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Directories Lists Obituaries National Jewish Organizations* Directories Lists Obituaries National Jewish Organizations* UNITED STATES Organizations are listed according to functions as follows: Community Relations 541 Cultural 546 Israel-Related 554 Overseas Aid 567 Religious, Educational Organizations 570 Schools, Institutions 582 Social, Mutual Benefit 593 Social Welfare 596 Note also cross-references under these headings: Professional Associations 601 Women's Organizations 601 Youth and Student Organizations 602 Canada 602 COMMUNITY RELATIONS AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE (1906). The Jacob Blaustein Building, 165 E. 56 St., AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR JUDAISM (1943). NYC 10022. (212)751-4000. FAX: (212) PO Box 9009, Alexandria, VA 22304. 750-0326. Pres. E. Robert Goodkind; (703)836-2546. Pres. Stephen L. Naman; Exec. Dir. David A. Harris. Protects the Exec. Dir. Allan C. Brownfeld. Seeks to rights and freedoms of Jews the world advance the universal principles of a over; combats bigotry and anti-Semitism Judaism free of nationalism, and the and promotes democracy and human national, civic, cultural, and social inte- rights for all; works for the security of Is- gration into American institutions of rael and deepened understanding between Americans of Jewish faith. Issues of the Americans and Israelis; advocates public- American Council for Judaism; Special In- policy positions rooted in American de- terest Report, (WWW.ACJNA.ORG) mocratic values and the perspectives of *The information in this directory is based on replies to questionnaires circulated by the editors. Web site addresses, where provided, appear at end of entries. 541 542 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2005 Jewish heritage; and enhances the creative ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH COMMUNITY RE- vitality of the Jewish people. Includes LATIONS WORKERS (1950). 7800 Nort- Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Center for haven Road, Dallas, TX 75230. (214) Human Relations, Project Interchange, 615-5229. FAX: (214)373-3186. Pres. William Petschek National Jewish Family Marlene Gorin. Aims to stimulate higher Center, Jacob Blaustein Institute for the standards of professional practice in Jew- Advancement of Human Rights, Institute ish community relations; encourages re- on American Jewish-Israeli Relations. search and training toward that end; American Jewish Year Book; Commen- conducts educational programs and sem- tary; AJC Journal, (WWW.AJC.ORG) inars; aims to encourage cooperation be- AMERICAN JEWISH CONGRESS (1918). 825 tween community-relations workers and Third Ave., Ste. 1800, NYC 10022. (212) those working in other areas of Jewish 879-4500. FAX: (212)249-3672. E-mail: communal service. [email protected]. Pres. Paul S. Miller; CANFEI NESHARIM (2002). Ill Eighth Ave., Exec. Dir. Neil B. Goldstein. Works to 11th Floor, NYC 10011. (212)284-6745. E- foster the creative survival of the Jewish mail: [email protected]. Exec. Dir. people; to help Israel develop in peace, Evonne Marzouk. Educates about pro- freedom, and security; to eliminate all forms of racial and religious bigotry; tecting the environment, from the to advance civil rights, protect civil liber- perspective of Torah and Jewish law; en- ties, defend religious freedom, and safe- courages actions to protect the environ- guard the separation of church and state; ment. Compendium of Sources in Torah and "The Attorney General for the Jewish Halacha (biennial); Newsletter (monthly e- Community." Congress Monthly; Ju- mail). (WWW.CANFEINESHARIM.ORG) daism; Inside Israel; Radical Islamic Fun- CENTER FOR JEWISH COMMUNITY STUDIES damentalism Update, (WWW.AJCONGRESS. (1970). 1515 Locust St., Suite 703, ORG) Philadelphia, PA 19102. (215)772-0564. FAX: (215)772-0566. E-mail: jcpa@net AMERICAN JEWISH PUBLIC RELATIONS SO- CIETY (1957). 575 Lexington Ave., Suite vision.net.il or [email protected]. 600, NYC 10022. (212)644-2663. FAX: Jerusalem office: Jerusalem Center for (212)644-3887. Pres. Diane J. Ehrlich; V- Public Affairs. Pres. Amb. Dore Gold; Pres., membership, Lauren R. Marcus. Dir. Gen. Zvi Marom; Chmn. Bd. of Advances professional status of public- Overseers Michael Rukin. Worldwide relations practitioners employed by Jew- policy-studies institute devoted to the ish organizations and institutions or who study of Jewish community organization, represent Jewish-related clients, services, political thought, and public affairs, past or products; upholds a professional code and present, in Israel and throughout the of ethics and standards; provides contin- world. Publishes original articles, essays, uing education and networking opportu- and monographs; maintains library, nities at monthly meetings; serves as a archives, and reprint series. Jerusalem clearinghouse for employment opportu- Letter! Viewpoints; Jewish Political Stud- nities. AJPRS Reporter; AJPRS Mem- ies Review, (WWW.JCPA.ORG). bership Directory. CENTER FOR RUSSIAN JEWRY WITH STU- ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE OF B'NAI B'RITH DENT STRUGGLE FOR SOVIET JEWRY/SSSJ (1913). 