Directories Lists Obituaries National Jewish Organizations*

UNITED STATES

Organizations are listed according to functions as follows: Community Relations 547 Cultural 552 -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 - ISM, INC. (1968). 347 Fifth Ave., Suite AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR (1943). PO Box 9009, , 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 , 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 , 1997 state, and as being a principal obstacle to 369-3313. FAX: (214)369-8943. Pres. Middle East . Report. Marlene Gorin. Aims to stimulate higher standards of professional practice in - 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 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- , 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. 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. (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. 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 ). 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 , 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 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 ; 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 (1947). 1640 Ave., Joint Program Plan for Jewish Community NW, Washington, DC 20036. (202)857- Relations. 6545. Pres. Tommy Baer; Exec. V.-Pres. (1934). Atran Dr. Sidney Clearfield; Dir. Internatl. Af- Center for , 25 E. 21 St., fairs Daniel S. Mariaschin; Deputy Dir. NYC 10010. (212)477-0707. FAX: Warren Eisenberg; Dir. UN Off. Harris (212)477-1918. Pres. Lenore Miller; Exec. Schoenberg. Coordinates the UN activi- Dir. Michael S. Perry. Serves as liaison ties of B'nai B'rith and the British and between the Jewish community and the South African Boards of Jewish Deputies. trade union movement; works with the COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS IN U.S. and international labor movement to CIVIL SERVICE, INC. (1948). 45 E. 33 St., combat anti-Semitism, promote improved 550 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997 intergroup relations, and engender sup- [email protected]. (202)265-6280. FAX: port for the State of Israel and Jews in (202)462-3192. Pres. Edward D. Blatt; and from the former Soviet Union; pro- Asst. Dir./Archivist Sandor B. Cohen. motes effective teaching in American Documents and preserves the contribu- public schools about and tions of Jewish Americans to the peace Jewish resistance; strengthens support and freedom of the ; edu- within the Jewish community for the so- cates the public concerning the courage, cial goals and programs of the labor heroism, and sacrifices made by Jewish movement; supports -language Americans who served in the armed and cultural institutions. Jewish Labor forces; and works to combat anti- Committee Review; Issues Alert; Alumni Semitism. Museum News (quarterly news- Newsletter. letter). , NATIONAL TRADE UNION COUNCIL NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH LEGIS- FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (1956). Atran Cen- LATORS (1976). 65 Oakwood St., Albany, ter for Jewish Culture, 25 E. 21 St., NYC NY 12208. (518)458-8512. Exec. Dir. 10010. (212)477-0707. FAX: (212)477- Marc Hiller; Pres. Richard Cohen, Minn, 1918. Chmn. Sol Hoffman; Exec. Dir. state senator. A nonpartisan Michael S. Perry. Works with the Ameri- legislative network focusing on domestic can labor movement in advancing the issues and publishing quarterly newslet- struggle for social justice and equal op- ters. Maintains close ties with the Knes- portunity, and assists unions in every set and Israeli leaders. issue affecting human rights. Fights dis- crimination on all levels and helps to pro- NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SOVIET JEWRY mote labor's broad social and economic (formerly AMERICAN JEWISH CONFER- ENCE ON SOVIET JEWRY) (1964; reorg. goals. 1971). 1640 Rhode Island Ave., NW, Suite JEWISH PEACE FELLOWSHIP (1941). Box 271, 501, Washington, DC 20036-3278. (202) Nyack, NY 10960. (914)358-4601. FAX: 898-2500. FAX: (202)898-0822. E-mail: (914)358-4924. Pres. Rabbi Philip Bent- [email protected]. N.Y. office: 730 ley; Sec. Naomi Goodman; Ed. Murray Broadway, 2nd fl., NYC 10003. (212) Polner. Unites those who believe that Jew- 780-9500. FAX: (212)780-0888. Chmn. ish and experience provide inspira- Rabbi Mark N. Staitman; Exec. Dir. tion for a nonviolent and way Mark B. Levin. Coordinating agency for of life; offers draft counseling, especially major national Jewish organizations and for conscientious objection based on Jew- local community groups in the U.S., act- ish "religious training and belief"; en- ing on behalf of Jews in the former Soviet courages Jewish community to become Union (FSU) through public education more knowledgeable, concerned, and ac- and social action; stimulates all segments tive in regard to the war/peace problem. of the community to maintain an interest ShalomlJewish Peace Letter. in the problems of Jews in the FSU by publishing reports and special pamphlets, JEWISH WAR VETERANS OK THE UNITED sponsoring special programs and projects, STATES OK AMERICA (1896). 1811 R St., organizing public meetings and forums NW, Washington, DC 20009. (202)265- and processing information regarding 6280. FAX: (202)234-5662. Natl. Exec. Jews in the FSU. Newswatch; annual re- Dir. Herb Rosenbleeth; Natl. Comman- port; action and program kits; Wrap-Up der Neil Goldman. Seeks to foster true Leadership Report. allegiance to the United States; to combat bigotry and prevent defamation of Jews; , SOVIET JEWRY RESEARCH BUREAU. to encourage the doctrine of universal lib- Chmn. Rabbi Mark Staitman. Organized erty, equal rights, and full justice for all; by NCSJ to monitor emigration trends. to cooperate with and support existing Primary task is the accumulation, evalu- educational institutions and establish new ation, and processing of information re- ones; to foster the education of ex- garding Jews in the FSU, especially those servicemen, ex-servicewomen, and mem- who apply for emigration. bers in the ideals and principles of Amer- icanism. Jewish Veteran. NATIONAL JEWISH COALITION (1985). 415 2nd St., NE, Suite 100, Washington, DC , NATIONAL MUSEUM OK AMERICAN 20002. (202)547-7701. FAX: (202)544 JEWISH (1958). 1811 R 2434. Natl. Chmn. Cheryl Halpern; Hon. St., NW, Washington, DC 20009. E-mail: Chmn. Max M. Fisher, George Klein, NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 551

Richard J. Fox, and Amb. Joseph Gil- H St., NW, Suite 230, Washington, DC denhorn; Exec. Dir. Matt Brooks. Pro- 20006. (202)775-9770. FAX: (202)775- motes involvement in Republican politics 9776. E-mail: [email protected]; http://www. among its members; sensitizes Republi- ucsj.com/ucsj. Pres. Yosef I. Abramo- can leaders to the concerns of the Amer- witz; Natl. Dir. Micah H. Naftalin. Its 38 ican Jewish community; promotes princi- member councils and 100,000 members ples of free enterprise, a strong national throughout the U.S. support and protect defense, and an internationalist foreign Jews in the former Soviet Union (FSU) by policy. NJC Bulletin. gathering and disseminating news on their condition and treatment; advocacy; NATIONAL JEWISH COMMISSION ON LAW AND publications and educational programs, PUBLIC AFFAIRS (COLPA) (1965). 135 W. including briefings and policy analyses. 50 St., 6th fl., NYC 10020. (212)641- Matches U.S. to FSU Jewish 8992. FAX: (212)641-8197. Pres. Allen L. communities in L'Yad assistance pro- Rothenberg; Exec. Dir. Dennis Rapps. gram; operates 7 Human Rights Bureaus Voluntary association of attorneys whose to monitor anti-Semitism and ethnic in- purpose is to represent the observant Jew- tolerance in FSU, advocate for refuseniks ish community on legal, legislative, and and political prisoners, and seek to ad- public-affairs matters. vance democracy and rule of law. Moni- NATIONAL JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS tor (digest of news and analysis from stales ADVISORY COUNCIL (see Jewish Council of the FSU). for Public Affairs) WORLD CONGRESS OF AND NATIONAL JEWISH DEMOCRATIC COUNCIL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS (1980). PO Box (1990). 503 Capital Court, NE, #300, Wash- 23379, Washington, DC 20026-3379. E- ington, DC 20002. (202)544-7636. FAX: mail: [email protected]; http:// (202)544-7645. E-mail: njdconline@aol. www.wcgljo.org/wcgljo/. Pres. Jack Gil- com. Chmn. Monte Friedkin; Founding bert (, UK); V.-Pres. Lee Walzer Chmn. Morton Mandel; Exec. Dir. Ira N. (Washington, DC); Exec. Dir. James Forman. An independent organization Baaden (London). Supports, strengthens, committed to strengthening Jewish par- and represents over 65 Jewish gay and les- ticipation in the Democratic party pri- bian organizations across the globe and marily through grassroots activism. The the needs of gay and lesbian Jews gener- national voice of Jewish Democrats, ally. Challenges and sexism NJDC is dedicated to fighting the radical within the Jewish community and re- right and promoting Jewish values and in- sponds to anti-Semitism at large. Spon- terests in the Democratic party. Capital sors regional and international confer- Communique. ences. The W.C. Digest. SHALOM CENTER (1983). 7318 Germantown (1936; org. in Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19119. (215)247- U.S. 1939). 501 Madison Ave., 17th fl., 9700. FAX: (215)247-9703. (Part of NYC 10022. (212) 755-5770. FAX: ALEPH Alliance for .) (212)755-5883. Pres. Edgar M. Bronf- Exec. Dir. Arthur Waskow. National re- man; Co-chmn. N. Amer. Branch Prof. source and organizing center for Jewish Irwin Cotler () and Evelyn Som- perspectives on dealing with global warm- mer; Sec.-Gen. ; Exec. Dir. ing and nuclear and other environmental Elan Steinberg. Seeks to intensify bonds dangers. Assists local Jewish communi- of world Jewry with Israel as central force ties on environmental issues. "Eco- in Jewish life; to strengthen solidarity Shalom Corps" trains environmental or- among Jews everywhere and secure their ganizers. Sponsors Sukkat Shalom, rights, status, and interests as individuals Eco-Kosher project, and Ira Silverman and communities; to encourage develop- Memorial. Provides school curricula, ser- ment of Jewish social, religious, and cul- mon materials, legislative reports, litur- tural life throughout the world and coor- gies, adult-education texts, and media for dinate efforts by Jewish communities and Jewish use. New Menorah. organizations to cope with any Jewish problem; to work for human rights gen- STUDENT STRUGGLE FOR SOVIET JEWRY, INC. erally. Represents its affiliated organiza- (see Center for Russian Jewry) tions—most representative bodies of Jew- UNION OF COUNCILS (formerly UNION OF ish communities in more than 80 countries COUNCILSIOR SOVIET JEWS) (1970). 1819 and 35 national organizations in Ameri- 552 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997 can section—at UN, OAS, UNESCO, 779-9015. Pres. Michael Berkowicz. A Council of Europe, ILO, UNICEF, and membership org. for those with interest in other governmental, intergovernmental, the Judaic arts; serves as a resource cen- and international authorities. Publica- ter for contemporary Jewish artists and tions (including those by Institute of Jew- the general public; acts to increase public ish Affairs, London): WJC Report; East awareness of Judaic craft and fine art; European Jewish Affairs; Boletin Infor- provides a forum for the exchange of malivo OJI; Christian-Jewish Relations; ideas about Judaic art. Hiddur (newslet- Dateline; World Jewry; Patterns of Preju- ter devoted to the Jewish visual arts); Up- dice; Coloquio; Batfutsot; Gesher. date (members' networking newsletter); Guild Showcase (a marketing magazine , UN WATCH (1993). 1, rue de supplement). Varambe, PO Box 191, 1211 20, . 41-22-740.05.01. FAX: 22- AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY 733.39.85. Chmn. Morris B. Abram; (1892). 2 Thornton Rd., Waltham, MA Exec. Dir. Eric G. Berman. An affiliate of 02154. (617)891-8110. FAX: (617)899- the World Jewish Congress, UN Watch 9208. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Justin measures UN performance by the yard- L. Wyner; Dir. Dr. Michael Feldberg. stick of that organization's Charter; ad- Collects, catalogues, publishes, and dis- vocates the non-discriminatory applica- plays material on the history of the Jews tion of the Charter; opposes the use of in America; serves as an information cen- UN fora to bash Israel and promote anti- ter for inquiries on American Jewish his- Semitism; and seeks to institutionalize at tory; maintains archives of original the UN the fight against worldwide anti- source material on American Jewish his- Semitism. tory; sponsors lectures and exhibitions; makes available audiovisual material. CULTURAL American ; Heritage. AMERICAN FOR JEWISH RE- AMERICAN JEWISH PRESS ASSOCIATION SEARCH (1929). 3080 Broadway, NYC (1944). Natl. Admin. Off.: 5307 Marsh 10027. (212)678-8864. FAX: (212)678 Creek Dr., Austin, TX 78759. (512)795- 8947. Pres. Robert Chazan. Encourages 9112. FAX: (512)795-9520. E-mail: Jewish learning and research; holds an- [email protected]. Exec. Dir. L. Malcolm nual or semiannual meeting; awards Rodman; Pres. Debra Rubin. Seeks the grants for the publication of scholarly advancement of Jewish journalism and works. Proceedings of the American Acad- the maintenance of a strong Jewish press emy for Jewish Research; Texts and Stud- in the U.S. and ; encourages the ies; Monograph Series. attainment of the highest editorial and AMERICAN GATHERING OF JEWISH HOLO- business standards; sponsors workshops, CAUST SURVIVORS. 122 W. 30 St., #205. services for members; sponsors annual NYC 10001. (212)239-4230. FAX: competition for Simon Rockower awards (212)279-2926. Pres. Benjamin Meed; for excellence in Jewish journalism. Mem- Exec. Dir. Arie Bucheister. Dedicated to bership bulletin newsletter. Roster of documenting the past and passing on a Members. legacy of remembrance. Compiles the Na- AMERICAN SEPHARDI FEDERATION (1973). tional Registry of Jewish Holocaust Sur- 305 7th Ave., NYC 10001. (212)366-7223. vivors- to date, the records of more than FAX: (212)366-7263. Presidium Victor 90,000 survivors and their families— DeLoya, Murray Farash, Dr. Heskel housed at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Haddad, Leon Levy, Mehdi Nassimi, Museum in Washington, DC; holds an Bernard Ouziel, Jack Pesso; Exec. Dir. annual Yom Hashoah commemoration Edwin Shuker. Central umbrella organi- and occasional international gatherings; zation for all Sephardic congregations, or- sponsors an intensive summer program ganizations, and agencies. Seeks to pre- for U.S. teachers in and Israel to serve and promote Sephardic culture, prepare them to teach about the Holo- education, and traditions. Disseminates caust. Together (newspaper). resource material on all aspects of Seph- AMERICAN GUILD OF JUDAIC ART (1991). ardic life. Strives to bring a Sephardic PO Box 1794, Murray Hill Station, NYC agenda and perspective to American Jew- 10156-0609. (212)889-7581. FAX: (212) ish life. 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AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR BEIT HASHOAH- OF (1974). 170 W. 74 St., NYC 10023. THE (1993). (212)874-4456. FAX: (212)874-8605. 9760 W. Pico Blvd., , Pres. Jack Gottlieb; V.-Pres. Judith Tisch- CA 90035^792. (310)553-8403. FAX: ler & Martha Novick; Bd. Chmn. Henry (310)553-4521. E-mail: aura@wiesen- Michelman; Treas. Michael Leavitt. Pro- thal.com; www.wiesenthal.com. Dean- motes , appreciation, and founder Rabbi Marvin Hier; Dir. Dr. development of Jewish music, past and Gerald Margolis; Assoc. Dean Rabbi present, for professional and lay audi- Abraham Cooper; Exec. Dir. Rabbi ences; seeks to raise the standards of com- Meyer May. A unique experiential mu- position and performance in Jewish seum focusing on personal , music, to encourage research, and to group intolerance, struggle for civil rights, sponsor performances of new and rarely and 20th-century genocides, culminating heard works. Musica Judaica Journal. in a major exhibition on the Holocaust. Archives, Multimedia Learning Center ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH BOOK PUBLISHERS designed for individualized research, (1962). c/o Jewish Lights Publishing, PO 6,700-square-foot temporary exhibit Box 237, Woodstock, VT 05091. (802) space, 324-seat theater, 150-seat audito- 457-4000. FAX: (802)457-4004. Pres. rium, and outdoor memorial plaza. Stuart M. Matlins; Exec. Dir. Alisa Kiefer. As a nonprofit group, provides a B'NAI B'RITH K.LUTZNICK NATIONAL JEW- forum for discussion of mutual areas of ISH MUSEUM (1957). 1640 Rhode Island interest among Jewish publishers, and Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036. promotes cooperative exhibits and pro- (202)857-6583. FAX: (202)857-6609. Dir. motional opportunities for members. Ori Z. Soltes; Asst. Dir. Lisa Rosenblatt. Membership fee is $85 annually per pub- A center of Jewish art and history in the lishing house. nation's capital, maintains temporary and permanent exhibition galleries, perma- ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH GENEALOGICAL SO- nent collection of Jewish ceremonial ob- CIETIES (1988). PO Box 50245, Palo Alto, jects, folk art, and contemporary fine art, CA 94303. (415) 424-1622. E-mail: outdoor sculpture garden and museum [email protected].; www.jewishgen. shop, as well as the American Jewish org/ajgs/. Pres. Robert Weiss. Confeder- Sports Hall of Fame. Provides exhibi- ation of over 55 Jewish Genealogical tions, tours, educational programs, re- Societies (JGS) worldwide. Encourages search assistance, and tourist informa- Jews to research their family history, tion. Semiannual newsletter; permanent promotes membership in the various collection catalogue; temporary exhibit JGSs, acts as representative of organized catalogues. Jewish genealogy, implements projects of interest to persons researching their CENTER FOR HOLOCAUST STUDIES, DOCU- Jewish family history. Annual conference MENTATION & RESEARCH (1974). Merged where members learn and exchange ideas. into A Living Memorial to the Holo- Each local JGS publishes its own news- caust-Museum of Jewish Heritage, Jan. letter. 1991. ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH LIBRARIES (1965). CENTRAL YIDDISH CULTURE ORGANIZATION 15 E. 26 St., Rm. 1034, NYC 10010. (CYCO), INC. (1943). 25 E. 21 St., 3rd fl., (212)725-5359. Pres. Esther Nussbaum; NYC 10010. (212)505-8305. FAX: (212) V-Pres. David Gilner. Seeks to promote 505-8044. Mgr. David Kirszencwejg. Pro- and improve services and professional motes, publishes, and distributes Yiddish standards in Jewish libraries; disseminates books; publishes catalogues. Jewish library information and guidance; CONFERENCE ON JEWISH SOCIAL STUDIES, promotes publication of literature in the INC. (formerly CONFERENCE ON JEWISH field; encourages the establishment of RELATIONS, INC.) (1939). Building 60, Jewish libraries and collections of Judaica Program in , Stanford Uni- and the choice of Judaica librarianship versity, Stanford, CA 94305. (415)725 as a profession; cocertifies Jewish libraries 0829. FAX: (415)725-2920. Pres. Steven J. (with Jewish Book Council). AJL News- Zipperstein; V-Pres. Aron Rodrigue. Jew- letter; Judaica Librarianship. ish Social Studies. 554 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997

CONGREGATION BINA (1981). 600 W. End HOLOCAUST CENTER OF THE UNITED JEWISH Ave., Suite 1-C, NYC 10024. (212)873- FEDERATION OF GREATER 4261. Pres. Joseph ; Exec. V.-Pres. (1980). 242 McKee PI., Pittsburgh, PA Moses Samson; Hon. Pres. Samuel M. 15213. (412)682-7111. FAX: (412)622- Daniel; Secy. Gen. Elijah E. Jhirad. 2223. E-mail: ujf.pgh.lhurwitz@global Serves the religious, cultural, charitable, access.net. Pres. Holocaust Comm. Dan- and philanthropic needs of the Children iel Butler; Bd. Chmn. Ruth G. Schachter; of Israel who originated in India and now Dir. Linda F. Hurwitz. Develops pro- reside in the U.S. Works to foster and pre- grams and provides resources to further serve the ancient traditions, customs, understanding of the Holocaust and its liturgy, music, and folklore of Indian impact on civilization. Maintains a li- Jewry and to maintain needed institu- brary, archive; provides speakers, educa- tions. Kol Bina. tional materials; organizes community programs. CONGRESS FOR JEWISH CULTURE (1948). 25 E. 21 St., NYC 10010. (212)505-8040. HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL CENTER (1984). Co-pres.'s Prof. Yonia Fain, Dr. Barnett 6602 West Maple Rd., West Bloom- Zumoff. An umbrella group comprising field, MI 48322. (810)661-0840. FAX: 16 constituent organizations; perpetuates (810)661-4204. E-mail: info@holocaust- and enhances Jewish creative expression center.org. Founder & Exec. V.-Pres. in the U.S. and abroad; fosters all aspects Rabbi Charles Rosenzveig. America's first of Yiddish cultural life through the pub- free-standing Holocaust center compris- lication of the journal Zukunft, the con- ing a museum, library-archive, oral his- ferring of literary awards, commemora- tory collection, garden of the righteous, tion of the Holocaust and the martyrdom research institute and academic advisory of the Soviet Jewish writers under Stalin, committee. Provides tours, lecture series, and a series of topical readings, scholarly teacher training and seminars, educator's conferences, symposiums, and concerts. guide, Yom Hashoah commemorations, Zukunft. exhibits, educational outreach programs, speakers' bureau, Heritage Connection ELAINE KAUFMAN CULTURAL CENTER computer database on 1,200 destroyed (1952). 129 W. 67 St., NYC 10023. Jewish communities, Annual Interfaith (212)501-3303. FAX: (212)874-7865. Youth Symposium, docent training pro- Chmn. Leonard Goodman; Pres. Elaine gram, internship, guided travel tours to Kaufman; Exec. Dir. Lydia Kontos. Of- concentration camps and Israel and mu- fers instruction in its Lucy Moses School seum shop (to open in 1997). Published for Music and Dance in music, dance, art, World Reacts to the Holocaust. Newslet- and theater to children and adults, in ter. Western culture and Jewish traditions. 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) Birnbaum Music Library houses Jewish 628-0555. Pres. Judy Albertson; Bd. music scores and reference books. Kauf- Chmn. Tess Wise. An interfaith educa- man Cultural Center News; bimonthly con- tional center devoted to teaching the cert calendars; catalogues and brochures. lessons of the Holocaust. Houses perma- nent multimedia educational exhibit; HlSTADRUTH IVRITH OF AMERICA (1916; maintains library of books, videotapes, reorg. 1922). 47 W. 34 St., Rm. 609, NYC films, and other visuals to serve the entire 10001. (212)629-9443. Pres. Dr. David educational establishment; offers lectures, Sidorsky; Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi Abraham teacher training, and other activities. Kupchik. Emphasizes the primacy of He- Newsletter; Bibliography; "Holocaust— brew in Jewish life, culture, and educa- Lessons for Tomorrow"; elementary and tion; aims to disseminate knowledge of middle school curriculum. written and spoken Hebrew in N. Amer- ica, thus building a cultural bridge HOLOCAUST MUSEUM AND LEARNING CEN- between the State of Israel and Jewish TER (formerly ST. LOUIS CENTER FOR communities throughout N. America. HOLOCAUST STUDIES) (1977). 12 Mill- Hadoar; Lamishpaha; Tov Lichtov; He- stone Campus Dr., St. Louis, MO 63146. brew Week; . (314)432-0020. Chmn. Michael Litwack; NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 555

Chmn. Emer. Leo Wolf; Dir. Rabbi persecution, and oppression anywhere in Robert Sternberg. Develops programs the world. International Study of Orga- and provides resources and educational nized Persecution of Children. materials to further an understanding of JEWISH BOOK COUNCIL (1946; reorg. 1993). the Holocaust and its impact on civiliza- 15 E. 26 St., NYC 10010. (212)532-4949, tion; has a 5,000 sq. ft. museum contain- ext. 297. E-mail: carolynhessel@jewish- ing photographs, artifacts, and audiovi- books.org. Pres. Dr. Arthur Kurzweil; sual displays. Newsletter for Friends of the Exec. Dir. Carolyn Starman Hessel; Act- Holocaust Museum and Learning Center. ing Bd. Chmn. Henry Everett. Serves as INSTITUTE FOR RUSSIAN JEWRY, INC. (1990). literary arm of the American Jewish com- PO Box 96, Flushing, NY 11367. (718) munity and clearinghouse for Jewish-con- 969-0911. Exec. Dir. Rosa Irgal; Sec. Azia tent literature; assists readers, writers, Zverena. Disseminates knowledge of Ju- publishers, and those who market and sell daism in Russian language, from histori- products. Provides bibliographies, list of cal and cultural perspectives; promotes publishers, bookstores, libraries, in coop- knowledge of the religious and cultural eration with Association of Jewish Li- heritage of Russian Jews through Russian braries. Sponsors National Jewish Book folk and fine art exhibits, lecture series, Awards, Jewish Book Month. Jewish music and dance workshops. Book Annual; Jewish Book World. INTERNATIONAL JEWISH MEDIA ASSO- JEWISH HERITAGE PROJECT (1981). 150 CIATION (1987). U.S.: c/o St. Louis Franklin St., #1W, NYC 10013. (212) Jewish Light, 12 Millstone Campus 925-9067. Exec. Dir. Alan Adelson. Dr., St. Louis, MO 63146. (314)432- Strives to bring to the broadest possible 3353. FAX: (314)432-0515. E-mail: st- audience authentic works of literary and [email protected] and [email protected]. historical value relating to Jewish history Israel:PO Box 92, Jerusalem 91920. and culture. Distributor of the film Lodz 02-202-222. FAX: 02-513-642. Pres. Ghetto, which it developed, as well as its Robert A. Cohn (c/o St. Louis Jewish companion volume Lodz Ghetto: Inside a Light); Exec. Dir. Malcolm Rodman, Community Under Siege. Grants are not 5307 Marsh Creek Dr., Austin, TX 78759- available. 6218. (512)250-2409. FAX: (512)219- JEWISH MUSEUM (1904, under auspices 5851. Israel Liaison, Kobi Leket, WZO of Jewish Theological Seminary of Dept. of Infor. A worldwide network of America). 1109 Fifth Ave., NYC 10128. Jewish journalists, publications and other (212)423-3200. FAX: (212)423-3232. Dir. media in the Jewish and general media, Joan H. Rosenbaum; Bd. Chmn. E. which seeks to provide a forum for the ex- Robert Goodkind. Expanded museum re- change of materials and ideas and to en- opened in June 1993, featuring permanent hance the status of Jewish media and exhibition on the Jewish experience. journalists throughout the world. IJMA Repository of the largest collection of Ju- Newsletter; Proceedings of the Interna- daica—paintings, prints, photographs, tional Conference on Jewish Media. sculpture, coins, medals, antiquities, tex- INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OK CHILDREN OF tiles, and other decorative arts—in the JEWISH , INC. Western Hemisphere. Includes the Na- (1981). 3000 NE 145 St., N. Miami, FL tional Jewish Archive of Broadcasting. 33181-3600. (305)940-5690. FAX: (305) Tours, lectures, film showings, and con- 940-5691. E-mail: [email protected]. certs; special programs for children; cafe; Pres. Rositta E. Kenigsberg; V.-Pres. Jean shop. Special exhibition catalogues; an- Bloch Rosensaft. Links Second Genera- nual report. tion groups and individuals throughout JEWISH PUBLICATION SOCITTY (1888). 1930 the world. Represents the shared views Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19103. and interests of children of Holocaust (215)564-5925. FAX: (215)564-6640. survivors; aims to perpetuate the authen- Pres. Harold Cramer; Exec. V.-Pres. and tic memory of the Holocaust and prevent Pub. Rabbi Michael A. Monson; Ed.-in- its recurrence, to strengthen and preserve Chief Dr. Ellen Frankel; Dir. of Market- the Jewish spiritual, ideological, and cul- ing Donna Weber. Publishes and dissem- tural heritage, to fight anti-Semitism and inates books of Jewish interest for adults other forms of racial, ethnic, and reli- and children; titles include TANAKH, re- gious hatred, and to fight . ligious studies and practices, life cycle. 556 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997

folklore, classics, art, history, belles- dish Two: An Intermediate and Advanced lettres. The Bookmark; JPS Catalogue. Textbook, 1995. Afn Shvel (quarterly). JEWISH SPORTS CONGRESS (1992). PO Box . INSTITUTE, INC. (1955). 129 E. 4549, Old Village Station, Great Neck, 73 St., NYC 10021. (212)744-6400. FAX: NY 11023. (516)482-5550. FAX: (516) (212)988-1305. Pres. Ismar Schorsch; 482-5583. Founding Chmn. Marty Glick- Exec. Dir. Carol Kahn Strauss. A library, man; Intl. Chmn. Yael Arad; Pres. David archive, and research center for the his- J. Kufeld; Exec. V.-Pres. Mike Cohen. An tory of German-speaking Jewry. Offers independent, nondenominational organi- lectures, exhibits, faculty seminars; pub- zation that promotes and supports ath- lishes a series of monographs, yearbooks, letics and physical fitness within the in- and journals. LBI News; LB1 Yearbook; ternational Jewish community. Offers JSC LBI Memorial Lecture; LBI Library & awards program; participatory tourna- Archives News. ments in tennis, golf, and basketball; sports-related travel packages; fitness cer- A LIVING MEMORIAL TO THE HOLO- tification for Jewish day-school youth; CAUST-MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE sponsors the Olympic Martyrs Com- (1984). 342 Madison Ave., Suite 706, memorative; JSC speakers bureau and NYC 10173. (212)687-9141. FAX: Jewish Sports News Bureau. Jewish (212)573-9847. Cochmn. George Klein, Sports & Fitness; Jewish Sports Yearbook. Robert M. Morgenthau, Sen. Manfred Ohrenstein, Peter A. Cohen, Howard J. JUDAH L. MAGNES MUSEUM-JEWISH MU- Rubenstein; Museum Dir. David Alt- SEUM OF THE WEST (1962). 2911 Russell shuler. tri-state's principal in- St., Berkeley, CA 94705. (510)549-6950. stitution for educating people of all ages FAX: (510)849-3673. Pres. Fred Weiss; and backgrounds about 20th-century Dir. Seymour Fromer. Collects, preserves, Jewish history and the Holocaust. Repos- and makes available Jewish art, culture, itory of 's Survivors of history, and literature from throughout the Shoah Visual History Foundation the world. Permanent collections of fine videotaped testimonies. Core and chang- and ceremonial art, rare Judaica library, ing exhibitions. Scheduled to open in Bat- Western Jewish History Center (archives). tery Park City in the latter half of 1997. The museum has changing exhibits, trav- Quarterly newsletter; Holocaust bibliogra- eling exhibits, docent tours, lectures, nu- phy; promotional brochures; educational mismatics series, poetry award, museum materials. shop. Magnes News; special exhibition catalogues; scholarly books. LIVING TRADITIONS (1994). 430 W. 14 St., #514, NYC 10014. (212)691-1272. JUDAICA CAPTIONED FILM CENTER, INC. FAX: (212)691-1657. E-mail: livetrads® (1983). PO Box 21439, , MD aol.com. Pres. Henry Sapoznik; V.-Pres. 21208-0439. Voice (1-800)735-2258; Lorin Sklamberg. Nonprofit membership TDD (410)655-6767. Pres. Lois Lilienfeld organization dedicated to the study, Weiner. Developing a comprehensive li- preservation, and innovative continuity brary of captioned and subtitled films of traditional folk and popular culture and tapes on Jewish subjects; distributes through workshops, concerts, recordings, them to organizations serving the radio and film documentaries; clearing- hearing-impaired, including mainstream house for research in klezmer and other classes and senior adult groups, on a traditional music; sponsors yearly week- freeloan, handling/shipping-charge-only long international cultural event, "Yid- basis. Newsletter. dish Folk Arts Program/'KlezKamp."' Living Traditions (newsletter). LEAGUE FOR YIDDISH, INC. (1979). 200 W. 72 St., Suite 40, NYC 10023. (212)787- MARTYRS MEMORIAL & MUSEUM OF THE 6675. Pres. Dr. Sadie Turak; Exec. Dir. HOLOCAUST OF THE Dr. Mordkhe Schaechter. Encourages the COUNCIL OF GREATER LOS ANGELES development and use of Yiddish as a liv- (1963; reorg. 1978). 6505 Wilshire Blvd., ing language; promotes its modernization Los Angeles, CA 90048. (213)852-3242. and standardization; publisher of Yiddish FAX: (213)951-0349. Dir. Dr. Alex Grob- textbooks and English-Yiddish dictiona- man. A photo-narrative museum and re- ries; most recent book publication: Yid- source center dedicated to Holocaust his- NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 557

tory, issues of genocide and prejudice, exhibits, and media programs. The Pakn and curriculum development. Educational Treger (English-language quarterly). guides. ORTHODOX JEWISH ARCHIVES (1978). 84 MEMORIAL FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CUL- William St., NYC 10038. (212)797-9000, TURE, INC. (1964). 15 E. 26 St., NYC ext. 73. FAX: (212)269-2843 Dir. Rabbi 10010. (212)679-4074. Pres. Rabbi Alex- Moshe Kolodny. Founded by Agudath Is- ander Schindler; Exec. V.-Pres. Jerry rael of America; houses historical docu- Hochbaum. Through the grants that it ments, photographs, periodicals, and awards, encourages Jewish scholarship other publications relating to the growth and , supports commu- of Orthodox Jewry in the U.S. and related nities that are struggling to maintain their communities in Europe, Israel, and else- , makes possible the train- where. Particularly noteworthy are its ing of Jewish men and women for pro- holdings relating to rescue activities or- fessional careers in communal service in ganized during the Holocaust and its Jewishly deprived communities, and stim- traveling exhibits available to schools and ulates the documentation, commemora- other institutions. tion, and teaching of the Holocaust. RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH IMMI- GRATION, INC. (1971). 570 Seventh Ave., NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CUL- TURE (1960). 330 Seventh Ave., 21st fl., NYC 10018. (212)921-3871. FAX: NYC 10001. (212)629-0500. FAX: (212) (212)575-1918. Pres. Curt C. Silberman; 629-0508. E-mail: nfjc@jewishculture. Sec. and Coord, of Research Herbert A. org. Pres. Robert M. Frankel; Exec. Dir. Strauss; Archivist Dennis E. Rohrbaugh. Richard A. Siegel. The leading Jewish or- Studies and records the history of the mi- ganization devoted to promoting Jewish gration and acculturation of Central Eu- culture in the U.S. Manages the Jewish ropean German-speaking Jewish and Endowment for the Arts and Humanities; non-Jewish Nazi persecutees in various administers the Council of American resettlement countries worldwide, with Jewish Museums, Council of Jewish The- special emphasis on the American expe- aters, and Council of Archives and Re- rience. International Biographical Dictio- search Libraries in Jewish Studies; sup- nary of Central European Emigres. ports culture through its doctoral 1933-1945; Jewish Immigrants of the Nazi dissertation fellowships; supports new Period in the USA. creativity in the arts through grants for RUSSIAN TELEVISION NETWORK (RTN) documentary films and new plays; coor- (1991). PO Box 3589, Stamford, CT dinates community cultural residencies, 06905. (203)359-1570. FAX: (203)359- local cultural commissions, and regional 1381. Pres. Mark S. Golub; V.-Pres. cultural consortia; organizes conferences, Michael Pravin. Devoted to producing symposia, and festivals in the arts and hu- daily television programming for the im- manities. Jewish Cultural News; Yearbook migrant Jewish community from the for- of American Jewish Culture; Plays of Jew- mer Soviet Union; seen 24 hours a day on ish Interest; Jewish Exhibition Traveling Cablevision of and nationally Service. on the International Channel and NJT/National Jewish Television. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH MILITARY HISTORY (see Jewish War Vet- SEPHARDIC EDUCATIONAL CENTER (1979). erans of the U.S.A.) 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 403, Los An- geles, CA 90048. (213)653-7365. FAX: NATIONAL YIDDISH BOOK CENTER (1980). (213)653-9985. E-mail:sec@primenet 1021 West St., Amherst, MA 01002. .com. Pres. Jose A. Nessim, MD; Chmn. (413)256-1241. Pres. Aaron Lansky; Internatl. Youth & Young Adults Neil J. Exec. Dir. Eric Vieland. Since 1980 the Sheff. Has chapters in the U.S., North, Center has collected over 1.3 million Yid- Central, and South America, Europe and dish books for redistribution to libraries Asia, a spiritual and educational center in and individual readers. The Center also the of Jerusalem, and executive makes the contents of office in Los Angeles. Serves as a meeting and culture available to English-speaking ground for Sephardim from many nations audiences through a range of conferences, and sponsors the first worldwide move- 558 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997

ment for Sephardic youth and young ery Center, emphasizing archaeology, adults. Disseminates information about with an on-site dig; and the Conference Sephardic Jewry in the form of motion Center, providing rooms and an audito- pictures, pamphlets, and books, which it rium for concerts, lectures, performances, produces. Hamercaz (quarterly bulletin in readings, film screenings, and classes. English). Catalogues of exhibits and collections. SEPHARDIC HOUSE (1978). 2112 Broadway, SOCIETY FOR THE HISTORY OF CZECHOSLO- Suite 200A, NYC 10023. (212)496-2173. VAK JEWS, INC. (1961). 760 Pompton Ave., FAX: (212)496-2264. Pres. Morrie R. Cedar Grove, NJ 07009. (201)239-2333. Yohai: Exec. Dir. Dr. Janice E. Ovadiah. FAX: (201)239-7935. Pres. Rabbi Nor- A cultural organization dedicated to fos- man Patz; Sec. Anita Grosz. Studies the tering Sephardic history and culture; history of Czechoslovak Jews; collects sponsors a wide variety of classes and material and disseminates information public programs, film festivals, including through the publication of books and summer program in for high- pamphlets; conducts annual memorial school students; publication program dis- service for Czech Holocaust victims. The seminates materials of Sephardic value; Jews of (3 vols.); Review outreach program to communities out- I-VI. side of the New York area; program bu- reau provides program ideas, speakers, SOCIETY OF FRIENDS OF TOURO SYNA- and entertainers; International Sephardic GOGUE, NATIONAL HISTORICAL SHRINE, Film Festival every two years. Sephardic INC. (1948). 85 Touro St., Newport, RI House Newsletter. 02840. (401)847-4794. FAX: (401)847- 8121. Pres. Meira Lisman Max; Exec. Dir. SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER (1977). 9760 B. Schlessinger Ross. Helps maintain W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035- Touro as a national historic 4701. (310)553-9036. FAX: (310)553- site, opening and interpreting it for visi- 8007. Dean-Founder Rabbi Marvin Hier; tors; promotes public awareness of its Assoc. Dean Rabbi Abraham Cooper; preeminent role in the tradition of Amer- Exec. Dir. Rabbi Meyer May. Regional ican religious liberty; annually commem- offices in New York, Miami, , orates George Washington's letter of 1790 , Jerusalem, Buenos Aires. The to the Hebrew Congregation of Newport. largest institution of its kind in N. Amer- Society Update. ica, dedicated to the study of the Holo- caust, its contemporary implications, and , TOURO NATIONAL HERITAGE TRUST related human-rights issues through edu- (1984). 85 Touro St., Newport, RI 02840. cation and awareness. Incorporates (401)847-0810. FAX (401)847-8121. 385,OOO-sq.-ft. Beit Hashoah-Museum of Pres. Bernard Bell; Chmn. Benjamin D. Tolerance, library, media department, Holloway. Works to establish national ed- archives, "Testimony to the Truth" oral ucation center within Touro compound; histories, educational outreach, research sponsors Touro Fellow through John department, international social action, Carter Brown Library; presents seminars "Page One" (syndicated weekly radio and other educational programs; pro- news magazine presenting contemporary motes knowledge of the early Jewish ex- Jewish issues). Response Magazine. perience in this country. SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER (1995) AND SPERTUS MUSEUM, SPERTUS INSTITUTE OF SKIRBALL MUSEUM (1913; 1972 in Calif.; JEWISH STUDIES (1968). 618 S. Michigan under auspices of Hebrew Union Col- Ave., , IL 60605. (312)922-9012. lege). 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los An- FAX: (312)922-6406. Pres. Spertus Insti- geles, CA 90049. (310)440-4500. FAX: tute of Jewish Studies, Dr. Howard A. (310)440-4595. Pres. & CEO Uri D. Sulkin. The largest, most comprehensive Herscher; Bd. Chmn. Howard Friedman. Judaic museum in the Midwest with Aims to celebrate the American Jewish 12,000 square feet of exhibit space and a experience through interpretive museum permanent collection of some 10,000 exhibits and programming; incorporates works reflecting 5,000 years of Jewish his- the Skirball Museum, offering a core ex- tory and culture. Also includes the re- hibition integrating Jewish and American designed Zell Holocaust Memorial, per- values, and a museum shop; the Discov- manent collection, changing visual arts NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 559

and special exhibits, and the children's the organizations and institutions of Jew- ARTIFACT Center for a hands-on ar- ish life. The Institute serves as an inter- chaeological adventure. Plus, traveling ex- national research and development re- hibits for Jewish educators, life-cycle source for American Jewry. Bulletins, workshops, ADA accessible. Exhibition various newsletters, monographs, research catalogues; educational pamphlets. reports, and books. SURVIVORS OF THE SHOAH VISUAL HISTORY UNIVERSITY MUSEUM (1973). 2520 FOUNDATION (1994). PO Box 3168, Los Amsterdam Ave., NYC 10033-3201. Angeles, CA 90078-3168. (818)777-7802. (212)960-5390. FAX: (212)960-5406. Dir. FAX: (818)866-0312. Pres. & CEO Dr. Sylvia A. Herskowitz. Collects, preserves, Michael G. Berenbaum; Exec. Dir. Ari C. and interprets Jewish life and culture Zev. A nonprofit organization, founded through changing exhibitions of ceremo- and chaired by Steven Spielberg, dedi- nial objects, paintings, rare books and cated to videotaping and preserving documents, synagogue architecture, tex- interviews with Holocaust survivors tiles, decorative arts, and photographs. throughout the world. The archive of tes- Oral history archive. Special events, holi- timonies will be used as a tool for global day workshops, live performances, lec- education about the Holocaust and to tures, etc. for adults and children. Guided teach racial, ethnic, and cultural toler- tours and workshops are offered. Sea- ance. sonal calendars; special exhibition cata- logues. UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM (1980; opened Apr. 1993). 100 YIDDISHER KULTUR -YKUF Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washing- (1937). 1133 Broadway, Rm. 1019, NYC ton, DC 20024. (202)488-0400. FAX: 10010. (212)243-1304. FAX: (212)243- (202)488-2690. Chmn. Miles Lerman; 1305. E-mail: [email protected]. Dir. Dr. Walter Reich. Federally char- Pres. and Ed. Itche Goldberg. Publishes a tered and privately built, its mission is to bimonthly magazine and books by con- teach about the Nazi persecution and temporary and classical Jewish writers; murder of six million Jews and millions of conducts cultural forums; exhibits works others from 1933 to 1945 and to inspire by contemporary Jewish artists and ma- visitors to contemplate their moral re- terials of Jewish historical value; orga- sponsibilities as citizens of a democratic nizes reading circles. Yiddishe Kultur. nation. Opened in April 1993 near the na- tional Mall in Washington, DC, the mu- Yivo INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH RESEARCH seum's permanent exhibition tells the (1925). 555 W. 57 St., Suite 1100, NYC story of the Holocaust through authentic 10019. (212)246-6080. FAX: (212)292- artifacts, videotaped oral testimonies, 1892. Chmn. Bruce Slovin; Exec. Dir. documentary film and historical pho- Tom Freudenheim; Rsch. Dir. Allan tographs. Offers educational programs for Nadler. Engages in social and cultural re- students and adults, an interactive com- search pertaining to East European Jew- puterized learning center, and special ex- ish life; maintains library and archives hibitions and community programs. which provide a major international, na- United States Holocaust Memorial Mu- tional, and New York resource used by seum Update (bimonthly); Directory of institutions, individual scholars, and the Holocaust Institutions; Journal of Holo- public; trains graduate students in Yid- caust and Genocide Studies (quarterly). dish, East European, and American Jew- ish studies; offers continuing education THE WILSTEIN (SUSAN & DAVID) INSTITUTE classes in Yiddish language, exhibits, con- OF JEWISH POLICY STUDIES (1988). 43 ferences, public programs; publishes Hawes St., Brookline, MA 02146. books. Yidishe Shprakh; YIVO Annual; (617)232-8710. FAX: (617)264-9264. E- YIVO Bleter; Yediesfun Yivo. mail: [email protected]. Dir. Dr. David M. Gordis; Chmn. Howard I. , MAX WEINREICH CENTER FOR AD- Friedman. The Wilstein Institute's West VANCED JEWISH STUDIES (1968). 555 W. Coast Center in Los Angeles and East 57 St., Suite 1100, NYC 10019. Coast Center at in (212)246-6080. FAX: (212)292-1892. provide a bridge between academ- Dean Allan Nadler. Provides advanced- ics, community leaders, professionals, and level training in Yiddish language and lit- 560 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997 erature, ethnography, folklore, linguistics, Mortimer B. Zuckerman; Bd. Chmn. and history; offers guidance on disserta- Kenneth J. Bialkin; Exec. V.-Pres. liana tion or independent research; post- Artman. A nonsectarian, nonpartisan or- doctoral fellowships available. ganization which seeks to broaden the YUGNTRUF-YOUTH FOR YIDDISH (1964). base of support for Israel among Ameri- 200 W. 72 St., Suite 40, NYC 10023. cans of all faiths and backgrounds. Ac- (212)787-6675. FAX: (212)799-1517. tivities include educational exchanges, Chmn. Dr. Paul Glasser; V-Chmn. Dr. tours of Israel for American leadership Adina Cimet de Singer; Coord. Brucha groups, symposia and public-education Lang. A worldwide, nonpolitical organi- activities, and the dissemination of zation for young people with a knowledge printed information. Newsletter. of, or interest in, Yiddish; fosters Yiddish AMERICAN ASSOCIATES, BEN-GURION UNI- as a living language and culture. Spon- VERSITY OF THE (1973). 342 Madi- sors all activities in Yiddish: reading, con- son Ave., Suite 1224, NYC 10173. versation, and creative writing groups; (212)687-7721. FAX: (212)370-0686. E- annual weeklong retreat in Berkshires; mail: [email protected]. Pres. Kenneth L. non-Hassidic play group; sale of shirts. Tucker; Bd. Chmn. Harold L. Oshry; Yugntruf Journal. Exec. V.-Pres. Kenneth M. Farber. Raises funds for Israel's youngest university, an ISRAEL-RELATED institution dedicated to providing a THE ABRAHAM FUND (1989). 477 Madison world-class higher education and fulfill- Ave.,4th fl, NYC 10022. (212)303-9421. ing David Ben-Gurion's vision to develop FAX: (212)935-1834. Chmn. & co- the Negev and make Israel a 'light unto founder Alan B. Slifka; Co-founder Dr. the nations' through education, research, Eugene Weiner; Exec. V.-Pres. Dr. Lee and projects that fight hunger, disease, Katz. Established solely to enhance and and poverty in nearly 50 countries world- fund Jewish-Arab coexistence, to encour- wide. IMPA CT Newsletter; Speaking of age the citizens of Israel to live and work Israel radio news service; videos and together with mutual respect and in har- brochures. mony. Supports programs run by both Jews and in a wide variety of fields, AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR SHAARE ZEDEK. including health, social services, educa- HOSPITAL IN JERUSALEM, INC. (1949). 49 tion, environment, culture, and women's W. 45 St., Suite 1100, NYC 10036. (212) rights. Quarterly newsletter. 354-8801. Pres. Charles H. Bendheim; Bd. Chmn. Erica Jesselson; Sr. Exec. V.- ALYN-AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR HANDI- Pres. Morris Talansky. Raises funds for CAPPED CHILDREN IN ISRAEL (1934). 19 the various needs of the Shaare Zedek W. 44 St., NYC 10036. (212)869-8085. Medical Center, Jerusalem, such as equip- FAX: (212)768-0979. Chmn. Simone P. ment and medical supplies, nurses' train- Blum; Pres. Caroline W. Halpern; Exec. ing, and research; supports exchange pro- Dir. Joan R. Mendelson. Supports the gram between Shaare Zedek Medical work of ALYN Hospital, rehabilitation Center and College of center for severely orthopedically handi- Medicine, NY. Heartbeat Magazine. capped children, located in Jerusalem, whose aim is to prepare patients for inde- AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR SHENKAR COL- pendent living. LEGE IN ISRAEL, INC. (1971). 855 Ave. of the Americas, NYC 10001. (212) 947- AMERICA-ISRAEL CULTURAL FOUNDATION, 1597. FAX: (212)643-9887. Pres. Steven INC. (1939). 317 Madison Ave., Suite Boxer; Exec. Dir. Charlotte Fainblatt. 1605, NYC 10017. (212)557-1600. FAX: Raises funds for capital improvement, re- (212)557-1611. Bd. Chmn. Stern; search and development projects, labora- Pres. Vera Stern; Exec. Dir. USA Kath- tory equipment, scholarships, lecture- leen Mellon. Supports and encourages the ships, fellowships, and library/archives of growth of cultural excellence in Israel fashion and textile design at Shenkar Col- through grants to cultural institutions; lege in Israel, Israel's only fashion and scholarships to gifted young artists and textile technology college. Accredited by musicians. Newsletter. the Council of Higher Education, the col- AMERICA-ISRAEL FRIENDSHIP LEAGUE, INC. lege is the chief source of personnel for (1971). 134 E. 39 St., NYC 10016. (212) Israel's fashion and apparel industry. 213-8630. FAX: (212)683-3475. Pres. 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AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR THE WEIZ- programs for youth and adults. Circulates MANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE (1944). 51 its traveling exhibitions and provides var- Madison Ave., NYC 10010. (212)779- ious cultural programs to local Jewish 2500. FAX: (212)779-3209. E-mail: info® communities. Includes Jewish genealogy acwis.org. Chmn. S. Donald Sussman; center (DOROT), the center for Jewish Pres. Robert Begam; Exec. Dir. Fran music, and photodocumentation center. Ginsburg. Through 18 regional offices in Beth Hatefutsoth quarterly newsletter. the U.S. raises funds, disseminates infor- mation, and does American purchasing AMERICAN FRIENDS OF UNIVERSITY for the Weizmann Institute in , (see American Society of the University Israel, a world-renowned center of scien- of Haifa) tific research and graduate study. The in- AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MERETZ (1988). 114 stitute conducts research in disease, en- W. 26 St., Suite 1002, NYC 10001. ergy, the environment, and other areas; (212)242^t500. FAX: (212)242-5718. E- runs an international summer science pro- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Rabbi Israel gram for gifted high-school students. In- Dresner; Chmn. Russell Pearce; Exec. terface; Weizmann Now; annual report. Dir. Jacob Bender. Supports and pro- motes Ratz/CRM, the Civil Rights and AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ASSAF HAROFEH in Israel, which is dedi- MEDICAL CENTER (1975). PO Box 749, cated to democracy, human and civil White Plains, N.Y. 10602-0749; 701 rights, religious pluralism, equality for Westchester Ave., Suite 308W, White women and ethnic minorities, and Israeli- Plains, N.Y. 10604-3002. (914)328-2183. Palestinian peace based on mutual recog- FAX: (914)328-2484. Chmn. Kenneth nition and self-determination. Initiates Kronen; Exec. V.-Pres. David Agronin; dialogue between Israelis and American Treas. Robert Kastin. Support group for Jews on these topics. Meretz Report. Assaf Harofeh, Israel's third-largest gov- ernment hospital, serving a poor popula- AMERICAN FRIENDS OF RABIN MEDICAL tion of over 400,000 in the area between CENTER (1994). 299 Broadway, Suite and Jerusalem. Raises funds for 1019, NYC 10007. (212) 587-0502. Pres. medical equipment, medical training for Sherwood Goldberg. Supports the main- immigrants, hospital expansion, school of tenance and development of this medical, nursing, and school of physiotherapy. research, and teaching institution in cen- Newsletter. tral Israel, which unites the Golda and Beilinson hospitals, providing 12% of all AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BAR-ILAN UNIVER- hospitalization in Israel. Department of SITY (1955). 91 Fifth Ave., Suite 200, NYC Organ Transplantation performs 80% of 10003. (212)337-1270. FAX: (212)337- all kidney and 60% of all liver transplants 1274. Chancellor Rabbi Emanuel Rack- in Israel. Affiliated with Tel Aviv Univer- man; Chmn. Global Bd. of Trustees Selik sity's Sackler School of Medicine. Wengrowsky; Pres. Amer. Bd. of Over- seers Jane Stern Lebell; Exec. V.-Pres. AMERICAN FRIENDS OF RAMBAM MEDI- Gen. Yehuda Halevy. Supports Bar-Ilan CAL CENTER (1969). 850 Seventh Ave., University, an institution that integrates Suite 305, NYC 10019. (212)397-1123. the highest standards of contemporary FAX: (212)397-1132. E-mail: 102177. scholarship in liberal arts and sciences [email protected]. Pres. Howard S. with a Judaic studies program as a re- Denburg; Exec. Dir. Linda E. Frankel. quirement for graduation. Located in Represents and raises funds for Rambam Ramat-Gan, Israel, and chartered by the Medical Center (Haifa), an 887-bed hos- Board of Regents of the State of NY. Bar- pital serving approx. one-third of Israel's Ilan News; Bar-Ilan University Scholar. population, incl. the entire population of northern Israel (and south ), the AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BETH HATEFUTSOTH U.S. Sixth Fleet, and the UN Peacekeep- (1976). 110 E. 59 St., Suite 4099, NYC ing Forces in the region. Rambam is the 10022. (212)339-6034. FAX: (212)318- teaching hospital for the Technion's med- 6176. Pres. Abraham Spiegel; Chmn. Sam ical school. Quarterly newsletter. E. Bloch; Exec. Dir. Gloria Golan. Sup- ports the maintenance and development AMERICAN FRIENDS OF RATZ/CRM (see of Beth Hatefutsoth, the Nahum Gold- American Friends of Meretz) mann Museum of the in AMERICAN FRIENDS OF TEL AVIV UNIVER- Tel Aviv, and its cultural and educational SITY, INC. (1955). 360 Lexington Ave., 562 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997

