JFCS of SNJ

Annual Art Gallery Reception
2019-02-06 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Katz JCC, 1301 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08003, United States
Art Gallery Reception will feature original artwork by members of the JCC ACHaD and JFCS TOPS Special Needs Programs.
For more information contact Nina Staiman at nstaiman@jfedsnj.org.

Community Mitzvah Days 2019
2019-01-21
We are looking for volunteers to help with Mitzvah tables/projects at this year’s Community Mitzvah Days. Download the Community Mitzvah Day flyer for more information.
Monday, January 21, 2019
Area synagogues, day schools, and Jewish organizations will be participating in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Registration will be done by each participating organization listed on Community Mitzvah Day flyer above.
**All attendees and volunteers are asked to please bring a non-perishable kosher food item for the JFCS Betsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantries.

Community Mitzvah Days 2019
2019-01-20 09:45 - 13:30 UTC | Kellman Brown Academy, 1007 Laurel Oak Rd, Voorhees Township, New Jersey, 08043
We are looking for volunteers to help with Mitzvah tables/projects at this year’s Community Mitzvah Days. Download the Community Mitzvah Day flyer for more information.
Sunday, January 20, 2019
Community members will be participating in multiple mitzvah projects, including Chemo Comfort Bags to benefit patients of MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper. Volunteers are needed to help out at tables to help facilitate the completion of projects.
REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON!
**All attendees and volunteers are asked to please bring a non-perishable kosher food item for the JFCS Betsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantries.

Project Rainbow
2019-01-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2018-12-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2018-11-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2018-10-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2018-09-20 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
Meet new friends and enjoy food and fun. Project Rainbow is a supportive and inviting environment for teens (grades 7 – 12) who identify as LGBTQ and their allies. Grant funding is provided by The Jewish Community Foundation. This program is a collaboration of JFCS and the Katz JCC.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Nancy Lubars 856.424.1333, Ext. 1725 or nlubars@jfedsnj.org.

MeToo Community Event
2019-01-14 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
Join us in the Social Hall at the Katz JCC for this community-wide panel discussion on the MeToo movement. Experts from our community will lead a dialogue about changing the normalization of sexual harassment in today’s society, as well as shining a light on the trauma survivors of sexual assault have to face.
Registration is suggested by January 7 but walk-ins are welcome!
REGISTER HERE
Download the MeToo Event Flyer.
For more information contact Hilary Platt, JFCS Project SARAH Coordinator at hplatt@jfedsnj.org.

LGBT - Aging with Pride
2019-01-11 13:00 - 14:30, 2018-12-14 13:00 - 14:30, 2018-10-26 13:00 - 14:30, 2018-09-07 13:00 - 14:30 UTC
This program offers a welcoming atmosphere to share resources, build relationships, learn about JFCS services, and discuss unique LGBT issues, such as social isolation and discrimination.
For more information, please contact Reva Farenback-Brateman, MSW, CDP at 856-424-1333, Ext. 1184 or email rfbrateman@jfedsnj.org.
Sponsored by the Timothy Rice Estate and Elder Law Firm.

Cafe’ Connection- A Memory Cafe’
2019-01-10 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
Cafe’ Connection – a Memory Cafe’ is a social gathering for anyone affected with memory challenges an their care partners. Please join us from 10 AM – Noon to enjoy coffee, conversation, a creative experience with a guest artist, and learn about community resources.
A lunch and passes to the Movement and Motivation wellness class at Katz JCC will also be offered to attendees for later that day.
To register, contact Reva Farenback-Brateman at 856-424-1333, Ext. 1184.
Grant funding is provided by The Camden County Board of Freeholders and Jewish Community Foundation. The program is brought to the community through a collaboration of JFCS, JSHHS, and the Katz JCC.

