Spotlight Podcast

Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Education
  • Updated Biweekly

Join JFSCNJ Executive Director Rabbi Russ Shulkes and special guests as they discuss different topics relevant to the health and social services.

Episodes

  1. Aug 20

    Every Survivor Leaves a Legacy

    Join Debbie Rosenwein, JFSCNJ Director of Holocaust Services, as she shares a deeply moving conversation with Vivian Genn-Pittman, daughter of a Holocaust Survivor as she relates her mother’s remarkable story of survival as a hidden child and reflects on how that legacy has shaped her family across generations.  Today, Vivian carries that legacy forward through Holocaust education, advocacy, and community engagement.

  2. Jun 12

    Finding Joy After Loss

    In this week's episode, our host, Russ Shulkes, was joined by Julie Boccabella. Julie shares her deeply personal journey that began during one of the most difficult chapters in recent human history. In April of 2020, COVID-19 was sweeping across the country. Frank, Julie's husband, and an essential worker, contracted the virus as an employee at Newark Liberty International Airport. Frank became the first TSA agent in the nation to pass from COVID-19 and his death was covered by news outlets across the country as Americans were just beginning to grasp the devastating impact of the pandemic. In the months that followed, Julie found herself navigating loss in ways few people had ever experienced before. Yet her story is not only about grief, but about finding purpose, connection and even joy in unexpected places. We hope you enjoy today's episode and be sure to follow us on our socials. Instagram: jfs_central_nj Facebook: JFSCentralNJ Our Podcast is on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. Be sure to share if it resonated!

  3. Mar 26

    Love After Loss: Navigating Family, Grief, and New Chapters

    Grief is a solo journey, but healing can be a shared one. Host Russ Shulkes (JFSCNJ Executive Director) welcomes couple Bruce and Judy to share their deeply personal story of rediscovering love. In this episode, we explore the "family complications" that arise when a widow and widower unite. From managing expectations to honoring past memories, Bruce and Judy share their personal roadmap for overcoming loss and finding a way forward together.

    Love After Loss: Navigating Family, Grief, and New Chapters

  4. 06/24/2025

    Medical Aid in Dying

    In this podcast we sit down with End-of-Life Doula and Grief Specialist Holly Strelzik (Founder & President of Center for the Heart in Summit, NJ) and Rabbi Judah Kerbel of the Queens Jewish Center in Forest Hills, NYC who has a background in Jewish studies and psychology. We explore the current Medical Aid in Dying Legislation on Governor Hochul's desk as well as the moral, ethical, and religious implications of physician assisted suicide. JFS of Central NJ Spotlight Podcast is moderated by Executive Director Rabbi Russ Shulkes, MSW.

    Medical Aid in Dying
  • 4 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

Join JFSCNJ Executive Director Rabbi Russ Shulkes and special guests as they discuss different topics relevant to the health and social services.

Information

  • Creator
    Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey
  • Show Website
    Spotlight Podcast