New Camden Cemetery – Flagging of the Graves of our Veterans

New Camden Cemetery Mount Ephraim & Ferry Avenue, Camden, NJ, United States

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 - [...]

Harleigh Cemetery – Flagging of the Graves of our Veterans

Harleigh Cemetery 1640 Haddon Avenue, Camden, NJ, United States

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 - [...]

Locustwood Cemetery – Flagging of the Graves of our Veterans

Locustwood Memorial Cemetery 1500 Marlton Pike W,, 08002, Cherry Hill, NJ, United States

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 [...]

2nd & 3rd Generation Holocaust Survivors: a Legacy of Strengths and Vulnerabilities

Virtual Program

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 [...]

Project Rainbow Teen Group

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 [...]

Recurring

LGBT Aging with Pride

Katz JCC 1301 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, United States

The only group of its kind in South Jersey, this monthly program offers a welcoming atmosphere for LGBT older adults to share their experiences, build relationships, and discuss issues like discrimination and social isolation. This program will be held in-person, outdoors at the Katz JCC! All are welcome but advance RSVP is required by contacting [...]

LGBT Aging with Pride

Katz JCC 1301 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, United States

The only group of its kind in South Jersey, this monthly program offers a welcoming atmosphere for LGBT older adults to share their experiences, build relationships, and discuss issues like discrimination and social isolation. Our July meeting will be held in-person, outdoors at the Katz JCC! All are welcome but advance RSVP is required by contacting [...]

Transitioning through the Decades

Virtual Program

Please join JFCS Director of 60+ Services Rebecca Rosenau, Geriatric Social Worker Rebecca Redel, Director of Volunteers Sherri Jonas, and Volunteer Coordinator Randi Brown for an informative Zoom program addressing transitioning through the decades. The program will address a variety of topics, including positive planning for retirement, volunteer opportunities for clients and the community, caring [...]

Free

Cafe Connection – A Memory Cafe

Virtual Program

A monthly social gathering for older adults affected by memory challenges, along with their care partners. Please join us for engaging conversation, along with a creative experience with a guest artist. The August program will be held via Zoom. Free to participate but advance registration is required by contacting Reva Farenback-Brateman at rfbrateman@jfedsnj.org or 856-424-1333 [...]

Free

Project Rainbow Teen Group

Katz JCC Teen Lounge 1301 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, United States

A safe, affirming, and fun monthly gathering for LGBTQ+ teens and their allies. Free and open to teens in grades 9 - 12! To learn more or to RSVP, contact Gaby Marantz: gmarantz@jfedsnj.org. Project Rainbow is a collaboration of JFCS and the Katz JCC, with grant funding by the Camden County Board of Commissioners.