Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey

What Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey does

The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey is a 501(c)(3)-style nonprofit organization founded in 1922, headquartered at 1301 Springdale Road, Suite 200, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, serving approximately 50,000 Jewish community members across Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester Counties. The Federation operates as the central coordinating body for Jewish life in Southern New Jersey, running an annual JFund campaign that raises approximately $2.5 million per year, with flagship events such as Super Sunday generating nearly $750,000 in a single week. It allocates over $500,000 annually through global Jewish partnerships with the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), and Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) to support Jewish communities in Israel and 70 countries worldwide.

The organization delivers services through a portfolio of wholly-owned operating subsidiaries and affiliated agencies across five Areas of Impact: Older Adults (Aleph Home Care, Aleph Adult Day Center, Weinberg Commons affordable housing); Disability Services and Behavioral Health (JFed Behavioral Health Services, JFed Security); Global Connections; Community Engagement (Super Sunday, Women's Philanthropy, Young Adult Division, Zell Federation Leadership Institute, Jewish Professional Network); and Family and Youth (PJ Library, Gift of Israel, Family and Youth Services). Revenue is diversified across donor contributions structured at recognition tiers (Pomegranate Society at $1,800 and Lion of Judah at $5,000), government grants including HUD funding for older-adult home modifications, and fee-for-service revenue from state-licensed home care, affordable housing, behavioral health, and security services.

Leadership is anchored by a professional C-suite led by CEO Jennifer Dubrow Weiss (who also leads the affiliated Jewish Community Foundation, Inc.) and CFO Amy Clayman, supported by executive directors across operating units. The Federation employs 251-500 staff and engages an extensive volunteer lay-leadership structure. It has been recognized with the 2025 State of New Jersey Governor's Excellence in Housing and Economic Development Awards - Adaptive Reuse Transformation Award for the Jonathan Sinay Building at Weinberg Commons.

Name

Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey

Legal name

Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey

Website

https://jewishsouthjersey.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey is a 102-year-old nonprofit coordinating Jewish community services across three Southern New Jersey counties, raising about $2.5M annually and operating subsidiaries in home care, affordable housing, behavioral health, and security for 50,000+ community members.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Religious Organizations (8131), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Nonprofit fundraising
• Jewish community programming
• Senior home care services
• Behavioral health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cherry Hill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Campaign: Primary annual fundraising campaign generating approximately $2.5 million annually to support local and global Jewish community initiatives
2. Government Grants: Federal, state, and local government grants supporting various community programs and services
3. Individual Donations: Major gifts and planned giving from individual donors, including Pomegranate Society ($1,800) and Lion of Judah ($5,000) recognition levels
4. Program Fees: Fees for specific programs and services offered through affiliated agencies

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey is a nonprofit community organization that coordinates Jewish communal life across three South Jersey counties through annual fundraising, direct social services, and an affiliated agency network. It funds and operates programs for older adults (home care, adult day services, affordable housing), disability and behavioral health services, youth and family engagement, community security, and overseas Jewish community support, raising approximately $2.5 million annually through the JFund campaign.

Product overview

The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey is a nonprofit organization operating a multi-service portfolio of community programs rather than a traditional technology product. Its core offerings are organized around five Areas of Impact: Older Adults (including Aleph Home Care, Aleph Adult Day Center, and Weinberg Commons), Disability Services (including JFed Behavioral Health Services and inclusive programming), Global Connections (international Jewish community support), Community Engagement (Super Sunday, volunteer programs), and Family & Youth (PJ Library, teen programs). The organization also operates JFed Security as a dedicated community safety initiative, Women's Philanthropy and Young Adult Division for demographic-specific engagement, Zell Federation Leadership Institute for leadership development, Jewish Professional Network for professional networking, Gift of Israel savings matching, and Jewish Community Voice for communications. The main website (jewishsouthjersey.org) serves as the central platform connecting community members to these programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aleph Home Care Accredited, state-licensed home care agency providing personal care, companion care, and transportation services to help older adults age in place with peace of mind.
• Aleph Adult Day Center Day program focused on enhancing socialization, cognitive engagement, and creative expression for clients, while providing respite for caregivers of older adults.
• Weinberg Commons Award-winning affordable housing community for older adults (55+) and adults (21+) with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Cherry Hill, NJ. Recipient of the 2025 Governor's Excellence in Housing and Economic Development Award.
• JFed Behavioral Health Services Behavioral health support program for children, adolescents, and young adults, including therapy, skills building, evaluations, and case management to help build independence, social skills, and successful life outcomes.
• JFed Security Community security initiative offering situational awareness training, threat assessments, and security guard services to Jewish organizations across Camden, Burlington, Gloucester counties, eight additional NJ counties, all of Delaware, and areas of Pennsylvania.
• PJ Library Jewish family engagement program that sends Jewish children's books to families in Burlington, Gloucester, and Camden Counties each month, free to families through the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and local philanthropy.
• Older Adult Home Modification Program Program offering complimentary in-home assessments and modifications for older adults age 62+ who qualify, including grab bar installation, door handles, shower accessibility, and handrails. Funded by a HUD grant.
• Gift of Israel No-risk matching fund program enabling families to save toward Israel trips, with contributions matched by the Jewish Federation and participating synagogues, up to $1,800 per child.
• Young Adult Division (YAD) Engagement and philanthropy division for Jewish adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s to connect, network, strengthen Jewish identity, and build a vibrant Jewish community through events and giving opportunities.
• Zell Federation Leadership Institute (FLI) Premier leadership development program for South Jersey Jewish community leaders, covering values-based leadership, budgets, fundraising, allocations, and community decision-making. Funded by an endowment from Brian & Vicki Zell.
• Jewish Professional Network (JPN) Professional networking group providing career growth opportunities aligned with Jewish values, with affinity groups for business, healthcare, legal, and real estate professionals.
• Jewish Community Voice Bi-weekly print newspaper and website covering Jewish South Jersey news, serving as the community's primary news source for community news, updates, and Federation communications.

