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Yom Kippur

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

Wellness-Summit

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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8/25/2021

JF&CS and Solidarity Sandy Springs Work Together to Fight Hunger with the High Holiday Food Drive

JF&CS is excited to partner with Solidarity Sandy Springs to give the Jewish community an opportunity to donate food this year to help increase food security in the Jewish...

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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8/25/2021

$1 Million Gift from Horwitz Zusman Family Advances JF&CS New Child & Family Center

Jewish Family & Career Services (JF&CS) of Atlanta is proud to announce the launch of the new Horwitz Zusman Child & Family Center dedicated to serving children, adolescents, and...

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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8/25/2021

How a Friendship Inspired a Planned Gift

What inspires someone to include JF&CS in their will? For Craig Codon White, including JF&CS in his will was his way of honoring two people he greatly admired –...

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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8/17/2021

New Local Home Sharing Service “HomeShare ATL” Connects Seniors with Housemates

Jewish Family & Career Services (JF&CS) of Atlanta launched HomeShare ATL, a matching service for older adults and home sharers in Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties.

By jfcsatl

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8/9/2021

Atlanta One of 32 Cities to Receive Emergency Services for Holocaust Survivors Thanks to National Matching Initiative

As the pandemic passes its year mark, Holocaust survivors across the U.S. continue to face new and renewed daily struggles. Covid-19 has only further exacerbated and enhanced the...

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

Joel-Dworkin-Blog

8/9/2021

JF&CS HAMSA Welcomes Joel Dworkin to the Team

Joel Dworkin may be new to HAMSA (Helping Atlantans Manage Substance Abuse) and JF&CS, but he is not new to addiction in the Jewish world.

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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8/9/2021

Staying Organized and Motivated During Your Job Search

The job search process can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be.

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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8/9/2021

When is it Time to Find a Geriatric Care Manager for Your Older Adult Parent?

How do you know when it's time to look for Geriatric Care Management Assistance for older adults?

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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7/12/2021

How to Handle Re-entry Anxiety

These days, a lot of us may be feeling anxious about re-entry. Be Well with Hillel therapist Susan Fishman offers some advice for how to cope!

By Susan Fishman, NCC, CRC, Be Well With Hillel ClinicianFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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7/7/2021

Parenting Non-Binary and Gender-Questioning Kids

When someone is pregnant, it’s a huge decision of whether to learn the sex of the baby. Yet, gender is not always as easily set.

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

Rebecca's Story

7/7/2021

Rebecca’s Story*

JF&CS Gave Me My Son Back.

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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7/7/2021

JF&CS Volunteer Dentist Gives Life-Saving Advice to Patient

Few people claim to enjoy going to the dentist, and even fewer can say that their dentist truly changed their life. Sandra Richardson is one of the few...

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

Girls

7/7/2021

Jewish Women’s Fund of Atlanta Announces Historic Local Grant to Empower Healthy Relationships for Women

Jewish Women’s Fund of Atlanta will award a record-breaking $225,000 to two Jewish organizations selected to work in partnership to create a multi-tiered program to empower women and girls...

By Rachel Wasserman, JWFFor Jewish Family & Career Services

HomeShare

6/14/2021

Why You Should Consider Sharing Your Home

This year, our Aviv Older Adult Services department launched a new program: HomeShare ATL. The program matches older adults with homeseekers (or homeowners!) to provide a private bedroom, bathroom,...

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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6/14/2021

Celebrating Pride Month

June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month.

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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6/1/2021

New Newsletter to Promote Mental Health – Coming Soon!

In response to the growing mental health need, JF&CS Frances Bunzl Clinical Services is excited to launch a new e-newsletter, the Feel Better Letter. This mental health and wellness...

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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5/3/2021

Buy the Tasting Restaurant Card – Get 20% at Eateries

Get 20% off at your favorite restaurants, while supporting adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities with the Tasting Restaurant Card

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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4/29/2021

Flowers Aren’t Enough: A Play about Domestic Violence

Flowers Aren't Enough: A Play about Domestic Violence

By jfcsatl

Passover and the past

3/29/2021

Passover and the Past

Preparing for Passover every year sends me back into the past.

By Rabbi Judith Beiner, JF&CS Community ChaplainFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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3/29/2021

From Cradle of Love to Passover Mensch

Allan Tanenbaum’s journey at JF&CS has included helping to build families through Cradle of Love as well as making sure all Jewish families are able to celebrate Passover. This...

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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3/25/2021

PAL Match Bonds Through Love of Rubik’s Cube

A mutual love of Rubik's Cube quickly brought this Big and Little Pal together!

By jfcsatlFor Jewish Family & Career Services

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