Dear Friends, Our son Nativ turned 18 the other day. He was nine months old when we moved back to Seattle after I graduated from Rabbinic school. Nine years old when I started at JFS. I have a distinct memory of teaching him how to ride a bike. I was running beside him down our…
JFS Statement on Biden Plan to Allow Private Groups to Sponsor Afghan Evacuees
The Biden Administration needs to recognize the additional pressure this move will put on resettlement agencies like Jewish Family Service.
Introducing Rabbi Laura Rumpf
Meet Rabbi Laura Rumpf, our new Jewish educator!
Welcoming Afghan Refugees: A Positive Update
The Biden Administration’s announcement yesterday of a new coordinator for Afghan evacuation and relocation efforts is a step in the right direction.
Sukkot: The Gift of Supporting One Another
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…
A Message From Our Acting CEO
Sharing that I work at JFS has led to unexpected and wonderful conversations with strangers and friends alike about their own connections to Judaism.
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