Reflecting on Our Jewish Values and Honoring Those Who Came Before Us
JFS is excited to share that they have received a generous donation from Ms. Elizabeth “Betty” Smith (née Kaldeck) on behalf of the Kaldeck family! JFS staff member Anniey Michelson recently met virtually with Ms. Smith to learn more about her family’s history and Holocaust experiences. To read more about the Kaldeck/Kohn family and Anniey’s reflections, click the link!
JFS Annual Build-A-Backpack Event Will Look A Little Different This Year!
For the 9th consecutive year, JFS of Metrowest aims to provide over 200 backpacks full of school supplies to children in our community who need it most; but given the current public health emergency, this year’s initiative is going to look a little different…!
Thinking about Privilege & the Pervasiveness of Racial Injustice: Thoughts by JFS Staff Member Stephanie Rohr
JFS staff member Stephanie Rohr shares helpful reflections and resources about racial injustice and white privilege.
Community Action & Anti-racism, Thoughts & Resources from JFS Staff Member Maggie Kenney
JFS staff member shares own thoughts and list of educational resources on racial injustice as protests and demonstrations continue throughout the country in the wake of George Floyd’s death in the hands of law enforcement.
Support Student Learning & Creativity At Home: Donate to JFS Educational Care Packages!
JFS seeking donations for educational care packages for the 57 Woodrow Wilson 3rd and 4th graders who were a part of the JFS All Stars and STEAM Academy programs this school year!
10th JFS Collaborative Distribution – Over 2,700 Bags of Food & Personal Care Items Distributed to Date!
In an on-going collaborative community effort, JFS has passed out a total of 1,427 bags of food and 1,304 bags of personal care products to the Framingham community in 10 weeks of distributions!