Directories Lists Obituaries National Jewish Organizations*

UNITED STATES

Organizations are listed according to functions as follows: Community Relations 499 Cultural 504 -Related 512 Overseas Aid 524 Religious, Educational Organizations 526 Schools, Institutions 538 Social, Mutual Benefit 549 Social Welfare 551 Note also cross-references under these headings: Professional Associations 555 Women's Organizations 556 Youth and Student Organizations 557

Canada 557

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. Bruce M. Ramer; Exec. (703)836-2546. Pres. Alan V. Stone; Exec. Dir. David A. Harris. Protects the rights Dir. Allan C. Brownfeld. Seeks to ad- and freedoms of the world over; vance the universal principles of a Ju- combats bigotry and anti-Semitism and daism free of nationalism, and the na- promotes democracy and human rights tional, civic, cultural, and social for all; works for the security of Israel integration into American institutions of and deepened understanding between Americans of Jewish faith. Issues of the Americans and Israelis; advocates public- American Council for Judaism; Special In- policy positions rooted in American de- terest Report, (WWW.ACJNA.ORG) mocratic values and the perspectives of

*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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Jewish heritage; and enhances the creative Campus, 1515 Locust St., Suite 703, vitality of the Jewish people. Includes Philadelphia, PA 19102. (215)772-0564. Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Center for FAX: (215)772-0566. E-mail: CJCS. Human Relations, Project Interchange, [email protected]. of- William Petschek National Jewish Family fice Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. Center, Jacob Blaustein Institute for the Dir. Gen. Zvi Marom; Chmn. Bd. of Advancement of Human Rights, Institute Overseers Michael Rukin. Worldwide on American Jewish-Israeli Relations. policy-studies institute devoted to the American Jewish Year Book; Commen- study of Jewish community organization, tary: CommonQuest; AJC Journal, (www. political thought, and public affairs, past AJC.ORG) and present, in Israel and throughout the world. Publishes original articles, essays, (1918). and monographs; maintains library, Stephen Wise Congress House, 15 E. 84 archives, and reprint series. Jerusalem St., NYC 10028. (212)879-4500. FAX: Letter/Viewpoints; Jewish Political Stud- (212)249-3672. E-mail: pr@ajcongress. ies Review. org. Pres. Jack Rosen; Exec. Dir. Phil Baum. Works to foster the creative sur- CENTER FOR RUSSIAN JEWRY WITH STUDENT vival of the Jewish people; to help Israel STRUGGLE FOR SOVIET JEWRY/SSSJ develop in peace, freedom, and security; (1964). 240 Cabrini Blvd., #5B, NYC to eliminate all forms of racial and reli- 10033. (212)928-7451. FAX: (212)795- gious bigotry; to advance civil rights, pro- 8867. Dir./Founder Jacob Birnbaum; tect civil liberties, defend religious free- Chmn. Dr. Ernest Bloch; Student Coord. dom, and safeguard the separation of Glenn Richter. Campaigns for the human church and state; "The Attorney General rights of the Jews of the former USSR, for the Jewish Community."Congress with emphasis on emigration and Jewish Monthly; Judaism; Inside Israel; Radical identity; supports programs for needy Islamic Fundamentalism Update, (www. Jews there and for newcomers in Israel AJCONGRESS.ORG) and USA, stressing employment and Jew- ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE OF B'NAI ish education. As the originator of the B'RITH (1913). 823 United Nations Plaza, grassroots movement for Soviet Jewry in NYC 10017. (212)885-7700. FAX: (212) the early 1960s, possesses unique archives. 867-0779. E-mail: [email protected]. COALITION ON THE ENVIRONMENT & JEWISH Natl. Chmn. Howard Berkowitz; Natl. LIFE (1993). 443 Park Ave. S., 11th fl., Dir. Abraham H. Foxman. Seeks to com- NYC 10016-7322. (212)684-6950, ext. bat anti-Semitism and to secure justice 210. FAX: (212)686-1353. E-mail: coejl@ and fair treatment for all citizens through aol.com. Dir. Mark X. Jacobs. Promotes law, education, and community relations. environmental education, advocacy, and ADL on the Frontline; Law Enforcement action in the American Jewish commu- Bulletin; Dimensions:A Journal of Holo- nity. Sponsored by a broad coalition of caust Studies; Hidden Child Newsletter; Jewish organizations; member of the Na- International Reports; Civil Rights Re- tional Religious Partnership for the Envi- ports. (WWW.ADL.ORG) ronment. Bi-annual newsletter, (www. ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH COMMUNITY RE- COEJL.ORG) LATIONS WORKERS (1950). 7800 Northaven Road, Dallas, TX 75230. (214) COMMISSION ON SOCIAL ACTION OF RE- 369-3313. FAX: (214)373-3186. Pres. FORM JUDAISM (1953, joint instrumental- Marlene Gorin. Aims to stimulate higher ity of the Union of American Hebrew standards of professional practice in Jew- Congregations and the Central Confer- ish community relations; encourages ence of American Rabbis). 633 Third research and training toward that end; Ave., 7th fl., NYC 10017. (212)650-4160. conducts educational programs and sem- FAX: (212)650-4199. E-mail: csarj@ inars; aims to encourage cooperation be- uahc.org. Wash. Office:2027 Massachu- tween community-relations workers and setts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036. those working in other areas of Jewish Chmn. Judge David Davidson; Dir. communal service. Leonard Fein; Dir. Religious Action Cen- ter of Reform Judaism, Rabbi David CENTER FOR JEWISH COMMUNITY STUDIES Saperstein. Policy-making body that re- (1970). Temple University, Center City lates ethical and spiritual principles of Ju- NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 501

daism to social-justice issues; implements INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS (see UNION resolutions through the Religious Action OF ORTHODOX JEWISH CONGREGATIONS Center in Washington, DC, via advocacy, OF AMERICA) development of educational materials, and congregational programs. Tzedek INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR THE REPATRI- VShalom (socialaction newsletter); Chai ATION OF RUSSIAN JEWS, INC. (1963). 2 Impact (legislative update). Fountain Lane, Suite 2J, Scarsdale, NY 10583. (914)683-3225. FAX: (914)683- CONFERENCE OF PRESIDENTS OF MAJOR 3221. Pres. Morris Brafman; Chmn. AMERICAN JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS James H. Rapp. Helped to bring the situ- (1955). 633 Third Ave., NYC 10017. (212) ation of Soviet Jews to world attention; 318-6111. FAX: (212)644-4135. Chmn. catalyst for advocacy efforts, educational Ronald S. Lauder; Exec. V.-Chmn. Mal- projects, and programs on behalf of Russ- colm Hoenlein. Seeks to strengthen the ian Jews in the former USSR, Israel, and U.S.-Israel alliance and to protect and en- U.S. Provides funds to help Russian Jewry hance the security and dignity of Jews in Israel and the former . abroad. Toward this end, the Conference JEWISH COUNCIL FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS (for- of Presidents speaks and acts on the basis merly NATIONAL JEWISH COMMUNITY RE- of consensus of its 54 member agencies LATIONS ADVISORY COUNCIL) (1944). 443 on issues of national and international Park Ave. S., 11th fl., NYC 10016-7322. Jewish concern. (212)684-6950. FAX: (212)686-1353. E- mail: [email protected]. Chmn. Steven CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL OF JEWISH Schwarz; Sec. Dr. Steven Stone. National ORGANIZATIONS-CCJO (1946). 420 Lex- coordinating body for the field of Jewish ington Ave., Suite 1731, NYC 10170. community relations, comprising 13 na- (212)808-5437. Chmn. Ady Steg & tional and 122 local Jewish community- Clemens N. Nathan; Sec.-Gen. Warren relations agencies. Promotes understand- Green. A nongovernmental organization ing of Israel and the Middle East; in consultative status with the UN, UN- supports Jewish communities around the ESCO, ILO, UNICEF, and the Council of world; advocates for equality and plural- ; cooperates and consults with, ad- ism, and against discrimination, in Amer- vises, and renders assistance to the Eco- ican society. Through the Council's work, nomic and Social Council of the UN on its constituent organizations seek agree- all problems relating to human rights and ment on policies, strategies, and programs economic, social, cultural, educational, for effective utilization of their resources and related matters pertaining to Jews. for common ends. JCPA Agenda for Pub- lic Affairs, (WWW.JEWISHPUBLICAFFAIRS. COORDINATING BOARD OF JEWISH ORGANI- ORG) ZATIONS (1947). 823 United Nations Plaza, NYC 10017. (212)557-9008. FAX: (1934). Atran (212)687-3429. Ch. Cheryl Halpera; Center for Jewish Culture, 25 E. 21 St., Exec. Dir. Dr. Harris O. Schoenberg. To NYC 10010. (212)477-0707. FAX: (212) promote the purposes and principles for 477-1918. Pres. Morton Bahr; Exec. Dir. which the UN was created. Avram B. Lyon. Serves as liaison between the Jewish community and the trade COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS IN union movement; works with the U.S. and CIVIL SERVICE, INC. (1948). 45 E. 33 St., international labor movement to combat Rm. 310, NYC 10016. (212)689-2015. anti-Semitism, promote intergroup rela- FAX: (212)684-7694. Pres. Louis Weiser; tions, and engender support for the State 1st V.-Pres. Melvyn Birnbaum. Supports of Israel and Jews in and from the former merit system; encourages recruitment of Soviet Union; promotes teaching in pub- Jewish youth to government service; lic schools about and Jew- member of Coalition to Free Soviet Jews, ish resistance; strengthens support within NY Jewish Community Relations Coun- the Jewish community for the social goals cil, NY Metropolitan Coordinating and programs of the labor movement; Council on Jewish Poverty, Jewish Labor supports Yiddish-language and cultural Committee, America-Israel Friendship institutions. Jewish Labor Committee Re- League. Council Digest. view; Issues Alert; Alumni Newsletter. 502 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

, NATIONAL TRADE UNION COUNCIL works to combat anti-Semitism. Museum FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (1956). Atran Cen- News (quarterly newsletter). ter for Jewish Culture, 25 E. 21 St., NYC 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: NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SOVIET JEWRY (914)358-4924. E-mail: [email protected]. (formerly AMERICAN JEWISH CONFER- Hon. Pres. Rabbi Philip Bentley; Co-Ch. ENCE ON SOVIET JEWRY) (1964; reorg. Carolyn Toll-Oppenheim & Murray Pol- 1971). 1640 Rhode Island Ave., NW, Suite ner. Unites those who believe that Jewish 501, Washington, DC 20036-3278. ideals and experience provide inspiration (202)898-2500. FAX: (202)898-0822. E- for a nonviolent philosophy and way of mail: [email protected]. N.Y. of- life; offers draft counseling, especially for fice: 823 United Nations Plaza, NYC conscientious objection based on Jewish 10017. (212)808-0295. Chmn. Denis C. "religious training and belief"; encour- Braham; Pres. Howard E. Sachs. Coordi- ages Jewish community to become more nating agency for major national Jewish knowledgeable, concerned, and active in organizations and local community regard to the war/peace problem. groups in the U.S., acting on behalf of Shalom/Jewish Peace Letter, (WWW.JEW- Jews in the former Soviet Union (FSU); ISHPEACEFELLOWSHIP.ORG) provides information about Jews in the FSU through public education and social JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE UNITED action; reports and special pamphlets, STATES OF AMERICA (1896). 1811 R St., special programs and projects, public NW, Washington, DC 20009. (202)265- meetings and forums. Newswatch; annual 6280. FAX: (202)234-5662. E-mail: jwv@ report; action and program kits; Tekuma. erols.com. Natl. Exec. Dir. Herb Rosen- (WWW.NCSJ.ORG) bleeth; Natl. Commander Monroe E. Mayer. Seeks to foster true allegiance to , SOVIET JEWRY RESEARCH BUREAU. the ; to combat bigotry and Chmn. Denis C. Braham; Pres. Howard prevent defamation of Jews; to encour- E. Sachs. Organized by NCSJ to monitor age the doctrine of universal liberty, equal emigration trends. Primary task is the ac- rights, and full justice for all; to cooper- cumulation, evaluation, and processing of ate with and support existing educational information regarding Jews in the FSU, institutions and establish new ones; to especially those who apply for emigration. foster the education of ex-servicemen, ex- servicewomen, and members in the ideals NATIONAL JEWISH COMMISSION ON LAW and principles of Americanism. Jewish AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS (COLPA) (1965). Veteran. 135 W. 50 St., 6th fl., NYC 10020. (212)641-8992. FAX: (212)641-8197. Pres. , NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN Allen L. Rothenberg; Exec. Dir. Dennis JEWISH MILITARY HISTORY (1958). 1811 R Rapps. Voluntary association of attor- St., NW, Washington, DC 20009. E-mail: neys whose purpose is to represent the ob- [email protected]. (202)265-6280. FAX: servant Jewish community on legal, leg- (202)462-3192. Pres. Neil Goldman; Asst. islative, and public-affairs matters. Dir./Archivist Sandor B. Cohen. Docu- ments and preserves the contributions of NATIONAL JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS Jewish Americans to the peace and free- ADVISORY COUNCIL {see JEWISH COUNCIL dom of the United States; educates the FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS) public concerning the courage, heroism, NATIONAL JEWISH DEMOCRATIC COUNCIL and sacrifices made by Jewish Americans (1990). 777 N. Capital St., NE, Suite 305, who served in the armed forces; and Washington, DC 20002. (202)216-9060. NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 503

FAX: (202)216-9061. E-mail: njdcon- STUDENT STRUGGLE FOR SOVIET JEWRY (see [email protected]. Chmn. Monte Friedkin; CENTER FOR RUSSIAN JEWRY) Founding Chmn. Morton Mandel; Exec. Dir. Ira N. Forman. An independent or- UN WATCH (1993). 1, rue de Varembe, PO ganization committed to strengthening Box 191, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland. Jewish participation in the Democratic (41-22)734.14.72/3. FAX: (41-22)734.16. party primarily through grassroots ac- 13. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. tivism. The national voice of Jewish De- David A. Harris; Exec. Dir. Michael D. mocrats, NJDC is dedicated to fighting Colson. An affiliate of the AJC and the radical right and promoting Jewish , UN Watch mea- values and interests in the Democratic sures UN performance by the yardstick of party. Capital Communique: Extremist the UN's Charter; advocates the non-dis- Watch. (WWW.NJDC.ORG) criminatory application of the Charter; opposes the use of UN fora to attack Is- REPUBLICAN JEWISH COALITION (1985). 415 nd rael and promote anti-Semitism; and 2 St., NE, Suite 100, Washington, DC seeks to institutionalize at the UN the 20002. (202)547-7701. FAX: (202)544- fight against worldwide anti-Semitism. 2434. E-mail: [email protected]. Natl. Chmn. The Wednesday Watch, (WWW.UNWATCH. Cheryl Halpern; Hon. Chmn. Max M. ORG) Fisher, Richard J. Fox, Sam Fox, Lawrence Kadish, George Klein, and UNION OF COUNCILS (formerly UNION OF Amb. Mel Sembler; Exec. Dir. Matt COUNCILS FOR SOVIET JEWS) (1970). 1819 Brooks. Promotes involvement in Repub- H St., NW, Suite 230, Washington, DC lican politics among its members; sensi- 20005. (202)775-9770. FAX: (202)775- tizes Republican leaders to the concerns 9776. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Yosef of the American Jewish community; pro- I. Abramowitz; Natl. Dir. Micah H. Naf- motes principles of free enterprise, a talin. Devoted to promoting religious lib- strong national defense, and an interna- erty, freedom of emigration, and security tionalist foreign policy. RJC Bulletin. for Jews in the FSU (former Soviet (www. RJCHQ.ORG) Union) through advocacy and monitor- ing of anti-Semitism, neo-facism, human SHALEM CENTER (1994). 1140 rights, rule of law, and democracy. Offers Ave., NW, Suite 801, Washington, DC educational, cultural, medical, and hu- 20036. (202)887-1270. FAX: (202)887- manitarian aid through the Yad L'Yad 1277. E-mail: [email protected]. partnership program pairing Jewish com- Pres. Yoram Hazony (Israel); US Office munities in the US and the FSU; advo- Mng. Patrick Hussey. The purposes and cates for refuseniks and political prisoner. activities of the Shalem Center are to in- crease public understanding and conduct (WWW.FSUMONITOR.COM) educational and research activities on the WORLD CONGRESS OF GAY, LESBIAN, & BI- improvement of Jewish national public SEXUAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS (1980). 8 life, and to develop a community of in- Letitia St., Philadelphia, PA 19106-3050. tellectual leaders to shape the state of Is- (609)396-1972. FAX: (215)873-0108. E- rael into a secure, free, and prosperous so- mail: [email protected]. Pres. ciety. Azure, (WWW.SHALEMCENTER.ORG) Scott R. Gansl (Philadelphia, PA); V.- Pres. Francois Spiero (, ). SHALOM CENTER (1983). 6711 Lincoln Dr., Supports, strengthens, and represents Philadelphia, PA 19119. (215)844-8494. over 67 Jewish gay and lesbian organiza- E-mail: [email protected]. (Part of tions across the globe and the needs of Aleph Alliance for Jewish Renewal.) gay and lesbian Jews generally. Chal- Exec. Dir. Arthur Waskow. National re- lenges homophobia and sexism within the source and organizing center for Jewish perspectives on dealing with environmen- Jewish community and responds to anti- tal dangers, unrestrained technology, and Semitism at large. Sponsors regional and corporate irresponsibility. Initiated A.J. international conferences. The Digest. Heschel 25th Yahrzeit observance. Trains (WWW.WCGLJO.ORG/WCGLJO/) next generation of tikkun olam activists. WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS (1936; org. in Holds colloquia on issues like environ- U.S. 1939). 501 Madison Ave., 17th fl., mental causes of cancer. New Menorah. NYC 10022. (212) 755-5770. FAX: (212) (www. SHALOMCTR.ORG) 755-5883. Pres. Edgar M. Bronfman; Co- 504 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

Chmn. N. Amer. Branch Prof. Irwin MD 21117. (410)902-0411. FAX: Cotler () & Evelyn Sommer; (410)581-0108. E-mail: lbarch@erols. Sec.-Gen. ; Exec. Dir. Elan com. Pres. Mark D. Levin; 1st V.-Pres. Steinberg. Seeks to intensify bonds of Richard McBee. A not-for-profit mem- world Jewry with Israel; to strengthen sol- bership organization for those with inter- idarity among Jews everywhere and se- ests in the Judaic arts, including artists, cure their rights, status, and interests as galleries, collectors & retailers of Judaica, individuals and communities; to encour- writers, educators, appraisers, museum age Jewish social, religious, and cultural curators, conservators, lecturers, and oth- life throughout the world and coordinate ers personally or professionally involved efforts by Jewish communities and orga- in the field. Helps to promote members' nizations to cope with any Jewish prob- art. Hiddur (quarterly); Update (mem- lem; to work for human rights generally. bers' networking newsletter), (WWWJEW- Represents its affiliated organizations- ISHART.ORG) most representative bodies of Jewish AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY communities in more than 80 countries (1892). 15 W. 16 St., NYC 10011. (212) and 35 national organizations in Ameri- 294-6160. FAX: (212)294-6161. E-mail: can section-at UN, OAS, UNESCO, [email protected]. Pres. Kenneth J. Bialkin; Council of Europe, ILO, UNICEF, and Dir. Dr. Michael Feldberg. Collects, cat- other governmental, intergovernmental, alogues, publishes, and displays material and international authorities. WJC Re- on the history of the Jews in America; port; Bolet'n Informative) OJI; Christian- serves as an information center for in- Jewish Relations; Dateline: World Jewry; quiries on American Jewish history; Coloquio; Batfutsot; Gesher. maintains archives of original source ma- CULTURAL terial on American Jewish history; spon- sors lectures and exhibitions; makes avail- AMERICAN ACADEMY FOR JEWISH RE- able audiovisual material. American SEARCH (1929). 53 Washington Sq., NYC Jewish History; Heritage, (WWW.AJHS. 10012. (212)998-3550. FAX: (212)995- ORG) 4178. Pres. Robert Chazan. Encourages Jewish learning and research; holds an- AMERICAN JEWISH PRESS ASSOCIATION nual or semiannual meeting; awards (1944). Natl. Admin. Off.: 1828 L St. NW, grants for the publication of scholarly Suite 720, Washington, DC 20036. works. Proceedings of the American Acad- (202)785-2282. FAX: (202)785-2307. E- emy for Jewish Research; Texts and Stud- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Marc ies; Monograph Series. Klein; Exec. Dir. Toby Dershowitz. Seeks the advancement of Jewish journalism AMERICAN GATHERING OF JEWISH HOLO- and the maintenance of a strong Jewish CAUST SURVIVORS. 122 W. 30 St., #205. press in the U.S. and ; encourages NYC 10001. (212)239-4230. FAX: (212) the attainment of the highest editorial 279-2926. E-mail: mail@americangather- and business standards; sponsors work- ing.org. Pres. Benjamin Meed. Dedicated shops, services for members; sponsors an- to documenting the past and passing on nual competition for Simon Rockower a legacy of remembrance. Compiles the Awards for excellence in Jewish journal- National Registry of Jewish Holocaust ism. Membership bulletin newsletter. Survivors-to date, the records of more than 165,000 survivors and their families- AMERICAN SEPHARDI FEDERATION (1973). housed at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial 15 W. 16 St., NYC 10011. (212)294-8350. Museum in Washington, DC; holds an FAX: (212)294-6161. E-mail: asf@am- annual Yom Hashoah commemoration sephfed.org. Natl. Pres. Leon Levy; Exec. and occasional international gatherings; Dir. Elizabeth Mizrahi. The central voice sponsors an intensive summer program of the American Sephardic community, for U.S. teachers in and Israel to representing a broad spectrum of prepare them to teach about the Holo- Sephardic organizations, congregations, caust. Together (newspaper), (www. and educational institutions. Seeks to AMERICANGATHERING.ORG) strengthen and unify the community through education, communication, ad- AMERICAN GUILD OF JUDAIC ART (1991). vocacy, and leadership development, cre- 15 Greenspring Valley Rd., Owings Mills, ating greater awareness and appreciation NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 505

of its rich and unique history and culture. Sports Hall of Fame. Provides exhibi- ASF Update Newsletter, (WWW.AM- tions, tours, educational programs, re- SEPHFED.ORG) search assistance, and tourist informa- tion. Quarterly newsletter; permanent AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR JEWISH MUSIC collection catalogue; temporary exhibit (1974). c/o The Center for Jewish History, catalogues. 15 W. 16 St., NYC 10011.(212)294-8328. FAX: (212)294-6161. Pres. Hadassah B. CENTRAL YIDDISH CULTURE ORGANIZATION Markson; V.-Pres. Judith Tischler & (CYCO), INC. (1943). 25 E. 21 St., 3rd fl., Martha Novick: Sec. Fortuna Calvo NYC 10010. (212)505-8305. FAX: (212) Roth; Bd. Chmn. Rabbi Henry D. Michel- 505-8044. Mng. David Kirszencwejg. Pro- man; Treas. Michael Leavitt. Promotes motes, publishes, and distributes Yiddish the knowledge, appreciation, and devel- books; publishes catalogues. opment of Jewish music, past and pre- CONFERENCE ON JEWISH SOCIAL STUDIES, sent, for professional and lay audiences; INC. (formerly CONFERENCE ON JEWISH seeks to raise the standards of composi- RELATIONS, INC.) (1939). Bldg. 240, Rm. tion and performance in Jewish music, to 103. Program in , Stanford encourage research, and to sponsor per- University, Stanford, CA 94305-2190. formances of new and rarely heard works. (650)725-0829. FAX:(650)725-2920. E- Musica Judaica Journal. mail: [email protected]. Pres. ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH BOOK PUBLISHERS Steven I Zipperstein; V.-Pres. Aron Ro- (1962). c/o Jewish Lights Publishing, PO drigue. Jewish Social Studies. Box 237, Woodstock, VT 05091. (802) CONGREGATION BINA (1981). 600 W. End 457-4000. FAX: (802)457-4004. Pres. Stu- Ave., Suite 1-C, NYC 10024. (212)873- art M. Matlins. As a nonprofit group, 4261. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. provides a forum for discussion of mu- Joseph Moses; Exec. V.-Pres. Moses Sam- tual areas of interest among Jewish pub- son; Hon. Pres. Samuel M. Daniel; Sec. lishers, and promotes cooperative exhibits Gen. Elijah E. Jhirad. Serves the reli- and promotional opportunities for mem- gious, cultural, charitable, and philan- bers. Membership fee is S85 annually per thropic needs of the Children of Israel publishing house. who originated in India and now reside in ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH LIBRARIES (1965). the U.S. Works to foster and preserve the 15 E. 26 St.JO"1 fl, NYC 10010. (212)725- ancient traditions, customs, liturgy, 5359. FAX: (212)481-4174. E-mail: ajl@ music, and folklore of Indian Jewry and jewishbooks.org. Pres. David T. Gilner; to maintain needed institutions. Kol Bina. V.-Pres. Toby Rossner. Seeks to promote CONGRESS FOR JEWISH CULTURE (1948). 25 and improve services and professional E. 21 St., NYC 10010. (212)505-8040. standards in Jewish libraries; disseminates FAX: (212)505-8044. Co-Pres. Prof. Jewish library information and guidance; Yonia Fain & Dr. Barnett Zumoff. Con- promotes publication of literature in the gress for Jewish Culture administers the field; encourages the establishment of book store CYCO and publishes the Jewish libraries and collections of Judaica world's oldest Yiddish journal, The and the choice of Judaica librarianship Zukunft. Currently producing a two vol- as a profession; cocertifies Jewish libraries ume anthology of Yiddish literature in (with Jewish Book Council). AJL America. Activities include yearly memo- Newsletter, Judaica Librarianship. rials for the ghetto uprising and the murdered Soviet Yiddish writers, also B'NAI B'RITH KLUTZMCK NATIONAL JEW- readings and literary afternoons. The ISH MUSEUM (1957). 1640 Rhode Island Zukunft; Bulletin: In the World of Yid- Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036. dish. (202)857-6583. FAX: (202)857-1099. A center of Jewish art and history in the na- ELAINE KAUFMAN CULTURAL CENTER tion's capital, maintains temporary and (1952). 129 W. 67 St., NYC 10023. (212) permanent exhibition galleries, perma- 501-3303. FAX: (212)874-7865. Chmn. nent collection of Jewish ceremonial ob- Leonard Goodman; Pres. Elaine Kauf- jects, folk art, and contemporary fineart , man; Exec. Dir. Lydia Kontos. Offers in- outdoor sculpture garden and museum struction in its Lucy Moses School for shop, as well as the American Jewish Music and Dance in music, dance, art, 506 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

and theater to children and adults, in shop. Published World Reacts to the Holo- Western culture and Jewish traditions. caust; Newsletter. Presents frequent performances of Jew- HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL RESOURCE & EDU- ish and general music by leading artists CATION CENTER OF CENTRAL and ensembles in its Merkin Concert Hall (1982). 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland, and Ann Goodman Recital Hall. The FL 32751. (407)628-0555. FAX: (407)628- Birnbaum Music Library houses Jewish 1079. E-mail: [email protected]. music scores and reference books. Kauf- Pres. Stan Sujka, MD; Bd. Chmn. Tess man Cultural Center News; bimonthly con- Wise. An interfaith educational center de- cert calendars; catalogues and brochures. voted to teaching the lessons of the Holo- (WWW.ELAINEKAUFMANCENTER.ORG) caust. Houses permanent multimedia ed- HLSTADRUTH IVRITH OF AMERICA (1916; ucational exhibit; maintains library of reorg. 1922). 426 W. 58 St., NYC 10019. books, videotapes, films, and other visu- (212)957-6659. Fax: (212)957-5811. E- als to serve the entire educational estab- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Miriam lishment; offers lectures, teacher training, Ostow; Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi Abraham and other activities. Newsletter; Bibliog- Kupchik. Emphasizes the primacy of He- raphy; "Holocaust-Lessons for Tomor- brew in Jewish life, culture, and educa- row"; elementary and middle school cur- tion; aims to disseminate knowledge of riculum. written and spoken Hebrew in N. Amer- THE HOLOCAUST MUSEUM AND LEARNING ica, thus building a cultural bridge be- CENTER IN MEMORY OF GLORIA GOLD- tween the State of Israel and Jewish com- STEIN (1995) (formerly ST. LOUIS CENTER munities throughout N. America. FOR HOLOCAUST STUDIES) (1977). 12 Hadoar; Lamishpacha; Tov Lichtov; Millstone Campus Dr., St. Louis, MO Sulam Yaakov; Hebrew Week; Ulpan. 63146. (314)432-0020. FAX: (314)432- (WWW.HIST-IVRIT.ORG) 1277. E-mail: [email protected]. Chmn. HOLOCAUST CENTER OF THE UNITED JEWISH Richard W. Stein; Dir. Dan A. Reich; FEDERATION OF GREATER Asst. Dir. Brian Bray. Develops programs (1980). 5738 Darlington Rd., Pittsburgh, and provides resources and educational PA 15217. (412)421-1500. FAX: (412)422- materials to further an understanding of 1996. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. the Holocaust and its impact on civiliza- Holocaust Comm. Edgar Snyder; Bd. Ch. tion; has a 5,000 sq. ft. museum contain- Karen Shapira; Dir. Linda F. Hurwitz. ing photographs, artifacts, and audiovi- Develops programs and provides re- sual displays. Newsletter. sources to further understanding of the INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH Holocaust and its impact on civilization. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETIES (1988). 4430 Maintains a library, archive; provides Mt. Paran Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA speakers, educational materials; organizes 30327-3747. (404)261-8662. Fax: (404) community programs. Published collec- 228-7125. E-mail: [email protected]. tion of survivor and liberator stories. Pres. Howard Margol. Umbrella organi- HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL CENTER (1984). zation of more than 70 Jewish Genealog- 6602 West Maple Rd., West Bloomfield, ical Societies (JGS) worldwide. Repre- MI 48322. (248)661-0840. FAX: (248) sents organized Jewish genealogy, 661-4204. E-mail: info@holocaustcen- encourages Jews to research their family ter.org. Founder & Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi history, promotes new JGSs, supports ex- Charles Rosenzveig. America's first free- isting societies, implements projects of in- standing Holocaust center comprising a terest to individuals researching their Jew- museum, library-archive, oral history col- ish family histories. Holds annual lection, garden of the righteous, research conference where members learn and ex- institute and academic advisory commit- change ideas, (WWW.IAJGS.ORG) tee. Provides tours, lecture series, teacher INTERNATIONAL JEWISH MEDIA ASSOCIA- training, Yom Hashoah commemora- TION (1987). U.S.: c/o St. Louis Jewish tions, exhibits, educational outreach pro- grams, speakers' bureau, computer data- Light, 12 Millstone Campus Dr., St. base on 1,200 destroyed Jewish Louis, MO 63146. (314)432-3353. FAX: communities, guided travel tours to con- (314)432-0515. E-mail: stlouislgt@aol. centration camps and Israel, and museum com and [email protected]. IsraeLPO Box 92, Jerusalem 91920. 02-202-222. FAX: NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 507

02-513-642. Pres. Robert A. Cohn (c/o St. Book Awards, Jewish Book Month, Jew- Louis Jewish Light); Exec. Dir. Toby Der- ish Book Fair Network. Jewish Book An- showitz. 1828 L St. NW, Suite 402, Wash- nual; Jewish Book World, (WWW.JEWISH- ington, DC 20036. (202)785-2282. FAX: BOOKCOUNCIL.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: vide a forum for the exchange of materi- (323)761-8174. E-mail: kjosephy® als and ideas and to enhance the status of earthlink.net. Chmn. Osias G. Goren; Jewish media and journalists throughout Dir./Curator Marcia Reines Josephy. A the world. IJMA Newsletter Proceedings photo-narrative museum and resource of the International Conference on Jewish center dedicated to Holocaust history, is- Media. sues of genocide and prejudice, curricu- lum development, teacher training, re- INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF CHILDREN OF search and exhibitions. Educational JEWISH HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS, INC. guides; Those Who Dared; Rescuers and (1981). 3000 NE 151 St., N. , FL Rescued; Guide to Schindler's List; Mod- 33181. (305)919-5690. FAX: (305)919- ular Curriculum. 5691. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Rositta E. Kenigsberg; Founding Chmn. JEWISH HERITAGE PROJECT (1981). 150 Menachem Z. Rosensaft. Links Second Franklin St., #1W, NYC 10013. (212)925- Generation groups and individuals 9067. E-mail: [email protected]. Exec. Dir. 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- tural heritage, to fight anti-Semitism and tional Initiative in the Literature of the all forms of discrimination, persecution, Holocaust. Not a grant giving organiza- and oppression anywhere in the world. tion. Distributor of the film Lodz Ghetto, which it developed, as well as its com- JACOB RADER MARCUS CENTER OF THE panion volume Lodz Ghetto:Inside a AMERICAN JEWISH ARCHIVES (1947). 3101 Community Under Siege; Better Than Clifton Ave., , OH 45220. (513) Gold: An Immigrant Family s First Years 221-1875 ext. 403. FAX: (513)221-7812. in . E-mail: [email protected]. Dir. Dr. Gary P. Zola. Promotes the study and preserva- JEWISH MUSEUM (1904, under auspices of tion of the Western Hemisphere Jewish Jewish Theological Seminary). 1109 Fifth experience through research, publica- Ave., NYC 10128. (212)423-3200. FAX: tions, collection of important source ma- (212)423-3232. Dir. Joan H. Rosenbaum; terials, and a vigorous public-outreach Bd. Chmn. Robert J. Hurst. Expanded program. American Jewish Archives; museum features permanent exhibition monographs, publications, and pamphlets. on the Jewish experience. Repository of the largest collection of Judaica- JEWISH BOOK COUNCIL (1946; reorg. 1993). paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, 15 E. 26 St., NYC 10010. (212)532-4949, coins, medals, antiquities, textiles, and ext. 297. E-mail: [email protected]. other decorative arts-in the Western Pres. Moshe Dworkin; Bd. Chmn. Henry Hemisphere. Includes the National Jewish Everett; Exec. Dir. Carolyn Starman Hes- Archive of Broadcasting. Tours, lectures, sel. Serves as literary arm of the Ameri- film showings, and concerts; special pro- can Jewish community and clearinghouse grams for children; cafe; shop. Special ex- for Jewish-content literature; assists read- hibition catalogues; annual report. ers, writers, publishers, and those who (WWW.THEJEWISHMUSEUM.ORG) market and sell products. Provides bibli- ographies, list of publishers, bookstores, JEWISH PUBLICATION SOCIETY (1888). 2100 book fairs. Sponsors National Jewish Arch St., 2nd fl., Philadelphia, PA 19103. 508 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

(215)832-0600. FAX: (215)568-2017. E- Pres. Ismar Schorsch; Exec. Dir. Carol mail: [email protected]. Pres. Judge Kahn Strauss. A research, study, and lec- Norma L. Shapiro; CEO/Ed.-in-Chief ture center, museum, library, and archive Dr. Ellen Frankel. Publishes and dissem- relating to the history of German-speak- inates books of Jewish interest for adults ing Jewry. Offers lectures, exhibits, fac- and children; titles include TANAKH, re- ulty seminars; publishes a series of mono- ligious studies and practices, life cycle, graphs, yearbooks, and journals. LBI folklore, classics, art, history, belles-let- News; LBI Yearbook; LBI Memorial Lec- tres. The Bookmark; JPS Catalogue. ture; LBI Library & Archives News; occa- (WWW.JEWISHPUB.ORG) sional papers. JUDAH L. MAGNES MUSEUM-JEWISH MU- LIVING TRADITIONS (1994). 430 W. 14 St., SEUM OF THE WEST (1962). 2911 Russell #409, NYC 10014. (212)691-1272. FAX: St., Berkeley, CA 94705. (510)549-6950. (212)691-1657. E-mail: livetrads® FAX: (510)849-3673. E-mail: magnes- aol.com. Pres. Henry Sapoznik; V.-Pres. [email protected]. Pres. Fred Weiss; Dir. Lorin Sklamberg. Nonprofit membership Susan Morris. Collects, preserves, and organization dedicated to the study, makes available Jewish art, culture, his- preservation, and innovative continuity of tory, and literature from throughout the traditional folk and popular culture world. Permanent collections of fine and through workshops, concerts, recordings, ceremonial art; rare Judaica library, West- radio and film documentaries; clearing- ern Jewish History Center (archives), Jew- house for research in klezmer and other ish-American Hall of Fame. Changing ex- traditional music; sponsors yearly week- hibits, traveling exhibits, docent tours, long international cultural event, "Yid- lectures, numismatics series, poetry and dish Folk Arts Program/'KlezKamp.'" video awards, museum shop. Magnes Living Traditions (newsletter), (www. News; special exhibition catalogues; schol- LIVINGTRADITIONS.ORG) arly books. MEMORIAL FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CUL- JUDAICA CAPTIONED FILM CENTER, INC. TURE, INC. (1964). 15 E. 26 St., Suite (1983). PO Box 21439, , MD 1703, NYC 10010. (212)679-4074. FAX: 21208-0439. Voice Relay Service (1- (212)889-9080. Pres. Rabbi Alexander 800)735-2258; TDD (410)655-6767. E- Schindler; Exec. V.-Pres. Jerry mail: [email protected]. Pres. Lois Hochbaum. Through the grants that it Lilienfeld Weiner. Developing a compre- awards, encourages Jewish scholarship, hensive library of captioned and subti- culture, and education; supports commu- tled films and tapes on Jewish subjects; nities that are struggling to maintain Jew- distributes them to organizations serving ish life; assists professional training for the hearing-impaired, including main- careers in communal service in Jewishly stream classes and senior adult groups, deprived communities; and stimulates the on a free-loan, handling/shipping-charge- documentation, commemoration, and only basis. Newsletter. teaching of the Holocaust. LEAGUE FOR YIDDISH, INC. (1979). 200 W. 72 St., Suite 40, NYC 10023. (212)787- MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE—A LIVING 6675. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. MEMORIAL TO THE HOLOCAUST (1984). Dr. Zuni Zelitch; Exec. Dir. Dr. Mord- One Battery Park Plaza, NYC 10004- khe Schaechter. Encourages the develop- 1484. (212)968-1800. FAX: (212)968- ment and use of Yiddish as a living lan- 1368. Bd. Chmn. Robert M. Morgenthau; guage; promotes its modernization and Museum Dir. David Altshuler. standardization; publisher of Yiddish tri-state's principal institution for educat- textbooks and English-Yiddish dictio- ing people of all ages and backgrounds naries; most recent book publication: Yid- about 20th-century Jewish history and the dish Two: An Intermediate and Advanced Holocaust. Repository of Steven Spiel- Textbook, fed., 1995. Afn Shvel (quar- berg's Survivors of the Shoah Visual His- terly). tory Foundation videotaped testimonies. Core and special exhibitions. 18 First LEO BAECK INSTITUTE, INC. (1955). 129 E. Place (newsletter); Holocaust bibliogra- 73 St., NYC 10021. (212)744-6400. FAX: phy; educational materials, (WWW.MJH- (212)988-1305. E-mail: [email protected]. NYC.ORG) NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 509

MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE OF THE SIMON NATIONAL YIDDISH BOOK CENTER (1980). WlESENTHAL CENTER (1993). 9786 W. 1021 West St., Amherst, MA 01002. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035-4792. (413)256-4900. FAX: (413)256-4700. E- (310)553-8403. FAX: (310)553-4521. E- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Aaron mail: [email protected]. Dean- Lansky; V.-Pres. Nancy Sherman. Since Founder Rabbi Marvin Hier; Assoc. 1980 the center has collected 1.5 million Dean Rabbi Abraham Cooper; Exec. Dir. Yiddish books for distribution to libraries Rabbi Meyer May. A unique experiential and readers worldwide; offers innovative museum focusing on personal prejudice, English-language programs and produces group intolerance, struggle for civil rights, a magazine. New permanent home in and 20th-century genocides, culminating Amherst, open to the public, features a in a major exhibition on the Holocaust. book repository, exhibits, a bookstore, Archives. Multimedia Learning Center and a theater. The Pakn Treger (English designed for individualized research, language magazine). 6,700-square-foot temporary exhibit space, 324-seat theater, 150-seat audito- ORTHODOX JEWISH ARCHIVES (1978). 84 rium, and outdoor memorial plaza. Re- William St., NYC 10038. (212)797-9000, sponse Magazine. ext. 73. FAX: (212)269-2843. Exec. V- Pres. Rabbi Shmuel Bloom & Shlomo NATIONAL CENTER FOR THE HEBREW LAN- Gertzullin; Dir. Rabbi Moshe Kolodny. GUAGE (1996). 633 Third Ave., 21sl Fl., Founded by Agudath Israel of America; NYC 10017. (212)339-6023. FAX: houses historical documents, pho- (212)318-6193. E-mail: ivritnow® tographs, periodicals, and other publica- aol.com. Pres. Dr. Alvin I. Schiff; Exec. tions relating to the growth of Orthodox Dir. Dr. Joseph Lowin. The NCHL advo- Jewry in the U.S. and related communities cates for and culture; in Europe, Israel, and elsewhere. Particu- serves as a Hebrew resource center; and is larly noteworthy are its holdings relating a catalyst for networking in Hebrew lan- to rescue activities organized during the guage and culture. It coordinates a Mini- Holocaust and its traveling exhibits avail- Ulpan at the GA, publishes "Directory of able to schools and other institutions. Hebrew Classes,"organizes "Lunch & He- brew Lit"nationwide, and runs a Confer- RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH IMMI- ence of Hebrew Teacher Trainers. Ivrit- GRATION, INC. (1971). 570 Seventh Ave., NowlhritAkhshav. (WWW.IVRIT.ORG) NYC 10018. (212)921-3871. FAX: (212) 575-1918. Pres. Curt C. Silberman; NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CUL- Sec/Coord, of Research Herbert A. TURE (1960). 330 Seventh Ave., 21st fl., Strauss; Archivist Dennis E. Rohrbaugh. NYC 10001. (212)629-0500. FAX: Studies and records the history of the mi- (212)629-0508. E-mail: nfjc@jewishcul- gration and acculturation of Central Eu- ture.org. Pres. Lynn Korda Kroll; Exec. ropean German-speaking Jewish and Dir. Richard A. Siegel. The leading Jew- non-Jewish Nazi persecutees in various ish organization devoted to promoting resettlement countries worldwide, with Jewish culture in the U.S. Manages the special emphasis on the American expe- Jewish Endowment for the Arts and Hu- rience. International Biographical Dictio- manities; administers the Council of nary of Central European Emigres, 1933- American Jewish Museums and Council 1945; Jewish Immigrants of the Nazi of Archives and Research Libraries in Period in the USA. Jewish Studies; offers doctoral disserta- tion fellowships and grants for documen- SEPHARDIC EDUCATIONAL CENTER (1979). tary films, new plays, and music; coordi- 10808 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, nates community cultural residencies, CA 90025. (310)441-9361. FAX: local cultural commissions, and regional (310)441-9561. E-mail: secforever@aol. cultural consortia; organizes conferences, com. Founder & Chmn. Jose A. Nessim, symposia, and festivals in the arts and hu- M.D. Has chapters in the U.S., North, manities. Jewish Culture News; Culture Central, and , Europe, and Currents (electronic). Asia, a spiritual and educational center in the Old City of Jerusalem, and executive NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH office in Los Angeles. Serves as a meeting MILITARY HISTORY (see JEWISH WAR VET- ground for Sephardim from many na- ERANS OF THE U.S.A.) tions; sponsors the first worldwide move- 510 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

ment for Sephardic youth and young symposia, film, and educational offerings adults. Disseminates information about for adults and children of all ages and Sephardic Jewry in the form of motion backgrounds, through interpretive mu- pictures, pamphlets, and books, which it seum exhibits and programming; museum produces. Hamerkaz (quarterly bulletin in shop and cafe. Oasis magazine; catalogues English), (WWW.SECWORLDWIDE.ORG) of exhibits and collections, (www. SKIR- BALL. ORG) SEPHARDIC HOUSE (1978). 2112 Broadway, Suite 200A, NYC 10023. (212)496-2173. SOCIETY FOR THE HISTORY OF CZECHOSLO- FAX: (212)496-2264. E-mail: sephardic- VAK JEWS, INC. (1961). 760 Pompton Ave., [email protected]. Pres. Morrie R.Yohai; Cedar Grove, NJ 07009. (973)239-2333. Exec. Dir. Dr. Janice E. Ovadiah. A cul- FAX: (973)239-7935. Pres. Rabbi Nor- tural organization dedicated to fostering man Patz; V.-Pres. Prof. Fred Hahn; Sec. Sephardic history and culture; sponsors a Anita Grosz. Studies the history of wide variety of classes and public pro- Czechoslovak Jews; collects material and grams, film festivals, including summer disseminates information through the program in France for high-school stu- publication of books and pamphlets; con- dents; publication program disseminates ducts annual memorial service for Czech materials of Sephardic value; outreach Holocaust victims. The Jews of Czecho- program to communities outside of the (3 vols.); Review I-VI. New York area; program bureau provides program ideas, speakers, and entertain- THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS OF TOURO SYNA- ers; International Sephardic Film Festival GOGUE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, INC. every two years. Sephardic House (1948). 85 Touro St., Newport, RI02840. Newsletter; Publication Catalogue, (www. (401)847-4794. FAX: (401)847-8121. E- SEPHARDIM.ORG/SEPHARDICHOUSE) mail: [email protected]. Pres. An- drew M. Teitz; Exec. Dir. B. Schlessinger SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER (1977). 9760 Ross. Helps maintain Touro Synagogue W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035- as a national historic site, opening and in- 4701. (310)553-9036. FAX: (310)553- terpreting it for visitors; promotes public 2709. Dean-Founder Rabbi Marvin Hier; awareness of its preeminent role in the Assoc. Dean Rabbi Abraham Cooper; tradition of American religious liberty; Exec. Dir. Rabbi Meyer May. Regional annually commemorates George Wash- offices in New York, Miami, , ington's letter of 1790 to the Hebrew Con- Paris, Jerusalem, . The gregation of Newport. Society Update. largest institution of its kind in N. Amer- ica, dedicated to the study of the Holo- , TOURO NATIONAL HERITAGE TRUST caust, its contemporary implications, and (1984). 85 Touro St., Newport, RI 02840. related human-rights issues through edu- (401)847-0810. FAX (401)847-8121. Pres. cation and awareness. Incorporates Bernard Bell; Chmn. Benjamin D. Hol- 185,OOO-sq.-ft. Museum of Tolerance, li- loway. Works to establish national educa- brary, media department, archives, "Tes- tion center within Touro compound; timony to the Truth" oral histories, edu- sponsors Touro Fellow through John cational outreach, research department, Carter Brown Library; presents seminars international social action, "Page and other educational programs; pro- One"(syndicated weekly radio news mag- motes knowledge of the early Jewish ex- azine presenting contemporary Jewish is- perience in this country. sues). Response Magazine. SPERTUS MUSEUM, SPERTUS INSTITUTE OF SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER (1996), an af- JEWISH STUDIES (1968). 618 S. filiate of Hebrew Union College. 2701 N. Ave., , IL 60605. (312)322-1747. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049. FAX: (312)922-6406. Pres. Spertus Insti- (310)440-4500. FAX: (310)440-4595. Pres. tute of Jewish Studies, Dr. Howard A. & CEO Uri D. Herscher; Bd. Chmn. Sulkin. The largest, most comprehensive Howard Friedman. Seeks to interpret the Judaic museum in the Midwest with Jewish experience and to strengthen 12,000 square feet of exhibit space and a American society through a range of cul- permanent collection of some 10,000 tural programs, including museum exhi- works reflecting 5,000 years of Jewish his- bitions, children's Discovery Center, con- tory and culture. Also includes the re- certs, lectures, performances, readings, designed Zell Holocaust Memorial, per- NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 511

manent collection, changing visual arts mics, community leaders, professionals, and special exhibits, and the children's and the organizations and institutions of ARTIFACT Center for a hands-on ar- Jewish life. The institute serves as an in- chaeological adventure. Plus, traveling ex- ternational research and development re- hibits for Jewish educators, life-cycle source for American Jewry. Bulletins, var- workshops, ADA accessible. Exhibition ious newsletters, monographs, research catalogues; educational pamphlets. reports, and books.

