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July 07, 2020

Talking about Privilege & Racism - A Parent's Challenge

Talking about Privilege & Racism - A Parent's Challenge

We cannot be afraid to discuss oppression and discrimination for fear of “getting it wrong”. This is not a “one and done” conversation – but we cannot allow the fear of failure paralyze us and condemn us to inaction. We must educate ourselves and… Read More

July 03, 2020

The Statue of Liberty & The Ideal of Welcoming The Stranger

The Statue of Liberty & The Ideal of Welcoming The Stranger

May our Independence Day celebrations inspire us to learn and to act, and work towards the day when all Americans prosper with the promise of freedom. Read More

June 26, 2020

JF&CS Partners with Global Village Project to Deliver Needed Food

JF&CS Partners with Global Village Project to Deliver Needed Food

Last month, JF&CS partnered with the Global Village Project, a Decatur-based nonprofit that provides free education to refugee girls, to deliver meals to 30 students and their families – feeding 200 individuals overall. Read More

June 02, 2020

A Message from Terri Bonoff: "Our agency is here to help, for all who need it."

A Message from Terri Bonoff: "Our agency is here to help, for all who need it."

This is a very challenging time for all of us. Our agency is here to help, for all who need it. Our mental health services are available to support members of the community as we navigate the impact of this crisis. Read More

May 27, 2020

Shavuot: Let kindness be our guide

Shavuot: Let kindness be our guide

The highest ideals of the Torah are played out in the book of Ruth, when the characters fulfill their legal and moral obligations under Torah law by caring for the needy in the community, seen in the established practice of gleaning whereby the poor… Read More

May 14, 2020

Terri Bonoff, JF&CS CEO, participated in Jewish Atlanta Flagpole.

Terri Bonoff, JF&CS CEO, participated in Jewish Atlanta Flagpole.

She covered all of our expanded/enhanced services in response to the COVID-19 health crisis. Read More

May 11, 2020

JF&CS IN THE NEWS: Interest-free Loans Available to Help Jewish Atlanta

JF&CS IN THE NEWS: Interest-free Loans Available to Help Jewish Atlanta

A key partnership between JF&CS of Atlanta and JIFLA helps make emergency loans available to community members financially hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

April 23, 2020

Counting Up

Counting Up

The period between Passover and Shavuot is called the Sefira. It refers to the practice of counting the Omer, an ancient Hebrew measure of grain, that was once offered up in the Temple. Read More