NYC 10017. (212)687-5651. FAX: (212) AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL PHIL- 687-4085. Bd. Chmn. Melvin S. Taub; HARMONIC ORCHESTRA (AFIPO) (1972). Pres. Robert J. Topchik; Exec. V.-Pres. 122 E. 42 St., Suite 4507, NYC 10168. Jules Love. Promotes higher education at (212)697-2949. FAX: (212)697-2943. Tel Aviv University, Israel's largest and Pres. Herman Sandier; Exec. Dir. Su- most comprehensive institution of higher zanne K. Ponsot. Works to secure the fi- learning. Included in its nine faculties are nancial future of the orchestra so that it the Sackler School of Medicine with its may continue to travel throughout the fully accredited NY State English- world bringing its message of peace and language program, the Rubin Academy cultural understanding through music. of Music, and 70 research institutes in- Supports the orchestra's international cluding the Center for touring program, educational projects, Middle East & African Studies and the and a wide array of musical activities in Jaffe Center for Strategic Studies. Tel Aviv Israel. Passport to Music (newsletter). University News; FAX Flash. AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE OPEN UNIVER- AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNI- SITY OF ISRAEL. 330 W. 58 St., #401, NYC VERSITY (1925; inc. 1931). 11 E. 69 St., 10019. (212)713-1515. FAX: (212)974- NYC 10021. (212)472-9800. FAX: 0769. Natl. Chmn. Irving M. Rosenbaum; (212)744-2324. Pres. Keith L. Sachs; Bd. Exec. V.-Pres. Eric G. Heffler. Open Let- Chmn. Lawrence Newman; Exec. V.-Pres. ter. Adam Kalian. Fosters the growth, devel- opment, and maintenance of the Hebrew AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE SHALOM HARTMAN INSTITUTE (1976). 282 Grand University of Jerusalem; collects funds Ave., Englewood, NJ 07631. (201)894- and conducts informational programs 0566. FAX: (201)894-0377. E-mail: throughout the U.S., highlighting the uni- [email protected]. Pres. Richard F. Kauf- versity's achievements and its signifi- man; Dir. Rabbi Donniel Hartman; cance. Hebrew University News; Scopus Admin. Dorothy Minchin. Supports the newsletter. Shalom Hartman Institute, Jerusalem, an AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL COM- institute of higher education and research MUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION center devoted to applying the teachings (1990). 119 West 40 St., 14th fl., NYC of classical Judaism to the issues of mod- 10018. (212)944-4884. FAX: (212)840- ern life. Founded in 1976 by David Hart- 5206. E-mail: 75222.2142@compuserve. man, the Institute includes three depart- com. Pres. Barry Liben; Exec. Dir. Dina ments: the Institute for Advanced Judaic Shalit. Supports the ICDF, whose pro- Studies with research centers in philoso- jects are primarily in , Samaria, and phy, theology, political thought, educa- Gaza, areas that have often not been eli- tion, ethics, and Halakhah; the Institute gible for funding from more established for Judaic Educational Leadership, which philanthropic agencies. ICDF provides focuses on teacher training; and the In- funds for educational programs, commu- stitute for Diaspora Education, which of- nity centers, medical clinics and first-aid fers seminars for rabbis, lay leadership, emergency equipment, synagogues, and educators, and communal professionals. colleges, working in direct association AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE TEL AVIV MU- with communities that request ICDF's as- SEUM OF ART (1974). 133 E. 58 St., Suite sistance in raising funds, on a project-by- 701, NYC 10022-1236. (212)319-0555. project basis. Eretz Israel Fund Report FAX: (212)754-2987. Pres. Stanley Bat- (quarterly). kin; Exec. Dir. Amy Batkin. Raises funds AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL MU- for the Tel Aviv Museum of Art for spe- SEUM (1972). 500 Fifth Ave., Suite 2540, cial projects, art acquisitions, and exhibi- NYC 10110. (212)997-5611. FAX: tions; seeks contributions of art to ex- (212)997-5536. Pres. Judy A. Steinhardt; pand the museum's collection; encourages Exec. Dir. Michele Cohn Tocci. Raises art loans and traveling exhibitions; cre- funds for special projects of the Israel ates an awareness of the museum in the Museum in Jerusalem; solicits works of USA; makes available exhibition cata- art for permanent collection, exhibitions, logues, monthly calendars, and posters and educational purposes. Newsletter. published by the museum. NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 563

AMERICAN FRIENDS/HERZOG HOSPITAL— AMERICAN PHYSICIANS FELLOWSHIP FOR EZRATH ASSOCIATION—JERU- MEDICINE IN ISRAEL (1950). 2001 Beacon SALEM (1895). 40 E. 34 St., Suite 916, St., Suite 211, Brookline, MA 02146. NYC 10016. (212)725-8175. FAX:(212) (617)232-5382. FAX: (617) 739-2616. E- 725-2519. E-mail:[email protected]. mail: [email protected]. Pres. Louis M. Pres. Burton G. Greenblatt; Dir. David Sherwood, M.D.; Exec. Dir. Donald J. Cohen. Jerusalem's third-largest hospital Perlstein. Supports projects that advance and Israel's leading geriatric-psychiatric medical education, research, and care in hospital. Conducts patient care, research, Israel and builds links between the med- and education in 326-bed hospital, com- ical communities of Israel and N. Amer.; prehensive in- and outpatient clinics, de- provides fellowships for Israeli physicians partments of neuro- and psycho-geriatric training in N. Amer. and arranges lec- medicine, state-of-the-art rehabilitation tureships in Israel by prominent N. Amer. department, and community mental physicians; sponsors CME seminars health center. Affiliated with Hadassah- in Israel and N. Amer.; coordinates Hebrew University Medical Center, Bar- U.S./Canadian medical emergency volun- Ilan University, Baycrest Centere for teers for Israel. APF News. Geriatric Care (Toronto), and McGill University (Montreal). Friend to Friend; AMERICAN RED MAGEN DAVID FOR ISRAEL, To Open the Gates of Healing. INC. (1940) (a.k.a. ARMDI & Red Ma- gen David). 888 Seventh Ave., Suite 403, AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COM- NYC 10106. (212)757-1627. FAX: (212) MITTEE (AIPAC) (1954). 440 First St., 757-4662. E-mail: armdi(ajuno.com. NW, Washington, DC 20001. (202)639- Natl. Pres. Robert L. Sadoff, M.D.; Exec. 5200. FAX: (202)347-4921. Pres. Melvin V.-Pres. Benjamin Saxe. An authorized Dow; Exec. Dir. Howard A. Kohr. Regis- tax-exempt organization; the sole support tered to lobby on behalf of legislation af- arm in the U.S. of Magen David Adorn fecting U.S.-Israel relations; represents (MDA), Israel's equivalent to a Red Cross Americans who believe support for a se- Society; raises funds for the MDA emer- cure Israel is in U.S. interest. Works for a gency medical, ambulance, blood, and strong U.S.-Israel relationship. Near East disaster services which help Israel's de- Report; AIPAC Papers on U.S.-Israel Re- fense forces and civilian population. lations. Helps to supply and equip ambulances, bloodmobiles, and cardiac rescue ambu- AMERICAN-ISRAELI LIGHTHOUSE, INC. lances as well as 45 prehospital MDA (1928; reorg. 1955). 30 E. 60 St., NYC Emergency Medical Clinics and the MDA 10022. (212)838-5322. Pres. Mrs. Leo- National Blood Service Center and M DA nard F. Dank; Sec. Frances Lentz. Pro- Fractionation Institute in Ramat Gan, Is- vides education and rehabilitation for the rael. Lifeline. blind and physically handicapped in Is- rael to effect their social and vocational AMERICANS FOR A SAFE ISRAEL (1971). 147 integration into the seeing community; E. 76 St., NYC 10021. (212)628-9400. built and maintains Rehabilitation Center FAX: (212)988-4065. Chmn. Herbert for the Blind (Migdal Or) in Haifa. Tower. Zweibon. Seeks to educate Americans in Congress, the media, and the public about AMERICAN JEWISH LEAGUE FOR ISRAEL Israel's role as a strategic asset for the (1957). 130 E. 59 St., NYC 10022. West; through meetings with legislators (212)371-1583. FAX: (212)371-3265. and the media, in press releases and pub- Pres. Dr. Martin L. Kalmanson; Exec. lications AFSI promotes the notion of Dir. Judith Struhl. Seeks to unite all those Jewish rights to Judea and Samaria and who, notwithstanding differing philoso- the concept of "peace for peace" as an al- phies of Jewish life, are committed to the ternative to "territory for peace." Outpost. historical ideals of ; works inde- pendently of class, party, or religious af- (1984). 27 W. filiation for the welfare of Israel as a 20 St., 9th fl., NYC 10011. (212)645- whole. Not identified with any political 6262. FAX: (212)645-7355. Copres. parties in Israel. Member of World Jew- Ernest Bogen, Mary Ann Stein; Exec. ish Congress, World Zionist Organiza- Dir. Gary E. Rubin. Conducts educa- tion, American Zionist Movement. tional programs and raises funds to sup- Newsletter. port the Israeli peace movement, Shalom 564 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997

Achshav (Peace Now), and coordinates raises and allocates funds for the above U.S. advocacy efforts through APN's purposes; provides scholarships; pro- Washington-based Center for Israeli motes exchanges of teachers and stu- Peace and Security. National Newsletter. dents. AMERICANS FOR PROGRESSIVE ISRAEL AMERICAN ZIONIST MOVEMENT (formerly (1952). 224 W. 35 St., Suite 403, NYC AMERICAN ZIONIST FEDERATION) (1939; 10001. (212)868-0386. A socialist-Zionist reorg. 1949, 1970, 1993). 110 E. 59 St., organization historically supporting a just NYC 10022. (212)318-6100. FAX: and durable peace between Israel and all (212)935-3578. Pres. Seymour D. Reich; its Arab neighbors, including the Pales- Exec. Dir. Karen J. Rubinstein. Umbrella tinian people; works for the national organization for 20 American Zionist or- liberation of all Jews; seeks the democra- ganizations and of unified Zion- tization of Jewish communal and organi- ism in the U.S. Conducts advocacy for zational life; promotes dignity of labor, Israel; strengthens Jewish identity; pro- social justice, and a deeper understanding motes the Israel experience; prepares the of Jewish culture and heritage. Affiliate of next generation of Zionist leadership. Re- American Zionist Movement and World gional offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, Union of Mapam, with fraternal ties to , South Florida. Groups in At- Hatzair and Artzi lanta, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Pitts- Federation of Israel. Israel Horizons. burgh, Washington, DC. The Zionist Ad- vocate. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TECHNION-ISRAEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (1940). 810 AMIT (1925). 817 Broadway, NYC 10003. Seventh Ave., 24th fl., NYC 10019. (212) (212)477-4720. FAX: (212)353-2312. 262-6200. FAX: (212)262-6155. Pres. Irv- Pres. Evelyn Blachor; Exec. Dir. Marvin ing A. Shepard; Chmn. Ben Z. Sosewitz; Leff. The State of Israel's official reshet Exec. V.-Pres. Melvyn H. Bloom. Sup- (network) for religious secondary techno- ports the work of the Technion-Israel In- logical education; maintains innovative stitute of Technology in Haifa, which children's homes and youth villages in Is- trains over 10,000 students in 19 faculties rael in an environment of traditional Ju- and a medical school, and conducts re- daism; promotes cultural activities for the search across a broad spectrum of science purpose of disseminating Zionist ideals and technology. Technion USA. and strengthening traditional Judaism in America. AMIT Magazine (formerly AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR YAD VASHEM AMERICAN MIZRACHI WOMEN). (1981). 500 Fifth Ave., Suite 1600, NYC 10110-1699. (212)220-4304. FAX: (212) AMPAL-AMERICAN ISRAEL CORPORATION 220-4308. Chmn. Eli Zborowski; Exec. (1942). 1177 Avenue of the Americas, Dir. Selma Schiffer. Development arm of NYC 10036. (212)782-2100. FAX: (212) Yad Vashem, Jerusalem, the central in- 782-2114. Pres. Lawrence Lefkowitz; Bd. ternational authority created by the Chmn. Shlomo Recht. Acquires interests in 1953 for the purposes of com- in businesses located in the State of Israel memoration and education in connection or that are Israel-related. Interests include with the Holocaust. Martyrdom and Re- hotels and leisure-time, real estate, fi- sistance (newsletter). nance, energy distribution, basic indus- try, high technology, and communica- AMERICAN SOCIETY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF tions. Annual report; quarterly reports. HAIFA (formerly AMERICAN FRIENDS OF HAIFA UNIVERSITY) (1972). c/o Lester ARZA-ASSOCIATION OF REFORM ZIONISTS Schwab Katz & Dwyer, Att.: Robert J. OF AMERICA (1977). 838 Fifth Ave., NYC Benowitz, 120 Broadway, Suite 3800, 10021. (212)650-4280. FAX: (212)517- NYC 10271-0071. (212)964-6611. FAX: 7968. Pres. Philip Meltzer; Exec. Dir. (212)267-5916. Pres. Sir Anthony Jacobs; Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch. Individual Zionist Sec./Treas. Robert Jay Benowitz. Pro- membership organization devoted to motes, encourages, and aids higher and achieving Jewish pluralism in Israel and secondary education, research, and train- strengthening the Israeli Reform move- ing in all branches of knowledge in Israel ment. Chapter activities in the U.S. con- and elsewhere; aids in the maintenance centrate on these issues and on strength- and development of Haifa University; ening American public support for Israel. NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 565

Journal of ; ARZA Re- ties of various "national camp" organi- port. zations. ZIONIST YOUTH ORGANIZATION COUNCIL FOR A BEAUTIFUL ISRAEL ENVI- (1935). 218 E. 79 St., NYC 10021. RONMENTAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION (212)650-1231. North American Central (1973). c/o Mel Atlas, 22 Central Park Shlihah Sharon Tzur. Organizes youth So., Suite 5A, NYC 10019. (212)888- groups across North America to teach 7372. FAX: (212)888-7372. Co-Pres. Mel Zionism, Jewish identity, and love of Is- Atlas, Edythe Grodnick; Admin. Dir. rael; sponsors summer programs in Israel Donna Lindemann. A support group for for Jewish youth ages 14-22; sponsors the Israeli body, whose activities include Tagar Zionist Student Activist Movement education, town planning, lobbying for on college campuses. legislation to protect and enhance the en- vironment, preservation of historical BOYS TOWN JERUSALEM FOUNDATION OF sites, the improvement and beautification AMERICA INC. (1948). 91 Fifth Ave., Suite of industrial and commercial areas, and 601, NYC 10003. (212)242-1118. FAX: sponsoring the CBI Center for Environ- (212)242-2190. E-mail: 74230.3450@ mental Studies located in Yarkon Park, compuserve.com. Pres. Michael J. Scharf; Tel Aviv. Yearly newsletter. Chmn. Josh S. Weston; V.-Chmn. Alexan- der S. Linchner; Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi EDUCATION FUND FOR ISRAELI CIVIL Ronald L. Gray. Raises funds for Boys RIGHTS AND PEACE (1991). 114 W. 26 St., Town Jerusalem, which was established in Suite 1002, NYC 10001. (212)242^t500. 1948 to offer a comprehensive academic, FAX: (212)242-5718. E-mail: educ- religious, and technical education to dis- [email protected]. Pres. Rabbi Israel Dres- advantaged Israeli and immigrant boys ner; Chmn. Russell Pearce; Exec. Dir. from over 45 different countries, includ- Jacob Bender. A forum for addressing the ing , , and . Enroll- issues of social justice and peace in Israel. ment:over 1,000 students in jr. high Educates about issues related to democ- school, academic and technical high racy, human and civil rights, religious plu- school, and a college of applied engi- ralism, and equality for women and eth- neering. BTJ Newsbriefs; Your Town nic minorities; promotes the resolution of Magazine. Israel's conflict with the on the basis of mutual recognition, self-de- termination, and peaceful coexistence. CAMERA-COMMITTEE FOR ACCURACY IN MIDDLE EAST REPORTING IN AMERICA OF AMERICA (formerly HAPOEL (1983). PO Box 428, Boston, MA 02258. HAMIZRACHI WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION) (617)789-3672. FAX: (617)787-7853. (1948). 7 Penn Plaza, NYC 10001. Pres./Exec. Dir. Andrea Levin; Chmn. (212)564-9045, (800)368-6440. FAX: Maxine Laura Wolf. Monitors and re- (212)643-9731. Natl. Pres. Dr. Rosalie sponds to media distortion in order to Reich; Exec. V-Pres. Shirley Singer. Main- promote better understanding of Middle tains and supports 200 educational and East events; urges members to alert Israel social-welfare institutions in Israel within and the media to errors, omissions, and a religious framework, including day-care distortions. CAMERA Media Report centers, kindergartens, children's residen- (quarterly); CAMERA on Campus; Ac- tial homes, vocational schools for the un- tion Alerts; Media Directories; Mono- derprivileged, senior-citizen centers, a graphs. college complex, and Holocaust study center. Also involved in absorption of So- COALITION FOR ISRAEL, INC. (1989). PO Box viet and Ethiopian immigrants (recog- 107, Knickerbocker Station, NYC 10002. nized by Israeli government as an official (212)475-7128. FAX: (212)475-7128. absorption agency). Emunah Magazine; E-mail:[email protected]. Chmn. N.R. Lest We Forget. Greenfield; Pres. Howard B. Weber; Exec. Sec. Elliot M. Jager; Rabbinic Cabinet, FEDERATED COUNCIL OF ISRAEL INSTITU- Rabbi David Algaze. Publishes educa- TIONS-FCII (1940). 4702 15th Ave., tional "hasbara" advertisements in the Brooklyn, NY 11219. (718)972-5530. Bd. press regarding Jewish rights to the Land Chmn. Z. Shapiro; Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi of Israel. Informally, coordinates activi- Julius Novack. Central fund-raising or- 566 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997 ganization for over 100 affiliated institu- dedicated to promoting coexistence be- tions; handles and executes estates, wills, tween Arabs and Jews, with 40,000 people and bequests for the traditional institu- participating each year in programs tions in Israel; clearinghouse for infor- teaching conflict resolution, Middle East mation on budget, size, functions, etc. of studies and languages, and Holocaust traditional educational, welfare, and phil- studies. In the U.S., GHEF sponsors anthropic institutions in Israel, working public-education programs and lectures cooperatively with the Israeli government by Israeli speakers. Givat Haviva News; and the overseas department of the special reports; in Israel—research papers Council of Jewish Federations. Annual fi- on Arab-Jewish relations, Holocaust stud- nancial reports and statistics on affiliates. ies, kibbutz life. FRIENDS OF LABOR ISRAEL (1987). 27 W. 20 GOLDA MEIR ASSOCIATION (1984). 110 E. St., 9th fl., NYC 10011. FAX: (212)929- 59 St., NYC 10022. (212)318-6197. FAX: 3459. Chmn. Rabbi Daniel Polish. Amer- (215)830-0351. Chmn. Abe Pollin; Pres. ican organization committed to a pro- Robert C. Klutznick. Consultant, Robert gram of education in America and Israel I. Evans: 2300 Computer Ave., Bldg. on behalf of institutions, organizations, C-15, Willow Grove, PA 19090. (215)830- and projects in Israel designed to promote 0304. FAX: (215)830-0351. North Amer- democracy, pluralism, social justice, and ican support group for the Israeli asso- peace. FLI is an affinity group of the Is- ciation, whose large-scale educational rael Labor movement and represents the programs address the issues of democracy concerns of like-minded in Israel, Sephardi-Ashkenazi integration, in Labor circles. religious pluralism, the peace process, and relations between and FRIENDS OF THE Arabs. Its "Project Democracy" has been (1981). 21 W. 38 St., 5th fl., NYC 10018. adapted to help new Soviet immigrants (212)575-5030, (800)896-8860. FAX: integrate into Israeli society by providing (212)575-7815. E-mail: 103305.3225® them an education in democratic ideals compuserve.com. Chmn. Marvin Joseph- and principles. Newsletter. son; Pres. Jay Zises; Natl. Dir. Brig. Gen. Eliezer Hemeli. Supports the Agudah HABONIM-DROR NORTH AMERICA (1935). Lema'an Hahayal, Israel's Assoc. for the 114 W. 26 St., Suite 1004, NYC 10001- Well-Being of Soldiers, founded in the 6812. (212)255-1796. FAX: (212)929- early 1940s, which provides social, recre- 3459. Mazkira Tnua Trilby Smith; Shali- ational, and educational programs for sol- ach Gil Matz. Fosters identification with diers, special services for the sick and progressive, cooperative living in Israel; wounded, and summer programs for wid- stimulates study of Jewish and Zionist ows and children of fallen soldiers. culture, history, and contemporary soci- ety; sponsors summer and year programs GESHER FOUNDATION (1969). 421 Seventh in Israel and on kibbutz, six summer Ave., #905, NYC 10001. (212) 564-0338. camps in N. Amer. modeled after kib- FAX: (212)967-2726. Chmn. Marcel Lin- butzim, and frameworks. Bat- denbaum; Exec. V.-Pres. Hillel Wiener. nua-In Our Movement; Bimat Hamaa- Seeks to bridge the gap between Jews of pilim. various backgrounds in Israel by stressing the interdependence of all Jews. Runs en- HADASSAH, THE WOMEN'S ZIONIST ORGA- counter seminars for Israeli youth; dis- NIZATION OF AMERICA, INC. (1912). 50 W. tributes curricular materials in public 58 St., NYC 10019. (212)355-7900. FAX: schools; offers Jewish identity classes for (212)303-8282. Pres. Marlene Edith Post; Russian youth, and a video series in Russ- Exec. Dir. Beth Wohlgelernter. In Amer- ian and English on famous Jewish per- ica delivers factual information on the de- sonalities. velopment and security of Israel to the general public; provides basic Jewish ed- GIVAT HAVIVA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, ucation as a background for intelligent INC. (1966). 114 W. 26 St., Suite 1001, and creative Jewish living; develops NYC 10001. (212)989-9272. FAX: knowledgeable leadership for the Ameri- (212)989-9840. Chmn. Fred Howard. can Jewish community; sponsors Young Supports programs at the Givat Haviva Judaea, largest Institute, Israel's leading organization in U.S.; operates six Zionist youth camps NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 567

in this country; supports summer and all- ISRAEL CANCER RESEARCH FUND (1975). year courses in Israel. Maintains in Israel 1290 Avenue of the Americas, NYC Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical 10104. (212)969-9800. FAX: (212)969- Center for healing, teaching, and re- 9822. Pres. Dr. Yashar Hirshaut; Chmn. search; Hadassah College of Technology; S. Donald Friedman; Exec. Dir. Milton and Hadassah Career Counseling Insti- Sussman. The largest single source of pri- tute. Update; Headlines; Hadassah Mag- vate funds for cancer research in Israel. azine; Textures; Bat Kol; The American Has a threefold mission: to encourage in- Scene; Communities; Connections; Van- novative cancer research by Israeli scien- guard; MedBriefs; Focus on Me. tists; to harness Israel's vast intellectual and creative resources to establish a , (1909; reorg. 1967). world-class center for cancer study; to 50 W. 58 St., NYC 10019. (212)303-4575. broaden research opportunities within Is- FAX: (212)303-4572. Natl. Dir. Doron rael to stop the exodus of talented Israeli Krakow. Seeks to educate Jewish youth cancer researchers. Annual Report; Re- aged 8-30 toward Jewish and Zionist val- search Awards; Glossary; Newsletter. ues, active commitment to and partici- pation in the American and Israeli Jew- ISRAEL FOUNDATION (1960). 276 ish communities; maintains six summer Fifth Ave., Suite 900, NYC 10001. (212) camps, both summer and year programs 683-5656, (800)443-5699. FAX: (212) in Israel, and a jr. year program in con- 213-9233. Pres. Marvin Sirota; Exec. V.- nection with the Hebrew University of Pres. Stanley J. Abrams. Provides philan- Jerusalem. Hamagshimim Journal; Kol thropic support to enable Histadrut to Hat'nua; The Young Judaean. build and maintain in Israel its network of social-service agencies, which benefit over HASHOMER HATZAIR, SOCIALIST ZIONIST 85 percent of Israel's population. Also YOUTH MOVEMENT (1923). 114 W. 26 St., supports other philanthropic and educa- Suite 1001, NYC 10001. (212)868-0377. tional endeavors in the United States and FAX: (212)868-0364. Pres. Gavri Bar-Gil; Israel. Natl. Sec. Daniel Perlmutter; Dir. Amos Holtzman. Seeks to educate Jewish youth (1993). 666 Fifth tc zn understanding of Zionism as the Ave., 21st fl., NYC 10103. (212)245^227. national liberation movement of the Jew- FAX: (212)245-0517. E-mail: ipforum® ish people. Promotes aliyah to kibbutzim. aol.com. Chmn. Robert K. Lifton; Pres. Affiliated with AZYF and Kibbutz Artzi Jack Bendheim; Exec. V.-Pres. Jonathan Federation. Espouses socialist-Zionist Jacoby. A leadership institute that sup- ideals of peace, justice, democracy, and ports the Middle East peace process; pub- intergroup harmony. Young Guard. lishes educational materials and analysis. Peace Pulse; IPF Papers. INTERNS FOR PEACE (NITZANEI SHALOM/ BARA'EM AS'SALAAM/BUDS OF PEACE) JEWISH INSTITUTE FOR NATIONAL SECURITY (1976). 475 Riverside Drive, 16th fl., NYC AFFAIRS (JINSA) (1976). 1717 K St., NW, 10115. (212)870-2226. FAX: (212)870- Suite 800, Washington, DC 20006. 2119. Internatl. Dir. Rabbi Bruce M. (202)833-0020. FAX: (202)296-6452. Jinsa.org. Pres. David Steinman; Chmn. Cohen; Natl. Dir. Karen Wald Cohen. An Ben Gettler; Exec. Dir. Tom Neumann. A independent, nonprofit, nonpolitical ed- nonprofit, nonpartisan educational orga- ucational program training professional nization working within the American community peace workers. In Israel, ini- Jewish community to explain the link be- tiated and operated jointly by Jews and tween American defense policy and the Arabs; over 190 interns trained in 35 security of the State of Israel; and within cities; over 80,000 Israeli citizens partici- the national security establishment to ex- pating in joint programs in education, plain the key role Israel plays in bolster- sports, culture, business, women's affairs, ing American interests. Security Affairs. and community development; since the peace accord, Palestinians from West JEWISH INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND- Bank and Gaza training as interns. Mar- JERUSALEM, INC. (1902, Jerusalem). 15 E. tin Luther King Project for Black/Jewish 26 St., NYC 10010. (212) 532-4155. FAX: relations. IFP Reports Quarterly; Guide- (212) 447-7683. Pres. Rabbi David E. books for Ethnic Conflict Resolution. Lapp; Admin. Eric L. Loeb. Supports a 568 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997 dormitory and school for the Israeli blind (212)366-1387. FAX: (212)675-7685. and handicapped in Jerusalem. IN sight. Pres. Daniel Mann. Seeks to enhance Jew- ish life, culture, and education in U.S.; OF AMERICA (1901). 42 E. 69 St., NYC 10021. (212) aids in building State of Israel as a coop- 879-9300. FAX: (212)517-3293. Pres. erative commonwealth and its Labor Ronald S. Lauder; Sr. Exec. V.-Pres. Dr. movement organized in the Histadrut; Samuel I. Cohen. Exclusive fund-raising supports efforts toward a more democra- agency of the world Zionist movement for tic society throughout the world; furthers the afforestation, reclamation, and devel- the democratization of the Jewish com- opment of the , including munity in America and the welfare of construction of roads, parks, and recre- Jews everywhere; works with labor and ational areas, preparation of land for agri- liberal forces in America. Jewish Frontier, culture, new communities, and industrial Yiddisher Kempfer. facilities; helps emphasize the importance USA (1925). 15 Penn Plaza-OF2, of Israel in schools and synagogues NYC 10001. (212)465-2020. FAX: throughout the U.S. JNF Almanac; Land (212)465-2121. Chmn. Haskel Haddad; and Life. Pres. Joel Abramson. Educates the Jewish community and the American public JEWISH PEACE LOBBY (1989). 8604 Second about the views of Israel's Likud party; Ave., Suite 317, Silver Spring, MD 20910. encourages support for a strong, secure (301)589-8764. FAX: (301)589-2722. State of Israel in all of its territory; pro- Pres. Jerome M. Segal. A legally regis- duces TV program, "The JNN World tered lobby promoting changes in U.S. News," also available on videotape. Zion- policy vis-a-vis the Israeli-Palestinian ism Today (quarterly newspaper). conflict. Supports Israel's right to peace within secure borders; a political settle- MACCABI USA/SPORTS FOR ISRAEL (for- ment based on mutual recognition of the merly UNITED STATES COMMITTEE SPORTS right of self-determination of both peo- FOR ISRAEL (1948). 1926 Arch St., Phil- ples; a two-state solution as the most adelphia, PA 19103. (215)561-6900. E- likely means to a stable peace. Washington mail: [email protected]; macabiusa.com. Action Alerts. Pres. Robert E. Spivak; Exec. Dir. Bar- bara G. Lissy. Sponsors U.S. team for KEREN OR, INC. JERUSALEM CENTER FOR World Maccabiah Games in Israel every MULTI-HANDICAPPED BLIND CHILDREN four years; seeks to enrich the lives of (1956). 350 Seventh Ave., Suite 200, NYC Jewish youth in the U.S., Israel, and the 10001. (212)279-4070. FAX: (212)279- Diaspora through athletic, cultural, and 4043. Chmn. Dr. Edward L. Steinberg; educational programs; develops, pro- Pres. Dr. Albert Hornblass; Exec. Dir. motes, and supports international, Debera Dayan. Funds the Keren-Or Cen- national, and regional athletic-based ac- ter for Multi-Handicapped Blind Chil- tivities and facilities. SportsScene News- dren at 3 Abba Hillel Silver St., Ramot, letter; Gold Medal People Newsletter; com- Jerusalem, housing and caring for over 70 memorative Maccabiah Games journal; resident and day students who in addi- financial report. tion to blindness or very low vision suffer from other severe physical and/or mental MERCAZ USA (1979). 155 Fifth Ave., NYC . Students range in age from 1 10010. (212)533-7800. FAX: (212) 1/2 through young adulthood. Provides 533-2601. E-mail: 71262.102@compu- training in daily living skills, as well as serve.com. Pres. Roy Clements, Exec. Dir. therapy, rehabilitation, and education to Rabbi Robert R. Golub. The U.S. Zionist the optimum level of the individual. In- organization for Conservative/Masorti sights Newsletter. Judaism; works for religious pluralism in Israel, defending and promoting Conser- LABOR ZIONIST ALLIANCE (formerly FAR- vative/Masorti institutions and individu- BAND LABOR ZIONIST ORDER; now unit- ing membership and branches of POALE als; fosters Zionist education and aliyah ZION-UNITED LABOR ZIONIST ORGANI- and develops young leadership. Mercaz ZATION OF AMERICA and AMERICAN News & Views. HABONIM ASSOCIATION) (1913). 275 Sev- NA'AMAT USA, THE WOMEN'S LABOR ZION- enth Ave., NYC 10001. (212)366-1194, IST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA, INC. NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 569

(formerly PIONEER WOMEN/NA'AMAT) Edelson; Treas. William Gold. Primarily (1925). 200 Madison Ave., 21st fl., NYC engaged in the business of organizing, ac- 10016. (212)725-8010. FAX: (212)447- quiring interest in, financing, and partic- 5187. Natl. Pres. Sylvia Lewis. Part of the ipating in the of companies World Movement of NA'AMAT (move- located in the State of Israel or Israel- ment of working women and volunteers), related. Annual and quarterly reports. the largest Jewish women's organization in the world, NA'AMAT USA helps pro- PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS, INC. vide social, educational, and legal services (1922). 317 Madison Ave., Suite 607, for women, teenagers, and children in NYC 10017. (212)599-1260. Chmn. Sid- Israel. It also advocates legislation for ney A. Luria; Pres. B. Harrison Frankel; women's rights and child welfare in Israel Sec. Harvey Brecher. A totally volunteer and the U.S., furthers Jewish education, organization that makes grants to educa- and supports Habonim-Dror, the Labor tional, scientific, social, religious, health, Zionist youth movement. Na'amat and other philanthropic institutions in Is- Woman magazine. rael. Annual report. NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR LABOR ISRAEL PIONEER WOMEN/NA'AMAT {see NA'AMAT (1923). 275 Seventh Ave., NYC 10001. USA) (212)647-0300. FAX: (212)647-0308. POALE AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA, INC. Pres. Jay Mazur; Exec. Dir. Jerry Good- (1948). 2920 Avenue J, Brooklyn, NY man; Chmn. Trade Union Council 11210. (718)258-2228. FAX: (718)258- Morton Bahr. Brings together diverse 2288. Pres. Rabbi Fabian Schonfeld. Aims groups—Jews and non-Jews—to build to educate American Jews to the values of support for Israel and advance closer Orthodoxy and aliyah; supports kib- Arab-Israel ties. Conducts educational butzim, trade schools, yeshivot, - and communal activities in the Jewish im, kollelim, research centers, and chil- community and among labor groups to dren's homes in Israel. PAI News; promote better relations with labor Israel She'arim; Hamayan. and Israel's labor federation-Histadrut. Israel Histadrut Campaign raises funds , WOMEN'S DIVISION OF (1948). Pres. for youth, educational, health, social, and Miriam Lubling; Presidium: Sarah Ivan- cultural projects. NCLI Notebook; occa- isky, Tili Stark, Peppi Petzenbaum. As- sional background papers. sists Poale Agudath Israel to build and support children's homes, kindergartens, (1979). 1625 K St., NW, and trade schools in Israel. Yediot PAI. Suite 500, Washington, DC 20006. PRO ISRAEL (1990). 17 E. 45 St., Suite 603, (202)223-3333. FAX: (202)659-2789. E- NYC 10017. (212)867-0577. FAX: (212) mail: [email protected]; www.nif.org. New 867-0615. E-mail: [email protected]. Is- York office: 165 E. 56 St., NYC 10022. rael office: P.O. Box 31490, Jerusalem (212)750-2333. FAX: (212)750-8043. 91314, Israel. (02)567-2050. FAX: (02) Pres. Franklin Fisher; Exec. Dir. Norman 567-2053. Pres. Dr. Ernest Bloch; Dir. of S. Rosenberg. A partnership of Israelis Admin. Frances Zwickler. Educates the and North Americans dedicated to pro- public about Israel and the Middle East; moting social justice, coexistence, and provides support for community devel- pluralism in Israel, the New Israel Fund opment throughout the Land of Israel, helps strengthen Israeli democracy by particularly in Judea, Samaria, Gaza, and providing grants and technical assistance the Golan Heights. Projects include the to the public-interest sector, cultivating a Center for Strategic Studies and Institute new generation of social activists and ed- for Leadership Education at the College ucating citizens in Israel and the Dias- of Judea and Samaria, support for vari- pora about the challenges to Israeli ous communities, and a research and in- democracy. Quarterly newsletter; annual formation center on Israel and the Mid- report. dle East. An umbrella organization for PEC ISRAEL ECONOMIC CORPORATION (for- seven affiliate groups: in Israel—Aliyah merly ECONOMIC CORPORA- for the Land of Israel Movement, Gener- TION) (1926). 511 Fifth Ave., NYC 10017. als of "Gamla Won't Fall a Second Time," (212)687-2400. Chmn. R. Recanati; Pres. Internatl. Rabbinic Coalition for Israel, Frank J. Klein; Exec. V.-Pres. James I. IDF Officers for National Strength, Pro- 570 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997 fessors for a Strong Israel; in U.S.— textbooks and educational materials; or- American Academics for Israel's Future, ganizes summer seminars for Hebrew ed- Operation Chizuk. ucators in cooperation with De- PROJECT NISHMA (1988). 1225 15 St., NW, partment of Jewish Agency; conducts Washington, DC 20005. (202)462-4268. ulpan. Hazarkor; Chemed. FAX: (202)462-3892. Cochmn. Theodore SCHNEIDER CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER R. Mann, Edward Sanders, Henry Rosov- OF ISRAEL (1982). 130 E. 59 St., Suite sky, Exec. Dir. Thomas R. Smerling. 1203, NYC 10022. (212)759-3370. FAX: Conducts educational programs on Israeli (212)759-0120. Bd. Chmn. H. Irwin security and the peace process; arranges Levy; Exec. Dir. Shlomit Manson. Its pri- military briefings for Jewish leaders; pub- mary goal is to provide the best medical lishes articles by senior Israeli defense and care to children in the Middle East. UP- foreign-policy experts; analyzes Israeli DATE Newsletter. and U.S. Jewish opinion; and articulates pragmatic positions on peace and secu- SOCIETY OF ISRAEL PHILATELISTS (1949). rity. Sponsored by over 100 nationally ac- 24355 Tunbridge Lane, Beachwood, OH tive Jewish leaders from across the coun- 44122. (216)292-3843. Pres. Dr. Justin try. Gordon; Journal Ed. Dr. Oscar Stadtler. Promotes interest in, and knowledge of, RELIGIOUS ZIONISTS OF AMERICA. 25 W. 26 all phases of Israel philately through St., NYC 10010. (212)689-1414. sponsorship of chapters and research groups, maintenance of a philatelic li- , OF THE U.S. & CANADA (1934). 25 W. 26 St., NYC 10010. brary, and support of public and private (212)889-5260. FAX: (212)213-3053. exhibitions. The Israel Philatelist; mono- Pres. Eric Weisberg; Exec. Dir. Daniel graphs; books. Ehrlich. The only religious Zionist youth STATE OF ISRAEL BONDS (1951). 575 Lex- movement in North America, serving ington Ave., #600, NYC 10022. (212) over 10,000 young people from grade 644-2663. FAX: (212)644-3887. Bd. school through graduate school in 16 ac- Chmn. William Belzberg; Pres. Gideon tive regions across the United States and Patt; Internatl. Chmn. David B. Her- Canada, six summer camps, seven estab- melin; N. Amer. Chmn. Michael Siegal; lished summer, winter, and year programs Natl. Chmn. Burton P. Resnick. An in- in Israel. Stresses communal involvement, ternational organization offering securi- social activism, leadership training, and ties issued by the government of Israel. substantive programming to educate Since its inception in 1951 has secured young people toward a commitment to more than $15 billion in investment cap- Judaism and Israel. Akivon; Pinkas ital for the development of every aspect of Lamadrich; Daf Rayonot; Me'Ohalai Israel's economy, including agriculture, Torah; Zraim. commerce, and industry; plays a major role in absorbing Jews from the former , MIZRACHI-HAPOEL HAMIZRACHI Soviet Union, Ethiopia, and elsewhere. (1909; merged 1957). 25 W. 26 St., NYC 10010. (212)689-1414. FAX: (212)779- FOUNDATION (1954). 110 3043. Pres. Rabbi Sol Roth; Exec. V.-Pres. E. 59 St., NYC 10022. (212)339-6000. Israel Friedman. Disseminates ideals of FAX: (212)318-6176. Chmn. Kalman ; conducts cultural Sultanik; Dir. of Publications Sam E. work, educational program, public rela- Bloch. Offers cultural activities, lectures, tions; raises funds for religious educa- conferences, courses in modern Hebrew tional institutions in Israel, including and Jewish subjects, Israel, Zionism, and yeshivot and Bnei Akiva. Newslet- Jewish history. Midstream. ters; Kolenu. , HERZL PRESS. Chmn. Kalman Sul- , NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TORAH tanik; Dir. of Publications Sam E. Bloch. EDUCATION OF MIZRACHI-HAPOEL HA- Serves as "the Zionist Press of record," M'IZRACHI (1939). 25 W. 26 St., NYC publishing books that are important for 10010. Pres. Rabbi Israel Schorr; Dir. the light they shed on Zionist philosophy, Rabbi Meyer Golombek. Organizes and Israeli history, contemporary Israel and supervises yeshivot and ; the Diaspora and the relationship be- prepares and trains teachers; publishes tween them. They are important as con- NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 571

tributions to Zionist letters and history. tains centers in Haifa, Tel Aviv, Jeru- Midstream. salem, Nathanya. Projects include Family TSOMET-TECHIYA USA (1978). PO Box 501, Therapy and Training Center, Centers for NYC 10002. (212)475-7128. FAX: the Prevention of Domestic Violence, (212)475-7128. E-mail: [email protected]. Meeting Place (supervised centers for Central Committee Members: Honey noncustodial parents and their children), Rackman, Elliot Jager, Melvin D. Shay, Central School for Training Social Ser- Howard B. Weber. Supports the activities vice Counselors, Meitel-Israeli Center for of the Israeli Tsomet party, which advo- Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse, and the cates Israeli control over the entire Land National Library for Social Work. of Israel. WORLD CONFEDERATION OF UNITED ZION- UNITED CHARITY INSTITUTIONS OF JERU- ISTS (1946; reorg. 1958). 130 E. 59 St., SALEM, INC. (1903). 1467 48 St., Brook- NYC 10022. (212)371-1452. FAX: lyn, NY 11219. (718)633-8469. FAX: (212)371-3265. Copres. Bernice S. Tan- (718)633-8478. Chmn. Rabbi Charlop; nenbaum, Kalman Sultanik, Melech Top- Exec. Dir. Rabbi Pollak. Raises funds for iol. Promotes Zionist education, sponsors the maintenance of schools, kitchens, nonparty youth movements in the Dias- clinics, and dispensaries in Israel; free pora, and strives for an Israel-oriented loan foundations in Israel. creative Jewish survival in the Diaspora. Zionist Information Views (in English and , INC. (1925). 110 E. Spanish). 59 St., NYC 10022. (212)339-6900. FAX: (212)754-^293. Chmn. Shoshana S. Car- WORLD ZIONIST ORGANIZATION-AMERICAN SECTION (1971). 110 E. 59 St., NYC din; Exec. V.-Chmn. Jay Yoskowitz. Pro- 10022. (212)339-6000. FAX: (212)826- vides funds raised by UJA/Federation 8959. Chmn. Kalman Sultanik. As the campaigns in the U.S. to aid the people of American section of the overall Zionist Israel through the programs of the Jewish body throughout the world, it operates Agency for Israel, UIA's operating agent. primarily in the field of aliyah from the Serves as link between American Jewish free countries, education in the Diaspora, community and ; youth and Hechalutz, organization and assists in resettlement and absorption of information, cultural institutions, publi- refugees in Israel, and supervises flow and cations; conducts a worldwide Hebrew expenditure of funds for this purpose. An- cultural program including special semi- nual report; newsletters; brochures. nars and pedagogic manuals; disperses in- UNITED STATES COMMITTEE SPORTS FOR IS- formation and assists in research projects RAEL (see Maccabi USA/Sports for Israel) concerning Israel; promotes, publishes, and distributes books, periodicals, and VOLUNTEERS FOR ISRAEL (1982). 330 W. 42 pamphlets concerning developments in St., NYC 10036-6902. (212)643-4848. Israel, Zionism, and Jewish history. Mid- FAX: (212)643-4855. E-mail: vol4is- stream. [email protected]. Pres. Rickey Cherner; Natl. Coord. Arthur W. Stern. Provides , DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND aid to Israel through volunteer work, CULTURE (1948). 110 E. 59 St., NYC building lasting relationships between Is- 10022. (212)339-6001. FAX: (212)826- raelis and Americans. Affords persons 8959. Renders educational services to aged 18 and over the opportunity to par- boards and schools: study programs, ticipate in various duties currently per- books, AV aids, instruction, teacher-in- formed by overburdened Israelis on IDF training service. Judaic and Hebrew sub- bases and in other settings, enabling them jects. Annual National Contest; Is- to meet and work closely with Israelis and rael summer and winter programs for to gain an inside view of Israeli life and teachers and students. culture. Quarterly newsletter; information , ISRAEL ALIYAH CENTER (1993). 110 documents. E. 59 St., 3rd fl., NYC 10022. (212)339- WOMEN'S LEAGUE FOR ISRAEL, INC. (1928). 6060. FAX: (212)832-2597. Exec. Dir. N. 160 E. 56 St., NYC 10022.(212)838-1997. Amer. Aliyah Delegation, Judy Amit. FAX: (212)888-5972. Pres. Harriet Through 23 offices throughout N. Amer., Lainer; Exec. Dir. Dorothy Leffler. Main- staffed by shlichim (emissaries), works 572 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997

with potential immigrants to plan their AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION future in Israel and processes immigra- COMMITTEE, INC.-JDC (1914). 711 Third tion documents. Through Israel Aliyah Ave., NYC 10017^1014. (212)687-6200. Program Center provides support, infor- FAX: (212)370-5467. E-mail: info@jdcny. mation, and programming for olim and org. Pres. Jonathan Kolker; Exec. V.-Pres. their families; promotes long-term pro- Michael Schneider. Provides assistance to grams and fact-finding trips to Israel. Co- Jewish communities in Europe, Asia, operates with Tnuat Aliyah in Jerusalem Africa, and the Mideast, including wel- and serves as American contact with As- fare programs for Jews in need. Current sociation of Americans and Canadians in concerns include rescuing Jews from areas Israel. The New Aliyon; Daf Kesher. of distress; helping to meet Israel's social- service needs by developing innovative YOUTH RENEWAL FUND. 165 E. 56 St., 2nd programs that create new opportunities fl., NYC 10022. (212)207-3195. FAX: for the country's most disadvantaged (212)207-8379. Pres. Samuel L. Katz; Dir. populations. Program expansions em- Julie F. Rabinowitz. Provides underprivi- phasize community development in the leged Israeli youth with supplemental ed- former Soviet Union and youth activities ucational programs and direct scholar- in Eastern Europe and nonsectarian de- ships for additional instruction by velopment and disaster assistance. Annual qualified teachers in core subjects includ- report; Fast Facts. ing math, sciences, and languages. Since 1989, YRF has raised over $2 million AMERICAN JEWISH PHILANTHROPIC FUND which has been put to work in 47 projects (1955). 122 E. 42 St., 12th fl., NYC throughout Israel and has benefited over 10168-1289. (212)755-5640. Pres. Charles 4,000 children. YRFlash. J. Tanenbaum. Provides resettlement as- sistance to Jewish refugees primarily ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA through programs administered by the In- (1897). ZOA House, 4 E. 34 St., NYC ternational Rescue Committee at its of- 10016. (212)481-1500. FAX: (212)481- fices in Western Europe and the U.S. 1515. Nail. Pres. Morton A. Klein; Exec. Dir. Rabbi Reuben Shechter. Strengthens AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE (1985). 989 Avenue of the Americas, NYC 10018. the relationship between Israel and the (212)736-2597. FAX: (212)736-3463. E- U.S. through Zionist educational activi- mail:[email protected]. Chmn. Eric J. Wallach; ties that explain Israel's importance to the Pres. Andrew Griffel. Dedicated to pro- U.S. and the dangers that Israel faces. viding nonsectarian, humanitarian assis- Works on behalf of pro-Israel legislation; tance and emergency relief to disadvan- combats anti-Israel bias in the media, taged people in Africa, Asia, Latin textbooks, travel guides, and on cam- America, and the Middle East as well as puses. Maintains both the ZOA House in Russia and Ukraine. Through the work Tel Aviv, a cultural center, and the Kfar of skilled volunteers in the Jewish Volun- Silver Agricultural and Technical High teer Corps (JVC) and long-term partner- School in , which provides vo- ship with grassroots non-governmental cational training for new immigrants. organizations, AJWS supports and im- ZOA Report; ZOA in the News. plements self-sustaining projects that re- spect the dignity, culture, and heritage of OVERSEAS AID the people being helped. AJWS Reports (newsletter). AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ALLIANCE IS- RAELITE UNIVERSELLE, INC. (1946). 420 AMERICAN ORT, INC.-ORGANIZATION FOR Lexington Ave., Suite 1733, NYC 10170. REHABILITATION THROUGH TRAINING (212)808-5437. FAX: (212)983-0094. (1922). 817 Broadway, NYC 10003. Pres. Henriette Beilis; Exec. Dir. Warren (212)353-5800. FAX: (212)353-5888. E- Green. Participates in educational and mail: [email protected]. Pres. Paul Borman; human-rights activities of the AIU and Bd. Chmn. Murray Koppelman; Exec. V.- supports the Alliance System of Jewish Pres. Howard A. Cohen. Supports a net- schools, teachers' colleges, and remedial work of comprehensive and technical programs in Israel, North Africa, the schools in the U.S., Israel and 58 other Middle East, Europe, and Canada. Al- countries around the world with an en- liance Review. rollment of over 250,000 students. The NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 573

