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 [...]
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How JFCS works with schools and families to make a difference By Emily Witmier, LAC - Mental Health Clinician & Community Educator At Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS), we see the impact of unsupported mental health challenges every day—students struggling with more than just schoolwork. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 40% of [...]
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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 & Children’s Service (JFCS), where we understand that true community flourishes when every member has the opportunity to contribute their unique gifts and talents. For [...]
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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, [...]
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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 word Menachem, meaning "comforter," giving us Menachem Av. This beautiful name reminds us that even in our darkest moments, comfort and consolation are possible. The [...]
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Volunteering with JFCS doesn’t always require grand actions—sometimes, it begins with the simplest of gestures. Meet two dedicated volunteers whose handmade birthday and holiday cards bring joy and connection to our Older Adult and Holocaust Survivor clients. Jessica Yao, a rising high school senior from Mount Laurel, began volunteering with JFCS in March 2022, when [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 beginning of a hidden crisis: The sudden loss of reliable breakfast and lunch programs that provide essential nutrition throughout the school year. The Jewish [...]
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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 [...]