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ADVOCACY AND ISRAEL
Anti-Racism Learning Resources www.jewishjacksonville.org/antiracism-learningresources
Community Shlicha jaxshlichut@jewishjacksonville.org Each year, the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) sends out between 250-300 young Israeli emissaries to Jewish communities, youth movements, and Hillel on campuses to engage all groups in a range of Jewish cultural, educational, and social activities. Thanks to a partnership between the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida and the Jewish Community Alliance, our shlicha works with Jewish agencies in our community including synagogues, schools, and religious schools.
Joan Levin Gift of Israel Program (904) 224-1401 Contact: Jennifer Rensch, Foundation Manager jenniferr@jewishjacksonville.org The program, designed in cooperation with the Levin family, was established to encourage teens to visit Israel by providing them with a $700 subsidy towards an accredited travel program including youth group trips, trips arranged by such organizations as Hadassah /Young Judea and Birthright Israel, Federation Family Missions, offi cial synagogue missions, and many more.
Partnership2Gether (P2G) Contact: Becca Greenspan-Stein,P2G Southeast Coordinator, becca@jewishgulfcoast.org Jill Metlin, Local P2G Coordinator jillm@jewishjacksonville.org Partnership2Gether is an opportunity for members of our Jewish community to make people-to-people connections with Israelis living in our partnership city of Hadera-Eiron, Israel. 52 Through programs and projects, members of our Northeast Florida community and Israelis can learn and travel together, and become connected through unique platforms.
StandWithUs (561) 961-0752 www.standwithus.com Contact: sarar@standwithus.com StandWithUs (SWU) is an international and non-partisan Israel education organization that inspires and educates people of all ages and backgrounds, challenges misinformation and fi ghts antisemitism.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Chai Club 521 A1A N Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (904) 770-0502 ChabadBeaches.com/chaiclub Contact: Dafne Blank, dafne@chabadbeaches.com Chai Club is for children ages 5-12 years old. Each month children get involved with social action and community projects. Once a month your child will explore a different mitzvah through fun and exciting hands-on activities and meaningful discussions on how to make a difference.
Friendship Circle 521 A1A N Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (347) 988-5894 chabadbeaches.com/friendshipcircle Contact: tova@chabadbeaches.com Friendship Circle is a program that pairs teen volunteers and Jewish children with special needs for a monthly group program that features a wonderful range of activities, from music therapy to yoga, animal encounters, and Jewish holiday-themed fun. Teen volunteers also prepare exciting, age-appropriate surprises based on the Jewish holidays and other important occasions on the Jewish calendar for thier special friends. Through this incredible program, children with special needs and their teen volunteers create bonds of friendship that can be difficult to make in the real world. There is no charge. Teens can receive volunteer hours for their participation. Holocaust Survivor Services 8540 Baycenter Road Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 448-1933 ext. 5722 www.jfcsjax.org/services/jewish-life Contact: Hilary Bettman, Director, hbettman@jfcsjax.org Social Services for Nazi victims. Case managers offer support, assistance, and compassionate care to survivors and their families. Support includes support with navigating reparations, Case Management, Café Europas, counseling, and resources such as food, transportation and financial assistance.
The Jewish Community Alliance (JCA) 8505 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32217 (904) 730-2100 jcajax.org Contact: info@jcajax.org Adam Chaskin, CEO The JCA is a nonprofit community center affiliated with the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida, the United Way of Northeast Florida and the Jewish Community Centers of North America (JCCA). Our mission is to contribute to the continuation of Jewish life, to provide a common meeting ground to enhance the quality of life for all people in Jacksonville to prosper and grow with us toward a better tomorrow. The JCA provides an unparalleled array of physical, recreational, educational, social, and cultural opportunities in one location.
The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services 8540 Baycenter Rd Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 394-5782 www.JFCSJax.org Contact: info@jfcsjax.org The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services (JFCS) provides quality social and community services across the life spectrum to enhance the lives of children, adults, seniors, and families. Guided by Jewish values, with a rich tradition of over 100 years, our services are available to all in the Northeast Florida Community.
Shalom Club of Del Webb Ponte Vedra Contact: Marshall Persky, marshallpersky@gmail.com The Shalom Club is a social group celebrating Jewish history and culture. The club is open to members living in the Del Webb Ponte Vedra community in Nocatee.
WOMEN
Hadassah Jacksonville 3801 Crown Point Rd 2124 Jacksonville, FL 32257 (904) 910-5344 www.hadassah.org Contact: Goldie Lansky, President jacksonvillehadassah@gmail.com Hadassah Jacksonville, affi liated with Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, connects Jewish women, empowers them to aff ect change through advocacy, women’s health issues, and support of Israel. Fundraising eff orts support our hospitals (Ein Kerem and Mt Scopus) in Jerusalem. Locally, we enjoy a variety of educational programs and get-togethers.
