The loss of a son or daughter is one of life’s most profound and life-altering experiences. Grief can bring overwhelming feelings of sadness, anger, guilt, and isolation, often leaving parents wondering where to turn for support. At JFCS, no parent has to face that journey alone. The JFCS Parental Bereavement Support Group offers a compassionate [...]
Category Archives: News
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Sep
Looking back on your time as Board President, what accomplishment makes you the most proud? It is difficult to choose one particular accomplishment. Rather, what I am most proud of is seeing the meaningful impact of our work for so many people across our community. As the president, I have been honored to be a [...]
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Sep
This fall, you can help stock the shelves of the JFCS Betsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantry by participating in Jewish Family & Children’s Service’s Community High Holiday Food Drive. Your donations of kosher, non-perishable food items and household essentials help provide nourishment and dignity to neighbors facing food insecurity. Most-needed Kosher items include shelf-stable [...]
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Aug
Aug
Jewish Family & Children's Service (JFCS) of Southern New Jersey is proud to announce that we have earned national re-accreditation through COA Accreditation, a service of Social Current. This achievement reflects the agency’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate services and support to individuals, families, seniors, and communities throughout Southern New Jersey. Re-accreditation is the [...]
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Aug
Living with vision loss can be a challenging and often isolating experience. Conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, and other eye diseases can affect an individual's ability to drive, read, manage daily tasks, and maintain their independence - often leading to frustration, anxiety, and social isolation. To help South Jersey's older adults (55+) navigate [...]
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Jun
Caring for a loved one can be one of life's most rewarding experiences, but it can also be overwhelming. Many caregivers juggle emotional, physical, and financial responsibilities while putting their own needs aside. To help local caregivers find support and connection, Jewish Family & Children's Service is offering a new session of its Caregivers Support [...]
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Jun
It's often said that Holocaust Survivors are our teachers—but the responsibility of carrying forth their stories belongs to all of us. Each June, communities around the world come together to celebrate Holocaust Survivor Day, a time dedicated not only to remembrance, but to honoring the lives, resilience, and enduring contributions of those who survived. While [...]
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Jun
Jun
In celebration of Pride Month, the South Jersey community is invited to a special evening of film, conversation, and connection at the Cherry Hill Public Library. Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS), in partnership with the Cherry Hill Public Library and Cherry Hill Township, will host a screening of No Straight Lines, a compelling documentary [...]
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May
May
Pictured (left to right) are: Margo Orlin, JFCS Board President; Melanie Stoopler, JFCS Associate Executive Director; Ann Miller; Cori Cherkas, JFCS President-Elect; Jill Hammel, JFCS Associate Executive Director. Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) is proud to congratulate Ann Miller, recipient of The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies’ Lay Leadership Award of Excellence. This [...]
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May
On April 30, Jewish Family & Children’s Service proudly held its first in-person Love Café Europa Program of 2026 at the Katz JCC—bringing together Holocaust Survivors, students, educators, and volunteers for a powerful morning of connection and learning. The program opened with an intergenerational gathering featuring students and teachers from Moorestown High School. Guest speakers [...]