Weathering the ‘New Normal’ Together

Weathering the ‘New Normal’ Together

An update on COVID-19 from our CEO, Rabbi Will Berkovitz (March 18, 2020).

A Post-Purim Reflection on Coming Together

A Post-Purim Reflection on Coming Together

Beth Huppin, Director of Project Kavod/Dignity at JFS, shares some helpful takeaways from Purim that we can apply in this current moment of uncertainty.

Purim Lessons During Challenging Times

Purim Lessons During Challenging Times

What can we learn from the story of Purim that can help us navigate this evolving time? Beth Huppin, Director of Project Kavod/Dignity at JFS, takes inspiration from the tale of Esther and how it relates to the work we do at JFS.

How JFS is Responding to COVID-19

How JFS is Responding to COVID-19

A COVID-19 update from our CEO, Rabbi Will Berkovitz (March 6, 2020).

HIAS Refugee Shabbat 5780-2020

HIAS Refugee Shabbat 5780-2020

HIAS Refugee Shabbat 5780, which will take place on March 20-21, 2020, 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. In observance of this…

Socialization for Survivors:  The Importance of Human Connection

Socialization for Survivors: The Importance of Human Connection

On January 27, the world memorialized both the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and Holocaust Remembrance Day. As we honor the countless lives lost to senseless hate and intolerance, it is also a time of celebrating survivors and the lives they’ve built despite unimaginable trauma. For many survivors of trauma, turning inwards is…

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