Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI)

For over five decades, JCCGCI has worked to strengthen + support communities through vital programs, outreach, and services that impact lives every single day.

But meaningful impact doesn’t happen alone. Whether through partnerships, sponsorships, volunteerism, fundraising, or giving— every person and organization that gets involved helps expand our reach and deepen our impact across the communities we serve.

Visit our Partner With Us page to learn how you can be part of the work.
jccgci.org/partner

We’re proud to partner with the for a meaningful and celebratory Jewish Celebration Day on May 3 at Maimonides Park ⚾

As part of this special day, 18 of the Holocaust survivors we serve will be recognized on the field with a ceremonial first pitch, celebrating their resilience, strength, and enduring legacy.

The afternoon will also feature a pre-game performance by Dillz, a special appearance from , and the Brooklyn Cyclones’ annual on-field Hora, bringing music, culture, and community to the ballpark.

Join us in honoring the past while celebrating community & joy in the present. We hope to see you there!

📅 Sunday, May 3
🕑 2:00 PM (gates open at 1:00 PM)

For ticket information and more details, please visit brooklyncyclones.com

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Behind every program is a person whose life is changed.

At JCCGCI, our work reaches every stage of life. From supporting older adults and Holocaust survivors, to helping individuals build careers, strengthening families, expanding educational opportunities, and empowering nonprofits to grow stronger.

These are the 5 core pillars that guide everything we do. Together, they represent thousands of people served, countless lives touched, and a community that continues to grow stronger every day.

Learn more about our programs and impact at JCCGCI.ORG 💙

Behind every statistic is a student whose future changed 🍎👨🏽‍🎓

Horizons Academy provides academic support, mentorship, and college & career preparation for high-risk students from low-income families. Through tutoring, counseling, internships, and real college credit opportunities, the program helps students stay engaged in school and plan for what comes next ⏭️

The results speak for themselves: since 2013, Horizons Academy students who entered the program at risk of dropping out have achieved a 100% high school graduation rate, with more than 85% continuing on to college!!! Every student deserves the opportunity to succeed🎓

We are proud to announce that Rabbi Moshe Wiener, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island, has been named to 2026 50 Over 50 List.

This prestigious recognition honors leaders who continue to make a profound impact across New York. Under Rabbi Wiener’s leadership, JCCGCI has grown into one of the city’s most comprehensive social service agencies, supporting thousands of individuals and families each day through Holocaust Survivor Services, Older Adult Services, Career and Educational programs, Community initiatives, and nonprofit capacity building.

His decades of leadership in southern Brooklyn and across New York City reflect an unwavering commitment to dignity, service, and meaningful impact. Through vision, perseverance, and compassion, he has strengthened JCCGCI’s reach and deepened its impact across every program we provide. His steady guidance has ensured that some of our city’s most vulnerable residents receive not only support, but true care and respect.

We congratulate Rabbi Wiener on this well-deserved honor and invite you to read the full feature at tinyurl.com/CSNYJCCGCI or by visiting the 🔗 in bio.

Last week, we partnered with L’Oréal Mishpachah to host a special day for Holocaust survivors in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day.

The event brought together survivors for a full day of pampering, starting with a delicious breakfast and followed by personalized beauty and wellness services, including hair styling, nail care, and makeup consultations.

Throughout the day, survivors spent time together talking, laughing, and enjoying a calm, welcoming space designed just for them! The gathering concluded with a L’dor V’dor themed dessert buffet, gift bags, and a shared moment centered on remembrance and community. We’re grateful to everyone who helped make this day meaningful- our amazing JCCGCI staff, the L’Oréal Mishpachah team, and Shabbat Angels for always thinking about how to support survivors & for connecting us🤍

Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we pause to remember the six million Jews who were murdered- and to reflect on what remembrance truly requires of us now.

At JCCGCI, remembrance is not symbolic. It is lived, every single day.

We have the profound privilege of serving Holocaust survivors; listening to their stories, supporting them in their homes, and walking beside them through aging, illness, loneliness, and loss. As one of the largest providers of Holocaust survivor services IN THE WORLD, we are committed to ensuring that thousands of survivors each year can live with dignity, safety, and compassion.

Remembrance must be active. It must teach. It must bear witness. And it must move us to act.

Today, we honor the lives lost. We honor the survivors who endured, rebuilt, and continue to teach us about resilience and humanity. And we reaffirm that “Never Again” is not a phrase, it is a responsibility.

Never again is now.

A warm meal. A safe homecare aide. A ride to the doctor. A social worker who knows their story.

Your donation today can give a Holocaust survivor exactly what they need right now.

Help us reach our $100,000 Light Up Their Lives goal.

Donate now: visit the 🔗 in bio

This Giving Tuesday, we’re launching Light Up Their Lives, a major campaign to raise $100,000 for Holocaust survivors in NYC.

Nearly half of survivors live below the poverty line, and their needs are growing every day.
Homecare. Meals. Transportation. Safety. Dignity.

Your support makes all of it possible.

Help us reach our goal.
Donate today: 🔗 in bio