Each Jewish month begins with the first sighting of the new moon – the Rosh Chodesh, or "head of the month" in Hebrew. Like the moon, the Jewish people have experienced many phases of waxing and waning throughout history, yet our light has never been extinguished. It's in this spirit that we are delighted to introduce Rosh Chodesh Reflections. [...]
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JFCS is delighted to share some exciting news about the growth and evolution of our leadership team. These changes reflect our commitment to nurturing talent within the agency and positioning JFCS for an even brighter future. It is with great enthusiasm that we announce several promotions within our organization. Rebecca Rosenau: Senior Director of Clinical and [...]
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Andrea joined JFCS as a volunteer in February of 2019. She is a registered nurse who has dedicated more than 15 years to supporting patients and their families at the end of life as a hospice nurse. Andrea has proven a valuable resource as a Patient Partners medical advocate taking four separate clients, including a [...]
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Can you imagine staying with your abuser because it’s the only way you can protect your children? Sleeping with your purse under your pillow to prevent your few valuables and ID from being destroyed? Hiding your clothes in your children’s closet because your abuser cuts them up and then lies about it? People experiencing domestic [...]
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JFCS extends our heartfelt gratitude to 40 of wonderful volunteers for their support and hard work throughout this year's Rosh Hashana meal deliveries. Thanks to their dedicated efforts, we were able to deliver 234 meals to 125 client households across Camden, Gloucester, and Burlington counties. These acts of kindness meant the world to our clients and [...]
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Meet Hilary Platt, Project SARAH Coordinator! How long have you been working at JFCS? I am starting my 14th year! Tell us about your role.I am the coordinator of the Project SARAH domestic violence program. I grew the program from a handful of clients to around 30 to 50 clients at all times. I also [...]
Addiction Awareness & Prevention
Join us for Freedom Song: a Musical Production about Addiction & Recovery in the Jewish Community
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Reserve your seat for a very powerful experience on Tuesday, November 12 at 6:30pm at the Katz JCC! Jewish Family & Children's Service (JFCS) is proud to announce that we are marking a significant milestone this year – the 10th anniversary of our “One Step at a Time” addiction awareness and prevention program. We are [...]
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Jewish Family & Children's Service (JFCS) is thrilled to announce the promotion of Melanie Stoopler and Jill Hammel to Associate Executive Directors of our agency! Over the past few months, Melanie and Jill, alongside Senior Director of Programs Meredith Siegel Cohen, have shown exceptional leadership during a time of transition. They have fostered relationships, enhanced [...]
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This fall, join JFCS in making a difference through our annual Community High Holiday Food Drive on Monday, October 21 from 10am to 1pm, in support of the Betsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantry. We invite community members to donate kosher, non-perishable food items and essential household products to help nourish our neighbors in need. [...]
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The death of a spouse or life partner is an experience of profound pain and loss. Each person grieves, mourns, and adjusts in their own unique way, but no one should face this journey alone. In line with our commitment to mental health and well-being across the lifespan, JFCS will be offering a new session [...]