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Directories Lists Obituaries National Jewish Organizations* UNITED STATES Organizations are listed according to functions as follows: Community Relations 547 Cultural 552 Israel-Related 560 Overseas Aid 572 Religious, Educational Organizations 574 Schools, Institutions 585 Social, Mutual Benefit 595 Social Welfare 597 Note also cross-references under these headings: Professional Associations 602 Women's Organizations 603 Youth and Student Organizations 603 Canada 604 COMMUNITY RELATIONS AMERICAN JEWISH ALTERNATIVES TO ZION- ISM, INC. (1968). 347 Fifth Ave., Suite AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR JUDAISM (1943). PO Box 9009, Alexandria, VA 22304. 605A, NYC 10016. (212)213 9125. Pres. (703)836-2546. Pres. Alan V. Stone; Exec. Elmer Bergen V.-Pres. Mrs. Arthur Gut- Dir. Allan C. Brownfeld. Seeks to man. Applies Jewish values of justice and advance the universal principles of a humanity to the Arab-Israel conflict in Judaism free of nationalism, and the na- the Middle East; rejects nationality at- tional, civic, cultural, and social integra- tachment of Jews, particularly American tion into American institutions of Amer- Jews, to the State of Israel as self- icans of Jewish faith. Issues of the segregating, inconsistent with American American Council for Judaism; Special In- constitutional concepts of individual cit- terest Report. izenship and separation of church and The information in this directory is based on replies to questionnaires circulated by the editors. An Internet address following an E-mail address is assumed to be located at http://www unless otherwise indicated. 547 548 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997 state, and as being a principal obstacle to 369-3313. FAX: (214)369-8943. Pres. Middle East peace. Report. Marlene Gorin. Aims to stimulate higher standards of professional practice in Jew- AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE (1906). In- stitute of Human Relations, The Jacob ish community relations; encourages Blaustein Building, 165 E. 56 St., NYC research and training toward that end; 10022. (212)751-4000. FAX: (212)750- conducts educational programs and sem- 0326. Pres. Robert S. Rifkind; Exec. Dir. inars; aims to encourage cooperation be- David A. Harris. Protects the rights and tween community-relations workers and freedoms of Jews the world over; combats those working in other areas of Jewish bigotry and anti-Semitism and promotes communal service. human rights for all; works for the secu- rity of Israel and deepened understanding CENTER FOR JEWISH COMMUNITY STUDIES between Americans and Israelis; advo- (1970). Temple University, Center City cates public-policy positions rooted in Campus, 1616 Walnut St., Suite 507, American democratic values and the per- Philadelphia, PA 19103. (215)204-1459. spectives of the Jewish heritage; and en- FAX: (215)204-7784. E-mail: v2026r@vm. hances the creative vitality of the Jewish temple.edu. Jerusalem office: Jerusalem people. Includes Jacob and Hilda Center for Public Affairs. Pres. Daniel J. Blaustein Center for Human Relations, Elazar; Dir. General Zvi Marom; Chmn. Project Interchange, William Petschek Board of Overseers Miriam Schneirov. National Jewish Family Center, Jacob Worldwide policy-studies institute de- Blaustein Institute for the Advancement voted to the study of Jewish community of Human Rights, Institute on American organization, political thought, and pub- Jewish-Israeli Relations. AMERICAN JEW- lic affairs, past and present, in Israel and ISH YEAR BOOK; Commentary; AJC Jour- throughout the world. Publishes original nal; Anti-Semitism World Report. articles, essays, and monographs; main- tains library, archives, and reprint series. AMERICAN JEWISH CONGRESS (1918). Jerusalem Letter! Viewpoints; Survey of Stephen Wise Congress House, 15 E. 84 Arab Affairs; Jewish Political Studies Re- St., NYC 10028. (212)879-4500. FAX: view. (212)249-3672. Pres. David V. Kahn; Exec. Dir. Phil Baum. Works to foster the CENTER FOR RUSSIAN JEWRY WITH STUDENT creative survival of the Jewish people; to STRUGGLE FOR SOVIET JEWRY/SSSJ help Israel develop in peace, freedom, and (1964). 240 Cabrini Blvd., #5B, NYC security; to eliminate all forms of racial 10033. (212)928-7451. FAX: (212)795- and religious bigotry; to advance civil 8867. Dir.-Founder Jacob Birnbaum; rights, protect civil liberties, defend reli- Chmn. Dr. Ernest Bloch; Student Coord. gious freedom, and safeguard the separa- Glenn Richter. Campaigns for the human tion of church and state; organization is rights of the Jews of the former USSR, known as "The Attorney General for the with emphasis on emigration and Jewish Jewish Community." Congress Monthly; identity; supports programs for needy Judaism; Radical Islamic Fundamentalism Jews there and for newcomers in Israel Update; Inside Israel. and USA, stressing employment and Jew- ish education. As the originator of the ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE OF B'NAI grassroots movement for Soviet Jewry B'RITH (1913). 