UPCOMING EVENTS & GROUPS
EVENTS
(IN-PERSON) SAVE THE DATE!
Sunday, October 11 | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Mercer County Community College, West Windsor, NJ
We’re back and ready to ride for the 6th year in a row – all in support of JFCS food programs! This year’s event will include a 2-mile walk option, perfect for supporters who don’t ride but want to participate in our event.
50 Mile | 25 Mile | 10 Mile | 3 Mile | 2 Mile Walk
(IN-PERSON) JFCS Women’s Alliance Event
In Conversation with Leia Gaccione
New Jersey-based chef: Reinvention Is Always on the Menu
Wednesday Evening, October 28 | 6:00 PM | Grounds for Sculpture* 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, NJ
This year, we welcome Chef Leia Gaccione as she shares her journey extending far beyond the kitchen. From working in some of New York’s most acclaimed restaurants and competing on national television to building successful businesses, overcoming personal and professional challenges, and finding the courage to start again, Leia will share an honest conversation about resilience, leadership, entrepreneurship, and the power of embracing change. Guests will leave inspired by the lessons she’s learned both inside and outside the kitchen.
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.
*Venue sponsor
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 October through February.
UPCOMING INFO SESSIONS
Click to join a Zoom Info Session
Thursday, September 17, 7:30 PM
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
UPCOMING INFO SESSIONS
Click to join a Zoom Info Session
Thursday, September 17, 8:00 PM
RECORDINGS
(RECORDING) Celebrating Identity, Unpacking Antisemitism
Presented November 2, 2025
Keren Horn, with OpenDor Media (Unpacked) helped teens explore the many ways Jewish identity can be expressed and celebrated, and provided real-world tools to respond to antisemitism.
(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.