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12/23/2025

The first printing of Josh Cutler’s new book, “The Seventy Shuls,” has already sold out, and he is preparing a second press for 2026 to meet continued demand. The book, “The Seventy Shuls: Synagogue Life & Yiddishkeit from the Pine Barrens to the Boardwalk,” tells a story that is both local and universal. It is a journey into South Jersey’s forgotten Jewish past, woven through fields, farmlands, and the deep woods of the Pine Barrens. Traces of this world, Cutler explained, are still hidden along former train routes and within towns that once held thriving pockets of Jewish life. His work brings these remnants back into focus for a new generation.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3XPRyXt

12/23/2025

For many people in the South Jersey area, going to the JCC Camps at Medford is not just something to do during the summer. It’s a cherished family tradition.

“About 30 percent of our campers come from a multi-generational family, which I think is incredible for a day camp,” said Jared Kaufman, camp director.

And he has the statistics to back it up. According to camp registration information, of the approximately 1,600 campers at Medford this past summer, at least 404 were second generation and 67 were third generation.

Read more: https://www.jewishvoicesnj.org/articles/ldor-vdor/

12/22/2025

The Men’s Club of Temple Beth Sholom in Cherry Hill made more than 2,400 latkes on November 23 as part of its third annual Latkepalooza Chanukah fundraiser. Over a dozen men (bottom photo) participated. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit Temple Beth Sholom and the Betsy and Peter Fischer Food Pantry of the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Southern New Jersey. Among those making latkes were (top, from left), Howard Sukinik and Jeff Brenner.

12/22/2025

For many years, the Jewish Community Voice has shined the spotlight on locals who are doing amazing things in our community and beyond through the “Who’s News?” section of the newspaper. Many of our profiles have featured young up and coming leaders who, despite their age, find ways to make a real and substantial impact on Jewish South Jersey and the wider world beyond. We caught up with a few of our young “Who’s News?” superstars to see where they are today, and how they continue to make a difference.

Read more: https://www.jewishvoicesnj.org/articles/where-are-they-now/

12/19/2025

One of the many ways that the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey (JFSNJ) supports community members in need is through financial assistance. The organization recently opened its 2026 applications for financial assistance opportunities, which span early childhood, summer camp, and teen Israel and leadership summer programs.

Thanks to its partnership with the Raymond & Gertrude R. Saltzman Foundation, families in need of financial assistance for early childhood tuition can apply for up to 50% support. To be eligible, families must be registered in a Jewish early childhood program for the 2026-2027 school year in Southern New Jersey.

Red more: https://bit.ly/3XM6QfZ

12/19/2025

The Jewish Women’s Foundation of Southern New Jersey (JWF of SNJ), a female-led committee of the Funds Development Board of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey (JFSNJ), is kicking off another season of awarding grants to deserving organizations.

Starting annually in December, local and international non-profit organizations can submit a letter of intent for consideration to receive funding for a program that brings positive change to the lives of Jewish women and children. In March, letters of intent are reviewed by the Grants Committee and qualifying groups will be selected to submit a full grant application in April.

Read more: https://bit.ly/48AQNru

12/18/2025

Congregation Beth Tikvah in Marlton is celebrating the restoration of its Sifrei Torah with a Torah Rededication Ceremony and special events. When Rabbi Pamela Gottfried joined Beth Tikvah in 2024, she realized that many of the Sifrei Torah needed repair. After consulting with a Sofer, an expert scribe, to assess their condition, it was determined that three Sifrei Torah required restoration. In early September when the process was completed, each Sefer Torah was delivered with a Certificate of Kashrut. The three restored Sifrei Torah were used during the High Holiday season. Special services and events are planned for the weekend of December 19-21, including a Shabbat dinner on Friday night, an extended kiddush lunch following Shabbat morning services, and a rededication of the Sifrei Torah on Sunday morning, Dec. 21 at 9:30 a.m. on the seventh day of Chanukah. For more information, contact the CBT office at (856) 983-8090 or [email protected]

12/18/2025

I’ve been thinking a lot about Jewish Joy lately–the sheer pleasure in living an authentically Jewish life, not a reflexive defense of our right to exist or right to our homeland, but rather embracing the simple joy in being our true selves.

For the last two years, the Jewish people have lived against a backdrop of simmering anxieties as we witnessed antisemitic violence, college encampments, and the plight of our hostages. We’ve fought to be heard, to be seen and even to be valued. Yet from that pain, emerged an undeniable surge in Jewish connection and participation that has created countless sparks of Jewish Joy.

Read more: https://www.jewishvoicesnj.org/articles/embracing-the-light-of-jewish-joy/

12/17/2025

1. Stephanie Krause, Scrub Daddy chief of philanthropy, PR & corporate event planning; Paula Stern, JFCS support staff; honoree Brendan Faust; and Aaron Krause, Scrub Daddy CEO.

2. Julia Donohue, BLUSA Defense Manufacturing director of compliance; honoree Scott Greenberg; and Dan Farber, BLUSA Defense Manufacturing president & CEO.

3. Katie Mowry, food service director for Nutri-Serve at Gloucester City High School; honoree Kalina Liu; and Kelly Krwawicz, JFCS employment specialist.

4. Julia Grayer, JFCS Project SEARCH job developer & employment specialist; Rachael Allen, dining room & catering manager for Medford Leas Coffee Shop; honoree Gavin Marshall; and Jen Zduncyzk, director of dining services for Medford Leas.

5. Karen Alaimo, JFCS manager of compliance and pre-employment transition services; honoree Kate Spadaro; and Cory Arcaroli, assistant director of the Sari Isdaner Early Childhood Center at the Katz JCC in Cherry Hill.

6. Loretta Bruno, JFCS employment specialist; honoree Khalil Walton; and Jim Slobodjian, store manager of ACME Markets Maple Shade.

7. Karen Alaimo, JFCS manager of compliance and pre-employment transition services; Paige Stewart, purchasing manager, and Ken Gormley, warehouse manager, of Employer of the Year Gofer Parts; with Oriel Weinberg, JFCS director of disability services.

8. Karen Marks, JFCS senior manager of supported employment; Kelly Krwawicz, winner of the Barbara Abrams Supported Employment Award of Distinction; and Oriel Weinberg, JFCS director of disability services.

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