largest ORT operation is in Israel, where .org. Pres. Norman D. Tilles; Exec. V.- 91,000 students attend 150 ORT schools Pres. Martin A. Wenick. The interna- and training centers. In U.S., Technical tional migration agency of the organized Institutes in New York, Chicago, and Los American Jewish community; assists in Angeles offer courses in word processing, the rescue, protection, and movement of computerized , ESL, book- Jewish refugees and other Jewish mi- keeping, and other vocational and job grants. HIAS also responds to the migra- placement programs; at Jewish day tion needs of other peoples at risk and schools, ORT provides computer studies represents and advocates on behalf of all integrated into all aspects of the curricu- these peoples, Jewish and other. Annual lum. Annual cost of program is approxi- report; Headlines and Highlights (monthly mately $253 million. American ORT Up- newsletter). date, American ORT News, American ORT Annual Report. INTERNATIONAL COALITION FOR THE RE- VIVAL OF THE JEWS OF YEMEN (ICRO- , WOMEN'S AMERICAN ORT (1927). JOY) (1989). 24 Bennett Ave., Apt. 24B, 315 Park Ave. S., NYC 10010. (212) NYC 10033. (212)781^*849 or (212)923- 505-7700. FAX: (212)674-3057. E-mail: 1406. Chmn. Dr. Hayim Tawil; V.-Chmn. [email protected]. Pres. Ruth S. Taffel; Shlomo Grafi; Sec. Lester Smerka. Seeks Exec. Dir. Rosina Abramson. Advances to enrich and assist the Jewish community the programs and self-help ethos of ORT of the Republic of Yemen. through membership, fund-raising, and educational activities. Supports 140 vo- THE JEWISH FOUNDATION FOR THE RIGHT- cational schools, junior colleges, and tech- EOUS (1995). 165 E. 56 St., Suite 301, nical training centers in Israel; helps meet NYC 10022-2746. (212)421-1221. FAX: the educational needs of Jewish commu- (212)421-1811. E-mail: jfrnyc@worldnet nities in 60 countries; spearheads growing .att.net. Chmn. Harvey Schulweis; Exec. ORT-U.S. school operations in New Dir. Stanlee J. Stahl. Provides monthly fi- York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, and as- nancial support to 1,300 aged and needy sociate programs in Miami and . Righteous Gentiles living in 26 countries Domestic agenda espouses quality public who risked their lives to save Jews during education, champions women's rights, the Holocaust. The Foundation's educa- and promotes a national literacy cam- tion program uses the stories of rescue to paign. Women's American ORT Reporter- teach students about the Holocaust, its Women's American ORT Annual Report. relevance for these times, and the signifi- cance of altruistic behavior for our soci- CONFERENCE ON JEWISH MATERIAL CLAIMS ety. Newsletter (3 times a year). AGAINST , INC. (1951). 15 E. 26 St., Rm. 906, NYC 10010. (212)696-4944. NORTH AMERICAN CONFERENCE ON ETHI- FAX: (212)679-2126. Pres. Dr. Israel OPIAN JEWRY (NACOEJ) (1982). 165 E. Miller; Exec. V-Pres. & Sec. Kagan. 56 St., NYC 10022. (212)752-6340. FAX: Monitors the implementation of restitu- (212)980-5294. Pres. Richard Giesberg; tion and indemnification programs of the Exec. Dir. Barbara Ribakove Gordon. German Federal Republic (FRG) arising Provides programming for Ethiopian from its agreements with West Germany Jews in Israel in the areas of education and most recently with united Germany, (preschool through college), vocational especially with respect to property lost by training, and cultural preservation. As- Jewish Nazi victims in the territory of the sists Ethiopian Jews remaining in Ethi- former German Democratic Republic. opia. Informs American and other Jewish Administers Hardship and Article 2 communities about the situation of Ethi- Funds for Jewish Nazi victims who re- opian Jews; works to increase involve- ceived no or only minimal compensation ment of world Jewish communities in under the original indemnification laws. assisting, visiting, and learning about Also assists needy non-Jews who risked Ethiopian Jews. Lifeline (newsletter). their lives to help Jewish survivors. RE'UTH WOMEN'S SOCIAL SERVICE, INC. HIAS, INC. (HEBREW IMMIGRANT AID SO- (1937). 130 E. 59 St., NYC 10022. CIETY) (1880; reorg. 1954). 333 Seventh (212)836-1570. FAX: (212)836-1114. Ave., NYC 10001-5004. (212)967^*100. Chmn. Ursula Merkin; Pres. Rosa Stry- FAX: (212)967-4442. E-mail: info@ gler. Maintains in Israel subsidized hous- 574 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997

ing for self-reliant elderly; old-age homes RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL for more dependent elderly; Lichten- ORGANIZATIONS stadter Hospital for chronically ill and young accident victims not accepted by AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA (1922). 84 other hospitals; subsidized meals; Golden William St., NYC 10038. (212)797-9000. Age clubs. Annual dinner journal. Pres. Rabbi Moshe Sherer; Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi Shmuel Bloom; Exec. Dir. Rabbi THANKS TO SCANDINAVIA, INC. (1963). 745 Boruch B. Borchardt. Mobilizes Ortho- Fifth Ave., Rm. 603, NYC 10151. dox Jews to cope with Jewish problems in (212)486-8600. FAX: (212)486-5735. the spirit of the Torah; speaks out on con- Natl. Chmn. Victor Borge; Pres. Richard temporary issues from an Orthodox view- Netter; Exec. Dir. Judith S. Goldstein. point; sponsors a broad range of projects Provides scholarships and fellowships at aimed at enhancing religious living, edu- American universities and medical cen- cation, children's welfare, protection of ters to students and doctors from Den- Jewish religious rights, outreach to the as- mark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden in similated and to arrivals from the former appreciation of the rescue of Jews from Soviet Union, and social services. Jewish the Holocaust. Informs current and fu- Observer; Dos Yiddishe Vort; Coalition. ture generations of Americans and Scan- dinavians of these singular examples of , AGUDAH WOMEN OF AMERICA- humanity and bravery; sponsors Danish- N'SHEI AGUDATH ISRAEL (1940). 84 American Dialogue on Human Rights William St., NYC 10038. (212)363-8940. program in Denmark for college jrs. and FAX: (212)747-8763. Presidium Aliza sophomores; instituted fellowship at He- Grand, Rose Isbee; Exec. Admin. Gitty brew University in honor of Johan Jorgan Pinter. Organizes Jewish women for phil- Hoist; sponsors photographic exhibition. anthropic work in the U.S. and Israel and Speakers available to address religious for intensive Torah education. and other organizational gatherings on , BOYS' DIVISION-PIRCHEI AGUDATH rescue in Scandinavia. Books, videos and ISRAEL (1925). 84 William St., NYC tapes available upon request. Annual re- 10038 (212)797-9000. Natl. Coord. Rabbi port. Shimon Grama. Educates Orthodox Jew- UNITED JEWISH APPEAL, INC. (1939). 99 ish children in Torah; encourages sense of Park Ave., Suite 300, NYC 10016. communal responsibility. Branches spon- (212)818-9100. FAX: (212)818-9509. sor weekly youth groups and Jewish wel- Natl. Chmn. Richard L. Wexler; Pres. fare projects. National contests, Richard L. Pearlstone; V.-Pres. & Chief rallies, and conventions foster unity on a Operating Off. Bernard C. Moscovitz. Im- national level. Leaders Guides. plements its mission—to rescue the im- , GIRLS' DIVISION-BNOS AGUDATH periled, care for the vulnerable, and revi- ISRAEL (1921). 84 William St., NYC talize Jewish life—by raising funds for 10038. (212)797-9000. Natl. Dir. Leah humanitarian causes and social services at Zagelbaum. Sponsors regular weekly pro- home and abroad through its Annual grams on the local level and unites girls Campaign with 151 local Jewish federa- from throughout the Torah world with ex- tions and a network of 314 independent tensive regional and national activities. communities. Serves as the advocate for Kol Bnos. overseas needs to the American Jewish community. Rescues Jews in distress and , YOUNG MEN'S DIVISION-ZEIREI brings them to Israel, and, through the AGUDATH ISRAEL (1921). 84 William St., Jewish Agency, helps them adjust to a new NYC 10038. (212)797-9000. Dir. Rabbi life. UJA funds also help Jews and Jewish Labish Becker. Educates youth to see communities in 59 countries around the Torah as source of guidance for all issues world through the American Jewish Joint facing Jews as individuals and as a people. Distribution Committee. In recent years, Inculcates a spirit of activism through UJA has increased its commitment to projects in religious, Torah-educational, Jewish life in America through educa- and community-welfare fields. Am Ha- tion and American-Israeli partnership. torah; Daf Chizuk. Hotline; Annual Report; UJA Press Ser- AGUDATH ISRAEL WORLD ORGANIZATION (1912). 84 William St., NYC 10038. NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 575

(212)797-9000. FAX: (212)269-2843. 9110, Waltham, MA 02254-9110. (617) Chmn. Rabbi Moshe Sherer, Rabbi Yehu- 736-2981. FAX: (617)736-2982. E-mail: dah Meir Abramowitz. Represents the in- [email protected]. Pres. Robert M. Selt- terests of Orthodox Jewry on the national zer; Exec. Sec. Aaron L. Katchen. Seeks and international scenes. Sponsors pro- to promote, maintain, and improve the jects to strengthen Torah life worldwide. teaching of Jewish studies in colleges and universities by sponsoring meetings and ALEPH: ALLIANCE FOR JEWISH RENEWAL conferences, publishing a newsletter and (1963; reorg. 1993). 7318 Germantown other scholarly materials, aiding in the Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19119-1720. placement of teachers, coordinating re- (215)247-9700. FAX: (215)247-9703. Bd. search, and cooperating with other schol- Chmn. Sheldon Isenberg, Ph.D.; Exec. arly organizations. AJS Review; Newslet- Dir. Susan Saxe. A multifaceted interna- ter. tional organization serving the movement for Jewish renewal, formed out of a ASSOCIATION FOR THE SOCIAL SCIENTIFIC merger of P'nai Or Religious Fellowship STUDY OF JEWRY (1971). Polisher Re- and the Shalom Center. Activities include search Institute, Philadelphia Geriatric creation and dissemination of publica- Center, 5301 Old York Rd., Philadelphia, tions, liturgy, curricula, audio and video PA 19141-2996. (215)456-2981. FAX: tapes; a country retreat center; lay and (215)456-2017. E-mail: aglicksm@thun- professional leadership training; spiritual der.ocis.temple.edu. Pres. Allen Glicks- activism on social and environmental is- man; V.-Pres. Riv-Ellen Prell; Sec.-Treas. sues; and a network of local Jewish re- Jerome Chanes. Journal Ed. Rela Geffen; newal communities. New Menorah (quar- Mng. Ed. Egon Mayer; Newsletter Ed. terly journal); Pumbedissa (newsletter Gail Glicksman. Arranges academic ses- forum for rabbis and rabbinical students); sions and facilitates communication Ayd L'Ayda (newsletter of congregations among social scientists studying Jewry and havurot affiliated with ALEPH through meetings, newsletter, and related through the Network of Jewish Renewal materials and activities. Contemporary Communities ). Jewry; ASSJ Newsletter. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RABBIS (1978). ASSOCIATION OF HILLEL/JEWISH CAMPUS 350 Fifth Ave., Suite 3304, NYC 10118. PROFESSIONALS (1949). c/o Hillel Foun- (212)244-3350, (516)244-7113. FAX: dation, San Diego State University, 5742 (516)344-0779. Pres. Rabbi Jeffrey Montezuma Rd., San Diego, CA 92115. Wartenberg; Exec. Dir. Rabbi David L. (619)583-6080. FAX: (619)287-4506. Dunn. An organization of rabbis serving Pres. Jackie Tolley. Seeks to promote pro- in pulpits, in areas of education, and in fessional relationships and exchanges of social work. Quarterly bulletin; monthly experience, develop personnel standards newsletter; membership directory; sermon and qualifications, safeguard integrity of manual. Hillel profession; represents and advo- cates before the Foundation for Jewish AMERICAN STUDENTS TO ACTIVATE PRIDE Campus Life, Council of Jewish Federa- (ASAP/OU COLLEGE AFFAIRS) (1993). tions. Handbook for Hillel Professionals; 333 7th Ave., 18th fl., NYC 10001. (212) Guide to Hillel Personnel Practices. 563-4000. FAX: (212)564-9058. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Zelda ASSOCIATION OF ORTHODOX JEWISH SCIEN- Goldsmith; Natl. Dir. Rabbi David Fel- TISTS (1948). 27 W. 23 St., NYC 10010. senthal; Chmn. Bernard Falk. A spiritual (212)229-2340. FAX: (212)229 2319. fitness movement of Jewish college stu- Pres. Allen J. Bennett, M.D.; Bd. Chmn. dents promoting Torah learning and dis- Rabbi Nachman Cohen; Exec. Dir. Joel cussion. Supports 100 learning groups at Schwartz. Seeks to contribute to the de- over 65 campuses as well as regional and velopment of science within the frame- national seminars and shabhatonim. Good work of Orthodox Jewish tradition; to Shabbos (weekly); Rimon Discussion obtain and disseminate information re- Guide (monthly); Jewish Student College lating to the interaction between the Jew- Survival Guide (yearly). ish traditional way of life and scientific developments—on both an ideological ASSOCIATION FOR JEWISH STUDIES (1969). and practical level; to assist in the solu- MB 0001, , PO Box tion of problems pertaining to Orthodox 576 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997

Jews engaged in scientific teaching or re- CLAL-NATIONAL JEWISH CENTER FOR search. Two main conventions are held LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP (1974). 440 each year. Intercom; Proceedings; Ha- Park Ave. S., 4th fl., NYC 10016-8012. lacha Bulletin; newsletter. (212)779-3300. FAX: (212)779-1009. Pres. Rabbi Irving Greenberg; Chmn. Ra- B'NAI B'RITH HILLEL FOUNDATIONS (see dine Abramson Spier; Exec.V-Chmn. HlLLEL) Donna M. Rosenthal. Provides leadership B'NAI B'RITH YOUTH ORGANIZATION (1924). training for lay leaders, rabbis, educators, 1640 Rhode Island Ave., NW, Washing- and communal professionals. A faculty of ton, DC 20036. (202)857-6633. FAX: rabbis and scholars representing all the (212)857-6568. Chmn. Youth Comm. Au- denominations of Judaism make Judaism drey Y. Brooks; Dir. Sam Fisher. Helps come alive, applying the wisdom of the Jewish teenagers achieve self-fulfillment Jewish heritage to reimagine creatively the and make a maximum contribution to the Jewish community and its institutions. Jewish community and their country's Offers seminars and courses, retreats, culture; helps members acquire a greater symposia and conferences, lecture bu- knowledge and appreciation of Jewish re- reau. Publishes Sacred Days calendar, ligion and culture. ; Monday Morn- books, and educational materials. Sh'ma. ing; BBYO Parents' Line; Hakol; Kesher; The Connector. COALITION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF JEW- ISH EDUCATION (CAJE) (1976). 261 W. 35 CANTORS ASSEMBLY (1947). 3080 Broadway, St., #12A, NYC 10001. (212)268-4210. NYC 10027. (212)678-8834. FAX: (212) FAX: (212)268^214. E-mail: 500-8447® 662-8989. E-mail: [email protected]. mcimail.com.; www.caje.org. Chmn. Syl- Pres. Henry Rosenblum; Exec. V.-Pres. via Abrams; Exec. Dir. Dr. Eliot G. Samuel Rosenbaum. Seeks to unite all Spack. Brings together Jews from all ide- cantors who adhere to traditional Ju- ologies who are involved in every facet of daism and who serve as full-time cantors Jewish education and are committed to in bona fide congregations to conserve transmitting the Jewish heritage. Spon- and promote the musical traditions of the sors annual Conference on Alternatives Jews and to elevate the status of the can- in Jewish Education and Curriculum torial profession. Annual Proceedings; Bank; publishes a wide variety of publi- Journal of Synagogue Music. cations; organizes shared-interest net- works; offers mini grants for special pro- CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN-JEWISH UNDER- jects; sponsors Mini-CAJEs (one- or STANDING (1992). 5151 Park Ave., Fair- two-day in-service programs) around the field, CT 06432. (203)365-7592. FAX: country; maintains a website for Jewish (203)365-7512. Bd. Chmn. Russ Berrie; educators (above). Bikurim; timely cur- Dir. Rabbi Jack Bemporad; Assoc. Dir. ricular publications; Jewish Education Rabbi Joseph H. Ehrenkranz. An educa- News. tional and research division of Sacred Heart University; brings together , CONGRESS OF SECULAR JEWISH ORGANIZA- laity, scholars, theologians, and educators TIONS (1970). 19657 Villa Dr. N., South- with the purpose of promoting interreli- field, MI 48076. (810)569-8127. FAX: gious research, education, and dialogue, (810)569-8127. E-mail: [email protected]. with particular focus on current religious Cochmn. Bobbie Varble, Jeff Zolitor; thinking within and Judaism. Exec. Dir. Roberta E. Feinstein. An um- Highlights (tri-annual newsletter). brella organization of schools and adult clubs; facilitates exchange curricula and CINTRAL CONFERENCE OF AMERICAN RAB- educational programs for children and BIS (1889). 192 Lexington Ave., NYC adults stressing the Jewish historical and 10016. (212)684-4990. FAX: (212)689- cultural heritage and the continuity of the 6419. Pres. Rabbi Simeon J. Maslin; Exec. Jewish people. New Yorkish ( Yiddish lit- V.-Pres. Rabbi Paul J. Menitoff. Seeks to erature translations); ; The conserve and promote Judaism and to Hanuka Festival; Mame-Loshn. disseminate its teachings in a liberal spirit. The CCAR Press provides liturgy COUNCIL FOR INITIATIVES IN JEWISH EDU- and prayerbooks to the worldwide Re- CATION (1991). 15 E. 26 St., NYC 10010. form Jewish community. CCAR Journal: (212)532-2360. FAX: (212)532-2646. Bd. A Reform Jewish Quarterly; CCA R Year- Chmn. Morton L. Mandel; Exec. Dir. hook. Alan D. Hoffmann. Created to revitalize NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 577

Jewish education by building the profes- Joel. The largest Jewish campus organi- sion of Jewish education and mobilizing zation in the world, its network of 500 re- community leadership for Jewish educa- gional centers, campus-based founda- tion; documents successful models of tions, and affiliates serves as a catalyst for Jewish education (The Best Practices Pro- creating a celebratory community and a ject); creates intensive pilot programs for rich, diverse Jewish life on the campus. teacher education (TEI) and principals; The Hillel Annual Report; On Campus works on the development of vision newsletter; Calling Home newsletter; Hil- within Jewish educational institutions lel Now newsletter; The Hillel Guide to and communities (The Goals Project); Jewish Life on Campus (published with and is building a comprehensive research Princeton Review). agenda for Jewish education. INSTITUTE FOR COMPUTERS IN JEWISH LIFE COUNCIL FOR JEWISH EDUCATION (1926). (1978). 7074 N. Western Ave., Chicago, 730 Broadway, 2nd fl., NYC 10003. IL 60645. (312)262-9200. FAX: (312) (212)529-2000, ext. 1311. FAX: (212) 262-9298. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. 529-2009. Pres. Joseph Braver; Exec. Sec. Thomas Klutznick; Exec. V.-Pres. Dr. Irv- Sol Goldman. Fellowship of Jewish edu- ing J. Rosenbaum. Explores, develops, cation professionals—administrators, su- and disseminates applications of com- pervisors, and teachers in Hebrew high puter technology to appropriate areas of schools and Jewish teachers colleges—of Jewish life, with special emphasis on Jew- all ideological groupings; conducts an- ish education; creates educational soft- nual national and regional conferences; ware for use in Jewish schools; provides represents the Jewish education profes- consulting service and assistance for na- sion before the Jewish community; tional Jewish organizations, seminaries, cosponsors, with the Jewish Education and synagogues. Monitor. Service of North America, a personnel committee and other projects; cooperates INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF SECULAR with Jewish Agency Department of Edu- HUMANISTIC JEWS (1983). 28611 West cation and Culture in promoting Hebrew Twelve Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI culture and studies; conducts lectureship 48334. (248)476-9532. FAX: (248)476- at Hebrew University. Journal of Jewish 8509. Co-Chairs Yair Tzaban (Israel), Education. Sherwin Wine (USA). Consists of na- tional organizations in Israel, the United FEDERATION OF JEWISH MEN'S CLUBS States, Canada, Britain, France, Belgium, (1929). 475 Riverside Dr., Rm. 244, NYC Australia, Mexico, , Uruguay 10115. (212)749-8100. FAX: (212)316- and the countries of the former Soviet 4271. Internatl. Pres. Sid Katz; Exec. Dir. Union, involving some 50,000 Jews. The Rabbi Charles E. Simon. Promotes prin- honorary co-chairs are Albert Memmi, ciples of ; develops well-known French writer and professor family-education and leadership-training of sociology at the University of Paris, programs; offers the Art of Jewish Living and Yehuda Bauer, noted historian and series and Yom Hashoah Home Com- Holocaust scholar at the Hebrew Univer- memoration; sponsors Hebrew literacy sity in Jerusalem. Newsletter. adult-education program; presents awards for service to American Jewry. Torchlight. INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SECULAR HUMANISTIC JUDAISM (1985). 28611 West FEDERATION OF RECONSTRUCTIONS CON- Twelve Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI GREGATIONS AND HAvuROT(.vff Jewish 48334. (248)476-9532. FAX: (248)476- Reconstructionist Federation) 8509. Chmn. Rabbi Sherwin T. Wine. Es- HILLEL: THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH tablished in 1985 in Jerusalem to serve the CAMPUS LIFP. (formerly B'NAI B'RITII needs of a growing movement, its two pri- HILLEL FOUNDATIONS) (1923). 1640 mary purposes are to commission and Rhode Island Ave., NW, Washington, DC publish educational materials and to train 20036. (202)857-6576. FAX: (202)857- rabbis, leaders, teachers, and spokesper- 6693. E-mail: [email protected].; www.hil- sons for the movement. The Institute has lel.org. Chmn. Internatl. Bd. Govs. Edgar two offices—one in Israel (Jerusalem) and M. Bronfman; Chmn. Foundation for one in N. America and offers educational Jewish Campus Life Michael B. Rukin; and training programs in Israel, N. Amer- Chmn. B'nai B'rith Hillel Comm. Bert ica, and the countries of the former Soviet Brown; Pres. & Internatl. Dir. Richard M. Union. The N. American office, located in 578 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997

a suburb of Detroit, offers the Rabbinic Agenda: Jewish Education; TRENDS; in- Program, the Leadership Program, and formation research reports and bulletins; the Adult Education Program. Brochure, JESNA Update; planning guides. educational papers, and projects. JEWISH RECONSTRUCTIONIST FEDERATION JEWISH CHAUTAUQUA SOCIETY, INC. (spon- (formerly FEDERATION OF RECONSTRUC- sored by NATIONAL FEDERATION OF TEM- TIONIST CONGREGATIONS AND HAVUROT) PLE BROTHERHOODS) (1893). 838 Fifth (1954). Church Rd. and Greenwood Ave., Ave., NYC 10021. (212)570-0707 or Wyncote, PA 19095. (215)887-1988. (800)765-6200. FAX: (212)570-0960. FAX: (215)887-5348. E-mail: jrfnatl® Pres. Jay D. Hirsch; Chancellor/lst V- aol.com. Pres. Jane Susswein. Exec. Dir. Pres. Stephen K. Breslauer; Exec. Dir. Rabbi Mordechai Liebling. Services affil- Douglas E. Barden. Works to promote in- iated congregations and havurot educa- terfaith understanding by sponsoring ac- tionally and administratively; fosters the credited college courses and one-day lec- establishment of new Reconstructionist tures on Judaic topics, providing book congregations and fellowship groups. grants to educational institutions, pro- Runs the Reconstructionist Press and ducing educational videotapes on inter- provides programmatic materials. Main- faith topics, and convening interfaith in- tains regional offices in New York, Los stitutes. Also supports extracurricular Angeles, and Chicago. The Reconstruc- intergroup programming on college cam- tionist; Reconstructionism TODAY. puses in cooperation with Hillel and is a founding sponsor of the National , RECONSTRUCTIONIST RABBINICAL Black/Jewish Relations Center at Dillard ASSOCIATION (1974). Church Rd. and University. Brotherhood. Greenwood Ave., Wyncote, PA 19095. (215)576-5210. FAX: (215)887-5348. E- JEWISH EDUCATION IN MEDIA (1978). PO mail: [email protected]. Pres. Rabbi Barbara Box 180, Riverdale Sta., NYC 10471. Penzner; Exec. Dir. Yael Shuman. Pro- (212)362-7633. FAX: (203)359-1381. fessional organization for graduates of Pres. Bernard Samers; Exec. Dir. Rabbi the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College Mark S. Golub. Devoted to producing and other rabbis who identify with Re- television, film, and video-cassettes for a constructionist Judaism; cooperates with popular Jewish audience, in order to in- Jewish Reconstructionist Federation in form, entertain, and inspire a greater furthering Reconstructionism in the sense of Jewish identity and Jewish com- world. Newsletters; position papers. mitment. "L'Chayim," JEM's weekly half- hour program, which is seen nationally in -, RECONSTRUCTIONIST RABBINICAL 30 million homes on VISN/FAITH and COLLEGE (see p. 591) VALUES channel and N JT/National Jew- JEWISH TEACHERS ASSOCIATION-MORIM ish Television, features outstanding fig- (1931). 45 E. 33 St., Suite 604, NYC ures in the Jewish world addressing issues 10016. (212)684-0556. Pres. Phyllis L. and events of importance to the Jewish Pullman; V.-Pres. Ronni David; Sec. community. Helen Parnes; Treas. Mildred Safar. Pro- tects teachers from abuse of seniority JEWISH EDUCATION SERVICE OF NORTH rights; fights the encroachment of anti- AMERICA (JESNA) (1981). 730 Broadway, Semitism in education; offers scholar- NYC 10003-9540. (212)529-2000. FAX: ships to qualified students; encourages (212)529-2009. Pres. Mark Lainer; Exec. teachers to assume active roles in Jewish V.-Pres. Dr. Jonathan S. Woocher. The ad- communal and religious affairs. Morim vocacy, planning, coordinating, and ser- JTA Newsletter. vice agency for Jewish education of the federated system in North America. KULANU, INC. (formerly AMISHAV USA) Works with federations, central agencies (1993). 1211 Ballard St., Silver Spring, for Jewish education, and other local, na- MD 20910. (301)681-5679. FAX: tional, and international institutions, and (301)681-5679. Pres. Jack Zeller; V.-Pres. undertakes activities in the areas of re- Bob Lande. Engages in outreach to mar- search and evaluation, program and ginal Jewish communities around the human-resource development, informa- world who wish to return to their Jewish tion and resource dissemination, consul- roots. Current projects include the formal tation, conferences and publications. conversion of Shinlung-Menashe tribes- NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 579

men in India currently practicing Ju- TIES (reorg. 1990). 3 W. 16 St., NYC daism, and supplying materials and rab- 10011. (212)929-1525; (800)617-NCYI. bis for conversos/marranos in Mexico and FAX: (212)727-9526. Email:youth@ Brazil. Newsletter. youngisrael.org. Chmn. Kenneth Block; Dir. Richard Stareshefsky. Fosters varied NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR FURTHERANCE program of activities for the advancement OF JEWISH EDUCATION (1941). 824 East- ern Pkwy., Brooklyn, NY 11213. and perpetuation of traditional Torah- (718)735-0200. FAX: (718)735-4455. true Judaism; strives to instill an under- Pres. Charles Kupferman; Bd. Chmn. standing and appreciation of high ethical Rabbi Shea Hecht; Chmn. Exec. Com. and spiritual values and to demonstrate Rabbi Sholem Ber Hecht. Seeks to dis- compatibility of ancient faith of Israel seminate the ideals of Torah-true educa- with good Americanism. Runs leadership tion among the youth of America; pro- training programs and youth shabba- vides education and compassionate care tonim; annual national conference of for the poor, sick, and needy in U.S. and youth directors in late summer/early fall, Israel; provides aid to Iranian Jewish Winter Break Ski Week in Canada's Lau- youth; sponsors camps and educational rentian Mountains (Annual) for teens, functions, family and vocational counsel- Achva East summer program for 8th ing services, Operation Survival, War on graders, Achva West summer program for Drugs, TAG family and early interven- 9th graders, and Achva Israel summer tion after-school and preschool; main- program for 10th graders. Torah Kidbits; tains schools in Brooklyn and : Youth Manual; Y.I. Can Assist K.ol Yaakov Yehuda-Hadar Ha- You; Synagogue Youth Director Hand- Torah, Machon Chana Women's College, book. and Torah, Chai-Tots pre- NATIONAL HAVURAH COMMITTEE (1979). school; Ivy League Program; 7318 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA Released Time Program of Greater N.Y. 19119-1720. (215)248-9760. FAX: Panorama; Handbook; Seder (215)247-9703. Chmn. Janet Hollander. Guide; Cultbusters; Intermarriage; Brim- A center for Jewish renewal devoted to stone & Fire; Focus; A Life Full of Giving. spreading Jewish ideas, ethics, and reli- NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOUNG ISRAEL gious practices through havurot, partici- (1923). 3 W 16 St., NYC 10011. (212) patory and inclusive religious mini- 929-1525. FAX: (212)727-9526. E-mail: communities. Maintains a directory of N. ncyi@youngisrael. org.; www. youngisrael. American havurot and sponsors a week- org. Pres. Chaim Kaminetzky; Exec. V.- long summer institute, regional weekend Pres. Rabbi Pesach Lerner. Maintains a retreats, a teachers bureau, and a D'var program of spiritual, cultural, social, and Torah newspaper column. Havurah! communal activity aimed at the advance- (newsletter). ment and perpetuation of traditional, Torah-true Judaism; seeks to instill in NATIONAL JEWISH CENTER FOR LEARNING American youth an understanding and AND LEADERSHIP (see CLAL) appreciation of the ethical and spiritual values of Judaism. Sponsors rabbinic and NATIONAL JEWISH COMMITTEE ON SCOUT- lay leadership conferences, kosher dining ING (Boy Scouts of America) (1926). 1325 clubs, and youth programs. Viewpoint; West Walnut Hill Lane, PO Box 152079, Divrei Torah Bulletin. Irving, TX 75015-2079. (972)580-2119. FAX: (972)580-7870. Chmn. Shelly Weil. , AMERICAN FRIENDS OF YOUNG IS- Assists Jewish institutions in meeting RAEL IN IsRAEL-YlSRAEL HATZA'lR their needs and concerns through use of (1926). 3 W. 16St.,NYC 10011.(212)929- the resources of scouting. Works through 1525. FAX: (212)727-9526. E-mail: local Jewish committees on scouting to [email protected]. Pres. Meir Mish- establish Tiger Cub groups (1st grade), koff. Promotes Young Israel synagogues Cub Scout packs. Boy Scout troops, and and youth work in Israel; works to help coed Explorer posts in synagogues, Jew- absorb Russian and Ethiopian immi- ish community centers, day schools, and grants. other Jewish organizations wishing to , YOUNG ISRAEL DEPARTMENT OF draw Jewish youth. Support materials and YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS ACTIVI- resources on request. 580 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997

NATIONAL JEWISH GIRL SCOUT COMMITTEE works to attract families away from pub- (1972). 33 Central Dr., Bronxville, NY lic school education into Torah school 10708. (914)738-3986, (718)252-6072. system; and other activities. FAX: (914)738-6752. Chmn. Rabbi Her- bert W. Bomzer; Field Chmn. RABBINICAL ALLIANCE OF AMERICA (IGUD Wasko. Serves to further Jewish educa- HARABONIM) (1942). 3 W. 16 St., 4th fl., tion by promoting Jewish award pro- NYC 10011. (212)242-6420. FAX: grams, encouraging religious services, (212)255-8313. Pres. Rabbi Abraham B. promoting cultural exchanges with the Is- Hecht; Admin. Judge of (Rab- rael Boy and Girl Scouts Federation, and binical Court) Rabbi Herschel Kurzrock. extending membership in the Jewish com- Seeks to promulgate the cause of Torah- munity by assisting councils in organizing true Judaism through an organized rab- Girl Scout troops and local Jewish Girl binate that is consistently Orthodox; Scout committees. Newsletter. seeks to elevate the position of Orthodox rabbis nationally and to defend the wel- NATIONAL JEWISH HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE fare of Jews the world over. Also has Beth (1973; reorg. 1993). PO Box 53691, Din Rabbinical Court for Jewish divorces, Philadelphia, PA 19105. (800)745-0301. litigation, marriage counseling, and fam- Pres. Rabbi Allen S. Mailer; Exec. Dir. ily problems. Perspective; Nahalim; Torah Steven S. Jacobs. Assists persons inter- Message of the Week; Registry. ested in Judaism—for intermarriage, con- version, general information, or to re- (1900). 3080 Broad- spond to missionaries. Special reports. way, NYC 10027. (212)678-8060. Pres. Rabbi David L. Lieber; Exec. V.-Pres. OZAR HATORAH, INC. (1946). 1350 Ave. of Rabbi Joel H. Meyers. The international the Americas, 32nd fl., NYC 10019. association of Conservative rabbis; ac- (212)582-2050. FAX: (212) 307-0044. tively promotes the cause of Conserva- Pres. Joseph Shalom; Sec. Sam Sutton; tive Judaism and works to benefit klalyis- Exec. Dir. Rabbi Biniamine Amoyelle. An rael; publishes learned texts, prayer international educational network which books, and works of Jewish interest; ad- builds Sephardic communities worldwide ministers the work of the Committee on through Jewish education. Jewish Law and Standards for the Con- PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION OF RE- servative movement; serves the profes- FORM DAY SCHOOLS (1990). 838 Fifth sional and personal needs of its members Ave., NYC 10021-7064. (212)249-0100. through publications, conferences, and FAX: (212)734-2857. E-mail: educate® benefit programs and administers the uahc.org. Pres. Zita Gardner; Chmn. movement's Joint Placement Commis- Carol Nemo. An affiliate of the Union of sion. Conservative Judaism; Proceedings American Hebrew Congregations; brings of the Rabbinical Assembly; Rabbinical together day schools and professional and Assembly Newsletter. lay leaders committed to advancing the RABBINICAL COUNCIL OF AMERICA, INC. cause of full-time Reform Jewish educa- (1923; reorg. 1935). 305 Seventh Ave., tion; advocates for the continuing devel- NYC 10001-6008. Pres. Rabbi Rafael G. opment of day schools within the Reform Grossman; Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi Steven movement as a means to foster Jewish M. Dworken. Promotes Orthodox Ju- identity, literacy, and continuity; pro- daism in the community; supports insti- motes cooperation among our member tutions for study of Torah; stimulates cre- schools and with other Jewish organiza- ation of new traditional agencies. tions that share similar goals. Visions of Hadorom; RCA Record; Sermon Manual; Excellence (manual). Tradition. P'EYLIM-LEV L'ACHIM (1951). 1034 E. 12 St. Brooklyn, NY 11230. (718)258-7760. RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF RELIGIOUS JEWRY, FAX: (718)258-4672. Pres. Shlomo Te- INC. (1941; reorg. 1964). 471 W. End Ave., ichman; Exec. Dir. Yitzchok Polansky. NYC 10024. (212)222-6839. Pres. Rabbi Through "Door to Door" program intro- Oswald Besser; Hon. Sec. Marcus Retter. duces Israelis to Torah and mitzvos; con- Engages in research and publishes studies ducts regular survey of Israelis' attitudes concerning the situation of religious and spiritual needs; offers public semi- Jewry and its history in various countries. nars, classes, and lectures by famous rab- SHOMREI ADAMAH/KEEPERS OF THE EARTH bis; opposes missionary and cult groups; (1988). c/o Surprise Lake Camp, 50 W. 17 NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 581

St., NYC 10011. (212)807-6376. FAX: enhanced educational experience for stu- (212)924-5112. E-mail: shomadam® dents from less Jewishly educated and aol.com. Exec. Dir. Jordan Dale; Mng. marginally affiliated homes through par- Dir. Laurie Hollin. Promotes under- ent-education programs and a monthly standing that love of nature and protec- magazine. The Jewish Parent Connection. tion of the environment are values deeply Partners in Torah Education, a personal- embedded in Jewish tradition and texts. ized adult tutorial program, matches Offers retreats for rabbis, educators, and adults with a Jewishly knowledgeable community leaders; study and develop- mentor () for weekly study. Pub- ment of Jewish ecological ideas and cur- lishes textbooks; runs shabbatonim, ex- ricula; workshops, retreats, and wilder- tracurricular activities; national PTA ness trips for schools, community centers, groups; national and regional teacher youth groups, camps, and synagogues; conventions. Olomeinu-Our World; Par- training for camp counselors. Maintains shah Sheets. the Teva Learning Center, a residential Jewish environmental retreat program. A , NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HE- Garden of Choice Fruit; Let the Earth BREW DAY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS Teach You Torah. (1960). 1114 Ave. J, Brooklyn, NY 11230. (718)258-7767. Pres. David H. Schwartz. SOCIETY FOR HUMANISTIC JUDAISM (1969). Coordinates the work of the fiscal direc- 28611 W. Twelve Mile Rd., Farmington tors of Hebrew day schools throughout Hills, MI 48334. (810)478-7610. FAX: the country. NAHDSA Review: (810)478-3159. E-mail: shjm@netcom .com. Pres. Rick Naimark; Exec. Dir. M. , NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HE- Bonnie Cousens; Community Develop- BREW DAY SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER AS- ment Dir. Stacie Fine. Serves as a voice SOCIATIONS (1948). 160 Broadway, NYC for Jews who value their Jewish identity 10038. (212)227-1000. FAX: (212)406- and who seek an alternative to conven- 6934. Natl. PTA Coord. Bernice Brand. tional Judaism, who reject supernatural Acts as a clearinghouse and service authority and affirm the right of individ- agency to PTAs of Hebrew day schools; uals to be the masters of their own lives. organizes parent education courses and Publishes educational and ceremonial sets up programs for individual PTAs. materials; organizes congregations and Fundraising with a Flair; Monthly Sidrah groups. Humanistic Judaism (quarterly Series Program; PTA with a Purpose for journal); Humanorah (quarterly newslet- the Hebrew Day School. ter). , NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF YESHIVA PRINCIPALS (1956). 160 Broad- TORAH SCHOOLS FOR ISRAEL-CHINUCH way, NYC 10038. (212)227-1000. FAX: ATZMAI (1953). 40 Exchange PI., NYC (212)406-6934. E-mail: umesorah® 10005. (212)248-6200. FAX: (212)248- aol.com. Pres. Rabbi Sholom Skaist; Bd. 6202. Pres. Rabbi Abraham Pam; Exec. Chmn. Rabbi Dov Leibenstein; Exec. V.- Dir. Rabbi Henach Cohen. Conducts in- Pres. Rabbi A. Moshe Possick. Profes- formation programs for the American sional organization of elementary and Jewish community on activities of the in- secondary yeshivah/day-school principals dependent Torah schools educational net- providing yeshivah/day schools with work in Israel; coordinates role of Amer- school evaluation and guidance, teacher ican members of international board of and principal conferences—including a governors; funds special programs of Mid-Winter Curriculum Conference and Mercaz Hachinuch Ha-Atzmai B'Eretz a National Educators Convention. Direc- Yisroel. tory of Elementary Schools and High TORAH UMESORAH-NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR Schools. HEBREW DAY SCHOOLS (1944). 160 Broadway, NYC 10038. (212)227-1000. , NATIONAL LAY LEADERSHIP COM- E-mail: [email protected]. Bd. Chmn. MITTEE (LLC) (1991). Chmn. Barry Ray; David Singer; Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi Joshua Dir. Rabbi Nate Segal. Provides a lay Fishman. Establishes Hebrew day schools leaders' executive report-professional in U.S. and Canada and provides a full journal; national lay leadership conven- gamut of services, including placement, tion; national policy-setting committees. curriculum guidance, and teacher train- , NATIONAL YESHIVA TEACHERS ing. Parent Enrichment Program provides BOARD OF LICENSE (1953). 160 Broadway, 582 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997

NYC 10038. (212)227-1000. Exec. V- , COMMISSION ON REFORM JEWISH Pres. & Dir. Rabbi Joshua Fishman. Is- EDUCATION OF THE UNION OF AMERICAN sues licenses to qualified instructors for HEBREW CONGREGATIONS, CENTRAL all grades of the Hebrew day school and CONFERENCE OF AMERICAN RABBIS, NA- the general field of Torah education. TIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TEMPLE EDUCA- TORS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE HEBREW UNION TOR TRADITIONAL JUDAISM (1984). -JEWISH INSTITUTE OF 811 Palisade Avc, Teaneck, NJ 07666. RELIGION (1923). 838 Fifth Ave., NYC (201)801-0707. FAX: (201)801-0449. E- 10021. (212)650-4110. FAX: (212)650- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Burton G. 4129. E-mail: [email protected]. Chmn. Greenblatt; Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi Ronald Robin L. Eisenberg; V.-Chmn. Robert D. Price. Through innovative outreach Heller, Rabbi Michael Weinberg; Dir. programs, seeks to bring the greatest pos- Rabbi Ellen Nemhauser. Long-range sible number of Jews closer to an open- planning and policy development for con- minded observant Jewish life-style. Ac- gregational programs of lifelong educa- tivities include Operation Pesah, the tion; materials concerning Reform Jew- Panel of Halakhic Inquiry, Speakers Bu- ish Outreach, Teacher Development and reau, adult and youth conferences, con- Reform Day Schools; activities adminis- gregational services, and UTJ Internet tered by the UAHC Department of Edu- Education Program. Includes, since 1992, cation. Compass Magazine. the MORASHAH rabbinic educational fellowship and Neshamah teen program. , COMMISSION ON SOCIAL ACTION OF Hagahelet (quarterly newsletter); Kosher REFORM JUDAISM {see p. 549) Nexus (bimonthly newsletter); Corner- stone (journal); Tomeikh Kahalakhah , COMMISSION ON SYNAGOGUE MAN- (Jewish legal responsa). AGEMENT (UAHC-CCAR) (1962). 838 Fifth Ave., NYC 10021. (212)650-4040. UNION OF AMHRICAN HIBRKW CONGREGA- FAX: (212)650-4239. Chmn. James M. TIONS (1873). 838 Fifth Avc, NYC Friedman; Dir. Dale A. Glasser. Assists 10021-7064. (212)650-4000. FAX: (212) congregations in management, finance, 650^tl69. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. building maintenance, design, construc- Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie; V.-Pres. Rabbi tion, and art aspects of synagogues; Lennard R. Thai; Bd. Chmn. Jerome H. maintains the Synagogue Architectural Somers. Serves as the central congrega- Library. tional body of Reform Judaism in the , NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TEMPLE Western Hemisphere; serves its approxi- ADMINISTRATORS (NATA) (1941). PO mately 860 affiliated temples and mem- Box 722, Hartsdale, NY 10530-0722. bership with religious, educational, cul- (914)328-7730. FAX: (914)686-8017. tural, and administrative programs. Pres. Stephen E. Breuer. Professional or- Reform Judaism. ganization for UAHC synagogue admin- , AMERICAN CONKERENCE OF CAN- istrators. Sponsors graduate training in TORS (1953). 170 W. 74 St., NYC 10023. synagogue management with Hebrew (212)874-4762. FAX: (212)874-3527. Union College; offers in-service training, Pres. Judith K. Rowland; Exec. V.-Pres. workshops, and conferences leading to Howard M. Stahl; Dir. of Placement certification; provides NATA Consulting Richard Botton; Admin. Asst. Karyn Service, NATA Placement Service for syn- Turner. Members receive investiture and agogues seeking advice or professional commissioning as cantors at recognized administrators; establishes professional seminaries, i.e., Hebrew Union Col- standards. NATA Journal; Temple Man- lege-Jewish Institute of Religion, School agement Manual. of Sacred Music, or Jewish Theological , NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TEMPLE Seminary, as well as full certification EDUCATORS (NATE) (1955). 707 Sum- through HUC-JIR-SSM. Through the merly Dr., Nashville, TN 37209-4253. Joint Cantorial Placement Commission, (615)352-6800. FAX: (615)352-7800. E- the ACC serves Reform congregations mail: [email protected]. Pres. Bini W. Sil- seeking cantors and music directors. Ded- ver; Exec. Dir. Richard M. Morin. Rep- icated to creative Judaism, preserving the resents the temple educator within the best of the past, and encouraging new and general body of Reform Judaism; fosters vital approaches to religious ritual, music, the full-time profession of the temple ed- and ceremonies. Koleinu. ucator; encourages the growth and devel- NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 583

opment of Jewish religious education (212)564-9058. E-mail: [email protected]; consistent with the aims of Reform Ju- ou.org. Pres. Mandell I. Ganchrow, M.D.; daism; stimulates communal interest in Exec. V.-Pres. Rabbi Raphael Butler. and responsibility for Jewish religious ed- Serves as the national central body of Or- ucation. NATE NEWS; Compass. thodox synagogues; national OU supervision and certification service; , NATIONAL FEDERATION OF TEMPLE sponsors Institute for Public Affairs; Na- BROTHERHOODS (1923). 838 Fifth Ave., tional Conference of Synagogue Youth; NYC 10021. (212)570-0707. Pres. Jay D. National Jewish Council for the Disabled; Hirsch; 1st V.-Pres./JCS Chancellor Israel Center in Jerusalem; Torah Center Stephen K. Breslauer; Exec. Dir. Douglas in the Ukraine; New Young Leadership Barden. Dedicated to enhancing the Division; Pardes; provides educational, world through the ideal of brotherhood, religious, and organization programs, NFTB and its 300 affiliated clubs are ac- events, and guidance to synagogues and tively involved in education, social action, groups; represents the Orthodox Jewish youth activities, and other programs that community to governmental and civic contribute to temple and community life. bodies and the general Jewish community. Supports the Jewish Chautauqua Society, Jewish Action magazine; OU Kosher Di- an interfaith educational project. Broth- rectory; OU Passover Directory; OU News erhood. Reporter: Synagogue Spotlight: Our Hay , -THE magazine; Yachad magazine; Luach & FEDERATION OF TEMPLF SISTERHOODS Limud Personal Torah Study. (1913). 838 Fifth Ave., NYC 10021-7064. (212)650-4050. FAX: (212)650-4059. , INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS Pres. Judith O. Rosenkranz; Exec. Dir. (1989). 333 Seventh Ave., NYC 10001. Ellen Y. Rosenberg. Serves more than 600 (212)563-4000. FAX: (212)564-9058. E- sisterhoods of Reform Judaism; promotes mail: [email protected]. Pres. Mandell 1. Gan- interreligious understanding and social chrow, M.D.; Chmn. Richard Stone; justice; provides funding for scholarships Exec. Dir. Nathan Diament; Dir. Inter- for rabbinic students; founded the Jewish natl. Affairs & Community Relations Braille Institute, which provides braille Betty Ehrenberg. Serves as the policy and large-type Judaic materials for Jewish analysis, advocacy, mobilization, and pro- blind; supports projects for Israel; is the gramming department responsible for women's agency of Reform Judaism, an representing Orthodox/traditional Amer- affiliate of the UAHC; works in behalf of ican Jewry. I PA Currents (quarterly news- the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Insti- letter). tute of Religion and the World Union for , NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF SYN- Progressive Judaism. Notes for Now; Art AGOGUE YOUTH (1954). 333 Seventh Calendar. Ave., NYC 10001.(212)563-4000. E-mail: , YOUTH DIVISION AND NORTH @ou.org. Dir. Rabbi Pinchas Stolper; AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEMPLE Exec. Dir. Paul Glasser. Central body for YOUTH (1939). PO Box 443, Bowen Rd., youth groups of Orthodox congregations; Warwick, NY 10990. (914)987-6300. provides educational guidance, Torah FAX: (914)986-7185. Dir. Rabbi Allan L. study groups, community service, pro- Smith. Seeks to train Reform Jewish gram consultation, Torah library, Torah youth in the values of the synagogue and fund scholarships, Ben Zakkai Honor So- their application to daily life through ser- ciety, Friends of NCSY, weeklong semi- vice to the community and congregation; nars, Israel Summer Seminar for teens runs department of summer camps and and Camp NCSY East, Teen Torah Cen- national leadership-training institute; ter. Divisions include Senior NCSY in 13 arranges overseas academic tours, work- regions and 400 chapters. Junior NCSY study programs, international student- for preteens, Our Way for the Jewish deaf, exchange programs, and college-student Yachad for the developmental^ disabled, programs in the U.S. and Israel, including Israel Center in Jerusalem, and NCSY in accredited study programs in Israel. Ani Israel. Keeping Posted with NCSY; Face V'Atah; The Jewish Connection. the Nation-President's Newsletter; Mitz- vah of the Month. UNION or ORTHODOX JEWISH CONGREGA- TIONS or AMERICA (1898). 333 Seventh .WOMEN'S BRANCH (1923). 156 Fifth Ave., NYC 10001. (212)563 -4000. FAX: Ave., NYC 10010. (212)929-8857. Pres. 584 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997 Sophie Ebert. Umbrella organization of vance, encourage establishment of Jewish Orthodox sisterhoods in U.S. and religious schools, draw youth closer to Canada, educating women in Jewish Jewish tradition. Extensive Israel pro- learning and observance; provides pro- grams. Review: Art/En- gramming, leadership, and organizational gagement Calendar Program Suggestions; guidance, conferences, conventions, and Directory & Resource Guide; Book Service Marriage Committee. Works with Ortho- Catalogue of Publications. dox Union Commissions and outreach; supports Stern and Touro College schol- , COMMISSION ON JEWISH EDUCA- arships and Jewish braille publications; TION (1930). 155 Fifth Ave., NYC 10010. supplies Shabbat candelabra for hospital (212)533-7800. FAX: (212)353-9439. patients: NGO representative at UN. Ha- Chmn. Dr. Jack Porter; Cochmn. Rab- bi Marim Charry; Dir. Rabbi Robert chock'sh: Hakol. Abramson. Develops educational policy UNION OK ORTHODOX RABBIS OF THE for the United Synagogue of Conserva- UNITI-.D STATES AND CANADA (1902). 235 tive Judaism and sets the educational di- E. Broadway, NYC 10002. (212)964- rection for Conservative congregations, 6337(8). Dir. Rabbi Hersh M. Ginsberg. their schools, and the Solomon Schechter Seeks to foster and promote Torah-true Day Schools. Seeks to enhance the edu- Judaism in the U.S. and Canada; assists in cational effectiveness of congregations the establishment and maintenance of through the publication of materials and yeshivot in the U.S.; maintains committee in-service programs. Tov L'Horot; Your on marriage and divorce and aids indi- Child; Shiboley Schechter; Advisories. viduals with marital difficulties; dissemi- nates knowledge of traditional Jewish , COMMISSION ON SOCIAL ACTION rites and practices and publishes regula- AND PUBLIC POLICY (1958). 155 Fifth tions on synagogal structure; maintains Ave., NYC 10010. (212)533-7800. FAX: rabbinical court for resolving individual (212)353 9439. Cochmn. Marc Gary, and communal conflicts. Ha Parties. Norman Stern (Canada); Dir. Sarrae Crane. Develops and implements posi- UNION OK SEPHARDIC CONGREGATIONS, tions and programs on issues of social INC. (1929). 8 W. 70 St., NYC 10023. action and public policy for the United (212)873-0300. FAX: (212)724-6165. Synagogue of Conservative Judaism; rep- Pres. Rabbi Marc D. Angel; Bd. Chmn. resents these positions to other Jewish Alvin Deutsch. Promotes the religious in- and civic organizations, the media, and terests of Sephardic Jews; prints and dis- government; and provides guidance, both tributes Sephardic prayer books. Annual informational and programmatic, to its International Directory of Sephardic Con- affiliated congregations in these areas. gregations. HaMa'aseh. UNITED LUBAVITCHER YESHIVOTH (1940). , JEWISH EDUCATORS ASSEMBLY 841-853 Ocean Pkwy., Brooklyn, NY (1951). 106-06 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills, 11230. (718)859 7600. Supports and or- NY 11375-4248. (718)268-9452. FAX: ganizes Jewish day schools and rabbinical (718)520-4369. Pres. Dr. Howard B. seminaries in the U.S. and abroad. Rosenblatt; Exec. Dir. Dr. Hyman J. Campeas. Promotes the vitality of the UNI FED SYNAGOGUE OK CONSERVATIVE JU- Conservative movement by encouraging DAISM (1913). 155 Fifth Ave., NYC professional growth and development, 10010 6802. (212)533-7800. FAX: (212) maintaining professional standards, act- 353 9439. E-mail: 71263.276@compu- ing as an advocate for Jewish education, serve.com.; www.uscj.org. Pres. Alan and supporting educators' well-being. Ades; Exec. V.-Pres./CEO Rabbi Jerome Services offered: annual convention, M. Epstein. International organization of placement service, career services, re- 800 Conservative congregations. Main- search grants, and personal benefits. tains 12 departments and 20 regional of- V'Aleh Ha-Chadashot newsletter. fices to assist its affiliates with religious, educational, youth, community, and ad- , (formerly PRE-USY; reorg. ministrative programming and guidance; 1968). 155 Fifth Ave., NYC 10010-6802. aims to enhance the cause of Conserva- (212)533-7800. FAX: (212)353-9439. 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Ari Y. Goldberg. Involves Jewish preteens Guide to and Encyclopedia of the in a meaningful religious, educational, Secret Aleph Beth. The Jewish Quill. and social environment; fosters a sense of WOMEN'S LEAGUE FOR CONSERVATIVE JU- identity and commitment to the Jewish DAISM (1918). 48 E. 74 St., NYC 10021. community and the Conservative move- (212)628-1600. FAX: (212)772-3507. ment; conducts synagogue-based chapter Pres. Evelyn Seelig; Exec. Dir. Bernice programs and regional Kadima days and Baiter. Parent body of Conservative (Ma- weekends. of the Month; Kadima sorti) women's synagogue groups in U.S., Kesher; Chagim; Advisors Aid; Games; Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Israel; quarterly Kol Kadima magazine. provides programs and resources in Jew- , NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ish education, social action, Israel affairs, SYNAGOGUE EXECUTIVES (1948). 324 S. American and Canadian public affairs, Mason Rd., St. Louis, MO 63141. leadership training, community service (314)576-9990. FAX: (324)576-9994. programs for persons with disabilities, Pres. Jan Baron; Hon. Pres. Ralph B. conferences on world affairs, study insti- Kirshbaum. Aids congregations affiliated tutes, publicity techniques; publishes with the United Synagogue of Conserva- books of Jewish interest; contributes to tive Judaism to further the aims of Con- support of Jewish Theological Seminary servative Judaism through more effective of America. Women's League Outlook administration (Program for Assistance magazine; Ba'Olam world affairs news- by Liaisons to Synagogues—PALS); ad- letter. vances professional standards and pro- motes new methods in administration; co- WORLD COUNCIL OF CONSERVATIVE/MA- SORTI SYNAGOGUES (1957). 155 Fifth operates in United Synagogue placement Ave., NYC 10010. (212)533-7800, ext. services and administrative surveys. 2014, 2018. FAX: (212)533-9439. Pres. NAASE Connections Newsletter; NAASE Rabbi Marc Liebhaber; Rabbi of Council, Journal. Rabbi Benjamin Z. Kreitman. Interna- , OF tional representative of Conservative (1951). 155 Fifth Ave., NYC 10010. organizations and congregations; pro- (212)533-7800. FAX: (212)353-9439. motes the growth and development of the Pres. Aryeh Kieffer; Exec. Dir. Jules A. Conservative movement in Israel and Gutin. Seeks to strengthen identification throughout the world; supports educa- with Conservative Judaism, based on the tional institutions overseas; holds bien- personality development, needs, and in- nial international conventions; represents terests of the adolescent, in a mitzvah the world Conservative movement on the framework. Achshav; Tikun Olam; A.J. Executive of the World Zionist Organi- HeschelHonor Society Newsletter; SATO zation. World Spectrum. Newsletter; USY Alumni Assn. Newslet- WORLD UNION FOR PROGRESSIVE JUDAISM, ter; US Y Program Bank; Hakesher News- LTD. (1926). 838 Fifth Ave., NYC 10021. letter for Advisors. (212)650-4090. FAX: (212)650-4099. VAAD MISHMERETH STAM (1976). 4901 16th Pres. Austin Beutel; Exec. Dir. Rabbi Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11204. (718)438- Richard G. Hirsch. International um- 4963. FAX: (718)438-9343. Pres. Rabbi brella organization of Liberal Judaism; David L. Greenfeld. A nonprofit con- promotes and coordinates efforts of Lib- sumer-protection agency dedicated to eral congregations throughout the world; preserving and protecting the halakhic in- starts new congregations, recruits rabbis tegrity of Torah scrolls, , phylac- and rabbinical students for all countries; teries, and mezuzoth. Publishes material organizes international conferences of for laymen and scholars in the field of Liberal Jews. Rodnik; News Updates. scribal arts; makes presentations and conducts examination campaigns in SCHOOLS, INSTITUTIONS schools and synagogues; created an opti- ACADEMY I OR JEWISH RELIGION (1955). 15 cal software system to detect possible tex- W. 86 St., NYC 10024. (212)875-0540. tual errors in stam. Teaching and certify- FAX: (212)875-0541. Pres. Rabbi Sho- ing sofrim worldwide. Offices in Israel, hama Wiener; Dean Rabbi Samuel Barth. Strasbourg, Chicago, London, Manches- The only rabbinic and cantorial seminary ter, Montreal, and . Publishes in the U.S. at which students explore the 586 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997