SURVIVORS OF THE SHOAH VISUAL HISTORY UNIVERSITY MUSEUM (1973). Cen- FOUNDATION (1994). PO Box 3168, Los ter for Jewish History, 15 W. 16 St., NYC Angeles, CA 90078-3168. (818)777-7802. 10011-6301. (212)294-8550. E-mail: glick- FAX: (818)866-0312. Exec. Dir. Ari C. [email protected]. Dir. Sylvia A. Her- Zev. A nonprofit organization, founded skowitz; Chmn. Erica Jesselson. Collects, and chaired by Steven Spielberg, dedi- preserves, and interprets Jewish life and cated to videotaping and preserving in- culture through changing exhibitions of terviews with Holocaust survivors ceremonial objects, paintings, rare books throughout the world. The archive of tes- and documents, synagogue architecture, timonies will be used as a tool for global textiles, contemporary art, and pho- education about the Holocaust and to tographs. Oral history archive. Special teach racial, ethnic, and cultural toler- events, holiday workshops, live perfor- ance. mances, lectures, etc. for adults and chil- UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL dren. Guided tours and workshops are of- MUSEUM (1980; opened Apr. 1993). 100 fered. Exhibitions and children's art Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washing- education programs also at branch gal- ton, DC 20024. (202)488-0400. FAX: leries on Yeshiva University's Main Cam- (202)488-2690. Chmn. Rabbi Irving pus, 2520 Amsterdam Ave., NYC 10033- Greenberg. Federally chartered and pri- 3201. Seasonal calendars: special vately built, its mission is to teach about exhibition catalogues; newsletters. the Nazi persecution and murder of six million Jews and millions of others from YlDDISHER KULTUR FARBAND-YKUF 1933 to 1945 and to inspire visitors to (1937). 1133 Broadway, Rm. 820. NYC contemplate their moral responsibilities 10010. (212)243-1304. FAX: (212)243- as citizens of a democratic nation. 1305. E-mail: mahosuuiamc.one. Opened in April 1993 near the national Pres./Ed. Itche Goldberg. Publishes a bi- Mall in Washington, DC, the museum's monthly magazine and books by contem- permanent exhibition tells the story of the porary and classical Jewish writers; con- Holocaust through authentic artifacts, ducts cultural forums; exhibits works by videotaped oral testimonies, documen- contemporary Jewish artists and materi- tary film, and historical photographs. Of- als of Jewish historical value; organizes fers educational programs for students reading circles. Yiddishe Kultur. and adults, an interactive computerized learning center, and special exhibitions YIVO INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH RESEARCH and community programs. United States (1925). 15 W. 16 St., NYC 10011. (212) Holocaust Memorial Museum Update (bi- 246-6080. FAX: (212)292-1892. E-mail: monthly); Directory of Holocaust Institu- [email protected]. Chmn. Bruce Slovin; tions; Journal of Holocaust and Genocide Exec. Dir. Dr. Carl J. Rheins. Engages in Studies (quarterly), (WWW.USHMM.ORG) social and cultural research and educa- tion pertaining to East European Jewish THE WILSTEIN (SUSAN & DAVID) INSTITUTE life; maintains library and archives which OF JEWISH POLICY STUDIES (1988). 43 provide a major international, national, Hawes St., Brookline, MA 02146. and New York resource used by institu- (617)278-4974. FAX: (617)264-9264. E- tions, individual scholars, and the public; mail: [email protected]. Dir. trains graduate students in Yiddish, East Dr. David M. Gordis; Assoc. Dir. Rabbi European, and American Jewish studies; Zachary I. Heller; Chmn. Howard I. offers continuing education classes in Friedman. The Wilstein Institute's West Yiddish language, exhibits, conferences, Coast Center in Los Angeles and East public programs; publishes books. Yedies- Coast Center at in YIVO News; YIVO Bleter; Yidishe Sh- Boston provide a bridge between acade- prakh. 512 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

, MAX WEINREICH CENTER FOR AD- Artman. A nonsectarian, nonpartisan or- VANCED JEWISH STUDIES/YIVO INSTITUTE ganization which seeks to broaden the (1968). 15 W. 16 St., NYC 10011. base of support for Israel among Ameri- (212)246-6080. FAX: (212)292-1892. E- cans of all faiths and backgrounds. Ac- mail: [email protected]. Provides tivities include educational exchanges, advanced-level training in Yiddish lan- tours of Israel for American leadership guage and literature, ethnography, folk- groups, symposia and public-education lore, linguistics, and history; offers guid- activities, and the dissemination of ance on dissertation or independent printed information. Newsletter. research; post-doctoral fellowships avail- AMERICAN ASSOCIATES, BEN-GURION UNI- able. VERSITY OF THE NEGEV (1973). 342 Madi- YUGNTRUF-YOUTH FOR YIDDISH (1964). son Ave., Suite 1224, NYC 10173. (212) 200 W. 72 St., Suite 40, NYC 10023. 687-7721. FAX: (212)370-0686. E-mail: (212)787-6675. FAX: (718)231-7905. E- [email protected]. Pres. Jules I. Whitman; mail: [email protected]. Chmn. Dr. Exec. V-Pres. Bernard C. Moscovitz. Paul Glasser; V.-Chmn. Marc Caplan; Raises funds for Israel's youngest univer- Coord. Brukhe Caplan. A worldwide, sity, an institution dedicated to providing nonpolitical organization for young peo- a world-class higher education and ful- ple with a knowledge of, or interest in, filling David Ben-Gurion's vision to de- Yiddish; fosters Yiddish as a living lan- velop the Negev and make Israel a 'light guage and culture. Sponsors all activities unto the nations' through education, re- in Yiddish:reading, conversation, and cre- search, and projects that fight hunger, dis- ative writing groups; annual weeklong re- ease, and poverty in nearly 50 countries treat in Berkshires; children's Yiddish play world-wide. IMPACT Newsletter; videos group. Yugntruf Journal. and brochures. ISRAEL-RELATED AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR SHAARE ZEDEK JERUSALEM MEDICAL CENTER (1949). 49 THE ABRAHAM FUND (1989). 477 Madison W. 45 St., Suite 1100, NYC 10036. Ave., 4th fl., NYC 10022. (212)303-9421. (212)354-8801. FAX: (212)391-2674. E- FAX: (212)935-1834. E-mail: INFO® mail: [email protected]. Natl. Pres. & AbrahamFund.org. Chmn. & Co-founder Chmn. Intl. Bd. of Gov. Menno Ratzker; Alan B. Slifka; Co-founder Dr. Eugene Chmn. Erica Jesselson; Exec. Dir. Dr. Weiner. Seeks to enhance coexistence be- Stuart Tauber. Increases awareness and tween Israel's Jewish and Arab citizens. raises funds for the various needs of this Since 1993, has granted $5.5 million to 100-year old hospital, including new med- grassroots coexistence projects in a wide ical centers of excellence, equipment, array of fields, including education, social medical supplies, school of nursing and services, economic development, and arts research; supports exchange program be- and culture. Publishes The Handbook of tween Shaare Zedek Jerusalem Medical Interethnic Coexistence. The Abraham Center and Albert Einstein College of Fund Quarterly, (WWW.COEXISTENCE.ORG) Medicine, NY. Heartbeat Magazine. AMERICA-ISRAEL CULTURAL FOUNDATION, INC. (1939). 51 E. 42nd St., Suite 400, NYC AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR SHENKAR COL- 10017. (212)557-1600. FAX: (212)557- LEGE IN ISRAEL, INC. (1971). 855 Ave. of 1611. E-mail: USA [email protected]. the Americas, #531, NYC 10001. (212) Chmn. Emer. Isaac Stern; Pres. Vera 947-1597. FAX: (212)643-9887. E-mail: Stern. Supports and encourages the [email protected]. Pres. Nahum G. growth of cultural excellence in Israel (Sonny) Shar; Exec. Dir. Charlotte A. through grants to cultural institutions; Fainblatt. Raises funds for capital im- scholarships to gifted young artists and provement, research and development musicians. Newsletter. projects, laboratory equipment, scholar- ships, lectureships, fellowships, and li- AMERICA-ISRAEL FRIENDSHIP LEAGUE, INC. brary/archives of fashion and textile de- (1971). 134 E. 39 St., NYC 10016. sign at Shenkar College in Israel, Israel's (212)213-8630. FAX: (212)683-3475. E- only fashion and textile technology col- mail: [email protected]. Hon. Chmn. lege. New departments of computer sci- Mortimer B. Zuckerman; Bd. Chmn. ence and jewelry design. Accredited by Kenneth J. Bialkin; Exec.V.-Pres. liana the Council of Higher Education, the col- NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 513

lege is the chief source of personnel for Is- NYC 10129. (212)481-5653. FAX: rael's fashion and apparel industry. (212)481-5672. Chmn. Kenneth Kronen; Shenkar News. Exec. Dir. Rhoda Levental; Treas. Robert Kastin. Support group for Assaf Haro- AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR THE BEER- feh, Israel's third-largest government hos- SHEVA FOUNDATION (1988). PO Box 179, pital, serving a poor population of over NYC 10028. (212)534-3715. FAX: (973) 400,000 in the area between Tel Aviv and 992-8651. Pres. Ronald Slevin; Sr. V.-Pres. Jerusalem. Raises funds for medical Joanna Slevin; Bd. Chmn. Sidney Coop- equipment, medical training for immi- erman. U.S. fundraising arm of the Beer- grants, hospital expansion, school of Sheva Foundation, which funds vital pro- nursing, and school of physiotherapy. jects to improve the quality of life in the Newsletter. city of Beer-Sheva: nursery schools for pre-K toddlers, residential and day cen- AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BAR-ILAN UNIVER- ters for needy seniors, educational pro- SITY (1955). 235 Park Ave. So., NYC grams, facilities and scholarships (espe- 10003. (212)673-3460. FAX: (212)673- cially for new olim, the physically and 4856. Chancellor Rabbi Emanuel Rack- mentally challenged), parks, playgrounds, man; Chmn. Global Bd. Aharon Dahan; and other important projects. Also offers Pres. Amer. Bd. Melvin Stein; Exec. special services for immigrants—such as V.-Pres. Gen. Yehuda Halevy. Supports heaters, blankets, clothing, school sup- Bar-Ilan University, an institution that in- plies, etc. Brochures. tegrates the highest standards of contem- porary scholarship in liberal arts and sci- AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR THE WEIZ- ences with a Judaic studies program as a MANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE (1944). 130 E. 59 St., NYC 10022. (212)779-2500. requirement. Located in Ramat-Gan, Is- FAX: (212)779-3209. E-mail: info@acwis. rael, and chartered by the Board of Re- org. Chmn. Robert Asher; Pres. Albert gents of the State of NY. Bar-Ilan News; Willner, M.D.; Exec. V.-Pres. Martin Bar-Ilan University Scholar. Kraar. Through 12 regional offices in the AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BETH HATEFUTSOTH U.S. raises funds, disseminates informa- (1976). 633 Third Ave., 21st fl., NYC tion, and does American purchasing for 10017. (212)339-6034. FAX: (212)318- the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot, Is- 6176. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. rael, a world-renowned center of scien- Stephen Greenberg; Chmn. Sam E. tific research and graduate study. The in- Bloch; Exec. Dir. Gloria Golan. Supports stitute conducts research in disease, the maintenance and development of energy, the environment, and other areas; Beth Hatefutsoth, the runs an international summer science pro- Museum of the in Tel gram for gifted high-school students. In- Aviv, and its cultural and educational pro- terface; Weizmann Now; annual report. grams for youth and adults. Circulates its (WWW.WEIZMANN-USA.ORG) traveling exhibitions and provides vari- ous cultural programs to local Jewish AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ALYN HOSPITAL communities. Includes Jewish genealogy (1932). 19 W. 44 St., Suite 1418, NYC center (DOROT), the center for Jewish 10036. (212)869-8085. FAX: (212)768- music, and photodocumentation center. 0979. E-mail: friendsofalyn@mindspring. Beth Hatefutsoth (quarterly newsletter). com. Pres. Minette Halpern Brown; Exec. Dir. Cathy M Lanyard. Supports the AMERICAN FRIENDS OF HAIFA UNIVERSITY Woldenberg Family Orthopedic Hospital (see AMERICAN SOCIETY OF THE UNIVER- and Pediatric Rehabilitation Center in SITY OF HAIFA) Jerusalem. Treats children suffering from AMERICAN FRIENDS OF HERZOG HOSPI- birth defects (such as muscular dystrophy TAL/EZRATH NASHIM-JERUSALEM (1895). and spina bifida) and traumas (car acci- 800 Second Ave., 8th fl., NYC 10017. dents, cancer, and fire), enables patients (212)499-9092. FAX:(212)499-9085. E- and their families to achieve indepen- mail: [email protected]. Pres. dence and a better quality of life. Rabbi Gilbert Epstein; Exec. Dir. Stephen (WWW.ALYN.ORG) Schwartz. Israel's foremost center for AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ASSAF HAROFEH geriatric and psychiatric health care. It is MEDICAL CENTER (1975). PO Box 21051, Jerusalem's third largest hospital with 330 514 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

beds. It is a major teaching hospital and 305, NYC 10019. (212)397-1123. FAX: maintains a leading research center in the (212)397-1132. E-mail: rambam@earth- fields of genetics, alzheimer's and schizo- link.net. Pres. Michael R. Stoler. Repre- phrenia. Geriatric specialization in neu- sents and raises funds for Rambam Med- rogeriatrics; physical rehabilitation; and ical Center (Haifa), an 887-bed hospital complex nursing care. Community Men- serving approx. one-third of Israel's pop- tal Health Center treats 16,000 people an- ulation, incl. the entire population of nually with expertise in treating children northern Israel (and south Lebanon), the with ADHD. Update newsletter. U.S. Sixth Fleet, and the UN Peacekeep- ing Forces in the region. Rambam is the AMERICAN FRIENDS OF . 11 W. 34 St., lh teaching hospital for the Technion's med- 4 fl., NYC 10001. (212)760-1425. FAX: ical school. (212)760-2297. E-mail: Thelikud@aol. com. Pres. Jack B. Dweck; Exec. Dir. AMERICAN FRIENDS OF TEL AVIV UNIVER- Sharon Tzur. SITY, INC. (1955). 360 Lexington Ave., NYC 10017. (212)687-5651. FAX: (212) AMERICAN FRIENDS OF NEVE SHALOM/ 687-4085. Bd. Chmn. Alan L. Aufzien; WAHATAL-SALAM(1988). 121 Sixth Ave., Pres. Robert J. Topchik; Exec. V.-Pres. Suite #507, NYC 10013. (212) 226-9246. Stephen Lecker. Promotes higher educa- FAX: (212) 226-6817. E-mail: afn- tion at Tel Aviv University, Israel's largest [email protected]. Pres. Adeeb and most comprehensive institution of Fadil; V.-Pres. Deborah First; Exec. Dir. higher learning. Included in its nine fac- Deanna Armbruster. Supports and pub- ulties are the Sackler School of Medicine licizes the projects of the community of with its fully accredited NY State English- Neve Shalom/Wahat Al-Salam, the language program, the Rubin Academy "Oasis of Peace. "For more than twenty of Music, and 70 research institutes, in- years, Jewish and Palestinian citizens of cluding the Moshe Dayan Center for Israel have lived and worked together as Middle East & African Studies and the equals. The community teaches tolerance, Jaffe Center for Strategic Studies. Tel Aviv understanding and mutual respect well University News; FAX Flash. beyond its own borders by being a model for peace and reaching out through its ed- AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNI- ucational institutions. A bilingual, bicul- VERSITY (1925; inc. 1931). 11 E. 69 St., tural Primary School serves the village NYC 10021. (212)472-9800. FAX: (212) and the surrounding communities. En- 744-2324. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. counter workshops conducted by the Ira Lee Sorkin; Bd. Chmn. Keith L. School for Peace, both in the community Sachs; Exec. V.-Pres. Adam Kahan. Fos- and beyond, have reached tens of thou- ters the growth, development, and main- sands of Jewish and Palestinian youth tenance of the Hebrew University of and adults. Jerusalem; collects funds and conducts in- formational programs throughout the AMERICAN FRIENDS OF RABIN MEDICAL U.S., highlighting the university's achieve- CENTER (1994). 1328 Broadway, Suite 826, NYC 10001-2121. (212) 279-2522. ments and its significance. Wisdom; Sco- Fax: (212)279-0179. E-mail: afrmc826@ pus Magazine, (WWW.AFHU.ORG) aol.com. Pres. Woody Goldberg; Exec. AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL MU- Dir. Burton Lazarow. Supports the main- SEUM (1972). 500 Fifth Ave., Suite 2540, tenance and development of this medical, NYC 10110. (212)997-5611. FAX: (212) research, and teaching institution in cen- 997-5536. Pres. Barbara Lane; Exec. Dir. tral Israel, which unites the Golda and Carolyn Cohen. Raises funds for special Beilinson hospitals, providing 12% of all projects of the Israel Museum in hospitalization in Israel. Department of Jerusalem; solicits works of art for per- Organ Transplantation performs 80% of manent collection, exhibitions, and edu- all kidney and 60% of all liver transplants cational purposes. Newsletter. in Israel. Affiliated with Tel Aviv Univer- sity's Sackler School of Medicine. New AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL PHIL- Directions Quarterly. HARMONIC ORCHESTRA (AFIPO) (1972). 122 E. 42 St., Suite 4507, NYC 10168. AMERICAN FRIENDS OF RAMBAM MEDICAL (212)697-2949. FAX: (212)697-2943. Pres. CENTER (1969). 850 Seventh Ave., Suite Herman Sandier; Exec. Dir. Suzanne K. NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 515

Ponsot. Works to secure the financial fu- Assoc, 25 W. 45 St., Suite 1405, NYC ture of the orchestra so that it may con- 10036. (212)575-7530. Fax: (212)840- tinue to travel throughout the world 1514. Co-Pres. Mel Atlas & Edythe bringing its message of peace and cultural Roland Grodnick. A support group for understanding through music. Supports the Israeli body, whose activities include the orchestra's international touring pro- education, town planning, lobbying for gram, educational projects, and a wide legislation to protect and enhance the en- array of musical activities in Israel. Pass- vironment, preservation of historical port to Music (newsletter). sites, the improvement and beautification of industrial and commercial areas, and AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE OPEN UNIVER- sponsoring the CBI Center for Environ- SITY OF ISRAEL. 180 W. 80 St., NYC 10024. (212)712-1800. FAX: (212)496- mental Studies located in Yarkon Park, 3296. E-mail: [email protected]. Natl. Tel Aviv. Yearly newsletter; yearly theme Chmn. Irving M. Rosenbaum; Exec.V- oriented calendars in color. Pres. Eric G. Heffler. Open Letter. AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COM- MITTEE (AIPAC) (1954). 440 First St., AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE SHALOM HART- NW, Washington, DC 20001. (202)639- MAN INSTITUTE (1976). 42 E. 69 St., Suite 401, NYC 10021. (212)772-9711. FAX: 5200. FAX: (202)347-4889. Pres. Lonny (212)772-9720. E-mail: [email protected]. Kaplan; Exec. Dir. Howard A. Kohr. Reg- Pres. Richard F. Kaufman; Exec. V.-Pres. istered to lobby on behalf of legislation Staci Light; Admin. Dorothy Minchin. affecting U.S.-Israel relations; represents Supports the Shalom Hartman Institute Americans who believe support for a se- in Jerusalem, an international center for cure Israel is in U.S. interest. Works for a pluralist Jewish education and research, strong U.S.-Israel relationship. Xear East serving Israel and world Jewry. Founded Report, (WWW.AIPAC.ORG) in 1976 by , the Institute AMERICAN-ISRAELI LIGHTHOUSE, INC. includes:the Institute for Advanced Ju- (1928; reorg. 1955). 276 Fifth Ave., Suite daic Studies, with research centers for 713, NYC 10001. (212)686-7110. Pres. contemporary halakha, religious plural- Mrs. Leonard F. Dank; Sec. Mrs. Ida ism, political thought and peace and rec- Rhein. Provides a vast network for blind onciliation; the Institute for Teacher and and physically handicapped persons Leadership Training, educating Israeli throughout Israel, to effect their social principals, teachers, graduate students and vocational integration into the main- and leaders; and the Institute for Dias- stream of their communities. Center of pora Education, which offers seminars Services for the blind; built and maintains and sabbaticals to rabbis, educators and Rehabilitation Center for blind and hand- lay leaders of diverse ideological com- icapped persons (Migdal Or) in Haifa. mitments. WWW.HARTMANrNSTITUTE.COM) AMERICAN JEWISH LEAGUE FOR ISRAEL AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE TEL AVIV MU- (1957). 130 E. 59 St., NYC 10022. (212) SEUM OF ART (1974). 545 Madison Ave. 371-1583. FAX: (212)371-3265. E-mail: (55 St.), NYC 10022. (212)319-0555. [email protected]. Pres. Dr. Martin L. FAX: (212)754-2987. Chmn. Stanley I. Kalmanson. Seeks to unite all those who, Batkin; Exec. Dir. Dorey Neilinger. notwithstanding differing philosophies of Raises funds for the Tel Aviv Museum of Jewish life, are committed to the histori- Art for special projects, art acquisitions, cal ideals of Zionism; works indepen- and exhibitions; seeks contributions of dently of class, party, or religious affilia- art to expand the museum's collection; tion for the welfare of Israel as a whole. encourages art loans and traveling exhi- Not identified with any political parties in bitions; creates an awareness of the mu- Israel. Member of World Jewish Con- seum in the USA; makes available exhibi- gress, World Zionist Organization, Amer- tion catalogues, monthly calendars, and ican Zionist Movement. Newsletter. posters published 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, Brighton, 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 516 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

L. Gorbach, M.D.; Exec. Dir. Donald J. ganized hikes, and other activities; seeks Perlstein. Supports projects that advance ways to address the needs of an expand- medical education, research, and care in ing society while preserving precious nat- Israel and builds links between the med- ural resources. SPNI News. ical communities of Israel and N. Amer.; provides fellowships for Israeli physicians AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR YAD VASHEM training in N. Amer. and arranges lec- (1981). 500 Fifth Ave., Suite 1600, NYC tureships in Israel by prominent N. Amer. 10110-1699. (212)220-4304. FAX: (212) physicians; sponsors CME seminars in 220-4308. E-mail: [email protected]. Israel and N. Amer.; coordinates U.S./ Chmn. Eli Zborowski; Exec. Dir. Selma Canadian medical emergency volunteers Schiffer; Dev. Dir. Shraga Y Mekel; Ed. for Israel. APF News. Dir. Marlene Warshawski Yahalom, Ph.D. Development arm of Yad Vashem, AMERICAN RED MAGEN DAVID FOR ISRAEL, Jerusalem, the central international au- INC. (1940) (a/k/a ARMDI & Red Magen thority created by the Knesset in 1953 for David). 888 Seventh Ave., Suite 403, NYC the purposes of commemoration and ed- 10106. (212)757-1627. FAX: (212)757- ucation in connection with the Holocaust. 4662. E-mail: [email protected]. Natl. Pres. Martyrdom and Resistance (newsletter). Robert L. Sadoff, M.D.; Exec. V.-Pres. (WWW.YADVASHEM.ORG) Benjamin Saxe. An authorized tax-ex- empt organization; the sole support arm AMERICAN SOCIETY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF in the U.S. of Magen David Adorn HAIFA (formerly AMERICAN FRIENDS OF (MDA), Israel's equivalent to a Red Cross HAIFA UNIVERSITY) (1972). c/oRubin- Society; raises funds for the MDA emer- baum, LLP, 30 Rockefeller Center, NYC gency medical, ambulance, blood, and 10112. (212)698-7700. 220 Fifth Ave., disaster services which help Israel's de- Suite 1301, NYC 10001. (212)685-7880. fense forces and civilian population. FAX: (212)267-5916. Pres. Paul Amir; Helps to supply and equip ambulances, Sec./ Treas. Robert Jay Benowitz. Pro- bloodmobiles, and cardiac rescue ambu- motes, encourages, and aids higher and lances as well as 45 pre-hospital MDA secondary education, research, and train- Emergency Medical Clinics and the MDA ing in all branches of knowledge in Israel National Blood Service Center and MDA and elsewhere; aids in the maintenance Fractionation Institute in Ramat Gan, Is- and development of Haifa University; rael. Lifeline. raises and allocates funds for the above purposes; provides scholarships; pro- AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TECHNION-ISRAEL motes exchanges of teachers and stu- INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (1940). 810 dents. Seventh Ave., 24th fl., NYC 10019. (212) 262-6200. FAX: (212)262-6155. Pres. AMERICAN ZIONIST MOVEMENT (formerly Lawrence Jackier; Chmn. Irving A. Shep- AMERICAN ZIONIST FEDERATION) (1939; ard; Exec. V.-Pres. Melvyn H. Bloom. reorg. 1949, 1970, 1993). 110 E. 59 St., Supports the work of the Technion-Israel NYC 10022. (212)318-6100. FAX: (212) Institute of Technology in Haifa, which 935-3578. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. trains over 13,000 students in 19 faculties Melvin Salberg; Exec. Dir. Karen J. Ru- and a medical school, and conducts re- binstein. Umbrella organization for 20 search across a broad spectrum of science American Zionist organizations and the and technology. Technion USA. voice of unified Zionism in the U.S. Con- ducts advocacy for Israel; strengthens AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION Jewish identity; promotes the Israel expe- OF NATURE IN ISRAEL, INC. (1986). 28 Ar- rience; prepares the next generation of randale Ave., Great Neck, NY 11024. (212) 398-6750. FAX: (212) 398-1665. E- Zionist leadership. Regional offices in mail: [email protected]. Co-Chmn. Edward Chicago and Dallas. Groups in Detroit, I. Geffner & Russell Rothman. A non- Pittsburgh, Washington, DC. The Zionist profit organization supporting the work Advocate, (WWW.AZM.ORG) of SPNI, an Israeli organization devoted AMERICANS FOR A SAFE ISRAEL (AFSI) to environmental protection and nature (1971). 1623 Third Ave., Suite 205, NYC education. SPNI runs 26 Field Study Cen- 10128. (212)828-2424. FAX: (212)828- ters and has 45 municipal offices through- 1717. E-mail: [email protected]. Chmn. out Israel; offers education programs, or- Herbert Zweibon; Exec. Dir. Helen NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 517

Freedman. Seeks to educate Americans uahc.org. Pres. Philip Meltzer; Exec. Dir. in Congress, the media, and the public Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch. Membership or- about Israel's role as a strategic asset for ganization dedicated to furthering the de- the West; through meetings with legisla- velopment of Progressive Judaism in Is- tors and the media, in press releases and rael, the FSU, and throughout the world. publications AFSI promotes Jewish rights Encourages Jewish solidarity, promoting to Judea and Samaria, the Golan, Gaza, religious pluralism and furthering Zion- an indivisible Jerusalem, and to all of Is- ism. Works to strengthen the relationship rael. AFSI believes in the concept of of N. American Reform Jews with Pro- "peace for peace"and rejects the concept gressive Jewish communities worldwide of "territory for peace."The Outpost and to educate and inform them on rele- (monthly), (WWW.AFSI.ORG.AFSI) vant issues. Quarterly newsletter, (WWW.RJ. ORG/ARZAWUNA) (1984). 1815 H lh St.. NW, 9 fl., Washington, DC 20006. BETAR ZIONIST YOUTH ORGANIZATION (212)728-1893. FAX: (212)728-1895. E- (1935). 625 Broadway, NYC 10012. mail: apndc(g!peacenow.org. Pres. & CEO (212)254-8090. FAX: (212)254-8036. Debra DeLee; Chmn. Pat Barr. Conducts E-mail: [email protected]. North educational programs and raises funds to American Central Shlicha Sharon Tzur. support the Israeli peace movement, Organizes youth groups across North Shalom Achshav (Peace Now), and coor- America to teach Zionism, Jewish iden- dinates U.S. advocacy efforts through tity, and love of Israel; sponsors summer APN's Washington-based Center for Is- programs in Israel for Jewish youth ages raeli Peace and Security. Jerusalem 14-22; sponsors Tagar Zionist Student Watch; Peace Now News; Settlement Activist Movement on college campuses. Watch; Fax Facts; Middle East Update (on-line); Benefits of Peace, (WWW.PEA- BOYS TOWN JERUSALEM FOUNDATION OF CENOW.ORG) AMERICA INC. (1948). 12 W. 31 St., Suite 300, NYC 10001. (212)244-2766. (800) AMIT (1925). 817 Broadway, NYC 10003. 469-2697. FAX: (212)244-2052. E-mail: (212)477-4720. FAX: (212)353-2312. E- [email protected]. Pres. Michael J. mail: [email protected]. Pres. Sondra Scharf; Chmn. Josh S. Weston; V.-Chmn. Sokal; Exec. Dir. Marvin Leff. The State Moshe Linchner; Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi of Israel's official reshet (network) for re- Ronald L. Gray. Raises funds for Boys ligious secondary technological educa- Town Jerusalem, which was established in tion; maintains innovative children's 1948 to offer a comprehensive academic, homes and youth villages in Israel in an religious, and technological education to environment of traditional Judaism; pro- disadvantaged Israeli and immigrant boys motes cultural activities for the purpose from over 45 different countries, includ- of disseminating Zionist ideals and ing Ethiopia, the former Soviet Union, strengthening traditional Judaism in and Iran. Enrollment:over 1,000 students America. AMIT Magazine. in jr. high school, academic and technical high school, and a college of applied en- AMPAL-AMERICAN ISRAEL CORPORATION gineering. BTJ Newsbriefs. (1942). 1177 Avenue of the Americas, NYC 10036. (212)782-2100. FAX: (212) 782-2114. E-mail: [email protected]. Bd. CAMERA-COMMITTEE FOR ACCURACY IN MIDDLE EAST REPORTING IN AMERICA Chmn. Daniel Steinmetz; CEO Shuki (1983). PO Box 428, Boston, MA 02456. Gleitman. Acquires interests in businesses (617)789-3672. FAX: (617)787-7853. E- located in the State of Israel or that are Is- mail: [email protected]. Pres./Exec. Dir. rael-related. Interests include leisure-time, Andrea Levin; Chmn. Leonard Wisse. real estate, finance, energy distribution, Monitors and responds to media distor- basic industry, high technology, and com- tion in order to promote better under- munications. Annual report; quarterly re- standing of Middle East; urges members ports. to alert the public and the media to errors, ARZA/WORLD UNION, NORTH AMERICA omissions, and distortions. CAMERA (1977). 633 Third Ave., 6th fl., NYC Media Report (quarterly); CAMERA on 10017-6778. (212)650-4280. FAX: Campus; Action Alerts; Media Directo- (212)650-4289. E-mail: arza/wupjna@ ries; Monographs, (WWW.CAMERA.ORG) 518 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

COUNCIL FOR A BEAUTIFUL ISRAEL ENVI- aol.com. Pres./Founder Daniel Tropper; RONMENTAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION Chmn. Philip Schatten. Seeks to bridge (see AMERICAN-ISRAEL ENVIRONMENTAL the gap between Jews of various back- COUNCIL) grounds in Israel by stressing the interde- pendence of all Jews. Runs encounter OF AMERICA (formerly HAPOEL seminars for Israeli youth; distributes cur- HAMIZRACHI WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION) ricular materials in public schools; offers (1948). 7 Penn Plaza, NYC 10001. Jewish identity classes for Russian youth, (212)564-9045, (800)368-6440. FAX: and a video series in Russian and English (212)643-9731. E-mail: info@emunah. on famous Jewish personalities. org. Natl. Pres. Dr. Sylvia Schonfeld; Exec. V.-Pres. Shirley Singer. Maintains GIVAT HAVIVA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, and supports 200 educational and social- INC. (1966). 114 W. 26 St., Suite 1001, welfare institutions in Israel within a re- NYC 10001. (212)989-9272. FAX: (212) ligious framework, including day-care 989-9840. E-mail: [email protected]. centers, kindergartens, children's residen- Chmn. Henry Ostberg. Supports pro- tial homes, vocational schools for the un- grams at the Givat Haviva Institute, Is- derprivileged, senior-citizen centers, a rael's leading organization dedicated to college complex, and Holocaust study promoting coexistence between Arabs center. Also involved in absorption of So- and Jews, with 40,000 people participat- viet and Ethiopian immigrants (recog- ing each year in programs teaching con- nized by Israeli government as an official flict resolution, Middle East studies and absorption agency). Emunah Magazine; languages, and Holocaust studies. Pub- Lest We Forget, (WWW.EMUNAH.ORG) lishes research papers on Arab-Jewish re- lations. Holocaust studies, kibbutz life. In FEDERATED COUNCIL OF ISRAEL INSTITU- the U.S., GHEF sponsors public-educa- TIONS—FCII (1940). 4702 15th Ave., tion programs and lectures by Israeli Brooklyn. NY 11219. (718)972-5530. Bd. speakers. Givat Haviva News: special re- Chmn. Z. Shapiro; Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi ports. (WWW.GIVATHAVIVA.ORG) Julius Novack. Central fund-raising or- ganization for over 100 affiliated institu- HABONIM-DROR NORTH AMERICA (1935). tions; handles and executes estates, wills, 114 W. 26 St., Suite 1004, NYC 10001- and bequests for the traditional institu- 6812. (212)255-1796. FAX: (212)929- tions in Israel; clearinghouse for infor- 3459. E-mail: programs@habonimdror. mation on budget, size, functions, etc. of org. Mazkir Tnua Jared Matas; traditional educational, welfare, and phil- Dani Lamdan. Fosters identification with anthropic institutions in Israel, working progressive, cooperative living in Israel; cooperatively with the Israeli government stimulates study of Jewish and Zionist culture, history, and contemporary soci- and the overseas department of the ety; sponsors summer and year programs Council of Jewish Federations. Annual fi- in Israel and on kibbutz, 7 summer camps nancial reports and statistics on affiliates. in N. America modeled after kibbutzim, FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES and aliyah frameworks. Batnua (on-line (1981). 21 W. 38 St., 5th fl., NYC 10018. and print newsletter), (WWW.HABONIM- (212)575-5030. FAX: (212)575-7815. E- DROR.ORG) mail: [email protected]. Chmn. Marvin Josephson; Pres. Jay Zises; Natl. Dir. Brig. HADASSAH, THE WOMEN'S ZIONIST ORGA- Gen. Eliezer Hemeli. Supports the Agu- NIZATION OF AMERICA, INC. (1912). 50 W. dah Lema'an Hahayal, Israel's Assoc. for 58 St., NYC 10019. (212)355-7900. FAX: the Weil-Being of Soldiers, founded in the (212)303-8282. Pres. Bonnie Lipton; early 1940s, which provides social, recre- Exec. Dir. Dr. Laura S. Schor. Largest ational, and educational programs for women's, largest Jewish, and largest Zion- soldiers, special services for the sick and ist membership organization in U.S. In Is- wounded, and summer programs for wid- rael: Founded and funds Hadassah Med- ows and children of fallen soldiers. ical Organization, Hadassah College of (WWW.FIDF.COM) Technology, Hadassah Career Counsel- ing Institute, Young Judea summer and GESHER FOUNDATION (1969). 25 W. 45 St year-course programs, as well as provid- Suite 1405, NYC 10036. (212)840-1166. ing support for Youth Aliyah and JNF. FAX: (212)840-1514. E-mail: gesher® U.S. programs: Jewish and women's NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 519

health education; advocacy on Israel, pating in joint programs in education, Zionism and women's issues; Young Ju- sports, culture, business, women's affairs, daea youth movement, including six and community development; since the camps; Hadassah Leadership Academy; peace accord, Palestinians from West Hadassah Research Institute on Jewish Bank and Gaza training as interns. Mar- Women; Hadassah Foundation. Hadas- tin Luther King Project for Black/Jewish sah Magazine; Heart & Soul; Update; relations. IFP Reports Quarterly; Guide- Hadassah International Newsletter Med- books for Ethnic Conflict Resolution. ical Update; American Scene, (www. (WWW.INTERNSFORPEACE.ORG) HADASSAH.ORG) ISRAEL CANCER RESEARCH FUND (1975). , (1909; reorg. 1967). 1290 Avenue of the Americas, NYC 50 W. 58 St., NYC 10019. (212)303-8014. 10104. (212)969-9800. FAX: (212)969- FAX: (212)303-4572. E-mail: info@ 9822. E-mail: icrf-hq-ny@worldnet. youngjudea.org. Natl. Dir. Doron att.net. Pres. Yashar Hirshaut, M.D.; Krakow. Religiously pluralist, politically Chmn. Leah Susskind; Exec. V.-Pres. nonpartisan Zionist youth movement Gerald S. Nagel, Ed.D. The largest single sponsored by Hadassah; seeks to educate source of private funds for cancer re- Jewish youth aged 8-25 toward Jewish and search in Israel. Has a threefold mis- Zionist values, active commitment to and sion:To encourage innovative cancer re- participation in the American and Israeli search by Israeli scientists; to harness Jewish communities; maintains six sum- Israel's vast intellectual and creative re- mer camps in the U.S.; runs both summer sources to establish a world-class center and year programs in Israel, and a jr. year for cancer study; to broaden research op- program in connection with both Hebrew portunities within Israel to stop the exo- University in Jerusalem and Ben Gurion University of Negev. College-age arm, dus of talented Israeli cancer researchers. Hamagshimim, supports Zionist activity Annual Report; Research Awards; ICRF on campuses. KolHat'nua; The Young Ju- Brochure; Newsletter. daean; Ad Kahn. (WWW.YOUNGJUDEA. ISRAEL HISTADRUT FOUNDATION {see IS- ORG) RAEL HUMANITARIAN FOUNDATION)

HASHOMER HATZAIR, SOCIALIST ZIONIST ISRAEL HUMANITARIAN FOUNDATION (IHF) YOUTH MOVEMENT (1923). 114 W. 26 St., (1960). 276 Fifth Ave., Suite 901. NYC Suite 1001, NYC 10001. (212)627-2830. 10001. (212)683-5676, (800)443-5699. FAX: (212)989-9840. E-mail: mail® FAX: (212)213-9233. E-mail: info@ihf. hashomerhatzair.org. Dir. Giora Salz; net. Pres. Marvin M. Sirota; Exec.V.-Pres. Natl. Sec. Ben Zviti & Minna Dubin; Dir. Stanley J. Abrams. Nonprofit American Amnon Ophir. Seeks to educate Jewish philanthropic organization that supports youth to an understanding of Zionism as humanitarian needs in Israel; strives to the national liberation movement of the improve the standard of living of Israel's Jewish people. Promotes aliyah to kib- population in need through its support of butzim. Affiliated with Kibbutz Artzi education, general health and neonatal Federation. Espouses socialist-Zionist care, medical and cancer research, the el- ideals of peace, justice, democracy, and derly, disabled and youth-in-need. Im- intergroup harmony. Young Guard, (www. pact. HASHOMERHAZAIR.ORG) (1993). 666 Fifth INTERNS FOR PEACE (NITZANEI SHALOM/ Ave., 21st fl., NYC 10103. (212)245-4227. BARA'EM AS'SALAAM/BUDS OF PEACE) FAX: (212)245-0517. E-mail: ipforum® (1976). 475 Riverside Dr., 16th fl., NYC aol.com. 1030 15 St., NW, Suite 850, 10115. (212)870-2226. FAX: (212)870- Washington, DC 20005. (202)842-1700. 2119. Intl. Dir. Rabbi Bruce M. Cohen; FAX:(202)842-1722. E-mail: mail@ipfo- Intl. Coord. Karen Wald Cohen. An in- rum.org. Chmn. Michael W. Sonnenfeldt; dependent, nonprofit, nonpolitical edu- Pres. Jack Bendheim; Exec. Dir. Debra cational program training professional Wasserman. An independent leadership community peace workers. In Israel, ini- institution whose mission is to create tiated and operated jointly by Jews and greater awareness of the security and eco- Arabs; over 190 interns trained in 35 nomic benefits of the Middle East peace cities; over 80,000 Israeli citizens partici- process and to support an active U.S. role 520 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

in resolving the Arab-Israeli conflict. IPF of new immigrants; tourism; and research generates this support by involving lead- and development, (WWW.JNF.ORG) ers from the business, political, entertain- JEWISH PEACE LOBBY (1989). 8604 Second ment, academic, and philanthropic com- Ave., Suite 317, Silver Spring, MD 20910. munitites in the peace effort, and by (301)589-8764. FAX: (301)589-2722. Pres. fostering a deeper understanding of the Jerome M. Segal. A legally registered peace process among the American pub- lobby promoting changes in U.S. policy lic. Policy Paper Security Watch, (www vis-a-vis the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. .IPFORUM.ORG) Supports Israel's right to peace within se- THE JERUSALEM FOUNDATION, INC. (1966). cure borders; a political settlement based 60 E. 42 St., Suite 1936, NYC 10165. on mutual recognition of the right of self- (212) 697-4188. FAX: (212) 697-4022. E- determination of both peoples; a two- mail: [email protected]. Chmn. state solution as the most likely means to William Ackman; Exec. Dir. Sandra a stable peace. Washington Action Alerts. Rubin. A nonprofit organization devoted KEREN OR, INC. JERUSALEM CENTER FOR to improving the quality of life for all MULTI-HANDICAPPED BLIND CHILDREN Jerusalemites, regardless of ethnic, reli- (1956). 350 Seventh Ave., Suite 200, gious, or socioeconomic background; has NYC 10001. (212)279-4070. FAX: (212) initiated and implemented more than 279-4043. E-mail: [email protected]. 1,500 projects that span education, cul- Chmn. Dr. Edward L. Steinberg; Pres. Dr. ture, community services, beautification, Albert Hornblass; Exec. Dir. Rochelle B. and preservation of the city's historic her- Silberman. Funds the Keren-Or Center itage and religious sites. for Multi-Handicapped Blind Children JEWISH INSTITUTE FOR NATIONAL SECURITY at 3 Abba Hillel Silver St., Ramot, AFFAIRS (JINSA) (1976). 1717 K St., NW, Jerusalem, housing and caring for over 70 Suite 800, Washington, DC 20006. (202) resident and day students who in addi- 833-0020. FAX: (202)296-6452. E-mail: tion to blindness or very low vision suffer [email protected]. Pres. Norman Hascoe; from other severe physical and/or mental Exec. Dir. Tom Neumann. A nonprofit, disabilities. Students range in age from 1 nonpartisan educational organization 1/2 through young adulthood. Provides working within the American Jewish training in daily living skills, as well as community to explain the link between therapy, rehabilitation, and education to American defense policy and the security the optimum level of the individual. In- of the State of Israel; and within the na- sights Newsletter. tional security establishment to explain the key role Israel plays in bolstering LABOR ZIONIST ALLIANCE (formerly FAR- BAND LABOR ZIONIST ORDER) (1913). 275 American interests, (WWW.JINSA.ORG) Seventh Ave., NYC 10001. (212)366-1194. JEWISH INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND- FAX: (212)675-7685. E-mail: labzionA® JERUSALEM, INC. (1902, Jerusalem). 15 E. aol.com. Pres. Jeffry Mallow; Exec. Dir. 26 St., NYC 10010. (212) 532-4155. FAX: Stephane Acel. Seeks to enhance Jewish (212) 447-7683. Pres. Rabbi David E. life, culture, and education in U.S.; aids in Lapp; Admin. Eric L. Loeb. Supports a building State of Israel as a cooperative dormitory and school for the Israeli blind commonwealth and its Labor movement and handicapped in Jerusalem. INsight. organized in the Histadrut; supports ef- forts toward a more democratic society OF AMERICA (1901). 42 E. 69 St., NYC 10021. throughout the world; furthers the de- (212)879-9300. (1-800-542-TREE). FAX: mocratization of the Jewish community (212)517-3293. E-mail: jnfcomm@aol. in America and the welfare of Jews every- com. Pres. Ronald S. Lauder; Exec. V.- where; works with labor and liberal forces Pres. Russell F. Robinson. The American in America; sponsors Habonim-Dror fund-raising arm of Keren Kayemeth labor Zionist youth movement. Jewish LeYisrael, the official land agency in Is- Frontier Yiddisher Kempfer. (WWW.JEW- rael; supports KKL in reclamation of ISHFRONTIER.ORG) land for planting and forestry; environ- MACCABI USA/SPORTS FOR ISRAEL (for- mental concerns; water conservation; merly UNITED STATES COMMITTEE SPORTS recreation and agriculture; employment FOR ISRAEL) (1948). 1926 Arch St., 4R, NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 521

