Events Stories

Our clients are the purpose behind the party. Read More

Through her work, Michele Hirsch shows that impactful philanthropy is more than just financial contributions--it's about creating meaningful change. Read More

We highlighted the difficulties our community has faced over the past year since the October 7th attacks on Israel – and spotlighted some of the extraordinary work we’ve done to combat the destructive impact of antisemitism. Read More

The Tasting Experience 2024 welcomed over 700 enthusiastic attendees and raised an incredible $400,000 for our nonsectarian Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services (IDDS) at JF&CS. Read More

Enjoying Atlanta’s best restaurants and newest libations in one place is truly an experience; doing it with the people you love is a memory. On May 2, we invite you to make your own special memories with us at The Tasting Experience at the Stave… Read More

We are pleased to announce that this year, ALL of our nonsectarian IDD services will benefit from the proceeds of The Tasting Experience on May 2, 2024, which includes the Zimmerman-Horowitz Independent Living Program (Z-H ILP), our Community Access… Read More

On March 14, JF&CS will host the inaugural Bright Smiles, Brighter Futures fundraising event benefitting the Ben Massell Dental Clinic. Read More

Havinagala 2024 kicked off the year of Young Professional (YP) opportunities at JF&CS with a party of epic proportions on January 27. Read More

JF&CS’ Havinagala: A Party for PAL has been the event for young professionals in Atlanta for the last 35 years. On January 27, 2024, it enters a new era. Read More

On September 10th, 239 enthusiastic JF&CS volunteers took part in Mitzvah Day. Volunteers of different ages and stages of life filled the agency’s Dunwoody campus and an additional 10 sites across Metro Atlanta — having fun and helping others! Read More

Shalom Bayit program's 30th anniversary celebration will center around a play to show the strength of domestic abuse survivors. Read More

In her own words, Wendy Lipshutz, Shalom Bayit Program Director, talks about the four supporters who helped her get the program started three decades ago. Read More

JF&CS presents the 21st annual Mitzvah Day on Sunday, September 10. The fun-filled day of good deeds is a much-anticipated gathering, connecting like-minded individuals while serving the Atlanta community. Read More

The story behind JF&CS' Lemonade FUNraiser initiative this summer. Read More

On May 4, 2023, The Tasting brought in more than 600 attendees to share in the glorious array of delicious bites from 20 fabulous Atlanta restaurants and caterers. Guests Sip’d, Savor’d, and Splurge’d to raise much needed funds for the nonsectarian… Read More

JF&CS is busy setting the table for The Tasting, our annual event that raises support for the nonsectarian Zimmerman-Horowitz Independent Living Program. This year's event honors the legacy of program namesake Jerry Horowitz (of blessed memory.)… Read More

On January 19, JF&CS hosted an open house for community supporters, school counselors and mental health professionals to share the benefits of their new whole-child, holistic approach to children’s mental health. Read More

On January 28th, the 33rd Annual Havinagala — a Party for PAL — was a huge hit with the more than 300 excited young professional attendees. Read More

Mitzvah Day returned September 11, 2022, for a day of service in the Atlanta community, and our volunteers showcased their passion for "giving back" to our community. Read More