Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

JFS wants to give thanks for our incredible community; for the volunteers who give their time, the donors who make our programs possible, and the clients who inspire us every day with their courage and resilience.

Your support helps JFS provide food, counseling, senior care, and essential services to our neighbors in need, not just during the holidays, but all year long.

From all of us at JFS, we wish you and your loved ones a warm, peaceful, and meaningful Thanksgiving. 🕊️

11/26/2025

11/24/2025

The holidays can bring joy, but they can also bring stress, pressure, and emotional overwhelm. It’s okay to pause, take a breath, and care for your own well-being.

At JFS, we’re here to help you navigate the season with balance and support. Whether it’s through counseling, stress management strategies, or simply a listening ear, our team is ready to meet you where you are.

Remember: Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish, it’s essential.

Learn more about our mental health services: 908-725-7799 | jewishfamilysvc.org

11/20/2025

A little goes a long way!

As the holidays draw closer, hunger remains a reality for many of our neighbors. JFS encourages you to help make sure no table goes empty this season.

Supporting your local food bank is one of the most powerful ways to make a difference, as even one donation can help feed a family.

💛 Somerset County Food Bank Network
💻 somersetfoodbank.org

Let’s come together as a community to spread warmth, nourishment, and hope.

11/16/2025

Yesterday was National Philanthropy Day, and we wanted to honor the generosity and compassion that make our work possible.

Every donation, volunteer hour, and act of kindness helps JFS provide food, counseling, senior support, and vital services to neighbors in need.

Your support turns care into impact and strengthens our community every day.

🙏 Thank you for giving, sharing, and believing in our mission.

Learn more or make a gift today at jewishfamilysvc.org

11/13/2025

🥫 Support Our Local Food Banks & Pantries This Season 🧡

As the holidays approach, JFS encourages everyone to help ensure that every family in our community has access to nutritious food and a warm meal.

If you’re able, please consider donating directly to our local food banks and pantries. They are doing incredible work to fight hunger right here in Somerset County.

👉 Somerset County Food Bank Network
💻 somersetfoodbank.org

Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. Together, we can fill plates, share hope, and strengthen our community.

11/12/2025

Looking for your next opportunity? JFS is here to help!

Our Job Seekers Success Group offers free, supportive sessions designed to help you stay motivated, build skills, and connect with other job seekers.

Each month features a different topic and guest presenter, all led by experienced career professionals.

Thank you to Terry Seamon for our recent JSSG presentation on coping skills for resilient job seekers!

All of our JSSG meetings are:
🗓️ Open to all community members
💻 Virtually via Zoom
💬 Facilitated by JFS Career Services

To learn more or register for the next session, contact Elise Prezant at 908-725-7799 x108 or eprezant@jewishfamilysvc.org.

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of all who have worn our nation’s uniform.

At JFS, we are grateful for the veterans in our community — and we remain committed to supporting them and their families through compassionate care, resources, and connection.

To all who have served: thank you for your strength, dedication, and selflessness. 💙

11/10/2025

On this solemn day, we remember the victims and survivors of Kristallnacht, or The Night of Broken Glass, when lives, communities, and sacred spaces were shattered across Germany and Austria in 1938.

As we honor their memory, we reaffirm our commitment to standing against antisemitism, hate, and intolerance in all forms.

At JFS, our work is guided by the same values that sustain our community: compassion, dignity, and resilience. May we continue to build a world where every person is treated with respect and humanity.

11/06/2025

Connection matters…especially as we age.

Through our Senior Services, including Friendly Visiting and Connections Café, we bring conversation, laughter, and companionship to older adults across our community.

👥 Weekly visits from trained volunteers
🎶 Shared hobbies and meaningful conversation
📞 Help with small tasks or navigating daily life

It’s more than a visit; it’s friendship, consistency, and care.

If you or someone you know could benefit from a friendly visitor, or if you’d like to volunteer, we’d love to connect with you.

📞 Contact Joshua O’Neal, Senior Friendly Visitor Coordinator
908-725-7799 ext. 105 | JoshuaO@jewishfamilysvc.org

11/03/2025

You are invited to our Job Seekers Success Group tomorrow! 💼

Looking for tools to stay positive and resilient during your job search? Join JFS for this free, virtual session offering practical coping strategies and encouragement for anyone navigating career transitions.

Topic: Staying Alive & Well: Coping Skills for Resilient Job Seekers
Presenter: Terrence H. Seamon, Career Coach & Leadership Development Consultant

🗓 Wednesday, November 5, 2025
🕖 7:00–9:00 PM
📍 On Zoom

To register and receive the Zoom link, contact Elise Prezant:
📧 eprezant@jewishfamilysvc.org | ☎️ 908-725-7799 x108

This program is funded by The Arnold A. Schwartz Foundation.

11/02/2025

As we step into this season of thanks, we’re reflecting on what truly makes our community strong: you.

Every act of kindness, every hour volunteered, every donation shared helps JFS uplift neighbors in need. Together, we create a ripple of care that extends far beyond one month or one season.

💙 Thank you for being part of the JFS family. Your compassion makes our mission possible every single day.