Philadelphia, PA 19103. (215)561-6900. rights and child welfare in Israel and the Fax: (215)561-5470. E-mail: maccabi® U.S., furthers Jewish education, and sup- maccabiusa.com. Pres. Robert E. Spivak; ports Habonim Dror, the Labor Zionist Exec. Dir. Barbara G. Lissy. Sponsors youth movement. Na'amat Woman mag- U.S. team for World Maccabiah Games in azine. (WWW.NAAMAT.ORG) Israel every four years; seeks to enrich the lives of Jewish youth in the U.S., Israel, NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR LABOR ISRAEL and the Diaspora through athletic, cul- (1923). 275 Seventh Ave., NYC 10001. tural, and educational programs; devel- (212)647-0300. FAX: (212)647-0308. ops, promotes, and supports interna- E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Jay tional, national, and regional athletic- Mazur; Exec. Dir. Jerry Goodman; based activities and facilities. Sportscene Chmn. Trade Union Council Morton Newsletter Commemorative Maccabiah Bahr. Brings together diverse groups-Jews Games Journal; financial report, (www. and non-Jews-to build support for Israel MACCABIUSA.COM) and advance closer Arab-Israel ties. Con- ducts educational and communal activi- MERCAZ USA (1979). 155 Fifth Ave., NYC ties in the Jewish community and among 10010. (212)533-7800, ext. 2016. FAX: labor groups to promote better relations (212)533-2601. E-mail: mercaz@com- with labor Israel. Raises funds for youth, puserve.com. Pres. Evelyn Seelig; Exec. educational, health, social, and cultural Dir. Rabbi Robert R. Golub. The U.S. projects. Occasional background papers Zionist organization for Conservative/ (WWW.LABORISRAEL.ORG) Masorti Judaism; works for religious plu- ralism in Israel, defending and promoting (1979). 1101 14(h St., Conservative/Masorti institutions and in- NW, 6lh fl., Washington, DC 20005-5639. dividuals; fosters Zionist education and (202)842-0900. FAX: (202)842-0991. E- aliyah and develops young leadership. Mer- mail: [email protected]. New York office: 165 caz News & Views, (WWW.MERCAZUSA.ORG) E. 56 St., NYC 10022. (212)750-2333. FAX: (212)750-8043. Pres. Yoram Peri; MERETZ USA FOR ISRAELI CIVIL RIGHTS Exec. Dir. Norman S. Rosenberg. A part- AND PEACE (1991). 114 W. 26 St., Suite nership of Israelis and North Americans 1002, NYC 10001. (212)242-4500. FAX: dedicated to promoting social justice, co- (212)242-5718. E-mail: meretzusa@aol. existence, and pluralism in Israel, the New com. Pres. Harold M. Shapiro; Exec. Dir. Israel Fund helps strengthen Israeli Charney V. Bromberg. A forum for ad- democracy by providing grants and tech- dressing the issues of social justice and nical assistance to the public-interest sec- peace in Israel. Educates about issues re- tor, cultivating a new generation of social lated to democracy, human and civil activists, and educating citizens in Israel rights, religious pluralism, and equality for women and ethnic minorities; pro- and the Diaspora about the challenges to motes the resolution of Israel's conflict Israeli democracy. Quarterly newsletter; with the Palestinians on the basis of mu- annual report, (WWW.NIF.ORG) tual recognition, self-determination, and PEC ISRAEL ECONOMIC CORPORATION (for- peaceful coexistence. Israel Horizons. merly PALESTINE ECONOMIC CORPORA- TION) (1926). 511 Fifth Ave., NYC 10017. NA'AMAT USA, THE WOMEN'S LABOR ZION- (212)687-2400. Chmn. O. Recanati; Pres. IST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA, INC. Frank J. Klein; Exec. V.-Pres. James I. (formerly PIONEER WOMEN/NA'AMAT) Edelson; Treas. William Gold. Primarily (1925). 350 Fifth Ave., Suite 4700, NYC engaged in the business of organizing, ac- 10118-4799. (212)239-2828. FAX: (212)239-2833. E-mail: naamat@naa- quiring interest in, financing, and partic- mat.org. Natl. Pres. Dina Spector; Exec. ipating in the management of companies Dir. Sheila Guston. Part of the World located in the State of Israel or Israel- Movement of Na'amat (movement of related. working women and volunteers), the PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS, INC. largest Jewish women's organization in (1922). 317 Madison Ave., Suite 607, the world, Na'amat USA helps provide NYC 10017. (212)599-1260. Chmn. Sid- social, educational, and legal services for ney A. Luria; Pres. B. Harrison Frankel; women, teenagers, and children in Israel. Sec. Mark Bane. A totally volunteer or- It also advocates legislation for women's ganization that makes grants to educa- 522 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

tional, scientific, social, religious, health, , MIZRACHI-HAPOEL HAMIZRACHI and other philanthropic institutions in Is- (1909; merged 1957). 25 W. 26 St., NYC rael. Annual report. 10010. (212)689-1414. FAX: (212)779- 3043. Pres.Rabbi Simcha Krauss; Exec. PIONEER WOMEN/NA'AMAT (see NA'AMAT V.-Pres. Israel Friedman. Disseminates USA) ideals of religious Zionism; conducts cul- POALE AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA, INC. tural work, educational program, public (1948). 2920 Avenue J, Brooklyn, NY relations; raises funds for religious edu- 11210. (718)258-2228. FAX: (718)258- cational institutions in Israel, including 2288. Pres. Rabbi Fabian Schonfeld. Aims yeshivot hesder and . Newslet- to educate to the values of ters; Kolenu. Orthodoxy and aliyah; supports kib- butzim, trade schools, yeshivot, , NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TORAH moshavim, kollelim, research centers, and EDUCATION OF MIZRACHI-HAPOEL children's homes in Israel. PAI News; HAMIZRACHI (1939). 25 W. 26 St., NYC She'arim; Hamayan. 10010. Pres. Rabbi Israel Schorr. Orga- nizes and supervises yeshivot and , WOMEN'S DIVISION OF (1948). Pres. Torahs; prepares and trains teachers; Miriam Lubling; Presidium: Sarah publishes textbooks and educational ma- Ivanisky, Tili Stark, Peppi Petzenbaum. terials; organizes summer seminars for Assists Poale Agudath Israel to build and Hebrew educators in cooperation with support children's homes, kindergartens, Torah Department of Jewish Agency; and trade schools in Israel. Yediot PAI. conducts ulpan. Hazarkor, Chemed. PRO ISRAEL (1990). 1328 Broadway, Suite SCHNEIDER CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER 1043, NYC. (212)594-8996. FAX: (212) OF ISRAEL (1982). 130 E. 59 St., Suite 594-8986. E-mail: proisrael@aol. 1203, NYC 10022. (212)759-3370. FAX: com. Pres. Dr. Ernest Bloch. Educates the (212)759-0120. E-mail: mdiscmci@aol. public about Israel and the Middle East; com. Bd. Chmn. H. Irwin Levy; Exec. provides support for community devel- Dir. Shlomit Manson. Its primary goal is opment throughout the Land of Israel, to provide the best medical care to chil- particularly in Judea, Samaria, Gaza, and dren in the Middle East. UPDATE the Golan Heights. Projects include the Newsletter Ariel Center for Policy Research and Pro- fessors for a Strong Israel. SOCIETY OF ISRAEL PHILATELISTS (1949). 24355 Tunbridge Lane, Beachwood, OH PROJECT NISHMA (see ISRAEL POLICY 44122. (216)292-3843. Pres Michael Kalt- FORUM) man; Journal Ed. Dr. Oscar Stadtler. Pro- RELIGIOUS ZIONISTS OF AMERICA. 25 W. 26 motes interest in, and knowledge of, all ST., NYC 10010. (212)689-1414. FAX: phases of Israel philately through spon- (212)779-3043. sorship of chapters and research groups, maintenance of a philatelic library, and , BNEI AKIVA OF THE U.S. & CANADA support of public and private exhibitions. (1934). 25 W. 26 St., NYC 10010. The Israel Philatelist; monographs; books. (212)889-5260. FAX: (212)213-3053. Exec. Dir. Judi Srebro; Natl. Dir. Ari STATE OF ISRAEL BONDS (1951). 575 Lex- Schuchman. The only religious Zionist ington Ave., Suite 600, NYC 10022. youth movement in North America, serv- (212)644-2663; (800)229-9650. FAX: ing over 10,000 young people from grade (212)644-3887. E-mail: raphaelroth- school through graduate school in 16 ac- [email protected]. Bd. Chmn. Bur- tive regions across the United States and ton P. Resnick; Pres./CEO Gideon Patt. Canada, six summer camps, seven estab- An international organization offering se- lished summer, winter, and year programs curities issued by the government of Is- in Israel. Stresses communal involvement, rael. Since its inception in 1951 has se- social activism, leadership training, and cured $20 billion in investment capital for substantive programming to educate the development of every aspect of Is- young people toward a commitment to rael's economic infrastructure, including Judaism and Israel. Akivon; Pinkas agriculture, commerce, and industry, and Lamadrich; Daf Rayonot; Me'Ohalai for absorption of immigrants. Israel Torah; Zraim. "Hadashot-News". W.ISRAELBONDS.COM) NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 523

THEODOR HERZL FOUNDATION (1954). 6^3 [email protected]. Ch. Jewel Bellush; Third Ave., 21slfl., NYC 10017. (212)339- Exec. Dir. Joan Gordon. Provides critical 6000. FAX: (212)318-6176. Chmn. seed money for grassroots efforts advo- Kalman Sultanik; Sec. Sam E. Bloch. Of- cating equal status and fair treatment for fers cultural activities, lectures, confer- women in all spheres of Israeli life; targets ences, courses in modern Hebrew and small, innovative, Israeli-run programs Jewish subjects, Israel. Zionism, and Jew- that seek to bring about social change in ish history. Midstream. health, education, civil rights, domestic violence, family planning, and other , HERZL PRESS. Chmn. Kalman Sul- tanik; Dir. of Pub. Sam E. Bloch. Serves spheres of Israeli life. Newsletters. as "the Zionist Press of record,"publish- VOLUNTEERS FOR ISRAEL (1982). 330 W. 42 ing books that are important for the light St., Suite 1618, NYC 10036-6902. (212) they shed on Zionist philosophy, Israeli 643-4848. FAX: (212)643-4855. E-mail: history, contemporary Israel and the Di- [email protected]. Pres. Rickey aspora and the relationship between Cherner; Exec. Dir. Edie Silberstein. Pro- them. They are important as contribu- vides aid to Israel through volunteer tions to Zionist letters and history. Mid- work, building lasting relationships be- stream. 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 Is- life and culture. Quarterly newsletter, in- rael. formation documents. 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 Center, clinics, and dispensaries in Israel; free Centers for the Prevention of Domestic loan foundations in Israel. Violence, Meeting Places (supervised cen- , INC. (1925). Ill ters for noncustodial parents and their Eighth Ave., Suite HE, NYC 10011. children), DROR (supporting families (212)284-6900. FAX: (212)284-6988. at risk), Yachdav-"Together"(long-term Chmn. Bennett L. Aaron; Exec. V.-Chmn. therapy for parents and children), Cen- Daniel R. Allen. Provides funds raised by tral School for Training Social Service UJA/Federation campaigns in the U.S. to Counselors, the National Library for So- aid the people of Israel through the pro- cial Work, and the Hebrew University grams of the , Blind Students' Unit. 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 UNITED STATES COMMITTEE SPORTS FOR IS- Israel-oriented creative Jewish survival in RAEL {see MACCABI USA/SPORTS FOR IS- the Diaspora. Zionist Information Views RAEL) (in English and Spanish). US/ISRAEL WOMEN TO WOMEN (1979). 275 WORLD ZIONIST ORGANIZATION-AMERICAN s1 Seventh Ave., 8th fl.,NY C 10001. (212) SECTION (1971). 633 Third Ave., 21 fl., 206-8057. FAX: (212) 206-7031. E-mail: NYC 10017. (212)688-3197. Chmn. 524 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

Kalman Sultanik. As the American sec- 10016. (212)481-1500. FAX: (212)481- tion of the overall Zionist body through- 1515. E-mail: [email protected]. Natl. Pres. out the world, it operates primarily in the Morton A. Klein; Exec. Dir. Dr. Janice J. field of aliyah from the free countries, Sokolovsky. Strengthens the relationship education in the Diaspora, youth and between Israel and the U.S. through Zion- Hechalutz, organization and information, ist educational activities that explain Is- cultural institutions, publications; con- rael's importance to the U.S. and the dan- ducts a worldwide Hebrew cultural pro- gers that Israel faces. Works on behalf of gram including special seminars and ped- pro-Israel legislation; combats anti-Israel agogic manuals; disperses information bias in the media, textbooks, travel and assists in research projects concern- guides, and on campuses; promotes ing Israel; promotes, publishes, and dis- aliyah. Maintains the ZOA House in Tel tributes books, periodicals, and pam- Aviv, a cultural center, and the Kfar Sil- phlets concerning developments in Israel, ver Agricultural and Technical High Zionism, and Jewish history. Midstream. School in Ashkelon, which provides vo- , DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND cational training for new immigrants. CULTURE (1948). 633 Third Ave., 21s1 fl., ZOAReport; Israel and the Middle NYC 10017. (212)339-6001. FAX: East.Behind the Headlines, (WWW.ZOA. (212)826-8959. Renders educational ser- ORG) vices to boards and schools: study pro- OVERSEAS AID grams, books, AV aids, instruction, teacher-in-training service. Judaic and AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ALLIANCE IS- Hebrew subjects. Annual National Bible RAELITE UNIVERSELLE, INC. (1946). 420 Contest; Israel summer and winter pro- Lexington Ave., Suite 1731, NYC 10170. grams for teachers and students. (212)808-5437. FAX: (212)983-0094. E- , ISRAEL ALIYAH CENTER (1993). 633 mail: [email protected]. Pres. Al- Third Ave., 21SC fl., NYC 10017. (212)339- bert Sibony; Exec. Dir. Warren Green. 6060. FAX: (212)832-2597. Exec. Dir. N. Participates in educational and human- Amer. Aliyah Delegation, Kalman Gross- rights activities of the AIU and supports man. Through 26 offices throughout N. the Alliance system of Jewish schools, Amer., staffed by shlichim (emissaries), teachers' colleges, and remedial programs works with potential immigrants to plan in Israel, North Africa, the Middle East, their future in Israel and processes immi- Europe, and Canada. Alliance Review. gration documents. Through Israel AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION Aliyah Program Center provides support, COMMITTEE, INC.—JDC (1914). 711 information, and programming for olim Third Ave., NYC 10017-4014. (212)687- and their families; promotes long-term 6200. FAX: (212)370-5467. E-mail: programs and fact-finding trips to Israel. [email protected]. Pres. Jonathan W. Cooperates with Tnuat Aliyah in Kolker; Exec. V.-Pres. Michael Schneider. Jerusalem and serves as American con- Provides assistance to Jewish communi- tact with Association of Americans and ties in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Canadians in Israel. Mideast, including welfare programs for YOUTH RENEWAL FUND. 488 MADISON Jews in need. Current concerns include AVE., 10™ fl., NYC 10022. (212)207-3195. rescuing Jews from areas of distress, fa- FAX: (212)207-8379. E-mail: info@youth cilitating community development in the renewalfund.org. Pres. Samuel L. Katz; former Soviet Union; helping to meet Is- Exec. Dir. Karen B. Korn. Provides un- rael's social service needs by developing derprivileged Israeli youth with supple- innovative programs that create new op- mental educational programs in core sub- portunities for the country's most vulner- jects including math, science, English, able populations; youth activities in Hebrew, and computers. Since 1989, YRF Eastern Europe and nonsectarian devel- has raised over $6 million, which has ben- opment and disaster assistance. Annual efited more than 12,500 Israeli children. Report; Snapshots: JDC's Activities in the YRF Review, (WWW.YOUTHRENEWAL- Former Soviet Union; JDC: One People, FUND.ORG) One Heart, (WWW.JDC.ORG). ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA AMERICAN JEWISH PHILANTHROPIC FUND (1897). ZOA House, 4 E. 34 St., NYC (1955). 122 E. 42 St., 12th fl.,NY C 10168- NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 525

1289. (212)755-5640. FAX: (212)644- ple to achieve economic self-sufficiency 0979. Pres. Charles J. Tanenbaum. Pro- through technological and vocational vides college scholarship assistance to training; educates 262,000 students in 60 Jewish refugees through pilot programs countries including the United States, being administered by the Jewish Family Israel and the former Soviet Union; sup- Service in Los Angeles and NYANA in ports ORT programs through member- New York. ship, fundraising and leadership develop- ment; domestic agenda promotes quality AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE (1985). public education, women's rights and lit- 989 Sixth Ave.. 10th Fl.. NYC 10018. eracy. Women's American ORT Reporter; (212)736-2597. FAX: (212) 736-3463. E- Women's American ORT Annual Report. mail:[email protected]. Chmn. Don Abram- son; Pres. Ruth W. Messinger. Provides (WWW.WAORT.ORG) nonsectarian, humanitarian assistance CONFERENCE ON JEWISH MATERIAL CLAIMS and emergency relief to people in need in AGAINST GERMANY, INC. (1951). 15 E. 26 Africa, Asia, Latin America, , St., Rm. 906, NYC 10010. (212)696-4944. , and the Middle East; works in FAX: (212)679-2126. E-mail: info(a partnership with local nongovernmental claimscon.org. Pres. Dr. Israel Miller; organizations to support and implement Exec. V.-Pres. Gideon Taylor. Represents self-sustaining grassroots development Jewish survivors in negotiations for com- projects; serves as a vehicle through which pensation from the German government the Jewish community can act as global and other entities once controlled by the citizens. AJWS Reports (newsletter). Nazis. Also an operating agency that ad- (WWW.AJWS.ORG) ministers compensation funds, recovers Jewish property and allocates funds to in- AMERICAN ORT, INC. (1922). 817 Broadway, stitutions that serve Holocaust survivors. NYC 10003. (212)353-5800/(800)364- The —made up of the 9678. FAX: (212)353-5888. E-mail: info@ conference on Jewish Material Claims aort.org. Pres. Michael R. Stoler; Exec. Against Germany and the Committee for V.-Pres. Brian J. Strum. American ORT Jewish Claims on —is one of the coordinates all ORT operations in the founders of the World Jewish Restitution U.S.. in cooperation with Women's Amer- Organization, Memorial Foundation for ican ORT; promotes and raises funds for Jewish Culture and the United Restitu- ORT, the world's largest non-governmen- tion Organization. Newsletter Annual Re- tal education and training organization, port; Guide to Restitution and Compensa- with a global network teaching over tion; Special Update, (WWW.CLAIMSCON. 262,000 students in more than 60 coun- ORG) tries. In Israel, 109,000 students attend 140 schools and training centers; there are HIAS, INC. (HEBREW IMMIGRANT AID SO- 22 ORT schools and centers in the former CIETY) (1880; reorg. 1954). 333 Seventh Soviet Union; and in the U.S., over 15,000 Ave., NYC 10001-5004. (212)967-4100. students are served by ORT's Technical FAX: (212)967-4442. E-mail:info@ Institutes in Chicago, Los Angeles, and .org. Pres. Neil Greenbaum; Exec. V.- New York, and in pro- Pres. Leonard Glickman. The oldest in- grams in Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, ternational migration and refugee reset- Detroit, Florida, Los Angeles, and the tlement agency in the United States, National Capital Area (Washington, dedicated to assisting persecuted and op- D.C.). American ORT News; American pressed people worldwide and delivering ORT Annual Report; Monthly Report to them to countries of safe haven. As the the Board of Directors; President's Letter, migration arm of the American Jewish American ORT Planned Giving Annual community, it also advocates for fair and Report, (WWW.AORT.ORG) just policies affecting refugees and immi- grants. Since its founding in 1880, the , WOMEN'S AMERICAN ORT (1927). agency has rescued more than four and a 315 Park Ave. S., NYC 10010-3677. half million people. Annual report. (212)505-7700; (800)51-WAORT. FAX: (212)674-3057. E-mail: waort@waort. THE JEWISH FOUNDATION FOR THE RIGHT- org. Pres. Pepi Dunay; Natl. Exec. Dir. EOUS (1986). 305 Seventh Ave., 19th fl., Alice Herman. Strengthens the worldwide NYC 10001. (212)727-9955. FAX: (212) Jewish community by empowering peo- 727-9956. E-mail: [email protected]. Chmn. 526 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

Paul Goldberger; Exec. Dir. Stanlee J. UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITIES (1999). Ill Stahl. Provides monthly support to 1,600 Eighth Ave., 11th fl., NYC 10011-5201. aged and needy Righteous Gentiles living (212)284-6500. FAX: (212)284-6873. Bd. in 28 countries who risked their lives to Chmn. Charles R. Bronfman; Pres./CEO save Jews during the Holocaust. The Stephen D. Solender. Formed by a merger Foundation's education program focuses of the United Jewish Appeal with the on educating teachers and their students Council of Jewish Federations and about the history of the Holocaust and United Israel Appeal; represents N. the significance of altruistic behavior for American Jewry's primary fund-raising our society. Newsletter (3 times a year). and service-providing agencies. (WWW.JFR.ORG) RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL NORTH AMERICAN CONFERENCE ON ORGANIZATIONS ETHIOPIAN JEWRY (NACOEJ) (1982). 132 AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA (1922). 84 Nassau St., Suite 412, NYC 10038. (212) William St., NYC 10038. (212)797-9000. 233-5200. FAX: (212)233-5243. E-mail: FAX: (212)269-2843. Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi [email protected]. Pres. Kenneth Kaiser- Samuel Bloom; Exec. Dir. Rabbi Boruch man; Exec. Dir. Barbara Ribakove B. Borchardt. Mobilizes Orthodox Jews Gordon. Provides programming for to cope with Jewish problems in the spirit Ethiopian Jews in Israel in the areas of of the Torah; speaks out on contempo- education (elementary school, high rary issues from an Orthodox viewpoint; school and college) and cultural preser- sponsors a broad range of projects aimed vation. Assists Ethiopian Jews remaining at enhancing religious living, education, in Ethiopia. National speakers bureau of- children's welfare, protection of Jewish fers programs to synagogues, schools, and religious rights, outreach to the assimi- Jewish and non-Jewish organizations. Ex- lated and to arrivals from the former So- hibits of Ethiopian Jewish artifacts, pho- viet Union, and social services. Jewish Ob- tos, handicrafts, etc. available. Lifeline server; Dos Yiddishe Vort; Coalition. (newsletter), (WWW.CIRCUS.ORG/NACOEJ) , AGUDAH WOMEN OF AMERICA- RE'UTH WOMEN'S SOCIAL SERVICE, INC. N'SHEI AGUDATH ISRAEL (1940). 84 (1937). 130 E. 59 St., Suite 1200, NYC William St., NYC 10038. (212)363-8940. 10022. (212)836-1570. FAX: (212)836- FAX: (212)747-8763. Presidium Aliza 1114. Chmn. Ursula Merkin; Pres. Rosa Grund & Rose Isbee; Dir. Hannah Strygler. Maintains, in Israel, subsidized Kalish, Esq. Organizes Jewish women for housing for self-reliant elderly; old-age philanthropic work in the U.S. and Israel homes for more dependent elderly; Licht- and for intensive Torah education. Its new enstadter Hospital for chronically ill and division, N'shei C.A.R.E.S., (Community, young accident victims not accepted by Awareness, Responsibility, Education, & other hospitals; subsidized meals; Golden Support), conducts seminars and support Age clubs. Annual dinner journal. groups promoting the health and well- THANKS TO SCANDINAVIA, INC. (1963). 745 being of Jewish women and their fami- Fifth Ave., Rm. 603, NYC 10151. lies. (212)486-8600. FAX: (212)486-5735. , BOYS' DIVISION-PIRCHEI AGUDATH Natl. Chmn. Victor Borge; Pres. Richard ISRAEL (1925). 84 William St., NYC Netter. Provides scholarships and fellow- 10038 (212)797-9000. Natl. Coord. Rabbi ships at American universities and med- Shimon Grama. Educates Orthodox Jew- ical centers to students and doctors from ish children in Torah; encourages sense of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden communal responsibility. Branches spon- in appreciation of the rescue of Jews from sor weekly youth groups and Jewish wel- the Holocaust. Informs Americans and fare projects. National Mishnah contests, Scandinavians of these singular examples rallies, and conventions foster unity on a of humanity and bravery. Speakers avail- national level. Leaders Guides. able on rescue in Scandinavia; also books, videos, and tapes. Annual report. , GIRLS' DIVISION—BNOS AGUDATH ISRAEL (1921). 84 William St., NYC UJA FEDERATION OF NORTH AMERICA. 10038. (212)797-9000. Natl. Dir. LeahZa- (1939). {see UNITED JEWISH COMMUNI- gelbaum. Sponsors regular weekly pro- TIES) grams on the local level and unites girls NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 527

from throughout the Torah world with ex- America. Directory of Independent Jew- tensive regional and national activities. ish Communities and Havurot in Mary- Kol Bnos. land, DC and Virginia; Rock Creek Hag- gadah. , YOUNG MEN'S DIVISION—ZEIREI AGUDATH ISRAEL (1921). 84 William St., AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RABBIS (1978). NYC 10038. (212)797-9000, ext. 57. Dir. 350 Fifth Ave., Suite 3304, NYC 10118. Rabbi Labish Becker. Educates youth to (212)244-3350, (516)244-7113. FAX: see Torah as source of guidance for all is- (516)344-0779. E-mail: [email protected]. sues 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). 84 William St., NYC 10038. (212) (ASAP/OU COLLEGE AFFAIRS) (1993). 11 797-9000. FAX: (212)269-2843. Chmn. Broadway, 14lh fl., NYC 10004. (212) Rabbi Yehudah Meir Abramowitz; U.N. 563-4000. FAX: (212)564-9058. E-mail: Rep. Prof. Harry Reicher, Esq. Represents [email protected]. Pres. Zelda the interests of Orthodox Jewry on the Goldsmith; Natl. Dir. Rabbi David national and international scenes. Spon- Felsenthal; Chmn. Bernard Falk. A spir- sors projects to strengthen Torah life itual fitness movement of Jewish college worldwide. students promoting Torah learning and discussion. Supports 100 learning groups ALEPH: ALLIANCE FOR JEWISH RENEWAL (1963; reorg. 1993). 7318 Germantown at over 65 campuses as well as regional Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19119-1720. (215) and national seminars and shabbatonim. 247-9700. FAX: (215)247-9703. Bd. Good Shabbos (weekly); Rimon Discus- Chmn Dr. Sheldon Isenberg; Exec. Dir. sion Guide (monthly); Jewish Student Col- R. Daniel Siegel. A multifaceted interna- lege Survival Guide (yearly). tional organization serving the movement ASSOCIATION FOR JEWISH STUDIES (1969). for Jewish renewal. Activities include cre- MB 0001, , PO Box ation and dissemination of publications, 549110, Waltham, MA 02454-9110. (781) liturgy, curricula, audio and video tapes; 736-2981. FAX: (781)736-2982. E-mail: a biennial Kallah of about 900 adults; lay [email protected]. Pres. David Berger; and professional leadership training; spir- Exec. Dir. Aaron L. Katchen. Seeks to itual activism on social and environmen- promote, maintain, and improve the tal issues; Ohalah, the Association of teaching of Jewish studies in colleges and Rabbis for Jewish Renewal; and a network universities by sponsoring meetings of local Jewish renewal communities. New and conferences, publishing a newsletter Menorah (quarterly journal); Or HaDor and other scholarly materials, aiding in (newsletter of congregations and havurot the placement of teachers, coordinating affiliated with ALEPH through the Net- research, and cooperating with other work of Jewish Renewal Communities). scholarly organizations. AJS Review;AJS Perspectives. AM KOLEL JUDAIC RESOURCE CENTER (1990). 15 W. Montgomery Ave., Rock- ASSOCIATION FOR THE SOCIAL SCIENTIFIC ville, MD 20850. (301)309-2310. FAX: STUDY OF JEWRY (1971). c/o Dr. Rela M. (301)309-2328. E-mail: amkolel@aol. Geffen, Gratz College, 7605 Old York com. Pres. David Shneyer. An indepen- Rd., Melrose Park, PA 19027. (215)635- dent Jewish resource center, providing a 7300. FAX: (215)635-7320. E-mail: progressive Jewish voice in the commu- [email protected]; [email protected]. nity. Activities include:religion, educa- Pres. Allen Glicksman; V.-Pres. Riv-Ellen tional and cultural programs; classes, Prell; Sec.-Treas. Bruce Phillips. Journal workshops and seminars; interfaith work- Ed. Rela Geffen; Mng. Ed. Egon Mayer; shops and programs; tikkun olam (social Newsletter Ed. Gail Glicksman. Arranges action) opportunities. The staff provides academic sessions and facilitates commu- training and resources to emerging and nication among social scientists studying independent communities throughout N. Jewry through meetings, journal, newslet- 528 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

ter and related materials and activities. 06432. (203)365-7592. FAX: (203)365- Contemporary 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 clergy, TION OF HILLEL/JEWISH CAMPUS PROFES- laity, scholars, theologians, and educators SIONALS) with the purpose of promoting interreli- ASSOCIATION OF ORTHODOX JEWISH SCIEN- gious research, education, and dialogue, TISTS (1948). 25 W. 45 St., Suite 1405, with particular focus on current religious NYC 10036. (212)840-1166. FAX: (212) thinking within Christianity and Judaism. 840-1514. E-mail: aojs@jerusalemail. CCJU Perspective. com. Pres. Allen J. Bennett, M.D.; Bd. CENTRAL CONFERENCE OF AMERICAN RAB- Chmn. Rabbi Nachman Cohen. Seeks to BIS (1889). 355 Lexington Ave., NYC contribute to the development of science 10017. (212)972-3636. FAX: (212)692- within the framework of Orthodox Jew- 0819. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. ish tradition; to obtain and disseminate Rabbi Charles A. Kroloff; Exec. V.-Pres. information relating to the interaction be- Rabbi Paul J. Menitoff. Seeks to conserve tween the Jewish traditional way of life and promote Judaism and to disseminate and scientific developments—on both an its teachings in a liberal spirit. The CCAR ideological and practical level; to assist in Press provides liturgy and prayerbooks to the solution of problems pertaining to the worldwide Reform Jewish community. Orthodox Jews engaged in scientific CCAR Journal:A Reform Jewish Quar- teaching or research. Two main conven- terly; CCAR Yearbook, (WWW.CCARNET. tions are held each year. Intercom; Pro- ORG) ceedings; Halacha Bulletin; newsletter. CLAL—NATIONAL JEWISH CENTER FOR B'NAI B'RITH HILLEL FOUNDATIONS (see LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP (1974). 440 HILLEL) Park Ave. S., 4th fl., NYC 10016-8012. B'NAI B'RITH YOUTH ORGANIZATION (1924). (212)779-3300. FAX: (212)779-1009. E- 1640 Rhode Island Ave., NW, Washing- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Rabbi Irwin ton, DC 20036. (202)857-6633. FAX: Kula; Chmn. Barbara B. Friedman; Exec. (212)857-6568. Chmn. Youth Comm. Au- V.-Chmn. Donna M. Rosenthal. Provides drey Y. Brooks; Dir. Sam Fisher. Helps leadership training for lay leaders, rabbis, Jewish teenagers achieve self-fulfillment educators, and communal professionals. and make a maximum contribution to the A faculty of rabbis and scholars repre- Jewish community and their country's senting all the denominations of Judaism culture; helps members acquire a greater make Judaism come alive, applying the knowledge and appreciation of Jewish re- wisdom of the Jewish heritage to help ligion and culture. Shofar, Monday Morn- shape tomorrow's Jewish communities. ing; BBYO Parents' Line; Hakol; Kesher; Offers seminars and courses, retreats, The Connector. symposia and conferences, lecture bureau and the latest on-line information CANTORS ASSEMBLY (1947). 3080 Broadway, through CLAL web site. Sacred Days cal- Suite 613, NYC 10027. (212)678-8834. endar; monographs; holiday brochures; FAX: (212)662-8989. E-mail: caoffice® CLAL Update, (WWW.CLAL.ORG) jtsa.edu. Pres. Chaim Najman; Exec. V.- Pres. Stephen J. Stein. Seeks to unite all COALITION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF JEW- cantors who adhere to traditional Ju- ISH EDUCATION (CAJE) (1977). 261 W. 35 daism and who serve as full-time cantors St., #12A, NYC 10001. (212)268-4210. in bona fide congregations to conserve FAX: (212)268-4214. E-mail: cajeny® and promote the musical traditions of the caje.org. Chmn. Sylvia Abrams; Exec. Jews and to elevate the status of the can- Dir. Dr. Eliot G. Spack. Brings together torial profession. Annual Proceedings; Jews from all ideologies who are involved Journal of Synagogue Music, (WWW.JTSA. in every facet of Jewish education and are EDU/ORG/CANTOR) committed to transmitting the Jewish her- itage. Sponsors annual Conference on Al- CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN-JEWISH UNDER- ternatives in Jewish Education and Cur- STANDING OF SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY riculum Bank; publishes a wide variety of (1992). 5151 Park Ave., Fairfield, CT publications; organizes shared-interest NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 529

networks; offers mini-grants for special gious arenas, engagement with the social, projects; sponsors Mini-CAJEs (one- or political, and technological realities of two-day in-service programs) around the the modern world, the religious signifi- country; maintains a website for Jewish cance of the State of Israel, and the unity educators. Jewish Education News: CAJE of Clal Yisrael. Monograph series. Page; timely curricular publications; Hanukat CAJE series, (WWW.CAJE.ORG) FEDERATION OF JEWISH MEN'S CLUBS (1929). 475 Riverside Dr., Suite 450, NYC CONGRESS OF SECULAR JEWISH ORGANIZA- 10115. (212)749-8100; (800)288-FJMC. TIONS (1970). 19657 Villa Dr. N., South- FAX: (212)316-4271. E-mail: fjmc@jtsa. field, MI 48076. (248)569-8127. FAX: edu. Intl. Pres. Leonard Gimb; Exec. Dir. (248)569-5222. E-mail: rifke@earth- Rabbi Charles E. Simon. Promotes prin- link.net. Chmn. Jeff Zolitor; V.-Chmn. ciples of Conservative Judaism; develops Julie Gales; Exec. Dir. Roberta E. Fein- family education and leadership training stein. An umbrella organization of programs; offers the Art of Jewish Living schools and adult clubs; facilitates ex- series and Yom HaShoah Home Com- change of curricula and educational pro- memoration; sponsors Hebrew literacy grams for children and adults stressing adult-education program; presents the Jewish historical and cultural heritage awards for service to American Jewry. and the continuity of the Jewish people. Latest innovation-'The Ties that Bind,"a New Yorkish (Yiddish literature transla- motivational and instructional video tions); Haggadah; The Hanuka Festival; about Tefillin. Torchlight; Hearing Men's Mame-Loshn. Voices, (WWW.FJMC.ORG) CONVERSION TO JUDAISM RESOURCE CEN- FEDERATION OF RECONSTRUCTIONS CON- TER (1997). 74 Hauppauge Rd., Rm. 53, GREGATIONS AND HAVUROT (see JEWISH Commack. NY 11725. (516)462-5826. E- RECONSTRUCTIONS FEDERATION) mail: [email protected]. Pres. Dr. Lawrence J. Epstein; Exec. Dir. Susan HILLEL: THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH Lustig. Provides information and advice CAMPUS LIFE (formerly B'NAI B'RITH HILLEL FOUNDATIONS) (1923). 1640 for people who wish to convert to Judaism Rhode Island Ave., NW, Washington, DC or who have converted. Puts potential 20036. (202)857-6576. FAX: (202)857- converts in touch with rabbis from all 6693. E-mail: [email protected]. Chmn. Intl. branches of Judaism. Bd. Govs. Edgar M. Bronfman; Chmn. COUNCIL FOR JEWISH EDUCATION (1926) Foundation for Jewish Campus Life 426 W. 58 St., NYC 10019. (914)368-8657. Chuck Newman; Chmn. B'nai B'rith Hil- Pres. Dr. Morton J. Summer; Journal Ed. lel Comm. Robert B. Spitzer; Pres. & Intl. Dr. Bernard Ducoff. Fellowship of Jewish Dir. Richard M. Joel. The largest Jewish education professionals-administrators, campus organization in the world, its net- supervisors, and teachers in Hebrew high work of 500 regional centers, campus- schools and Jewish teachers colleges-of based foundations, and affiliates serves as all ideological groupings; conducts na- a catalyst for creating a celebratory com- tional and regional conferences; repre- munity and a rich, diverse Jewish life on sents the Jewish education profession be- the campus. The Hillel Annual Report; On fore the Jewish community; co-sponsors, Campus newsletter; Hillel Now newsletter. with the Jewish Education Service of The Hillel Guide to Jewish Life on Campus North America, a personnel committee (published with Princeton Review), (www. and other projects; cooperates with Jew- HILLEL.ORG) ish Agency Department of Education in INSTITUTE FOR COMPUTERS IN JEWISH LIFE promoting Hebrew culture and studies. (1978). 7074 N. Western Ave., Chicago, Journal of Jewish Education. IL 60645. (773)262-9200. FAX: (773)262- EDAH (1996) 47 W. 34 St., Suite 700, NYC 9298. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. 10001. (212) 244-7501. FAX: (212)244- Thomas Klutznick; Exec. V.-Pres. Dr. Irv- 7855. Pres. Dr. Michael Hammer; Dir. ing J. Rosenbaum. Explores, develops, Rabbi Saul J. Berman. Gives voice to the and disseminates applications of com- ideology and values of modern Ortho- puter technology to appropriate areas of doxy, valuing open intellectual inquiry Jewish life, with special emphasis on Jew- and expression in both secular and reli- ish education; creates educational soft- 530 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

ware for use in Jewish schools; provides faith institutes. A founding sponsor of the consulting service and assistance for na- National Black/Jewish Relations Center tional Jewish organizations, seminaries, at Dillard University. ACHIM Magazine. and synagogues. JEWISH EDUCATION IN MEDIA (1978). PO INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF SECULAR Box 180, Riverdale Sta., NYC 10471. HUMANISTIC JEWS (1983). 28611 West (212)362-7633. FAX: (203)359-1381. Pres. Twelve Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI Ken Asher; Exec. Dir. Rabbi Mark S. 48334. (248)476-9532. FAX: (248)476- Golub. Devoted to producing television, 8509. E-mail: [email protected]. Co- film, and videocassettes for a popular Ch. Yair Tzaban (Israel) & Sherwin Wine Jewish audience, in order to inform, en- (USA). Consists of national organiza- tertain, and inspire a greater sense of Jew- tions in Israel, the United States, Canada, ish identity and Jewish commitment. Britain, France, Belgium, , Mex- "L'Chayim,"JEM's weekly half-hour pro- ico, , Uruguay and the coun- gram, which is seen nationally on tries of the former Soviet Union, involv- NJT/National Jewish Television, features ing some 50,000 Jews. The Honorary outstanding figures in the Jewish world Co-Chairs are Albert Memmi, well- addressing issues and events of impor- known French writer and professor of so- tance to the Jewish community. ciology at the University of Paris, and (WWW.LCHAYIM.COM) Yehuda Bauer, noted historian and Holo- caust scholar at the Hebrew University in JEWISH EDUCATION SERVICE OF NORTH Jerusalem. Newsletter. AMERICA (JESNA) (1981). Ill Eighth Ave., 1 lth 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 Rabbi Sherwin T. Wine. Established in excellence in Jewish education by initiat- 1985 in Jerusalem to serve the needs of a ing exchange of ideas, programs, and ma- growing movement, its two primary pur- terials; providing information, consulta- poses are to commission and publish ed- tion, educational resources, and policy ucational materials and to train rabbis, guidance; and collaborating with partners leaders, teachers, and spokespersons for in N. America and Israel to develop edu- the movement. The Institute has two of- cational programs. Agenda: Jewish Educa- fices-one in Israel (Jerusalem) and one in N. America and offers educational and tion; planning guides on Jewish Renais- training programs in Israel, N. America, sance; research reports; Jewish Educators and the countries of the former Soviet Electronic Toolkit, (WWW.JESNA.ORG) Union. The N. American office, located in JEWISH RECONSTRUCTIONIST FEDERATION a suburb of Detroit, offers the Rabbinic (formerly FEDERATION OF RECONSTRUC- Program, the Leadership Program, and TIONIST CONGREGATIONS AND HAVUROT) the Adult Education Program. Brochure, (1954). 7804 Montgomery Ave., Suite 9, educational papers, and projects. Elkins Park, PA 19027-2649. (215)782- 8500. Fax: (215)782-8805. E-mail: info@ JEWISH CHAUTAUQUA SOCIETY, INC. (SPON- jrf.org. Pres. Richard Haimowitz; Exec. SORED BY NORTH AMERICAN FEDERATION V.-Pres. Mark Seal. Provides educational OF TEMPLE BROTHERHOODS) (1893). 633 Third Ave., NYC 10017. (212)650-4100/ and consulting services to affiliated con- (800)765-6200. FAX: (212)650-4189. E- gregations and havurot; fosters the estab- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Irving B. lishment of new Reconstructionist com- Shnaider; Chancellor Stuart J. Aaronson; munities. Publishes Kol Haneshamah, an Exec. Dir. Douglas E. Barden. Works to innovative series of prayer books, includ- promote interfaith understanding by ing a new mahzor and haggadah; provides sponsoring accredited college courses and programmatic materials. Regional offices one-day lectures on Judaic topics, pro- in NewYork, Los Angeles, and Chicago. viding book grants to educational insti- Reconstructionism Today, (WWW.JRF.ORG) tutions, producing educational videotapes on interfaith topics, and convening inter- , RECONSTRUCTIONIST RABBINICAL ASSOCIATION (1974). 1299 Church Rd., NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 531

Wyncote, PA 19095. (215)576-5210. FAX: Brooklyn and Queens. Panorama; Cult- (215)576-8051. E-mail: rraassoc@aol. busters; Intermarriage; Brimstone & Fire; com. Pres. Rabbi Dan Ehrenkrantz; Exec. Focus; A Life Full of Giving. Dir. Rabbi Richard Hirsh. Professional organization for graduates of the Recon- NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOUNG ISRAEL structionist Rabbinical College and other (1912). 3 W. 16 St., NYC 10011. (212)929- rabbis who identify with Reconstruction- 1525. FAX: (212)727-9526. E-mail: ncyi@ ist Judaism; cooperates with Jewish Re- youngisrael.org. Pres. Shlomo Mostofsky; constructionist Federation in furthering Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi Pesach Lerner. Reconstructionism in the world. Newslet- Through its network of member syna- ters; position papers. gogues in N. America and Israel main- tains a program of spiritual, cultural, so- , RECONSTRUCTIOMST RABBINICAL cial, and communal activity aimed at the advancement and perpetuation of tradi- COLLEGE (seep. 544) tional, Torah-true Judaism; seeks to instill JEWISH TEACHERS ASSOCIATION—MORIM in American youth an understanding and (1931). 45 E. 33 St., Suite 310, NYC appreciation of the ethical and spiritual 10016-5336. (212)684-0556. Pres. Phyllis values of Judaism. Sponsors rabbinic and L. Pullman; V.-Pres. Ronni David; Sec. lay leadership conferences, synagogue ser- Helen Pames; Treas. Mildred Safar. Pro- vices, rabbinic services, rabbinic and lay tects teachers from abuse of seniority leader training, rabbinic placement, rights: fights the encroachment of anti- women's division, kosher dining clubs, Semitism in education; offers scholar- and youth programs. Viewpoint Maga- ships to qualified students; encourages zine; Divrei Torah Bulletin; NCYI Sug- teachers to assume active roles in Jewish gestion Box; The Rabbi's Letter. communal and religious affairs. Morim (WWW.YOUNGISRAEL.ORG) JTA Newsletter. , AMERICAN FRIENDS OF YOUNG IS- KULANU, INC. (formerly AMISHAV USA) RAEL IN ISRAEL—YISRAEL HATZA'IR (1993). 11603 Gilsan St., Silver Spring, (1926). 3 W. 16 St., NYC 10011. (212)929- MD 20902. (301)681-5679. FAX: (301) 1525. FAX: (212)727-9526. E-mail: ncyi@ 681-5679. Pres. Jack Zeller; Sec. Karen youngisrael.org. Pres. Meir Mishkoff. Primack. Engages in outreach to dis- Promotes Young Israel synagogues and persed Jewish communities around the youth work in Israel; works to help ab- world who wish to return to their Jewish sorb Russian and Ethiopian immigrants. roots. Current projects include the formal conversion of Shinlung-Menashe tribes- , YOUNG ISRAEL DEPARTMENT OF men in India currently practicing Ju- YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS ACTIVITIES daism, and supplying materials and rab- (reorg. 1981). 3 W. 16 St., NYC 10011. bis for conversos/marranos in Mexico and (212)929-1525; (800)617-NCYI. FAX: . Newsletter. (212)243-1222. Email:youth@youngis- rael.org. Chmn. Kenneth Block; Dir. NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR FURTHERANCE Richard Stareshefsky. Fosters varied pro- OF JEWISH EDUCATION (1941). 824 East- gram of activities for the advancement ern Pkwy., Brooklyn, NY 11213. and perpetuation of traditional Torah- (718)735-0200; (800)33-NCFJE. FAX: true Judaism; instills ethical and spiritual (718)735-4455. Pres. Dr. Steven Rubel; values and appreciation for compatibility Bd. Chmn. Rabbi ; Chmn. of ancient faith of Israel with good Exec. Com. Rabbi Sholem Ber Hecht. Americanism. Runs leadership training Seeks to disseminate the ideals of Torah- programs and youth shabbatonim; sup- true education among the youth of Amer- port programs for synagogue youth pro- ica; provides education and compassion- grams; annual national conference of ate care for the poor, sick, and needy in youth directors; ACHVA summer pro- U.S. and Israel; provides aid to Iranian grams for teens IN Israel and U.S.; Jewish youth; sponsors camps and edu- Nachala summer program in Israel for cational functions, family and vocational Yeshiva H.S. girls and Natzach summer counseling services, family and early in- program for Yeshiva H.S. boys. Torah tervention, after-school and preschool Kidbits; Shabbat Youth Manual; Y.I. Can programs, drug and alcohol education Assist You; Synagogue Youth Director and prevention; maintains schools in Handbook. 532 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

