December 2017
JFS is here, especially during the holiday season, to strengthen individuals, families, and the entire community.

Together, we will continue the work of Tikkun Olam - our collective obligation to "repair the world," making it that much brighter and better.


JFS Newsletter

Pantry Champion Spotlight - Alaina Walter
For her Mitzvah Project, Alaina Walter chose to help restock the JFS food pantry. With help from the community, Alaina filled a grocery cart with food donations. Alaina chose this project because she loves to cook and wanted to bring the security of good meals to others for her bat mitzvah project.

While restocking our pantry is a popular project, recent Mitzvah Projects have included making home cooked or baked items for our Pantry Freezer, raising funds for RISE, visiting with seniors in our Brandywine Village Network, helping pick up or deliver Mitzvah Baskets, and working in the JFS Dory Zatuchni Village Garden.

MORE ABOUT MITZVAH JFS PROJECTS
Get Involvedgetinvolved
BECOME A JFS VOLUNTEERBVN
Through a variety of professional and volunteer services, Brandywine Village Network makes it possible for older adults to plan well, live well, and age well.

Volunteer activities are individually assigned based on a volunteer's unique skills, interests, and availability.

RISE WITH REFUGEES!
We need your help to raise funds for our Refugee Integration Support Effort.

When refugees seek a home in Delaware, JFS helps them settle here and raise their families in freedom and safety. With your help, we will continue to assist newcomers to America and mobilize hundreds of volunteers to welcome them.


No amount is too small. 
Thank you for making Delaware a place where refugees are welcome.
Program Updates
Movies That Matter: The Refugee Experience - A Great Success!  moviesthatmatter

Movies that Matter was designed to raise awareness and expand the conversations related to issues affecting humanity, social justice, tolerance, racism, and prejudice. In partnership with First Unitarian Church of Wilmington, Jewish Family Services (JFS) presented three thought-provoking nights of film, discussion, and awareness to the community. It is vital that, together, we build a more tolerant, respectful, and educated community that is prepared to receive and welcome refugees. "Over 200 people attended Movies that Matter and the feedback we have received has been overwhelmingly positive", said Basha Silverman, CEO of JFS.

"Dear Sarah..."
JFS Answers Community Members' Questions
JFS is publishing a new advice column that will appear in each issue of the Jewish VOICE monthly newspaper. Submit your questions , and  receive answers and advice from one of our licensed therapists. Names and details will be altered in published letters to protect your privacy. All letters will be answered and can be viewed on our website.
 

Upcoming Eventsupcomingevents 
Let's Face It! 
Paul Simon's Portraits From Volunteering
FREE
A gallery show of BVN and RISE volunteer Paul Simon's pastel portraits.

Through Friday, December 29
Monday - Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Blue Streak Gallery 
1721 Delaware Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO:  (302) 478-9411 or  jgrinberg@jfsdelaware.org
ASK - Alphabet Soup Kids FREE
A support group for kids ages 12-18 that identify as GLBTQ+.

Saturday, December 2 & 16
Doors Open - 11:00 AM
Support Group - 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Social Group - 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
JFS  
99 Passmore Road
Wilmington, DE 19803

CONTACT SHARON TO REGISTER:  cztwins@hotmail.com  
Healing Hearts for Divorcing Parents
$85
Saturday, December 16
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
JFS  
99 Passmore Road
Wilmington, DE 19803

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO:  (302) 478-9411 or  jgrinberg@jfsdelaware.org
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Jewish Family Services of Delaware
99 Passmore Road
Wilmington, DE 19803

(302) 478-9411