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Directories Lists Obituaries National Jewish Organizations1 Directories Lists Obituaries National Jewish Organizations1 UNITED STATES Organizations are listed according to functions as follows: Community Relations 445 Cultural 449 Overseas Aid 454 Religious, Educational 456 Social, Mutual Benefit 474 Social Welfare 476 Zionist and Pro-Israel 479 Note also cross-references under these headings: Professional Associations 489 Women's Organizations 489 Youth and Student Organizations 490 COMMUNITY RELATIONS tne Middle East; reJects nationality attach- ment of Jews, particularly American Jews, AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR JUDAISM (1943). to the State of Israel as self-segregating, 298 Fifth Ave., NYC 10001. (212)947- inconsistent with American constitutional 8878. Bd. Chmn. Clarence L. Coleman, Jr.; concepts of individual citizenship and sep- Pres. Alan V. Stone. Seeks to advance the aration of church and state, and as being a universal principles of a Judaism free of principal obstacle to Middle East peace, nationalism, and the national, civic, cul- Report. Pressh . m D. Comay; Exec. V.-Pres. Ira Suverman. AMERICAN JEWISH ALTERNATIVES TO Seeks to prevent infraction of civil and reli- ZIONISM, INC. (1968). 501 Fifth Ave., gious rights of Jews in any part of the Suite 2015, NYC 10017. (212)557-5410. world; to advance the cause of human Pres. Elmer Berger; V.-Pres. Mrs. Arthur rights for people of all races, creeds, and Gutman. Applies Jewish values of justice nationalities; to interpret the position of and humanity to the Arab-Israel conflict in Israel to the American public; and to help 'The information in this directory is based on replies to questionnaires circulated by the editors. 445 446 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1989 American Jews maintain and enrich their community relations; encourages research Jewish identity and, at the same time, and training toward that end; conducts achieve full integration in American life. educational programs and seminars; aims Includes Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Center to encourage cooperation between commu- for Human Relations, William E. Wiener nity relations workers and those working Oral History Library, William Petschek in other areas of Jewish communal service. National Jewish Family Center, Jacob Blaustein Institute for the Advancement of Human Rights, Institute on American CENTER FOR JEWISH COMMUNITY STUDIES Jewish-Israeli Relations. AMERICAN JEW- (1970). 1017 Gladfelter Hall, Temple Uni- ISH YEAR BOOK (with Jewish Publication versity, Philadelphia, PA 19122. (215)787- Society); Commentary; Present Tense; AJC 1459. Jerusalem office: Jerusalem Center Journal; Capital Update. Published in Is- for Public Affairs. Pres. Daniel J. Elazar. rael: Alon Yedi'ot, a monthly bulletin of Worldwide policy-studies institute devoted the Institute on American Jewish-Israeli to the study of Jewish community organi- Relations. zation, political thought, and public affairs, past and present, in Israel and throughout AMERICAN JEWISH CONGRESS (1918). Ste- the world. Publishes original articles, es- phen Wise Congress House, 15 E. 84 St., says, and monographs; maintains library, NYC 10028. (212)879-4500. Pres. Robert archives, and reprint series. Jerusalem Let- K. Lifton; Exec. Dir. Henry Siegman. ter/Viewpoints; Survey of Arab Affairs. Works to foster the creative cultural sur- vival of the Jewish people; to help Israel COMMISSION ON SOCIAL ACTION OF RE- develop in peace, freedom, and security; to FORM JUDAISM (1953, under the auspices eliminate all forms of racial and religious of the Union of American Hebrew Congre- bigotry; to advance civil rights, protect gations). 838 Fifth Ave., NYC 10021. civil liberties, defend religious freedom, (212)249-0100. Chmn. Harris Gilbert; and safeguard the separation of church and Dir. Albert Vorspan; Assoc. Dir. Rabbi state. Congress Monthly; Judaism; Boycott David Saperstein. Develops materials to Report; National Report. assist Reform synagogues in setting up so- cial-action programs relating the principles ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE OF B'NAI of Judaism to contemporary social prob- B'RITH (1913). 823 United Nations Plaza, lems; assists congregations in studying the NYC 10017. (212)490-2525. Chmn. Bur- moral and religious implications in social ton S. Levinson; Dir. Abraham H. Fox- issues such as civil rights, civil liberties, man. Seeks to combat anti-Semitism and to church-state relations; guides congrega- secure justice and fair treatment for all citi- tional social-action committees. Briefings. zens through law, education, and commu- nity relations. ADL Bulletin; Face to Face; Fact Finding Report; International Reports; CONFERENCE OF PRESIDENTS OF MAJOR Law Notes; Rights; Law; Research and AMERICAN JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS Evaluation Report; Discriminations Report: (1955). 