Directories Lists Obituaries National Jewish Organizations1 UNITED STATES Organizations are listed according to functions as follows: Community Relations 495 Cultural 499 Israel-Related 507 Overseas Aid 518 Religious, Educational Organizations 520 Schools, Institutions 531 Social, Mutual Benefit 540 Social Welfare 542 Note also cross-references under these headings: Professional Associations 546 Women's Organizations 547 Youth and Student Organizations 547 COMMUNITY RELATIONS Gutman. Applies Jewish values of justice CUMMUIN1 1 Y KbLA 11UNS, amJ humanity tQ the Arab_Israel 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. stjtute of Human RdationS; ,65 E 56 St-> AMERICAN JEWISH ALTERNATIVES TO NYC 10022. (212)751^000. FAX: (212)- ZIONISM, INC. (1968). 347 Fifth Ave., 750-0326. Pres. Robert S. Rifkind; Exec. Suite 6O5A, NYC 10016. (212)213-9125. Dir. David A. Harris. Protects the rights Pres. Elmer Berger; V.-Pres. Mrs. Arthur and freedoms of Jews the world over; com- 'The information in this directory is based on replies to questionnaires circulated by the editors. 495 496 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 1995 bats bigotry and anti-Semitism and pro- Campus, 1616 Walnut St., Suite 513, Phil- motes human rights for all; works for the adelphia, PA 19103. (215)204-1459. FAX: security of Israel and deepened under- (215)204-7784. E-mail: V2026R® TEM- standing between Americans and Israelis; PLE.VM. AT&T Mail: !CJCS. Jerusalem advocates public policy positions rooted in office: Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. American democratic values and the per- Pres. Daniel J. Elazar; Dir. General Zvi spectives of the Jewish heritage; and en- Marom; Chmn. Board of Overseers Mir- hances the creative vitality of the Jewish iam Schneirov. Worldwide policy-studies people. Includes Jacob and Hilda Blaustein institute devoted to the study of Jewish Center for Human Relations, Project In- community organization, political terchange, William Petschek National thought, and public affairs, past and pre- Jewish Family Center, Jacob Blaustein In- sent, in Israel and throughout the world. stitute for the Advancement of Human Publishes original articles, essays, and Rights, Institute on American Jewish-Is- monographs; maintains library, archives, raeli Relations. AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR and reprint series. Jerusalem Letter/View- BOOK; Commentary; AJC Journal. points; Survey of Arab Affairs; Jewish Politi- cal Studies Review. AMERICAN JEWISH CONGRESS (1918). Ste- phen Wise Congress House, 15 E. 84 St., CENTER FOR RUSSIAN JEWRY WITH STU- NYC 10028. (212)879-t50O. FAX: (212)- DENT STRUGGLE FOR SOVIET JEWRY/ 249-3672. Pres. David V. Kahn; Exec. SSSJ (1964). 240 Cabrini Blvd., #5B, Dir. Phil Baum. Works to foster the cre- NYC 10033. (212)928-7451. FAX: (212)- ative survival of the Jewish people; to help 795-8867. Dir.-Founder Jacob Birnbaum; Israel develop in peace, freedom, and secu- Chmn. Dr. Ernest Bloch; Student Coord. rity; to eliminate all forms of racial and Glenn Richter. Campaigns for the human religious bigotry; to advance civil rights, rights of the Jews of the former USSR, protect civil liberties, defend religious free- with emphasis on emigration and Jewish dom, and safeguard the separation of identity; supports programs for needy Jews church and state. Congress Monthly; Juda- there and for newcomers in Israel and ism; Islamic Fundamentalism Update; In- USA, stressing employment and Jewish ed- side Israel. ucation. As the originator of the grassroots ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE OF B'NAI movement for Soviet Jewry in the early B'RITH (1913). 823 United Nations Plaza, 1960s, possesses unique archives. NYC 10017. (212)490-2525. FAX: (212)- 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. & Counsel Rabbi David Saperstein. Policy-making body that re- ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH COMMUNITY RE- lates ethical and spiritual principles of Ju- LATIONS WORKERS (1950). 