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Mission Statement

At JPSI we strive to bring light in the darkness, whether it is addressing challenges of observing Judaism behind bars, the challenge of having a family member incarcerated, or the challenges that returning to society can bring.
JPSI Mission is to help families who have Jewish family members in prison, help Jewish Prisoners to observe and grow while in prison, and help them as they return to society, and work to raise awareness of the issues of Jewish prisoners.

JPSI works with prison Chaplains to help them address their Jewish prisoner needs. JPSI  works with organizations in the communities where we serve prisoners, returnees and their families to address social needs, advocacy, and awareness of the issues of Jewish prisoners and their families. JPSI also provides educational programming both inside and outside of incarceration and provides holiday programs such as public seders, seder in a box and purim celebrations. All of these activities work to help strengthen Jewish connection and help to build community and support for this at risk population.

Current Executive Board

JPSI is run as an all volunteer board.  The current executive board is:

President: Golda-Rochel Rosencrantz

First Vice President/Rabbi: Rabbi Aryeh Blaut

Second Vice President: Steve Eisenshank

Treasurer/Secretary: Matthew Perry