At the start of 2023, thanks to Congregation Beth Israel (CBI) in Bellingham, WA, we were privileged to receive an in-kind donation of needed household items to help set up incoming refugees for success in their new homes, in their new country. We are so grateful for the support we receive from congregations like Beth…
Welcoming the Stranger this Refugee Shabbat: Alima’s Story
Each year, JFS joins with communities across the US and the world to observe Refugee Shabbat. The global initiative, spearheaded by the international Jewish humanitarian organization HIAS, encourages synagogues, other community organizations, and individuals to dedicate a Shabbat experience to reaffirming support for refugees. “Shabbat is a day of rest, but Refugee Shabbat is a…
Help A Family Stay Warm This Winter: Join Our Coat Drive!
Our Refugee & Immigrant Services program supports newly arrived individuals and families from 23 countries throughout the world, including Afghanistan and Ukraine, and helps them make a successful transition to self-sufficiency in the United States. You can help by purchasing and donating new winter coats – an expensive necessity that many do not already have…
JFS Condemns Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade
Jewish Family Service stands in strong opposition to today’s Supreme Court ruling overturning the federal right to legal abortion in the United States.
Roe v. Wade and Why it Matters to Survivors of Domestic Violence
JFS works hard to support survivors of abuse. This is why we must work together to ensure safe, legal access to abortion care in our country.
Paula Selis & Jon Fine: 30 Years of Caring for JFS
Paula Selis and Jon Fine truly embody the idea of a “community of caring.” We interviewed Paula and Jon, our 2022 luncheon co-chairs, to learn more.
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