Posted 4 years ago
By Miriam Graham • J-Pride Coordinator
Here we sit at the precipice of a new year. Its beginnings are subtle, but bodily felt; a shift in the weather, the edge of Pesach (Passover), the flowing of maple sap,[...] Posted 4 years ago
This month’s featured volunteer is Judy Witebsky, who is one of the original founders of the “Keeping the Spirit Alive” Caregiver Conference that JFCS co-hosts. This year’s caregiver conference will be he[...] Posted 4 years ago
By Becky Lyle Sulkin • Jewish Youth Mentoring Program Manager
The Jewish Youth Mentoring Program (JYMP) is excited to feature Jonah, a 15-year-old mentee who has been patiently awaiting his perfect mentor. J[...] Posted 4 years ago
It’s been said that change is inevitable; growth is optional. So many of us feel that time has stood still these past 12 months, as we have endured the effect of the pandemic on our daily lives. Simultaneous wi[...] Posted 4 years ago
By Leah Persky, PhD & Certified Family Life Educator • Family Life Education Manager
I don’t think I have ever spent so much time in my house, and I know this is true for so many of us. The cleaning,[...] Posted 4 years ago
Sara Reininger, pictured with her son, who volunteers with her at JFCS
What’s your current volunteer role at JFCS? In what ways have you volunteered with JFCS in the past?
For the last two years, I have b[...] Posted 4 years ago
By Natalie Quiring-Oleson, MSW, LICSW • JFCS Counselor
If you’ve read any articles providing you with tips to survive the pandemic, it is likely that mindfulness and/or meditation has been mentioned. These[...] Posted 4 years ago
During the month of February, JFCS and Jewish communities around the world observe Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month (JDAIM). The mission of JDAIM is to unite Jewish communities worldwid[...]Posted 4 years ago
ACT Program Manager Laura Gorke was one of several JFCS staff to participate in "Cards for the Community" on Jan. 18 in honor of the MLK Day of Service.
By Dana Shapiro • JFCS Community and Volunteer Engagem[...] Posted 4 years ago
By Leah Persky, PhD & Certified Family Life Educator • Family Life Education Manager
With the tumultuous events of the past year and the tragic and jarring events that took place at the U.S. Capito[...] 