212)751- dedicated to assisting persecuted and op- 4000 ext. 403. FAX: (212)838-2120. Email: pressed people worldwide and delivering [email protected]. Pres. Richard Netter; Exec. them to countries of safe haven. As the Dir. Rebecca Neuwirth. Provides scholar- migration arm of the American Jewish ships and fellowships at American univer- community, it also advocates for fair and sities and medical centers to students and just policies affecting refugees and immi- doctors from Denmark, Finland, Norway, grants. Since its founding in 1881, the and Sweden in appreciation of the rescue agency has rescued more than four and a of Jews from the Holocaust. Informs half million people. Bi-Annual report. Americans and Scandinavians of these singular examples of humanity and brav- THE JEWISH FOUNDATION FOR THE RIGHT- ery. Speakers available on rescue in Scan- EOUS (1986). 305 Seventh Ave., 19th fl., dinavia; also books, videos, and tapes. NYC 10001. (212)727-9955. FAX: (212) Annual report. 727-9956. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Paul Goldberger; Exec. V.P. Stanlee J. Stahl. UJA FEDERATION OF NORTH AMERICA. Provides monthly support to 1,700 aged (1939). (see UNITED JEWISH COMMUNI- and needy Righteous Gentiles living in 30 TIES) countries who risked their lives to save UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITIES (1999). Ill Jews during the Holocaust. The Founda- Eighth Ave., 11th fl., NYC 10011-5201. tion's education program focuses on edu- (212)284-6500. FAX: (212)284-6822. cating teachers and their students about Chmn. James Tisch; Pres./CEO Stephen the history of the Holocaust and the sig- H. Hoffman. Formed from the merger of nificance of altruistic behavior for our so- the United Jewish Appeal, the Council of ciety. Newsletter (3 times a year), (www. Jewish Federations and United Israel Ap- JFR.ORG) peal, is the dominant fundraising arm for North American Jewry, and represents NORTH AMERICAN CONFERENCE ON 189 Jewish Federations and 400 indepen- ETHIOPIAN JEWRY (NACOEJ) (1982). 132 dent communities across the continent. It Nassau St., Suite 412, NYC 10038. reflects the values and traditions of edu- (212)233-5200. FAX: (212)233-5243. E- cation, leadership, advocacy and social mail: [email protected]. Pres. Kenneth justice, and continuity of community that Kaiserman; Exec. Dir. Barbara Ribakove define the Jewish people. Gordon. Provides programming for Ethiopian Jews in Israel in the areas of RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL education (elementary school, high school and college) and cultural preser- ORGANIZATIONS vation. Assists Ethiopian Jews remaining AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA (1922). 42 in Ethiopia. National speakers bureau of- Broadway, NYC, 10004. (212)797-9000. fers programs to synagogues, schools, and FAX: (212)269-2843. Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi Jewish and non-Jewish organizations. Ex- Shmuel Bloom; Exec. Dir. Rabbi Boruch hibits of Ethiopian Jewish artifacts, pho- B. Borchardt. Mobilizes Orthodox Jews tos, handicrafts, etc. available. Lifeline to cope with Jewish problems in the spirit (newsletter), (WWW.CIRCUS.ORG/NACOEJ) of the Torah; speaks out on contempo- 674 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002

rary issues from an Orthodox viewpoint; thodox Jewry on the national and inter- sponsors a broad range of projects aimed national scenes. Sponsors projects to at enhancing religious living, education, strengthen Torah life worldwide. children's welfare, protection of Jewish ALEPH: ALLIANCE FOR JEWISH RENEWAL religious rights, outreach to the assimi- (1963; reorg. 1993). 7318 Germantown lated and to arrivals from the former So- Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19119-1720. (215) viet Union, and social services. Jewish 247-9700. FAX: (215)247-9703. Bd. Observer; Dos Yiddishe Vort; Coalition. Chmn. Dr. Martin Kantrowitz; Rabbinic , AGUDAH WOMEN OF AMERICA- Dir. R. Daniel Siegel. Serving the world- N'SHEI AGUDATH ISRAEL (1940). 42 wide grassroots movement for Jewish Broadway, NYC 10004. (212)363-8940. spiritual renewal, ALEPH organizes and FAX: (212)747-8763. Presidium Aliza nurtures communities, trains lay and rab- Grund & Rose Isbee; Dir. Hannah binic leaders, creates new liturgy and Kalish, Esq. Organizes Jewish women for adult learning resources, sponsors con- philanthropic work in the U.S. and Israel ferences, retreats and seminars and works and for intensive Torah education. Its new for social and environmental justice. New division, N'shei C.A.R.E.S., (Community, MenorahlOr Hador combined quarterly Awareness, Responsibility, Education, & journal and newletter of the Network of Support), conducts seminars and support Jewish Renewal Communities (NJRC). groups promoting the health and well- (WWW.ALEPH.ORG) being of Jewish women and their fami- lies. AM KOLEL JUDAIC RESOURCE CENTER (1990). 15 W. Montgomery Ave., , BOYS' DIVISION-PIRCHEI AGUDATH Rockville, MD 20850. (301)309-2310. ISRAEL (1925) 42 Broadway, NYC 10004 FAX: (301)309-2328. E-mail: amkolel® (212)797-9000. Natl. Coord. Rabbi Shi- aol.com. Pres. David Shneyer. An inde- mon Grama. Educates Orthodox Jewish pendent Jewish resource center, provid- children in Torah; encourages sense of ing a progressive Jewish voice in the communal responsibility. Branches spon- community. Activities include:religion, sor weekly youth groups and Jewish wel- educational and cultural programs; fare projects. National Mishnah contests, classes, workshops and seminars; inter- rallies, and conventions foster unity on a faith workshops and programs; tikkun national level. Leaders Guides. olam (social action) opportunities. The , GIRLS' DIVISION—BNOS AGUDATH staff provides training and resources to ISRAEL (1921). 42 Broadway, NYC 10004. emerging and independent communities (646)254-1600. Natl. Dir. Leah Zagel- throughout N. America. Am Kolel spon- baum. Sponsors regular weekly programs sors Jews United for Justice, the Center on the local level and unites girls from for Inclusiveness in Jewish Life (CIJL) throughout the Torah world with exten- and Yedid DC. Directory of Independent sive regional and national activities. Kol Jewish Communities and Havurot in Bnos. Maryland, DC and Virginia; Rock Creek Haggadah. , YOUNG MEN'S DIVISION—ZEIREI AGUDATH ISRAEL (1921) . . . 42 Broad- AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RABBIS (1978). way, NYC 10004. (212)797-9000, ext. 57. 350 Fifth Ave., Suite 3304, NYC 10118. Dir. Rabbi Labish Becker. Educates youth (212)244-3350, (516)244-7113. FAX: to see Torah as source of guidance for all (516)344-0779. E-mail: [email protected]. issues facing Jews as individuals and as a Pres. Rabbi Jeffrey Wartenberg; Exec. Dir. people. Inculcates a spirit of activism Rabbi David L. Dunn. An organization of through projects in religious, Torah- rabbis serving in pulpits, in areas of edu- educational, and community-welfare cation, and in social work. Quarterly bul- fields. Am Hatorah; Daf Chizuk. letin; monthly newsletter. AGUDATH ISRAEL WORLD ORGANIZATION AMERICAN STUDENTS TO ACTIVATE PRIDE (1912) 42 Broadway, 14th Floor, NYC (ASAP/OU College Affairs) (1993). 11 10004. (212)797-9000. FAX: (212)254- Broadway, 14th fl., NYC 10004. (212) 1650. Chmn. Rabbi Yehudah Meir 563-4000. FAX: (212)564-9058. E-mail: Abramowitz; U.N. Rep. Prof. Harry Re- [email protected]. Pres. Zelda icher, Esq. Represents the interests of Or- Goldsmith; Natl. Dir. Rabbi David NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 675 Felsenthal; Chmn. Bernard Falk. A spir- tion between the Jewish traditional way of itual fitness movement of Jewish college life and scientific developments—on both students promoting Torah learning and an ideological and practical level; to assist discussion. Supports 100 learning groups in the solution of problems pertaining to at over 65 campuses as well as regional Orthodox Jews engaged in scientific and national seminars and shabbatonim. teaching or research. Two main conven- Good Shabbos (weekly); Rimon Discus- tions are held each year. Intercom; Pro- sion Guide (monthly); Jewish Student Col- ceedings; Halacha Bulletin; newsletter. lege Survival Guide (yearly). B'NAI B'RITH HILLEL FOUNDATIONS (see ASSOCIATION FOR JEWISH STUDIES (1969). HILLEL) MB 0001, Brandeis University, PO Box B'NAI B'RITH YOUTH ORGANIZATION (1924). 549110, Waltham, MA 02454-9110. 1640 Rhode Island Ave., NW, Washing- (781)736-2981. FAX: (781)736-2982. ton, DC 20036. (202)857-6633. FAX: E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Lawrence (212)857-6568. Chmn. Youth Comm. Au- H. Schiffman; Exec. Dir. Aaron L. drey Y. Brooks; Dir. Sam Fisher. Helps Katchen. Seeks to promote, maintain, Jewish teenagers achieve self-fulfillment and improve the teaching of Jewish stud- and make a maximum contribution to the ies in colleges and universities by Jewish community and their country's sponsoring meetings and conferences, culture; helps members acquire a greater publishing a newsletter and other schol- knowledge and appreciation of Jewish re- arly materials, aiding in the placement of ligion and culture. Shofar; Monday Morn- teachers, coordinating research, and co- ing; BBYO Parents' Line; Hakol; Kesher; operating with other scholarly organiza- The Connector. tions. AJS Review;AJS Perspectives. (WWW.BRANDEIS.EDU/AJS) CANTORS ASSEMBLY (1947). 3080 Broadway, Suite 613, NYC 10027. (212)678-8834. ASSOCIATION FOR THE SOCIAL SCIENTIFIC FAX: (212)662-8989. E-mail: caoffice® STUDY OF JEWRY (1971). c/o Prof. Carmel aol.com. Pres. Sheldon Levin; Exec. V.- U. Chiswick, Department of Economics Pres. Stephen J. Stein. Seeks to unite all (m/c 144), University of Illinois at cantors who adhere to traditional Ju- Chicago, 601 S. Morgan Street, Chicago, daism and who serve as full-time cantors II 60607-7121 (312)996-2683. FAX: (312) in bona fide congregations to conserve 996-3344. E-mail: [email protected], Israel and promote the musical traditions of the @brandeis.edu. Pres. Sherry Israel; Jews and to elevate the status of the can- V.-Pres. Riv-Ellen Prell; Sec.-Treas. torial profession. Annual Proceedings; Carmel Chiswick. Journal Ed. Rela Gef- Journal of Synagogue Music, (www. fen; Mng. Ed. Egon Mayer; Newsletter CANTORS.ORG) Ed. Gail Glicksman. Arranges academic sessions and facilitates communication CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN-JEWISH UNDER- among social scientists studying Jewry STANDING OF SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY through meetings, journal, newsletter and (1992). 5151 Park Ave., Fairfield, CT related materials and activities. Contem- 06432. (203)365-7592. FAX: (203)365- porary Jewry; ASSJ Newsletter. 4815. Pres. Dr. Anthony J. Cernera; Exec. Dir. Rabbi Joseph H. Ehrenkranz. An ed- ASSOCIATION OF HILLEL/JEWISH CAMPUS ucational and research division of Sacred PROFESSIONALS (see TEKIAH: ASSOCIA- Heart University; brings together , TION OF HILLEL/JEWISH CAMPUS PROFES- laity, scholars, theologians, and educators SIONALS) with the purpose of promoting interreli- gious research, education, and dialogue, ASSOCIATION OF ORTHODOX JEWISH SCIEN- lh with particular focus on current religious TISTS (1948). 25 W. 45 St., Suite 1405, thinking within Christianity and Judaism. NYC 10036. (212)840-1166. FAX: CCJU Perspective. (212)840-1514. E-mail: aojs@jerusale- mail.com. Pres. Allen J. Bennett, M.D.; CENTRAL CONFERENCE OF AMERICAN RAB- Bd. Chmn. Rabbi Nachman Cohen. Seeks BIS (1889). 355 Lexington Ave., NYC to contribute to the development of sci- 10017. (212)972-3636. FAX: (212)692- ence within the framework of Orthodox 0819. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Jewish tradition; to obtain and dissemi- Rabbi Martin S. Weiner; Exec. V.-Pres. nate information relating to the interac- Rabbi Paul J. Menitoff. Seeks to conserve 676 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002

and promote Judaism and to disseminate Lustig. Provides information and advice its teachings in a liberal spirit. The CCAR for people who wish to convert to Judaism Press provides liturgy and prayerbooks to or who have converted. Puts potential the worldwide Reform Jewish community. converts in touch with rabbis from all CCAR Journal. A Reform Jewish Quar- branches of Judaism. terly; CCAR Yearbook, (WWW.CCAR- COUNCIL FOR JEWISH EDUCATION (1926) NET.ORG) 426 W. 58 St., NYC 10019. (845)368-8657, CLAL—NATIONAL JEWISH CENTER FOR Fax (845)369-6583. E-mail: wjscje@aol. LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP (1974). 440 com. Pres. Dr. Morton J. Summer; Editor Park Ave. S., 4th fl., NYC 10016-8012. Rabbi Irwin E. Witty. Fellowship of Jew- (212)779-3300. FAX: (212)779-1009. E- ish education professionals-administra- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Rabbi Irwin tors, supervisors, and teachers in Hebrew Kula; Chmn. Barbara B. Friedman; Exec. high schools and Jewish teachers colleges- V.-Chmn. Donna M. Rosenthal. Provides of all ideological groupings; conducts leadership training for lay leaders, rabbis, national and regional conferences; repre- educators, and communal professionals. sents the Jewish education profession be- A faculty of rabbis and scholars repre- fore the Jewish community; cooperates senting all the denominations of Judaism with Jewish Agency Department of Edu- make Judaism come alive, applying the cation in promoting Hebrew culture and wisdom of the Jewish heritage to help studies. Journal of Jewish Education. shape tomorrow's Jewish communities. EDAH (1996) 47 W. 34 St., Suite 700, NYC Offers seminars and courses, retreats, 10001. (212)244-7501. FAX: (212)244- symposia and conferences, lecture bureau 7855. Pres. Murray Laulicht; Dir. Rabbi and the latest on-line information Saul J. Berman. Gives voice to the ideol- through CLAL web site. Sacred Days cal- ogy and values of modern Orthodoxy, endar; monographs; holiday brochures; valuing open intellectual inquiry and ex- CLAL Update, (WWW.CLAL.ORG) pression in both secular and religious are- COALITION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF JEW- nas, engagement with the social, political, ISH EDUCATION (CAJE) (1977). 261 W. 35 and technological realities of the modern St., #12A, NYC 10001. (212)268-4210. world, the religious significance of the FAX: (212)268-4214. E-mail: cajeny® State of Israel, and the unity of Clal Yis- caje.org. Chmn. Alan Wiener; Exec. Dir. rael. Monograph series, (WWW.EDAH. Dr. Eliot G. Spack. Jewish Education ORG) News; CAJE Page; timely curricular pub- FEDERATION OF JEWISH MEN'S CLUBS lications; Hanukat CAJE series, (www. (1929). 475 Riverside Dr., Suite 450, NYC CAJE.ORG) 10115. (212)749-8100; (800)288-FJMC. CONGRESS OF SECULAR JEWISH ORGANIZA- FAX: (212)316-4271. E-mail: fjmc@jtsa. TIONS (1970). 19657 Villa Dr. N, South- edu. Intl. Pres. Leonard Gimb; Exec. Dir. field, MI 48076. (248)569-8127. FAX: Rabbi Charles E. Simon. Promotes prin- (248)569-5222. E-mail: [email protected]. ciples of ; develops Chmn. Alan J. Wiener; V.-Chmn. Karen family education and leadership training Knecht; Exec. Dir. Dr. Eliot G. Spack. programs; offers the Art of Jewish Living An umbrella organization of schools and series and Yom HaShoah Home Com- adult clubs; facilitates exchange of cur- memoration; sponsors Hebrew literacy ricula and educational programs for chil- adult-education program; presents dren and adults stressing the Jewish awards for service to American Jewry. historical and cultural heritage and the Latest innovation-"The Ties that Bind," a continuity of the Jewish people. New motivational and instructional video Yorkish (Yiddish literature translations); about Tefillin. Torchlight; Hearing Men's Haggadah; The Hanuka Festival; Mame- Voices, (WWW.FJMC.ORG) Loshn. FEDERATION OF RECONSTRUCTIONS CON- CONVERSION TO JUDAISM RESOURCE CEN- GREGATIONS AND HAVUROT {see JEWISH TER (1997). 74 Hauppauge Rd., Rm. 53, RECONSTRUCTIONIST FEDERATION) Commack, NY 11725. (631)462-5826. E- HILLEL: THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH mail: [email protected]. Pres. Dr. CAMPUS LIFE (formerly B'NAI B'RITH Lawrence J. Epstein; Exec. Dir. Susan HILLEL FOUNDATIONS) (1923). 1640 NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 677 Rhode Island Ave., NW, Washington, DC Rabbi Sherwin T. Wine. Established in 20036. (202)857-6560. FAX: (202)857- 1985 in Jerusalem to serve the needs of a 6693. E-mail: [email protected]. Chmn. Intl. growing movement, its two primary pur- Bd. Govs. Edgar M. Bronfman; Chmn. poses are to commission and publish ed- Foundation for Jewish Campus Life ucational materials and to train rabbis, Chuck Newman; Pres. & Intl. Dir. leaders, teachers, and spokespersons for Richard M. Joel. The largest Jewish cam- the movement. The Institute has two of- pus organization in the world, its network fices-one in Israel (Jerusalem) and one in of 500 regional centers, campus-based N. America and offers educational and foundations, and affiliates serves as a cat- training programs in Israel, N. America, alyst for creating a celebratory commu- and the countries of the former Soviet nity and a rich, diverse Jewish life on the Union. The N. American office, located in campus. The Hillel Annual Report; On a suburb of Detroit, offers the Rabbinic Campus newsletter; Hillel Now newsletter; Program, the Leadership Program, and The Hillel Guide to Jewish Life on Campus the Adult Education Program. Brochure, (published with Princeton Review). educational papers, and projects. (WWW.HILLEL.ORG) JEWISH CHAUTAUQUA SOCIETY, INC. (spon- INSTITUTE FOR COMPUTERS IN JEWISH LIFE sored by NORTH AMERICAN FEDERATION (1978). 7074 N. Western Ave., Chicago, OF TEMPLE BROTHERHOODS) (1893). 633 IL 60645. (773)262-9200. FAX: (773)262- Third Ave., NYC 10017. (212)650-4100/ 9298. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. (800)765-6200. FAX: (212)650-4189. E- Thomas Klutznick; Exec. V.-Pres. Dr. Irv- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Irving B. ing J. Rosenbaum. Explores, develops, Shnaider; Chancellor Stuart J. Aaronson; and disseminates applications of com- Exec. Dir. Douglas E. Barden. Works to puter technology to appropriate areas of promote interfaith understanding by Jewish life, with special emphasis on Jew- sponsoring accredited college courses and ish education; creates educational soft- one-day lectures on Judaic topics, pro- ware for use in Jewish schools; provides viding book grants to educational insti- consulting service and assistance for na- tutions, producing educational videotapes tional Jewish organizations, seminaries, on interfaith topics, and convening inter- and synagogues. faith institutes. A founding sponsor of the National Black/Jewish Relations Center INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF SECULAR at Dillard University. ACHIMMagazine. HUMANISTIC JEWS (1983). 224 West 35lh Street, Suite 410, NYC 10024. (212)564- JEWISH EDUCATION IN MEDIA (1978). PO 6711. FAX: (212)564-6721. E-mail: info® Box 180, Riverdale Sta., NYC 10471. ifshj.org. Co-Ch. Felix Posen (Europe), (212)362-7633. FAX: (203)359-1381. Pres. Yair Tzaban (Israel) & Sherwin Wine Ken Asher; Exec. Dir. Rabbi Mark S. (USA). The International Federation of Golub. Devoted to producing television, Secular Humanistic Jews provides a voice film, and video-cassettes for a popular for secular Jews worldwide in their com- Jewish audience, in order to inform, en- mon goal to foster Secular Humanistic tertain, and inspire a greater sense of Jew- Judaism as an option for modern Jewish ish identity and Jewish commitment. identity. The IFSHJ develops awareness "L'Chayim," JEM's weekly half-hour pro- of Secular and Humanistic Judaism by gram, which is seen nationally on NJT/ serving as a resource and for general National Jewish Television, features out- information, and developing literature, standing figures in the Jewish world ad- conferences, and communications that dressing issues and events of importance promote philosophy of Secular and Hu- to the Jewish community, (WWW.LCHAYIM. manistic Judaism in the world commu- COM) nity. Newsletter (Hofesh); Contemplate: JEWISH EDUCATION SERVICE OF NORTH The International Journal of Secular Jew- AMERICA (JESNA) (1981). Ill Eighth ish Thought. Ave., 11th fl., NYC 10011. (212)284-6950. INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SECULAR FAX: (212)284-6951. E-mail: info@jesna. HUMANISTIC JUDAISM (1985). 28611 West org. Pres. Jonathan S. Woocher; Bd. Ch. Twelve Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI Joseph Kanfer. The Jewish Federation 48334. (248)476-9532. FAX: (248)476- system's educational coordinating, plan- 8509. E-mail: [email protected]. Chmn. ning, and development agency. Promotes 678 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002

excellence in Jewish education by initiat- KULANU, INC. (formerly AMISHAV USA) ing exchange of ideas, programs, and (1993). 11603 Gilsan St., Silver Spring, materials; providing information, consul- MD 20902. (301)681-5679. FAX: (301) tation, educational resources, and policy 681-1587. Email: [email protected]. guidance; and collaborating with partners Pres. Jack Zeller; Sec. Karen Primack. in N. America and Israel to develop Engages in outreach to dispersed Jewish educational programs. Agenda:Jewish communities around the world who wish Education; planning guides on Jewish Re- to return to their Jewish roots. Current naissance; research reports; Jewish Educa- projects include the formal conversion of tors Electronic Toolkit, (WWW.JESNA.ORG) Shinlung-Menashe tribesmen in India currently practicing Judaism, and sup- JEWISH RECONSTRUCTIONIST FEDERATION plying materials and rabbis for conver- (formerly FEDERATION OF RECONSTRUC- sos/marranos in Mexico and Brazil. TIONIST CONGREGATIONS AND HAVUROT) Newsletter. (1954). 7804 Montgomery Ave., Suite 9, Elkins Park, PA 19027-2649. (215)782- NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR FURTHERANCE 8500. Fax: (215)782-8805. E-mail: OF JEWISH EDUCATION (1941). 824 East- [email protected]. Pres. Richard Haimowitz; ern Pkwy., Brooklyn, NY 11213. Exec. V.-Pres. Mark Seal. Provides edu- (718)735-0200; (800)33-NCFJE. FAX: cational and consulting services to affili- (718)735-4455. Pres. Dr. Steven Rubel; ated congregations and havurot; fosters Bd. Chmn. Rabbi Shea Hecht; Chmn. the establishment of new Reconstruc- Exec. Com. Rabbi Sholem Ber Hecht. tionist communities. Publishes KolHane- Seeks to disseminate the ideals of Torah- shamah, an innovative series of prayer true education among the youth of books, including a new mahzor and hag- America; provides education and com- gadah; provides programmatic materials. passionate care for the poor, sick, and Regional offices in New York, Los Ange- needy in U.S. and Israel; provides aid to les, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Washing- Iranian Jewish youth; sponsors camps ton DC. Reconstructionism Today, (www. and educational functions, family and vo- JRF.ORG) cational counseling services, family and early intervention, after-school and , RECONSTRUCTIONIST RABBINICAL preschool programs, drug and alcohol ASSOCIATION (1974). 1299 Church Rd., education and prevention; maintains Wyncote, PA 19095. (215)576-5210. FAX: schools in Brooklyn and Queens. Every (215)576-8051. E-mail: [email protected]. year distributes 25,000 toys/gifts through Pres. Rabbi Nancy Fuchs-Kreimer; Exec. Toys for Hospitalized children; runs the Dir. Rabbi Richard Hirsh. Professional Release-time program of Greater NY, of- organization for graduates of the Recon- fers classes FT/PT through Hadar Ma- structionist Rabbinical College and other torah Rabbinal Seminary. Panorama; rabbis who identify with Reconstruction- Cultbusters; Intermarriage; Brimstone & ist Judaism; cooperates with Jewish Re- Fire; Focus; A Life Full of Giving. constructionist Federation in furthering Reconstructionism in the world. Newslet- NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOUNG ISRAEL ters; position papers. (1912). 3 W. 16 St., NYC 10011. (212)929- -, RECONSTRUCTIONIST RABBINICAL 1525. FAX: (212)727-9526. E-mail: ncyi@ youngisrael.org. Pres. Shlomo Mostofsky; COLLEGE (see p. 692) Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi Pesach Lerner. JEWISH TEACHERS ASSOCIATION—MORIM Through its network of member syna- (1931). 45 E. 33 St., Suite 310, NYC gogues in N. America and Israel main- 10016-5336. (212)684-0556. Pres. Phyllis tains a program of spiritual, cultural, L. Pullman; V.-Pres. Ronni David; Sec. social, and communal activity aimed at Helen Parnes; Treas. Mildred Safar. Pro- the advancement and perpetuation of tra- tects teachers from abuse of seniority ditional, Torah-true Judaism; seeks to in- rights; fights the encroachment of anti- still in American youth an understanding Semitism in education; offers scholar- and appreciation of the ethical and spir- ships to qualified students; encourages itual values of Judaism. Sponsors rab- teachers to assume active roles in Jewish binic and lay leadership conferences, communal and religious affairs. Morim synagogue services, rabbinic services, rab- JTA Newsletter. binic and lay leader training, rabbinic NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 679