823 United Nations Plaza, NYC (1964). 240 Cabrini Blvd., #5B, NYC 10017. (212)885-7700. FAX: (212)867- 10033. (212)928-7451. FAX: (212)795- 0779. E-mail: [email protected]. Natl. 8867. Dir./Founder Jacob Birnbaum; Chmn. Barbara B. Balser; Natl. Dir. Chmn. Dr. Ernest Bloch. Campaigns for Abraham H. Foxman. Seeks to combat the human rights of the Jews of the for- anti-Semitism and to secure justice and mer USSR, with emphasis on emigration fair treatment for all citizens through law, and Jewish identity; supports programs education, and community relations. for needy Jews there and for newcomers in ADL on the Frontline; Law Enforcement Israel and USA, stressing employment Bulletin; Dimensions: A Journal of Holo- and Jewish education. As the originator of caust Studies; Hidden Child Newsletter; the grassroots movement for Soviet Jewry International Reports; Civil Rights Re- in the early 1960s, possesses unique ports. (WWW.ADL.ORG) archives. NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 543 COALITION ON THE ENVIRONMENT & JEWISH human rights and economic, social, cul- LIFE (1993). 443 Park Ave. S., 11th fl., tural, educational, and related matters NYC 10016-7322. (212)684-6950, ext. pertaining to Jews. 210. FAX: (212)686-1353. E-mail: info® COORDINATING BOARD OF JEWISH ORGANI- coejl.org. Dir. Adam C. Stern. Promotes th environmental education, advocacy, and ZATIONS (1947). 2020 K Street, NW, 7 action in the American Jewish commu- Floor, Washington, D.C. 20006. (202)857- nity. Sponsored by a broad coalition of 6540. FAX: (202)857-6689. Exec. V. Pres. Jewish organizations; member of the Na- Daniel S. Mariaschin. To promote the tional Religious Partnership for the Envi- purposes and principles for which the UN ronment. Bi-annual newsletter, (www. was created. COEJL.ORG) COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS IN CIVIL SERVICE, INC. (1948). 45 E. 33 St., COMMISSION ON SOCIAL ACTION OF RE- FORM JUDAISM (1953, Joint Instrumen- Rm. 601, NYC 10016. (212)689-2015. tality of the Union for Reform Judaism FAX: (212)447-1633. Pres. Louis Weiser; and the Central Conference of American 1st V.-Pres. Melvyn Birnbaum. Supports Rabbis). 633 Third Ave., 7th fl., NYC merit system; encourages recruitment 10017. (212)650-4160. FAX: (212)650- of Jewish youth to government service; 4229. E-mail: [email protected]. Wash. member of Coalition to Free Soviet Office: 2027 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Jews, NY Jewish Community Relations Washington, DC 20036. Chmn. Robert Council, NY Metropolitan Coordinating Heller; Dir. Rabbi Daniel Polish; Dir. Re- Council on Jewish Poverty, Jewish Labor ligious Action Center of Reform Judaism, Committee, America-Israel Friendship Rabbi David Saperstein. Policy-making League. Council Digest. body that relates ethical and spiritual INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS {see Union principles of Judaism to social-justice is- of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of sues; implements resolutions through the America) Religious Action Center in Washington, DC, via advocacy, development of edu- INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR THE REPATRI- cational materials, and congregational ATION OF RUSSIAN JEWS, INC. (1963). programs. Tzedek VShalom (social ac- 2 Fountain Lane, Suite 2J, Scarsdale, NY tion newsletter); Chai Impact (legislative 10583. (914)683-3225. FAX: (914)683- update). 3221. Pres. Morris Brafman; Chmn. James H. Rapp. Helped to bring the situ- CONFERENCE OF PRESIDENTS OF MAJOR ation of Soviet Jews to world attention; AMERICAN JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS catalyst for advocacy efforts, educational (1955). 633 Third Ave., NYC 10017. (212) projects, and programs on behalf of Russ- 318-6111. FAX: (212)644-4135. E-mail: ian Jews in the former USSR, Israel, and [email protected]. Chmn. Harold Tanner; U.S. Provides funds to help Russian Jewry Exec. V.-Chmn. Malcolm Hoenlein. Seeks in Israel and the former Soviet Union. to strengthen the U.S.-Israel alliance and to protect and enhance the security and JEWISH COUNCIL FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS dignity of Jews abroad. Toward this end, (Formerly NATIONAL JEWISH COMMU- the Conference of Presidents speaks and NITY RELATIONS ADVISORY COUNCIL) acts on the basis of consensus of its 54 (1944). 443 Park Ave. S., 11th fl., NYC member agencies on issues of national 10016-7322. (212)684-6950. FAX: (212) and international Jewish concern. 686-1353. E-mail: [email protected]. Chmn. Marie Abrams; Exec. Dir. Rabbi CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL OF JEWISH Steve Gutow. National coordinating body ORGANIZATIONS-CCJO (1946). 420 Lex- for the field of Jewish community rela- ington Ave., Suite 1731, NYC 10170. tions, comprising 13 national and 122 (212)808-5437. Chmn. Ady Steg & local Jewish community-relations agen- Clemens
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