The Social Action Committee is dedicated to helping our congregants weather the current economic crisis. On this page we will post jobs and other opportunities that may be of interest to you. If your company or organization would like to post a position or opportunity, please contact us at virtualjobfair@temple-bnai-torah.org and we will add it to the wesite promptly. If you are interested in pursuing any of these opportunities, please contact us at virtualjobfair@temple-bnai-torah.org and we will put you in touch with the right people. Congregants helping congregants. It doesn't get any better than that.

In this recession, many of us find ourselves in need of support — even those of us who never expected to need assistance. But the Jewish community is here for you.
UJA-Federation of New York created Connect to Care, an initiative that capitalizes on UJA-Federation’s unique capacity to respond to a communitywide crisis and use its vast agency network to leverage the services and strengths of 10 of the New York area’s most prestigious service agencies and Jewish community centers.
The result is a broad array of services that are coordinated among agencies and area synagogues to provide you and your family with the help you may need — where you need it. You can access services near your home, your job, or another discreet location. So services are easy to obtain, are comprehensive, and ensure the privacy you need. And they address a broad range of challenges you and your family are facing by providing employment and career counseling, supportive counseling, financial consultation, and legal assistance.
UJA-Federation’s Connect to Care provides access to:
For help and additional information, contact connect-to-care@ujafedny.org or call UJA-Federation’s J11 information and referral center at 1-877-UJA-NYJ11. Or visit a UJA-Federation Connect to Care center near you. View their website at http://www.ujafedny.org/connect-to-care/ * * * * * * * * * * Congregants with jobs to offer are encouraged to post their postions by contacting us at virtualjobfair@temple-bnai-torah.org. Congregants looking for jobs are urged to apply directly. Hunter Business School located in Levittown has an opening for a placement counselor. This person will be working with graduates from the school. The students are adults who have either lost their positions or have recently been retrained in new careers. We are seeking an individual who is not afraid of cold calling, classroom presentations and writing resumes. If you enjoy helping people and can handle the pressure, please call Adela @ 516-796-1000. This is a 40 hour work week which includes 2 evenings till 8:00. Salary is Approximately $30,000 per year.
Click Here for PDF on UJA Federation of New York's "Connect to Care" Brochure
Temple B'nai Torah's Virtual Job Fair
Placement Counselor
(Posted 12/23/2010)