NATIONAL HAVURAH COMMITTEE (1979). 2050. FAX: (212) 307-0044. Pres. Joseph 7135 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA Shalom; Sec. Sam Sutton; Exec. Dir. 19119-1720. (215)248-1335. FAX: (215) Rabbi Biniamine Amoyelle. An interna- 248-9760. E-mail: [email protected]. tional educational network which builds Ch. Solomon Mowshowitz. A center for Sephardic communities worldwide Jewish renewal devoted to spreading Jew- through Jewish education. ish ideas, ethics, and religious practices through havurot, participatory and inclu- PARDES PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION OF RE- sive religious mini-communities. Main- FORM DAY SCHOOLS (1990). 633 Third tains a directory of N. American havurot Ave., NYC 10017-6778. (212)650-4000. and sponsors a weeklong summer insti- FAX: (480)951-0829. E-mail: educate® tute, regional weekend retreats. Havurah! uahc.org. Pres. Zita Gardner; Chmn. (newsletter), (WWW.HAVURAH.ORG) Carol Nemo. An affiliate of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations; brings NATIONAL JEWISH CENTER FOR LEARNING together day schools and professional and AND LEADERSHIP (see CLAL) lay leaders committed to advancing the cause of full-time Reform Jewish educa- NATIONAL JEWISH COMMITTEE ON SCOUT- tion; advocates for the continuing devel- ING (BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA) (1926). 1325 West Walnut Hill Lane, PO Box opment of day schools within the Reform 152079, Irving, TX 75015-2079. (972)580- movement as a means to foster Jewish 2000. FAX: (972)580-7870. Chmn. Jer- identity, literacy, and continuity; pro- rold Lockshin. Assists Jewish institutions motes cooperation among our member in meeting their needs and concerns schools and with other Jewish organiza- through use of the resources of scouting. tions that share similar goals. Visions of Works through local Jewish committees Excellence (manual). on scouting to establish Tiger Cub groups P'EYLIM-LEVL'ACHIM(1951). 1034 E. 12 St. (1st grade), Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout Brooklyn, NY 11230. (718)258-7760. troops, and coed Explorer posts in syna- FAX: (718)258-4672. E-mail: joskarmel gogues, Jewish community centers, day schools, and other Jewish organizations @aol.com. Natl. Dir. Rabbi Joseph C. wishing to draw Jewish youth. Support Karmel; Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi Nachum materials and resources on request. Barnetsky. Seeks to bring irreligious Jews in Israel back to their heritage. Conducts NATIONAL JEWISH GIRL SCOUT COMMITTEE outreach through 12 major divisions con- (1972). 33 Central Dr., Bronxville, NY sisting of thousands of volunteers and 10708. (914)738-3986, (718)252-6072. hundreds of professionals across the FAX: (914)738-6752. E-mail: njgsc@aol. country; conducts anti-missionary and com. Chmn. Rabbi Herbert W. Bomzer; assimilation programs; operates shelters Field Chmn. Adele Wasko. Serves to fur- for abused women and children; recruits ther Jewish education by promoting Jew- children for Torah schools. ish award programs, encouraging reli- gious services, promoting cultural RABBINICAL ALLIANCE OF AMERICA (IGUD exchanges with the Israel Boy and Girl HARABONIM) (1942). 3 W. 16 St., 4th fl., Scouts Federation, and extending mem- NYC 10011. (212)242-6420. FAX: bership in the Jewish community by as- (212)255-8313. Pres. Rabbi Abraham B. sisting councils in organizing Girl Scout Hecht; Admin. Judge of Beth Din (Rab- troops and local Jewish Girl Scout com- binical Court) Rabbi Herschel Kurzrock. mittees. Newsletter. Seeks to promulgate the cause of Torah- true Judaism through an organized rab- NATIONAL JEWISH HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE binate that is consistently Orthodox; (1973; reorg. 1993). PO Box 53691, seeks to elevate the position of Orthodox Philadelphia, PA 19105. (800)745-0301. rabbis nationally and to defend the wel- Pres. Rabbi Allen S. Mailer; Exec. Dir. fare of Jews the world over. Also has Beth Steven S. Jacobs. Assists persons inter- Din Rabbinical Court for Jewish divorces, ested in Judaism-for intermarriage, con- litigation, marriage counseling, and fam- version, general information, or to re- ily problems. Perspective; Nahalim; Torah spond to missionaries. Special reports. Message of the Week; Registry. OZAR HATORAH, INC. (1946). 1350 Sixth (1901). 3080 Broad- Ave., 32nd fl, NYC 10019. (212)582- way, NYC 10027. (212)280-6000. FAX: NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 533

(212)749-9166. Pres. Rabbi Vernon H. Campus Life, Council of Jewish Federa- Kurtz; Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi Joel H. Mey- tions. Handbook for Hillel Professionals; ers. The international association of Con- Guide to Hillel Personnel Practices. servative rabbis; actively promotes the (WWW.TEKIAH.ORG) cause of Conservative Judaism and works to benefit ktal yisrael; publishes learned TEVA LEARNING CENTER/SHOMREI ADAMAH texts, prayer books, and works of Jewish (1988). 307 Seventh Ave., #900, NYC interest; administers the work of the 10001. (212)807-6376. FAX: (212)924- Committee on Jewish Law and Standards 5112. E-mail: [email protected]. Co- for the Conservative movement; serves Dir. Nili Simhai (Dir. of Ed. & Prog.) & the professional and personal needs of its Amy Bram (Dir. of Admin.) Exists to members through publications, confer- renew the ecological wisdom inherent in ences, and benefit programs and admin- Judaism. Runs Jewish environmental ed- isters the movement's Joint Placement ucation programs for Jewish day schools, Commission. Conservative Judaism; Pro- synagogues, community centers, camps ceedings of the Rabbinical Assembly: Rab- and other organized groups. A Garden of binical Assembly Newsletter. Choice Fruit; Let the Earth Teach You Torah. RABBINICAL COUNCIL OF AMERICA, INC. (1923; reorg. 1935). 305 Seventh Ave., TORAH SCHOOLS FOR ISRAEL-CHINUCH Suite 1200, NYC 10001. (212)807-7888. ATZMAI (1953). 40 Exchange PL. NYC FAX: (212)727-8452. Pres. Rabbi Ken- 10005. (212)248-6200. FAX: (212)248- neth Hain; Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi Steven 6202. Pres. Rabbi Abraham Pam; Exec. M. Dworken. Promotes Orthodox Ju- Dir. Rabbi Henach Cohen. Conducts in- daism in the community; supports insti- formation programs for the American tutions for study of Torah; stimulates cre- Jewish community on activities of the in- ation of new traditional agencies. dependent Torah schools educational net- Hadorom; RCA Record; Sermon Manual; work in Israel; coordinates role of Amer- Tradition; Resource Magazine, (www. ican members of international board of RABBIS.ORG) governors; funds special programs of Mercaz Hachinuch Ha-Atzmai B'Eretz SOCIETY FOR HUMANISTIC JUDAISM (1969). Yisroel; funds religous education pro- 28611 W. Twelve Mile Rd., Farmington grams in America and abroad. Hills, MI 48334. (248)478-7610. FAX: (248)478-3159. E-mail: [email protected]. TORAH UMESORAH-NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR Pres. Bert Steinberg; Exec. Dir. M. Bon- HEBREW DAY SCHOOLS (1944). 160 nie Cousens. Serves as a voice for Jews Broadway, NYC 10038. (212)227-1000. who value their Jewish identity and who FAX: (212)406-6934. E-mail: umeso- seek an alternative to conventional Ju- [email protected]. Chmn. David Singer; Pres. daism, who reject supernatural authority Yaakov Rajchenbach; Exec. V.-Pres. and affirm the right of individuals to be Rabbi Joshua Fishman. Establishes He- the masters of their own lives. Publishes brew day schools and in U.S. educational and ceremonial materials; or- and Canada and provides a full gamut of ganizes congregations and groups. Hu- services, including placement, curriculum manistic Judaism (quarterly journal); Hu- guidance, and teacher training. Parent manorah (quarterly newsletter), (www. Enrichment Program provides enhanced SHJ.ORG) educational experience for students from less Jewishly educated and marginally af- TEKIAH: ASSOCIATION OF HILLEL/JEWISH filiated homes through parent-education CAMPUS PROFESSIONALS (1949). c/o Hillel programs and Partners in Torah, a one- Foundation of New Orleans, 912 Broad- on-one learning program. Publishes text- way, New Orleans, LA 70118. (504)866- books; runs shabbatonim, extracurricu- 7060. FAX: (504)861-8909. E-mail: pres- lar activities; national PTA groups; [email protected]. Pres. Rabbi Jeffrey Kurtz-Lendner. Seeks to promote profes- national and regional teacher conven- sional relationships and exchanges of ex- tions. Olomeinu-Our World. perience, develop personnel standards , NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HE- and qualifications, safeguard integrity of BREW DAY SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER AS- Hillel profession; represents and advo- SOCIATIONS (1948). 160 Broadway, NYC cates before the Foundation for Jewish 10038. (212)227-1000. FAX: (212)406- 534 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

6934. Natl. PTA Coord. Bernice Brand. verman. Serves as the central congrega- Acts as a clearinghouse and service tional body of Reform Judaism in the agency to PTAs of Hebrew day schools; Western Hemisphere; serves its approxi- organizes parent education courses and mately 895 affiliated temples and mem- sets up programs for individual PTAs. bership with religious, educational, cul- Fundraising with a Flair; PTA with a Pur- tural, and administrative programs. pose for the Hebrew Day School. Reform Judaism, (WWW.UAHC.ORG) , NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF , AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF CAN- YESHIVA PRINCIPALS (1956). 160 Broad- TORS (1953). 140 Central Ave., Lawrence, way, NYC 10038. (212)227-1000. FAX: NY 11559. (516)239-3650. FAX: (212)406-6934. E-mail: umesorah@aol (516)239-4318. E-mail: accantors@aol. .com. Pres. Rabbi Rabbi Schneur Aisen- com. Pres. David M. Goldstein; Exec. V.- stark; Bd. Chmn. Rabbi Dov Leibenstein; Pres. Scott E. Colbert; Dir. of Placement Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi A. Moshe Possick. Debra Stein-Davidson; Admin. Asst. Professional organization of elementary Jacqueline A. Maron. Members receive and secondary yeshivah/day school prin- investiture and commissioning as cantors cipals providing yeshivah/day schools at recognized seminaries, i.e., Hebrew with school evaluation and guidance, Union College-Jewish Institute of Reli- teacher and principal conferences-includ- gion, School of Sacred Music, as well as ing a Mid-Winter Conference and a Na- full certification through HUC-JIR-SSM. tional Educators Convention; offers Through the Joint Cantorial Placement placement service for principals and Commission, the ACC serves Reform teachers in yeshivah/day schools. Direc- congregations seeking cantors. Dedicated tory of Elementary Schools and High to creative Judaism, preserving the best of Schools. the past, and encouraging new and vital approaches to religious ritual, music, and , NATIONAL YESHIVA TEACHERS ceremonies. Koleinu. BOARD OF LICENSE (1953). 160 Broadway, NYC 10038. (212)227-1000. Exec. V.-Pres. , COMMISSION ON SOCIAL ACTION OF Rabbi Joshua Fishman; Dir. Rabbi Yitz- REFORM JUDAISM {see p. 500) chock Merkin. Issues licenses to qualified instructors for all grades of the Hebrew , COMMISSION ON SYNAGOGUE MAN- AGEMENT (UAHC-CCAR) (1962). 633 day school and the general field of Torah Third Ave., NYC 10017-6778. (212)650- education. 4040. FAX: (212)650-4239. Chmn. Mar- UNION FOR TRADITIONAL JUDAISM (1984). shall Krolick; Dir. Dale A. Glasser. As- 241 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, NJ 07666. sists congregations in management, (201)801-0707. FAX: (201)801-0449. Pres. finance, building maintenance, design, Burton G. Greenblatt; Exec. V.-Pres. construction, and art aspects of syna- Rabbi Ronald D. Price. Through innova- gogues; maintains the Synagogue Archi- tive outreach programs, seeks to bring the tectural Library. greatest possible number of Jews closer to an open-minded observant Jewish life- , NATA (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF style. Activities include Kashrut Initia- TEMPLE ADMINISTRATORS) (1941). 6114 tive, Operation Pesah, the Panel of Ha- La Salle Ave., Box 731, Oakland, CA lakhic Inquiry, Speakers Bureau, adult 94611. (800)966-6282. FAX: (925)283- and youth conferences, and congrega- 7713. E-mail: [email protected]. tional services. Includes, since 1992, the Pres. Fem M. Kamen. Professional orga- MORASHAH rabbinic fellowship. Ha- nization for UAHC synagogue adminis- gahelet (quarterly newsletter);Corner- trators. Sponsors graduate training in stone (journal); Tomeikh Kahalakhah synagogue management with Hebrew (Jewish legal responsa). Union College; offers in-service training, workshops, and conferences leading to UNION OF AMERICAN HEBREW CONGREGA- certification; provides NATA Consulting TIONS (1873). 633 Third Ave., NYC Service, NATA Placement Service for syn- 10017-6778. (212)650-4000. FAX: (212) agogues seeking advice or professional 650-4169. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. administrators; establishes professional Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie; V.-Pres. Rabbi standards. NATA Journal; Temple Man- Lennard R. Thai; Bd. Chmn. Russell Sil- agement Manual. NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 535

, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TEMPLE Judaic materials for Jewish blind; sup- EDUCATORS (NATE) (1955). 633 Third ports projects for Israel; is the women's Ave., 7th fL, NYC 10017-6778. (212)452- agency of Reform Judaism, an affiliate of 6510. FAX: (212)452-6512. E-mail: nate- the UAHC; works in behalf of the He- [email protected]. Pres. Sharon S. Morton; brew Union College-Jewish Institute of Exec. Dir. Rabbi Stanley T. Schickler. Religion and the World Union for Pro- Represents the temple educator within the gressive Judaism. Notes for Now; Art Cal- general body of Reform Judaism; fosters endar, Windows on WRJ. (WWW.RJ. the full-time profession of the temple ed- ORG/WRJ) ucator; encourages the growth and devel- opment of Jewish religious education , YOUTH DIVISION AND NORTH consistent with the aims of Reform Ju- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEMPLE daism; stimulates communal interest in YOUTH (1939). 633 Third Ave, NYC and responsibility for Jewish religious ed- 10017-6778. (212)650-4070. FAX: ucation. XATE XEWS. (WWW.RJ (212)650-4199. E-mail: youthdivision® .ORG/NATE) uahc.org. Dir. UAHC Youth Div. Rabbi Allan L. Smith; Assoc. Dir. UAHC Youth , NORTH AMERICAN FEDERATION OF Div. Rabbi Andrew Davids. Dedicated to TEMPLE BROTHERHOODS (1923). 633 Jewishly enhancing the lives of the young Third Ave., NYC 10017. (212)650-4100. people of North America's Reform con- FAX: (212)650-4189. E-mail: nftb@uahc. gregations through a program of infor- org. Preserving B. Shnaider; JCS Chan- mal education carried out in UAHC cellor Stuart Y. Aaronson; Exec. Dir. Camp-Institutes (11 camps for grades 2 Douglas Barden. Dedicated to enhancing and up), UAHC/NFTY Israel Programs the world through the ideal of brother- (summer and semester), NFTY/Junior & hood, NFTB and its 300 affiliated clubs Senior High School Programs (youth are actively involved in education, social groups), and Kesher/College Education action, youth activities, and other pro- Department (Reform havurot on cam- grams that contribute to temple and com- puses). munity life. Supports the Jewish Chau- tauqua Society, an interfaith educational UNION OF ORTHODOX JEWISH CONGREGA- TIONS OF AMERICA (1898). 11 Broadway. project. ACHIM (formerly Brotherhood lh magazine) (WWW.RJ.ORG/NFTB) 14 fl., NYC 10004. (212)563-4000. FAX: (212)564-9058. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. , UAHC DEPARTMENT OF JEWISH Mandell I. Ganchrow, M.D.; Exec. V.- th EDUCATION (1923). 633 Third Ave., 7 fl., Pres. Rabbi Raphael Butler. Serves as the NYC 10017. (212)650-4112. FAX: national central body of Orthodox syna- (212)650-4229. E-mail: jkatzew@uahc. gogues; national OU kashrut supervision org. Chmn. Robin L. Eisenberg; Dir. and certification service; sponsors Insti- Rabbi Jan Katzew. Long-range planning tute for Public Affairs; National Confer- and policy development for congrega- ence of Synagogue Youth; National Jew- tional programs of lifelong education; ish Council for the Disabled; Israel Center materials concerning Reform Jewish Out- in Jerusalem; Torah Center in the reach, Teacher Development and Reform Ukraine; New Young Leadership Divi- Day Schools; activities administered by sion; Pardes; provides educational, reli- the UAHC Department of Education. gious, and organization programs, events, VShinantam; Torah at the Center. and guidance to synagogues and groups; represents the Orthodox Jewish commu- , WOMEN OF REFORM JUDAISM— nity to governmental and civic bodies and THE FEDERATION OF TEMPLE SISTER- the general Jewish community. Jewish Ac- HOODS (1913). 633 Third Ave., NYC tion magazine; OU Kosher Directory; OU 10017. (212)650-4050. FAX: (212)650- Passover Directory; OU News Reporter; 4059. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Judith Synagogue Trends; Our Way magazine; Silverman; Exec. Dir. Ellen Y. Rosenberg. Yachad magazine; Luach & Limud Per- Serves more than 600 sisterhoods of Re- sonal , (WWW.OU.ORG) form Judaism; promotes interreligious understanding and social justice; provides , INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS funding for scholarships for rabbinic stu- (1989). 11 Broadway, 14lhfl.,NYC 10004. dents; founded the Jewish Braille Insti- (212)613-8123. FAX: (212)613-0724. E- tute, which provides braille and large-type mail: [email protected]. Pres. Mandell I. 536 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

Ganchrow, M.D.; Chmn. Richard Stone; tions on synagogal structure; maintains Dir. Nathan Diament; Dir. Intl. Affairs & rabbinical court for resolving individual Comm. Rel. Betty Ehrenberg. Serves as and communal conflicts. HaPardes. the policy analysis, advocacy, mobiliza- UNION OF SEPHARDIC CONGREGATIONS, tion, and programming department re- INC. (1929). 8 W. 70 St., NYC 10023. sponsible for representing Orthodox/tra- (212)873-0300. FAX: (212)724-6165. Pres. ditional American Jewry. I PA Currents Rabbi Marc D. Angel; Bd. Chmn. Alvin (quarterly newsletter). Deutsch. Promotes the religious interests , NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF SYNA- of Sephardic Jews; prints and distributes GOGUE YOUTH (1954). 11 Broadway, 14lh Sephardic prayer books. Annual Interna- fl., NYC 10004. (212)563-4000. E-mail: tional Directory of Sephardic Congrega- @ou.org. Dir. Rabbi David Kaminet- tions. sky; Exec. Dir. Paul Glasser. Central body for youth groups of Orthodox congrega- UNITED LUBAVITCHER YESHIVOTH (1940). tions; provides educational guidance, 841-853 Ocean Pkwy., Brooklyn, NY Torah study groups, community service, 11230. (718)859-7600. FAX: (718)434- program consultation, Torah library, 1519. Supports and organizes Jewish day Torah fund scholarships, Ben Zakkai schools and rabbinical seminaries in the Honor Society, Friends of NCSY, week- U.S. and abroad. long seminars, Israel Summer Experience UNITED SYNAGOGUE OF CONSERVATIVE JU- for teens and Camp NCSY East Summer DAISM (1913). 155 Fifth Ave., NYC 10010- Kollel & Michlelet, Teen Torah Center. 6802. (212)533-7800. FAX: (212) 353- Divisions include Senior NCSY, Junior 9439. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. NCSY for preteens, Our Way for the Jew- Stephen S. Wolnek; Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi ish deaf, Yachad for the developmentally Jerome M. Epstein. International organi- disabled, Israel Center in Jerusalem, and zation of 760 Conservative congregations. NCSY in Israel. Keeping Posted with Maintains 12 departments and 19 re- NCSY; Darchei Da'at. gional offices to assist its affiliates with re- ligious, educational, youth, community, , WOMEN'S BRANCH (1923). 156 Fifth and administrative programming and Ave., NYC 10010. (212)929-8857. Pres. guidance; aims to enhance the cause of Sophie Ebert. Umbrella organization of Conservative Judaism, further religious Orthodox sisterhoods in U.S. and observance, encourage establishment of Canada, educating women in Jewish Jewish religious schools, draw youth learning and observance; provides pro- closer to Jewish tradition. Extensive Israel gramming, leadership, and organizational programs. United Synagogue Review; guidance, conferences, conventions, Mar- Art I Engagement Calendar; Program Sug- riage Committee and projects concerning gestions; Directory & Resource Guide; mikvah, Shalom Task Force, and Wel- Book Service Catalogue of Publications. coming Guests. Works with Orthodox (WWW.USCJ.ORG) Union Commissions and outreach; sup- ports Stern and Touro College scholar- , COMMISSION ON JEWISH EDUCA- ships and Jewish braille publications; sup- TION (1930). 155 Fifth Ave., NYC 10010. plies Shabbat candelabra for hospital (212)533-7800. FAX: (212)353-9439. E- patients; NGO representative at UN. Ha- mail: [email protected]. Chmn. Temma chodesh; Hakol. Kingsley; Dir. Rabbi Robert Abramson. UNION OF ORTHODOX RABBIS OF THE Develops educational policy for the UNITED STATES AND CANADA (1902). 235 United Synagogue of Conservative Ju- E. Broadway, NYC 10002. (212)964- daism and sets the educational direction 6337(8). Dir. Rabbi Hersh M. Ginsberg. for Conservative congregations, their Seeks to foster and promote Torah-true schools, and the Solomon Schechter Day Judaism in the U.S. and Canada; assists in Schools. Seeks to enhance the educational the establishment and maintenance of effectiveness of congregations through yeshivot in the U.S.; maintains committee the publication of materials and in-ser- on marriage and divorce and aids indi- vice programs. Tov L'Horot; Your Child; viduals with marital difficulties; dissemi- Shiboley Schechter; Advisories. nates knowledge of traditional Jewish , COMMISSION ON SOCIAL ACTION rites and practices and publishes regula- AND PUBLIC POLICY (1958). 155 Fifth NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 537

Ave., NYC 10010. (212)533-7800. FAX: and promotes new methods in adminis- (212)353-9439. Chmn. IB. Mazer; Dir. tration; cooperates in United Synagogue Sarrae G. Crane. Develops and imple- placement services and administrative ments positions and programs on issues surveys. NAASE Connections Newsletter; of social action and public policy for the NAASE Journal. United Synagogue of Conservative Ju- daism; represents these positions to other , Jewish and civic organizations, the media, (1951). 155 Fifth Ave., NYC 10010. and government; and provides guidance, (212)533-7800. FAX: (212)353-9439. E- both informational and programmatic, to mail: [email protected]. Pres. Aviva Kieffer; its affiliated congregations in these areas. Exec. Dir. Jules A. Gutin. Seeks to HaMa'aseh. strengthen identification with Conserva- tive Judaism, based on the personality, , JEWISH EDUCATORS ASSEMBLY development, needs, and interests of the (1951). 426 W. 58 St., NYC 10019. adolescent, in a mitzvah framework. (212)765-3303. FAX: (212)765-3310. Pres. Achshav; Tikun Olam; A.J. HeschelHonor Dr. Mark S. Silk; Exec. Dir. Susan Mi- Society Newsletter; SATO Newsletter; trani Knapp. The Jewish Educators As- US Y Program Bank; Hakesher Newsletter sembly is the professional organization for Advisors. for the Jewish educators within the Con- th servative movement. The JEA provides a VAAD MISHMERETH STAM (1976). 4907 16 forum to discuss the trends and chal- Ave., Brooklyn, NYC 11204. (718)438- lenges within Conservative Jewish educa- 4980. FAX: (718)438-9343. Pres. Rabbi tion as well as provides professional de- David L. Greenfield. A nonprofit velopment and a sense of community for consumer-protection agency dedicated to educational directors. Services offered: preserving and protecting the halakhic in- annual conference, placement service, ca- tegrity of To rah scrolls, tefillin, phylac- reer services, research grants, personal teries, and mezuzoth. Publishes material benefits and V'Aleh Ha-Chadashot for laymen and scholars in the field of newsletter. scribal arts; makes presentations and con- ducts examination campaigns in schools , (formerly Pre-usy; reorg. and synagogues; created an optical soft- 1968). 155 Fifth Ave., NYC 10010-6802. ware system to detect possible textual er- (212)533-7800. FAX: (212)353-9439. E- rors in stam. Teaching and certifying mail: [email protected]. Dir. Karen L. sofrim worldwide. Offices in Israel, Stras- Stein; Dir. of Youth Activities Jules A bourg, Chicago, , , Gutin. Involves Jewish preteens in a Montreal, and Zurich. Publishes Guide to meaningful religious, educational, and so- Mezuzah and Encyclopedia of the Secret cial environment; fosters a sense of iden- Aleph Beth. The Jewish Quill; and many tity and commitment to the Jewish com- o ther publications. munity and the Conservative movement; conducts synagogue-based chapter pro- WASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH LEAD- grams and regional Kadima days and ERSHIP & VALUES (1988). 6101 Montrose weekends. Mitzvah of the Month; Kadima Road, Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20852. Kesher, Chagim; Advisors Aid; Games; (301) 770-5070. FAX: (301) 770-6365. E- quarterly Kol Kadima magazine. mail: [email protected]. Founder/Pres. Rabbi Sidney Schwarz; Bd. Chmn. Ellen , NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF Kagen Waghelstein. An educational or- SYNAGOGUE EXECUTIVES (1948). 155 ganization advancing tikkun olam, ac- Fifth Ave., NYC 10010. (212)533-7800, tivism, and civic engagement by Ameri- ext 2609. FAX: (631)732-9461. E-mail: can Jews, grounded in Torah and Jewish [email protected]. Pres. Amir Pilch, values. Its flagship program is Panim el FSA; Hon. Pres. Jan Baron, FSA; Exec. Panim: High School in Washington. Also Dir. Harry Hauser. Aids congregations sponsors the Jewish Civics Initiative for affiliated with the United Synagogue of community and day schools; E Pluribus Conservative Judaism to further the aims Unum, an interfaith project on religion, of Conservative Judaism through more social justice and the common good; and effective administration (Program for As- a 15 credit program on "Judaism, Advo- sistance by Liaisons to Synagogues— cacy and Social Change"through Ameri- PALS); advances professional standards can University. Jewish Civics: A Tikkun 538 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

Olaml World Repair Manual; Jews, Ju- ANNENBERG RESEARCH INSTITUTE {see daism and Civic Responsibility. CENTER FOR JUDAIC STUDIES) WOMEN'S LEAGUE FOR CONSERVATIVE JU- BALTIMORE HEBREW UNIVERSITY (1919). DAISM (1918). 48 E. 74 St., NYC 10021. 5800 Park Heights Ave., Baltimore, MD (212)628-1600. FAX: (212)772-3507. Pres. 21215. (410)578-6900; (888)248-7420. Janet Tobin; Exec. Dir. Bernice Baiter. FAX: (410)578-6940. E-mail: bhu@bhu Parent body of Conservative (Masorti) .edu. Pres. Dr. Robert O. Freedman; Bd. women's synagogue groups in U.S., Chmn. Michael Hettleman. Offers PhD, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Israel; MA, BA, and AA programs in Jewish provides programs and resources in Jew- studies, Jewish education, biblical and ish education, social action, Israel affairs, Near Eastern archaeology, philosophy, American and Canadian public affairs, literature, history, Hebrew language, lit- leadership training, community service erature, and contemporary Jewish civi- programs for persons with disabilities, lization; School of Continuing Educa- conferences on world affairs, study insti- tion; Joseph Meyerhoff Library; tutes, publicity techniques; publishes community lectures, film series, seminars. books of Jewish interest; contributes to BHU Today, (WWW.BHU.EDU) support of Jewish Theological Seminary , BALTIMORE INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH of America. Women's League Outlook COMMUNAL SERVICE. (410)578-6932. magazine; Ba'Olam world affairs newslet- FAX: (410)578-1803. Dir. Karen S. Bern- ter. stein; Co-Dir. Cindy Goldstein. Trains WORLD COUNCIL OF CONSERVATIVE/MA- Jewish communal professionals; offers a SORTI S^AGOGUES (1957). 155 Fifth Ave., joint degree program: an MA from BHU NYC 10010. (212)533-7800, ext. 2014, and an MAJE from BHU, an MSW from 2018. FAX: (212)533-9439. E-mail: world U. of School of Social Work, [email protected]. Pres. Rabbi or an MPS in policy sciences from Alan Silverstein; Rabbi of Council, Rabbi UMBC; MA with Meyerhoff Graduate Benjamin Z. Kreitman. International rep- School and Johns Hopkins U. in non- resentative of Conservative organizations profit management. and congregations; promotes the growth , BERNARD MANEKIN SCHOOL OF and development of the Conservative UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES. Dean Dr. movement in Israel and throughout the George Berlin. BA program; interinstitu- world; supports educational institutions tional program with Johns Hopkins Uni- overseas; holds biennial international versity; interdisciplinary concentrations: conventions; represents the world Con- contemporary Middle East, American servative movement on the Executive Jewish culture, and the humanities; Russ- Committee of the World Zionist Organi- ian/English program for new Americans; zation. World Spectrum. assoc. of arts (AA) degree in Jewish stud- SCHOOLS, INSTITUTIONS ies. ACADEMY FOR JEWISH RELIGION (1956). 15 , LEONARD AND HELEN R. STULMAN W. 86 St., NYC 10024. (212)875-0540. SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION. FAX: (212)875-0541. E-mail: semi- Dean Dr. George Berlin. Noncredit pro- [email protected]. Pres. Rabbi Shohama gram open to the community, offering a Wiener; Dean Rabbi Samuel Barth. The variety of courses, trips, and events cov- only rabbinic and cantorial seminary in ering a range of Jewish subjects. Elder- the U.S. at which students explore the full hostel, Ulpan Modern Hebrew Depart- range of Jewish spiritual learning and ment. practice. Graduates serve in Conservative, , PEGGY MEYERHOFF PEARLSTONE Reform, Reconstructionist, and Ortho- SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES. Dean Dr. dox congregations, chaplaincies, and ed- Barry M. Gittlen. PhD and MA pro- ucational institutions. Programs include grams; MA in Jewish studies; MAJE in rabbinic and cantorial studies in NYC Jewish education; PhD in Jewish studies; and LA, and on/off-campus nonmatricu- a double master's degree with an MA lated studies. Evening classes in Jewish from BHU and an MAJE from BHU, an spirituality open to the general public. MSW from the University of Maryland NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 539 School of Social Work, or an MPS in pol- the Tauber Institute for the study of Eu- icy sciences from UMBC; MA with Bal- ropean Jewry. Various newsletters, schol- timore Institute and Johns Hopkins U. in arly publications. nonprofit management. CENTER FOR JUDAIC STUDIES, School of BRAMSON ORT COLLEGE (1977). 69-30 Arts and Sciences, University of Pennsyl- Austin St., Forest Hills, NY 11375. vania. 420 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA (718)261-5800. Dean of Academic Ser- 19106. (215)238-1290. FAX: (215) 238- vices Barry Glotzer. A two-year Jewish 1540. Dir. David B. Ruderman. Jewish technical college offering certificates and Quarterly Review. associate degrees in technology and busi- ness fields, including accounting, com- CLEVELAND COLLEGE OF JEWISH STUDIES puter programming, electronics technol- (1964). 26500 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood, ogy, business management, office OH 44122. (216)464-4050. FAX: (216) technology. Additional locations in 464-5827. Pres. David S. Ariel; Dir. of Brooklyn. Student Services Diane M. Kleinman. Provides courses in all areas of Judaic and BRANDEIS-BARDIN INSTITUTE (1941). 1101 Hebrew studies to adults and college-age Peppertree Lane, Brandeis, CA 93064. students; offers continuing education for (805)582-4450. FAX: (805)526-1398. E- Jewish educators and administrators; mail: [email protected]. Pres. serves as a center for Jewish life and cul- Helen Zukin. A Jewish pluralistic, non- ture; expands the availability of courses in denominational educational institution Judaic studies by exchanging faculty, stu- providing programs for people of all dents, and credits with neighboring aca- ages:BCI (Brandeis Collegiate Institute), demic institutions; grants bachelor's and a summer leadership program for college- master's degrees. age adults from around the world; Camp Alonim, a summer Jewish experience for DROPSIE COLLEGE FOR HEBREW AND COG- children 8-16; Gan Alonim Day Camp for NATE LEARNING (see CENTER FOR JUDAIC children in kindergarten to 6th grade; STUDIES) weekend retreats for adults with leading FEINBERG GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THE WEIZ- contemporary Jewish scholars-in- MANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE (1958). 51 residence; Jewish music concerts; Family Madison Ave. NYC 10010. (212)779- Days and Weekends, Grandparents 2500. FAX: (212)779-3209. Chmn. Weekends, Elderhostel, Young Adult pro- Melvin Schwartz; Pres. Robert Asher; grams, dance weekends, institute for Dean Prof. Shmuel Safran. Situated on newly marrieds. Monthly Updates; BBI the Weizmann campus in Rehovot, Israel, Newsletter, BCI Alumni News. provides the school's faculty and research facilities. Accredited by the Council for BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY (1948). 415 South Higher Education of Israel and the NY St., Waltham, MA 02454. (781)736-2000. State Board of Regents for the study of Pres. Jehuda Reinharz; Provost Irving Ep- natural sciences, leading to MSc and PhD stein; Exec. V.-Pres./CEO Peter B. French; degrees. Sr. V.-Pres. of Devel. Nancy Winship. Founded under Jewish sponsorship as a GRATZ COLLEGE (1895). 7605 Old York Rd., nonsectarian institution offering under- Melrose Park, PA 19027. (215)635-7300. graduate and graduate education. The FAX: (215)635-7320. Bd. Chmn. Alan Lown School is the center for all pro- Gordon, Esq.; Pres. Dr. Jonathan Rosen- grams of teaching and research in Judaic baum. Offers a wide variety of under- studies, ancient Near Eastern studies, and graduate and graduate degrees and con- Islamic and modern Middle Eastern stud- tinuing education programs in Judaic, ies. The school includes the Department Hebraic, and Middle Eastern studies. of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies; the Grants BA and MA in Jewish studies, Hornstein Program in Jewish Communal MA in Jewish education (joint program in Service, a professional training program; special needs education with La Salle U), the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish MA in Jewish music, MA in Jewish liberal Studies, which conducts research and studies, MA in Jewish communal studies, teaching in contemporary Jewish studies, certificates in Jewish communal studies primarily in American Jewish studies; and (joint program with U. of Penna. School 540 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

of Social Work), Jewish education, Israel HEBREW UNION COLLEGE-JEWISH INSTI- studies, Judaica librarianship (joint pro- TUTE OF RELIGION (1875). 3101 Clifton gram with Drexel U.), and Jewish music. Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220. (513)221- Joint graduate program with Reconstruc- 1875. FAX: (513)221-1847. Pres. Rabbi tionist Rabbinical College in Jewish edu- Sheldon Zimmerman; Chancellor Dr. Al- cation and Jewish music. Netzky Division fred Gottschalk; V.-Pres. Admin. & Fi- of Continuing Education and Jewish nance Arthur R. Grant; V.-Pres. Devel. Community High School. Various Erica S. Frederick; Chmn. Bd. Govs. Bur- newsletters, annual academic bulletin, ton Lehman; Provost Dr. Norman J. scholarly publications, centennial volume, Cohen. Academic centers: 3101 Clifton and occasional papers. Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220 (1875), Dean Rabbi Kenneth Ehrlich. 1 W. 4 St., NYC HEBREW COLLEGE (1921). 43 Hawes St., 10012 (1922), Dean Rabbi Aaron Panken. Brookline, MA 02446. (617)232-8710. FAX: (212) 388-1720. 3077 University FAX: (617)264-9264. Pres. Dr. David M. Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007 (1954), Gordis; Ch. Bd. Dir. Mickey Cail; Ch. Dean Rabbi Lewis Barth; FAX: (213)747- Bd. Trustees Ted Benard-Cutler. Through 6128.13 King David St., Jerusalem, Israel training in Jewish texts, history, literature, 94101 (1963), Dean Rabbi Michael Mar- ethics, and Hebrew language, prepares mur; FAX: (972-2)6251478. Prepares stu- students to become literate participants dents for Reform rabbinate, cantorate, in the global Jewish community. Offers Jewish education and educational admin- graduate and undergraduate degrees and istration, communal service, academic ca- certificates in all aspects of Jewish edu- reers; promotes Jewish studies; maintains cation, Jewish studies, and Jewish music; libraries, archives, and museums; offers serves students of all ages through its master's and doctoral degrees; engages in Prozdor High School, Camp Yavneh, archaeological excavations; publishes Ulpan Center for Adult Jewish Learning, scholarly works through Hebrew Union and Me'ah-One Hundred Hours of Adult College Press. American Jewish Archives; Bibliographica Judaica; HUC-JIR Cata- Jewish Learning. Hebrew College Today; logue; Hebrew Union College Annual; Likut. (WWW.HEBREWCOLLEGE.EDU) Studies in Bibliography and Booklore; The HEBREW SEMINARY OF THE DEAF (1992). Chronicle; Kesher. (WWW.HUC.EDU) 4435 W. Oakton, Skokie, IL 60076. (847) 677-3330. FAX: (847)677-7945. E-mail: , AMERICAN JEWISH PERIODICAL [email protected]. Pres. Rabbi CENTER (1957). 3101 Clifton Ave., Douglas Goldhamer; Bd. Co-Chmn. Cincinnati, OH 45220. (513)221-1875, Rabbi William Frankel & Alan Crane. ext. 396. FAX: (513)221-0519. Dir. Her- Trains deaf and hearing men and women bert C. Zafren. Maintains microfilms of to become rabbis and teachers for Jewish all American Jewish periodicals 1823- deaf communities across America. All 1925, selected periodicals since 1925. Jew- classes in the 5-year program are inter- ish Periodicals and Newspapers on Micro- preted in Sign Language. Rabbis teach- film (1957); First Supplement (1960); ing in the seminary are Reform, Conser- Augmented Edition (1984). vative, and Reconstructionist. , EDGAR F. MAGNIN SCHOOL OF HEBREW THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE (1922). GRADUATE STUDIES (1956). 3077 Univer- 7135 N. Carpenter Rd., Skokie, IL 60077. sity Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007. (847)982-2500. FAX: (847)674-6381. E- (213)749-3424. FAX: (213)747-6128. E- mail: [email protected]. Chancellor Rabbi mail: [email protected]. Dir. Dr. Reuven Dr. Jerold Isenberg. An accredited insti- Firestone. Supervises programs leading to tution of higher Jewish learning which in- DHS, DHL, and MA degrees; partici- cludes a rabbinical school; Fasman pates in cooperative PhD programs with Yeshiva High School; Anne M. Blitstein U. of S. Calif. Teachers Institute for Women; Wm. and , GRADUATE STUDIES PROGRAM. 1 W. Lillian Kanter School of Liberal Arts & 4 St. NYC 10012. (212)824-2252. FAX: Sciences; Max Bressler School of Ad- (212)388-1720. E-mail: nysgrad@huc. vanced Hebrew Studies. Or Shmuel; edu. Dir. Dr. Carol Ochs. Offers the DHL Torah Journal; Likutei P'shatim; Turrets (doctor of Hebrew letters) degree in a va- of Silver. riety of fields; the MAJS (master of arts NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 541 in Judaic studies), a niultidisciplinary de- grams with U. of S. Calif.; offers courses gree; and is the only Jewish seminary to for Jewish teachers, librarians, and early offer the DM in (doctor of ministry) de- educators on a nonmatriculating basis; gree in pastoral care and counseling. 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 Anseles. 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® nenberg School for Communication, huc.edu. Dir. Dr. Adam Kamesar. Offers Marshall School of Business and the programs leading to MA and PhD de- School of Gerontology of the U. of S. grees; offers program leading to DHL de- Calif, and with other institutions. Single gree for rabbinic graduates of the college. master's degrees can be completed in 15 months and certificates are awarded for , SCHOOL OF JEWISH STUDIES (1963). the completion of two full-time summer 13 King David St., Jerusalem, Israel 94101. (972)2-6203333. FAX: (972)2- sessions, (WWW.HUC.EDU) 6251478. E-mail: [email protected]. , JACOB RADER MARCUS CENTER OF Pres. Sheldon Zimmerman; Dean Rabbi THE AMERICAN JEWISH ARCHIVES (see p. Michael Marmur: Assoc. Dean Rabbi 507) Shaul R. Feinberg. Offers first year of graduate rabbinic, cantorial, and Jewish . JEROME H. LOUCHHEIM SCHOOL OF 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 , NELSON GLL ECK SCHOOL OF BIBLI- immigrants and visitors; Abramov Li- CAL ARCHAEOLOGY (1963). 13 King brary of Judaica, Hebraica, Ancient Near David St., Jerusalem, Israel 94101. East and American Jewish Experience; (972)2-6203333. FAX: (972)2-6251478. Skirball Museum of Biblical Archaeol- Dir. Avraham Biran. Offers graduate- ogy; public outreach programs (lectures, level research programs in Bible and ar- courses, concerts, exhibits). chaeology. Summer excavations are car- ried out by scholars and students. , SCHOOL OF SACRED MUSIC (1947). University credit may be earned by par- 1 W. 4 St., NYC 10012. (212)824-2225. ticipants in excavations. Consortium of FAX: (212)388-1720. Dir. Cantor Israel colleges, universities, and seminaries is af- Goldstein. Trains cantors for congrega- filiated with the school. Skirball Museum tions; offers MSM degree. Sacred Music of Biblical Archaeology (artifacts from Press. Tel Dan, Tel Gezer, and Aroer). -, SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER (see -, RHEA HIRSCH SCHOOL OF EDUCA- P' ' TION (1967). 3077 University Ave., Los INSTITUTE OF TRADITIONAL JUDAISM Angeles, CA 90007. (213)749-3424. FAX: (1990). 811 Palisade Ave., Teaneck, NJ (213)747-6128. Dir. Sara Lee. Offers PhD 07666. (201)801-0707. FAX: (201)801- and MA programs in Jewish and Hebrew 0449. Rector (Reish Metivta) Rabbi education; conducts joint degree pro- David Weiss Halivni; Dean Rabbi Ronald 542 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