Cafe' Connection - A Memory Cafe'
2018-12-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2018-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
Cafe’ Connection – a Memory Cafe’ is a social gathering for anyone affected with memory challenges and their care partners. Please join us from 10:00am – Noon to enjoy coffee, conversation, a creative experience with a guest artist, as well as learn about community resources.
To register contact Reva Farenback-Brateman at (856) 424-1333, ext. 1184.
Grant funding is provided by The Camden County Board of Freeholders and Jewish Community Foundation. The program is brought to the community through a collaboration of JFCS, JSHHS, and the Katz JCC.

LGBT - Aging with Pride
2018-11-30 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
This program offers a welcoming atmosphere to share resources, build relationships, learn about JFCS services, and discuss unique LGBT issues, such as social isolation and discrimination.
Join us for an informative session as Tim Rice attends to discuss elder care, legal issues facing the LGBT community.
For more information, please contact Reva Farenback-Brateman, MSW, CDP at 856-424-1333, Ext. 1184 or email rfbrateman@jfedsnj.org.
Sponsored by the Timothy Rice Estate and Elder Law Firm.

13th Annual JFCS Dubrow Vocational Celebration Breakfast
2018-11-30 08:00 - 10:00 UTC
We invite you to attend the 13th Annual JFCS Dubrow Vocational Celebration Breakfast,
celebrating empowerment, independence and seeing others in the full light of their potential.
Please join us to celebrate the inspiration that
embodies our JFCS Special Needs Supported Employment Program.
November 30, 2018
Katz JCC Social Hall
For more information, please contact Barb Abrams at 856-424-1333 or email Babrams@jfedsnj.org.
Thank you to Rande Dubrow, Jen and Jim Weiss, Rachel and Kevin Smith, and Stacey and Jon Gelman, for their continued support of this event and the JFCS Special Needs Program.

Thanksgiving Meal Delivery
2018-11-20 09:30 - 12:00 UTC | Temple Beth Sholom, 1901 Kresson Rd,, Cherry Hill , NJ, 08003, United States
Mark you calendars!
Volunteers needed to deliver meals for seniors and those who are homebound for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
For more information, please contact Randi Brown, Volunteer Program Coordinator at (856)424-1333, ext. 1541.

Thanksgiving Cooking Project
2018-11-14 16:30 - 21:00 UTC | Congregation Beth El, 8000 Main Street, Voorhees, NJ, 08043, United States
Mark your calendars!
Volunteers needed to prepare and package meals for seniors and those who are homebound for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Cooking volunteers must be 12 years or older to participate. There will be limited space for each shift.

Shift 1 (4:30pm-6:00pm) – Food prep
Shift 2 (5:30pm-7:00pm) – Cooking
Shift 3 (6:00pm-7:30pm) – Meal Set up & Assembly
Shift 3 (7:00pm-8:00pm) – Meal Assembly
Shift 4 (8:00pm-9:00pm) – Transport meals to Temple Beth Sholom

For more information, please contact Randi Brown, Volunteer Program Coordinator at (856)424-1333, ext. 1541.

Sibshops1
2018-10-18 16:00 - 17:45 UTC
Back by popular demand!
Sibshops is a therapeutic group for siblings (ages 6+) of individuals with special needs utilizing play, crafts, and discussion.
The group will begin on October 18 from 4:00pm to 5:45pm at The Commons, 1721 Springdale Road.
REGISTER HERE or for more information, please contact Jane Abesh at jabesh@jfedsnj.org.

Cafe' Connection- A Memory Cafe'
2018-10-11 10:00 - 12:00 UTC

Volunteers Needed for High Holiday Food Sort
2018-09-23 09:30 - 11:30 UTC | Weinberg Commons, 1721 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08003, United States
Sponsored by:

Sunday, September 23rd, 9:30 AM Start
The Commons, 1721 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Visit here to register

Unload Trucks with Food Donations for High Holiday Food Sort
2018-09-20 09:00 - 11:30 UTC | Weinberg Commons, 1721 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08003, United States
Thursday, September 20th, 9:30 AM Start
The Commons, 1721 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Visit here to register