placement, women's division, kosher din- Hyman. Assists Jewish institutions in ing clubs, and youth programs. Viewpoint meeting their needs and concerns through Magazine; Divrei Torah Bulletin; NCYI use of the resources of scouting. Works Suggestion Box; The Rabbi's Letter. through local Jewish committees on (WWW.YOUNGISRAEL.ORG) scouting to establish Tiger Cub groups (1st grade), Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout , AMERICAN FRIENDS OF YOUNG IS- troops, and coed venturer crews in syna- RAEL IN ISRAEL—YISRAEL HATZA'IR gogues, Jewish community centers, day (1926). 3 W. 16 ST., NYC 10011. (212)929- schools, and other Jewish organizations 1525. FAX: (212)727-9526. E-mail: ncyi@ wishing to draw Jewish youth. Support youngisrael.org. Pres. Meir Mishkoff. materials and resources on request. Promotes Young Israel synagogues and youth work in Israel; works to help ab- NATIONAL JEWISH GIRL SCOUT COMMITTEE sorb Russian and Ethiopian immigrants. (1972). 33 Central Dr., Bronxville, NY -, YOUNG ISRAEL DEPARTMENT OF 10708. (914)738-3986, (718)252-6072. YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS ACTIVITIES FAX: (914)738-6752. E-mail: njgsc@aol. (reorg. 1981). 3 W. 16 St., NYC 10011. com. Chmn. Rabbi Herbert W. Bomzer; (212)929-1525; (800)617-NCYI. FAX: Field Chmn. Adele Wasko. Serves to fur- (212)243-1222. Email: youth@yiyouth. ther Jewish education by promoting org. Dir. Bradley Karasik. Fosters varied Jewish award programs, encouraging reli- program of activities for the advancement gious services, promoting cultural ex- and perpetuation of traditional Torah- changes with the Israel Boy and Girl true Judaism; instills ethical and spiritual Scouts Federation, and extending mem- values and appreciation for compatibility bership in the Jewish community by as- of ancient faith of Israel with good sisting councils in organizing Girl Scout Americanism. Runs leadership training troops and local Jewish Girl Scout com- programs and youth shabbatonim; sup- mittees. Newsletter. port programs for synagogue youth pro- NATIONAL JEWISH HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE grams; annual national conference of (1973; reorg. 1993). PO Box 53691, youth directors; ACHVA summer pro- Philadelphia, PA 19105. (800)745-0301. grams for teens IN Israel and U.S.; Pres. Rabbi Allen S. Mailer; Exec. Dir. Nachala summer program in Israel for Steven S. Jacobs. Assists persons inter- Yeshiva H.S. girls and Natzach summer ested in Judaism-for intermarriage, con- program for Yeshiva H.S. boys. Torah version, general information, or to Kidbits; Youth Manual; Y.I. Can respond to missionaries. Special reports. Assist You; Synagogue Youth Director Handbook, (WWW.YIYOUTH.ORG) NORTH AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR JEWISH YOUTH (199650 West 58lh Street, NYC, NATIONAL HAVURAH COMMITTEE (1979). NY, 10019 (212)494-1023. FAX: (212) 7135 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 906-9371. E-mail: info@naajewishyouth. 19119-1720. (215)248-1335. FAX: (215) org. Chmn. Joseph E. Brenan; Dir. 248-9760. E-mail: [email protected]. Heather Kibel. Serves the cause of infor- Ch. Neil Satz Litt. A center for Jewish re- mal Jewish and Zionist education in newal devoted to spreading Jewish ideas, America; provides a forum for the pro- ethics, and religious practices through fessional leaders of the major N. Ameri- havurot, participatory and inclusive reli- can youth movements, camps, Israel gious mini-communities. Maintains a programs, and university programs to ad- directory of N. American havurot and dress common issues and concerns, and to sponsors a weeklong summer institute, re- represent those issues with a single voice gional weekend retreats. Havurah! (news- to the wider Jewish and Zionist commu- letter). (WWW.HAVURAH.ORG) nity. Sponsors annual Conference on In- NATIONAL JEWISH CENTER FOR LEARNING formal Jewish Education for Jewish youth AND LEADERSHIP (see CLAL) professionals from across the continent. NATIONAL JEWISH COMMITTEE ON SCOUT- OZAR HATORAH, INC. (1946). 625 Broad- ING (Boy Scouts of America) (1926). 1325 way, lllh Fl. NYC, 10012. (212)253-7245. West Walnut Hill Lane, PO Box 152079, FAX: (212)437-4773. Email: agutman® Irving, TX 75015-2079. (972)580-2000. ozarhatorah.org. Pres. Henry Shalom; FAX: (972)580-7870. Chmn. Rabbi Peter Sec. Sam Sutton; Exec. Dir. Rabbi Jean 680 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002 Paul Amoyelle. An international educa- to benefit klal yisrael; publishes learned tional network which builds Sephardic texts, prayer books, and works of Jewish communities worldwide through Jewish interest; administers the work of the education. Committee on Jewish Law and Standards for the Conservative movement; serves PARDES PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION OF RE- the professional and personal needs of its FORM DAY SCHOOLS (1990). 633 Third members through publications, confer- Ave., NYC 10017-6778. (212)650-4000. ences, and benefit programs and admin- FAX: (480)951-0829. E-mail: educate isters the movement's Joint Placement @uahc.org. Pres. Zita Gardner; Chmn. Commission. Conservative Judaism; Pro- Carol Nemo. An affiliate of the Union of ceedings of the ; Rab- American Hebrew Congregations; brings binical Assembly Newsletter. together day schools and professional and lay leaders committed to advancing the RABBINICAL COUNCIL OF AMERICA, INC. cause of full-time Reform Jewish educa- (1923; reorg. 1935). 305 Seventh Ave., tion; advocates for the continuing devel- Suite 1200, NYC 10001. (212)807-7888. opment of day schools within the Reform FAX: (212)727-8452. Pres. Rabbi Hershel movement as a means to foster Jewish Billet; Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi Steven M. identity, literacy, and continuity; pro- Dworken. Promotes motes cooperation among our member in the community; supports institutions schools and with other Jewish organiza- for study of Torah; stimulates creation of tions that share similar goals. Visions of new traditional agencies. Hadorom; Tra- Excellence (manual). dition. (WWW.RABBIS.ORG) P'EYLIM-LEVL'ACHIM(1951). 1034 E. 12 St. SOCIETY FOR HUMANISTIC JUDAISM (1969). Brooklyn, NY 11230. (718)258-7760. 28611 W. Twelve Mile Rd., Farmington FAX: (718)258-4672. E-mail: joskarmel® Hills, MI 48334. (248)478-7610. FAX: aol.com. Natl. Dir. Rabbi Joseph C. (248)478-3159. E-mail: [email protected]. Karmel; Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi Nachum Pres. Shari Gelber; Pres. Elect Phillip Barnetsky. Seeks to bring irreligious Jews Gould; Exec. Dir. M. Bonnie Cousens. in Israel back to their heritage. Conducts Serves as a voice for Jews who value their outreach through 12 major divisions con- Jewish identity and who seek an alterna- sisting of thousands of volunteers and tive to conventional Judaism, who reject hundreds of professionals across the supernatural authority and affirm the country; conducts anti-missionary and right of individuals to be the masters of assimilation programs; operates shelters their own lives. Publishes educational and for abused women and children; recruits ceremonial materials; organizes congre- children for Torah schools. gations and groups. Humanistic Judaism (quarterly journal); Humanorah (quar- RABBINICAL ALLIANCE OF AMERICA (Igud terly newsletter), (WWW.SHJ.ORG) Harabonim) (1942). 3 W. 16 St., 4th fl., NYC 10011. (212)242-6420. FAX: (212) TEKIAH: ASSOCIATION OF HILLEL/JEWISH 255-8313. Pres. Rabbi Abraham B. Hecht. CAMPUS PROFESSIONALS (1949). c/o Hillel Seeks to promulgate the cause of Torah- Foundation of New Orleans, 912 Broad- true Judaism through an organized rab- way, New Orleans, LA 70118. (504)866- binate that is consistently Orthodox; 7060. FAX: (504)861-8909. E-mail: seeks to elevate the position of Orthodox [email protected]. Pres. Rabbi Jeffrey rabbis nationally and to defend the wel- Kurtz-Lendner. Seeks to promote profes- fare of Jews the world over. Also has Beth sional relationships and exchanges of ex- Din Rabbinical Court for Jewish divorces, perience, develop personnel standards litigation, marriage counseling, and fam- and qualifications, safeguard integrity of ily problems. Perspective; Nahalim; Torah Hillel profession; represents and advo- Message of the Week; Registry. cates before the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life, Council of Jewish Federa- RABBINICAL ASSEMBLY (1901). 3080 Broad- tions. Handbook for Hillel Professionals; way, NYC 10027. (212)280-6000. FAX: Guide to Hillel Personnel Practices, (www. (212)749-9166. Pres. Rabbi Vernon H. TEKIAH.ORG) Kurtz; Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi Joel H. Mey- ers. The international association of Con- TEVA LEARNING CENTER/SHOMREI servative rabbis; actively promotes the ADAMAH (1988). 307 Seventh Ave., #900, cause of Conservative Judaism and works NYC 10001. (212)807-6376. FAX: (212) NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 681 924-5112. E-mail: [email protected]. way, NYC 10038. (212)227-1000. FAX: Co-Dir. Nili Simhai; Asst. Dir., Noam (212)406-6934. E-mail: umesorah@aol. Dolgin Exists to renew the ecological wis- com. Pres. Rabbi Rabbi Schneur Aisen- dom inherent in Judaism. Runs Jewish en- stark; Bd. Chmn. Rabbi Dov Leibenstein; vironmental education programs for Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi A. Moshe Possick. Jewish day schools, synagogues, commu- Professional organization of elementary nity centers, camps, university groups and and secondary yeshivah/day school prin- other organized groups. Let the Earth cipals providing yeshivah/day schools Teach You Torah, Ecology and the Jewish with school evaluation and guidance, Spirit. teacher and principal conferences-includ- ing a Mid-Winter Conference and a Na- TORAH SCHOOLS FOR ISRAEL—CHINUCH tional Educators Convention; offers ATZMAI (1953). 40 Exchange PI., NYC placement service for principals and 10005. (212)248-6200. FAX: (212)248- teachers in yeshivah/day schools. Direc- 6202. Exec. Dir. Rabbi Henach Cohen. tory of Elementary Schools and High Conducts information programs for the Schools. American Jewish community on activities of the independent Torah schools educa- , NATIONAL YESHIVA TEACHERS tional network in Israel; coordinates role BOARD OF LICENSE (1953). 160 Broadway, of American members of international NYC 10038. (212)227-1000. Exec. V.-Pres. board of governors; funds special pro- Rabbi Joshua Fishman; Dir. Rabbi Yitz- grams of Mercaz Hachinuch Ha-Atzmai chock Merkin. Issues licenses to qualified B'Eretz Yisroel; funds religous education instructors for all grades of the Hebrew programs in America and abroad. day school and the general field of Torah education. TORAH UMESORAH—NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR HEBREW DAY SCHOOLS (1944). 160 UNION FOR TRADITIONAL JUDAISM (1984). Broadway, NYC 10038. (212)227-1000. 241 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, NJ 07666. FAX: (212)406-6934. E-mail: umesorah (201)801-0707. FAX: (201)801-0449. Pres. @aol.com. Chmn. David Singer; Pres. Burton G. Greenblatt; Exec. V.-Pres. Yaakov Rajchenbach; Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi Ronald D. Price. Through innova- Rabbi Joshua Fishman. Establishes He- tive outreach programs, seeks to bring the brew day schools and in U.S. greatest possible number of Jews closer and Canada and provides a full gamut of to an open-minded observant Jewish life- services, including placement, curriculum style. Activities include Initia- guidance, and teacher training. Parent tive, Operation Pesah, the Panel of Enrichment Program provides enhanced Halakhic Inquiry, Speakers Bureau, adult educational experience for students from and youth conferences, and congrega- less Jewishly educated and marginally af- tional services. Includes, since 1992, the filiated homes through parent-education Morashah rabbinic fellowship. Hagahelet programs and Partners in Torah, a one- (quarterly newsletter);Cornerstone (jour- on-one learning program. Publishes text- nal); Tomeikh Kahalakhah (Jewish legal books; runs shabbatonim, extracurricular responsa). activities; national PTA groups; national and regional teacher conventions. UNION OF AMERICAN HEBREW CONGREGA- Olomeinu-Our World. TIONS (1873). 633 Third Ave., NYC 10017-6778. (212)650-4000. FAX: (212) , NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HE- 650-4169. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. BREW DAY SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER AS- Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie; V.-Pres. Rabbi SOCIATIONS (1948). 160 Broadway, NYC Lennard R. Thai; Bd. Chmn. Russell Sil- 10038. (212)227-1000. FAX: (212)406- verman. Serves as the central congrega- 6934. Natl. PTA Coord. Bernice Brand. tional body of Reform Judaism in the Acts as a clearinghouse and service Western Hemisphere; serves its approxi- agency to PTAs of Hebrew day schools; mately 900 affiliated temples and mem- organizes parent education courses and bership with religious, educational, sets up programs for individual PTAs. cultural, and administrative programs. Fundraising with a Flair; PTA with a Pur- Reform Judaism, (WWW.UAHC.ORG) pose for the Hebrew Day School , AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF CAN- , NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF TORS (1953). 5591 Chamblee Dunwoody YESHIVA PRINCIPALS (1956). 160 Broad- Rd. Bldg. 1360, Ste. 200, Atlanta, GA 682 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002 30338. (770)390-0006. FAX: (770)390- bility for Jewish religious education. 0020. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. NATE NEWS, (WWW.RJ.ORG/NATE) Richard Cohen, Exec. V.-Pres. Scott E. Colbert Exec. VP; Dir. of Placement Ida , NORTH AMERICAN FEDERATION OF Rae Cohana; Admin. Asst. Deborah Bar- TEMPLE BROTHERHOODS (1923). 633 ber. Members are invested or certified by Third Ave., NYC 10017. (212)650-4100. accredited seminars, i.e., Hebrew Union FAX: (212)650-4189. E-mail: nftb@uahc. College-Jewish Institute of Religion org. Preserving B. Shnaider; JCS Chan- School of Sacred Music. Through the cellor Stuart J. Aaronson; Exec. Dir. Dou- Joint Cantorial Placement Commission, glas Barden. Dedicated to enhancing the the ACC serves Reform congregations world through the ideal of brotherhood, seeking cantors. Dedicated to creative Ju- NFTB and its 300 affiliated clubs are ac- daism, preserving the past, and encour- tively involved in education, social action, aging new and vital approaches to youth activities, and other programs that religious ritual, liturgical music and cere- contribute to temple and community life. mony. Koleinu. Supports the Jewish Chautauqua Society, an interfaith educational project. ACHIM , COMMISSION ON SOCIAL ACTION OF (formerly Brotherhood magazine) (www. REFORM JUDAISM (see p. 647) RJ.ORG/NFTB) , COMMISSION ON SYNAGOGUE MAN- , UAHC DEPARTMENT OF JEWISH AGEMENT (UAHC-CCAR) (1962). 633 EDUCATION (1923). 633 Third Ave., 7lh fl., Third Ave., NYC 10017-6778. (212)650- NYC 10017. (212)650-4112. FAX: 4040. FAX: (212)650-4239. Chmn. Mar- (212)650-4229. E-mail: jkatzew@uahc. shall Krolick; Dir. Dale A. Glasser. org. Chmn. Dr. Rabbi Jan Katzew, Robert Assists congregations in management, fi- Heller; Dir. Dr. Rabbi Jan Katzew. Long- nance, building maintenance, design, con- range planning and policy development struction, and art aspects of synagogues; for congregational programs of lifelong maintains the Synagogue Architectural education; materials concerning Reform Library. Jewish Outreach, Teacher Development and Reform Day Schools; activities ad- , NATA (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ministered by the UAHC Department of TEMPLE ADMINISTRATORS) (1941). 6114 Education. V'Shinantam; Torah at the La Salle Ave., Box 731, Oakland, CA Center, Family Shabbat Table Talk, 94611. (800)966-6282. FAX: (925)283- Galilee Diary, Jewish Parent Page. 7713. E-mail: [email protected]. FTA Elizabeth L. Hirsh. Professional or- . WOMEN OF REFORM JUDAISM— ganization for UAHC synagogue admin- THE FEDERATION OF TEMPLE SISTER- istrators. Sponsors graduate training in HOODS (1913). 633 Third Ave., NYC synagogue management with Hebrew 10017. (212)650-4050. FAX: (212)650- Union College; offers in-service training, 4059. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Helene workshops, and conferences leading to H. Waranch; Exec. Dir. Ellen Y. Rosen- certification; provides NATA Consulting berg. Serves more than 600 sisterhoods of Service, NATA Placement Service for syn- Reform Judaism; promotes interreligious agogues seeking advice or professional understanding and social justice; provides administrators; establishes professional funding for scholarships for rabbinic stu- standards. NATA Journal. dents; founded the Jewish Braille Insti- tute, which provides braille and large-type , NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TEMPLE Judaic materials for Jewish blind; sup- EDUCATORS (NATE) (1955). 633 Third lh ports projects for Israel; is the women's Ave., 7 fl., NYC 10017-6778. (212)452- agency of Reform Judaism, an affiliate of 6510. FAX: (212)452-6512. E-mail: the UAHC; works in behalf of the He- [email protected]. Pres. Julie A. Vanek; brew Union College-Jewish Institute of Exec. Dir. Rabbi Stanley T. Schickler. Religion and the World Union for Pro- Represents educators within the general gressive Judaism. Notes for Now; Art Cal- body of Reform Judaism; fosters the full- endar; Windows on WRJ. (WWW.RJ.ORG/ time profession of the Jewish educator; WRJ) encourages the growth and development of Jewish religious education consistent , YOUTH DIVISION AND NORTH with the aims of Reform Judaism; stimu- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEMPLE lates communal interest in and responsi- YOUTH (1939). 633 Third Ave, NYC NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 683 10017-6778. (212)650-4070. FAX: (212) @ou.org. Central body for youth 650-4199. E-mail: youthdivision@uahc. groups of Orthodox congregations; pro- org. Dir. UAHC Youth Div. Rabbi Allan vides educational guidance, L. Smith; Assoc. Dir. UAHC Youth Div. groups, community service, program con- Rabbi Andrew Davids. Dedicated to Jew- sultation, Torah library, Torah fund ishly enhancing the lives of the young scholarships, Ben Zakkai Honor Society, people of North America's Reform con- Friends of NCSY, weeklong seminars, Is- gregations through a program of infor- rael Summer Experience for teens and mal education carried out in UAHC Camp NCSY East Summer Kollel & Camp-Institutes (11 camps for grades 2 Michlelet, Teen Torah Center. Divisions and up), UAHC/NFTY Israel Programs include Senior NCSY, Junior NCSY for (summer and semester), European and preteens, Our Way for the Jewish deaf, domestic teen travel, NFTY/Junior & Se- Yachad for the developmentally disabled, nior High School Programs (youth Israel Center in Jerusalem, and NCSY in groups), and Kesher/College Education Israel. Keeping Posted with NCSY; Department (Reform havurot on cam- Darchei Da'at. puses). , WOMEN'S BRANCH OF THE ORTHO- UNION OF ORTHODOX JEWISH CONGREGA- DOX UNION (1923). 156 Fifth Ave., NYC TIONS OF AMERICA (1898). 11 Broadway, lh 10010. (212)929-8857. Pres. Sophie Ebert. 14 fl., NYC 10004. (212)563-4000. FAX: Umbrella organization of Orthodox sis- (212)564-9058. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. terhoods in U.S. and Canada, educating Harvey Blitz.; Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi Dr. women in Jewish learning and obser- Tzvi Hersh Weinreb. Serves as the na- vance; provides programming, leadership, tional central body of Orthodox syna- and organizational guidance, conferences, gogues; national OU kashrut supervision conventions, Marriage Committee and and certification service; sponsors Insti- projects concerning mikvah, Shalom Task tute for Public Affairs; National Confer- Force, and Welcoming Guests. Works ence of Synagogue Youth; National with Commissions and Jewish Council for the Disabled; Israel outreach; supports Stern and Touro Col- Center in Jerusalem; Torah Center in the lege scholarships and Jewish braille pub- Ukraine; New Young Leadership Divi- lications; supplies Shabbat candelabra for sion; Pardes; provides educational, reli- hospital patients; NGO representative at gious, and organization programs, events, UN. Hachodesh; Hakol. and guidance to synagogues and groups; represents the Orthodox Jewish commu- UNION OF ORTHODOX RABBIS OF THE nity to governmental and civic bodies and UNITED STATES AND CANADA (1902). 235 the general Jewish community. Jewish Ac- E. Broadway, NYC 10002. (212)964- tion magazine; O U Kosher Directory; O U 6337(8). Dir. Rabbi Hersh M. Ginsberg. Passover Directory; OU News Reporter; Seeks to foster and promote Torah-true Synagogue Trends; Our Way magazine; Judaism in the U.S. and Canada; assists in Yachad magazine; Luach & Limud Per- the establishment and maintenance of sonal Torah Study, Leadership Briefing, yeshivot in the U.S.; maintains committee Behind the Union Symbol, (WWW.OU.ORG) on marriage and divorce and aids indi- viduals with marital difficulties; dissemi- , INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS lh nates knowledge of traditional Jewish (1989). 11 Broadway, 14 fl.,NY C 10004. rites and practices and publishes regula- (212)613-8124. FAX: (212)613-0724. E- tions on synagogal structure; maintains mail: [email protected]. Pres. Harvey Blitz; rabbinical court for resolving individual Chmn. Richard Stone; Dir. Nathan Dia- and communal conflicts. HaPardes. ment; Dir. Intl. Affairs & Comm. Rel. Betty Ehrenberg. Serves as the policy UNION OF SEPHARDIC CONGREGATIONS, analysis, advocacy, mobilization, and pro- INC. (1929). 8 W. 70 St., NYC 10023. gramming department responsible for (212)873-0300. FAX: (212)724-6165. Pres. representing Orthodox/traditional Amer- Rabbi Marc D. Angel; Bd. Chmn. Edward ican Jewry. I PA Currents (quarterly Misrahi. Promotes the religious interests newsletter). of Sephardic Jews; prints and distributes -, NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF SYNA- Sephardic prayer books. Annual Interna- GOGUE YOUTH (1954). 11 Broadway, 14" tional Directory of Sephardic Congrega- fl., NYC 10004. (212)563-4000. E-mail: tions. 684 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002

UNITED LUBAVITCHER YESHIVOTH (1940). , JEWISH EDUCATORS ASSEMBLY 841-853 Ocean Pkwy., Brooklyn, NY (1951). 426 W. 58 St., NYC 10019. 11230. (718)859-7600. FAX: (718)434- (212)765-3303. FAX: (212)765-3310. Pres. 1519. Supports and organizes Jewish day Dr. Mark S. Silk; Exec. Dir. Susan Mi- schools and rabbinical seminaries in the trani Knapp. The Jewish Educators As- U.S. and abroad. sembly is the professional organization for the Jewish educators within the Con- UNITED SYNAGOGUE OF CONSERVATIVE JU- servative movement. The JEA provides a DAISM (1913). 155 Fifth Ave., NYC 10010- forum to discuss the trends and chal- 6802. (212)533-7800. FAX: (212)353- lenges within Conservative Jewish educa- 9439. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Judy tion as well as provides professional Yudof; Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi Jerome M. development and a sense of community Epstein. International organization of for educational directors. Services of- 760 Conservative congregations. Main- fered: annual conference, placement ser- tains 17 departments and 15 regional of- vice, career services, research grants, fices to assist its affiliates with religious, personal benefits and V'Aleh Ha- educational, youth, community, and ad- Chadashot newsletter. ministrative programming and guidance; aims to enhance the cause of Conserva- , (formerly PRE-USY; reorg. tive Judaism, further religious obser- 1968). 155 Fifth Ave., NYC 10010-6802. vance, encourage establishment of Jewish (212)533-7800. FAX: (212)353-9439. E- religious schools, draw youth closer to mail: [email protected]. Dir. Karen L. Jewish tradition. Extensive Israel pro- Stein; Dir. of Youth Activities Jules A grams. United Synagogue Review; Art/En- Gutin. Involves Jewish preteens in a gagement Calendar; Program Suggestions; meaningful religious, educational, and so- Directory & Resource Guide; Book Service cial environment; fosters a sense of iden- Catalogue of Publications, (WWW.USCJ. tity and commitment to the Jewish ORG) community and the Conservative move- ment; conducts synagogue-based chapter , COMMISSION ON JEWISH EDUCA- programs and regional Kadima days and TION (1930). 155 Fifth Ave., NYC 10010. weekends. Mitzvah of the Month; Kadima (212)533-7800. FAX: (212)353-9439. E- Kesher; Chagim; Advisors Aid; Games; mail: [email protected]. Chmn. Temma quarterly Kol Kadima magazine. Kingsley; Dir. Rabbi Robert Abramson. , NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF Develops educational policy for the SYNAGOGUE EXECUTIVES (1948). 155 United Synagogue of Conservative Ju- Fifth Ave., NYC 10010. (212)533-7800, daism and sets the educational direction ext 2609. FAX: (631)732-9461. E-mail: of- for Conservative congregations, their [email protected]. Pres. Judith Kranz, FSA, schools, and the Solomon Schechter Day ATz; Hon. Pres. Amir Pilch, FSA; Exec. Schools. Seeks to enhance the educational Dir. Harry Hauser. Aids congregations effectiveness of congregations through affiliated with the United Synagogue of the publication of materials and in-ser- Conservative Judaism to further the aims vice programs. Tov L'Horot; Your Child; of Conservative Judaism through more Shiboley Schechter; Advisories. effective administration (Program for As- sistance by Liaisons to Synagogues— , COMMISSION ON SOCIAL ACTION PALS); advances professional standards AND PUBLIC POLICY (1958). 155 Fifth and promotes new methods in adminis- Ave., NYC 10010. (212)533-7800. FAX: tration; cooperates in United Synagogue (212)353-9439. Chmn. Hon. Jerry Wag- placement services and administrative ner; Dir. Sarrae G. Crane. Develops and surveys. NAASE Connections Newsletter, implements positions and programs on is- NAASE Journal. sues of social action and public policy for the United Synagogue of Conservative , Judaism; represents these positions to (1951). 155 Fifth Ave., NYC 10010. other Jewish and civic organizations, the (212)533-7800. FAX: (212)353-9439. E- media, and government; and provides mail: [email protected]. Pres. Jesse Olitzky; guidance, both informational and pro- Exec. Dir. Jules A. Gutin. Seeks to grammatic, to its affiliated congregations strengthen identification with Conserva- in these areas. HaMa'aseh. tive Judaism, based on the personality, NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 685

development, needs, and interests of the sorti) women's synagogue groups in U.S., adolescent, in a mitzvah framework. Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Israel; Achshav; Tikun Olam; A.J. Heschel Honor provides programs and resources in Jew- Society Newsletter; SATO Newsletter; ish education, social action, Israel affairs, USYProgram Bank; Hakesher Newsletter American and Canadian public affairs, for Advisors. leadership training, community service VAAD MISHMERETH STAM (1976). 4907 16th programs for persons with disabilities, Ave., Brooklyn, NYC 11204. (718) conferences on world affairs, study insti- 438-4980. FAX: (718)438-9343. Pres. tutes, publicity techniques; publishes Rabbi David L. Greenfield. A nonprofit books of Jewish interest; contributes to consumer-protection agency dedicated to support of Jewish Theological Seminary preserving and protecting the halakhic in- of America. Women's League Outlook tegrity of Torah scrolls, tefillin, phylac- magazine; Ba'Olam world affairs newslet- teries, and mezuzoth. Publishes material ter. for laymen and scholars in the field of WORLD COUNCIL OF CONSERVATIVE/MA- scribal arts; makes presentations and con- SORTI SYNAGOGUES (1957). 155 Fifth ducts examination campaigns in schools Ave., NYC 10010. (212)533-7800, ext. and synagogues; created an optical soft- 2014, 2018. FAX: (212)533-9439. E-mail: ware system to detect possible textual er- [email protected]. Pres. rors in stam. Teaching and certifying Rabbi Alan Silyerstein; Rabbi of Council, sofrim worldwide. Offices in Israel, Stras- Rabbi Benjamin Z. Kreitman. Organize bourg, Chicago, London, Manchester, and support Conservative/Masorti con- Montreal, and Zurich. Publishes Guide to gregations in Latin America, Europe, Mezuzah and Encyclopedia of the Secret Australia and South Africa. World Spec- Aleph Beth. The Jewish Quill; and many trum. other publications. WORLD UNION FOR PROGRESSIVE JUDAISM WASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH LEAD- (1926). 633 Third Ave. NYC 10017. ERSHIP & VALUES (1988). 6101 Montrose (212)650-4280. FAX: (212)650-4289. E- Road, Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20852. mail: [email protected]. Pres. Ruth (301)770-5070. FAX: (301)770-6365. E- Cohen; Exec. Dir. Rabbi Uri Regev. In- mail: [email protected]. Founder/Pres. ternational umbrella organization of Lib- Rabbi Sidney Schwarz; Bd. Chmn. Mark eral Judaism; promotes and coordinates Levitt. The Washington Institute for Jew- efforts of Liberal congregations through- ish Leadership and Values is a non-profit out the world; starts new congregations, educational organization dedicated to the recruits rabbis and rabbinical students for renewal of American Jewish life through all countries; organizes international con- the integration of Jewish learning, values ferences of Liberal Jews. World News. and social responsibility. Our flagship program, Panim e/Pa«i'»j:High School in SCHOOLS, INSTITUTIONS Washington, each year brings over 1,000 THE ACADEMY FOR JEWISH RELIGION Jewish teens from across the country to (1956). 6301 Riverdale Avenue, Riverdale, Washington, D.C. to learn about political NY 10471. (718)543-9360. FAX: (718) and social activism in the context of Jew- 5431038. E-mail: [email protected]. ish learning and values. We also sponsor Acting Pres. Rabbi David Greenstein; the Jewish Civics Initiative, the largest na- Dean Rabbi Dr. Ora Horn Prouser. The tional Jewish service/learning program for pluralistic rabbinic and cantorial semi- teens. The Institute also sponsors a Syn- nary uniting teachers and students from agogue Transformation Project, and con- all streams of Judaism, passionately com- ducts leadership training. Jewish Civics: A mitted to their own paths, yet respectful Tikkun Olaml World Repair Manual; Jews, and supportive of the paths of others. Judaism and Civic Responsibility. Emphasis on integrating learning, prac- tice, and spirt through traditional and WOMEN'S LEAGUE FOR CONSERVATIVE JU- contemporary approaches. Training for DAISM (1918). 475 Riverside Drive, NYC congregations, chaplaincy, education, 10115. (212)870-1260. FAX: (212)772- community work. 3507. Email: [email protected]. Pres. Janet Tobin; Exec. Dir. Bernice Bai- ANNENBERG RESEARCH INSTITUTE {see ter. Parent body of Conservative (Ma- CENTER FOR JUDAIC STUDIES) 686 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002