823 United Nations Plaza, in the early 1960s, possesses unique NYC 10017. (212)490-2525. FAX: (212) archives. 867-0779. E-mail: www.adl.org. Chmn. David H. Strassler; Dir. Abraham H. Fox- man. Seeks to combat anti-Semitism and COALITION ON THE ENVIRONMENT & JEWISH to secure justice and fair treatment for all LIFE (1993). 443 Park Ave. S., 11th citizens through law, education, and com- fl., NYC 10016-7322. (212)684-6950, munity relations. ADL on the Frontline; ext. 215. FAX: (212)686-1353. E-mail: Law Enforcement Bulletin; Dimensions: A [email protected]. A six-year project to pro- Journal of Holocaust Studies; Hidden mote environmental education, advocacy, Child Newsletter; International Reports; and action in the American Jewish com- Civil Rights Reports. munity. Sponsored by a broad coalition of Jewish organizations; member of the Na- ASSOCIATION OK JEWISH COMMUNITY RE- tional Religious Partnership for the Envi- LATIONS WORKERS (1950). 7800 North- ronment. L'avdah ul'Shamrah.To Served, aven Road, Dallas, TX 75230. (214) to Protect (bi-annual newsletter). NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 549 COMMISSION ON SOCIAL ACTION OF RE- Rm. 310, NYC 10016. (212)689-2015. FORM JUDAISM (1953, joint instrumental- FAX: (212)447-1633. Pres. Louis Weiser; ity of the Union of American Hebrew 1st V.-Pres. Melvyn Birnbaum. Supports Congregations and the Central Confer- merit system; encourages recruitment of ence of American Rabbis). 838 Fifth Ave., Jewish youth to government service; NYC 10021. (212)650-4000. 2027 Mass- member of Coalition to Free Soviet Jews, achusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC NY Jewish Community Relations Coun- 20036. Chmn. Evely Laser Shlensky; Dir. cil, NY Metropolitan Coordinating Leonard Fein; Dir. Religious Action Cen- Council on Jewish Poverty, Jewish Labor ter of Reform Judaism, Rabbi David Committee, America-Israel Friendship Saperstein. Policy-making body that re- League. Council Digest. lates ethical and spiritual principles of Ju- daism to social-justice issues; implements INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS {see Union resolutions through the Religious Action of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of Center in Washington, DC, via advocacy, America) development of educational materials, INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR THE REPATRI- and congregational programs. Tsedek ATION OF RUSSIAN JEWS, INC. (1963). 2 VShalom (social action newsletter); Chai Fountain Lane, Suite 2J, Scarsdale, NY Impact (legislative update). 10583. (914)683-3225. FAX: (914)683- 3221. Pres. Morris Brafman; Chmn. CONFERENCE OF PRESIDENTS OF MAJOR James H. Rapp. Helped to bring the situ- AMERICAN JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS (1955). 110 E. 59 St., NYC 10022. ation of Soviet Jews to world attention; (212)318-6111. FAX: (212)644-4135. catalyst for advocacy efforts, educational Chmn. Melvin Salberg; Exec. V.-Chmn. projects, and programs on behalf of Russ- Malcolm Hoenlein. Seeks to strengthen ian Jews in the former USSR, Israel, and the U.S.-Israel alliance and to protect and U.S. Provides funds to help Russian Jewry enhance the security and dignity of Jews in Israel and the former Soviet Union. 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 53 member agencies LATIONS ADVISORY COUNCIL) (1944). 443 on issues of national and international Park Ave. S., 11th fl., NYC 10016. Jewish concern. (212)684-6950. FAX: (212)686-1353. E-mail: [email protected]. Chmn. CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGA- Michael N. Newmark; Sec. Frederick N. NIZATIONS-CCJO (1946). 420 Lexington Frank; Exec. V.-Chmn. Lawrence Rubin. Ave., Suite 1733, NYC 10170. (212) National coordinating body for the field 808-5437. Pres.'s Ady Steg, Fred Tuck- of Jewish community relations, compris- man, and Joseph Nuss; Sec.-Gen. Warren ing 13 national and 117 local Jewish Green. A nongovernmental organization community-relations agencies. Promotes in consultative status with the UN, UN- understanding of Israel and the Middle ESCO, ILO, UNICEF, and the Council of East; supports Jewish communities Europe; cooperates and consults with, ad- around the world; advocates for equality vises, and renders assistance to the Eco- and pluralism, and against discrimina- nomic and Social Council of the UN on tion, in American society. Through the all problems relating to human rights and Council's work, its constituent organiza- economic, social, cultural, educational, tions seek agreement on policies, strate- and related matters pertaining to Jews. gies, and programs for effective utiliza- COORDINATING BOARD OF JEWISH ORGANI- tion of their resources for common ends. ZATIONS