About
JF&CS Transforms Lives
Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS) offers programs and resources to transform lives. Since 1891, we've helped individuals and families of all faiths live to their full potential.
Guided by Jewish values, we are a welcoming community, and our experienced professionals bring integrity and compassion to their work in the fields of aging and older adults, career counseling, dentistry, mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and need-based support services. We serve ALL individuals regardless of age, race, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation or ability to pay.
JF&CS is a proud partner of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta and United Way of Greater Atlanta. Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.
Mission, Vision & Agency Strategy
Our Mission
To Transform Lives.
Our Vision
A community of people living to their full potential.
Agency Strategy
Guided by Jewish values, JF&CS provides best-in-class, person-centered solutions to address the dynamic needs of the Atlanta community.
Our Leadership
Jewish Family & Career Services thrives today as one of the largest and most progressive human services agencies in our community thanks to the legacy of our leadership.
Leadership of a cause "to serve the needs of others" is not inspired by a desire for fame or fortune. The individuals who committed to guide our agency were driven by a genuine concern for others and a passion for their community. Indeed, our leaders have changed the world for thousands of people they will never even meet.
OFFICERS 2023 - 2025
Jon Amsler Board Chair
Deborah Jacobs Vice Chair
Kim Kopelman Secretary
Carly Siegel Treasurer
Gennye Krasner Assistant Treasurer
Scott Rittenberg Chair, Resource Development
Todd Surden Chair, Board Governance
Rashelle Berry Immediate Past Chair
BOARD MEMBERS
Lauren Abes
Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder
Sid Besmertnik
Sandra Block
Jay Cranman
Ellen Feinsand
Mimi Hall
Ann Kay
Sara Kogon
Bruce Lindemann
Melana McClatchey
David Poline
Victoria Raggs
Dayna Royal
Phil Ventimiglia
Suzy Wilner
PAST BOARD CHAIRS - J.V.S.
Joe Cohen 1977-1979
Harry Maziar 1979-1981
Herman Lischkoff z"l* 1981-1984
Sidney Rodbell 1984-1986
Albert Beerman 1986-1988
Stanley Lefco 1988-1990
Steve Berman 1990-1992
John Perlman 1992-1994
Eve Goldstein 1994-1996
Ron Kirschner 1996-1997
PAST BOARD CHAIRS - J.F.S.
Phyllis Freedman z"l* 1980-1982
Herbert Kohn z"l* 1982-1986 and 1991-1992
Dale Schwartz z"l* 1986-1988
Jody Franco 1988-1990
Michael Kay z"l* 1990-1991
David Herskovits 1992-1994
Carol Cooper 1994-1996
Judith Cohen z"l* 1996-1997
PAST BOARD CHAIRS - JF&CS
Judith Cohen z"l* 1997-1998
Ron Kirschner 1998-1999
Ted Marcus 1999-2001
Bruce Shecter 2001-2003
Mindy Wertheimer 2003-2005
Arlene Marcus 2005-2007
David Witt 2007-2009
Stacy G. Fialkow 2009-2011
Seth Cohen 2011-2013
Lynn Redd 2013-2015
John Perlman 2015-2017
Michael Levy 2017-2019
Jeff Alperin 2019-2021
Rashelle Berry 2021-2023
* of blessed memory