By Leah Persky, PhD & Certified Family Life Educator • Family Life Education Manager
What are parents dealing with lately? Well, a lot! They are agonizing over questions of safety; childcare; figuring ou[...] From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: July 2020
Posted 5 years ago
Most of us are familiar with the famous line from Confucius that says, “May you live in interesting times.” How very true for what has become known as “The time of COVID.” One day, we will look back and r[...] Introducing new NextGen Coordinator Alyson Jones
What is PJ Library?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 12[...] Volunteer Spotlight – July 2020: Gloria Murman
Posted 5 years ago
(Gloria is pictured above volunteering for Hag Sameach with her daughters and granddaughters)
What’s your current volunteer role at JFCS? And in what ways have you volunteered with JFCS in the past?
Befor[...] Helping our neighbor, PRISM, as needs increase
Posted 5 years ago
Food Box Packing and DistributionWe are are continuing to provide extra support to our neighboring agency, PRISM, to supply it with volunteers that can help respond to the growing food needs in the community. PRI[...] How to talk to your white kids about racism
Posted 5 years ago
By Natalie Oleson • JFCS Counselor
It has been a tough couple of months. Like many of you, I was left reeling after video footage surfaced of a police officer killing George Floyd by kneeling on his neck. I [...]