full range of Jewish spiritual learning and from BHU and an MAJE from BHU, an practice. Graduates serve in Conservative, MSW from the University of Reform, Reconstructionist, and Ortho- School of Social Work, or an MPS in pol- dox congregations, chaplaincies, and ed- icy sciences from UMBC. ucational institutions. Programs include BRAMSON ORT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE rabbinic and cantorial studies in NYC (1977). 69-30 Austin St., Forest Hills, NY and on/off-campus nonmatriculated stud- 11375. (718)261-5800. Dean of Acade- ies. mic Services Barry Glotzer. A two-year ANNENBERG RESEARCH INSTITUTE (see Cen- Jewish technical college offering certifi- ter for Judaic Studies) cates and associate degrees in technology and business fields, including computer, BALTIMORE HEBREW UNIVERSITY (1919). electronics technology, business manage- 5800 Park Heights Ave., Baltimore, MD ment, ophthalmic technology, office tech- 21215. (410)578-6900. FAX: (410)578- nology. Extension sites in and 6940. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. Dr. Brooklyn. Robert O. Freedman; Bd. Chmn. George B. Hess, Jr.. Offers PhD, MA, BA, and BRANDEIS-BARDIN INSTITUTE (1941). 1101 A A programs in Jewish studies, Jewish ed- Peppertree Lane, Brandeis, CA 93064. ucation, biblical and Near Eastern ar- (805)582-4450. FAX: (805)526-1398. E- chaeology, philosophy, literature, history, mail: [email protected]. Pres. Judge , literature, and contem- Joseph Wapner; Exec. V.-Pres. Dr. Alvin porary Jewish civilization; School of Mars. A Jewish pluralistic, nondenomi- Continuing Education; Joseph Meyerhoff national educational institution provid- Library; community lectures, film series, ing programs for people of all ages: BCI seminars. The Scribe (annualnewsletter). (Brandeis Collegiate Institute), a sum- mer leadership program for college-age , BALTIMORE INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH adults from around the world; Camp COMMUNAL SERVICE. (410)578-6932. Alonim, a summer Jewish experience for FAX: (410)578-6940. Dir. Debra S. children 8-16; Gan Alonim Day Camp Weinberg. Trains Jewish communal pro- for children in kindergarten to 6th grade; fessionals; offers a joint degree program: House of the Book weekend retreats for an MA from BHU and an MAJE from adults, with leading contemporary Jew- BHU, an MSW from U. of Maryland ish scholars-in-residence; Jewish music School of Social Work, or an MPS in pol- concerts; Family Days, Family Weekends, icy sciences from UMBC. Grandparents Weekends, Elderhostel, , BERNARD MANEKIN SCHOOL OF and a variety of Young Adult programs. UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES. Dean Dr. Monthly Updates; BBI Newsletter; BCI George . BA program; interinstitu- Alumni News. tional program with Johns Hopkins Uni- BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY (1948). 415 South versity; interdisciplinary concentrations: St.,Waltham, MA 02254. (617)736-2000. contemporary Middle East, American Pres. Jehuda Reinharz; Provost Irving Ep- Jewish culture, and the humanities; Russ- stein; Exec. V.-Pres. for Admin. Stanley ian/English program for new Americans; Rumbaugh; Sr. V.-Pres. of Devel. Nancy assoc. of arts (AA) degree in Jewish stud- Winship. Founded under Jewish sponsor- ies. ship as a nonsectarian institution offer- ing to all the highest quality undergradu- , LEONARD AND HELEN R. STULMAN ate and graduate education. The Lown SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION. School is the center for all programs of Dean Dr. George Berlin. Noncredit pro- teaching and research in the areas of Ju- gram open to the community, offering a daic studies, ancient Near Eastern studies, variety of courses, trips, and events cov- and Islamic and modern Middle Eastern ering a range of Jewish subjects. studies. The school includes the Depart- , PEGGY MEYERHOFF PEARLSTONE ment of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES. Dean which offers academic programs in the Dr. Barry M. Gittlen. PhD and MA pro- major areas of its concern; the Hornstein grams; MA in Jewish studies; MAJE in Program in Jewish Communal Service, a Jewish education; PhD in Jewish studies; professional training program; the Cohen a double master's degree with an MA Center for Modern Jewish Studies, which NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 587

conducts research and teaching in con- MA in Jewish music, MA in Jewish liberal temporary Jewish studies, primarily in the studies, MA in Jewish communal studies, field of American Jewish studies; and the certificates in Jewish communal studies Tauber Institute for the study of Euro- (joint program with U. of Penna. School pean Jewry. Various newsletters, scholarly of Social Work), Jewish education, Israel publications. studies, Judaica librarianship (joint pro- gram with Drexel U.), and other creden- CENTER FOR JUDAIC STUDIES, School of tials. Joint graduate program in Jewish Arts and Sciences, University of Pennsyl- communal studies with U. of Penna. Netz- vania. (Merged with University of Penn- ky Division of Continuing Education of- sylvania, 1993; formerly Annenberg Re- fers courses in Hebrew, Yiddish, Judaica, search Institute, successor of Dropsie education, etc. High-school-level pro- College.) 420 Walnut St., Philadelphia, grams are offered by the Jewish Commu- PA 19106. (215)238-1290. FAX: (215) nity High School of Gratz College. Vari- 238-1540. Dir. David B. Ruderman. Jew- ous newsletters, annual academic bulletin, ish Quarterly Review. scholarly publications, centennial volume COLLEGE OF JEWISH STUDIES and occasional papers. (1964). 26500 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood, OH 44122. (216)464-4050. Pres. David S. HEBREW COLLEGE (1921). 43 Hawes St., Ariel; Dir. of Student Services Ronald M. Brookline, MA 02146. (617)232-8710. Horvat. Provides courses in all areas of FAX: (617)734-9769. Pres. Dr. David M. Judaic and Hebrew studies to adults and Gordis; Bd. Chmn. Dr. Norman P. Spack. college-age students; offers continuing ed- Serves more than 2,000 students in un- ucation for Jewish educators and admin- dergraduate and graduate programs, in- istrators; serves as a center for Jewish life stitutes for family and early childhood ed- and culture; expands the availability of ucators, Jewish music practitioners and courses in Judaic studies by exchanging other professional educators, and its Cen- faculty, students, and credits with neigh- ter for Adult Jewish Study. Serves youth boring academic institutions; grants of Greater Boston through Prozdor high bachelor's and master's degrees. school and overnight Camp Yavneh in Northwood, N.H. Through Wilstein In- DROPSIE COLLEGE FOR HEBREW AND COG- stitute of Jewish Policy Studies engages in NATE LEARNING (see Center for Judaic research, analysis, and strategic planning Studies) in areas of Jewish communal interests. Hebrew College Today. FEINBERG GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THE WEIZ- MANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE (1958). 51 HEBREW SEMINARY OF THE DEAF (1992). Madison Ave., NYC 10010. (212)779- 4435 W. Oakton, Skokie, IL 60076. (847) 2500. FAX: (212)779-3209. Chmn. 677-6724; 677-3330. FAX: (847)677- Melvin Schwartz; Pres. Robert Asher; 7945. Pres. Rabbi Douglas Goldhamer; Dean Prof. Shmuel Safran. Situated on Bd. Cochmn. Rabbi William Frankel, the Weizmann campus in Rehovot, Israel, Alan Crane. Trains deaf and hearing men provides the school's faculty and research and women to become rabbis and teach- facilities. Accredited by the Council for ers for Jewish deaf communities across Higher Education of Israel and the NY America. All classes in the 5-year pro- State Board of Regents for the study of gram are interpreted in Sign Language. natural sciences, leading to MSc and PhD Rabbis teaching in the seminary are Re- degrees. form, Conservative, and Reconstruction- ist. GRATZ COLLEGE (1895). Old York Rd. and Melrose Ave., Melrose Park, PA 19027. HEBREW THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE (1922). (215)635-7300. FAX: (215)635-7320. Bd. 7135 N. Carpenter Rd., Skokie, IL 60077. Chmn. William L. Landsburg; Pres. Dr. (312)267-9800. Chancellor Rabbi Dr. Gary S. Schiff. Offers a wide variety of Jerold Isenberg. An institution of higher undergraduate and graduate degrees and Jewish learning which includes a rabbini- continuing education programs in Judaic, cal school; school of liberal arts and sci- Hebraic, and Middle Eastern studies. ences; division of advanced Hebrew stud- Grants BA and MA in Jewish studies, ies; Fasman Yeshiva High School; Anne MA in Jewish education (joint program in M. Blitstein Teachers Institute for special needs education with La Salle U.), Women; Wm. and Lillian Kanter School 588 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997

of Liberal Arts & Sciences; Max Bressler Kerry M. Olitzky. Offers the DHL (doc- School of Advanced Hebrew Studies. Or tor of Hebrew letters) degree in a variety Shmuel; Torah Journal; Likutei P'shatim; of fields; the MAJS (master of arts in Ju- Turrets of Silver. daic studies), a multidisciplinary degree; and is the only to offer HEBREW UNION COLLEGE-JEWISH INSTI- the DMin (doctor of ministry) degree in TUTE OF RELIGION (1875). 3101 Clifton Ave., , OH 45220. (513)221- pastoral care and counseling. 1875. FAX: (513)221-1847. Pres. Sheldon , IRWIN DANIELS SCHOOL OF JEWISH Zimmerman; Chancellor Dr. Alfred COMMUNAL SERVICE (1968). 3077 Uni- Gottschalk; V.-Pres., Admin. & Finance versity Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007. Arthur R. Grant; V.-Pres. Devel. John S. (213)749-3424. FAX: (213)747-6128. Dir. Borden; Chmn. Bd. Govs. Burton Leh- Steven J. Windmueller. Offers certificate man; Provost Dr. Norman J. Cohen. Aca- and master's degree to those employed in demic centers: 3101 Clifton Ave., Cincin- Jewish communal services, or preparing nati, OH 45220 (1875), Dean Kenneth for such work; offers joint MA in Jewish Ehrlich. 1 W. 4 St., NYC 10012 (1922), education and communal service with Dean Rabbi Zahara Davidowitz-Farkas. Rhea Hirsch School; offers dual degrees FAX: (212) 388-1720. 3077 University with the School of Social Work, the Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007 (1954), School of Public Administration, the An- Dean Lee Bycel; FAX: (213)747- nenberg School for Communication, and 6128. 13 King David St., Jerusalem, Israel the School of Gerontology of the U. of S. 94101 (1963), Dean Michael L. Klein; Calif, and with other institutions. Single FAX: (972-2)6251478. Prepares students master's degrees can be completed in 15 for Reform rabbinate, cantorate, months and certificates are awarded for religious-school teaching and adminis- the completion of two full-time summer tration, communal service, academic ca- sessions. reers; promotes Jewish studies; maintains libraries, archives, and museums; offers , CENTER OF master's and doctoral degrees; engages in THE AMERICAN JEWISH ARCHIVES (1947). archaeological excavations; publishes 3101 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220. scholarly works through Hebrew Union (513)221-1875 ext. 403. FAX: (513)221- College Press. American Jewish Archives; 7812. Admin. Dir. Abraham Peck. Pro- Bibliographica Judaica; HUC-JIR Cata- motes the study and preservation of the logue; Hebrew Union College Annual; Western Hemisphere Jewish experience Studies in Bibliography and Booklore; The through research, publications, collection Chronicle; HUC-JIR Annual Report. of important source materials, and a vig- orous public-outreach program. Ameri- , AMERICAN JEWISH PERIODICAL can Jewish Archives; monographs, publica- CENTER (1957). 3101 Clifton Ave., tions, and pamphlets. Cincinnati, OH 45220. (513)221-1875, ext. 294. Dir. Herbert C. Zafren. Main- , JEROME H. LOUCHHEIM SCHOOL OF JUDAIC STUDIES (1969). 3077 University tains microfilms of all American Jewish Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007. (213)749- periodicals 1823 1925, selected periodi- 3424. FAX: (213)747-6128. Dir. David cals since 1925. Jewish Periodicals and Ellenson. Offers programs leading to Newspapers on Microfilm (1957); First MA, BS, BA, and AA degrees; offers Supplement (I960); Augmented Edition courses as part of the undergraduate pro- (1984). gram of the U. of S. Calif. , EDGAR F. MAGNIN SCHOOL OF , NELSON GLUECK SCHOOL OF BIBLI- GRADUATE STUDIES (1956). 3077 Univer- CAL ARCHAEOLOGY (1963). 13 King sity Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007. David St., Jerusalem, Israel 94101. (213)749-3424. FAX: (213)747-6128. Dir. (972)2-6203333. FAX: (972)2-6251478. Stanley Chyet. Supervises programs lead- Dir. Avraham Biran. Offers graduate- ing to PhD (education), DHS, DHL, and level research programs in Bible and ar- MA degrees; participates in cooperative chaeology. Summer excavations are car- PhD programs with U. of S. Calif. ried out by scholars and students. , GRADUATE STUDIES PROGRAM. 1 University credit may be earned by par- West 4 St. NYC 10012. (212)674-5300, ticipants in excavations. Consortium of ext. 228. FAX: (212)388-1720. Dean colleges, universities, and seminaries is af- Rabbi Zahara Davidowitz-Farkas; Dir. filiated with the school. Skirball Museum NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 589

of Biblical Archaeology (artifacts from 07666. (201)801-8787. FAX: (201)801- Tel Dan, Tel , and Aroer). 0449. Rector (Reish Metivta) Rabbi David , RHEA HIRSCH SCHOOL OF EDUCA- Weiss Halivni; Dean Rabbi Ronald D. TION (1967). 3077 University Ave., Los Price. A nondenominational halakhic Angeles, CA 90007. (213)749-3424. FAX: rabbinical school dedicated to genuine (213)747-6128. Dir. Sara Lee. Offers PhD faith combined with intellectual honesty and MA programs in Jewish and Hebrew and the love of Israel. Graduates receive education; conducts joint degree pro- "yoreh yoreh" smikhah. grams with U. of S. Calif; offers courses JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF AMER- for Jewish teachers, librarians, and early ICA (1886; reorg. 1902). 3080 Broadway, educators on a nonmatriculating basis; NYC 10027-4649. (212)678-8000. FAX: conducts summer institutes for profes- (212)678-8947. Chancellor Dr. Ismar sional Jewish educators. Schorsch; Bd. Chmn. Gershon Kekst. , SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (1947). 1 W. Operates undergraduate and graduate 4 St., NYC 10012. (212)674-5300, ext. programs in Judaic studies; professional 228. FAX: (212)388-1720. Dean Rabbi schools for training Conservative rabbis Zahara Davidowitz-Farkas; Dir. Kerry and cantors; Melton Research Center for M. Olitzky. Trains teachers and principals Jewish Education; the Jewish Museum; for Reform religious schools; offers MA and such youth programs as the Raman degree with specialization in religious ed- Camps and the Prozdor high-school divi- ucation. sion. Produces network television pro- grams in cooperation with interfaith , SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES broadcasting commission. Academic Bul- (1949). 3101 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, OH letin; JTS Magazine; Gleanings; Seminary 45220. (513)221-1875, ext. 230. FAX: Update. (513)221-0321. Dir. Alan Cooper. Offers programs leading to MA and PhD de- , ALBERT A. LIST COLLEGE OF JEW- grees; offers program leading to DHL de- ISH STUDIES (formerly SEMINARY COL- gree for rabbinic graduates of the college. LEGE OF JEWISH STUDIES-TEACHERS IN- , SCHOOL OF JEWISH STUDIES (1963). STITUTE) (1909). 3080 Broadway, NYC 13 King David St., Jerusalem, Israel, 10027. (212)678-8826. Dean Dr. Shuly 94101. (972)2-6203333. FAX: (972)2- Rubin Schwartz. Offers complete under- 6251478. Dean Michael L. Klein; Assoc. graduate program in Judaica leading to Dean Rabbi Shaul R. Feinberg. Offers BA degree; conducts joint programs with first year of graduate rabbinic, cantorial, and Barnard Col- and Jewish education studies (required) lege enabling students to receive two BA for American students; program leading degrees. to ordination for Israeli rabbinic students; undergraduate one-year work/study pro- , DEPARTMENT OF RADIO AND TELE- gram on a kibbutz and in Jerusalem in co- VISION (1944). 3080 Broadway, NYC operation with Union of American He- 10027. (212)678-8020. Produces radio brew Congregations; Hebrew Ulpan for and TV programs expressing the Jewish Olim; Abramov Library of Judaica, He- tradition in its broadest sense, including braica, Ancient Near East and American hour-long documentaries on NBC and Jewish Experience; Skirball Museum of ABC. Distributes cassettes of programs at Biblical Archaeology; public outreach minimum charge. programs (lectures, courses, concerts, ex- , GRADUATE SCHOOL (formerly IN- hibits). STITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDY IN THE , SCHOOL OF SACRED MUSIC (1947). HUMANITIES) (1968). 3080 Broadway, 1 W. 4 St., NYC 10012. (212)674-5300, NYC 10027. (212)678-8024. Dean Dr. ext. 225. FAX: (212)388-1720. Dir. Israel Stephen P. Garfinkel. Programs leading Goldstein. Trains cantors for congrega- to MA, MPhil, DHL, and PhD degrees in tions; offers MSM degree. Sacred Music Jewish studies, Bible, Jewish education, Press. history, literature, ancient Judaism, phi- losophy, rabbinics, medieval Jewish stud- , SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER AND ies, art and material culture, women's SKIRBALL MUSEUM (see p. 558) studies, , and modern Jewish INSTITUTE OF TRADITIONAL JUDAISM studies; dual degree with Columbia Uni- (1990). 811 Palisade Ave., Teaneck, NJ versity School of Social Work. 590 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997

, H.L. MILLER CANTORIAL SCHOOL ing Institute, Ramah Israel Seminar, AND COLLEGE OF JEWISH MUSIC (1952). Ulpan Ramah Plus, and Tichon Ramah 3080 Broadway, NYC 10027. (212)678- Yerushalayim. Family and synagogue 8036. FAX: (212)678-8947. Dean Rabbi tours to Israel and summer day camp in Morton M. Leifman. Trains cantors, Israel for Americans. music teachers, and choral directors for , PROZDOR (1951). 3080 Broadway, congregations. Offers full-time programs NYC 10027. (212)678-8824. Principal in sacred music leading to degrees of Rabbi Judd Kruger Levingston; Commu- MSM and DSM, and diploma of Haz- nity Advisory Board Chmn. Howard zan. Rubin. The Hebrew high school of JTS, , JEWISH MUSEUM (see p. 555) offers a supplementary Jewish education with course work in classical texts, He- , LIBRARY OF THE JEWISH THEOLOG- brew, interdisciplinary seminars, training ICAL SEMINARY. 3080 Broadway, NYC in educational leadership, and classes for 10027. (212)678-8075. FAX: (212)678- college credit. Classes meet one evening a 8998. Librarian Dr. Mayer E. Rabino- week and on Sundays in Manhattan and witz. Contains one of the largest collec- at affiliated programs. tions of Hebraica and Judaica in the world, including manuscripts, incunab- , RABBINICAL SCHOOL (1886). 3080 ula, rare books, and Geniza mate- Broadway, NYC 10027. (212)678-8817. rial. The 300,000-volume collection is Dean Rabbi William Lebeau. Offers a housed in a state-of-the-art building and program of graduate and professional is open to the public. Between the Lines. studies leading to the degree of Master of Arts and ordination; includes one year of , Louis FINKELSTEIN INSTITUTE FOR study in Jerusalem and an extensive field- RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL STUDIES (1938). work program. 3080 Broadway, NYC 10027. (212)678- 8020. FAX: (212)678-8947. Dir. Dr. Bur- , SAUL LIEBERMAN INSTITUTE OF ton Visotzky. A scholarly interreligious JEWISH RESEARCH (1985). 3080 Broad- forum for clergy and seminarians to study way, NYC 10027. (212)678-8994. En- and discuss important social and moral gaged in preparing for publication a series issues. of scholarly editions of selected chapters of the Talmud. The following projects , MELTON RESEARCH CENTER FOR support and help disseminate the re- JEWISH EDUCATION (1960). 3080 Broad- search: Talmud Text Database; Bibliog- way, NYC 10027. (212)678-8031. Dir. Dr. raphy of Talmudic Literature; Catalogue Steven M. Brown; Admin. Pauline Rot- of Geniza Fragments. mil. Develops new curricula and materi- als for Jewish education; prepares educa- , SCHOCKEN INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH tors through seminars and in-service RESEARCH (1961). 6 Balfour St., Jeru- programs; maintains consultant and su- salem, Israel 92102. (972)2-631288. Dir. pervisory relationships with a limited Shmuel Glick. Comprises the Schocken number of pilot schools; develops and im- collection of rare books and manuscripts plements research initiatives; sponsors and a research institute dedicated to the "renewal" retreats. Gleanings. exploration of Hebrew religious poetry (piyyut). Schocken Institute Yearbook , NATIONAL RAMAH COMMISSION (P'raqim). (1947). 3080 Broadway, NYC 10027. (212)678-8881. FAX: (212)749-8251. , WILLIAM DAVIDSON GRADUATE Pres. Alan H. Silberman; Natl. Dir. Shel- SCHOOL OF JEWISH EDUCATION (1996). don Dorph. Sponsors an international 3080 Broadway, NYC 10027. (212) 678- network of 14 summer camps located in 8030. Dean Dr. Aryeh Davidson. Offers the US, Canada, South America, Russia, master's and doctoral degrees in Jewish and Israel, emphasizing Jewish education, education; continuing education courses living, and culture; offers opportunities for Jewish educators and Jewish commu- for qualified college students and older nal professionals; and programs that take to serve as counselors, administrators, advantage of the latest technology, in- specialists, etc., and programs for children cluding distance learning and interactive with special needs (Tikvah program); of- video classrooms. fers special programs in U.S. and Israel, MAALOT-A SEMINARY FOR CANTORS AND including National Ramah Staff Train- JUDAISTS (1987). 15 W. Montgomery NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 591

Ave., Suite 204, Rockville, MD 20850. areas of Jewish communal life: syna- (301)309-2310. FAX: (301)309-2328. gogues, academic and educational posi- Pres./Exec. Off. David Shneyer. An edu- tions, Hillel centers, federation agencies, cational program established to train in- and chaplaincy for hospitals, hospices, dividuals in Jewish music, the liturgical and geriatric centers; confers title of rabbi arts, and the use, design, and application and grants degrees of Master and Doctor of Jewish customs and ceremonies. Offers of Hebrew Letters. RRC Report; Recon- classes, seminars, and an independent structionist. study program. SPERTUS INSTITUTE OF JEWISH STUDIES MESIVTA YESHIVA RABBI CHAIM BERLIN (1924). 618 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL RABBINICAL ACADEMY (1905). 1605 60605. (312)922-9012. FAX: (312)922- Coney Island Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11230. 6406. Pres. Howard A. Sulkin; Bd. Chmn. (718)377-0777. Exec. Dir. Y. Mayer Arnold S. Levy; V.-Pres. for Academic Af- Lasker. Maintains fully accredited ele- fairs Byron L. Sherwin; Dir. Asher Li- mentary and high schools; collegiate and brary Michael Terry. An accredited insti- postgraduate school for advanced Jewish tution of higher learning offering doctor studies, both in America and Israel; of Jewish studies degree; master's degree Camp Morris, a summer study retreat; programs in Jewish studies, Jewish edu- Prof. Nathan Isaacs Memorial Library; cation, Jewish communal service, and Gur Aryeh Publications. human-services administration; plus an NER ISRAEL RABBINICAL COLLEGE (1933). extensive program of continuing educa- 400 Mt. Wilson Lane, Baltimore, MD tion. Major resources of the college en- 21208. (410)484-7200. FAX: (410)484- compass Spertus Museum, Asher Li- 3060. Rabbi Yaakov S. Weinberg, Rosh brary, Chicago Jewish Archives, and Hayeshiva; Pres. Rabbi Herman N. Neu- Spertus College of Judaica Press. berger. Trains rabbis and educators for Jewish communities in America and , SPERTUS MUSEUM (see p. 558) worldwide. Offers bachelor's, master's, TOURO COLLEGE (1970). Executive Offices: and doctoral degrees in talmudic law, as Empire State Bldg., 350 Fifth Ave., Suite well as teacher's diploma. College has 1700, NYC 10118. (212)643-0700. FAX: four divisions: Israel Henry Beren High (212)643-0759. Pres. Dr. Bernard Lander; School, Rabbinical College, Teachers Bd. Chmn. Mark Hasten. Chartered by Training Institute, Graduate School. NY State Board of Regents as a nonprofit Maintains an active community-service four-year college with Judaic studies, division. Operates special programs for health sciences, business, and liberal arts Iranian and Russian Jewish students. Ner programs leading to BA, BS, and MA de- Israel Update; Alumni Bulletin; Ohr grees; emphasizes relevance of Jewish her- Hanair Talmudic Journal; Iranian B'nei itage to general culture of Western civi- Torah Bulletin. lization. Also offers JD degree and a RABBINICAL COLLEGE OF TELSHE, INC. biomedical program leading to the MD (1941). 28400 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe, OH degree from Technion-Israel Institute of 44092. (216)943-5300. Pres. Rabbi Mor- Technology, Haifa. decai Gifter; V.-Pres. Rabbi Abba Zalka Gewirtz. College for higher Jewish learn- , COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND ing specializing in talmudic studies and SCIENCES. 27-33 W. 23 St., NYC 10010. rabbinics; maintains a preparatory acad- (212)463-0400. FAX: (212)627-9144. emy including a secular high school, post- Exec. Dean Stanley Boylan. Offers com- graduate department, teacher-training prehensive Jewish studies along with stud- school, and teachers' seminary for ies in the arts, sciences, humanities, and women. Pri Etz Chaim; Peer Mordechai; preprofessional studies in health sciences, Alumni Bulletin. law, accounting, business, computer sci- ence, education, and finance. Women's RECONSTRUCTIONIST RABBINICAL COLLEGE Division, 160 Lexington Ave., NYC (1968). 1299 Church Rd., Wyncote, PA 10016. (212)213-2230. FAX: (212)683- 19095. (215)576-0800. FAX: (215)576- 3281. Dean Sara E. Freifeld. 6143. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. David Teutsch; Bd. Chmn. Jacques G. , JACOB D. FUCHSBERG LAW CENTER Pomeranz; Genl. Chmn. Aaron Ziegel- (1980). Long Island Campus, 300 Nas- man. Coeducational. Trains rabbis for all sau Rd., Huntington, NY 11743. (516) 592 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997

421-2244. Dean Howard A. Glickstein. computer science, and education. Houses Offers studies leading to JD degree. the MA degree program in Jewish stud- ies. The Touro Year Abroad Option for , BARRY Z. LEVINE SCHOOL OF American students is coordinated from HEALTH SCIENCES AND CENTER FOR BIO- this center. MEDICAL EDUCATION (1970). 135 Com- mon Rd., Bldg. #10, Dix Hills, NY , Moscow BRANCH. Oztozhenka 11746. (516)673-3200. Dean Dr. Joseph #38, Moscow, Russia 119837. Offers BS Weisberg. Along with the Manhattan program in business and BA program in campus, offers 5 programs: 5-year pro- Jewish studies. gram leading to MA from Touro and MD UNIVERSITY OF JUDAISM (1947). 15600 Mul- from Faculty of Medicine of Tech- holland Dr., Bel Air, CA 90077. (310) nion-Israel Institute of Technology, 476-9777. FAX: (310)471-1278. Pres. Dr. Haifa; BS/M A—physical therapy and oc- Robert D. Wexler; V.-Pres. Academic Af- cupational therapy programs; BS—physi- fairs Dr. Hanan Alexander; Asst. Dean cian assistant and health-information of Students Dr. Jill Landesberg. The Col- management programs. lege of Arts and Sciences is an accredited , SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES. 240 liberal arts college for undergraduates of- E. 123 St., NYC 10021. (212)722 1575. fering a core curriculum of Jewish, West- Dean Stephen Adolphus. Offers educa- ern, and non-Western studies, with ma- tional opportunities to minority groups jors including bioethics (a premedical and older people; courses in the arts, sci- track in partnership with Cedars-Sinai ences, humanities, and special programs Medical Center), business, English, Jew- of career studies. ish studies, journalism, literature & poli- tics, political science, psychology, and , TOURO COLLEGE FLATBUSH CEN- U.S. public policy. Accredited graduate TER (1979). 1277 E. 14 St., Brooklyn, NY programs in nonprofit business adminis- 11230. (718)253-7538. Dean Robert tration (MBA), Jewish education, and Goldschmidt. A division of the College of psychology with an emphasis on devel- Liberal Arts and Sciences; options offered opmental disabilities. The Ziegler School in accounting and business, education, of Rabbinic Studies provides an intensive mathematics, political science, psychol- four-year program with Conservative or- ogy, and speech. Classes are given on dination. Home of the Center for Policy weeknights and during the day on Sun- Options, conducting public policy re- day. search in areas of concern to the Jewish community, and the Whizin Center for , GRADUATE SCHOOL OF JEWISH the Jewish Future, a research and pro- STUDIES (1981). 160 Lexington Ave., gramming institute. Offers the largest NYC 10016. (212)213-2230. FAX: adult Jewish education program in the (212)683-3281. Pres. Bernard Lander; U.S., cultural-arts programs, and a vari- Dean Michael A. Shmidman. Offers ety of outreach services for West Coast courses leading to an MA in Jewish stud- Jewish communities. Bulletin of General ies, with concentrations in Jewish history Information; University of Judaism Mag- or Jewish education. Students may com- azine. plete part of their program in Israel, through MA courses offered by Touro WEST COAST TALMUDICAL SEMINARY faculty at Touro's Jerusalem center. (Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon ) (1953). 7215 Waring Ave., Los Angeles, CA , INSTITUTE OF JEWISH LAW. (516) 90046. (213)937-3763. FAX: (213)937- 421 2244. Based at Fuchsberg Law Cen- 9456. Dean Rabbi Ezra Schochet. Pro- ter, serves as a center and clearinghouse vides facilities for intensive Torah educa- for study and teaching of Jewish law. tion as well as Orthodox rabbinical train- Coedits Dinei Israel (Jewish Law Journal) ing on the West Coast; conducts an with Tel Aviv University Law School. accredited college preparatory high , TOURO COLLEGE ISRAEL CENTER. school combined with a full program of 23 Rehov Shivtei Yisrael, Jerusalem. Torah-talmudic training and a graduate 2-894-086/088. Assoc. Dean Carmi talmudical division on the college level. Horowitz; Resident Dir. Chana Sosevsky. Torah Quiz; Kovelz Migdal Ohr, Kovetz Offers undergraduate courses in business. Ohr Ha Migdal. NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 593

YESHIVA TORAH VODAATH AND MESIVTA Campus (212)960-5400: Yeshiva College TORAH VODAATH RABBINICAL SEMINARY (Bd. Chmn. Jay Schottenstein; Dean Dr. (1918). 425 E. 9 St., Brooklyn, NY 11218. Norman T. Adler) provides liberal arts (718)941-8000. Bd. Chmn. Chaim Lesh- and sciences curricula; grants BA degree. kowitz. Offers Hebrew and secular edu- Isaac Breuer College of Hebraic Studies cation from elementary level through rab- (Dean Dr. Michael D. Shmidman) awards binical ordination and postgraduate Hebrew teacher's diploma, AA, BA, and work; maintains a teachers institute and BS. James Striar School of General Jew- community-service bureau; maintains a ish Studies (Dean Dr. Michael D. Shmid- dormitory and a nonprofit camp program man) grants AA degree. Yeshiva Pro- for boys. Chronicle; Mesivta Vanguard; gram/Mazer School of Talmudic Studies Thought of the Week; Torah Vodaath (Dean Rabbi ) offers ad- News; Ha'Mesifta. vanced course of study in Talmudic texts and commentaries. Beit Midrash Program , YESHIVA TORAH VODAATH ALUMNI (Dean Dr. Michael D. Shmidman) offers ASSOCIATION (1941). 425 E. 9 St., Brook- diversified curriculum combining Talmud lyn, NY 11218. (718)941-8000. Pres. with Jewish studies. George Weinberger. Promotes social and cultural ties between the alumni and the Undergraduate school for women at schools through classes and lectures and Midtown Center (212)340-7700: Stern fund-raising; offers vocational guidance College for Women (Bd. Chmn. Lea to students; operates Camp Torah Vo- Eisenberg; Dean Dr. Karen Bacon) offers daath; sponsors research fellowship pro- liberal arts and sciences curricula supple- gram for boys. Annual Journal; Hamesivta mented by Jewish studies programs; Torah periodical. awards BA, AA. and Hebrew teacher's diploma. (1886). Main Campus, Sy at Main 500 W. 185 St., NYC 10033-3201. Campus and Midtown Center (Bd. (212)960-5400. FAX; (212)960-0055. Chmn. Josh S. Weston; Dean Dr. Harold Pres. Dr. ; Chmn. Bd. of Nierenberg) offers undergraduate busi- Trustees David S. Gottesman. In its sec- ness curricula in conjunction with study ond century, the nation's oldest and most at Yeshiva College or Stern College; comprehensive independent university grants BS degree. founded under Jewish auspices, with 18 undergraduate and graduate schools, di- , ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF visions, and affiliates; widespread pro- 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- Chpers. Bd. of Overseers Burton P. lor's, master's, doctoral, and professional Resnick; Dean Dr. Dominick P. Purpura. degrees. Undergraduate schools provide Prepares physicians and conducts re- general studies curricula supplemented by search in the health sciences; awards MD courses in Jewish learning; graduate degree; includes Sue Golding Graduate schools prepare for careers in medicine, Division of Medical Sciences (Dir. Dr. law, social work, Jewish education, psy- Michael D. Brenowitz), which grants PhD chology, Jewish studies, and other fields. degree. Einstein's clinical facilities and af- It has seven undergraduate schools, seven filiates encompass Jack D. Weiler Hospi- graduate and professional schools, and tal of Albert Einstein College of Medi- four affiliates. Yeshiva University Review; cine, Jacobi Medical Center. Montefiore Yeshiva University Today. Medical Center, Long Island Jewish Med- Yeshiva University has four campuses ical Center, Beth Israel Medical Center, in Manhattan and the Bronx: Main Cam- Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and pus, 500 W. 185 St., NYC 10033-3201; Queens, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, Midtown Center, 245 Lexington Ave., Flushing Hospital Medical Center, Wyck- NYC 10016-4699; Brookdale Center, 55 off Heights Medical Center, and Rose F. Fifth Ave., NYC 10003-4391; Jack and Kennedy Center for Research in Mental Pearl Resnick Campus, Eastchester Rd. & Retardation and Human Development. Morris Pk. Ave., Bronx, NY 10461-1602. Einstein; Einstein Today; Einstein Quar- Undergraduate schools for men at Main terly Journal of Biology and Medicine. 594 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997

, ALUMNI OFFICE, 500 W. 185 St., doctor (JD) degree. Programs and ser- NYC 10033-3201. (212)960-5373. Uni- vices include institute for advanced legal versity Dir. Alumni Affairs Robert R. studies; center for ethics in the practice of Saltzman; Dir. Undergraduate Alumni law; legal services clinic; international in- Relations Toby Hilsenrad Weiss. Seeks to stitute and Israel program; institute of foster a close allegiance of alumni to their Jewish law; international law and human- alma mater by maintaining ties with all rights programs; and other special pro- alumni and servicing the following asso- grams. Cardozo Law Review; Cardozo Arts ciations: Yeshiva College Alumni (Pres. and Entertainment Law Journal; Cardozo Harry Peters); Women's Law Journal; Cardozo Journal of Alumnae (Pres. Jan Schechter); Sy Syms International and Comparative Law; Car- School of Business Alumni (Pres. RoAnna dozo Studies in Law and Literature; Jour- Bienstock); Albert Einstein College of nal of the Copyright Society of the USA; Medicine Alumni (Pres. Dr. Sally Shay- Post-Soviet Media Law and Policy witz); Ferkauf Graduate School of Psy- Newsletter; New York Real Estate Re- chology Alumni (Pres. Dr. Judith Kauf- porter. man); Wurzweiler School of Social Work Alumni (Coord. Lori M. Zimmerman); , GRADUATE Rabbinic Alumni (Pres. Rabbi Marc D. SCHOOL (1935). 500 W. 185 St., NYC Angel); Benjamin N. Cardozo School of 10033-3201. (212)960-5253. Pres. Dr. Law Alumni (Chmn. Karel Turner). Norman Lamm; Chmn. Bd. of Dirs. Yeshiva University Review; AECOM Mordecai D. Katz; Dean Dr. Arthur Alumni News; Wurzweiler Update; Jewish Hyman. Offers graduate programs in Social Work Forum. Bible, Talmudic studies, Jewish history, and ; confers MA and , AZRIELI GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PhD degrees. Harry Fischel School for JEWISH EDUCATION AND ADMINISTRA- Higher Jewish Studies offers the Revel TION (1945). 245 Lexington Ave., NYC program during the summer. 10016-4699. (212)340-7705. Dir. Dr. Yitzchak S. Handel. Offers MS degree in , FERKAUF GRADUATE SCHOOL OF Jewish elementary and secondary educa- PSYCHOLOGY (1957). Eastchester Rd. & tion; specialist's certificate and EdD in Morris Pk. Ave., Bronx, NY 10461-1602. administration and supervision of Jewish (718)430-3850. Pres. Dr. Norman Lamm; education. Block Education Program, ini- Chmn. Bd. of Govs. Samson Bitensky; tiated under a grant from the Jewish Dean Dr. Lawrence J. Siegel. Offers MA Agency's L.A. Pincus Fund for the Dias- in general psychology; PsyD in clinical pora, provides summer course work to and school psychology; and PhD in complement year-round field instruction school, developmental, and clinical health in local communities. psychology. , (affiliate) RABBI ISAAC ELCHANAN , BELFER INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY (1896). 2540 BIOMEDICAL STUDIES (1978). Eastchester Amsterdam Ave., NYC 10033-9986. Rd. & Morris Pk. Ave., Bronx, NY (212)960-5344. Chmn. Bd. of Trustees 10461-1602. (718)430-4106. Dir. Dr. Judah Feinerman; V.-Pres. for Adminis- Chester M. Edelmann, Jr. Integrates and tration & Professional Education Rabbi coordinates the Albert Einstein College Robert S. Hirt; Dean Rabbi Zevulun of Medicine's postdoctoral research and Charlop. Largest center in the Western training-grant programs in the basic and Hemisphere for higher learning in the Or- clinical biomedical sciences. Awards cer- thodox tradition of Judaism. RIETS com- tificate as research fellow or research as- plex encompasses 15 educational entities sociate on completion of training. and a major service and outreach center , BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF with some 20 programs. Grants LAW (1976). 55 Fifth Ave., NYC (ordination) and the degrees of master of 10003-4391. (212)790-0200. Pres. Dr. religious education, master of Hebrew lit- Norman Lamm; Chmn. Bd. of Dirs. erature, doctor of religious education, and Earle I. Mack; Dean Paul Verkuil. Pro- doctor of . Kollelim in- vides innovative courses of study within clude Marcos and Adina Katz (In- a traditional legal framework; program stitute for Advanced Research in Rab- includes judicial internships; grants juris binics) (Dir. Rabbi ); NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 595

Kollel l'Horaah (Yadin Yadin) and Exter- law, medicine, and other professions, and nal Yadin Yadin (Dir. Rabbi J. David its development program. Bleich); Ludwig Jesselson Kollel Cha- verim (Dir. Rabbi J. David Bleich); Caro- , WURZWEILER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL line and Joseph S. Gruss Kollel Elyon WORK (1957). 500 W. 185 St., NYC (Postgraduate Kollel Program) (Dir. 10033-3201. (212)960-0800. Pres. Nor- Rabbi Aharon Kahn); Caroline and man Lamm; Chmn. Bd. of Govs. David I. Joseph S. Gruss Institute in Jerusalem Schachne; Dean Dr. Sheldon R. Gelman. (Dir. Rabbi ). Offers graduate programs in social work and Jewish communal service; grants The seminary sponsors one high school MSW and DSW degrees and certificate in for boys (Manhattan) and one for girls Jewish communal service. MSW pro- (Queens). grams are: Concurrent Plan, 2-year, full- The service arm of the seminary, Max time track, combining classroom study Stern Division of Communal Services and supervised field instruction; Plan for (Dir. Rabbi Robert S. Hirt), provides per- Employed Persons (PEP), for people sonal and professional service to the rab- working in social agencies; Block Educa- binate and related fields, as well as edu- tion Plan (Dir. Dr. Adele Weiner), which cational, consultative, organizational, and combines summer course work with placement services to congregations, regular-year field placement in local agen- schools, and communal organizations cies; Clergy Plan, training in counseling around the world; coordinates a broad for clergy of all denominations; Center spectrum of outreach programs. Seph- for Professional Training in the Care of ardic components are Jacob E. Safra In- the Elderly. Jewish Social Work Forum. stitute of Sephardic Studies and the In- stitute of Yemenite Studies; Sephardic , YESHIVA UNIVERSITY MUSEUM (see Community Program; Dr. Joseph and p. 559) Rachel Ades Sephardic Outreach Pro- gram; Maybaum Sephardic Fellowship SOCIAL, MUTUAL BENEFIT Program. FRATERNITY (1913). 8815 Wesleyan Rd., Indianapolis, IN , PHILIP AND SARAH SCHOOL 46268-1171. (317)876-1913. FAX: OF JEWISH MUSIC (1954). 560 W. 185 St., (317)876-1057. E-mail: [email protected]; NYC 10033-3201. (212)960-5353. Dir. www.aepihq.org. Internatl. Pres. David Cantor Bernard Beer. Provides profes- M. Bacharach, Jr.; Exec. V.-Pres. Sidney sional training of cantors and courses in N. Dunn. International Jewish fraternity Jewish liturgical music; maintains a spe- active on over 100 campuses in the U.S. cialized library and conducts outreach; and Canada; encourages Jewish students awards associate cantor's certificate and to remain loyal to their heritage and to as- cantorial diploma. sume leadership roles in the community; , (affiliate) YESHIVA OF LOS ANGE- active in behalf of Soviet Jewry, the State LES (1977). 9760 W. Pico Blvd., Los An- of Israel, the United States Holocaust geles, CA 90035-4701. (213)553-4478. Memorial Museum, Tay Sachs Disease, Dean Rabbi Marvin Hier; Bd. Chmn. Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger, Samuel Belzberg; Dir. Academic Pro- and other causes. The Lion of Alpha Ep- grams Rabbi Sholom Tendler. Provides silon Pi (quarterly magazine). Jewish studies program for beginners. Af- AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF JEWS FROM filiates are high schools, Jewish Studies THE FORMER USSR, INC. (1989). 45 E. 33 Institute for Adult Education, and Simon St., Suite 3A, New York, NY 10016. Wiesenthal Center. (212)779-0383, (516)937-3819. FAX: (212)684-0471. Pres. Leonid Stonov; V.- -, SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER (see p. Pres. Inna Arolovich. National mutual- 558) assistance and refugee-advocacy organi- , WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION (1928). zation, uniting Jews who immigrated to 500 W. 185 St., NYC 10033-3201. (212) the U.S. from the former Soviet Union. 960-0855. Chmn. Natl. Bd. Dinah Pinc- Has chapters in 12 states. Chapter of zower. Supports Yeshiva University's na- Struggle Against Anti-Semitism and tional scholarship program for students Xenophobia with councils in 5 major training in education, community service, cities, and Club of Intellectuals (House 596 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997

of Scientists) in NYC. Assists newcomers Katz; Exec. V.-Pres. Mel Parness. Fosters in their resettlement and vocational and principles of Americanism, fraternalism, cultural adjustment; fosters their Jewish and Zionism; offers life insurance and identity and involvement in civic and so- other benefits to its members. The Bnai cial affairs; fights anti-Semitism and vio- Zion Foundation supports various hu- lation of human rights in the FSU and the manitarian projects in Israel and the U.S.; informs U.S. government and gen- USA, chiefly the Bnai Zion Medical Cen- eral public about the situation of Jews in ter in Haifa and homes for retarded chil- the FSU and the Russian-Jewish commu- dren—Maon Bnai Zion in Rosh Ha'ayin nity in the U.S. Chronicle of Anti-Semitic and the Herman Z. Quittman Center in Incidents and Inciting of Ethnic Hatred in Jerusalem. Also supports building of new the Former Soviet Union (in English, semi- central library in Ma'aleh Adumim. In annually); Information Bulletin (in Russ- U.S. sponsors program of awards for ex- ian, bimonthly). cellence in Hebrew for high school and college students. Chapters all over U.S. AMERICAN FEDERATION OF JEWS FROM and a new leadership division in Greater CENTRAL EUROPE, INC. (1938). 570 Sev- N.Y. area. Bnai Zion Voice; Bnai Zion enth Ave., NYC 10018. (212)921-3871. Foundation Newsletter. FAX: (212)575-1918. Pres. Fritz Wein- schenk; Bd. Chmn. Curt C. Silberman; BRITH ABRAHAM (1859; reorg. 1887). 136 Exec. Asst. Dennis E. Rohrbaugh. Seeks E. 39 St., NYC 10016. (212)725-1211. to safeguard the rights and interests of FAX: (212)684-6327. Grand Master American Jews of German-speaking Cen- Robert Freeman; Grand Sec. Joseph tral European descent, especially in refer- Levin. Protects Jewish rights and com- ence to restitution and indemnification; bats anti-Semitism; supports Soviet and through its affiliate Research Foundation Ethiopian emigration and the safety and for Jewish Immigration sponsors research dignity of Jews worldwide; helps to and publications on the history, immi- support Bnai Zion Medical Center in gration, and acculturation of Central Eu- Haifa and other Israeli institutions; aids ropean emigres in the U.S. and worldwide; and supports various programs and pro- through its affiliate Jewish Philanthropic jects in the U.S.: Hebrew Excellence Pro- Fund of 1933 supports social programs gram—Gold Medal presentation in high for needy Nazi victims in the U.S.; under- schools and colleges; Camp Loyaltown; takes cultural activities, annual confer- Brith Abraham and Bnai Zion Founda- ences, publications; member, Council of tions. Voice. Jews from Germany, London. BRITH SHOLOM (1905). 3939 Conshohocken AMERICAN VETERANS OF ISRAEL (1949). 136 Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19131. (215 E. 39 St., NYC 10016. Pres. Sam Alexan- )878-5696. FAX: (215) 878-5699. Pres. der; Sec. Sidney Rabinovich. Maintains Saul Cohen; Exec. Dir. Albert Liss. Fra- contact with American and Canadian ternal organization devoted to commu- volunteers who served in Aliyah Bet nity welfare, protection of rights of Jew- and/or Israel's War of Independence; pro- ish people, and activities that foster motes Israel's welfare; holds memorial Jewish identity and provide support for services at grave of Col. David Marcus; is Israel. Through its philanthropic arm, the affiliated with World Mahal. Newsletter. Brith Sholom Foundation (1962), spon- sors Brith Sholom House in Philadelphia, ASSOCIATION OF YUGOSLAV JEWS IN THE nonprofit senior-citizen apartments; and UNITED STATES, INC. (1941). 130 E. Brith Sholom Beit Halochem in Haifa, Is- 59 St., Suite 1202, NYC 10022. (212) rael, rehabilitation, social, and sports cen- 371-6891. Pres. Mary Levine; Exec. Off. ter for disabled Israeli veterans, operated Emanuel Salom; Treas./V.-Pres. Mirko by Zahal. Chmn. Bennett Goldstein; Goldschmidt. Assists all Jews originally Exec. Dir. Saundra Laub. Brith Sholom from Yugoslavia; raises funds for Israeli Digest; monthly news bulletin. agencies and institutions. Bulletin. CENTRAL SEPHARDIC JEWISH COMMUNITY BNAI ZION-THE AMERICAN FRATERNAL OF AMERICA WOMEN'S DIVISION, INC. ZIONIST ORGANIZATION (1908). 136 E. 39 (1941). 8 W. 70 St., NYC 10023. (212) St., NYC 10016. (212)725-1211. FAX: 787-2850. Pres. Irma Lopes Cardozo; (212)684-6327. Pres. Rabbi Reuben M. Treas. Laura Capelluto; Rec. Sec. Esther NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 597 Shear. Promotes Sephardic culture by ter, public affairs/social action, health awarding scholarships to qualified needy insurance plans, medical/dental/legal students in New York and Israel; raises services, life insurance plans, cemetery/fu- funds for hospital and religious institu- neral benefits, social services, geriatric tions in U.S. and Israel. Yearly Journal. homes and centers, and travel services. FREE SONS OF ISRAEL (1849). 250 Fifth Ave., FRATERNITY (1898). 3905 Suite 201, NYC 10001. (212)725-3690. Vincennes Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46268. FAX: (212)725-5874. Grand Master (317)334-1898. FAX: (317)334-1899. Charles Mackoff; Grand Sec. Richard Pres. Irving Chase; Exec. V.-Pres. James Reiner. Oldest Jewish fraternal-benefit Greer. Oldest and historically largest Jew- order in U.S. Supports the State of Israel; ish fraternity; promotes intellectual fights anti-Semitism; helps Soviet Jewry. awareness, social responsibility, integrity, Maintains scholarship fund for members and brotherhood among over 5000 un- and children of members; insurance fund dergrads and 110,000 alumni in the U.S. and credit union; social functions. Free and Canada. Encourages leadership and Sons Reporter. diversity through mutual respect of all heritages; nonsectarian since 1954. A JEWISH LABOR BUND (Directed by WORLD brotherhood of , , COORDINATING COMMITTEE OF THE , , Zeta BUND) (1897; reorg. 1947). 25 E. 21 St., Beta Tau. The Deltan (quarterly maga- NYC 10010. (212)473-5101. FAX: (212) zine). 473-5102. Sec. Gen. Benjamin Nadel. Co- ordinates activities of Bund organizations SOCIAL WELFARE throughout the world and represents them in the Socialist International; AMC CANCER RESEARCH CENTER (for- spreads the ideas of as for- merly JEWISH CONSUMPTIVES' RELIEF SO- mulated by the Jewish Labor Bund; pub- CIETY, 1904; incorporated as AMERICAN MEDICAL CENTER AT , 1954). lishes books and periodicals on world 1600 Pierce St., Denver, CO 80123. problems, Jewish life, socialist theory and (303)233-6501. FAX: (303)984-8791. policy, and on the history, activities, and Pres./CEO Bob R. Baker; Scientific Dir. ideology of the Jewish Labor Bund. Unser Dr. Douglass C. Tormey. A nationally Tsait (U.S.); Lebns-Fragn (Israel); Unser recognized leader in the fight against Gedank (Australia). cancer; employs a three-pronged, inter- SEPHARDIC JEWISH BROTHERHOOD OF disciplinary approach that combines AMERICA, INC. (1915). 97-45 Queens laboratory, clinical, and community Blvd., Rm. 610, Rego Park, NY 11374. cancer-control research to advance the (718)459-1600. Pres. Bernard Ouziel; Sec. prevention, early detection, diagnosis, Michael Cohen. A benevolent fraternal and treatment of the disease. The Quest organization seeking to promote the in- for Answers (quarterly). dustrial, social, educational, and religious AMCHA FOR TSEDAKAH (1990). 6010 Exec- welfare of its members. Sephardic Brother. utive Blvd., Suite 811, Rockville, MD THE WORKMEN'S CIRCLE/ARBETER RING 20852. (301)770-7966. Pres. Rabbi Bruce (1900). 45 E. 33 St., NYC 10016. (212) E. Kahn. Solicits and distributes contri- 889-6800. FAX: (212)532-7518. E-mail: butions to Jewish charitable organizations [email protected]; www.circle.org. Pres. in the U.S. and Israel; accredits organiza- Mark Mlotek; Exec. Dir. Robert A. tions which serve an important tsedakah Kaplan. Fosters Jewish identity and par- purpose, demonstrate efficiency and fiscal ticipation in Jewish life among its mem- integrity, and also support pluralism. bers through Jewish, especially Yiddish, Contributors are encouraged to earmark culture and education, friendship, mutual contributions for specific organizations; aid, and the pursuit of social and eco- all contributions to General Fund are nomic justice. Offices are located forwarded to the charitable institutions, throughout the U.S. and Canada. Mem- as operating expenses are covered by a ber services include: Jewish cultural sem- separate fund. Newspaper Supplement. inars, concerts, theater, Jewish schools, AMERICAN JEWISH CORRECTIONAL CHAP- children's camp and adult resort, fraternal LAINS ASSOCIATION, INC. (formerly NA- and singles activities, a Jewish Book Cen- TIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH PRISON 598 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997

