was established as the Jewish Community Council in March 1924 to serve the Jews of Bridgeton, Millville and Vineland by providing coordinated cultural, educational, philanthropic, religious, social and welfare services to the local Jewish community through fundraising and programming. Its chief goal was the administration of annual giving campaigns through the local Allied Jewish Appeal, on behalf of the national United Jewish Appeal.

Incorporated in March 1981 as Jewish Federation of Cumberland County to address the diverse needs of the local, national and international Jewish communities, and promote Jewish culture and heritage, it is the representative umbrella organization for Jews living in Cumberland and Salem counties.

Jewish Federation of Cumberland County assumes an active leadership role in the cultural, educational, religious, social and social welfare needs of the Jewish community. It is active in the advancement of local, national and global Jewish interests, particularly with respect to Israel and vulnerable Jewish populations around the world. Jewish Federation develops and sponsors programs for individuals and the community to realize and fulfill the mitzvot of Chesed, Tzedakah and Tikun Olam.

In cooperation with member organizations and community groups, Jewish Federation’s dedicated leadership, volunteers and professional staff work to disseminate information and develop programs and services that create awareness and understanding of issues important to all Americans, of all ethnicities, including anti-Semitism, Holocaust education, discrimination and racism, the fight against international terrorism, human rights and poverty.

Our long history in this community is the gift of support, physical and philanthropic, extended to us so generously over the years by members of the Jewish communities of Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Counties. We hope this gift, and the strength of the Jewish community we serve, endures for many years to come.