By Margot Kravette, founder of Mitzvah Meals for Medical Visitors, a program newly housed at Jewish Family Service. Just imagine… You are accompanying a family member to a city 2,000 miles away from home so they can receive life-saving heart surgery and medical care that is unavailable where you live. You are leaving your 7-…
The Quiet Glow: Lessons from the Chanukah Candles
By Rabbi Ronit Tsadok, Director of Project Kavod Years ago, a teacher of mine shared that after lighting the Chanukah candles each night, she sits by the menorah for 30 minutes. I remember thinking how beautiful this practice is, and also how countercultural. In this time of increasing distraction, we so quickly move from one…
From Strangers to Neighbors: Building Dignity Through the JFS Winter Warmth Drive
By Rabbi Ronit Tsadok, Director of Project Kavod As a recent transplant to Seattle, I have been anticipating this weather shift with curiosity and a bit of trepidation. Many people have offered advice as my family adjusts from sunny Los Angeles. The number one thing I have heard: you need the right gear. A good…
JFS is Here
To our community, The results of the US presidential election will have significant implications for the people who turn to JFS, for our staff, and for our entire community. We do not know how the future will unfold, but we will continue to do this work guided by our mission and values as a Jewish…
Support, Community, and Connection: The Ongoing Impact of Israeli Community Services
December 2024 update on ICS: The Israeli Community Services (ICS) program at JFS was always meant to be a short-term response to the urgent needs of the local Israeli community. Given this, the time came for JFS to sunset ICS in December 2024. We thank Sigal for her tireless work building and maintaining this important…
Refugee Shabbat: Timeless Jewish Commitment to Welcoming the Stranger
By Rabbi Laura Rumpf, Director of Project Kavod Refugee Shabbat is a moment for congregations, organizations, and individuals around the country to dedicate a Shabbat experience to refugees and asylum seekers. This special Shabbat has even gone international with communities in Canada, Europe, and around the world taking part. As a diverse Jewish peoplehood, we…
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