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

02/18/2026

Happy ! This week (and every week), let's do all we can to make kindness the norm.

02/17/2026

What can adults do to help prevent teen dating violence?
💜 Talk openly with teens about relationships, boundaries, friendship, and dating
💜 Be someone they can trust—listen without judgment or assumptions
💜 Believe them
💜 Talk together about safety plans and respect their opinions
💜Ask how you can help

You don’t have to have all the answers. Offering support, connection, and trust can make a powerful difference.

02/17/2026

Feed a stranger. Nourish your soul. Next Monday, we’re coming together to make sure our neighbors in need have the essentials they deserve this Purim. Your donation of non-perishable kosher food items and household products will help bring comfort, dignity, and nourishment to local families. Most-needed items include:
🥛 Shelf-stable milk
🥣 Hot & cold cereal
🥞 Pancake mix
🍚 Oatmeal
🍅 Canned tomato products
🐟 Canned fish
🥜 Peanut butter
🍇 Jelly
🍚 Rice
🍝 Pasta
🧀 Macaroni & cheese
🥫 Canned fruits & vegetables
🍲 Kosher soups
🧃 Juice
🍪 Snacks
🍼 Baby food
🍼 Baby formula

Every donation makes a difference. Thank you for helping us spread joy in the most meaningful way this Purim.

02/12/2026

Life’s challenges and transitions can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to navigate vision changes alone. Join our welcoming educational and support group for individuals living with low vision, including macular degeneration and other eye conditions.

This group offers a caring space to connect with others who truly understand, share experiences and coping strategies, gain practical tools and resources, and learn from presentations by experienced professionals

📅 2026 Meeting Dates: February 19 • March 19 • April 16 • May 28 • June 18 • July 16

💙 Registration: A $36 registration fee applies, and advance registration is required.

To register, contact Liane Friedberg at (856) 424-1333 ext. 1252 or lfriedberg@jfedsnj.org
Grant funding provided by the Raymond & Gertrude R. Saltzman Foundation.

02/11/2026

Join us in making a difference! to fight hunger! This month, our Betsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantry is asking for donations of Kosher sweet treats: like granola bars, pudding cups, snack packs, and cookies. For more details on drop-off information, visit https://jfcssnj.org/howtodonatefood/. Prefer to shop online? Check out our food pantry Amazon Wish List at https://a.co/gI8Atva

Thank you for your support!

02/10/2026

Healthy relationships should make teens feel safe, supported, and free to be themselves. When a relationship includes control, fear, isolation, or constant conflict, it may be unhealthy — and it’s important to talk about it. This month, JFCS is raising awareness to help young people recognize the signs and know that support is available.

💜 You deserve respect
💜 You deserve support
💜 You deserve real love

02/09/2026

Join us!

As part of Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), join us on Thursday, February 12 from 6–8pm at the Jonathan Sinay Building Theater for “Please Stand By,” a heartwarming coming-of-age film about a neurodivergent young woman who escapes her care home to hand-deliver her 500-page script to a screenwriting competition. This event is in partnership with the Katz JCC Teen Department.

Tickets include the movie and snacks. Don’t miss this inspiring film that celebrates courage, creativity, and inclusion!

To register or learn more about our events visit: jewishsouthjersey.org/jdaim

The funding for this event has been received through a grant from the Jewish Women's Foundation.

02/06/2026

Members of SAIL Junior had a blast on their trip to Nova Adventure Park!

SAIL Junior is a welcoming community for young adults (ages 18–24) with disabilities who want to stay social, active, and independent. You’ll receive a monthly calendar with all the events and classes. You’ll be able to enjoy in-person and virtual activities. It’s your chance to build friendships, gain confidence, and have lots of fun! To learn more about this amazing program, visit https://ow.ly/PYG850Y9x8S

02/05/2026

💙 Thank you to our amazing volunteers! 💙

JFCS is so grateful to everyone who helped make Tu B’Shevat holiday treat deliveries run smoothly. Volunteers braved below-freezing temperatures, ice, and snow to ensure that 100 clients across 83 households had something special for the holiday.

Clients look forward to these moments so much — not just for the treats, but for the kindness, smiles, and connection volunteers bring. This support brings comfort, joy, and dignity to the community, especially during a season that can be difficult and isolating for many older adult clients.

This effort goes far beyond delivering gifts — bringing warmth and hope when it’s needed most.

02/03/2026

February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Dating violence affects more young people than we often realize—but together, we can change that. This month, JFCS is helping to raise awareness, educate, and empower teens and young adults to recognize what healthy love looks like. Because real love is safe, supportive, and respectful. 💜

02/02/2026

In honor of Tu B’Shevat—the New Year for the Trees—JFCS extends heartfelt thanks to our Legacy Donors! Through their generosity and vision, they are planting seeds today that will nurture and sustain our community for generations to come. Legacy gifts make it possible for JFCS to continue our life-sustaining work, ensuring help and hope are always within reach. To view our Legacy Donors or learn more about creating your own legacy, visit https://ow.ly/NrTj50Y4Y3n or contact Jill Hammel or Melanie Stoopler, Associate Executive Directors, at (856) 424-1333.

02/01/2026

Come join us at the Katz JCC for Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey’s Super Sunday! Make the call..take the call…do a mitzvah!