The tradition is really clear. Take care of the stranger, the widow, the orphan. 2016 has been a tough year for many. And it appears there will be new challenges on the horizon for the vulnerable people JFS serves. We don’t get to choose the circumstances we are handed. But we do get to choose how we will…
Resolved.
JFS serves survivors of all kinds — of the Holocaust; of civil wars, religious persecution and famine; of domestic violence; of inter-generational poverty; of circumstances that can upend lives in a heartbeat. We want vulnerable people of all backgrounds to know they are not only welcome here but also will be treated with dignity and respect…
In Good Hands With the Community Funeral Fund
The heart-wrenching call came from a man whose mother had died unexpectedly. He said his family wanted a traditional Jewish burial for her. He also said there was no other option for the observant family, but there was no way to pay for the service, as his mother had lived on a tiny fixed income….
Thank You for Making the 2016 Food Drive a Success!
Thanks to our generous community, JFS collected 35,000 pounds of food and toiletries during the 2016 Community-Wide Food Drive! Exactly 300 volunteers sorted, boxed and organized more than 2,000 grocery bags during the Food Sort on October 23. Your donations of food and toiletries will help feed and comfort more than 1,300 households who visit the JFS Polack Food Bank…
It Is in the Doing
Like many parents, Lelach and I wrestle with the question, “How will we pass on our core values to our kids?” This is particularly challenging because very little about the world we were raised in exists anymore. During the holidays we spend time as a family talking about why these values are important to us…
Creating Art and a Safety Net to Overcome Isolation
Gold mesh wraps around her painting like the safety net that helped her survive. A single flower blooms with multicolor petals below the sparking gold, representing other survivors of domestic violence. The flower’s center is Project DVORA , which offers advocacy and outreach services for survivors. “DVORA saved my life,” the artist said. She was one…
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