PAL Stories
February 10, 2023

Havinagala a Hit at Punch Bowl Social
On January 28th, the 33rd Annual Havinagala — a Party for PAL — was a huge hit with the more than 300 excited young professional attendees. Read More
January 09, 2023

Havinagala Brings Young Professionals Together for Fun and Fundraising at Punch Bowl Social
Havinagala, the largest Jewish young adult fundraiser in Atlanta, will take over Punch Bowl Social at The Battery on January 28, 2023, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The event raises funds for JF&CS’s PAL Program, Atlanta’s only Jewish Big Brother/Big… Read More
December 30, 2022

Sam Perlman, 2023 Big PAL of the Year
Congratulations to the 2023 Big PAL of The Year, Sam Perlman! Sam was matched with Asher Fleshel, who was 11 years old at the time. The two quickly became friends, and over the years became more like family. Read More
April 19, 2022

National Volunteer Month: Harper and Micah Become the Best of PALs
Harper and Micah matched just two years ago through the PAL Program at JF&CS, right when the pandemic began. Since then, they have become the best of PALs. Read More
April 11, 2022

Volunteer Spotlight: "A Girl After My Own Heart": Jackie Nix and Her Little PAL
Jackie Nix began her journey at JF&CS back in 2014 as the Young Adult Program Coordinator. Years later, in 2021, she would find herself back at JF&CS, this time to be a Big PAL to her new friend, seven-year-old Noa. Read More
April 07, 2022

Volunteer Spotlight: Jordan Enoch And His Little PALs
Jordan Enoch loved his experience with the PAL Program so much, he decided to volunteer twice. And he recommends others interested to do the same if they are looking to make a lasting impact in the community. Read More
February 11, 2022

PAL Program Creates Lasting Friendship of More than 30 Years
Larry and Russell were matched as PALs in 1988. After Russell moved back to South Africa a year later, they stayed in touch, and now their friendship has spanned more than three decades. Read More
February 01, 2022

Havinagala Returns In-Person at BAR{n}
Benefit for the PAL Program Planned for March Read More
December 15, 2021

PAL of the Year 2022: Jason and Austin’s Story
When Jason Zutty decided to start searching for a Jewish mentorship program years ago, he had no way of knowing that it would lead to such a meaningful and long-lasting friendship. Read More
November 16, 2021

Havinagala: Party for PAL at BAR{n}
Start 2022 off right with the best party of the year, Havinagala! Socialize, play awesome games, and enjoy dinner and drinks at BAR{n} with friends. Now celebrating its 32nd year, Havinagala is the largest Jewish young adult fundraiser in Atlanta.… Read More
March 23, 2021

Max and Ethan Connect Through Love of Rubik’s Cube
Connections don’t always happen right away, and it can take time for people to click. However, the bond between two people immediately solidifies once they find something they have in common. Luckily, for Max and Ethan, members of The PAL Program,… Read More
January 07, 2021

The Importance of Mentorship During a Pandemic
“I have missed being able to see my Big PAL on a regular basis. Although we can’t see each other, I still feel loved.” - Little PALLittle PALs participating in the Jewish Family & Career Services (JF&CS) PAL Program across the Atlanta area shared… Read More
July 29, 2020

Be a Big Pal to a Jewish Child in need
Be a friend, mentor, and a role model. We all need someone we can trust and confide in. Someone that is there just for us. Read More