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Holocaust Survivors Assistance Program Providing Support for Life’s Challenges One person, one family at a time For more information contact: Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties 150-A West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876 908-725-7799 Admin@JewishFamilySvc.Org www.JewishFamilySvc.Org • Individual Counseling • Case Management • Monthly Café Europa Social Programs • Home Care Assistance • Other Support Services, as needed SOLOR CAP • laptop in bag • smartphone in pocket • tablet in case • watch on wrist Fashion forward and fully functional. Put it on and charge all devices. solorcap.com Smart Phone users scan here to “Like” us on Facebook! Visit www.Facebook.com/theConnectionsnj Commemorations were recently held in our community for the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz and for Holocaust Remembrance Day. The destruction of Jewish life in Europe dur- ing the Holocaust was an unparalleled event of unimaginable proportion. Mil- lions of lives were lost, countless families were torn apart, and those that survived were often faced with overwhelming iso- lation, grief, anxiety, and other physical and emotional illnesses. Many Holocaust Survivors came to New Jersey, some right after the war ended, others during the wave of Russian reset- tlement in the 1990’s, still others moved to the area more recently, to live near children and grandchildren. Through it all, Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties contin- ues to recognize and respond to the unique needs of this population. Mrs. G. recently lost her husband, another Survivor. When her husband’s health began failing last year, her chil- dren moved their parents to this area to be closer to them. Now, Mrs. G. is over- whelmed with the loss of her husband, adjusting to living alone, and trying not to be a burden to her children. This iso- lation and grief is bringing up painful memories of losing her parents and sib- lings in the Holocaust as well as anxiety regarding her own aging and a fear of being placed in an institutional setting. Although nothing can erase the horrors of the past, JFS is able to help Mrs. G. and other Survivors receive the support they need to continue living in our com- munity as they age. With the support of grant funding from the Conference on Material Claims Against Germany, JFS is able to provide comprehensive counsel- ing, case management, and home health services to Mrs. G. and over 40 other Holocaust Survivors. Monthly Café Europa programs also offer Survivors an opportunity to meet and socialize with others who truly appreciate and under- stand their experiences and often speak their native language. In addition to providing the Holocaust Survivors Assistance Program, JFS is committed to serving the needs of the entire community and offers a continu- um of programs and services. Licensed clinical social workers provide individ- ual, couple and family counseling as well as geriatric assessments, supportive counseling and case management servic- es for home bound elderly. The Family Mentor Program recruits, trains and matches volunteers with vulnerable young families or with elderly persons for friendly, supportive, in-home visits; families with children with special needs are assisted through social groups, par- ent groups and through the Family Men- tor Program. Career Counseling helps individuals in many aspects of their job search. Ohr Tikvah-Light of Hope Jew- ish Healing Services offers presentations, support groups, and individual spiritual counseling to address the health, well- ness and healing needs of the communi- ty. All information is confidential. Many programs are at no cost, on a sliding fee scale or payable through third party insurance. If you are interested in learning more about JFS’ Holocaust Survivors Assis- tance Program or any other programs, please contact us at 908-725-7799, visit our website : www.JewishFamilySvc.org, like us on Facebook. Jewish Family Service of SHW, Inc. 150-A West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876. JFS Will Never Forget Submitted By: Elise Prezant, Holocaust Survivor Assitance Program CoordinatorShop Downtown Somerville
