These two concepts are at the forefront of the work of Jewish Family Services.
Throughout the pandemic we’ve found ways to connect people to our vital services and bring together caring volunteers with people who need them. Our work hasn’t stopped for a minute. In fact – we’re growing!
We’re expanding our senior and refugee services, and finding new ways of assistance through our Project NOAH Community Engagement Programs.
Stay connected with JFS. We’re here for you – especially as we return to a “new normal.”
All the best,
Mindy
Mindy Berkowitz
Executive Director
Welcome Lucy and Polina!
This past month we welcomed two new staffers to the JFS SV family: Lucy Istomina and Polina Gurvits. This month we’ll meet Lucy.
Lucy Istomina, is our new JFS SV Older Adult Care Manager
Lucy tells us,
“I am delighted to join this great team of people who are devoted to helping those in need. My heart is full of optimism to contribute my knowledge and experience as Older Adult Care Manager to the organization's mission, and provide proper care and services to local Holocaust Survivors. I see that as a chance to give back to the generation of my parents who went through the WWII hardship and fought against fascism and Nazism."
I am an immigrant from Russia with the background in finance. In the United States after two years of working as an accountant I decided to follow my heart calling and change my major. Thus, I went to a grad school to pursue a psychology degree and graduated from Sofia University receiving a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with specialization in Creative Expression.
My clinical career has included working with elders, domestic violence survivors, veterans, people living with mental illness and others."
After three decades of devoted service, Galina Chyorny is retiring. Galina has been a tireless champion for Holocaust survivors, refugees, older adults, and emigres. Our offices have been flooded each year with bouquet after bouquet on International Woman’s Day, brought by so many people who love and appreciate Galina and all the love she brings to her work.
Galina, we will miss you and know that you will always be part of the JFS family!
You are Not Alone: JFS SV Offers Spiritual Counseling and Group Support
We can do many things that may help us achieve overall wellness – like finding a reason to laugh, walking with a friend, meditating, playing with a pet, or working from home once a week. But sometimes we need professional support and treatment to set us on a path to recovery and wellbeing.
If you are interested in private pastoral counseling or participating in group sessions, call Rabbi Barney at (408) 357-7451 or email barneyb@jfssv.org.
Pat and Alan Werba/Werba Rubin Papier Wealth Management
Generous Anonymous Donors
Cookie Addison
Tine and Wayne Levenfeld
Susan and Mark Levine
Robin Sabes
June 2021
Support JFS’ essential services this summer
Hundreds of individuals and families impacted by the pandemic need your help today. Can they count on your support?
Once you click DONATE on the JFS website, and you do not see a fund listed you would like to donate to; you can select "Other", and write your preference in the comment section.
JFS HomeCare Services
JFS Home Care Services are available for you or a loved one with a range of non-medical care for older or disabled adults in Santa Clara County
JFS SV is proud to offer social services on-site at Chai House. These services are open to everyone at Chai House, and include case management, resource referral, counseling and support groups.
