Current news & announcement at Marks Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst.
Connect 4 is about volunteering AND connecting. This initiative brings together teens from Russian-speaking Central Asian, Ukrainian, and Asian-American immigrant families for shared acts of service. Each monthly project is an opportunity to build bridges, strengthen civic responsibility, and [...]
We had the honor of joining over 40 Jewish community professionals from across New York for five unforgettable days of learning, volunteering, and shared purpose. Our group included 11 Marks JCH staff members (many visiting Israel for the first time) who witnessed inspiring acts of resilience. The [...]
When the safety net fails, community agencies like the J must catch what falls through. Food insecurity has grown at alarming rates across New York City. In 2024 alone, over 2.6 million New Yorkers experienced food hardship and 550,000 faced severe food shortages. These aren’t just numbers; [...]
Our Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York (JBBBS) initiative is more than a mentoring program — it’s a long-term investment in the emotional wellness, identity, and futures of Jewish youth from vulnerable families. Many of our Littles come from single-parent households, have faced trauma [...]
For working parents, the hours between school dismissal and the end of the workday can be filled with anxiety. Who’s watching the kids? Are they safe? Are they learning? The Marks JCH’s afterschool programs ease that burden. This fall, we’re expanding to meet growing need by launching a [...]
As one of NYC’s largest and most trusted service providers for Russian-speaking older adults, the Marks JCH has long been a lifeline for seniors in need. But even with decades of service, we recognized a growing gap: our older adults were falling through the cracks of an overburdened and [...]