Impact Stories

Leading Comes Naturally

We were introduced to Anna, a Holocaust survivor, through Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Monmouth County. Since then, Sam and I have been spending time with her together on a regular basis, bringing her food or books or little treats for pampering herself. We include her in…

Committing to K’Lal Yisrael

When Dan fell through the cracks, he fell hard. His his mom died when he was 12, wreaking havoc in Dan’s life and behavior. At 14, his dad, who suffered from bipolar disorder, kicked Dan out of the house. At 16, Dan’s uncle sent him to live in Israel to “get his life together.” In…

Advocating for Sidney

When Sidney was nine, and the Nazis advanced toward Russia, Sidney’s father was killed. His mother, sister, and he boarded a train headed east. They landed in Siberia, where they nearly starved to death through the duration of the war.

Partnering With Harry

“When I walked into the kitchen, there was a place set at the table with a sign that read, For My Beloved,” Steve recounts. It was his first day as a volunteer delivering Kosher Meals on Wheels for Jewish Family & Children’s Service to 94-year-old Harry. Steve knew Harry’s wife…

Empowering Jenna

Jenna (back, 2nd from right) with three other Sandy Teens and AmeriCorps volunteer construction supervisor said the fellowship empowered he to make a difference for families like hers, who were also displaced by the storm.