Category Archives: Straight from the Heart

When the final school bell rings each June, children across South Jersey celebrate the freedom of summer. But for thousands of families in our community, that same bell signals the [...]

Summer arrives with a promise of longer days, warmer weather, and the freedom of looser schedules. Yet for many families in our community, this season also brings challenges. School routines [...]

Did you know that May is Older Americans Month? Each year, this observance celebrates the strength, wisdom, and resilience of our older adults. As we also prepare to honor our [...]

“In every generation, one must see oneself as if they personally had gone out from Egypt.” This timeless instruction from our Passover Haggadah reminds us that the Exodus narrative is [...]

In Jewish tradition, we are taught that every human being is created B’tzelem Elohim–in God’s image. This fundamental teaching reminds us that human dignity and worth are inherent in every person, [...]

In Jewish tradition, we are taught that every human being is created B’tzelem Elohim–in God’s image. This fundamental teaching reminds us that human dignity and worth are inherent in every person, [...]

As we are beginning 2025, and it’s just days after commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy of service, we are reminded of a profound partnership that exemplified the universal [...]

“Who is wise? He who learns from every person…Who is strong? He who controls his passions…Who is rich? He who is happy with his lot…Who is honored? He who honors [...]

This year of remarkable change at Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) has strengthened our appreciation for what truly matters: Our community. As new associate executive directors, we have witnessed [...]