BALTIMORE HEBREW UNIVERSITY (1919). BRAMSON ORT COLLEGE (1977). 69-30 5800 Park Heights Ave., Baltimore, MD Austin St., Forest Hills, NY 11375. 21215. (410)578-6900; (888)248-7420. (718)261-5800. Dean of Academic Ser- FAX: (410)578-6940. E-mail: bhu@bhu. vices Barry Glotzer. A two-year Jewish edu. Pres. Dr. Robert O. Freedman; Bd. technical college offering certificates and Chmn. Michael Hettleman. Offers PhD, associate degrees in technology and MA, BA, and AA programs in Jewish business fields, including accounting, studies, Jewish education, biblical and computer programming, electronics tech- Near Eastern archaeology, philosophy, nology, business management, office literature, history, Hebrew language, technology. Additional locations in literature, and contemporary Jewish Brooklyn. civilization; School of Continuing Edu- cation; Joseph Meyerhoff Library; com- BRANDEIS-BARDIN INSTITUTE (1941). 1101 munity lectures, film series, seminars. Peppertree Lane, Brandeis, CA 93064. BHU Today, (WWW.BHU.EDU) (805)582-4450. FAX: (805)526-1398. E- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Dr. Lee T. , BALTIMORE INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH Bycel; Chair, Bd. Of Dir. Helen Zukin. A COMMUNAL SERVICE. (410)578-6932. Jewish pluralistic, nondenominational ed- FAX: (410)578-1803. Dir. Karen S. Bern- ucational institution providing programs stein; Co-Dir. Cindy Goldstein. Trains for people of all ages:BCI (Brandeis Col- Jewish communal professionals; offers a legiate Institute), a summer leadership joint degree program: an MA from BHU program for college-age adults from and an MAJE from BHU, an MSW from around the world; Camp Alonim, a sum- U. of Maryland School of Social Work, mer Jewish experience for children 8-16; or an MPS in policy sciences from Gan Alonim Day Camp for children in UMBC; MA with Meyerhoff Graduate kindergarten to 6th grade; weekend re- School and Johns Hopkins U. in non- treats for adults with leading contempo- profit management. rary Jewish scholars-in-residence; Jewish music concerts; Family Days and Week- , BERNARD MANEKIN SCHOOL OF ends, Grandparents Weekends, Elderhos- UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES. Dean Dr. tel, Young Adult programs, dance George Berlin. BA program; interinstitu- weekends, institute for newly marrieds. tional program with Johns Hopkins Uni- Monthly Updates; BBI Newsletter. versity; interdisciplinary concentrations: contemporary Middle East, American BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY (1948). 415 South Jewish culture, and the humanities; Russ- St., Waltham, MA 02454. (781)736-2000. ian/English program for new Americans; Pres. Jehuda Reinharz; Provost Irving Ep- assoc. of arts (AA) degree in Jewish stud- stein; Exec. V.-Pres./CEO Peter B. French; Sr. V.-Pres. of Devel. Nancy Winship. Founded under Jewish sponsorship as a , LEONARD AND HELEN R. STULMAN nonsectarian institution offering under- SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION. graduate and graduate education. The Dean Dr. George Berlin. Noncredit pro- Lown School is the center for all pro- gram open to the community, offering a grams of teaching and research in Judaic variety of courses, trips, and events studies, ancient Near Eastern studies, and covering a range of Jewish subjects. El- Islamic and modern Middle Eastern stud- derhostel, Ulpan Modern Hebrew Depart- ies. The school includes the Department ment. of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies; the Hornstein Program in Jewish Communal , PEGGY MEYERHOFF PEARLSTONE Service, a professional training program; SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES. Dean Dr. the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Barry M. Gittlen. PhD and MA pro- Studies, which conducts research and grams; MA in Jewish studies; MAJE in teaching in contemporary Jewish studies, Jewish education; PhD in Jewish studies; primarily in American Jewish studies; and a double master's degree with an MA the Tauter Institute for the study of Eu- from BHU and an MAJE from BHU, an ropean Jewry. Various newsletters, schol- MSW from the University of Maryland arly publications. School of Social Work, or an MPS in pol- icy sciences from UMBC; MA with Bal- , NATIONAL WOMEN'S COMMITTEE timore Institute and Johns Hopkins U. in (1948). MS 132, Waltham, MA 02454- nonprofit management. 9110. (781)736-4160. FAX: (781)736- NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 687 4183. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. education, Israel studies, Judaica librari- Marcia F. Levy; Exec. Dir. Joan C. anship (joint program with Drexel U.), Bowen. Provides support for Brandeis and Jewish music. Joint graduate program University and its Libraries. It connects with Reconstructionist Rabbinical Col- Brandeis, a non-sectarian university lege in Jewish education and Jewish founded by the American Jewish commu- music. Netzky Division of Continuing nity, to its members and their communi- Education and Jewish Community High ties through programs that reflect the School. Various newsletters, annual acad- ideals of social justice and academic ex- emic bulletin, scholarly publications, cen- cellence. In addition to its fundraising tennial volume, Gratz newsletter and activities, NWC offers its members op- occasional papers. portunity for intellectual pursuit, contin- uing education, community service, social HEBREW COLLEGE (1921). 160 Herrick interaction, personal enrichment and Road, Newton Center, MA 02459. (617) leadership development. Open to all, re- 559-8600. FAX: (617)559-8601. Pres. Dr. gardless of race, religion, nationality or David M. Gordis; Ch. Bd. Dir. Mickey gender. Connecting. Cail; Ch. Bd. Trustees Ted Benard-Cutler. Through training in Jewish texts, history, CENTER FOR JUDAIC STUDIES, School of literature, ethics, and Hebrew language, Arts and Sciences, University of Pennsyl- prepares students to become literate par- vania. 420 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA ticipants in the global Jewish community. 19106. (215)238-1290. FAX: (215)238- Offers graduate and undergraduate de- 1540. Dir. David B. Ruderman. Jewish grees and certificates in all aspects of Jew- Quarterly Review. ish education, Jewish studies, and Jewish music; serves students of all ages through CLEVELAND COLLEGE OF JEWISH STUDIES its Prozdor High School, Camp Yavneh, (1964). 26500 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood, Ulpan Center for Adult Jewish Learning, OH 44122. (216)464-4050. FAX: and Me'ah—One Hundred Hours of (216)464-5827. Pres. David S. Ariel; Dir. Adult Jewish Learning. Hebrew College of Student Services Diane M. Kleinman. Today; Likut. (WWW.HEBREWCOLLEGE. Provides courses in all areas of Judaic and EDU) Hebrew studies to adults and college-age students; offers continuing education for HEBREW SEMINARY OF THE DEAF (1992). Jewish educators and administrators; 4435 W. Oakton, Skokie, IL 60076. serves as a center for Jewish life and cul- (847)677-3330. FAX: (847)677-7945. E- ture; expands the availability of courses in mail: [email protected]. Pres. Judaic studies by exchanging faculty, stu- Rabbi Douglas Goldhamer; Bd. Chmn. dents, and credits with neighboring aca- Alan Crane. Trains deaf and hearing men and women to become rabbis and teach- demic institutions; grants bachelor's and ers for Jewish deaf communities across master's degrees. America. All classes in the 5-year program DROPSIE COLLEGE FOR HEBREW AND COG- are interpreted in Sign Language. Rabbis NATE LEARNING (see CENTER FOR JUDAIC teaching in the seminary are Reform, STUDIES) Conservative, and Reconstructionist. GRATZ COLLEGE (1895). 7605 Old York Rd., HEBREW THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE (1922). Melrose Park, PA 19027. (215)635-7300. 7135 N. Carpenter Rd., Skokie, IL 60077. FAX: (215)635-7320. Bd. Chmn. Dr. (847)982-2500. FAX: (847)674-6381. E- Matti K. Gershenfeld; Pres. Dr. Jonathan mail: [email protected]. Chancellor Rabbi Rosenbaum. Offers a wide variety of un- Dr. Jerold Isenberg; Rosh Hayeshiva dergraduate and graduate degrees and Rabbi Shlomo Morgenstern. Hebrew continuing education programs in Judaic, Theological College, a fully accredited in- Hebraic, and Middle Eastern studies. stitution, includes the Bet Midrash for Grants BA and MA in Jewish studies, Men, Blitstein Institute for Women, Kan- MA in Jewish education (joint program in ter School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, special needs education with La Salle U.), Fasman Yeshiva High School, Commu- MA in Jewish music, MA in Jewish liberal nity Service Division, Silber Memorial Li- studies, MA in Jewish communal studies, brary, Bellows Kollel, Israel Experience certificates in Jewish communal studies Program and Yeshivas HaKayitz summer (joint program with U. of Penna. School camp. Likutei Pshatim, Shmuel, Acade- of Social Work and Temple U), Jewish mic Journal, (WWW.HTCNET.EDU) 688 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002

HEBREW UNION COLLEGE—JEWISH INSTI- approaches to teaching counseling skills, TUTE OF RELIGION (1875). 3101 Clifton grounding reflections on practical field Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220. (513)221- work experiences in the teachings of Jew- 1875. FAX: (513)221-1847. Pres. Rabbi ish texts. David Ellenson; Chancellor Dr. Alfred Gottschalk; V.-Pres. Admin. & Finance , CENTER FOR HOLOCAUST AND HU- Arthur R. Grant; V.-Pres. Devel. Erica S. MANITY EDUCATION. 3101 Clifton Ave., Frederick; Chmn. Bd. Govs. Burton Cincinnati, OH 45220. (513)221-1875, Lehman; Provost Dr. Norman J. Cohen. ext. 355. FAX: (513)221-1842. Email: Academic centers: 3101 Clifton Ave., [email protected]. Dir. Cincinnati, OH 45220 (1875), Dean Rabbi Dr. Racelle R. Weiman. Co-sponsored by Kenneth Ehrlich. 1 W. 4 St., NYC 10012 Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute (1922), Dean Rabbi Aaron Panken. FAX: of Religion and Combined Generations (212)388-1720. 3077 University Ave., Los of the Holocaust of Greater Cincinnati; Angeles, CA 90007 (1954), Dean Rabbi offers graduate level courses for educa- Lewis Barth; FAX: (213)747-6128. 13 tional professionals and clergy; surveys King David St., Jerusalem, Israel 94101 and assesses Holocaust education needs (1963), Dean Rabbi Michael Marmur; in public and private sectors; innovates FAX: (972-2)6251478. Prepares students curriculum development and evaluation; for Reform rabbinate, cantorate, Jewish provides teacher training, pedgogic re- education and educational administra- sources, and programming for general tion, communal service, academic careers; public of all ages and faiths; convenes promotes Jewish studies; maintains li- conferences and symposia; cooperates braries, archives, and museums; offers with university consortium on outreach master's and doctoral degrees; engages in initiatives; creates traveling exhibits; fos- archaeological excavations; publishes ters tolerance education and prejudice re- scholarly works through Hebrew Union duction in the school system. College Press. American Jewish Archives; , EDGAR F. MAGNIN SCHOOL OF Bibliographica Judaica; HUC-JIR Cata- GRADUATE STUDIES (1956). 3077 Univer- logue; Hebrew Union College Annual; sity Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007. Studies in Bibliography and Booklore; The (213)749-3424. FAX: (213)747-6128. E- Chronicle; Kesher. (WWW.HUC.EDU) mail: [email protected]. Dir. Dr. Reuven Firestone. Supervises programs leading to , AMERICAN JEWISH PERIODICAL CENTER (1957). 3101 Clifton Ave., DHS, DHL, and MA degrees; partici- Cincinnati, OH 45220. (513)221-1875, pates in cooperative PhD programs with ext. 396. FAX: (513)221-0519. Dir. Her- U. of S. Calif. bert C. Zafren. Maintains microfilms of , GRADUATE STUDIES PROGRAM. 1W. all American Jewish periodicals 1823- 4 St. NYC 10012. (212)824-2252. FAX: 1925, selected periodicals since 1925. Jew- (212)388-1720. E-mail: nysgrad@huc. ish Periodicals and Newspapers on edu. Dir. Dr. Carol Ochs. Offers the DHL Microfilm (1957); First Supplement (doctor of Hebrew letters) degree in a va- (1960); Augmented Edition (1984). riety of fields; the MAJS (master of arts in Judaic studies), a multidisciplinary de- , BLAUSTEIN CENTER FOR PASTORAL th gree; and is the only Jewish seminary to COUNSELING. 1 West 4 Street, NYC, offer the DMin (doctor of ministry) de- 10012. (212)824-2238. FAX: (212)388- gree in pastoral care and counseling. 1720. Email: [email protected]. Dir. Nancy Wiener. In partnership with , HUC-UC CENTER FOR THE STUDY CCAR, prepares spiritual leaders to sen- OF ETHICS AND CONTEMPORARY MORAL sitively and capably help congregants to PROBLEMS (1986). 3101 Clifton Ave., deal with the critical issues they face Cincinnati, OH 45220. (513)221-1875, throughout their lives; enables rabbinical EXT. 367. FAX: (513)221-1842. Email: students to complete a variety of super- [email protected]. Dir. Dr. Jonathan vised clinical experiences, including a year Cohen. Co-sponsored by Hebrew Unon of congregational workd as well as pas- College-Jewish Institute of Religion and toral counseling internships, and an aca- the University of Cincinnati; dedicated to demic grounding in psychodynamics and the study of contemporary moral prob- pastoral counseling; and develops new lems on the basis of values that are at the NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 689 heart of Judeo-Christian and secular eth- ticipants in excavations. Consortium of ical traditions; provides forum for open colleges, universities, and seminaries is af- discussion and reflection on important filiated with the school. Skirball Museum moral dilemmas that arise in modern life; of Biblical Archaeology (artifacts from promotes the incorporation of ethical val- Tel Dan, Tel Gezer, and Aroer). ues in personal life, professional practice, and community development; launching , RHEA HIRSCH SCHOOL OF EDUCA- MA and PhD programs in Jewish and TION (1967). 3077 University Ave., Los Comparative Law and Applied Ethics; of- Angeles, CA 90007. (213)749-3424. FAX: fering development programs for legal, (213)747-6128. Dir. Sara Lee. Offers PhD medical, and social work professionals; and MA programs in Jewish and Hebrew promoting cooperative research among education; conducts joint degree pro- academic institutions, social service, and grams with U. of S. Calif; offers courses not-for-profit organizations in Greater for Jewish teachers, librarians, and early Cincinnati. educators on a nonmatriculating basis; conducts summer institutes for profes- , IRWIN DANIELS SCHOOL OF JEWISH sional Jewish educators. COMMUNAL SERVICE (1968). 3077 Uni- , SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (1947). 1 W. versity Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007. 4 St., NYC 10012. (212)824-2213. FAX: (800)899-0925. FAX: (213)747-6128. E- (212)388-1720. E-mail: [email protected]. mail: [email protected]. Dir. Dr. Dir. Jo Kay. Trains teachers and princi- Steven F. Windmueller. Offers certificate pals for Reform religious schools; offers and master's degree to those employed in MA degree with specialization in religious Jewish communal services, or preparing education. for such work; offers joint MA in Jewish education and communal service with , SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES Rhea Hirsch School; offers dual degrees (1949). 3101 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, OH with the School of Social Work, the 45220. (513)221-1875, ext. 230. FAX: School of Public Administration, the An- (513)221-0321. E-mail: gradschool@huc. nenberg School for Communication, edu. Dir. Dr. Adam Kamesar. Offers pro- Marshall School of Business and the grams leading to MA and PhD degrees; School of Gerontology of the U. of S. offers program leading to DHL degree for Calif, and with other institutions. Single rabbinic graduates of the college. master's degrees can be completed in 15 , SCHOOL OF JEWISH STUDIES (1963). months and certificates are awarded for 13 King David St., Jerusalem, Israel the completion of two full-time summer 94101. (972)2-6203333. FAX: (972)2- sessions, (WWW.HUC.EDU) 6251478. E-mail: [email protected]. Acting Pres. Dr. Norman I Cohen; Dean , JACOB RADER MARCUS CENTER OF Rabbi Michael Marmur; Assoc. Dean THE AMERICAN JEWISH ARCHIVES (see p. Rabbi Shaul R. Feinberg. Offers first year 653) of graduate rabbinic, cantorial, and Jew- , JEROME H. LOUCHHEIM SCHOOL OF ish education studies (required) for North JUDAIC STUDIES (1969). 3077 University American students; graduate program Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007. (213)749- leading to ordination for Israeli rabbinic 3424. FAX: (213)747-6128. Dir. Dr. students; non-degree Beit Midrash/Lib- Reuven Firestone. Offers programs lead- eral Yeshivah program of Jewish studies ing to MA, BS, BA, and AA degrees; of- (English language); in-service educational fers courses as part of the undergraduate programming for teachers and educators program of the U. of S. Calif. (Hebrew language); Hebrew Ulpan for immigrants and visitors; Abramov Li- , NELSON GLUECK SCHOOL OF BIBLI- brary of Judaica, Hebraica, Ancient Near CAL ARCHAEOLOGY (1963). 13 King East and American Jewish Experience; David St., Jerusalem, Israel 94101. Skirball Museum of Biblical Archaeol- (972)2-6203333. FAX: (972)2-6251478. ogy; public outreach programs (lectures, Dir. Avraham Biran. Offers graduate- courses, concerts, exhibits). level research programs in Bible and ar- chaeology. Summer excavations are , SCHOOL OF SACRED MUSIC (1947). carried out by scholars and students. 1 W. 4 St., NYC 10012. (212)824-2225. University credit may be earned by par- FAX: (212)388-1720. Dir. Cantor Israel 690 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002

Goldstein. Trains cantors for congrega- Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, In- tions; offers MSM degree. Sacred Music terdepartmental Studies, Jewish Art and Press. Material Culture, Jewish Education, Jew- ish History, Jewish Literature, Jewish Phi- -, SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER (see losophy, Jewish Women's Studies, Liturgy, p. 656) Medieval Jewish Studies, Midrash, Mod- INSTITUTE OF TRADITIONAL JUDAISM ern Jewish Studies, Talmud and Rab- (1990). 811 Palisade Ave., Teaneck, NJ binics, and Dual Degree Program with 07666. (201)801-0707. FAX: (201)801- Columbia University School of Social 0449. Rector (Reish Metivta) Rabbi Work. David Weiss Halivni; Dean Rabbi Ronald , H.L. MILLER CANTORIAL SCHOOL D. Price. A nondenominational halakhic AND COLLEGE OF JEWISH MUSIC (1952). rabbinical school dedicated to genuine 3080 Broadway, NYC 10027. (212)678- faith combined with intellectual honesty 8036. FAX: (212)678-8947. Dean Cantor and the love of Israel. Graduates receive Henry Rosenblum. Trains cantors, music "yoreh yoreh" smikhah. teachers, and choral directors for congre- gations. Offers full-time programs in sa- JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY (1886; cred music leading to degree of MSM, reorg. 1902). 3080 Broadway, NYC 10027- and diploma of Hazzan. 4649. (212)678-8000. FAX: (212) 678- 8947. Chancellor Dr. Ismar Schorsch; Bd. , JEWISH MUSEUM (see p. 654) Chmn. Gershon Kekst. Operates under- graduate and graduate programs in Ju- , LIBRARY OF THE JEWISH THEOLOG- daic studies; professional schools for ICAL SEMINARY. 3080 Broadway, NYC training Conservative rabbis, educators 10027. (212)678-8075. FAX: (212)678- and cantors; the JTS Library; the Ratner 8998. E-mail: [email protected]. Librar- Center for the Study of Conservative Ju- ian Dr. Mayer E. Rabinowitz. Contains daism; Melton Research Center for Jew- one of the largest collections of Hebraica ish Education; the Jewish Museum; and Judaica in the world, including man- Ramah Camps and the Ivry Prozdor uscripts, incunabula, rare books, and high-school honors program. Other out- Cairo Geniza material. The 320,000-item reach activities include the Distance collection includes books, manuscripts, Learning Project, the Finkelstein Insti- periodicals, sound recordings, prints, tute for Religious and Social Studies, and broadsides, photographs, postcards, mi- the Wagner Institute lay leadership pro- croform, videos and CD-ROM. Exhibi- gram. Academic Bulletin; JTS Magazine; tion of items from the collection are Gleanings; JTS News, (WWW.JTSA.EDU) ongoing. Exhibition catalogs are available for sale. The Library is open to the pub- , ALBERT A. LIST COLLEGE OF JEW- lic for on-site use (photo identification re- ISH STUDIES (formerly SEMINARY COL- quired). Between the Lines, (WWW.JTSA. LEGE OF JEWISH STUDIES—TEACHERS EDU/LIBRARY) INSTITUTE) (1909). 3080 Broadway, NYC , Louis FINKELSTEIN INSTITUTE FOR 10027. (212)678-8826. Dean Dr. Shuly RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL STUDIES (1938). Rubin Schwartz. Offers complete under- 3080 Broadway, NYC 10027. (212)870- graduate program in Judaica leading to 3180. FAX: (212)678-8947. E-mail: BA degree; conducts joint programs with [email protected]. Dir. Rabbi Gerald Columbia University and Barnard Col- Wolpe. Since 1938 has maintained an lege enabling students to receive two BA innovative interfaith and intergroup rela- degrees. tions program, pioneering new ap- , GRADUATE SCHOOL OF JTS (for- proaches to dialogue across religious merly INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDY lines. Through scholarly and practical fel- IN THE HUMANITIES) (1968). 3080 Broad- lowship, highlights the relevance of Ju- way, NYC 10027-4649. (212)678-8024. daism and other contemporary religions FAX: (212)678-8947. E-mail: gradschool to current theological, ethical, and scien- @jtsa.edu. Dean Dr. Stephen P. tific issues, including the emerging chal- Garfinkel; Asst. Dean Dr. Bruce E. lenge of bioethics. Nielsen. Programs leading to MA, DHL, , MELTON RESEARCH CENTER FOR and PhD degrees in Judaic studies; spe- JEWISH EDUCATION (1960). 3080 Broad- cializations include Ancient Judaism, way, NYC 10027. (212)678-8031. E-mail: NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 691 [email protected]. Dir. Dr. Steven M. broadest sense, including hour-long doc- Brown; Admin. Lisa Siberstein-Weber. umentaries on NBC and ABC. Distrib- Develops new curricula and materials for utes cassettes of programs at minimum Jewish education; prepares educators charge. through seminars and in-service pro- grams; maintains consultant and super- , REBECCA AND ISRAEL IVRY PROZ- visory relationships with a limited DOR (1951). 3080 Broadway, NYC 10027. number of pilot schools; develops and im- (212)678-8824. E-mail: prozdor@jtsa. plements research initiatives; sponsors edu. Principal Rhonda Rosenheck; Com- "renewal" retreats. Gleanings; Court- munity Advisory Board Chmn. Michael yard: A Journal of Research and Reflection Katz. The Hebrew high school of JTS, of- on Jewish Education. fers a program of Jewish studies for day school and congregational school gradu- , NATIONAL RAMAH COMMISSION ates in classical texts, Hebrew, interdisci- (1947). 3080 Broadway, NYC 10027. plinary seminars, training in educational (212)678-8881. FAX: (212)749-8251. Pres. leadership, and classes for college credit. Alan H. Silberman; Natl. Dir. Sheldon Classes meet one evening a week and on Dorph. Sponsors an international net- Sundays in Manhattan and at affiliated work of 16 summer camps located in the programs. High School Curricula. US, Canada, S. America, Russia, and Is- , SAUL LIEBERMAN INSTITUTE FOR rael, emphasizing Jewish education, liv- TALMUDIC RESEARCH (1985). 3080 ing, and culture; offers opportunities for Broadway, NYC 10027. (212)678-8994. qualified college students and older to FAX: (212)678D8947. E-mail: liebinst® serve as counselors, administrators, spe- jtsa.edu. Dir. Shamma Friedman; Coord. cialists, etc., and programs for children Jonathan Milgram. Engaged in preparing with special needs (Tikvah program); of- for publication a series of scholarly edi- fers special programs in U.S. and Israel, tions of selected chapters of the Talmud. including National Ramah Staff Training The following projects support and help Institute, Ramah Israel Seminar, Ulpan disseminate the research:Talmud Text Ramah Plus, and Tichon Ramah Database; Bibliography of Talmudic Lit- Yerushalayim. Family and synagogue erature; Catalogue of Geniza Fragments. tours to Israel and summer day camp in Israel for Americans. , SCHOCKEN INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH RESEARCH (1961). 6 Balfour St., , PROJECT JUDAICA (1992). 3080 Jerusalem, Israel 92102. (972)2-5631288. Broadway, NYC 10027. (212)678-8983. FAX: (972)2-5636857. E-mail: sjssg® Dir. Dr. David Fishman. Students in this vms.huji.ac.il. Dir. Dr. Shmuel Glick. intensive, five year program sponsored Comprises the Schocken collection of with YIVO and the Russian State Uni- rare books and manuscripts and a re- versity for the Humanities in Moscow search institute dedicated to the explo- pursue the university's general curriculum ration of Hebrew religious poetry while majoring in Jewish history and cul- (piyyut). Schocken Institute Yearbook ture taught by JTS faculty and advanced (P'raqim). students. Graduates receive a diploma (the equivalent of an MA) or a candidate , WILLIAM DAVIDSON GRADUATE of sciences degree (the equivalent of a SCHOOL OF JEWISH EDUCATION (1996). PhD) from RSUH. 3080 Broadway, NYC 10027. (212)678- 8030. E-mail: [email protected]. Dean , RABBINICAL SCHOOL (1886). 3080 Dr. Aryeh Davidson. Offers master's and Broadway, NYC 10027. (212)678-8817. doctoral degrees in Jewish education; Dean Allan Kensky. Offers a program of continuing education courses for Jewish graduate and professional studies leading educators and Jewish communal profes- to the degree of Master of Arts and ordi- sionals; and programs that take advan- nation; includes one year of study in tage of the latest technology, including Jerusalem and an extensive field-work distance learning and interactive video program. classrooms. , RADIO AND TELEVISION (1944). MAALOT—A SEMINARY FOR CANTORS AND 3080 Broadway, NYC 10027. (212)678- JUDAISTS (1987). 15 W. Montgomery Ave., 8020. Produces radio and TV programs Suite 204, Rockville, MD 20850. expressing the Jewish tradition in its (301)309-2310. FAX: (301)309-2328. 692 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002 Pres./Exec. Off. David Shneyer. An edu- Shapiro; Genl. Chmn. Aaron Ziegelman. cational program established to train in- Coeducational. Trains rabbis and cantors dividuals in Jewish music, the liturgical for all areas of Jewish communal life:syn- arts, and the use, design, and application agogues, academic and educational posi- of Jewish customs and ceremonies. Offers tions, Hillel centers, federation agencies, classes, seminars, and an independent and chaplaincy for hospitals, hospices, study program. and geriatric centers; confers title of rabbi and cantor and grants degrees of YESHIVA RABBI CHAIM BERLIN Master and Doctor of Hebrew Letters RABBINICAL ACADEMY (1905). 1605 and Master of Arts in Jewish Studies. Coney Island Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11230. RRC Report; Reconstructionist.(v/ww. (718)377-0777. Exec. Dir. Y. Mayer Lasker. Maintains fully accredited ele- RRC.EDU) mentary and high schools; collegiate and SPERTUS INSTITUTE OF JEWISH STUDIES postgraduate school for advanced Jewish (1924). 618 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL studies, both in America and Israel; 60605. (312)922-9012. FAX: (312)922- Camp Morris, a summer study retreat; 6406. Pres. Howard A. Sulkin; Bd. Chmn. Prof. Nathan Isaacs Memorial Library; Franklin Nitikman; V.-Pres. for Acade- Gur Aryeh Publications. mic Affairs Byron L. Sherwin. An ac- credited institution of higher learning NATIONAL CENTER FOR THE HEBREW LAN- offering one doctor of Jewish studies de- GUAGE (see p. 655) gree; master's degree programs in Jewish NER ISRAEL RABBINICAL COLLEGE (1933). studies, Jewish education, Jewish com- 400 Mt. Wilson Lane, Baltimore, MD munal service, and human-services ad- 21208. (410)484-7200. FAX: (410)484- ministration; plus an extensive program 3060. Rosh Hayeshiva, Rabbi Aharon of continuing education. Major resources Feldman; Pres. Rabbi Herman N. Neu- of the college encompass Spertus Mu- berger. Trains rabbis and educators for seum, Asher Library, Chicago Jewish Jewish communities in America and Archives, and Spertus College of Judaica worldwide. Offers bachelor's, master's, Press. and doctoral degrees in talmudic law, as well as teacher's diploma. College has -, SPERTUS MUSEUM (see p. 657) four divisions: Israel Henry Beren High TOURO COLLEGE (1970). Executive Offices: School, Rabbinical College, Teachers 27 West 23rd Street., NYC 10010. Training Institute, Graduate School. (212)643-0400. FAX: (212)627-9049. Pres. Maintains an active community-service Dr. Bernard Lander; Bd. Chmn. Mark division. Operates special programs for Hasten. Non-profit comprehensive col- Iranian and Russian Jewish students. Ner lege with Judaic Studies, Liberal Arts and Israel Update; Alumni Bulletin; Ohr professional programs leading to BA, BS, Hanair Talmudic Journal; Iranian B'nei MA, MS and JD degrees at campuses in Torah Bulletin. NYC and Long Island; emphasizes rele- RABBINICAL COLLEGE OF TELSHE, INC. vance of Jewish heritage to Western civi- (1941). 28400 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe, OH lization. Undergraduate and graduate 44092. (216)943-5300. Roshe Hayeshiva degree programs in Moscow and and Pres. Rabbi Zalman Gifter and Rabbi Jerusalem. California campuses offer DO Yitzchok Sorotzkin; V.-Pres. Rabbi Abba degree and distance learning BS, MS, Zalka Gewirtz. College for higher Jewish MBA and PhD degrees. learning specializing in talmudic studies and rabbinics; maintains a preparatory , COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND academy including a secular high school, SCIENCES. 27-33 W. 23 St., NYC 10010. postgraduate department, teacher- (212)463-0400. FAX: (212)627-9144. training school, and teachers' seminary Exec. Dean Stanley Boylan. Offers com- for women. Pri Etz Chaim; Peer prehensive Jewish studies along with stud- Mordechai; Alumni Bulletin. ies in the arts, sciences, humanities, and preprofessional studies in health sciences, RECONSTRUCTIONIST RABBINICAL COLLEGE law, accounting, business, computer sci- (1968). 1299 Church Rd., Wyncote, PA ence, education, and finance. Women's 19095. (215)576-0800. FAX: (215)576- Division, 160 Lexington Ave., NYC 6143. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Dan 10016. (212)213-2230. FAX: (212)683- Ehrenkranz; Bd. Chmn. Donald L. 3281. Dean Sara E. Freifeld. NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 693

, INSTITUTE OF JEWISH LAW. 1600. FAX: (516)665-6902. E-mail: (631)421-2244, ext. 335. A constituent of [email protected]. Pres. Dr. Bernard Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Lander; Dean Dr. Joseph Weisberg. Of- Center, the Institute of Jewish Law pro- fers the following programs:MS/MD with vides an intellectual framework for the Faculty of Medicine, Technion Institute, study and teaching of Jewish law. Coed- Israel; BS/MS Occupational Therapy; its Dinei Israel (Jewish Law Journal) with BS/MS Physical Therapy; MS Public Tel Aviv University Law School. Health; Advanced MS Orthopedic Phys- ical Therapy; MS Forensic Examination; , JACOB D. FUCHSBERG LAW CENTER MS Clinical Engineering; MS Early (1980). Long Island Campus, 300 Nassau Intervention; MS Gerontology; BS Physi- Rd., Huntington, NY 11743. (516)421- cian Assistant; AAS Occupational Ther- 2244. Dean Howard A. Glickstein. Offers apy Assistant; AAS Physical Therapists studies leading to JD degree. Assistant. , Moscow BRANCH. Oztozhenka , TOURO GRADUATE SCHOOL OF JEW- #38, Moscow, Russia 119837. Offers BS ISH STUDIES (1981). 160 Lexington Ave., program in business and BA program in NYC 10016. (212)213-2230. FAX: Jewish studies. (212)683-3281. E-mail: moshesh@touro. , SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES. Mid- edu. Pres. Bernard Lander; Dean Michael town Main Campus, 27 W. 23 St., NYC A. Shmidman. Offers courses leading to 10010. (212)463-0400; Harlem Main an MA in Jewish studies, with concentra- Campus, 240 E. 123 St., NYC 10035; Sun- tions in Jewish history or Jewish educa- set Park extension, 475 53rd St., Brooklyn, tion. Students may complete part of their NY 11220; Flushing Extension, 133-35 program in Israel through MA courses Roosevelt Ave., Queens, NY 11374. Dean offered by Touro faculty at Touro's Stephen Adolphus. Associate and bache- Jerusalem center. lor degree programs in human services, UNIVERSITY OF JUDAISM (1947). 15600 Mul- education N-6, computing, business and holland Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90077. liberal arts; special emphasis on service to (310)476-9777. FAX: (310)476-0347. E- non-traditional students. mail: [email protected]. Pres. Dr. Robert D. Wexler. The College of Arts and Sci- , TOURO COLLEGE FLATBUSH CEN- ences is an accredited liberal arts college TER (1979). 1602 Ave. J, Brooklyn, NY for undergraduates offering a core cur- 11230. (718)252-7800. Dean Robert riculum of Jewish, Western, and non- Goldschmidt. A division of the College of Western studies, with majors including Liberal Arts and Sciences; options offered bioethics (a premedical track in partner- in accounting and business, education, ship with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center), mathematics, political science, psychol- business, English, Jewish studies, jour- ogy, special education and speech. Classes nalism, literature & politics, political sci- are given on weeknights and during the ence, psychology, and U.S. public policy. day on Sunday. Accredited graduate programs in non- , TOURO COLLEGE ISRAEL. 20 Pierre profit business administration (MBA), Koenig St., Jerusalem, Israel. (02) Jewish education, and psychology with an emphasis on developmental disabilities. 6796666. FAX: (02)6796688. V-Pres., Is- The Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies rael, Matityahu Adler; Dean of Faculty, provides an intensive four-year program Israel, Prof. Moshe Lieberman. Touro with Conservative ordination. Home of College Israel offers both undergraduate the Center for Policy Options, conducting and graduate degrees in manrgement, public policy research in areas of concern marketing, economics, finance, and ac- to the Jewish community, and the Whizin counting. Touro College also offers a Center for the Jewish Future, a research graduate degree in Jewish Studies. and programming institute. Offers the Courses in both these programs are given largest adult Jewish education program in in Hebrew. In addition undergraduate the U.S., cultural-arts programs, and a va- courses in our one year program are of- riety of outreach services for West Coast fered in English, (WWW.TOURO.AC.IL) Jewish communities. Vision. , TOURO COLLEGE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES (1986). 1700 Union WEST COAST TALMUDICAL SEMINARY Blvd, Bay Shore, NY 11706. (516)665- (Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad) (1953). 694 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002

