As Passover approaches, Jewish families are beginning to prepare their homes and hearts to celebrate freedom and perseverance of community spirit. Working together ensures that our values and customs are preserved and encourages us to help one another in times of need. With your generosity, JFS helps more than 500 individuals observe Passover each year. […]
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Throughout the pandemic, we’ve felt the impact that social isolation has had on our health and emotional wellbeing especially among our most vulnerable groups. Staying connected continues to be a challenge for many older persons who are not yet ready or able to meet in-person. For JFS’ hundreds of Holocaust survivors, the adjustment to online
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Honoring the past and its impact on the future This month, we caught up with Seymour Nussenbaum (98), a JFS Kosher Meals on Wheels recipient and World War II Veteran, who spoke to us about a recent bill signed into law by President Biden. The bill will honor two top-secret World War II military units
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Most children know that food is an important need to live an active and healthy life. But not all may know there are families that may not be able to afford basic food items because of other household needs or bills. Part of cultivating kindness and good will in our community begins with showing the
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Valentine’s Day isn’t only for lovers! This day, like most holidays, offers an opportunity to show compassionate love and appreciation to our family, friends and community. As one of the congregate meal programs under JFS Senior Services, Lunch With Friends celebrated Valentine’s Day by engaging members in discussion of love, wisdom and friendship. Each week,
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Congratulations to Ms. S, a young woman from El Salvador who passed her citizenship test last week! Ms. S enrolled in the JFS citizenship classes to improve her English for better opportunities for herself and her daughter. Now that she is an American citizen, Ms. S would like to pursue additional teaching credentials, as she
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Valentine’s Day was originally known as a feast day and many of us celebrate by (over)indulging in sweet treats and fancy dinners with partners or friends. But not everyone is so fortunate. There are many families in our area that do not have enough to eat, who count on food pantries like ours to help
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January 27th is the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, an event commemorated as International Holocaust Day. This month, INLOVE Magazine published a powerful article about the JFS Middlesex Holocaust Survivor Services. For editor Elena Vasilevsky, our programs and mission are close to her heart, as she recalls her great aunt Tanta Yetta’s stories about
Giving Tuesday (11/30/21) is a global movement bringing people together through acts of service and charity. As we celebrate Hanukkah this week, here are eight great ways to spread light and joy with JFS Middlesex. Donate to support vital programs. Visit our website to learn about our services and donate to help keep them running.
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The JFS Donor Wall is a unique opportunity to create a visual impact while supporting JFS in providing essential services. The mark you leave means that our agency can continue to care for and uplift neighbors in need. Show your support for JFS while honoring the memory of a loved one, recognizing achievements or milestones,
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