July Tribute Gifts
Debbie Vertelney made a donation wishing Renee Heisler, Gila Spero and Paula Edelstein a return to good health. Marjorie Sigel contributed in honor and appreciation of Ruth Olkon. Jay Krasnow […]
Send Cards and Greetings to Isolated Elders
We have launched a new volunteer opportunity through a partnership with The Compassion Museum (TCM) to reach out to isolated elders through telephone visits. Eight JFS volunteers have already committed to participate in […]
JFS Partnership with United Family Medicine Continues During COVID
by Chris Kellogg, JD, Aging Services Director What began in early 2019 as a discussion with two United Family Medicine residents about collaboration in the area of Advanced Care Planning […]
This Loss is Different: Facing the High Holy Days and the Loss of a Loved One in the Time of COVID
For those who have lost a loved one during this pandemic, the usual rituals have not been available to lend comfort. Join us on Wednesday, September 2 from 7:30 to 8:30PM for this opportunity to come together virtually to consider the meaning of loss and its impact upon us as we prepare to celebrate the Jewish High Holy Days.
This Loss is Different: Facing the High Holy Days and the Loss of a Loved One in the Time of COVID
For those who have lost a loved one during this pandemic, the usual rituals have not been available to lend comfort. Join us on Wednesday, September 2 from 7:30 to […]
How To Help Your Child With Back-To-School Anxiety, COVID Edition
by Avi-Natan Zakada, LGSW, Lead Counselor of JFS PEARLS Program In a ‘normal’ summer, children are frolicking out by the creek, sending postcards from camp, or screaming with excitement at […]
Jewish Prayers
Jewish Prayer of Healing Mi Sheberach May the One who blessed our ancestors — Patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, Matriarchs Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, and Leah — bless and heal the […]
August 2020 Next Chapter Series
Women who are navigating mid-life challenges are invited to join the Next Chapter series on Sunday, August 16 from 10 to 11:30AM to re-imagine new possibilities for the future and […]
Making an Impact – Depression vs. Determination
In the Making an Impact series, clients and services are featured to expand awareness of the wide array of help available at JFS and to ensure donors understand the lives they touch […]
Variety Show Includes Comedy and Music
JFS is hosting JFS-ON-A-SCHTICK Variety Show on Wednesday, August 26 at 7PM on Zoom. “We wanted to do something to connect with each other and thank everyone who has supported […]