7215 Waring Ave., Los Angeles, CA schools, and four affiliates. Yeshiva Uni- 90046. (323)937-3763. FAX: (323)937- versity Review; Yeshiva University Today. 9456. Dean Rabbi Ezra Schochet. Pro- (WWW.YU.EDU) vides facilities for intensive Torah Yeshiva University has four campuses education as well as Orthodox rabbinical in Manhattan and the Bronx: Wilf Cam- training on the West Coast; conducts an pus, 500 W. 185 St., NYC 10033-3201; accredited college preparatory high Midtown Campus, 245 Lexington Ave., school combined with a full program of NYC 10016-4699; Brookdale Center, 55 Torah-talmudic training and a graduate Fifth Ave., NYC 10003-4391; Jack and talmudical division on the college level. Pearl Resnick Campus, Eastchester Rd. & Torah Quiz; Kovetz Migdal Ohr, Kovetz Morris Pk. Ave., Bronx, NY 10461-1602. Ohr HaMigdal. Undergraduate schools for men at Wilf Campus (212)960-5400: Yeshiva College YESHIVA TORAH VODAATH AND MESIVTA (Bd. Chmn. Jay Schottenstein; Dean Dr. TORAH VODAATH RABBINICAL SEMINARY Norman T. Adler) provides liberal arts (1918). 425 E. 9 St., Brooklyn, NY 11218. and sciences curricula; grants BA degree. (718)941-8000. Bd. Chmn. Chaim Isaac Breuer College of Hebraic Studies Leshkowitz. Offers Hebrew and secular (Dean Dr. Michael D. Shmidman) awards education from elementary level through Hebrew teacher's diploma, AA, BA, and rabbinical ordination and postgraduate BS. James Striar School of General Jew- work; maintains a teachers institute and ish Studies (Dean Dr. Michael D. Shmid- community-service bureau; maintains a man) grants AA degree. Yeshiva dormitory and a nonprofit camp program Program/Mazer School of Talmudic for boys. Chronicle; Mesivta Vanguard; Studies (Max and Marion Grill Dean Thought of the Week; Torah Vodaath Rabbi Zevulun Charlop) offers advanced News; Ha'Mesifta. course of study in Talmudic texts and , YESHIVA TORAH VODAATH ALUMNI commentaries. Irving I. Stone Beit ASSOCIATION (1941). 425 E. 9 St., Brook- Midrash Program (Dean Dr. Michael D. lyn, NY 11218. (718)941-8000. Pres. Shmidman) offers diversified curriculum George Weinberger. Promotes social and combining Talmud with Jewish studies. cultural ties between the alumni and the Undergraduate school for women at schools through classes and lectures and Midtown Campus (212)340-7700: Stern fund-raising; offers vocational guidance College for Women (Bd. Chmn. Marjorie to students; operates Camp Ohr Shraga; Diener Blenden; Dr. Monique C. Katz; sponsors research fellowship program for Dean Dr. Karen Bacon) offers liberal arts boys. Annual Journal; Hamesivta Torah and sciences curricula supplemented by periodical. Jewish studies programs; awards BA, AA, YESHIVA UNIVERSITY (1886). Wilf Campus, and Hebrew teacher's diploma. 500 W. 185 St., NYC 10033-3201. Sy Syms School of Business at Wilf (212)960-5400. FAX: (212)960-0055. Pres. Campus and Midtown Campus (Bd. Dr. Norman Lamm; Chmn. Bd. of Chmn. Bernard L. Madoff; Dean Dr. Trustees Robert M. Beren. The nation's Charles Snow) offers undergraduate busi- oldest and most comprehensive indepen- ness curricula in conjunction with study dent university founded under Jewish at Yeshiva College or Stern College; auspices, with 18 undergraduate and grants BS degree. graduate schools, divisions, and affiliates; Universitywide programs serving the widespread programs of research and community and the nation include the S. community outreach; publications; and a Daniel Abraham Israel Program; Joseph museum. A broad range of curricula lead Alexander Foundation Program for En- to bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and pro- hancemant of Science Education; Samuel fessional degrees. Undergraduate schools H. and Rachel Golding Center for Judaic provide general studies curricula supple- Studies; Samuel H. and Rachel Golding mented by courses in Jewish learning; Institute for Biomedical Education; Carl graduate schools prepare for careers in C. Icahn Foundation Institutes for Child medicine, law, social work, Jewish educa- Protection; Irving and Hanni Rosenbaum tion, psychology, Jewish studies, and Aliyah Incentive Fund; Holocaust Stud- other fields. It has seven undergraduate ies Program; Yeshiva University Press; schools, seven graduate and professional Yeshiva University Museum. NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 695

, ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF cation, provides summer course work to MEDICINE (1955). Eastchester Rd. & complement year-round field instruction Morris Pk. Ave., Bronx, NY 10461-1602. in local communities. (718)430-2000. Pres. Dr. Norman Lamm; Chpers. Bd. of Overseers Robert A. , BELFER INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED Belfer; Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz BIOMEDICAL STUDIES (1978). Eastchester Dean Dr. Dominick P. Purpura. Prepares Rd. & Morris Pk. Ave., Bronx, NY 10461- physicians and conducts research in the 1602. (718)430-2801. Dir. Dr. Dennis health sciences; awards MD degree; in- Shields. Integrates and coordinates the cludes Sue Golding Graduate Division of Albert Einstein College of Medicine's Medical Sciences (Dir. Dr. Anne M. postdoctoral research and training-grant Etgen), which grants PhD degree. Ein- programs in the basic and clinical bio- stein's clinical facilities and affiliates en- medical sciences. Awards certificate as re- compass Jack D. Weiler Hospital of search fellow or research associate on Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Ja- completion of training. cobi Medical Center, Montefiore Medical , BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF Center, Long Island Jewish Medical Cen- LAW (1976). 55 Fifth Ave., NYC 10003- ter, Beth Israel Medical Center, Bronx- 4391. (212)790-0200. E-mail:lawinfo@ Lebanon Hospital Center, and Rose F. ymail.yu.edu. Pres. Dr. Norman Lamm; Kennedy Center for Research in Mental Chmn. Bd. Of Directors Earle I. Mack; Retardation and Developmental Disabil- Dean David Rudenstine. Offers a rigorous ities. Einstein; Einstein Today; Einstein and enriched legal education leading to Quarterly Journal of Biology and Medi- juris doctor (JD) degree and two LLM programs—in intellectual property and in general law. Programs and services in- , ALUMNI OFFICE, 500 W. 185 St., clude Jacob Burns Institute for Advanced NYC 10033-3201. (212)960-5373. FAX: Legal Studies; Jacob Burns Center for (212)960-5336. E-mail: alumdesk@ymail. Ethics in the Practice of Law; Bet Tzedek yu.edu. University Dir. Alumni Affairs Legal Services Clinic, including the Her- Robert R. Saltzman. Seeks to foster a man J. Stich Program for the Aged and close allegiance of alumni to their alma Disabled; Cardozo International Insti- mater by maintaining ties with all alumni tute/Uri and Caroline Bauer Israel Pro- and servicing the following associa- gram; Leonard and Bea Diener Institute tions:Yeshiva College Alumni; Stern Col- of Jewish Law; Floersheimer Center for lege for Women Alumnae; Sy Syms Constitutional Democracy; Ford Foun- School of Business Alumni; Albert Ein- dation Program in International Law and stein College of Medicine Alumni; Fer- Human Rights; Samuel and Ronnie Hey- kauf Graduate School of Psychology man Center on Corporate Governance; Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution; Alumni; Wurzweiler School of Social Romie Shapiro Program in International Work Alumni; Rabbinic Alumni; Ben- Law and Human Rights; Stephen B. jamin N. Cardozo School of Law Alumni. Siegel Program in Real Estate Law; Sol S. Yeshiva University Review; AECOM Singer Research Program in Real Prop- Alumni News; Ferkauf Progress Notes; erty Law; Howard M. Squadron Program Wurzweiler Update; Jewish Social Work in Law, Media, and Society; Center for Forum. Professional Development. Cardozo Life; Cardozo Law Review; Cardozo Arts and , AZRIELI GRADUATE SCHOOL OF Entertainment Law Journal; Cardozo JEWISH EDUCATION AND ADMINISTRA- Women's Law Journal; Cardozo Journal of TION (1945). 245 Lexington Ave., NYC International and Comparative Law; Car- 10016-4699. (212)340-7705. FAX: (212) dozo Studies in Law and Literature; Post- 340-7787. Pres. Dr. Norman Lamm; Soviet Media Law and Policy Newsletter, Chmn. Bd. Of Dirs. Moshael J. Straus; New York Real Estate Reporter. Dean Dr. David J. Schnall. Offers MS de- gree in Jewish elementary and secondary education; specialist's certificate and EdD , BERNARD REVEL GRADUATE in administration and supervision of Jew- SCHOOL OF JEWISH STUDIES (1935). 500 ish education. Block Education Program, W. 185 St., NYC 10033-3201. (212)960- subsidized by a grant from the Jewish 5253. Pres. Dr. Norman Lamm; Chmn. Agency's Joint Program for Jewish Edu- Bd. Of Directors Mordecai D. Katz; 696 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002

Dean Dr. Arthur Hyman. Offers graduate Kollelim include Marcos and Adina programs in Bible, Talmudic studies, Jew- Katz Kollel (Institute for Advanced Re- ish history, and Jewish philosophy; con- search in Rabbinics); Kollel l'Horaah fers MA and PhD degrees. Harry Fischel (Yadin Yadin) and External Yadin Yadin; Summer Program offers the Revel pro- Israel Henry Beren Institute for Higher gram during the summer. Talmudic Studies (HaMachon HaGavo- hah L'Talmud); Bella and Harry Wexner , FERKAUF GRADUATE SCHOOL OF Kollel Elyon and Honors Pro- PSYCHOLOGY (1957). Eastchester Rd. & gram; Ludwig Jesselson Kollel ; Morris Pk. Ave., Bronx, NY 10461-1602. Caroline and Joseph S. Gruss Institute in (718)430-3941. FAX: (718)430-3960. E- Jerusalem. mail: [email protected]. Pres. Dr. Nor- Riets sponsors one high school for boys man Lamm; Chair Bd. of Governors. Dr. (Manhattan) and one for girls (Queens). Jayne G. Beker; Dean Dr. Lawrence J. The Max Stern Division of Communal Siegel. Offers MA in applied psychology; Services (Acting Dir. Rabbi David A. Is- PsyD in clinical and school-clinical child rael), provides personal and professional psychology; and PhD in developmental service to the rabbinate and related fields, and clinical health psychology. Programs as well as educational, consultative, orga- and services include the Leonard and nizational, and placement services to con- Muriel Marcus Family Project for the gregations, schools, and communal Study of the Disturbed Adolescent; Max organizations around the world; coordi- and Celia Parnes Family Psychological nates a broad spectrum of outreach pro- and Psychoeducational Services Clinic. grams, including Association of Modern , (affiliate) PHILIP AND SARAH BELZ Orthodox Day Schools and Yeshiva High SCHOOL OF JEWISH MUSIC (1954). 560 W. Schools, Stone-Sapirstein Center for 185 St., NYC 10033-3201. (212)960-5353. Jewish Education, Gertrude and Morris FAX: (212)960-5359. Dir. Cantor Bienenfeld Department of Rabbinic Bernard Beer. Provides professional train- Services, Gindi Program for the En- ing of cantors and courses in Jewish litur- hancement of Professional Rabbinics, gical music; conducts outreach; publishes Continuing Rabbinic Education Initia- Journal of Jewish Music and Literature; tives, Leadership Education and Devel- awards associate cantor's certificate and opment Program (LEAD), Kiruv College cantorial diploma. Outreach Program, Community Kollel and Beit Midrash and Boardroom Learn- , (affiliate) RABBI ISAAC ELCHANAN ing Programs, Project Kehillah, Myer and THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY (1896). 2540 Pauline Senders Off-Campus Lecture Se- Amsterdam Ave., NYC 10033-9986. ries, Jewish Medical Ethics Consultation (212)960-5344. FAX: (212)960-0061. Service, National Commission on Torah Chmn. Bd. of Trustees Julius Berman; Education.The Torah U-Madda Project, Max and Marion Grill Dean Rabbi Ze- supported by the Joseph J. and Bertha K. vulun Charlop. Leading center in the Green Memorial Fund, includes the Or- Western Hemisphere for Torah study and thodox Forum and publishes the The rabbinic training. RIETS complex en- Torah U-Madda Journal and Ten Da at. compasses 15 educational entities and a major service and outreach center with Sephardic components are Jacob E. some 20 programs. Grants semikhah (or- Safra Institute of Sephardic Studies and dination) and the degrees of master of re- the Institute of Yemenite Studies; ligious education, master of Hebrew Sephardic Community Program; Dr. literature, doctor of religious education, Joseph and Rachel Ades Sephardic Out- and doctor of Hebrew literature. Includes reach Program; Maybaum Sephardic Fel- Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik Center of lowship Program. Rabbinic Studies; Gabriel Levine Post- Graduate School for Rabbinic Studies; , SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER (see Morris and Nellie L. Kawaler Rabbinic p. 656) Training Program; Irving I. Stone Rab- , WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION (1928). binic Internship Program; Aaron, 500 W. 185 St., NYC 10033-3201. (212) Martha, Isidore N., and Blanche Rosan- 960-0855. Chmn. Natl. Bd. Dinah Pinc- sky Foundation Contemporary Halakhah zower. Supports Yeshiva University's na- Program. tional scholarship program for students NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 697 training in education, community service, to Hunger, and other causes. The Lion of law, medicine, and other professions. Its (quarterly magazine). Torah Chesed Fund provides monthly stipends to needy undergraduate students. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF JEWS FROM THE FORMER USSR, INC. (AAJFSU) (1989). , WURZWEILER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL 119 Fulton St., 5lh fl., rm.3, NYC 10038. WORK. (1957). 500 W. 185 St., NYC (212)964-1946. FAX: (212)964-1946. 10033-3201. (212)960-0800. FAX: (212) E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. 960-0822. Pres. Dr. Norman Lamm; Stephen H. Hoffman; Bd. Chmn. James Chair Bd. of Governors David I. S. Tisch. National not-for-profit, grass- Schachne; Dorothy and David I. roots mutual assistance and refugee ad- Schachne Dean Dr. Sheldon R. Gelman. vocacy organization, which unites and Offers graduate programs in social work represents interests of over 600,000 Russ- and Jewish communal service; grants ian speaking Jewish refugees and legal im- MSW and PhD degrees and certificate in migrants from the former Soviet Union. Jewish communal service. MSW pro- Has chapters and independent associa- grams are: Concurrent Plan, 2-year, full- tions in 7 states, including New York, time track, combining classroom study Ohio, Colorado, New Jersey, Massachu- and supervised field instruction; Plan for setts, Wisconsin and Maryland. The na- Employed Persons (PEP), for people tional organization is a member of the working in social agencies; Block Educa- National Immigration Forum and it is af- tion Plan (Dir. Dr. Adele Weiner), which filiated with the United Jewish Commu- combines summer course work with nities, Washington Action Office. New regular-year field placement in local agen- York Chapter is a member of the Jewish cies; Clergy Plan, training in counseling Community Relations Council of New for clergy of all denominations; Silvia and York and the New York Immigration Irwin Leiferman Center for Professional Coalition. Local Chapters work in coop- Training in the Care of the Elderly. Jew- eration with Jewish Federation of New ish Social Work Forum. York. The AAJFSU assists newcomers in , (affiliate) YESHIVA OF LOS ANGE- their resettlement and vocational and cul- LES (1977). 9760 W. Pico Blvd., Los An- tural adjustment, fosters their Jewish geles, CA 90035-4701. (310)772-2424. identity and involvement in civic and so- FAX: (310)772-7661. E-mail: mhmay@ cial affairs, fights anti-Semitism and vio- wiesenthal.com. Dean Rabbi Marvin lation of human rights in the FSU and the Hier; Bd. Chmn. Samuel Belzberg; Dir. U.S. through cooperation with other Academic Programs Rabbi Sholom human rights organizations and advo- Tendler. Affiliates are Yeshiva University cacy, supports struggle of Israeli Jews for High Schools of Los Angeles, Jewish sustainable peace, provides advocacy in Studies Institute and Kollel Torah cases of political asylum for victims of MiTzion. anti-Semitism in the FSU and natural- ization, provides assistance in social , YESHIVA UNIVERSITY MUSEUM (see safety net and naturalization of the el- p. 658) derly and disabled. Chronicles of Anti- SOCIAL, MUTUAL BENEFIT Semitism and Nationalism in Republics of the Former USSR (in English, annually); ALPHA EPSILON PI FRATERNITY (1913). Information Bulletin (in Russian, bi- 8815 Wesleyan Rd., Indianapolis, IN monthly). 46268-1171. (317)876-1913. FAX: (317) 876-1057. E-mail: [email protected]. Inter- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF JEWS FROM natl. Pres. Andrew P. Fradkin; Exec. V- CENTRAL EUROPE, INC. (1938). 570 Sev- Pres. Sidney N. Dunn. International enth Ave., NYC 10018. (212)921-3871. Jewish fraternity active on over 100 cam- FAX: (212)575-1918. Pres. Fritz Wein- puses in the U.S. and Canada; encourages schenk; Bd. Chmn. Curt C. Silberman; Jewish students to remain loyal to their Exec. Asst. Dennis E. Rohrbaugh. Seeks heritage and to assume leadership roles in to safeguard the rights and interests of the community; active in behalf of Soviet American Jews of German-speaking Cen- Jewry, the State of Israel, the United tral European descent, especially in refer- States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Tay ence to restitution and indemnification; Sachs Disease, Mazon: A Jewish Response through its affiliate Research Foundation 698 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002 for Jewish Immigration sponsors research helps to support Bnai Zion Medical Cen- and publications on the history, immi- ter in Haifa and other Israeli institutions; gration, and acculturation of Central aids and supports various programs and European emigres in the U.S. and world- projects in the U.S.: Hebrew Excellence wide; through its affiliate Jewish Philan- Program-Gold Medal presentation in thropic Fund of 1933 supports social high schools and colleges; Camp Loyal- programs for needy Nazi victims in the town; Brith Abraham and Bnai Zion U.S.; undertakes cultural activities, an- Foundations. Voice. nual conferences, publications; member, BRITH SHOLOM (1905). 3939 Conshohocken Council of Jews from Germany, London. Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19131. (215)878- AMERICAN VETERANS OF ISRAEL (1951). 136 5696. FAX: (215)878-5699. Pres. Seymour E. 39 St., NYC 10016. E-mail: spielgelsi Rose; Exec. Dir. Roy Shenberg; Exec. V. @aol.com. Pres. Samuel Z. Klausner; V- P., Jerome Verlin. Fraternal organization Pres. David Kaplan. Maintains contact devoted to community welfare, protection with American and Canadian volunteers of rights of Jewish people, and activities who served in Aliyah Bet and/or Israel's that foster Jewish identity and provide War of Independence; promotes Israel's support for Israel. Through its philan- welfare; holds memorial services at grave thropic arm, the Brith Sholom Founda- of Col. David Marcus; is affiliated with tion (1962), sponsors Brith Sholom World Mahal. Newsletter. House in Philadelphia, nonprofit senior- citizen apartments; and Brith Sholom ASSOCIATION OF YUGOSLAV JEWS IN THE Beit Halochem in Haifa, Israel, rehabili- UNITED STATES, INC. (1941). 130 E. 59 tation, social, and sports center for dis- St., Suite 1202, NYC 10022. (212)371- abled Israeli veterans, operated by Zahal. 6891. V.-Pres. & Chmn. Emanuel Salom; Chmn. Martin Winit; Exec. Dir. Saundra Sec. Dr. Joseph Stock. Assistance to all Laub. Brith Sholom Digest; monthly news Jews originally from Yugoslavia—Bosnia, bulletin. Serbia, Croatia—and new settlers in Is- rael. Bulletins. FREE SONS OF ISRAEL (1849). 250 Fifth Ave., Suite 201, NYC 10001. (212)725-3690. BNAI ZION—THE AMERICAN FRATERNAL FAX: (212)725-5874. Grand Master Ar- ZIONIST ORGANIZATION (1908). 136 E. 39 lene Hoberman Kyler; Grand Sec. Ronald St., NYC 10016. (212)725-1211. FAX: J. Laszlo. Oldest Jewish fraternal-benefit (212)684-6327. Pres. Michael J. Lazar; society in U.S. Affordable membership Exec. V.-Pres. Mel Parness. Fosters prin- men & women (18+). Supports Israel, ciples of Americanism, fraternalism, and UJA projects, non-sectarian toy drives/ Zionism. The Bnai Zion Foundation sup- philanthropies. Social Action fights anti- ports various humanitarian projects in Is- Semitism, supports human rights. Mem- rael and the USA, chiefly the Bnai Zion ber benefits-IBM Metro Credit Union, Medical Center in Haifa and homes for scholarships, cemetery, discounted Long retarded children-Maon Bnai Zion in Term Care Insurance, educational and so- Rosh Ha'ayin and the Herman Z. cial functions, Free Model Seder. Free Quittman Center in Jerusalem Ahava Sons Reporter, (WWW.FREESONS.ORG) Project. Also supports building of new central library in Ma'aleh Adumim. In JEWISH LABOR BUND (Directed by WORLD U.S. sponsors program of awards for ex- COORDINATING COMMITTEE OF THE cellence in Hebrew for high school and BUND) (1897; reorg. 1947). 25 E. 21 St., college students. Chapters all over U.S. NYC 10010. (212)475-0059. FAX: (212) Bnai Zion Voice (quarterly), (WWW.BNAIZION. 473-5102. Acting Pres. Motl Zelmanow- ORG) ics; Sec. Gen. Benjamin Nades. Coordi- nates activities of Bund organizations BRITH ABRAHAM (1859; reorg. 1887). 136 throughout the world and represents E. 39 St., NYC 10016. (212)725-1211. them in the Socialist International; FAX: (212)684-6327. Grand Master spreads the ideas of socialism as formu- Robert Freeman. Protects Jewish rights lated by the Jewish Labor Bund; publishes and combats anti-Semitism; supports So- books and periodicals on world problems, viet and Ethiopian emigration and the Jewish life, socialist theory and policy, safety and dignity of Jews worldwide; and on the history, activities, and ideol- NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 699

ogy of the Jewish Labor Bund. Unser 6501. FAX: (303)239-3400. E-mail: Tsait (U.S.); Lebns-Fragn (Israel); Unser [email protected]. Pres./CEO Bob R. Gedank (Australia). Baker; Exec. V-Pres. Research Dr. Tom SEPHARDIC JEWISH BROTHERHOOD OF Slaga. A nationally recognized leader in AMERICA, INC. (1915). 97-45 Queens the fight against cancer; employs a three- Blvd., Rm. 610, Rego Park, NY 11374. pronged, interdisciplinary approach that (718)459-1600. Pres. Bernard Ouziel; Sec. combines laboratory, clinical, and com- Irving Barocas. A benevolent fraternal or- munity cancer-control research to ad- ganization seeking to promote the indus- vance the prevention, early detection, trial, social, educational, and religious diagnosis, and treatment of the disease. welfare of its members. Sephardic Brother. The exclusive scientific focus of our work is the prevention and control of cancer THE WORKMEN'S CIRCLE/ARBETER RING and other major diseases. The Quest for (1900). 45 E. 33 St., NYC 10016. (212) Answers; Annual Report, (WWW.AMC.ORG) 889-6800. FAX: (212)532-7518. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Martin Krup- AMCHA FOR TSEDAKAH (1990). 9800 Cherry nick; Exec. Dir. Robert Kestenbaum. Fos- Hill Rd., College Park, MD 20740. ters Jewish identity and participation in (301)937-2600. Pres. Rabbi Bruce E. Jewish life through Jewish, especially Yid- Kahn. Solicits and distributes contribu- dish, culture and education, friendship, tions to Jewish charitable organizations mutual aid, and the pursuit of social and in the U.S. and Israel; accredits organiza- economic justice. Offices are located tions which serve an important tsedakah throughout the U.S. and Canada. Mem- purpose, demonstrate efficiency and fiscal ber services include:Jewish cultural sem- integrity, and also support pluralism. inars, concerts, theater, Jewish schools, Contributors are encouraged to earmark children's camp and adult resort, frater- contributions for specific organizations; nal and singles activities, a Jewish Book all contributions to General Fund are for- Center, public affairs/social action, health warded to the charitable institutions, as insurance plans, medical/dental/legal ser- operating expenses are covered by a sep- vices, life insurance plans, cemetery/fu- arate fund. Newspaper supplement. neral benefits, social services, geriatric AMERICAN JEWISH CORRECTIONAL CHAP- homes and centers, and travel services. LAINS ASSOCIATION, INC. (formerly NA- The Call, (WWW.CIRCLE.ORG) TIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH PRISON CHAPLAINS) (1937). 10 E. 73 St., NYC FRATERNITY (1898). 3905 10021-4194. (212)879-8415. FAX: (212) Vincennes Rd., Suite 101, Indianapolis, 772-3977. (Cooperates with the New York IN46268. (317)334-1898. FAX: (317)334- Board of Rabbis.) Supports spiritual, 1899. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. moral, and social services for Jewish men Ronald J. Taylor, M.D.; Exec. Dir. and women in corrections; stimulates sup- Jonathan I. Yulish. Oldest and histori- port of correctional chaplaincy; provides cally Jewish fraternity; promotes intellec- spiritual and professional fellowship for tual awareness, social responsibility, Jewish correctional chaplains; promotes integrity, and brotherhood among over sound standards for correctional chap- 5,000 undergrads and 110,000 alumni in laincy; schedules workshops and research the U.S. and Canada. Encourages leader- to aid chaplains in counseling and with ship and diversity through mutual respect religious services for Jewish inmates. Con- of all heritages; nonsectarian since 1954. stituent, American Correctional Chap- A brotherhood of Kappa Nu, Phi Alpha, lains Association. Chaplains Manual. , Phi Sigma Delta, Zeta Beta Tau. The Deltan (quarterly), (www. AMERICAN JEWISH SOCIETY FOR SERVICE, ZBT.ORG) INC. (1950). 15 E. 26 St., Rm. 1029, NYC 10010. (212)683-6178. Email: audl750@ SOCIAL WELFARE aol.com. Founder/Chmn. Henry Kohn; AMC CANCER RESEARCH CENTER (for- Pres. Lawrence G. Green; Exec. Dirs. Carl merly JEWISH CONSUMPTIVES' RELIEF SO- & Audrey Brenner. Conducts voluntary CIETY, 1904; incorporated as American work-service camps each summer to en- Medical Center at Denver, 1954). 1600 able high school juniors and seniors to Pierce St., Denver, CO 80214. (303)233- perform humanitarian service. 700 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002

ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH AGING SERVICES sustain and enhance the quality of Jewish (formerly NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIA- family and communal life. Operates the TION OF JEWISH HOMES AND HOUSING Elder Support Network for the national FOR THE AGING) (1960). 316 Pennsylvania Jewish community. Tachlis (quarterly); Ave., SE, Suite 402, Washington, DC Professional Opportunities Bulletin; Exec- 20003. (202)543-7500. FAX: (202)543- utive Digest (monthly), (WWW.AJFCA.ORG) 4090. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Jodi L. BARON DE HIRSCH FUND (1891). 130 E. 59 Lyons; Chmn. Michael Ellentuck. Repre- lh sents nearly all the not-for-profit charita- St., 12 fl.( NYC 10022. (212)836-1358. ble homes and housing for the Jewish FAX: (212)453-6512. Pres. Jenny Mor- aging; promotes excellence in perfor- genthal; Mng. Dir. Lauren Katzowitz. mance and quality of service through fos- Aids Jewish immigrants in the U.S. and tering communication and education and Israel by giving grants to agencies active encouraging advocacy for the aging; con- in educational, community, and voca- ducts annual conferences and institutes. tional fields. Directory; The Scribe (quarterly newslet- B'NAI B'RITH (1843). 1640 Rhode Island ter). Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036. (202) ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH CENTER PROFES- 857-6600. FAX: (202)857-1099. Pres. SIONALS (1918). 15 E. 26 St., NYC 10010- Richard D. Heideman; Exec. V.-Pres. 1579. (212)532-4949. FAX: (212)481- Daniel S. Manaschin. International Jew- 4174. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Susan ish organization, with affiliates in 58coun- Bender; Exec. Dir. Joe Harris. Seeks to tries. Offers programs designed to ensure enhance the standards, techniques, prac- the preservation of Jewry and Judaism: tices, scope, and public understanding of Jewish education, community volunteer professionals service, expansion of human rights, assis- and kindred agency work. Kesher. tance to Israel, housing for the elderly, leadership training, rights of Jews in all ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH COMMUNITY OR- countries to study their heritage. Interna- GANIZATION PERSONNEL (AJCOP) (1969). tionalJewish Monthly; B'nai B'rith Today. 14619 Horseshoe Trace, Wellington, FL 33414. (561)795-4853. FAX: (561)798- -, ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE OF (see 0358. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. p. 646) Mitch Orlik; Exec. Dir. Louis B. , HILLEL (see p. 676) Solomon. An organization of profession- als engaged in areas of fund-raising, en- , KLUTZNICK MUSEUM (see p. 651) dowments, budgeting, social planning, financing, administration, and coordina- , YOUTH ORGANIZATION (see p. 675) tion of services. Objectives are to develop CITY OF HOPE NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER and enhance professional practices in AND BECKMAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE Jewish communal work; to maintain and (1913). 1500 E. Duarte Rd., Duarte, CA improve standards, practices, scope, and 91010. (626)359-8111. FAX: (626)301- public understanding of the field of com- 8115. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres./ munity organization, as practiced CEO Gil N. Schwartzberg. Offers care to through local federations, national agen- those with cancer and other catastrophic cies, other organizations, settings, and pri- diseases, medical consultation service for vate practitioners. Prolog (quarterly second opinions, and research programs newspaper); Proceedings (annual record in genetics, immunology, and the basic life of papers and speeches), (WWW.AJCOP.ORG) process. City of Hope Cancer Research Center Report. ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH FAMILY AND CHIL- DREN'S AGENCIES (1972). 557 Cranbury CONFERENCE OF JEWISH COMMUNAL SER- Rd., Suite 2, E. Brunswick, NJ 08816- VICE {see JEWISH COMMUNAL SERVICE AS- 5419. (800)634-7346. FAX: (732)432- SOCIATION OF N. AMERICA) 7127. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres./CEO Bert J. Goldberg; Bd. Chair. Lawrence COUNCIL OF JEWISH FEDERATIONS (see Abramson. The national service organi- UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITIES) zation for Jewish family and children's INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH agencies in the U.S. and Canada. Rein- VOCATIONAL SERVICES (formerly JEWISH forces member agencies in their efforts to OCCUPATIONAL COUNCIL) (1939). 1845 NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 701

