Jewish Family Service February Update

Check out all that is going on at JFS

Help vulnerable families fill their plates this Passover...

When 400 Seder meals are needed, Jewish Family Service is there.

And we can't do it without you.

April 2, 2017 is the 19th Annual Dr. Samuel S. Rockwern Passover Delivery of Jewish Family Service. Help us feed Cincinnati's Jewish families that could not otherwise afford to observe the holiday

Donate now and help us reach our goal to raise $15,000 by March 24th.

Sign up to volunteer and on April 2, 2017 help us deliver more than 400 boxes filled with Passover food. You'll also deliver a smile!

Remke Markets collecting $ for Passover...

Remke Markets, at their Hyde Park location, is accepting cash donations for Dr. Samuel S. Rockwern Passover Delivery of Jewish Family Service. Displays with tear-off slips in denominations of $5, $10, and $20 will be available March 27 - April 23 in the kosher food department and at check-out counters. Just present the slip to the cashier who will add the donation to your purchase.

Helping a client reconnect to Judaism...

Marvin is a Jewish Family Service Heldman Family Food Pantry client and participates in wellness and socialization activities at our Barbash Family Vital Support Center. Read his story and how his late mother continues to inspire him.

Learn more

Two presentations address healing from trauma...

Janina Fisher, PhD

An expert in trauma treatment

Jewish Family Service will host Dr. Fisher for two presentations on ways to heal from the long-term consequences of trauma.

Open to the public:
Recognizing and Coping with the Legacy of Trauma

Dr.Fisher will share ways to manage the

long-term and sometimes unexpected

effects of a traumatic experience.

FREE

March 15, 2017 Learn more

Professional Development - 6 CEs:
Confronting Shame & Self-loathing: Pathways to Healing

Dr. Fisher will share how issues of shame can become avenues to transformation, enabling individuals to survive.

FREE

Friday, March 17, 2017 Learn more

13th Annual Miriam O. Smith Education Series

Jewish Family Service Little is librarian for a day...

Akira is a Jewish Family Service Bigs & Littles client and was recently chosen to have her wish for private tutoring services granted through United Way's Wish List program, which was featured in the Cincinnati Enquirer. After reading her story in the paper and learning that her dream is to become a Librarian, Cincinnati Public Library helped make Akira's dream come true.

Read the Enquirer's article

Your old CDs can help seniors suffering from cognitive and physical impairments...

We are in need of CD donations of Hungarian, Polish, Russian and Yiddish Music for clients who are a part of the JFS Music and Memory program, as these genres of music are difficult to find on iTunes.

In addition we appreciate any donation of used iPods, iPads, Speakers, Headphones, CDs (any genre), and iTunes gift cards.

To donate, contact Brittany Arling at 513-768-3327 or [email protected]

Learn more about Jewish Family Service Music and Memory.

Helping cope with the loss of a loved one...

Jewish Family Service is offering a bimonthly Bereavement Group to bring together those who are coping with the loss of a loved one. The group is open to the community and is in partnership with Adath Israel Congregation.

For more information contact:

Dori Singer at [email protected]

or (513) 766-3317

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to see an inspirational message
such as this every Monday.

Other ways you can help Jewish Family Service strengthen lives

VOLUNTEER!

Help strengthen lives directly by volunteering.

Contact Sandee at 513-766-3352 or [email protected]

Learn more

Donate your car to Jewish Family Service

Actually, you can donate any vehicle...even if it doesn't start!
Just call 877-JFS-4CAR (877-537-4227) and it will be picked up. Learn more

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