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12/8/2022

High Holidays Food Drive Fills Barrels and Hearts

We are so thankful to our incredible community and more than 30 partners who helped us collect over 13,000 lbs of food in three months!

By jfcsatl

Dr. Kalaria (above, second from right) with other Ben Massell Dental Clinic residents.

6/15/2022

Volunteer Dental Residents on “Rewarding” Experience

Dr. Jean Chien and Dr. Poonam Kalaria discuss their rewarding residency experience at the Ben Massell Dental Clinic.

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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6/15/2022

JF&CS and Volunteers Make a New Home for Ukrainian Evacuees

Lotner, a member of Or Hadash, volunteered for her family and congregants to “adopt” a large Ukrainian Evacuee family and help provide housing needs.

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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6/15/2022

In Your Time: A New JF&CS Group for Young Women

JF&CS provides a safe, non-judgmental space for women in their mid twenties to early thirties to voice their unique challenges and find strength, support, and perspective.

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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6/15/2022

Why We Need to Support Men in Therapy

JF&CS discusses the stigma behind men in therapy, and how we as a society can break down those barriers and support men in their quest for better mental health.

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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5/12/2022

Ben Massell Dental Clinic Provides Digital Optometry

Beginning with Ben Massell Dental Clinic of Jewish Family & Career Services in Atlanta, the first patients will receive eye exams utilizing this state-of-the art technology on April 20...

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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5/12/2022

Brain Health Bootcamp Strengthens Minds & Mental Health

Brain Health Bootcamp at JF&CS uses techniques that are both fun and scientific to help manage and maintain memories and brain health.

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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5/12/2022

Meet Jill and Sylvia, Two Matzah Ball-Making Friends

Ever since Jill and Sylvia became friends in October 2021, they've made matzah balls, shared discussions about life, and Jill even learned some Yiddish!

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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4/4/2022

Feed The Hungry Challenge Match

Any new or increased gift made to the Maos Chitim Fund in 2022 will be matched $1 for $1 up to $25,000 through the generosity of Jan and Marsha...

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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2/8/2022

JF&CS’ Brain Health Bootcamp Keep Seniors Sharp & Social

A growing body of research has shown that a person’s lifestyle and actions are linked to cognitive health and dementia.

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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2/8/2022

Tackling Chronic Inflexibility in Children

All well-adjusted children push boundaries and fuss. The big question is, what happens next?

By Cari Newman, Parent CoachFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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2/8/2022

Frances Bunzl Clinical Services Rises to the Challenge

Frances Bunzl Clinical Services has been working hard to hire new caring, specialized therapists, many for the new Horwitz-Zusman Child & Family Center.

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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2/8/2022

JF&CS Empowers Trauma Survivors with EMDR Therapy

From helping children with family-based abuse to veterans coping with PTSD, EMDR has proven to be effective in treating many types of traumas.

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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11/19/2021

Havinagala: Party for PAL at Punch Bowl Social

Socialize, play awesome games, and enjoy dinner and drinks at Punch Bowl Social with friends. Now celebrating its 32nd year, Havinagala is the largest Jewish young adult fundraiser in...

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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11/19/2021

The Benefits of JF&CS’ Estrangement Group

“The goal of the group is to offer support, de-stigmatize estrangement, and to create awareness that fractured family relationships are more common than people realize."

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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11/19/2021

Inspired Giving: Sheryl Blechner

“When you are fortunate, you have a responsibility to give back,” Sheryl Blechner recalled her mother, Rita Speer, often saying.

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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11/19/2021

Play Therapy Isn’t Just for Fun

“Play Therapy for children is like Talk Therapy for adults. It’s how children express themselves,” says JF&CS Clinician Sherri Cauthen.

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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11/19/2021

Oral Surgeon Chose Dental Career After Volunteering at Ben Massell Dental Clinic

“I wanted to help people. I like to interact with people and make a difference.”

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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11/19/2021

A Chat with Matt: Resilience After Tragedy

Logelin is the “accidental author” of the New York Times Best Seller, Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss and Love. Logelin tragically and suddenly lost his beloved wife, Liz,...

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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11/19/2021

JF&CS Career Services: Helping Community Members Achieve Their Dream Careers

When the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the country in March 2021, many in metro Atlanta found themselves losing careers they had spent years building in just the blink of...

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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10/19/2021

Always Give Your Best

Mira Cohen shares her experience volunteering with One Good Deed and what she learns from her One Good Deed friends.

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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9/15/2021

Forgiveness and Tranquility

Yom Kippur is an opportunity for us to reflect, repent, forgive and begin anew. Do we choose to be the grandmother who won't forgive or the grandmother who will...

By jfcsatl

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8/30/2021

JF&CS Staff Members Attend Spirituality and Wellness Summit

On August 11, ten staff members from JF&CS attended the Spirituality and Wellness Summit, organized by The Wellness Institute, a division of the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI).

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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8/30/2021

Helping Teens Go Back to School after a Year of Virtual Learning

It’s that time again. The back-to-school rush is almost here, especially now that teens will be attending school in person this fall. Even though you can hear a collective...

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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