Current news & announcement at Marks Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst.
What began as a small initiative has grown into a dynamic fellowship serving dozens of youth & young adults each year. Fellows, ages 16–24, are placed in internships across high-demand fields including healthcare, information technology, finance and data science, engineering, marketing, and [...]
Through this initiative, Invest America, eligible children can open investment accounts designed to build a foundation for long-term financial security. During their visit, Marks JCH families connected directly with Michael and Susan Dell, toured the trading floor, witnessed the bell ringing, and [...]
Welcoming nearly 700 jobseekers and more than 50 employers across industries (including healthcare, education, finance, technology, public service, and more), the Marks JCH Job Fair demonstrated the power of partnership in action. Employers conducted on-the-spot interviews, shared training [...]
As part of this trilateral partnership, the Marks JCH has provided ongoing academic tutoring for youth, professional mentorship for staff, and critical emergency assistance for families in Dnipro as they endure the ongoing war in Ukraine. Most recently, when our partners urgently requested winter [...]
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; [...]
