From Strangers to Neighbors: Building Dignity Through the JFS Winter Warmth Drive

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

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

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

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…

Meet Sigal Bujman, JFS Israeli Community Services Resource Coordinator

Meet Sigal Bujman, JFS Israeli Community Services Resource Coordinator

At Jewish Family Service we are dedicated to meeting the emerging needs of our community. Since October 7, we’ve observed a growing demand within the local Israeli community for assistance and resources. In response, we’ve launched Israeli Community Services—a specialized program designed to address the current challenges of the local Israeli community by offering essential…

New JFS program offers support to local Israelis

New JFS program offers support to local Israelis

We are pleased to introduce a new program to meet emerging needs in the community: JFS Israeli Community Services. The mission of JFS calls us to support the well-being, health, and stability of people in our local community. As we collectively navigate these challenging and uncertain times after the barbaric terrorist attack on October 7,…

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