As the population of Holocaust survivors in Westchester continues to age, the need to combat isolation and loneliness has become increasingly urgent. In response, we have expanded our socialization programs with two key objectives: to create meaningful connections among survivors who share a unique bond, and to encourage volunteer involvement, strengthening support networks and fostering a sense of community.
Our annual events include:
- Sukkot Luncheon
- Chanukah Celebration
- Passover Seder
- International Holocaust Survivor Day Luncheon
- Film and Discussion
- Trip to a Broadway Show
For survivors in need of additional support, we provide emergency financial assistance and home-delivered kosher meals to those who are homebound or facing food insecurity. Our ongoing mission is to enrich the lives of survivors in Westchester, ensuring they receive the care, connection, and dignity they deserve.
Meet Teddy and Dora
Teddy, a high school student in Rye, NY and participant in the WJCS Share Shabbat program, shares how getting to know Dora, a Holocaust Survivor, has influenced his life.