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… Continue Reading
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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 who are fleeing violence and conflict… Continue Reading
Introducing “JFS Community Connections”
JFS is pleased to announce our Outreach & Education program will now be known as JFS Community Connections. Read on to learn more about this rebrand! Continue Reading
Inhabiting the Soul of a Stranger: Ways to Help Refugees This Passover and Beyond
This Passover season, may we help each other welcome and know the soul of the stranger, and may we remember our stories of freedom are intertwined. Continue Reading
Sukkot: The Gift of Supporting One Another
By Beth Huppin. Beth is the Director of JFS Project Kavod/Dignity, the Jewish education program at JFS. She has enjoyed teaching Judaics to children and adults of all ages in both formal and informal settings for over 30 years. She is the recipient of a 2010 National Covenant Award for Excellence in Jewish Education.This is… Continue Reading
Purim: No Distinction Between Haman and Mordecai?
Why does alcohol play such an outsized role in Purim? Digging deeper, what do our texts have to say about this and is there a more meaningful way to celebrate the holiday? Continue Reading
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