Holocaust Survivor Services

📸 Cover photo: Mordy Photos  David Einhorn was not only a survivor of the Holocaust, he was also a beloved community leader who learned how to transform his suffering into a message of hope. He spent many years working with students and young adults, recounting his experiences and emphasizing the importance of Holocaust education, especially among the youth. He [...]

The Holocaust Survivor Services Program of JCCGCI is not only the largest program at the organization, but it’s also the largest Holocaust survivor social service provider in the country, working to provide a life of comfort and purpose for victims of one of history’s greatest tragedies. We take great pride in being able to lead such a meaningful initiative [...]

For many Holocaust survivors, the challenges of aging can be compounded by loneliness and social isolation. Through Connect2, a unique volunteer-driven initiative, the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI) is helping ensure that survivors remain connected, supported, and valued members of the community. Connect2 provides volunteer-based visiting services for Holocaust survivors, creating meaningful relationships that offer companionship, [...]

The Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI) was proud to partner with the Brooklyn Cyclones for a memorable Jewish Celebration Day at Maimonides Park, bringing together Holocaust survivors, families, community members, and baseball fans for an afternoon of recognition, unity, and celebration. As part of the special event, 18 Holocaust survivors served by JCCGCI were honored on the [...]

On the evening of April 23, 2026, the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI), in partnership with The Blue Card, hosted a meaningful Yom HaShoah Commemoration bringing together Holocaust survivors, community members, staff, and guests for an evening dedicated to remembrance, testimony, and reflection. Held in a warm and intimate setting at Merkaz Hasimcha in Brooklyn, the [...]

The Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI) is honored to announce its selection as a recipient of the 2026 Community Project Grants to Prevent and Address Bias and Hate, awarded by the New York City Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes (OPHC), the New York City Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice, and the New York City [...]

On January 21, JCCGCI partnered with L’Oréal’s employee resource group, L’Oréal Mishpachah, to host a full-day, intentionally designed experience for 18 Holocaust survivors served by our organization. Created in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Week, the event offered survivors a meaningful opportunity to be celebrated, uplifted, and cared for in a deeply personal way. Designed as a day of dignity [...]

In the shadow of global challenges, Holocaust Survivors often feel the weight of history most deeply. Their memories, courage, and resilience remind us that the Jewish story is one of survival- and of song. On Tuesday afternoon, that spirit came alive at Ateres Golda, where JCCGCI joined Nachas Health and Maimonides for a Rosh Hashana partnership concert that filled [...]

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 [...]

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; [...]