Directories Lists Obituaries National Jewish Organizations* UNITED STATES Organizations are listed according to functions as follows: Community Relations 467 Cultural 471 Israel-Related 479 Overseas Aid 491 Religious, Educational Organizations 492 Schools, Institutions 504 Social, Mutual Benefit 513 Social Welfare 515 Note also cross-references under these headings: Professional Associations 519 Women's Organizations 520 Youth and Student Organizations 521 nrwMKti iviTv ncT innvc Gutman. Applies Jewish values of justice COMMUNITY RELATIONS and humani^t0 the Arab.Israei conflict in AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR JUDAISM (1943). the Middle East; rejects nationality attach- PO Box 9009, Alexandria, VA 22304. ment of Jews, particularly American Jews, (703)836-2546. Pres. Alan V. Stone; Exec. to the State of Israel as self-segregating, Dir. Allan C. Brownfeld. Seeks to advance inconsistent with American constitutional the universal principles of a Judaism free of concepts of individual citizenship and sep- nationalism, and the national, civic, cul- aration of church and state, and as being a tural, and social integration into American principal obstacle to Middle East peace, institutions of Americans of Jewish faith. Report. Issues of the American Council for Juda- AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE (1906). In- ism; Special Interest Report. stitute of Human RelationSi The jacob AMERICAN JEWISH ALTERNATIVES TO Blaustein Building, 165 E. 56 St., NYC ZIONISM, INC. (1968). 347 Fifth Ave., 10022. (212)751-4000. FAX: (212)750- Suite 6O5A, NYC 10016. (212)213-9125. 0326. Pres. Robert S. Rifkind; Exec. Dir. Pres. Elmer Berger; V.-Pres. Mrs. Arthur David A. Harris. Protects the rights and *The information in this directory is based on replies to questionnaires circulated by the editors. 467 468 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1996 freedoms of Jews the world over; combats community-relations workers and those bigotry and anti-Semitism and promotes working in other areas of Jewish commu- human rights for all; works for the security nal service. of Israel and deepened understanding be- tween Americans and Israelis; advocates CENTER FOR JEWISH COMMUNITY STUDIES public-policy positions rooted in American (1970). Temple University, Center City democratic values and the perspectives of Campus, 1616 Walnut St., Suite 513, Phil- adelphia, PA 19103. (215)204-1459. FAX- the Jewish heritage; and enhances the cre- (215)204-7784. E-mail: V2026R® TEM- ative vitality of the Jewish people. Includes PLE. VM. AT&T Mail: !CJCS. Jerusalem Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Center for office: Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. Human Relations, Project Interchange, Pres. Daniel J. Elazar; Dir. General Zvi William Petschek National Jewish Family Marom; Chmn. Board of Overseers Mir- Center, Jacob Blaustein Institute for the iam Schneirov. Worldwide policy-studies Advancement of Human Rights, Institute institute devoted to the study of Jewish on American Jewish-Israeli Relations. community organization, political AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK; Com- thought, and public affairs, past and pre- mentary; AJC Journal; Anti-Semitism sent, in Israel and throughout the world. World Report. Publishes original articles, essays, and AMERICAN JEWISH CONGRESS (1918). Ste- monographs; maintains library, archives, phen Wise Congress House, 15 E. 84 St., and reprint series. Jerusalem Letter/View- NYC 10028. (212)879-4500. FAX: (212)- points; Survey of Arab Affairs; Jewish Politi- 249-3672. Pres. David V. Kahn; Exec. cal Studies Review. Dir. Phil Baum. Works to foster the cre- ative survival of the Jewish people; to help CENTER FOR RUSSIAN JEWRY WITH STU- Israel develop in peace, freedom, and secu- DENT STRUGGLE FOR SOVIET JEWRY/ SSSJ (1964). 240 Cabrini Blvd., #5B, rity; to eliminate all forms of racial and NYC 10033. (212)928-7451. FAX: (212)- religious bigotry; to advance civil rights, 795-8867. Dir.-Founder Jacob Birnbaum; protect civil liberties, defend religious free- Chmn. Dr. Ernest Bloch; Student Coord. dom, and safeguard the separation of Glenn Richter. Campaigns for the human church and state; organization is known as rights of the Jews of the former USSR, "The Attorney General for the Jewish with emphasis on emigration and Jewish Community." Congress Monthly; Judaism; identity; supports programs for needy Jews Islamic Fundamentalism Update; Inside there and for newcomers in Israel and Israel. USA, stressing employment and Jewish ed- ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE OF B'NAI ucation. As the originator of the grassroots B'RITH (1913). 823 United Nations Plaza, movement for Soviet Jewry in the early NYC 10017. (212)490-2525. FAX: (212)- 1960s, possesses unique archives. 