COVID-19 / Passover Emergency Appeal
COVID-19 / Passover Emergency Appeal For the first time in over 75 years, David may not have a Passover meal. That's not his real name--I've changed all the names in this letter to protect their privacy—but I have not changed the facts: He is elderly, he is frail, he is scared to leave his home due to COVID-19, he [...]
Passover Food Package Distribution & Transition to Adapt to COVID-19 Realities
Passover Food Package Distribution & Transition to Adapt to COVID-19 Realities A “hero” is defined as a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities and celebrated for their skill and actions. Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI), especially during times of crisis is an organization full of heroes, who prioritize the needs [...]
This Passover, let our people live!
In this unprecedented situation, all of us are aching to DO something. I’m sure you would give anything – absolutely anything – to save lives. So, what if I told you that even from home, you can come to the rescue of those in the most danger from the dreaded Coronavirus? Because you can make the difference between life [...]
Lifechanging Careers Just a Semester Away
Registration for the Crown Heights Career Hub’s upgraded spring program is filling up fast, with new subjects and separate classes for men and women now being offered. With four successful cohorts already graduated, registration for the Crown Heights Career Hub’s upgraded spring program is filling up fast, as students take advantage of an opportunity to join the fast track [...]
Holocaust Survivor Services Video
Please watch this brief documentary video regarding some of JCCGCI's services for Holocaust survivors, commissioned by the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany - "Claims Conference" - and shown at their annual Board meeting on July 14th.
JCCGCI Recent Achievements Video
Please watch this video about JCCGCI's recent achievements.
After Making its 300+ Job Placement, JCCGCI’s Parnossoh Employment Services Program is Going Strong
It began as an effort to help Brooklyn’s Haredi population develop marketable job skills and find meaningful employment opportunities. Over the past four years the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI)’s Parnossoh Employment Services Program has been wildly successful, expanding its offerings while also helping over 300 people take their place in the work force and thereby [...]
JCCGCI Provides Passover Assistance to Thousands of Indigent Poor
Passover can be a trying time of year for those of limited means, with the cost of holiday foods posing a seemingly insurmountable obstacle. As in previous years, the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island endeavored to ensure that as many low-income individuals (mostly senior citizens) as possible could properly celebrate the holiday. This year, 3,435 distinct economically-challenged individuals [...]
Appointment of C. Noble, CPA, as JCCGCI’s Chief Financial Officer
We are pleased to announce the elevation of Chana M. Noble, CPA to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of JCCGCI. This position was created in response to the qualitative and quantitative expansion of JCCGCI's fiscal management realities, which require a higher level of oversight and expertise. Previously, Chana served for fourteen years as JCCGCI's Controller, demonstrating remarkable [...]
Stop The Hate Rally
Please join us this Sunday, March 3rd at 12 PM at Madison High School Lobby (3787 Bedford Avenue) for: Stop The Hate Rally Against Bias, Racism & Anti-Semitism