The Jewish Community Center of Northern New Jersey Announces Senior Leadership Change and a Refocus of the Organization to Engage Young Families and Children
PARAMUS, N.J., Feb. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jewish Community Center of Northern New Jersey (formerly the YJCC), in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey, announced today it will be pursuing a new direction for the organization focused on engaging young families and children. Jayne Petak, JCCNNJ board member and Jewish Federation past president, stated, "This reprioritization came about after an assessment of the needs of the community and a desire to build upon some of the more successful programming initiatives currently running - including PJ Library, the establishment of an Early Childhood Program and the JFamily Young Ambassadors program for outreach." Barry Kissler, Chairman of JCCNNJ stated, "Although our focus for the future will be on engaging younger families, two of our premier programming initiatives, Open Hearts, Open Homes and Senior Programming will continue."
Abby Leipsner, CEO, who has done an excellent job transitioning JCCNNJ to its new model of serving the community through programming without walls, has decided to pursue a different career direction. The Officers and Board of JCCNNJ are grateful to Abby for her leadership during this critical and challenging time of change for the organization and wish her great success in the future.
Jason Shames, CEO, Jewish Federation, stated, "JCCNNJ serves a very important constituency and role in our community and I support their strategic decision to focus on building relationships with young families to help them on their Jewish journey. I, too, have enjoyed working closely with Abby and know she will be successful in this next chapter of her career."
About The JCC of NNJ:
Founded in 1917, the Jewish Community Center of Northern NJ (JCCNNJ), a non-profit voluntary organization has helped a generation of Jewish immigrants assimilate into American society and has promoted fellowship and community spirit through its array of educational, recreational, social and cultural programming for individuals and families. Its mission creates opportunities for individuals in the community to connect, grow and learn in an ever-changing Jewish environment. For more information please visit www.jccnnj.org
About Jewish Federation of Northern NJ:
The Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey (JFNNJ) thrives on building community. Its mission is to create a stronger, more vibrant Jewish experience in northern New Jersey, Israel and around the world, wherever Jews live. The Jewish Federation of Northern NJ's focus is on the future … to help those in need and to work hard to ensure that the community continues to prosper. For more information please visit www.jfnnj.org
Contact:
Nicki Bosch
Director of Marketing, JCCNNJ
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Cell: 201-739-5280
Main: 201-666-6610
SOURCE Jewish Community Center of Northern New Jersey
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