I can’t count how many times I have said to a client who is expressing a great deal of anxiety – anxiety way out of proportion to the situation, tinged with dread and reminiscent of early Woody Allen movies – “Oh, it’s genetic,” with that familiar flip of the wrist. But wait a minute. What…
The SNAP Lifeline
SNAP. Basic Food. Food stamps. Whichever name you know it by, you know it as the lifeline for many families to get their basic food needs met. Starting this month, about 200,000 King County households will see drastic cuts to this vital resource by as much as $90 per month. These cuts will affect SNAP…
Why We Support I-594
As members of a Jewish community that has been harmed by gun violence, we support Initiative 594. Anyone wishing to acquire a firearm in Washington State should first pass a criminal and public safety background check. Right now, our state’s current requirement applies only to licensed gun dealers while leaving significant loopholes that can allow criminals…
Food Bank Summer Wrap Up
Before summer officially ends, we want to share some of the locavore, organic goodness that’s been on the Food Bank menu this season. Our goal is to do more than simply hand out bags of groceries; it’s about constantly finding new ways for people to have access to fresh, local food. It’s also about keeping…
An Evening of Song
Longtime JFS employee Julie Olson is also a popular jazz singer. Her group, the Olson Biller Duo, frequently performs around the Seattle area and will be playing a concert for Endless Opportunities this Tuesday. We talked with Julie to learn more about her two careers and the upcoming show. JFS: How long have you worked…
Why Stories Matter
My grandmother escaped from Russia hiding under a pile of hay in a horse-drawn wagon. At the border, men with pitchforks stabbed into the hay, attempting to thwart any stowaways. They didn’t succeed. She and her family found their way to Minnesota, where her daring story seemed utterly incongruent with the 84-year-old woman in the…
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