Community Engagement
Building relationships for a better tomorrow
Young Adult Division (YAD)
YAD is for changemakers in their 20s, 30s and 40s to connect and strengthen their Jewish identity, network, and make new friends along the way. Contact yad@jfedsnj.org for more information.
Super Sunday & Community Mitzvah Day
Super Sunday & Community Mitzvah Day is JFSNJ’s largest annual phonathon style fundraiser and good deeds day, raising nearly $750,000 in just one week–over one-third of our JFund campaign goal for the entire year. Volunteers can sign up to do mitzvah projects throughout the day in addition to making phone calls to prospective donors.
Questions? Contact Iris Snyder
When you need a helping hand, the Federation is there.
“I would like to thank the Jewish Community Foundation, Inc. for the scholarship I was awarded. I graduated this year from the Rutgers University School of Nursing. I hope to be able to give back to JCF in the future, in order to help a student like me in need. May you continue to make changes in students’ lives as you have mine.”
DIRECTOR OF JEWISH OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT
Meet Rabbi Nathan Weiner
Rabbi Nathan Weiner is a safe and accessible entry point for meaningful connections for Jews and fellow travelers from across the religious spectrum in Southern New Jersey. He supports the Jewish Federation, our family of agencies, and community organizations and implements and facilitates innovative programs and services that broaden the reach of our organized community. Click here to read Rabbi Nathan’s Shana Tova message.
Get in touch with our Rabbi Nathan.
Our Impact
What our Community Engagement Area of Impact can do for our community:
“Through JCRC’s Interfaith Mission to Israel, I was able to see Israel through the lens of many religions, not just my own Muslim heritage. The trip reinforced my belief, that no matter the differences in our ways of worship, Jerusalem is hallowed ground for Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike.”
See Us In Action
How our agencies make an IMPACT
Jewish Community Relations Council of Southern New Jersey (JCRC of SNJ)
- Interfaith reading program (BookMates)
- Holocaust education through the Esther Raab Holocaust Museum & Goodwin Education Center
- Government and school administrator relations
- Combating antisemitism
- Israel advocacy
Jewish Family & Children’s Service
JFed Security
- Staff training and preparedness
- Incident reporting
Katz Jewish Community Center (JCC), Cherry Hill
- The Festival: A Celebration of Community, Art, Books, Films and Culture
- Community holiday celebrations
Additional Resources
- Volunteer throughout the JFSNJ system: learn more & apply here
- Professional development programs for community educators
- Financial assistance for early childhood & camp
- Emerging Leaders Award
- Zell Federation Leadership Institute
- Fundraising
Israel advocacy
The JCRC Israel Advocacy Initiative (IAI) helps to coordinate, educate, and organize efforts among the South Jersey pro-Israel community in support and advocacy on behalf of Israel. IAI serves as a resource for individuals and organizations in our local community on the latest information, trends, issues, and advocacy opportunities in support of Israel.
Jewish Catholic Muslim Dialogue
JCRC Bookmates operates the Catholic-Jewish Commission, facilitates the continuations of the Jewish Catholic Muslim Dialogue, develops Jewish relations with all faith, ethnic, and racial groups, and serves on various Ministerium councils.
Expert Resources
We can help direct you to experts on topics such as:
Resources
Professional development programs for community educators
Financial assistance for early childhood & camp
If financial burdens overwhelm you, turn to the Jewish Federation for help. One of our primary goals is helping members of our community when they are in need, from students, to educators, to families, the Federation is there for you.
Emerging Leaders Award
The Benjamin Asbell Youth Award seeks to recognize a Jewish boy or girl of high school age who is a member of a congregation or other Jewish institutional youth group and who demonstrates exemplary leadership, serves as a role model and impacts the community in a way that strengthens the Jewish identification of his or her peers.
Leadership institute for emerging & rising volunteers in the community (FLI)
The exclusive experience is designed to inspire key Jewish community leaders who are committed to a better tomorrow. The expertise and perspective are highly valuable as part of this system-wide Federation endeavor.
Programming
Programming is available through The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey and these select agencies:
Katz Jewish Community Center
Jewish Family & Children's Service
Jewish Community Foundation, Inc.
Jewish Community Relations Council
Jewish Senior Housing & Healthcare Service
Jewish Community Voice
See upcoming events.
GET INVOLVED
Learn more about volunteer opportunities and how you can make a difference in someone's life.
