Current Programs

  • PJ Library

    PJ Library, the flagship program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, delivers more than 200,000 free Jewish children’s books throughout the United States and Canada each month, including 386 subscribers in El Paso and Las Cruces. Books are sent to children six months through 8-years-old, with each subscriber receiving a title carefully selected for high-quality content and age-level appropriateness.

    For more information or to sign up, please visit PJ Library.

    Interested in joining the PJ Library Parent Task Force? Sign up HERE!

  • Jewish Teen Philanthropy

    Made possible by Joyce Jaffe through the Jewish Community Foundation of El Paso, participants can start individual donor-advised funds and participate as members of a community endowment fund while learning about philanthropy.

    Click HERE to learn more and sign up!

  • Cafe Europa

    Lunch and learn events with our modern adult community members. Topics include current and cultural affairs, environmental issues, and holidays and rituals.

    To view upcoming Cafe Europa events, please visit our community calendar or contact us at info@jfedeplc.org

  • Community Circles

    Groups meet 1-6 times for concentrated, lively, and engaging activities. Each circle is led by community members with various interests.

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  • Shalom Shuttle

    Shalom Shuttle provides transportation to modern elders (age 65+) for the following:

    • Jewish community religious services and events

    • Jewish Federation programs

    • Medical appointments

    For more information or to schedule, please call 915.842.9554 Mon-Thu 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, Fri 8:30 AM- 3:00 PM, or email info@jfedeplc.org.

  • Israel Dialogue Series

    Engaging in conversations on hot topics and current events impacting the community here, in Israel, and around the world.

    See our Community Calendar for upcoming events, or contact us at info@jfedeplc.org.

    CALLING VOLUNTEERS!

    If you would like to help organize any part of this project, please contact Marla Cohen at mcohen@jfedeplc.org.

  • JCRC

    The Jewish Community Relations Council is a committee of the Jewish Federation and a member of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs.

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  • VOLUNTEER

    Building a Community Through Service

    It takes strong, engaged, and active partnerships to help our community thrive and grow. We need energetic volunteers to make this happen. Whether chairing or serving on a committee or task force, serving on our Board, delivering food to our modern elders, or just helping out, we need your help.

    For more information, please contact us!