We are extremely grateful to Jeramick for sharing his story of the support he received from our Community Stabilization Services team! I’d like to share my heartfelt gratitude to the Jewish community for your generous and compassionate support during my time of need. I was born and raised in Seattle and have always considered it…
A JFS Update: A Call to Action
Jewish Family Service (JFS) has been a lifeline for our community since 1892, providing critical support to Jewish individuals and families, refugees and immigrants, and the broader community as well. We support individuals and families facing financial crises, food insecurity, domestic violence, homelessness, cognitive disabilities, as well as refugees and immigrants seeking to rebuild their…
The Legacy of Esther: Honoring Our Identity
By Rabbi Ronit Tsadok, Director of Project Kavod Among the many powerful themes in the Purim story is that of identity. How are we marginalized or privileged based on our identity? When are we celebrated and when are we denigrated? At JFS, we strive to serve all members of our community and honor the range…
Why Our Stories Matter: Standing Up for Refugees and Immigrants This Refugee Shabbat
By Rabbi Ronit Tsadok, Director of Project Kavod This year, participating in HIAS Refugee Shabbat from February 28 to March 1 feels more important than ever. This is a critical moment for us to reaffirm and redouble our support for refugees, asylum seekers, and the forcibly displaced. If you want to participate in Refugee Shabbat,…
From Uncertainty to Hope: Araceli’s Journey
When Araceli* arrived in the U.S. from Honduras with her young children, she brought a cautious hope for a new life, but also a deep fear of an uncertain future. She had no English skills, no financial security, and no community ties. Back in her home country, Araceli had struggled alone. Her husband had left…
When Fear Turns to Focus
By Rabbi Will Berkovitz, Schocken Family CEO I have a broken oar mounted on my wall at JFS. Beneath the oar, a small plaque reads: When Fear Turns to Focus. It was a gift from my family. I shattered it against a massive boulder while rowing through the Grand Canyon several years ago. I had…
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