We are in a pivotal moment for refugees and immigrants who have been waiting for their chance to resettle and rebuild their lives in the United States, as well as for those who have newly arrived, including children. In the last week, a flurry of harmful executive actions on immigration have been carried out that…
Mitzvah Meals Brings Food, Warmth, and Connection to Medical Visitors
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…
An Important JFS Leadership Update
Please read the letters below from our CEO Will Berkovitz and our Board President Eric LeVine. A Letter From Schocken Family CEO Will Berkovitz Dear Friends, After twelve years with Jewish Family Service, I plan to step down in September 2025. It has been an incredible privilege to serve our community as the CEO of…
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…
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