Inside Ezrah
A series of reflections from the people behind Ezrah's work and Ezrah's clients.
By Jewish Link Staff | September 3, 2026
A series of reflections from the people behind Ezrah’s work and Ezrah’s clients. This week, a Bergen County mother turned a season of financial hardship into a business, a home and a fresh start with Ezrah’s help.
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By Moshe and Orit Zharnest | August 6, 2026
Recently, my family and I were approached about participating in an upcoming Ezrah campaign and photo shoot. I am not sure which pictures, if any, will ultimately be used, [editor’s note: look out for the back of Moshe’s head] but the truth is that agreeing to participate was not something we had to think twice about…
By Jewish Link Staff | July 30, 2026
Levi* had an MBA. He could read a balance sheet the way some people read the sports page, fast and fluently. He ran a business with his father-in-law and later opened his own business. His wife had a steady job. They had a home in Teaneck, a growing family and day school tuition…
By Sam and Rachel Rhodes | July 23, 2026
I didn’t grow up in this community, so my exposure to local organizations was limited. What I knew about Ezrah came down to the name itself. Ezrah means help and that’s what people told me they did..
By Jewish Link Staff | July 9, 2026
Job searching can feel isolating and I wasn’t sure a community event would offer anything beyond generic advice. I just wasn’t sure what to expect when I walked into last year’s Ezrah Career Summit…
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By Jewish Link Staff | August 6, 2026
To start things off with a bang, Ezrah is hosting a Team Ezrah Kids kickoff event this Sunday, August 9, 10 a.m. – noon at Votee Park. Join them for ice cream, bounce houses, tzedakah box crafts, raffle prizes and more…
By Shmuel Shayowitz | July 23, 2026
This past Sunday, I had the privilege of delivering the keynote address at Ezrah’s Bergen County Career Summit. Ezrah does incredible work helping people with fiscal planning, budgeting, job placement, resumes, and interview preparation. Its success has inspired organizations around the country. As I looked around the packed room, I wondered aloud why a mortgage and real estate guy was selected to speak at a career summit…
By Jewish Link Staff | July 23, 2026
As someone who recently moved to Bergen County, I heard about the Ezrah organization from many people who spoke highly of the incredible services and support they provide to families in the community. As a single working mother, I was very grateful to be connected with them…
By Jewish Link Staff | July 16, 2026
There is something truly special that happens at camp when learning is woven into every conversation, activity and relationship. At Moshava Ba’ir NJ, Torah, middot, leadership and chesed are part of the rhythm of each day, creating an environment where meaningful Jewish experiences come alive…
By Jewish Link Staff | July 16, 2026
The morning will begin with coffee, breakfast and networking, providing attendees with an opportunity to connect with fellow professionals before an engaging lineup of speakers…
By Jewish Link Staff | July 16, 2026
Several weeks ago I lost my job. It’s been a tough period, but I want to thank the Ezrah organization for the support and hope they’ve provided during this time. From helping me tweak my resume to sharing valuable employment contacts, their team has gone above and beyond…
By Jewish Link Staff | June 25, 2026
Becoming an ambassador is simple, meaningful and easy to do. In just a few minutes, you can create your page, share it with friends and family and help bring more people into this community-wide effort. It is one of the easiest ways to take part in the campaign and one of the most powerful ways to help Ezrah reach the families who need us…
By JLNJ Staff | July 15, 2021
On a warm summer night a few weeks ago, I dialed into a Zoom meeting to learn more about a local organization that I’d heard of but didn’t really know the extent of what they did. At the risk of being overly dramatic, I’m grateful I dialed into that call because what I learned that night was life-changing…