Older Adults
Maintaining safety, independence, and peace of mind
WELCOME TO OLDER ADULTS
Our Mission
The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey (JFSNJ) keeps older adults engaged in the South Jersey community with social, recreational, and cultural programming infused with Jewish heritage and values.
Questions? Please contact Robyn Kaplan
Our Impact
See Us In Action
Programs & Services for Older Adults
Aleph Home Care
A department of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, Aleph Home Care is an accredited, state-licensed home care agency providing personal care, companion care, transitional care nursing, and transportation services to help older adults age in place with peace of mind.
Aleph Adult Day Center
The Aleph Adult Day Center program focuses on enhancing socialization, cognitive engagement, and creative expression for our clients, while giving their day-to-day caregivers the respite they need and deserve. Aleph collaborates with various partners in the community, such as Samaritan, FOX Rehabilitation, the Alzheimer’s Association, local estate planners, and more, bringing diverse and helpful programs and services to older adults. Check out a day in the life at Aleph Adult Day Center here
Exciting announcement: Aleph’s new Day Center building will open in Fall 2024.
Weinberg Commons
The Weinberg Commons is our award-winning affordable housing community for older adults (55+) and adults (21+) with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Cherry Hill, NJ.
How our agencies make an IMPACT:
Social/Recreational 60+
- Lunch Program
- Chair Exercise
- Social Clubs
- Discussion Groups
- Meditation
Grandparent Initiative
Sanders Memorial Library
- Book Club
Saltzman Foundation
Life Long Learning Institute
- Art&Music
- History & Geography
- Philosophy & Ethics
- International & National Politics
- Trips
- Social and Cultural Special Events & Programs
- Benefits Counseling
- Case Management
- Financial Assistance
- Friendly Visitor Volunteers
- Holocaust Survivor Services
- Kosher, Catered Home Delivered Meals
- LGBTQ+ Supports
- Mental Health Counseling
- Patient Partners (Medical Advocacy)
- Shopping & Grocery Support
- Support Groups
- Transportation
- Veterans’ Services
Saltzman House
- Affordable Senior Housing
- Congregate Meals
- Programs
Lions Gate
- Independent Living
- Assisted Living
- Memory Care
- Sub-acute Rehab
- Long-term Care
Additional Resources:
Jewish Burial Services: The Chevra Kadisha is a Jewish Burial Society that provides honorable Jewish burial preparation (Tahara) in accordance with Jewish Law & Tradition. This process respects the body of the deceased and elevates its soul.
Expert Resources
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Resources
JFed Rides: A program that offers transportation for older adults in partnership with Envoy America, an accompanied transportation service specializing in older adults’ needs, to provide rides for those living in Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester Counties.
Veterans’ services: To help meet the challenges and needs of our Veteran population in Southern New Jersey, the Jewish Family & Children’s Service created the Veterans Assistance Program, which is designed help Veterans receive the care and consideration they deserve, including transportation, benefits counseling, and referrals.
Catered home delivered meals: Healthy kosher meals sealed in microwaveable containers are available for pick-up or delivery.
Transportation to medical appointments : Volunteer drivers are available to assist older adults with getting to and from doctor appointments, therapies, and wellness appointments.
Holocaust survivor assistance & programs: Offering support and socialization for Survivors of the Holocaust, with monthly luncheon meetings, and other social and cultural activities, as well as Holocaust Survivor benefits assistance.
Grief support: Offering support and socialization for Survivors of the Holocaust, with monthly luncheon meetings, and other social and cultural activities, as well as Holocaust Survivor benefits assistance.
Jewish Burial Services: The Chevra Kadisha is a Jewish Burial Society which provides honorable Jewish burial preparation (Tahara) in accordance with Jewish Law & Tradition. This process respects the body of the deceased and elevates its soul.
Programming
Programming is available through The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey and these select agencies:
Katz Jewish Community CenterKatz: Jewish Community Center
Jewish Community Relations Councils
Jewish Family & Children's Service
Upcoming Events
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