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I am pleased to share an exciting and long-awaited development for the Crown Heights community. On May 26, 2021, a virtual “listening tour” brought together a wide range of professionals, organizations, and institutions dedicated to supporting at-risk youth in our neighborhood. A strong consensus emerged from that discussion: introducing a Vocational Track within the Mesivta high schools of Crown [...]

Project H.O.P.E. (Harboring Opportunities and Promoting Empowerment), funded by the New York State Education Department (NYSED), continues to thrive at Rachel Carson High School- offering students a safe, creative, and empowering space to learn, grow, and lead. Under the exceptional leadership of Director Diane Martinez-Maben, Project H.O.P.E. has become an essential part of the school community, engaging more than [...]

UJA-Federation of New York proudly joins the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI) in celebrating a remarkable milestone — the 900th successful job placement achieved through the Parnossah Employment Services Program, a pioneering initiative addressing the distinct employment needs of the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. For over a century, UJA-Federation of New York has worked to strengthen and enhance the quality of Jewish life across [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]