We are thrilled to share that Jewish Family Service has received a multimillion-dollar donation from long-time supporters Judy and Joe Schocken. For 132 years, JFS has partnered with our community to improve the well-being, health, and stability of those who need our support. This extraordinary gift, the largest to our endowment fund to date, will…
Meet Rebecca Mather, Project DVORA Outreach and Prevention Coordinator
We are thrilled to have Rebecca Mather continue her outstanding work at JFS as the new Outreach and Prevention Coordinator with Project DVORA! We spoke with Rebecca about what she looks forward to in her new role, introducing the innovative healthy relationship workshops for teens, and what she likes to do in her free time….
Refugee Shabbat: Timeless Jewish Commitment to Welcoming the Stranger
By Rabbi Laura Rumpf, Director of Project Kavod Refugee Shabbat 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. As a diverse Jewish peoplehood, we…
Meet Sigal Bujman, JFS Israeli Community Services Resource Coordinator
At Jewish Family Service we are dedicated to meeting the emerging needs of our community. Since October 7, we’ve observed a growing demand within the local Israeli community for assistance and resources. In response, we’ve launched Israeli Community Services—a specialized program designed to address the current challenges of the local Israeli community by offering essential…
New JFS program offers support to local Israelis
We are pleased to introduce a new program to meet emerging needs in the community: JFS Israeli Community Services. The mission of JFS calls us to support the well-being, health, and stability of people in our local community. As we collectively navigate these challenging and uncertain times after the barbaric terrorist attack on October 7,…
Caring for our Caregivers
The mission of JFS calls us to support the well-being, health, and stability of people in our community. November is National Family Caregiver Month, bringing recognition to family caregivers who spend countless hours and enormous energy taking care of their loved ones, usually at the expense of their own health and well-being. “It just snuck…
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