NJHSA Announces New VP of
Strategy and Partnerships
NJHSA is pleased to announce that Basha Silverman will be assuming the newly established position of Vice President of Strategy and Partnerships, effective August 23, 2021. In this role, Basha will drive the overall strategic initiatives of the Network and will cultivate and implement efforts resulting from meaningful partnerships with a wide range of external stakeholders, including those drawing from the corporate, non-profit, government, academic and philanthropic sectors. Central to Basha’s role will be her oversight, leadership of and continued development of the Network’s Center for Innovation and Research. In this role, Basha will establish and manage high value partnerships, collaborations and programming to further the development of the Center and drive value for the Network and its member agencies. Learn more about Basha and her new position here.
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Welcome ZA'AKAH to NJHSA
ZA’AKAH is The Network's newest member agency. ZA'AKAH is a national organization that i s dedicated to advocating for survivors of child sexual abuse in the Orthodox Jewish community. They do this by raising awareness in the community, organizing and participating in educational events for parents and teachers on how to identify and correctly handle suspicions and disclosures of child sexual abuse, and by advocating for legislative reforms designed to prevent sexual abuse in the future and secure justice for survivors. ZA’AKAH does not directly provide any victim services. They partner with other organizations that refer individuals based on their needs.
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NJHSA Launches Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Affinity Group
With a strong commitment to bringing together and supporting professional staff from NJHSA member agencies that are engaged in efforts to advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and as follow up to requests following the recent NJHSA Annual Conference, we are pleased establish the
NJHSA DEI Affinity Group.
The NJHSA DEI Affinity Group will create a safe space for professionals affiliated with NJHSA member agencies who are working to advance DEI initiatives within their agency. This Group will provide a venue to share information, discuss challenges, brainstorm relevant topics and lend support to one another. Learn more about the group and register for the first meeting here. |
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NJHSA's U.S. National Jobs Initiative Featured in eJP
"The U.S. National Jobs Initiative will be led by Sarah Welch, the former director of the career development center at Jewish Family and Community Services of Pittsburgh, who will start at NJHSA on Aug. 2. She will coordinate 20 agencies, including those in Atlanta, Colorado, Louisville and San Francisco, that will offer such services as career coaching, skills training and support groups." Learn more about Sarah and the Jobs Initiative here.
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NJHSA Partners with Nevvon
The Network is pleased to announce our partnership with
Nevvon, a company that certifies caregivers and healthcare professionals in ANY STATE!
Try their E-training platform designed to educate caregivers anywhere, anytime!
Nevvon is an innovative home care educational technology company that certifies caregivers and healthcare professionals for the mandatory annual education they earn online. Their platform simplifies and streamlines your regulatory requirements in any State so you can focus on what matters most: running a successful business. Learn more here.
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NJHSA Survey of Member Agency Lay Leadership
With the understanding that lay leadership and good governance are central to the fabric of high performing non-profit social service agencies, NJHSA seeks to support and strengthen the capacities of lay leadership who are engaged on member agency boards.
As an outgrowth of programming that was offered at the NJHSA 2021 Virtual Annual Conference, we invite you to participate in a brief survey by Friday, July 30th. Complete the survey and learn more here.
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Turning Our Good Intentions Toward Actions That Lead to Belonging and Inclusion
Join Shelly Christensen for Inclusion in Action, Tamir’s new webinar series! At Tamir they believe that including people with disabilities and mental health conditions across the lifespan is an important part of our Jewish values. In this webinar, Jewish Inclusion expert Shelly Christensen will discuss opportunities and strategies to embrace a growth mindset so important to belonging and inclusion. Whether you’re just getting started or continuing your journey, you’ll be inspired and motivated.
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NETWORK CALENDAR
View the NJHSA Calendar for a complete list of calls and webinars.
Visit the Calls & Webinars page in the Members Only section for registration links.
All presentations are recorded. Video and audio recordings as well as presentations and additional resources can be found on in the Resource Library in the Members Only section.
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There is Still Time to Access Child Tax Credit Payments
Families who filed taxes in 2020 and 2021 will be automatically eligible, however an estimated 9 million children whose families do not file taxes may miss out. The IRS has opened up a special online portal for those who do not file taxes so that they can receive these critical funds. Information is available at ChildTaxCredit.gov and click here for IRS resource, guidance, and posters in multiple languages.
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Jewish Community Briefing on Build Back Better & Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework for U.S. Agencies
Please join The White House for a special Jewish leaders briefing on President Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda and Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework. The briefing will take place Friday, July 23rd at 1pm ET, and you can RSVP here. Please share this invite with members of your organization and community – all are welcome.
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NJHSA Joins National Nonprofit Letter
NJHSA joined over 50 national charitable nonprofits in signing a letter to the White House and congressional leaders requesting continued support for nonprofits in the next series of COVID relief packages. Click here to read the letter. |
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VOCA Fix to be Signed
into Law
The VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund of 2021, a bill that prevents drastic cuts to the Crime Victims Fund, unanimously passed the Senate this week. This bill will stave off drastic cuts and ensure that local providers can continue to serve victims of violence crime by guaranteeing that billions of dollars will go to more than 6,000 domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers, and child abuse treatment centers across the country.
