JFCS is proud to offer a wide range of support groups that enable participants to come together, build new skills, and share their experiences with others who understand. The summer [...]
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May
May
By Gail Belfer, MSW, LCSW, CDP - Director of Holocaust Survivor Services & Advocacy Many individuals are concerned when they notice changes in their personality, mood, and behavior - or [...]
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Feb
Feb
Project SEARCH is a nationally recognized high school transition program that prepares young adults with disabilities for success in the workplace. Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) is proud to [...]
Mental Health, Wellness
Support groups allow those facing challenges to heal through shared experience
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Jan
Jan
The JFCS Faye Manger Counseling Department offers a wide range of support groups that allow individuals facing life challenges to gather together and heal through shared experience. Our groups enable […]
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Oct
Oct
The traumatic images of brutality and loss coming out of Israel have undoubtedly taken a toll on our community’s mental health. Many South Jersey residents have close personal ties to [...]
Many kids look forward to their birthday party with great excitement, imagining presents, cake, and fun with friends. Cherry Hill resident Samuel Schatz is a typical kid in many ways. […]
Café Connection: A Memory Café was created in 2016 by Samost Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS), the Katz JCC, and Jewish Senior Housing and Healthcare Service (JSHHS) to sup […]
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Jul
Jul
The needs of children with developmental disabilities are as diverse as the families who care for them. JFCS strives to provide a wide range of options to help parents and […]
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Apr
Apr
By Carlos Bermeo, LCSW, NBCCH, JFCS Director of Clinical Services Following the unexpected and sudden loss of a loved one, there is no “formula” for dealing with grief. It is […]
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Mar
Mar
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 [...]
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Mar
Mar
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 [...]
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Mar
Mar
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 [...]
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Mar
Mar
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 [...]
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Feb
Feb
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 [...]
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Feb
Feb
Dear Friends, The month of Adar brings with it one of Judaism’s most joyful teachings: “When Adar enters, we increase in joy.” This simple phrase from the Talmud captures the special spirit of [...]
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Feb
Feb
Purim is around the corner, and that means costumes, Hamantaschen, and the mitzvah of giving. But Purim isn't just about dressing up and celebrating—it's also about offering support to those [...]
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Feb
Feb
Life’s challenges and transitions can sometimes feel overwhelming—but sharing your experiences with others who truly understand can make all the difference. Seeing It Through Together is a welcoming educational and [...]
05
Feb
Feb
A Passover Workshop for Bereaved Jews Join us for a conversation honoring the memory and life of those you have lost, while seeking meaning and comfort through the themes of […]
04
Feb
Feb
Together We Heal is a free, biweekly support group for family members, friends, and loved ones of individuals in active addiction or recovery. Facilitated by a licensed JFCS clinician, this [...]