Jun 11, 2019 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Jewish Community, Resettlement, Upcoming Events, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
As June begins, JFS has been receiving the final deliveries of supplies for our Mobilize Boston project with the Multifaith Alliance. Always ready to respond where there is need, the Social Action Committee of Temple Beth Sholom in Framingham, set up a collection...
Mar 1, 2019 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Jewish Community, LGBTQ+, Upcoming Events, We are JFS!
I have been thinking recently about the rainbow banners adorning many synagogues, churches, and other places of worship. Many display a variety of hospitable phrases: “All Are Welcome Here” or “LGTBQ* Folks Welcomed and Accepted.” In many ways, I am delighted to see...
Aug 8, 2018 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Immigrant and Resettlement, New American Services, Resettlement, We are JFS!
As you may know, last week I had the honor of joining CJP’s first U.S.-based crisis response mission to San Antonio to see firsthand the impact of CJP’s Fund to Aid Children and End Separation (FACES) Last count the fund has raised over $315k from 413 donors and has...
