What's New at JFS
Upcoming Events (Also See Recurring Events)
2nd Annual Spring Fling
March 13 — 7:30 PM | JCC, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater
“Deli & Dancing” to celebrate the 30th birthday of JFS!
All proceeds will benefit programs provided by Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties, a non-profit, non-sectarian local social service agency that offers counseling, healing, and hope to those who know despair. Your support will help JFS serve local families coping with emotional distress, job loss, financial difficulties, the pain of isolation and other crises that bring people to Jewish Family Service for assistance.
$125 per couple
Please see this page for more info and to register.
Caregiver Support Group
March 16 — 7:00 PM | The Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence, 350 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ
“Elder Law Tools: What you need to know about Wills, Living Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney and Medicaid Today”
Presented by Benjamin Menasha, Esq.
Mr. Menasha is a graduate of the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University. He started working with the elderly and disabled while still in law school and has concentrated in this area ever since. He is currently a partner in the Law Firm of Pisciotta & Menasha in North Brunswick New Jersey where he concentrates his practice on Estate Planning, Guardianships, Estate Administration and Long Term Planning.
Please call 732-568-1155 for more information, or to RSVP for this program.
Jewish Family Service Annual Meeting
June 2 — 7:00 PM | JCC, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater
Please join Jewish Family Service as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary at our Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater, NJ. For more information contact JFS via phone at 908-725-7799 or via e-mail at Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org.
Parent Support Group
Group forming in the fall…
Peer Support for parents with a special needs child
An opportunity to come together with other parents who share similar experiences of parenting. Led by a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with families of special needs children. This group will meet for 6 sessions to learn, share and explore the issues most important to participants.
Fee: $10 per session (scholarships available)
Please call (908.725.7799) or e-mail (admin@JewishFamilySvc.org) to sign up.
Sibling Support Group
Meeting on Sundays for 6 sessions starting in October
Peer Support for brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
Meet other siblings who have similar experiences in a relaxed at atmosphere
Fee: $10 per session (scholarships available)
Please call (908.725.7799) or e-mail (admin@JewishFamilySvc.org) to sign up.
Teen Activity Group
Every other Sunday afternoon starting in October
An activity group for teens diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome is forming this fall. The group will meet at the JCC for fun activities and socializing.
Fee: $10 per session (scholarships available)
Please call (908.725.7799) or e-mail (admin@JewishFamilySvc.org) to sign up.
Recurring Events (Also See Upcoming Events)
Job Seekers Support Group
Wednesday, March 3 at 7:00 PM | 150-A West High Street, Somerville, NJ
Jewish Family Service offers a Job Seekers Support Group for active job seekers who are unemployed, underemployed or seeking a career change.
The topic for this session is “Have you Evaluated your Job Search Efforts Lately?” presented by Harold Levin, Manager, SmartStaff Personnel.
The Job Seekers Support Group is offered free of charge and are open to the entire community. Due to space restrictions, we strongly encourage you to register and provide your e-mail address so we may notify you of any change in location. To register, or for more information, please call Elise Prezant on 908.725.7799 or send e-mail to EPrezant@jewishfamilysvc.org.
Jewish Family Service generally holds the Job Seekers Support Group on the first Wednesday of every month. There are some exceptions, however, so we suggest you check this web site for updated information.
Space is limited! Please call (908.725.7799) or e-mail (admin@JewishFamilySvc.org) to sign up.
Café Europa
Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties is pleased to announce the next Café Europa. Café Europa is a social group for Holocaust survivors who, from 1933-1945, resided in European countries that were subject to Nazi rule and control.
Through speakers, discussions and entertainment, Café Europa gives its members an opportunity to meet new people with similar backgrounds and provide a setting for people to share stories, experiences, and concerns.
Café Europa promises to be enjoyable and informative for all who participate.
For more information or to register for Café Europa, please contact Jewish Family Service at 908-725-7799.
Caregivers Support Group
3rd Tuesday of every month
JFS, in conjunction with The Foundation of The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living, The Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence, The Martin and Edith Stein Hospice and the Wilentz Senior Residence, offers a Caregiver Support Group for family members and members of the community who are dealing with the stress of being a caregiver.
The group meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM at the Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence 350 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873 (click for map)
Anyone who is interested in participating should contact Toby Ehrlich at 732-568-1155.
If you are interested in a daytime group to meet at JFS in Somerville, please call JFS at 908-725-7799.
