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JFS Open House Event Showcases Programs and Volunteer Opportunities

On February 1st, JFS opened its doors after-hours for a community-wide open house, welcoming nearly 200 people who were able to tour the space, meet the staff, and learn ways to become more involved. Staff representatives were stationed at booths throughout the building, facilitating discussions about each program or service. The event received positive feedback […]

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AT&T Connected Learning Center Partners with Dallas College to Launch Successful ESL Program

The AT&T Connected Learning Center, a learning space provided through a grant received by the JFS Career and Financial Services Department, has partnered with Dallas College to offer ESL (English as a Second Language) classes to the community. The first class of eight adult students graduated in December. The second ESL course, which began in

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Increasing Awareness of the Plight of Holocaust Survivors in our Community

Currently, JFS cares for a vital population of Holocaust Survivors in the greater DFW community. We provide comprehensive care to 82 individuals, while 9 others receive various outreach supports, and 12 benefit from information and referral services. The number of Holocaust survivors worldwide is rapidly declining, and unfortunately, we have lost many members of our

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How You Can Help JFS and How JFS Can Help You: Community Leaders Gather for Annual Roundtable

For the second year in a row, leaders from the Dallas Jewish community gathered at JFS in a new annual tradition to discuss community needs and improve access to available resources. Attendees included Rabbis, representatives from school administrations, and leaders from various Jewish professional and community circles. During the roundtable discussion, JFS provided updated lists

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Cheers to our First-Class Volunteers

We want to thank our community for showing up to support the 950 volunteers who have dedicated their time to making the mission of JFS possible this past year. Of the 950 volunteers, 11 received special recognition for their dedication to the agency and to making a difference in our community during the Volunteer Appreciation

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Introducing the new 2024 Woman to Woman Headliner…

We are thrilled to announce Makeup Artist, Author, and Entrepreneur, Bobbi Brown, will be speaking at the Woman to Woman Luncheon on April 18th, at the Fairmont Hotel! Bobbi will share her inspiring journey from makeup artist to world-renowned business owner.  The JFS Woman to Woman Luncheon has been celebrating women for over 20 years, and is

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Popping Success! The Inspiring Relationship Between The Popcorn Shack and the PLAN Clubhouse

January 19th is National Popcorn Day!The Popcorn Shack has been a long-time employment partner with JFS and PLAN Clubhouse members, providing both transitional employment and supportive employment opportunities.  PLAN (People Living Active Now) is a program of Jewish Family Service where adults recovering from persistent mental illness come together as a community with the common

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Supporting Israeli Families Coming to Dallas: Join Our Efforts to Provide Comfort and Assistance

A letter from Cathy Barker, JFS Dallas President & CEO, and Eric Goldberg, JFS Board Chair Dear Dallas Community, As many Israelis find themselves in unimaginably difficult situations, dozens of families, especially those with young children, have relocated to our Dallas community in recent days. While many are fortunate enough to have support from family

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Announcing the 2023-2024 Board of Directors

Board Term is from August 1, 2023 – July 31, 2024 Officers Eric Goldberg, ChairJulie Gothard, Chair-ElectWeezie Margolis, Vice ChairLindsay Stengle Chang, Vice ChairSteve Berger, Vice ChairSeth Margolies, TreasurerLaura Weinstein, SecretaryJulie Liberman, Immediate Past Chair Board of Directors Rachel Biblo BlockRebecca BuellShelley GlazerJeff Haggard, MDJonathan HerskovitzAndrew KaufmanMichelle B. Kravitz, MDMichael Landgarten, MDMonita MooreDavid OleskyNicole PostMichael SaksAndrew SilverMark SpaldingRichard L. Wasserman, MD, PhDBob

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