By Beth Huppin. Beth is the Director of JFS Project Kavod/Dignity, the Jewish education program at JFS. She has enjoyed teaching Judaics to children and adults of all ages in both formal and informal settings for over 30 years. She is the recipient of a 2010 National Covenant Award for Excellence in Jewish Education.This is…
National Volunteer Appreciation Week 2021: A Commitment to Community
It has been a year of contactless volunteering, but the lack of in-person contact has not lessened the sense of community.
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Why does alcohol play such an outsized role in Purim? Digging deeper, what do our texts have to say about this and is there a more meaningful way to celebrate the holiday?
How to DIY Volunteer With JFS!
As we continue to safely social distance during COVID-19, we’ve compiled a list of creative volunteer ideas to make a difference in our community. Join us!
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We are pleased to announce the Tina B. Novick Jewish Holidays Basket Endowment Fund, a permanent way to honor Tina Novick’s life and a lasting legacy that will multiply upon itself to serve the community for years to come.
Lessons from the Shofar: Unheard Voices
When we hear the shofar this year, may we each hear the cries of those whose voices we’ve willfully or unknowingly ignored.
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