UPCOMING EVENTS

EVENTS

(VIRTUAL) Gesher LeKesher INFO SESSIONS Learn About the Program

Sunday, April 23 |  10:00 AM |  via Zoom
Monday, April 24 |  8:00 PM |  via Zoom
Tuesday, April 25 |  8:00 PM |  via Zoom

Jewish Teen Peer Leadership for 11th and 12th Grade Students

  • Explore trending topics from a Jewish perspective
  • Give back to the community
  • Develop leadership skills
  • Mentor other teens

September through April Trainings — 2 Mondays/month, 6:30-8:30 PM

Outreaches — Once each month, Monday or Wednesday night

(IN-PERSON) Friendly Visitor Training 

Friday, April 28 |  12:00 – 1:00 PM | JFCS Offices, 707 Alexander Rd, Suite 102 Princeton NJ 

JFCS is on-boarding Friendly Visitors for Seniors

Be matched with an older adult, residing in the Greater Mercer community, for an in-person visit on a regular basis. Visits can be in the seniors’ home or a mutually agreed-upon location to meet up, share conversation, and provide important social interaction.

All who are interested in serving as a volunteer visitor will be required to complete in-person training and orientation.

RSVP required, respond to Eden Aaronson at EdenA@jfcsonline.org by 4/25 to attend training.

**If you cannot attend the scheduled April training, but are interested in being a Friendly Visitor, please contact EdenA@jfcsonline.org

(IN-PERSON) SAVE THE DATE for 3rd Annual JFCS Wheels for Meals

Sunday, October 15 | Mercer County Community College, West Windsor, NJ

Join us for our annual bike ride to fight hunger! Registration opens in June.

Routes Options: 50-mile (new and improved), 25-mile, 10-mile, 3-mile…and more? Stay tuned to find out!

 

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS AVAILABLE!

Rose & Louis H. Linowitz Mensch Award

Opportunities available to Jewish 8th and 12th graders living in Mercer County, applications are due by May 1, 2023.

Dr. Esther Wollin Memorial Scholarship

Opportunity open to Jewish female students who reside in the Princeton Mercer Bucks community, submission deadline: June 1, 2023.

GROUPS

There are no upcoming groups, please check back regularly for up to date listings.

View Past Virtual Events

Educational & Community Programs

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