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Post-October 7th: Supporting the Jewish Community
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Post-October 7th: Supporting the Jewish Community

Miriam Arond2024-04-08T17:24:40-04:00April 8th, 2024|Categories: Feature, Featured Homepage|Tags: october 7, synagogue, jcc, jewish community, response to hamas attacks, Jewish Programs, Trauma, Support, Bereavement, Westchester|

The October 7th massacre committed by Hamas terrorists in Israel has stung all those in the Jewish community as well as many people who are just plainly appalled at the barbaric savagery and kidnapping that took place. The Jewish Programs division at WJCS has been actively supporting youth, adults, and the elderly during this frightening and devastating period in numerous ways. Our focus has been on addressing mental health and building resilience, which includes offering education about trauma and building coping skills. WJCS partners with over 25 synagogues, Jewish nursery and day schools, JCCs, and assisted living facilities. We have ...

Uplifting the Jewish Community and Helping them Stay Connected
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Uplifting the Jewish Community and Helping them Stay Connected

Miriam Arond2024-02-08T12:38:35-05:00March 7th, 2024|Categories: Feature, Featured Homepage, General|Tags: jewish community, Westchester Reform Temple, Holocaust survivors, Jewish Programs, Jewish|

Along with the rest of life’s typical challenges, the Jewish community in Westchester faces an alarming rise in antisemitism. With your dedication and generosity of our donors, we provide support in a number of ways and believe that together we can strengthen the resilience and connection of our Jewish community. "It is me who thanks you for giving me back my dignity and common sense, as well as my sanity in this very scary world." ~Jackie Whatever your affiliation or identification to being Jewish, WJCS is here for you. We do our best to connect you to a broad ...

Resources to Address Antisemitism
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Resources to Address Antisemitism

Miriam Arond2024-02-06T15:39:15-05:00January 13th, 2024|Categories: Feature, Featured Homepage|Tags: antisemitism, antisemitism resources, jewish community, crisis in israel|

Rising antisemitism in the U.S. and around the world has shaken the Jewish community. The FBI reported in October 2023 that antisemitism accounted for over half of all reported religion-based hate crimes. Jews right here in Westchester are grappling with fear, anxiety, and grief as they witness ugly antisemitic slogans written in graffiti on store windows. People are feeling unsafe in places of worship and some hide their Jewish identities to avoid ostracization and hate in schools, on the streets, and online. Parents struggle with how to explain antisemitism to their young children and college students are facing Jew ...