Mar 30, 2026 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Business, Community Partners, Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
This month, Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Metrowest’s Immigrant Support Group was honored at the MetroWest Health Foundation’s annual meeting with the prestigious Edna Smith Health Equity Award. This recognition highlights the group’s meaningful impact in...
Mar 22, 2026 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
Each March, we celebrate National Social Work Month—a time to recognize the professionals who dedicate their lives to helping individuals, families, and communities overcome challenges and thrive. First established in 1963, this month serves as an opportunity...
Mar 22, 2026 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
This Women’s History Month, we honor not only the trailblazers who have shaped history—but also the extraordinary women who have shaped our history at Jewish Family Service of Metrowest. Since our founding in 1979, JFS has grown from a small, volunteer-led effort into...
Feb 25, 2026 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Community Partners, Featured, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
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...
Feb 20, 2026 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Community Partners, Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Resettlement, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
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...
Feb 16, 2026 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Featured, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
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...
