An Evening with Rachel Levy Lesser
Description: Local Author Rachel Levy Lesser discusses her newly released book and reflects on the significance and sentimentality of accessories she acquired throughout her life. Date: Thursday, December 5th at 7:00PM Location: Shir Ami (101 Richboro Rd, Newtown)...
Nosh & Knowledge: Free Will
Description: Free will in Judaism is the capacity to choose between different courses of actions, words or thoughts—not due to outside influence, internal nature or any sort of personal preference. Just a balanced choice between right and wrong. This notion that human...
JFCS Executive Director, Michelle Napell, Recognized by Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber
Our Executive Director, Michelle Napell, was named as the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber as the October Champion for Business and recognized at their October 3 luncheon. This recognition is given by the Chamber in honor of Michelle’s leadership of JFCS as an important part of the Greater Mercer community.
JFCS & Beth El Seniors Present: Fanciful Creatures of Judaism
Description: All civilizations create imaginary creatures to explain away various happenings for which they have no logical explanations. The number of beings may depend on the religious or naturalistic belief structures that have been developed throughout...
Freedom Song
DESCRIPTION: Freedom Song is a trans formative musical created by Beit T'Shuvah that interweaves the story of Passover and personal stories of addiction. The cast is made up of addicts in recovery from drugs, alcohol, gambling and other destructive behaviors. This...
Back-To-School Backpack Drive is On!
Let’s continue to help children in need start the school year off right! Proceeds from our Backpack Drive benefit children of the food pantry clients and our partner agencies of Mercer County. Please drop off supplies by August 2nd to Suite 204 at our offices in Princeton. Contact Eden Aaronson at EdenA@jfcsonline.org or 609-987-8100 ext. 113 for more information.
JFCS to Hold Pop-Up Food Pantry
Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) will be taking its Community Food Pantry on the road and hosting a Pop-Up Food Pantry at Christ Congregation in Princeton on July 10th, where fresh fruits, vegetables, snack foods, and non-perishable items will be available. Also, a vegetarian dinner will be prepared by congregants and served at 6:00 p.m. RSVP to Beth Englezos if you plan to attend the dinner at 609-987-8100 ext. 126
JFCS Mobile Food Truck
The JFCS Mobile Food Truck will bring the resources of our pantry on the road to locations across Mercer County. At each location, we will park our fully-stocked truck and distribute groceries to those in need. The truck will be FREE, CHOICE FOOD PANTRY that aligns with our mission of empowering individuals to make informed choices and care for themselves.
New Groups at JFCS
Jewish Family & Children’s Service is excited to announce the beginning of two new groups, Mindfulness for Children and What’s on Your Mind, happening at our satellite location in Hightstown, NJ. For more information, or to register for Mindfulness for Children, please contact Shirley Bellardo at 609-987-8100 Ext. 117