“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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]










