The real thing: The Karam Family

Jana Karam, her husband, Gerald, and their three children live in New Jersey. The Karams were introduced to JCCA's Ametz Adoption Program in 2006 as they prepared to adopt Chen Bo, their third child. Ametz did the homestudy required for adoptions, and also became a trusted and supportive resource for the family. Read more

The Fifth Annual “ A Tree Grows in Pleasantville”

The smash success cocktail party was held on January 9th. More than 300 old and new friends gathered on the Westchester Campus on a wonderful evening to raise money for JCCA’s Cottage Schools. Although most of The Cottage Schools’ funding comes from public sources, there is a gap of more than $1 million between government funding and necessary expenses.