Nov 29, 2021 | Community Partners, Community Programs, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Thanksgiving is a time to stop, reflect, and be grateful for the many blessings in our lives. We pause to do this, even with the realization that life can be hard and challenging, especially as we mark our second Thanksgiving with the COVID-19 pandemic. The ways in...
Nov 1, 2021 | Children's Clothing Closet, Community Partners, Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, Pathways to Academic Growth & Enrichment, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Last week, with the generous financial assistance and volunteer effort of the Yale Appliance Foundation, JFS distributed over 100 new winter coats and pairs of shoes to children in need. The foundation donated an additional 150 pairs of shoes, which will be stored and...
Oct 29, 2021 | Business, Community Partners, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
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Oct 26, 2021 | Community Partners, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
On Monday, October 25, 2021, JFS staff participated in an experiential art therapy workshop facilitated by acclaimed artist and art therapist, Sara Roizen. The workshops are part of an innovative pilot sponsored by Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) to support the...
Oct 25, 2021 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Community Partners, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Upcoming Events, We are JFS!
Antisemitic rhetoric and violence have escalated in the US and show no signs of slowing down. In response, Congregation Or Atid is bringing to our community a series of speakers and conversations to gain a greater understanding of this complicated hatred and develop...
Oct 25, 2021 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Community Partners, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
On Monday, October 11, over 100 people, including members of the Nipmuc Nation, gathered to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day, stand up to hate, and spread love. The ceremony was supported by and a collaboration of the Greater Framingham Community Church, JFS of...