D. Price. A nondenominational halakhic terdepartmental Studies, Jewish Art and rabbinical school dedicated to genuine Material Culture, Jewish Education, Jew- faith combined with intellectual honesty ish History, Jewish Literature, Jewish Phi- and the love of Israel. Graduates receive losophy, Jewish Women's Studies, Liturgy, "yoreh yoreh"smikhah. Medieval Jewish Studies, Midrash, Mod- ern Jewish Studies, Talmud and Rab- JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY (1886; binics, and Dual Degree Program with reorg. 1902). 3080 Broadway, NYC Columbia University School of Social 10027-4649. (212)678-8000. FAX: (212) Work. 678-8947. Chancellor Dr. Ismar Schorsch; Bd. Chmn. Gershon Kekst. , H.L. MILLER CANTORIAL SCHOOL Operates undergraduate and graduate AND COLLEGE OF JEWISH MUSIC (1952). programs in Judaic studies; professional 3080 Broadway, NYC 10027. (212)678- schools for training Conservative rabbis, 8036. FAX: (212)678-8947. Dean Cantor educators and cantors; the JTS Library; Henry Rosenblum. Trains cantors, music the Ratner Center for the Study of Con- teachers, and choral directors for congre- servative Judaism; Melton Research Cen- gations. Offers full-time programs in sa- ter for Jewish Education; the Jewish Mu- cred music leading to degree of MSM, seum; Ramah Camps and the Ivry and diploma of Hazzan. Prozdor high-school honors program. , JEWISH MUSEUM (see p. 507) Other outreach activities include the Dis- tance Learning Project, the Finkelstein , LIBRARY OF THE JEWISH THEOLOG- Institute for Religious and Social Stud- ICAL SEMINARY. 3080 Broadway, NYC ies, the Havruta Program, and the Wagner 10027. (212)678-8075. FAX: (212)678- Institute lay leadership program. Acade- 8998. E-mail: [email protected]. Librar- mic Bulletin; JTS Magazine; Gleanings; ian Dr. Mayer E. Rabinowitz. Contains JTS News, (WWW.JTSA.EDU) one of the largest collections of Hebraica and Judaica in the world, including man- , ALBERT A. LIST COLLEGE OF JEW- uscripts, incunabula, rare books, and ISH STUDIES (formerly SEMINARY COL- Cairo Geniza material. The 320,000-item LEGE OF JEWISH STUDIES—TEACHERS IN- collection includes books, manuscripts, STITUTE) (1909). 3080 Broadway, NYC periodicals, sound recordings, prints, 10027. (212)678-8826. Dean Dr. Shuly broadsides, photographs, postcards, mi- Rubin Schwartz. Offers complete under- croform, videos and CD-ROM. Exhibi- graduate program in Judaica leading to tion of items from the collection are on- BA degree; conducts joint programs with going. Exhibition catalogs are available Columbia University and Barnard Col- for sale. The Library is open to the pub- lege enabling students to receive two BA lic for on-site use (photo identification re- degrees. quired). Between the Lines, (www.jtsa. edu/library) , DEPARTMENT OF RADIO AND TELE- VISION (1944). 3080 Broadway, NYC , Louis FINKELSTEIN INSTITUTE FOR 10027. (212)678-8020. Produces radio RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL STUDIES (1938). and TV programs expressing the Jewish 3080 Broadway, NYC 10027. (212)870- tradition in its broadest sense, including 3180. FAX: (212)678-8947. E-mail: hour-long documentaries on NBC and [email protected]. Dir. Rabbi Gerald ABC. Distributes cassettes of programs at Wolpe. Since 1938 has maintained an in- minimum charge. novative interfaith and intergroup rela- 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: grad- to current theological, ethical, and scien- [email protected]. 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, and PhD degrees in Judaic studies; spe- , MELTON RESEARCH CENTER FOR cializations include Ancient Judaism, JEWISH EDUCATION (1960). 3080 Broad- Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, In- way, NYC 10027. (212)678-8031. E-mail: NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 543 [email protected]. Dir. Dr. Steven M. Broadway, NYC 10027. (212)678-8994. Brown; Admin. Lisa Siberstein-Weber. FAX: (212)678D8947. E-mail: liebinst Develops new curricula and materials for @jtsa.edu. Dir. Shamma Friedman; Jewish education; prepares educators Coord. Jonathan Milgram. Engaged in through seminars and in-service pro- preparing for publication a series of grams; maintains consultant and super- scholarly editions of selected chapters visor}1 relationships with a limited num- of the Talmud. The following projects ber of pilot schools; develops and support and help disseminate the re- implements research initiatives; sponsors search:Talmud Text Database; Bibliogra- "renewaf'retreats. Gleanings; Court- phy of Talmudic Literature; Catalogue of yard: A Journal of Research and Reflection Geniza Fragments. on Jewish Education. , SCHOCKEN INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH . NATIONAL RAMAH COMMISSION RESEARCH (1961). 6 Balfour St., (1947). 3080 Broadway. NYC 10027. Jerusalem, Israel 92102. (972)2-5631288. (212)678-8881. FAX: (212)749-8251. Pres. FAX: (972)2-5636857. E-mail: sjssg® Alan H. Silberman; Natl. Dir. Sheldon vms.huji.ac.il. Dir. Dr. Shmuel Glick. Dorph. Sponsors an international net- Comprises the Schocken collection of work of 16 summer camps located in the rare books and manuscripts and a re- US. Canada, S. America, Russia, and Is- search institute dedicated to the explo- rael, emphasizing Jewish education, liv- ration of Hebrew religious poetry (piyyut). ing, and culture; offers opportunities for Schocken Institute Yearbook (P'raqimj. qualified college students and older to , WILLIAM DAVIDSON GRADUATE serve as counselors, administrators, spe- SCHOOL OF JEWISH EDUCATION (1996). cialists, etc., and programs for children 3080 Broadway, NYC 10027. (212) 678- with special needs (Tikvah program); of- 8030. E-mail: [email protected]. Dean fers special programs in U.S. and Israel, Dr. Aryeh Davidson. Offers master's and including National Ramah Staff Training doctoral degrees in Jewish education; Institute, Ramah Israel Seminar, Ulpan continuing education courses for Jewish Ramah Plus, and Tichon Ramah educators and Jewish communal profes- Yerushalayim. Family and synagogue sionals; and programs that take advan- tours to Israel and summer day camp in tage of the latest technology, including Israel for Americans. distance learning and interactive video , RABBINICAL SCHOOL (1886). 3080 classrooms. Broadway, NYC 10027. (212)678-8817. MAALOT-A SEMINARY FOR CANTORS AND Dean Allan Kensky. Offers a program of JUDAISTS (1987). 15 W. Montgomery Ave., graduate and professional studies leading Suite 204, Rockville, MD 20850. to the degree of Master of Arts and ordi- (301)309-2310. FAX: (301)309-2328. nation; includes one year of study in Pres./Exec. Off. David Shneyer. An edu- Jerusalem and an extensive field-work cational program established to train in- program. dividuals in Jewish music, the liturgical , REBECCA AND ISRAEL IVRY PROZ- arts, and the use, design, and application DOR (1951). 3080 Broadway, NYC 10027. of Jewish customs and ceremonies. Offers (212)678-8824. E-mail: prozdor® classes, seminars, and an independent jtsa.edu. Principal Rhonda Rosenheck; study program. Community Advisory Board Chmn. YESHIVA RABBI CHAIM BERLIN Michael Katz. The Hebrew high school of RABBINICAL ACADEMY (1905). 1605 JTS, offers a program of Jewish studies Coney Island Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11230. for day school and congregational school (718)377-0777. Exec. Dir. Y. Mayer graduates in classical texts, Hebrew, in- Lasker. Maintains fully accredited ele- terdisciplinary seminars, training in edu- mentary and high schools; collegiate and cational leadership, and classes for col- postgraduate school for advanced Jewish lege credit. Classes meet one evening a studies, both in America and Israel; week and on Sundays in Manhattan and Camp Morris, a summer study retreat; at affiliated programs. High School Cur- Prof. Nathan Isaacs Memorial Library; ricula. Gur Aryeh Publications. , SAUL LIEBERMAN INSTITUTE FOR NER ISRAEL RABBINICAL COLLEGE (1933). TALMUDIC RESEARCH (1985). 3080 400 Mt. 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21208. (410)484-7200. FAX: (410)484- ministration; plus an extensive program 3060. Rosh Hayeshiva Rabbi Yaakov M. of continuing education. Major resources Kulefsky; 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 TOURO COLLEGE (1970). Executive Offices: four divisions: Israel Henry Beren High 50 W. 23 St., NYC 10010. (212)643-0700. School, Rabbinical College, Teachers FAX: (212)714-9048. Pres. Dr. Bernard Training Institute, Graduate School. Lander; Bd. Chmn. Mark Hasten. Char- Maintains an active community-service tered by NY State Board of Regents as a division. Operates special programs for nonprofit four-year college with Judaic Iranian and Russian Jewish students. Ner studies, health sciences, business, and lib- Israel Update: Alumni Bulletin; Ohr eral arts programs leading to BA, BS, and Hanair Talmudic Journal; Iranian B'nei MA, MS degrees; emphasizes relevance Torah Bulletin. of Jewish heritage to general culture of Western civilization. Also offers JD de- RABBINICAL COLLEGE OF TELSHE, INC. gree and a biomedical program leading to (1941). 28400 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe, OH the MD degree from Technion-Israel In- 44092. (216)943-5300. Pres. Rabbi stitute of Technology, Haifa. Mordecai Gifter; V.-Pres. Rabbi Abba Zalka Gewirtz; Rosh Hayeshiva Pres. , COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND Rabbi Mordechai Gifter. College for SCIENCES. 27-33 W. 23 St., NYC 10010. higher Jewish learning specializing in tal- (212)463-0400. FAX: (212)627-9144. mudic studies and rabbinics; maintains a Exec. Dean Stanley Boylan. Offers com- preparatory academy including a secular prehensive Jewish studies along with stud- high school, postgraduate department, ies in the arts, sciences, humanities, and teacher-training school, and teachers' preprofessional studies in health sciences, seminary for women. Pri Etz Chaim; Peer law, accounting, business, computer sci- Mordechai; Alumni Bulletin. ence, education, and finance. Women's Division, 160 Lexington Ave., NYC RECONSTRUCTIONIST RABBINICAL COLLEGE 10016. (212)213-2230. FAX: (212)683- (1968). 1299 Church Rd., Wyncote, PA 3281. Dean Sara E. Freifeld. 19095. (215)576-0800. FAX: (215)576- 6143. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. , INSTITUTE OF JEWISH LAW. (631) David Teutsch; Bd. Chmn. Donald L. 421-2244, ext. 335. A constituent of Shapiro; Genl. Chmn. Aaron Ziegelman. Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Coeducational. Trains rabbis and cantors Center, the Institute of Jewish Law pro- for all areas of Jewish communal life:syn- vides an intellectual framework for the agogues, academic and educational posi- study and teaching of Jewish law. Coed- tions, Hillel centers, federation agencies, its Dinei Israel (Jewish Law Journal) with and chaplaincy for hospitals, hospices, Tel Aviv University Law School. and geriatric centers; confers title of rabbi and cantor and grants degrees of Master , JACOB D. FUCHSBERG LAW CENTER and Doctor of Hebrew Letters and Mas- (1980). Campus, 300 Nassau ter of Arts in Jewish Studies. RRC Re- Rd., Huntington, NY 11743. (516) 421- port; Reconstructionist. 2244. Dean Howard A. Glickstein. Offers studies leading to JD degree. SPERTUS INSTITUTE OF JEWISH STUDIES (1924). 618 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL , BRANCH. OZTOZHENKA 60605. (312)922-9012. FAX: (312)922- #38, Moscow, Russia 119837. Offers BS 6406. Pres. Howard A. Sulkin; Bd. Chmn. program in business and BA program in Franklin Nitikman; V.-Pres. for Acade- Jewish studies. mic Affairs Byron L. Sherwin. An ac- , SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES. credited institution of higher learning of- Midtown Main Campus, 27 W. 23 St., fering one doctor of Jewish studies NYC 10010. (212)463-0400; Harlem degree; master's degree programs in Jew- Main Campus, 240 E. 123 St., NYC ish studies, Jewish education, Jewish com- 10035; Sunset Park extension, 475 53RD munal service, and human-services ad- St., Brooklyn, NY 11220; Flushing Ex- NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 545 tension, 133-35 Roosevelt Ave., Queens, tion. Students may complete part of their NY 11374. Dean Stephen Adolphus. As- program in Israel through MA courses sociate and bachelor degree programs in offered by Touro faculty at Touro's human services, education N-6, comput- Jerusalem center. ing, business and liberal arts; special em- phasis on service to non-traditional stu- UNIVERSITY OF JUDAISM (1947). 15600 Mul- dents. holland Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90077. (310)440-1210. FAX: (310)476-0347. E- , TOURO COLLEGE FLATBUSH CEN- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Dr. Robert TER (1979). 1602 Ave. J, Brooklyn, NY D. Wexler; Acting Provost John R. 11230. (718)252-7800. Dean Robert Lutzker. The College of Arts and Sciences Goldschmidt. A division of the College of is an accredited liberal arts college for un- Liberal Arts and Sciences; options offered dergraduates offering a core curriculum in accounting and business, education, of Jewish, Western, and non-Western mathematics, political science, psychol- studies, with majors including bioethics (a ogy, special education and speech. Classes premedical track in partnership with are given on weeknights and during the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center), business, day on Sunday. English, Jewish studies, journalism, liter- ature & politics, political science, psy- , TOURO COLLEGE ISRAEL. 20 Pierre chology, and U.S. public policy. Accred- Koenig St., Jerusalem, Israel. (02) ited graduate programs in nonprofit 6796666. FAX: (02)6796688. V-Pres., Is- business administration (MBA), Jewish rael, Matityahu Adler; Dean of Faculty, education, and psychology with an em- Israel, Prof. Moshe Lieberman. Touro phasis on developmental disabilities. The College Israel offers both undergraduate Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies pro- and graduate degrees in management, vides an intensive four-year program with marketing, economics, finance, and ac- Conservative ordination. Home of the counting. Touro College also offers a Center for Policy Options, conducting graduate degree in Jewish Studies. public policy research in areas of concern Courses in both these programs are given to the Jewish community, and the Whizin in Hebrew. In addition undergraduate Center for the Jewish Future, a research courses in our one year program are of- and programming institute. Offers the fered in English, (www.touro.ac.il) largest adult Jewish education program in the U.S., cultural-arts programs, and a va- , TOURO COLLEGE SCHOOL OF riety of outreach services for West Coast HEALTH SCIENCES (1986). 1700 Union Jewish communities. The Vision. Blvd, Bay Shore, NY 11706. (516)665- 1600. FAX: (516)665-6902. E-mail: ed- WEST COAST TALMUDICAL SEMINARY [email protected]. Pres. Dr. Bernard (Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon ) (1953). Lander; Dean Dr. Joseph Weisberg. Of- 7215 Waring Ave., Los Angeles, CA fers the following programs:MS/MD with 90046. (323)937-3763. FAX: (323)937- Faculty of Medicine, Technion Institute, 9456. Dean Rabbi Ezra Schochet. Pro- Israel; BS/MS Occupational Therapy; vides facilities for intensive Torah educa- BS/MS Physical Therapy; MS Public tion as well as Orthodox rabbinical Health; Advanced MS Orthopedic Phys- training on the West Coast; conducts an ical Therapy; MS Forensic Examination; accredited college preparatory high MS Clinical Engineering; MS Early In- school combined with a full program of tervention; MS Gerontology; BS Physi- Torah-talmudic training and a graduate cian Assistant; AAS Occupational Ther- talmudical division on the college level. apy Assistant; AAS Physical Therapists Torah Quiz; Kovetz Migdal Ohr, Kovetz Assistant. Ohr HaMigdal. , TOURO GRADUATE SCHOOL OF JEW- YESHIVA TORAH VODAATH AND MESIVTA ISH STUDIES (1981). 160 Lexington Ave., TORAH VODAATH RABBINICAL SEMINARY NYC 10016. (212)213-2230. FAX: (212) (1918). 425 E. 9 St., Brooklyn, NY 11218. 683-3281. E-mail: [email protected]. (718)941-8000. Bd. Chmn. Chaim Pres. Bernard Lander; Dean Michael A. Leshkowitz. Offers Hebrew and secular Shmidman. Offers courses leading to an education from elementary level through MA in Jewish studies, with concentra- rabbinical ordination and postgraduate tions in Jewish history or Jewish educa- work; maintains a teachers institute and 546 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

community-service bureau; maintains a General Jewish Studies (Dean Dr. dormitory and a nonprofit camp program Michael D. Shmidman) grants AA de- for boys. Chronicle; Mesivta Vanguard; gree. Yeshiva Program/Mazer School of Thought of the Week; Torah Vodaath Talmudic Studies (Max and Marion Grill News; Ha'Mesifta. Dean Rabbi Zevulun Charlop) offers ad- vanced course of study in Talmudic texts , YESHIVA TORAH VODAATH ALUMNI and 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; Dean Dr. Karen Bacon) sponsors research fellowship program for offers liberal arts and sciences curricula boys. Annual Journal; Hamesivta Torah supplemented by Jewish studies pro- periodical. grams; awards BA, AA, and Hebrew YESHIVA UNIVERSITY (1886). Main Campus, teacher's diploma. 500 W. 185 St., NYC 10033-3201. Sy Syms School of Business at Main (212)960-5400. FAX: (212)960-0055. Pres. Campus and Midtown Campus (Bd. Dr. Norman Lamm; Chmn. Bd. of Chmn. Josh S. Weston; Dean Dr. Harold Trustees David S. Gottesman. In its sec- Nierenberg) offers undergraduate busi- ond century, the nation's oldest and most ness curricula in conjunction with study comprehensive independent university at Yeshiva College or Stern College; founded under Jewish auspices, with 18 grants BS degree. undergraduate and graduate schools, di- visions, and affiliates; widespread pro- , ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (1955). Eastchester Rd. & grams of research and community out- Morris Pk. Ave., Bronx, NY 10461-1602. reach; publications; and a museum. A (718)430-2000. Pres. Dr. Norman Lamm; broad range of curricula lead to bache- Ch. Bd. of Overseers Burton P. Resnick; lor's, master's, doctoral, and professional Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz Dean Dr. degrees. Undergraduate schools provide Dominick P. Purpura. Prepares physi- general studies curricula supplemented by cians and conducts research in the health courses in Jewish learning; graduate sciences; awards MD degree; includes Sue schools prepare for careers in medicine, Golding Graduate Division of Medical law, social work, Jewish education, psy- Sciences (Dir. Dr. Anne M. Etgen), which chology, Jewish studies, and other fields. grants PhD degree. Einstein's clinical fa- It has seven undergraduate schools, seven cilities and affiliates encompass Jack D. graduate and professional schools, and Weiler Hospital of Albert Einstein Col- four affiliates. Yeshiva University Review; lege of Medicine, Jacobi Medical Center, Yeshiva University Today, (WWW.YU.EDU) Montefiore Medical Center, Long Island Yeshiva University has four campuses Jewish Medical Center, Beth Israel Med- in Manhattan and the Bronx: Main Cam- ical Center, Catholic Medical Center of pus, 500 W. 185 St., NYC 10033-3201; Brooklyn and Queens, Bronx-Lebanon Midtown Campus, 245 Lexington Ave., Hospital Center, and Rose F. Kennedy NYC 10016-4699; Brookdale Center, 55 Center for Research in Mental Retarda- Fifth Ave., NYC 10003-4391; Jack and tion and Developmental Disabilities. Ein- Pearl Resnick Campus, Eastchester Rd. & stein; Einstein Today; Einstein Quarterly Morris Pk. Ave., Bronx, NY 10461-1602. Journal of Biology and Medicine. Undergraduate schools for men at Main Campus (212)960-5400: Yeshiva , ALUMNI OFFICE, 500 W. 185 St., College (Bd. Chmn. Jay Schottenstein; NYC 10033-3201. (212)960-5373. E-mail: Dean Dr. Norman T. Adler) provides lib- [email protected]. University Dir. eral arts and sciences curricula; grants BA Alumni Affairs Robert R. Saltzman; Dir. degree. Isaac Breuer College of Hebraic Undergraduate Alumni Relations Toby Studies (Dean Dr. Michael D. Shmid- Hilsenrad Weiss. Seeks to foster a close al- man) awards Hebrew teacher's diploma, legiance of alumni to their alma mater by AA, BA, and BS. James Striar School of maintaining ties with all alumni and ser- NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 547 vicing the following associations: Yeshiva Studies; Jacob Burns Center for Ethics in College Alumni (Pres. Stuart Verstandig); the Practice of Law; Bet Tzedek Legal Stern College for Women Alumnae (Pres. Services Clinic, including the Herman J. Yonina Langer); Sy Svms School of Busi- Stich Program for the Aged and Disabled; ness Alumni (Co-Pres. Judah Kaplan & Cardozo International/Uri and Caroline Stephen Wallach); Albert Einstein Col- Bauer Israel Program; Leonard and Bea lege of Medicine Alumni (Pres. Dr. Har- Diener Institute of Jewish Law; Ford riette Mogul); Ferkauf Graduate School Foundation Program in International of Psychology Alumni (Pres. Dr. Nancy Law and Human Rights; Samuel and Dallek); Wurzweiler School of Social Ronnie Heyman Center on Corporate Work Alumni (Co-Pres. Joel Katz & An- Governance; Kukin Program for Conflict nette Praeger); Rabbinic Alumni (Pres. Resolution; Romie Shapiro Program in Rabbi Gershon C. Gewirtz); Benjamin N. International Law and Human Rights; Cardozo School of Law Alumni (Co- Stephen B. Siegel Program in Real Estate Pres. Jonathan & Pamela Henes). Yeshiva Law; Sol S. Singer Research Program in University Review; AECOM Alumni Real Property Law; Howard M. News: Ferkauf Progress Notes; Squadron Program in Law, Media, and Wurzweiler Update; Jewish Social Work Society; Center for Professional Devel- Forum. opment. Cardozo Life; Cardozo Law Re- view: Cardozo Arts and Entertainment , AZRIELI GRADUATE SCHOOL OF Law Journal; Cardozo Women's Law Jour- JEWISH EDUCATION AND ADMINISTRA- nal; Cardozo Journal of International and TION (1945). 245 Lexington Ave., NYC Comparative Law; Cardozo Studies in Law 10016-4699. (212)340-7705. FAX: (212) and Literature; Post-Soviet Media Law 340-7787. Dir. Dr. Vitzchak S. Handel. and Policy Newsletter New York Real Es- Offers MS degree in Jewish elementary tate Reporter. and secondary education; specialist's cer- tificate and EdD in administration and ,BERNARD REVEL GRADUATE supervision of Jewish education. Block SCHOOL (1935). 500 W. 185 St., NYC Education Program, subsidized by a grant 10033-3201. (212)960-5253. Pres. Dr. from the Jewish Agency's Joint Program Norman Lamm; Bd. Chmn. Mordecai D. for Jewish Education, provides summer Katz; Dean Dr. Arthur Hyman. Offers course work to complement year-round graduate programs in Bible. Talmudic field instruction in local communities. Studies, Jewish history, and Jewish phi- losophy; confers MA and PhD degrees. , BELFER INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED Harry Fischel School for Higher Jewish BIOMEDICAL STUDIES (1978). Eastchester Studies offers the Revel program during Rd. & Morris Pk. Ave., Bronx, NY 10461- the summer. 1602. (718)430-3306. Dir. Dr. Dennis Shields. Integrates and coordinates the , FERKAUF GRADUATE SCHOOL OF Albert Einstein College of Medicine's PSYCHOLOGY (1957). 1300 Morris Pk. postdoctoral research and training-grant Ave., Bronx, NY 10461-1602. (718)430- programs in the basic and clinical bio- 3941. FAX: (718)430-3960. E-mail: medical sciences. Awards certificate as re- [email protected]. Pres. Dr. Norman search fellow or research associate on Lamm; Ch. Bd. of Govs. Dr. Jayne G. completion of training. Beker; Dean Dr. Lawrence J. Siegel. Of- fers MA in applied psychology; PsyD in , BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF clinical and school-clinical child psychol- LAW (1976). 55 Fifth Ave., NYC 10003- ogy; and PhD in developmental and clin- 4391. (212)790-0200. E-mail:lawinfo@ ical health psychology. Programs and ser- ymail.yu.edu. Pres. Dr. Norman Lamm; vices include the Leonard and Muriel Bd. Chmn. Earle I. Mack; Dean Paul R. Marcus Family Project for the Study of Verkuil. Offers a rigorous and enriched the Disturbed Adolescent; Max and Celia legal education leading to juris doctor Parnes Family Psychological and Psy- (JD) degree and two LLM programs—in choeducational Services Clinic. intellectual property law and in general studies—for those interested in special- , PHILIP AND SARAH BELZ SCHOOL ized training and for international stu- OF JEWISH MUSIC (1954). 560 W. 185 St., dents. Programs and services include NYC 10033-3201. (212)960-5353. Dir. Jacob Burns Institute for Advanced Legal Cantor Bernard Beer. Provides profes- 548 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

sional training of cantors and courses in cluding Association of Modern Ortho- Jewish liturgical music; conducts out- dox Day Schools and Yeshiva High reach; publishes Journal of Jewish Music Schools, Stone-Sapirstein Center for Jew- and Literature; awards associate cantor's ish Education, Gertrude and Morris certificate and cantorial diploma. Bienenfeld Department for Rabbinic Ser- vices, Gindi Program for the Enhance- , (affiliate) RABBI ISAAC ELCHANAN ment of Professional Rabbinics, Contin- THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY (1896). 2540 uing Rabbinic Education Initiatives, Amsterdam Ave., NYC 10033-9986. Leadership Education and Development (212)960-5344. Chmn. Bd. of Trustees Program (LEAD), Kiruv College Out- Judah Feinerman; V.-Pres. for Admin. & reach Program, Community Kollel and Prof. Ed. Rabbi Robert S. Hirt; Max and Beit Midrash and Boardroom Learning Marion Grill Dean Rabbi Zevulun Char- Programs, Project Kehillah, Torah lop. Leading center in the Western Hemi- Umadda Project, Orthodox Forum, Myer sphere for Torah study and rabbinic train- and Pauline Senders Off-Campus Lecture ing. RIETS complex encompasses 15 Series, Jewish Medical Ethics Consulta- educational entities and a major service tion Service, National Commission on and outreach center with some 20 pro- Torah Education. grams. Grants (ordination) and the degrees of master of religious educa- Sephardic components are Jacob E. tion, master of Hebrew literature, doctor Safra Institute of Sephardic Studies and of religious education, and doctor of He- the Institute of Yemenite Studies; brew literature. Includes Rabbi Joseph B. Sephardic Community Program; Dr. Soloveitchik Center of Rabbinic Studies; Joseph and Rachel Ades Sephardic Out- Gabriel Levine Post-Graduate School for reach Program; Maybaum Sephardic Fel- Rabbinic Studies; Morris and Nellie L. lowship Program. Kawaler Rabbinic Training Program; Irv- ing I. Stone Rabbinic Internship Program; , SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER (see Aaron, Martha, Isidore N., and Blanche p. 510) Rosansky Foundation Contemporary , WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION (1928). Halakhah Program. 500 W 185 St., NYC 10033-3201. (212) Kollelim include Marcos and Adina 960-0855. Chmn. Natl. Bd. Dinah Pinc- Katz Kollel (Institute for Advanced Re- zower. Supports Yeshiva University's na- search in Rabbinics) (Dir. Rabbi Hershel tional scholarship program for students Schachter); Kollel l'Horaah (Yadin training in education, community service, Yadin) and External Yadin Yadin (Dir. law, medicine, and other professions. Its Rabbi J. David Bleich); Israel Henry Torah Chesed Fund provides monthly Beren Institute for Higher Talmudic Stud- stipends to needy undergraduate students. ies (HaMachon HaGavohah L'Talmud) , WURZWEILER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL (Dir. Rabbi Michael Rosensweig); Bella WORK (1957). 500 W. 185 St., NYC and Harry Wexner Kollel Elyon and 10033-3201. (212)960-0800. Pres. Nor- Semikhah Honors Program (Dir. Rabbi man Lamm; Ch. Bd. of Govs. David I. Mordechai Willig); Ludwig Jesselson Kol- Schachne; Dorothy and David I. lel (Dir. Rabbi J. David Bleich); Schachne Dean Dr. Sheldon R. Gelman. Caroline and Joseph S. Gruss Institute in Offers graduate programs in social work Jerusalem (Dir. Rabbi Aharon Lichten- and Jewish communal service; grants stein). MSW and DSW degrees and certificate in RIETS sponsors one high school for Jewish communal service. MSW pro- boys (Manhattan) and one for girls grams are: Concurrent Plan, 2-year, full- (Queens). time track, combining classroom study The Max Stern Division of Communal and supervised field instruction; Plan for Services (V.-Pres. Rabbi Robert S. Hirt). Employed Persons (PEP), for people provides personal and professional ser- working in social agencies; Block Educa- vice to the rabbinate and related fields, as tion Plan (Dir. Dr. Adele Weiner), which well as educational, consultative, organi- combines summer course work with zational, and placement services to con- regular-year field placement in local agen- gregations, schools, and communal orga- cies; Clergy Plan, training in counseling nizations around the world; coordinates a for clergy of all denominations; Silvia and broad spectrum of outreach programs, in- Irwin Leiferman Center for Professional NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 549

Training in the Care of the Elderly. Jew- tural adjustment, fosters their Jewish ish Social Work Forum. identity and involvement in civic and so- cial affairs, fights anti-Semitism and vio- , (AFFILIATE) YESHIYA OF LOS ANGE- lation of human rights in the FSU and the LES (1977). 9760 W. Pico Blvd., Los An- U.S. through cooperation with other geles, CA 90035-4701. (310)772-2424. human rights organizations and advo- FAX: (310)772-7661. E-mail: cacy, provides advocacy in cases of polit- [email protected]. Dean Rabbi ical asylum for victims of anti-Semitism Marvin Hier; Bd. Chmn. Samuel in the FSU and naturalization, provides Belzberg; Dir. Academic Programs Rabbi assistance in social safety net and natu- Sholom Tendler. Affiliates are Yeshiva ralization of the elderly and disabled. University High Schools of Los Angeles, Chronicles of Anti-Semitism and Nation- Jewish Studies Institute and Kollel Torah alism in Republics of the Former USSR MiTzion. (in English, annually); Information Bul- , YESHIVA UNIVERSITY MUSEUM {see letin (in Russian, bimonthly). P-511) AMERICAN FEDERATION OF JEWS FROM SOCIAL, MUTUAL BENEFIT CENTRAL EUROPE, INC. (1938). 570 Sev- enth Ave., NYC 10018. (212)921-3871. FRATERNITY (1913). FAX: (212) 575-1918. Pres. Fritz Wein- 8815 Wesleyan Rd., Indianapolis, IN schenk; Bd. Chmn. Curt C. Silberman; 46268-1171. (317)876-1913. FAX: (317) Exec. Asst. Dennis E. Rohrbaugh. Seeks 876-1057. E-mail: [email protected]. Inter- to safeguard the rights and interests of natl. Pres. Andrew P. Fradkin; Exec. V- American Jews of German-speaking Cen- Pres. Sidney N. Dunn. International Jew- tral European descent, especially in refer- ish fraternity active on over 100 campuses ence to restitution and indemnification; in the U.S. and Canada; encourages Jew- through its affiliate Research Foundation ish students to remain loyal to their her- for Jewish Immigration sponsors research itage and to assume leadership roles in and publications on the history, immi- the community; active in behalf of Soviet gration, and acculturation of Central Eu- Jewry, the State of Israel, the United ropean emigres in the U.S. and world- States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Tay wide; through its affiliate Jewish Sachs Disease, Mazon:A Jewish Response Philanthropic Fund of 1933 supports so- to Hunger, and other causes. The Lion of cial programs for needy Nazi victims in Alpha Epsilon Pi (quarterly magazine). the U.S.; undertakes cultural activities, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF JEWS FROM THE annual conferences, publications; mem- FORMER USSR, INC. (AAJFSU) (1989). ber, Council of Jews from Germany, Lon- 119 Fulton St., 5lh fl., rm.3, NYC 10038. don. (212) (212) 964-1946. FAX: (212)964- AMERICAN VETERANS OF ISRAEL (1951). 136 1946. E-mail: [email protected]. E. 39 St., NYC 10016. E-mail: sklausne® Pres. Yury Zilberman; Bd. Chmn. Se- mail.sas.upenn.edu. Pres. Samuel Z. myon Torgovnik. National not-for-profit, Klausner; V-Pres. David Kaplan. Main- grassroots mutual assistance and refugee tains contact with American and Cana- advocacy organization, which unites and dian volunteers who served in Aliyah Bet represents interests of over 500,000 Russ- and/or Israel's War of Independence; pro- ian speaking Jewish refugees and legal im- motes Israel's welfare; holds memorial migrants from the former Soviet Union. services at grave of Col. David Marcus; is Has chapters in 6 states, including New affiliated with World Mahal. Newsletter. York, , Colorado, , Mass- achusetts and Maryland. The national or- ASSOCIATION OF YUGOSLAV JEWS IN THE ganization is a member of the National UNITED STATES, INC. (1941). 130 E. 59 Immigration Forum and it is affiliated St., Suite 1202, NYC 10022. (212)371- with the United Jewish Communities, 6891. V.-Pres. & Chmn. Emanuel Salom; Washington Action Office. New York Sec. Dr. Joseph Stock. Assistance to all Chapter is a member of the Jewish Com- Jews originally from Yugoslavia—Bosnia, munity Relations Counicil of New York Serbia, Croatia—and new settlers in Is- and the New York Immigration Coali- rael. Bulletins. tion. The AAJFSU assists newcomers in BNAI ZION-THE AMERICAN FRATERNAL their resettlement and vocational and cul- ZIONIST ORGANIZATION (1908). 136 E. 39 550 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

St., NYC 10016. (212)725-1211. FAX: UJA projects, non-sectarian toy (212)684-6327. Pres. Hon. Alan G. drives/philanthropies. Social Action Hevesi; Exec. V.-Pres. Mel Parness. Fos- fights anti-Semitism, supports human ters principles of Americanism, frater- rights. Member benefits-IBM Metro nalism, and Zionism. The Bnai Zion Credit Union, scholarships, cemetery, dis- Foundation supports various humanitar- counted Long Term Care Insurance, ed- ian projects in Israel and the USA, chiefly ucational and social functions, Free the Bnai Zion Medical Center in Haifa Model Seder. Free Sons Reporter, (www. and homes for retarded children-Maon FREESONS.ORG) Bnai Zion in Rosh Ha'ayin and the Her- man Z. Quittman Center in Jerusalem. JEWISH LABOR BUND (Directed by WORLD Also supports building of new central li- COORDINATING COMMITTEE OF THE brary in Ma'aleh Adumim. In U.S. spon- BUND) (1897; reorg. 1947). 25 E. 21 St., sors program of awards for excellence in NYC 10010. (212)475-0059. FAX: (212) Hebrew for high school and college stu- 473-5102. Sec. Gen. Benjamin Nadel. Co- dents. Chapters all over U.S. Bnai Zion ordinates activities of Bund organizations Voice ( quarterly,). throughout the world and represents them in the Socialist International; BRITH ABRAHAM (1859; reorg. 1887). 136 spreads the ideas of socialism as formu- E. 39 St., NYC 10016. (212)725-1211. lated by the Jewish Labor Bund; publishes FAX: (212)684-6327. Grand Master books and periodicals on world problems, Robert Freeman. Protects Jewish rights Jewish life, socialist theory and policy, and combats anti-Semitism; supports So- and on the history, activities, and ideol- viet and Ethiopian emigration and the ogy of the Jewish Labor Bund. Unser safety and dignity of Jews worldwide; Tsait (U.S.); Lebns-Fragn (Israel); Unser helps to support Bnai Zion Medical Cen- Gedank (Australia). ter in Haifa and other Israeli institutions; aids and supports various programs and SEPHARDIC JEWISH BROTHERHOOD OF projects in the U.S.: Hebrew Excellence AMERICA, INC. (1915). 97-45 Queens Program-Gold Medal presentation in Blvd., Rm. 610, Rego Park, NY 11374. high schools and colleges; Camp Loyal- (718)459-1600. Pres. Bernard Ouziel; Sec. town; Brith Abraham and Bnai Zion Irving Barocas. A benevolent fraternal or- Foundations. Voice. ganization seeking to promote the indus- trial, social, educational, and religious BRITH SHOLOM (1905). 3939 Conshohocken welfare of its members. Sephardic Brother. Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19131. (215)878- 5696. FAX: (215) 878-5699. Pres. Howard THE WORKMEN'S CIRCLE/ARBETER RING P. Rovner; Exec. Dir. Louis Mason. Fra- (1900). 45 E. 33 St., NYC 10016. ternal organization devoted to commu- (212)889-6800. FAX: (212)532-7518. E- nity welfare, protection of rights of Jew- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Mark ish people, and activities that foster Mlotek; Exec. Dir. Robert Kestenbaum. Jewish identity and provide support for Fosters Jewish identity and participation Israel. Through its philanthropic arm, the in Jewish life through Jewish, especially Brith Sholom Foundation (1962), spon- Yiddish, culture and education, friend- sors Brith Sholom House in Philadelphia, ship, mutual aid, and the pursuit of social nonprofit senior-citizen apartments; and and economic justice. Offices are located Brith Sholom Beit Halochem in Haifa, Is- throughout the U.S. and Canada. Mem- rael, rehabilitation, social, and sports cen- ber services include:Jewish cultural semi- ter for disabled Israeli veterans, operated nars, concerts, theater, Jewish schools, by Zahal. Chmn. Bennett Goldstein; children's camp and adult resort, fraternal Exec. Dir. Saundra Laub. Brith Sholom and singles activities, a Jewish Book Cen- Digest; monthly news bulletin. ter, public affairs/social action, health in- surance plans, medical/dental/legal ser- FREE SONS OF ISRAEL (1849). 250 Fifth Ave., Suite 201, NYC 10001. (212)725-3690. vices, life insurance plans, cemetery/ FAX: (212)725-5874. Grand Master Ar- funeral benefits, social services, geriatric lene Hoberman Kyler; Grand Sec. Ronald homes and centers, and travel services. J. Laszlo. Oldest Jewish fraternal-benefit The Call, (WWW.CIRCLE.ORG) society in U.S. Affordable membership FRATERNITY (1898). 3905 men & women (18+). Supports Israel, Vincennes Rd., Suite 101, Indianapolis, NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 551

IN 46268. (317)334-1898. FAX: (317)334- Board of Rabbis.) Pres. Rabbi Irving 1899. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Koslowe. Supports spiritual, moral, and Ronald J. Taylor, M.D.; Exec. Dir. social services for Jewish men and women Jonathan I. Yulish. Oldest and histori- in corrections; stimulates support of cor- cally largest Jewish fraternity; promotes rectional chaplaincy; provides spiritual intellectual awareness, social responsibil- and professional fellowship for Jewish ity, integrity, and brotherhood among correctional chaplains; promotes sound over 5,000 undergrads and 110,000 standards for correctional chaplaincy; alumni in the U.S. and Canada. Encour- schedules workshops and research to aid ages leadership and diversity through mu- chaplains in counseling and with religious tual respect of all heritages; nonsectarian services for Jewish inmates. Constituent, since 1954. A brotherhood of Kappa Nu, American Correctional Chaplains Asso- Phi Alpha, , Phi Sigma ciation. Chaplains Manual. Delta, Zeta Beta Tau. The Deltan (quar- terly). (WWW.ZBT.ORG) AMERICAN JEWISH SOCIETY FOR SERVICE, INC. (1950). 15 E. 26 St., Rm. 1029, NYC SOCIAL WELFARE 10010. (212)683-6178. Founder/Chmn. Henry Kohn; Pres. Lawrence G. Green; AMC CANCER RESEARCH CENTER (for- Exec. Dirs. Carl & Audrey Brenner. Con- merly JEWISH CONSUMPTIVES' RELIEF SO- ducts voluntary work-service camps each CIETY, 1904; incorporated as American summer to enable high school juniors and Medical Center at Denver, 1954). 1600 seniors to perform humanitarian service. Pierce St.. Denver, CO 80214. (303)233- 6501. FAX: (303)239-3400. E-mail: edel- ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH AGING SERVICES [email protected]. Pres./CEO Bob R. (formerly NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIA- Baker; Exec. V-Pres. Research Dr. Tom TION OF JEWISH HOMES AND HOUSING Slaga. A nationally recognized leader in FOR THE AGING) (1960). 316 the fight against cancer; employs a three- Ave., SE, Suite 402, Washington, DC pronged, interdisciplinary approach that 20003. (202) 543-7500. FAX: (202)543- combines laboratory, clinical, and com- 4090. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. munity cancer-control research to ad- Lawrence M. Zippin; Chmn. Ms. Nita vance the prevention, early detection, di- Corre. Represents nearly all the not-for- agnosis, and treatment of the disease. The profit charitable homes and housing for exclusive scientific focus of our work is the Jewish aging; promotes excellence in the prevention and control of cancer and performance and quality of service other major diseases. The Quest for An- through fostering communication and ed- swers; Annual Report, (wnw.amc.org) ucation and encouraging advocacy for the aging; conducts annual conferences and AMCHA FOR TSEDAKAH (1990). 9800 Cherry institutes. Directory; The Scribe (quar- Hill Rd., College Park, MD 20740. terly newsletter). (301)937-2600. Pres. Rabbi Bruce E. Kahn. Solicits and distributes contribu- ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH CENTER PROFES- tions to Jewish charitable organizations SIONALS (1918). 15 E. 26 St., NYC 10010- in the U.S. and Israel; accredits organiza- 1579. (212)532-4949. FAX: (212) 481- tions which serve an important tsedakah 4174. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Karen purpose, demonstrate efficiency and fiscal Stern; V.-Pres. Susan Bender & David Ja- integrity, and also support pluralism. cobs; Exec. Dir. Joe Harris. Seeks to en- Contributors are encouraged to earmark hance the standards, techniques, prac- contributions for specific organizations; tices, scope, and public understanding of all contributions to General Fund are for- professionals warded to the charitable institutions, as and kindred agency work. Kesher. operating expenses are covered by a sep- arate fund. Newspaper supplement. ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH COMMUNITY OR- GANIZATION PERSONNEL (AJCOP) (1969). AMERICAN JEWISH CORRECTIONAL CHAP- 14619 Horseshoe Trace, Wellington, FL LAINS ASSOCIATION, INC. (formerly NA- 33414. (561)795-4853. FAX: (561)798- TIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH PRISON 0358. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. CHAPLAINS) (1937). 10 E. 73 St., NYC Richard Jacobs; Exec. Dir. Louis B. 10021-4194. (212)879-8415. FAX: (212) Solomon. An organization of profession- 772-3977. (Cooperates with the New York als engaged in areas of fund-raising, 552 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

endowments, budgeting, social planning, , YOUTH ORGANIZATION (see p. 528) financing, administration, and coordina- CITY OF HOPE NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER tion of services. Objectives are to develop AND BECKMAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE and enhance professional practices in (1913). 1500 E. Duarte Rd., Duarte, CA Jewish communal work; to maintain and 91010. (626)359-8111. FAX: (626) 301- improve standards, practices, scope, and 8115. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres./ public understanding of the field of com- CEO Gil N. Schwartzberg. Offers care to munity organization, as practiced those with cancer and other catastrophic through local federations, national agen- diseases, medical consultation service for cies, other organizations, settings, and pri- second opinions, and research programs vate practitioners. Prolog (quarterly news- in genetics, immunology, and the basic life paper); Proceedings (annual record of process. City of Hope Cancer Research papers and speeches), (WWW.AJCOP.ORG) Center Report. ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH FAMILY AND CHIL- CONFERENCE OF JEWISH COMMUNAL SER- DREN'S AGENCIES (1972). 557 Cranbury VICE (see JEWISH COMMUNAL SERVICE AS- Rd., Suite 2, E. Brunswick, NJ 08816- SOCIATION OF N. AMERICA) 5419. (800) 634-7346. FAX: (732)432- 7127. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. COUNCIL OF JEWISH FEDERATIONS (see Richard K. Blankstein; Exec. V.-Pres. UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITIES) Bert J. Goldberg. The national service or- INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH ganization for Jewish family and chil- VOCATIONAL SERVICES (FORMERLY JEW- dren's agencies in the U.S. and Canada. ISH OCCUPATIONAL COUNCIL) (1939). Reinforces member agencies in their ef- 1845 Walnut St., Suite 640, Philadelphia, forts to sustain and enhance the quality of PA 19103. (215) 854-0233. FAX: (215) Jewish family and communal life. Oper- 854-0212. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. ates the Elder Support Network for the Donald Simons; Exec. Dir. Genie Cohen. national Jewish community. Tachlis Not-for-profit trade association of Jew- (quarterly); Professional Opportunities ish-sponsored social service agencies in Bulletin; Executive Digest (monthly). the U.S., Canada, and Israel. Provides (WWW.AJFCA.ORG) member agencies with technical, infor- BARON DE HIRSCH FUND (1891). 130 E. 59 mational, and communications support; St., 12lh fl., NYC 10022. (212)836-1358. researches funding opportunities, devel- FAX: (212)453-6512. Pres. Seymour W. ops collaborative program models, and Zises; Mng. Dir. Lauren Katzowitz. Aids represents Jewish vocational network na- Jewish immigrants in the U.S. and Israel tionally and internationally. Sponsors an- by giving grants to agencies active in ed- nual conference for members. Member ucational and vocational fields. agencies provide a wide range of educa- tional, vocational, and rehabilitation ser- B'NAI B'RITH (1843). 1640 Rhode Island vices to both the Jewish and non-Jewish Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036. communities, (WWW.IAJVS.ORG) (202)857-6600. FAX: (202)857-1099. Pres. Richard D. Heideman; Exec. V.-Pres. INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ON JEWISH SO- Daniel S. Manaschin. International Jew- CIAL AND WELFARE SERVICES (1961). c/o ish organization, with affiliates in 58coun- American Jewish Joint Distribution Com- tries. Offers programs designed to ensure mittee, 711 Third Ave., NYC 10017. (NY the preservation of Jewry and Judaism: liaison office with UN headquarters.) Jewish education, community volunteer (212)687-6200. FAX: (212)370-5467. E- service, expansion of human rights, assis- mail: [email protected]. Chmn. David tance to Israel, housing for the elderly, Cope-Thompson; Exec. Sec. Eli Benson. leadership training, rights of Jews in all Provides for exchange of views and in- countries to study their heritage. Interna- formation among member agencies on tional Jewish Monthly. problems of Jewish social and welfare ser- vices, including medical care, old age, wel- , ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE OF (see fare, child care, rehabilitation, technical p. 500) assistance, vocational training, agricul- tural and other resettlement, economic , HILLEL (see p. 529) assistance, refugees, migration, integra- , KLUTZNICK MUSEUM (see p. 505) tion, and related problems; representation NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 553

