On October 24th, a dozen local rabbis collaborated with Project DVORA to speak to their congregations about domestic violence on Shabbat Lech Lecha. The participating congregations included denominations from across the spectrum of Jewish practice and communities throughout the Puget Sound region. Here are excerpts from some of the remarks that were delivered. From Rabbi…
Beloria’s Bat Mitzvah Project
Coming up with a meaningful Bat Mitzvah project is no easy task, especially when it involves 100 girls at a celebration at the Westin Hotel. The Bat Mitzvah girl, Beloria, and her parents Miriam and Elie Levy worked with JFS to organize a toiletry drive to benefit the Polack Food Bank. Here’s how it came…
LemonAid
We hope this post will bring a little sunshine to these dark and rainy days! On Seafair Sunday, brothers Max and Charlie Alhadeff along with their cousin Sophia Alhadeff sold lemonade and cookies in their neighborhood with proceeds benefiting the Polack Food Bank. The Almo Family, including kids Emma, Isaac and Zoe, also participated in…
Navigating the December Dilemma
My guess is whether or not you and your partner are the same religion, the holidays present certain challenges. Your family had their way of doing things, your significant other’s had theirs. And this only becomes more complex when there are different religions thrown into the mix. To help navigate this potentially sensitive season, we’ve…
DIY Winter Volunteering
You don’t have to spend time at the JFS campus to be a JFS volunteer! There are plenty of volunteer projects that can be completed at home, in your classroom or even in your own neighborhood. These do-it-yourself options can really make a difference for the vulnerable people we serve. Check out some ideas below:…
A Salute to Harley Marine Services
Harley Marine Services was recognized as the Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation at National Philanthropy Day.The company received the honor for its strong corporate giving culture and philanthropy to children’s, health and human service organizations. JFS has a long history with Harley Marine Services (HMS) and its founders, Lela and Harley Franco. They exhibit compassion and generosity…
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