UPCOMING EVENTS & GROUPS
EVENTS
(IN-PERSON) JFCS Pickle With a Purpose
Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 7:00 – 10:00 PM | Mercer Bucks Pickleball Club 370 Sullivan Way, Ewing, NJ
Join us for a special fundraising event to support our agency. Open to all for an evening of pickleball play & clinics, socializing, raffle prizes, food & drink!
No pickleball experience required. Enjoy introductory clinics OR simply socialize with friends, eat, drink & buy raffles!
First come, first serve as space is limited.
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Rose & Louis H. Linowitz Mensch and Mensch-in-Training Awards
This is a merit-based award for deserving Jewish eighth-grade and high school senior students living in Greater Mercer County. Candidates should exemplify what it means to be a mensch – a person of integrity and honor, a doer of good deeds, and an all-around good person. Students must be nominated by a member of the community such as a Rabbi, educator, youth group advisor, secular school guidance counselor, teacher, etc. Eighth-grade Mensch-In-Training and high school senior Mensch Award winners will receive prizes up to $500 and $3,500 respectively. This is not a need-based scholarship.
Applications are due by February 24, 2025.
GROUPS
(IN-PERSON) Rebuilding Balance: A support group for widows
Six Wednesdays, beginning January 22 | 12:30 PM
A six-week support group of guided discussions, shared experiences and practical tools for life after loss. Whether you’re looking to connect with others, find new perspectives, or simply take time for self-care, this group offers a caring and understanding space. Take the opportunity to heal while gently embracing the next chapter of your life.
- Honor your loss
- Rediscover a sense of equilibrium
- Learn to balance moments of reflection with steps toward healing and renewal
No fee to join, pre-registration required with link below.
(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.