‘Celebrate Shabbat @Home’ Shines for Peace
2,200 free Shabbat kits delivered, people to pray for peace, blessings and harmony At time of uncertainty around the world and as a war rages overseas, thousands of Jews in Essex County, N.J., are...
Author: Faygie Holt
Chanukah Celebrations
Wow! What an incredible eight nights of amazing programming Friendship Circle participants took part in! Here’s just a small selection. COOKING CLASS FC Jr. director Esty Grossbaum hosted a virtual Doughnut Cooking Show for...
Jewish New Year Starts Year Right
The High Holidays were a hub of activity with Friendship Circle and LifeTown offering a variety of programs to appeal to young and old. Participants were able to bake their own honey cakes during...
Joshua’s Club Is a Tribute to Beloved Young Man
Joshua Gendel was just two years old when he joined Friendship Circle in 2001, and instantly he and his family—including mom Erica and dad Steven—found their community. “Josh started with Friends @ Home and...
Four Weeks of Summer Delights
Winter may be here, but the memories of the summer at LifeTown still warm the hearts of many. For the first time ever, Friendship Circle hosted a full four-week summer program at LifeTown. Open...
It’s Fabulous, It’s Shabbat at LifeTown
Friday nights are getting even more fabulous as Friendship Circle welcomes families and the community to celebrate the beauty of Shabbat at LifeTown. Fabulous Friday Nights, currently being offered several times a year, allows...
UMatter, Healthcare Foundation Tackle Mental Health Crisis
If someone you knew was dealing with anxiety, would you know how to help them? Could you help a friend navigate social challenges? Would you know what to do if a friend is feeling...
On Ryan’s Field, a Chance to ‘Do Happy’
Ryan Warter was a beloved young man who dreamed of one day being able to visit, shop and hang out in LifeTown. When the football field was opened in 2107, Ryan was right there,...
Nothing Fishy About LifeTown’s Relaxation Spot
With a building that has an indoor Main Street, playground, studio kitchen and more, it’s hard to believe that there was ever something missing. But it turns out what was needed was a quiet...
Prestigious Jefferson Award Goes to …
Representing Friendship Circle and LifeTown, Toba and Rabbi Zalman Grossbaum were honored ea rlier this year with a New Jersey State Governor’s Jefferson Award. The award, which was started by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in...