About Us
The strength of a people. The power of community.
Our Mission
The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey (JFSNJ), with our family of agencies, supports those in need, enhances Jewish life, and ensures the continuity of a vibrant Jewish community locally, in Israel and around the world.
Why Support Federation?
The Federation’s JFund annual campaign, which raises approximately $2.5 million dollars each year, is a key source of funding for everything we do. These unrestricted funds, provided by our generous donors, are necessary to ensure the success of the vital programs and services offered by the Federation and our family of agencies across our five Areas of Impact: Older Adults, Special Needs, Global Connections, Community Engagement, and Family & Youth.
JFSNJ is proud to serve a community of approximately 50,000 people living in Camden, Burlington and Gloucester Counties.
Our History
What we now know to be the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey began in 1922 as the Federation of Jewish Charities in Camden, New Jersey.
From our humble beginnings as an organization focused on delivering food, clothing, and shelter, we have grown and evolved into the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey and our family of agencies. In addition to our tri-county area, we serve countless Jewish communities in Israel and 70 countries worldwide.
Over this centennial, there have been many milestones. We have established our various agencies, hosted the first Super Sunday phone-a-thon, opened a state-of-the-art Weinberg Jewish Community Campus, our current home, in Cherry Hill, purchased and maintained properties and living communities such as the JCC Camps at Medford, Lions Gate and Weinberg Commons, opened our Holocaust Museum and Betsy and Peter Fischer Food Pantry, established Aleph Home Care, and launched JFed Security, just to name a few.
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Areas of Impact
Older Adults
We keep older adults engaged in the South Jersey community with social, recreational, and cultural programming infused with Jewish heritage and values.
Special Needs
We enhance the quality of life for members in our South Jersey Jewish community with special needs.
Global Connections
It is our responsibility to advocate for Israel and every Jewish community around the world.
Community Engagement
We create lasting and meaningful ways for Jews to connect and strengthen their Jewish identity.
Family & Youth
We are passionate about providing family and youth services that enrich both the mind and body.
The Jewish Federation and our Family of Agencies
We are truly stronger together. JFSNJ thrives alongside our agencies, affinity groups and supporting organizations, which together allow us to offer exceptional programs and services for all ages.
Agencies
Supporting Organizations
Reports & Publications
To read our Annual Report and other JFSNJ publications, including our financial information, click here.
Federation in the News
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Our JFSNJ Family
Our Agencies
Katz Jewish Community Center
Jewish Family & Children's Service
Jewish Community Foundation, Inc.
Katz Jewish Community Center
Jewish Family & Children's Service
Jewish Community Voice
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