of views to governments and interna- Makowsky; Exec. V.-Pres. Allan Finkel- tional organizations. Membersrsix na- stein. The leadership network of, and cen- tional and international organizations. tral agency for, the Jewish Community Center movement, comprising more than JEWISH BRAILLE INSTITUTE OF AMERICA, 275 JCCs, YM-YWHAs, and camps in INC. (1931). 110 E. 30 St., NYC 10016. the U.S. and Canada, serving over one (212)889-2525. FAX: (212)689-3692. Pres. million members and a million nonmem- Barbara B. Friedman; Exec. V.-Pres. Ger- ber users. Offers a wide range of services ald M. Kass. Provides Judaic materials in and resources to help affiliates provide braille, talking books, and large print for educational, cultural, social, Jewish iden- blind, visually impaired, and reading- tity-building, and recreational programs. disabled; offers counseling for full inte- Fosters and strengthens ties between gration into the life of the Jewish com- N. American Jews and Israel and with munity. International program serves world Jewry. U.S. government-accredited clients in more than 50 countries; spon- agency for serving the religious and social sors special programs in Israel and East- needs of Jewish military personnel, their ern Europe to assist the elderly as well as families, and patients in VA hospitals students. Jewish Braille Review; JBI through JWB Chaplains Council. JCC Voice; Likutim, Hebrew-language maga- Circle; Chaplines; othernewsletters for zine on blindness issues, (WWW.JEWISH JCC profession als. (WWW.JCCA.ORG) BRAILLE.ORG) , JEWISH WELFARE BOARD JEWISH JEWISH CHILDREN'S ADOPTION NETWORK CHAPLAINS COUNCIL (FORMERLY COM- (1990). PO Box 16544, Denver, CO 80216- MISSION ON JEWISH CHAPLAINCY) (1940). 0544. (303)573-8113. FAX: (303) 893- 15 E. 26 St., NYC 10010-1579. (212)532- 1447. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. 4949. FAX: (212)481-4174. E-mail: Stephen Krausz; Exec. Dir. Vicki Krausz. [email protected]. Chmn. Rabbi An adoption exchange founded for the Jacob J. Greenberg; Dir. Rabbi David primary purpose of locating adoptive Lapp; Dep. Dir. Rabbi Nathan M. Land- families for Jewish infants and children. man. Recruits, endorses, and serves Jew- Works with some 200 children a year, ish military and Veterans Administration throughout N. Amer., 85-90% of whom chaplains on behalf of the American Jew- have special needs. No fees charged for ish community and the major rabbinic services, which include birth-parent and bodies; trains and assists Jewish lay lead- adoptive-parent counseling. Quarterly ers where there are no chaplains, for ser- newsletter. (www.usERS.uswEST.NET/jcan) vice to Jewish military personnel, their families, and hospitalized veterans. JEWISH COMMUNAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION CHAPLINES newsletter. OF N. AMERICA (1899; formerly Confer- ence of Jewish Communal Service). 3084 JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S PROFES- State Hwy. 27, Suite 9, Kendall Park, NJ SIONALS ASSOCIATION {see JEWISH SOCIAL 08824-1657. (732)821-1871. FAX: (732) SERVICES PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION) 821-5335. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Max L. Kleinman; Exec. Dir. Joel Ollan- JEWISH FUND FOR JUSTICE (1984). 260 Fifth der. Serves as forum for all professional Ave., Suite 701, NYC 10001. (212) 213- philosophies in community service, for 2113. FAX: (212)213-2233. E-mail: jus- [email protected]. Bd. Chmn. Ronna testing new experiences, proposing new Stamm; Exec. Dir. Marlene Provizer. A ideas, and questioning or reaffirming old national grant-making foundation sup- concepts; umbrella organization for 7 porting efforts to combat the causes and major Jewish communal service groups. consequences of poverty in the U.S. Pro- Concerned with advancement of profes- vides diverse opportunities for giving, in- sional personnel practices and standards. cluding family and youth endowment Journal of Jewish Communal Service; funds and the Purim Fund for Women in Concurrents. Poverty; develops educational materials JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS ASSOCIATION linking Jewish teachings and rituals with OF NORTH AMERICA (FORMERLY JWB) contemporary social justice issues; sup- (1917). 15 E. 26 St., NYC 10010-1579. ports Jewish involvement in community- (212)532-4949. FAX: (212)481-4174. E- based anti-poverty efforts; and works co- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Jerome operatively with other denominational 554 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

and social change philanthropies. Annual LEVI HOSPITAL (SPONSORED BY B'NAI report, newsletter, (WWW.JFJUSTICE.ORG) B'RITH) (1914). 300 Prospect Ave., Hot Springs, AR 71901. (501)624-1281. FAX: JEWISH FUNDERS NETWORK (1990). 15 E. 26 (501) 622-3500. E-mail: levihospital St., Suite 1038, NYC 10010. (212) 726- @hsnp.com. Pres. Dr. Hal Koppel; 0177. FAX: (212) 726-0195. E-mail: jfn@ Admin. Patrick G. McCabe. Offers out- jfunders.org. Exec. Dir. Evan Mendelson. patient rehab, including therapy sessions A national membership organization ded- in large thermal heated pool. Other pro- icated to advancing the growth and qual- grams:adult/geriatric inpatient and out- ity of Jewish philanthropy through more patient psychiatric program, child/ado- effective grant making to Jewish and sec- lescent psychiatric clinic, hospice care, ular causes. Individual philanthropists, home health care, osteoporosis clinic, foundation trustees, and foundation staff Levi Rehabilitation Unit, a cooperative discuss emerging issues, gain expertise in effort of Levi and St. Joseph's hospitals operational aspects of grant making, ex- (inpatient rehab). The Progress Chart; plore intergenerational/family dynamics The Legacy. of family foundations, and exchange in- formation among peers. Quarterly MAZON: A JEWISH RESPONSE TO HUNGER Newsletter; Special Reports on Philan- (1985). 12401 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 303, thropy. (WWW.JFUNDERS.ORG) Los Angeles, CA 90025. (310)442-0020. FAX: (310)442-0030. E-mail: mazonmail JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICES PROFESSIONALS @aol.com. Bd. Chmn. Daniel Levenson; ASSOCIATION (JSSPA) (1965). c/o Exec. Dir. Susan Cramer. A grant-making AJFCA, 557 Cranbury Rd., Suite 2, E. and fund-raising organization that raises Brunswick, NJ 08816-0549. (800) 634- funds in the Jewish community and pro- 7346. FAX: (732)432-7127. E-mail: vides grants to nonprofit 501(c)(3) orga- [email protected]. Chmn. Linda Kislowicz. nizations which aim to prevent and alle- Brings together executives, supervisors, viate hunger in the United States and managers, caseworkers, and related pro- abroad. Grantees include food pantries, fessionals in Jewish Family Service and food banks, multi-service organizations, related agencies. Seeks to enhance pro- advocacy, education and research pro- fessional skills, improve personnel stan- jects, and international relief and devel- dards, further Jewish continuity and iden- opment organizations. 1998 grants to- tity, and strengthen Jewish family life. taled $2.3 million. Mazon Newsletter. Provides a national and regional forum for professional discussion and learning; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH CHAP- functions under the auspices of the As- LAINS (1988). 901 Route 10, Whippany, sociation of Jewish Family and Children's NJ 07981. (973)884-4800 ext. 287. FAX: Agencies. Newsletter, (WWW.AJFCA.ORG) (973) 736-9193. E-mail: cecille3@ juno.com. Pres. Rabbi Solomon Schiff; JEWISH WOMEN INTERNATIONAL (1897). 1828 L St., NW, Suite 250, Washington, Natl. Coord. Cecille Allman Asekoff. A DC 20036. (202)857-1300. FAX: (202) professional organization for people func- 857-1380. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Bar- tioning as Jewish chaplains in hospitals, bara Rabkin; Exec. Dir. Gail Rubinson. nursing homes, geriatric, psychiatric, cor- Jewish Women International breaks the rectional, and military facilities. Provides cycle of violence by developing emotion- collegial support, continuing education, ally healthy adults, empowering women professional certification, and resources and strengthening families. Jewish for the Jewish community on issues of Women International accomplishes its pastoral and spiritual care. The Jewish goals through direct service programs, Chaplain. education, advocacy and the promotion NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH PRISON of "best practice" models. Offers pro- CHAPLAINS, INC. (see AMERICAN JEWISH grams in the United States, Canada, and CORRECTIONAL CHAPLAINS ASSOCIATION, Israel. Jewish Woman Magazine (quar- INC.) terly). (WWW.JEWISHWOMEN.ORG) NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN JWB (see JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS AS- (1893). 53 W. 23 St., NYC 10010. (212) SOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA) 645-4048. FAX: (212)645-7466. E-mail: NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 555

[email protected]. Pres. Jan Schnei- lupus. Dedicated to enhancing preven- derman; Exec. Dir. Susan Katz. Works to tion, treatment, and cures through re- improve the lives of women, children, and search, and to developing and providing families in the United States and Israel; innovative clinical programs for treating strives to insure individual rights and patients regardless of age, religion, race, freedoms for all. NCJW volunteers de- or ability to pay. New Directions; Medical liver vital services in 500 U.S. communi- Scientific Update. ties and carry out NCJW's advocacy agenda through a powerful grassroots NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH network. NCJW Journal; Washington HOMES AND HOUSING FOR THE AGING Newsletter, (WWW.NCJW.ORG) (see ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH AGING SER- VICES) NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH HOSPICE (1985). PO Box 48025, Los Angeles, CA UNITED ORDER TRUE SISTERS, INC. (UOTS) 90048. (800)446-4448. 330 Broad Ave., (1846). 100 State St., Albany, NY 12207. Englewood, NJ 07631. (201)816-7324. (518)436-1670. Pres. Rita Lipkin; Fin. FAX: (201)816-7321. Pres. Rabbi Mau- Sec. Betty Peyser; Treas. Rose Goldberg. rice Lamm; Exec. Dir. Shirley Lamm. Charitable, community service, especially Serves as a national Jewish hospice re- home supplies, etc., for indigent cancer source center. Through conferences, re- victims; supports camps for children with search, publications, referrals, and coun- cancer. Inside UotS. seling services offers guidance, training, WORLD COUNCIL OF JEWISH COMMUNAL and information to patients, family mem- SERVICE (1966; reorg. 1994). 711 Third bers, clergy of all faiths, professional care- Ave., 10th fl., NYC 10017.(212)687-6200. givers, and volunteers who work with the FAX: (212)370-5467. Pres. Howard Char- Jewish terminally ill. Jewish Hospice ish; Assoc. Pres. Dr. Jack Habib; Exec. Times. V.-Pres. Theodore Comet. Seeks to build Jewish community worldwide by enhanc- NATIONAL JEWISH CHILDREN'S LEUKEMIA ing professional-to-professional connec- FOUNDATION (1990). 233 Broadway, Suite tions, improving professional practice 818, NYC 10279. (212)587-7474. FAX: through interchange of experience and (212)587-7476. E-mail: leukemia® sharing of expertise, fostering profes- erols.com. Pres./Founder Zvi Shor. Dedi- sional training programs, and stimulating cated to saving the lives of children. Pro- research. Conducts quadrennial confer- grams:Bone Marrow Donor Search, Stem ences in Jerusalem and periodic regional Cell Banking-freezing cells from babies' meetings. Proceedings of international umbilical cords for long-term storage, in conferences; newsletters. case of need for bone marrow; Make-A- Dream-Come True-granting wishes for PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS* terminally ill children; Referral Service; Patient Advocacy, (WWW.LEUKEMIAFOUN- AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RABBIS (RELI- DATION.ORG) GIOUS, EDUCATIONAL) AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF CANTORS, NATIONAL JEWISH MEDICAL AND RESEARCH UNION OF AMERICAN HEBREW CONGRE- CENTER (formerly NATIONAL JEWISH GATIONS (RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL) HOSPITAL/NATIONAL ASTHMA CENTER) (1899). 1400 Jackson St., Denver, CO AMERICAN JEWISH CORRECTIONAL CHAP- 80206. (800)222-LUNG. E-mail: lung- LAINS ASSOCIATION, INC. (SOCIAL WEL- [email protected]. Pres./CEO Lynn M. Taus- FARE) sig, MD; Bd. Chmn. Meyer Saltzman. The only medical and research center in AMERICAN JEWISH PRESS ASSOCIATION the United States devoted entirely to res- (CULTURAL) piratory, allergic, and immune system dis- AMERICAN JEWISH PUBLIC RELATIONS SO- eases, including asthma, tuberculosis, em- CIETY (1957). 575 Lexington Ave., Suite physema, severe allergies, AIDS, and 600, NYC 10022. (212)644-2663. FAX: cancer, and autoimmune diseases such as (212)644-3887. Pres. Diane J. Ehrlich; V-

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Pres., membership, Lauren R. Marcus. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TEMPLE AD- Advances professional status of public- MINISTRATORS, UNION OF AMERICAN HE- relations practitioners employed by Jew- BREW CONGREGATIONS (RELIGIOUS, ED- ish organizations and institutions or who UCATIONAL) represent Jewish-related clients, services, or products; upholds a professional code NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TEMPLE EDU- of ethics and standards; provides contin- CATORS, UNION OF AMERICAN HEBREW uing education and networking opportu- CONGREGATIONS (RELIGIOUS, EDUCA- nities at monthly meetings; serves as a TIONAL) clearinghouse for employment opportu- NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF YESHIVA PRIN- nities. AJPRS Reporter AJPRS Mem- CIPALS, TORAH UMESORAH (RELIGIOUS, bership Directory. EDUCATIONAL) ASSOCIATION OF HILLEL/JEWISH CAMPUS NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SYNA- PROFESSIONALS (RELIGIOUS, EDUCA- GOGUE EXECUTIVES, UNITED SYNAGOGUE TIONAL) OF CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM (RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL) ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH CENTER PROFES- SIONALS (SOCIAL WELFARE) RABBINICAL ALLIANCE OF AMERICA (RELI- GIOUS, EDUCATIONAL) ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH COMMUNITY OR- GANIZATION PERSONNEL (SOCIAL WEL- RABBINICAL ASSEMBLY (RELIGIOUS, EDU- FARE) CATIONAL) ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH COMMUNITY RE- RABBINICAL COUNCIL OF AMERICA (RELI- LATIONS WORKERS (COMMUNITY RELA- GIOUS, EDUCATIONAL) TIONS) RECONSTRUCTIONIST RABBINICAL ASSOCIA- CANTORS ASSEMBLY (RELIGIOUS, EDUCA- TION (RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL) TIONAL) UNION OF ORTHODOX RABBIS OF THE U.S. CENTRAL CONFERENCE OF AMERICAN RAB- AND CANADA (RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL) BIS (RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL) WORLD CONFERENCE OF JEWISH COMMU- COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS IN NAL SERVICE (COMMUNITY RELATIONS) CIVIL SERVICE (COMMUNITY RELATIONS) WOMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS* INTERNATIONAL JEWISH MEDIA ASSOCIA- TION (CULTURAL) AMIT WOMEN (ISRAEL-RELATED) JEWISH CHAPLAINS COUNCIL, JWB (SOCIAL BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY NATIONAL WOMEN'S COMMITTEE (1948). MS 132, Waltham, WELFARE) MA 02454-9110. (781) 736-4160. FAX: JEWISH COMMUNAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION (781)736-4183. E-mail: bunwc@bran- OF N. AMERICA (SOCIAL WELFARE) deis.edu. Pres. Marcia F. Levy; Exec. Dir. Joan C. Bowen. A friends-of-the-library JEWISH EDUCATORS ASSEMBLY, UNITED organization whose mission is to provide SYNAGOGUE OF CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM financial support for the Brandeis Li- (RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL) braries; works to enhance the image of JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICES PROFESSIONALS Brandeis, a Jewish-sponsored, nonsectar- ASSOCIATION (SOCIAL WELFARE) ian university. Offers its members oppor- tunity for intellectual pursuit, continuing JEWISH TEACHERS ASSOCIATION-MORIM education, community service, social in- (RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL) teraction, personal enrichment, and lead- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HEBREW DAY ership development. Open to all, regard- SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, TORAH UME- less of race, religion, nationality, or SORAH (RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL) gender. Connecting.

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HADASSAH, THE WOMEN'S ZIONIST ORGA- CONGREGATIONS OF AMERICA (RELI- NIZATION OF AMERICA (ISRAEL-RELATED) GIOUS, EDUCATIONAL) JEWISH WOMEN INTERNATIONAL (SOCIAL NATIONAL JEWISH COMMITTEE ON SCOUT- WELFARE) ING (RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL) NA'AMAT USA, THE WOMEN'S LABOR ZION- NATIONAL JEWISH GIRL SCOUT COMMITTEE IST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA (ISRAEL- (RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL) (ISRAEL- RELATED) RELATED) NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN (SO- NORTH AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR JEWISH CIAL WELFARE) YOUTH (1996). 50 W. 58 St., NYC 10019. (212)303-8014. FAX: (212)303-4572. E- UOTS (SOCIAL WELFARE) mail: [email protected]. Chmn. Doron WOMEN OF REFORM JUDAISM—FEDERA- Krakow; Dir. Heather Kibel. Serves the TION OF TEMPLE SISTERHOODS, UNION OF cause of informal Jewish and Zionist ed- AMERICAN HEBREW CONGREGATIONS ucation in America; provides a forum for (RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL) the professional leaders of the major N. American youth movements, camps, Israel WOMEN'S AMERICAN ORT, AMERICAN ORT programs, and university programs to ad- FEDERATION (OVERSEAS AID) dress common issues and concerns, and to WOMEN'S BRANCH OF THE UNION OF OR- represent those issues with a single voice THODOX JEWISH CONGREGATIONS OF to the wider Jewish and Zionist commu- nity. Sponsors annual Conference on In- AMERICA (RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL) formal Jewish Education for Jewish youth WOMEN'S DIVISION OF POALE AGUDATH IS- professionals from across the continent. RAEL OF AMERICA (ISRAEL-RELATED) NORTH AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEMPLE WOMEN'S LEAGUE FOR CONSERVATIVE JU- YOUTH, UNION OF AMERICAN HEBREW DAISM (RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL) CONGREGATIONS (RELIGIOUS, EDUCA- WOMEN'S LEAGUE FOR ISRAEL, INC. TIONAL) (ISRAEL-RELATED) STUDENT STRUGGLE FOR SOVIET JEWRY— WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION, YESHIVA UNI- see CENTER FOR RUSSIAN JEWRY (Com- VERSITY (RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL) munity Relations) YOUTH AND STUDENT YOUNG JUDAEA/HASHACHAR, HADASSAH (- ORGANIZATIONS* ISRAEL-RELATED) YUGNTRUF-YOUTH FOR YIDDISH (CUL- AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA (RELIGIOUS, TURAL) EDUCATIONAL) B'NAI B'RITH YOUTH ORGANIZATION (RE- CANADA LIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL) AISH HATORAH (1981). 949 Clark Ave., W, BNEI AKTVA OF NORTH AMERICA, RELI- Thornhill, ONT L4J8G6. (905)764-1818. GIOUS ZIONISTS OF AMERICA (ISRAEL- FAX: (905)764-1606. E-mail: toronto® RELATED) aish.edu. Pres. Harold Nashman; Edu. Dir. Rabbi Ahron Hoch. An educational HABONIM—DROR NORTH AMERICA center, a community center, and a net- (ISRAEL-RELATED) work of synagogues throughout Toronto; HASHOMER HATZAIR, SOCIALIST ZIONIST seeks to reawaken Jewish values, ignite YOUTH MOVEMENT (ISRAEL-RELATED) Jewish pride and promote Jewish unity through education; reaches out to Jews HILLEL (RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL) from all backgrounds in a friendly, warm KADIMA, UNITED SYNAGOGUE OF CONSER- and non-judgmental environment. Shab- VATIVE JUDAISM (RELIGIOUS, EDUCA- bat Shalom Fax. (WWW.AISH.EDU) TIONAL) B'NAI BRITH CANADA (1875). 15 Hove St., NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF SYNAGOGUE Downsview, ONT M3H 4Y8. (416) 633- YOUTH, UNION OF ORTHODOX JEWISH 6224. FAX: (416)630-2159. E-mail: fdi-

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[email protected]. Pres. Dr. Lawrence needy; coordinates hands-on national vol- Hart; Exec. V.-Pres. Frank Dimant. unteer programming, Tel-Aide Distress Canadian Jewry's major advocacy and Line; responsible for lodge membership; service organization; maintains an office direct-mail campaigns, annual convention of Government Relations in Ottawa and 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, , 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 Is- rael. Helps to provide modern medical , INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AF- and surgical facilities and the finest voca- FAIRS (1987). E-mail: institute@bnaib- tional, technical education to the Israeli rith.ca. Ch. Rochelle Wilner; Natl. Dir. people of all ages. Ruth Klein. Identifies and protests the abuse of human rights worldwide. Advo- CANADIAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNI- cates on behalf of Israel and Jewish com- VERSITY OF JERUSALEM (1944). 3080 munities in distress. Monitors national Yonge St., Suite 5024, Toronto, ONT and international legislation dealing with M4N 3N1. (416) 485-8000. FAX: war crimes. Activities include briefs and (416)485-8565. E-mail: mgoldman@cfhu. consultations with governmental and org. Pres. Dr. Charles C. Gold; Exec. Dir. non-governmental organizations, re- Mark Gryfe. Represents the Hebrew Uni- search and public education, advocacy versity of Jerusalem in Canada; serves as and community mobilization, media fund-raising arm for the university in monitoring, and international confer- Canada; recruits Canadian students and ences and fact-finding missions. Ad hoc promotes study programs for foreign stu- publications on human rights issues. dents at the university; sponsors social and educational events across Canada. , LEAGUE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (1964). Co-Chmn. Marvin Kurz & Dr (1919; reorg. Harriet Morris. National volunteer asso- 1934). 1590 Dr. Penfield Ave., Montreal, ciation dedicated to combating racism, PQ H3G 1C5. (514)931-7531. FAX: (514) bigotry, and anti-Semitism. Educational 931-0548. E-mail: canadianjewish- programs include multicultural antiracist [email protected]. Pres. Goldie Hershon; workshops, public speakers, Holocaust Natl. Exec. Dir./Genl. Counsel Jack Sil- education, Media Human Rights Awards; verstone. The official voice of Canadian legal and legislative activity includes gov- Jewish communities at home and abroad; ernment submissions, court interventions, acts on all matters affecting the status, monitoring hate-group activity, respond- rights, concerns, and welfare of Canadian ing to incidents of racism and anti- Jewry; internationally active on behalf of Semitism; community liaison includes in- world Jewry, Holocaust remembrance tergroup dialogue and support for and restitution; largest Jewish archives in aggrieved vulnerable communities and Canada. National Small Communities groups. Canadian distributor of ADL Newsletter DAIS; National Archives material. Heritage Front Report: 1994; Newsletter; regional newsletters. Anti-Semitism on Campus; Skinheads in Canada; Annual Audit of Anti-Semitic In- CANADIAN YOUNG JUDAEA (1917). 788 cidents; Holocaust and Hope Educators' Marlee Ave., Suite 205, Toronto, ONT Newsletter; Combatting Hate: Guidelines M6B 3K1. (416)781-5156. FAX: (416) for Community Action. 787-3100. E-mail: [email protected] Natl. Shaliach Ryan Hass; Eastern Region , NATIONAL FIELD SERVICES DE- Shaliach Yossi Cadan; Natl. Exec. Dir. PARTMENT. Natl. Dir. Pearl Gladman. Ser- Risa Epstein. Strives to attract Jewish vices community affordable housing pro- youth to Zionism, with goal of aliyah; ed- jects, sports leagues, food baskets for the ucates youth about Jewish history and NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 559

Zionism; prepares them to provide lead- organization promotes Canadian ideals ership in Young Judaea camps in Canada of democracy and is a stalwart advocate and Israel and to be concerned Jews. Ju- of women's issues. Orah Magazine. daean L'Madrich; Young Judaecm. HASHOMER HATZAIR (1913). 1111 Finch CANADIAN ZIONIST FEDERATION (1967). Ave. W., #456, Downsview, ONT M3J 5151 Cote St. Catherine Rd., #206, Mon- 2E5. (416)736-1339. FAX: (416)736-1405. treal, PQ H3W 1M6. (514)739-7300. E-mail: [email protected]. Shaliach FAX: (514)739-9412. Pres. Kurt Roth- Noam Massad; Exec. Off. Mintzy schild; Natl. Sec. Florence Simon. Um- Clement. Zionist youth movement asso- brella organization of distinct constituent ciated with the Kibbutz Artzi Federation member Zionist organizations in Canada; in Israel. Educational activities empha- carries on major activities in all areas of size Jewish culture and identity as well as Jewish life through its departments of ed- the kibbutz lifestyle and values; runs win- ucation and culture, aliyah, youth and ter and summer camps as well as pro- students, public affairs, and small Jewish grams in Israel. communities, for the purpose of strength- INTERNATIONAL JEWISH CORRESPONDENCE ening the State of Israel and the Cana- (IJC) (1978). c/o Canadian Jewish Con- dian Jewish community. Canadian Zion- gress, 1590 Dr. Penfield Ave., Montreal, ist. PQ H3G 1C5.9 (514)931-7531. FAX: . BUREAU OF EDUCATION AND CUL- (514)931-0548. E-mail: [email protected]. TURE (1972). Pres. Kurt Rothschild. Pro- Founder/Dir. Barry Simon. Aims to en- vides counseling by pedagogic experts, in- courage contact between Jews of all ages service teacher-training courses and and backgrounds, in all countries, seminars in Canada and Israel; national through pen-pal correspondence. Send pedagogic council and research center; autobiographical data and stamped self- distributes educational material and addressed envelope or its equivalent (to teaching aids; supports annual Bible con- cover cost of Canadian postage) to re- test and Hebrew-language courses for ceive addresses. adults; awards scholarships to Canadian JEWISH IMMIGRANT AID SERVICES OF MON- high-school graduates studying for one TREAL (JIAS) (1922). Decade Square, year in Israel. 6900 Decarie, Suite 217A, Cote St Luc. FRIENDS OF PIONEERING ISRAEL (1950S). Quebec, H3X 2T8. (514)342-9351. FAX: 1111 Finch Ave. W., Suite 456, (514)342-8452. E-mail: [email protected]. Downsview, ONT M3J 2E5. (416)736- Pres. Barry Silverman; Exec. Dir. Bob 1339. FAX: (416)736-1405. Pres. Joseph Luck. Agency for immigration and immi- Podemski. Acts as a voice of Socialist- grant welfare and integration. JIASNews Democratic and Zionist points of view for Clients. within the Jewish community and a focal JEWISH NATIONAL FUND OF CANADA point for progressive Zionist elements in (KEREN KAYEMETH LE'ISRAEL, INC.) Canada; Canadian representative of (1901). 1980 Sherbrooke St. W, Suite 500, Meretz; affiliated with Hashomer Hatzair Montreal, PQ H3H 1E8. (514)934-0313. and the Givat Haviva Educational Center. FAX: (514)934-0382. Natl. Pres. Naomi Frankenburg; Exec. V.-Pres. Avner Regev. HADASSAH-WIZO ORGANIZATION OF Fund-raising organization affiliated with CANADA (1917). 1310 Greene Ave., Suite the World Zionist Organization; involved 900, Montreal, PQ H3Z 2B8. (514) 937- in afforestation, soil reclamation, and de- 9431. FAX: (514)933-6483. E-mail: natoff velopment of the land of Israel, including @canadian-hadassah-wizo.org. Natl. the construction of roads and prepara- Pres. Marion Mayman; Natl. Exec. V- tion of sites for new settlements; provides Pres. Lily Frank. Largest women's volun- educational materials and programs to teer Zionist organization in Canada, lo- Jewish schools across Canada. cated in 43 Canadian cities; dedicated to advancing the quality of life of the LABOUR ZIONIST ALLIANCE OF CANADA women and children in Israel through fi- (1909). 272 Codsell Ave., Downsview, nancial assistance and support of its ONT M3H 3X2. (416)630-9444. FAX: many projects, day-care centers, schools, (416)630-9451. Pres. Josef Krystal; institutions, and hospitals. In Canada, the City Committee Chmn. Montreal-Harry 560 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

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

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ALABAMA ARKANSAS BIRMINGHAM LITTLE ROCK THE BIRMINGHAM JEWISH FEDERATION JEWISH FEDERATION OF ARKANSAS (1911): (1936; reorg. 1971); 3966 Montclair Rd. 425 N. University (72205); (501)663-3571. (35213-0219); (205)879-0416. FAX: (205) FAX: (501)663-7286. E-mail: jflar@aristo- 803-1526. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. tle.net. Pres. Doris Krain; Exec. Dir. Harvey Edward Goldberg; Exec. Dir. Richard David Luber. Friedman. MOBILE MOBILE JEWISH WELFARE FUND, INC. (inc. EAST BAY 1966); One Office Park, Suite 219 (36609); JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE GREATER EAST (334)343-7197. FAX: (334)343-7197. E- BAY (INCLUDING ALAMEDA & CONTRA mail: [email protected]. Pres. Eileen Sus- COSTA COUNTIES) (1917); 401 Grand Ave., man. Oakland (94610-5022); (510)839-2900. FAX: (510)839-3996. E-mail: admin@jfed. MONTGOMERY org. Pres. Jerry Yanowitz; Exec. V.-Pres. JEWISH FEDERATION OF MONTGOMERY, INC. Ami Nahshon. (1930); 2820 Fairlane Dr. (36120-0058); (334)277-5820. FAX: (334)277-8383. E- FRESNO mail: [email protected]. Pres. Alan Weil; JEWISH FEDERATION OF FRESNO; 1340 W. Admin. Dir. Susan Mayer Bruchis. HERNDON AVE., SUITE 103 (93711-0431); ARIZONA (559)432-2162. FAX: (559)432-0425. PHOENIX LONG BEACH JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PHOENIX JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER LONG (1940); 32 W Coolidge, Suite 200 (85013); BEACH AND W. ORANGE COUNTY (1937; inc. (602)274-1800. FAX: (602)266-7875. E- 1946); 3801 E. Willow St. (90815); (562)426- mail: [email protected]. res. Neil 7601. FAX: (562)424-3915. E-mail: kgibbs® Hiller; Exec. Dir. Arthur Paikowsky. jewishlongbeach.org. Pres. Richard Lipeles; Exec. Dir. Michael S. Rassler. TUCSON JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN ARI- LOS ANGELES ZONA (1946); 3822 East River Rd., Suite 100 JEWISH FEDERATION COUNCIL OF GREATER (85718); (520)577-9393. FAX: (520)577- Los ANGELES (1912; reorg. 1959); 5700 0734. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Linda Wilshire Blvd., 2nd fl. (90036); (323)761- Tumarkin; Exec. Dir. Stuart Mellan. 8000. FAX: (323)761-8235. E-mail: webco-

561 562 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000 [email protected]. Pres. Lionel Bell; (93190); (805)957-1115. FAX: (805)957- Exec. V.-Pres. John Fishel. 9230. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Jeri Eigner; Exec. Dir. Shelly Katz. ORANGE COUNTY JEWISH FEDERATION OF ORANGE COUNTY VENTURA COUNTY (1964; inc. 1965); 250 Baker St., Suite A, JEWISH FEDERATION OF VENTURA COUNTY; Costa Mesa (92626); (714)755-5555. FAX: PO Box 6368 (93006); (805)647-7800. FAX: (714)755-0307. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. (805)647-0482. E-mail: [email protected]. Charles Karp; Exec. Dir. Bunnie Mauldin. COLORADO PALM SPRINGS JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM SPRINGS AND DENVER/BOULDER DESERT AREA (1971); 255 N. El Cielo, Suite ALLIED JEWISH FEDERATION OF COLORADO 430 (92262-6990); (760)325-7281. FAX: (1936); 300 S. Dahlia St., Denver (80222); (760)325-2188. E-mail: [email protected]. (303)321-3399. FAX: (303)322-8328. E- Pres. Larry Pitts; Exec. Dir. Mitzi Schafer. mail: [email protected]. Chmn. Edward A. SACRAMENTO Robinson; Pres. & CEO:Steve Gelfand. JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE SACRAMENTO CONNECTICUT REGION (1948); 2351 Wyda Way (95825); (916)486-0906. FAX: (916)486-0816. E- BRIDGEPORT mail: [email protected]. Pres. Bill Slaton; JEWISH FEDERATION OF EASTERN FAIR- Exec. Dir. Beryl Michaels. FIELD COUNTY. (1936; reorg. 1981); 4200 SAN DIEGO Park Ave. (06604-1092); (203)372-6567. FAX: (203)374-0770. E-mail: [email protected]. UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN DIEGO Chmn. Stanley Strouch; Pres. & CEO COUNTY (1936); 4797 Mercury St. (92111- 2102); (858)571-3444. FAX: (858)571-0701. Daniel P. Baker. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Dr. Richard DANBURY Katz; Exec. V.-Pres. Stephen M. Abramson. THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER DAN- SAN FRANCISCO BURY, INC. (1945); 105 Newton Rd. (06810); JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF SAN (203)792-6353. FAX: (203)748-5099. Pres. FRANCISCO, THE PENINSULA, MARIN, AND Daniel Wolinsky; Exec. Dir. Rhonda SONOMA COUNTIES (1910; reorg. 1955); 121 Cohen. Steuart St. (94105); (415)777-0411. FAX: (415)495-6635. Pres. Harold Zlot; Exec. V.- EASTERN CONNECTICUT Pres. Wayne Feinstein. JEWISH FEDERATION OF EASTERN CON- NECTICUT, INC. (1950; inc. 1970); 28 Chan- SAN GABRIEL AND POMONA ning St., PO Box 1468, New London VALLEY (06320); (860)442-8062. FAX: (860)443- JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE GREATER SAN 4175. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. GABRIEL AND POMONA VALLEY; 258 W. Myron Hendel; Exec. Dir. Jerome E. Fis- Badillo St. (91723-1906); (626)967-3656. cher. FAX: (626)967-5135. E-mail: sgpvfed@aol. com. GREENWICH UJA/FEDERATION OF GREENWICH (1956); SAN JOSE One Holly Hill Lane (06830-6080); JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SAN JOSE (203)622-1434. FAX: (203)622-1237. E- (incl. Santa Clara County except Palo Alto mail: [email protected]. Pres. Jonathan and Los Altos) (1930; reorg. 1950); 14855 Nelson; Exec. Dir. Pam Zur. Oka Rd., Suite 2, Los Gatos (95030); (408)358-3033. FAX: (408)356-0733. E- HARTFORD mail: [email protected]. Pres. Judy JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER HART- Levin; Exec. Dir. Jon Friedenberg. FORD (1945); 333 Bloomfield Ave., W. Hart- ford (06117); (860)232-4483. FAX: SANTA BARBARA (860)232-5221. E-mail: msilverman@jew- SANTA BARBARA JEWISH FEDERATION ishhartford.org. Pres. Henry M. Zachs; Act- (1974); 524 Chapala St., PO Box 90110 ing Exec. Dir. Steven Bayer. JEWISH FEDERATIONS, FUNDS, COUNCILS / 563

NEW HAVEN mail: [email protected]. Pres. Gary Singer; JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER NEW Exec. Dir. Joanne Bishins. HAVEN (1928); 360 Amity Rd., Woodbridge BROWARD COUNTY (06525); (203)387-2424. FAX: (203)387- 1818. E-mail: [email protected] JEWISH FEDERATION OF BROWARD COUNTY Pres. David Schaefer; Exec. Dir. Howard (1943; 1968); 8358 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Bloom. #200, Ft. Lauderdale (33351-7319); (954) 748-8400. FAX: (954)748-6332. E-mail: jew- NORWALK [email protected]. Pres. David B. Schulman; (See Westport) Exec. Dir. Gary N. Rubin. STAMFORD COLLIER COUNTY JEWISH FEDERATION OF COLLIER COUNTY UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION (inc. 1973); 1035 Newfield Ave., PO Box 3038 (06905); (1974); 1250 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 202, (203)321-1373. FAX: (203)322-3277. E- Naples (33940); (941) 263-4205. FAX: (941) mail: [email protected]. Pres. Conine Lotstein; 263-3813. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Dir. of Dev. Edith Samers. Ann Jacobson. WATERBURY DAYTONA BEACH JEWISH FEDERATION—JEWISH COMMUNI- (See Volusia & Flagler Counties) TIES OF WESTERN CONNECTICUT, INC. FT. LAUDERDALE (1938); 73 Main St. S., Box F, Woodbury (06798-3404): (203)263-5121. FAX: (203) (See Broward County) 263-5143. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. GAINESVILLE Linda Herrmann; Exec. Dir. Rob Zwang. GAINESVILLE JEWISH APPEAL, INC.; 1816 WESTPORT-WESTON-WILTON- NW 21 Street (32604); (352)371-3846. E- NORWALK mail: [email protected]. UJA/FEDERATION OF WESTPORT—WES- JACKSONVILLE TON—WILTON—NORWALK (inc. 1980); 431 JACKSONVILLE JEWISH FEDERATION, INC. Post Road E., Suite 22, Westport (06880); (1935); 8505 San Jose Blvd. (32217); (203)226-8197. FAX: (203)226-5051. E- (904)448-5000. FAX: (904)448-5715. Pres. mail: [email protected]. Pres. San- Dr. Kenneth Sekine; Exec. V.-Pres. Alan dra Lefkowitz; Exec. Dir. Robert Kessler. Margolies. DELAWARE LEE COUNTY WILMINGTON JEWISH FEDERATION OF LEE AND CHAR- LOTTE COUNTIES (1974); 6237-E Presidential JEWISH FEDERATION OF DELAWARE, INC. Court, Ft. Myers (33919-3568); (941)481- (1934); 100 W. 10th St., Suite 301 (19801- 4449. FAX: (941)481-0139. Pres. Dr. David 1628); (302)427-2100. FAX: (302)427-2438. Heligman; Exec. Dir. Annette Goodman. Pres. Barbara H. Schoenberg; Exec. V. Pres. Judy Wortman. MIAMI DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA GREATER MIAMI JEWISH FEDERATION, INC. (1938); 4200 Biscayne Blvd. (33137); (305) WASHINGTON 576-4000. FAX: (305)573-4584. Pres. THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER Michael Scheck; Exec. V.-Pres. Jacob WASHINGTON, INC. (1935); 6101 Montrose Solomon. Rd., Rockville, MD (20852); (301)230-7200. ORLANDO FAX: (301)230-7265. E-mail: info@jew- ishfedwash.org. Pres. Dede Feinberg; Exec. JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ORLANDO V.-Pres. Ted B. Farber. (1949); 851 N. Maitland Ave.; PO Box 941508, Maitland (32794-1508); (407)645- FLORIDA 5933. FAX: (407)645-1172. Pres. James S. Grodin; Exec. Dir. Eric Geboff. BREVARD COUNTY JEWISH FEDERATION OF BREVARD (1974); PALM BEACH COUNTY 108-A Barton Ave., Rockledge (32955); JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM BEACH (407)636-1824. FAX: (407)636-0614. E- COUNTY, INC. (1962); 4601 Community Dr., 564 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

W. Palm Beach (33417-2760); (561)478- Weinberger Way, Evans (30809-3636); 0700. FAX: (561)478-9696. E-mail: info@ (706)228-3636. FAX: (706)868-1660/823- jfedpbco.org. Pres. Helen G. Hoffman; 3960. E-mail: [email protected]. Exec. V.-Pres. Jeffrey L. Klein. Pres. Dr. Louis Scharff; Exec. Dir. Michael JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH Pousman. COUNTY, INC. (1979); 9901 Donna Klein Blvd. Boca Raton (33428-1788); (561)852- COLUMBUS 3105. FAX: (561)852-3136. E-mail: dstern® JEWISH FEDERATION OF COLUMBUS, INC. jewishboca.org. (1944); PO Box 6313 (31906); (706)568- 6668. Pres. Murray Solomon; Sec. Irene PENSACOLA Rainbow. PENSACOLA JEWISH FEDERATION; 800 No. Palafox (32501); (850)434-7992. SAVANNAH SAVANNAH JEWISH FEDERATION (1943); 5111 PINELLAS COUNTY Abercorn St. (31403); (912)355-8111. FAX: JEWISH FEDERATION OF PINELLAS COUNTY, (912)355-8116. E-mail: [email protected]. INC. (incl. Clearwater and St. Petersburg) Pres. Dr. Paul Kulbersh; Exec. Dir. Sharon (1950; reincorp. 1974); 13191 Starkey Rd., Gal. #8. Largo (33773-1438); (727) 530-3223. FAX: (727)531-0221. E-mail: pinellas@jfed- pinellas.org. Pres. David Abelson; Interim CHAMPAIGN-URBANA Exec. Dir. Bonnie Friedman. CHAMPAIGN-URBANA JEWISH FEDERATION SARASOTA-MANATEE (1929); 503 E. John St., Champaign (61820); SARASOTA-MANATEE JEWISH FEDERATION (217)367-9872. FAX: (217)367-0077. E- (1959); 580 S. Mclntosh Rd. (34232-1959); mail: [email protected]. Pres. Anthony E. (941)371-4546. FAX: (941)378-2947. E- Novak; Exec. Dir. (Ms.) L. Lee Melhado. mail: [email protected]. Pres. Scott Gor- don; Exec. Dir. Jan C. Lederman. CHICAGO JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN TALLAHASSEE CHICAGO/JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METRO- APALACHEE FEDERATION OF JEWISH CHAR- POLITAN CHICAGO (1900); Ben Gurion Way, ITIES; PO Box 14825 (32317-4825); (850) 1 S. Franklin St. (60606-4694); (312)444- 877-3989; FAX: (850)877-7989. 2800. FAX: (312)444-2806. E-mail: iep- TAMPA [email protected]. Chmn. Manfred Steinfeld; Pres. Steven B. Nasatir. TAMPA JEWISH FEDERATION (1941); 13009 Community Campus Dr. (33625-4000); JOLIET (813)264-9000. FAX: (813)265-8450. E- JOLIET JEWISH WELFARE CHEST (1938); 250 mail: [email protected]. Pres. Lili Kaufman; N. Midland Ave. at Campbell St. (60435); Exec. V.-Pres. Howard Borer. (815)741-4600. VOLUSIA & FLAGLER COUNTIES PEORIA JEWISH FEDERATION OF VOLUSIA & FLA- JEWISH FEDERATION OF PEORIA (1933; inc. GLER COUNTIES, INC. (1980); 733 S. Nova 1947); 2000 W. Pioneer Pwky., Suite 10B Rd., Ormond Beach (32174); (904)672- (61615-1835); (309)689-0063. FAX: (309) 0294. FAX: (904)673-1316. Pres. Steven I. 689-0575. Pres. Jennifer Dolin; Exec. Dir. Unatin; Exec. Dir. Gloria Max. Eunice Galsky. GEORGIA QUAD CITIES ATLANTA JEWISH FEDERATION OF QUAD CITIES (1938; JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ATLANTA, comb. 1973); 1705 2nd Ave., Suite 405, Rock INC. (1905; reorg. 1967); 1440 Spring St., Island (61201); (399)793-1300. FAX: (309) NW (30309-2837); (404)873-1661. FAX: 793-1345. E-mail: qcfederation@juno. (404)874-7043/881-4027. E-mail: kkaplan@ com. Pres. Paul Light; Exec. Dir. Ida jfga.org. Pres. Arnold Rubenstein; Exec. Kramer. Dir. David I. Sarnat. ROCKFORD AUGUSTA JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ROCK- AUGUSTA JEWISH FEDERATION (1937); 898 FORD (1937); 1500 Parkview Ave. (61107); JEWISH FEDERATIONS, FUNDS, COUNCILS / 565

(815)399-5497. FAX: (815)399-9835. E- 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); 730 E. Vine St. (62703); (217)528-3446. KANSAS FAX: (217)528-3409. E-mail: sjf@spring KANSAS CITY netl.com. Pres. Rita Victor; Exec. Dir. Glo- ria Schwartz. See listing under Missouri WICHITA INDIANA 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. mail: [email protected]. Pres. Scott Salon; Exec. Dir. Jeff Gubitz. KENTUCKY CENTRAL KENTUCKY INDIANAPOLIS CENTRAL KENTUCKY JEWISH FEDERATION JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER INDI- (1976); 340 Romany Rd., Lexington (40502- ANAPOLIS, INC. (1905); 6705 Hoover Rd. 2400); (606)268-0672. FAX: (606)268-0775. (46260-4120); (317)726-5450. FAX: (317) Pres.Martin Barr; Exec. Dir. Daniel Chejfec. 205-0307. E-mail [email protected]. Pres. Claudette Einhorn; Exec. V.-Pres. Harry LOUISVILLE Nadler. JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF LOUISVILLE, INC. (1934); 3630 Dutchmans LAFAYETTE Lane (40205); (502)451-8840. FAX: (502) JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER 458-0702. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. LAFAYETTE (1924); PO Box 3802, W. Gerald D. Temes MD; Exec. Dir. Alan S. Lafayette (47906); (765)426-4724. E-mail: Engel. [email protected]. Pres.Earl Prohofsky; Finan. Sec. Laura Starr; Admin. Judy Upton. LOUISIANA NORTHWEST INDIANA BATON ROUGE JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTHWEST INDI- JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER BATON ANA (1941; reorg. 1959); 2939 Jewett St., ROUGE (1971); 3354 Kleinert Ave. (70806); Highland (46322); (219)972-2250. FAX: (504) 387-9744. FAX: (504)387-9487. E- (219)972-4779. E-mail: [email protected]. mail: [email protected]. Pres. Har- Pres. Carol Karol; Exec. Dir. David Tein. vey Hoffman. ST. JOSEPH VALLEY NEW ORLEANS JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST. JOSEPH VALLEY JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER NEW OR- (1946); 105 Jefferson Centre, Suite 804, LEANS (1913; reorg. 1977); 3500 N. Cause- South Bend (46601-1156); (219)233-1164. way Blvd., Suite 1240, Metairie (70002- FAX: (219)288-4103. E-mail: jfedofnwi@ 3524); (504)828-2125. FAX: (504)828-2827. aol.com. Pres. Dr. Douglas H. Barton; Exec. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. V.-Pres. Marilyn Gardner. Hugo Kahn; Exec. Dir. Eli Skora. 566 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

