JFS Atlantic

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Jewish-Owned Businesses of Historic Atlantic City - Part 2
2025-12-18 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Beth El Synagogue, 500 N Jerome Ave, Margate, NJ
We turn our attention to the Jewish-owned entertain venues including clubs, bars and theatres as well as restaurateurs and merchants who helped define Atlantic CIty’s vibrant cultural landscape. We’ll explore the rich Jewish history behind the legendary hotspots like Club Harlem, the 500 Club, while also paying homage to the quieter corners were mom-and-pop shops helped shape the life at the shore. Brunch will be served.

Attend in-person at Katz JCC, 501 N. Jerome Avenue, Margate.
You must RSVP by December 16th! Contact Tina Serota at (609) 287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Memoir Workshop
2025-12-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Zoom, ONLINE ONLY
Now is the time to tell your story like you’ve never told it before! Experience the thrill of capturing your life’s loves, adventures, desires, history, and ancestry. Learn about publishing your work. Participate in a nurturing monthly workshop led by Drexel University creative writing professor & published author, Harriet Levin Millan. You will need writing equipment (paper/pen or tablet/laptop). The event is via Zoom and link will be sent upon RSVPing.
You must RSVP by December 17th! Contact Tina Serota at (609) 287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Food Pantry Delivery Stock
2025-12-23 09:00 - 23:00
Help bring our large food delivery inside the pantry, organize and stock the shelves. Heavy lifting 9-10 am. Sneakers required.
Email volunteer@jfsatlantic.org to participate.

Christmas (Office closed)
2025-12-25
Office closed.

Food Distribution (ACCC AC Campus *STUDENTS ONLY*)
2025-12-25 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-01-22 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-02-26 11:00 - 12:30
4th Thursday of Each Month (11am – 12:30pm)
ACCC AC Campus (STUDENTS ONLY)
1535 Bacharach Blvd., Atlantic City, NJ

Offices Closed
2025-12-26, 2026-01-01, 2026-02-16
Offices closed.

Food Distribution (Southern Jersey Family Medical Center)
2026-01-01 10:00 - 12:00 | South Jersey Family Medical, 1125 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City
The JFS Mobile Pantry offers food directly in Atlantic City, ensuring that more community members have easier access to the essentials. No pre- registration required for pantry guests.
For more information contact: 609.822.1108 x 170 or jfspantry@jfsatlantic.org
1st Friday of Each Month (10am – 12pm)
Southern Jersey Family Medical Center
1125 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City,
Volunteers also needed, email volunteer@jfsatlantic.org to help.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Southern Jersey Family Medical Center Food Distribution
2026-01-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-06 10:00 - 12:00 | South Jersey Family Medical, 1125 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City
The JFS Mobile Pantry offers food directly in Atlantic City, ensuring that more community members have easier access to the essentials.
Volunteers needed to help guests shop and distribute food.
3rd Wednesday of Each Month (1 – 2pm)
Oceanside II Success Center
3201 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City, NJ
Volunteers must have completed application & vetting, email volunteer@jfsatlantic.org to help.

Food Distribution (Oceanside I Success Center)
2026-01-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Oceanside I Success Center, 201 Melrose Ave, Atlantic City
The JFS Mobile Pantry offers food directly in Atlantic City, ensuring that more community members have easier access to the essentials. No pre- registration required for pantry guests.
2nd Wednesday of Each Month (11am – 12pm)
Oceanside I Success Center
201 Melrose Ave., Atlantic City, NJ
For more information contact: 609.822.1108 x 170 or jfspantry@jfsatlantic.org

Food Distribution (JFS Atlantic City)
2026-01-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-16 10:00 - 12:00 | JFS Atlantic City, 26 S. Pennsylvania Ave, Atlantic City
The JFS Mobile Pantry offers food directly in Atlantic City, ensuring that more community members have easier access to the essentials. No pre- registration required for pantry guests.
For more information contact: 609.822.1108 x 170 or jfspantry@jfsatlantic.org
3rd Monday of Each Month (10am – 12pm)
JFS Atlantic City Location
26 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Atlantic City, NJ

Food Distribution (Oceanside II Success Center)
2026-01-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-18 13:00 - 14:00
3rd Wednesday of Each Month (1 – 2pm)
Oceanside II Success Center
3201 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City, NJ

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Oceanside II Success Center Food Distribution
2026-01-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Oceanside II Success Center, 3201 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City