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USDA Holds Racial Justice and Equity Listening Sessions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is requesting input from the public on how it can advance racial justice and equity for underserved communities, specifically how USDA can reduce barriers and actively increase participation and engagement with underserved communities. Click here for more information to register for a session on July 28th or 29th. Help Families Access Critical Payments!
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There is Still Time to Access Child Tax Credit Payments
Families who filed taxes in 2020 and 2021 will be automatically eligible, however an estimated 9 million children whose families do not file taxes may miss out. The IRS has opened up a special online portal for those who do not file taxes so that they can receive these critical funds. Information is available at ChildTaxCredit.gov and click here for IRS resource, guidance, and posters in multiple languages.
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Nonprofits to President Biden and Congressional Leaders: Invest in Charities to Help Meet Community Recovery Needs
On Wednesday, 55 national nonprofits, including NJHSA sent a letter to President Joe Biden and congressional leadership urging them to recognize and invest in the unique role the nonprofit sector will play in rebuilding the economy, restoring livelihoods and strengthening communities. Continue reading here.
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From the Network: 30 Years of Community Living for Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
New book developed under ACL grant illustrates the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Three ACL grantees released 30 Years of Community Living for Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities. Featuring infographics, photos, and accessible language, as well as personal perspectives on community living and inclusion shared by people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (ID/DD) who served as advisors to the project, the free digital book explores the evolution of integration and inclusion of people ID/DD in American society. The book was written collaboratively by the directors of three longitudinal studies funded by ACL’s Projects of National Significance program.
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NJHSA's partner Uniper, was featured in eJewishPhilanthropy.
When NJHSA secured a grant in 2020 to pay for seven of its agencies to start using Uniper, an interactive online platform that helps ease loneliness among seniors, they thought it would be useful in working with Holocaust survivors. Then the pandemic hit, and now 19 of the network’s 140 agencies are using the technology, and with many more requesting access, NJHSA CEO Reuben Rotman told eJewishPhilanthropy.
“The impact has been profound,” Rotman said. “We never imagined the need for it would explode like this.” Continue reading here.
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Elevating the Issues of Poverty
The Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty is engaging in research to learn what resources and supports would be most helpful to you and your agency as you engage in the important work of addressing Jewish poverty. Please help them by completing this 12-15 minute survey! Your response to this survey will be confidential. As part of the research, the Group will also be conducting brief interviews. If you would like to be interviewed, please let them know! |
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Resilience, Adaptation, and Innovation in
Holocaust Survivor Services
October 18–21, 2021
Virtual International Conference and Training Workshop for Professionals Working with Holocaust Survivors and Older Adults with a History of Trauma
Join Selfhelp for this virtual event featuring museum tours,
expert speakers, and more!
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COA Offerings
Webinars
July 28th | 11am-12 CT
August 27th | 1-2pm CT
EDI Workshop
3-day workshops Advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for a More Perfect Union. You can learn more and register here: Alliance-COA EDI Workshops.
November 2, 9, 16 | 11am-3pm CT
Learn more about IAT and PQI Trainings here.
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The America Society of Aging & NJHSA Presents THE LEGACY INTERVIEWS
Mark your calendars! NJHSA is pleased to be partnering with the American Society on Aging to bring you the The Legacy Interviews, a new web series hosted by Ken Dychtwald of Age Wave. The interviews will air every Wednesday at 1pm PT/4pm ET beginning June 23rd.
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Free Online Jewish Leadership Training for Jews with Disabilities
Are you a Jew with a disability who wants to get a job or key volunteer role where you can help strengthen the Jewish community? Join NJHSA and a coalition of more than 20 Jewish organizations for free virtual “Leaders of the Future” trainings. Learn more here.
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NETWORK AFFINITY GROUPS
Join NJHSA’s Member Agency ONLY affinity groups. There are more than 20 professional groups that meet over Zoom video conferencing where participants have the opportunity to connect, learn, share and support each other. Whether it be to resolve specific agency challenges or define larger Network projects, the affinity groups bring like professionals together on a regular basis.
Contact Lisa Loraine Smith, to learn more about the groups or visit the Affinity & Facebook Groups page in the Members Only section of the NJHSA website.
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AWS Foundation - Grants for Disabilities
AWS Foundation awards grants to help children and adults with enduring intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities live as independently as possible, be included in the community and function at their highest potential. Our focus is specific to individuals with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities such as Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, fragile X syndrome and alcohol fetal syndrome, etc. Disabilities acquired because of illness or aging would not be competitive for funding. Award max.: $25,000. Eligibility: Your program or project should involve a significant number of individuals with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities. Deadline: Open. More information. |
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Working for a Jewish human service agency is a highly rewarding career.
A listing of open positions at member agencies can be found HERE.
Member agencies are welcome to post career opportunities with the Network as a benefit of membership. Positions will be posted for 90 days.
Non-members may post positions for 60 days for a fee. Contact Megan Manelli for more information.
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Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies | networkjhsa.org | 201.977.2400
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