Jewish Federation & Foudnation of Northeast Florida - Women’s Philanthropy Contact: Lauren Rickoff , laurenr@jewishjacksonville.org Kollel Women’s Division 3651 Crown Point Rd Jacksonville, FL 32257 (904) 616-7701 Contact: Rachelli@jacksonvillekollel.com The Women’s Division of the Kollel is a dedicated space for Jewish women to connect to their heritage regardless of affi liation. Various programs are available about education of Judaism through the rich and ever-relevant content of the Torah. These programs include personalized learning sessions, classes, study groups, and special events connected to the Jewish holidays.
SENIORS
Chabad at the Beaches Homebound/ Retirement Home Visitations (904) 543-9301 Contact: Chabad@chabadbeaches.com In 2011, The Day School was founded as a private school recognized by the Florida Department of Education. The Day School is a benefi ciary of the Step Up For Students Prgram off ering major tuition subsidies to students from lower income families.
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River Garden Senior Services 11401 Old St. Augustine Road Attn: Communications and Marketing Jacksonville, FL 32258 (904) 288-7855 www.rivergarden.org Contact: marketing@rivergarden.org Kari Bell, kbell@rivergarden.org Mauri Mizrahi, mmizrahi@rivergarden.org River Garden Hebrew Home is the top-rated nursing facility in Florida, beautifully situated in the heart of Mandarin. Services include traditional long-term care; short-stay, post-acute skilled rehab; Alzheimer’s and memory care; adult day services; outpatient therapy; and independent garden apartments. River Garden, a partner agency with the Jewish Federation and Foundation of Northeast Florida, has a long and storied history as a not for profi t, mission-driven Jewish community agency. The leadership team and staff continue to honor the mission of serving seniors of all faiths while maintaining an environment supported by Jewish values and by focusing on excellent, compassionate care. Senior Services, JFCS 8540 Baycenter Road Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 394-5724 www.jfcsjax.org/services/jewish-life Contact: Nicole Brown, Community Outreach Coordinator nbrown@jfcsjax.org JFCS’s Senior Services program provides care management and community resources to seniors who want to maintain independence. Services include assessment, consultation, and linkage to community resources. Services are based on a sliding fee scale.
The Coves at River Garden 11501 Old St. Augustine Road Jacksonville, FL 32258 (904) 292-2683 www.rivergarden.org/thecoves Contact: Sarah Dymond, sdymond@rivergarden.org The Coves at River Garden is an independent living retirement community for seniors age 62 and older. At The Coves you will fi nd 80 one- and two-bedroom garden apartment homes, fi ne dining and clubhouse living.
TRANSPORTATION
Call2GO Transportation 8540 Baycenter Road Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 394-5724 www.jfcsjax.org/services/jewish-life Contact: Nicole Brown, Call2Go Coordinator nbrown@jfcsjax.org JFCS arranges transportation for older adults of the Jewish faith to religious services at no cost and to medical appointments, shopping trips, and recreational activities for an aff ordable fee.
FOOD SERVICES
Etz Chaim Gesher K Contact: Rabbi Avi Schochet, avi.schochet@gmail.com Gesher K is a kosher certifying agency whose mission is to build bridges in Greater Jacksonville by making high-quality food and eateries available to the kosher consumer. Gesher K currently provides Kosher supervision and certification to seven establishments including restaurants, bakeries, and more.
Max Block Food Pantry 6261 Dupont Station Court East Jacksonville, FL 32217 (904) 448-1933 ext. 5715 www.jfcsjax.org/services/max-block-food-pantry Contact: Karen McCants, Food Pantry Supervisor kmccants@jfcsjax.org The Max Block Food Pantry at JFCS distributes nutritious, non-perishable food to over 15,000 individuals and families in Northeast Florida each year. Generously supported by the Block Family Foundation and a concerned community, services are provided with a goal of ending hunger.
Meals4You 8540 Baycenter Road Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 394-5810 www.jfcsjax.org/services/jewish-life Contact: Nicole Andrews, Food Coordinator nandrews@jfcsjax.org A convenient meal option for homebound seniors and anyone recuperating from illness/ hospitalization. Nutritional ready-to-heat frozen meals are delivered weekly right to your door. Jewish dietary laws are observed.
