by Edie Falk | Jun 17, 2025
I’m sure you’ve heard “life is a journey, not a destination.” One of the highest character traits in Judaism is being humble on our journey. It’s about our place in the world, our path to find that for ourselves, and to see a broader perspective and respecting others....
by Edie Falk | May 13, 2025
In times of uncertainty, the steady stream of news and information we encounter each day can feel overwhelming and stir up anxiety about the future. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which offers an opportunity to check in with yourself and reflect on how your...
by Edie Falk | Apr 10, 2025
Happy April. In the Jewish calendar it’s the month of Nisan in which we celebrate Passover. How do JFS’ core values of Being Resolute, Being Purpose Built, and Being a Mensch reflect the Jewish holiday? The story we share every year is of our walk to freedom from...
by Edie Falk | Apr 8, 2025
Perhaps in Aprils past you’ve seen a garden of pinwheels slowly turning in the breeze and stopped to wonder why they were there. Every April, organizations across the country who work with children and families plant these pinwheel gardens to honor Child Abuse...
by Edie Falk | Feb 7, 2025
Recently resettled refugees in our community are at risk. On January 24th, the current administration put out a stop work order in place pertaining to all foreign aid and halted all arrivals through the United States Refugee Arrival Program (USRAP). This means that no...
