UPCOMING EVENTS & GROUPS
EVENTS
(IN-PERSON) JFCS Women’s Alliance Event
In Conversation with Beejhy Barhany
Harlem-based chef & cookbook author: From Ethiopia to Israel to New York
Tuesday Evening, October 28 | 6:00 PM | The Boathouse at Mercer Lake 334 S Post Rd, West Windsor Township, NJ 08550
This year, we welcome Beejhy Barhany, Harlem-based Ethiopian-Israeli chef and cookbook author.
Join chef and author Beejhy Barhany as she shares her journey from Ethiopia to Israel to New York, and discover how she uses food as a universal language to build bridges and foster understanding. Through her Ethiopian Jewish cuisine and the tradition of ‘Gursha’ – feeding one another – Beejhy shows how breaking bread together transforms strangers into family.
When faced with antisemitism at her Harlem restaurant, Tsion Café, Beejhy responded with resilience, expanding her mission to welcome all communities through food. Her story reminds us that we all strive for peace, love, and respect – and food becomes the tool to fight ignorance with dialogue and understanding.
Join us for inspiring stories about creating connection in our diverse world.
The JFCS Women’s Alliance is a group committed to addressing hunger in our community. By supporting this initiative, you will help ensure that those with the greatest need will have access to healthy and nutritious food.
(HYBRID) Celebrating Identity, Unpacking Antisemitism
An informative and supportive space for students in middle school. Parents welcome.
Sunday, November 2 | 11:00 AM | Join in person at The Jewish Center, Princeton OR via Zoom
In this interactive session, we’ll explore the many ways Jewish identity can be expressed and celebrated, while also giving students real-world tools to respond to antisemitism. Using short videos and an interactive approach, we will think about what being Jewish and what being a Zionist means to each of us.
(IN-PERSON) Join Team JFCS at the Mercer County Turkey Trot!
Thursday, November 27 | 8:30 – 10:00 AM | Mercer County Park, West Windsor, NJ
L.I.G.H.T.S Love is Getting Holiday Gifts to Share GIFT CARD DRIVE
Now through December 15th!
Now through December 15, donate a gift card to benefit JFCS clients. Empower parents to purchase holiday gifts for their children by donating gift cards in denominations of $15 or $25.
Preferred retailers:
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Amazon
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Walmart
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Target
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VISA
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ShopRite
Drop off or mail donations to JFCS, 707 Alexander Suite 102 Princeton, NJ 08540 by Monday, December 15th.
GROUPS
There are no upcoming groups, please check back regularly for up to date listings.
(RECORDING) Navigating Jewish Identity in Post October 7th World
Presented September 30, 2024
Yoni Buckman, Education Associate with OpenDor Media (Unpacked) spoke about the history of the Jewish people, identity, and culture. The presentation helped teens understand their place in our community and how to connect with pride to their Jewish identity.
(RECORDING) Navigating the Rise of Antisemitism
Presented November 13, 2023
Yoni Buckman, Education Associate with OpenDor Media (Unpacked) 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.