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

12/18/2025

12/18/2025

Tonight‘s the night: our Chanukah Hunger Challenge!

Turn the fifth night of Chanukah into a moment of generosity and light by donating food, funds, or supermarket gift cards to help nourish neighbors facing hunger.

Looking for a meaningful family activity? Try our Interactive Chanukah Scavenger Hunt—a hands-on way to celebrate the season while teaching kids the joy of helping others: 👉 https://ow.ly/xuc750XJZCO

More ways to fight hunger in South Jersey: 👉 https://ow.ly/SS1R50XJZCM

🕎 Let’s come together to shine brighter and spread warmth where it’s needed most. 🕎

12/16/2025

Coming in TWO DAYS: Chanukah Hunger Challenge!

In just two days, we invite you to turn the fifth night of Chanukah into a powerful moment of generosity and light. Many families choose one night of the holiday to give back—this year, make it December 18 by donating food, funds, or gift cards to help nourish neighbors facing hunger.

Looking for a meaningful, last-minute family activity? Try our Interactive Chanukah Scavenger Hunt—a fun, hands-on way to celebrate the season while teaching children the joy of helping others: 👉 https://ow.ly/xuc750XJZCO

There’s still time to make an impact. Find simple ways to fight hunger in South Jersey and get involved before the fifth night arrives: 👉 https://ow.ly/SS1R50XJZCM

🕎 Let’s come together to shine brighter and spread warmth where it’s needed most. 🕎

12/15/2025

Jewish Federations of North America are horrified by the antisemitic terrorist shooting in Australia.

This was a deliberate terrorist act targeting the Jewish community in Sydney as they celebrated the first night of Chanukah and must be loudly and clearly called out as antisemitism.

The security of the Jewish community is the top priority of Jewish Federations across North America. All Federations and their community security initiatives are on full alert for the Chanukah celebrations in their communities, working with all our law enforcement partners.

We mourn those killed in this horrific shooting, send our comforts to their families, and wish a speedy and full recovery to the injured.

Our community will never retreat in the face of hatred, and will never refrain from carrying on our Jewish traditions. Rather, we will use every tool at our disposal to make sure our communities are safe and that our lights burn all the brighter.

12/11/2025

✨ Join JFCS for our first-ever Chanukah Hunger Challenge! Fifth Night • December 18 ✨

Many families choose one night of Chanukah to give back—this year, we invite you to make the fifth night a celebration of generosity and light. Instead of exchanging gifts, consider donating food, funds, or gift cards to help nourish neighbors facing hardship.

Looking for a meaningful family activity? Try our Interactive Chanukah Scavenger Hunt: https://ow.ly/PhpW50XGvrq! It’s a fun, hands-on way to celebrate the season and teach kids the joy of helping others.

💙 Ready to spark even more light this season? Find inspiration and hunger-fighting ideas in South Jersey: https://ow.ly/x4Zt50XGvrp

Let’s shine a little brighter, together. 🕎

12/08/2025

Today’s the day — your last chance to Share the Joy! Help us ensure that local families receive the support they need in time for the holidays. Your donation brings joy, dignity, and hope to South Jersey neighbors who are struggling with the basics. A gift of $25 per client helps provide food, gift cards, and essentials through the JFCS Rhona Fischer Family Assistance Program and supports Holocaust Survivors, veterans, older adults, and individuals with disabilities.
The deadline is tonight. Let’s come together and spread kindness where it’s needed most: https://jfcssnj.org/sharethejoy

Special shout-out to our sponsors: Ann & Bernie Miller, Scrub Daddy, and Holman Automotive!

12/07/2025

2 days left to make an impact. The need is real — and your kindness can make all the difference. When you sponsor a local family through , you help provide gift cards and essentials that bring dignity and hope to those facing hardship this season. Your support of $25 per client can transform the holidays for a neighbor in need. Please give by December 8 at https://jfcssnj.org/sharethejoy

12/06/2025

Only 3 days left! There’s still time to Share the Joy and bring warmth to neighbors who are struggling this holiday season. Your donation to JFCS helps support families, Holocaust Survivors, veterans, older adults, and individuals with disabilities. With $25 per person, you can brighten someone’s holiday in a meaningful way. Give before December 8 to ensure families receive their gift cards in time: https://jfcssnj.org/sharethejoy

12/05/2025

Our SOAR (Social Opportunities and Recreation) group had a blast at a private screening of Wicked: For Good!

12/05/2025

4 days remaining — and every gift matters. This holiday season, you can help a South Jersey family feel seen, supported, and cared for. Through , your donation helps provide gift cards, food, and household essentials to those who need a little extra help.

A simple gift of $25 per client can make the season special. Please give by December 8 so families can celebrate with dignity and joy: https://jfcssnj.org/sharethejoy

12/04/2025

5 days left to make a holiday brighter...Your generosity can bring comfort and hope to local families who need us right now. By donating to our campaign, you’ll help provide gift cards and essential items to neighbors facing a difficult season. Just $25 per person can make a meaningful difference.

Give by December 8 to ensure families receive their support in time for the holidays: https://jfcssnj.org/sharethejoy

12/03/2025

🧡 Caring for a loved one is meaningful — but it’s also hard. Whether the role begins suddenly or grows over time, family caregiving can bring stress, exhaustion, purpose, and love all at once.

In this new article, JFCS Geriatric Social Worker Douglas Keller explores:
✨ The emotional, physical, and financial challenges caregivers face
✨ The unexpected rewards that deepen connection and purpose
✨ How counseling and case management can lighten the load and help caregivers thrive

If you or someone you love are navigating the caregiving journey, this is a must-read. Read the full article at https://ow.ly/yMhk50XBgWO