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It has been 24 hours since the Jewish community of Pittsburgh experienced an attack that has taken precious lives and angered and traumatized a whole community for years to come. Our sorrow, sympathy and compassion for that community joins with those around the country who wish to help with the heal[...]Posted 4 years ago
Scott and Hindy Tankenoff will receive Friends of the Family Award at JFCS’ 30th Annual Benefit on Saturday, Dec. 1 For more than two decades, Scott and Hindy Tankenoff have volunteered for and financially supported several non-profits, including JFCS – but in the early days of their m[...]Posted 4 years ago
JFCS 30th Annual Benefit Promo Video #1 Get your Benefit tickets here![...]Posted 4 years ago
JFCS’ highly skilled, licensed therapists work with care and compassion to address the challenges people face throughout their lives. They help clients identify goals and potential solutions to problems that cause emotional turmoil, improve communication, coping skills and symptom management, stre[...]Posted 4 years ago
Here’s a riddle for you – what do the following have in common: Spooky (but safe) costumes for Halloween, locking your iPhone while driving so you won’t be tempted to check out the latest while sitting at stoplights, and cyber-bullying? Can’t crack the code on this riddle?? Neither can I! Bu[...]Posted 4 years ago
Carrie Fink was recently hired as the PJ Library Coordinator at JFCS. PJ Library is an international award-winning program designed to strengthen Jewish identity by sending Jewish-content books and music on a monthly basis to children from age 6 months through 8 years. PJ Library also hosts regular [...]Posted 4 years ago
Rachel's many impressions – including ones of her own parents – have taken her from elementary class clown to regular appearances on Comedy Central and HBO Rachel Feinstein caught the bug for comedy and entertaining at a very young age. One of her most vivid memories from kindergarten[...]Posted 4 years ago
By Natalie Oleson, MSW, LICSW, JFCS Counselor, and Leah Persky, Ph.D, JFCS Family Life Education Program Manager October is National Bullying Prevention Month, which is timely, since kids are typically just getting settled into school. Bullying can be categorized in a number of ways, i[...]Posted 4 years ago
By Jill Kozberg • JFCS Counseling Program Manager Domestic violence is a serious issue in our society. It takes all forms. All shapes. All sizes. All genders. All ages. All religions. All races. All income levels. All educational levels. No one is exempt. Dom[...]