FCNJ - Friendship Circle

05/19/2026

A beautiful Mother’s Day reflection on how volunteering at LifeTown can bring joy, connection, and meaning to everyone involved.

Volunteering Helped Me Heal on Mother’s Day by Jennie Wexler · May 19, 2026 When my mother called a week before Mother’s Day and asked how I wanted to celebrate, my mind came up blank. We had recently lost our dog of 15 plus years, and I was having trouble processing the grief. Duffy was a tiny...

05/07/2026

https://blog.fcnj.com/2026/05/07/fcbanquet26/

More than 600 guests gathered for an unforgettable evening of inspiration, gratitude, and hope.

A stirring musical performance by Agam Berger, a former hostage, set the tone for a heartfelt event that included tributes to our wonderful honorees.

05/07/2026

Prepared with Love!

Every Bikur Cholim bag prepared at Friendship Circle carries comfort, dignity, purpose, and love.

This video tells the story behind those bags, and the circle of care that begins with adults with special needs and volunteers, and reaches families exactly when they need it most.

Watch and feel the warmth behind every delivery.

05/05/2026

A melody that felt like a prayer.

At the Friendship Circle Banquet, when Agam Berger played, the room fell completely still.
Not just to listen… but to feel.

Every note carried faith, strength, and hope.
A melody from the soul.

In that moment, it wasn’t just a performance.
It was a prayer.

And somehow, we all became part of it.

05/01/2026

05/01/2026

Now that’s how you celebrate a birthday! 🎉

Neal marked his 80th birthday by spreading joy at LifeTown!

A Birthday to Remember at LifeTown by Jennie Wexler · May 1, 2026 Volunteer Neal Leavitt is known for his infectious smile, endless positivity, and dedication to all the kids who excitedly walk through the LifeTown Shoppes. Leavitt typically puts his retail experience to use at the Bank, counting o...

04/30/2026

A day at LifeTown… from morning to night ✨

Learning, friendships, laughter, growth.
Every moment filled with purpose.
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04/29/2026

Watch the Friendship Circle Banquet live tonight!
Starting at 7:30 PM

Watch live at: www.FCNJ.com/BanquetLive

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating friendship, inclusion, and our wonderful honorees.

Thank you for being part of the circle.

04/23/2026

This Passover, FCNJ - Friendship Circle helped bring joy, care, and connection to so many throughout the community.

As flowers bloom, ushering in a new spring season, Jewish people around the world gather at Seder tables to tell the Passover story of resilience and new beginnings. Families reconnect during this meaningful holiday, but Friendship Circle fostered a bigger, more universal connection throughout the e...

04/23/2026

We are honored to welcome Agam Berger for a special guest appearance at this year’s Friendship Circle Banquet.

Agam’s courage, strength, and faith have inspired people around the world, and it will be deeply meaningful to have her with us for this special evening.

Join us on Wednesday, April 29 at LifeTown.
More info & RSVP: www.fcnj.com/banquet