CHAPLAINS) (1937). 10 E. 73 St., NYC Kendall Park, NJ 08824-0248. (800) 10021-4194. (212)879-8415. FAX: (212) 634-7346. FAX: (908)821-0493. E-mail: 772-3977. (Cooperates with the New [email protected]. Pres. Jerry Harwood; York Board of Rabbis.) Pres. Rabbi Irv- Exec. V.-Pres. Bert J. Goldberg. The na- ing Koslowe; Exec. Off. Rabbi Yaacov tional service organization for Jewish Rone. Supports spiritual, moral, and so- family and children's agencies in Canada cial services for Jewish men and women in and the U.S. Reinforces member agencies corrections; stimulates support of correc- in their efforts to sustain and enhance the tional chaplaincy; provides spiritual and quality of Jewish family and communal professional fellowship for Jewish correc- life. Operates the Elder Support Network tional chaplains; promotes sound stan- for the National Jewish Community. dards for correctional chaplaincy; sched- Tachlis (quarterly); Directory; Profes- ules workshops and research to aid sional Opportunities Bulletin; Executive chaplains in counseling and with religious Digest (monthly). services for Jewish inmates. Constituent, American Correctional Chaplains Asso- BARON DE HIRSCH FUND (1891). 130 E. 59 ciation. Chaplains Manual. St., NYC 10022. (212)836-1358. FAX: (212)755-9183. Pres. Dr. George W. AMERICAN JEWISH SOCIETY FOR SERVICE, Naumburg, Jr.; Mng. Dir. Lauren Katz- INC. (1950). 15 E. 26 St., Rm. 1029, NYC owitz. Aids Jewish immigrants in the U.S. 10010. (212)683-6178. Pres. Arthur Lif- and Israel by giving grants to agencies ac- son; Exec. Dirs. Carl and Audrey Brenner. tive in educational and vocational fields; Conducts voluntary work-service camps has limited program for study tours in each summer to enable high-school ju- U.S. by Israeli agriculturists. niors and seniors to perform humanitar- B'NAI B'RITH (1843). 1640 Rhode Island ian service. Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036. ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH CENTER PROFES- (202)857-6600. FAX: (202)857-1099. SIONALS (1918). 15 E. 26 St., NYC Pres. Tommy Baer; Exec. V.-Pres. Dr. Sid- 10010-1579. (212)532^949. FAX: (212) ney Clearfield. International Jewish or- 481^1174. Pres. Lew Stolzenberg; Exec. ganization, with affiliates in 55 countries. Dir. Marilyn Altman. Seeks to enhance Offers programs designed to ensure the the standards, techniques, practices, preservation of Jewry and Judaism: Jew- scope, and public understanding of Jew- ish education, community volunteer ser- ish Community Center and kindred agen- vice, expansion of human rights, assis- cy work. Kesher. tance to Israel, housing for the elderly, leadership training, rights of Jews in all ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH COMMUNITY OR- countries to study their heritage. Interna- GANIZATION PERSONNEL (AJCOP) (1969). tional Jewish Monthly. PO Box 23024, Chattanooga, TN 37422. (423)510-0663. FAX: (423)510-9679. -, ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE OF (see Pres. Max Kleinman; Exec. Dir. Louis B. p. 548) Solomon. An organization of profession- als engaged in areas of fund-raising, en- , HILLEL (see p. 577) dowments, budgeting, social planning, , KLUTZNICK MUSEUM (see p. 553) financing, administration, and coordina- tion of services. Objectives are to develop , YOUTH ORGANIZATION (see p. 576) and enhance professional practices in CITY OF HOPE NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Jewish communal work; to maintain and AND BECKMAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE improve standards, practices, scope, and (1913). 1500 E. Duarte Rd., Duarte, CA public understanding of the field of 91010. (818)359-8111. FAX: (818) community organization, as practiced 301-8115. E-mail: pknopick@smtplink through local federations, national agen- .coh.org. Pres. and CEO Dr. Charles cies, other organizations, settings, and pri- Balch; Bd. Chmn. Gil N. Schwartzberg. vate practitioners. Prolog (quarterly news- Offers care to those with cancer and other paper). catastrophic diseases, medical consulta- tion service for second opinions, and pilot ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH FAMILY AND CHIL- research programs in genetics, immunol- DREN'S AGENCIES (1972). 3086 State ogy, and the basic life process. City of Highway 27, Suite 11, PO Box 248, Hope Cancer Research Center Report. NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 599

CONFERENCE OF JEWISH COMMUNAL SER- assistance, refugees, migration, integra- VICE (see Jewish Communal Service As- tion, and related problems; representation sociation of N. America) of views to governments and interna- COUNCIL OF JEWISH FEDERATIONS, INC. tional organizations. Members: six na- (1932). 730 Broadway, NYC 10003. tional and international organizations. (212)475-5000. FAX: (212)529-5842. JEWISH BRAILLE INSTITUTE OF AMERICA, Pres. Dr. Conrad L. Giles; Exec. V.-Pres. INC. (1931). 110 E. 30 St., NYC 10016. Martin Kraar. Provides national and re- (212)889-2525. FAX: (212)689-3692. gional services to more than 200 associ- Pres. Selma Shavitz; Exec. V.-Pres. Gerald ated federations embracing 800 commu- M. Kass. Provides Judaic materials in nities in the U.S. and Canada, aiding in braille, talking books, and large print for fund-raising, community organization, blind, visually impaired, and reading- health and welfare planning, personnel disabled; offers counseling for full inte- recruitment, and public relations; oper- gration into the life of the Jewish com- ates CJF satellite network linking 75 fed- munity. International program serves erations throughout North America for clients in more than 40 countries; spon- conferences, seminars, training, and sors special programs in Israel and East- board meetings; initiated and coordinates ern Europe to assist the elderly as well as the Jewish Online Network, providing E- students. Jewish Braille Review; JBI mail, bulletin board, teleconference, and Voice; Likutim, Hebrew-language maga- Internet access services to subscribers. Di- zine on blindness issues. rectory of Jewish Federations, Welfare Funds and Community Councils; Directory JEWISH CHILDREN'S ADOPTION NETWORK of Jewish Health and Welfare Agencies (1990). PO Box 16544, Denver CO (biennial); What's New in Federations; 80216-0544. (303)573-8113. FAX: (303) annual report. 893-1447. Pres. Stephen Krausz; Exec. Dir. Vicki Krausz. An adoption exchange INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH founded for the primary purpose of lo- VOCATIONAL SERVICES (formerly JEWISH cating adoptive families for Jewish infants OCCUPATIONAL COUNCIL) (1939). 1845 and children. Works with some 200 chil- Walnut St., Suite 608, Philadelphia, PA dren a year, throughout N. Amer., 19103. (215)854-0233. FAX: (215)854- 85-90% of whom have special needs. No 0212. E-mail: [email protected]. Pres. fees charged for services, which include Leonard Kulakofsky; Exec. Dir. Dr. Mar- birth-parent and adoptive-parent coun- vin S. Kivitz. Liaison and coordinating seling. Quarterly newsletter. body for 26 vocational and family service agencies in the U.S., Israel, and Canada JEWISH COMMUNAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION that provide a broad range of counseling, OF N. AMERICA (1899; formerly CONFER- training, job-placement, and rehabilita- ENCE OF JEWISH COMMUNAL SERVICE). tion services to the Jewish and general 3084 State Hwy. 27, Suite 9, Kendall community. These services are available Park, NJ 08824-1657. (908)821-1871. to the public as well as to many refugee FAX: (908)821-5335. E-mail: jcsana@- populations. aol.com. Pres. Mark Handelman; Exec. Dir. Joel Ollander. Serves as forum for all INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ON JEWISH SO- professional in community CIAL AND WELFARE SERVICES (1961). c/o service, for testing new experiences, American Jewish Joint Distribution Com- proposing new ideas, and questioning or mittee, 711 Third Ave., NYC 10017. (NY reaffirming old concepts; umbrella orga- liaison office with UN headquarters.) nization for 8 major Jewish communal (212)687-6200. FAX: (212)682-7262. E- service groups. Concerned with advance- mail: [email protected]. Chmn. David ment of professional personnel practices Cope-Thompson; Exec. Sec. Cheryl Mar- and standards. Concurrents; Journal of iner. Provides for exchange of views and Jewish Communal Service. information among member agencies on problems of Jewish social and welfare ser- JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS ASSOCIATION vices, including medical care, old age, wel- OF NORTH AMERICA (formerly JWB) fare, child care, rehabilitation, technical (1917). 15 E. 26 St., NYC 10010-1579. assistance, vocational training, agricul- (212)532-4949. FAX: (212)481-4174. E- tural and other resettlement, economic mail: [email protected]. Pres. Ann Kaufman; 600 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997 Exec. V.-Pres. Allan Finkelstein. Central ports Jewish involvement in community- leadership agency for 275 Jewish Com- based anti-poverty efforts; and works co- munity Centers, YM-YWHAs, and operatively with other denominational camps in the U.S. and Canada, serving and social change philanthropies. Annual over one million Jews. Provides a variety report, newsletter. of consulting services and staff training JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICES PROFESSIONALS programs to members, including informal ASSOCIATION (1965). c/oAJFCA, PO Box Jewish educational and cultural experi- 248, Kendall Park, NJ 08824-0493. ences in Israel. U.S. government-accred- (800)634-7346. FAX: (908)821-0493. E- ited agency for the religious, Jewish edu- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Mark Han- cational, and recreational needs of Jewish delman; Chmn. Alan Goodman. Brings military personnel, their families, and together executives, supervisors, man- hospitalized VA patients through JWB agers, caseworkers, and related profes- Jewish Chaplains Council. Circle; Brief- sionals in Jewish Family Service and re- ing; Personnel Reporter. lated agencies. , JEWISH WELFARE BOARD JEWISH Seeks to enhance professional skills, CHAPLAINS COUNCIL (formerly COMMIS- improve personnel standards, further SION ON JEWISH CHAPLAINCY) (1940). 15 Jewish continuity and identity, and E. 26 St., NYC 10010-1579. Chmn. Rabbi strengthen Jewish family life. Provides a Matthew H. Simon; Dir. Rabbi David national and regional forum for profes- Lapp. Recruits, endorses, and serves Jew- sional discussion and learning; functions ish military and Veterans Administration under the auspices of the Association of chaplains on behalf of the American Jewish Family and Children's Agencies. Jewish community and the major rab- Newsletter. binic bodies; trains and assists Jewish lay leaders where there are no chaplains, JEWISH WOMEN INTERNATIONAL (formerly B'NAI B'RITH WOMEN) (1897). 1828 L St., for service to Jewish military personnel, NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20036. their families, and hospitalized veterans. (202)857-1300. FAX: (202)857-1380. CHAPLINES newsletter. Pres. Donna Perline; Exec. Dir. Gail Ru- JEWISH CONCILIATION BOARD OF AMERICA, binson. Supports Jewish women in their INC. (A division of the JEWISH BOARD OF families, in their communities, and in so- FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES) ciety. Offers community-based programs (1920). 120 W. 57 St., NYC 10019. (212) dealing with such issues as family- 425-5051, ext. 3310. FAX: (212)632- violence awareness, Holocaust education, 4795. Pres. Seymour R. Askin, Jr.; Exec. prejudice reduction, and the well-being of V.-Pres. Dr. Alan B. Siskind. Offers children; supports treatment of emotion- dispute-resolution services to families, ally disturbed children at JWI Residen- individuals, and organizations. Social- tial Treatment Center in Israel; advocates work, rabbinic, and legal expertise is for women's and family issues. Women's available to individuals and families for World (quarterly newsletter). conciliation. JWB (see Jewish Community Centers Asso- JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S PROFES- ciation of North America) SIONALS ASSOCIATION (see Jewish Social Services Professionals Association) LEVI HOSPITAL (sponsored by B'nai B'rith) (1914). 300 Prospect Ave., Hot Springs, JEWISH FUND FOR JUSTICE (1984). 260 Fifth AR 71901. (501)624-1281. FAX: (501) Ave., Suite 701, NYC 10001. (212) 622-3500. Pres. Dr. Hal Koppel; Admin. 213-2113. FAX: (212)213-2233. E-mail: Patrick G. McCabe. Offers arthritis treat- [email protected]. Bd. Chmn. Ronna ment, including therapy sessions in large Stamm; Exec. Dir. Marlene Provizer. A thermal heated pool. Other programs: national grant-making foundation sup- Levi Life Center, adult inpatient and out- porting efforts to combat the causes and patient psychiatric program, hospice care, consequences of poverty in the U.S. Pro- home health care, osteoporosis clinic, vides diverse opportunities for giving, in- Levi Rehabilitation Unit, a cooperative cluding family and youth endowment effort of Levi and St. Joseph's hospitals funds and the Fund for Women in (inpatient rehab), and TEAM Rehabili- Poverty; develops educational materials tation Center, a joint venture of Levi linking Jewish teachings and rituals with and St. Joseph's (outpatient rehab). The contemporary social justice issues; sup- Progress Chart. NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 601

MAZON: A JEWISH RESPONSE TO HUNGER caregivers, and volunteers who work with (1985). 12401 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 303, the Jewish terminally ill. Jewish Hospice Los Angeles, CA 90025. (310)442-0020. Times. FAX: (310)442-0030. E-mail: mazon- [email protected]. Bd. Chmn. Mark C. NATIONAL JEWISH CHILDREN'S LEUKEMIA Levy; Exec. Dir. Irving Cramer. A grant- FOUNDATION (1990). 1310 48 St., Brook- making and fund-raising organization lyn, NY 11219. (718)853-0510. FAX: that raises funds in the Jewish community (718)853-7988. E-mail: [email protected].; and provides grants to nonprofit 501 (c)(3) www.nclf.org. Pres./Founder Tzvi Shor. organizations which aim to prevent and Dedicated to saving the lives of children: alleviate hunger in the United States and bone marrow donor search and match- abroad. Grantees include food pantries, ing; harvesting and freezing cells from a food banks, multi-service organizations, baby's umbilical cord for long-term stor- advocacy, education and research pro- age and possible future use to replace jects, and international relief and devel- the traditional bone marrow transplant, opment organizations. 1996 grants to- for this child or someone with same ge- taled $1,675 million. Mazon Newsletter. netic makeup; Make-A-Dream-Come- True program, granting the wishes of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH CHAP- children with leukemia. LAINS (1988). 901 Route 10, Whippany, NJ 07981. (201)884-4800. FAX: (201) NATIONAL JEWISH MEDICAL AND RESEARCH 736-9193. Pres. Rabbi Howard Rummer; CENTER (formerly NATIONAL JEWISH Nat). Coord. Cecille Asekoff. A pro- HOSPITAL/NATIONAL ASTHMA CENTER) fessional organization for people func- (1899). 1400 Jackson St., Denver, CO tioning as Jewish chaplains in hospitals, 80206. (800)222-LUNG. Pres. & CEO nursing homes, geriatric, psychiatric, cor- Lynn M. Taussig, MD; Bd. Chmn. Meyer rectional, and military facilities. Provides Saltzman. The only medical and research collegial support, continuing education, center in the United States devoted en- professional certification, and resources tirely to respiratory, allergic, and immune for the Jewish community on issues of system diseases, including asthma, tuber- pastoral and spiritual care. The Jewish culosis, emphysema, severe allergies, Chaplain. AIDS, and cancer, and autoimmune dis- eases such as lupus. Dedicated to en- NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH PRISON hancing prevention, treatment, and cures CHAPLAINS, INC. (see American Jewish through research, and to developing and Correctional Chaplains Association, Inc.) providing innovative clinical programs for treating patients regardless of age, reli- NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN gion, race, or ability to pay. New Direc- (1893). 53 W. 23 St., NYC 10010. tions (quarterly); Lung Line Letter (twice (212)645^1048. FAX: (212)645-7466. E- a year); Medical Scientific Update. mail: [email protected]. Pres. Nan Rich; Exec. Dir. Susan Katz. Devoted to NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH the causes of women, children, and fam- HOMES AND HOUSING FOR THE AGING ilies and human rights in the United (1960). 316 Ave., SE, Suite States and Israel. NCJW members are 402, Washington, DC 20003. (202) powerful agents of change, through a na- 543-7500. FAX: (202)543-4090. E-mail: tionwide volunteer network of programs [email protected]. Pres. Lawrence M. in research, advocacy, community service, Zippin; Chmn. Charles P. Berkowitz. and education. NCJW Journal; Washing- Represents nearly all the not-for-profit ton Newsletter. charitable homes and housing for the Jew- ish aging; promotes excellence in perfor- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH HOSPICE mance and quality of service through fos- (1985). 8723 Alden Drive, Suite S 148, tering communication and education and Los Angeles, CA 90048. (800)446^t448; encouraging advocacy for the aging; con- (213) HOSPICE (Calif, only). Pres. Rabbi ducts annual conferences and institutes. Maurice Lamm; Exec. Dir. Levana Lev. Directory; Membership Handbook. Serves as a national Jewish hospice re- source center. Through conferences, re- UNITED ORDER TRUE SISTERS, INC. (UOTS) search, publications, referrals, and coun- (1846). 212 Fifth Ave., NYC 10010. seling services offers guidance, training, (212)679-6790. Pres. Vivian Walsh; Exec. and information to patients, family mem- Admin. Dorothy B. Giuriceo. Charitable, bers, clergy of all faiths, professional community service, especially home sup- 602 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997

plies, etc., for indigent cancer victims; ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH COMMUNITY RE- supports camps for children with cancer. LATIONS WORKERS (Community Rela- Echo. tions) WORLD COUNCIL OF JEWISH COMMUNAL CANTORS ASSEMBLY (Religious, Educa- SERVICE (1966; reorg. 1994). 711 Third tional) Ave., 10th fl., NYC 10017. (212)687-6200. CENTRAL CONFERENCE OF AMERICAN RAB- FAX: (212)370-5467. Pres. Stephen D. BIS (Religious, Educational) Solender; Assoc. Pres. Zvi Feine; Exec. V.-Pres. Theodore Comet. Seeks to build COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS IN Jewish community worldwide by enhanc- CIVIL SERVICE (Community Relations) ing professional-to-professional connec- INTERNATIONAL JEWISH MEDIA ASSOCIA- tions, improving professional practice TION (Cultural) through interchange of experience and sharing of expertise, fostering profes- JEWISH CHAPLAINS COUNCIL, JWB (Social sional training programs, and stimulating Welfare) research. Conducts quadrennial confer- JEWISH COMMUNAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION ences in Jerusalem and periodic regional OF N. AMERICA (Social Welfare) meetings. Proceedings of international conferences; newsletters. JEWISH EDUCATORS ASSEMBLY, UNITED SYNAGOGUE OF CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS* (Religious, Educational) AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RABBIS (Reli- JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICES PROFESSIONALS gious, Educational) ASSOCIATION (SOCIAL WELFARE) AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF CANTORS, JEWISH TEACHERS ASSOCIATION-MORIM UNION OF AMERICAN HEBREW CONGRE- (Religious, Educational) GATIONS (Religious, Educational) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HEBREW DAY AMERICAN JEWISH CORRECTIONAL CHAP- SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, TORAH UME- LAINS ASSOCIATION, INC. (Social Welfare) SORAH (Religious, Educational) AMERICAN JEWISH PRESS ASSOCIATION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH CHAP- (Cultural) LAINS (Social Welfare) AMERICAN JEWISH PUBLIC RELATIONS SO- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TEMPLE AD- CIETY (1957). 575 Lexington Ave., Suite MINISTRATORS, UNION OF AMERICAN HE- 600, NYC 10022. (212)446-5863. FAX: BREW CONGREGATIONS (Religious, Edu- (212)644-6358. Pres. Henry R. Hecker; cational) Treas. Diane Ehrlich. Advances profes- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TEMPLE EDU- sional status of public-relations practi- CATORS, UNION OF AMERICAN HEBREW tioners employed by Jewish organizations CONGREGATIONS (Religious, Educational) and institutions or who represent Jewish- related clients, services, or products; up- NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF YESHIVA PRIN- holds a professional code of ethics and CIPALS, TORAH UMESORAH (Religious, standards; provides continuing education Educational) and networking opportunities at monthly NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SYNA- meetings; serves as a clearinghouse for GOGUE EXECUTIVES, UNITED SYNAGOGUE employment opportunities. AJPRS Re- OF CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM (Religious, porter; AJPRS Membership Directory. Educational) ASSOCIATION OF HILLEL/JEWISH CAMPUS RABBINICAL ALLIANCE OF AMERICA (Reli- PROFESSIONALS (Religious, Educational) gious, Educational) ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH CENTER PROFES- RABBINICAL ASSEMBLY (Religious, Educa- SIONALS (Social Welfare) tional) ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH COMMUNITY OR- RABBINICAL COUNCIL OF AMERICA (Reli- GANIZATION PERSONNEL (Social Welfare) gious, Educational)

*For fuller listing see under categories in parentheses. NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 603

RECONSTRUCTIONS RABBINICAL ASSOCIA- WOMEN'S LEAGUE FOR CONSERVATIVE JU- TION (Religious, Educational) DAISM (Religious, Educational) OF THE U.S. WOMEN'S LEAGUE FOR ISRAEL, INC. (Israel- AND CANADA (Religious, Educational) Related) WORLD CONFERENCE OF JEWISH COMMU- WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION, YESHIVA UNI- NAL SERVICE (Community Relations) VERSITY (Religious, Educational) WOMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS* YOUTH AND STUDENT AMIT WOMEN (Israel-Related) ORGANIZATIONS* BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY NATIONAL WOMEN'S AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA (Religious, COMMITTEE (1948). PO Box 9110, MS Educational) 132, Waltham, MA 02254-9110. (617) B'NAI B'RITH YOUTH ORGANIZATION (Reli- 736-4160. FAX: (617)736^1183. Pres. gious, Educational) Ellen J. Atlas. A friends-of-the-library or- ganization whose mission is to provide fi- BNEI AKIVA OF NORTH AMERICA, RELI- nancial support for the Brandeis Li- GIOUS ZIONISTS OF AMERICA (Israel- braries; works to enhance the image of Related) Brandeis, a Jewish-sponsored, nonsectar- HABONIM-DROR NORTH AMERICA (Israel- ian university. Offers its members oppor- Related) tunity for intellectual pursuit, continuing education, community service, social in- HASHOMER HATZAIR, SOCIALIST ZIONIST teraction, personal enrichment, and lead- YOUTH MOVEMENT (Israel-Related) ership development. Open to all, regard- less of race, religion, nationality, or HILLEL (Religious, Educational) gender. Imprint. KADIMA, UNITED SYNAGOGUE OF CONSER- VATIVE JUDAISM (Religious, Educational) EMUNAH WOMEN OF AMERICA (Israel- Related) NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF SYNAGOGUE YOUTH, UNION OF ORTHODOX JEWISH HADASSAH, THE WOMEN'S ZIONIST ORGA- CONGREGATIONS OF AMERICA (Religious, NIZATION OF AMERICA (Israel-Related) Educational) JEWISH WOMEN INTERNATIONAL (Social Welfare) NATIONAL JEWISH COMMITTEE ON SCOUT- ING (Religious, Educational) NA'AMAT USA, THE WOMEN'S LABOR ZION- IST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA (Israel- NATIONAL JEWISH GIRL SCOUT COMMITTEE Related) (Religious, Educational) NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN (So- -MIZRACHI NEW LEADERSHIP COUN- cial Welfare) CIL, RELIGIOUS ZIONISTS OF AMERICA (Israel-Related) UOTS (Social Welfare) NORTH AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR JEWISH WOMEN OF REFORM JUDAISM—FEDERA- YOUTH (1996). 50 W. 58 St., NYC 10019. TION OF TEMPLE SISTERHOODS, UNION OF (212)303-4598. FAX: (212)303^572. E- AMERICAN HEBREW CONGREGATIONS mail: [email protected]. Chmn. Doron (Religious, Educational) Krakow. Serves the cause of informal WOMEN'S AMERICAN ORT, AMERICAN ORT Jewish and Zionist education in America; FEDERATION (Overseas Aid) provides a forum for the professional leaders of the major N. American youth WOMEN'S BRANCH OF THE UNION OF OR- movements, camps, Israel programs, and THODOX JEWISH CONGREGATIONS OF university programs to address common AMERICA (Religious, Educational) issues and concerns, and to represent WOMEN'S DIVISION OF POALE AGUDATH IS- those issues with a single voice to the RAEL OF AMERICA (Israel-Related) wider Jewish and Zionist community.

*For fuller listing see under categories in parentheses. 604 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997 Sponsors annual Conference on Informal and protests the abuse of human rights Jewish Education for Jewish youth pro- throughout the world. Monitors the con- fessionals from across the continent. dition of Jewish communities worldwide and advocates on their behalf when they NORTH AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEMPLE experience serious violations of their YOUTH, UNION OF AMERICAN HEBREW human rights. Institute Report. CONGREGATIONS (Religious, Educational) NORTH AMERICAN JEWISH STUDENTS AP- , LEAGUE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS PEAL (1971). 165 Pidgeon Hill Rd., Hunt- (1964). Natl. Chmn. Rochelle Wilner; ington Station, NY 11746-9998. (516) Natl. Dir. Dr. Karen Mock. National vol- 385-8771. FAX: (516)385-8772. Pres. unteer association dedicated to combat- Robin Fox; Chmn. Dr. S. Hal Horwitz; ing racism, bigotry, and anti-Semitism. Exec. Dir. Brenda Gevertz. Serves as cen- Educational programs include multicul- tral fund-raising mechanism for six na- tural antiracist workshops, public speak- tional, independent Jewish student orga- ers, Holocaust education, Media Human nizations; insures accountability of public Rights Awards; legal and legislative ac- Jewish communal funds used by these tivity includes government submissions, agencies; advises and assists Jewish orga- court interventions, monitoring hate- nizations in determining student project group activity, responding to incidents of feasibility and impact; fosters develop- racism and anti-Semitism; community li- ment of Jewish student leadership in the aison includes intergroup dialogue and Jewish community. Beneficiaries include support for aggrieved vulnerable commu- local and regional Jewish student pro- nities and groups. Canadian distributor jects; current constituents include Jewish of ADL material. Heritage Front Report: Student Press Service, Student Struggle 1994; Anti-Semitism on Campus; Skin- for Soviet Jewry, Response Magazine, heads in Canada; Annual Audit of Anti- Yugntruf Youth for Yiddish, Progressive Semitic Incidents; Holocaust and Hope Zionist Caucus, Project Orchim for out- Educators' Newsletter; Combatting Hate: reach on campus, Lights in Action, and Guidelines for Community Action. the Beneficiary Grants Program. , NATIONAL FIELD SERVICES DE- STUDENT STRUGGLE FOR SOVIET JEWRY— PARTMENT. Natl. Dir. Pearl Gladman. see CENTER FOR RUSSIAN JEWRY (Com- Services community affordable housing munity Relations) projects, sports leagues, food baskets for YOUNG JUDAEA/HASHACHAR, HADASSAH the needy; coordinates hands-on national (Israel-Related) volunteer programming, Tel-Aide Dis- tress Line; responsible for lodge member- YUGNTRUF-YOUTH FOR YIDDISH (Cultural) ship; direct-mail campaigns, annual con- CANADA vention and foundation dinners. B'NAI BRITH CANADA (1875). 15 Hove St., CANADIAN FRIENDS OF CALI & AMAL Downsview, ONT M3H 4Y8. (416) (1944). 7005 Kildare Rd., Suite 14, Cote 633-6224. FAX: (416)630-2159. Pres. St. Luc, , H4W 1C1. (514)484- Lyle Smordin; Exec. V.-Pres. Frank Di- 9430. FAX: (514)484-0968. Pres. Harry mant. Canadian Jewry's major advocacy J.F. Bloomfield, QC; Natl. Exec. Dir. and service organization; maintains an of- Marilyn S. Frankel. Incorporates Cana- fice of Government Relations in Ottawa dian Association for Labour Israel (His- and cosponsors the Canada Israel Com- tadrut) and Canadian Friends of Amal; mittee; makes representations to all levels supports comprehensive health care and of government on matters of Jewish con- education in Israel. Our fund-raising cern; promotes humanitarian causes helps to provide modern medical and sur- and educational programs, community gical facilities and the finest vocational, projects, adult Jewish education, and technical education to the Israeli people leadership development; dedicated to the of all ages. preservation and unity of the Jewish com- munity in Canada and to human rights. CANADIAN FRIENDS OF THE ALLIANCE IS- The Jewish Tribune. RAELITE UNIVERSELLE (1958). PO Box 578, Victoria Station, Montreal, PQ H3Z , INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AF- 2Y6. (514)731-0175. Pres. Joseph Nuss. FAIRS (1987). Natl. Chmn. Dr. Lawrence Supports the educational work of the Al- Hart; Natl. Dir. Lisa Armony. Identifies liance. NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 605

CANADIAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNI- provide leadership in Young Judaea VERSITY (1944). 3080 Yonge St., Suite camps in Canada and Israel and to be 5024, Toronto, ONT M4N 3P4. (416) concerned Jews. The Judaean. 485-8000. FAX: (416)485-8565. Pres. Dr. Charles C. Gold; Exec. Dir. Mark Gryfe. CANADIAN ZIONIST FEDERATION (1967). Represents the Hebrew University of 5250 Decarie Blvd., Suite 550, Montreal, Jerusalem in Canada; serves as fund- PQ H3X 2H9. (514)486-9526. FAX: raising arm for the university in Canada; (514)483-6392. Pres. Kurt Rothschild; recruits Canadian students and promotes Exec. Sec. Jennifer Shugar. Umbrella or- study programs for foreign students at the ganization of distinct constituent member university; sponsors social and educa- Zionist organizations in Canada; carries tional events across Canada. Dateline on major activities in all areas of Jewish Jerusalem. life through its departments of education and culture, aliyah, youth and students, CANADIAN JEWISH CONGRESS (1919; reorg. public affairs, and small Jewish commu- 1934). 1590 Dr. Penfield Ave., Montreal, nities, for the purpose of strengthening PQ H3G 1C5. (514)931-7531. FAX: the State of Israel and the Canadian Jew- (514)931-0548. E-mail: canadianjewish- ish community. Canadian Zionist. [email protected]. Pres. Goldie Hershon; Natl. Exec. Dir. and Genl. Counsel Jack , BUREAU OF EDUCATION AND CUL- Silverstone. The official voice of Cana- TURE (1972). Pres. Kurt Rothschild. Pro- dian Jewish communities at home and vides counseling by pedagogic experts, abroad; acts on all matters affecting the in-service teacher-training courses and status, rights, concerns, and welfare of seminars in Canada and Israel; national Canadian Jewry; internationally active pedagogic council and research center; on behalf of world Jewry, Holocaust distributes educational material and remembrance and restitution; largest Jew- teaching aids; conducts annual Bible con- ish archives in Canada. National Small test and Hebrew-language courses for Communities Newsletter; DAIS; National adults; awards scholarships to Canadian Archives Newsletter; regional newsletters. high-school graduates studying for one year in Israel. CANADIAN ORT ORGANIZATION FOR EDU- CATIONAL RESOURCES & TECHNICAL FRIENDS OF PIONEERING ISRAEL (1950S). TRAINING (1942). 5165 St. 1111 Finch Ave. W., Suite 456, Downs- W., Suite 208, Montreal, PQ H4A 1T6. view, ONT M3J 2E5. (416)736-1339. (514)481-2787. FAX: (514)481-2787. FAX: (416)736-1405. Pres. Joseph Po- Pres. Dr. Marvin Werbitt; Exec. Dir. Em- demsky. Acts as a voice of Socialist- manuel Kalles. Carries on fund-raising Democratic and Zionist points of view projects in support of the worldwide within the Jewish community and a focal vocational-training-school network of point for progressive Zionist elements in ORT. ORT Reporter. Canada; Canadian representative of Mapam; affiliated with Hashomer , ORT CANADA (1948). 3101 Hatzair and the Givat Haviva Educa- Bathurst St., Suite 604, Toronto, ONT tional Institute. M6A 2A6. (416)787-0339. FAX: (416) 787-9420. Pres. Kathleen Crook; Exec. HADASSAH-WIZO ORGANIZATION OF CAN- Dir. Diane Uslaner. Chapters in 11 Cana- ADA (1917). 1310 Greene Ave., Suite 900, dian cities raise funds for ORT's nonprofit Montreal, PQ H3Z 2B8. (514)937-9431. global network of schools, where Jewish FAX: (514)933-6483. Pres. Patricia Joy students learn a wide range of marketable Alpert; Exec. V.-Pres. Lily Frank. Largest skills, including the most advanced high- women's volunteer Zionist organization tech professions. Focus Magazine. in Canada, located in 43 Canadian cities; (1917). 788 dedicated to advancing the quality of life Marlee Ave., Suite 205, Toronto, ONT of the women and children in Israel M6B 3K1. (416)781-5156. FAX: (416) through financial assistance and support 787-3100. Natl. Shaliach Ryan Hass; of its many projects, day-care centers, Eastern Region Shaliah Yoram Abrisor; schools, institutions, and hospitals. In Natl. Exec. Dir. Risa Epstein. Strives to Canada, the organization promotes Can- attract Jewish youth to Zionism, with goal adian ideals of democracy and is a stal- of aliyah; educates youth about Jewish wart advocate of women's issues. Orah history and Zionism; prepares them to Magazine. 606 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997

HASHOMER HATZAIR (1913). 1111 Finch cial welfare of its membership; actively Ave. W., #456, Downsview, ONT M3J promotes Zionist education, cultural pro- 2E5. (416)736-1339. FAX: (416)736- jects, and forums on aspects of Jewish and 1405. Pres. Yehuda Marie; Exec. Off. Canadian concern. Mintzy Clement. Zionist youth move- ment associated with the Kibbutz Artzi MIZRACHI ORGANIZATION OF CANADA Federation in Israel. Educational activi- (1941). 296 Wilson Ave., North York, ties emphasize Jewish culture and iden- ONT M3H 1S8. (416)630-9266. FAX: tity as well as the kibbutz lifestyle and val- (416)630-2305. Pres. Jack Kahn; Exec. V.- ues; runs winter and summer camps as Pres. Rabbi Menachem Gopin. Promotes well as programs in Israel. religious Zionism, aimed at making Israel a state based on Torah; maintains Bnei INTERNATIONAL JEWISH CORRESPONDENCE Akiva, a , adult education (IJC) (1978). c/o Canadian Jewish Con- program, and touring department; sup- gress, 1590 Dr. Penfield Ave., Montreal, ports Mizrachi-Hapoel Hamizrachi and PQ H3G 1C5. (514)931-7531. FAX: other religious Zionist institutions in (514)931-0548. E-mail: [email protected]. Israel which strengthen traditional Ju- Founder-Dir. Barry Simon. Aims to en- daism. Mizrachi Newsletter; Or Hamiz- courage contact between Jews of all rach Torah Quarterly. ages and backgrounds, in all countries, through pen-pal correspondence. Send NATIONAL COMMUNITY RELATIONS COM- autobiographical data and stamped self- MITTEE OF CANADIAN JEWISH CONGRESS addressed envelope or its equivalent (to (1936). 4600 Bathurst St., Willowdale, cover cost of Canadian postage) to re- ONT M2R 3V2. (416)635-2883. FAX: ceive addresses. (416)635-1408. E-mail: [email protected]. JEWISH IMMIGRANT AID SERVICES OF MON- Chmn. Hal Joffe; Pres. Goldie Hershon; TREAL (JIAS) (1922). 5151 Cote Ste. Dir. Bernie M. Farber. Seeks to safeguard Catherine Rd., Suite 220, Montreal, PQ the status, rights, and welfare of Jews in H3W 1M6. (514)342-9351. FAX: (514) Canada; to combat anti-Semitism, and 342-8452. E-mail: [email protected]. promote understanding and goodwill Pres. Leslie Borshy; Exec. Dir. Joel Moss. among all ethnic and religious groups. Agency for immigration and immigrant welfare and integration. NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN OF CANADA (1897). 118-1588 Main St., Win- JEWISH NATIONAL FUND OF CANADA nipeg, MAN R2V 1Y3. (204)339-9700. (KEREN KAYEMETH LE'ISRAEL, INC.) FAX: (204)334-3779. Pres. Sharon Wol- (1901). 1980 Sherbrooke St. W, Suite 500, chock; V.-Pres. Hinda Simkin & Phyllis Montreal, PQ H3H 1E8. (514)934-0313. Spigelman. Dedicated to furthering hu- FAX: (514)934-0382. Pres. Sidney Hal- man welfare in the Jewish and general pern; Exec. V.-Pres. Avner Regev. Fund- raising organization affiliated with the communities, locally, nationally, and in- World Zionist Organization; involved in ternationally; through an integrated pro- afforestation, soil reclamation, and de- gram of education, service, and social ac- velopment of the land of Israel, including tion seeks to fulfill unmet needs and to the construction of roads and prepara- serve the individual and the community. tion of sites for new settlements; provides National By Lines. educational materials and programs to STATE OF ISRAEL BONDS (CANADA-ISRAEL Jewish schools across Canada. SECURITIES, LTD.) (1953). 970 Lawrence LABOUR ZIONIST ALLIANCE OF CANADA Ave. W, Suite 502, Toronto, ONT M6A (1909). 272 Codsell Ave., Downsview, 3B6. (416)789-3351. FAX: (416)789- ONT. M3H 3X2. (416)630-9444. FAX: 9436. Pres. Norman Spector; Bd. Chmn. (416)636-5248. Pres. Josef Krystal; City George A. Cohon. An international se- Committee Chmn. Montreal-Harry Fro- curities organization offering interest- imovitch. Associated with the World bearing instruments issued by the gov- Labor Zionist movement and allied with ernment of Israel. Invests in every aspect the Israel Labor party. Provides recre- of Israel's economy, including agriculture, ational and cultural programs, mutual commerce, and industry. Israel Bonds are aid, and fraternal care to enhance the so- RRSP-approved. Jewish Federations, Welfare Funds, Community Councils

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ALABAMA ARKANSAS LITTLE ROCK BIRMINGHAM JEWISH FEDERATION (1936; JEWISH FEDERATION OF ARKANSAS (1911); reorg. 1971); PO Box 130219 (35213); 2821 Kavanaugh Blvd., Garden Level (205)879-0416. FAX: (205)803-1526. Pres. (72205); (501)663-3571. FAX: (501)663- Ronne Hess; Exec. Dir. Richard Friedman. 7286. Pres. Michael Krupitsky; Exec. Dir. Harvey David Luber. MOBILE MOBILE JEWISH WELFARE FUND, INC. (inc. 1966); One Office Park, Suite 219 (36609); (334)343-7197. EAST BAY JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE GREATER EAST MONTGOMERY BAY (INCLUDING ALAMEDA & CONTRA JEWISH FEDERATION OF MONTGOMERY, INC. COSTA COUNTIES) (1917); 401 Grand Ave., (1930); PO Box 20058 (36120); (334)277- Oakland (94610); (510)839-2900. FAX: 5820. Pres. Bobby Segall; Exec. Dir. Susan (510)839-3996. Pres. Julian Wolf; Exec. V.- Mayer Bruchis. Pres. Ami Nahshon. ARIZONA LONG BEACH PHOENIX JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER LONG JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PHOENIX BEACH AND W. ORANGE COUNTY (1937; (1940); 32 W. Coolidge, Suite 200 (85013); inc. 1946); 3801 E. Willow St. (90815); (602)274-1800. FAX: (602)266-7875. Pres. (562)426-7601. FAX: (562)424-3915. Elaine Schreiber; Exec. Dir. Arthur Pai- Pres. Diane Karp; Exec. Dir. Michael kowsky. Rassler. TUCSON LOS ANGELES JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN ARI- JEWISH FEDERATION COUNCIL OF GREATER ZONA (1946); 3822 East River Rd., Suite 100 Los ANGELES (1912; reorg. 1959); 6505 (85718); (520)577-9393. FAX: (520)577- Wilshire Blvd. (90048); (213)852-1234. 0734. Pres. Carole Levi; Exec. V.-Pres. Stu- FAX: (213)655-4458. Pres. Herbert M. art Mellan. Gelfand; Exec. V.-Pres. John Fishel.

