Raechel Hammer, Executive Director

Raechel brings a proven track record of excellence to JFCS, along with more than 20 years’ experience in strategic planning, fundraising, operations, and management. She is a strategic thinker who knows how to work within the Jewish Federation system and understands how to build relationships with the Board, and community. Raechel most recently served as Chief Development Officer at the Library Company of Philadelphia, where she increased awareness and strategically positioned the Library Company as a premier destination for the exploration of history and education. She previously held positions at the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and KleinLife.

Raechel holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Rider University and a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania. She resides in Cherry Hill with her husband, their two children, and the family’s two dogs. Raechel can be reached at rhammer@jfedsnj.org 

Meredith Siegel Cohen

Meredith Siegel Cohen

Senior Director of Programs
mcohen@jfedsnj.org

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Jill Hammel, MSEd

Senior Director of Advancement
jhammel@jfedsnj.org

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Melanie Stoopler, CPA

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Gail Belfer,
MSW, LCSW, CDP

Director of
Holocaust Survivor
Services & Advocacy

gbelfer@jfedsnj.org

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Cara Galob, MSW, LSW, CCM

Director of
Senior Services

cgalob@jfedsnj.org

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Sherri Jonas

Director of
Volunteers

sjonas@jfedsnj.org

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Rebecca Rosenau, MSW, LCSW, CDP

Director of
Clinical Services

rrosenau@jfedsnj.org

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Meri Seligman

Meredith Seligman

Director, Rhona Fischer
Family Assistance Program

mseligman@jfedsnj.org

Oriel Weinberg

Director of
Disability Services

oweinberg@jfedsnj.org

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