January 24, 2024 “Man is a tree of the field.”–Deuteronomy 20:19 As Tu B’Shevat approaches, I find myself examining the world around me. The traditional celebration of this holiday harkens [...]
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Dear JFCS Family, While it is cold and snowy outside, the events of this past Monday are still warming my heart and soul! On Monday, January 15th, we hosted the [...]
On Monday, January 15, JFCS opened its doors to more than 60 guests and community leaders for the dedication of the Dr. Edward Rosof Play Therapy Room! This warm and [...]
Dear JFCS Family, First, let me wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year! While 2023 was filled with significant trauma and difficulties for our community, we persevered and supported [...]
Many people with developmental or intellectual disabilities also have one or more co-occurring mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or bipolar disorder. These co-existing conditions – also known [...]
Dr. King said, “Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve…You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.” Unleash that greatness by supporting your neighbors in [...]
Dear JFCS Family, We are stronger together! In this last Shabbat Inspiration of the year, I want to share a thank you from one of our clients. Each year, we [...]
December 27, 2023 “If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?” Rabbi Hillel’s [...]
Dear JFCS Family, This is the "giving season!" Normally, I send out a Shabbat Inspiration, but since this is the last week of the year, I decided that we would [...]
Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) continues to hold monthly programs that engage our community’s Holocaust Survivors. At the Love Café Europa Program’s Chanukah celebration, the room was full of [...]