As you probably know, JBN is a project of the Jewish Heritage Programs, which is affiliated with Lubavitch House and its sister organizations. The Jewish Heritage Programs hosts peer-to-peer events that build networks and engage students, alumni, and friends in their Jewish identity, and JBN is just one stop along the way. Other programs include JHP on Campus (at Penn and Temple), YPN (Young Professionals Network), and the Old City Jewish Art Center. The link that connects all of these programs and makes JHP stand out from the pack is JHP Mentoring.

JHP Mentoring serves to link undergraduates, young professionals, and established business professionals through career mentoring and networking opportunities. Many of those mentors are people exactly like you, who are involved with JBN. For students and young professionals, having the opportunity to get input and feedback—about work, life, and balancing the two—from more experienced professionals leads directly to professional success and career advancement. For mentors, the chance to sit down with students and young professionals is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community and help others learn from your experiences. For those who may be involved with hiring, JHP Mentoring also gives you the opportunity to connect with the high-caliber students and young professionals that are involved with JHP.

JHP Mentoring has been improving the lives of JHP participants for over 15 years simply because people like you keep saying, “Yes!” Please give back to JBN by taking just a moment to fill out our mentor survey today. Click here to enter or update your information.

Another Lubavitch House affiliated program is Philly Friendship Circle. Friendship Circle is a national program that provides support and community to children and teens with special needs. For over 6 years, Philly Friendship Circle has let children and teens with special needs enjoy many of the social and recreational activities provided to the community at large. Friendship Circle provides much needed respite to parents and families of special needs children and teaches valuable, life-long lessons to teen volunteers. To learn more about Philly Friendship Circle, make a donation, or volunteer, take a look at their website at www.phillyfriendship.org.

In addition to JHP/JBN, the Jewish Relief Agency (JRA) is also a Lubavitch House affiliated organization. For the past 11 years, JRA has been providing food and other necessities to impoverished Philadelphians. Each month, hundreds of volunteers from all over the area gather to box up food and deliver it to thousands of people in Northeast Philadelphia. JRA works because of the financial support and manpower of generous Philadelphians. If you are interested in getting involved with the fight against hunger, JRA is a great way to give back—and directly see the impact of your efforts. To learn more about JRA or to sign up to volunteer, be sure to check out their website at www.jewishrelief.org.