Your Help Is Needed Now More Than Ever – Donate to JFS Today!
Last year with your help, over 5,000 community members were supported by JFS. Your help is needed now more than ever. Please, make a donation today – which will have twice the impact thanks to a match from generous donors – to ensure continued support for all in our community.
JFS Receives Generous Donations from Temple Beth Am Community!
Temple Beth Am community members donate over 20 bags of food and personal care items to be distributed to JFS clients!
Reflecting on Our Jewish Values and Honoring Those Who Came Before Us
JFS is excited to share that they have received a generous donation from Ms. Elizabeth “Betty” Smith (née Kaldeck) on behalf of the Kaldeck family! JFS staff member Anniey Michelson recently met virtually with Ms. Smith to learn more about her family’s history and Holocaust experiences. To read more about the Kaldeck/Kohn family and Anniey’s reflections, click the link!
JFS Annual Build-A-Backpack Event Will Look A Little Different This Year!
For the 9th consecutive year, JFS of Metrowest aims to provide over 200 backpacks full of school supplies to children in our community who need it most; but given the current public health emergency, this year’s initiative is going to look a little different…!
Thinking about Privilege & the Pervasiveness of Racial Injustice: Thoughts by JFS Staff Member Stephanie Rohr
JFS staff member Stephanie Rohr shares helpful reflections and resources about racial injustice and white privilege.
Community Action & Anti-racism, Thoughts & Resources from JFS Staff Member Maggie Kenney
JFS staff member shares own thoughts and list of educational resources on racial injustice as protests and demonstrations continue throughout the country in the wake of George Floyd’s death in the hands of law enforcement.