The “J” in JFS is what makes our agency unique to many other social service agencies. Jewish history and values guide our work. But what does this mean for JFS programs, clients, donors, volunteers and staff? Four years ago, JFS set out to answer this question and Project Kavod/Dignity was born. Now, the project is…
A Successful Legislative Session for JFS Priorities
The 2019 Washington State Legislative Session ended in April. We are happy to report that all of our top legislative priorities passed, giving families and individuals some additional help in achieving well-being, health and stability. Protecting Tenants from Eviction – Senate Bill 5600 Eviction is the leading cause of homelessness in King County. Senate Bill…
Today We Honor and Stand With Poway
Following are remarks by JFS CEO Rabbi Will Berkovitz given at a vigil at Chabad Lubavitch of the Pacific Northwest to stand in solidarity with the Jewish Community of Poway,California after the tragic events of April 27, 2019. At the closing of Passover, on Shabbat, the day of rest, once again our joy was shattered. Once again we…
A Message on Poway
A message to the community from JFS President Marty Nelson and CEO Rabbi Will Berkovitz on the events in Poway, California, on April 27, 2019: Yesterday as we celebrated Shabbat, the final day of Passover and the start of our liberation from the narrow places of Egypt, our joy was once again shattered by a…
Supporting Inner Calm & Outer Strength
On my desk, I have a framed playing card my son gave me a few years back. It is from a game called ‘Magic: The Gathering’ that he was playing the time. On top of the card he circled the words ‘Inner Calm, Outer Strength,’ which describe the powers of this particular card. I felt…
JFS Is Here for Youth and Young Adults
In the last several years, Jewish Family Service has had many conversations with community leaders and has been looking at data around youth and young adult mental health. It has become clear there is an increasing need for us to expand our services to better support teens, young adults, their parents and the community organizations…
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