UPCOMING EVENTS & GROUPS

EVENTS

(IN-PERSON) Inaugural JFCS Help & Healing Awards

Wednesday, April 17 | 6:30 – 8:00 PM | The Jewish Center Princeton, 435 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ

JFCS invites the community to join us for our inaugural awards program recognizing valued community partners, volunteers, and the 2024 Rose & Louis H. Linowitz Mensch Awards and celebrating milestone staff anniversaries.

Dinner Reception 6:30 – 7:00 PM, Awards Program: 7:00 – 8:00 PM.

  • Tzedakah Award: Ken Zimel and Arnold Milstein
  • Gemilut Chasadim Award: Pam Zaifman
  • Kehillah Award: Gloria & Dan Dempsey and Dave Rule 
  • Gil Gordon Leadership and Volunteerism Award
  • Rose & Louis H. Linowitz Mensch in Training & Mensch Awards: Nora Steinberg and Avitalya Deutsch
  • Staff Milestone Anniversaries
Free and open to the community. Please RSVP by April 5th.

(VIRTUAL) Affirming Our Youth: An Introduction to Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression

Partner Program with HiTops

Thursday, April 25 | 6:00 PM | Via Zoom

Learn about the three separate, yet related constructs of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.

An introduction of basic terminology that relates to each construct is provided, as are the implications for school communities, families, and work environments.

Free and open to the community. Zoom link provided after registration.

WORKSHOP: 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

(VIRTUAL) The Empty Chair: A virtual support session for those dealing with grief during Passover

Wednesday, April 10 | 2:00 PM | via Zoom

A unique one-time support session for all who are grieving. Passover is the most family-centered Jewish holiday. We will discuss:

  • Living with your sadness when others are celebrating a festive meal
  • What you do and don’t want at your Seder this year
  • Possible new rituals and traditions

Facilitated by Chaplain Beverly Rubman. 

No fee to join, pre-registration require with link below. Zoom link will be provided in confirmation email.

View Past Virtual Events

Educational & Community Programs

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

Senior Programs

Every Sip Counts: The Importance of Hydration for Older Adults Watch Now

How to avoid a S.H.I.P. Wreck: Understanding your Medicare coverage Watch Now

Hospice Myths & Truths: Watch Now

Seven Important Documents for Seniors: Watch Now

Jewish Holiday Programs

Holiness at Home: Observing the High Holidays Outside of the Synagogue: Watch Now

Honoring the Holidays While Apart: Watch Now

Mortars Without Borders: A Taste of Passover:Watch Now