Mar 20, 2023 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Business, Featured, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
Reva Tankle Past President, JFS Board 2010-2011 Since its inception, JFS of Metrowest has valued and relied upon the leadership of many strong and talented women to champion the JFS mission and shape the agency for future generations. We asked Reva Tankle who served...
Mar 17, 2023 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Community Partners, Featured, Jewish Community, We are JFS!
With the support of Senate President Karen Spilka, JFS received a grant through the Commonwealth to improve the security of the agency’s front entrance. With that grant, JFS was able to replace a glass window door with a ballistic proof door. As a Jewish agency, JFS...
Jan 27, 2023 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Featured, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Upcoming Events, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Today on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, JFS remembers Max Michelson Z’’L; our mentor, friend, teacher, guiding light to so many of us. Max-Holocaust survivor, co-founder of JFS, community leader- provided wisdom and hope. Max inspired each of us to be...
Jan 11, 2023 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Community Partners, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, Upcoming Events, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Making veggie lasagnas and banana bread for the Lucy and Joe Press Food Pantry and signing up to become an Active Bystander are just a few ways you can live into the example of activism set by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this holiday weekend. Click the video...
Nov 23, 2022 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Community Partners, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
On the eve of Thanksgiving, I am thinking about our Native American brothers and sisters. In the last two years, JFS’ Committee on Anti-Racism and Fighting Antisemitism has made major inroads in accelerating our social justice Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) agenda...
Oct 14, 2022 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Community Partners, Education Equity Initiative, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, PAGES/RAG, Pathways to Academic Growth & Enrichment, We are JFS!
JFS was proud to celebrate and recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, October 10th at the gathering hosted by the Framingham Public Schools (FPS) at the Fuller Middle School. This year’s event focused on acknowledging Nipmuc Nation land, reminding us that “WE...
