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Older Adults

Maintaining safety, independence, and peace of mind

Images for Aleph Home Care April 2024©Jeremy Messler Photography LLC
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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

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See Us In Action

Programs & Services for Older Adults

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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.

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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

Weinberg Commons

The Weinberg Commons is our award-winning affordable housing community for older adults (55+) and adults with special needs 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

We can help direct you to experts on topics such as:

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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