Category Archives: Rosh Chodesh Reflections

As we welcome the month of Iyar, we enter what Jewish tradition calls the month of healing, reminding us that healing happens not just within ourselves, but through the care [...]

As the month of Nisan arrives, it brings with it the first whispers of spring and the promise of renewal. We’re preparing for Passover, reflecting on our people’s journey from [...]

Dear Friends, The month of Adar brings with it one of Judaism’s most joyful teachings: “When Adar enters, we increase in joy.” This simple phrase from the Talmud captures the special spirit of [...]

As we welcome the month of Shevat, we reflect on the powerful lessons our Jewish tradition offers about growth and legacy. Even as winter lingers here in South Jersey, this [...]

As we enter the Hebrew month of Tevet, we find ourselves in winter’s quieter days – a season that invites us to reflect inward and reach outward with compassion. The very [...]

The month of Kislev teaches us that light shines brightest when it breaks through darkness. The Chanukah menorah is placed in doorways and windows not to stay inside, but to [...]

On October 13, we stood with Jews around the world as 20 surviving hostages finally returned home to Israel. After more than a year of anguish and waiting, their families [...]

As we reflect on our first year as Associate Executive Directors of JFCS, we find ourselves filled with gratitude for your support, encouragement, and the countless moments of connection we’ve [...]

As the month of Elul arrives, there's a subtle shift. The summer light softens, the days still hold warmth, yet there’s a quiet stirring in the air—a gentle reminder that [...]

This past Shabbat, we welcomed the month of Av – a time that carries both profound sorrow and unexpected hope. In Hebrew, Av means "father," and we often add the [...]