867-0779. Chmn. David H. Strassler; Dir. COMMISSION ON SOCIAL ACTION OF RE- Abraham H. Foxman. Seeks to combat FORM JUDAISM (1953, joint instrumental- anti-Semitism and to secure justice and fair ity of the Union of American Hebrew Con- treatment for all citizens through law, edu- gregations and the Central Conference of cation, and community relations. ADL on American Rabbis). 838 Fifth Ave., NYC the Frontline; Law Enforcement Bulletin; 10021. (212)249-0100. 2027 Massachu- Dimensions: A Journal of Holocaust Stud- setts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036. ies; Hidden Child Newsletter; International Chmn. Evely Laser Shlensky; Dir. Rabbi Reports; Civil Rights Reports. Eric Yoffie; Codir. & Dir. Religious Action ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH COMMUNITY Center Rabbi David Saperstein. Policy- RELATIONS WORKERS (1950). 7800 making body that relates ethical and spiri- Northaven Road, Dallas, TX 75230. (214)- tual principles of Judaism to social-justice 369-3313. FAX: (214)369-8943. Pres. issues; implements resolutions through the Marlene Gorin. Aims to stimulate higher Religious Action Center in Washington, standards of professional practice in Jew- DC, via advocacy, development of educa- ish community relations; encourages re- tional materials, and congregational pro- search and training toward that end; con- grams. Tsedek V'Shalom (social action ducts educational programs and seminars; newsletter); Chai Impact (legislative up- aims to encourage cooperation between date). NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 469 CONFERENCE OF PRESIDENTS OF MAJOR 3221. Pres. Morris Brafman; Chmn. James AMERICAN JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS H. Rapp. Helped to bring the situation of (1955). 110 E. 59 St., NYC 10022. (212)- Soviet Jews to world attention; catalyst for 318-6111. FAX: (212)644-4135. Chmn. advocacy efforts, educational projects, and Leon Levy; Exec. V.-Chmn. Malcolm Ho- programs on behalf of Russian Jews in the enlein. Seeks to strengthen the U.S.-Israel former USSR, Israel, and U.S. Provides alliance and to protect and enhance the funds to help Russian Jewry in Israel and security and dignity of Jews abroad. To- the former Soviet Union. ward this end, the Conference of Presi- dents speaks and acts on the basis of con- JEWISH LABOR COMMITTEE (1934). Atran sensus of its 52 member agencies on issues Center for Jewish Culture, 25 E. 21 St., of national and international Jewish con- NYC 10010. (212)477-0707. FAX: (212)- cern. 477-1918. Pres. Lenore Miller; Exec. Dir. Michael S. Perry. Serves as liaison between CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGA- the Jewish community and the trade union N1ZATIONS-CCJO (1946). 420 Lexington movement; works with the U.S. and inter- Ave., Suite 1733, NYC 10170. (212)808- national labor movement to combat anti- 5437. Pres.'s Ady Steg, Fred Tuckman, Semitism, promote improved intergroup and Joseph Nuss; Sec-Gen. Warren relations, and engender support for the Green. A nongovernmental organization State of Israel and Jews in and from the in consultative status with the UN, former Soviet Union; promotes effective UNESCO, ILO, UNICEF, and the Coun- teaching in American public schools about cil of Europe; cooperates and consults the Holocaust and Jewish resistance; with, advises, and renders assistance to the strengthens support within the Jewish Economic and Social Council of the UN on community for the social goals and pro- all problems relating to human rights and grams of the labor movement; supports economic, social, cultural, educational, Yiddish-language and cultural institutions. and related matters pertaining to Jews. Jewish Labor Committee Review; Issues Alert; Alumni Newsletter. COORDINATING BOARD OF JEWISH ORGA- NIZATIONS (1947). 1640 Rhode Island , NATIONAL TRADE UNION COUNCIL Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036. (202)- FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (1956). Atran Center 857-6545. Pres. Tommy Baer; Exec. for Jewish Culture, 25 E. 21 St., NYC V.-Pres. Dr. Sidney Clearfield; Dir. Inter- 10010. (212)477-0707. FAX: (212)477- natl. Affairs Daniel S. Mariaschin; Deputy 1918. Chmn. Sol Hoffman; Exec. Dir. Mi- Dir. Warren Eisenberg; Dir. UN Off. Har- chael S. Perry. Works with the American ris Schoenberg. Coordinates the UN activi- labor movement in advancing the struggle ties of B'nai B'rith and the British and for social justice and equal opportunity, South African Boards of Jewish Deputies. and assists unions in every issue affecting COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS IN human rights. Fights discrimination on all CIVIL SERVICE, INC. (1948). 45 E. 33 St., levels and helps to promote labor's broad Rm. 604, NYC 10016. (212)689-2015. social and economic goals. FAX: (212)447-1633. Pres. Louis Weiser. JEWISH PEACE FELLOWSHIP (1941). Box Supports merit system; encourages recruit- 271, Nyack, NY 10960. (914)358-4601. ment of Jewish youth to government ser- FAX: (914)358-4924. Pres. Rabbi Philip vice; member of Coalition to Free Soviet Bentley; Sec. Naomi Goodman; Ed. Mur- Jews, NY