Jewish tradition teaches us that what we count, we value. This wisdom resonates deeply during the month of Iyar, when we find ourselves in the midst of Sefirat HaOmer — the counting [...]
Author Archives: Rachael Ovitz
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Next month, our South Jersey community will once again come together for a deeply meaningful tradition: Flagging of the Graves of our Veterans in honor of Memorial Day. Jewish Family [...]
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“In every generation, one must see oneself as if they personally had gone out from Egypt.” This timeless instruction from our Passover Haggadah reminds us that the Exodus narrative is [...]
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Press Room Archive 2017 - 2018 Seven individuals honored at JFCS Dubrow Vocational Celebration Breakfast Cherry Hill Sun, December 2018 Praise for special needs workers in Cherry Hill 6 ABC Action News, [...]
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Robert first began volunteering with JFCS in March 2024. He and his wife, Barbara, live in Cherry Hill, where they raised their three children. Their youngest daughter, Jen Gerstein, currently [...]
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Jewish Family & Children's Service (JFCS) is here to support you through the challenging journey of grief. Seeking help to navigate life’s inevitable losses is a courageous and empowering step, [...]
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As the month of Nisan unfolds, bringing with it the first whispers of spring, many of us find ourselves immersed in cherished Passover preparations. What does this season look like [...]
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Passover is a time of tradition, connection, and family. But when you’ve lost a loved one, the holiday can feel bittersweet, marked by an empty chair at the Seder table. [...]
Straight from the Heart
Stepping Out with JFCS will be an awesome night of community, impact, and fun!
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In Jewish tradition, we are taught that every human being is created B’tzelem Elohim–in God’s image. This fundamental teaching reminds us that human dignity and worth are inherent in every person, [...]
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Soups & Sweets, the culinary training program of Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS), found a temporary home at Adath Emanu-El in Mount Laurel while its permanent space in the [...]