Walnut St., Suite 640, Philadelphia, PA JEWISH CHILDREN'S ADOPTION NETWORK 19103. (215)854-0233. FAX: (215)854- (1990). PO Box 16544, Denver, CO 80216- 0212. E-mail: [email protected]. Exec. 0544. (303)573-8113. FAX: (303)893- Dir. Genie Cohen; Vivian Seigel, Presi- 1447. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. dent. Not-for-profit membership associa- Stephen Krausz; Exec. Dir. Vicki Krausz. tion of Jewish-sponsored social service An adoption exchange founded for the agencies in the U.S., Canada, and Israel. primary purpose of locating adoptive Provides member agencies with technical, families for Jewish infants and children. informational, and communications sup- Works with some 200 children a year, port; researches funding opportunities, throughout N. Amer., 85-90% of whom develops collaborative program models, have special needs. No fees charged for and represents Jewish vocational network services, which include birth-parent and nationally and internationally. Sponsors adoptive-parent counseling. Quarterly annual conference for members. Member newsletter, (www. USERS. QWEST.NET/~JCAN) agencies provide a wide range of educa- tional, vocational, and rehabilitation ser- JEWISH COMMUNAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION vices to both the Jewish and non-Jewish OF N. AMERICA (1899; formerly CONFER- communities. Executive quarterly newslet- ENCE OF JEWISH COMMUNAL SERVICE). ter. (WWW.IAJVS.ORG) 3084 State Hwy. 27, Suite 9, Kendall Park, NJ 08824-1657. (732)821-1871. INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ON JEWISH SO- FAX: (732)821-5335. E-mail: jcsana@aol. CIAL AND WELFARE SERVICES (1961). c/o com. Pres. Dr. Ron B. Meier; Exec. Dir. American Jewish Joint Distribution Joel Ollander. Serves as forum for all pro- Committee, 711 Third Ave., NYC 10017. fessional in community ser- (NY liaison office with UN headquar- vice, for testing new experiences, ters.) (212)687-6200. FAX: (212)370- proposing new ideas, and questioning or 5467. E-mail: [email protected]. Chmn. reaffirming old concepts; umbrella orga- David Cope-Thompson; Exec. Sec. Eli nization for 7 major Jewish communal Benson. Provides for exchange of views service groups. Concerned with advance- and information among member agen- ment of professional personnel practices cies on problems of Jewish social and and standards. Journal of Jewish Commu- welfare services, including medical care, nal Service; Concurrents. old age, welfare, child care, rehabilitation, technical assistance, vocational training, JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS ASSOCIATION agricultural and other resettlement, eco- OF NORTH AMERICA (formerly JWB) nomic assistance, refugees, migration, in- (1917). 15 E. 26 St., NYC 10010-1579. tegration, and related problems; (212)532-4949. FAX: (212)481-4174. E- representation of views to governments mail: [email protected]. Chair Jerome B. and international organizations. Mem- Makowsky; Pres. Allan Finkelstein. The bers:six national and international orga- leadership network of, and central agency nizations. for, the Jewish Community Center move- ment, comprising more than 275 JCCs, JEWISH BRAILLE INSTITUTE OF AMERICA, YM-YWHAs, and camps in the U.S. and INC. (1931). 110 E. 30 St., NYC 10016. Canada, which annually serve more than (212)889-2525. FAX: (212)689-3692. E- one million members and an additional mail: [email protected]. Pres. Bar- million non-member users. The JCC As- bara B. Friedman; Exec. V.-Pres. Dr. Ellen sociation offers a wide range of services Isler. Provides Judaic materials in braille, and resources to strengthen the capacity of its affiliates to provide educational, talking books, and large print for blind, cultural, social, Jewish identity-building, visually impaired, and reading-disabled; and recreational programs to enhance the offers counseling for full integration into lives of North American Jews of all ages the life of the Jewish community. Inter- and backgrounds. Additionally, the national program serves clients in more movement fosters and strengthens con- than 50 countries; sponsors special pro- nections between North American Jews grams in Israel and Eastern Europe to as- and Israel as well as with world Jewry. sist the elderly as well as students. Jewish JCC Association is also the U.S. govern- Braille Review; JBI Voice; Likutim, He- ment-accredited agency for serving the re- brew-language magazine on blindness is- ligious and social needs of Jewish military sues. (WWW.JEWISH BRAILLE.ORG) 702 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK., 2002

personnel, their families, and patients in discuss emerging issues, gain expertise in VA hospitals through JWB Chaplains operational aspects of grant making, ex- Council. JCC Circle; Chaplines; other plore intergenerational/family dynamics newsletters for JCC professionals, (www. of family foundations, and exchange in- JCCA.ORG) formation among peers. Quarterly Newsletter; Special Reports on Philan- , JEWISH WELFARE BOARD JEWISH thropy. (WWW.JFUNDERS.ORG) CHAPLAINS COUNCIL (formerly COMMIS- SION ON JEWISH CHAPLAINCY) (1940). 15 JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICES PROFESSIONALS E. 26 St., NYC 10010-1579. (212)532- ASSOCIATION (JSSPA) (1965). c/o 4949. FAX: (212)481-4174. E-mail: AJFCA, 557 Cranbury Rd., Suite 2, E. [email protected]. Chmn. Rabbi Brunswick, NJ 08816-0549. (800)634- David S. Goldstein; Dir. Rabbi David 7346. FAX: (732)432-7127. E-mail: Lapp; Dep. Dir. Rabbi Nathan M. Land- [email protected]. Chmn. Seymour Fried- man. Recruits, endorses, and serves Jew- land, Ph.D; Chair Elect Jaclynn Faffer, ish military and Veterans Administration Ph.D. Brings together executives, super- chaplains on behalf of the American Jew- visors, managers, caseworkers, and re- ish community and the major rabbinic lated professionals in Jewish Family bodies; trains and assists Jewish lay lead- Service and related agencies. Seeks to en- ers where there are no chaplains, for ser- hance professional skills, improve per- vice to Jewish military personnel, their sonnel standards, further Jewish families, and hospitalized veterans. continuity and identity, and strengthen CHAPLINES newsletter. Jewish family life. Provides a national and regional forum for professional discus- JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S PROFES- sion and learning; functions under the SIONALS ASSOCIATION (see JEWISH SOCIAL auspices of the Association of Jewish SERVICES PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION) Family and Children's Agencies. Newslet- JEWISH FUND FOR JUSTICE (1984). 260 Fifth ter. (WWW.AJFCA.ORG) Ave., Suite 701, NYC 10001. (212)213- JEWISH WOMEN INTERNATIONAL (1897). 2113. FAX: (212)213-2233. E-mail: 1828 L St., NW, Suite 250, Washington, [email protected]. Bd. Chmn. John DC 20036. (202)857-1300. FAX: (202) Levy; Exec. Dir. Marlene Provizer. A na- 857-1380. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Bar- tional, publicly-supported foundation bara Rabkin; Exec. Dir. Gail Rubinson. committed to fighting poverty in Amer- Jewish Women International breaks the ica as an affirmation of Jewish identity cycle of violence by developing emotion- and values. Funds community-based or- ally healthy adults, empowering women ganizations generating positive changes and strengthening families. Jewish in the lives of low-income people and Women International accomplishes its their communities; provides educational goals through direct service programs, programs teaching Jewish youth the im- education, advocacy and the promotion portance of social justice through text of "best practice" models. Offers pro- and first-hand experiences; and promotes grams in the United States, Canada, and Jewish awareness of poverty and involve- Israel. Jewish Woman Magazine (quar- ment in advancing social justice. Giving terly). (WWW.JEWISHWOMEN.ORG) opportunities include general support, family, wedding, and youth endowment JWB (see JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS AS- funds and planned giving. Annual report, SOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA) newsletter, (WWW.JFJUSTICE.ORG) LEVI HOSPITAL (1914). 300 Prospect Ave., JEWISH FUNDERS NETWORK (1990). 15 E. 26 Hot Springs, AR 71901. (501)624-1281. St., Suite 1038, NYC 10010. (212)726- FAX: (501)622-3500. E-mail: levihospital 0177. FAX: (212)726-0195. E-mail: jfn@ @hsnp.com. Pres. Philip M. Clay; Admin. jfunders.org. Exec. Dir. Evan Mendelson. Patrick G. McCabe. Offers outpatient A national membership organization ded- rehab, including therapy sessions in large icated to advancing the growth and qual- thermal heated pool. Other programs: ity of Jewish philanthropy through more adult/geriatric inpatient and outpatient effective grant making to Jewish and sec- psychiatric program, child/adolescent ular causes. Individual philanthropists, psychiatric clinic, hospice care, home foundation trustees, and foundation staff health care, osteoporosis clinic, Levi Re- NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 703 habilitation Unit, a cooperative effort of Englewood, NJ 07631. (201)816-7324. Levi and St. Joseph's hospitals (inpatient FAX: (201)816-7321. Pres. Rabbi Mau- rehab). The Progress Chart; The Legacy. rice Lamm; Exec. Dir. Shirley Lamm. MAZON: A JEWISH RESPONSE TO HUNGER Serves as a national Jewish hospice re- (1985). 1990 S. Bondy Drive, Suite 260, source center. Through conferences, re- Los Angeles, CA 90025. (310)442-0020. search, publications, referrals, and FAX: (310)442-0030. E-mail: mazon- counseling services offers guidance, train- [email protected]. Exec. Dir. Eric Schock- ing, and information to patients, family man, PhD. A grant-making and fund- members, clergy of all faiths, professional raising organization that raises funds in caregivers, and volunteers who work with the Jewish community and provides the Jewish terminally ill. Jewish Hospice grants to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organiza- Times. tions which aim to prevent and alleviate NATIONAL JEWISH CHILDREN'S LEUKEMIA hunger in the United States and abroad. FOUNDATION (1990). 172 Madison Av- Grantees include food pantries, food enue, NYC 10016. (212)686-2722. FAX: banks, multi-service organizations, advo- (212)686-2750. E-mail: leukemia@erols. cacy, education and research projects, and com. Pres./Founder Zvi Shor. Dedicated international relief and development or- to saving the lives of children. Pro- ganizations. Annual Report, 2 newsletters grams:Bone Marrow Donor Search, Stem each year. Cell Banking-freezing cells from babies' umbilical cords for long-term storage, in NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH CHAP- LAINS (1988). 901 Route 10, Whippany, case of need for bone marrow; Make-A- NJ 07981. (973)884-4800 ext. 287. FAX: Dream-Come True-granting wishes for (973)736-9193. E-mail: cecille3@juno. terminally ill children; Referral Service; com. Pres. Rabbi Stephen Roberts; Natl. Patient Advocacy, (WWW.LEUKEMIAFOUN- Coord. Cecille Allman Asekoff. A pro- DATION.ORG) fessional organization for people func- NATIONAL JEWISH MEDICAL AND RESEARCH tioning as Jewish chaplains in hospitals, CENTER (formerly NATIONAL JEWISH nursing homes, geriatric, psychiatric, cor- HOSPITAL/NATIONAL ASTHMA CENTER) rectional, and military facilities. Provides (1899). 1400 Jackson St., Denver, CO collegial support, continuing education, 80206. (800)222-LUNG. E-mail: lungline professional certification, and resources @njc.org. Pres./CEO Lynn M. Taussig, for the Jewish community on issues of MD; Bd. Chmn. Lawrence Gelfond. The pastoral and spiritual care. The Jewish only medical and research center in the Chaplain. United States devoted entirely to respira- tory, allergic, and immune system dis- NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH PRISON eases, including asthma, tuberculosis, CHAPLAINS, INC. (see AMERICAN JEWISH emphysema, severe allergies, AIDS, and CORRECTIONAL CHAPLAINS ASSOCIATION, cancer, and autoimmune diseases such as INC.) lupus. Dedicated to enhancing preven- tion, treatment, and cures through re- NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN search, and to developing and providing (1893). 53 W. 23 St., NYC 10010. (212) innovative clinical programs for treating 645-4048. FAX: (212)645-7466. E-mail: patients regardless of age, religion, race, [email protected]. Pres. Jan Schnei- or ability to pay. New Directions; Medical derman; Exec. Dir. Susan Katz. Works to Scientific Update, (WWW.NATIONALJEW- improve the lives of women, children, and ISH.ORG) families in the United States and Israel; strives to insure individual rights and NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH freedoms for all. NCJW volunteers de- HOMES AND HOUSING FOR THE AGING liver vital services in 500 U.S. communi- (see ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH AGING SER- ties and carry out NCJW's advocacy VICES) agenda through a powerful grassroots network. NCJW Journal; Washington UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITIES (see p. 673) Newsletter, (WWW.NCJW.ORG) UNITED ORDER TRUE SISTERS, INC. (UOTS) NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH HOSPICE (1846). 100 State St., Suite 1020, Albany, (1985). PO Box 48025, Los Angeles, CA NY 12207. (518)436-1670, Fax (518)436- 90048. (800)446-4448. 330 Broad Ave., 1573. Pres. Mirian S. Cohen; Fin. 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Betty Peyser; Treas. Rose Goldberg. COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS IN Charitable, community service, especially CIVIL SERVICE (Community Relations) home supplies, etc., for indigent cancer victims; supports camps for children with INTERNATIONAL JEWISH MEDIA ASSOCIA- cancer. Inside UotS. (WWW.UOTS.ORG) TION (Cultural) JEWISH CHAPLAINS COUNCIL, JWB (Social WORLD COUNCIL OF JEWISH COMMUNAL Welfare) SERVICE (1966; reorg. 1994). 711 Third Ave., 10th fl., NYC 10017. (212)687-6200. JEWISH COMMUNAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION FAX: (212)370-5467. Pres. Howard Char- OF N. AMERICA (Social Welfare) ish; Assoc. Pres. Dr. Jack Habib; Exec. JEWISH EDUCATORS ASSEMBLY, UNITED V.-Pres. Theodore Comet. Seeks to build SYNAGOGUE OF CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM Jewish community worldwide by enhanc- (Religious, Educational) ing professional-to-professional connec- tions, improving professional practice JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICES PROFESSIONALS through interchange of experience and ASSOCIATION (Social Welfare) sharing of expertise, fostering profes- JEWISH TEACHERS ASSOCIATION—MORIM sional training programs, and stimulating (Religious, Educational) research. Conducts quadrennial confer- ences in Jerusalem and periodic regional NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HEBREW DAY meetings. Proceedings of international SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, TORAH UME- conferences; newsletters. SORAH (Religious, Educational) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH CHAP- PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS* LAINS (Social Welfare) AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RABBIS (Reli- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TEMPLE AD- gious, Educational) MINISTRATORS, UNION OF AMERICAN HEBREW CONGREGATIONS (Religious, Ed- AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF CANTORS, ucational) UNION OF AMERICAN HEBREW CONGRE- GATIONS (Religious, Educational) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TEMPLE EDU- CATORS, UNION OF AMERICAN HEBREW AMERICAN JEWISH CORRECTIONAL CHAP- CONGREGATIONS (Religious, Educational) LAINS ASSOCIATION, INC. (Social Welfare) NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF YESHIVA PRIN- AMERICAN JEWISH PRESS ASSOCIATION CIPALS, TORAH UMESORAH (Religious, (Cultural) Educational) AMERICAN JEWISH PUBLIC RELATIONS SO- NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SYNA- CIETY (Community Relations) GOGUE EXECUTIVES, UNITED SYNAGOGUE OF CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM (Religious, ASSOCIATION OF HILLEL/JEWISH CAMPUS Educational) PROFESSIONALS (Religious, Educational) RABBINICAL ALLIANCE OF AMERICA (Reli- ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH CENTER PROFES- gious, Educational) SIONALS (Social Welfare) RABBINICAL ASSEMBLY (Religious, Educa- ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH COMMUNITY OR- tional) GANIZATION PERSONNEL (Social Welfare) RABBINICAL COUNCIL OF AMERICA (Reli- ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH COMMUNITY RE- gious, Educational) LATIONS WORKERS (Community Rela- RECONSTRUCTIONIST RABBINICAL ASSOCIA- tions) TION (Religious, Educational) CANTORS ASSEMBLY (Religious, Educa- UNION OF ORTHODOX RABBIS OF THE U.S. tional) AND CANADA (Religious, Educational) CENTRAL CONFERENCE OF AMERICAN RAB- WORLD CONFERENCE OF JEWISH COMMU- BIS (Religious, Educational) NAL SERVICE (Community Relations)

•For fuller listings see under categories in parentheses. NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 705

WOMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS* HASHOMER HATZAIR, SOCIALIST ZIONIST AMIT WOMEN (Israel-Related) YOUTH MOVEMENT (Israel-Related) BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY NATIONAL WOMEN'S HILLEL (Religious, Educational) COMMITTEE (Educational) KADIMA, UNITED SYNAGOGUE OF CONSER- EMUNAH WOMEN OF AMERICA (Israel- VATIVE JUDAISM (Religious, Educational) Related) NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF SYNAGOGUE HADASSAH, THE WOMEN'S ZIONIST ORGA- YOUTH, UNION OF ORTHODOX JEWISH NIZATION OF AMERICA (Israel-Related) CONGREGATIONS OF AMERICA (Religious, Educational) JEWISH WOMEN INTERNATIONAL (Social Welfare) NATIONAL JEWISH COMMITTEE ON SCOUT- ING (Religious, Educational) NA'AMAT USA, THE WOMEN'S LABOR ZION- IST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA (Israel- NATIONAL JEWISH GIRL SCOUT COMMITTEE Related) (Religious, Educational) NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN (So- NORTH AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR JEWISH cial Welfare) YOUTH (Religious, Educational) UOTS (Social Welfare) NORTH AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEMPLE YOUTH, UNION OF AMERICAN HEBREW WOMEN OF REFORM JUDAISM—FEDERA- CONGREGATIONS (Religious, Educational) TION OF TEMPLE SISTERHOODS, UNION OF AMERICAN HEBREW CONGREGATIONS STUDENT STRUGGLE FOR SOVIET JEWRY— (Religious, Educational) SEE CENTER FOR RUSSIAN JEWRY (Com- munity Relations) WOMEN'S AMERICAN ORT, AMERICAN ORT FEDERATION (Overseas Aid) YOUNG JUDAEA/HASHACHAR, HADASSAH (- Israel-Related) WOMEN'S BRANCH OF THE UNION OF OR- THODOX JEWISH CONGREGATIONS OF YUGNTRUF—YOUTH FOR YIDDISH (Cul- AMERICA (Religious, Educational) tural) WOMEN'S DIVISION OF POALE AGUDATH IS- CANADA RAEL OF AMERICA (Israel-Related) AISH HATORAH (1981). 949 Clark Ave., W, WOMEN'S LEAGUE FOR CONSERVATIVE JU- Thornhill, ONT L4J8G6. (905)764-1818. DAISM (Religious, Educational) FAX: (905)764-1606. E-mail: www.Aish. com. Edu. Dir. Rabbi Ahron Hoch; Dr. WOMEN'S LEAGUE FOR ISRAEL, INC. (Israel- Allan Seidenfeld. An educational center, Related) a community center, and a network of WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION, YESHIVA UNI- synagogues throughout Toronto; seeks to VERSITY (Religious, Educational) reawaken Jewish values, ignite Jewish pride and promote Jewish unity through YOUTH AND STUDENT education; reaches out to Jews from all ORGANIZATIONS* backgrounds in a friendly, warm and non- judgmental environment. Shabbat Shalom AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA (Religious, Fax, Monthly newsletter-Village Shul, Educational) Winter, Sping, Summer, Fall Calendars. B'NAI B'RITH YOUTH ORGANIZATION (Reli- (WWW.AISH.EDU) gious, Educational) B'NAI BRITH CANADA (1875). 15 Hove St., BNEI AKIVA OF NORTH AMERICA, RELI- Downsview, ONT M3H 4Y8. (416) GIOUS ZIONISTS OF AMERICA (Israel- 633-6224. FAX: (416)630-2159. E-mail: Related) [email protected]. Pres. Rochelle HABONIM—DROR NORTH AMERICA (Israel- Wilner; Exec. V.-Pres. Frank Dimant. Related) Canadian Jewry's major advocacy and

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service organization; maintains an office bership; direct-mail campaigns, annual of Government Relations in Ottawa and convention and foundation dinners. co-sponsors the Canada Israel Commit- tee; makes representations to all levels of CANADIAN FRIENDS OF CALI & AMAL government on matters of Jewish con- (1944). 7005 Kildare Rd., Suite 14, Cote cern; promotes humanitarian causes and St. Luc, Quebec, H4W 1C1. (514)484- educational programs, community pro- 9430. FAX: (514)484-0968. Pres. Harry jects, adult Jewish education, and leader- J.F. Bloomfield, QC; Exec. Dir. Fran ship development; dedicated to the Kula. Incorporates Canadian Association preservation and unity of the Jewish com- for Labour Israel (Histadrut) and Cana- munity in Canada and to human rights. dian Friends of Amal; supports compre- The Jewish Tribune. hensive health care and education in Israel. Helps to provide modern medical , INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL and surgical facilities and the finest voca- AFFAIRS (1987). E-mail: institute® tional, technical education to the Israeli bnaibrith.ca. Ch. Rochelle Wilner; Natl. people of all ages. Dir. Ruth Klein. Identifies and protests the abuse of human rights worldwide. Ad- CANADIAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNI- vocates on behalf of Israel and Jewish VERSITY OF JERUSALEM (1944). 3080 communities in distress. Monitors na- Yonge St., Suite 5024, Toronto, ONT tional and international legislation deal- M4N 3N1. (416)485-8000. FAX: (416) ing with war crimes. Activities include 485-8565. E-mail: [email protected]. briefs and consultations with govern- Pres. Dr. Charles C. Gold; Natl. Dir. mental and non-governmental organiza- Charles S. Diamond. Represents the He- tions, research and public education, brew University of Jerusalem in Canada; advocacy and community mobilization, serves as fund-raising arm for the univer- media monitoring, and international con- sity in Canada; recruits Canadian stu- ferences and fact-finding missions. Ad hoc dents and promotes study programs for publications on human rights issues. foreign students at the university; spon- sors social and educational events across , LEAGUE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS Canada. (1964). Co-Chmn. Marvin Kurz & Dr Harriet Morris. National volunteer asso- (1919; reorg. ciation dedicated to combating racism, 1934). 100 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario bigotry, and anti-Semitism. Educational KIP 5B7. (613)233-8703. FAX: (613)233- programs include multicultural antiracist 8748. E-mail: canadianjewishcongress® workshops, public speakers, Holocaust cjc.ca. Pres. ; Exec. V. Pres. education, Media Human Rights Awards; Jack Silverstone; Natl. Exec. Dir./Genl. legal and legislative activity includes gov- Counsel Jack Silverstone. The commu- ernment submissions, court interventions, nity's national voice on public affairs, monitoring hate-group activity, respond- Canadian Jewish Congress works with ing to incidents of racism and anti- governments, community organizations Semitism; community liaison includes and other partners to fight intergroup dialogue and support for ag- and racism, to promote positive links to grieved vulnerable communities and Israel and to other Jewish communities, groups. Canadian distributor of ADL and to support humanitarian and human material. Heritage Front Report: 1994; rights efforts. National Small Communi- Anti-Semitism on Campus; Skinheads in ties Newsletter, DAIS; National Archives Canada; Annual Audit of Anti-Semitic In- Newsletter regional newsletters. cidents; Holocaust and Hope Educators' Newsletter, Combatting Hate: Guidelines CANADIAN YOUNG JUDAEA (1917). 788 for Community Action. Marlee Ave., Suite 205, Toronto, ONT M6B 3K1. (416)781-5156. FAX: (416) , NATIONAL FIELD SERVICES DE- 787-3100. E-mail: [email protected] Natl. PARTMENT. Natl. Dir. Pearl Gladman. Ser- Shaliach Ryan Hass; Eastern Region vices community affordable housing Shaliach Yossi Cadan; Natl. Exec. Dir. projects, sports leagues, food baskets Risa Epstein. Strives to attract Jewish for the needy; coordinates hands-on na- youth to Zionism, with goal of aliyah; ed- tional volunteer programming, Tel-Aide ucates youth about Jewish history and Distress Line; responsible forlodg e mem- Zionism; prepares them to provide lead- NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 707 ership in Young Judaea camps in Canada weekly meetings during the school year and Israel and to be concerned Jews. Ju- where children get a strong sense of their daean L'Madrich; Young Judaean. Jewish identity and connection to Israel, celebrate Jewish holidays together and CANADIAN ZIONIST FEDERATION (1967). learn to be contributing members of the 5151 Cote St. Catherine Rd., #206, Mon- community. Hashomer Hatzair runs a 6- treal, PQ H3W 1M6. (514)739-7300. day residential winter camp and a 6-week FAX: (514)739-9412. Pres. Kurt Roth- summer camp for youth ranging from 7- schild; Natl. Sec. Florence Simon. Um- 16 on Otty Lake. brella organization of distinct constituent member Zionist organizations in Canada; INTERNATIONAL JEWISH CORRESPONDENCE carries on major activities in all areas of (IJC) (1978). c/o Canadian Jewish Con- Jewish life through its departments of ed- gress, 1590 Dr. Penfield Ave., Montreal, ucation and culture, aliyah, youth and PQ H3G 1C5.9 (514)931-7531. FAX: students, public affairs, and small Jewish (514)931-0548. E-mail: [email protected]. communities, for the purpose of strength- Founder/Dir. Barry Simon. Aims to ening the State of Israel and the Cana- encourage contact between Jews of all dian Jewish community. Canadian ages and backgrounds, in all countries, Zionist. through pen-pal correspondence. Send autobiographical data and stamped self- , BUREAU OF EDUCATION AND CUL- addressed envelope or its equivalent (to TURE (1972). Pres. Kurt Rothschild. Pro- cover cost of Canadian postage) to re- vides counseling by pedagogic experts, ceive addresses. in-service teacher-training courses and seminars in Canada and Israel; national JEWISH IMMIGRANT AID SERVICES OF MON- pedagogic council and research center; TREAL (JIAS) (1922). 5500 Westbury, 2nd distributes educational material and Floor, Montreal, Quebec H3W-2W8. teaching aids; supports annual Bible con- (514)342-9351. FAX: (514)342-0287. E- test and Hebrew-language courses for mail: [email protected]. Pres. Joe Kislow- adults; awards scholarships to Canadian icz; Exec. Dir. Shellie Ettinger. JIAS is a high-school graduates studying for one national organization assisting the lawful year in Israel. entry of Jews into Canada, as well as their settlement and integration. JIAS News for HADASSAH—WIZO ORGANIZATION OF Clients. CANADA (1917). 1310 Greene Ave., Suite 900, Montreal, PQ H3Z 2B8. JEWISH NATIONAL FUND OF CANADA (Keren (514)937-9431. FAX: (514)933-6483. E- Kayemeth Le'Israel, Inc.) (1901). 1980 mail: natoff@canadian-hadassah-wizo. Sherbrooke St. W., Suite 500, Montreal, org. Natl. Pres. Marion Mayman; Natl. PQ H3H 1E8. (514)934-0313. FAX: Exec. V.-Pres. Lily Frank. Largest (514)934-0382. E-mail: [email protected]. women's volunteer Zionist organization org. Natl. Pres. Sandra Posluns; Exec. V.- in Canada, located in 43 Canadian cities; Pres. Joe Rabinovitch. Fund-raising or- dedicated to advancing the quality of life ganization affiliated with the World of the women and children in Israel Zionist Organization; involved in af- through financial assistance and support forestation, soil reclamation, and devel- of its many projects, day-care centers, opment of the land of Israel, including schools, institutions, and hospitals. In the construction of roads and prepara- Canada, the organization promotes tion of sites for new settlements; provides Canadian ideals of democracy and is a educational materials and programs to stalwart advocate of women's issues. Orah Jewish schools across Canada. Magazine. LABOUR ZIONIST ALLIANCE OF CANADA HASHOMER HATZAIR (1913). 1111 Finch (1909). 272 Codsell Ave., Downsview, Ave. W., #456, Downsview, ONT M3J ONT M3H 3X2. (416)630-9444. FAX: 2E5. (416)736-1339. FAX: (416)736-1405. (416)630-9451. Pres. Josef Krystal; City E-mail: [email protected]. Shlicha- Committee Chmn. Montreal-Harry OraMerin; Pres. Sheryl Neshel; Sec. Lipa Froimovitch. Associated with the World Roth. A Zionist youth movement estab- Labor Zionist movement and allied with lished over 80 years ago with centers all the Israel Labor party. Provides recre- over the world. In Toronto, there are ational and cultural programs, mutual 708 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002

aid, and fraternal care to enhance the so- NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN OF cial welfare of its membership; actively CANADA (1897). 118-1588 Main St., Win- promotes Zionist education, cultural pro- nipeg, MAN R2V 1Y3. (204)339-9700. jects, and forums on aspects of Jewish and FAX: (204)334-3779. E-mail: info® Canadian concern. ncjwc.org. Chmn. Carol Slater; Natl. V.- Pres. Roz Fine & Brenlee Gurvey Gales. MERETZ CANADA (1950s). 1111 Finch Ave. Dedicated to furthering human welfare in W., Suite 456, Downsview, ONT M3J the Jewish and general communities, lo- 2E5. (416)736-1339. FAX: (416)736-1405. cally, nationally, and internationally; Pres. Joseph Podemski., Vice Pres. Lipa through an integrated program of educa- Roth. Acts as a voice of Socialist- tion, service, and social action seeks to Democratic and Zionist points of view fulfill unmet needs and to serve the indi- within the Jewish community and a focal vidual and the community. National By- point for progressive Zionist elements in Lines. Canada; affiliated with Hashomer Hatzair and the Givat Haviva Educa- ORT CANADA (1948). 3101 Bathurst St., tional Center. Suite 604, Toronto, ONT M6A 2A6. (416)787-0339. FAX: (416)787-9420. E- MIZRACHI ORGANIZATION OF CANADA (1941). 296 Wilson Ave., North York, mail: [email protected]. Pres. Dr. ONT M3H 1S8. (416)630-9266. FAX: Roger Korman; Exec. Dir. Joel Shapiro; (416)630-2305. Pres. Jack Kahn. Pro- Admin. Beverley Schneider. Chapters in motes religious Zionism, aimed at making 11 Canadian cities raise funds for ORT's Israel a state based on Torah; maintains nonprofit global network of schools Bnei Akiva, a summer camp, adult edu- where Jewish students learn a wide range cation program, and touring department; of marketable skills, including the most supports Mizrachi-Hapoel Hamizrachi advanced high-tech professions. Focus and other religious Zionist institutions in Magazine. Israel which strengthen traditional Ju- STATE OF ISRAEL BONDS (CANADA-ISRAEL daism. Mizrachi Newsletter. SECURITIES, LTD.) (1953). 970 Lawrence NATIONAL COMMUNITY RELATIONS COM- Ave. W., Suite 502, Toronto, ONT M6A MITTEE OF CANADIAN JEWISH CONGRESS 3B6. (416)789-3351. FAX: (416)789-9436. (1936). 4600 Bathurst St., Willowdale, Pres. Norman Spector; Bd. Chmn. Toronto, ONT M2R 3V2. (416)631-5673. George A. Cohon. An international se- FAX: (416)635-1408. E-mail: mprutschi curities organization offering interest- @ujafed.org. Chmn. Mark S. Weintraub; bearing instruments issued by the Pres. Moshe Ronen; Dir. Manuel government of Israel. Invests in every as- Prutschi. Seeks to safeguard the status, pect of Israel's economy, including agri- rights, and welfare of Jews in Canada; to culture, commerce, and industry. Israel combat anti-Semitism, and promote un- Bonds are RRSP-approved. derstanding and goodwill among all eth- nic and religious groups. Jewish Federations, Welfare Funds, Community Councils

