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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Apr
Apr
“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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Apr
Apr
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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Apr
Apr
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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Apr
Apr
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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Mar
Mar
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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Mar
Mar
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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Mar
Mar
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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Mar
Mar
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 [...]
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Feb
Feb
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 energy [...]
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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 Matanot L’Evyonim, the act [...]