Mike Bass and his wife, Debbi, have called Cherry Hill home for 43 years, where they raised their two sons, Alan (36) and David (39). Mike is semi-retired from his [...]
Author Archives: Rachael Ovitz
As your child with disabilities approaches adulthood, planning for their future can feel complex—but families are not alone, and meaningful options do exist. While challenges such as limited affordable housing [...]
As we welcome the month of Iyar, we enter what Jewish tradition calls the month of healing, reminding us that healing happens not just within ourselves, but through the care [...]
Volunteering with Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) is a meaningful way to give back while strengthening the fabric of our local community. Each day, our dedicated volunteers help support [...]
Life’s most profound challenges—loss, grief, and major transitions—can feel isolating. Support groups offer a powerful reminder that no one has to navigate these experiences alone. By bringing people together in [...]
As the month of Nisan arrives, it brings with it the first whispers of spring and the promise of renewal. We’re preparing for Passover, reflecting on our people’s journey from [...]
As Passover approaches, the theme of freedom fills our homes and hearts. It’s woven through our prayers, our rituals, and our conversations around the Seder table. But freedom means different [...]
As Passover approaches, many of us prepare our homes and our tables, gathering with family and friends to retell the story of liberation. At the start of the Seder, we [...]
Passover is a time of tradition, connection, and gathering around the Seder table with friends and family. Yet for those who have lost a loved one, the holiday can feel [...]
At every stage of life, people face struggles–unexpected crises, challenging transitions, moments that test our strength. And no one should face those moments alone. For more than eight decades, Jewish [...]