Food Distribution (Southern Jersey Family Medical Center)
2026-02-06 10:00 - 11:00 | South Jersey Family Medical, 1125 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City
The JFS Mobile Pantry offers food directly in Atlantic City, ensuring that more community members have easier access to the essentials. No pre- registration required for pantry guests.
For more information contact: 609.822.1108 x 170 or jfspantry@jfsatlantic.org
1st Friday of Each Month (10am – 11am)
Southern Jersey Family Medical Center
1125 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City,
Volunteers also needed, email volunteer@jfsatlantic.org to help.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Lunch Around Town
2026-02-13 12:00 - 13:30
Enjoy a leisurely lunch while supporting a local restaurant. This month, we will dine at the Knife & Fork Inn, 3600 Atlantic Avenue in Atlantic City. Come prepared for good food and conversation. Order off the menu and pay individually. RSVP REQUIRED ASAP by February 9. LIMITED SEATING!

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Book Club Brunch Shalama
2026-02-17 10:30 - 12:00
My 96 Seasons in China
Shalama tells the remarkable true story of a Russian Jewish girl born in China in 1928, whose life followed one of the great rescue journeys of the 20th century. From the thriving Harbin Jewish community to wartime Shanghai and eventually the United States, Shalama, later known as Shirley, rebuilt her life. This moving narrative, told by her daughter, brings to life a world in turmoil, a family’s escape, and the unexpected revelations that shaped Shirley’s final years. A powerful story
of survival, identity, and renewal. Free to attend in the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. A $5 donation is appreciated. RSVP by February 12.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Beyond the Bookshelf
2026-02-17 18:00 - 20:00
Paris Undercover with Author Matthew Goodman
Join New York Times best-selling author Matthew Goodman who spent years researching archival records and securing personal testimonies for his book, Paris Undercover, a vivid, gripping account of courage, friendship, and betrayal. Before they were arrested by the Gestapo, two seemingly ordinary older women in Paris created a daring escape line during the German occupation which helped dozens of Allied servicemen reach safety. Free to attend at Stockton University Room L112, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway. A $5 donation is appreciated. RSVP by February 12.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Coffee Klatch
2026-02-19 10:30 - 12:00
Join a fast-paced discussion on neighborhood happenings, technology, social topics, world events, the arts, and more. Moderated by Village Community Specialist Tina Serota and Board of Jewish Education Executive Director Josh Cutler. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by February 16.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Food Pantry Delivery
2026-02-24 09:00 - 11:00
Help bring our large food delivery inside the pantry, organize and stock the shelves. Heavy lifting 9-11 am. Sneakers required.
Email volunteer@jfsatlantic.org to participate.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Brunch & Learn
2026-02-26 10:30 - 12:00
Between Myth & Midrash – Monsters, Beasts & Bizarre Creatures in Jewish Scripture
From the depths of the sea to the edges of wilderness, Jewish scripture is filled with strange, powerful, and sometimes unsettling creatures. We’ll explore the monsters, beasts, and bizarre beings throughout the Bible, Midrash, rabbinic literature, and Jewish imagination. From Leviathan and Behemoth to lesser-known figures that blur the line between myth and meaning, we’ll examine what these creatures reveal about fear, chaos, divine power, and the human struggle to understand a complex world and why ancient images continue to fascinate and challenge us. Free to attend in the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. A $5 donation is appreciated. RSVP by February 23.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Hamantashen: Make & Bake Workshop
2026-02-27 10:30 - 12:00
Celebrate Purim with a fun, hands-on baking experience led by Chef Jerzy. Learn facts about the holiday while preparing fresh, homemade hamantashen. Choose from a variety of tropical fillings and classic traditional favorites. Everyone will leave with a batch of delicious treats. Free to attend at the Katz JCC, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate.
A $5 donation is appreciated. RSVP required by February 23.

Food Distribution (Best of Life Park)
2026-03-02 12:00 - 13:30 | Best of Life Park, 129 S Virginia Ave., Atlantic City, NJ, 08401, United States
The JFS Mobile Pantry offers food directly in Atlantic City, ensuring that more community members have easier access to the essentials. No pre- registration required for pantry guests.
For more information contact: 609.822.1108 x 170 or jfspantry@jfsatlantic.org
1st Monday of Each Month (12pm –1:30pm)
Best of Life Park
129 S Virginia Ave., Atlantic City
Volunteers also needed, email volunteer@jfsatlantic.org to help.
