Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey

Jewish Federations of North America announced the completion of a two-year, $9 million Ethiopian campaign, which transformed the lives of 3,170 Ethiopian olim (immigrants to Israel) and provided essential food and medicine to thousands of people in Gondar and Addis Ababa.

The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey (JFSNJ) is proud to have assisted with this campaign by allocating dollars from its Global Connections Area of Impact directly to this effort. This allocation is in addition to JFSNJ’s annual allocation to JAFI.

Check out the full Jewish Community Voice article here: https://bit.ly/3yopaTj

On Tisha B’Av we commemorate the destruction of the two temples. We wish a meaningful fast to those who observe.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and Jewish Federation of Atlantic & Cape May Counties for drinks and appetizers at Happy Hour yesterday!🥂

Don’t forget, we still have our Playground Meet-up event on Sunday, August 18 from 10am-12pm in Margate.

We hope to see you there! Be sure to register: https://bit.ly/3VMNKom

Our friends over at Lions Gate are enjoying the Olympics this week!

🏅 The Olympic Competitions continued this week in our Assisted Living neighborhood! 🏅

Check out our unique twist on Jousting! 🎯 We introduced all sorts of fun games and activities to keep our residents engaged and excited in the spirit of the Olympic Games! 🇺🇸

Join the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey’s Women in Unity Trip to Israel taking place from October 31 to November 7.

If you are an active woman who has been to Israel before, this jam-packed Mission is for YOU. We will stand in solidarity with Israeli women, bear witness, and explore women’s issues in Israel and at home.

Spots are limited. Make your refundable $500 deposit now: https://bit.ly/4bZQ4hT

For more than 100 years, the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey has been there for the Jewish community locally and abroad to support those in need. It’s because of this consistent reliability that we were able to answer the call on October 7, helping victims of terror in Israel and raising funds for the country in its time of need.

Thanks to generous donors like you to our JFund Annual Campaign, we develop, maintain, and expand upon vital programs and services across our five Areas of Impact–Older Adults, Special Needs, Global Connections, Community Engagement, and Family & Youth–within our family of agencies.

Please consider donating to our 2024 JFund Annual Campaign so that we can continue providing support to our Jewish brothers and sisters here and abroad: https://bit.ly/3RA72gj

THIS MONDAY is your LAST CHANCE to register for our Popsicles at the Pool event with Katz JCC, PJ Library of Southern NJ, and Kellman Brown Academy!

Be sure to register before then to enjoy a popsicle by the pool with your kids on August 14 at 5:30pm.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4cHU7R8

They're home 💙

They're coming home 💙

After enduring unimaginable suffering and uncertainty, the Americans detained in Russia are safe, free, and have begun their journeys back into the arms of their families.

These are the benefits of becoming a Jewish Business Network of Southern New Jersey (JBN) member.

Interested in connecting with business professionals through networking events, and increasing Jewish awareness in the professional area? Becoming a JBN member is for you!

Check out our website for more information or to become a member: https://bit.ly/42hFuPV

It’s been 300 days since the horrors of Oct. 7.

It's been 300 days since we've seen our brothers, sisters, fathers, mothers, daughters, and sons.

It's been 300 days too long.

Welcome home, Evan.

Jewish Federations of North America are overjoyed and relieved at the news of Evan Gershkovich’s release, along with the release of Paul Whelan and other political prisoners. Evan, our community has been incomplete without you. Welcome home.

Read our full statement: https://ow.ly/Iq1r50SP4Os

We’re just one month away from our Shore Up Support for Israel event with Jewish Federation of Atlantic & Cape May Counties! 🇮🇱

Get your tickets now before they’re gone: https://bit.ly/4erIQpD

Jewish Federations of North America are horrified at Hezbollah’s senseless murder of children in a terrorist attack in Majdal Shams. There is never an excuse for killing children in a soccer field.

We mourn with Israel and the Druze community for those who have lost their lives and pray for the recovery of the wounded.

Summer is not over yet! You and your children can cool off poolside with us, Katz JCC, PJ Library of Southern NJ, and Kellman Brown Academy at the outdoor pool at the Katz JCC on August 14 at 5:30pm. Popsicle included!🍧

Register by August 5: https://bit.ly/4cHU7R8

This event is intended for children 10 years old and younger.

It’s been a week since JFSNJ staff members, Adam and Stacey, got back and we’re learning so much about their incredible experience in Israel on the Jewish National Funds’ Educators’ Mission.

Swipe to see some more amazing activities they took part in during the last few days of their trip.

Photos 1&2: The group participated in a memorial to fallen soldiers recognizing the yahrzeit of those who died fighting for Israel.
Photo 3: Participants spent time at ADI Israel, a facility committed to helping individuals living with and touched by disabilities.
Photo 4: Participants visited the KKL-JNF’s American Independence Park where they saw the B’nai Mitzvah Remembrance Wall.
Photos 5&6: Participants visited Kidnapped Square (Tel Aviv Museum) where they saw several memorials for the atrocities of October 7 and for the safe return of hostages.

The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, through its Global Connection Area of Impact, allocated funds to OneFamily Together, whose mission is to champion the rights and needs of Israel’s victims of terror and to ensure their rehabilitation and reintegration.

Read more about OneFamily’s soccer team from the Jewish Community Voice here: https://bit.ly/3y5TjXf

We’re hiring – join our residential services team! We’re looking for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to work within our supervised apartment program at Weinberg Commons in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Join us at our hiring event on Thursday, August 1st during one of two sessions at the Amy Silvers Community Building at 1707 Springdale Road in Cherry Hill. Full time, part time, and flexible position options are all available.

We hope to see you there!

Yesterday, JFSNJ staff members had the opportunity to attend a Lunch & Learn with Shira Taylor Gura to learn about her unSTUCK Method, used for emotional regulation both at work and at home.

Shira grew up in our South Jersey Jewish community and now lives in Israel on Kibbutz Hannaton. Another interesting connection with our South Jersey community – Hannaton’s Educational Center, a Jewish study center rooted in community and guided by pluralism in Jewish thought, receives a special allocation from our Global Connections Area of Impact.

Thank you for joining us today, Shira, and for sharing your words of wisdom with our staff members.

Final call to register and hear from Dr. Anna Goldenberg-Sandau and Dr. John Chovanes about the Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET) course we helped bring to Israel and learn about Israel's trauma surgery training needs.

Register now: https://bit.ly/3QTdpdG

Yesterday we said a bittersweet farewell to the Israeli families and their children from Kibbutz Zikim. They spent the last 10 days here with our South Jersey community while their kids enjoyed time at our JCC Camps At Medford.

Thank you to everyone who made them feel welcome, took them into their homes, and made their time in South Jersey special. We miss them already and know we will stay in touch with our new forever friends.💙🇮🇱

Jewish Federations of North America are appalled, but not surprised, at today’s ridiculous verdict against Evan Gershkovich after a sham secret trial held behind closed doors in Russia. Evan has been wrongfully detained for over a year, and we are outraged by Russia continuing his imprisonment under false espionage pretenses.

Read our full statement: https://ow.ly/n7yr50SFZ5F

During Disability Pride Month, we’d like to take the time to educate our community members on the various types of disabilities a person may experience during their lifetime, some visible, but many invisible. Swipe through to see what each color represents on the Disability Pride flag.

The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey is committed to enhancing the quality of life of members in our community living with special needs. This includes not only providing inclusive programming and services but educating the community as a whole.

To learn more about our Special Needs Area of Impact, visit our website: https://bit.ly/3HJsvxT