Inside Ezrah

A series of reflections from the people behind Ezrah's work and Ezrah's clients.

Inside Ezrah: Building Something New

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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Inside Ezrah: Why We Said Yes to Ezrah

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…

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Inside Ezrah: A Return on Hope

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…

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Inside Ezrah: Why We Got Involved

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..

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Inside Ezrah: What I Took Away From Ezrah’s Career Summit

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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Top Ezrah Kid Fundraiser Receives Prize; Team Ezrah Kids Kicks Off This Sunday

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…

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The Most Important Interview of Your Life

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…

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Grateful for Ezrah’s Guidance

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…

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Week 4 at Moshava Ba’ir NJ: Learning That Comes Alive

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…

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Career Summit 2026: Ezrah to Bring Career Strategy, AI and Inspiration to Young Israel of Teaneck

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…

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Grateful for Ezrah

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…

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