Parent Resources
The Jewish Federation of West-Central New Jersey is committed to supporting parents and caregivers as they raise children in a strong, connected, and vibrant Jewish community across Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties.
Whether you are seeking guidance in responding to an antisemitic incident, or need support addressing how a school is handling instruction related to antisemitism, hate, or the Holocaust, we are here to help you navigate these situations.
We work closely with community partners, schools, and security professionals to ensure families have access to accurate information, appropriate support, and effective advocacy when needed.
PJ Library: Bringing Jewish Stories and Traditions Home
PJ Library connects families with the joy of Jewish learning through the power of books. Through this free program, families receive high-quality, age-appropriate Jewish books delivered right to their homes, helping parents and children explore Jewish values, holidays, traditions, and stories together.
Each month, PJ Library books create opportunities for families to build meaningful connections, ask questions, celebrate Jewish life, and create lasting memories through reading. Whether you are just beginning your Jewish journey or looking for new ways to engage your children, PJ Library makes it easy to bring Jewish experiences into your home.
The Jewish Federation of West-Central New Jersey is proud to partner with PJ Library to help families in Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties discover the beauty of Jewish traditions and strengthen their connection to the Jewish community.
Jewish Summer Camp/ Israel Travel Scholarship Program
The Jewish Federation of West-Central New Jersey is committed to helping children and teens experience the joy, friendships, and lifelong Jewish connections that Jewish summer camp and Israel travel provide.
Our Jewish Summer Camp & Israel Travel Scholarship Program offers need-blind scholarships to qualifying Jewish children and teens, ages 6–18, who reside in Somerset, Hunterdon, or Warren Counties.
Attending a Jewish summer camp or participating in an Israel travel program helps foster lifelong friendships, strengthen Jewish identity, build confidence and independence, and create memories that last a lifetime. These transformative experiences connect young people to their Jewish heritage, community, and the State of Israel in meaningful and lasting ways.
Through this scholarship program, we are proud to help ensure that every eligible child has the opportunity to experience the personal growth, connection, and sense of belonging that Jewish summer camp and Israel travel can provide.