515 Park Ave., NYC 10022. (212)- Litigation Docket; Dimensions; Middle 752-1616. Chmn. Seymour D. Reich; East Notebook; Nuestro Encuentro. Exec. Dir. Malcolm Hoenlein. Coordinates the activities of 45 major American Jewish ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH CENTER WORK- organizations as they relate to American- ERS (1918). c/o JCC, 3505 Mayfield Rd., Israeli affairs and problems affecting Jews Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 (216)382- in other lands. Annual report; Middle East 4000. Pres. Avrum I. Cohen; Treas. Alan Memo. S. Goldberg. Seeks to enhance the stan- dards, techniques, practices, scope, and CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGA- public understanding of Jewish Commu- NIZATIONS-CCJO (1946). 420 Lexington nity Center and kindred agency work. Ave., Suite 1733, NYC 10170. (212)808- Kesher. 5437. Pres.'s Aldolphe Steg, Clemens Na- than, Joseph Nuss; Sec.-Gen. Warren ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH COMMUNITY RE- Green. A nongovernmental organization LATIONS WORKERS(1950). 443 Park Ave. in consultative status with the UN, S., 11th fl., NYC 10016. Pres. Jerome UNESCO, ILO.UNICEF, and the Council Levinrad. Aims to stimulate higher stan- of Europe; cooperates and consults with, dards of professional practice in Jewish advises and renders assistance to the Eco- NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 447 nomic and Social Council of the UN on all man; Exec. Sec. Michael Perry. Works problems relating to human rights and eco- with trade unions on programs and issues nomic, social, cultural, educational, and affecting both labor and the Jewish com- related matters pertaining to Jews. munity. COORDINATING BOARD OF JEWISH ORGA- JEWISH PEACE FELLOWSHIP (1941). Box NIZATIONS (1947). 1640 Rhode Island 271, Nyack, NY 10960. (914)358^601. Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036. (202)- Pres. Rabbi Philip Bentley; Sec. Naomi 857-6545. Pres. Seymour D. Reich (B'nai Goodman. Unites those who believe that B'rith), Leonard Kopelowitz (Board of Jewish ideals and experience provide inspi- Deputies of British Jews), David K. Mann ration for a nonviolent philosophy and way (South African Jewish Board of Deputies); of life; offers draft counseling, especially Exec. V.-Pres. Thomas Neumann (U.S.); for conscientious objection based on Jew- Dir. Internatl. Council Warren Eisenberg. ish "religious training and belief; encour- As an organization in consultative status ages Jewish community to become more with the Economic and Social Council of knowledgeable, concerned, and active in the UN, represents the three constituents regard to the war/peace problem. Shalom/ (B'nai B'rith, the Board of Deputies of Jewish Peace Letter. British Jews, and the South African Jewish Board of Deputies) in the appropriate UN JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE UNITED bodies for the purpose of promoting STATES OF AMERICA (1896). 1811 R St., human rights, with special attention to NW, Washington, DC 20009. (202)265- combating persecution or discrimination 6280. Natl. Exec. Dir. Steven Shaw. Seeks on grounds of race, religion, or origin. to foster true allegiance to the United States; to combat bigotry and prevent defa- COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS IN mation of Jews; to encourage the doctrine CIVIL SERVICE, INC. (1948). 45 E. 33 St., of universal liberty, equal rights, and full Rm. 604, NYC 10016. (212)689-2015. justice for all; to cooperate with and sup- Pres. Louis Weiser. Supports merit system; port existing educational institutions and encourages recruitment of Jewish youth to establish new ones; to foster the education government service; member of Coalition of ex-servicemen, ex-servicewomen, and to Free Soviet Jews, NY Jewish Commu- members in the ideals and principles of nity Relations Council, NY Metropolitan Coordinating Council on Jewish Poverty, Americanism. Jewish Veteran. Jewish Labor Committee, America-Israel , NATIONAL MEMORIAL, INC. (1958). Friendship League. Council Digest. 1811 R St., NW, Washington, DC 20009. (202)265-6280. Pres. Robert Zweiman; INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF JEWISH Museum Dir. Mark Dreyfuss. Operates a COMMUNAL SERVICE (see World Confer- museun. and archives commemorating the ence of Jewish Communal Service) activities and service of American Jews in JEWISH LABOR COMMITTEE (1934). Atran the armed forces of the U.S. Routes to Center for Jewish Culture, 25 E. 21 St., Roots. NYC 10010. (212)477-0707. Pres. Herb NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SOVIET JEWRY Magidson; Exec. Dir. Martin Lapan. (formerly AMERICAN JEWISH CONFER- Serves as liaison between the Jewish com- ENCE ON SOVIET JEWRY) (1964; reorg. munity and the trade union movement; 1971). 10 E. 40 St., Suite 907, NYC 10016. works with the AFL-CIO to combat anti- (212)679-6122. Chmn. Shoshana Cardin; Semitism and engender support for the Acting Natl. Dir. Myrna Shinbaum. Coor- State of Israel and Soviet Jewry; strengthen dinating agency for major national Jewish support within the Jewish community
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