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Helping Families at Passover
Please help us bring much needed support to hundreds of local families celebrating Passover. With the holiday fast approaching, we are scrambling to ensure that everyone in need has the resources to observe the rich traditions of Passover. JFS’ annual Passover campaign has always been centered around providing traditional Passover food to local families in
Volunteers Needed: Deliver Meals to Homebound Seniors
JFS is seeking three caring volunteers for a new Highland Park route as part of its Kosher Meals on Wheels (KMOW) program. Volunteers who can make a weekly commitment are needed to deliver meals on either Monday, Wednesday or Friday. Pick-up is in Metuchen at approximately 10 am. Volunteers should be prepared to devote approximately
Helping New Jerseyans on Their Path to Citizenship
Thank you to everyone in attendance! Especially: On March 18th, JFS Immigration & Citizenship Services staff and volunteers participated in NALEO’s Free Citizenship Application Assistance event at the Elizabeth Public Library. The event provided NJ residents with a range of services, including legal consultations, assistance with Citizenship applications and support with other immigration-related issues. Applying for
March 2023 – Bloomin’ 4 Good Campaign
JFS Kosher Food Pantries have been selected to receive $1 from every Bloomin’ 4 Good bouquet sold during the month of March 2023 at the Stop & Shop located at 647 Route 18 South, East Brunswick NJ. Spring may be a few weeks away, but the flowers are in bloom! Look for the Bloomin’ 4 Good red sticker
25 Years of Dedication: Congrats Debby Alter!
This month, we sat down with Debby Alter (née Aneis) who celebrated her 25th year of service working at JFS Middlesex. Amidst several caseloads of individuals filing for citizenship, green cards and petitions for family members, Debby maintains a level of focus, professionalism and compassion for her work as Accredited Representative and Program Director of
“How to Cope with Anxiety in a Stressful World” Workshop
Join JFS Middlesex, in collaboration with The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, for an open discussion about anxiety on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 1:30 PM. JFS’ Associate Executive and Clinical Director Bill Stover, LCSW, will provide ways to cope through life and anxiety under stress. This event is free and open to all.
Jewish Family Services & You
“I want to thank you for all your help and time – you are the best! I feel very glad to find people like you in my life. Today I became a US citizen!” – Jose R, JFS citizenship student
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