Nov 24, 2021 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
Dear JFS Friends 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...
Nov 16, 2021 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, JFS of Metrowest, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Active bystanders learn how to recognize, safely deescalate, and intervene in potentially dangerous or problematic situations. Join JFS in fighting hate by attending a training to become an Active Bystander, and thank you to all who bravely stand against injustices of...
Nov 15, 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...
Nov 12, 2021 | Children's Clothing Closet, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
Volunteers Jane Joiner, Noreen Begley, Leslie Singer, and Carol Hengerle went through 18 boxes of new adult clothing from Good360. The group folded, organized, and tagged 560 items. Once sorted, the items provided by Good360 were transported to the JFS Children’s...
Nov 12, 2021 | Compelling Story, Healthy Aging, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
Three Members – Two Generations of One Family Serving JFS HomeCare Clients Wendy Polanco Morales has joined her mother, Lillian Morales, and aunt, Elidia Morales on the staff of JFS’ HomeCare Team. Lillian began her career at JFS in early 2016, followed by her sister,...
Nov 10, 2021 | Featured, JFS of Metrowest, Veterans, We are JFS!
Dear Friends, I was invited this past weekend by my fellow Veteran Bruce Mendelsohn to speak at Congregation Beth Israel of Worcester MA. The topic was the experience we had as Jewish members of the military. Bruce had an absolutely fabulous presentation which I have...
