How the Jewish Federation Serves our Community

Local Jewish Education and Culture 

• Community-wide Jewish Education and Cultural Programs for all ages including the  Jewish Film Festival, Jewish author events, Out & About Films, Israel celebration, day trips, Israeli folk dancing ,PJ Library & TRIBE, a young adult group.
• L’CHAYIM published monthly to keep the Jewish community informed about local, national and international Jewish issues.
• New CRC-Community Relations Council to address issues of anti-Semitism and  Interfaith Relations.
• Israel Advocacy and Initiatives to strengthen local Jewish community ties with Israel. Holocaust education for middle and high school students in the community and a college campus Jewish life experience committee.
• Volunteer opportunities for all ages.

Overseas 

• Funding to the Jewish Agency for Israel and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) for full-spectrum social services to Israel and Jewish communities in 60+ countries around the world. 
• Partnership 2Gether relationship with the Hadera-Eiron Region in Israel. 

Jewish Community Foundation 

• An endowment that ensures future social and educational programming and support for our community.
• Needs-based college scholarships and study scholarships in Israel. 
• Jewish camp scholarships.
• Projects and programs aimed at Jewish community enrichment. 

Local Seniors Services 

• Lunch Bunch, a monthly gathering with a free lunch for older adults to meet and schmooze.
• Holiday baskets and teen visits to seniors and senior facilities for Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah and Passover. 
• Holocaust survivor outreach.

Local Social Services 

• Non-sectarian, individual and family outreach, information and referral services. 
• Friendly Visitor Program.

Local Emergency Services 

• Food Pantry and gift cards. 
• Emergency financial assistance grants to families and individuals in crisis. 
• Local disaster outreach and assistance.