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ORANGE COUNTY (303)321-3399. FAX: (303)322-8328. JEWISH FEDERATION OF ORANGE COUNTY Chmn. Bob Silverberg; Exec. V.-Pres. Steve (1964; inc. 1965); 250 Baker St., Costa Mesa Gelfand. (92626-4505); (714)755-5555. FAX: (714) 755-0307. Pres. Gerald M. Werksman; Exec. Dir. Edward Cushman. BRIDGEPORT PALM SPRINGS JEWISH CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES, JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM SPRINGS Inc. (1936; reorg. 1981); 4200 Park Ave. (1971); 255 El Cielo N., Suite 430 (92262); (06604-1092); (203)372-6567. FAX: (619)325-7281. FAX: (619)325-2188. Pres. (203)374-0770. Pres. & CEO Daniel P. Barbara Platt; Exec. Dir. Irving Ginsberg. Baker; Interim Exec. Dir. Susan Bauchner. SACRAMENTO DANBURY JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE SACRAMENTO THE JEWISH FEDERATION (INCL. N. FAIR- REGION (1948); 2351 Wyda Way. (95825); FIELD & S. LITCHFIELD COUNTIES IN CON- (916)486-0906. FAX: (916)486-0816. Pres. NECTICUT; PUTNAM & N. WESTCHESTER Bill Slayton; Acting Exec. Dir. Anne Eisen- COUNTIES IN NEW YORK) (1945); 105 New- berg. town Rd. (06810); (203)792-6353. FAX: SAN DIEGO (203)748-5099. Pres. William Goodman; Exec. Dir. Rhonda Cohen. UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY (1936); 4797 Mercury St. (92111 - EASTERN CONNECTICUT 2102); (619)571-3444. FAX: (619) 571- JEWISH FEDERATION OF EASTERN CON- 0701. Pres. Gloria Stone; Exec. V.-Pres. NECTICUT, INC. (1950; inc. 1970); 28 Chan- Stephen M. Abramson. ning St., PO Box 1468, New London (06320); (860)442-8062. FAX: (860)443- JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF SAN 4175. Pres. Myron Hendel; Exec. Dir. FRANCISCO, THE PENINSULA, MARIN, AND Jerome E. Fischer. SONOMA COUNTIES (1910; reorg. 1955); 121 GREENWICH Steuart St. (94105); (415)777-0411. FAX: (415)495-6635. Pres. Alan E. Rothenberg; GREENWICH JEWISH FEDERATION (1956); Exec. V.-Pres. Wayne Feinstein. 600 W. Putnam Ave. (06830); (203) 622-1434. FAX: (203)622-1237. Pres. Brad SAN JOSE Nitkin; Exec. Dir. Judy Levin. JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SAN JOSE (incl. Santa Clara County except Palo Alto HARTFORD and Los Altos) (1930; reorg. 1950); 14855 JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER HART- Oka Rd., Los Gatos (95030); (408) FORD (1945); 333 Bloomfield Ave., W. Hart- 358-3033. FAX: (408)356-0733. Pres. Judy ford (06117); (860)232-4483. FAX: (860) Levin; Exec. Dir. Jon Friedenberg. 232-5221. Pres. Louis F. Green; Exec. Dir. Cindy Chazan. SANTA BARBARA SANTA BARBARA JEWISH FEDERATION NEW HAVEN (1974); 104 W. Anapamu, Suite A, PO Box JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER NEW 90110, (93190); (805)963-0244. FAX: HAVEN (1928); 360 Amity Rd., Woodbridge (805)963- 1124. Pres. Art Kroot; Exec. Dir. (06525); (203)387-2424. FAX: (203)387- Judith Stotland. 1818. Pres. Carol Robbins; Exec. Dir. Jay VENTURA COUNTY Rubin. UJA/FEDERATION OF VENTURA COUNTY; NORWALK P.O. Box 6368, (93006); (805)647-7800. (See Westport) FAX: (805)647-0482. Pres. Sharon Schnei- der; Exec. Dir. Eitan Ginsburg. STAMFORD COLORADO UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION (inc. 1973); 1035 Newfield Ave., PO Box 3038 (06905); DENVER/BOULDER (203)321-1373. FAX: (203)322-3277. Pres. ALLIED JEWISH FEDERATION OF COLORADO Robert A. Breakstone; Exec. Dir. Sheila L. (1936); 300 S. Dahlia St., Denver (80222); Romanowitz. JEWISH FEDERATIONS, FUNDS, COUNCILS / 609

WATERBURY FT. LAUDERDALE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER WATER- (See Broward County) BURY, INC. (1938); 73 Main St. S., Box F, Woodbury (06798); (203)263-5121. FAX: JACKSONVILLE (203)263-5143. Pres. Dr. Daniel Goodman; JACKSONVILLE JEWISH FEDERATION, INC. Exec. Dir. Robert Zwang. (1935); 8505 San Jose Blvd. (32217); (904)448-5000. FAX: (904)448-5715. Pres. WESTPORT - WESTON - WILTON - Stephen Silverman; Exec. V.-Pres. Alan NORWALK Margolies. UNITED JEWISH APPEAL/FEDERATION OF LEE COUNTY WESTPORT - WESTON - WILTON - NORWALK (inc. 1980); 431 Post Road E., Suite 22, JEWISH FEDERATION OF LEE AND CHAR- LOTTE COUNTIES (1974); 6237-E Presiden- Westport (06880); (203)226-8197. FAX: tial Court, Ft. Myers (33919-3568); (203)226-5051. Pres. Judith Koffsky; Exec. (813)481-4449. FAX: (813)481-0139. Pres. Dir. Robert Kessler. Kenneth Weiner; Exec. Dir. Annette Good- man. DELAWARE MIAMI WILMINGTON GREATER MIAMI JEWISH FEDERATION, INC. JEWISH FEDERATION OF DELAWARE, INC. (1938); 4200 Biscayne Blvd. (33137); (1934); 100 W. 10th St., Suite 301; PO Box (305)576-4000. FAX: (305)573-8115. Pres. 2193 (19899-2193); (302)427-2100. FAX: Isaac Zelcer; Exec. V.-Pres. Jacob Solomon. (302)427-2438. Pres. Leslie Newman; Exec. Dir. Judy Wortman. ORLANDO JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ORLANDO DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (1949); 851 N. Maitland Ave. (32751); PO Box 941508, Maitland (32794-1508); (407) WASHINGTON 645-5933. FAX: (407)645- 1172. Pres. Ros- UNITED JEWISH APPEAL FEDERATION OF alind Fuchs; Exec. Dir. Eric Geboff. GREATER WASHINGTON, INC. (1935); 6101 Montrose Rd., Rockville, MD 20852; PALM BEACH COUNTY (301 )230-7200. FAX: (301 )230-7272. Pres. JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM BEACH Rabbi Matthew Simon; Exec. V.-Pres. Ted B. COUNTY, INC. (1962); 4601 Community Dr., Farber. W. Palm Beach (33417-2760); (407)478- 0700. FAX: (407)478-9696. Pres. Helen G. FLORIDA Hoffman; Exec. V.-Pres. Jeffrey L. Klein. BREVARD COUNTY PINELLAS COUNTY JEWISH FEDERATION OF BREVARD (1974); JEWISH FEDERATION OF PINELLAS COUNTY, 108-A Barton Ave., Rockledge (32955); INC. (incl. Clearwater and St. Petersburg) (407)636-1824. FAX: (407)636-0614. Pres. (1950; reincorp. 1974); 13191 Starkey Rd., Sharon Deligdish. North Crownpointe, Suite 8, Largo (34643-1438); (813) 530-3223. FAX: (813) BROWARD COUNTY 531-0221. Pres. Saul Schechter; Exec. Dir. JEWISH FEDERATION OF BROWARD COUNTY Mark Silverberg. (1996); 8358 West Oakland Park Blvd., Ft. SARASOTA Lauderdale (33351); (954)748-8400. FAX: SARASOTA-MANATEE JEWISH FEDERATION (954)748-6332. Pres. Herbert D. Katz; (1959); 580 S. Mclntosh Rd. (34232- 1959); Exec. Dir. Gary N. Rubin. (941)371-4546. FAX: (941)378-2947. Pres. COLLIER COUNTY Karen Jones Stutz; Exec. Dir. Jan C. Leder- man. JEWISH FEDERATION OF COLLIER COUNTY (1974); 1250 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 304C, SOUTH BROWARD Naples (34102); (941) 263-4205. FAX: (See Broward County) (941)263-3813. Pres. William Ettinger; Exec. Dir. Lauren Bernard. SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY JEWISH FED- DAYTONA BEACH ERATION (inc. 1979); 9901 Donna Klein (See Volusia & Flagler Counties) Blvd., Boca Raton (33428-1788); (407) 610 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997 852-3100. FAX: (407)852-3150. Pres. Her- CHICAGO bert Gimelstob; Exec. V.-Pres. Spencer H. JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN Gellert. CHICAGO/JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METRO- POLITAN CHICAGO (1900); Ben Gurion Way, TAMPA 1 S. Franklin St. (60606-4694); (312) TAMPA JCC/FEDERATION (1941); 13009 346-6700. FAX: (312)855-2474. Chmn. Community Campus Dr. (33625); (813) Joel Stone; Pres. Steven B. Nasatir. 960-1840. FAX: (813)265-8450. Co-Pres. Lili Kaufman, David Scher, Jeffrey Wuliger; ELGIN Exec. V.-Pres. Howard Borer. ELGIN AREA JEWISH WELFARE CHEST (1938); 330 Division St. (60120); (847) VOLUSIA & FLAGLER COUNTIES 741-5656. FAX: (847)741-5679. Pres. JEWISH FEDERATION OF VOLUSIA & FLAGLER Robert C. Levine. COUNTIES, INC. (1980); 733 S. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach (32174); (904)672-0294. PEORIA FAX: (904)673-1316. Pres. Dr. Richard J. JEWISH FEDERATION OF PEORIA (1933; inc. Rhodes; Exec. Dir. Gloria Max. 1947); 5901 N. Prospect Rd., Suite 203, Town Hall Bldg. (61614); (309)689-0063. FAX: (309)689-0575. Pres. Dr. Michael Bailie; Exec. Dir. Eunice Galsky. ATLANTA ATLANTA JEWISH FEDERATION, INC. (1905; QUAD CITIES reorg. 1967); 1440 Spring St., NW JEWISH FEDERATION OF QUAD CITIES (incl. (30309-2837); (404)873-1661. FAX: Rock Island, Moline, Davenport, Betten- (404)874-7043. Pres. S. Stephen Selig, III; dorf) (1938; comb. 1973); 209 18 St., Rock Exec. Dir. David I. Sarnat. Island (61201); (309)793-1300. FAX: (309)793-1345. Pres. Edward Slivken; Exec. AUGUSTA Dir. Ida Kramer. AUGUSTA JEWISH FEDERATION (1937); PO Box 15443 (30919); (706)737-8001. FAX: ROCKFORD (706)667-8081. Pres. Dr. Michael Rivner; JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ROCK- Exec. Dir. Michael Pousman. FORD (1937); 1500 Parkview Ave. (61107); (815)399-5497. FAX: (815)399-9835. Pres. COLUMBUS James A. Gesmer; Exec. Dir. Marilyn JEWISH FEDERATION OF COLUMBUS, INC. Youman. (1941); PO Box 6313 (31917); (706)568- SOUTHERN 6668. Pres. Murray Solomon; Sec. Irene Rainbow. JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN ILLI- NOIS, SOUTHEASTERN MISSOURI AND WEST- SAVANNAH ERN KENTUCKY (1941); 6464 W. Main, Suite SAVANNAH JEWISH FEDERATION (1943); PO 7A, Belleville IL (62223); (618)398-6100. Box 23527 (31403); (912)355-8111. FAX: FAX: (618)398-0539. Pres. Dr. Donald (912)355-8116. Pres. Dr. Richard Bodziner; Meltzer; Exec. Dir. Steven C. Low. Exec. Dir. Jeffrey D. Feld. SPRINGFIELD HAWAII SPRINGFIELD JEWISH FEDERATION (1941); 730 E. Vine St. (62703); (217)528-3446. HONOLULU FAX: (217)528-3409. Pres. Robert Silver- JEWISH FEDERATION OF HAWAII (1956); 2550 man; Exec. Dir. Gloria Schwartz. Pali Hwy. (96817); (808)595-5218. FAX: (808)595-5220. Pres. Dr. George Plechaty. EVANSVILLE ILLINOIS EVANSVILLE , INC. (1936; inc. 1964); PO Box 5026 (47716); CHAMPAIGN-URBANA (812)476-5091. Pres. Jeff Trockman; Exec. CHAMPAIGN-URBANA JEWISH FEDERATION Sec. Ernest W. Adler. (1929); 503 E. John St., Champaign (61820); (217)367-9872. FAX: (217)367-0077. Pres. FORT WAYNE Martha Miller; Exec. Dir. Robert S. Sil- FORT WAYNE JEWISH FEDERATION (1921); verman. 227 E. Washington Blvd. (46802-3121); JEWISH FEDERATIONS, FUNDS, COUNCILS / 611

(219)422-8566. FAX: (219)422-8567. Pres. (606)268-0672. Pres. Tomas Milch H.; Ben Eisbart; Exec. Dir. Lew Borman. Exec. Dir. Joel H. Eizenstat. INDIANAPOLIS LOUISVILLE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER INDI- JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF ANAPOLIS, INC. (1905); 615 N. Alabama St., LOUISVILLE, INC. (1934); 3630 Dutchman's Suite 412 (46204-1494); (317)637-2473. Lane (40205); (502)451-8840. FAX: (502) FAX: (317)637-2477. Pres. Charles A. 458-0702. Pres. Alfred S. Joseph, III; Exec. Cohen; Exec. V.-Pres. Harry Nadler. Dir. Alan S. Engel. LAFAYETTE LOUISIANA FEDERATED JEWISH CHARITIES (1924); c/o Hillel, 912 W. State St., W. Lafayette BATON ROUGE (47906); (317)743-1293. Pres. Leo Weitz- JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER BATON man; Finan. Sec. Laura Starr. ROUGE (1971); 3354 Kleinert, PO Box 80827 (70898); (504) 387-9744. FAX: (504)387- MICHIGAN CITY 9487. Pres. Ralph Bender; Chief Volunteer MICHIGAN CITY UNITED JEWISH WELFARE Dr. Cavalier. FUND; C/O Temple Sinai, 2800 S. Franklin St. (46360); (219)874-4477. Co-Chmn. Iris NEW ORLEANS Ourach, Bob Baseman. JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER NEW OR- LEANS (1913; reorg. 1977); 3500 N. Cause- NORTHWEST INDIANA way Blvd., Suite 1240, Metarie (70002); THE JEWISH FEDERATION, INC. (1941;reorg. (504)828-2125. FAX: (504)828-2827. Pres. 1959); 2939 Jewett St., Highland (46322); Carol Wise; Exec. Dir. Eli Skora. (219)972-2250. FAX: (219)972-4779. Pres. Ernest Fruehauf; Exec. Dir. Ira Goldberg. SHREVEPORT SHREVEPORT JEWISH FEDERATION (1941; ST. JOSEPH VALLEY inc. 1967); 4700 Line Ave., Suite 117 JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST. JOSEPH VALLEY (71106); (318)868-1200. FAX: (318)868- (1946); 105 Jefferson Centre, Suite 804, 1272. Pres. Sidney Kent; Exec. Dir. Howard South Bend (46601); (219)233-1164. FAX: L. Ross. (219)288-4103. Pres. Steven Goldberg; Exec. V.-Pres. Marilyn Gardner. MAINE IOWA LEWISTON-AUBURN LEWISTON-AUBURN JEWISH FEDERATION DES MOINES (1947); 74 Bradman St., Auburn (04210); JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER DES (207)786-4201. Pres. Scott Nussinow. MOINES (1914); 910 Polk Blvd. (50312); (515)277-6321. FAX: (515)277-4069. Pres. PORTLAND Shelley Brody; Exec. Dir. Elaine Steinger. JEWISH FEDERATION COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF SOUTHERN MAINE (1942); 57 Ashmont SIOUX CITY St. (04103); (207)772-2234. FAX: (207) JEWISH FEDERATION (1921); 815 38th St. 773-6004. Pres. Larry Waxier; Exec. Dir. (51104-1417); (712)258-0618. Pres. David David Unger. Silverberg; Exec. Dir. Doris Rosenthal. MARYLAND KANSAS BALTIMORE WICHITA THE ASSOCIATED: JEWISH COMMUNITY FED- MID-KANSAS JEWISH FEDERATION, INC. ERATION OF BALTIMORE (1920; reorg. 1969); (serving South Central Kansas) (1935); 400 101 W. Mt. Royal Ave. (21201); (410) N. Woodlawn, Suite 8 (67208); (316) 727-4828. FAX: (410)783-4795. Chmn. 686-4741. FAX: (316)686-6008. Pres. Benjamin D. Kuntz; Pres. Darrell D. Fried- Priscilla Cohen; Exec. Dir. Judy Press. man. KENTUCKY MASSACHUSETTS LEXINGTON BERKSHIRE COUNTY CENTRAL KENTUCKY JEWISH FEDERATION JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE BERKSHIRES (1976); 340 Romany Rd. (40502-2400); (1940); 235 East St., Pittsfield (01201); 612 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997

(413)442-4360. FAX: (413)443-6070. Pres. David Persky; Exec. Dir. Meyer L. Bodoff. Harold Novick; Exec. Dir. Robert N. Kerbel. MICHIGAN BOSTON ANN ARBOR COMBINED JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES OF JEWISH FEDERATION OF WASHTENAW GREATER BOSTON, INC. (1895; inc. 1961); COUNTY/UNITED JEWISH APPEAL (1986); 126 High St. (02110); (617)457-8500. FAX: 2939 Birch Hollow Dr. (48108); (313) (617)988-6262. Chmn. Michael B. Rukin; 677-0100. FAX: (313)677-0109. Pres. Evie Pres. Barry Shrage. Lichter; Exec. Dir. Nancy N. Margolis. CAPE COD DETROIT JEWISH FEDERATION OF CAPE COD (1990); JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN DE- 396 Main St., PO Box 2568, Hyannis TROIT (1899); 6735 Telegraph Rd., Suite 30, (02601); (508)778-5588. FAX: (508)778- PO Box 2030, Bloomfield Hills (48303- 9727. Pres. Ernest Smily. 2030); (810)642-4260. FAX: (810)642- 4985. Pres. Robert Naftaly; Exec. V.-Pres. FRAMINGHAM (MERGED W[TH Robert P. Aronson. BOSTON) LEOMINSTER FLINT FLINT JEWISH FEDERATION (1936); 619 Wal- LEOMINSTER JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL, Inc. (1939); 268 Washington St. (01453); lenberg St. (48502); (810)767-5922. FAX: (617)534-6121. Pres. Dr. Milton Kline; Sec- (810)767-9024. Pres. Peter Goodstein; Treas. Howard J. Rome. Exec. Dir. Joel B. Kaplan. MERRIMACK VALLEY GRAND RAPIDS MERRIMACK VALLEY JEWISH FEDERATION JEWISH COMMUNITY FUND OF GRAND (Serves Andover, Haverhill, Lawrence, Low- RAPIDS (1930); 330 Fuller NE (49503); ell, Newburyport, and 22 surrounding com- (616)456-5533. FAX: (616)456-5780. Pres. munities) (1988); 805 Turnpike St., N. An- Charles D. Shapiro; Admin. Dir. Judith dover (01845-6122); (508)688-0466. FAX: Joseph. (508)688-1097. Chmn. Jeffrey D. Queen; Acting Exec. Dir. Edward J. Finkel. MINNESOTA NEW BEDFORD DULUTH-SUPERIOR JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER NEW TWIN PORTS JEWISH FEDERATION (1937); BEDFORD, INC. (1938; inc. 1954); 467 1602 E. Second St., Duluth (55812); Hawthorn St., N. Dartmouth (02747); (218)724-8857. Pres. Neil Glazman. (508)997-7471. FAX: (508)997-7730. Pres. Louis Gitlin; Exec. Dir. Wil Herrup. MINNEAPOLIS FEDERATION FOR JEWISH NORTH SHORE SERVICE (1929; inc. 1930); 5901 S. Cedar JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE NORTH SHORE, Lake Rd. (55416); (612)593-2600. FAX: INC. (1938); 4 Community Rd., Marblehead (612)593-2544. Pres. Sanford J. Goldberg; (01945); (617)598-1810. FAX: (617)639- Exec. Dir. Richard Fruchter. 1284. Pres. Shepard M. Remis; Exec. Dir. Neil A. Cooper. ST. PAUL UNITED JEWISH FUND AND COUNCIL (1935); SPRINGFIELD 790 S. Cleveland, Suite 201 (55116); JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SPRING- (612)690-1707. FAX: (612)690-0228. Pres. FIELD, INC. (1925); 1160 Dickinson St. Barry R. Glaser; Exec. Dir. Samuel Asher. (01108); (413)737-4313. FAX: (413)737- 4348. Pres. Gerald B. Berg; Exec. Dir. Joel MISSISSIPPI Weiss. JACKSON WORCESTER JACKSON JEWISH WELFARE FUND, INC. WORCESTER JEWISH FEDERATION, INC. (1945); 5315 Old Canton Rd. (39211 -4625); (1947; inc. 1957); 633 Salisbury St. (01609); (601)956-6215. FAX: (601)956-6260. Pres. (508)756-1543. FAX: (508)798-0962. Pres. Erik Hearon; V.-Pres. Marcy Cohen. JEWISH FEDERATIONS, FUNDS, COUNCILS / 613 MISSOURI (609)653-8881. Pres. Charles Matison; Exec. V.-Pres. Bernard Cohen. KANSAS CITY JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER KANSAS BERGEN COUNTY CITY MO/KS (1933); 5801 W. 115 St., Over- UJA FEDERATION OF BERGEN COUNTY AND land Park, KS 66211 -1824; (913)469-1340. NORTH HUDSON (inc. 1978); 111 Kinderka- FAX: (913)327-8110. Pres. Nita R. Levy; mack Rd., PO Box 4176, N. Hackensack Exec. Dir. A. Robert Gast. Station, River Edge (07661); (201)488- 6800. FAX: (201)488-3962. Pres. Mark ST. JOSEPH Metzger; Exec. V.-Pres. Ron B. Meier. UNITED JEWISH FUND OF ST. JOSEPH (1915); c/o Mrs. Judy Chapnick, 2710 N. 39 Terrace CENTRAL (64506); (816)232-7043. Pres. Mrs. Judy JEWISH FEDERATION OF CENTRAL NEW JER- Chapnick; Exec. Sec. Mrs. Beryl Shapiro. SEY (1940; merged 1973); 1391 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains (07076); (908)889-5335. ST. LOUIS FAX: (908)889-5370. Pres. Marilyn JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST. LOUIS (incl. St. Flanzbaum; Exec. V.-Pres. Stanley Stone. Louis County) (1901); 12 Millstone Campus CLIFTON-PASSAIC Dr. (63146); (314)432-0020. FAX: (314) 432-1277. Pres. Morris H. Sterneck; Exec. JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER CLIFTON- V.-Pres. Barry Rosenberg. PASSAIC (1933); 199 Scoles Ave., Clifton (07012). (201)777-7031. FAX: (201)777- NEBRASKA 6701. Pres. George Kramer; Exec. V.-Pres. Yosef Y. Muskin. LINCOLN CUMBERLAND COUNTY LINCOLN JEWISH WELFARE FEDERATION, JEWISH FEDERATION OF CUMBERLAND INC. (1931; inc. 1961); PO Box 67218 COUNTY (inc. 1971); 629 Wood St., Suite (68506); (402)477^113. Pres. Herb Fried- 204, Vineland (08360); (609)696-4445. man; Exec. Dir. Karen Sommer. FAX: (609)696-3428. Pres. James Potter; OMAHA Exec. Dir. Leon Silver. JEWISH FEDERATION OF OMAHA (1903); 333 METROWEST NEW JERSEY S. 132nd St. (68154-2198); (402)334-8200. UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF METRO- FAX: (402)334-1330. Pres. Tom Fellman; WEST (1923); 901 Route 10, Whippany Exec. Dir. Howard Bloom. (07981 - 1156); (201)884-4800. FAX: (201) 884-7361. Pres. Murray Laulicht; Exec. NEVADA V.-Pres. Max L. Kleinman. LAS VEGAS MIDDLESEX COUNTY JEWISH FEDERATION OF LAS VEGAS (1973); JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER MIDDLE- 3909 S. Maryland Pkwy. (89119-1520); SEX COUNTY (org. 1948; reorg. 1985); 230 (702)732-0556. FAX: (702)732-3228. Pres. Old Bridge Tpk., S. River (08882-2000); Elaine Galatz; Exec. Dir. Ronni Epstein. (908)432-7711. FAX: (908)432-0292. Pres. Marlene Herman; Exec. V.-Pres. Michael NEW HAMPSHIRE Shapiro. MANCHESTER MONMOUTH COUNTY JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER MAN- JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER MON- CHESTER (1974); 698 Beech St. (03104); MOUTH COUNTY (1971); 100 Grant Ave., PO (603)627-7679. FAX: (603) 627-7963. Pres. Box 210, Deal (07723-0210); (908)531- Robert Selig; Exec. Dir. Richard Friedman. 6200-1. FAX: (908)531-9518. Pres. Will- iam A. Schwartz; Exec. Dir. David A. Nuss- NEW JERSEY baum. ATLANTIC AND CAPE MAY MORRIS-SUSSEX COUNTY COUNTIES (Merged with Metro West New Jersey) JEWISH FEDERATION OF ATLANTIC AND CAPE MAY COUNTIES (1924); 3393 Bargain- NORTH JERSEY town Rd., PO Box 617, Egg Harbor Town- JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTH JERSEY ship (08232-0617); (609)653-3030. FAX: (1933); One Pike Dr., Wayne (07470-2498); 614 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997

(201)595-0555. FAX: (201)595-1532. Irving M. Shuman; Exec. Dir. James M. Branch Office: 17-10 River Rd., Fair Lawn Lodge. (07410- 1250); (201)794- 1111. FAX: (201) DUTCHESS COUNTY 794-8399. Pres. Sylvia Safer; Exec. Dir. Hy JEWISH FEDERATION OF DUTCHESS COUNTY; Tabachnik. 110 Grand Ave., Poughkeepsie (12603); NORTHERN MIDDLESEX COUNTY (914)471-9811. FAX: (914)471-0659. Pres. (See Middlesex County) Dr. Irvin Miller; Exec. Dir. Bonnie Meadow. OCEAN COUNTY ELMIRA OCEAN COUNTY JEWISH FEDERATION ELMIRA-CORNING JEWISH FEDERATION [1977); 301 Madison Ave., Lakewood (1942); Grandview Ave. Ext., PO Box 3087, [08701); (908)363-0530. FAX: (908)363- Elmira (14905); (607)734-8122. FAX: (607) 2097. Pres. Debra Abrahamovic Kay; Exec. 734-8123. Pres. Andrew Rothstein. Dir. Jill C. Dalin. MOHAWK VALLEY (FORMERLY UTICA) PRINCETON MERCER BUCKS JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF MO- HAWK VALLEY, NY, INC. (1933; inc. 1950; PRINCETON AREA UJA-FEDERATION; 3131 reorg. 1994); 2310 Oneida St., Utica Princeton Pike, Bldg. 2, Lawrenceville (13501); (315)733-2343. FAX: (315)733- ;08648); (609)219-0555. FAX: (609)219- ?040. Co-Pres. Ira Magod, Marissa Treu; 2346. Pres. Ed Kowalsky; Exec. Dir. Bar- Exec. Dir. Howard Gases. bara Ratner-Gantshar. RARITAN VALLEY NEW YORK See Middlesex County) UJA-FEDERATION OF JEWISH PHILAN- THROPIES OF NEW YORK, INC. (incl. Greater SOMERSET COUNTY NY, Westchester, Nassau, and Suffolk coun- JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOMERSET, HUN- ties) (Fed. org. 1917; UJA 1939; merged rERDON & WARREN COUNTIES (1960); 1011 1986); 130 E. 59 St. (10022); (212)980-1000. Rt. 22 West, PO Box 6455, Bridgewater FAX: (212)888-7538. Pres. Louise B. Greils- 08807); (908)725-6994. FAX: (908)725- heimer; Chmn. Larry A. Silverstein; Exec. )753. Pres. Stephen OfTen; Exec. Dir. Daniel V.-Pres. Stephen D. Solender. \. Nadelman. NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTH- EASTERN NEW YORK (1986); Latham Circle IEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN NEW Mall, 800 New Loudon Rd., Latham IERSEY (incl. Camden, Burlington, and (12110); (518)783-7800. FAX: (518)783- jloucester counties) (1922); 2393 W. Marl- 1557. Pres. Gordon N. Zuckerman; Exec. on Pike, Cherry Hill (08002); (609)665 Dir. Jerry S. Neimand. 3100. FAX: (609)665-0074. Pres. Marcy Sanders; Exec. V.-Pres. Stuart Alperin. ORANGE COUNTY NEW MEXICO JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ORANGE COUNTY (1977); 360 Powell Ave., Newburgh \LBUQUERQUE (12550); (914)562-7860. FAX: (914)562- IEWISH FEDERATION OK GREATER ALBU- 5114. Pres. Marsha Sobel; Exec. Dir. Beth 3UERQUE (1938); 5520 Wyoming Blvd., NE Miller. 87109); (505)821-3214. FAX: (505)821- ROCHESTER (351. Pres. Dr. Janice Moranz. Exec. Dir. \ndrew Lipman. JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF GREATER ROCHESTER, NY, INC. (1939); 441 NEW YORK East Ave. (14607); (716)461-0490. FAX: (716)461-0912. Pres. Roberta Borg; Exec. \LBANY Dir. Lawrence W. Fine. See Northeastern New York) ROCKLAND COUNTY BUFFALO (INCL. NIAGARA FALLS) UJA/FEDERATION OF ROCKLAND COUNTY IKWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER BUFFALO, (1985); 24 Highview Ave., Nanuet (10954); NC. (1903); 787 Delaware Ave. (14209); (914)267-4100. FAX: (914)267-4115. Pres. 716)886-7750. FAX: (716)886-1367. Pres. Robert Silverman; Exec. Dir. Neal Potash. JEWISH FEDERATIONS, FUNDS, COUNCILS / 615

SCHENECTADY 869-CHAI (2424). FAX: (330)867-8498. (See Northeastern New York) Pres. Gary Rosen; Exec. Dir. Michael Wise. SYRACUSE CANTON SYRACUSE JEWISH FEDERATION, INC. (1918); CANTON JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION PO Box 510, 5655 Thompson Rd., DeWitt (1935; reorg. 1955); 2631 Harvard Ave., NW (13214); (315)445-0161. FAX: (315)445- (44709); (330)452-6444. FAX: (330)452- 1559. Pres. David Yaffee; Exec. V.-Pres. 4487. Pres. Sharon Fladen; Exec. Dir. Neil Conrad Roller. Berro. TROY CINCINNATI (See Northeastern New York) JEWISH FEDERATION OF CINCINNATI (1896; reorg. 1967); 4380 Malsbary Rd., Suite 200 ULSTER COUNTY (45242); (513) 985-1500. FAX: (513)985- JEWISH FEDERATION OF ULSTER COUNTY 1503. Pres. Harry Davidow; Exec. V.-Pres. (1951); 159 Green St., Kingston (12401); Aubrey Herman. (914)338-8131. FAX: (914)338-8131. Pres. CLEVELAND Dr. Joseph Cohen. JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND (1903); 1750 Euclid Ave. (44115); (216)566-9200. FAX: (216)861- ASHEVILLE 1230. Pres. Sally H. Wertheim; Exec. V.-Pres. WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA JEWISH FED- Stephen H. Hoffman. ERATION (1935); 236 Charlotte St. (28801); (704)253-0701. FAX: (704)254-7666. Pres. COLUMBUS Stan Greenberg; Exec. Dir. Marlene Breger- COLUMBUS JEWISH FEDERATION (1926); Joyce. 1175 College Ave. (43209); (614)237-7686. FAX: (614)237-2221. Pres. Irving Schot- CHARLOTTE tenstein; Exec. Dir. Mitchel Orlik. THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER DAYTON CHARLOTTE (1938); 5007 Providence Rd. JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER DAYTON (28226); (704)366-5007. FAX: (704)365- (1910); 4501 Denlinger Rd. (45426); (937) 4507. Pres. Richard Osborne; Exec. Dir. 854-4150. FAX: (937)854-2850. Pres. Ralph Marvin Goldberg. E. Heyman; Exec. V.-Pres. Peter H. Wells. DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL STEUBENVILLE DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL JEWISH FEDERA- JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL (1938); 300 TION & COMMUNITY COUNCIL (1979); 3700 Lovers Lane (43952); (614)264-5514. Pres. Lyckan Pkwy., Suite B, Durham (27707); Curtis L. Greenberg; Exec. Sec. Jennie Bern- (919)489-5335. FAX: (919)489-5788. Pres. stein. Dr. Adam Goldstein; Exec. Dir. Elise Light. TOLEDO GREENSBORO JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER TOLEDO GREENSBORO JEWISH FEDERATION (1940); (1907; reorg. 1960); 6505 Sylvania Ave., Syl- 713-A N. Greene St. (27401); (910)272- vania (43560); (419)885-4461. FAX: 3189. FAX: (910)272-9214. Pres. Dr. James (419)885-3207. Pres. Joel Beren; Exec. Dir. U. Adelman; Exec. Dir. Marilyn Forman- Judah Segal. Chandler. YOUNGSTOWN RALEIGH YOUNGSTOWN AREA JEWISH FEDERATION WAKE COUNTY JEWISH FEDERATION (1987); (1935); 505 Gypsy Lane (44504-1314); 8210 Creedmoor Rd., Suite 104 (27613); (330)746-3251. FAX: (330)746-7926. Pres. (919)676-2200. FAX: (919)676-2122. Pres. James L. Pazol; Exec. V.-Pres. Sam Koop- Jim Maass; Exec. Dir. Tobie Kramer. erman. OKLAHOMA AKRON OKLAHOMA CITY AKRON JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER OKLA- (1935); 750 White Pond Dr. (44320); (330) HOMA CITY (1941); 710 W. Wilshire, Suite C 616 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997

(73116). (405)848-3132. FAX: (405)848- Easton) (1948); 702 N. 22 St., Allentown 3180. Pres. Kenneth Henderson; Exec. Dir. (18104); (610)821-5500. FAX: (610)821- Edie S. Roodman. 8946. Pres. Stanley Wax; Exec. Dir. Jeanette Eichenwald. TULSA JEWISH FLDERATION OF TULSA (1938); 2021 PHILADELPHIA E. 71 St. (74136); (918)495-1100. FAX: JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PHIL- (918)495- 1220. Pres. Sara Sanditen; Exec. ADELPHIA (incl. Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Dir. David Bernstein. Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties) (1901; reorg. 1956); 226 S. 16 St. (19102); OREGON (215)893-5600. FAX: (215)546-0349. Pres. PORTLAND Michael R. Belman; Exec. V.-Pres. Howard E. Charish. JEWISH FEDERATION OK PORTLAND (incl. Northwest Oregon and Southwest Wash- PITTSBURGH ington communities) (1920; reorg. 1956); UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. (97219); (503)245- PITTSBURGH (1912; reorg. 1955); 234McKee 6219. FAX: (503)245-6603. Pres. Paul PI. (15213); (412)681-8000. FAX: (412) Schlesinger; Exec. Dir. Charles Schiffman. 681-3980. Chmn. Ruth G. Schachter; Pres. PENNSYLVANIA Howard M. Rieger. ALTOONA READING FEDERATION OK JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES JEWISH FEDERATION OF READING, PA., INC. (1920; reorg. 1940; inc. 1944); 1308 17 St. (1935; reorg. 1972); 1700 City Line St. (16601); (814)944-4072. Pres. William (19604); (610)921-2766. FAX: (610)929- Wallen; Exec. Dir. Maxine Weinberg. 0886. Pres. Sheila Lattin; Exec. Dir. Stanley Ramati. BUCKS COUNTY SCRANTON (See Jewish Federation of Greater Philadel- phia) SCRANTON-LACKAWANNA JEWISH FEDERA- TION (incl. Lackawanna County) (1945); 601 ERIE Jefferson Ave. (18510); (717)961-2300. JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF ERIE FAX: (717)346-6147. Pres. Lois Dubin; (1946); 1611 Peach St., Suite 405 (16501- Exec. Dir. Seymour Brotman. 2123); (814)455-4474. FAX: (814)455- RHODE ISLAND 4475. Co-Pres. Lyman & Marylin Cohen; Exec. Dir. Caren Jacobs. PROVIDENCE HARRISBURG JEWISH FEDERATION OF RHODE ISLAND (1945); 130 Sessions St. (02906); (401)421 - UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF GREATER 4111. FAX: (401)331-7961. Pres. Edward HARRISBURG (1941); 100 Vaughn St. D. Feldstein; Exec. Dir. Steven A. Rakitt. (17110); (717)236-9555. FAX: (717)236- 8104. Pres. Harvey Fredenberg; Exec. Dir. SOUTH CAROLINA Jordan Harburger. CHARLESTON JOHNSTOWN CHARLESTON JEWISH FEDERATION (1949); UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF JOHN- 1645 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd., PO Box STOWN (1938); c/o Beth Sholom Cong., 700 31298 (29407); (803)571-6565. FAX: Indiana St. (15905); (814)536-6440 (office), (803)556-6206. Pres. Mitchell R. Fischbein; (814)539-9891 (home). Pres. IsadoreSuch- Exec. Dir. Charles S. Gilinsky. man. COLUMBIA LANCASTER COLUMBIA JEWISH FEDERATION (1960); LANCASTER JI WISH FEDERATION; 2120 Ore- 4540 Trenholm Rd., PO Box 6968 (29260); gon Pike (17601); (717)569-7352. FAX: (803)787-2023. FAX: (803)787-0475. Pres. (717)569-1614. Pres. Robert A. Matlin; Edward E. Poliakoff; Exec. Dir. Steven Exec. Dir. Paul Spiegal. Terner. LEHIGH VALLEY GREENVILLE JEWISH FI DERATION OK THE LEHIGH VAL- FEDERATED JEWISH CHARITIES OF LEY (serving Allentown, Bethlehem, and GREENVILLE, INC.; PO Box 7016-110 JEWISH FEDERATIONS, FUNDS, COUNCILS / 617 (29606); (864)233-3704. FAX: (864)244- Stuart R. Schwartz; Exec. Dir. Larry Har- 1261. Pres. Dr. Arthur B. Stone. ris. SOUTH DAKOTA FORT WORTH SIOUX FALLS JEWISH FEDERATION OF FORT WORTH AND JEWISH WELFARE FUND (1938); 510 S. First TARRANT COUNTY (1936); 6801 Dan Dan- Ave. (57104); (605)332-3335. FAX: (605) ciger Rd. (76133); (817)292-3081. FAX: 334-2298. Pres. Laurence Bierman; Exec. (817)292-3214. Pres. Dr. Michael Koren- Sec. Stephen Rosenthal. man; Exec. Dir. Naomi Rosenfield. TENNESSEE GALVESTON GALVESTON COUNTY JEWISH WELFARE-. AS- CHATTANOOGA SOCIATION (1936); PO Box 146 (77553); JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF (409)763-5241. Pres. John Bernstein. GREATER CHATTANOOGA (1931); 5326 Lynnland Terrace (37411); PO Box 8947 HOUSTON (37414); (423)894-1317. FAX: (423)894- JEWISH FEDERATION OK GREATER HOUSTON 1319. Pres. Helen Pregulman; Exec. Dir. (1936); 5603 S. Braeswood Blvd. (77096- Lori Meyers. 3998); (713)729-7000. FAX: (713)721 - KNOXVILLE 6232. Pres. Barry M. Lewis; Exec. V.-Pres. Douglas Kleiner. KNOXVILLE JEWISH FEDERATION, INC. (1939); 6800 Deane Hill Dr. (37919); PO SAN ANTONIO Box 10882 (37939-0882); (423)693-5837. FAX: (423)694-4861. Pres. Mary Beth JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN ANTONIO (incl. Lebowitz; Exec. Dir. Dr. Bernard Rosen- Bexar County) (1922); 8434 Ahern Dr. blatt. (78216); (210)341-8234. FAX: (210)341- 2842. Pres. Patricia (Caimans; Exec. Dir. MEMPHIS Mark Freedman. MEMPHIS JEWISH FEDERATION (incl. Shelby County) (1935); 6560 Poplar Ave. WACO (38138-3614); (901)767-7100. FAX: (901) JEWISH FEDERATION OF WACO AND CEN- 767-7128. Pres. Hal Newburger; Exec. Dir. TRAL TEXAS (1949); PO Box 8031 (76714 Gary Siepser. 8031); (817)776- 3740. Pres. Jeff Wolf; Exec. Sec. Debbie Hersh-Levy. NASHVILLE JEWISH FEDERATION OF NASHVILLE & MID- UTAH DLE TENNESSEE (1936); 801 Percy Warner Blvd. (37205); (615)356-3242. FAX: (615) SALT LAKE CITY 352-0056. Pres. Stephen Riven; Exec. Dir. UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF UTAH Joshua Fogelson. (1936); 2416 E. 1700 South (84108); (801)581-0102. FAX: (801) 581 - 1334. Pres. TEXAS Gary Doctorman; Exec. Dir. Don Gartman. AUSTIN JEWISH FEDERATION OF AUSTIN (1939; VIRGINIA reorg. 1956); 11713 Jollyville Rd. (78759); RICHMOND (512)331 -1144. FAX: (512)331-7059. Pres. Sandy Dochen; Exec. Dir. Barry Silverberg. JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF RICH- MOND (1935); 5403 Monument Ave., PO DALLAS Box 17128 (23226); (804)288-0045. FAX: JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER DALLAS (804)282-7507. Pres. Mark B. Sisisky; Exec. (1911); 7800 Northaven Rd. (75230); Dir. Marsha F. Hurwitz. (214)369-3313. FAX: (214)369-8943. Pres. Andrea Weinstein; Exec. Dir. Avrum I. TIDEWATER Cohen. UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF TIDEWATER (incl. Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia EL PASO Beach) (1937); 7300 Newport Ave., Norfolk JEWISH FEDF.RATION OI EL PASO, INC. (23505); (757)489-8040. FAX: (757)489- (1937); 405 Wallenberg Dr. (79912); 8230. Pres. Steve Sandier; Exec. V.-Pres. (915)584-4437. FAX: (915)584-0243. Pres. Mark L. Goldstein. 618 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997 VIRGINIA PENINSULA (25326); (304)345-2320. Pres. Stuart May; UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF THE VIR- Exec. Sec. Lee Disnoff. GINIA PENINSULA, INC. (1942); 2700 Spring WISCONSIN Rd., Newport News (23606); (757)930- 1422. FAX: (757)930-3762. Pres. Ettalea KENOSHA Kanter; Exec. Dir. Rodney J. Margolis. KENOSHA JEWISH WELFARE FUND (1938); 600 68th PI. (53143); (414)697-0300. Pres. WASHINGTON Ben Steverman; Sec.-Treas. Steven Barasch. SEATTLE MADISON JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SEATTLE (incl. King County, Everett, and Bremer- MADISON JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL, ton) (1926); 2031 Third Ave. (98121); INC. (1940); 6434 Enterprise Lane (53719 (206)443-5400. FAX: (206)443-0306. Pres. 1808. FAX: (608)278-7814. Pres. Marjorie Michele Rosen; Exec. V.-Pres. Michael Tobias; Exec. Dir. Steven H. Morrison. Novick. MILWAUKEE WEST VIRGINIA MILWAUKEE JEWISH FEDERATION, INC. (1902); 1360 N. Prospect Ave. (53202); CHARLESTON (414)390-5700. FAX: (414)390-5782. Pres. FEDERATED JEWISH CHARITIES OF Stephen E. Richman; Exec. V.-Pres. Richard CHARLESTON, INC. (1937); PO Box 1613 H. Meyer.

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ALBERTA HAMILTON CALGARY JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL UJA/JEWISH FEDERATION OF HAMIL- (1962); 1607 90th Ave. SW (T2V 4V7); TON/WENTWORTH & AREA (1932; merged (403)253-8600. FAX: (403)253-7915. Pres. 1971); PO Box 7258, 1030 Lower Lion Club Nate Feldman; Exec. Dir. Joel R. Miller. Rd., Ancaster (L9G 3N6); (905)648-0605. FAX: (905)648-8350. Pres. Judge George EDMONTON Czutrin; Exec. Dir. Patricia Tolkin Eppel. JEWISH FEDERATION OF EDMONTON (1954; LONDON reorg. 1982); 7200 156th St. (T5R 1X3); LONDON JEWISH FEDERATION (1932); 536 (403)487-0585. FAX: (403)481 -1854. Pres. Huron St. (N5Y4J5); (519)673-3310. FAX: Len Dolgoy; Exec. Dir. Lesley Jacobson. (519)673-1161. Pres. Ted Medzon; Exec. Dir. Lloyd M. Newman. BRITISH COLUMBIA OTTAWA VANCOUVER JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF OTTAWA JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER VANCOU- (1934); 151 Chapel St. (KIN 7Y2); VER (1932; reorg. 1987); 950 W. 41 Ave., (613)789-7306. FAX: (613)789-4593. Pres. Suite 200 (V5Z 2N7); (604)257-5100. FAX: Lawrence Greenberg; Exec. Dir. Stanley A. (604)257-5110. Pres. Dr. Jonathan Ber- Urman. kowitz; Exec. Dir. Drew Staffenberg. TORONTO JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER TORONTO MANITOBA (1917); 4600 Bathurst St., Willowdale (M2R 3V2); (416)635-2883. FAX: (416)631- 5715. Pres. Sandra Brown; Exec. V.-Pres. WINNIPEG JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL Allan Reitzes. (1938; reorg. 1973); 370 Hargrave St. (R3B 2K1); (204)943-0406. FAX: (204)956- WINDSOR 0609. Pres. Larry Hurtig; Exec. Dir. Robert JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION (1938); Freedman. 1641 Ouellette Ave. (N8X 1K9); (519) JEWISH FEDERATIONS, FUNDS, COUNCILS / 619

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Monica Blvd., #208, Los Angeles, 90038. DELAWARE (213)962-8014. FAX: (213)962-0456. E- mail: [email protected]. Yossie Kram. JEWISH VOICE. PO Box 2193, Wilmington, Weekly. 19899-2193. (302)427-2100. FAX: (302) 427-2438. E-mail: [email protected]. SAN DIEGO JEWISH TIMES (1979). 4731 Palm Jordan Sopinsky. Twice monthly. Jewish Ave., La Mesa, 91941. (619)463-5515. Federation of Delaware. FAX: (900) 370-1190. Carol Rosenberg. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Biweekly. B'NAI B'RITH INTERNATIONAL JEWISH SHALOM L.A.. 15301 Ventura Blvd., Suite MONTHLY (1886, under the name MENO- 500, Sherman Oaks, 91403. (818)783- RAH). 1640 Rhode Island Ave., NW, 3090. FAX: (818)783-1104. Meir Doron. Washington, 20036. (202)857-6645. Jeff Weekly. Hebrew. Rubin. Eight times a year. B'nai B'rith. TIKKUN: A BIMONTHLY JEWISH CRITIQUE CAPITAL COMMUNIQUE (1991). 503 Capital OF POLITICS, CULTURE & SOCIETY (1986). Ct., NE, Suite 300, Washington, 20002. 5100 Leona St., Oakland, 94619-3002. (202)544-7636. FAX: (202)544-7645. (415)575-1200. E-mail: tikkun@panix. Stephen Silberfarb. Bimonthly. National com. Michael Lerner. Bimonthly. Insti- Jewish Democratic Council. tute for Labor & Mental Health. JEWISH VETERAN (1896). 1811 R St., NW, WESTERN STATES JEWISH HISTORY (1968). Washington, 20009-1659. (202)265-6280. 3111 Kelton Ave., Los Angeles, 90034. FAX: (202)234-5662. E-mail: hydi@- (310)475-1415. Prof. William M. Kra- juno.com. Hydi Miller. Quarterly. Jewish mer. Quarterly. Western States Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A. History Association. MOMENT (1975). 4710 41 St., NW, Wash- ington, 20016. (202)364-3300. FAX: COLORADO (202)364-2636. Hershel Shanks. Bi- monthly. Jewish Educational Ventures, INTERMOUNTAIN JEWISH NEWS (1913). 1275 Sherman St., Suite 214, Denver, Inc. 80203-2299. (303)861-2234. FAX: MONITOR (1990). 1819 H Street, NW, Suite (303)832-6942. E-mail: [email protected]. 230, Washington, 20006. (202)775-9770. Exec. Ed. Rabbi Hillel Goldberg; Pub. FAX: (202)775-9776. Gideon Aronoff. Miriam Goldberg. Weekly. Monthly. Union of Councils for Soviet Jews. CONNECTICUT NEAR EAST REPORT (1957). 440 First St., CONNECTICUT ; HARTFORD NW, Suite 607, Washington, 20001. JEWISH LEDGER (1929). 924 Farmington (202)639-5254. FAX: (202) 347-4916. Ave., W. Hartford, 06107. (860)231 -2424. Dr. Raphael Danziger. Fortnightly. Near FAX: (860)231-2428. E-mail: ctjled- East Research, Inc. @aol.com. Jonathan S. Tobin. Weekly. SECURITY AFFAIRS (1976). 1717 K St., NW, CONTEMPORARY JEWRY (1974, under the Suite 800, Washington, 20006. (202)833- name JEWISH SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL RE- 0020. FAX: (202)296-6452. E-mail: info SEARCH). Dept. of Sociology, Box 5302, @jinsa.org. Jim Colbert. Bimonthly. Jew- Connecticut College, New London, ish Institute for National Security Affairs. 06320. (860) 439-2241. FAX: (860) . See under 439-5332; 439-5478. E-mail: jawin@- MARYLAND conncoll.edu. J. Alan Winter. Annually. Association for the Social Scientific Study FLORIDA of Jewry. THE CHRONICLE (1971). 580 S. Mclntosh Rd., Sarasota, 34232. (813)371-4546. JEWISH LEADER. 28 Channing St., PO Box FAX: (813)378-2947. Barry Millman. 1468, New London, 06320. (860)442- Fortnightly. Sarasota-Manatee Jewish 7395. FAX: (860)443-4175. Ed. Izzy Federation. Schwartz; Mngr. Sidney Schiller. Bi- weekly. Jewish Federation of Eastern HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS (1976). Connecticut. PO Box 300742, Fern Park, 32730. (407) 622 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997 834-8787 or 834-8277. FAX: (407)831 - FAX: (773)728-3734. E-mail: chijew- 0507. Pub. Jeffrey Gaeser; Assoc. Ed. [email protected]. Joseph Aaron. Weekly. Chris Allen. Weekly. CHICAGO JEWISH STAR (1991). PO Box 268, JACKSONVILLE JEWISH NEWS (1988). 8505 Skokie, 60076-0268. (847)674-7827. San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 32217. FAX: (847)674-0014. E-mail: chicago- (904)448-5000. FAX: (904)448-5715. [email protected]. Ed. Douglas Susan R. Goetz. Monthly. Jacksonville Wertheimer; Assoc. Ed. Gila Wertheimer. Jewish Federation. Fortnightly. JEWISH JOURNAL (PALM BEACH-BROWARD- JEWISH COMMUNITY NEWS (1941). 6464 W. DADE) (1977). 601 Fairway Dr., Deerfield Main, Suite 7A, Belleville, 62223. Beach, 33441. (954)698-6397. FAX: (618)398-6100. FAX: (618)398-0539. (954)429-1207. Andrew Polin. Weekly. Steve Low. Every other month. Jewish South Florida Newspaper Network. Federation of Southern Illinois. JEWISH PRESS OF PINELLAS COUNTY JUF NEWS & JEWISH GUIDE (1972). One S. (CLEARWATER-ST. PETERSBURG) (1985). PO Box 6970, Clearwater, 34618-6970; Franklin St., Rm. 701G, Chicago, 60606. 13191 Starkey Rd., Crownpointe #8, (312)357-4848. FAX: (312)855-2470. E- Largo, 33773-1438. E-mail: jptb@aol- mail: [email protected]. Aaron .com. (813)535-4400. FAX: (813)530- Cohen. Monthly (Guide, annually). Jew- 3039. Karen Wolfson Dawkins. Biweekly. ish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Jewish Press Group of Tampa Bay (FL), Metropolitan Chicago. Inc. INDIANA JEWISH PRESS OF TAMPA (1987). PO Box 6970, Clearwater 34618-6970; 13191 ILLIANA NEWS (1976). 2939 Jewett St., Starkey Rd., Crownpointe 38, Largo Highland, 46322. (219)972-2250. FAX: 337733-1438. (813)871-2332. FAX: (219)972-4779. Monthly (except July/ (813)530-3039. Karen Wolfson Dawkins. Aug.). Jewish Federation, Inc./Northwest Biweekly. Jewish Press Group of Tampa Indiana. Bay (FL), Inc. INDIANA JEWISH POST AND OPINION (1935). PALM BEACH JEWISH TIMES AND BOCA/DEL- 238 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis, 46225. RAY JEWISH TIMES (1994). 2240 Wool- (317)927-7800. FAX: (317)927-7807. Ed bright Rd., #424, Boynton Beach, 33426. Stattmann. Weekly. (561) 374-7900. FAX: (561) 374-7999. NATIONAL JEWISH POST AND OPINION E-mail: [email protected]. Mng. (1932). 238 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis, Ed. Boaz Dvir. Weekly. 46225. (317)972-7800. FAX: (317)972- SHALOM(1994). 8358 W Oakland Park 7807. Gabriel Cohen. Weekly. Blvd., Suite 301, Ft. Lauderdale, 33351. (954)748-8400. FAX: (954) 748-4509. KANSAS Ed.-in-Chief Rhonda Roseman-Seriani; KANSAS CITY JEWISH CHRONICLE (1920). Mng. Ed. Elliot Goldenberg. Biweekly. 7373 W. 107 St., Overland Park, 66212. Jewish Federation of Broward County. (913)648-4620. FAX: (913)381 -9889. E- GEORGIA mail: [email protected]. Rick Hellman. Weekly. Sun Publications. ATLANTA JEWISH TIMES (1925; formerly SOUTHERN ISRAELITE). 1575 Northside KENTUCKY Dr., NW, Atlanta, 30318. (404)352-2400. FAX: (404)355-9388. Ed. Neil Rubin; COMMUNITY (1975). 3630 Dutchman's Ed. Emer. Vida Goldgar. Weekly. Lane, Louisville, 40205-3200. (502) 451 -8840. FAX: (502) 458-0702. E-mail: JEWISH CIVIC PRESS (1972). 3500 Piedmont [email protected]. Shiela Wallace. Rd., Suite 612, Atlanta, 30305. (404) Biweekly. Jewish Community Federation 231-2194. Abner L. Tritt. Monthly. of Louisville. ILLINOIS KENTUCKY JEWISH POST AND OPINION CHICAGO JEWISH NEWS (1994). 2501 W. Pe- (1931). 1551 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, terson, Chicago, 60659. (773)728-3636. 40205. (502)459-1914. Weekly. 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LOUISIANA JEWISH GUIDE TO BOSTON & NEW ENGLAND JEWISH CIVIC PRESS (1965). 924 Valmont (1972). 15 School St., Boston, 02108. St., New Orleans, 70115. (504)895-8784. (617)367-9100. FAX: (617)367-9310. FAX: (504) 895-0433. Claire & Abner Rosie Rosenzweig. Annually. The Jewish Tritt, eds. and pubs. Monthly. Advocate. THE JEWISH JOURNAL/NORTH OF BOSTON JEWISH NEWS (1995). 3500 N. Causeway (1976). 201 Washington St., PO Box 555, Blvd., Suite 1240, Metairie, 70002. Salem, 01970. (508)745-4111. FAX: (504)828-2125. FAX: (504)828-2827. E- (508)745-5333. Bette W Keva. Biweekly. mail: [email protected]. Roberta Brunstet- Russian section. North Shore Jewish ter. Fortnightly. Jewish Federation of Press Ltd. Greater New Orleans. THE JEWISH NEWS OF WESTERN MASSA- MARYLAND CHUSETTS (1945). PO Box 269, North- (1919). 2104 N. ampton, 01061. (413)582-9870. FAX: Charles St., Baltimore, 21218. (413)582-9847. Kenneth G. White. Bi- (410)752-3504. FAX: (410)752-2375. weekly. Michael Davis. Weekly. METROWEST JEWISH REPORTER (1970). 76 Salem End Rd., Framingham, 01701. MODERN JUDAISM (1980). Johns Hopkins (508)879-3300. FAX: (508)879-5856. University Press, 2715 N. Charles St., Bal- Marcia T. Rivin. Monthly. Combined timore, 21218-4319. (410)516-6987. Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston. FAX: (410)516-6968. (Editorial address: 92 Riverside Dr., Binghamton, NY THE PAKN-TREGER (1980). 1021 West St., 13905.) Steven Katz. Three times a year. Amherst, 01002. (800)535-3595. E-mail: [email protected]. (413)535-1007. PROOFTEXTS: A JOURNAL OF JEWISH LITER- Jeffrey Sharlet. Quarterly. Yiddish & Eng- ARY HISTORY (1980). Johns Hopkins Uni- lish. National Yiddish Book Center. versity Press, 2715 N. Charles St., Balti- more, 21218-4319. (410)516-6987. MICHIGAN FAX: (410)516-6968. Editorial address DETROIT JEWISH NEWS (1942). 27676 Frank- (for contributors): NEJS Dept., Brandeis lin Rd., Southfield, 48034. (810)354- U., Waltham, MA 02254. Alan Mintz, 6060. FAX: (810)354-6069. Phil Jacobs. David G. Roskies. Three times a year. Weekly. WASHINGTON JEWISH WEEK (1930, as the HUMANISTIC JUDAISM (1968). 28611 W. NATIONAL JEWISH LEDGER). 12300 Twin- Twelve Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, brook Pkwy., Suite 250, Rockville, 20852. 48334. (248)478-7610. FAX: (248)478- (301)230-2222. FAX: (301)881-6362. 3159. E-mail: [email protected]; shj- Eric Rozenman. Weekly. .org. M. Bonnie Cousens, Ruth D. Feld- man. Quarterly. Society for Humanistic MASSACHUSETTS Judaism. AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY (1893). Two WASHTENAW JEWISH NEWS (1978). 2935 Thornton Rd., Waltham, 02154. Birch Hollow Dr., Ann Arbor, 48108. (617)891-8110. FAX: (617)899-9208. (313)971-1800. FAX: (313)677-0109. E- Marc Lee Raphael. Quarterly. American mail: [email protected]. Susan Ayer. Jewish Historical Society. Monthly. BOSTON JEWISH TIMES (1945). 15 School St., MINNESOTA Boston, 02108. (617)367-9100. FAX: (617)367-9310. Mng. Ed. Frank Scott. AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD (1912). 4509 Minnetonka Blvd., Minneapolis, 55416. Fortnightly. (612)920-7000. FAX: (612)920-6205. JEWISH ADVOCATE (1902). 15 School St., Marshall Hoffman. Weekly. Boston, 02108. (617)367-9100. FAX: (617)367-9310. Mng. Ed. Frank Scott. MISSOURI Weekly. KANSAS CITY JEWISH CHRONICLE. See under KANSAS JEWISH CHRONICLE (1927). 131 Lincoln St., Worcester, 01605. (508)752-2512. Son- ST. LOUIS JEWISH LIGHT (1947; reorg. 1963). dra Shapiro. Biweekly. 12 Millstone Campus Dr., St. Louis, 624 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997

