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January 05, 2024
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Innovative Support for the Atlanta Community
Our response for those directly affected by the war in Israel Read More
October 11, 2023
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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](https://d1symue921fl4h.cloudfront.net/assets/news/israeliflag.jpg)
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](https://d1symue921fl4h.cloudfront.net/assets/news/MicrosoftTeams-image-7_2023-05-01-145811_vvll.png)
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](https://d1symue921fl4h.cloudfront.net/assets/news/Jobs-page-hero-image-1920x1000_2022-03-30-172853_ovaj_2023-03-31-124504_hfwc.jpg)
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 30, 2023
![JF&CS Launches Be Well Atlanta Initiative](https://d1symue921fl4h.cloudfront.net/assets/news/iStock-1183327730.jpg)
JF&CS Launches Be Well Atlanta Initiative
Jewish Family and Career Services (JF&CS) today announced it has received a $500,000 matching grant from the Zalik Foundation to help address the growing teen mental health needs through a new Jewish Atlanta mental health and wellness program. The… Read More
September 12, 2022
![Meet Our Expanded Community Outreach Team](https://d1symue921fl4h.cloudfront.net/assets/news/Community-Outreach.jpg)
Meet Our Expanded Community Outreach Team
Through a commitment to increase the reach and visibility of JF&CS, Terri Bonoff, CEO, has expanded the Community Outreach Team threefold. Read More
September 07, 2022
![A Year of Exciting Growth at The Horwitz-Zusman Child & Family Center](https://d1symue921fl4h.cloudfront.net/assets/news/JFCS_GivingGuide2.jpeg)
A Year of Exciting Growth at The Horwitz-Zusman Child & Family Center
In the year since announcing the transformative gift that named the Horwitz-Zusman Child & Family Center, it has grown into a powerhouse of impactful mental health professionals, expanding its child therapists, offering new needed services, as well… Read More
March 17, 2022
![The ‘Atlanta Gravestone Project’: Behind the push to mark every Jewish grave - Atlanta Journal Constitution](https://d1symue921fl4h.cloudfront.net/assets/news/Atlanta-Gravestone-5.jpg)
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](https://d1symue921fl4h.cloudfront.net/assets/news/Untitled-design.jpg)
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](https://d1symue921fl4h.cloudfront.net/assets/news/p090hpl7.jpeg)
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 17, 2021
![Inspired Giving: Sheryl Blechner](https://d1symue921fl4h.cloudfront.net/assets/news/sheryl-blog-image.png)
Inspired Giving: Sheryl Blechner
“When you are fortunate, you have a responsibility to give back,” Sheryl Blechner recalled being taught this by her mother, Rita Speer. "It is something my sisters and I have tried to pass on to our children as well," she said. Read More
November 01, 2021
![A Chat with Matt: Resilience After Tragedy](https://d1symue921fl4h.cloudfront.net/assets/news/blog-1920x1080-v2.jpg)
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
October 21, 2021
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Vera's Vision
Chief Program Officer, Vera Golden, shares her vision for greater service integration and client-centered care. Read More
September 03, 2021
![Horwitz Zusman Families Make Children's Mental Health Their Passion Project](https://d1symue921fl4h.cloudfront.net/assets/news/IMG_ULA.jpg)
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
August 18, 2021
![$1 Million Gift from Horwitz Zusman Family Advances JF&CS New Child & Family Center](https://d1symue921fl4h.cloudfront.net/assets/news/mother-and-daughter.jpeg)
$1 Million Gift from Horwitz Zusman Family Advances JF&CS New Child & Family Center
ATLANTA (August 18, 2021) – Jewish Family & Career Services (JF&CS) of Atlanta is proud to announce the launch of the new Horwitz Zusman Child & Family Center dedicated to serving children, adolescents, and families in Georgia. The new Center will… Read More
August 02, 2021
![New Local Home Sharing Service “HomeShare ATL” Connects Seniors with Housemates](https://d1symue921fl4h.cloudfront.net/assets/news/iStock-1261426938.jpg)
New Local Home Sharing Service “HomeShare ATL” Connects Seniors with Housemates
ATLANTA (August 2, 2021) – Jewish Family & Career Services (JF&CS) of Atlanta launched HomeShare ATL, a matching service for older adults and home sharers in Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties. Read More
July 30, 2021
![Atlanta One of 32 Cities to Receive Emergency Services for Holocaust Survivors Thanks to National Matching Initiative](https://d1symue921fl4h.cloudfront.net/assets/news/JF-CS190.jpg)
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](https://d1symue921fl4h.cloudfront.net/assets/news/Screen-Shot-2021-07-14-at-3.17.38-PM_2021-07-14-192739_aavi.png)
Give People the Reason and the Chance to Give
Journeys - Tara Kornblum Story Read More
July 01, 2021
![Rebecca’s Story](https://d1symue921fl4h.cloudfront.net/assets/news/Rebecca-Angle-2.jpg)
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