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March 13, 2023
The Hogeweyk Way: Improving Quality of Life at The Dementia Village
What can a town in The Netherlands teach us about how to treat people with dementia? Deborah Zisholtz, Director of Aviv Older Adult Services, and Georgia Gunter, Geriatric Care Manager, recently traveled to The Netherlands to find out when they… Read More
March 13, 2023
Judy's Journey: Something had to give
Surviving breast cancer was just the beginning of the steep downward slope that took "Judy" from the ideal life to a deep state of despair. JF&CS licensed psychotherapist Nicky Albert described the first few sessions with Judy as "an outpouring of… Read More
March 07, 2023
A Delicious Way to Celebrate Inclusion
February was Jewish Disability, Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month, and in honor of JDAIM, JF&CS hosted its 4th Annual Kugel Cookoff and Disability 101 Training on February 23. JF&CS Community Access Group Program Manager, Abby Frantz spoke… Read More
February 13, 2023
Commemorating 30 Years of the Shalom Bayit Program
February 2023 marks the 30-year anniversary of the Shalom Bayit (Peace In the Home) program. Thirty years of support, counseling, and advocacy for victims of domestic violence. Thirty years of Wendy Lipshutz, Program Director, and her team listening… Read More
February 13, 2023
JF&CS Showcases Horwitz-Zusman Child & Family Center to Community
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
February 10, 2023
Havinagala a Hit at Punch Bowl Social
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
January 22, 2023
When Star Students Struggle With ADHD
When 15-year-old Cassie's grades started to slip, her mother, Bella, jumped into action to determine if there was a chance they were dealing with ADHD. Read More
January 10, 2023
Family Volunteer Day Makes Giving Back Fun
On December 29, over 50 volunteers from 15 families came together on Family Volunteer Day to help people in need across our community. The event was popular and filled up quickly with families who delighted in the idea of getting their kids to… Read More