Rotary Club of Framingham Grant Supports JFS Memory Cafés — Join Us March 11 for Music & Connection
JFS is proud to announce that we have received a generous grant from the Rotary Club of Framingham in support of the JFS Memory Café program! The grant was presented at a recent Rotary Club gathering, where JFS had the opportunity to share more about the impact of our...
Standing with Our Immigrant Neighbors: Active Bystander Trainings Rooted in Jewish Values
In response to increased ICE presence in our region, JFS recently facilitated two community Active Bystander Trainings, equipping neighbors with practical tools to safely and effectively support immigrant community members. The sessions—one hosted at a UCC...
Statement on New Federal Directive Authorizing Arrest and Detention of Refugees
February 20, 2026 Framingham, Massachusetts ### Jewish Family Service of Metrowest (JFS) is deeply alarmed by the newly disclosed federal directive authorizing the arrest and detention of refugees who have been lawfully admitted to the United States but have not yet...
ICYMI – Understanding the Connection between Heart Health and Dementia
February is American Heart Month—and in this post, Malka Young, Director of Allies in Aging JFS Eldercare Solutions explores an often-overlooked truth: heart health and brain health are deeply connected. Vascular dementia, the second most common form of dementia, is...
Design Thinking in Action: Volunteer Services Team Retreat at the JFS Innovation Center
At Jewish Family Service (JFS), innovation is not an add-on — it is a core strategic priority. Our strategic goals explicitly call for new, creative approaches to today’s most complex social challenges, a commitment already demonstrated through initiatives such...
Black History Month: A Shared Legacy of Justice and Responsibility
At Jewish Family Service of Metrowest (JFS), Black History Month is an opportunity not only to honor the tremendous achievements and resilience of Black Americans, but also to reflect on the deep historical connections between Black and Jewish communities—connections...