Archive for May 2023
May 01, 2023
![Kay Leaders Graduate with Inspiring Messages](https://d1symue921fl4h.cloudfront.net/assets/news/Kay-graduates-1920x1080.jpg)
Kay Leaders Graduate with Inspiring Messages
The Kay Family Leadership Series cohort concluded its 7-month series of sessions Thursday evening in a major fashion. The 15 new lay-leader graduates earned the opportunity to hear from an “all-star” cast of panelists to inspire their next steps. Read More
May 08, 2023
![A Journey of Faith](https://d1symue921fl4h.cloudfront.net/assets/news/melissasbeiner_2023-05-08-205126_ouae.jpeg)
A Journey of Faith
Grant was 27 years old when he decided to become a Bar Mitzvah. He was able to do so with assistance from Rabbi Judith Beiner, JF&CS Community Chaplain, who connected with him and his family across oceans, generations, and stages of life. Read More
May 11, 2023
![Students Stretch Dollars for Food Pantry](https://d1symue921fl4h.cloudfront.net/assets/news/foodpantrystory-1920x1080.jpg)
Students Stretch Dollars for Food Pantry
"You don't have to be a million-dollar donor to make a difference." Read More
May 22, 2023
![Focus Workshops: A Retrospective](https://d1symue921fl4h.cloudfront.net/assets/news/Blog-FocusWkshpRetrospective-1920x1080.jpg)
Focus Workshops: A Retrospective
Over the course of the last 10 months, JF&CS Clinical has highlighted the incredible work of the Horwitz-Zusman Child & Family Services team through our Focus Workshop Series. The series has provided resources and support to the community through… Read More
May 22, 2023
![Education in the Digital Age with Dr. Marlena Reese, Ed.D. : Part 2](https://d1symue921fl4h.cloudfront.net/assets/news/education.jpg)
Education in the Digital Age with Dr. Marlena Reese, Ed.D. : Part 2
Last month, we spoke with Dr. Marlena Reese to understand some of the Executive Function challenges students today are experiencing. Executive Function in the digital age is a modern challenge that we are collectively learning to navigate. We must… Read More
May 23, 2023
![June is Pride Month](https://d1symue921fl4h.cloudfront.net/assets/news/pridephoto.jpg)
June is Pride Month
June is Pride Month, which recognizes the achievements of the LGBTQIA+ community and honors the struggles they continue to experience. Read More
May 23, 2023
![A Look Back at JF&CS History](https://d1symue921fl4h.cloudfront.net/assets/news/jfcs-sign.png)
A Look Back at JF&CS History
In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, we look back at our own history of Jewish Family & Career Services (JF&CS) as one of Atlanta's continuously operating social service agencies. It is remarkable to think of the impact we've had as an… Read More
May 30, 2023
![JF&CS Hosts Virtual Dementia Tour](https://d1symue921fl4h.cloudfront.net/assets/news/Virtual-Dementia-Tour-Blog_2023-06-02-152354_hbji.jpg)
JF&CS Hosts Virtual Dementia Tour
What would it feel like to have dementia? How can family better understand what their loved ones are dealing with? JF&CS recently had the opportunity to host the Virtual Dementia Tour, which is an evidence-based, patented program designed to allow… Read More