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

10/11/2026

Everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and accepted for who they are. On National Coming Out Day, we honor the strength of LGBTQIA+ individuals who choose to share their stories and live authentic lives. Together, through education, support, and allyship, we can help build a more inclusive world where everyone can thrive.

10/08/2026

We're so excited about this special evening for parents and and caregivers of children with disabilities! Join us next Tuesday evening (Oct. 20) for a relaxing night of self-care, encouragement, and community. Through mindful breathwork, warm conversation, and shared understanding, you'll have an opportunity to recharge and connect with others walking a similar path. Free to attend. Advance registration required at jfcssnj.org/connections

10/06/2026

💙 You Don’t Have to Navigate Grief Alone 💙

The loss of a child is a profound and lifelong journey, and support can be especially meaningful long after the days of Shiva have passed.

Our Parental Bereavement Group offers a compassionate space for parents who have experienced the loss of a child of any age, for any reason. Together, participants can share their experiences, honor cherished memories, and find comfort in the understanding and support of others who truly understand.

🗓 Begins Wednesday, October 14
🕞 3:30 PM
📍 JFCS Main Office
💲 Free

Advance registration is required by contacting Rebecca Rosenau at [email protected].

This group is sponsored by the Sharing and Healing While Mourning Our Children Foundation in loving memory of Matthew Bandler Minches, Jamie Brooke Lieberman, and Joel Lawrence Weiner, with grant funding from the Raymond & Gertrude R. Saltzman Foundation.

10/01/2026

Healing starts with connection, and our next group begins next week. Join SARAH Supports, a confidential domestic violence support group for women of all faiths and backgrounds. In a safe and caring environment, participants connect with others who understand, learn valuable coping skills, and take meaningful steps toward healing and empowerment.

📅 Starting Tuesday, October 6 at 7:00 PM
💜 Free 10-week Zoom program
📝 Registration required

To register, call JFCS at (856) 424-1333 or email [email protected].

10/01/2026

This year marks the 104th Annual Meeting of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, and all of our agencies will come together for one systemwide Annual Meeting & Celebration.

As we begin a new fiscal year, we’re looking back on all our community accomplished in 2026 and looking ahead to what we can build together in 2027.

When we come together, we are stronger.

October 28th I 6pm I Katz JCC

Join us for an evening of connection, celebration, and community.

Learn more and register at jewishsouthjersey.org/annualmeeting

09/30/2026

What a wonderful afternoon at September's Love Café Europa Program!

Our Holocaust Survivors and guests enjoyed an uplifting performance of traditional Jewish music, a delicious lunch from Magical Sweet Shop, and most importantly, meaningful conversation and connection with friends old and new.

We were delighted to welcome Rabbi Lipkin from Temple Beth Sholom, Cherry Hill to his first Café Europa program. We also had the pleasure of celebrating Sophie Cohen's Bat Mitzvah chessed project, as she and her family joined us to present a generous donation benefiting our Holocaust Survivor community.

Thank you to our dedicated volunteers, donors, and community partners whose ongoing support helps make programs like Café Europa possible. Together, you bring friendship, joy, and connection to our Survivors every month.

09/29/2026

Remember: You are not alone. Support, resources, and compassionate assistance are available. For additional insight, we recommend this important video about the power of consent: https://tinyurl.com/msaeev76

To view a safety plan for college students, visit: https://tinyurl.com/mr2cp4v4

09/29/2026

09/28/2026

We recently had the opportunity to chat with our amazing Board President, Margo Orlin, to reflect on her time at the helm of the JFCS Board of Directors!

LOOKING BACK ON YOUR TIME AS BOARD PRESIDENT, WHAT ACCOMPLISHMENT MAKES YOU THE MOST PROUD? It is difficult to choose one particular accomplishment. Rather, what I am most proud of is seeing the meaningful impact of our work for so many people across our community. As the president, I have been honored to be a part of so many beautiful moments that all together equal one big amazing accomplishment.

WHAT IS SOMETHING PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPISED TO LEARN ABOUT BEING BOARD PRESIDENT? Everyone knows that the role of president is a big responsibility, but I think people would be surprised to learn just how much the president is involved in planning, decision making and supportive work, not just for JFCS, but also across the Federation system. As an integrated Jewish Federation, the president of any one agency is also part of a larger landscape and is able to have a perspective beyond the lens of one agency.

Ro read our full interview with Margo, visit https://jfcssnj.org/five-questions-with-margo-orlin-outgoing-board-president/