Torah Academy Kosher Box Program 10167 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32257 (904) 268-7719 Contact: shorowitz@torah-academy.com Every Tuesday from 3:15-4:15, drive by and pick up a free kosher food box from Torah Academy at 10167 San Jose Blvd. This program, sponsored by the USDA for families with children under 18, helps provide food during these trying times. 58
KOSHER FOOD
Beyer’s Bakery 3134 Cornelia Drive Jacksonville, FL 32257 (904) 916-1161 www.beyersbakery.com
BJ’s Wholesale Club - Dairy Bakery 8046 Philips Hwy Jacksonville, FL 3256 (904) 485-1180
Chabad at the Beaches Koshering Services (904) 543-9301 Contact: Kosher@ChabadBeaches.com
Gili’s 126 W Adams St #102 Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 475-1400 www.giliskitchen.com
J Grill 1185 W. Granada Blvd. #5 Ormond Beach, FL 32174 (386) 492-2970 www.jgrillfl.com Contact: info@jgrillfl.com
Margo’s Catering 3662 Crown Point Rd Jacksonville, FL 32257 (904) 268-4200 www.margoscatering.com
Nothing Bundt Cakes nothingbundtcakes.com/find-a-bakery
Publix Super Market publix.com/locations
Trader Joe’s traderjoes.com/home/store-search
Winn-Dixie winndixie.com/locator
JUDAICA SHOPS
Congregation Ahavath Chesed Judaica Treasures 8727 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32217 (904) 733-7078 Contact: Renee Weinstein, rkwein@comcast.net Our Sisterhood Judaica shop, Judaica Treasurs, has many new and beautiful items looking for a new home. Shop here for all of your special occasions: B’nei Mitzvah, Weddings, baby naming, and al your Judaica needs. Remember, “Where You Shop Matters!”
Jacksonville Jewish Center Sisterhood Judaica Shop 3662 Crown Point Road Jacksonville, FL 32257 (904) 292-1000 www.jaxjewishcenter.org/about/our-center/ judaica-shop We are a well-stocked Judaica Shop with jewelry, tallises (traditional/contemporary styles), tallis clips, yads, mezuzahs & kosher scrolls, candlesticks, kiddush cups, challah boards & covers, havdalah sets, tzedakah boxes, tefillin, wedding smash glasses, hamsas, yarzeit candles & lights, Holiday items- menorahs, seder items, shofars, apple & honey dishes, and Israeli artists’ works. Don’t forget to setup your bar/bat mitzvah & wedding registries!
Host & hostess gifts including Mah Jongg accessories Baby & children items
Michael Aram Judaica, holiday items, platters, and more
HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
Chabad at the Beaches Counseling (904) 543-9301 Contact: rabbi@chabadbeaches.com
Chabad at the Beaches Hospital Visitations (904) 543-9301 Contact: Chabad@chabadbeaches.com
Child Welfare Services 8540 Baycenter Road Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 448-1933 jfcsjax.org/services/child-abuse-prevention Contact: Lindsey Hackford, Director of Child Safety lhackford@jfcsjax.org When a child or family in our community experiences crisis, JFCS provides services for the children, including necessary resources, education, and support and wraparound case management. JFCS is the largest child welfare agency in Duval County, providing safety for over 400 children each month.
Dupont Counseling Group 8540 Baycenter Road Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 394-5706 jacksonvillecounseling.org Contact: Lorna Wittenrich, Director of Clinical Services lwittenrich@jfcsjax.org JFCS’s Dupont Counseling Group is dedicated to enhancing mental health in Northeast Florida one person at a time. Our licensed and licensed-eligible therapists and social workers can assist with almost any need, ranging from a general depression or anxiety disorder to more specific mental health issues with the goal of helping our clients enrich their lives.
First Coast Adoption Professionals (FCAP) 8540 Baycenter Road Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 448-1933 www.jfcsjax.org/services/adoptive-parent-services Contact: Jillian Atkins, jatkins@jfcsjax.org JFCS has been doing adoptions for over 70 years. Currently, JFCS completes home studies and provides 59
post placement reports for private adoptions and facilitates over 100 foster care adoptions per year.
First Coast Chabad Bikur Cholim (904) 739-2425 Contact: Marty & Mere Schwartz Bikur cholim, “visiting the sick,” encompasses a wide range of activities performed by an individual or a group to provide comfort and support to people who are ill, homebound, isolated, and/or otherwise in distress.
Fitness & Wellness 8505 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32217 (904) 730-2100 ext. 324 jcajax.org/fi tness Contact: Eiff el Gilyana, Fitness and Wellness Director eiff el.gilyana@jcajax.org With an annual JCA membership, our state-of-the-art exercise equipment and incredible workout facilities are available to anyone in Northeast Florida. We are proud to promote health and wellness throughout our entire community with a variety of pricing options. Our experienced, professional, and certifi ed training staff provide advice, motivation, and support to anyone needing assistance.
