Jewish Family and Children's Service - JFCS of Southern New Jersey

Jewish Family and Children's Service - JFCS of Southern New Jersey The agency is guided by our values of caring for individuals with dignity and respect and helping people to help themselves.

We help Jewish families and the wider community navigate life’s challenges by providing quality, affordable, and accessible social services—guided by our values of dignity, respect, and empowering people to help themselves. We help Jewish families and the community at large to successfully meet the challenges of daily life by providing quality, affordable, and accessible social services.

“Whoever is hungry, come and eat. Whoever is needy, come and celebrate Passover.” This Passover, you can help make that ...
03/20/2026

“Whoever is hungry, come and eat. Whoever is needy, come and celebrate Passover.”

This Passover, you can help make that invitation real for families in our community. Your donation of Kosher for Passover food will help our neighbors in need celebrate the holiday with dignity and abundance.

Most-needed items include: Matzo • Matzo Meal • Matzo Ball Soup Mix • Passover Cake Mixes • Cake Meal • Gefilte Fish • Borscht • Chicken Broth • Grape Juice • Canned Fish • Canned Fruits & Vegetables • Dried Fruits & Nuts

Other Donation Drop-Off Options:
📍 24/7: Collection container at 6 East Miami Avenue (outside the Feldman Carriage House, rear parking lot)
📍 East Side of Cherry Hill: JFCS main office (1301 Springdale Road, Suite 150) on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 AM–2 PM

Together, we can ensure everyone has a seat at the table this Passover. Thank you for your generosity!

03/19/2026

This year, our Betsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantry has continued to support individuals and families in need. It wouldn’t be possible without the incredible volunteers who step up to help. From sorting donations to packing bags and welcoming clients with kindness, their dedication makes a real difference every single day.

At Stepping Out next Thursday,, we’ll highlight the impact of this work and the people who make it possible.

Join us as we celebrate compassion, community, and the power of showing up for one another.

March 26,I 6:30 pm I Congregation Beth El

Tickets: $136 Adults | $36 Youth (ages 12–20)

Tickets: https://jfcssnj.org/steppingout/

💜 This week, we recognize Domestic Violence Services Awareness Week—a time to honor the compassion, courage, and dedicat...
03/19/2026

💜 This week, we recognize Domestic Violence Services Awareness Week—a time to honor the compassion, courage, and dedication of advocates who support survivors every day. 💜

At JFCS, our Project SARAH (Stop Abusive Relationships At Home) Domestic Violence Program provides confidential, compassionate care to individuals and families impacted by abuse. Through counseling, safety planning, and connections to critical resources, we help survivors feel supported, empowered, and less alone.

We are especially grateful for our incredible Co-Managers, Hilary Platt and Marci Rosenstein, who work tirelessly to advocate for their clients—navigating complex systems, securing resources, and creating a safe space where healing can begin.

Abuse can affect anyone. And support can change everything. Join us in honoring the advocates who make this life-changing work possible—this week and every week!

Passover can be a time of togetherness—but for many, it also brings the quiet presence of someone deeply missed.Join us ...
03/18/2026

Passover can be a time of togetherness—but for many, it also brings the quiet presence of someone deeply missed.

Join us for The Empty Chair at the Seder: A Passover Workshop for Bereaved Jews, a meaningful conversation honoring the lives and memories of those we have lost, while finding comfort and connection through the themes of the holiday.

This special program will be co-facilitated by Rabbi Richard F. Address, Director of Jewish Sacred Aging, and Reva Farenback-Brateman, JFCS Geriatric Case Manager & Community Educator.

✨ Free and open to all - advance RSVP required
🍽 Light refreshments will be served

You don’t have to navigate the holiday alone—come be part of a supportive community.

03/17/2026

A community is strongest when we care for one another.

Join us next Thursday for a special evening celebrating the impact of Jewish Family & Children’s Service, and hear powerful stories about what JFCS truly means to the people it serves.

March 26I 6:30 pm I Congregation Beth El

Enjoy food, drinks, entertainment, raffles, and a meaningful night of community, learning, and connection.

Tickets: $136 Adults | $36 Youth (ages 12–20)

Tickets: https://jfcssnj.org/steppingout/

We hope you’ll join us for this unforgettable evening.

