Sep 17, 2021 | Community Partners, Community Programs, Immigrant and Resettlement, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Resettlement, We are JFS!
Today is National Citizenship Day. The United States Customs and Immigration Services notes, “Each year, on September 17, Americans celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. We encourage Americans to reflect on the rights and responsibilities of...
Sep 10, 2021 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
JFS is angered and saddened by the demonstration of hate that occurred at Temple Beth Sholom of Framingham on September 9th. As Rabbi Allison Poirier stated, “It is extremely troubling to discover a symbol of animosity toward the Jewish community in the midst of our...
Sep 3, 2021 | Community Partners, Elder Care Management, Family Assistance Network, Featured, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Photo Credit: Sheldon Golder Together with the help of over 130 volunteers and staff, JFS of Metrowest coordinated the delivery of over 2,200 Kosher meals for Rosh Hashanah to families and older adults throughout Metrowest, Boston, and North and South Shore...
Aug 20, 2021 | Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Resettlement
(photo credit: HIAS, Getty Images, Anadolu Agency) Dear Friends of JFS, As many of you are aware, JFS has been involved with refugee resettlement since its founding. JFS is currently the only Jewish agency in Greater Boston that is involved in this noble and sacred...
Aug 19, 2021 | Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, PAGES/RAG, PAGES/RAG Videos, Pathways to Academic Growth & Enrichment, Resettlement, We are JFS!
Discussing the intricacies of the pandemic with children can be difficult. JFS Volunteer and recent Standford University graduate, Emma Rashes, 22, is trying to change that. We are excited to share the release of her new children’s book, Lily the Llama Helps Her...
Aug 5, 2021 | Community Partners, Community Programs, Family Assistance Network, Featured, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
On Friday, July 20th, JFS staff members Joanne Kane, Abrielle Salloway, and Zach Blankstein visited Temple Beth Am in Framingham to pick up over 20 bags of donated food and personal care items! JFS of Metrowest wants to thank all the members of Temple Beth Am for...
