Jewish Family Service Hosts Holocaust Remembrance Day - Survivors Enjoyed an Afternoon of Lunch, Music and Painting

In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) hosted an afternoon of lunch, music and painting for Holocaust Survivors in the region. Local Survivors shared stories about their lives and families with guests as well as enjoyed spending time with each other.

“At JFS, we are honored and humbled to immeasurably adding to the quality of life of Holocaust Survivors in the region. Our unwavering commitment to provide essential support and programs for survivors is paramount,” said Andrea Steinberg, JFS Chief Executive Officer.

In Atlantic County there are approximately 25 Holocaust Survivors and JFS provides a variety of services including Care Coordination, Socialization, Transportation, and more. For more information, visit www.jfsatlantic.org or call 609.822.1108. To make a donation to the Holocaust Survivor Fund, call 609.822.7409 or email development@jfsatlantic.org.

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Holocaust Survivor Mary Tintenfass enjoyed painting at the Holocaust Remembrance Day event on Friday, January 27, at Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties. Holocaust survivors and guests enjoyed an afternoon of lunch, music and painting. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties)

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(Left to right): Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties Clinical Psychologist Dr. Valerie Braunstein, Psy.D. offered food to Holocaust Survivors Arie Kasiarz and Mary Tintenfass at the Holocaust Remembrance Day on Friday, January 27. Guests enjoyed an afternoon of lunch, music and painting. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties)

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(Right): Holocaust Survivor Arie Kasiarz enjoyed an afternoon of lunch and dancing to the band, Even Betta, at the Holocaust Remembrance Day hosted at Jewish Family Service of Friday, January 27. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties)