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May 02, 2022

Brain Health Bootcamp at JF&CS Strengthens Minds and Mental Health

Brain Health Bootcamp at JF&CS Strengthens Minds and Mental Health

JF&CS offers two brain health support programs: Brain Health Bootcamp, and Music and Memory. Each program is unique, and uses techniques that are both fun and scientific to help manage and maintain memories and brain health. Read More

May 02, 2022

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Jill and Sylvia, Two Matzah Ball-Making Friends

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Jill and Sylvia, Two Matzah Ball-Making Friends

Jill Frances and Sylvia Andrews became friends in October 2021 thanks to One Good Deed. Since then, they've made matzah balls, shared many discussions about the meaning of life, and Jill has even learned some Yiddish! Read More

May 09, 2022

Celebrating One Good Deed Friendships: 96-Year-Old Ellie and Her Two Matches

Celebrating One Good Deed Friendships: 96-Year-Old Ellie and Her Two Matches

96-year-old Ellie says of her two One Good Deed matches, Helene and Michal: "They are my angels on Earth." Read More

May 10, 2022

Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and here at JF&CS, we are always working to provide additional resources for our community. Read More

May 18, 2022

Parenting: Curiosity > Understanding

Parenting: Curiosity > Understanding

JF&CS Parent Coach Cari Newman explains the concept of curiosity over understanding, and practicing radical empathy in parenting. Read More

May 24, 2022

The Magic of Music and Memory

The Magic of Music and Memory

Through curated and personalized music playlists, the Music and Memory program at JF&CS is helping those in the community struggling from memory loss remember who they are, and is bringing joy to their lives with the power of music. Read More

May 25, 2022

HomeShareATL Showcases Match Made in East Cobb

HomeShareATL Showcases Match Made in East Cobb

The Jewish Family and Career Services program brings homeowners and home-seekers together. Read More

May 26, 2022

A Prayer for the Children Lost

A Prayer for the Children Lost

A Prayer for the Children Lost Read More

May 31, 2022

Volunteer Dental Residents Dr. Chien and Dr. Kalaria on Their “Rewarding” Experience at BMDC

Volunteer Dental Residents Dr. Chien and Dr. Kalaria on Their “Rewarding” Experience at BMDC

Dr. Jean Chien and Dr. Poonam Kalaria discuss their residency experience at the Ben Massell Dental Clinic. Read More