63146. (314)432-3353. FAX: (314)432- JEWISH STAR (1985). 230 Old Bridge Turn- 0515. E-MAIL: [email protected]. Rob- pike, South River, 08882-2000. (908) ert A. Cohn. Weekly. St. Louis Jewish 432-7711. FAX: (908)432-0292. E-mail: Light. [email protected]. Marlene A. Heller. Fort- nightly. Jewish Federation of Greater NEBRASKA Middlesex County. JEWISH PRESS (1920). 333 S. 132 St., Omaha, JEWISH STATE (1996). 320 Raritan Ave., 68154. (402)334-8200. FAX: (402)334- Suite 203, Highland Park, 07036. 5422. Carol Katzman. Weekly. Jewish (908)393-0023. FAX: (908)393-0026. E- Federation of Omaha. mail: [email protected]. Ron Ostroff. NEVADA Weekly. JEWISH REPORTER (1975). 3909 S. Maryland JEWISH VOICE OF GREATER MONMOUTH Pkwy., Suite 400, Las Vegas, 89119-7520. COUNTY (1971). 100 Grant Ave., Deal (702)732-0556. FAX: (702)732-3228. Park, 07723. (908)531-6200. FAX: Rebecca Herren. Bimonthly. Jewish Fed- (908)531-9518. E-mail: monvoice@- eration of Las Vegas. aol.com. Mollie Leitzes. Monthly. Jewish Federation of Greater Monmouth LAS VEGAS ISRAELITE (1965). PO Box County. 14096, Las Vegas, 89114. (702)876-1255. FAX: (702)364-1009. Michael Tell. Bi- JEWISH VOICE & OPINION (1987). 73 Dana monthly. Place, Englewood, 07631. (201) 569- 2845. FAX: (201)569-1739. Susan L. NEW JERSEY Rosenbluth. Monthly. AVOTAYNU (1985). 155 N. Washington Ave., JOURNAL OF JEWISH COMMUNAL SERVICE Bergenfield, 07621. (201)387-7200. FAX: (1899). 3084 State Hwy. 27, Suite 9, Ken- (201)387-2855. E-mail: [email protected] dall Pk., 08824-1657. (908)821-1871. com. Sallyann Amdur Sack. Quarterly. FAX: (908)821-5335. E-mail: jcsana- JEWISH CHRONICLE (1982). 629 Wood St., @aol.com. Gail Naron Chalew. Quar- Suite 204, Vineland, 08360. (609)696- terly. Jewish Communal Service Associa- 4445. FAX: (609)696-3428. Leon Silver. tion of North America. Bimonthly. The Jewish Federation of Cumberland County. METROWEST JEWISH NEWS (1947). 901 Route 10, Whippany, 07981-1157. (201) JEWISH COMMUNITY NEWS. 1086 Teaneck 887-3900. FAX: (201)887-5999. David Rd., Teaneck, 07452. (201) 837-8818. Twersky. Weekly. United Jewish Federa- FAX: (201) 833-4959. E-mail:687-9680- tion of MetroWest. (amcimail.com. Rebecca Kaplan Boro- son. Fortnightly. Jewish Federation of OPTIONS, THE JEWISH RESOURCES NEWS- North Jersey and Jewish Federation of LETTER (1974). Box 311, Wayne, 07474- Greater Clifton-Passaic. 0311. (201)694-2327. Betty J. Singer. Monthly. JEWISH COMMUNITY VOICE (1941). 2393 W. Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill, 08002. (609) NEW MEXICO 665-6100, ext. 217. FAX: (609)665- NEW MEXICO JEWISH LINK (1971). 5520 0074. E-mail: [email protected]. Har- Wyoming NE, Albuquerque, 87109. riet Kessler. Biweekly. Jewish Federation (505)821-3214. FAX: (505)821-3351. E- of Southern NJ. mail: [email protected]. Rebeca Zim- mermann. Monthly. Jewish Federation of JEWISH HORIZON (1981). 843 St. Georges Greater Albuquerque. Ave., Roselle, 07203. (908)245-5775. FAX: (908)245-5599. Fran Gold. Weekly. NEW YORK JEWISH RECORD (Atlantic City area) (1939). AFN SHVEL (1941). 200 W. 72 St., Suite 40, 1525 S. Main St., Pleasantville, 08232. NYC, 10023. (212)787-6675. Mordkhe (609)383-0999. Martin Korik. Weekly. Schaechter. Quarterly. Yiddish. League for Yiddish, Inc. (1931). 1086 Teaneck Rd., Teaneck, 07666. (201)837-8818. AGENDA: JEWISH EDUCATION (1949; for- FAX: (201)833-4959. Rebecca Kaplan merly PEDAGOGIC REPORTER). JESNA, Boroson. Weekly. 730 Broadway, NYC, 10003. (212)529- JEWISH PERIODICALS / 625

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J ACOB RADER MARCUS WAS the first trained historian of the Jewish people born in America and the first to devote himself fully to the scholarly study of America's Jews. Through the American Jewish Archives, which he founded in 1947, and through a parade of books—culminating in a magisterial, three- volume history entitled The Colonial American Jew: 1492-1776 (1970) and an even larger four-volume history of United States Jewry: 1776-1985 (1989-93), completed in his tenth decade of life—he defined, propagated, and profession- alized his chosen field, achieving renown as its founding father and dean. At the time of his death, on the evening of November 14, 1995, he was also the oldest and most beloved member of the Reform rabbinate and the senior faculty mem- ber at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (Cincinnati), where he had taught for some three-quarters of a century.

Education and Training Marcus was born on his father's 31st birthday, March 5, 1896, in the tiny vil- lage of New Haven, across the river from Connellsville, Pennsylvania. "New Haven was a village, the base from which all the Jewish peddlers in Southwest- ern Pennsylvania moved ... to sell goods to the Slavs," he recalled in an inter- view in Moment magazine on the occasion of his 85th birthday. His father, Aaron Marcus (ne Markelson, 1865-1932), and his mother, Jennie Rader Marcus (nee Reider, 1870-1971), were recent immigrants to America's shores, having grown up within a few miles of one another around Vidz (Widzy) in the Lithuanian province of Kovno. In the final volume of his United States Jewry (1993), as if to connect himself with the history that he had by then spent a lifetime re- searching, he recounted his father's story as an illustration of how East European Jews struggled to survive in the American hinterland: [Aaron] Marcus arrived in New York in 1889, worked in a brickyard and in a matzo factory, but, determined to improve himself, became a garment worker. He was discharged the first day; he had sewed two right sleeves on a jacket. Marcus then picked up a basket of notions and peddled his way to Pittsburgh. There he worked in a small machine shop for George Westing- house at a time when this industrialist knew all of his employees by name. Then came the dreadful panic of 1893; Marcus worked for a time in a steel mill and finally when everything threatened to shut down he turned again to peddling. . . . Around the year 1900, now a horse and wagon "merchant prince," Marcus had saved enough to go into business as a shopkeeper. He moved to Homestead, set up a retail store, and within a few years a second store in the borough of Munhall. Spurred on by ambition he moved to Bir- mingham, Pittsburgh's South Side, the proud possessor of a small depart- ment store. Within a year or less he was bankrupt; the panic of 1907 de- 633 634 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997 stroyed him. By 1909 he was operating a small clothing and gent's furnish- ing store in Wheeling, West Virginia, unsuccessfully. Yet, ever-mindful of his religion, which was dear to him, he helped organize a congregation; he served as its president.... About the year 1915, in desperation, Marcus moved once more, this time into the mountains of central West Virginia where he oper- ated a small general store for about seven years. He did well. . . . While his father struggled, young Jacob Marcus commenced his education. He attended public school in Homestead and studied Hebrew after school in an Or- thodox heder. Homestead boasted a well-stocked public library, thanks to An- drew Carnegie, and it was there, Marcus later claimed, that his love for history first awakened, stimulated by the juvenile historical novels of George Alfred Henty. Marcus's wondrously retentive memory also displayed itself at this time, inherited, he was told, from a maternal ancestor who had been a prodigy in Tal- mud. But for the most part, the childhood Marcus recalled was unremarkable. Like so many children of immigrants, he experienced poverty and anti-Semitism at first hand, learned far better English than his parents ever knew, held odd jobs from a very young age, engaged in mischief, and endured the wrenching upheavals of moving each time circumstances changed and his parents set up shop in a new location, hoping that a change of place would produce a change in fortune. During his short stay in Pittsburgh, Marcus received his first education in Bible and Jewish history at the Orthodox Sunday School of Rabbi Aaron Ashin- sky's Hagadol. Since Wheeling, West Virginia, his next home, of- fered no supplementary Jewish education under Orthodox auspices, he attended the Reform Sunday School of the Eoff Street Temple, Congregation Leshem Shomayim. There he came to the notice of the congregation's rabbi, Harry Levi, who took him under his wing, taught him privately, and became a significant role model. It was he who first suggested to the Marcuses that they send their young- ster to Hebrew Union College to study for the rabbinate, a nine-year course that in those days began in high school. When Aaron Marcus, struggling to make ends meet, found that rabbinic education at Hebrew Union College was free and that the traditionalist Jewish Theological Seminary accepted only college graduates, the die was cast. In 1911, at the age of 15, Marcus boarded the train for Cincin- nati to attend high school and commence his rabbinical training. Marcus grew intellectually during his student years in Cincinnati. He attended Woodward and later Hughes High School, continued on to the University of Cincinnati (B.A., 1917), and pursued his rabbinical studies in the afternoon. He also studied briefly at Lane Theological Seminary and at the . It was during these years that he decided to specialize in history. Hebrew Union College's professor of Jewish history, Gotthard Deutsch, served as his mentor, and Deutsch's approach to history—his skepticism, his reverence for facts, and his pen- chant for piquant details—left, as Marcus later admitted, a lasting impression: He became a great influence on me. In part, he influenced me because of his personality. For the most part, I was influenced by his method. He was es- sentially a skeptic, a realist. He believed practically nothing in history. He believed only in facts, and wanted to be pretty sure before he would accept JACOB RADER MARCUS (1896-1995) / 635 the fact. He was in essence an annalist. . . . Deutsch emphasized the anec- dote, social history, and was very much interested in the details of the lives of individuals. I was influenced by this approach. Marcus published his earliest articles while studying with Deutsch. The first, "America: The Spiritual Center of Jewery [sic]" anticipated what became one of his favorite themes: the "golden age" of American Jewry. He argued in later years that American Jewry "is the greatest Jewry the world has ever known." He also published some 13 other articles and reviews prior to receiving his ordination. Most dealt with historical subjects; a few with the problems of Jewish soldiers in the American army. This last subject was one that Marcus knew firsthand, for in 1917, three weeks after the United States entered , he took time off from his studies and enlisted in the army. He spent two years in the service, most of it in France, and rose to the rank of second lieutenant and acting company commander in the 145th U. S. . "I am in charge of four large warehouses, not to say the sup- ply of fuel for an area of about fifty square miles," he wrote to his classmate Mor- ris Lazaron on January 22, 1919. "A couple of months ago I established a Friday night service and I have been able to have a minyon every Friday since." Marcus always believed that he had matured in the army. The skills that he learned there—administrative and human—served him well for the rest of his career. Returning to Hebrew Union College in 1919, Marcus took a student pulpit in Lexington, Kentucky, wrote a long rabbinic thesis entitled "An Investigation into Polish Jewish Life of the Sixteenth Century with Special Reference to Isaac ben Abraham, Author of Hizuk Emunah," and in 1920 was duly ordained. At the sug- gestion of Rabbi David Philipson, the dean of Cincinnati's Reform rabbinate and an influential member of the college's board, President Kaufmann Kohler soon invited the new rabbi to join the faculty—an honor previously accorded only to David Philipson and Solomon Freehof, who had likewise joined the faculty im- mediately upon their ordination. Marcus held the title "instructor in Bible and Rabbinics," but in fact he served as "assistant to Dr. Deutsch in the history de- partment." When Deutsch died, unexpectedly, in 1921, he took over all of his mentor's courses, earning praise from the students as "the youngest and one of the most popular members of our faculty." A year later, in June 1922, Marcus took a leave of absence from his teaching in order to study in Germany and obtain a Ph.D. The Hebrew Union College Monthly reported that he was "urged on by an impulse kindled within him by his revered predecessor," but Marcus himself later claimed that he went because he felt incompetent, especially given his meager knowledge of German and modern Hebrew. Deutsch and most of the other illustrious professors at Hebrew Union College had studied in Germany; it was the acknowledged center of Jewish schol- arship at that time. Only with "scientific" training and a degree from a German university, Marcus felt, could he be prepared properly for an academic career in Jewish history. The four years abroad proved transforming and shaped Marcus's scholarship 636 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997 forever after. In Berlin, he sat at the feet of some of Germany's greatest histori- ans, encountered many of Germany's foremost Jewish scholars, and even came in contact with "the essence" of Russian Jewry. The intellectuals, the great He- brew writers, poets and dramatists are all here," he enthused in a letter to his friend Lazaron. Many of them, like Simon Dubnow, Mark Wischnitzer, and Elias Tscherikower, were refugees from Bolshevism. After temporarily retreating to Kiel to immerse himself in German, Marcus returned to Berlin more resolved than ever to acquire "Sound Knowledge. Learning. Understanding ... the ability to work scientifically . . . [and] the elusive thing that the Germans call Method." He was "profoundly influenced" by the approach of historian Simon Dubnow, whom he read and probably met in Berlin, and decades later still identified himself, following Dubnow, as a "diaspora nationalist." Much of his understanding of American Jewry's historical role was shaped by Dubnow's model of "shifting cen- ters." What Dubnow did for East European Jews, bringing their history "to the same plane of scholarly and scientific quality as that achieved by the Wissenschaft des Judentums in the West," Marcus eventually sought to do for American Jewry. He was also influenced by what he learned from Ismar Elbogen and Leo Baeck, and especially by his association with his tutor, Fritz Baer, whose scholarly techniques he never ceased to admire. Yet for all of his work in Jewish history, Marcus ultimately wrote his doctorate, at the University of Berlin, in general history, focusing on the mercantile relations between England and the Hanseatic League (1576-1585). The university authorities, he reported, declined to accept a Jewish subject. Marcus dedicated his 1925 doctoral thesis to Antoinette ("Pretty Nettie") Brody, a young New York woman of Russian-Jewish parentage who was study- ing voice in Berlin. They were married in Paris soon after he received his doc- torate, with his former Hebrew Union College classmate, Nelson Glueck, then a student in Berlin, serving as best man. Several months later, Marcus traveled alone to Palestine, where he attended classes at the Hebrew University and studied modern Hebrew. Near the end of his life, he told his biographer, Randall Falk, that he had been "very disappointed" with this experience, but at the time he wrote glowingly to Judah Magnes of Palestine's potential "to take upon its shoulders the task of stimulating World Jewry in a modern, progressive yet traditionally Jew- ish spirit," and exclaimed that "nothing in all Jewish life" was more important than the Hebrew University. In the afterglow of this trip, he wrote sympatheti- cally in the early 1930s about "Jewish Palestine" and "Zionism and the Ameri- can Jew" for the New Orient and the American Scholar. He never, then or later, became a card-carrying Zionist and always believed that America was the more important Jewish center. But he still cast his lot with those who brought about a change in Reform Judaism's attitude toward the Zionist cause.

Teacher, Counselor, and Rabbi Marcus returned to Cincinnati in 1926 and lived there until the day he died. He spent all of his remaining years on the Hebrew Union College faculty, where JACOB RADER MARCUS (1896-1995) / 637 he continued for almost seven decades to teach some of the school's most popu- lar classes. He reorganized and extended the history curriculum, offered seminars in methodology, and began to focus on modern and contemporary Jewish his- tory, even as he was frequently called upon to teach other courses, far removed from his specialty. Whatever he taught, he combined careful preparation with a flawless, memorized delivery and a seemingly limitless supply of anecdotes and humorous asides that brought history alive. "The burden of stimulating interest falls on the teacher," he once wrote. "I interest my student; I never use notes. I persist in using eyeball to eyeball contact." Through the years, he taught students to read and analyze texts as well as to appreciate individual human beings, with all of their frailties and foibles. He made history relevant, entertaining, and in- spiring, and students flocked to him. Outside the classroom, Marcus became a rabbi and counselor to his students. "The most important thing in life is integrity," he preached. "Be a gentleman to everyone and remember to laugh; view the world, your work, and yourself with a smile." He was, as he put it, "psychiatrically oriented," and students quickly learned that in his study they could find sympathy, support, and guidance. Le- gions of students credited him with helping to sustain them through rabbinical school, and many of these same students turned to him again later, as rabbis, for help with their congregations or their personal problems. Into his nineties, he spent hours, often late into the night, counseling and consoling, finding jobs for his students, and helping those who were lonely find mates. This, he felt, was part of his rabbinic calling, and he considered it no less important than his scholar- ship and his teaching. His students reciprocated, electing him president of the Central Conference of American Rabbis in 1949 — the first Hebrew Union Col- lege professor since to be so honored—and lifetime honorary president of the conference in 1978, an honor he esteemed above all the others accorded him. During the final three decades of his life, he looked upon the Re- form rabbis of the Central Conference ("his boys," as he called them, even after the college admitted women) as his own surrogate family. His wife, after years of illness, had died in 1953. His only daughter, Merle (b. 1929), to whom he was deeply attached, perished in a fire in 1965. From that time onward, he confessed in his Moment interview, "the world that means most to me is the rabbinical world." "When I lost my family, my daughter, the only child I had, people said to me in the funeral sermons, you now have 500 sons. That's my world."

Scholarship in Jewish History Marcus's reputation as a scholar developed more slowly than his reputation as a teacher. He had a family to support — he also helped to provide for his parents and siblings during the Depression — so he spent long hours traveling on the lec- ture circuit, where he achieved great popularity. Teaching, too, took a great deal of his time, and he was also active in Reform Jewish affairs, in the Cincinnati Jew- ish community, and from 1939 onward in the Jewish Publication Society. His 638 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997 schedule left little room for creative scholarship. While his historian colleague at Hebrew Union College, Jacob Mann, secured his scholarly standing with an in- timidating series of highly significant books on Medieval Judaism, and his rival at Columbia, Salo Baron, completed the first edition of his Social and Religious History of the Jews, Marcus's most important early publications consisted of a monograph on Israel Jacobson, "the founder of the Reform movement in Ju- daism" (1928), and a popular, derivative history of German Jewry (1934), best remembered for its premature forecast that "Hitlerism will probably fall," and its too-hopeful prediction concerning German Jewry's destiny. In 1938 Marcus published a far more important textbook, a volume of care- fully edited documents dated 315-1791, entitled The Jew in the Medieval World. Here he displayed a singular mastery of primary literature and a prescient inter- est in usually neglected subjects and sources, such as women's history, the lives of Jewish laborers, and early American Jewish history. The textbook proved a great success and is still widely used. Continuing to work on neglected subjects, he embarked in the 1930s on an in-depth study of Jewish communal institu- tions—this at a time when communal institutions of every sort faced daunting challenges. As it turned out, Salo Baron was working on a related project, but as usual the two historians' approaches proved utterly different. Baron examined the Jewish community through a wide-angle lens, producing, in 1945, a three-volume synthetic study of its history and structure from ancient Palestine to the Ameri- can Revolution. Marcus characteristically focused far more narrowly, allowing him to generalize based on all relevant primary documents. Communal Sick-Care in the German Ghetto, the fruits of this research and Marcus's last significant scholarly publication dealing with German Jewry, appeared in 1947. Signaling the great change that was, by then, redirecting his scholarship toward the New World, he concluded the volume with a brief appendix describing "the beginnings of the Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati."

American Jewish Historian Marcus's interest in American Jewish history was perhaps natural, given his sta- tus as the community's first native-born professional Jewish historian. His pop- ular writings and his surveys of "Contemporaneous Jewish History," written for the Central Conference of American Rabbis, frequently touched on American Jewish themes, and even his scholarly volumes, as we have seen, integrated Amer- ican Jewish history in a way never before found in Jewish historiography. Mar- cus delivered a well-researched lecture on "The Americanization of Isaac Mayer Wise" in 1931, and a year later, when Rabbi Allan Tarshish became the first HUC student to propose writing a doctorate in American Jewish history, he and Tarshish "devoted much time and care to the preparation of a statement detail- ing the potential importance of the American Jewish community and the need for research in the field." The doctorate ("The Rise of American Judaism: A His- JACOB RADER MARCUS (1896-1995) / 639 tory of American Jewish Life from 1848-1881"), six years in the making, was a landmark contribution in which Marcus took a great deal of pride. Throughout the 1930s, Marcus collected source material and urged his students to write papers in the field of American Jewish history; in 1942, celebrated as the 450th anniverary of the discovery of America, he offered what he later described as "the first required graduate course in an academic institution in American Jew- ish history." The 1940s saw other scholars, too, strengthen their interest in Amer- ican Jewish history, including Salo Baron and Oscar Handlin. With the destruc- tion of European Jewry and America's emergence as the undisputed center of world Jewry, the subject gained new legitimacy, if not urgency. What set Marcus apart was that he knew more than the others did, having come to the field ear- lier, and he alone decided in the 1940s to devote his full attention to American Jewish history; for him, Europe was now dead. During the next half-century, Marcus worked systematically to establish Amer- ican Jewish history as a scholarly discipline. He founded both the American Jew- ish Archives (1947) and the American Jewish Periodical Center (1956) on the cam- pus of Hebrew Union College (Cincinnati). He served as president and later honorary president of the American Jewish Historical Society. He collected and published thousands of pages of edited primary sources. He created reference tools and a semiannual scholarly journal, American Jewish Archives (1948-). He encouraged students and young scholars by answering their questions and help- ing to fund their research. And he published book after book of his own incom- parable scholarship. All of these projects sought to address the lacunae in Amer- ican Jewish history that he set forth in 1951 when he published his pathbreaking two-volume study entitled Early American Jewry: [I]t is no more difficult today to write American Jewish history than it is to make bricks without clay. The clay, the sources, are still to be dug up. In this field there are no biographical or historical dictionaries, no atlases, no aux- iliary works, few collected sources, no satisfactory union list of Jewish seri- als, no genealogical tables, not a single complete history of the American Jew that satisfies the canons of modern methodology and criticism. The basic tools with which every historian works are still missing. He had singlehandedly created or inspired practically every one of these "basic tools" by the time his own life's work was finished. Marcus, by his own admission, was "primarily a fact man with a capacity to in- terpret the facts properly." He worked whenever possible from original sources: the millions of documents and thousands of reels of microfilm reposited in the American Jewish Archives. "The fact scrubbed clean is more eternal than perfumed or rouged words," he believed, and his aim in writing American Jewish history was to "give the facts and document them" so as to distinguish "truth" from "ethno- centric schmoose." "I believe that in every discipline, every area, every subject, there has to be at least one work which supplies the Stoff, the raw material, if only for others to summarize, to reevaluate, and even to reject," he wrote in the pref- 640 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK., 1997 ace to his The Colonial American Jew. Much of his life's work was directed toward that goal: to supply the Stoff which future students of American Jewish history might reliably build upon. When his own student Lance Sussman asked him why he did not do more with secondary literature, he replied, characteristically, that "you cannot ride two horses at the same time. ... I dig out the facts. I don't have time for anything more than that." As a rule, he was suspicious of generalizations and theories. "I would gladly trade in all of my theories," he once told me, "for one new fact." Facts, indeed, were his greatest contribution to American Jewish history. Nobody commanded more of those facts than he did, and nobody could possibly have done more to make those facts available to succeeding generations. Marcus never retired. He opposed compulsory retirement in principle and used his considerable political skills to win a contract from the Hebrew Union College Board of Governors permitting him to teach for as long as he wanted. He slept more as he advanced into his nineties, and his legendary 16-hour work days contracted. But even at age 98, he continued his lifelong habit of rising early, walking, and work- ing at his desk far into the night. He also maintained regular attendance at the He- brew Union College synagogue every Friday night and Saturday morning, only late in life moving up to the front row as a concession to his failing hearing. Honors were showered upon him in his final years—awards, degrees, testimo- nials; in 1987 the City of Cincinnati even named the intersection where he lived Jacob Rader Marcus Square. What meant most to him, however, was finishing up his life's work. He published at least a book a year during his tenth decade, including the four volumes of United States Jewry and a two-volume Concise Dic- tionary of American Jewish Biography. Two more books were in press at the time of his death: The American Jew, a one-volume narrative history, and The Jew in the American World, a one-volume documentary history. Soon after his death, Brandeis University purchased his library. To help insure that his life's work con- tinued even after his passing, he left his entire fortune—almost four million dol- lars—in trust for the American Jewish Archives, renamed the Jacob Rader Mar- cus Center of the American Jewish Archives in his memory.1

JONATHAN D. SARNA

'Two substantial biographies of Jacob Rader Marcus have appeared: Stanley F. Chyet, "Jacob Rader Marcus—A Biographical Sketch," in Essays in American Jewish History to Commemorate the Tenth Anniversary of the Founding of the American Jewish Archives Under the Direction of Jacob Rader Marcus (Cincinnati, 1958), pp. 1-22; and Randall M. Falk, Bright Eminence: The Life and Thought of Jacob Rader Marcus (Malibu, 1994). In honor of his 85th birthday, he also gave a revealing interview to Elinor Grumet, published in Mo- ment, Mar.-Apr. 1981, pp. 75-85. Biz Hundert un Tsvantsik, edited by Abraham J. Peck and Jonathan D. Sarna (Cincinnati, 1986), contains tributes and reminiscences from former stu- dents and colleagues. His 223 publications to 1978, as well as two festschrifts and other trib- utes are listed in The Writings of Jacob Rader Marcus: A Bibliographic Record, compiled by Herbert C. Zafren and Abraham J. Peck (Cincinnati, 1978). Marcus's voluminous pa- pers are housed at the American Jewish Archives. Obituaries: United States*

ADLER, ROBERT L., insurance consultant, Established the Amer. Jewish Com.'s Li- communal worker; b. Chicago, 111., July brary of Jewish Information (now the 30, 1918; d. Chicago, 111., July 6, 1995. Blaustein Library) in 1939; served as dir. Educ: U. of Illinois (BS). Served US of the library and AJCom. archives until Army, WWII. Bd. mem., State of 111. 1976. Developed a cataloging and classi- Comprehensive Insurance Program. Held fication system for Judaica special collec- many positions in Chicago Jewish com- tions. Under his leadership, the library munity: chmn. or pres.: Jewish Welfare grew in renown, becoming one of the Fund, Jewish United Fund, Jewish Fed- leading resources for research in contem- eration, Chicago Fed. UAHC, and oth- porary Amer. Jewish affairs. Mem.: Spe- ers. National positions incl.: pres.: cial Libraries Assoc, Soc. of Amer. JWB/Jewish Community Centers Assoc, Archivists, Linguistic Soc. of Amer, Jew- 1978-82; Crown Family Found, and ish Librarians Assoc Covenant Found.; mem. bd. govs., Jewish Agency; bd. mem.: Hebrew Union Coll.- ALLEN, MEL, sportscaster; b. Birmingham, Jewish Inst. of Religion, HIAS, World Ala., Feb. 14, 1913; d. Greenwich, Conn., Conf. Jewish Community Centers, Inter- June 16, 1996. Educ: U. of Alabama. natl. Fellowship of Christians and Jews, Served U.S. Armed Forces Radio Net- Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, work, WWII. Best known as the voice of Amer. Jewish Hist. Soc, and others. Re- the New York Yankees, 1939-64. Began cipient: Bronze Star Medal with oak-leaf career at U. of Alabama as speech clusters; Air Medal with 2 oak-leaf clus- teacher, manager of univ. public address ters; Croix de Guerre; system, and local football announcer; Meml. Award, Jewish Fed. of Chicago; news and music announcer, CBS Radio, Frank L. Weil Award, JWB; Distin- New York, 1937; became sports an- guished Service Award, Wurzweiler nouncer in 1939, for Yankees and N.Y. School, Yeshiva U.; hon. degree, Hebrew Giants baseball games and major college Union Coll. basketball games at Madison Square Garden; returned to CBS after WWII, ALDERMAN, HARRY J., librarian, archivist; broadcasting Yankee games, All-Star b. NYC, July 10, 1911; d. Laguna Hills, games, and World Series; dismissed by Calif., June 21, 1996. Educ: NYU (BA), CBS in 1964; called Cleveland Indians Columbia U. (BS, Lib. Sci.). Served U.S. games in 1968; began announcing Yan- Army, Signal Corps Intelligence, WWII. kees games again in 1978; called 40 Yan-

*Including American Jews who died between July 1, 1995 and June 30, 1996. 641 642 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997 kees games a year for SportsChannel v.-pres., 1967-79; exec, v.-pres. emer., through 1985. Host: syndicated TV pro- 1979-95. Helped establish Natl. Found, gram "This Week in Baseball," 1977-96; for Jewish Culture and Natl. Jewish Com- MSG (Madison Square Garden) regional munity Relations Council; helped to re- cable television network show "Yankees organize Jewish Agency and design Pro- Magazine," 1986-96. ject Renewal, an anti-poverty program in Israel. Active on numerous boards and ASCH, SOLOMON, social psychologist; b. committees, incl. social issues and poli- Warsaw, Poland, Sept. 14,1907; d. Haver- cies com., Natl. Assembly for Social Pol- ford, Pa., Feb. 20, 1996; in U.S. since icy and Development; Council for Social 1920. Educ: City Coll. N.Y. (BS), Co- Planning and Prog. Development; steer- lumbia U. (MA, PhD). Instr., asst. prof, ing com., Natl. Interfaith Consultation Brooklyn Coll., 1932-41; assoc. prof, on Social Welfare; bd. overseers, School New School for Social Research, of Advanced Social Studies; advisory 1944-47; prof., Swarthmore Coll., com., Inst. of Contemporary Jewish Af- 1947-66; prof, Rutgers U., 1966-73; fairs, Brandeis U.; Citizens Crusade dir., Inst. Cognitive Studies, 1966 73; Against Poverty; staff com., Interreli- prof, U. of Pa., 1973-79; prof, emer., gious Com. Against Poverty, Social Wel- 1979-96. Best known for studies of con- fare Assembly. Pres., Natl. Conf. of Jew- formity— how social pressure affects per- ish Communal Svc; chmn., social svc ception and behavior. Au.: An Experi- div., N.Y. UJA-Federation. Served on mental Study of Variability in Learning many public bodies, incl. ad hoc com. on (1932); Social Psychology (1952, 1987); public welfare, US Dept. of Health, Ed- The Legacy of Solomon Asch: Essays in ucation and Welfare; Empire Housing Cognition and Social Psychology (1990); Found, N.Y; natl. adv. com., AFL-CIO numerous articles. Awards: Mem., Amer. Community Services Comm.; Natl. Conf. Acad. Arts and Sciences; Nicholas Mur- on Social Welfare. Contrib. to encyclope- ray Butler Medal; Guggenheim Fellow- dias, Jewish and general publications. Re- ship; Amer. Psych. Assoc. Distinguished cipient: Hon. degree, Case Western Re- Scientific Contribution Award. serve U. BAUMANN, HANNAH HIRSHHORN, commu- nal worker; b. NYC, Dec. 28,1915; d. Rye, BOTNICK, ADOLPH IRA, communal profes- N.Y, Nov. 26, 1995. Educ: Smith Coll. sional; b. New Orleans, La., Aug. 17, Worked with Amer. Red Cross during 1924; d. New Orleans, La., Oct. 5, 1995. World War II. Active on behalf of Amer. Educ: Louisiana State U. Served U.S. Jewish Com.: mem.: bd. govs., 1977-83; Army, WWII. Active in civil-rights move- natl. bd. trustees and natl. council, ment; joined staff of Anti-Defamation 1983-95; natl. investment com., Women's League, Atlanta office, 1961; served as Campaign Bd.; Westchester Bd., ADL regional dir. in New Orleans, 1964- 1983 95. Mem. bd., Community Syna- 92. Recipient: ADL Awards for profes- gogue of Rye, N.Y. Endowed Hannah sional excellence and life achievement; Hirschhorn Baumann Americana Collec- New Orleans' Peaceful Liberator Award, tion on American Jewish Life, Thought 1995. and History, Amer. Jewish Com. Is- BRICHTO, HERBERT CHANAN, rabbi, Bible rael/Middle East Center, Jerusalem. Fel- scholar; b. Jerusalem, Palestine, Jan. 22, low in , Metropolitan Museum 1925; d. Cincinnati, Ohio, Feb. 19, 1996; of Art; active supporter of New York's in U.S. since 1931. Educ: City Coll. N.Y. 92nd St. Y and Channel 13. Patron, (BSS), Hebrew Union Coll. (MHL, rab- United Medical Center, Port Chester, N.Y. binic ord.), U. of Pa. (PhD). Chaplain, BERNSTEIN, PHILIP, communal professional; U.S. Army, Korea, 1950-53. Mem. faculty b. Cleveland, Ohio, June 6,1911; d. NYC, and dean, HUC-JIR, New York, 1953; Nov. 18, 1995. Educ: U. of Michigan joined HUC faculty, Cincinnati, in 1962; (BA), Western Reserve U. (MS). Exec, prof., Bible, 1962 on, dean, 1974-75; spent sec: Cleveland several periods in Jerusalem as admin., and Cleveland Jewish Community Fed., annual prof, and rabbi of the chapel at 1935-43; Joined Council of Jewish Fed- the HUC-JIR's School of Bible and erations staff in 1947: assoc. dir., fieldser - Archeology. Mem.: CCAR; Soc Biblical vice, 1947-55; exec, dir., 1955-67; exec. Lit., Amer. Oriental Soc. Au.: The Proh- OBITUARIES / 643

lent of "Curse" in the , On Hills, Calif., Mar. 9,1996. After dropping Faith and in the Bible, Kin, out of school in sixth grade, worked as Cult, Land and Afterlife-A Biblical Com- child street singer on NYC's Lower East plex, The Case of the and a Recon- Side; became a comic star of vaudeville, sideration of Biblical Law, On Slaughter radio, motion pictures, television, and the and Sacrifice, Blood and Atonement, The nightclub stage. Achieved fame as good- Hebrew Bible on Human Rights, The Bib- natured straight man to daffy (onstage) lical Base of Western Democracy, The wife, Gracie Allen. After Allen's 1958 re- Image of Man in the Bible, How Does tirement and death in 1964, remained ac- Speak in the World, and Toward a Gram- tive in a solo career into his 90s. Featured mar of Biblical Poetics: Tales of the on "The George Burns and Gracie Allen Prophets. Show" (1950-58); on television and in many films, incl. The Sunshine Boys, for BRODKEY, HAROLD, writer; b. Alton, 111., which he won 1976 Academy Award for Oct. 25, 1930; d. NYC, Jan. 26, 1996. best supporting actor. Au.: / Love Her, Educ: Harvard U. Staff writer, New That's Why (1955); Gracie: A Love Story Yorker magazine, 1954-96. First collec- (1988); All My Best Friends (1989). tion of short stories. First Love and Other Sorrows (1958), gained him attention CAYNE, MARCIA LIEBERT, sales representa- (Harold Bloom called him "an American tive, communal worker; b. Brooklyn, N.Y., Proust"); second collection, Stories in an Sept. 3, 1937; d. Los Angeles, Calif, Aug. Almost Classical Mode (1988), dealt with 5, 1995. Pres., Pacific-Southwest Region, darker themes and incl. sections of a Assoc. of Reform Zionists of Amer., long-awaited novel that took him over 30 1987; natl. pres., 1993-95; trustee and years to complete. The novel. The Run- mem. exec, com., Union of Amer. Hebrew away Soul (1991), was hailed as "a work Congs. Active in World Zionist Org., of genius" by admirers and "monstrous" Amer. Zionist Movement, and Zionist and "puzzling" by detractors. His second General Council, among others. Delegate, novel, Profane Friendship (1994), also re- , 1987, 1992. ceived mixed reviews. DAVIS, MOSHE, professor, educator; b. BRODSKY, JOSEPH ALEXANDROVICH, poet; b. Brooklyn, N.Y., June 12, 1916; d. Leningrad, Russia, May 24, 1940; d. Jerusalem, Israel, Apr. 10, 1996. Educ: Brooklyn, N.Y., Jan. 28, 1996; in U.S. Teachers Coll., Columbia U. (BS), Jewish since 1972. Educ: primary and secondary Theol. Sem. of Amer. (rabbinic ord.), Co- schools, Leningrad (dropped out at age lumbia U, Hebrew U. (PhD). Began long 15). First denounced in 1963 by the Soviet professional association with Jewish regime for his "pornographic and anti- Theol. Sem. of Amer. in 1942, as both ad- Soviet" poetry; was officially harassed for ministrator and teacher: registrar, nine years, spending 18 months in an Arc- 1942-46; asst. to dean, Teachers Inst., tic penal camp; went into involuntary 1944-46; dean, 1946-50; provost, exile to the U.S. in 1972. Poet-in- 1950-59; lect. in Amer. Jewish hist., residence, U. of Michigan, 1972-73 and 1942-52; asst. prof., 1952-56; assoc 1974-80; prof., literature, Mt. Holyoke prof, 1956-59; dir., Amer. Jewish Hist. Coll., 1980-96; visiting lect. Columbia Center, 1956-59, where he supervised U., New York U., Queens Coll., and oth- preparation of series of volumes on re- ers. Named U.S. poet laureate, 1991. Au.: gional history. Guiding force in establish- Verses and Poems (1965); Elegy to John ment of Ramah Camps and the Leaders Donne and Other Poems (1967); A Stop in Training Fellowship youth org. in 1946. the Desert (1970); Selected Poems (1973); Program ed., "The Eternal Light" radio A Part of Speech (1980); Less Than One program, 1942-52; program ed., "Fron- (prose, 1986); To Urania (1988); Water- tiers of Faith" television program, mark (prose, 1992); Marbles (play, 1989). 1951-53. Pres., Hebrew Arts Found.; of- Recipient: MacArthur Found. Fellowship ficer, Histadrut Ivrit of Amer. (helped (1981); National Book Critics Circle create Hebrew-speaking Massad Camps). Award (1986); Nobel Prize for literature After moving to Israel in 1959, served as: (1987); hon. doctorate, U. visiting prof, Hebrew U. and founder its Inst. for Contemporary Jewry; prof, of BURNS, GEORGE (NATHAN BIRNBAUM), co- Amer. Jewish history and institutions, median; b. NYC, Jan. 20, 1896; d. Beverly 644 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997

1965-95; research prof, Jewish Theol. DRUCKMAN, JACOB, composer, conductor; Sem. of Amer. Jerusalem Center, b. Philadelphia, Pa., June 26, 1928; d. 1964-95; project dir. and genl. ed., Amer- New Haven, Conn., May 24,1996. Educ: ican Holy Land Study program with Berkshire Music Center (studied compo- Union Theol. Sem. In 1965 originated sition with Aaron Copland, 1949); Juil- "Study Circle on World Jewry," which liard School (BS, MA); Ecole Normale de held annual meetings in home of Israel's Musique, Paris. Faculty: Juilliard School, president, serving as dir. 1965 - 83 and ed. 1956-72; Brooklyn Coll., 1972-76; of 13 volumes of its proceedings. Chmn., chmn. composition dept., Yale U., President's Continuing Internatl. Seminar 1972-96, and electronic music studio. on World Jewry and the State of Jewry; Composer-in-residence, N.Y. Philhar- founder and academic chair, Internatl. monic, 1982; artistic dir. for three Phil- Center for University Teaching of Jewish harmonic Horizons Festivals during the Civilization, 1980-95. Au.: more than 1980s. Pres., Aaron Copland Fund for 200 books and articles in English and He- Music 1991-96. An influential propo- brew, incl. The Emergence of Conserva- nent of contemporary music, his own tive Judaism (1963), Mixed Marriage in compositions are vividly scored dramatic Western Jewry: Historical Background to works. Among his major works: Windows the Jewish Response (1969), Contemporary (1972), Lamia (1974), Mirage (1976), Jewish Civilization on the American Cam- Chiaroscuro (1977), Concerto for Viola pus: Research and Teaching (ed., 1974), and Orchestra (1978), and Aureole (1979); and "Jewish Religious Life and Institu- also composed ballet scores and numer- tions in America" in Louis Finkelstein's ous chamber pieces. Recipient: Pulitzer The Jews (1949). Prize for music (1972). DOBROSZYCKI, LUCJAN, historian; b. Lodz, EISENSTAEDT, ALFRED, photographer; b. Poland, Jan. 15, 1925; d. NYC, Oct. 24, Dirschau, Prussia, Dec. 6, 1898; d. 1995; in U.S. since 1970. Educ: U. of Martha's Vineyard, Mass., Aug. 23,1995; Lodz (BA), U. of Leningrad (MA), Pol- in U.S. since 1935. Served in German ish Acad. of Science, Warsaw (PhD). Army, WWI; began working as freelance Asst. prof, history, U. of Warsaw, photojournalist in 1920s while employed 1954-56; asst. prof, later assoc. prof, as button-and-belt salesman. Staff pho- Inst. of History, Polish Acad. of Science, tographer. Life magazine, 1936-95. Au.: 1954-69; sr. research assoc, YIVO Inst. Witness to Our Time (1966); The Eye of for Jewish Research, New York, 1970-95; Eisenstaedt (1969); Martha's Vineyard prof, of interdisciplinary Holocaust stud- (1970); Eisenstaedt's Guide to Photogra- ies, Yeshiva U., 1985-95; visiting assoc. phy (1978); Eisenstaedt: Germany (1981); prof: Hunter Coll., NYC, 1973; City Coll. Eisenstaedt on Eisenstaedt: A Self Por- N.Y., 1975; continuing educ. faculty, Co- trait (1985); Eisenstaedt: Remembrances lumbia U., 1977-79; visiting prof: U. of (1990). Recipient: Presidential Medal of Conn., Stamford, 1980-84; Yale U., Arts; Infinity Master of Photography 1985; Queens Coll., NYC, 1987. Au.: Rep- Award; Encycl. Britannica Photographer tile Journalism: The Official Polish Lan- of the Year Award, and other honors. guage Press Under the Nazis 1939-45 (1994); Survivors of the Holocaust in EISENSTEIN, JUDITH KAPLAN, musicologist, Poland: A Portrait Based on Jewish Com- composer; b. NYC, Sept. 10, 1909; d. munal Records 1944-47 (1994). Co-au.: Rockville, Md., Feb. 14,1996. Educ: Inst. Image Before My Eyes: A Photographic of Musical Art (now the Juilliard School), History of Life in Poland 1864-1939 Teachers Coll., Columbia U. (BS, MA), (1977). Ed., English trans.: The Chronicle Hebrew Union Coll.-Jewish Inst. of Reli- of the Lodz Ghetto (1984); The Jews in gion (PhD). Instr., music educ. and his- Polish Culture (1988). Co-ed.: The Holo- tory of Jewish music: Teachers Inst., Jew- caust and the Soviet Union (1993). Recip- ish Theol. Sem. of Amer., 1929-54; ient: Publications Award, Polish Acad. of HUC-JIR, 1966-79; also taught at Re- Sciences; Assoc. of Amer. Publishers constructionist Rabbinical Coll. The old- Award for the Most Outstanding Book in est of theologian Mordecai M. Kaplan's the Humanities (1984); Interfaith Com. four daughters; in 1922, at age 12, was the of Remembrances Humanitarian Award; first American Bat Mitzvah, called to the hon. degree, Baltimore Hebrew Coll. Torah at the newly founded Soc. for the OBITUARIES / 645 Advancement of Judaism, the first Re- Chicago (rabbinic ord.). Northwestern U. constructionist cong. A lifelong propo- (BA, MA), U. of Chicago (PhD). Chap- nent of "Judaism as a civilization" and lain, U.S. Air Force, WWII. Instr., phi- the importance of the arts in Jewish life. losophy, Ohio State U., 1948-52; asst. Au.: Gateway to Jewish Song (1939); prof, 1952-56; assoc. prof, 1956-61; Music for Jewish Groups (1942); Festival prof., 1961-73; prof, philosophy and Songs (1943); The Scope of Jewish Music Jewish studies, 1973-74; prof, Jewish (1948); Jewish Moods in Music: A Pro- philosophy and dir., Near Eastern and Ju- gram for an Informal Concert of Record- daic Studies, Brandeis U., 1974-93; ings (1951); Heritage of Jewish Music taught religion and philosophy at Boston (1972); co-au. cantatas on Jewish themes U. after retirement. Mem.: exec, com., (What Is Torah, Seven Golden Buttons, Conf. Jewish Philosophy, 1963-69; exec, Our Bialik, and others); Israeli Music, a com., Inst. for Judaism and Contempo- program aid (1978); magazine articles. rary Thought, Israel; acad. bd.. Melton Research Center of Jewish Theol. Sem. ELBERG, SIMCHA, rabbi, Talmud scholar; b. of America, 1972-96; bd. dirs., Inst. for Radzymin, Poland, Apr. 19, 1917; d. Jewish Life, 1972-76; exec, com., Natl. Brooklyn, N.Y., Oct. 31, 1995; in U.S. Comm. B'nai BYith Hillel Founds.; since 1948. Educ: Rabbinic ord. in War- Assoc. of Jewish Studies (dir. since 1970, saw; studies at in Shanghai, v.-pres 1973-75, pres. 1975-78); govern- China. Pres., exec, bd.. Union of Ortho- ing council. World Union Jewish Studies. dox Rabbis, 1958-95; mem. exec, com., Au.: Modern : Theory and Agudath Israel of America; ed., Practice (1975); The Philosophical Foun- Harpardes rabbinic law journal of Union dations of Jewish Ethics: Some Initial Re- of Orthodox Rabbis, 1950-95; Intro- flections (1979); Interpreting : duced "" program of daily Tal- Studies in Methodology, Metaphysics and mud study in U.S. Au.: multivolume Moral Philosophy (1990). Ed.: Kant's Fun- books in rabbinic law and historical bib- damental Principles of the Metaphysic of liography of prewar Poland. Morals (1949). Consult, ed.. Journal of FINGER, JUSTIN J., lawyer, communal pro- History of Philosophy, 1970-76; mem. fessional; b. NYC, Feb. 2, 1927; d. NYC, edit, bd.: Library of Living Philosophers May 7, 1996. Educ: New York U, Ford- Inc.: Judaism: Tradition: AJS Review: ham U. Law School. Served U.S. Navy, Daat; Jewish Education Yearbook. Recip- WWII. Investigator and staff counsel, ient: fellow, Amer. Council Learned Socs.; N.Y. State Crime Comm.; staff counsel, sr. fellow, Natl. Endowment for the Hu- N.Y. Waterfront Comm. & N.Y. State manities; and other honors. Comm. of Investigation. Associated with FUCHSBERG, JACOB D., lawyer, judge; b. Anti-Defamation League since 1959: NYC, June 14, 1913; d. Port Chester, Southern counsel, 1959-65, involved in N.Y, Aug. 27, 1995. Educ: New York U. civil rights struggles; dir., law dept. of (LLB). Partner, Cohen and Fuchsberg, civil rights div., 1965-76; dir., civil rights 1937-50; private practice, 1950- 52; part- div., overseeing fact-finding and research ner, Fuchsberg and Fuchsberg, 1952-74; depts. and Nazi War Criminals task force, assoc. judge, N.Y. State Court of Appeals, 1978-87; assoc. natl. dir., 1987-92. In 1974-83; founder, Jacob D. Fuchsberg retirement, became volunteer N.Y. state Law Firm, 1983, specializing in civil liti- asst. DA specializing in elderly crime vic- gation. Founder and benefactor, Jacob D. tims. Coordinated compilation of ADL's Fuchsberg Law Center at Touro Coll. annual Audit of Anti-Semitic Incidents. Pres.: N.Y. State Assoc. Trial Lawyers, helped produce ADL Security Handbook 1957-59; NYU Law Review Alumni for Community Institutions, and numer- Assoc, 1956-58; Amer. Trial Lawyers ous reports on the organized hate move- Assoc, 1963-64; trustee, NYU School of ment in the U.S., skinheads, racism, and Law; founding pres., Jewish Community violence. Bd. mem. & chmn., Tifereth Is- Center, Harrison, N.Y, 1957-62. Chmn.: rael Town and Village Syn., NYC; pres., Comm. 100 for Dem. Party; trial lawyers local school board. div., UJA/Fed.; N.Y. State Public Em- Fox, MARVIN, professor; b. Chicago, 111., ployees Bd.; mem. bd. dirs.: St. Agnes Oct. 17, 1922; d. Newton, Mass., Feb. 8, Hospital (White Plains, N.Y), 92nd St. 1996. Educ: Hebrew Theol. Coll., YM-YWHA (NYC), Amer. Arbitration 646 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997

