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.

10/31/2025

are relieved by federal court rulings that will allow the use of emergency contingency funds to help ensure that millions of families, seniors, and people with disabilities continue receiving SNAP benefits.

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Consent is a lot like offering someone a cup of tea...You can ask if they want tea — but if they say no, you don’t give ...
10/31/2025

Consent is a lot like offering someone a cup of tea...
You can ask if they want tea — but if they say no, you don’t give them tea.
If they say yes, great — offer the tea.
If they change their mind halfway through, you stop.
If they’re asleep or can’t answer, you definitely don’t give them tea.
And just because they had tea with you before doesn’t mean they want it today.
Simple, clear, and always respectful.
More at https://ow.ly/VIqm50XgBQ4
Let’s normalize conversations that make everyone feel safe and respected. ☕💛

💙 Our annual staff retreat, held on October 29 at Temple Beth Sholom, Cherry Hill, was truly a day to remember! 💙 The en...
10/31/2025

💙 Our annual staff retreat, held on October 29 at Temple Beth Sholom, Cherry Hill, was truly a day to remember! 💙 The entire day reflected JFCS’s deep commitment to growth, connection, and caring for one another - not just for our clients, but for the staff members who carry out our life-sustaining mission day in and day out. We are filled with gratitude for everyone who helped make this inspiring day possible.

From Stacey Wolfe Chazin's motivating keynote speech, "Igniting Hidden Strengths for Mission-Driven Impact," to a wide variety of fun and engaging breakout sessions, every moment was thoughtfully designed to support both professional development and personal wellbeing.

🌟 Special thanks to our incredible retreat committee, led by Meri Seligman, for their dedication and creativity; to our own Soups & Sweets catering for providing the delicious breakfast and lunch; to TBS and Rabbi Micah Peltz for their warm hospitality; and to all of the facilitators who shared their time and expertise on everything from focaccia baking to soulful yoga.

Here’s to another year of learning, connection, and community! 💫

Here's a sneak peek of tomorrow's CBS Philadelphia interview with Meri Seligman, Director of our Rhona Fischer Family As...
10/30/2025

Here's a sneak peek of tomorrow's CBS Philadelphia interview with Meri Seligman, Director of our Rhona Fischer Family Assistance Program. Be sure to check out tomorrow morning's news to find out how JFCS is responding to the SNAP crisis - and what community members can do to get help or give help!

Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over anothe...
10/30/2025

Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another. It can take many forms — physical, sexual, emotional, economic, psychological, or technological — and often includes behaviors meant to intimidate, manipulate, isolate, or humiliate a partner. 💜 No one deserves to feel unsafe in their own relationship. 💜

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
For confidential support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline — available 24/7:
📞 800-799-SAFE (7233)
📞 800-787-3224 (TTY)
💬 Or chat online at thehotline.org

You are not alone. Help is available.

The potential loss of SNAP benefits is causing real anxiety for thousands of South Jersey families — and we want you to ...
10/30/2025

The potential loss of SNAP benefits is causing real anxiety for thousands of South Jersey families — and we want you to know you are not alone.

→ If you need food assistance, please contact our Betsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantry at (856) 424-1333 or faphelp@jfedsnj.org — we are here to help community members of every age, faith, and background

→ To find out how you can donate food, shop our food pantry Amazon Wish List, or hold your own food drive, visit https://jfcssnj.org/howtodonatefood/

→ If you’re in a position to give, you can help bridge the SNAP gap and ensure our neighbors continue to have access to healthy food. Please make a tax-deductible gift at https://jfcssnj.org/support-the-betsy-peter-fischer-food-pantry/

South Jersey is at real risk — and Congress must act now.SNAP — the federal program that helps 42 million Americans affo...
10/29/2025

South Jersey is at real risk — and Congress must act now.

SNAP — the federal program that helps 42 million Americans afford groceries — could grind to a halt on November 1 if the government shutdown continues.

That would leave 130,000+ South Jersey residents — including working families, children, veterans, older adults, Holocaust Survivors, and people with disabilities — at risk of going hungry overnight.

* 1 in 3 Holocaust Survivors in the U.S. lives in poverty
* 19% of Jewish households are struggling to make ends meet
* Philanthropy helps — but it cannot replace federal support

SNAP keeps people healthy, independent, and out of crisis. Losing it would be devastating.

👉 Tell Congress to Protect SNAP. No interruptions. No excuses.
Send your message now: https://speak4.app/lp/f6015stw/?ts=1761332908

Domestic violence is like an iceberg. What we see — bruises, police reports, or public incidents — is only the tip. But ...
10/29/2025

Domestic violence is like an iceberg. What we see — bruises, police reports, or public incidents — is only the tip. But beneath the surface lies so much more: emotional manipulation, financial control, verbal abuse, isolation, and fear. Most abuse happens out of sight, but its impact runs deep.
At JFCS, Project SARAH is here to help survivors uncover what’s hidden, find safety, and begin to heal. 💙

👉 Learn more at https://jfcssnj.org/projectsarah/

Domestic abuse can happen to anyone. It impacts people of all ages, races, religions, genders, and identities — across e...
10/28/2025

Domestic abuse can happen to anyone. It impacts people of all ages, races, religions, genders, and identities — across every background and education level. Abuse occurs in both opposite-sex and same-sex relationships and can impact partners who are married, dating, living together, or share a child.

But its effects reach far beyond the individual being abused. Abuse impacts families, friends, co-workers, and entire communities. Children who witness abuse at home are especially vulnerable. Exposure can lead to long-term emotional, social, and physical challenges — and can increase the risk of continuing the cycle of abuse.

💜 No one should ever have to live in fear. Together, we can raise awareness, offer support, and help break the cycle of abuse. 💜

✨Shop with purpose next week at Scout & Molly’s Cherry Hill!✨From November 5–9, 10% of all sales will be donated to Proj...
10/27/2025

✨Shop with purpose next week at Scout & Molly’s Cherry Hill!✨
From November 5–9, 10% of all sales will be donated to Project SARAH, supporting safety, healing, and hope for survivors of domestic abuse in our community.

Buy what you love. Support what matters. Bring a few friends, treat yourself, and make a real impact just by showing up. 💛

📍957 Haddonfield Rd | Scout & Molly’s Cherry Hill

💜Survivors deserve safety.💜Survivors deserve support.💜Survivors deserve solidarity.During and beyond, JFCS stands with...
10/24/2025

💜Survivors deserve safety.
💜Survivors deserve support.
💜Survivors deserve solidarity.

During and beyond, JFCS stands with domestic abuse survivors — always. Together, we can create a community free of violence and full of hope. To find out how Project SARAH supports survivors, visit https://jfcssnj.org/project-sarah/

🍁 SOAR Hayride at Springdale Farms! 🍁 Members of our SOAR 21+ social group had a blast riding, laughing, and making memo...
10/24/2025

🍁 SOAR Hayride at Springdale Farms! 🍁 Members of our SOAR 21+ social group had a blast riding, laughing, and making memories together! Huge thanks to all our amazing volunteers who made it happen — you rock! And a special shoutout to Beth Rosenthal for planning an unforgettable day! 💛

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Cherry Hill, NJ
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