On Friday, May 10, Five individuals living with disabilities and their employers will be honored at the 18th Annual JFCS Dubrow Vocational Celebration Breakfast. Each of these individuals has demonstrated [...]
Author Archives: Rachael Ovitz
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Shana first came to our agency in February 2021 when she and her son, Alec Herring, delivered Purim treats and Passover meals as bite-size volunteers. They were hooked and decided [...]
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Meet Sherri Jonas, Director of Volunteers! How long have you been working at JFCS? It will be seven years in August. Tell us about your role. I recruit, place, and [...]
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By Cheryl Herzfeld, MCMHC, LPC, BCC Many people have heard of “coaching,” but what exactly is it, and how does “life coaching” differ from counseling or therapy? One formal definition [...]
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Just saying the word “dementia” can create a feeling of fear, rejection, or worse. But if we live long enough, most of us will experience mild cognitive impairment or some [...]
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Meet Judy Nadell! What inspired you to contribute to JFCS? Over the years, I've been involved in several Jewish Federation outreach initiatives. One that always speaks to my heart is JFCS’s [...]
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Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) of Southern New Jersey has announced the winners of its third annual Esther Award for Excellence: Carly Schaffer and Emily Witmier. Established in 2022, [...]
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The JFCS Disability Services Committee will hold its next Disability Workshop on Thursday, March 14 at 7:00pm in the Katz JCC (Room 206). Guest presenter Kristen Russell will explore various [...]
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Meet Stephanie Fendrick! Tell us about yourself. This community has been my home for most of my life. While I moved away for about 15 years, I was raised here, [...]
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Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) will hold its annual fundraiser, Stepping Out with JFCS, Thursday, April 11, starting at 6:30pm at Congregation Beth El. This year’s theme, Here We [...]