Assoc, Internatl. Synagogue at JFK Air- nomic Opportunity and related commu- port. Ed.: NY Encyclopedia of . nity programs, such as Head Start, 1962-68; congressional comms. and U.S. GIDEON, MIRIAM, composer; b. Greeley, Dept. of Health, Education, and Welfare, Colo., Oct. 23, 1906; d. NYC, June 18, 1965-68; Peace Corps, 1962-64, and oth- 1996. Educ: Boston U. (BA), Columbia ers. Chmn., Emergency Alliance for U. (MA), private studies in composition Homeless Families and Children, NYC. with Lazare Saminsky and Roger Ses- Active in numerous professional and sions, and Jewish Theol. Sem. of America community orgs., incl. Center for Social (doctorate in Sacred Music). Faculty: Policy Studies in Israel, Citizens Comm. Brooklyn Coll., City Coll. of N.Y., Man- for Children, Natl. Conf. on Social Wel- hattan School of Music, and JTSA. A fare (pres.), Natl. Assoc. Social Workers specialist in Jewish liturgical music and (pres.), Mobilization for Youth. Recipi- composition, she composed many settings ent: Disting. Service Award, Natl. Conf. of Hebrew prayers for solo voice and for on Social Welfare; Michael Schwerner chorus, incl. a complete Sabbath service. Meml. Award; several hon. degrees; chair Vocal works incl. Fortunato (opera, 1958); in Contemporary Urban Problems named Shakespeare settings for voice and or- in his honor at Columbia. chestra (1951); song cycles on natural and philosophical themes, incl. Questions on GITTELSOHN, ROLAND B., rabbi; b. Cleve- Nature (1964), The Seasons of Time land, Ohio, May 13, 1910; d. Boston, (1969), and Creature to Creature (1985); Mass., Dec. 13, 1995. Educ: Western Re- song settings in French, Japanese, Ger- serve U. (BA), Hebrew Union Coll. man, Greek, Latin, and Hebrew. Instru- (BHL, rabbinic ord.), Columbia U. Chap- mental works incl. Svmphonia Brevis lain, U.S. Marine Corps, WWII; natl. (1946); sonatas for flute (1943), viola chaplain, Jewish War Veterans, 1947. (1948), cello (1967), and piano (1977); Rabbi: Central Synagogue of Nassau and Fantasy on a Javanese Motif (\9A%). County, RockvilleCentre, N.Y., 1936-53; Mem., Amer. Academy of Arts and Let- Temple Israel, Boston, Mass., 1953-77, ters. rabbi emer., 1977-95. Network preacher: Church of the Air (CBS); Message of Is- GINSBURG, MITCHELL I., professor, welfare rael (ABC). Pres.: Mass. Bd. of Rabbis, policy expert; b. Boston, Mass., Oct. 20, 1958-60; Jewish Communty Center of 1915; d. NYC, Mar. 2, 1996. Educ: Tufts Metro. Boston, 1961-63; Assoc. of Re- U. (BS, MA), Columbia U. (MSW). form Zionists of Amer., 1977-84. Served Served US Army, WWII, as supervisor, Central Conf. of Amer. Rabbis in various psychiatric social work unit. Exec, dir., positions: chmn. placement com.; chmn. Jewish Community Center, Manchester, com. on justice and peace; mem. exec, N.H., 1947-48; assoc, Bureau of Per- bd.; v. -pres.; pres., 1969 - 71. Chmn., com. sonnel and Training, Natl. Jewish Welfare on Jewish educ. Union of Amer. Hebrew Bd., 1948-53. Joined faculty of Colum- Congs., 1959-68; mem. UAHC bd. bia U. School of Social Work in 1953: trustees, exec, com., com. on social ac- asst. prof, 1953-54; assoc. prof., tion. Mem.: exec, bd.. President Truman's 1954-56; prof, 1956-66; asst. to acting Comm. on Civil Rights, 1947; Nassau dean, 1958-60; assoc. dean, 1960-66, County Mental Health Assoc, 1951-53; dean, 1971-81, and special asst. to univ. Mid-Century Com. for Children and pres. on community affairs, 1971-86; Youth, 1952; Governor's Com. to Survey founder, Columbia U. Community Ser- Mass. Courts, 1955; Mass. Comm. on vices, 1971; prof, emer., 1985-96; special, Abolition of the Death Penalty, 1957-58. lect. in social work, co-director. Center Assoc. ed., Reconstructionist magazine, for the Study of Human Rights, consult, 1949-53. Au.: Modern Jewish Problems to Columbia U. Community Services, (1943); Little Lower Than the Angels 1986 96. Commissioner, NYC Welfare (1952); Mans Best Hope (1961); Conse- Dept. (renamed Dept. of Social Services crated Unto Me (1965); My Beloved Is during his term), 1966-67; admin., NYC Mine(\969). Recipient: 3 combat ribbons Human Resources Admin, (new "supera- for service with Fifth Marine Div. on Iwo gency" encompassing welfare, an- Jima; Freedoms Found, award. Hon. de- tipoverty, and manpower programs), grees: Hebrew Union Coll.-Jewish Inst. 1967-70. Consult.: US Office of Eco- of Religion; Lowell Tech. Inst. OBITUARIES / 647

GOLDMAN, RHODA HAAS, philanthropist, 23, 1900; d. Great Neck, N.Y., June 20, communal worker; b. San Francisco, 1996; in U.S. since 1924. Educ: studied Calif., Sept. 20, 1924; d. Honolulu, drama in German-occupied Warsaw dur- Hawaii, Feb. 17, 1996. Educ: U. of ing WWI. Began career with a a Berlin California-Berkeley. Great-grandniece of offshoot of the renowned Vilna Troupe, clothing manufacturer Levi Strauss; corp. which brought him to the U.S., where in dir., Levi Strauss & Co. Longtime sup- 1927 he got a bit part in The Jazz Singer porter of environmental protection, cul- with Al Jolson and in 1932 dubbed Yid- tural programs, and health-related causes; dish dialogue into the silent Italian film with husband, Richard, founded Richard Joseph in the Land of . Returned to and Rhoda Goldman Fund, which do- Poland, where he produced and co- nated some $25 million since the early directed four Yiddish films still famous 1990s, and the Goldman Environmental for their pure Yiddish, high acting qual- Prize, sometimes termed "the Nobel Prize ity, and moving depiction of pre-WWII for environmentalists," in 1990. Jewish ac- Poland's vibrant Yiddish culture: Yidl tivities incl.: Jewish Community Fed. mitn Fidl ( Yiddle with a Fiddle. 1935), star- (chmn., Jewish Community Endowment ring Molly Picon; Der Purimspiler (The Fund Com., 1986-96; mem. Endowment Jester. 1937); Mamele and A Brievele der Fund Com., 1979-81; mem. bd. dirs., Mamen (Little Mother and A Little Let- Jewish Welfare Fed., 1970-76); chmn., ter to Mother. 1938). During WWII pro- Mayor Dianne Feinstein's Com. for a duced The Miracle of the Memorial to the Six Million Victims of and We Will Live at the Yiddish Art The- the Holocaust (1981-86); mem. exec, ater on NYC's Second Avenue; later re- com., Natl. Jewish Conf. Center Holo- leased Yidl in an English version, which caust Project (1978-82); Temple ran as a play in 1990 and also went on the Emanuel-El (pres. 1991-93); Mount Zion road. Hospital and Medical Center (various of- fices); benefactor: Haas Promenade, HAAS, WALTER A., JR., business executive, Jerusalem; genealogy center. Museum of philanthropist; b. San Francisco, Calif, the Diaspora, Tel Aviv. Jan. 24, 1916; d. San Francisco, Calif., Sept. 20, 1995. Educ: U. of California- GOULD, MORTON, composer, conductor; b. Berkeley (BA); Harvard Richmond Hill (Queens). N.Y., Dec. 10, (MBA). Served U.S. Army, WWII. Great- 1913; d. Orlando, Fla., Feb. 21, 1996. grandnephew of clothing manufacturer Educ: Inst. of Musical Art (later Juilliard Levi Strauss; joined Levi Strauss & Co. in School). Began career as pianist, com- 1939 and served in various positions; poser, arranger, and conductor with WOR pres., 1958-70; CEO, 1958-76; chmn.. radio, 1935-42; eventually composed 1970-81; hon. chmn., 1985-96. Through and/or conducted for Broadway, film, bal- the Evelyn and Walter A. Haas Jr. Fund let, and television, as well as the world's supported the San Francisco Museum of major orchestras. Regarded as one of the Modern Art, the San Francisco Ballet three most popular American composers and symphony, disadvantaged youths, of his time, along with George Gershwin families, the elderly, and other causes. and Aaron Copland, he incorporated Owner, Oakland Athletics baseball team, jazz, folk, pop, and marching-band music 1980-1995. Benefactor: San Francisco in classical music forms. Composed scores Jewish Community Fed., Cong. Emanuel- for two Broadway musicals (Billion Dollar El, Jewish Home for the Aged, Jewish Baby, Arms and the Girl) and ballet scores Family and Children's Services. Mem.: (Fall River Legend, Clarinade, and I'm Old Presidential Advisory Bd. for Minority Fashioned). Pres.: American Society of Enterprise, Presidential Task Force on In- Composers, Authors and Publishers, ternatl. Development, UN Assoc. Recip- 1986-94; bd. mem., 1959-96. Recipient: ient: Harvard Alumni Achievement Grammy Award, 1966; Pulitzer Prize for Award; U. of California Alumnus of the music, 1995 (for Stringmusic, commis- Year; Presidential Voluntary Action sioned by Natl. Symphony Orch.); Award; and other honors. Kennedy Center Honors Award, 1994. HP.CINNGFR, FRED, journalist, foundation GRF.F.N, JOSEPH (GRF.F.NBERG), Yiddish film executive; b. Nuremberg, Germany, July producer, director; b. Lodz, Poland, Apr. 7, 1920; d. NYC, Nov. 6, 1995; in U.S. 648 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997 since 1937. Educ: New York U; City Md., Apr. 30, 1996. Educ: Syracuse U. Coll. of N.Y. (AB); U. of London. Served (BA); Stanford U. (JD). Partner, Ifshin & U.S. Army military intelligence, WWII. Friedman, Washington, D.C; sr. v.-pres., Educ. reporter and/or foreign corresp., Cassidy & Associates political consul- 1946-50: London Times Educ. Supple- tants; general counsel and member of the ment, Washington Post, Bridgeport, exec, com., American Israel Public Affairs Conn. Sunday Herald, Overseas News Com. (1985-96). A political activist since Agency, This Week mag.; educ. ed.: N.Y. student days, traveled to Hanoi, Vietnam, Herald Tribune, 1950-56; Parents mag., in 1970 as president of the Natl. Student 1957-59. Joined New York Times 1959: Assoc and urged U.S. troops not to sup- educ. ed., 1959-69; mem. editorial bd., port the war. Genl. counsel for Walter F. 1969-77; asst. ed., editorial page, 1976; Mondale's presidential campaign, 1984, educ. columnist, 1978-90; pres. and mem. and 's campaign, 1992. Mem. bd. dirs., New York Times Co. Found., Amer. Bar Assoc. standing com. on elec- 1977-90; pres.. New York Times Neediest tion law. Active in the Anti-Defamation Cases Fund, 1977-90. Adjunct prof, City League, Amer. Jewish Com., and Coali- U. of N.Y, 1974-78; sr. advisor, Carnegie tion for a Democratic Majority. Corp. of N.Y, 1990-96. Mem.: bd. dirs., Acad. Educ. Devel.; President's Comm. KARPMAN (CARMIN), ITZHAK I, publisher, on Foreign Langs, and Internatl. Studies, communal worker; b. Warsaw, Poland, 1978-79. Founder and pres., Educ. Writ- Apr. 11, 1914; d. NYC, Apr. 30, 1996; in ers Assoc, 1956. Au.: The Big Red School- U.S. since 1946. Educ: Business Admin- house (1959, 1990); istration School (Warsaw), U. of Warsaw, Guide to Private Schools Hebrew U., Tel Aviv School of Law and (1968); Fateful Choices: Healthy Youth for Economics, New School for Social Re- the Twenty-First Century (1993), and search. Ed., Blau-Weiss weekly and other works. Co-au., with wife, Grace Hanoar Hazioni monthly, in Warsaw Hechinger: Teen-Age Tyranny (1963); 1929-36, and in Palestine 1936-46; secy.- Growing Up in America (1975). Recipient: gen., Zionist Confed. of Palestine, Carnegie Found. Advancement of Teach- 1938-42, mem. natl. bd., 1942-46; dir., ing Fellowship; British Empire Medal; Anglo-Palestine Publ. Ltd., London and George Polk Meml. Award; Fairbanks Jerusalem, 1943-46; dir., World Confed. Award; Soc. Silurians editorial writing of , 1946-52; mem. award; CCNY Disting. Alumni Medal; world exec, 1951-53; secy., Amer. Ami- Educ. Writers Assoc. awards, many other dar-Housing for Immigrants in Israel, honors and hon. degrees. 1952-58; mem., natl. econ. council, ZOA, 1947-50. Founder and ed., Who's HOCHSTEIN, PHILIP, newspaper editor and Who in World Jewry, 1955-78; chmn., publisher; b. Radoszkowice, Poland, Sept. Amer. editl. bd. and gen. ed., Standard 5, 1901; d. Sarasota, Fla., Oct. (?), 1995; Jewish Encylopedia, 1957-67; founder in U.S. since 1907. Educ: through 8th and dir., Encyclopedia Judaica Research grade. Began journalistic career at age 16 Found., 1963-67. as office boy at New York Sun; reporter: New York Call, 1919; Bayonne Times, KIRSTEIN, LINCOLN, ballet manager, arts pa- 1920 and ed., 1922-23, 1925-26; ed.: tron; b. Rochester, N.Y, May 4, 1907; d. New York American, 1924; Staten Island NYC, Jan. 5, 1996. Educ: Harvard U. Advance, 1927-30; LI Daily Press, Served U.S. Army, WWII. Best known as 1931-35; Newark Star-Ledger ed. advi- co-founder (with George Balanchine) and sor, Newhouse Newspapers; pres. Ad- genl. mgr. of N.Y. City Ballet (retiring in vance News Service, Washington, D.C. 1989) and affiliated School of American After retiring from Newhouse in 1970, Ballet; a major force in developing NYC's bought N.Y. Jewish Week (formerly Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts; American Examiner) and served as ed.; benefactor, School of Amer. Ballet, N.Y. sold in 1982 to independent investors' Shakespeare Festival, and other arts insts. group. Also served as ed. of Washington, Founder and ed., Dance Index (1942-48). D.C. Jewish Week until its sale in 1983. Au.: Dance (1935); Thirty Years: Lincoln Kirstein s New York City Ballet (1978); IFSHIN, DAVID, lawyer, lobbyist; b. Washing- Poems (1987); Mosaic: Memoirs (1994); ton, D.C, (?), 1948 or 1949; d. Potomac, art monographs and other works. OBITUARIES / 649

KORFF, BARUCH, rabbi; b. Ukraine, (?), change was not a steady acquisition of 1914; d. Providence, R.I., July 26,1995; in knowledge, but, he wrote, "a series of U.S. since 1926. Educ: rabbinic ord., peaceful interludes punctuated by intel- Poland (1930). Rabbi: synagogues in New lectually violent revolutions." Au.: The Hampshire and Taunton, Mass., the last Copernican Revolution (1957); The Struc- 1953 — 71. Active in Zionist groups. ture of Scientific Revolutions (1962,1970); Achieved a measure of fame as a confi- The Essential Tension (1977); Black-Body dant and loquacious defender of Richard Theory and the Quantum Discontinuity Nixon. Founder, Natl. Citizens Com. for 1894-1912 (1978); The Trouble with the Fairness to the Presidency, a pro-Nixon Historical Philosophy of Science (1992). group during the Watergate era. Au.: Recipient: George Sarton Medal in the Flight from Fear (1953); The Personal History of Science; numerous other Nixon (1974); The President and I (1995). awards and hon. degrees. KRAVETZ, JULIUS, rabbi, professor; b. KUNSTLER, WILLIAM, lawyer; b. NYC, July Knyshin, Grodno, Poland, Mar. 9, 1908; 7, 1919; d. NYC, Sept. 4, 1995. Educ: d. (?), May 26, 1996; in U.S. since (?). Yale U. (BA); Columbia U. (LLB). Served Educ: U. of Rochester (BA), Jewish Inst. U.S. Army, WWII. Practiced business, of Religion (MHL, rabbinic ord.), He- marriage, and estate law in 1950s. An out- brew Union Coll.-Jewish Inst. of Religion spoken champion of left-of-center causes, (DHL). Chaplain, US Army, WWII. who made a career defending unpopular Rabbi: Floral Park Jewish Center, Floral people and movements, his clients incl. Park, N.Y., 1934-36; Ahavath Sholom, the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., Stokely Bluefield-Princeton, W.Va., 1936-43; Carmichael, convicted child murderer Temple Israel, Tallahassee, Fla. and dir., Wayne Williams, Lenny Bruce, Malcolm Hillel Found., Fla. State U., 1947-54; X, El Sayyid Nosair (accused of murder- Dir., Hillel Found., U. of Fla., ing Kahane) and, in what may Gainesville, 1954-56; adjunct prof, of have been his best-known case, the Rabbinics, HUC-JIR, New York, N.Y. "Chicago Seven" political activists in 1956-74. Adviser to Jewish students, 1968. Assoc. prof., N.Y. Law School, Dartmouth Coll., 1958-62; dir., summer 1950-92. Au.: Bevond a Reasonable sessions, HUC-JIR, Cincinnati, 1963-68. Doubt? The Original'Trial of Caryl Chess- man (1961); The Case for Courage: The KRONISH, LEON, rabbi, communal worker; b. Brooklyn, N.Y, Feb. 21, 1917; d. Stories of Ten Famous American Attor- Miami Beach, Fla., Mar. 23,1996. Educ: neys Who Risked Their Careers in the Brooklyn Coll.; Jewish Inst. of Religion Cause of Justice (1962); The Minister and (rabbinic ord.). Founding rabbi, Temple the Choir Singer (1964); Deep in My Heart Beth Sholom, Miami Beach, 1944, which (1966); Trials and Tribulations (1985); he served for many years, building it into Hints and Allegations: The World in Po- a major center of Reform Judaism. etry and Prose (1994); and My Life as a Chmn., Joint Com. on Israel, Central Radical Lawyer (1994), among others. Conf. of Amer. Rabbis and Union of LAZERE, HASKELL L., communal profes- Amer. Hebrew Congs.; founding chmn., sional; b. Omaha, Neb., Sept. 25, 1920; d. rabbinic council, natl. chmn.. State of Is- NYC, Feb. 10,1996. Educ: Creighton U; rael Bonds; natl. chmn., Histadrut; v.- U. of Chicago Law School. Served U.S. pres., Amer. Jewish Cong. Army Air Force, WWII. Media dir., Anti- KUHN, THOMAS S., historian of science; b. Defamation League, Chicago, 1946-48; Cincinnati, Ohio, July 18, 1922; d. Cam- Michigan regional dir., 1948-52; dep. bridge, Mass., June 17, 1996. Educ: Har- dir., southwest region in Los Angeles, and vard U. (BS, MS, PhD). Faculty mem.: dir., Arizona, 1952-56; mountain states Harvard U., 1948-56; U. of California- dir., 1956-57. Southeast dir., Amer. Jew- Berkeley (1956-64); prof., philosophy and ish Cong., 1958-61; West Coast dir., history of science, Princeton U., 1961-65; NYC Metropolitan Council, 1964-79; prof., philosophy and history 1965-66. Asst. natl. dir., later acting dir.. of science, Mass. Inst. of Technology, Interracial Council for Business Oppor- 1979-83, prof, of philosophy, 1983-91, tunity, 1966-68. Dir., NY chapter, Amer. prof. emer. 1991 -95. Revolutionized his- Jewish Com., 1968-89; dir. emer., tory of science with theory that scientific 1989-96. Chmn., N.Y. State Human 650 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997 Rights Advisory Com., 1984-94; mem. Ceremonies for Girls (1978). Recipient: and coord., Korean American advisory student awards for excellence in homilet- council on multiracial relationships; dir., ics, modern Hebrew literature, and Codes Catholic Interracial Council; chmn., adv. at JTSA; hon. degree, JTSA. com.; Cong, of Italian-Amer. Orgs.; trustee, Audrey Cohen Coll.; founding LELYVELD, ARTHUR J., rabbi, communal bd. mem.. Com. on Decent Unbiased professional; b. NYC, Feb. 6, 1913; d. Campaign Tactics. Recipient: Community Apr. 15, 1996. Educ: Columbia U. (first Service Award, NYC Urban Coalition; Jewish ed. of Daily Spectator), Hebrew Jack D. Weiler Award, NYC Jewish Com- Union Coll. (MHL, rabbinic ord.). Rabbi: munity Relations Council; CIAO Award Hamilton, Ohio, 1939-41; Omaha, Neb., for Human Services, Cong, of Italian 1941-44; exec dir., Com. on Unity for Amer. Orgs., and many other honors. Palestine of ZOA, 1944-46; natl. v.- chmn., 1946-48; assoc. natl. dir., B'nai LEBEWOHL, ABE, restaurant owner; b. B'rith Hillel Found., 1946-48; natl. dir., Kolykiv, Poland, July 29, 1931; d. NYC, 1948-56; exec, v.-chmn., Amer.-Israel Mar. 4, 1996; in U.S. since 1950. Educ: Cultural Found., 1956-58; rabbi. Fair- technical school in Siberia. Owner of the mount Temple, Cleveland, Ohio, famed Second Avenue Deli in New York 1958-86; sr. rabbi emer., 1986-96; sr. City since the early 1950s, was shot and rabbi, Temple Emanu El, Honolulu, killed on his way to deliver the previous Hawaii, 1994-96. Active on behalf of day's deposits to the bank. A supporter of Zionist movement in 1940s and 1950s; a neighborhood residents and numerous civil-rights activist in the 1960s, counseled charities; known for generosity to home- civil-rights workers and worked in voter- less and unemployed. Mem. bd. dirs.: registration drives in the South. Founder, East Side Hebrew Inst. and community Natl. Fed. of Temple Youth, 1939; syn.; active supporter of Jewish day founder and first pres., Jewish Peace Fel- schools, synagogues, and other insts. and lowship, 1941-44; secy., Joint Rabbinical Jewish orgs. Recipient: awards from vari- Conf. on Conscientious Objectors, 1941- ous Jewish, political, and social orgs. 46; natl. v.-pres., Amer. Jewish League for Israel; mem. exec bd. and pres., Central LEFKOWITZ, LOUIS, lawyer, politician; b. Conf. of American Rabbis; pres.. Syna- NYC, July 3, 1904; d. NYC, June 20, gogue Council of Amer.; pres., Amer. 1996. Educ: Fordham U. (LLB). Private Jewish Cong., 1966-72. Au.: Is practice of law, NYC; elected to N.Y. Dead (1968); The Steadfast Stream: An State Assembly at age 23, as a Republican Introduction to Jewish Social Values in a strongly Democratic dist., 1928-30; (1995). Contrib.: Religion and the State justice, municipal court, NYC, 1935; jus- University (1958); Universal Jewish Ency- tice, city court, 1954; served 5 terms — clopedia: many educ and Jewish publica- longest tenure in history — as attorney tions. general of N.Y. state, 1957-78; ran for NYC mayor in 1961 and lost to Robert F. LEWIN, ISAAC, rabbi, professor; b. Wagner; counsel, Phillips, Nizer, Ben- Wieliczka, Poland, Jan. 14, 1906; d. NYC, jamin, Krim & Ballon, 1979-96. Mem. Aug. 24, 1995; in U.S. since 1941. Educ: bd. dirs., Florence Crittenton League; rabbinic ord., Poland; law degree, U. of pres., Natl. Assoc. Attorneys General. Lvov. Served two terms on City Council LEIFER, DANIEL, rabbi; b. Brooklyn, N.Y., of Lodz, Poland, mid to late 1930s. After Jan. 4, 1936; d. Chicago, 111., Mar. 10, arrival in U.S., worked with Va'ad Hatza- 1996. Educ: Crown Heights Yeshiva, lah to rescue Jews in Europe; following Yeshivah of Flatbush, Harvard U. (BA), war, traveled to Europe as part of UN Re- Hebrew U., Jewish Theol. Sem. of Amer. lief and Rehabilitation Admin. Prof, Jew- (rabbinic ord.). Chaplain, U.S. Air Force, ish history, Bernard Revel Graduate 1962-64. Asst. dir., Hillel Found., U. of School, Yeshiva U., 1944-85; prof, emer., Chicago, 1964-72; dir., 1972-96. Pres., 1985-95; Hebrew principal, Yeshiva U. Hillel and Jewish Campus Professionals, High School for Girls, Brooklyn, 1974-78. Active in movement for egali- 1950-70. Mem., central governing body, tarianism in and ritual. Au.: Agudath Israel of Amer.; elected to three- "On the Birth of a Daughter," in Blessing member internatl. presidium; spokesman the Birth of a Daughter: Jewish Naming for Agudath Israel World Org. before UN OBITUARIES / 651 Social and Economic Council, where he Slavic langs., 1943-58. Settled in Israel in developed Declaration on the Elimina- 1962. Founding faculty member, Bar-Ilan tion of All Forms of Intolerance and Dis- U. and American Coll. in Jerusalem; crimination Based on Religion, adopted founded humanities program at Haifa by UN General Assembly, 1981. Bd. Technion. Pres., College Yiddish Assoc; mem., Conf. on Jewish Material Claims chmn., comm. on Jewish affairs, Amer. Against Germany, 1951-95; hon. bd. Jewish Cong.; admin., Great Dictionary mem., Amer. Jewish Joint Distribution of the Yiddish Language. Au.: Many Com. Published 28 books in Hebrew, Pol- scholarly articles and book reviews and 20 ish, Yiddish, and English, incl. Contribu- books, incl. Arthur Schnitzler: Studies in tions to the History of Jews in Poland Austrian Literature. Culture and Thought (1936, in Polish); The Destruction of Eu- (1932); Historical Survey of German Lit- rope (1948, in Yiddish); Religious Jewry erature (1936); Germany's Stepchildren and the United Nations (1953); Towards (1944, 1971); Peretz (1946); Eliakum International Guarantees for Religious Zunser (1950); Flowering of Yiddish Lit- Liberty (1981); The Political History of erature (1966); The Jew in American Lit- Polish Jewry, 1918-1919 (1990); In De- erature (1966); A History of Yiddish Lit- fense of Human Rights (1992). Ed.: Eleh erature (1972); and Biblical Themes in Ezkerah (These 1 Will Remember, 1956), World Literature (1985). Ed.: Jewish Book biographies of Jewish leaders who per- Annual (1953-55); Encycl. Hebraica; ished in WWII. Recipient: UN Medal of Encyl. Judaica; contrib.: various encyclo- Peace, 1982; Golden Badge of Merit, City pedias. Recipient: hon.degree: Hebrew of Warsaw, 1988. Union Coll.-Jewish Inst. of Religion. LEWIS, FRIEDA SANDBERG, teacher, com- LITT, SOLOMON, investment broker, com- munal worker; b. NYC, (?), 1911; d. Deer- munal worker; b. NYC, Apr. 12, 1904; d. field Beach, Fla., Feb. 29, 1996. Educ: Poughkeepsie, N.Y, Sept. 18,1995. Educ: Adelphi U. (BA). High-school English New York U. Joined Asiel & Co., broker- teacher, guidance counselor, admin. Ac- age, in 1917 as a runner; named partner in tive in Hadassah, in various positions, for 1929; continued to work there until his 40 years: head of Nassau and Suffolk death. Gov.: N.Y. Stock Exchange, Amer. county (N.Y.) regions, chmn. Jewish Stock Exchange. First chmn. Jewish Wel- educ, Youth Aliyah, Hadassah magazine, fare Board finance & budget com., chmn., and Hadassah Medical Org.; natl. v.pres., exec, com., 1944-45, pres. 1959-64. Hon. treas., pres., 1980 - 84, later serving as hon. pres., World Fed. of YMHAs and JCCs; v.-pres. Other activities incl.: chmn. Amer. founder, Jerusalem YM-YWHA; pres. Section, World Jewish Cong.; mem. pre- Jewish Bd. of Guardians (Jewish Bd. of sidium, Zionist Genl. Council of World Family and Children's Services), 1964 — Zionist. Org.; mem. exec, and natl. bds., 68; genl. chmn.. Greater N.Y. UJA; v.- American Zionist Fed.; bd. mem.: Natl. pres., N.Y. Fed. of Jewish Philanthropies; Jewish Community Relations Advisory founder and mem. com.. Fund for Jewish Council; Natl. Jewish Family Center of Education. Amer. Jewish Com.; Synagogue Council MINTZ, DONALD, R., lawyer, communal of America; World Synagogue Council; worker; b. New Orleans, La., (?), 1943; d. Hebrew U.; Natl. Conf. on Soviet Jewry. New Orleans, La., Apr. 28, 1996. Educ: Mem.: U.S. HolocaustComm.; N.Y. Holo- Tulane U. Private practice of law and fac- caust Memorial Comm. Youth Aliyah ulty mem., Tulane U. Law School; chmn.: Day Center in Lod, Israel, named in her Bd. of Commissioners of New Orleans honor. Au.: "Past Accomplishments and Downtown Devel. Dist. and Bd. of Com- Unfinished Business of Zionism," Judaism missioners of Port of New Orleans; pres.: (Spring 1987). Jewish Fed. of New Orleans, Jewish Com- munity Center; mem., ADL Natl. LIPTZIN, SOLOMON, professor; b. Satanov, Comm.; pres., JWB, 1987-90. Ukraine, July 27, 1901; d. Jerusalem, Is- rael, Nov. 15, 1995; in U.S. since 1910. OPATOSHU, DAVID, actor; b. NYC, (?), 1917 Educ: City Coll. of N.Y. (BA), Columbia or 1918; d. Los Angeles, Calif., Apr. 30, U. (MA, PhD), U. of Berlin. Professor, 1996. Served U.S. Air Force, WWII. Best comparative lit., City Coll. of N.Y, known for playing scholarly Jewish resis- 1923-62; chmn. dept. of Germanic and tance leader Akiva in the 1960 film Exo- 652 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997

dus. The son of Yiddish novelist Joseph PERLMAN, ANITA MORRIS, communal Opatoshu, began career in New York worker; b. Butte, Mont., Oct. 3, 1905; d. City's Yiddish theater; debuted on Broad- Chicago, 111., June (?), 1996. Educ: way in 1938 in Golden Boy, in Yiddish film Northwestern U. Active in Chicago civic in 1939 in The Light Ahead, and in Hol- affairs and in Jewish communal life, local lywood film in 1948 in The Naked City. and national. In B'nai B'rith: pres., North Theater credits incl. musicals Silk Stock- Shore B'nai B'rith Women, 1938-40; ings and Bravo Giovanni; comedies Me pres., District 6, 1944-45; founder, B'nai and Molly, Reclining Figure, and Once B'rith Girls, 1944; hon. life mem., B'nai More With Feeling; dramas Flight into B'rith Youth Comm.; internatl. pres., Egypt. The Wall, and Lorenzo. Film cred- B'nai B'rith Women, 1955-57; founder its incl. The Brothers Karamazov, Party (with her husband, Lou) of BB Perlman Girl, Cimarron, The Best of Enemies, Torn Camp at Starlight, Pa. Among her other Curtain, Enter Laughing, and The Fixer. activities: natl. chmn., Pre-Natal Care Ed- Television appearances incl. parts in Stu- ucation, Natl. Found. March of Dimes; dio One, Philco Playhouse, Playhouse 90, natl. v.-chmn., Anti-Defamation League, and numerous other series. Au.: Between 1963-69; Northwestern U. trustee; char- Sea and Sand (Yiddish, 1946), a collec- ter mem. Beth Emet Synagogue and Sis- tion of short stories based on his wartime terhood; mem. cabinet and com. of 100, experiences; screenplay for Romance of a Bonds for Israel; delegate, White House Horse Thief {1971), based on a novella by Conf. on Children and Youth, 1960. Re- his father. Recipient: Emmy for appear- cipient: Hillel Honor Key; certificate of ance in dramatic series Gideon's Trumpet. honor, Chicago Sun Times; citation, US Treasury Dept.; Chicago Bd. Health PEARL, CHAIM, rabbi; b. Liverpool, Eng- award; Natl. Found. March of Dimes land, Nov. 25, 1919; d. Jerusalem, Israel, Award; Natl. Council of Negro Women; Dec. 18, 1995; in U.S. since 1964. Educ: Legion of Honor, B'nai B'rith Youth London U. (BA), Birmingham U. (BA, Comm. and other honors. MA, PhD); Jews Coll., London; Liver- pool Yeshiva (semikhah). Rabbi: Birm- RIFKIND, SIMON H., lawyer, judge; b. ingham Hebrew Cong., 1945-60; New Meretz, Russia, June 5, 1901; d. NYC, West End Synagogue, 1960-64; Conser- Nov. 14, 1995; in U.S. since 1910. Educ: vative Synagogue Adath Israel of City Coll. of N.Y. (BS); Columbia U. Riverdale, N.Y., 1964-80; teacher, can- (LLB). Legislative secy, to U.S. Sen. tor, v.-pres., and occasional sexton, Robert F. Wagner, 1927-33, helping to Ramot Zion cong., Jerusalem, 1980-95. draft New Deal legislation; partner, Wag- V.-pres.: Anglo Jewish Preachers Assoc, ner, Quillian & Rifkind, NYC, 1930-41; 1949-50; Assoc. of Anglo Jewish Minis- federal district court judge for Southern ters, 1962-64; British Section, World District, 1941-50; partner: Paul, Weiss, Jewish Cong.; chmn.. Cultural Com., Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, 1950-96; World Jewish Cong.; founding mem., Stevenson, Rifkind & Wirtz (Chicago) Riverdale Jewish Community Council. 1957-61. As trial lawyer, represented Au.: A Guide to Jewish Knowledge (1956, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Pennzoil, many reprintings); Guide to and many New York political figures; his (1959, 1963); Guide to the Minor Festivals clients incl. the investment house Lazard and Fasts (1963); , Commentaries on Freres and General Motors. Called by the Pentateuch (1970); The Medieval Jew- U.S. Supreme Court Justice William O. ish Mind: Studies in the Religious Philos- Douglas "the most outstanding" of all ophv of Isaac Arama (1971); Sefer ha- the lawyers who appeared before the : The Book of Jewish Folklore and Supreme Court between 1930 and 1975; Legend(\9%%). Ed.: sermons of Birming- special master, U.S. Supreme Court, ham predecessor Rabbi Abraham Cohen; 1955-61; chmn.. Presidential Railroad series of pamphlets on Jewish heroes; Comm., 1961-62; co-chmn.. President's Popular Jewish Library of World Jewish Comm. on the Patent System, 1966-67; Cong.; assoc. ed.. The Jewish Bible Quar- mem.: New York City Bd. Higher Educ, terly; articles in London Jewish Chronicle. 1954-66; mayor's mediation panel dur- Jewish Review, World Jewry, among oth- ing the 1963 NYC teachers' strike; helped ers. Recipient: hon. degree, Jewish Theol. set up M unicipal Assistance Corp. to pull Sem. of America. New York City back from bankruptcy. OBITUARIES / 653 mid-1970s. Fellow, Amer. Coll. Trial programming, developed diversity train- Lawyers (regent, 1967-71; pres., 1976-77); ing programs for public schools. Joined chmn., Charles H. Revson Found., Tudor Amer. Jewish Com.'s Chicago office in Found, and others; founding dir., Nor- 1968 to work on ethnicity issues: natl. eth- man and Rosita Winston Found. Adviser nic liaison, 1985-95; dir., Inst. for Amer- to Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower on Jewish ican Pluralism, 1990-95; founding dir., affairs in Amer. occupation zone of Eu- Project Ukraine, 1992-95; dir., Natl. Pol- rope, 1945; longtime mem. Amer. Jewish ish American-Jewish American Task Com.: chmn. admin, bd., 1953-66, and Force. Founding dir., 111. Consultation on exec, bd., 1956-59, hon. mem. bd. govs.; Ethnicity and Education, late 1960s. founder, Amer. Friends of Hebrew U.; Served on numerous boards, incl. 111. Hu- chmn., Com. of Five, New York Assoc. manities Council; Multicultural Advisory for New Americans (1952-79); life mem., Council of the III. State Bd. of Educa- bd. dirs., v.-chmn., and chmn., Jewish tion; Governors Grievance Panel; Urban Theol. Sem. of Amer. Recipient: Medal of Skills Inst. of City Colleges of Chicago. Freedom (by Harry S. Truman); Medal Recipient: Officers Cross of the Order of of Excellence, Columbia Law School; Merit, Polish government. Louis D. Brandeis Medal, Brandeis U.; and other honors; hon. degrees: JTSA; ROTH, HENRY, writer; b. Tysamenica, Gali- Hofstra Coll., Brandeis U, City Coll. of cia, Austria-Hungary, Feb. 8, 1906; d. Al- New York; Hebrew U. buquerque, N.M., Oct. 13, 1995; in U.S. since 1907. Educ: City Coll. of N.Y. Au- ROSENBERG, BERNARD, sociologist; b. De- of the celebrated novel Call It Sleep troit, Mich., Nov. 30, 1923; d. NYC, Jan. (1934), a stark, moving portrait of poor 25, 1996. Educ: U. of Michigan (BA); Jewish immigrants living on New York's graduate studies at U. of Geneva, Switz.; Lower East Side. Dropped from public New School for Social Research (MSSc, view after he joined the Communist Party PhD). Instr., Wayne State U., 1948;instr., in the 1930s and found himself unable to Brandeis U., 1952-55; asst. prof., Harpur write works that agreed with party Coll., State U. of N.Y., 1955-56; prof. dogma; held series of blue-collar jobs to Graduate Faculty, New School for Social support his family; reentered public eye in Research, 1956-70; prof, City Coll. of 1964 when his novel was reissued and ac- N.Y., 1956-92; prof, Graduate Center, claimed as an Amer. classic. In late '60s City U. of N.Y., 1967-92; disting. prof, began to write again; eventually settled in emer., City U. of N.Y., 1992-96. Ful- Albuquerque, where in 1979-despite se- bright prof, U. of Buenos Aires, Ar- vere and progressive rheumatoid arthri- gentina, 1960-61; Willett visiting prof, tis-he started work on Mercy of a Rude U. of Chicago, 1970-72. Contrib. ed., Stream, planned as a series of six related Dissent, 1954-96, for which he wrote on novels that are set in New York City and politics and culture, incl. articles on Israel follow the protagonist of Call It Sleep as and on Amer. Jews. Mem. President's he grows to adulthood. Three volumes Com. on Juvenile Delinquency, 1964-67, were completed: A Star Shines Over Mt. and consult, to numerous insts. and social Morris Park (1994), A Diving Rock on the programs. Author, coauthor, or editor of Hudson (1995), and From Bondage (1996). 22 books and some 150 scholarly articles, Also published a collection of short sto- incl. Sociological Theory: A Book of ries and essays, Shifting Landscapes Readings (1957); Mass Culture: The Pop- (1987). ular Arts in America (1957); Work, Youth and Unemployment (1968); The Real Tin- SCHAPIRO, MEYER, art historian, critic; b. sel (1970, 1974); and The Broadway Mu- Siauliai, , Sept. 23, 1904; d. sical: Collaboration in Hits and Flops NYC, Mar. 3, 1996; in U.S. since 1907. (1993). Educ: Columbia U. (BA, PhD). Lect., art history, Columbia U, 1928-36; asst. ROTH, DAVID, communal professional; b. prof, 1936-46; assoc. prof, 1946-56; Jersey City, N.J., Sept. 16, 1939; d. prof, 1952-65; univ. prof, 1965-73; Chicago, 111., July 29,1995. Educ: Wash- univ. prof, emer., 1973-96. Lect.: New ington Coll. (BA), U. of Illinois (gradu- York U., 1932-36; New School for So- ate studies in labor and industrial rela- cial Research, 1936-52; Charles Eliot tions). A specialist in intergroup relations Norton prof, Harvard U., 1966-67; 654 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997

Slade Prof, of Art, Oxford U, 1968; vis- (1967). Recipient: decorations from gov- iting lect., College de France, 1974. A ernments of France, Czechoslovakia, critic and historian of wide erudition, an Poland, the Netherlands, and for influential teacher and lecturer, champion role repatriating some 5.5 million people of modern art, lifelong radical, and for during WWII; Alumnus of the Year, U. of more than 50 years a leading figure in California; hon. degree, Boston U., and New York intellectual life. Au.: Early other honors. Christian Art (1944); On the Aesthetic At- SIMON, RALPH, rabbi, communal worker; b. titude in Romanesque Art (1948); Vincent Newark, N.J., Oct. 19, 1906; d. Palm van Gogh (1950); Cezanne (1952); On Springs, Calif, Mar. 29,1996. Educ: City Some Problems in the Semiotics of Visual Coll. of N.Y. (BA), Columbia U. (MA), Art (1969); Words and Pictures (1973); Ro- U. of Chicago Oriental Inst.; Jewish manesque Art (1977); Modern Art: 19th Theol. Sem. of Amer. (rabbinic ord.). and 20th Centuries (1978); Late Antique, Rabbi: Rodef Shalom, Johnstown, Pa., Early Christian and Medieval Art (1979); 1931-36; Cong. B'nai Israel, Brooklyn, Theory and Philosophy of Art: Style, N.Y, 1936-37; Jackson Heights Jewish Artist and Society (1994). Mem.: National Center, Queens, N.Y, 1937-43; Cong. Inst. of Arts and Letters. Recipient: Art Rodfei Zedek, Chicago, 111., 1943-87; Dealers Assoc. of Amer. Award; Alexan- rabbi emer., 1987-96. Active in founding der Hamilton Medal, Columbia U. of in Wisconsin, 1947. SCHOTTLAND, CHARLES I., social worker, Pres.: Chicago Bd. of Rabbis, 1952-54; university administrator; b. Chicago, 111., mem. bd. dirs., Jewish Fed. Metropolitan Oct. 29, 1906; d. Tucson, Ariz., June 27, Chicago, 1954-66; genl. chmn.: Greater 1995. Educ: U. of Calif.-Los Angeles Chicago Israel Bonds Com., 1964-65; (BA), N.Y. School of Social Work (cert.), Chicago Combined Jewish Appeal Cam- U. of Southern Calif. Law School. Served paign, 1967; pres.. Rabbinical Assembly, U.S. Army, WWII (It. col., in charge of 1968-70. Mem. various public commis- section concerning displaced persons). sions and boards, incl. 111. Bd. of Mental Admin., Calif. Relief Admin., 1933-36; Health Commissioners, Chicago Comm. exec, dir., Fed. Jewish Welfare Orgs., on Youth Welfare, Chicago Comm. on 1936-41; asst. to chief, Children's Bu- Human Resources, Citizens' Adv. Com. reau, U.S. Dept. of Labor, 1941 -42; asst. of the Bd. of Education. Au.: Talmud for dir., UN Relief and Rehabilitation Every Jew (1945); Challenges and Re- Admin., Germany, 1945; dir., Calif. Dept. sponses (1985). Recipient: Julius Rosen- of Social Welfare, 1950-54; Social Secu- wald Award, Jewish Fed. of Chicago; rity Commissioner, U.S. Dept. of Health, hon. degree, JTSA. Education, and Welfare, 1954-58; found- SMITH, CHARLES E., real estate developer, ing dean, Florence Heller Grad. School philanthropist; b. Lipnick, Russia, Mar. for Advanced Studies in Social Welfare, 28, 1901; d. Palm Beach, Fla., Dec. 30, Brandeis U., 1959-70, 1976-79; dean of 1995; in U.S. since 1911. Educ: City Coll. faculty, 1961-63; prof, 1972-76; pres., of N.Y. (BBA). Began working as con- Brandeis U., 1970-72. In retirement, struction superintendent in Washington, taught at Arizona State U., headed Gov- D.C. area after father's building company ernor's Adv. Council on Aging, and sat on failed during the Depression; eventually Arizona state commission that made founded Charles E. Smith Companies, comprehensive study of long-term health one of Washington's largest builders. Bd. care. Officer or bd. mem. many natl. and mem., Washington Bd. of Trade; hon. internatl. social welfare orgs., incl.: U.S. trustee, George Washington U. Benefac- comm., Internatl. Conf. on Social Work; tor, Charles E. Smith dean's advisory comm., Fed. of Social of Greater Washington and chmn. its Welfare Agencies, Council on Social council of advisors. Built headquarters Work Educ; Amer. Public Welfare for Washington's Hebrew Home for the Assoc; Natl. Conf. on Social Welfare; Aged, Jewish Social Service Agency, and Natl. Assoc. Social Workers; Internatl. Jewish Community Center of Greater Council on Social Welfare. Au.: The So- Washington. Hon. pres., United Jewish cial Security Program in the United States Found.; mem.: bd. govs., Hebrew U.; bd. (1963) and other works; more than 130 supervisors, Jewish Theol. Sem. of Amer. articles on social welfare questions. Ed.: Pres.: Jewish Community Center Found, The Welfare State: Selected Essays of Greater Washington; Hebrew Home of OBITUARIES / 655

Greater Washington; v.-pres.: United Jew- later becoming a broker and starting own ish Appeal, United Giver's Fund. Au.: business. In 1936, joined Benjamin H. Building My Life (1985); Building the Swig of Boston to found the firm that be- Community (1988); Letters to Mv Chil- came Swig, Weiler & Arnow, a real estate dren (1993). Recipient: Israeli Prime Min- management and development company ister's Medal; B'nai B'rith Humanitarian with nationwide holdings. Highly re- Award; Natl. Brotherhood Citation, Natl. garded as both a generous philanthropist Conf. of Christians and Jews; Honoree, and an involved communal leader. Washington Business Hall of Fame; hon. Founder and pres., Realty Found, of degrees: Hebrew U., George Washington Greater N.Y., which gives grants to needy U., JTSA, and many other honors. members of the real estate profession. Major benefactor: Yeshiva U.'s Einstein TEITZ, PINCHAS M., rabbi, educator; b. Coll. of Medicine and Einstein Hospital; Subet, , July 10, 1908; d. Elizabeth, Bezalel Acad. of Arts and design, N.J., Dec. 26, 1995; in U.S. since 1933. Jerusalem; Ben-Gurion U. of the Negev; Educ: Slobodka Yeshiva, Lithuania. and other insts. His extensive philan- Rabbi, Elizabeth, N.J. Orthodox commu- thropic activities incl.: UJA/Federation nity, 1935-95; founder, Jewish Educational (officer for 45 years of one or both); State Center, 1941, combining elementary of Israel Bonds (founding chmn.. Greater yeshivah, Mesivta Acad. (a high school N.Y. Real Estate and Construction Div., for boys), and high school for internatl. chmn. Presidents Club, mem. girls. Founder, "The Talmudic Seminar of natl. exec, com., natl. treas., and other po- the Air" (WEVD-NY, 1953-89); mem. sitions); Yeshiva U. (mem. bd. trustees presidium, Union of Orthodox Rabbis of and hon. chmn.; trustee, Einstein Coll. of the U.S. and Canada, 1956-68. Beginning Medicine); Montefiore Medical Center in 1964, made 22 trips to Soviet Union to (mem. bd. of trustees); Amer. Jewish Joint serve Jewish population centers. Au.: Var- Distribution Com. (bd. chmn., hon. ious responsa and pamphlets (1934-88). pres.); Jewish Agency (chmn., housing Ed. and pub.: Responsa "Hamaor" of com.); Jewish Theol. Sem. of Amer. Rabbi E. M. Preil (1953); four vols. of (mem. bd. dirs.); Bronx-Lebanon Hospi- novellae "Tzafnath Pa'neach" by Rabbi tal (pres., bd. chmn., hon. pres.); United Yosef Rosin (1985-89). Israel Appeal (natl. treas., mem. bd. dirs.); TVERSKY, AMOS, social psychologist; b. Inter-Faith World Hunger Appeal (mem. Haifa, Israel, Mar. 16, 1937; d. Stanford, adv. bd.). Recipient: Herbert H. Lehman Calif, June 2, 1996; in U.S. since 1977. Ethics Award; Israel Lifetime Achieve- Educ: Hebrew U. (BA), U. of Michigan ment Award, State of Israel Bonds; hon. (PhD). Faculty: Hebrew U., 1966-77; degrees: Brandeis U., Yeshiva U., Bar-Ilan Stanford U., 1977-96, last as Davis- U., and many other honors. Brack Prof, of Behavioral Sciences; Tel Aviv U, 1992-96. Author, co-author, ed- WEINSTEIN, MAURICE A., lawyer, commu- itor, or co-editor of nine books and more nal worker; b. Salem, N.J., Nov. 20, 1915; than 120 articles incl. Decision Making: d. Charlotte, N.C., July 25, 1995. Educ: Descriptive, Normative, and Prescriptive Duke U. (BA, JD). Served U.S. Army, Interactions (1988) and Judgment Under WWII. Founding partner, Weinstein & Uncertainty: Heuristics and Biases (1982). Sturges law firm, Charlotte, N.C., from Recipient: Distinguished Scientific Lead- which he retired in the early 1990s. Helped ership Award, Amer. Psychol. Assoc; create Jewish study institute for adults at MacArthur Found. Fellowship; elected Wildacres, N.C. in 1948, which later be- to Amer. Academy of Arts and Sciences came the B'nai B'rith Institutes of Ju- and Natl. Academy of Sciences; hon. de- daism; founding chmn., B'nai B'rith grees: U. of Goteborg; State U. of N.Y.; Comra. on Continuing Jewish Education, U. of Chicago; Yale U., and many other which published books and sponsored the honors. B'nai B'rith Jewish Book Club and B'nai B'rith Lecture Bureau; chmn., Internatl. WEILER, JACK D., real estate developer, phil- Council of B'nai B'rith, 1965-71, 1981 - anthropist; b. Svitskoy, Ukraine, May 30, 82; past pres., B'nai B'rith District 5; past 1904; d. New Rochelle, N.Y., Oct. 13, v.-pres., B'nai B'rith. Au.: Begin Where 1995; in U.S. since 1910. Unable to com- People Are: A Guide for Speakers (1961); plete college due to lack of funds, began Zebulon B. Vance and the "Scattered Na- work as stenographer in real estate office, tion" (1995). 656 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1997

WOHLBERG, MAX, cantor, composer; b. Hu- since 1909. Educ: Yale U. (BS, MD); menne, Slovakia, (?), 1906; d. Washing- German Inst. of Psychiatric Research, ton, D.C., Apr. 19,1996; in U.S. since (?). Munich, Germany. Served U.S. Navy, Educ.: traditional Jewish schools in Eu- WWII. Assoc. prof, Yale U. School of rope; private cantorial studies in N.Y. Medicine, 1930-44, where he established Served congs. in NYC, Memphis, neuropathology laboratory; chief, labora- Toronto, Southfield, Mich., and Wash- tory div., Montefiore Hosp., and later ington D.C., and the syn. of the Concord chmn. of expanded pathology dept., Hotel. Prof, liturgy and hazzanut, Can- 1946-73; on leave from Montefiore, tors Inst.-Sem. Coll. of Jewish Music, helped to found Albert Einstein Coll. of Jewish Theol. Sem. of Amer., starting Medicine, Yeshiva U., and served as first 1952, and chmn., nusah dept., 1952-95. dir., 1953-55; chmn. medical adv. bd., Recognized as world expert on Ashke- Hebrew U.-Hadassah Medical School, nazic nusah and syn. liturgy; prolific com- Jerusalem, Israel, 1957-60. Co-au.: Atlas poser of syn. music; acclaimed interpreter of Tumors of the Nervous System (1956); of Yiddish and Hebrew art song. Founder Neuroradiology Workshop'(1961); numer- and past pres., Cantors Assembly. ous journal articles. Recipient: hon. de- ZIMMERMAN, HARRY, neuropathologist, ed- gree, Yeshiva U.; Japan's Order of the Sa- ucator; b. Vilna Province, Russia, Sept. cred Treasure; Gold Headed Cane Award, 28, 1901; d. NYC, July 28, 1995; in U.S. Amer. Assoc. of Pathologists.