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ALABAMA Tumarkin; Exec. Dir. Stuart Mellan. (www. JFSA.ORG) BIRMINGHAM THE BIRMINGHAM JEWISH FEDERATION ARKANSAS (1936; reorg. 1971); Box 130219 (35213- 0219); (205)879-0416. FAX: (205)803-1526. LITTLE ROCK E-mail: [email protected]. JEWISH FEDERATION OF ARKANSAS (1911); 425 N. University (72205); (501)663-3571. MOBILE FAX: (501)663-7286. E-mail: jflar@aristo- MOBILE JEWISH WELFARE FUND, INC. (inc. tle.net. Pres. Doris Krain; Exec. Dir. Ziva 1966); One Office Park, Suite 219 (36609); Starr. (334)343-7197. FAX: (334)343-7197. E- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Eileen Sus- CALIFORNIA man. EAST BAY MONTGOMERY JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE GREATER EAST JEWISH FEDERATION OF MONTGOMERY, INC. BAY (INCLUDING ALAMEDA & CONTRA (1930); 2820 Fairlane Dr. (36120-0058); COSTA COUNTIES) (1917); 401 Grand Ave., (334)277-5820. FAX: (334)277-8383. E- Oakland (94610-5022); (510)839-2900. mail: [email protected]. Pres. Alan Weil; FAX: (510)839-3996. E-mail: admin@jfed. Admin. Dir. Susan Mayer Bruchis. org. Pres. Jerry Yanowitz; Exec. V.-Pres. Ami Nahshon. (WWW.JFED.ORG) ARIZONA PHOENIX FRESNO JEWISH FEDERATION OF FRESNO; 295 W JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PHOENIX (1940); 32 W Coolidge, Suite 200 (85013); CROMWELL AVE., SUITE 111 (93711-6161); (602)274-1800. FAX: (602)266-7875. E- (559)432-2162. FAX: (559)432-0425. mail: [email protected]. Pres. Neil LONG BEACH Hiller; Exec. Dir. Arthur Paikowsky. (www. JEWISHPHOENIX.ORG) JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER LONG BEACH AND W. ORANGE COUNTY (1937; inc. TUCSON 1946); 3801 E. Willow St. (90815); (562)426- JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN ARI- 7601. FAX: (562)424-3915. E-mail: kgibbs ZONA (1946); 3822 East River Rd., Suite 100 @jewishlongbeach.org. Pres. Richard Lip- (85718); (520)577-9393. FAX: (520)577- eles; Exec. Dir. Michael S. Rassler. (www. 0734. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Linda JEWISHLONGBEACH.ORG) 709 710 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002

LOS ANGELES SAN JOSE JEWISH FEDERATION COUNCIL OF GREATER JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SAN JOSE Los ANGELES (1912; reorg. 1959); 6505 (incl. Santa Clara County except Palo Alto Wilshire Blvd., 8th fl. (90048); (323)761- and Los Altos) (1930; reorg. 1950); 14855 8000. FAX: (323)761-8235. E-mail: webco- Oka Rd., Suite 2, Los Gatos (95030); [email protected]. Pres. Lionel Bell; (408)358-3033. FAX: (408)356-0733. E- Exec. V.-Pres. John Fishel. (WWW.JEWISHLA. mail: [email protected]. Pres. Howard ORG) May; Exec. Dir. Jon Friedenberg. (www. JFGSJ.ORG) ORANGE COUNTY JEWISH FEDERATION OF ORANGE COUNTY SANTA BARBARA (1964; inc. 1965); 250 E. Baker St., Suite A, SANTA BARBARA JEWISH FEDERATION Costa Mesa (92626); (714)755-5555. FAX: (1974); 524 Chapala St. (93190); (805)957- (714)755-0307. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. 1115. FAX: (805)957-9230. E-mail: sbjfed Charles Karp; Exec. Dir. Bunnie Mauldin. @silcom.com. Pres. Jeri Eigner; Exec. Dir. (WWW.JFOC.ORG) Shelly Katz. PALM SPRINGS VENTURA COUNTY JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM SPRINGS AND JEWISH FEDERATION OF VENTURA COUNTY; DESERT AREA (1971); 255 N. El Cielo, Suite 7620 Foothill Rd. (93004); (805)647-7800. 430 (92262-6990); (760)325-7281. FAX: FAX: (805)647-0482. E-mail: ujavtacty® (760)325-2188. E-mail: [email protected]. worldnet.att.net. Pres. Larry Pitts; Exec. Dir. Mitzi Schafer. (WWW.JEWISHPALMSPRINGS.ORG) COLORADO SACRAMENTO DENVER/BOULDER JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE SACRAMENTO ALLIED JEWISH FEDERATION OF COLORADO REGION (1948); 2351 Wyda Way (95825); (1936); 300 S. Dahlia St., Denver (80222); (916)486-0906. FAX: (916)486-0816. E- (303)321-3399. FAX: (303)322-8328. E- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Skip Rosen- mail: [email protected]. Chmn. Edward A. bloom; Exec. Dir. Phillis Helene Cohen. Robinson; Pres. & CEO:Steve Gelfand. (WWW.JEWISHSAC.ORG) (WWW.JEWISHCOLORADO.ORG) SAN DIEGO CONNECTICUT UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY (1936); 4797 Mercury St. (92111- BRIDGEPORT 2102); (858)571-3444. FAX: (858)571-0701. JEWISH FEDERATION OF EASTERN FAIR- E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Mary Ann FIELD COUNTY. (1936; reorg. 1981); 4200 Scher; Exec. V.-Pres. Stephen M. Abram- Park Ave. (06604-1092); (203)372-6567. son. (WWW.JEWISHINSANDIEGO.ORG) FAX: (203)374-0770. E-mail: [email protected]. Chmn. Stanley Strouch; Pres. & CEO SAN FRANCISCO Daniel P. Baker, (WWW.JCCS.ORG) JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF SAN FRANCISCO, THE PENINSULA, MARIN, AND DANBURY SONOMA COUNTIES (1910; reorg. 1955); 121 THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER DAN- Steuart St. (94105); (415)777-0411. FAX: BURY, INC. (1945); 105 Newton Rd. (06810); (415)495-6635. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. (203)792-6353. FAX: (203)748-5099. E- John Goldman; Exec. V.-Pres. Phyllis Cook. mail: [email protected]. Pres. Daniel Wolinsky; (WWW.SFJCF.ORG) Exec. Dir. Judy Prager. (WWW.THEJF.ORG) SAN GABRIEL AND POMONA EASTERN CONNECTICUT VALLEY JEWISH FEDERATION OF EASTERN CON- JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE GREATER SAN NECTICUT, INC. (1950; inc. 1970); 28 Chan- GABRIEL AND POMONA VALLEYS; 258 W. ning St., New London (06320); (860)442- Badillo St. (91723-1906); (626)967-3656. 8062. FAX: (860)443-4175. E-mail: jfec@ FAX: (626)967-5135. E-mail: sgpvfed@aol. worldnet.att.net. Pres. Myron Hendel; Exec. Dir. Jerome E. Fischer. JEWISH FEDERATIONS, FUNDS, COUNCILS / 711

GREENWICH Barbara H. Schoenberg; Exec. V. Pres. Judy GREENWICH JEWISH FEDERATION (1956); Wortman. (WWW.SHALOMDEL.ORG) One Holly Hill Lane (06830-6080); (203)622-1434. FAX: (203)622-1237. E- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA mail: [email protected]. Pres. Jonathan WASHINGTON Nelson; Exec. Dir. Pam Zur. THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER HARTFORD WASHINGTON, INC. (1935); 6101 Montrose JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER HART- Rd., Rockville, MD (20852); (301)230-7200. FORD (1945); 333 Bloomfield Ave., W. Hart- FAX: (301)230-7265. E-mail: info@jewish ford (06117); (860)232-4483. FAX: (860) fedwash.org. Pres. Dede Feinberg; Exec. V- 232-5221. E-mail: aperrault@jewishhart- Pres. Misha Galperin. (WWW.JEWISH ford.org. Pres. Henry M. Zachs; Acting FEDWASH.ORG) Exec. Dir. Steven Bayer. FLORIDA NEW HAVEN BREVARD COUNTY JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER NEW HAVEN (1928); 360 Amity Rd., Woodbridge JEWISH FEDERATION OF BREVARD (1974); (06525); (203)387-2424. FAX: (203)387- 108-A Barton Ave., Rockledge (32955); 1818. E-mail: [email protected] Pres. (407)636-1824. FAX: (407)636-0614. E- David Schaefer; Exec. Dir. Neil Berro. mail: [email protected]. Pres. Gary Singer; (WWW.JEWISHNEWHAVEN.ORG) Exec. Dir. Joanne Bishins. NORWALK BROWARD COUNTY (See Westport) JEWISH FEDERATION OF BROWARD COUNTY (1943; 1968); 5890 S. Pine Island Rd., Davie STAMFORD (33351-7319); (954)748-8400. FAX: UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION (inc. 1973); (954)748-6332. E-mail: info@jewish 1035 Newfield Ave., PO Box 3038 (06905); fedbroward.org. Pres. David B. Schulman; (203)321-1373. FAX: (203)322-3277. E- Exec. Dir. Gary N. Rubin, (WWW.JEWISH mail: [email protected]. Pres. Corrine Lotstein; FEDBROWARD.ORG) Dir. of Dev. Edith Samers. (WWW.UJF.ORG) COLLIER COUNTY WATERBURY JEWISH FEDERATION OF COLLIER COUNTY JEWISH FEDERATION OF WESTERN CON- (1974); 1250 Tamiami Trail N, Suite 202, NECTICUT (1938); 73 Main St. S., Box F, Naples (33940); (941) 263-4205. FAX: Woodbury (06798-3404); (203)263-5121. (941)263-3813. E-mail: [email protected]. FAX: (203)263-5143. E-mail: jfedwtby® Pres. Ann Jacobson. aol.com. Pres. Dan Goodman; Exec. Dir. Rob Zwang. DAYTONA BEACH (See Volusia & Flagler Counties) WESTPORT-WESTON-WILTON- NORWALK FT. LAUDERDALE U JA/FEDERATION OF WESTPORT—WESTON— (See Broward County) WILTON—NORWALK (inc. 1980); 431 Post GAINESVILLE Road E., Suite 22, Westport (06880); JEWISH COUNCIL OF NORTH CENTRAL (203)226-8197. FAX: (203)226-5051. E- FLORIDA; P.O. Box 14937, Gainesville mail: [email protected]. Pres. Sandra (32604); (352)371-3846. E-mail: oberger® Lefkowitz; Exec. Dir. Robert Kessler. gnv.fdt.net. (WWW.UJAFEDERATION.ORQ) DELAWARE JACKSONVILLE JACKSONVILLE JEWISH FEDERATION, INC. WILMINGTON (1935); 8505 San Jose Blvd. (32217); JEWISH FEDERATION OF DELAWARE, INC. (904)448-5000. FAX: (904)448-5715. E- (1934); 100 W. 10th St., Suite 301 (19801- mail: jaxjewishfed@!jon.cjfny.org. Pres. Dr. 1628); (302)427-2100. FAX: (302)427-2438. Kenneth Sekine; Exec. V.-Pres. Alan Mar- E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. golies.c (WWW.JAXJEWISH.ORG) 712 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002

LEE COUNTY TALLAHASSEE JEWISH FEDERATION OF LEE AND CHAR- APALACHEE FEDERATION OF JEWISH CHAR- LOTTE COUNTIES (1974); 6237-E Presiden- ITIES; PO Box 14825 (32317-4825); tial Court, Ft. Myers (33919-3568); (850)877-3989; FAX: (850)877-7989. E- (941)481-4449. FAX: (941)481-0139. E- mail: [email protected]. mail: [email protected]. Pres. Rozzi Oster- man; Exec. Dir. Annette Goodman. TAMPA (WWW.JEWISHFEDERATIONSWFL.ORG) TAMPA JEWISH FEDERATION (1941); 13009 Community Campus Dr. (33625-4000); MIAMI (813)264-9000. FAX: (813)265-8450. E- GREATER MIAMI JEWISH FEDERATION, INC. mail: [email protected]. Pres. Lili Kaufman; (1938); 4200 Biscayne Blvd. (33137); Exec. V.-Pres. Howard Borer. (305)576-4000. FAX: (305)573-4584. E- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Michael Scheck; VOLUSIA & FLAGLER COUNTIES Exec. V.-Pres. Jacob Solomon, (www. JEWISH FEDERATION OF VOLUSIA & FLA- JEWISHMIAMI.ORG) GLER COUNTIES, INC. (1980); 733 S. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach (32174); (904)672- ORLANDO 0294. FAX: (904)673-1316. Pres. Steven I. JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ORLANDO Unatin; Exec. Dir. Gloria Max. (1949); 851 N. Maitland Ave.; PO Box 941508, Maitland (32794-1508); (407)645- GEORGIA 5933. FAX: (407)645-1172. Pres. James S. ATLANTA Grodin; Exec. Dir. Eric Geboff. JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ATLANTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY INC. (1905; reorg. 1967); 1440 Spring St., JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM BEACH NW (30309-2837); (404)873-1661. FAX: COUNTY, INC. (1962); 4601 Community Dr., (494)874-7043/881-4027. E-mail: kkaplan W. Palm Beach (33417-2760); (561)478- @jfga.org. Pres. Dr. Arnold Rubenstein; 0700. FAX: (561)478-9696. E-mail: info Exec. Dir. David I. Sarnat. @jfedpbco.org. Pres. Eugene J. Ribakoff; AUGUSTA Exec. V.-Pres. Jeffrey L. Klein, (WWW.JEWISH AUGUSTA JEWISH FEDERATION (1937); 898 PALMBEACH.ORG) Weinberger Way, Evans (30809-3636); JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH (706)228-3636. FAX: (706)868-1660/823- COUNTY, INC. (1979): 9901 Donna Klein 3960. E-mail: [email protected]. Blvd. Boca Raton (33428-1788); (561)852- Pres. Dr. Louis Scharff; Exec. Dir. Michael 3100. FAX: (561)852-3136. E-mail: dstern Pousman. @jewishboca.org. (WWW.JEWISHBOCA.ORG) COLUMBUS PENSACOLA JEWISH FEDERATION OF COLUMBUS, INC. PENSACOLA JEWISH FEDERATION; 800 No. (1944); PO Box 6313 (31906); (706)568- Palafox (32501); (850)434-7992. 6668. Pres. Murray Solomon; Sec. Irene PINELLAS COUNTY Rainbow. JEWISH FEDERATION OF PINELLAS COUNTY, SAVANNAH INC. (incl. Clearwater and St. Petersburg) SAVANNAH JEWISH FEDERATION (1943); 5111 (1950; reincorp. 1974); 13191 Starkey Rd., Abercorn St. (31403); (912)355-8111. FAX: #8, Largo (33773-1438); (727) 530-3223. (912)355-8116. E-mail: [email protected]. FAX: (727)531-0221. E-mail: pinellas@jfed- Pres. Dr. Paul Kulbersh; Exec. Dir. Sharon pinellas.org. Pres. David Abelson; Interim Gal. Exec. Dir. Bonnie Friedman, (WWW.JFED PINELLAS.ORG) ILLINOIS SARASOTA-MANATEE CHAMPAIGN-URBANA SARASOTA-MANATEE JEWISH FEDERATION CHAMPAIGN-URBANA JEWISH FEDERATION (1959); 580 S. Mclntosh Rd. (34232-1959); (1929); 503 E. John St., Champaign (61820); (941)371-4546. FAX: (941)378-2947. E- (217)367-9872. FAX: (217)367-0077. E- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Scott Gor- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Anthony E. don; Exec. Dir. Jan C. Lederman. (www. Novak; Exec. Dir. (Ms.) L. Lee Melhado. SMJF.ORG) (WWW.SHALOMCU.ORG) JEWISH FEDERATIONS, FUNDS, COUNCILS / 713

CHICAGO mail: [email protected]. Pres. Scott Salon; JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN Exec. Dir. Jeff Gubitz. CHICAGO/JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METRO- POLITAN CHICAGO (1900); Ben Gurion Way, INDIANAPOLIS 1 S. Franklin St. (60606-4694); (312)346- JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER INDI- 6700. FAX: (312)444-2086. E-mail: web ANAPOLIS, INC. (1905); 6705 Hoover Rd. [email protected]. Chmn. Fred Bondy; Pres. (46260-4120); (317)726-5450. FAX: (317) Steven B. Nasatir. (WWW.JUF.ORG) 205-0307. [email protected]. Pres. Claudette Einhorn; Exec. V.-Pres. Harry JOLIET Nadler. (WWW.JEWISHININDY.ORG) JOLIET JEWISH WELFARE CHEST (1938); 250 LAFAYETTE N. Midland Ave. at Campbell St. (60435); (815)741-4600. JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER LAFAYETTE (1924); PO Box 3802, W. PEORIA Lafayette (47906); (765)426-4724. E-mail: JEWISH FEDERATION OF PEORIA (1933; inc. [email protected]. Pres.Earl Prohofsky; Finan. 1947); 2000 W Pioneer Pwky., Suite 10B Sec. Laura Starr; Admin. Judy Upton. (61615-1835); (309)689-0063. FAX: (309) NORTHWEST INDIANA 689-0575. Pres. Jennifer Dolin; Exec. Dir. JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTHWEST INDI- Eunice Galsky. ANA (1941; reorg. 1959); 2939 Jewett St., QUAD CITIES Highland (46322); (219)972-2250. FAX: (219)972-4779. E-mail: [email protected]. JEWISH FEDERATION OF QUAD CITIES (1938; nd Pres. Carol Karol; Exec. Dir. David Tein. comb. 1973); 1705 2 Ave., Suite 405, Rock Island (61201); (309)793-1300. FAX: ST. JOSEPH VALLEY (309)793-1345. E-mail: qcfederation@juno. JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST. JOSEPH VALLEY com. Pres. Paul Light; Exec. Dir. Ida (1946); 3202 Shalom Way, South Bend Kramer. (46615); (219)233-1164. FAX: (219)288- 4103. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. ROCKFORD Dr. Douglas H. Barton; Exec. V.-Pres. Mar- JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ROCK- ilyn Gardner, (WWW.JFEDSJV.ORG) FORD (1937); 1500 Parkview Ave. (61107); (815)399-5497. FAX: (815)399-9835. E- IOWA mail: [email protected]. Pres. Sterne Roufa; Exec. Dir. Marilyn Youman. DES MOINES JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER DES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOINES (1914); 910 Polk Blvd. (50312); JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN ILLI- (515)277-6321. FAX: (515)277-4069. E- NOIS, SOUTHEASTERN MISSOURI, AND WEST- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Robert M. ERN KENTUCKY (1941); 6464 W. Main, Suite Pomerantz; Exec. Dir. Elaine Steinger. 7A, Belleville (62223); (618)398-6100. FAX: (618)398-0539. E-mail: [email protected]. Co- SIOUX CITY Pres. Harvey Cohen & Carol Rudman; Exec. JEWISH FEDERATION OF SIOUX CITY (1921); Dir. Steven C. Low. 815 38th St. (51104-1417); (712)258-0618. FAX: (712)258-0619. Pres. Michele Ivener; SPRINGFIELD Admin. Dir. Doris Rosenthal. SPRINGFIELD JEWISH FEDERATION (1941); 2815 Old Jacksonville Rd., Ste 103A KANSAS (62704); (217)787-7223. FAX: (217)787- 7470. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. KANSAS CITY Rita Victor; Exec. Dir. Gloria Schwartz. See listing under Missouri INDIANA WICHITA MID-KANSAS JEWISH FEDERATION, INC. FORT WAYNE (serving South Central Kansas) (1935); 400 FORT WAYNE JEWISH FEDERATION (1921); N Woodlawn, Suite 8 (67208); (316)686- 227 E. Washington Blvd. (46802-3121); 4741. FAX: (316)686-6008. Pres. Marie (219)422-8566. FAX: (219)422-8567. E- Levy; Exec. Dir. Judy Press. 714 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002

KENTUCKY MARYLAND CENTRAL KENTUCKY BALTIMORE CENTRAL KENTUCKY JEWISH FEDERATION THE ASSOCIATED: JEWISH COMMUNITY FED- (1976); 340 Romany Rd., Lexington (40502- ERATION OF BALTIMORE (1920; reorg. 1969); 2400); (606)268-0672. FAX: (606)268-0775. 101 W. Mt. Royal Ave. (21201-5728); (410) Pres.Martin Barr; Exec. Dir. Daniel Chejfec. 727-4828. FAX: (410)752-1327. E-mail: in- (WWW.JEWISHLEXINGTON.ORG) [email protected]. Chmn. Barbara L. Himmelrich; Pres. Darrell D. Friedman. LOUISVILLE (WWW.ASSOCIATED.ORG) JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF LOUISVILLE, INC. (1934); 3630 Dutchmans COLUMBIA Lane (40205); (502)451-8840. FAX: (502) JEWISH FEDERATION OF HOWARD COUNTY; 458-0702. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. 8950 Rte. 108, Suite 115, Columbia (21045); Gerald D. Temes MD; Exec. Dir. Alan S. (410)730-4976; FAX: (410)730-9393. E- Engel. (WWW.JEWISHLOUISVILLE.ORG) mail: [email protected]. Pres. Toby Knopf; Exec. Dir. Roberta Greenstein. LOUISIANA (WWW.EROLS.COM/JFOHC) BATON ROUGE MASSACHUSETTS JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER BATON ROUGE (1971); 3354 Kleinert Ave. (70806); BERKSHIRE COUNTY (504) 387-9744. FAX: (504)387-9487. E- JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE BERKSHIRES mail: [email protected]. Pres. Har- (1940); 235 East St., Pittsfield (01201); vey Hoffman. (413)442-4360. FAX: (413)443-6070. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Stephen NEW ORLEANS Rudin; Exec. Dir. Jaquelynne Reichbaum. JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER NEW OR- (WWW.BERKSHIREWEB.COM/JEWISHFEDER) LEANS (1913; reorg. 1977); 3500 N. Cause- way Blvd., Suite 1240, Metairie (70002- BOSTON 3524); (504)828-2125. FAX: (504)828-2827. COMBINED JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES OF E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. GREATER BOSTON, INC. (1895; inc. 1961); Hugo Kahn; Exec. Dir. Eric Stillman. (www. 126 High St. (02110-2700); (617)457-8500. JEWISHNEWORLEANS.ORG) FAX: (617)988-6262. E-mail: [email protected]. Chmn. Cynthia B. Shulman; Pres. Barry SHREVEPORT Shrage. (WWW.CJP.ORG) NORTHERN LOUISIANA JEWISH FEDERATION (1941; inc. 1967); 4700 Line Ave., Suite 117 MERRIMACK VALLEY (71106-1533); (318)868-1200. FAX: (318) MERRIMACK VALLEY JEWISH FEDERATION 868-1272. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. (Serves Andover, Haverhill, Lawrence, Low- Rick Murov; Exec. Dir. Howard L. Ross. ell, Newburyport, and 22 surrounding com- (WWW.NLJFED.ORG) munities) (1988); PO Box 937, Andover (01810-0016); (978)688-0466. FAX: (978) MAINE 688-1097. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. James H. Shainker; Exec. Dir. Jan Steven LEWISTON-AUBURN Brodie. (WWW.MVJF.ORG) LEWISTON-AUBURN JEWISH FEDERATION (1947); 74 Bradman St., Auburn (04210); NEW BEDFORD (207)786-4201. FAX: (207)783-1000. Pres. JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER NEW Scott Nussinow. BEDFORD, INC. (1938; inc. 1954); 467 Hawthorn St., N. Dartmouth (02747); PORTLAND (508)997-7471. FAX: (508)997-7730. Co- JEWISH COMMUNITY ALLIANCE OF SOUTH- Pres. Harriet Philips, Patricia Rosenfield; ERN MAINE (1942); 57 Ashmont St. (04103); Exec. Dir. Wil Herrup. (207)773-7254. FAX: (207)772-2234. E- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Michael NORTH SHORE Peisner; Exec. Dir. David Unger. (www. JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE NORTH SHORE, MAINEJEWISH.ORG) INC. (1938); 21 Front St., Salem (01970- JEWISH FEDERATIONS, FUNDS, COUNCILS / 715

3707); (978)598-1810. FAX: (978)741-7507. FAX: (218)724-2560. E-mail: sstevens® E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Shepard M. computerpro.com. Pres. Neil Glazman. Remis; Exec. Dir. Neil A. Cooper, (www. JFNS.ORG) MINNEAPOLIS SPRINGFIELD MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION (1929; inc. 1930); 13100 Wayzota Blvd. (55305); JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SPRING- (612)593-2600. FAX: (612)593-2544. E- FIELD, INC. (1925); 1160 Dickinson St. mail: [email protected]. Pres. Michael (01108); (413)737-4313. FAX: (413)737- Horovitz; Exec. Dir. Joshua Fogelson. 4348. E-mail: cfschwartz@jewishspring- (WWW.JEWISHMINNESOTA.ORG) field.org. Pres. Jeffrey Mandell; Exec. Dir. Joel Weiss, (WWW.JEWISH SPRINGFIELD.ORG) ST. PAUL WORCESTER UNITED JEWISH FUND AND COUNCIL (1935); JEWISH FEDERATION OF CENTRAL MASSA- 790 S. Cleveland, Suite 201 (55116); (651) CHUSETTS (1947; inc. 1957); 633 Salisbury 690-1707. FAX: (651)690-0228. Pres. James St. (01609); (508)756-1543. FAX: (508) Stein; Exec. Dir. Samuel Asher. (www. 798-0962. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. JEWISHMINNESOTA.ORG) Dr. Robert Honig; Exec. Dir. Meyer L. Bodoff. MISSOURI MICHIGAN KANSAS CITY ANN ARBOR JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER KANSAS CITY MO/KS (1933); 5801 W. 115 St., Over- JEWISH FEDERATION OF WASHTENAW land Park, KS (66211 -1824); (913)327-8100. COUNTY/UJA (1986); 2939 Birch Hollow FAX: (913)327-8110. E-mail: cherylm® Dr. (48108); (734)677-0100. FAX: (734)677- jewishkc.org. Pres. John Uhlmann; Exec. 0109. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Morley Dir. Todd Stettner. (WWW.JEWISHKC.ORG) Witus; Exec. Dir. Nancy N. Margolis. DETROIT ST. JOSEPH JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN DE- UNITED JEWISH FUND OF ST. JOSEPH (1915); TROIT (1899); 6735 Telegraph Rd., Suite 30, 1816 Walnut (64503); (816)233-1186. FAX: PO Box 2030, Bloomfield Hills (48301- (816)233-9399. Elliot Zidell; Exec. Sec. 2030); (248)642-4260. FAX: (248)642-4985. Sherri Ott. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Penny Blu- menstein; Exec. V.-Pres. Robert P. Aronson. ST. LOUIS (WWW.THISISFEDERATION.ORG) JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST. LOUIS (incl. St. Louis County) (1901); 12 Millstone Campus FLINT Dr. (63146-9812); (314)432-0020. FAX: FLINT JEWISH FEDERATION (1936); 619 Wal- (314)432-1277. E-mail: [email protected]. lenberg St. (48502); (810)767-5922. FAX: Pres. Mont S. Levy; Exec. V.-Pres. Barry (810)767-9024. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Dr. Rosenberg, (WWW.JEWISHSTLOUIS.ORG) Steve Burton; Exec. Dir. Joel B. Kaplan. (http://users.tmnet/flint) NEBRASKA GRAND RAPIDS LINCOLN JEWISH COMMUNITY FUND OF GRAND JEWISH FEDERATION OF LINCOLN, INC. RAPIDS (1930); 330 Fuller NE (49503); (1931; inc. 1961); PO Box 67218 (68506); (616)456-5553. FAX: (616)456-5780. E- (402)489-1015. FAX: (402)476-8364. Pres. mail: [email protected]. Pres. Richard Stevens; Herb Friedman; Exec. Dir. Karen Sommer. Admin. Dir. Rosalie Stein; V.P. Maxine Shapiro. OMAHA MINNESOTA JEWISH FEDERATION OF OMAHA (1903); 333 S 132nd St. (68154-2198); (402)334-8200. DULUTH-SUPERIOR FAX: (402)334-1330. E-mail: pmonsk® NORTHLAND JEWISH FUND (1937); 1602 E. top.net. Pres. Howard Kooper; Exec. Dir. Second St., Duluth (55812); (218)724-8857. Jan Perelman. (WWW.JEWISHOMAHA.ORG) 716 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002

