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February 03, 2025

A Day With Dayna at IW

A Day With Dayna at IW

We spent the day with Dayna and her friends, our wonderful clients in IndependenceWORKS (IW). From brownies to bunny ears, here's a recap of our day! Read More

February 03, 2025

1st FMD an Impactful Success

1st FMD an Impactful Success

More than 70 families gathered for JF&CS’ Family Mitzvah Day (FMD) to participate in thoughtful projects benefiting the community! Read More

January 29, 2025

Tu B'shevat: A Time of Hope

Tu B'shevat: A Time of Hope

Tu B’shevat or the "New Year of the Trees" is Jewish Arbor Day. The holiday is observed on the 15th (tu) of the Hebrew month of Shevat during the month of February. JF&CS Community Chaplain, Rabbi Beiner reflects the hope that Tu B’shevat gives us. Read More

January 17, 2025

How Mentorship Supports Youth Mental Health

How Mentorship Supports Youth Mental Health

Kids today need mentors more than ever, and our PAL Program is here to support you. Read More

January 06, 2025

The Power of Mentorship

The Power of Mentorship

For over 35 years, our PAL program has been matching Jewish adolescents and teens (mostly from single-parent households) with young Jewish professional adults who are able to provide that additional help and support that only a role model can… Read More

January 03, 2025

Desiring a New Career?

Desiring a New Career?

Amy Albertson, our Senior Manager of Career Services, shares her career journey to JF&CS and offers Next Steps for those who are dissatisfied with their job/career. Read More

January 02, 2025

Spotlight: The Kay Family Leadership Series

Spotlight: The Kay Family Leadership Series

At JF&CS, we could not fulfill our mission to transform lives without the talented volunteers, lay leaders and board members who work alongside us — many of whom have completed our leadership program: the Kay Family Leadership Series (KFLS). Read More

December 18, 2024

Navigating Family Estrangement

Navigating Family Estrangement

“Estrangement is everywhere, and it’s the thing we don’t talk about,” says Rabbi Judith Beiner, JF&CS Community Chaplain. Rabbi Beiner has been leading family estrangement support groups for years, and the staggering numbers from Pillemer’s… Read More