As Passover approaches, many of us prepare our homes and our tables, gathering with family and friends to retell the story of liberation. At the start of the Seder, we recite a powerful invitation: “Whoever is hungry, come and eat. Whoever is needy, come and celebrate Passover.” This call is more than tradition—it is a [...]
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Mar
Mar
Passover is a time of tradition, connection, and gathering around the Seder table with friends and family. Yet for those who have lost a loved one, the holiday can feel tender and bittersweet, marked by an empty chair and cherished memories. If you are carrying grief during this season, please know you are not alone. [...]
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Feb
Feb
Purim is around the corner, and that means costumes, Hamantaschen, and the mitzvah of giving. But Purim isn't just about dressing up and celebrating—it's also about offering support to those in need. This year, JFCS is turning the spirit of Purim into action at our Purim Food Drive on Monday, March 23, at the Betsy [...]
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Feb
Feb
Life’s challenges and transitions can sometimes feel overwhelming—but sharing your experiences with others who truly understand can make all the difference. Seeing It Through Together is a welcoming educational and support group for individuals living with low vision, including macular degeneration and other eye conditions. This group offers a caring space to connect with others, [...]
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Feb
Feb
Together We Heal is a free, biweekly support group for family members, friends, and loved ones of individuals in active addiction or recovery. Facilitated by a licensed JFCS clinician, this group offers a safe, compassionate space for participants to share their experiences, build coping skills, learn healthy boundaries, and focus on their own well-being while [...]
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Jan
Jan
For many of us, transportation is something that hardly merits a second thought. We get in the car, start the ignition, and head out—whether it’s to the grocery store, a doctor’s appointment, or a lunch date with a friend. That simple act of freedom represents independence, connection, and choice. But when driving is no longer [...]
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Grieving the loss of a spouse or life partner can feel isolating, especially during the first year. JFCS’s Spousal & Partner Loss Support Group offers a gentle, compassionate space for adults age 60 and over to share their experiences with others who truly understand. Guided by a caring professional, participants will explore the many emotions [...]
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Jan
Jan
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a National Day of Service—a time to turn a day off into a “day on” by giving back to our community. In that spirit, JFCS invites you to support our annual MLK Day Food Drive to help stock the Betsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantry during the winter months. [...]
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Jan
Join JFCS in honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service to our community. On Monday, January 19, 2026, from 10:00am to 1:00pm, we will host our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Food Drive to support the Betsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantry. Donations of kosher, non-perishable food and essential household [...]
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Dec
Dec
Did you know that Jewish Family & Children’s Service offers personalized in-home assessments to help older adults (age 55+) age in place safely with confidence and dignity? Conducted by Master’s level social workers, these proactive visits are designed to provide a thoughtful “getting to know you” baseline—so we can truly understand each individual’s needs, preferences, [...]