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At JCCGCI, community is at the heart of everything we do; and few moments capture that better than our pre–Rosh Hashanah challah bake with Holocaust Survivors, hosted together with our wonderful partners at KPMG US and Shabbat Angels. On September 17th, more than 25 Holocaust Survivors came together with our JCCGCI team, Shabbat Angels volunteers, and members of the KPMG family for a truly unforgettable [...]

On September 10, we were honored to welcome New York City Mayor Eric Adams to our Coney Island Seaside Older Adult Center. His visit was a celebration of community, connection, and the incredible spirit of our older adults. Mayor Adams toured the Coney Island Seaside Center and met with our dedicated JCCGCI staff and leadership, including Grace Brandi, our [...]

As the High Holidays approached this past September, JCCGCI continued its longstanding tradition of caring for the most vulnerable members of our community. Through our Annual Rosh Hashana Food Distribution, we ensured that over 750+ low-income older adults and Holocaust survivors were able to usher in the new year with dignity, comfort, and joy. These efforts go far beyond [...]

At the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI), we believe that mobility is dignity. For many older adults in Brooklyn, transportation is the lifeline that connects them to medical care, nutritious meals, community programs, and the friendships that keep them thriving. This past year, our Transportation Program has reached new heights, achieving record-breaking numbers and touching thousands [...]

A Day of Art, Discovery, and Connection JCCGCI’s Haber House and Coney Island Seaside Older Adult Centers Visit the Grounds for Sculpture On August 7, something truly magical happened: our Coney Island Seaside Older Adult Center and Haber House Older Adult Center, took 53 bright and enthusiastic seniors on a full-day adventure to the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, [...]

Join Us to Make a Difference This Rosh Hashana As the High Holidays approach, JCCGCI is proud to continue our longstanding tradition of caring for the most vulnerable members of our community. Each year, through our Annual Rosh Hashana Food Distribution , we ensure that over 1,000 low-income older adults and Holocaust survivors are able to usher in the [...]

Inside JCCGCI’s Machane Heights Biking Camp: STEM, Sports, and Lifelong Memories JCCGCI’s Machane Heights Biking Camp, located in Crown Heights, has once again proven to be a summer experience like no other. Designed exclusively for boys ages 11–14, the camp blends adventure, education, and fun in a way that leaves lasting memories. Under the leadership of Rabbi Yanky Blasberg, [...]

Our Cherished Client, Holocaust Survivor Sol Goldberg, Celebrates 100 Remarkable Years This August, we have the extraordinary privilege of celebrating a milestone that few reach and even fewer reach with such grace, humor, and warmth: the 100th birthday of our beloved client and Holocaust survivor, Mr. Sol Goldberg. Sol reaches this remarkable age surrounded by friends, community, and love; [...]

This year, Horizons Academy students didn’t just meet expectations— they shattered them. From a 100% graduation rate to paid internships that launched real careers, our 2024–2025 school year proved what’s possible when young people are given the right opportunities. We welcomed 100 new students, guided 65 into college credit courses, and connected dozens more to meaningful, paid work experiences. [...]