NEVADA METROWEST NEW JERSEY UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF METRO- LAS VEGAS WEST (1923); 901 Route 10, Whippany JEWISH FEDERATION OF LAS VEGAS (1973); (07981-1156); (973)884-4800. FAX: 3909 S. Maryland Pkwy. # 400 (89119- (973)884-7361. E-mail: webmail® 7520); (702)732-0556. FAX: (702)732-3228. ujfmetrowest.org. Pres. Steven Klinghoffer; Pres. David Dahan; Exec. Dir. Ronni Ep- Exec. V.-Pres. Max L. Kleinman. (www. stein. (WWW.JEWISHLASVEGAS.COM) UJFMETROWEST.ORG) NEW HAMPSHIRE MIDDLESEX COUNTY MANCHESTER JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER MIDDLE- JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER MAN- SEX COUNTY (org. 1948; reorg. 1985); 230 CHESTER (1974); 698 Beech St. (03104-3626); Old Bridge Tpk., S. River (08882-2000); (603)627-7679. FAX: (603) 627-7963. (732)432-7711. FAX: (732)432-0292. E- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Roy Tanzman; NEW JERSEY Exec. Dir. Gerrie Bamira. (WWW.JFGMC. ATLANTIC AND CAPE MAY ORG) COUNTIES MONMOUTH COUNTY JEWISH FEDERATION OF ATLANTIC AND CAPE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER MON- MAY COUNTIES (1924); 3393 Bargaintown MOUTH COUNTY (1971); 100 Grant Ave., PO Rd., Box 617, Northfield (08225-0196); Box 210, Deal (07723-0210); (732)531-6200- (609)653-3030. FAX: (609)653-8881. E-mail: 1. FAX: (732)531-9518. E-mail: pfdnuss® [email protected]. Pres. Joseph msn.com. Pres. David Portman; Chmn. Rodgers; Exec. V.-Pres. Bernard Cohen. William A. Schwartz; Exec. Dir. David A. Nussbaum. BERGEN COUNTY UJA FEDERATION OF BERGEN COUNTY AND NORTH JERSEY NORTH HUDSON (inc. 1978); 111 Kinderka- JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTH JERSEY mack Rd., River Edge (07661); (201)488- (1933); One Pike Dr., Wayne (07470-2498); 6800. FAX: (201)488-1507. E-mail: con- (973)595-0555. FAX: (973)595-1532. [email protected]. Pres. Edward Branch Office: 17-10 River Rd., Fair Lawn Dauber; Exec. V.-Pres. Ron B. Meier, (www. (07410-1250); (973)794-1111. E-mail: JEWISHBERGEN.ORG) [email protected]. Pres. George Liss; Exec. Dir. Martin Greenberg. CENTRAL NEW JERSEY JEWISH FEDERATION OF CENTRAL NEW JER- OCEAN COUNTY SEY (1940; merged 1973); 1391 Martine OCEAN COUNTY JEWISH FEDERATION Ave., Scotch Plains (07076); (908)889-5335. (1977); 301 Madison Ave., Lakewood FAX: (908)889-5370. E-mail: community (08701); (732)363-0530. FAX: (732)363- @jfedcnj.org. Pres. Alfred A. Gelfand; 2097. Pres. David Rosen; Exec. Dir. Alan Exec. V.-Pres. Stanley Stone, (WWW.JFEDCNJ. Nydick. ORG) PRINCETON MERCER BUCKS CLIFTON-PASSAIC UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF PRINCETON JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER CLIFTON- MERCER BUCKS (merged 1996); 3131 Prince- PASSAIC (1933); 199 Scoles Ave., Clifton ton Pike, Bldg. 2A, Lawrenceville (08648- (07012-1125). (973)777-7031. FAX: (973) 2207); (609)219-0555. FAX: (609)219-9040. 777-6701. E-mail: yymuskin@jfedclifton- E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Eliot passaic.com. Pres. George Kramer; Exec. Freeman; Exec. Dir. Andrew Frank, (www. V.-Pres. Yosef Y. Muskin. UJFPMB.ORG) CUMBERLAND COUNTY SOMERSET COUNTY JEWISH FEDERATION OF CUMBERLAND JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOMERSET, HUN- COUNTY (inc. 1971); 1063 E. Landis Ave. TERDON & WARREN COUNTIES (1960); 775 Suite B, Vineland (08360-3752); (609)696- Talamini Rd., Bridgewater (08807); 4445. FAX: (609)696-3428. E-mail: jfedcc (908)725-6994. FAX: (908)725-9753. E- @aol.com. Pres. James Potter; Exec. Dir. mail: [email protected]. Pres. Martin Sie- Ann Lynn Lipton. gal; Exec. Dir. Daniel A. Nadelman. JEWISH FEDERATIONS, FUNDS, COUNCILS / 717

SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY Exec. V.-Pres. & CEO John Ruskay. (www. JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN NEW UJAFEDNY.ORG) JERSEY (incl. Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester counties) (1922); 1301 Spring- NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK dale Rd., Suite 200, Cherry Hill (08003- UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTH- 2769); (856)751-9500. FAX: (856)751-1697. EASTERN NEW YORK (1986); Latham Circle Pres. Dr. Robert Belafsky; Exec. V.-Pres. Mall, 800 New Loudon Rd., Latham Stuart Alperin. (12110); (518)783-7800. FAX: (518)783- 1557. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. NEW MEXICO Dr. Lewis Morrison; Exec. Dir. Jerry S. Neimand. (WWW.JEWISHFEDNY.ORG) ALBUQUERQUE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ALBU- ORANGE COUNTY QUERQUE (1938); 5520 Wyoming Blvd., NE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ORANGE (87109-3167); (505)821-3214. FAX: (505) COUNTY (1977); 68 Stewart Ave., Newburgh 821-3351. E-mail: [email protected]. (12550); (845)562-7860. FAX: (914)562- Pres. Dr. Larry Lubar; Exec. Dir. Andrew 5114. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Mona Lipman. (WWW.NMJFGA.ORG) Rieger; Admin. Dir. Joyce Waschitz.

NEW YORK ROCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF ALBANY GREATER ROCHESTER, NY, INC. (1939); 441 (See Northeastern New York) East Ave. (14607-1932); (716)461-0490. FAX: (716)461-0912. E-mail: info@jewish BROOME COUNTY rochester.org. Pres. Jay Birnbaum; Exec. JEWISH FEDERATION OF BROOME COUNTY; Dir. Lawrence W. Fine. 500 Clubhouse Rd., Vestal (13850); (607)724-2332; FAX: (607)724-2311. ROCKLAND COUNTY JEWISH FEDERATION OF ROCKLAND BUFFALO (INCL. NIAGARA FALLS) COUNTY (1985); 900 Route 45, Suite 1, New JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER BUFFALO, City (10956-1140); (914)362-4200. Fax: INC. (1903); 787 Delaware Ave. (14209); (914)362-4282. (716)886-7750. FAX: (716)886-1367. Pres. Irving M. Shuman; Exec. Dir. James M. SCHENECTADY Lodge. (See Northeastern New York) DUTCHESS COUNTY SYRACUSE JEWISH FEDERATION OF DUTCHESS COUNTY; SYRACUSE JEWISH FEDERATION, INC. (1918); 110 Grand Ave., Poughkeepsie (12603); 5655 Thompson Rd. So., DeWitt (13214- (914)471-9811. FAX: (914) 471-0659. E- 0511); (315)445-2040. FAX: (315)445-1559. mail: [email protected]. Pres. Pres. Linda Alexander; Exec. V.-Pres. Tomasina Schneider; Exec. Dir. Bonnie Richard Friedman. (WWW.JEWISH Meadow. ROCHESTER.ORG) ELMIRA-CORNING TROY JEWISH CENTER AND FEDERATION OF THE (See Northeastern New York) TWIN TIERS (1942); Grandview Ave. Exten- sion, Elmira (14905-0087); (607)734-8122. ULSTER COUNTY FAX: (607)734-8123. Pres. John Spiegler; JEWISH FEDERATION OF ULSTER COUNTY Admin. Diane Huglies. (1951); 159 Green St., Kingston (12401); (845)338-8131. FAX: (845)338-8131. E- NEW YORK mail: [email protected]. Pres. Michelle Tuch- UJA-FEDERATION OF JEWISH PHILAN- man; Exec. Dir. Joan Plotsky. (www. THROPIES OF NEW YORK, INC. (incl. Greater ULSTER.NET/UCJF) NY, Westchester, Nassau, and Suffolk coun- ties) (Fed. org. 1917; UJA 1939; merged UTICA 1986); 130 E. 59 St. (10022-1302); (212)980- JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION AND CEN- 1000. FAX: (212)888-7538. E-mail: con- TER OF UTICA (1950; reorg. 1994); 2310 [email protected]. Pres. Larry Zicklin; Oneida St. (13501-6009); (315)733-2343. 718 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002

FAX: (315)733-2346. Pres. Ann Siegel; CINCINNATI Exec. Dir. Barbara Ratner-Gantshar. JEWISH FEDERATION OF CINCINNATI (1896; NORTH CAROLINA reorg. 1967); 4380 Malsbary Rd., Suite 200 (45242-5644); (513) 985-1500. FAX: ASHEVILLE (513)985-1503. E-mail: [email protected]. WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA JEWISH FED- Pres. Kim M. Heiman; Chief Exec. Officer ERATION (1935); 236 Charlotte St. (28801- Rabbi Michael R. Zedek. (WWW.SHALOM 1434); (828)253-0701. FAX: (828)254-7666. CINCY.ORG) Pres. Stan Greenberg; Exec. Dir. Marlene CLEVELAND Berger-Joyce. JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF CHARLOTTE CLEVELAND (1903); 1750 Euclid Ave. THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER (44115-2106); (216)566-9200. FAX: CHARLOTTE (1938); 5007 Providence Rd. (216)861-1230. E-mail: [email protected]. (28226-5849); (704)366-5007. FAX: (704) Exec. V.-Pres. & CEO Joel Fox. (WWW.JEW- 944-6766. E-mail: jfgc@shalomcharlotte. ISHCLEVELAND.ORG) org. Pres. Sarah Schreibman; Exec. Dir. COLUMBUS Marvin Goldberg, (WWW.JFGC.ORG) COLUMBUS JEWISH FEDERATION (1926); DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL 1175 College Ave. (43209); (614)237-7686. DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL JEWISH FEDERA- FAX: (614)237-2221. E-mail: [email protected]. TION & COMMUNITY COUNCIL (1979); 3700 Pres. Gordon Zacks; Exec. Dir. Mitchel Lyckan Pkwy., Suite B, Durham (27707- Orlik. (WWW.TCJG.ORG) 2541); (919)489-5335. FAX: (919)489-5788. DAYTON E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER DAYTON Elaine Marcus; Exec. Dir. Lew Borman. (1910); 4501 Denlinger Rd. (45426-2395); (http://shalomdch.org) (937)854-4150. FAX: (937)854-2850. Pres. GREENSBORO Joseph Bettman; Exec. V.-Pres. Peter H. Wells. GREENSBORO JEWISH FEDERATION (1940); 5509C W. Friendly Ave. (27410-4211); STEUBENVILLE (336)852-5433. FAX: (336)852-4346. E- (1938); 300 mail: [email protected]. Lovers Lane (43952); (614)264-5514. FAX: Pres. Ronald Green; Exec. Dir. Marilyn For- (740)264-7190. Pres. Curtis L. Greenberg; man-Chandler. (WWW.SHALOMGREENSBORO. Exec. Sec. Jennie Bernstein. ORG) TOLEDO RALEIGH JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER TOLEDO RALEIGH-CARY JEWISH FEDERATION (1987); (1907; reorg. 1960); 6505 Sylvania Ave., Syl- 8210 Creedmoor Rd., Suite 104 (27613); vania (43560-3918); (419)885-4461. FAX: (919)676-2200. FAX: (919)676-2122. E- (419)885-3207. E-mail: [email protected]. mail: [email protected]. Pres. Jim Maass; Exec. Pres. Joel Beren; Exec. Dir. Alix Greenblatt. Dir. Judah Segal, (WWW.RCJF.ORG) YOUNGSTOWN OHIO YOUNGSTOWN AREA JEWISH FEDERATION AKRON (1935); 505 Gypsy Lane (44504-1314); AKRON JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION (330)746-3251. FAX: (330)746-7926. E-mail: (1935); 750 White Pond Dr. (44320-1128); [email protected]. Pres. Dr. Ronald (330)869-CHAI (2424). FAX: (330)867- Roth; Exec. V.-Pres. Sam Kooperman. 8498. Pres. David Kock; Exec. Dir. Michael OKLAHOMA Wise, (WWW.JEWISHAKRON.ORG) OKLAHOMA CITY CANTON JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER OKLA- CANTON JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION HOMA CITY (1941); 710 W. Wilshire, Suite C (1935; reorg. 1955); 2631 Harvard Ave., NW (73116-7736). (405)848-3132. FAX: (44709-3147); (330)452-6444. FAX: (330) (405)848-3180. E-mail: [email protected]. 452-4487. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Pres. Harriet Carson; Exec. Dir. Edie S. Edward Buxbaum. Roodman. JEWISH FEDERATIONS, FUNDS, COUNCILS / 719

TULSA PI. (15213-3916); (412)681-8000. FAX: (412) JEWISH FEDERATION OF TULSA (1938); 2021 681-3980. E-mail: [email protected]. E. 71 St. (74136); (918)495-1100. FAX: Chmn. David Burstin; Pres. Howard M. (918)495-1220. Pres. Andrew M. Wolov; Rieger. (WWW.UJF.NET) Exec. Dir. David Bernstein. READING OREGON JEWISH FEDERATION OF READING, PA., INC. (1935; reorg. 1972); 1700 City Line St. PORTLAND (19604); (610)921-2766. FAX: (610)929- JEWISH FEDERATION OF PORTLAND (incl. 0886. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Sheila Northwest Oregon and Southwest Wash- Lattin; Exec. Dir. Stanley Ramati. (www. ington communities) (1920; reorg. 1956); READINGJEWISHCOMMUNITY.COM) 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. (97219); (503)245- 6219. FAX: (503)245-6603. E-mail: char- SCRANTON [email protected]. Pres. Priscilla JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTHEASTERN Kostiner; Exec. Dir. Charles Schiffman. PENNSYLVANIA (1945); 601 Jefferson Ave. (WWW.JEWISHPORTLAND.ORG) (18510); (570)961-2300. FAX: (570)346- 6147. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. PENNSYLVANIA Louis Nivert; Exec. Dir. Seymour Brotman. BUCKS COUNTY (WWW.JFEDNEPA.ORG) (See Jewish Federation of Greater Philadel- WILKES-BARRE phia) JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER WILK.ES- ERIE BARRE (1950); 60 S. River St. (18702-2493); JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF ERIE (717)822-4146. FAX: (717)824-5966. E- (1946); 1611 Peach St., Suite 405 (16501- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Murray Uf- 2123); (814)455-4474. FAX: (814)455-4475. berg; Exec. Dir. Don Cooper. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Robert Cohen; RHODE ISLAND Admin. Dir. Cynthia Penman; Dir. of Soc. Srvcs. Barbara Singer. PROVIDENCE HARRISBURG JEWISH FEDERATION OF RHODE ISLAND (1945); 130 Sessions St. (02906); (401)421- UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF GREATER 4111. FAX: (401)331-7961. E-mail: shalom HARRISBURG (1941); 3301 N. Front St. @jfri.org. Pres. Edward D. Feldstein; Exec. (17110-1436); (717)236-9555. FAX: Dir. Steven A. Rakitt. (WWW.JFRI.ORG) (717)236-8104. E-mail: communityreview @desupernet.net. Pres. Raphael Aronson; SOUTH CAROLINA Exec. Dir. David Weisberg. (WWW.HBG JEWISHCOMMUNITY.COM) CHARLESTON CHARLESTON JEWISH FEDERATION (1949); LEHIGH VALLEY 1645 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd., PO Box JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE LEHIGH VAL- 31298 (29407); (843)571-6565. FAX: LEY (1948); 702 N. 22nd St., Allen town (843)852-3547. E-mail: ejkatzman® (18104); (610)821-5500. FAX: (610)821- aol.com. Pres. Anita Zucker; Exec. Dir. 8946. E-mail: [email protected]. Ellen J. Katzman. PHILADELPHIA COLUMBIA JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER COLUMBIA JEWISH FEDERATION (1960); PHILADELPHIA (incl. Bucks, Chester, 4540 Trenholm Rd., PO Box 6968 (29206- Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia 4462); (803)787-2023. FAX: (803)787-0475. counties) (1901; reorg. 1956); 2100 Arch St. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. (19103); (215)832-0500. FAX: (215)832- Stephen Serbin; Exec. Dir. Steven Terner. 1510. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Michael R. Belman; Exec. V.-Pres. Howard SOUTH DAKOTA E. Charish. (WWW.JEWISHPHILLY.ORG) SIOUX FALLS PITTSBURGH JEWISH WELFARE FUND (1938); 510 S. First UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER Ave. (57102-1003); (605)332-3335. FAX: PITTSBURGH (1912; reorg. 1955); 234 McKee (605)334-2298. E-mail: asnh94@prodigy 720 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002 .com. Pres. Laurence Bierman; Exec. Sec. EL PASO Stephen Rosenthal. JEWISH FEDERATION OF EL PASO, INC. TENNESSEE (1937); 405 Wallenberg Dr. (79912-5605)- (915)584-4437. FAX: (915)584-0243. Pres. CHATTANOOGA Gary Weiser; Exec. Dir. Larry Harris. JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF (WWW.JEWISHFED.HUNTLEIGH.NET) GREATER CHATTANOOGA (1931); 3601 Ring- FORT WORTH gold Rd. (37412); PO Box 8947 (37412); (423)493-0270. FAX: (423)493-9997. E- JEWISH FEDERATION OF FORT WORTH AND TARRANT COUNTY (1936); 4801-B Bri- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Claire arhaven Rd. (76109); (817)569-0892. FAX: Binder; Exec. Dir. Debra Levine. (817)569-0896. E-mail: [email protected]. KNOXVILLE Pres. Harold Gemsbacher; Exec. Dir. KNOXVILLE JEWISH FEDERATION, INC. Naomi Rosenfield. (1939); 7800 Deane Hill Dr. (37919); HOUSTON (423)693-5837. FAX: (423)694-4861. E- JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER HOUSTON mail: [email protected]. Pres. Pace Robin- (1936); 5603 S. Braeswood Blvd. (77096- son; Exec. Dir. Dr. Bernard Rosenblatt. 3907); (713)729-7000. FAX: (713)721-6232. (WWW.JEWISHKNOXVILLE.ORG) E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. MEMPHIS Marvin Woskow; Exec. V.-Pres. Lee Wun- MEMPHIS JEWISH FEDERATION (incl. Shelby sch. (WWW.HOUSTONJEWISH.ORG) County) (1935); 6560 Poplar Ave. (38138- SAN ANTONIO 3614); (901)767-7100. FAX: (901)767-7128. JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN ANTONIO (incl. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Louise Bexar County) (1922); 12500 NW Military Sklar; Exec. Dir. Jeffrey Feld. Hwy., Suite 200 (78231); (210)302-6960. NASHVILLE FAX: (210)408-2332. E-mail: freedm@jf- NASHVILLE JEWISH FEDERATION (1936); 801 satx. Pres. Elaine Cohen; Exec. Dir. Mark Percy Warner Blvd. (37205-4009); (615)356- Freedman. (WWW.JFSATX) 3242. FAX: (615)352-0056. E-mail: jnash WACO [email protected]. Pres. Peter Haas. JEWISH FEDERATION OF WACO & CENTRAL TEXAS TEXAS (1949); PO Box 8031 (76714-8031); (817)776-3740. FAX: (817)776-4424. E- AUSTIN mail: [email protected]. Pres. Abbye M. JEWISH COMMUNTY ASSOCIATION OF Silver; Exec. Sec. Debbie Hersh-Levy. AUSTIN (1939; reorg. 1956); 7300 Hart Lane (78731); (512)735-8000. FAX: (512)735- UTAH 8001. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. SALT LAKE CITY Linda Millstone; Exec. Dir. Sandy Sack. UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF UTAH ( WWW. J FAUSTIN. ORG) (1936); 2416 E. 1700 South (84108); BEAUMONT (801)581-0102. FAX: (801) 581-1334. Pres. BEAUMONT JEWISH FEDERATION; PO Box Robert Wolff; Exec. Dir. Donald Gartman. 1891 (77704-1981); (409)832-2881. VIRGINIA CORPUS CHRISTI RICHMOND COMBINED JEWISH APPEAL OF CORPUS JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF RICH- CHRISTI; 750 Everhart Rd. (78411-1906); MOND (1935); 5403 Monument Ave., PO (512)855-6239. FAX: (512)853-9040. Box 17128 (23226-7128); (804)288-0045. FAX: (804)282-7507. E-mail: executivedi- DALLAS [email protected]. Pres. Stewart JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER DALLAS Kasen; Exec. Dir. Marsha F. Hurwitz. (1911); 7800 Northaven Rd. (75230-3226); (WWW.JEWISHRICHMOND.COM) (214)369-3313. FAX: (214)369-8943. E- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Donald TIDEWATER Schaffer; Exec. Dir. Gary Weinstein. (www. UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF TIDEWATER JEWISHDALLAS.ORG) (incl. Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia JEWISH FEDERATIONS, FUNDS, COUNCILS / 721

Beach) (1937); 5029 Corporate Woods Dr., WEST VIRGINIA Suite 225, Virginia Beach (23462-4370); (757)671-1600. FAX: (757)671-7613. E- CHARLESTON mail: [email protected]. Pres. David Brand; FEDERATED JEWISH CHARITIES OF Exec. V.-Pres. Mark L. Goldstein. CHARLESTON, INC. (1937); PO Box 1613 (25326); (304)345-2320. FAX: (304)345- VIRGINIA PENINSULA 2325. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Stu- UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF THE VIR- art May; Exec. Sec. Lee Diznoff. GINIA PENINSULA, INC. (1942); 2700 Spring Rd., Newport News (23606); (757)930-1422. WISCONSIN FAX: (757)930-3762. E-mail: unitedjc MADISON @erols.com. Pres. Roy H. Lasris; Exec. Dir. Rodney J. Margolis. (WWW.UJCVP.ORG) MADISON JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL, INC. (1940); 6434 Enterprise Lane (53719- WASHINGTON 1117); (608)278-1808. FAX:(608)278-7814. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Joel SEATTLE Minkoff; Exec. Dir. Steven H. Morrison. JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SEATTLE (WWW.JEWISHMADISON.ORG) (incl. King County, Everett, and Bremer- ton) (1926); 2031 Third Ave. (98121); MILWAUKEE (206)443-5400. FAX: (206)443-0306. E- MILWAUKEE JEWISH FEDERATION, INC. mail: [email protected]. Pres. Dr. (1902); 1360 N. Prospect Ave. (53202); Michael Spektor; Exec. V.-Pres. Barry M. (414)390-5700. FAX: (414)390-5782. E- Goren. (WWW.JEWISHINSEATTLE.ORG) mail: [email protected]. Pres. Stephen L. Chernof; Exec. V.-Pres. Richard H. Meyer, (WWW.MILWAUKEEJEWISH.ORO)

CANADA

ALBERTA MANITOBA CALGARY WINNIPEG CALGARY JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL JEWISH FEDERATION OF WINNIPEG/COM- (1962); 1607 90th Ave. SW (T2V 4V7); BINED JEWISH APPEAL (1938; reorg. 1973); (403)253-8600. FAX: (403)253-7915. E- 123 Doncaster St., Suite C300 (R3N 2B2); mail: [email protected]. Pres. Nate (204)477-7400. FAX: (204)477-7405. E- Feldman; Exec. Dir. Myrna Linder. (www. mail: [email protected]. Pres. JEWISHCALGARY.COM) Howard Morry; Exec. V.-Pres. Robert Freedman. (WWW.JEWISHWINNIPEG.ORG) EDMONTON JEWISH FEDERATION OF EDMONTON (1954; ONTARIO reorg. 1982); 7200 156th St. (T5R 1X3); HAMILTON (780)487-5120. FAX: (780)481-1854. E- UJA/JEWISH FEDERATION OF HAMIL- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Stephen TON/WENTWORTH & AREA (1932; merged Mandel; Exec. Dir. Lesley A. Jacobson. 1971); PO Box 7258,1030 Lower Lions Club BRITISH COLUMBIA Rd., Ancaster (L9G 3N6); (905)648-0605 #305. FAX: (905)648-8350. E-mail: hamu- VANCOUVER [email protected]. Pres. Cheryl Green- JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER VANCOU- baum; Exec. Dir. Patricia Tolkin Eppel. VER (1932; reorg. 1987); 950 W. 41st Ave., Suite 200 (V5Z 2N7); (604)257-5100. FAX: LONDON (604)257-5110. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. LONDON JEWISH FEDERATION (1932); 536 Sondra Ritter. (WWW.JFGV.COM) Huron St. (N5Y 4J5); (519)673-3310. FAX: 722 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002

(519)673-1161. Pres. Ron Wolf; Off. Mgr. FAX: (416)636-9897. E-mail: mfinkel- Debra Chatterley. [email protected]. Exec. V-Pres. Maxyne Finkelstein. OTTAWA UNITED JEWISH APPEAL OF OTTAWA (1934); WINDSOR 21 Nadolny Sachs Private (K2A 1R9); JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION (1938); (613)798-4696. FAX: (613)798-4695. E- 1641 Ouellette Ave. (N8X 1K9); (519)973- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Barbara 1772. FAX: (519)973-1774. Pres. Dr. Farber; Exec. Dir. Mitchell Bellman, (www. Michael Malowitz; Exec. Dir. Steven UJAOTTOWA.COM) Brownstein. (WWW.WJCC.ORG) TORONTO QUEBEC UJA FEDERATION OF GREATER TORONTO MONTREAL (1917); 4600 Bathurst St. (M2R 3V2); FEDERATION CJA (formerly Allied Jewish (416)635-2883. FAX: (416)631-5715. E- Community Services) (1965); 1 Carrie Cum- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Joseph mings Square (H3W 1M6); (514)735-3541. Steiner; Exec. V.-Pres. Allan Reitzes. (www. FAX: (514)735-8972. E-mail: dcantor@fed- FEDUJA.ORG) erationcja.org. Pres. Stanley Plotnick; Exec. UIA FEDERATIONS OF CANADA (1998); 4600 V.-Pres. Danyael Cantor, (www.FEDERATION Bathurst St. (M2R 3V2); (416)636-7655. CJA.ORG) Jewish Periodicals*

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ALABAMA HERITAGE-SOUTHWEST JEWISH PRESS DEEP SOUTH JEWISH VOICE (1990) (formerly (1914). 20201 Sherman Way, Suite 204, THE SOUTHERN SHOFAR). PO BOX Winnetka, 91306. (818)576-9000. FAX: 130052, Birmingham, 35213. (205)595- (818)576-9910. E-mail: heritagepub 9255. FAX: (205)595-9256. E-mail: @earthlink.net. Dan Brin. Weekly. Her- [email protected]. Lawrence M. Brook. itage Group. Monthly, (WWW.DEEPSOUTHJEWISHVOICE. JEWISH BULLETIN OF NORTHERN CALIFOR- COM) NIA (1946). 225 Bush St., Suite 1480, San Francisco, 94104-4281. (415)263-7200. ARIZONA FAX: (415)263-7223. E-mail: info@jbnc. ARIZONA JEWISH POST (1946). 2601 N. com. Marc S. Klein. Weekly. San Fran- Campbell Ave., #205, Tucson, 85719. cisco Jewish Community Publications, (520)319-1112. FAX: (520)319-1118. E- Inc. mail: [email protected]. Sandra R. JEWISH COMMUNITY CHRONICLE (1947). Heiman. Fortnightly. Jewish Federation 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach, 90815. of Southern Arizona. (562)426-7601, ext. 1021. FAX: (562)595- JEWISH NEWS OF GREATER PHOENIX (1948). 5543. E-mail: [email protected]. Har- 1625 E. Northern Ave., Suite 106, riette Ellis. Fortnightly except July & Phoenix, 85020. (602)870-9470. FAX: August/ once per month 22 issues a year. (602)870-0426. E-mail: editor@jewishaz. Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach com. Pub. Rabbi Barry Cohen. Weekly. & West Orange County. (WWW.JEWISHAZ.COM) JEWISH COMMUNITY NEWS (1976). 14855 CALIFORNIA Oka Rd., Suite 2, Los Gatos, 95030. (408)358-3033, ext. 31. FAX: (408)356- THE AMERICAN RABBI (1968). 22711 Cass 0733. E-mail: [email protected]. Eileen Goss; Ave., Woodland Hills, 91364. (818)225- Adv. Lindsay Greensweig (408)286-6669. 9631. FAX: (818)225-8354. E-mail: Monthly. Jewish Federation of Greater [email protected]. Ed.-in-Ch./Pub. San Jose. David Epstein; Ed. Harry Essrig. Quar- terly. JEWISH JOURNAL OF GREATER LOS ANGELES (1986). 3660 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 204, CENTRAL CALIFORNIA JEWISH HERITAGE Los Angeles, 90010. (213)368-1661. FAX: (1914). 20201 Sherman Way, Winnetka, (213)368-1684. E-mail: [email protected]. 91306. (818)576-9000. FAX: (818)576- Gene Lichtenstein. Weekly. 9910. E-mail: [email protected]. Dan Brin. Six times a year. Heritage JEWISH NEWS (1973). 15060 Ventura Blvd., Group. Suite 210, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403.