Quantifiable outcome

• $2.5 million+ raised annually through campaign
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal partner providing connection to Israel programs, overseas support, and international Jewish community initiatives. The Federation allocates over $500,000 annually to global Jewish connections through this partnership.
• American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal partner for overseas Jewish humanitarian work and international Jewish community development. Key connection for global Jewish peoplehood initiatives.
• Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner providing federation network coordination, national campaign support, and collective Jewish community advocacy across North America.
• World ORTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner supporting Jewish education and vocational training programs internationally and domestically.
• Katz Jewish Community CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary affiliated agency providing fitness, cultural, educational, and community programming. One of the largest JCCs in the region serving all ages.
• Jewish Family & Children's ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated agency providing counseling, family services, adoption services, and senior care support to community members.
• Jewish Senior Housing and Healthcare ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated agency providing senior housing options and healthcare coordination for aging Jewish community members.
• Kellman Brown AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated Jewish day school providing educational programming from early childhood through middle school.
• Jewish Community Foundation, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting organization managing endowment funds, planned giving, and charitable foundation services for the Jewish community.
• Jewish Community Relations CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated agency coordinating community relations, advocacy, government engagement, and interfaith/intergroup relations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia: Closest regional peer operating across the Greater Philadelphia metro area, including Southern NJ overlap. Operates the same federation model with annual campaigns, super Sunday events, and affiliated agency network serving the Jewish community.
• Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ: Adjacent New Jersey federation serving the MetroWest region with the same annual campaign, community engagement, and affiliated agency model. Direct competitor for donor attention within the NJ Jewish community.
• Jewish Federation of Cleveland: Mid-sized Jewish federation with comparable tri-county/metro service model, annual campaign, super Sunday, and affiliated agency network. Comparable scale and program breadth including older adult services and Jewish education.
• Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County: Florida-based federation operating with comparable senior-heavy demographic focus, annual campaign, and affiliated agency network serving a regional Jewish community. Similar scale and structure.
• Katz JCC: Primary affiliated agency of JFSNJ providing fitness, cultural, educational, and community programming. Functions as both a partner and an operational peer within the federation ecosystem serving the same Jewish community.

Broad incumbents

• UJA-Federation of New York: Largest Jewish federation in North America, operating the same federation-network model with annual campaign, global connections, and affiliated agencies. Operates at significantly greater scale within the same overarching JFNA umbrella system.
• Combined Jewish Philanthropies: Boston-based federation serving as the central fundraising and community organization for Greater Boston's Jewish community. Operates the identical annual campaign + affiliated agency + global allocations model at meaningful scale.
• Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco: Bay Area federation operating the same end-to-end model with annual campaign, super Sunday, international connections, and a network of affiliated agencies including senior, youth, and security services.

Others

• JFNA (Jewish Federations of North America): National umbrella organization that coordinates the network of 146 Jewish federations including JFSNJ. JFSNJ is a member/partner, and JFNA provides national campaign support and advocacy—making it both an enabler and a higher-tier coordinator.
• Harold Grinspoon Foundation: Founding national partner that powers the PJ Library program at JFSNJ. Functions as an enabling/thematic peer providing Jewish family engagement infrastructure that JFSNJ distributes locally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• TikToktiktok.com/@jfedsnj

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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