JFCS and the Gloucester County Library System are proud to present This Life Counts, a virtual suicide awareness and prevention program for tweens, teens, and parents. An expert panel will discuss the role of depression; warning signs, risk factors, and stressors; protective factors that help prevent youth suicide; resources and tools for communication. Free to [...]
On Monday, May 10 from 10am - 1pm, JFCS will be collecting donations of non-perishable kosher food items and household products for our Betsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantries. There will be collection containers placed outside the JFCS Family Assistance Center (across from Locustwood Cemetery, corner of Whitman Ave & Route 70) for safe drop-off. [...]
A safe, affirming, and fun monthly gathering for LGBTQ+ teens (grades 9 – 12) and their allies. All events will be held virtually until further notice. Free and open to the community! To learn more or to request the Zoom meeting link, please contact Gaby Marantz at gmarantz@jfedsnj.org. Project Rainbow is a collaboration of JFCS [...]
In partnership with JCRC's Esther Raab Museum & Goodwin Education Center, JFCS is hosting a two-part series for children and grandchildren of Holocaust Survivors. Both sessions will be facilitated by Irit Felsen, Ph.D., an expert in the field of trauma, with a special focus on Holocaust Survivor families. These workshops are free and open [...]
In cooperation with our community partners, Jewish War Veterans Post 126, The Camden County Board of Commissioners, and the American Legion Post 372, JFCS has several options for you to choose from to flag veterans' graves in honor of Memorial Day. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Wednesday, May 19 at 10:30am - [...]
In cooperation with our community partners, Jewish War Veterans Post 126, The Camden County Board of Commissioners, and the American Legion Post 372, JFCS has several options for you to choose from to flag veterans’ graves in honor of Memorial Day. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Friday, May 21 from 9am - [...]
In cooperation with our community partners, Jewish War Veterans Post 126, The Camden County Board of Commissioners, and the American Legion Post 372, JFCS has several options for you to choose from to flag veterans' graves in honor of Memorial Day. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Friday, May 21 from 10am - [...]
On Sunday, May 23, American Legion Post 372 of Cherry Hill will privately flag approximately 2,200 graves of veterans at Locustwood Cemetery. This event is not open to the public due to COVID-19. The American Legion Post 372 will create and share a virtual presentation of this flagging to honor our fallen soldiers. For more [...]
In partnership with JCRC’s Esther Raab Museum & Goodwin Education Center, JFCS is hosting a two-part series for children and grandchildren of Holocaust Survivors. Both sessions will be facilitated by Irit Felsen, Ph.D., an expert in the field of trauma, with a special focus on Holocaust Survivor families. These workshops are free and open [...]
A safe, affirming, and fun monthly gathering for LGBTQ+ teens (grades 9 – 12) and their allies. All events will be held virtually until further notice. Free and open to the community! To learn more or to request the Zoom meeting link, please contact Gaby Marantz at gmarantz@jfedsnj.org. Project Rainbow is a collaboration of JFCS [...]
