For many, the High Holiday season is a time of family, tradition, and togetherness. But for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, this season can bring painful reminders and heightened feelings of absence. To help community members navigate these complicated emotions, JFCS invites you to join The Empty Chair at Our [...]
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A few hours of fun, food, and entertainment...? A chance to meet LGBTQ+ folks from diverse ages and backgrounds...? And it’s free to attend...? Why yes, please! On Sunday, September 14 at 3:00pm, JFCS will host Rainbow Table, a unique gathering designed to bring together LGBTQ+ adults of all generations. The event is open to [...]
Join Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) for an unforgettable evening of joy, gratitude, and inspiration as we come together to celebrate 81 years of service to our community. The JFCS Annual Celebration will take place on Monday, September 15 at 6:30pm at the Katz Jewish Community Center—and you’re invited to be part of this [...]
A New Way to Stay Social, Active, and Independent! Are you—or is someone you know—a young adult with disabilities looking for fun, friendship, and new experiences? JFCS is thrilled to launch SAIL Junior, an exciting new social program designed just for neurodivergent young adults ages 18–24! SAIL Junior is all about building community, having fun, [...]
At 77, Henry* struggles with many things he once loved, like playing cards with friends or riding bikes with his grandchildren. “I sometimes get sad,” he shared. “It’s a challenge to do things I took for granted even a few years ago.” Henry is one of millions of Americans facing vision loss. With people living [...]
JFCS Creates Meaningful Mitzvah and Volunteer Opportunities for Teens! Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) is proud to offer meaningful opportunities for local teens and B’nai Mitzvah students to connect with our community and begin a lifelong journey of service. Whether it’s a mitzvah project, school requirement, or personal passion, JFCS can help students make [...]
On June 12 and June 17, Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) proudly hosted its third annual Holocaust Survivor Day Celebrations in Cherry Hill and Vineland, respectively — moving tributes to the resilience, legacy, and enduring spirit of Holocaust Survivors in our community. These annual gatherings are part of a global movement to honor Survivors [...]
At JFCS, we understand that life’s challenges don’t pause for the summer. That’s why we’re offering a range of support groups to help community members share their experiences, develop new coping skills, and feel less alone. Whether you're navigating caregiving, addiction and recovery, or health-related changes, JFCS provides compassionate, expert-led spaces to heal and grow. [...]
Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) proudly extends a hearty Mazel Tov to Michele Golkow, recipient of The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies’ (“The Network’s”) Lay Leadership Award of Excellence. This prestigious annual honor is bestowed on outstanding lay leaders across North America who demonstrate exceptional initiative, resourcefulness, trust, and credibility— volunteers who lead [...]
Next month, our South Jersey community will once again come together for a deeply meaningful tradition: Flagging of the Graves of our Veterans in honor of Memorial Day. Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS), in proud partnership with the Camden County Board of Commissioners, American Legion Post 372, Jewish War Veterans Post 126, and the [...]










