By Rabbi Will Berkovitz, CEO “Each of us has a name given by God and given by our parents. Each of us has a name given by our stature and our smile…Each of us has a name given by the sea and given by our death.” – Zelda Michael* died at the end of December…
Welcoming the Stranger this Refugee Shabbat: Alima’s Story
Each year, JFS joins with communities across the US and the world to observe Refugee Shabbat. The global initiative, spearheaded by the international Jewish humanitarian organization HIAS, encourages synagogues, other community organizations, and individuals to dedicate a Shabbat experience to reaffirming support for refugees. “Shabbat is a day of rest, but Refugee Shabbat is a…
Welcome Our New Mental Health Counselor, Daniela Baumgarthuber
We are thrilled to welcome Daniela Baumgarthuber to our team of mental health counselors in our Counseling & Addiction Services program! Read on to learn about her experience, interests, and approach to counseling. You previously worked with our Supportive Living Services program here at JFS, supporting people with cognitive disabilities and persistent mental health issues….
HIAS National Refugee Shabbat
Refugee Shabbat 2023 takes place on February 3-4 and offers congregations, organizations, and individuals in the United States and around the world the chance to dedicate a Shabbat experience to refugees and asylum seekers. JFS is honored to contribute to the global effort to help refugees and immigrants fleeing violence and conflict establish new…
Turning values into action and challenges into opportunities
The end of year gives us the chance to take a breath, reflect on all we have accomplished, and look ahead with a renewed commitment to creating the world we want to see. This past year has been a challenge, particularly for those affected by the difficult economy, domestic violence, isolation, and global instability—people who…
Darkness & Light: Reflections on the Winter Season
By Rebecca Coates-Finke, JFS Teen and Young Adult Mental Health Counselor Today, the time between sunrise and sunset in Seattle is about eight and a half hours. Tomorrow, we will have the longest night of our year, before the sun slowly begins to stay with us a few more minutes at a time. Last Sunday…
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