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JCCGCI Celebrates Black History Month! (Published in February)
Black History Month, celebrated every February, is a time to reflect upon the tenacity and perseverance of Black people, and to highlight the many contributions of the Black community. Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI) is proud to uplift Black voices and experiences, which we believe are essential to all conversations, and particularly critical in the work [...]
JCCGCI’s Parnossah Employment Services Program Celebrates Major Milestone: 600th Job Placement!
JCCGCI's Parnossah Employment Services Program Celebrates Major Milestone: 600th Job Placement! Only days into 2023, Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island's (JCCGCI) Parnossah Employment Services Program celebrated a major milestone, its 600th job placement completed. This critical program is funded by UJA-Federation of New York, which has supported the program since its inception. The Parnossah Employment Services Program provides the Orthodox community with culturally [...]
JCCGCI Chanukah Distribution Benefits Hundreds of Low-Income Brooklynites
JCCGCI Chanukah Distribution Benefits Hundreds of Low-Income Brooklynites The eight days of Chanukah are a joyous time, filled with good food, celebrations with family, and reflections on miracles, both ancient and modern. But for those who are struggling financially, holidays can also be a challenging time, compelling them to forgo some of the usual traditions and experiences. At Jewish [...]
JCCGCI Commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day (published January 27th, 2023)
JCCGCI Commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2,300 Hot Meals Home-Delivered to 2,300 Holocaust Survivors Today, January 27th, the world pauses to observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a date to reflect upon the most well-known and meticulously documented genocide in history and to re-dedicate our efforts to support the last surviving survivors. At Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island [...]
Happy New Year! Our 2022 In Review
A Year in Review: JCCGCI At Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI), 2022 is the year we shattered records. Our organization has grown in leaps and bounds, enabling us to provide comprehensive, free services to an ever-growing community of vulnerable and needy New Yorkers that represent all segments of the population. Whether it's a Holocaust survivor, receiving [...]
JCCGCI Celebrates Legacy of Jona Goldrich, Holocaust survivor and entrepreneur
JCCGCI Celebrates Legacy of Jona Goldrich, Holocaust survivor and entrepreneur When Lindsay Cayton decided to devote her limited free time to volunteering to visit and deliver hot meals to Holocaust survivors, she was thinking about her grandfather's experiences. Jona Goldrich was born in 1927 in Lvov, Poland. He fled his home at the age of 14, managing to escape the Nazis with his [...]
JCCGCI Congratulates Hon. Hakeem Jeffries on Historic Election
Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island joins with all Americans in congratulating Hon. Hakeem Jeffries on his historic election as Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives.
Giving Tuesday: Age 80, 90–even 100–and on a waiting list for care
Age 80, 90--even 100--and on a waiting list for care We have about 300 frail elderly who are on a waiting list and need transportation for medical appointments. Some just need a safe and reliable ride. Others need a chair lift or an ambulance with a stretcher because they’re too frail to use stairs. Recently – thanks to the generosity of [...]
Appointment of Jeffrey Prince, MBA as New Director of JCCGCI’s Workforce Development Program
Appointment of Jeffrey Prince, MBA as New Director of JCCGCI's Workforce Development Program Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Prince, MBA, as the new Director of JCCGCI’s Workforce Development Program (WDP) (also known as JobMap). Mr. Prince is a veteran Workforce Development professional who has successfully headed JCCGCI's Parnossah Employment [...]
JCCGCI’s Operation H.O.O.D. in New York Jewish Week
JCCGCI's Operation H.O.O.D Program Featured in New York Jewish Week Article Operation H.O.O.D. (Helping Our Own Develop) is an Anti-Violence program utilizing the “Cure Violence” model and a project of Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI), a community-based organization with a citywide scope. Derick Latif Scott, an accomplished and highly respected professional in the field of gun-violence prevention, serves [...]