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After the October 7 massacre against innocent civilians in Israel by terrorist organization Hamas, the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey (JFSNJ) and its family of agencies immediately jumped into action to mobilize community members to provide financial support to Israel as well as emotional support and resources to South Jersey residents. As part of
Temple Beth Sholom President Alison Shapiro, who welcomed those at the Solidarity Gathering, lit a candle in memory of the Israelis who were murdered by Hamas. “Our hearts are breaking,” she told those in attendance. “If this does not unite the world against hate, then I don’t know what will,” said Tammy Gold-Raden as she
5784 is here, a time to begin anew. We align (or in some cases— which is ok—we re-align) ourselves with our goals for the year ahead and look towards a prosperous year. I am so looking forward to this coming year. There are so many things in motion that I know we’ll see through
Just as individuals can leave a legacy to benefit others, so, too, can an organization. As Jewish communities evolve, synagogues and other social service organizations may be created or dissolved as needs change. Temple Beth El of Hammonton represents a notable and noble example of this organizational life cycle. Founded in 1934 in an
Back in person for the first time since 2019, the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey (JFSNJ)’s Annual Meeting, being held on Wednesday, Oct. 25, will take place in the Lahn Social Hall at the Katz JCC at 6 p.m., and will include the installation of officers and board members for all of JFSNJ’s agencies,