Exciting News for 2024! JFS has been awarded a grant from the Ocean First Foundation to enhance our Immigration and Citizenship Services. This funding enables us to expand our vital work in providing affordable legal and support services to asylees, refugees, and legal permanent residents. New Jersey, home to the fifth largest immigrant population in […]
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This month, JFS congratulated Sara Ullman, who celebrated 20 years of dedicated service as the Coordinator of JFS’ Kosher Meals on Wheels (KMOW) program. Her journey began by responding to a simple newspaper ad and has since evolved into a legacy of compassionate service that has touched the lives of countless homebound seniors in our
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On September 6th, William Stover, LCSW, JFS’ Associate Executive/Clinical Director, joined a panel of speakers at “Help and Hope: Suicide Prevention Awareness,” co-hosted by the JCC of Middlesex County and Edison Arts Society. The event emphasized the importance of open and direct communication to support those dealing with suicidal thoughts, reduce the stigma around mental
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Editor’s Note: The original interview with Evie was conducted in 2023, marking her 29th anniversary with us. For this year’s 30th anniversary celebration, we are revisiting and updating this cherished interview to reflect on her remarkable journey and continued impact spanning three decades. ____________________ August marks a significant accomplishment for a valued member of our
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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
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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.
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After a 3-year hiatus, we’re excited to once again host JFS’ One Community Gala. Mark your calendars for June 11, 2023, at B’nai Tikvah in North Brunswick. Join us for a special night filled with delicious food, fun, friends and more. Early Access Tickets This week is your chance to bid on early access Gala tickets through
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Please help us fill backpacks! Our goal is to distribute 200 backpacks to children from our JFS programs who are in grades K-12. Shop for supplies or send us your donation and we will be happy to shop for you. For a complete list of requested items, please view our Back-to-School Wish List here. Deadline
JFS Middlesex Kosher Food Pantries have been selected to receive $1 from every Bloomin’ 4 Good bouquet sold during the month of November 2022 at: Stop & Shop 647 Route 18 South, East Brunswick NJ Bring joy to your loved ones and to a family in need today by purchasing a specially marked bouquet arrangement.
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Throughout the pandemic, we’ve felt the impact that social isolation has had on our health and emotional wellbeing especially among our most vulnerable groups. Staying connected continues to be a challenge for many older persons who are not yet ready or able to meet in-person. For JFS’ hundreds of Holocaust survivors, the adjustment to online
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