The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services Supervised Visitation 8540 Baycenter Road Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 394-5766 www.jfcsjax.org/services/supervised-visitation Contact: safteyfi rst@jfcsjax.org
Wellness Connexion at the JCA 8505 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32217 (904) 730-2100 ext. 333 jcajax.org/wellness-connexion Since its inception in 2015, the mission of the Wellness Connexion is to help support our community in making lifestyle changes that improve overall health. The Wellness Connexion is an innovative partnership between the JCA and Baptist Health with a goal to promote health and well-being among JCA members and the entire community. With the Wellness Connexion, JCA members have free access to health coaching, assessments, and biometric screenings.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Emergency Financial Assistance 8540 Baycenter Road Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 448-1933 www.jfcsjax.org/services/fi nancial-assistance Contact: Karen McCants, Financial Assistance Supervisor kmccants@jfcsjax.org JFCS provides emergency fi nancial assistance to assist with rent, mortgage, and utilities. We distribute federal, state, and private funding to help families meet basic needs and get back on their feet. Individuals and families requiring assistance must call United Way 2-1-1 for fi nancial assistance relief. For those who identify as Jewish, please contact Director of Jewish Services, Hilary Bettman, at hbettman@jfcsjax.org. Emergency fi nancial assistance temporarily funds Jewish individuals, families and seniors in need. Non-perishable food is also available through our Max Block Food Pantry.
Jewish Educational Loan Fund (JELF) 8540 Baycenter Rd Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 448-1933 ext. 5722 www.jfcsjax.org/services/jewish-life or www.jelf.org Contact: Hilary Bettman, Director of Jewish Services, hbettman@jfcsjax.org JFCS works with students seeking fi nancial assistance by facilitating the loan application process through JELF.
ART, HISTORY & HERITAGE
Congregation Ahavath Chesed Wurn Family Library (904) 733-7078 www.thetemplejacksonville.org/wurn-family-library Named in honor of Temple Benefactors Adolph and Clara Wurn and their family, The Temple is proud to house the largest synagogue library in the Southeast. Open to the entire Jewish community, the Wurn Family Library also serves as a resource for area churches, students, and bible study groups.
Frisch Family Holocaust Memorial Gallery 8540 Baycenter Rd Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 448-1933 jacksonvilleholocaustmemorial.com Contact: Melissa Williams, Holocaust Education Coordinator, mgwilliams@jfcsjax.org The Frisch Family Holocaust Memorial Gallery is the fi rst space of its kind between Atlanta and Miami. The memorial contains a two-panel granite installation designed by Holocaust survivor Morris Bendit to remember those Jews who perished. The gallery features exhibitions, public programs, and educational tours. The gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 8540 Baycenter Road. The Berman Family JCA Concert Series 8505 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32217 (904) 730-2100 ext. 265 jcajax.org/j-institute Contact: Heather Terrill, J Institute Program Manager, heather.terrill@jcajax.org For nearly thirty years, Edith and Milton Berman shared their love of classical music with our community by sponsoring the Young Concert Artists Series at the JCA. Now known as the Berman Family JCA Concert Series, thanks to the generosity of the Berman Family – specifi cally Edith and Milton’s granddaughter Rochelle Stoddard and her husband David who endowed the series, the Young Concert Artist Series will remain at the JCA in perpetuity. Stay tuned for the 2023 concert dates; performances happen at the JCA in January, February and March.
JCA Theatre 8505 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32217 (904) 730-2100 ext. 252 jcajax.org/theatre Contact: Shelly Higgins Hughes, Theatre Department and American Camping Association Coordinator, shelly.hughes@jcajax.org The JCA off ers the community a stage where creativity can thrive and everyone is welcome. The comprehensive theatre programs are renowned throughout Jacksonville. Theatre programs at the JCA are designed to build positive self-esteem within a fun, structured, and creative environment for children of all ages. In addition, JCA theatre programs off er audition prep and adult acting workshops.
The JCA Cultural Arts Festival 8505 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32217 (904) 730-2100 ext. 265 jcajax.org/jcafest Contact: Heather Terrill, J Institute Program Manager, heather.terrill@jcajax.org Rachel Sandler, Jewish Educator rachel.sandler@jcajax.org The JCA Cultural Arts Festival is a unique celebration of Jewish literature, fi lms, and the arts at the Jewish Community Alliance. In addition to featuring award-winning Jewish musicians, authors, artists and fi lms, the celebration of the arts kicks off the JCA’s signature Jewish Book Festival, now in its 26th year. Thanks to the generosity of our local sponsors, the JCA Cultural Arts Festival is free and open to the entire community. Vandroff Art Gallery 8505 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32217 (904) 730-2100 ext. 265 jcajax.org/j-institute Contact: Heather Terrill, J Institute Program Manager, heather.terrill@jcajax.org The JCA Vandroff Art Gallery features a variety of unique artwork by local artists from throughout Northeast Florida. For details on purchasing the artwork in the Vandroff Art Gallery, exhibiting or the upcoming artist schedule, please contact our J Institute program manager.
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