Last month, Jewish Family Service had the opportunity to offer a grief drum circle. I’ll admit, I was hesitant at first because I had never done a drum circle. I wondered what level of experience would be needed and whether I would feel comfortable participating. I was relieved to learn ...
Jewish Family Service invites you to join us for an inspiring and laughter filled program featuring internationally acclaimed comedian and disability advocate Pamela Rae Schuller. Pamela brings humor, heart, and real-world experience to an event for ...
Working with our Kosher Food Program, I have seen firsthand how a little bit of help can mean everything. For families facing food insecurity, it’s not just about hunger- it’s about stress, making ends meet, and dignity. One missed paycheck or unexpected expense can be the difference between ...
As a social worker, I often hear stories of how pain and trauma have affected people’s lives. Recently, JFS hosted a Family Life Education program for teens in the community. The presenter was Marc Mero, who gave a powerful presentation about his life. Mero is a motivational speaker and former champion ...
In my role at JFS, one of our programs that I have the privilege of working with is helping families through our Food Delivery Program. When a person or family can’t meet their basic needs, it makes it harder to function and be productive in other areas of life. Food insecurity is a challenge ...
The work we do at Jewish Family Service is unique and impactful, but one thing that I find especially rewarding is our adoption program. Before working at JFS, I had very limited exposure to the process and experience of adoption, as I only knew a few people who had children through adoption. It is ...
On November 28th, Jewish Family Service partnered with Rabbi Laurie Rice and Cantor Josh Goldberg to provide a Community Healing Circle. Community members came together in prayer, song, and meditation to share feelings, honor loved ones lost and to support families who have loved ones serving ...
As we approach the High Holidays, the theme of forgiveness comes up often. Sometimes we find it hard to live the phrase most of us grew up with, “forgive and forget.” Because, as we get older, the more experiences we have that are harder to forgive. And there are some things we find ...
I hope everyone is enjoying their summer! As a social worker, it feels really special to work for an agency that has the time, compassion, and values to reach out into the community and be proactive about finding resources for families and individuals. We don’t just wait for people to show up for ...