News Stories
August 01, 2024
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
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
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
“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
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 - from the Atlanta Journal Constitution Read More
March 14, 2022
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
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
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
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 –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
Journeys - Tara Kornblum Story Read More
July 01, 2021
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 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
“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
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
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
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
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
Mary Chase Mize, Clinician at JF&CS, was one of two recipients who received 2021 awards for their research and service. Read More