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June 02, 2021

Providing Layers of Support for Older Adults

Providing Layers of Support for Older Adults

Mrs. Rebecca Greene* is a 90 year old Jewish older adult. She called Federation, looking for help for assistance paying her rent. She was referred to JF&CS where she received help with more than just rent assistance. Read More

June 01, 2021

Cherie Aviv Continues to Bring Cheer to Holocaust Survivors Throughout the Pandemic

Cherie Aviv Continues to Bring Cheer to Holocaust Survivors Throughout the Pandemic

“I love this mask. It is the only one that fits me,” said a Holocaust survivor who received a cute mask with an apple pattern for the Rosh Hashanah holiday. A survivor’s granddaughter shared, “My grandmother adored the napkins picturing the Seder… Read More

May 28, 2021

Surviving Summer at Home from College

Surviving Summer at Home from College

If you’ve just returned home for the summer and you’re already wondering how you’re going to make it through, you’re not alone. It can be hard to go back to living with a parent, or parents, when you’ve been adulting for some time. Susan Fishman,… Read More

May 28, 2021

New Clinical Newsletter to Promote Mental Health - Coming Soon!

New Clinical Newsletter to Promote Mental Health - Coming Soon!

In response to the growing mental health need, JF&CS Frances Bunzl Clinical Services is excited to launch a new e-newsletter, the Feel Better Letter. This mental health and wellness email will be packed with tips, tools, advice, and resources -… Read More

May 12, 2021

Shavuot: All About Torah

Shavuot: All About Torah

Rabbi Beiner, JF&CS Community Chaplain shares thoughts about Shavuot. "Torah is our foundation, our heart and our soul. May our Shavuot celebration help us to affirm the centrality of Torah in our lives, and continue to inspire us to live according… Read More

May 06, 2021

JF&CS Z-H ILP Provides Stability to Families of Clients

JF&CS Z-H ILP Provides Stability to Families of Clients

Our Zimmerman-Horowitz Independent Living Program (Z-H ILP) provides adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with a place where they can learn and grow their independence while also providing their parents with the peace of mind that… Read More

April 23, 2021

Managing the Stress of Finals

Managing the Stress of Finals

It’s hard to think of something more stress-inducing for college students than finals. Even after the year we’ve just had. And it makes sense. Anything we value or find important (like, hopefully, your grades) is going to create some level of… Read More

March 25, 2021

The Shalom Bayit Program offers a Passover Seder Prayer

The Shalom Bayit Program offers a Passover Seder Prayer

Developed by survivors and volunteers with our Shalom Bayit program many years ago, as we enter this Passover holiday, we share with you this Passover prayer. We invite you to use this in your Seders, to share with others, or to just reflect on… Read More