2026-2027 Board of Directors
OFFICERS
President: Ian Rubin, Wayland
Vice President: Jodi Bring, Natick
Vice President: Chase Carpenter, Cambridge
Vice President: Jay Gainsboro, Framingham
Vice President: Barbara Schultz, Sharon
Treasurer: Meyer Levy, Cambridge
Secretary: Dena Kowaloff, Framingham
DIRECTORS
Adeyemi (Yemi) Ajao, Randolph
Michelle Bearak, Wellesley
Ann Budner, Acton
Cheryl Carner, Natick
Jennifer Drucker, Newton
Stephanie Elkind, Newton
Jack Faer, Wayland
Shirley Nigri Farber, Stoughton
Helene Gelber, Newton
Michael Gilman, Wayland
Deborah Gotbetter, Hampton, NH
Jacki Hart, Dover
Michael Katzman, Natick
Anita Lavakumar, Framingham
Elana Margolis, Sharon
David Podell, Natick
Julian Rich, Framingham
Denise Rosenblum, Natick
Jessica Rubinstein, Boston
Philip Strauss, Southborough
Andrew Troop, Sudbury
Susan Wilk, Newton
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Allison Kates, Wayland
YOUTH DIRECTORS
Adam Farb, Chestnut Hill
Talia Frieze, Chestnut Hill
ACTIVE PAST PRESIDENTS
Aron Ain, Naples, FL
Robert Band, Holden
Alan Bernstein, Waltham
Carol Chudnofsky, Chestnut Hill
Kathy Anbinder Covarrubias, Framingham
James Gordon, Framingham
Louis Kates, Framingham
David Milowe, Westwood
Judi Raphael, Hopkinton
Marcia Rosenberg, Needham and Sarasota, FL
Lester Schindel, Framingham
Reva Tankle, Gilford, NH
Josef Volman, Boston
JFS Videos
Honoring the Legacy of Myrna Epstein Winter
Honoring the Legacy of Myrna Epstein Winter A Lifelong Champion of Refugees and Immigrants On the first anniversary (yahrzeit) of Myrna Epstein Winter’s passing, Jewish Family Service of Metrowest honors her extraordinary life through the proposed JFS...
Finding Home Through JFS Home-Share: A Story of Friendship & Belonging
The JFS Home-Share program helps match individuals seeking affordable housing with homeowners who have a compatible living space to share. Beyond providing stable housing, the program fosters companionship, independence, and lasting connections that enrich the lives of everyone involved. Whether you’re looking for housing, have space to share, or simply want to learn more about the life-changing impact of Home-Share, we invite you to watch this remarkable story.
Celebrating Partnership, Compassion & Community Impact | Honoring Rob Andrews
At the 2026 Seize the Dream celebration, JFS of Metrowest honored Rob Andrews with the Max Michelson Humanitarian Award for his compassion, leadership, and partnership in welcoming immigrant and refugee families. His extraordinary efforts have helped create a stronger, more compassionate community for families starting anew.
JFS Business News
JFSMW Job Opening: Social Worker (MSW, Full-Time)
Make a Meaningful Difference in Your Community—Join the JFS Team! Are you an experienced, compassionate Social Worker looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact? Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Metrowest is seeking a dedicated professional to join our...
REQUEST FOR FACILITIES & HANDYMAN SERVICES
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE RFP (PDF) JFS of Metrowest, located at 475 Franklin Street, Framingham, MA, is seeking one or more reliable, insured vendors to provide on-call/as-needed handyman, facilities, utility, and building support services. JFS occupies office space...
JFSMW Job Opening: Social Worker- Make a Meaningful Difference in the Lives of Individuals and Families in Our Community.
JFS is seeking an experienced, compassionate Social Worker to join our supportive and collaborative team. In this role, you’ll work directly with individuals and families to understand their needs, develop practical plans for greater stability and well-being, and...