SHREVEPORT dover (01845-6182); (978)688-0466. FAX: NORTHERN LOUISIANA JEWISH FEDERATION (978)688-1097. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. (1941; inc. 1967); 4700 Line Ave., Suite 117 James H. Shainker; Exec. Dir. Jan Steven (71106-1533); (318)868-1200. FAX: (318) Brodie. 868-1272. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. NEW BEDFORD Rick Murov; Exec. Dir. Howard L. Ross. JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER NEW MAINE BEDFORD, INC. (1938; inc. 1954); 467 Hawthorn St., N. Dartmouth (02747); (508) LEWISTON-AUBURN 997-7471. FAX: (508)997-7730. Co-Pres. LEWISTON-AUBURN JEWISH FEDERATION Harriet Philips, Patricia Rosenfield; Exec. (1947); 74 Bradman St., Auburn (04210); Dir. Wil Herrup. (207)786-4201. FAX: (207)783-1000. Pres. Scott Nussinow. NORTH SHORE JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE NORTH SHORE, PORTLAND INC. (1938); 21 Front St., Salem (01970- JEWISH FEDERATION COMMUNITY AL- 3707); (978)598-1810. FAX: (978)741-7507. LIANCE OF SOUTHERN MAINE (1942); 57 E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Shepard M. Ashmont St. (04103); (207)773-7254. FAX: Remis; Exec. Dir. Neil A. Cooper. (207)772-2234. E-mail: info@mainejewish. org. Pres. Michael Peisner; Exec. Dir. David SPRINGFIELD Unger. JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SPRING- FIELD, INC. (1925); 1160 Dickinson St. MARYLAND (01108); (413)737-4313. FAX: (413)737- 4348. E-mail: cfschwartz@jewishspring- BALTIMORE field.org. Pres. Jeffrey Mandell; Exec. Dir. THE ASSOCIATED: JEWISH COMMUNITY FED- Joel Weiss. ERATION OF BALTIMORE (1920; reorg. 1969); 101 W. Mt. Royal Ave. (21201-5728); (410) WORCESTER 727-4828. FAX: (410)752-1177. E-mail: in- JEWISH FEDERATION OF CENTRAL MASSA- [email protected]. Chmn. Barbara CHUSETTS (1947; inc. 1957); 633 Salisbury L. Himmelrich; Pres. Darrell D. Friedman. St. (01609); (508)756-1543. FAX: (508)798- 0962. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Dr. COLUMBIA Robert Honig; Exec. Dir. Meyer L. Bodoff. JEWISH FEDERATION OF HOWARD COUNTY; 8950 Rte. 108, Suite 115, Columbia (21045); MICHIGAN (410)730-4976; FAX: (410)730-9393. E- mail: [email protected]. ANN ARBOR JEWISH FEDERATION OF WASHTENAW MASSACHUSETTS COUNTY/UJA (1986); 2939 Birch Hollow BERKSHIRE COUNTY Dr. (48108); (734)677-0100. FAX: (734)677- 0109. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Morley JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE BERKSHIRES Witus; Exec. Dir. Nancy N. Margolis. (1940); 235 East St., Pittsfield (01201); (413) 442-4360. FAX: (413)443-6070. Pres. Ellen DETROIT Silverstein; Exec. Dir. Robert N. Kerbel. JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN DE- BOSTON TROIT (1899); 6735 Telegraph Rd., Suite 30, PO Box 2030, Bloomfield Hills (48301- COMBINED JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES OF 2030); (248)642-4260. FAX: (248)642-4941. GREATER BOSTON, INC. (1895; inc. 1961); E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Penny Blu- 126 High St. (02110-2700); (617)457-8500. menstein; Exec. V.-Pres. Robert P. Aronson. FAX: (617)988-6262. E-mail: [email protected]. Chmn. Cynthia B. Shulman; Pres. Barry FLINT Shrage. FLINT JEWISH FEDERATION (1936); 619 Wal- MERRIMACK VALLEY lenberg St. (48502); (810)767-5922. FAX: (810)767-9024. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. MERRIMACK VALLEY JEWISH FEDERATION Dr. Steve Burton; Exec. Dir. Joel B. Kaplan. (Serves Andover, Haverhill, Lawrence, Low- ell, Newburyport, and 22 surrounding com- GRAND RAPIDS munities) (1988); 805 Turnpike St., N. An- JEWISH COMMUNITY FUND OF GRAND JEWISH FEDERATIONS, FUNDS, COUNCILS / 567

RAPIDS (1930); 330 Fuller NE (49503); FAX: (402)334-1330. E-mail: pmonsk® (616)456-5553. FAX: (616)456-5780. E- top.net. Pres. Howard Kooper; Exec. Dir. mail: [email protected]. Pres. Richard Stevens; Jan Perelman. Admin. Dir. Rosalie Stein; V.P. Maxine Shapiro. NEVADA LAS VEGAS JEWISH FEDERATION OF LAS VEGAS (1973); DULUTH-SUPERIOR 3909 S. Maryland Pkwy. (89119-7520); (702) NORTHLAND JEWISH FUND (1937); 1602 E. 732-0556. FAX: (702)732-3228. Pres. David Second St., Duluth (55812); (218)724-8857. Dahan; Exec. Dir. Ronni Epstein. FAX: (218)724-2560. E-mail: sstevens® computerpro.com. Pres. Neil Glazman. NEW HAMPSHIRE MINNEAPOLIS MANCHESTER MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION (1929; JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER MAN- inc. 1930); 13100 Wayzota Blvd. (55305); CHESTER (1974); 698 Beech St. (03104-3626); (612)593-2600. FAX: (612)593-2544. E- (603)627-7679. FAX: (603) 627-7963. Pres. mail: [email protected]. Pres. Neil N. Martin Jacobs; Exec. Dir. Richard Fried- Lapidus; Exec. Dir. Joshua Fogelson. man. ST. PAUL NEW JERSEY UNITED JEWISH FUND AND COUNCIL (1935); ATLANTIC AND CAPE MAY 790 S. Cleveland, Suite 201 (55116); (651) COUNTIES 690-1707. FAX: (651)690-0228. Pres. James Stein; Exec. Dir. Samuel Asher. JEWISH FEDERATION OF ATLANTIC AND CAPE MAY COUNTIES (1924); 3393 Bargain- MISSOURI town Rd., Box 617, Northfield (08225- 0196); (609)653-3030. FAX: (609)653-8881. KANSAS CITY E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER KANSAS Joseph Rodgers; Exec. V.-Pres. Bernard CITY MO/KS (1933); 5801 W. 115 St., Over- Cohen. land Park, KS (66211-1824); (913)327-8100. FAX: (913)327-8110. E-mail: cherylm@jew- BERGEN COUNTY ishkc.org. Pres. John Wuhlmann; Exec. Dir. UJA FEDERATION OF BERGEN COUNTY AND Todd Stettner. NORTH HUDSON (inc. 1978); 111 Kinderka- mack Rd., PO Box 4176, N. Hackensack ST. JOSEPH Station, River Edge (07661); (201)488-6800. UNITED JEWISH FUND OF ST. JOSEPH (1915); FAX: (201)488-3962. E-mail: contact@jew- 1816 Walnut (64503); (816)233-1186. FAX: ishbergen.org. Pres. Eva Lynn Gans; Exec. (816)233-9399. Elliot Zidell; Exec. Sec. V.-Pres. Ron B. Meier. Sherri Ott. CENTRAL NEW JERSEY ST. LOUIS JEWISH FEDERATION OF CENTRAL NEW JER- JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST. LOUIS (incl. St. SEY (1940; merged 1973); 1391 Martine Louis County) (1901); 12 Millstone Campus Ave., Scotch Plains (07076); (908)889-5335. Dr. (63146-9812); (314)432-0020. FAX: FAX: (908)889-5370. Pres. Zygmunt Wilf; (314)432-1277. Pres. Mont S. Levy; Exec. Exec. V.-Pres. Stanley Stone. V.-Pres. Barry Rosenberg. CLIFTON-PASSAIC NEBRASKA JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER CLIFTON- LINCOLN PASSAIC (1933); 199 Scoles Ave., Clifton JEWISH FEDERATION OF LINCOLN, INC. (07012-1125). (973)777-7031. FAX: (973) (1931; inc. 1961); PO Box 67218 (68506); 777-6701. E-mail: yymuskin@jfedclifton- (402)489-1015. FAX: (402)489-1015. Pres. passaic.com. Pres. George Kramer; Exec. Herb Friedman; Exec. Dir. Karen Sommer. V.-Pres. Yosef Y. Muskin. OMAHA CUMBERLAND COUNTY JEWISH FEDERATION OF OMAHA (1903); 333 JEWISH FEDERATION OF CUMBERLAND S. 132nd St. (68154-2198); (402)334-8200. COUNTY (inc. 1971); 1063 E. Landis Ave. 568 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

Suite B, Vineland (08360-3752); (609)696- [email protected]. Pres. Martin 4445. FAX: (609)696-3428. E-mail: jfedcc@ Siegal; Exec. Dir. Daniel A. Nadelman. aol.com. Pres. James Potter; Exec. Dir. Ann Lynn Lip ton. SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN NEW METROWEST NEW JERSEY JERSEY (incl. Camden, Burlington, and UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF METRO- Gloucester counties) (1922); 1301 Spring- WEST (1923); 901 Route 10, Whippany dale Rd., Suite 200, Cherry Hill (08003- (07981-1156); (973)884-4800. FAX: (973) 2769); (856)751-9500. FAX: (856)751-1697. 884-7361. E-mail: dlarris@ujfmetrowest. Pres. Dr. Robert Belafsky; Exec. V.-Pres. org. Pres. Murray Laulicht; Exec. V.-Pres. Stuart Alperin. Max L. Kleinman. NEW MEXICO MIDDLESEX COUNTY ALBUQUERQUE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER MIDDLE- SEX COUNTY (org. 1948; reorg. 1985); 230 JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ALBU- Old Bridge Tpk., S. River (08882-2000); QUERQUE (1938); 5520 Wyoming Blvd., NE (732)432-7711. FAX: (732)432-0292. E- (87109-3167); (505)821-3214. FAX: (505) mail: [email protected]. Pres. Roy Tanzman; 821-3351. Pres. Dr. Larry Lubar; Exec. Dir. Exec. V.-Pres. Michael Shapiro. Andrew Lipman. MONMOUTH COUNTY NEW YORK JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER MON- ALBANY MOUTH COUNTY (1971); 100 Grant Ave., PO (See Northeastern New York) Box 210, Deal (07723-0210); (732)531-6200- 1. FAX: (732)531-9518. E-mail: pfdnuss® BROOME COUNTY msn.com. Pres. David Portman; Chmn. JEWISH FEDERATION OF BROOME COUNTY; William A. Schwartz; Exec. Dir. David A. 500 Clubhouse Rd., Vestal (13850); (607) Nussbaum. 724-2332; FAX: (607)724-2311. NORTH JERSEY BUFFALO (INCL. NIAGARA FALLS) JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTH JERSEY JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER BUFFALO, (1933); One Pike Dr., Wayne (07470-2498); INC. (1903); 787 Delaware Ave. (14209); (973)595-0555. FAX: (973)595-1532. Branch (716)886-7750. FAX: (716)886-1367. Pres. Office: 17-10 River Rd., Fair Lawn (07410- Irving M. Shuman; Exec. Dir. James M. 1250); (973)794-1111. E-mail: jfnj@ Lodge. aol.com. Pres. George Liss; Exec. Dir. Mar- tin Greenberg. DUTCHESS COUNTY JEWISH FEDERATION OF DUTCHESS COUNTY; OCEAN COUNTY 110 Grand Ave., Poughkeepsie (12603); OCEAN COUNTY JEWISH FEDERATION (914)471-9811. FAX: (914) 471-0659. E- (1977); 301 Madison Ave., Lakewood mail: [email protected]. Pres. (08701); (732)363-0530. FAX: (732)363- Tomasina Schneider; Exec. Dir. Bonnie 2097. Pres. David Rosen; Exec. Dir. Alan Meadow. Nydick. ELMIRA-CORNING PRINCETON MERCER BUCKS JEWISH CENTER AND FEDERATION OF THE UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF PRINCETON TWIN TIERS (1942); PO Box 3087, Elmira MERCER BUCKS (merged 1996); 3131 Prince- (14905-0087); (607)734-8122. FAX: (607) ton Pike, Bldg. 2A, Lawrenceville (08648- 734-8123. Pres. John Spiegler; Admin. 2207); (609)219-0555. FAX: (609)219-9040. Diane Huglies. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Eliot Freeman; Exec. Dir. Andrew Frank. NEW YORK UJA-FEDERATION OF JEWISH PHILAN- SOMERSET COUNTY THROPIES OF NEW YORK, INC. (incl. Greater JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOMERSET, HUN- NY, Westchester, Nassau, and Suffolk coun- TERDON & WARREN COUNTIES (1960); 775 ties) (Fed. org. 1917; UJA 1939; merged Talamini Rd., Bridgewater (08807); (908) 1986); 130 E. 59 St. (10022-1302); (212)980- 725-6994. FAX: (908)725-9753. E-mail: 1000. FAX: (212)888-7538. E-mail: info® JEWISH FEDERATIONS, FUNDS, COUNCILS / 569 ujafedny.org. Pres. James S. Tisch; Chmn. NORTH CAROLINA Judith Stern Peck; Exec. V.-Pres. John Ruskay. ASHEVILLE WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA JEWISH FED- NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK ERATION (1935); 236 Charlotte St. (28801- UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTH- 1434); (828)253-0701. FAX: (828)254-7666. EASTERN NEW YORK (1986); Latham Circle Pres. Stan Greenberg; Exec. Dir. Marlene Mall, 800 New Loudon Rd., Latham Berger-Joyce. (12110); (518)783-7800. FAX: (518)783- 1557. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. CHARLOTTE Dr. Lewis Morrison; Exec. Dir. Jerry S. THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER Neimand. CHARLOTTE (1938); 5007 Providence Rd. (28226-5849); (704)366-5007. FAX: (704) ORANGE COUNTY 944-6766. E-mail: magman@shalomchar- JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ORANGE lotte.org. Pres. William Gorelick; Exec. Dir. COUNTY (1977); 68 Stewart Ave., Newburgh Marvin Goldberg. (12550); (914)562-7860. FAX: (914)562- 5114. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Mona DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL Rieger; Admin. Dir. Joyce Waschitz. DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL JEWISH FEDERA- TION & COMMUNITY COUNCIL (1979); 3700 ROCHESTER Lyckan Pkwy., Suite B, Durham (27707- JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF 2541); (919)489-5335. FAX: (919)489-5788. GREATER ROCHESTER, NY, INC. (1939); 441 E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. East Ave. (14607-1932); (716)461-0490. Elaine Marcus; Exec. Dir. Lew Borman. FAX: (716)461-0912. E-mail: info@jew- ishrochester.org. Pres. Eileen Grossman; GREENSBORO Exec. Dir. Lawrence W. Fine. GREENSBORO JEWISH FEDERATION (1940); 5509C W. Friendly Ave. (27410-4211); ROCKLAND COUNTY (336)852-5433. FAX: (336)852-4346. E- JEWISH FEDERATION OF ROCKLAND mail: [email protected]. COUNTY (1985); 900 Route 45, Suite 1, New Pres. Ronald Green; Exec. Dir. Marilyn For- City (10956-1140); (914)362-4200. Fax: man-Chandler. (914)362-4282. RALEIGH SCHENECTADY WAKE COUNTY JEWISH FEDERATION (in- (See Northeastern New York) cludes Cary, Apex, Garner, Knightdale, Ze- bulon, Wake Forest and Smithfield) (1987): SYRACUSE 8210 Creedmoor Rd., Suite 104 (27613); SYRACUSE JEWISH FEDERATION, INC. (1918); (919)676-2200. FAX: (919)676-2122. E- 5655 Thompson Rd. So., DeWitt (13214- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Jim 0511); (315)445-2040. FAX: (315)445-1559. Maass; Exec. Dir. Judah Segal. Pres. Linda Alexander; Exec. V.-Pres. Mary OHIO Ann Oppenheimer. AKRON TROY AKRON JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION (See Northeastern New York) (1935); 750 White Pond Dr. (44320-1128); (330)869-CHAI (2424). FAX: (330)867- ULSTER COUNTY 8498. Pres. David Kock; Exec. Dir. Michael JEWISH FEDERATION OF ULSTER COUNTY Wise. (1951); 159 Green St., Kingston (12401); (914)338-8131. FAX: (914)338-8131. E- CANTON mail: [email protected]. Pres. Michelle Tuch- CANTON JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION man; Exec. Dir. Joan Plotsky. (1935; reorg. 1955); 2631 Harvard Ave., NW (44709-3147); (330)452-6444. FAX: (330) UTICA 452-4487. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION AND CEN- Edward Buxbaum; Exec. Dir. Neil Berro. TER OF UTICA (1950; reorg. 1994); 2310 Oneida St. (13501-6009); (315)733-2343. CINCINNATI FAX: (315)733-2346. Pres. Ann Siegel; JEWISH FEDERATION OF CINCINNATI (1896; Exec. Dir. Barbara Ratner-gantshar. reorg. 1967); 4380 Malsbary Rd., Suite 200 570 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

(45242-5644); (513) 985-1500. FAX: E. 71 ST. (74136); (918)495-1100. FAX: (513)985-1503. E-mail: [email protected]. (918)495-1220. Pres. Andrew M. Wolov; Pres. Harry B. Davidow; Exec. V.-Pres. Exec. Dir. David Bernstein. Aubrey Herman. OREGON CLEVELAND PORTLAND JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND (1903); 1750 Euclid Ave. JEWISH FEDERATION OF PORTLAND (incl. (44115-2106); (216)566-9200. FAX: (216) Northwest Oregon and Southwest Wash- 861-1230. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. ington communities) (1920; reorg. 1956); Robert Goldberg; Exec. V.-Pres. Stephen H. 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. (97219); (503)245- Hoffman. 6219. FAX: (503)245-6603. E-mail: char- [email protected]. Pres. Gayle Ro- COLUMBUS main; Exec. Dir. Charles Schiffman. COLUMBUS JEWISH FEDERATION (1926); PENNSYLVANIA 1175 College Ave. (43209); (614)237-7686. FAX: (614)237-2221. E-mail: [email protected]. BUCKS COUNTY Pres. Gordon Zacks; Exec. Dir. Mitchel (See Jewish Federation of Greater Philadel- Orlik. phia) DAYTON ERIE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER DAYTON OF ERIE (1910); 4501 Denlinger Rd. (45426-2395); (1946); 1611 Peach St., Suite 405 (16501- (937)854-4150. FAX: (937)854-2850. Pres. 2123); (814)455-4474. FAX: (814)455-4475. Joseph Bettman; Exec. V.-Pres. Peter H. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Robert Cohen; Wells. Admin. Dir. Cynthia Penman; Dir. of Soc. STEUBENVILLE Srvcs. Barbara Singer. JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL (1938); 300 HARRISBURG Lovers Lane (43952); (614)264-5514. FAX:: UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF GREATER (740)264-7190. Pres. Curtis L. Greenberg; HARRISBURG (1941); 3301 N. Front St. Exec. Sec. Jennie Bernstein. (17110-1436); (717)236-9555. FAX: (717) TOLEDO 236-8104. E-mail: communityreview@ JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER TOLEDO desupernet.net. Pres. Raphael Aronson; (1907; reorg. 1960); 6505 Sylvania Ave., Syl- Exec. Dir. Jordan Harburger. vania (43560-3918); (419)885-4461. FAX: LEHIGH VALLEY (419)885-3207. E-mail: [email protected]. JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE LEHIGH VAL- Pres. Joel Beren; Exec. Dir. Alix Greenblatt. LEY (1948); 702 N. 22nd St., Allentown YOUNGSTOWN (18104); (610)821-5500. FAX: (610)821- YOUNGSTOWN AREA JEWISH FEDERATION 8946. E-mail: [email protected]. (1935); 505 Gypsy Lane (44504-1314); PHILADELPHIA (330)746-3251. FAX: (330)746-7926. E- JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER mail: [email protected]. Pres. Dr. PHILADELPHIA (incl. Bucks, Chester, Ronald Roth; Exec. V.-Pres. Sam Kooper- Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia man. counties) (1901; reorg. 1956); 2100 Arch St. OKLAHOMA (19103); (215)832-0500. FAX: (215)832- 1510. E-mail: lyouman@!philjnet.org. Pres. OKLAHOMA CITY Michael R. Belman; Exec. V.-Pres. Howard JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER OKLA- E. Charish. HOMA CITY (1941); 710 W. Wilshire, Suite C (73116-7736). (405)848-3132. FAX: (405) PITTSBURGH 848-3180. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER Harriet Carson; Exec. Dir. Edie S. Rood- PITTSBURGH (1912; reorg. 1955); 234 McKee man. PI. (15213-3916); (412)681-8000. FAX: (412) 681-3980. E-mail: [email protected]. TULSA Chmn. David Burstin; Pres. Howard M. JEWISH FEDERATION OF TULSA (1938); 2021 Rieger. JEWISH FEDERATIONS, FUNDS, COUNCILS / 571

READING (423)493-0270. FAX: (423)493-9997. E- JEWISH FEDERATION OF READING, PA., INC. mail: [email protected]. Pres. Claire (1935; reorg. 1972); 1700 City Line St. Binder; Exec. Dir. Debra Levine. (19604); (610)921-2766. FAX: (610)929- KNOXVILLE 0886. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Sheila Lattin; Exec. Dir. Stanley Ramati. KNOXVILLE JEWISH FEDERATION, INC. (1939); 7800 Deane Hill Dr. (37919); SCRANTON (423)693-5837. FAX: (423)694-4861. E- SCRANTON-LACKAWANNA JEWISH FEDERA- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Mary Linda TION (1945); 601 Jefferson Ave. (18510); Schwartzbart; Exec. Dir. Dr. Bernard (570)961-2300. FAX: (570)346-6147. Pres. Rosenblatt. Louis Nivert; Exec. Dir. Seymour Brotman. MEMPHIS WILKES-BARRE MEMPHIS JEWISH FEDERATION (incl. Shelby JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER WILKES- County) (1935); 6560 Poplar Ave. (38138- BARRE (1950); 60 S. River St. (18702-2493); 3614); (901)767-7100. FAX: (901)767-7128. (717)822-4146. FAX: (717)824-5966. E- E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Louise mail: [email protected]. Pres. Murray Uf- Sklar; Exec. Dir. Jeffrey Feld. berg; Exec. Dir. Don Cooper. NASHVILLE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH FEDERATION OF NASHVILLE & MID- DLE TENNESSEE (1936); 801 Percy Warner PROVIDENCE Blvd. (37205-4009); (615)356-3242. FAX: JEWISH FEDERATION OF RHODE ISLAND (615)352-0056. E-mail: [email protected]. (1945); 130 Sessions St. (02906); (401)421- Pres. Peter Haas. 4111. FAX: (401)331-7961. E-mail: shalom @jfri.org. Pres. Edward D. Feldstein; Exec. TEXAS Dir. Steven A. Rakitt. AUSTIN SOUTH CAROLINA JEWISH COMMUNTY ASSOCIATION OF CHARLESTON AUSTIN (1939; reorg. 1956); 7300 Hart Lane (78731); (512)735-8000. FAX: (512)735- CHARLESTON JEWISH FEDERATION (1949); 8001. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. 1645 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd., PO Box Linda Millstone; Exec. Dir. Sandy Sack. 31298 (29407); (843)571-6565. FAX: (843)852-3547. E-mail: ejkatzman@aol. BEAUMONT com. Pres. Anita Zucker; Exec. Dir. Ellen J. BEAUMONT JEWISH FEDERATION; PO Box Katzman. 1891 (77704-1981); (409)832-2881. COLUMBIA CORPUS CHRISTI COLUMBIA JEWISH FEDERATION (1960); COMBINED JEWISH APPEAL OF CORPUS 4540 Trenholm Rd., PO Box 6968 (29206- CHRISTI; 750 Everhart Rd. (78411-1906; 4462); (803)787-2023. FAX: (803)787-0475. (512)855-6239. FAX: (512)853-9040. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Stephen Serbin; Exec. Dir. Steven Terner. DALLAS JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER DALLAS SOUTH DAKOTA (1911); 7800 Northaven Rd. (75230-3226); SIOUX FALLS (214)369-3313. FAX: (214)369-8943. Pres. JEWISH WELFARE FUND (1938); 510 S. First Donald Schaffer; Exec. Dir. Gary Wein- Ave. (57102-1003); (605)332-3335. FAX: stein. (605)334-2298. E-mail: asnh94@prodigy. EL PASO com. Pres. Laurence Bierman; Exec. Sec. Stephen Rosenthal. JEWISH FEDERATION OF EL PASO, INC. (1937); 405 Wallenberg Dr. (79912-5605); TENNESSEE (915)584-4437. FAX: (915)584-0243. Pres. Gary Weiser; Exec. Dir. Larry Harris. CHATTANOOGA JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF FORT WORTH GREATER CHATTANOOGA (1931); 3601 Ring- JEWISH FEDERATION OF FORT WORTH AND gold Rd. (37412); PO Box 8947 (37412); TARRANT COUNTY (1936); 4801-B Bri- 572 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000 arhaven Rd. (76109); (817)569-0892. FAX: Beach) (1937); 5029 Corporate Woods Dr., (817)569-0896. E-mail: [email protected]. Suite 225, Virginia Beach (23462-4370); Pres. Harold Gernsbacher; Exec. Dir. (757)671-1600. FAX: (757)671-7613. E- Naomi Rosenfield. mail: [email protected]. Pres. David Brand; Exec. V.-Pres. Mark L. Goldstein. HOUSTON JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER HOUSTON VIRGINIA PENINSULA (1936); 5603 S. Braeswood Blvd. (77096- UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF THE VIR- 3907); (713)729-7000. FAX: (713)721-6232. GINIA PENINSULA, INC. (1942); 2700 Spring E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Rd., Newport News (23606); (757)930-1422. Marvin Woskow; Exec. V.-Pres. Lee Wun- FAX: (757)930-3762. E-mail: unitedjc® sch. erols.com. Pres. Roy H. Lasris; Exec. Dir. Rodney J. Margolis. SAN ANTONIO JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN ANTONIO (incl. WASHINGTON Bexar County) (1922); 12500 NW Military SEATTLE Hwy., Suite 200 (78231); (210)302-6960. FAX: (210)408-2332. E-mail: markjfsa® JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SEATTLE aol.com. Pres. Meyer Lifschitz; Exec. Dir. (incl. King County, Everett, and Bremer- Mark Freedman. ton) (1926); 2031 Third Ave. (98121); (206)443-5400. FAX: (206)443-0306. E- WACO mail: [email protected]. Pres. JEWISH FEDERATION OF WACO & CENTRAL Lucy Pruzan; Exec. V.-Pres. Michael TEXAS (1949); PO Box 8031 (76714-8031); Novick. (817)776-3740. E-MAIL: DEBHERSH® AOL.COM. Pres. Abbye M. Silver; Exec. Sec. Debbie Hersh-Levy. CHARLESTON UTAH FEDERATED JEWISH CHARITIES OF CHARLESTON, INC. (1937); PO Box 1613 SALT LAKE CITY (25326); (304)345-2320. FAX: (304)345- UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF UTAH 2325. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Stu- (1936); 2416 E. 1700 South (84108); (801) art May; Exec. Sec. Lee Diznoff. 581-0102. FAX: (801) 581-1334. Pres. Robert Wolff; Exec. Dir. Donald Gartman. WISCONSIN VIRGINIA MADISON MADISON JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL, RICHMOND INC. (1940); 6434 Enterprise Lane (53719- JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF RICH- 1117. (608)278-1808. FAX:(608)278-7814. MOND (1935); 5403 Monument Ave., PO E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Joel Box 17128 (23226-7128); (804)288-0045. Minkoff; Exec. Dir. Steven H. Morrison. FAX: (804)282-7507. E-mail: executivedi- [email protected]. Pres. Richard J. MILWAUKEE November; Exec. Dir. Marsha F. Hurwitz. MILWAUKEE JEWISH FEDERATION, INC. (1902); 1360N. Prospect Ave. (53202); (414) TIDEWATER 390-5700. FAX: (414)390-5782. Pres. UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF TIDEWATER Stephen L. Chernof; Exec. V.-Pres. Richard (incl. Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia H. Meyer.

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ALBERTA mail: [email protected]. Pres. Nate CALGARY Feldman; Exec. Dir. Joel R. Miller. CALGARY JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL EDMONTON (1962); 1607 90th Ave. SW (T2V 4V7); JEWISH FEDERATION OF EDMONTON (1954; (403)253-8600. FAX: (403)253-7915. E- reorg. 1982); 7200-156th St. (T5R 1X3); JEWISH FEDERATIONS, FUNDS, COUNCILS / 573

(780)487-5120. FAX: (780)481-1854. E- LONDON mail: [email protected]. Pres. Stephen LONDON JEWISH FEDERATION (1932); 536 Mandel; Exec. Dir. Lesley A. Jacobson. Huron St. (N5Y4J5); (519)673-3310. FAX: (519)673-1161. Pres. Ron Wolf; Off. Mgr. BRITISH COLUMBIA Debra Chatterley. VANCOUVER OTTAWA JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER VANCOU- UNITED JEWISH APPEAL OF OTTAWA (1934); VER (1932; reorg. 1987); 950 W. 41st Ave., 1780 Kerr Ave. (K2A 1R9); (613)798-4696. Suite 200 (V5Z 2N7); (604)257-5100. FAX: FAX: (613)798-4695. E-mail: hcoleman (604)257-5110. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. @ujaottawa.com. Pres. Barbara Farber; Bob Wielmot; Exec. Dir. Drew Staffenberg. Exec. Dir. Mitchell Bellman. MANITOBA TORONTO UJA FEDERATION OF GREATER TORONTO WINNIPEG (1917); 4600 Bathurst St. (M2R 3V2); JEWISH FEDERATION OF WINNIPEG/COM- (416)635-2883. FAX: (416)631-5715. E- BINED JEWISH APPEAL (1938; reorg. 1973); mail: [email protected]. Pres. Joseph 123 Doncaster St., Suite C300 (R3N 2B2); Steiner; Exec. V.-Pres. Allan Reitzes. (204)477-7400. FAX: (204)477-7405. E- mail: [email protected]. Pres. WINDSOR Larry Hurtig; Exec. V.-Pres. Robert Freed- JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION (1938); man. 1641 Ouellette Ave. (N8X 1K9); (519)973- 1772. FAX: (519)973-1774. Pres. Dr. Michael Malowitz; Exec. Dir. Steven Brownstein. HAMILTON QUEBEC UJA/JEWISH FEDERATION OF HAMIL- TONAVENTWORTH & AREA (1932; merged MONTREAL 1971); PO Box 7258, 1030 Lower Lions FEDERATION CJA (formerly Allied Jewish Club Rd., Ancaster (L9G 3N6); (905)648- Community Services) (1965); 1 Carrie Cum- 0605 #305. FAX: (905)648-8350. E-mail: mings Square (H3W 1M6); (514)735-3541. [email protected]. Pres. Cheryl FAX: (514)735-8972. E-mail: dcantor@fed- Greenbaum; Exec. Dir. Patricia Tolkin erationcja.org. Pres. Stanley Plotnick; Exec. Eppel. V.-Pres. Danyael Cantor. Jewish Periodicals*

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ALABAMA Winnetka, 91306. (818) 576-9000. FAX: (818) 576-9910. E-mail: heritagepub DEEP SOUTH JEWISH VOICE (1990) (formerly @earthlink.net. Dan Brin. Weekly. Her- THE SOUTHERN SHOFAR). PO BOX 130052, Birmingham, 35213. (205) 595- itage Group. 9255. FAX: (205)595-9256. E-mail: JEWISH BULLETIN OF NORTHERN CALIFOR- [email protected]. Lawrence M. Brook. NIA (1896). 225 Bush St., Suite 1480, San Monthly. Francisco, 94104-4281. (415)263-7200. FAX: (415)263-7223. E-mail: sanfran- ARIZONA [email protected]. Marc S. Klein. Weekly. San ARIZONA JEWISH POST (1946). 2601 N. Francisco Jewish Community Publica- Campbell Ave., #205, Tucson, 85719. tions, Inc. (520)319-1112. FAX: (520)319-1118. E- 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- 5543. E-mail: [email protected]. Har- JEWISH NEWS OF GREATER PHOENIX (1948). riette Ellis; Bus. Mng./Prod. Chris Berry. 1625 E. Northern Ave., Suite 106, Fortnightly. Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix, 85020. (602)870-9470. FAX: Long Beach & West Orange County. (602)870-0426. E-mail: editor@jewis- haz.com. Ed./Pub. Florence Eckstein. JEWISH COMMUNITY NEWS (1976). 14855 Weekly, (www.jewishaz.com) Oka Rd., Suite 2, Los Gatos, 95030. (408)358-3033, ext. 31. FAX: (408)356- CALIFORNIA 0733. E-mail: [email protected]. Eileen Goss; THE AMERICAN RABBI (1968). 22711 Cass Adv. Lindsay Greensweig (408)286-6669. Ave., Woodland Hills, 91364. (818)225- Monthly. Jewish Federation of Greater 9631. FAX: (818)225-8354. E-mail: david San Jose. @inpubco.com. Ed.-in-Ch./Pub. David JEWISH JOURNAL OF GREATER LOS ANGELES Epstein; Ed. Harry Essrig. Quarterly. (1986). 3660 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 204, CENTRAL CALIFORNIA JEWISH HERITAGE Los Angeles, 90010. (213)368-1661. (1914). 20201 Sherman Way, Winnetka, FAX: (213)368-1684. E-mail:jjla@aol. 91306. (818) 576-9000. FAX: (818) 576- com. Gene Lichtenstein. Weekly. 9910. E-mail: [email protected]. Dan Brin. Six times a year. Heritage JEWISH NEWS (1973). 11071 Ventura Blvd., Group. Studio City, 91604. (818)786-4000. FAX: (818)760-4648. Phil Blazer. Monthly. HERITAGE-SOUTHWEST JEWISH PRESS (Also weekly Sunday TV and radio (1914). 20201 Sherman Way, Suite 204, broadcasts in LA, NY, and Miami.)

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JEWISH SOCIAL STUDIES: HISTORY, CUL- COLORADO TURE, AND SOCIETY (1939). c/o Program INTERMOUNTAIN JEWISH NEWS (1913). 1275 in Jewish Studies, Bldg. 240, Rm. 103, Sherman St., Suite 214, Denver, 80203- Stanford University, Stanford, 94305- 2299. (303)861-2234. FAX: (303)832- 2190. (650)725-0829. FAX: (650)725- 6942. E-mail: [email protected]. Exec. Ed. 2920. E-mail: [email protected]. Rabbi Hillel Goldberg; Pub. Miriam Steven J. Zipperstein, Aron Rodrigue. Goldberg. Weekly. Three times a year. Conference on Jewish Social Studies, Inc. CONNECTICUT . 1800 S. Robertson CONNECTICUT (1929). 740 Blvd., #174. Los Angeles, 90035. (800) N. Main St., W. Hartford, 06117. 510-9003. E-mail: [email protected]. (860)231-2424. FAX: (860)231-2428. Shel Wallman/Ephraim Moxson. Bi- E-mail: [email protected]. Lisa Lenkie- monthly. www.jewishsportsreview.com) wicz. 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- mail: [email protected]. Ed. Mimi Perl; 7928. E-mail: [email protected]. Ed.-in- Mng. Henry Savin. Biweekly. Jewish Fed- Chief Joe Bobker; Mng. Ed. Jane Fried. eration of Eastern Connecticut. Weekly. DELAWARE ORANGE COUNTY JEWISH HERITAGE. 24331 JEWISH VOICE. 100 W 10th St., Suite 301, Muirlands Blvd., Suite D-347, Lake For- Wilmington, 19801. (302) 427-2100. est, 92630. Phone/FAX: (949)362-4446. FAX: (302) 427-2438. E-mail: jewishvoic E-mail: [email protected]. Stan Brin. @aol.com. Lynn Edelman. 22 times per Bi-weekly. year. Jewish Federation of Delaware. SAN DIEGO JEWISH PRESS HERITAGE (1914). DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 3615 Kearny Villa Rd., #111, San Diego, 92123. (858)560-0992. FAX: (858)560- AZURE (1996). 1140 Connecticut Ave., NW, 0993. E-mail: [email protected]. Suite 801, Washington, 20036. (202)887- Aaron Hoskins. Weekly. 1270. FAX: (202)887-1277. E-mail: [email protected]. Dan Polisar. SAN DIEGO JEWISH TIMES (1979). 4731 Palm Quarterly. Hebrew/English. The Shalem Ave., La Mesa, 91941. (619)463-5515. Center. FAX: (900) 370-1190. E-mail: Jewish B'NAI B'RITH INTERNATIONAL JEWISH [email protected]. Colleen Silea. Fort- MONTHLY (1886, under the name Meno- nightly. rah). 1640 Rhode Island Ave., NW, Wash- SHALOM LA. (1988). 16027 Ventura Blvd., ington, 20036. (202)857-6646. FAX: #400, Encino, 91436. (818)783-3090. (202)296-1092. E-mail: erozenman® FAX: (818)783-1104. Gal Shor. Weekly. bnaibrith.org. Eric Rozenman. Bi- Hebrew. monthly. B'nai B'rith International. TIKKUN MAGAZINE (1986). 2107 Van Ness CAPITAL COMMUNIQUE (1991). 777 N. Cap- Ave., Suite 302, San Francisco, 94109. ital St., NE, Suite 305, Washington, (415)575-1200. FAX: (415)575-1434. E- 20002. (202)216-9060. FAX: (202)216- mail: [email protected]. Michael 9061. Jason Silberberg. Bi-annually. Na- Lerner. Bimonthly. Institute for Labor & tional Jewish Democratic Council. Mental Health, (www.tikkun.org) THE JEWISH VETERAN (1896). 1811 R St., WESTERN STATES JEWISH HISTORY (1968). NW, Washington, 20009-1659. (202)265- 22711 Cass Ave., Woodland Hills, 91364. 6280. FAX: (202)234-5662. E-mail: the- (818)225-9631. FAX: (818)225-8354. E- [email protected]. Ian Lipner. mail: [email protected]. Ed.-in-Ch. 5 times per year. Jewish War Veterans of Gladys Sturman; Ed. David Epstein. the U.S.A. Quarterly. Western States Jewish History MOMENT (1975). 4710 41 St., NW, Wash- Association. ington, 20016. (202)364-3300. FAX: 576 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

(202)364-2636. E-mail: editor@moment- JEWISH PRESS OF TAMPA (1987). PO Box mag.com. Hershel Shanks. Bimonthly. 6970, Clearwater 33758-6970; 13191 Jewish Educational Ventures, Inc. Starkey Rd., Crownpointe #8, Largo 33773-1438. (727)535-4400. FAX: (727) MONITOR (1990). 1819 H Street, NW, Suite 530-3039. E-mail: [email protected]. Karen 230, Washington, 20006. (202)775-9770. Wolfson Dawkins. Biweekly. Jewish Press FAX: (202)775-9776. E-mail: ucsj@ucsj. Group of Tampa Bay (FL), Inc. com. Lindsey Paige Taxman. Quarterly. Union of Councils for Soviet Jews. SHALOM (1994). 8358 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 305, Ft. Lauderdale, 33351. NEAR EAST REPORT (1957). 440 First St., (954)748-8400. FAX: (954) 748-4509. Ed.- NW, Suite 607, Washington, 20001. in-Chief Rhonda Roseman-Seriani; Mng. (202)639-5254. FAX: (202) 347-4916. Dr. Ed. Elliot Goldenberg. Biweekly. Jewish Raphael Danziger. Fortnightly. Near East Federation of Broward County. Research, Inc. GEORGIA SECURITY AFFAIRS (1976). 1717 K St., NW, Suite 800, Washington, 20006. (202)833- JEWISH CIVIC PRESS (1972). 500 Sugar Mill 0020. FAX: (202)296-6452. E-mail: info@ Rd., Suite B-210, Atlanta, 30350. jinsa.org. Jim Colbert. Quarterly. Jewish (404)231-2194. Abner L. Tritt. Monthly. Institute for National Security Affairs. ILLINOIS . See under MARYLAND CHICAGO JEWISH NEWS (1994). 2501 W. Pe- terson, Chicago, 60659. (773)728-3636. FLORIDA FAX: (773)728-3734. E-mail: chijew- THE CHRONICLE (1971). 580 S. Mclntosh [email protected]. Joseph Aaron. Weekly. Rd., Sarasota, 34232. (941)371-4546. CHICAGO JEWISH STAR (1991). PO Box 268, FAX: (941)378-2947. Barry Millman. Skokie, 60076-0268. (847)674-7827. FAX: Fortnightly. Sarasota-Manatee Jewish (847)674-0014. E-mail: chicago-jewish- Federation. [email protected]. Ed. Douglas Wert- HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS (1976). heimer; Assoc. Ed. Gila Wertheimer. PO Box 300742, Fern Park, 32730. Fortnightly. (407)834-8787. FAX: (407)831-0507. E- JEWISH COMMUNITY NEWS (1941). 6464 W. mail: [email protected]. Pub. Jeffrey Main, Suite 7A, Belleville, 62223. (618) Gaeser; Assoc. Ed. Chris Allen. Weekly. 398-6100/(314)567-6955. FAX: (618)398- JACKSONVILLE JEWISH NEWS (1988). 8505 0539. Steve Low. Quarterly. Jewish Fed- San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 32217. eration of Southern Illinois. (904)448-5000, (904)262-1971. FAX: JUF NEWS & GUIDE TO JEWISH LIVING IN (904)448-5715. E-mail: srgnews@aol. CHICAGO (1972). One S. Franklin St., Rm. com. Susan R. Goetz. Monthly. Jack- 701G, Chicago, 60606. (312)357-4848. sonville Jewish Federation. FAX: (312)855-2470. E-mail: jufnews® JEWISH JOURNAL (PALM BEACH-BROWARD- juf.org. Aaron B. Cohen. Monthly DADE) (1977). 601 Fairway Dr., Deerfield (Guide, annually). Jewish United Fund/ Beach, 33441. (954)698-6397. FAX: Jewish Federation of Metropolitan (954)429-1207. Alan Gosh. Weekly. South Chicago. Florida Newspaper Network. INDIANA JEWISH PRESS OF PINELLAS COUNTY (CLEARWATER-ST.PETERSBURG) (1985). ILLIANA NEWS (1976). 2939 Jewett St., PO Box 6970, Clearwater, 33758-6970; Highland, 46322. (219)972-2250. FAX: 13191 Starkey Rd., Crownpointe #8, (219)972-4779. E-mail: jfedofnwi@aol. Largo, 33773-1438. (727)535-4400. com. Monthly (except July/Aug.). Jewish FAX:(727) Federation of Northwest Indiana, Inc. 530-3039. E-mail: [email protected]. Karen INDIANA JEWISH POST AND OPINION (1935). Wolfson Dawkins. Biweekly. Jewish Press 238 S. Meridian St., #502, Indianapolis, Group of Tampa Bay (FL), Inc. in coop- 46225. (317)972-7800. FAX: (317)972- eration with the Jewish Federation of 7807. E-mail: [email protected]. Ed Pinellas County. Stattmann. Weekly. JEWISH PERIODICALS / 577

