Susan Weiner I’m happy to be here tonight to share my experience on the difference that Jewish Federation and JFCS made in my life and in the lives of others like me. On November 26, 2012, the Monday after Thanksgiving weekend, I went to work as I had on so many Mondays before this week. [...]
Category Archives: Wellness
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For someone experiencing domestic abuse, knowing where to turn can feel overwhelming. Abuse thrives on secrecy and isolation—but no one should face it alone. That’s why Jewish Family & Children's Service offers SARAH Supports, a safe, confidential, virtual support group for women of all faiths and backgrounds navigating or healing from abuse. Through this ten-week [...]
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Twelve years ago, Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) became aware of an epidemic brewing in our suburbs. Opiate addiction, related to prescription pain medicine and heroin, had reached unprecedented levels. In the fall of 2013, JFCS participated in a conference aimed at educating local teachers, parents, and physicians about this heartbreaking issue. The following [...]
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The death of a spouse or life partner is one of the most difficult things most people will ever endure. Each person journeys through grief, mourning, and adjustment in their own unique way, but no one should have to walk this path alone. As part of our commitment to community members’ mental health and well-being [...]
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The loss of a spouse or life partner is one of the most difficult things most people will ever endure. Each person's journey through grief, mourning, and adjustment is unique, but no one should go through the process alone. Jewish Family & Children's Service (JFCS) is committed to supporting community members’ mental health and well-being [...]
Mental Health, Wellness
Support groups allow those facing challenges to heal through shared experience
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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 participants to build community, find connection with others who have experienced similar circumstances, and form supportive networks. We will be offering three support groups starting […]
On Monday, January 15, JFCS opened its doors to more than 60 guests and community leaders for the dedication of the Dr. Edward Rosof Play Therapy Room! This warm and inviting space provides mental health support for young children through play, enabling JFCS child therapists to build rapport, establish trust, and better understand each child’s [...]
Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) continues to hold monthly programs that engage our community’s Holocaust Survivors. At the Love Café Europa Program’s Chanukah celebration, the room was full of smiles, laughter, good conversations, and great people. The Holocaust Survivor clients, their family members, JFCS staff, and volunteers came together to celebrate the holiday with [...]
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The joyful and festive holiday season is upon us! But sadly, too many South Jersey residents are struggling to put food on the table or gifts in the hands of their loved ones. Jewish Family & Children's Service (JFCS) is calling upon our community to help us reach our goal of raising $20,000 to help [...]
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Please support our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive on November 13 Hunger is on the rise in America. New data released as part of the USDA’s 2022 “Household Food Security in the U.S.” report reveals that ten million more people across the country are now food insecure, including four million more children. Sadly, we are seeing [...]