Jewish Federation
60 South River St.
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
822-4146
An umbrella association of organizations in our Jewish community, the Jewish Federation is responsible for the United Jewish Campaign, UJA, Israel, the JCC of Wyoming Valley, United Hebrew Institute, Jewish Family Service, the Jewish Home, the Mikvah, the
Vaad Hakashrut and various national agencies. The function of the Jewish Federation goes beyond the fund-raising campaign and includes planning and budgeting, young leadership programs, education, media liaison, Jewish outreach, monitoring and
response, local resettlement of Soviet Jews, and community relations.
Executive Director: Gil August;
President: Jill Schwartz
Jewish Family Service
71-73 W. Northampton St.
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
823-5137
The JFS is staffed by a team of social workers and provides
counseling services to help our Jewish families of
every socio-economic level overcome problems which
interfere with a satisfying family life. Other programs
include Jewish Family Life Education, brief financial
assistance, student loans, kosher home-delivered
meals, Russian resettlement and Jewish Connection
(introduction service).
Director: Howard Grossman
President: Susan Yelen
Administrator: Lisa Morgan
Jewish Family Services
Jewish Home
1101 Vine St., Scranton, PA 18501
344-6177
The Jewish Home is licensed as a skilled nursing facility
authorized to admit Medicare-approved patients. It
is the only long-term care facility in this area which
observes Jewish dietary laws and celebrates all Jewish
holidays.
Executive Director: Rabbi Samuel Sandhaus
President: Jerry Weinberger
United Hebrew Institute
3rd Ave. & Institute Lane, Kingston, PA 18704
287-9608
UHI is a Jewish day school for 3 year old nursery students
through eighth grade children, providing both
secular and Jewish education on a five-day a week
schedule.
Principal: Rabbi Raphael Nemetsky
President: David Schwager
PTA President: Beverly Berley
Mikvah
The Mikvah Ritualarium is a pool built according to
exact rules of dimension and acceptable source of natural
water. It is used as a vital part of the Laws for
Family Purity, and as a necessary component for conversion
to the Jewish faith. For more information or to
schedule an appointment, please call Mrs. Suri
Perlman at 283-1967.
Vaad Hakashrut
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
825-6619
The Vaad Hakashrut is the communal body responsible
for Kashrut standards in our community. In particular,
it supervises Kashrut at the Jewish Community Center
kitchen and Snack Bar and the JCC Day Camp. It also
supervises the kosher kitchen on a per-affair basis at
the Woodlands Inn & Resort.
Bais Menachem
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
570-239-4348
Bais Menachem is a relatively new and very unique
institution. More than just a Yeshivah, it is also a place
to learn how to live; through study and by example. A
caring staff provides individual attention to each student,
looking after his spiritual and physical needs.
The study itself differs for each student according to his
capabilities and needs.
Director: Rabbi Uri Perlman
Bais Menachem
Temple Israel (Conservative)
Services: Monday & Thursday 7:15 AM
Sunday 8:00 AM, Evenings 5:15 pm
& Shabbat Services
Religious School: Hebrew & Sunday School
Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday
Rabbi's Classes: On-going Adult Education
Sisterhood: Tammie Harris, Herta Ghingold
Temple Youth: USY (United Synagogue Youth)
Location: 236 So. River St., Wilkes Barre
824-8927
Contact: Rabbi Larry G. Kaplan
Cantor Ahron Abraham
Debbie Schonfeld,
Executive Director
Larry Keiser, President
Temple Israel (Conservative)
Ahavas Achim (Orthodox)
Services: Friday night and Sabbath
morning
High Holiday Services
Location: Corner of Academy & Walnut,
Luzerne, PA 18709
President: Max Marcus
654-1664/825-3465 (work)
Ohav Zedek Congregation (Orthodox)
Services: Daily Services, morning and
evening; on Saturday and holidays,
services are also held at
United Hebrew Institute in
Kingston.
Rabbi's Classes: Women's class on Tuesday
mornings; Sunday Talmud class.
Sisterhood Pres: Marcy Weinberg
Location: 242 So. Franklin St.,
W.B. 18701
825-6619
CONTACT: Rena Schoenfeld, Administrator
Phillip Roth, President
Ohav Zedek Congregation (Orthodox)
Temple B'nai B'rith (Reform)
Services: Friday nights only
Religious School: Hebrew & Sunday School
Thursday and Sunday.
Rabbi's Classes: Call for information
Contact: Rabbi Roger Lerner
Temple Administrator:Ann Walsh
President: Dr. Mitchell Smolow, Esq.
Sisterhood: Pat Dobrowolski, President
Brotherhood: Dr Jeffrey Fremont, PhD
Location: 408 Wyoming Ave., Kingston
18704
287-9606
Temple B'nai B'rith (Reform)
WYOMING VALLEY'S JEWISH COMMUNAL ORGANIZATIONS
Hadassah
America with 385,000 members supporting medical
and educational projects in Israel and the United
States. Chapter activities center on Hadassah's
Israel projects and on fund raising. Chapter programs
and projects focus on Zionist affairs, Jewish
education, American affairs and youth activities.
Jewish Home Auxiliary
to be a vital link to the Jewish Home in Scranton.
Generations of local women have promoted and
advocated the need for the services and care provided
by the Home. Members support the Home by
raising funds to provide parties, picnics, dances,
Chanukah and birthday gifts, entertainment and
"keep-in-touch" visits to the elderly residents.
Co-Presidents: Joan Kleinman & Melissa Saidman
Talmud Torah
Talmud Torah Ladies' Auxiliary has become a funding
body for the United Hebrew Institute's
Shofar Campagin.
Contact UHI at 287-9608 for more information.
Jewish War Veterans-JWV\
Jewish faith. Breakfast meetings are held on various
Sunday mornings. The JWV provides support
for all veterans and the VA Hospital.
Commander: Sam Greenberg 288-2252
JWV Auxiliary: Barbara Greenberg 288-2252
Queen Esther Hebrew Ladies Aid Society
to fund interest free college loans and monthly contributions
to Jewish Family Service. It has a life
membership roll which is a who's who of local
Jewish history. The group socializes at luncheons
with brief business meetings and speakers on
Jewish solutions to social problems.
President: Connie Roth 825-4830
Zionist Organization of America - ZOA
The ZOA founded the Zionist movement, demonstrates
activist Zionism, and fights for the political
acceptance of the State of Israel. ZOA stands for
public action to strengthen U.S.-Israel ties, religious
pluralism, Jewish rights and Israel's security, and
economic independence of Israel.
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