FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
We know having a young family requires a lot of multitasking. Juggling schedules, meeting family demands, providing educational opportunities, creating quality time, and making memories are all very time consuming and can often be overwhelming. Let Federation be your partner in creating a Jewish network of friends and providing opportunities for your family to enrich and fortify your Jewish life.
volunteer
At Jewish Federation, hallmark events like our annual March Mega Food Drive, Supplies for Success, and Mitzvah Day exemplify the power of community in action. The Food Drive combats hunger by collecting and distributing 25,000 lbs of food for local food pantries, while Supplies for Success ensures 3,000 children are equipped with essential school supplies to start the year with confidence. Mitzvah Day brings together volunteers of all ages for hands-on projects, addressing critical needs and fostering a spirit of giving. These initiatives highlight our commitment to creating a stronger, more compassionate community. For more information, contact Yona Carmona, YonaC@jfnnj.org
PJ LIBRARY
Kids love books. Books stimulate the imagination, encourage a love of learning, and create bonds between parents and children. PJ Library is a program Federation supports that sends free age appropriate books to kids throughout their formative years to help build a foundation for Jewish life. Contact Rachel E. Delancey, Senior Planning Associate, RachelD@jfnnj.org, 201-820-3902
one happy camper
It’s swimming, campfires, and color war. Jewish camp is about discovering yourself and making lifelong friendships. Jewish camp is the place where you can build your Jewish identity while driving go-karts, starring in plays, conquering the ropes course, or playing in a rock band. Attending Jewish camp means your child is much more likely to continue their Jewish journey as an adult. Jewish Federation offers One Happy Camper Incentive grants for first and second year campers to encourage families to send their children to Jewish overnight camp. Contact Rachel E. Delancey, Senior Planning Associate, RachelD@jfnnj.org, 201-820-3902
HUDSON COUNTY
Get a $250 micro-grant to host an event that builds Jewish connections with friends, neighbors, and family.
Contact welcome@jfnnj.org
JEWISH RIGHT START
What a child experiences before age 5 becomes the foundation for thinking patterns, value structures, and ways of viewing the world into adulthood. Jewish preschools partner with families like yours to help educate and nurture children in an environment filled with traditions, rituals, stories, and ethics. For those who qualify, the Jewish Right Start Preschool Incentive Program will help with a grant of up to $1,000 off of the tuition for your child’s first year of preschool. Ensure your child has the right start! Contact Rachel E. Delancey, Senior Planning Associate, RachelD@jfnnj.org, 201-820-3902
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