Category Archives: Straight from the Heart

When more than 130,000 South Jersey residents lost their SNAP benefits this fall, the impact was immediate and devastating. Families who had been managing suddenly found themselves unable to afford [...]

Jewish tradition teaches that every person has unique gifts to contribute. Yet for individuals with disabilities, the path to meaningful employment is often blocked not by lack of talent or [...]

Jewish tradition teaches that every person is created b’tzelem Elohim–in the image of God. When abuse shatters that dignity, it is our responsibility as a community to respond with empathy and [...]

As the shofar’s call draws near and the sweet scent of apples and honey fills our homes, Rosh Hashanah reminds us that the new year is more than a calendar [...]

In Jewish tradition, we speak of B’tzelem Elohim–the divine image that resides within every person, regardless of ability, background, or circumstance. This fundamental belief shapes everything we do at Jewish Family [...]

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, [...]