Oct 13, 2021 | Children's Clothing Closet, Community Programs, Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
This month, Rashi School teens collected over 250 pairs of new socks and underwear for the JFS Children’s Clothing Closet, under the guidance of Dean of Students Joni Fishman, Director of Social Justice Stephanie Rotsky, and Social Justice Assistant Sherman Goldblum. ...
Oct 12, 2021 | Community Partners, Immigrant and Resettlement, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
JFS is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, and we are interviewing members of our board and staff to get their perspectives on what this celebration means for them and for our community. We spoke with JFS CEO Lino Covarrubias to learn more! What is your goal...
Oct 7, 2021 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Community Partners, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Upcoming Events, Volunteer Opportunities
Framingham, MA, October 11, 2021 – Please join us in making a statement against hate and recognizing historical injustices that tie into our communities’ present-day injustices. Community leaders and Cultural Stewards of the Nipmuc Nation will be in attendance...
Sep 27, 2021 | Community Partners, Family Assistance Network, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
We are happy to announce that the JFS Lucy and Joe Press Food Pantry has been selected for Stop & Shop’s Bloomin’ 4 Good Program! Brighten up your day with a bouquet of flowers that fights hunger in the local community! JFS of Metrowest has been...
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...