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723 724 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002 (818)786-4000. FAX: (818)380-9232. Phil mail: [email protected]. Ed.-in-Ch. Blazer. Monthly. (Also weekly Sunday TV Gladys Sturman; Ed. David Epstein. and radio broadcasts in LA, NY, and Quarterly. Western States Jewish History Miami.) Association. JEWISH SOCIAL STUDIES: HISTORY, CUL- COLORADO TURE, AND SOCIETY (1939). c/o Program in Jewish Studies, Bldg. 240, Rm. 103, INTER MOUNTAIN JEWISH NEWS (1913). 1275 Stanford University, Stanford, 94305- Sherman St., Suite 214, Denver, 80203- 2190. (650)725-0829. FAX: (650)725- 2299. (303)861-2234. FAX: (303)832- 2920. E-mail: [email protected]. Steven J. 6942. E-mail: [email protected]. Exec. Ed. Zipperstein, Aron Rodrigue. Three times Rabbi Hillel Goldberg; Pub. Miriam a year. Conference on Jewish Social Stud- Goldberg. Weekly. ies, Inc. CONNECTICUT . 1800 S. Robertson Blvd., #174, Los Angeles, 90035. CONNECTICUT (1929). 740 (800)510-9003. E-mail: shel@jewish N. Main St., W. Hartford, 06117. sportsreview.com. Shel Wallman/ (860)231-2424. FAX: (860)231-2428. E- Ephraim Moxson. Bimonthly, (www. mail: [email protected]. Lisa JEWISHSPORTSREVIEW.COM) Lenkiewicz. Weekly. Los ANGELES JEWISH TIMES (formerly B'NAI JEWISH LEADER (1974). 28 Channing St., B'RITH MESSENGER) (1897). 5455 PO Box 1468, New London, 06320. Wilshire Blvd., Suite 903, Los Angeles, (860)442-7395. FAX: (860)443-4175. E- 90036. (323)933-0131. FAX: (323)933- [email protected]. Ed. Mimi Perl. 7928. E-mail: [email protected]. Ed.-in- Biweekly. Jewish Federation of Eastern Chief Joe Bobker; Mng. Ed. Jane Fried. Connecticut. Weekly. DELAWARE ORANGE COUNTY JEWISH HERITAGE. 24331 Muirlands Blvd., Suite D-347, Lake For- JEWISH VOICE. 100 W. 10th St., Suite 301, est, 92630. Phone/FAX: (949)362-4446. Wilmington, 19801. (302)427-2100. FAX: E-mail: [email protected]. Stan Brin. (302)427-2438. E-mail: jewishvoic Bi-weekly. @aol.com. Lynn Edelman. 22 times per year. Jewish Federation of Delaware. SAN DIEGO JEWISH PRESS HERITAGE (1914). 3615 Kearny Villa Rd., #111, San Diego, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 92123. (619)265-0808. FAX: (619)265- AZURE (1996). 5505 Connecticut Ave., NW, 0850. E-mail: [email protected]. Suite 1140, Washington, 20015. (877)298- Donald H. Harrison. Weekly. 7300. FAX: (888)766-1506. E-mail: SAN DIEGO JEWISH TIMES (1979). 4731 Palm [email protected]. Dan Polisar. Ave., La Mesa, 91941. (619)463-5515. Quarterly. Hebrew/English. The Shalem FAX: (619)463-1309. E-mail: Jewish Center, (WWW.AZURE.ORG.IL) [email protected]. Colleen Silea. Fort- nightly. B'NAI B'RITH INTERNATIONAL JEWISH MONTHLY (1886, under the name Meno- SHALOM L.A. (1988). 16027 Ventura Blvd., rah). 1640 Rhode Island Ave., NW, Wash- #400, Encino, 91436. (818)783-3090. ington, 20036. (202)857-6646. FAX: FAX: (818)783-1104. Gal Shor. Weekly. (202)296-1092. E-mail: erozenman® Hebrew. bnaibrith.org. Eric Rozenman. Quarterly. B'nai B'rith International. 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ABEL, LIONEL, playwright, essayist; b. NYC ARKOFF, SAMUEL Z., movie producer; b. (Brooklyn), Nov. 28, 1918; d. NYC, Apr. Fort Dodge, Iowa, June 12, 1918; d. Bur- 20, 2001. Educ: high school. Prof., Eng- bank, Cal., Sept. 16, 2001. Educ: U. lish, State U. of N.Y. Buffalo, 1967-1979, Iowa; Loyola U. (JD). Cryptographer, prof, emer., 1979-. Au: four well-received U.S. Army Air Force, WWII. Co-founder, plays, including Absalom, chosen as best Amer. Releasing, 1954; pres., chmn. bd., off-Broadway play of 1956, and several Amer. Internat'l. Pictures, Inc., books, including Metatheatre: A New 1956-1979; pres., chmn., Samuel Z. View of Dramatic Form (1963); Moderns Arkoff Co., 1980-; pres., Arkoff Inter- on Tragedy (1967); The Intellectual Fol- nat'l. Pictures, 1981-. Made more than lies: A Memoir of the Literary Venture in 500 movies that were very popular with New York and Paris (1984); Important teenage audiences, including / Was a Nonsense (1987). Authorized translator Teenage Werewolf (1957); Beach Party of the works of Jean-Paul Sartre. (1963); The Wild Angels (1966); What's Up Tiger Lily? (film debut of Woody ADLER, LARRY, harmonica virtuoso; b. Bal- Allen, 1973); Heavy Traffic (1973); Love timore, Md., Feb. 10, 1914; d. London, at First Bite (1979); and Amityville Hor- England, Aug. 7, 2001. Educ: Baltimore ror (1970). The Museum of Modern Art City Coll. After teaching himself to play honored his films with a retrospective, the instrument, won Baltimore harmon- 1979. Recipient: Allied States Assn. Mo- ica championship, 1927, played in N.Y. tion Picture Owners Producer of Year; with nightclub bands and in musical the- Theatre Owners of Amer. Master Show- ater, and subsequently attained great pop- man of Decade. ularity in England. Appeared in several films beginning in 1934; composed music BEAME, ABRAHAM D., political leader; b. for film and TV scores, commercials, chil- London, England, Mar. 20, 1906; d. dren's recordings; soloist with major or- NYC, Feb. 10, 2001. Educ: CCNY chestras; performed for Allied troops, (BBA). Partner, Beame-Greidinger WWII, for concentration camp survivors, C.P.A.s, 1925-45; high school teacher, and for Israeli troops in 1967 war. Under 1929-45; instr., accounting and auditing, pressure for his political views, left U.S. Rutgers U., 1944^5; asst. budget dir., permanently for England, 1952. Au.: How NYC, 1946-52; dir., 1952-61; comptrol- I Play (1937); Larry Adler's Own Arrange- ler, 1962-65, 1970-73; unsuccessful De- ments (I960). mocratic candidate for mayor, 1965, los-

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ing to John V. Lindsay; private financial of Corrections, 1955-61 (first woman consultant, 1966-69; mayor of NYC (first ever appointed), U.S. Comm. on Juvenile Jew to hold that office), 1974-77; member Delinquency, 1961; judge, Nassau County of numerous civic and business advisory District Court, 1962-68, family court, bds, 1978-. As mayor, presided over se- 1968-72, N.Y. State Supreme Court, vere NYC fiscal crisis, citywide blackout, 1972-91; judicial hearing officer, N.Y. celebration of U.S. bicentennial. State Appellate Div., 1991-2000. Ended solitary confinement of children, pio- BERGREEN, MORRIS H., businessman, phil- neered schools in jails and outpatient anthropist; b. Passaic, N.J., Sept. 28,1917; drug treatment centers. d. NYC, July 9, 2001. Educ: NYU (BA); Fordham U. (LLB). Served U.S. Army CAHAN, WILLIAM G., surgeon; b. NYC, Air Force, WWII. Sr. partner, Bergreen & Aug. 2, 1914; d. NYC, Oct. 7, 2001. Bergreen, 1953-86, 1995-; of counsel, Educ: Harvard U. (BS); Columbia U. Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy, (MD). Served U.S. Army Air Force, 1986-95; pres., Croyden Co., Westminster WWII. Surgeon, N.Y. Presbyterian Broadcasting Corp., Claridge Broadcast- Hosp., 1939, Hosp. for Joint Diseases, ing Corp.; genl. mgr., Grosvenor Invest- 1940-41; fellow, cancer surgery, Memor- ment Co., Skirball Investment Co.; prin. ial Hosp., 1942-48; surgeon, Memorial owner, Gaylord Brothers; pres., Skirball Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1949-90, Found., 1986-; founding mem. bd. sr. attending surgeon, 1990-; faculty, Cor- trustees, Skirball Museum and Cultural nell U. Medical Coll., 1950r84, emeritus, Center; hon. v.-pres., Amer. Jewish Com.; 1984—. Developed innovations in use of adv. bd., Amer. Jewish Com. Skirball radiation, removal of lymph nodes in can- Inst. for Amer. Values; chmn. publs. com., cer patients; as chmn., People for a Commentary magazine; trustee, Bronf- Smoke-Free Indoors, played key role in man Center for Jewish Student NYC laws restricting smoking. Au.: No Life/NYU, NYU Medical Center, Jewish Stranger to Tears (1992). Recipient: Amer. Home and Hosp. for Aged; bd. govs., He- Cancer Soc. Distinguished Service brew Union Coll., Oxford Center for He- Award. brew and Jewish Studies Oxford U. Re- cipient: Albert Gallatin Medal, NYU; DAVIS, LEONARD, insurer, philanthropist; b. Distinguished Leadership Award, Amer. NYC, Jan. 28,1924; d. on cruise to South Jewish Com. Amer., Jan. 15,2001. Educ: CCNY (BA). Founder and pres., Colonial Penn Insur- BLOCK, HERBERT L. (HERBLOCK), editorial ance Co., 1963-84, making it one of the cartoonist; b. Chicago, 111., Oct. 13,1909; largest insurance underwriters in the d. Washington, D.C., Oct. 7,2001. Educ: country. Major contributor to CCNY Lake Forest Coll.; Art Inst. of Chicago. (over $10 million) for Aaron Davis Hall Served U.S. Army Information and Educ. performing-arts center, Leonard Davis Div., WWII. Editorial cartoonist, Center for the Arts, Sophie Davis School Chicago Daily News, 1929-33, Newspa- of Biomedical Educ; to U. of Pa. for per Enterprise Assn., 1933-43, Washing- Leonard Davis Inst. of Health Econom- ton Post, 1946-. Designed U.S. postage ics; to U. of Southern Cal. for nation's stamp commemorating 175th anniversary first school of gerontology; to Hebrew U. of Bill of Rights, 1966. Au.: 12 books of for Leonard Davis Inst. for the Study of political and social commentary. Recipi- Internat'l. Relations. Founding mem., ent: Pulitzer Prize (three times); Presi- U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. dential Medal of Freedom; American Newspaper Guild Award; Heywood FRIEDMAN, MEYER, physician; b. Kansas Broun Award; numerous other awards in City, Kans., July 13, 1910; d. San Fran- recognition of contributions to journal- cisco, Cal., Apr. 27, 2001. Educ: Yale U. ism, civil liberties, civil rights. (AB); Johns Hopkins U. (MD). Served U.S. Marine Corps, WWII. Medical resi- BURSTEIN, BEATRICE S., jurist; b. NYC dent, Michael Reese Hosp., 1936-38, U. (Brooklyn), May 18, 1915; d. Lawrence, Wis. Genl. Hosp., 1938-39; dir., Harold N.Y., Jan. 6, 2001. Educ: NYU (BA); St. Brunn Inst., Mt. Zion Medical Center U. Johns U. (LLB). Attorney, private prac- Cal. at San Francisco, 1939-75, where tice, 1937-62; founding partner, Burstein Meyer Friedman Inst. was named for & Agata, 1958; mem., N.Y. State Comm. him, 1984; pioneer in linking heart at- OBITUARIES / 739 tacks to emotional states, coining "Type prof, anthropology, Columbia U., A" and "Type B" personalities. Au.: Func- 1948-53, assoc prof., 1953-57, prof, tional Cardiovascular Disease (1947); 1957-62; prof, Stanford U., 1962-85; Pathogenesis of Coronary Artery Disease coord., Stanford Project on Language (1969); Type A Behavior and Your Heart Universals. Au.: Languages of Africa (with Ray Rosenman, 1974). Recipient: (1963); Anthropological Linguistics Heart Research Found. Award; Upjohn (1968); Language Typology (1974); Uni- Distinguished Scientist Award. versals of Human Language, 4 vols. GLICKMAN, MARTY, sports announcer; b. (1978); Language in the Americas (1987); NYC, Aug. 14, 1917; d. NYC, Jan. 3, Indo-European and Its Closest Relatives 2001. Educ: Syracuse U. (BA). Mem., (2000). Recipient: Guggenheim Award U.S. track team at 1936 Olympics in (twice); Haile Selassie Award for African Berlin, but kept out of competition, al- Research. legedly due to anti-Semitism. Began HAMBURGER, VIKTOR, embryologist; b. sports announcing, radio station WHN, Landeshut, Germany (now Poland), July 1939; radio announcer for New York 9, 1900; d. St. Louis, Mo., June 12, 2001; Knickerbockers NBA basketball team, in U.S. since 1932, when he was Rocke- 1946-67, N.Y. Giants (23 years) and N.Y feller Fellow at U. Chicago and stayed Jets (11 years) NFL football teams, after Nazis came to power. Educ: U. Yonkers Raceway (12 years), numerous Freiburg, Germany (PhD). Prof., zoology, pre- and post-game shows for Major Washington U. (St. Louis), 1941-68, League Baseball. Au.: The Fastest Kid on chmn., biology dept, 1941-66, distin- the Block (1996). Mem., Basketball Hall guished prof, emer., 1968—. Au.: The Her- of Fame; N.Y. Sports Hall of Fame; N.Y. itage of Experimental Embryology (1988); Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Recipient: Selected Papers (1990), including several U.S. Olympic Com. Gen. Douglas path-breaking studies of early develop- MacArthur Award. ment of the nervous system and origins of GORDON, CYRUS H., orientalist, educator; b. behavior. Recipient: F.O. Schmitt Medal Philadelphia, Pa., June 29, 1908; d. in neuroscience; Louis Gross Horwitz Brookline, Mass., Mar. 30, 2001. Educ: Prize; Karl Lashly Award. U. Pa. (AB, MA, PhD). Served U.S. HORWICH, FRANCES R., educator; b. Ot- Army, WWII. Instr., semitics, U. Pa., tawa, Ohio, July 16,1908; d. Chicago, 111., 1930-31; field archaeologist, Amer. July 25, 2001. Educ: U. Chicago (BA); Schools for Oriental Research, 1931-35; Northwestern U. (EdD). After teaching teaching fellow, Johns Hopkins U., elementary school, serving as principal, 1935-38; mem., Inst. of Advanced Study, and teaching education at universities, Princeton, NX, 1939-10, 1941^2; prof., initiated "Ding Dong School," broadcast Assyriology and Egyptology, Dropsie U, live on WNBQ TV in Chicago, 1952, 1946-56; prof., Near Eastern studies, picked up that same year by NBC, mov- Brandeis U., 1956-73, emeritus, 1973-; ing to WNET, 1959. At its peak, the Gottesman prof., Hebrew studies, NYU, show—considered the pioneer educa- 1973-89, emeritus, 1989-. Au.: Ugaritic tional program on TV—was seen in al- Grammar (1940); Ugaritic Handbook most 40 cities by an estimated 3 million (1947); Ugaritic Literature (1949); Intro- preschoolers each weekday morning. Re- duction to Old Testament Times (1953); cipient: George Foster Peabody Award. Ugaritic Manual (1955); Hammurabi's KRAMER, STANLEY, filmmaker; b. NYC, Code (1957); The Common Background of Sept. 29, 1913; d. Los Angeles, Cal., Feb. Greek and Hebrew Civilizations (1965); 19, 2001. Educ: NYU (BS). Served U.S. Evidence for the Minoan Language (1966); Army making training films, WWII. Before Columbus (1971). Honored with Founder and pres., Stanley Kramer two Festschriften. Prods., 1949, Stanley Kramer Co., 1950, GREENBERG, JOSEPH H., anthropologist; b. Stanley Kramer Pictures Corp., 1954. NYC (Brooklyn), May 28, 1915; d. Stan- Produced and directed such classics as ford, Cal, May 7,2001. Educ: Columbia Not As a Stranger (1954); The Defiant U. (AB); Northwestern U. (PhD). Served Ones (1958); On the Beach (1959); Inherit U.S. Army Signal Intelligence Service, the Wind(\96Q); Judgement at Nuremberg WWII. Faculty, U. Minn., 1946-48; asst. (1961); It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World 740 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002

(1963); Ship of Fools (1965); Guess Who's cil, 1970. Au.: How a Small-Town Editor Coming to Dinner (1967). Produced High Saw the World (2000). Recipient: Golden Noon (4 Academy Awards, 1952); Caine Quill Award, Atlantic City Press Club; Mutiny (1953). Recipient: Irving G. Thal- Best Story of the Year, Philadelphia Press berg Award; NY Film Critics Award. Club. LAPIDUS, MORRIS, architect; b. Odessa, Rus- MANDEL, LEONARD, physicist; b. Berlin, sia, Nov. 25, 1902; d. Miami Beach, Fla., Germany, May 9,1927; d. Pittsford, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2001; in U.S. since 1903. Educ: Feb. 9, 2001; in U.S. since 1964. Educ: U. NYU; Columbia U. (bachelor of archi- London (BSc, PhD). Technical Officer, tecture). Architect, Alan H. Warren & Imperial Chemical Industries, 1951-54; Wetmore, 1926-28; Arthur Weisner, lect., sr. lect., Imperial Coll. U. of Lon- 1928-30; Ross-Frankel Inc., 1930-42; don, 1954—64; prof., physics, U. prin., Morris Lapidus Assoc, 1942-84. Rochester, 1964-, prof, optics, 1977-80. Constructed more than 500 stores, de- Au.: almost 300 articles, including semi- signed numerous apartment buildings and nal papers on quantum mechanics, synagogues, the first mall in America demonstrating that the act of observation (Lincoln Rd. Mall), and some 200 hotels, changes behavior of light particles. Re- most notably the Fountainebleau and cipient: Marconi Medal, Italian Natl. Re- Eden Roc in Miami Beach and the Amer- search Council; Thomas Young Medal, icana in Bal Harbour, derided as "faux Great Britain Inst. of Physics; Max Born French" kitsch but later praised as "post- Medal (first recipient). modern." Au.: A Quest for Emotion in Ar- chitecture (1961); The Future by Design MILSTEIN, SEYMOUR, businessman, philan- (1962); Architecture: A Profession and a thropist; b. NYC, July 21, 1920; d. NYC, Business (1967); An Architecture of Joy Oct. 2, 2001. Educ: NYU (BA). Worked (1979); Too Much Is Never Enough, an au- for Mastic Tile Co., building contracting tobiography (1994). Recipient: numerous firm founded by his father, named pres., awards from architectural and civic 1955; after business sold to Rubberoid, groups. named dir., v.-pres., 1959; with brother Paul took over United Brands, Starrett LEROY, WARNER, restauranteur; b. Holly- Housing Corp., 1970, Emigrant Savings wood, Cal., Mar. 5, 1935; d. NYC, Feb. Bank, 1986. Before recent breakup of 22, 2001. Educ: Stanford U. (BA). After partnership with Paul, the brothers working as producer, director, and the- owned Manhattan real estate worth bil- ater manager in NYC, opened Maxwell's lions of dollars, including office build- Plum restaurant, 1966, attracting the "jet- ings, apartment houses, and hotels. set" crowd; took over and reopened Tav- Chmn., N.Y. Presbyterian Hosp., ern on the Green, 1976, the Russian Tea 1989-96, his family's $25-million gift Room, 1999. Created Great Adventure making possible its Milstein Hosp. Build- amusement park-safari experience, Jack- ing; chmn., Bronx Lebanon Hosp. Center, son Township, N.J. 1964-73; founding mem., U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. LEUCHTER, BEN ZION, journalist; b. Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 11, 1926; d. Key OAKES, JOHN B. journalist; b. Elkins Park, Biscayne, Fla., Jan 14, 2001. Educ: Pa., Apr. 23, 1913; d. NYC, Apr. 5,2001. Haverford Coll. (AB). Served U.S. Mer- Educ: Princeton U. (AB); Oxford U. chant Marine, WWII. Editor, asst. pub- (Rhodes scholar, AB, AM). Served U.S. lisher, Vineland (N.J.) Times-Journal, Army and OSS, WWII, with numerous 1949-73, editorial chmn., 1973-77; pres., decorations. Reporter, Trenton (N.J.) Minuteman Publications, 1978-80; v.- Times, 1936-37; Washington Post, pres., Beacon Communications, 1981—; v- 1937^1; editor, N. Y. Times Week in Re- pres., Jewish Telegraphic Agcy., 1980-; view, 1946-49, named to editorial bd., founding chmn., Natl. Jewish Resource 1949, wrote monthly column on environ- Center (now CLAL), 1974-76; pres., ment, 1951-61, editorial page editor, HIAS, 1988-92; mem., UJA natl. young 1961-76 (originated op-ed page, 1970), sr. leadership cabinet, 1962-69, natl. v. editor, 1977-78, contributing columnist, chmn., 1978-84; cochmn., AIPAC natl. 1977-90. Member, Interior Dept. adv. bd. governing council, 1976-82; founding on national parks; involved in numerous pres., Vineland Jewish Community Coun- environmental, journalistic, and human- OBITUARIES / 741 right orgs.; trustee, Temple Emanu-El, leans, 1966-70; faculty, Loyola U., New NYC. Au.: The Edge of Freedom (1961); Orleans, 1970-72; rabbi, Beth Sholom Tomorrow's American (1977); On the People's Temple, Brooklyn, 1972-75; Vineyard (1980); The March to War founding rabbi, Temple of Universal Ju- (1991). Recipient: George Polk Memorial daism, NYC, 1975-97. Known for per- Award; Silurian Soc. Award; John Muir forming intermarriages, often together Award (Sierra Club). with clergy of other faiths. Au.: The Anatomy of : The Book of Conceal- PAM, AVROHOM, rabbi, educator; b. Vidz, ment (1973); Who Was Jesus? (1986); Russia, July 9, 1913; d. NYC (Brooklyn), Happily Intermarried: Authoritative Ad- Aug. 17, 2001; in U.S. since 1927. Educ: vice for a Joyous Jewish-Christian Mar- Yeshiva Torah Vodaath, Brooklyn, N.Y. riage (with Peter Meehan and John Wade (ordination). Teacher of Talmud, Yeshiva Payne, 1988). Torah Vodaath, 1937-, dean, 1970-. Mem., Council of Torah Sages of Agu- RUDIN, LEWIS, businessman, civic leader; b. dath Israel of Amer.; active in providing NYC, Apr. 4, 1927; d. NYC, Sept. 20, Jewish education for immigrants from 2001. Educ: NYU. Served U.S. Army, former Soviet Union, promoting ethical WWII. Joined father's business, Rudin behavior among Orthodox. Management, 1945, building NYC apart- ment houses and, beginning 1955, office PELAVIN, MICHAEL, communal leader; b. towers, value of holdings eventually esti- Flint, Mich., Sept. 5, 1936; d. Delray mated at $2 billion. Together with other Beach, Fla., Jan 19, 2001. Educ: U. large real-estate owners founded Assn. for Mich.; Wayne State U; Detroit Coll. of a Better N.Y, 1971, to promote the city Law (JD). V.-pres., Pelavin, Pelavin and (originating "I Love N.Y" slogan); aided Powers; dir., numerous privately held in weathering NYC fiscal crisis, keeping corps. Chmn., UJA young leadership cab- U.S. Tennis Assn. in city. Major contrib: inet, 1973; pres., Flint Jewish Fed., Hebrew Home for the Aged; Hebrew U.; 1973-76; chmn., Natl. Jewish Comm. Re- Columbia U.; Schneider Children's Hos- lations Adv. Bd. (NJCRAC, now JCPA), pital; Lincoln Center; Central Park Con- 1986-89, where he advocated loan guar- servancy; Metropolitan Museum of Art; antees for Israel and promoted Jewish em- and many other causes. igration from USSR. Pres., Flint Jewish Community Center; gen. chmn., UJA SCHOR, NAOMI, literary critic; b. NYC, Oct. campaign; bd. mem., Council of Jewish 10, 1943; d. New Haven, Conn., Dec. 2, Feds., United Israel Appeal, AIPAC, 2001. Educ: Barnard Coll. (BA); Yale U. ACLU; founding mem., MIPAC multi- (PhD). After teaching at Brown U., Duke issue Jewish political action com. U., and Harvard U., named Benjamin F. Barge Prof, Yale U, 1999-. Au.: Break- RABKIN, BARBARA A., communal leader; b. ing the Chain (1985); Reading in Detail Long Beach, N.Y, Dec. 30, 1949; d. (1987); George Sand and Idealism (1993); Gaithersburg, Md., Aug. 29, 2001. Educ: Bad Objects (1995); One Hundred Years of Syracuse U. (BA); Catholic U. (MSW). Melancholy (1997). Ed.: Essential Differ- Joined Jewish Women Internat'l. (then ence (1994); Feminism Meets Queer The- B'nai B'rith Women), 1960s; pres., local ory (1997). Founding ed., Differences: A chapter; pres., Mid-Atlantic region, natl. Journal of Feminist Cultural Studies. pres., 2000-, focusing on ending domestic Known for use of psychoanalytic theory violence, organizing shelters for battered and deconstruction in French studies. women; dir. of volunteers, Visiting Nurse SHAPIRO, IRVING S., lawyer, business exec; b. Assn. of Northern Va.; bereavement Minneapolis, Minn., July 15, 1916; d. coord., Montgomery Hospice. Greenville, Del., Sept. 13,2001. Educ: U. ROSENBERG, ROY, rabbi; b. Baltimore, Md., Minn. (BS, LLB). Attorney, private prac- Dec. 22, 1930; d. Lock Haven, Pa., Aug. tice, 1941-42; Office of Price Admin., 11, 2001. Educ: U. Pa. (BA); Hebrew 1942^13; U.S. Justice Dept. criminal div., Union Coll. (ordination, MHL, DHL). 1943-51; E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co., Served as chaplain U.S. Army, 1956-58. 1951-70, sr. v.-pres., 1970-73, chmn./ceo, Rabbi, Temple Emanu-El, Rochester, 1974—81 (first lawyer to head DuPont, N.Y, 1953-56, Temple Emanu-El, Hon- one of first Jews to head a major Amer. olulu, 1958-66, Temple Sinai, New Or- corp.); partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate. 742 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2002

Meagher & Flom, 1981-89, of counsel, tation of govt., 1979; played with numer- 1989-. As chmn. of Business Roundtable, ous major orchestras worldwide, made 1976, secured business support for fed- over 100 recordings, soundtracks for eral legislation outlawing compliance films. After organizing campaign to save with Arab boycott of Israel. Trustee, Ford Carnegie Hall from being torn down, Found., U. Minn., U. Pa.; pres., Jewish served as pres., I960-. Devoted Zionist; Fed. Del., 1968-70. Recipient of numer- chair, America-Israel Cultural Found.; ous awards from business, civic, and Jew- played with Israel Philharmonic on Mt. ish groups. Scopus immediately after 1967 war; founded Jerusalem Music Center, 1973; SOLOVEICHIK, AHRON, rabbi, educator; b. performed in Israel during 1973 war, or- Pruzhany, Russia, May 11, 1917; d. ganized musicians' boycott of UNESCO Chicago, 111., Oct. 5, 2001; in U.S. since events after that body suspended pro- 1929. Educ: Yeshiva U. (BA), NYU grams in Israel, 1974; played while wear- (LLB). Teacher of Talmud, Yeshiva ing gas mask in Israel during Gulf War Rabbi Chaim Berlin, Brooklyn, N.Y., missile attack, 1991; would not play in 1950s-1962; Yeshiva U., 1962-^6, 1983-; Germany. Recipient: numerous Grammy dean, Hebrew Theol. Coll., Skokie, 111., Awards; French Legion of Honor; Nat. 1966-74; founder and dean, Yeshiva Medal of Honor; Presidential Medal of Brisk, Chicago, 1974-. Au.: Logic of the Honor; and many others. Heart, Logic of the Mind (1991); The Warmth and the Light (1992). STERN, WILLIAM A., communal profes- SQUADRON, HOWARD M., lawyer, communal sional; b. Yoslo, Austria, July 7, 1910; d. leader; b. NYC, Sept. 5, 1926; d. NYC, Tamarac, Fla., Jan 18,2001; in U.S. since Dec. 26, 2001. Educ: CCNY (AB), Co- 1911. Educ: Long Island U. (BA); NYU lumbia U. (LLB). Attorney, Stroock, (MA). Served U.S. Army, WWII. Branch Stroock & Lavan, 1948-50; Amer. Jewish dir., Workmen's Circle, 1938-43; nat. dir. Cong., 1950-52; Phillips, Nizer, Benjamin English-speaking branches, 1946-63; nat. & Krim, 1952-54; ptnr., Squadron, admin, dir., 1963-70; exec, dir., 1970-79; Elenoff, Plesent and Lehrer, 1954-, where ed., Workmen's Center Call, 1946-79. he handled many high-profile cases, rep- Pres., Forward Assn., 1989-94; chmn. resenting major corporations and also de- admn. com., Jewish Labor Com., 1972-; fending individuals in civil-rights and chmn. exec, com., Workers Defense civil-liberties litigation. Active in Amer. League, 1974-; cochmn., Lower Eastside Jewish Cong, from 1961, sr. v.-pres., Neighborhood Assn. 1974-78, pres., 1978-84; chmn. Conf. of Pres. of Major Jewish Orgs., 1980-82. YOLLES, STANLEY F., public health official; Founder, Internat'l. Center of Photogra- b. NYC, Apr. 19, 1919; d. Stony Brook, phy; Squadron Program in Law, Media, N.Y, Jan. 12,2001. Educ: Brooklyn Coll. and Society, Cardozo School of Law, (BA); Harvard U. (MA); NYU (MD); Yeshiva U.; Abraham Fund. Johns Hopkins U. (MPH). Served U.S. Army, WWII. Nat. Inst. of Mental STERN, ISAAC, violinist; b. Kremenetz, Health staff psychiatrist, 1954; assoc. dir. Ukraine, July 21,1920; d. NYC, Sept. 23, community services, 1955-57; dir., 2001; in U.S. since 1921. Educ: San Fran- 1957-60; assoc. dir. extramural programs, cisco Conservatory. Recital debut, 1934; 1960-63; deputy dir. NIMH, 1963-64; orchestral debut with San Francisco Sym- acting dir., 1964; dir., 1964-70; founder phony Orchestra, 1936; Carnegie Hall and chmn., dept. of psychiatry, State U. debut 1943 (first of more than 200 per- of N.Y. Stony Brook Medical School, formances there); N.Y. Philharmonic 1971-81; dir., Long Island Research Inst., debut, 1944 (first of more than 100 per- 1974-81. Influential voice against manda- formances with it); performed for Allied tory sentences for drug use, opening of troops, WWII; European debut, Lucerne community mental health centers. Led Festival, 1948; first U.S. violinist to tour first official U.S. delegation to study men- USSR, 1956; performed in China at invi- tal health in USSR, 1967.