Jewish Family & Children's Service (JFCS) is here to support you through the challenging journey of grief. Seeking help to navigate life’s inevitable losses is a courageous and empowering step, regardless of the nature or timing of the loss. Our compassionate team is dedicated to providing expert guidance, offering care that helps you find strength [...]
Category Archives: News
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Mar
Mar
Passover is a time of tradition, connection, and family. But when you’ve lost a loved one, the holiday can feel bittersweet, marked by an empty chair at the Seder table. Navigating grief during the holidays can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join JFCS on Tuesday, April 1 from 3pm to [...]
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Mar
Soups & Sweets, the culinary training program of Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS), found a temporary home at Adath Emanu-El in Mount Laurel while its permanent space in the Jonathan Sinay Building underwent extensive renovations throughout 2024. This partnership not only provided students with hands-on experience in the food industry but also helped cultivate [...]
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Feb
Purim is around the corner, and that means costumes, Hamantaschen, and the mitzvah of giving! But Purim isn't just about dressing up and celebrating—it's also about Matanot L’Evyonim, the act of giving to those in need. This year, JFCS is turning the spirit of Purim into action at our Purim Food Drive on Monday, March [...]
Disability Services, News
Empowering Futures Through Culinary Training: Soups & Sweets Receives Transformative Grant from the Truist Foundation
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Feb
Feb
Have you ever considered the challenges individuals with disabilities face when seeking meaningful employment? It’s not just about securing a job—it’s about having access to the right skills, training, and support to succeed. That’s where Soups & Sweets, our specialized culinary training program, makes a difference. Designed to empower individuals with diverse learning needs, Soups [...]
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Feb
Feb
While millions of Eagles Fans are getting ready for Super Bowl LIX this weekend, Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) is holding a “Souper Bowl of Kindness” to help combat hunger in Southern New Jersey! Our goal is to collect hundreds of Kosher soups to ensure that struggling community members have a hot and hearty [...]
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Jan
Jan
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let's honor Dr. King's legacy of service by coming together to support those in need. We are thrilled to announce our annual food drive benefiting the Betsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantry on Monday, January 20 from 10am to 1pm, and we need your help to keep the shelves [...]
News, Older Adult Services
A Joyous Chanukah Celebration Honoring Holocaust Survivors and a Special Birthday Milestone
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Jan
Jan
On Thursday, December 19, 2024, JFCS had the pleasure of hosting our annual Love Café Europa Program's Chanukah celebration. The Katz JCC social hall was packed with Holocaust Survivors, family members, staff, volunteers, and students and teachers from Politz Day School of Cherry Hill. Everyone enjoyed a delicious dairy lunch, replete with latkes and jelly [...]
News, Older Adult Services
Now offering expanded services for Holocaust Survivors from the Former Soviet Union
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Dec
Dec
The Jewish Federations of North America report that in the United States, Holocaust Survivors represent one of the most vulnerable older adult populations. Their previous traumatic experiences have resulted in higher rates of mental, physical, and cognitive decline. Many Survivors need additional support in order to maintain their dignity, health, and independence as they age. [...]
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As Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) reflects on this meaningful season of gratitude, our hearts are filled with appreciation for the incredible dedication and generosity of our community’s volunteers. This Thanksgiving, they made sure that our clients felt cared for, supported, and surrounded by kindness. Together, with the help of 54 volunteers, we packed [...]