The Cost of the Cuts: Protecting Our Community in Challenging Times
We are profoundly disappointed that Congress passed a budget bill on Thursday, July 3, that will have dire consequences for our clients, staff, and the broader community of people with whom we work. Most JFS clients depend on Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), program ...

Celebrating the Bravery, Resilience, and Strength of Holocaust Survivors
June 4 is Holocaust Survivor Day, a time to celebrate the bravery, resilience, and strength of those who survived the Holocaust. While International Holocaust Remembrance Day and Yom HaShoah are for honoring the memory of all the people taken by the Holocaust, Survivor Day is about celebrating survi ...

Fighting Isolation, One Connection at A Time
One in three older adults experiences loneliness, and the toll it takes is more than emotional. Social isolation can shorten lives, increase the risk ...