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August 01, 2024

Israeli Consul General Speaks at JF&CS

Israeli Consul General Speaks at JF&CS

We had the honor of hosting the distinguished Israeli Consul General Anat Sultan-Dadon on Wednesday, July 24th, at the JF&CS campus in Dunwoody. Read More

October 11, 2023

JF&CS Offers Support for Those Impacted by Israel War

JF&CS Offers Support for Those Impacted by Israel War

The Jewish Family & Career Services Atlanta (JF&CS) provides emotional support to families impacted by the war in Israel. Read More

October 10, 2023

JF&CS Stands With Israel

JF&CS Stands With Israel

The emotional and mental health needs of our Atlanta Jewish community are front-of-mind for us in light of the attacks on Israel, and we are here to help. Read More

April 28, 2023

The Visionary: Michael Kay

The Visionary: Michael Kay

“If you closed your eyes and dreamed a little and imagined five years out from now, what would success look like? How would you know it? And how would it make you feel?” -Michael Kay (1940-2023) Read More

March 30, 2023

JF&CS receives Top Workplaces Award from Atlanta Journal Constitution Two Years Running

JF&CS receives Top Workplaces Award from Atlanta Journal Constitution Two Years Running

Jewish Family & Career Services has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2023 honor by Atlanta Journal-Constitution Top Workplaces. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement… Read More

March 17, 2022

The ‘Atlanta Gravestone Project’: Behind the push to mark every Jewish grave - Atlanta Journal Constitution

The ‘Atlanta Gravestone Project’: Behind the push to mark every Jewish grave - Atlanta Journal Constitution

The ‘Atlanta Gravestone Project’: Behind the push to mark every Jewish grave - from the Atlanta Journal Constitution Read More

March 14, 2022

JF&CS Wins A Top Workplaces Award

JF&CS Wins A Top Workplaces Award

We are thrilled to share that we have been recognized as a Top Workplace in Atlanta, listed at #13 among mid-sized companies! We were also named the Meaningfulness Special Category Winner, indicating our staff believes strongly in our mission. Read More

November 30, 2021

Eight Tzedakah Ideas for Hanukkah Time

Eight Tzedakah Ideas for Hanukkah Time

Hanukkah is now a time of giving. Many families continue the tradition of giving tips, presents and gelt, but also a tradition of giving tzedakah. So, in honor of our eight days of Hanukkah, JF&CS would like to present eight ways our community can… Read More

November 01, 2021

A Chat with Matt: Resilience After Tragedy

A Chat with Matt: Resilience After Tragedy

Matt Logelin talks candidly to us about life and loss, the magic of unpredictability, and the resilience of the human spirit. Read More

September 03, 2021

Horwitz Zusman Families Make Children's Mental Health Their Passion Project

Horwitz Zusman Families Make Children's Mental Health Their Passion Project

For the Horwitz and Zusman families, giving is always a family decision. Each member has areas of interest, and they each have a ‘passion project.’ But they all support each other in furthering the cause to make a difference in peoples' lives any… Read More

July 30, 2021

Atlanta One of 32 Cities to Receive Emergency Services for Holocaust Survivors Thanks to National Matching Initiative

Atlanta One of 32 Cities to Receive Emergency Services for Holocaust Survivors Thanks to National Matching Initiative

ATLANTA –July 2021 – As the pandemic passes its year mark, Holocaust survivors across the U.S. continue to face new and renewed daily struggles. Covid-19 has only further exacerbated and enhanced the challenges that this vulnerable population faces.… Read More

July 12, 2021

Give People the Reason and the Chance to Give

July 01, 2021

Rebecca’s Story

Rebecca’s Story

JF&CS gave me my son back. Last summer, my nine-year-old son became moody, withdrawn, and depressed after months of quarantine and social isolation. A friend told me to call JF&CS. I am so glad they did. Read More

June 28, 2021

Jewish Women’s Fund of Atlanta Announces Historic Local Grant to Empower Healthy Relationships for Women

Jewish Women’s Fund of Atlanta Announces Historic Local Grant to Empower Healthy Relationships for Women

Jewish Women’s Fund of Atlanta will award a record-breaking $225,000 to two Jewish organizations selected to work in partnership to create a multi-tiered program to empower women and girls in Atlanta’s Jewish community. 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

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 12, 2021

JF&CS Moves the Kosher Food Pantry into Modular Unit to Expand Services Offered

JF&CS Moves the Kosher Food Pantry into Modular Unit to Expand Services Offered

Sunday, March 7, 2021, volunteers gathered in the parking lot at Jewish Family & Career Services Atlanta to help the constantly growing Kosher Food Pantry move to its new home. Read More

March 11, 2021

Terri Bonoff, CEO of JF&CS, Featured on Coffee Connections

Terri Bonoff, CEO of JF&CS, Featured on Coffee Connections

Our own CEO, Terri Bonoff, joined Your Rocktioneer, Seth Weiner, for a discussion about how JF&CS is helping the community. Read More

March 11, 2021

Online Learning Groups Help Seniors Stay Connected

Online Learning Groups Help Seniors Stay Connected

Suzanne Katz highlights a few of the many opportunities for seniors in the community to engage in programs, have social interactions, and maintain a sense of self and purpose during the pandemic. Read More

March 11, 2021

JF&CS Clinician Receives Outstanding Research Award

JF&CS Clinician Receives Outstanding Research Award

Mary Chase Mize, Clinician at JF&CS, was one of two recipients who received 2021 awards for their research and service. Read More