NATIONAL JEWISH POST AND OPINION MASSACHUSETTS (1932). 238 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis, 46225. (317)972-7800. FAX: (317)972- AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY (1893). Two 7807. Gabriel Cohen. Weekly. Thornton Rd., Waltham, 02453. (781) 891-8110. FAX: (781)899-9208. E-mail: PROOFTEXTS: A JOURNAL OF JEWISH LITER- [email protected]. Marc Lee Raphael. Quar- ARY HISTORY (1980). Indiana University terly. American Jewish Historical Society. Press, 601 N. Morton St., Bloomington, 47404. (812)855-9449. FAX: (812)855- JEWISH ADVOCATE (1902). 15 School St., 8507. E-mail: [email protected]. Ed- Boston, 02108. (617)367-9100. FAX: itorial address (for contributors):NEJS (617)367-9310. E-mail: thejewadv@aol. Dept., Brandeis U, Waltham, MA 02254. com. Steven Rosenberg. Weekly. Alan Mintz, David G. Roskies. Three THE JEWISH CHRONICLE (1927). 131 Lincoln times a year. St., Worcester, 01605. (508)752-2512. E- mail: [email protected]. Pub. Sondra KANSAS Shapiro; Ed. Ellen Weingart. Bimonthly. KANSAS CITY JEWISH CHRONICLE (1920). 7373 W. 107 St., Overland Park, 66212. JEWISH GUIDE TO BOSTON & NEW (913)648-4620. FAX: (913)381-1402. E- (1972). 15 School St., Boston, 02108. mail: [email protected]. (617)367-9100. FAX: (617)367-9310. Rick Hellman. Weekly. Sun Publications. Rosie Rosenzweig. Irregularly. . KENTUCKY THE JEWISH JOURNAL/NORTH OF BOSTON COMMUNITY (1975). 3630 Dutchmans Lane, (1976). 201 Washington St., PO Box 555, Louisville, 40205-3200. (502) 451-8840. Salem, 01970. (978)745-4111. FAX: (978) FAX: (502) 458-0702. E-mail: jfed@iglou. 745-5333. E-mail: editorial@jewishjour- com. Shiela Steinman Wallace. Biweekly. nal.org. Judith Klein. Biweekly. Russian Jewish Community Federation of section. North Shore Jewish Press Ltd. Louisville. THE JEWISH NEWS OF WESTERN MASSA- KENTUCKY JEWISH POST AND OPINION CHUSETTS (see Jewish Advocate) (1931). 1701 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, METROWEST JEWISH REPORTER (1970). 76 40205. (502)459-1914. Ed Stattman. Salem End Rd., Framingham, 01702. Weekly. (508)872-4808. FAX: (508)879-5856. LOUISIANA Marcia T. Rivin. Monthly. Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston. JEWISH CIVIC PRESS (1965). 924 Valmont St., New Orleans, 70115. (504)895-8784. PAKN-TREGER (1980). 1021 West St., Claire & Abner Tritt, eds. and pubs. Amherst, 01002. (413)256-4900. FAX: Monthly. (413)256-4700. E-mail: [email protected]. Nancy Sherman. Three times a year. Na- JEWISH NEWS (1995). 3500 N. Causeway tional Yiddish Book Center. Blvd., Suite 1240, Metairie, 70002. (504) 828-2125. FAX: (504)828-2827. E-mail: SH'MA (1970). 56 Kearney Rd., Needham, [email protected]. Gail Naron Chalew. 02494. (781)449-9894. FAX: (781)449- Fortnightly. Jewish Federation of Greater 9825. E-mail: [email protected]. New Orleans. Susan Berrin. Monthly. Jewish Family & Life. MARYLAND MICHIGAN (1919). 2104 N. Charles St., Baltimore, 21218. (410)752- DETROIT JEWISH NEWS (1942). 27676 3504. FAX: (410)752-2375. Phil Jacobs. Franklin Rd., Southfield, 48034. (248) Weekly. 354-6060. FAX: (248)354-6069. E-mail: [email protected]. Robert WASHINGTON JEWISH WEEK (1930, as Sklar. Weekly. the National Jewish Ledger). 1500 East Jefferson St., Rockville, 20852. (301) HUMANISTIC JUDAISM (1968). 28611 W. 230-2222. FAX: (301)881-6362. E- Twelve Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, mail: [email protected]. Debra Rubin. 48334. (248)478-7610. FAX: (248)478- Weekly. 3159. E-mail: [email protected]. M. Bonnie 578 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

Cousens, Ruth D. Feldman. Quarterly. JEWISH CHRONICLE (1982). 1063 East Lan- Society for Humanistic Judaism. dis Ave., Suite B, Vineland, 08360. (856) 696-4445. FAX: (856)696-3428. E-mail: WASHTENAW JEWISH NEWS (1978). 2935 [email protected]. Ann Lynn Lipton. Bi- Birch Hollow Dr., Ann Arbor, 48108. monthly. The Jewish Federation of Cum- (734)971-1800. FAX: (734)971-1801. E- berland County. mail: [email protected]. Susan Kravitz Ayer. Monthly. JEWISH COMMUNITY NEWS. 1086 Teaneck Rd., Teaneck, 07666. (201) 837-8818. MINNESOTA FAX: (201) 833-4959. E-mail: jewishstd2 AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD (1912). 4509 @aol.com. Rebecca Kaplan Boroson. Minnetonka Blvd., Minneapolis, 55416. Fortnightly. Jewish Federation of North (612)920-7000. FAX: (612)920-6205. E- Jersey and Jewish Federation of Greater mail: [email protected]. Marshall Hoff- Clifton-Passaic. man. Weekly. JEWISH COMMUNITY VOICE (1941). 1301 MISSOURI Springdale Rd., Suite 250, Cherry Hill, 08003-2762. (856)751-9500, ext. 217. KANSAS CITY JEWISH CHRONICLE. See under FAX: (856)489-8253. E-mail: jvchedi- KANSAS [email protected]. Harriet Kessler. Biweekly. ST. LOUIS JEWISH LIGHT (1947; reorg. 1963). Jewish Federation of Southern NJ. 12 Millstone Campus Dr., St. Louis, THE JEWISH JOURNAL (1999). 320 Raritan 63146. (314)432-3353. FAX: (314)432- Ave., Suite 203, Highland Park, 08904. 0515. E-mail: [email protected]. Robert (732)393-0023. FAX: (732)393-0026. E- A. Conn. Weekly. St. Louis Jewish Light. mail: [email protected]. Ron Ostroff. NEBRASKA Monthly. Published in cooperation with the Ocean County Jewish Federation. JEWISH PRESS (1920). 333 S. 132 St., Omaha, 68154. (402)334-6450. FAX: (402)334- (1931). 1086 Teaneck 5422. E-mail: [email protected]. Carol Rd., Teaneck, 07666. (201)837-8818. Katzman. Weekly. Jewish Federation of FAX: (201)833-4959. Rebecca Kaplan Omaha. Boroson. Weekly. NEVADA JEWISH STAR (1985). 230 Old Bridge Turn- pike, South River, 08882-2000. (732)432- JEWISH REPORTER (1996). 3909 S. Maryland 7711. FAX: (732)432-0292. E-mail: jfgmc Pkwy., Suite 400, Las Vegas, 89119-7520. @aol.com. Marlene A. Heller. Fort- (702)732-0556. FAX: (702)732-3228. E- nightly. Jewish Federation of Greater mail: [email protected]. Rebecca Middlesex County. Herren. Bimonthly. Jewish Federation of Las Vegas. THE JEWISH STATE (1996). 320 Raritan Ave., Suite 203, Highland Park, 08904. (732) LAS VEGAS ISRAELITE (1965). PO Box 393-0023. FAX: (732)393-0026. E-mail: 14096, Las Vegas, 89114. (702)876-1255. [email protected]. Ron Ostroff. Weekly. FAX: (702)364-1009. Michael Tell. Bi- monthly. JEWISH VOICE & OPINION (1987). 73 Dana Place, Englewood, 07631. (201) 569-2845. NEW HAMPSHIRE FAX: (201)569-1739. Susan L. Rosen- bluth. Monthly. JEWISH SPECTATOR (1935). P.O. Box 267, New London, 03257. (603)526-2513. JEWISH VOICE OF GREATER MONMOUTH FAX: (603)526-2514. E-mail: jsisrael® COUNTY (1971). 100 Grant Ave., Deal netmedia.net.il. Rabbi Mark Bleiweiss. Park, 07723. (732)531-6200. FAX: Quarterly. Friends of Jewish Spectator, (732)531-9518. E-mail: pfdnuss@msn. Inc. com. Lauren Silver. Monthly. Jewish Fed- eration of Greater Monmouth County NEW JERSEY and Ocean County Jewish Federation. AVOTAYNU (1985). 155 N. Washington Ave., JOURNAL OF JEWISH COMMUNAL SERVICE Bergenfield, 07621. (201)387-7200. FAX: (1899). 3084 State Hwy. 27, Suite 9, (201)387-2855. E-mail: info@avotaynu. Kendall Pk., 08824-1657. (732)821-1871. com. Sallyann Amdur Sack. Quarterly. FAX: (732)821-5335. E-mail: jcsana® JEWISH PERIODICALS / 579

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AGRONSKY, MARTIN, broadcast journalist; Allen since 1985. Active on behalf of b. Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 12, 1915; d. many causes and orgs.; hon. officer, N.Y. Washington, D.C., July 25, 1999. Educ: UJA-Fed.; hon. chmn., Mid-Westchester Rutgers U. Reporter, Palestine Post, YM-YWHA; assoc. chmn., Associated 1936-37; freelance journalist, 1937-40; YM-YWHAs of Greater N.Y; mem.: bd., NBC radio war correspondent, 1940-43; Brandeis U.; bd. overseers, Albert Ein- ABC Washington correspondent, 1943- stein Coll. of Medicine, Yeshiva U.; 64; CBS bureau chief, 1964-73; host, chmn, home furnishings campaign, Israel "Agronsky and Company," PBS televi- Bonds. sion, 1969-87 (initiated "talking-heads" format for political news shows). Recipi- BELIN, DAVID W, lawyer, communal worker; ent: Peabody award for distinguished re- b. Washington, DC, June 20, 1928; d. porting (coverage of Sen. McCarthy); Rochester, Minn., Jan. 17, 1999. Educ: Heywood Broun award for radio report- U. Mich. (BA, MBA, JD). Served U.S. ing; Alfred DuPont award for distin- Army in Korea and Japan. Practiced law, guished TV reporting and commentary Des Moines, la., and NYC, 1954 , ulti- (coverage of Eichmann trial); Venice Film mately as sr. partner, Belin Lamson Mc- Festival award for documentary Polaris Cormick Zumbach Flynn. Co-owner, The Submarine—Journal Undersea Voyage; Tribune (Ames, la.); trustee, Kemper Mu- Emmy for documentary Justice Black and tual Funds; dir., Outdoor Technologies the Constitution. Group; counsel, Pres.'s Comm. on Assas- sination of Pres. Kennedy (Warren ANCELL NATHAN S., business executive, Comm.), 1964, which found that Lee Har- philanthropist; b. NYC, Aug. 22, 1908; d. vey Oswald was sole gunman; exec, dir., New Rochelle, N.Y., May 31,1999. Educ: comm. on CIA activities within the U.S. Columbia U. (BS, LLB). Established (Rockefeller Comm.). Hon. v.-pres. and Ethan Allen Furniture Co., 1939, pio- bd. mem., Union of Amer. Hebrew neering colonial-style furniture and dis- Congs.; bd. mem., Amer. Jewish Com. plays in room-like settings; succeeded Proponent of outreach to intermarried brother-in-law as chmn., 1970; sold Ethan and of rabbinic officiation at mixed mar- Allen to Interco Inc., 1980, becoming In- riages; founder, Jewish Outreach Inst., terco v.-pres. as well as dir. and chmn. of 1987. Au.: November 22, 1963: You Are Ethan Allen subsidiary; advisor to Ethan the Jury (1973); Final Disclosure: The Full

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Truth About the Assassination of Presi- CHERNE, LEO, business consultant, refugee dent Kennedy (1988); Leaving Money activist; b. NYC, Sept. 8, 1912; d. NYC, Wisely (1990). Jan. 12, 1999. Educ: NYU, N.Y. Law School. Founder and exec, dir., Research BERGER, GRAENUM, social worker, commu- Institute of America, 1936-85, consul- nal professional; b. Gloversville, N.Y., tants on the impact of world events on Apr. 21, 1908; d. New Rochelle, N.Y., business. Faculty, School of Foreign Ser- Mar. 31, 1999. Educ: U. Mo. (BA), Grad- vice, Georgetown U., 1939-41, New uate School of Jewish Social Work (MS). School for Social Research, 1945-52; Exec, dir., Jewish Community Center, participated in planning industrial mobi- Staten Island, N.Y., 1932-38; head lization for the armed forces, WWII; ad- worker, Bronx House, 1939-49; consul- viser to Gen. MacArthur on economic re- tant on community center programming covery of Japan, 1946; chmn, Internatl. to N.Y. Fed. of Jewish Philanthropies, Rescue Com. (succeeding Reinhold 1949-74. Founder and exec, v-pres., Niebuhr), 1951-91, now the largest Amer. Assoc. for Ethiopian Jews, refugee-relief organization in the world, 1969-83, which raised public conscious- helping hundreds of thousands of people ness about the situation of Ethiopian worldwide; mem., Pres.'s Foreign Intelli- Jews, leading to their airlift to Israel (Op- gence Adv. Bd., 1973-91 and chmn., erations Moses in 1984-85 and Solomon 1976-77. Au.: Adjusting Your Business to in 1991). Faculty, N.Y School of Social War (1939); M-Day and What It Means to Work; Yeshiva U; City Coll. of N.Y. You (1940); Your Business Goes to War Pres., Natl. Assoc. of Jewish Center (1942); The Rest of Your Life (1944). Re- Workers. Au.: The Jewish Community cipient: Commander's Cross of Order of Center (1966); Rescue the Ethiopian Jews! Merit, Federal Republic of Germany; A Memoir, 1955-1995 (1996), and other Chevalier, French Legion of Honor; U.S. works. Medal of Freedom. BERNSTEIN, ZALMAN C. (Sanford), invest- COHEN, SAMUEL, communal professional; ment manager, philanthropist; b. NYC, b. Asbury Park, N.J., Apr. 17, 1933; d. Apr. 29, 1926; d. NYC, Jan. 6, 1999. NYC, Sep. 10, 1999. Educ: Brooklyn Educ: NYU, Harvard Business School. Coll. (BA), Mesivta Rabbi Chaim Berlin Served U.S. Navy, WWII. After employ- Rabbinical Acad.( ordination), Yeshiva U. ment as economist for U.S. govt. and (EdD). Exec, dir, Long Island Zionist partner at several securities firms, Youth Comm., 1957-61; Long Island re- founded and became CEO of Sanford C. gional dir., B'nai B'rith, 1961-66, and Bernstein & Co., 1967-93 (mem., bd. of dir., membership dept., N.Y. and New dirs., 1993-), building it into one of the England, 1966-72; dir. of org., Amer. largest privately held investment firms in Jewish Cong., 1972-74; exec, dir., Amer. the world, with assets of over $8 billion. Zionist Fed., 1974-77; exec, v.-pres., Jew- Major contributor to Jewish causes; ish Nat). Fund, 1977-97, where he raised founding chmn., Avi Chai Foundation, annual income from $6 million to $32 mil- 1984-, to foster understanding between lion and initiated the Internatl. Arid Jews of different religious backgrounds; Lands Consortium. founder, with , the Shalem Foundation, 1994, to strengthen and en- DAUBE, DAVID, legal scholar; b. Freiburg, rich Jewish life in Israel. Relocated to Germany, Feb. 8, 1909; d. Pleasant Hill, Jerusalem, 1989. Cal., Feb. 24, 1999; in U.S. since 1970. Educ: Gottingen U. (DJur), Cambridge CHENKIN, ALVIN, communal professional; U. (PhD), Oxford U. (DCL). Fellow, b. NYC, October 1, 1918; d. Media, Pa., Caius Coll. and lect. in law, Cambridge June 6, 1999. Educ: City Coll. of N.Y. U., 1938-51; prof., U. Aberdeen, Government statistician; director of re- 1951-55; Regius prof, of civil law, fellow, search and statistics, Council of Jewish All Souls Coll., Oxford U., 1955-1970; Feds, and Welfare Funds, 1947-85. prof.-in-residence and dir., Robbins He- Mem., Young People's Socialist League; braic and Roman Law Collections, Boalt president, union local 107 of District Hall, U. Cal. at Berkeley, 1970-81. Au.: Council 1707. Au.: AJYB articles on U.S. The Aramaic Gospels (1945); Studies in Jewish demography, 1954-86. Biblical Law (1947); The New Testament OBITUARIES / 589

and Rabbinic Judaism (1956); Forms of 1906; d. Miami Beach, Fla., Jan. 16,1999. Roman Legislation (1956); The Exodus Educ: Hunter Coll., NYU (Ph.D.). Pattern in the Bible (1963); The Sudden in Longtime Hadassah leader: mem. Hadas- the Scriptures (1964); Collaboration with sah national bd., 1940-; delegate to Tyranny in Rabbinic Law (1969). Amer. Jewish Conf., 1942; natl. chmn.: Amer. Zionist youth activities, 1943-48, ELAZAR, DANIEL J., political scientist; b. vocational educ. comm., 1948-53, natl. Minneapolis, Minn., Aug. 25, 1934; d. Youth Aliyah comm., 1953-56; natl. Jerusalem, Dec. 2, 1999. Educ: Wayne president, 1956-60, overseeing creation State U. (BA), U. Chicago (PhD). Asst. of a new Hadassah hospital in Jerusalem prof., govt. and public affairs, U. 111., (to replace the then inaccessible Mt. Sco- 1959—63; visiting asst. prof, political sci- pus facility) and arranging for the Chagall ence, U. Minn., 1963-64; prof., 1964-, windows there. Founder, charter mem., and dir., Center for the Study of Federal- Brandeis Youth Found., 1948; v.-pres., ism, 1967-, Temple U.; Senator N. M. natl. bd. mem., Brandeis U., 1949-50. Paterson prof., and head, Inst. for Local Au.: Jewish Merchants in Colonial Amer- Govt., Bar-Ilan U., 1976-; founder and ica (1936); Jewels for a Crown—the Cha- pres., Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, gall Windows (1963). 1976-. Public mem., U.S. Adv. Comm. on Intergovernmental Relations, 1986 — GALIMIR, FELIX, violinist; b. , Aus- 93. Au. or ed. of over 70 books, incl. tria, May 12, 1910; d. NYC, Nov. 10, American Federalism (1966); The Politics 1999; in U.S. since 1938. Educ: Vienna of American Federalism (1968); Cities of the Prairie (1970); Community and Polity: Conservatory of Music. Founded Galimir the Organizational Dynamics of American String Quartet, which performed Jewry (1976); Kinship and Consent (1983); throughout Europe, 1929-36, champi- Covenant and Polity in Biblical Israel: Bib- oning music of Schoenberg, Berg, We- lical Foundations and Jewish Expressions bern; hired by Vienna Philharmonic, (1998). Ed.: Publius: The Journal of Fed- 1936, dismissed the next year for being eralism; Jewish Political Studies Review. Jewish; reorganized and led Galimir Recipient: Guggenheim fellowship String Quartet in NYC. 1938-93. Per- (twice); Fulbright senior lecturership. formed with NBC Symphony Orchestra, Philomusica, and on radio station FADIMAN, CLIFTON, editor, critic; b. NYC WQXR, and produced numerous record- (Brooklyn), May 15, 1904; d. Sanibel Is- ings. Taught at Marlboro Festival; City land, Fla., June 20, 1999. Educ: Colum- Coll. of N.Y.; Juilliard School of Music; bia U. Editor, Simon and Schuster, 1929- Mannes College of Music; Curtis Inst.; 35; book editor, New Yorker, 1933-43; N.Y. String Orchestra seminar. editorial com., Book-of-the-Month Club, GOULD, MILTON, lawyer; b. NYC, Oct. 8, 1944-; bd. of editors, Encyclopedia Bri- 1909; d. NYC, Mar. 22,1999. Educ: Cor- tannica, 1959-; editorial consultant., En- nell U. (BA, LLB). Special attorney for vi- cyclopedia Britannica Educ. Corp., olations of immigration and naturaliza- 1963-70; master of ceremonies, "Infor- mation Please," 1938-48, and other radio tion laws, U.S. Justice Dept., 1935-37; and television programs. Au.: Party of partner: Kaufman & Cronan and succes- One (1955); Any Number Can Play (1957); sor firms, 1938-48; Gallop, Climenko & The Lifetime Reading Plan (1959, rev. ed. Gould, 1948-64; sr. partner, Shea, 1988). Ed.: Reading I've Liked (1941); The Gould, Climenko & Kramer, 1964-94; American Treasury (1955); Fantasia LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & McRae, Mathematica (1958); World Treasury of 1994-. Legendary litigator who success- Children's Literature (1984-85); The fully represented many big-name corpo- World of the Short Story (1986); Great rations— such as Twentieth Century Fox, Books of the Western World (1988-); Columbia Pictures, Curtis Publishing— Treasury of the Encyclopedia Britannica in major lawsuits, and won Ariel Sharon's (1992). Recipient: National Book Foun- libel suit against Time magazine. Bd. dation medal for distinguished contribu- chmn., Elgin Natl. Industries; dir., genl. tion to American letters. counsel, Citizens Utilities Co.; dir, Friendly Frost, Tex. Oil & Gas Corp., FREUND-ROSENTHAL, MIRIAM, communal Madison Square Garden Corp.; chmn., worker; b. NYC (Brooklyn), Feb. 17, lawyers div., Anti-Defamation League. 590 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

GRILICHES, ZVI, economist; b. Kaunas, Book of Jewish Music (1985); The Music , Sept. 12, 1930; d. Cambridge, of Abraham Goldfaden: Father of the Jew- Mass., Nov. 4, 1999; in U.S. since 1951. ish Yiddish Theatre (1990); Yiddish Amer- Educ: Hebrew U., Jerusalem; U. Cal. at ican Popular Songs. 1895-1950 (1992); Berkeley; U. Chicago (PhD). Served Is- Passport to Jewish Music: Its History, Tra- raeli Army, 1948-49. Asst. prof., eco- ditions and Culture (1996). nomics, U. Chicago, 1956-59, assoc. HESS, LEON, business executive, philan- prof., 1960-64, prof., 1964-69; Paul M. thropist; b. Asbury Park, N.J., March 14, Warburg prof, Harvard U, 1969-. Con- 1914; d. NYC, May 7, 1999. Served U.S. sultant: Rand Corp., Brookings Inst. Army, WWII, as petroleum-supply officer Mem.: Pres.'s Scientific Adv. Council for Gen. George Patton, reaching rank of Panel on Youth, 1970-73, bd. of govs. major. Entered and reorganized his fa- Federal Reserve System, Ford Found., ther's fuel-delivery business, 1933; created Natl. Science Found. Pres.: Amer. Eco- Hess Oil and Chemical Corp., 1946: pres., nomic Assoc, 1993; Econometric Soc, 1962-65, chmn. and CEO, 1965-69; 1974-. Au.: Price Indexes and Quality chmn. Amerada Hess, 1971-95, CEO, Change (1971); Economies of Scale and 1971-82, 1986-95; co-owner, then sole the Form of the Production Function owner, chmn., N.Y. Jets Football Team, (1971). Recipient: J.B. Clark medal of the 1963-. Major contributor to Jewish and Amer. Economic Assoc. for best econo- civic causes. mist under age 40; award of merit, Amer. Farm Economics Assoc. (four times). HOFFBERGER, JEROLD C, business execu- tive, philanthropist; b. Baltimore, Md., HELLER, JOSEPH, novelist; b. NYC (Brook- Apr. 7, 1919; d. Baltimore, Md., Apr. 16, lyn), May 1, 1923; d. East Hampton, 1999. Educ: U. Virginia. Served U.S. NY, Dec. 14, 1999. Educ: NYU; Co- Army, WWII (purple heart). Pres., chmn., lumbia U. (MA); Fulbright scholar, Ox- Natl. Brewery Co., 1947-75; pres., ford U. Served as bombardier, U.S. Air chmn., CEO, Carling Natl. Breweries, Force, WWII. Instr. of English, Penn. 1975-78; chmn., pres., Baltimore Orioles State U., 1950-52; advertising writer: Baseball Team, 1965-79, pres., 1979-83; Time magazine, 1952-56, Look maga- owner, Sunset Hill Farm, 1980-92; zine, 1956-58; promotion manager, Mc- chmn., Diversified Resource Mgmt., Call's, 1958-61. Taught writing at Yale 1978-90. Pres., Council of Jewish Feds, U. and City Coll. of NY and wrote for and Welfare Funds, 1975-78; chmn., television and movies. Au: Catch-22 United Israel Appeal, 1978-83, hon. (1961); Something Happened (1974); Good chmn., 1983-; chmn., Jewish Agency, as Gold (\979); God Knows (1984); Clos- 1983-87. Major contributor to Jewish ing Time (1994). Recipient: Natl. Inst. of and civic causes. Arts and Letters grantee in literature, 1963. JACOBSON, GAYNOR, communal profes- sional; b. Buffalo, N.Y, May 17, 1912; d. HESKES, IRENE, music educator; b. NYC Sun City West, Ariz., June 6,1999. Educ: (Brooklyn), June 15, 1923; d. New Hyde U. Buffalo (BA, MSW). Exec, sec, Jew- Park, NY, Oct. 14, 1999. Educ: NYU; ish Community Council, Rochester, N.Y, Cantors Inst. of the Jewish Theol. Sem.; 1937-40; exec, dir.: Jewish Family and Juilliard School of Music; Eastman Child Care, Rochester, 1938-44, Jewish School of Music; Harvard U.; School of Child Care Assn., Philadelphia, 1950-51, Sacred Music at Heb. Union Coll. Music Amer. Technion Soc, 1951 — 53; country consultant, Theodor Herzl Inst., dir, Amer. Jewish Joint Distrib. Com.: 1964-76; dir., Natl. Jewish Music Coun- Italy, 1944-45, Greece, 1945-46, cil, 1968-80; founder and dir., Amer. Czechoslovakia, 1946-47, Hungary, Yiddish Theatre Music Restoration and 1947-50; dir, European and North Revival Project. Mem.: Amer. Musico- African operations, HIAS, 1953-54, logical Soc; Internatl. Musical Soc; 1961-66, dir., Latin Amer. operations, Music Library Assoc; Women Cantors' 1955-61, exec, dir, 1966-68, exec, v.- Network. Au.: The Cantorial Art (1966); pres., 1968-81, hon. exec. v.-pres., 1981-. Ernest Bloch: Creative Spirit (1976); Jew- Recipient: State of Israel independence ish Music Programs and How to Commis- citation; National Order of the Southern sion New Works (1978); The Resource Cross, Brazil; Cross of Merit, Hungary. OBITUARIES / 591

JACOBSON, NATHAN, mathematician; b. War- KESTENBERG, JUDITH S., psychoanalyst; b. saw, Poland, Sept. 8, 1910; d. Hamden, Tarnow, Poland, Mar. 17, 1910; d. Sands Conn., Dec. 5, 1999; in U.S. since 1918. Point., N.Y., Jan. 16, 1999; in U.S. since Educ: U. Alabama; Princeton U. (PhD). 1937. Educ: Vienna, Austria (MD), Served U.S. Navy, WWII. Asst., Inst. for Bellevue Hosp.; NY. Psychoanalytic Inst. Advanced Studies, 1933-34; lect. Bryn Clinical prof., psychiatry, NYU; mem. Mawr Coll., 1935-36; Natl. Research staff and faculty, Long Island Jewish Fellow, U. Chicago, 1936-37; instr., asst. Medical Center. Specialist in dance ther- prof., assoc. prof., U. No. Carolina, apy; authority on psychological effects of 1937-42; assoc. instr.. Navy Pre-Flight Holocaust on survivors and their chil- School, 1942-43; assoc. prof., Johns dren. Founder and head, Child Develop- Hopkins U, 1943-47; assoc. prof., math- ment Research; Holocaust Child Survivor ematics, Yale U, 1947-49, prof., 1949- Studies; Internatl. Study of the Organized 81, Henry Ford II prof., 1963-81. Expert Persecution of Children. Au. or ed.: Chil- in "ring" theory, responsible for Jacobson dren During the Nazi Reign: Psychological density theorum, Jacobson radical. Pres., Perspectives on the Interview Process Amer. Mathematical Soc, 1971-73; v.- (1994); Sexuality, Body Movement and the pres., Internatl. Mathematical Union, Rhythms of Development (1995); The Last 1972-74 (fought for right of Soviet Jew- Witness: The Child Survivor of the Holo- ish mathematicians to attend confer- caust (1996); Children Surviving Persecu- ences). Recipient: Leroy P. Steele prize for lifetime achievement, Amer. Mathemati- tion: An International Study of Trauma cal Soc. and Healing (1998). KLUTZNICK, PHILIP M., business executive, KAMINER, PHYLLIS, educator; b. NYC, Nov. communal leader; b. Kansas City, Mo., 13, 1932; d. Tenafly, N.J., Oct. 27, 1999. July 9, 1907; d. Chicago, 111., Aug. 14, Educ: Brooklyn Coll.; NYU (MA); Co- 1999. Educ: U. Kansas, U. Nebraska, lumbia U. (MBA). Founder and pres., In- Creighton U. (LLB). Asst. corp. counsel, structional Systems, Inc., developer and Omaha, Neb., 1933-35; special asst. to marketer of educational technology that U.S. attorney genl. on slum clearance and pioneered use of personal computers in housing, 1935-36; genl. counsel, Omaha the classroom. Founder, 1997, Online Housing Authority, 1938-41; commis- Learning Project, Jewish Theol. Sem., sioner, Federal Public Housing Authority, first "distance learning" program in U.S. 1944-46. Real-estate investor and devel- enabling Judaica courses to be taken over oper, chmn., Urban Investment and De- Internet. Mem., bd. overseers, William velopment Corp., Amer. Bank and Trust Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Co.; pres., Oak Brook Utility Co.; limited Educ, JTS. partner, Salomon Brothers. Mem., U.S. KAMINETSKY, JOSEPH, rabbi, educational ex- delegations to UN, 1957,1961,1962; U.S. ecutive; b. NYC (Brooklyn), Nov. 15, rep., with rank of ambassador., to UN- 1911; d. Jerusalem, Mar. 17,1999. Educ: ECSOC, 1961-63; U.S. sec. commerce, Yeshiva Coll.; Teachers Coll., Columbia 1980-81. Pres., B'nai B'rith Internatl., U. (EdD). Educ. dir., The Jewish Center, 1953-59, hon. pres., 1959-; pres., World NYC, 1934-46; natl. dir., Torah Ume- Jewish Cong., 1977-79, hon. pres., sorah-Natl. Soc. for Hebrew Day Schools, 1979-. Mem: bds. of Creighton U., Roo- 1946-82, largely responsible for the pro- sevelt U, Natl. Jewish Welfare Bd., Boy liferation of Orthodox Jewish day schools Scouts of Amer.; founder, Inst. for Jewish in U.S. Recipient: Mordecai Ben David Policy Planning. Recipient: Ralph Bunche award, Dr. Bernard Revel award, both peace award. from Yeshiva U. KOMAROVSKY, MIRRA, sociologist; b. Baku, KELLMAN, JOSEPH A. G., lawyer, communal Russia, Feb. 4, 1905; d. NYC, Jan 30, professional; b. NYC, Dec. 7,1906; d. Los 1999; in U.S. since 1922. Educ: Barnard Angeles, Cal., June 24, 1999. Educ: St. Coll., Columbia U. (PhD). Asst. prof, so- Johns U. (LLB). Served U.S. Army, ciology, Skidmore Coll., 1927-29; re- WWII. Dir., fact-finding div., legal div., search asst., assoc, Yale U. Inst. of Amer. Jewish Com, 1944-71. Au.: AJYB Human Relations, 1931-32; instr., articles on anti-Semitism and extremism, Barnard Coll., 1936-45, asst. prof., 1950-64. 1945-47, assoc. prof, 1948-53, prof, 592 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

1954-73, dept. chmn., 1949-62, 1965- (1976); What We Know About Race 68, chmn., women's studies program, (1987). Recipient: Distinguished Service 1978. Au.: Leisure, A Suburban Study Award, Assn, for Childbirth at Home In- (1934); The Unemployed Man and His ternatl.; Humanistic Award, Rollo May Family (1940); Women in the Modern Inst. for Humanistic Studies. World: Their Education and Their Dilem- MOSSE, GEORGE L., historian; b. Berlin, mas (1953); Blue-Collar Marriage (1964); Germany, Sept. 20, 1918; d. Madison, Dilemmas of Masculinity (1976); Women Wis., Jan. 22, 1999; in U.S. since 1939. in College: Shaping New Feminine Identi- Educ: Cambridge U. (England); Haver- ties (1985). Recipient: Distinguished ford Coll.; Harvard U. (PhD). Instr., asst. Alumna Award, Barnard Coll.; Burgess prof, assoc prof., history, U. Iowa, 1944- Award, Natl. Council on Family Rela- 55; assoc. prof., prof., U. Wisconsin, tions; Career of Distinguished Scholar- 1955-89 (Bascom prof., 1964-83; ship Award, Sociological Research Assn. Bascom-Weinstein prof, of Jewish studies, MINDEL, NISSAN, rabbi, author; b. Rezenke, 1983-89); prof, emer., 1989-; Koebner Latvia, Mar. 20, 1912; d. NYC (Brook- prof., Hebrew U., Jerusalem, 1979-86, prof, emer, 1986-; inaugural Shapiro sr. lyn), June 26, 1999; in U.S. since 1940. scholar-in-residence, U.S. Holocaust Educ: Yeshiva (ordi- Memorial Museum, 1989; A. D. White nation); Manchester U., England; Co- prof.-at-large, Cornell U., 1993-. Au. of lumbia U. (PhD). Dir., Merkos L'Inyonei over two dozen books, incl.: The Crisis of Chinuch (educational org. of Chabad), German Ideology (1964); Nazi Culture: In- 1941 -; personal sec. to last two rebbes of tellectual, Cultural and Social Life in the Lubavitch. Au. books on history and phi- Third Reich (1966); Germans and Jews losophy of Chabad; translated Liqqutei (1970); The Nationalization of the Masses, Amarim , basic text of Chabad, into Political Symbols and Mass Movements in English. Germany (1975); Nazism (1978); Towards MONTAGU, ASHLEY (Israel Ehrenberg), an- the Final Solution: A History of European thropologist; b. London, England, June Racism (1978); German Jews Beyond Ju- 28, 1905; d. Princeton, N.J., Nov. 26, daism (1985); Nationalism and Sexuality: 1999; in U.S. since 1930. Educ: U. Lon- Respectability and Abnormal Sexuality in don, U. Florence, Columbia U. (PhD). Modern Europe (1985); Confronting the Research assoc, British Museum of Nat- Nation: Jewish and Western Nationalism ural History, 1926-27; curator, physical (1993); The Fascist Revolution: Toward a anthropology, Wellcome Historical Med- General Theory of Fascism (1999). Coed- itor, Journal of Contemporary History, ical Museum, 1929-30; asst. prof., 1966-. Recipient: Goethe Institute anatomy, NYU, 1931-38; assoc. prof., medal; Leo Baeck Institute medal; award Hahnemann Medical Coll. and Hosp., for scholarly distinction, Amer. Historical Philadelphia, 1938-49; chmn., dept. of Assn. anthropology, Rutgers U, 1949-55. Pro- duced, financed, wrote, and directed film One World or None, 1946, on implications PRITZKER, JAY, real-estate developer, phil- of atomic power. Responsible for drafting anthropist; b. Chicago, 111., Aug 26, 1922; UNESCO statement on race, 1949. Au. d. Chicago, 111., Jan. 23, 1999. Educ: of over 60 books, incl.: Coming into Being Northwestern U. (BSc, JD). Served U.S. Among the Australian Aborigines (1937); Navy, WWII. Asst. custodian, Alien Man's Most Dangerous Myth: The Fallacy Property Admin, 1947; partner, Pritzker of Race (1942); Introduction to Physical & Pritzker, 1948-. Bought first Hyatt Anthropology (1945); On Being Human hotel in 1957, eventually amassing a chain (1950); Statement on Race (1952); The of 182 hotels; chmn., Hyatt Corp., Hyatt Natural Superiority of Women (1953); An- Internatl., Marmon Group, Inc. Life thropology and Human Nature (1957); trustee, U. Chicago. Established Pritzker Human Heredity (1959); Race, Science, Architectural Prize; founded Nancy and Humanity (1963); Man's Evolution Friend Pritzker Laboratory for study of (1965); The Anatomy of Swearing (1967); clinical depression, Stanford U. Immortality, Religion, and Morals (1971); RESNICK, PEARL, philanthropist; b. Okna, Touching (1971); The Elephant Man Russia, Jan. 3, 1912; d. Palm Beach, Fla., (1971); The Nature of Human Aggression Dec. 13, 1999; in U.S. since 1923. To- OBITUARIES / 593

gether with husband, a real-estate devel- 40; Port Chester, N.Y, 1940-42; Central oper, established Jack and Pearl Resnick Synagogue, NYC, 1945-72, emer., Film Division of Simon Wiesenthal Cen- 1972-. Pres.: N.Y. Assn. of Reform Rab- ter; Jack and Pearl Resnick Gerontology bis, 1952-54, N.Y Bd. of Rabbis, 1954- Center, Jack and Pearl Resnick Fellow- 55. Mem., bd. of govs., HUC, Zionist ship, and academic chair in brain-tumor Org. of Amer. research at Albert Einstein Coll. of Med- icine. Yeshiva U., whose Resnick Campus SILVERSTEIN, SHEL (Shelby), author, com- was named for them in 1990. Mem.: bd. poser; b. Chicago, 111., Sept. 25, 1930; d. overseers, Albert Einstein Coll. of Medi- Key West, Fla., May 10,1999. Served U.S. cine, bds. of Yeshiva U., Jewish Theolog- Army in Japan and Korea (correspondent ical Sem. of America, Hebrew Home for for Stars and Stripes). Cartoonist, writer, the Aged (Riverdale), Bar-Ilan U. Playboy magazine. Au. of best-selling children's books, incl.: Uncle Shelby's ROSE, FREDERICK P., real-estate developer, Story of Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot philanthropist; b. NYC, Nov. 16, 1923; d. Back (1963); The Giving Tree (1964); Rye, NY, Sept. 14, 1999. Educ: Yale U. Where the Sidewalk Ends (1974); A Light (Bachelor of Civil Engineering). Served in the Attic (1981). Composed hit song, U.S. Navy (construction battalions), "A Boy Named Sue" (1969). WWII. V.-pres., Rose Associates, 1946- 60, pres., 1960-80, chmn., 1980-; SISKEL, GENE, film critic; b. Chicago, 111., v.- chmn., N.Y. Facilities Devel. Corp., Jan. 26, 1946; d. Evanston, 111., Feb. 20, 1970-75. Donated more than $95 million 1999. Educ: Yale U. Film critic: Chicago to a variety of causes and projects, incl. Tribune, 1969-, WBBM-TV, Chicago, Rose Main Reading Room of N. Y. Pub- 1974-, CBS "This Morning," 1990-; lic Library, Rose Center for Earth and host, "Nightwatch," WTTW-TV, 1979- Space at Amer. Museum of Natural Hist. 80; co-host: "Sneak Previews," PBS, (Hayden Planetarium). Initiated Amer. 1977-82, "At the Movies," syndicated TV, Jewish Com. Kosovo relief fund. Pres., 1982-86, "Siskel and Ebert," syndicated Fed. of Jewish Philanthropies of N.Y, TV, 1986-. Au. (with Roger Ebert): The 1974-77, bd. chmn., 1981-83, hon. bd. Future of the Movies (1991). Emmy chmn, 1983-; mem., publs. com., Com- awards, 1979, 1980. Established fund to mentary magazine, 1964-, chmn., 1979 — send Chicago Jewish teens to visit Israel. 84; bd. mem. of 35 orgs. Recipient: Yale STEIN, HERBERT, economist, government of- medal; NYU Urban Leadership award. ficial; b. Detroit, Mich., Aug. 27,1916; d. Washington, D.C., Sept. 8, 1999. Educ: SAFRA, EDMUND J., banker, philanthropist; Williams Coll., U. Chicago (PhD). Econ- b. Beirut, Lebanon., Aug. 6, 1932; d. omist: FDIC, 1938-40; Natl. Defense Monte Carlo, Monaco, Dec. 3,1999. As- Adv. Comm., 1940-41; Wage and Price sociated with series of Safra family pri- Bd., 1941-44; Office of War Mobiliza- vate banks: Beirut, 1948-52; Banco tion and Reconversion, 1945; Com. for Safra, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1955-56; Trade Economic Devel., 1945-67 (assoc. dir. re- Development Bank, Geneva, 1956-83; search, 1948-56, dir. research, 1956-66, Republic New York, Safra Republic v.-pres. and chief economist, 1966-67); Holdings, 1966-. Rated no. 199 on Forbes sr. fellow, Brookings Institution, 1967- magazine's list of world's billionaires. 69; mem., Pres.'s Council of Economic Major donor to U.S. Memorial Holo- Advisers, 1969-72, chmn., 1972-74; A. caust Museum; Sephardic studies and Willis Robertson prof, of economics, U. Latin American studies at Harvard U.; Va., 1974-84; adj. scholar, Amer. Enter- Sephardic studies at Yeshiva U.; banking prise Inst., 1975-77, sr. fellow, 1977-; studies at U. Penn.; Sephardic educ. in- weekly columnist, "The Economy stitutions in many U.S. cities. Today," Scripps Howard newspapers, SELIGSON, DAVID, rabbi; b. NYC, June 10, 1974-80; mem. bd. of contributors, Wall 1907; d. NYC, Aug. 3, 1999. Educ: Street Journal, 1974-. Au: Jobs and Mar- Yeshiva Coll., Columbia U., Hebrew kets (1946); The Fiscal Revolution in Union Coll. (ordination, DHL, DD.). America (1969); Economic Planning and Served U.S. Army (chaplain) in Burma the Improvement of Public Policy (1975); and India, WWII. Rabbi: Ventnor City, Presidential Economics (1984); Governing N.J., 1933-35; Birmingham, Eng., 1935- the $5 Trillion Economy (1989). Recipi- 594 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2000

ent: Pabst postwar employment award, civil rights, human rights causes; pres., first prize; Center for Advanced Study in N.Y. section, Natl. Council of Jewish Behavioral Sciences fellowship. Women; bd. mem., hon. chmn., United Jewish Appeal; bd. mem., Amer. Jewish STEINBERG, SAUL, artist; b. Romanic-Sarat, Com., Anti-Defamation League, which Romania, June 15, 1914; d. NYC, May created annual Rita. V. Tishman award 12, 1999; in U.S. since 1942. Educ: Bucharest U.; Regio Politecnico, Faculta for civil rights in her honor. Recipient: de Architettura, Milan, Italy (Doctor of Hannah G. Solomon award, National Architecture). Served U.S. Navy, 1943-45 Council of Jewish Women; Appeal for (drew anti-Nazi cartoons dropped behind Human Relations award, Amer. Jewish enemy lines). Cartoonist for Bertoldo Com. magazine, Milan, 1936-39; practicing ar- WEINBERG, YAAKOV, rabbi, yeshiva head; b. chitect, 1939-41; free-lance cartoonist, NYC, Jan. 2, 1923; d. Baltimore, Md., mainly for New Yorker magazine (85 cov- July 1, 1999. Educ: Yeshiva Chaim ers and 642 drawings), 1941 —. First one- Berlin, Brooklyn, N.Y. Instr. of Talmud, man show, Wakefield Gallery, 1943, fol- Ner Israel Rabbinical Coll., Baltimore, lowed by inclusion in Museum of Modern Md., 1945-65, dean of kollel (graduate Art show, "Fourteen Americans," 1946, program), 1953-65, dean (Toronto and numerous subsequent shows. Best branch), 1965-71, assoc. dean, (Balti- known for 1976 New Yorker cover depict- more), 1971-87, dean, 1987-. Mem. rab- ing New Yorker's view of the world — binical adv. bds.: Torah Umesorah-Natl. everything beyond Hudson River is in- Soc. for Hebrew Day Schools; Torah significant. Au.: All in Line (1945); The Schools for Israel-Chinuch Atzmai. New World (1965); The Discovery of America (1993). Recipient: Chevalier des WOLF, ERIC R., anthropologist; b. Vienna, Arts et des Lettres, France; gold medal, Austria, Feb. 1, 1923; d. Irvington, N.Y, Amer. Acad. of Arts and Letters. Mar. 7, 1999; in U.S. since 1940. Served US Army, WWII. Educ: Queens Coll., TANNENWALD, THEODORE, JR., public offi- Columbia U. (PhD). Asst. prof, anthro- cial, communal worker; b. Valatie, N.Y., pology, U. 111., 1952-55; U. Va., 1955-58; July 28, 1916; d. Washington, D.C., Jan. visiting asst. prof., Yale U., 1958-59; 17, 1999; Educ: Brown U., Harvard U. assoc. prof, U. Chicago, 1959-61; prof., (LLB). Assoc, Weil, Gotshal & Manges U. Mich., 1965-71; distinguished prof., (New York), 1939-42, partner, 1947-65; Herbert H. Lehman Coll. and Graduate prin. legal consultant, Lend Lease Center, City U. of N.Y, 1971 -. Au.: Sons Admin., 1942; acting asst. chief, foreign of the Shaking Earth (1958); Anthropology funds control div., U.S. State Dept., (1964); Peasants (1968); Peasant Wars of 1942-43; special consultant to sec. of the Twentieth Century (1969); Europe and war, 1943-45; consultant to sec. of de- the People Without History (1982); Envi- fense, 1945-49; counsel to special asst. to sioning Power. Ideologies of Dominance the pres., 1950-51; exec, office of the and Crisis (1999). Recipient: McArthur pres., 1951-53; special counsel to More- Found, "genius grant"; Guggenheim fel- land Comm., 1955-58; N.Y mem., Tri- lowship; NIH career award; NEH sr. fel- State Tax Comm., 1958-59; judge, U.S. lowship. Tax Court, 1965-81, chief judge, 1981- 83, sr. judge, 1983-. Chmn., bd. of govs., ZAKIM, LEONARD, communal professional; Hebrew Union Coll.-Jewish Inst. of Reli- b. Clifton, N.J., Nov. 17, 1953; d. Boston, gion, 1978-81, hon. chmn, 1981-; mem., Mass., Dec. 2, 1999. Educ: American U, natl. exec. com. and bd. of govs., Amer. New Eng. School of Law. Civil rights dir., Jewish Com. Anti-Defamation League New England region, 1979-1984; dir., 1984-. Pio- TISHMAN, RITA V., philanthropist; b. NYC, neered "World of Difference" tolerance- May 3, 1907; d. NYC, Jan. 21, 1999. educ. program, worked to better Jewish Educ: Smith Coll. Awarded civilian relations with blacks and Catholics, es- medal of merit by Pres. Roosevelt for tablished Lenny Fund to fight poverty leading war bond drive, N.Y. State and bigotry. Recipient: Knight of St. Gre- women's div., 1946; active in numerous gory (bestowed by Pope John Paul II).