Parties for Purim!
This year, Purim was especially magical and memorable, as the holiday auspiciously fell on Friday, leading straight into the warmth of Shabbat. To mark the occasion, Friendship Circle hosted a variety of action-packed events...
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LifeTown Empowers Teens to Give Back
Every week, local teens volunteer their time at LifeTown, putting smiles on the faces of participants with special needs. In turn, volunteering deeply inspires the teens, with some deciding to dedicate their Bar or...
Celebrate Purim at LifeTown!
Purim is just around the corner, and Friendship Circle is hosting a variety of must-see events to celebrate one of the most festive Jewish holidays of the year. On Wednesday, March 12, grab...
FCNJ-LifeTown’s Instagram Surges Past 20K Followers
Viral Collaborations Drive Unprecedented Demand for Programs Friendship Circle and LifeTown have long been recognized for fostering an inclusive community—but now, that message is reaching millions far beyond their walls. With their Instagram page...
Rabbi Moshe Herson: A Legacy of Vision and Leadership
Rabbi Moshe Herson, who passed away on January 23, 2025, at the age of 90, was Dean of the Rabbinical College of America and Director of Chabad of New Jersey. Through his visionary leadership,...
Golda Och Academy Seniors Lend a Helping Hand at LifeTown
Senior year is full of exciting milestones and opportunities to leave a lasting mark on the community. On Wednesday, February 5, seniors from Golda Och Academy in West Orange, NJ volunteered as a class...
LifeTown Rolls into The Future
Hall of Fame Bowlers Celebrate New Therapeutic Bowling Center A bowling ball barreled down the alley, pins flying upon impact. Cheers exploded from a group of wide-eyed LifeTown participants. The joy was palpable as...
Winter Camp Wraps Up 2024 with Joy, Laughter and Memories
Friendship Circle closed out an incredible year with a heartwarming and activity-packed Winter Camp that left campers and families beaming with joy! For 50 children and their families, Friendship Circle’s Allie’s Winter Camp wasn’t...
Chanukah Miracles in The Sky
Recent Drone Sightings Add Intrigue to Inspiring Chanukah Event Amid recent reports of unidentified drones spotted in New Jersey skies, Friendship Circle and Chabad at Short Hills utilized drone technology to create an extraordinary...
The One-of-a-Kind Hockey Stick Menorah
The handiwork of Rabbi Zalman Grossbaum, the game used hockey stick menorah sits proudly on the Prudential Center concourse every holiday season By NJ Devils News The One-of-a-Kind Hockey Stick Menorah | FEATURE |...
Essex County Executive Visits LifeTown
On Wednesday, November 13, Essex County Executive, Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. visited LifeTown, an interactive play and learning space for children, teens, and adults with special needs. DiVincenzo Jr. was accompanied by Chief of...