Oct 21, 2021 | Community Partners, Community Programs, Immigrant and Resettlement, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Resettlement, We are JFS!
On October 19th, Edward Shapiro of the Shapiro Foundation presented on the topic, “My Journey in Philanthropy.” Click here to watch the virtual presentation! In 2016, Ed and and his wife, Barbara, led a successful community-wide effort–including local, regional...
Oct 19, 2021 | Community Partners, Healthy Aging, JFS of Metrowest, Older Adults, We are JFS!
Yesterday, JFS of Metrowest’s Healthy Aging Initiative and NORC Program joined the Hastings House residents for their weekly Wii Bowling match. Residents met in the Hastings House’s community room, greeting each other with smiles, snacks, and playful...
Oct 19, 2021 | Business, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
Jared Cherney JFS Intern With JFS since September 2021 From Holliston MA, Speaks English “I deeply value community work that actively engages with areas of need in multiple ways and mediums. I think the variety of programs offered by JFS touch on some of the...
Oct 13, 2021 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Community Partners, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Volunteer Opportunities, 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...
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 13, 2021 | Children's Clothing Closet, Community Partners, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Thank you to our friends at Dana Hall for inviting us to their community service event held on their beautiful campus! JFS staff arrived at Dana Hall with over two dozen boxes of clothing donations for the JFS Children’s Clothing Closet. Stationed in Dana...
