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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

April 20, 2020

JF&CS IN THE NEWS: COVID-19 Stress Tests Holocaust Survivors

JF&CS IN THE NEWS: COVID-19 Stress Tests Holocaust Survivors

JF&CS of Atlanta was recently featured in the Atlanta Jewish Times for it's COVID-19 response to the needs of Holocaust survivors. Read More

April 17, 2020

Can you ever trust an addict? Even in recovery?

Can you ever trust an addict? Even in recovery?

With recovery, if you take it in little steps, you can start to build back that trust and recover your relationship. You are putting marbles in the jar. If the marbles resemble trust, you are offering your recovered loved one the opportunity to,… Read More

April 06, 2020

JF&CS IN THE NEWS: COVID-19: Mental Health, How Are People Coping?

JF&CS IN THE NEWS: COVID-19: Mental Health, How Are People Coping?

Increased calls for mental health and substance abuse services are one measure of the tremors that COVID-19 is causing beneath the surface of Atlanta’s Jewish community. Read More

April 05, 2020

A Passage to Strengthen the Spirit

A Passage to Strengthen the Spirit

We know for certain that we are in a marathon, and not a sprint, and that taking care of both our bodies and souls is vital for us all. Read More

March 22, 2020

Healthy Social Media Habits for Teens in the Time of COVID-19

Healthy Social Media Habits for Teens in the Time of COVID-19

Social media and the internet have positive and negative effects on both teens and adults. It is our job as parents to help our children learn how to navigate both sides in a healthy, balanced way. Read More

March 13, 2020

How You Can Help Keep the Community Strong & Healthy

How You Can Help Keep the Community Strong & Healthy

In these challenging times, many more people in our community will be in need due to lost wages, isolation, and distress. We know we can count on people like you to help. Read More

March 12, 2020

Surviving Suicide

Surviving Suicide

What to do when you lose a loved one to suicide. Content warning: Suicide Read More