UPCOMING EVENTS & GROUPS
EVENTS
(IN-PERSON) Summer Sips & Sounds, Annual Fundraiser
Thursday, June 12 | 6:30 – 10:00 PM | Princeton Lavender, Princeton, NJ
Live music | Lawn games | Raffle prizes
(VIRTUAL) JFCS Annual Meeting
Monday, June 9 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM | via Zoom
Join us for a brief, annual update about the agency and welcome new Board members!
(VIRTUAL) JCYF INFO SESSIONS Learn About the Program
Sunday, June 8 | 7:30 PM | via Zoom
Tuesday, June 10 | 7:30 PM | via Zoom
A community of Jewish teens in grades 8 through 12 working together to make the world a better place. Participants research Jewish nonprofit organizations and learn about philanthropic giving by pooling monetary contributions and distributing donations as they choose.
Now accepting all applications for grades 8 through 10 and returning participants in grades 11 and 12.
Meetings are held 7 Sundays September through February.
(VIRTUAL) Gesher LeKesher INFO SESSIONS Learn About the Program
Sunday, June 8 | 8:00PM | via Zoom
Tuesday, June 10 | 8:00PM | 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
GROUPS
(IN-PERSON) Creative Coping
Six Tuesdays, beginning June 10 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | JFCS Office
6-Week Group for Adults Looking for an Inspirational & Creative Outlet
We will be using a curated list of journal entries from the Isolation Journals. The wildly popular mindful journaling activity created by Suleika Jaouad. Each week we will read a journal prompt, what inspired it, write about it and discuss it. No experience in creativity or journal writing is necessary. This is your chance to travel through your shadows and step into your light and have fun doing it!
No fee to join, pre-registration required. For Adults 18+.
RSVP to Jessica Englehart at JessicaE@jfcsonline.org.
(VIRTUAL) Creative Coping
Six Thursdays, beginning June 19 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM | via Zoom
6-Week Group for Adults Looking for an Inspirational & Creative Outlet
We will be using a curated list of journal entries from the Isolation Journals. The wildly popular mindful journaling activity created by Suleika Jaouad. Each week we will read a journal prompt, what inspired it, write about it and discuss it. No experience in creativity or journal writing is necessary. This is your chance to travel through your shadows and step into your light and have fun doing it!
No fee to join, pre-registration required. For Adults 18+.
RSVP to Jessica Englehart at JessicaE@jfcsonline.org.
(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.