We have an urgent need for Personal Shopper volunteers to help clients who can't get to the store on their own! Ready to...
03/11/2026

We have an urgent need for Personal Shopper volunteers to help clients who can't get to the store on their own! Ready to learn more? Contact our Volunteer Manager, Lisa Freedman Enda, or fill out our volunteer inquiry form at https://tinyurl.com/2zk3nfx9

Last night we had the pleasure of holding a meeting of our Advisory Council! It’s always wonderful in the special group ...
03/06/2026

Last night we had the pleasure of holding a meeting of our Advisory Council! It’s always wonderful in the special group gets together to share their insight
and perspective. Special thanks to Rhona Cohen for hosting, and to last night’s guest speaker, David Snyder!

We are proud to honor Miranda Mason with the Esther Award for Excellence in recognition of her dedication and impact at ...
03/05/2026

We are proud to honor Miranda Mason with the Esther Award for Excellence in recognition of her dedication and impact at JFCS. Working diligently behind the scenes, Miranda facilitates many of our volunteer projects and events—from holiday meal deliveries for clients to community volunteer initiatives throughout the year. Since joining JFCS in November 2023 right out of college, she has worked tirelessly to learn and grow, absorbing knowledge at a remarkable pace.

Miranda embodies our agency's core values of teamwork, respect, transparency, compassion, empathy, intention, resourcefulness, expertise, accountability, and effective communication. Her thoughtfulness and dedication benefit everyone around her—staff, clients, and volunteers alike. She is always willing to step in wherever help is needed and ensures that volunteers feel heard and supported, especially during our holiday deliveries to clients. Her technical skills and organizational talents have also made her an invaluable member of our team.

Our Volunteer program truly couldn't run without Miranda, whose work reflects a kind of quiet heroism—steady, compassionate, and deeply impactful. We are so proud to celebrate her and grateful for all she does. Congratulations, Miranda!

We are proud to present this year's Esther Award for Excellence to Kathleen “Kathi” Mullan in recognition of her excepti...
03/05/2026

We are proud to present this year's Esther Award for Excellence to Kathleen “Kathi” Mullan in recognition of her exceptional dedication and service to JFCS and our clients. As the Receptionist at our main office, Kathi is often the first face and voice people encounter—and what a gift that is. Her warmth, kindness, and positivity make everyone feel welcomed, valued, and cared for.

Since joining JFCS in March 2023, Kathi has brought an incredible work ethic, contagious optimism, and a genuine spirit that lifts our entire team. She truly embodies the heart and spirit of JFCS. We are so fortunate to have her, and we are honored to celebrate her. Congratulations, Kathi!

It’s always inspiring to see teens turn learning into action! Our incredible partnership with BBYO South Jersey Region c...
03/04/2026

It’s always inspiring to see teens turn learning into action! Our incredible partnership with BBYO South Jersey Region continues to make a real impact! This past Sunday, teens from local BBYO chapters took part in a high-energy “Supermarket Sweep” at ShopRite—shopping with purpose to purchase the most-needed items for our Betsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantry. Along the way, they learned about kosher food guidlines, budgeting, and thoughtful giving. After filling their carts, the group visited our pantry to sort and shelve the donations, deepen their understanding of food insecurity in our community, and learn more about the services Jewish Family & Children's Service provides.

We are so grateful to the Jewish Community Foundation, Inc. (JCF) of Southern New Jersey for their generous support of this partnership, and to ShopRite for welcoming our teens with open arms. This is what community looks like—learning, leadership, and meaningful action all in one day!

Wow - these beautiful Purim treat bags were graciously created by Sophie Cohen as her Bat Mitzvah project, and we couldn...
02/27/2026

Wow - these beautiful Purim treat bags were graciously created by Sophie Cohen as her Bat Mitzvah project, and we couldn’t be more grateful that she chose our clients to receive them! Sophie personally delivered the bags to our office, each one thoughtfully filled with special treats she loves. She even included a heartfelt note in every bag.

Sophie truly went above and beyond. In addition to preparing the bags, she is donating the remaining funds she raised to support our Love Café Europa Program, which brings Holocaust Survivors together for food, friendship, and entertainment each month.

We are so thankful to Sophie, and to her parents, Jaime and Brett, for their generosity and support in making this meaningful project possible. Mazel Tov, Sophie!

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1301 Springdale Road, Suite 150
Cherry Hill, NJ
08003

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