I grew up in Spokane, down the street from my grandparents. They were early 20th century immigrants from Eastern Europe who arrived at a time before the term “refugee resettlement” had been coined. My grandfather, who fled the Ukraine because of pogroms, arrived in America as a teenager with his mother, joining his father who…
7 Tips for Breaking Bad Habits
Many of us choose the new year as a time to set intentions to address unhelpful habits and return to our more healthful selves. Here are seven strategies for helping you stick to this year’s resolutions. Set an intention daily. Identify the habit you want to change and set an intention to notice when it…
Adding up the Impact
We made a big impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals and families this year. Many in the Puget Sound region turned to us for the help they needed to move towards greater well-being, health and stability. On behalf of all those JFS serves, we offer heartfelt thanks to our generous community for making everything we do possible. Help JFS continue…
Employee Matching Programs Make a Difference
When Oliver Lee moved to Capitol Hill in 2010, he wanted to volunteer with a food bank. Around that time, the Polack Food Bank was preparing to reopen after its expansion, so it was the perfect occasion for him to get involved with JFS. Lee has been volunteering weekly ever since. During his shifts, he…
Jewish Leaders Talk About Domestic Violence
On October 24th, a dozen local rabbis collaborated with Project DVORA to speak to their congregations about domestic violence on Shabbat Lech Lecha. The participating congregations included denominations from across the spectrum of Jewish practice and communities throughout the Puget Sound region. Here are excerpts from some of the remarks that were delivered. From Rabbi…
Beloria’s Bat Mitzvah Project
Coming up with a meaningful Bat Mitzvah project is no easy task, especially when it involves 100 girls at a celebration at the Westin Hotel. The Bat Mitzvah girl, Beloria, and her parents Miriam and Elie Levy worked with JFS to organize a toiletry drive to benefit the Polack Food Bank. Here’s how it came…
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