UPCOMING EVENTS & GROUPS
EVENTS
(IN-PERSON) Social Media Bullying and Its Impact on Mental Health
Partner Program with East Windsor Regional School District
Wednesday, May 1 | 6:00 PM | Melvin H. Kreps Middle School, 5 Kent Lane, East Windsor, NJ
Explore the impact of social media on adolescent mental health, including effects on self-esteem, body image, anxiety, and depression. Learn practical strategies to promote positive mental health habits while supporting your teen in navigating issues in the digital world, including bullying.
Don’t miss this chance to empower yourself and your family in today’s digital age.
Free and open to the community. Registration required.
(IN-PERSON) JFCS Summer Sips & Sounds, Annual Fundraiser
Thursday, June 6 | 6:30 – 10:00 PM | The Watershed Institute, 31 Titus Mill Road Pennington, NJ
You are invited to join us IN-PERSON for our annual fundraiser, a kick-off to summer with music, delicious food, summer drinks, and lawn games – all in the Watershed’s beautiful setting. We are honoring NRG Energy for their ongoing commitment to JFCS’ mission and we’ll be sharing a “year in review” highlighting all agency programs.
Dress Code: Summer Chic, Comfortable Shoes Recommended. Portion of event held outside on Watershed lawn area.
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Dr. Esther Wollin Memorial Scholarship
The Dr. Esther Wollin Memorial Scholarship Fund offers a scholarship opportunity available to Jewish female students who reside in the Princeton Mercer Bucks community. Monies from Dr. Wollin’s estate were designated to grant a college scholarship to eligible Jewish female full-time students who will be or are already attending Rutgers University and raised by their Jewish mother in a single-parent household in the Princeton Mercer Bucks Community. Eligibility is based on financial need.
Submission Deadline: June 3, 2024
(RECORDING) Navigating the Rise of Antisemitism
An informative and supportive space for students in grades 8 through college
Yoni Buckman, Education Associate with OpenDor Media spoke about the war in Israel and provided tools to address concerns about its impact here in our community. He focused on how to address and cope with antisemitism online, how to respond, how to responsibly consume media, and how to take positive steps in making a difference. The program concluded with a discussion on the mental health impact of experiencing antisemitism and tips for self-care.
GROUPS
There are no upcoming groups, please check back regularly for up to date listings.
View Past Virtual Events
Educational & Community Programs
Affirming Our Youth! An Introduction to Gender Identity, Gender Expression & Sexual Orientation Terminology Watch Now
Navigating the Rise of Antisemitism: A Program for High School & College Students Watch Now
By the Grace of the Game – Author Presentation & Discussion Watch Now
Sukkah Village – Panel on Food Insecurity: Watch Now
Celebrating Confidence, Seeing Beyond the Mirrior: Body Image & Self Confidence: Watch Now
Good Neighbors, Bad Times – Revisited, Author Presentation & Discussion Watch Now
Hidden in Berlin, Author Presentation & Discussion: Watch Now
Special Events/Fundraisers
Game Night with JFCS (March 2, 2023): See Event Recap
Trivia Night with JFCS (February 24, 2022): See Event Recap
JFCS Annual Meeting (June 1, 2021): See Event Recap
Held in-person at JCC Abrams Camp
Cheers to the Volunteers (March 25, 2021): See Event Recap
JFCS Annual Meeting (June 3, 2020): See Recording
Mental Health Programs
Addressing Anxiety During COVID-19: Watch Now
An Introduction to Meditation: Watch Now
Grieving the Loss of Normal:Watch Now
How to Develop Emotional Resilience: Watch Now
Let’s Talk About Therapy: Watch Now
Mental Health and Our Emotions: Watch Now
Pandemic Parenting: Tools for Now & After: Watch Now
Practical Skills for Stress Management: Watch Now
Teens: Dealing with the Loss of Missed Experiences: Watch Now
Teens: Managing Stress & Anxiety in the “New Normal”: Watch Now
What We Learn & How We Grow: Watch Now