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American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee

American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee 220 East 42nd Street, Floor 4 New York, New York 10017 Contact:  Shaina Sherman, (646) 871-3267, shainago@jdc.org We are the world’s leading Jewish humanitarian aid organization. Active today in some 70 countries, we work to alleviate hunger and hardship, rescue Jews in danger, create lasting connections to Jewish life, and help Israel overcome the social challenges of its most vulnerable citizens, both Jewish and non-Jewish. Our reach extends beyond the global Jewish community by providing high-impact disaster relief and long-term development assistance worldwide. You have the opportunity to choose from among JDC’s many humanitarian programs. Whether it’s caring […]

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Friendship Circle of Greater MetroWest NJ

Friendship Circle of Greater MetroWest NJ 10 Microlab Rd., Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Contact:  Toba Grossbaum, Director (973) 251-0200 toba@fcnj.com Based on the bedrock foundation of V’Ahavta L’Reacha Kamocha (Love your fellow as yourself), it is the Friendship Circle’s mission to: – Engage children and teens with special needs through a full range of experiences. – Provide parents and families of children and teens with special needs with much-needed respite and support. – Enrich, inspire and motivate teens through the sharing of themselves with others. – Create a sense of responsibility and connection to the Jewish community for teens through educational and social […]

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Kaiserman JCC

Kaiserman JCC 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA 19096 Contact:  Marti Berk, Membership/Marketing Director, 610-896-7770 x125,  mberk@phillyjcc.com The JCC (Jewish Community Center) was designed to help individuals and families get the most out of their lives. Here at the Kaiserman JCC we follow the same principle. We are more than just a gym – we’re here to help you in almost every aspect of your life. From education to fitness and a staff that knows you by name, we are a center dedicated to serving the community at the highest level. You Belong Here.® There are several immediate mitzvah/volunteer opportunities at the Kaiserman […]

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Intergenerational Inclusion Program

TEENS SHARE THEIR PERSONAL EXPERIENCES IN ATID JEWISH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL OF GRATZ COLLEGE’S INTERGENERATIONAL INCLUSION PROGRAM ATID (Advocacy, Transitions, Involvement and Development), is  an intergenerational inclusion program for all teens.  In addition to celebrating the Jewish holidays as a community, the teens together with the elderly residents of Sunrise of Dresher work on Judaic craft and cooking projects, participate in games and engage in discussions on various thought-provoking topics. “When I think back on my experiences at ATID, I feel proud that I was able to be part of something so great.”  MN Why choose ATID? “I’ve always dreamed […]

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