7800 daism to social-justice issues: implements Northaven Road, Dallas, TX 75230. (214)- resolutions through the Religious Action 369-3313. FAX: (214)369-8943. Pres. Center in Washington, DC, via advocacy, Marlene Gorin. Aims to stimulate higher development of educational materials, and standards of professional practice in Jew- congregational programs. Tsedek V'Sha- ish community relations; encourages re- lom (social action newsletter); Chai Impact search and training toward that end; con- (legislative update). ducts educational programs and seminars; aims to encourage cooperation between CONFERENCE OF PRESIDENTS OF MAJOR community relations workers and those AMERICAN JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS working in other areas of Jewish commu- (1955). 110 E. 59 St., NYC 10022. (212)- nal service. 318-6111. FAX: (212)644-4135. Chmn. Leon Levy. Exec. V.-Chmn. Malcolm CENTER FOR JEWISH COMMUNITY STUDIES Hoenlein. Seeks to strengthen the U.S.- (1970). Temple University, Center City Israel alliance and to protect and enhance NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 497 the security and dignity of Jews abroad. funds to help Russian Jewry in Israel and Toward this end, the Conference of Presi- the former Soviet Union. dents speaks and acts on the basis of con- sensus of its 49 member agencies on issues JEWISH LABOR COMMITTEE (1934). Atran of national and international Jewish con- Center for Jewish Culture, 25 E. 21 St., cern. NYC 10010. (212)477-0707. FAX: (212)- 477-1918. Pres. Lenore Miller; Exec. Dir. CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGA- Michael S. Perry. Serves as liaison between NIZATIONS-CCJO (1946). 420 Lexington the Jewish community and the trade union Ave., Suite 1733, NYC 10170. (212)808- movement; works with the U.S. and inter- 5437. Pres.'s Ady Steg, Fred Tuckman, national labor movement to combat anti- and Joseph Nuss; Sec.-Gen. Warren Semitism and other forms of bigotry and to Green. A nongovernmental organization engender support for the State of Israel and in consultative status with the UN, Jews in and from the former Soviet Union; UNESCO, ILO, UNICEF, and the Coun- promotes effective teaching in American cil of Europe; cooperates and consults public schools about the Holocaust and with, advises, and renders assistance to the Jewish resistance; strengthens support Economic and Social Council of the UN on within the Jewish community for the social all problems relating to human rights and goals and programs of the labor move- economic, social, cultural, educational, ment; supports Yiddish-language and cul- and related matters pertaining to Jews. tural institutions. 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; Dir. In- 1918. Chmn. Sol Hoffman; Exec. Dir. Mi- ternatl. Council Warren Eisenberg; Dir. chael S. Perry. Works with the American UN Off. Harris Schoenberg. Coordinates labor movement in advancing the struggle the UN activities of B'nai B'rith and the for social justice and equal opportunity, British and South African Boards of Jew- and assists unions in every issue affecting ish Deputies. human rights. Fights discrimination on all levels and helps to promote labor's broad COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS IN social and economic goals. CIVIL SERVICE, INC. (1948). 45 E. 33 St., Rm. 604, NYC 10016. (212)689-2015. JEWISH PEACE FELLOWSHIP (1941). Box Pres. Louis Weiser. Supports merit system; 271, Nyack, NY 10960. (914)358-4601. encourages recruitment of Jewish youth to FAX: (914)358-4924. Pres. Rabbi Philip government service; member of Coalition Bentley; Sec. Naomi Goodman; Ed. Mur- to Free Soviet Jews, NY Jewish Commu- ray Polner. Unites those who believe that nity Relations Council, NY Metropolitan Jewish ideals and experience provide inspi- Coordinating Council on Jewish Poverty, ration for a nonviolent philosophy and way Jewish Labor Committee, America-Israel of life; offers draft counseling, especially for conscientious objection based on Jew- Friendship League. Council Digest. ish '"religious training and belief;