JFS News

Today’s featured mensch: Tom!

In 2024, the JFS team embraced a new core value: Be A Mensch. A mensch is a stand-up person, a compassionate individual who does right by others. So we wanted to share the inspiring story of Tom, an extraordinary JFS volunteer, and a mensch in every sense of the...

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ENL Mentor Brings Clients to the Library

My ENL client and her three-year-old child have few weekday opportunities to go out. The child’s sister is in PreK, so she has no one to play with during the day. We’ve been going to the North Park Library story time and the contrast between the first and third visit...

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JFS Expands Services In Wake Of Israel-Hamas War

Jewish Family Services - Here for the all for more than 160 years. The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas has had powerful and traumatic impacts on individuals and families around the globe. JFS is here to help in this time of crisis. We have expanded our services...

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Statement Concerning Attack On Israel

This weekend we, along with the rest of the world, were shocked to learn about the attack against Israel. Our hearts are with the Israeli people and all those impacted by this act of terrorism. We grieve for the lives lost and continue to hope for a favorable...

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Career Open House 2023

JFS continues to grow with expanding programs and expanding staff. JFS has served our family, friends, and new neighbors for more than 160 years. On February 27th, a Career Open House will feature an opportunity to learn more about us along with preliminary interviews...

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Blizzard 2022 Resources

The Buffalo Region experienced a generational storm for the ages. Beginning on Friday, December 23, the multi-day blizzard found thousands without power, low food supplies, road closures, public transportation shut downs, and so much more devastation including loss of...

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Volunteers Needed for Incoming Ukrainian Families

A robust pace continues with welcoming Ukrainian families to Buffalo. In fact, 14 families are expected between now and mid-January. There is much to do and we are looking for volunteers to help us prepare and welcome these families. The families will have temporary...

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L’Shana Tova from JFS – CEO Holiday Message

Dear JFS Friends, Shabbat Shalom and L’Shana Tova – Happy New Year! It has truly been an incredible year for Jewish Family Services of Western New York. The Jewish Community Care program has expanded its services to caring for more than 60 Holocaust survivors,...

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