Jun 6, 2019 | Community Programs, Jewish Community, Veterans, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Dear Friends, JFS COO Lino Covarrubias, for the past half dozen years, has been instrumental in helping disabled Israeli combat soldiers (“Brothers for Life”) connect with their U.S. peers on an annual visit to the Boston area. This photo was taken at...
Jun 1, 2019 | Family Assistance Network, Jewish Community
Are you a Jewish Professional living in Metrowest? Are you in your mid to late career?Have you lost your job or had your hours cut short? You may be eligible to participate in the Ready for Success employment program! Complete the online screening, eligible applicants...
Jun 1, 2019 | Family Assistance Network, Jewish Community, We are JFS!
Ronna and Scott Cohen, with JFS staff Lino Covarrubias and Diana O’Brien It is with abundant gratitude that JFS thanks Ronna and Scott Cohen for their generous gift of food cards to the Lucy and Joe’s Food Pantry which provides emergency assistance to people in need....
May 28, 2019 | Jewish Community, Resettlement, Upcoming Events, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
We are excited to share that the JFS/MFA Mobilize Boston project is wrapping up next month, meaning we will soon be sending our shipping container of supplies to refugee camps across Syria! Just last week, Gabe Miner of Jewish Teen Initiative (JTI) brought another...
May 24, 2019 | Community Programs, Healthy Aging, Jewish Community, LGBTQ+, Lunch & Learn, Older Adults, Upcoming Events, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
What: Please join us for a 60 minute lunch and discussion to learn and talk about people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. We invite anyone who is interested in this subject and we welcome all views. We also encourage people who have friends or...
Apr 3, 2019 | Community Programs, Family Assistance Network, Healthy Aging, Jewish Community, Veterans, We are JFS!
In preparation for Passover, Post Commander Larry Herson of Jewish War Veterans of Massachusetts (JWVMA) stopped by to give their annual Chi -x10 donation to JFS’ Lucy and Joe’s Food Pantry. Thank you to the JWV of MA for helping us make Passover a possibility for...