JEWISH FEDERATION OF READING

The Jewish Federation of Reading is the planning, coordinating and fund raising arm of the Jewish community. The Federation raises and allocates funds for the United Jewish Communities, various national and international Jewish organizations.

Locally, through our Jewish Family Service, financial assistance is provided to those in need. A taxi transportation program benefits the elderly, along with kosher meals-on-wheels, and counseling services for individuals and families. Camp scholarships are provided for needy youngsters to attend Jewish day and overnight camps.

The Jewish Education Fund Committee oversees the provision of subsidies for Jewish organizations’ cultural, religious, and social programs such as community Shabbat dinners, Yom Hashoah Observances and Israel Independence Day Celebrations. Our Community Relations Committee is charged with representing Jewish interests to the general community, governments, and schools. The Endowment Committee seeks to ensure the viability of our community’s Jewish future and The Leadership Training Program endeavors to educate young Jewish adults. The Federation publishes SHALOM, a monthly newspaper. RISE, the Reading Israel Summer Experience Program provides matching fund savings accounts for high school students wishing to participate.

A Holocaust Library and Resource Center sponsored by the Federation is based on the campus of Albright College.

Contact the Jewish Federation by email at Federation@ReadingJewishCommunity.org or phone
610-921-0624 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.