Alumni Spotlight on Jennifer Proper
Jennifer Proper is the Director of Employment Services for Project Ezrah ( http://www.ezrah.org ) which provides critical support to many families in the Bergen County community by helping alleviate the stress of unemployment with personalized job search assistance, financial support, tuition assistance and counseling services. Jennifer grew up in Bergen County NCSY in the 60’s. She writes “When does a child start to connect to Judaism? It can be through family, school or shul or it can be through the enjoyment of activities that are shared with other children. NCSY provided that connection back in the 60’s. Growing up in Teaneck in the 60’s was a challenge. Our town was nothing like the Teaneck we know today. There were limited options for eating out and only one kosher bakery. The kosher butcher closed in town, and the Ft. Lee butcher was the only one around except for making weekly trips into New York. NCSY provided a lifelong bond to Judaism.”
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