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September 03, 2020

Bestselling Author Holds Virtual Q&A About His Memoir on Family and Addiction

Bestselling Author Holds Virtual Q&A About His Memoir on Family and Addiction

Reporter Newspapers' Erin Schilling publicized a recent virtual question-and-answer session between NYT Bestselling Author David Sheff — "Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction" — and Leslie Lubell, HAMSA Program Manager. Read More

September 03, 2020

HAMSA Program Manager Featured on Podcast

HAMSA Program Manager Featured on Podcast

The Growth Exponential Podcast, hosted by Bradley Caro Cook, Ed.D., recently spoke with Leslie Lubell, HAMSA Program Manager. Read More

September 03, 2020

Pop-up Concerts Delight Isolated Seniors

Pop-up Concerts Delight Isolated Seniors

August 19, 2020 - AJTBob Bahr wrote how one pop-up concert honored an immigrant's anniversary. Read More

September 03, 2020

How to Get Help

How to Get Help

Atlanta Jewish Times Op Ed Article from Terri Bonoff Read More

September 03, 2020

Chaplain Extends Jewish Touch

Chaplain Extends Jewish Touch

August 14, 2020 - AJTFlora Rosefsky writes how JF&CS Chaplaincy program offers connection and compassion during COVID-19. Read More

September 03, 2020

Addiction's Impact on Families Intensified by Pandemic

Addiction's Impact on Families Intensified by Pandemic

“What's deadlier than drugs and alcohol?" Stigma and shame. Read More

September 04, 2020

Better Together: A Partnership Between Meals On Wheels Atlanta and Aviv Older Adult Services – a Program of JF&CS

Better Together: A Partnership Between Meals On Wheels Atlanta and Aviv Older Adult Services – a Program of JF&CS

“Through our partnership with Meals On Wheels Atlanta, we have been able to serve clients more comprehensively, providing better coordination of care, doing what each of our organizations does best. It’s definitely a win-win for everyone!” says… Read More

September 08, 2020

High Holy Days:  Finding Community During a Time of Isolation

High Holy Days: Finding Community During a Time of Isolation

Rabbi Judith Beiner, JF&CS Community Chaplain, provides thoughts on celebrating the High Holy Days during the pandemic. Read More

September 11, 2020

AJC: Joyful ways to celebrate Rosh Hashana despite pandemic

AJC: Joyful ways to celebrate Rosh Hashana despite pandemic

September 11, 2020 | Food & RecipesBy Jennifer Zyman, for the AJC Read More

September 15, 2020

Letting Go with Tashlich

Letting Go with Tashlich

Rabbi Judith Beiner, JF&CS Community Chaplain, shares her thoughts on the ceremony of Tashlich. Read More

September 22, 2020

How Do You Keep Your Brain Healthy During COVID-19?

How Do You Keep Your Brain Healthy During COVID-19?

Georgia Gunter, Geriatric Care Manager at JF&CS Atlanta, shares tips for older adults on how to keep their brain active and healthy during the pandemic. Read More

September 22, 2020

Living Our Joys: A Reflection on the Fall Holidays

Living Our Joys: A Reflection on the Fall Holidays

Rabbi Judith Beiner, JF&CS Community Chaplain, reflects on the fall cycle of Jewish holidays. Read More