NOVEMBER 6, 2024A round of applause for the 9 JFS volunteers who have just completed their CPR certification! This group participated in an optional training course led by Jay Abrams, our Facilities Coordinator. Throughout the course, they learned and practiced essential life-saving skills, including chest compressions, rescue breaths, AED use, and proper hand positioning, all […]
The Jewish High Holidays—Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah— typically fall between September and October. Each year, congregations, schools, and community centers across Dallas participate in the JFS High Holiday Food Drive, setting up collection boxes for food donations to support the JFS Food Pantry. This year, a total of 5,261 pounds of
One of the most popular ways for volunteers to get involved at JFS is through the Food Pantry, with a unique opportunity being the Food Pantry Experience. This interactive program combines education, volunteering, and donation. During the experience, groups are assigned a hypothetical family with unique life circumstances—like a single parent living on a $30
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On September 26, the community came together to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Jewish Family Service Karla and Larry Steinberg building. Nearly 400 community leaders, partners, donors, staff, and volunteers gathered to witness this important milestone, sharing in the excitement of what this expansion means for JFS’s future. The new 100,000-square-foot building, located
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On July 22nd, the JFS Northpoint Health Center opened its doors after hours for a back-to-school health fair! During this two-hour event, JFS’s Chief Medical Officer and Northpoint’s primary care physician, Dr. Heather Esquivel, welcomed over 213 community members! Clinic staff provided free health screenings, including blood pressure checks, glucose readings, and height and weight
As we mark one year since the brutal October 7th attack on Israel, we reflect on the millions of lives affected around the world, including those right here in our Dallas community. In the immediate aftermath, many Israelis found themselves in unimaginably difficult situations, with dozens, especially families with young children, relocating to North Dallas.
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The Annual JFS Diaper Shower began in 2011 and has since provided over 1.5 million diapers and wipes to our community. Diapers are a basic necessity not covered by assistance programs like SNAP or WIC, making donations crucial for families. By offering free diapers and wipes through our Food Pantry, we help alleviate financial strain
Five newly promoted Data Entry Clerks have successfully completed their Microsoft Office training! Over the past three weeks, they gained valuable skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to grow into their new roles, through Phil Konecki’s virtual Microsoft Office courses. Congratulations to Debbie, Penny, Pam, Fatima, and Dianne on their well-deserved promotions. They’ll now use
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Yaffa Podbilewicz-Weinberg, Ph.D., Director of the Holocaust Survivor Care Program, and Maya Jacob, Older Adults Case Manager for Holocaust Survivor Care, presented at the September Claims Conference Southeastern Region Grant Management Workshop in Denver, Colorado. They provided an overview of the Holocaust Survivor Care Program at Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas, highlighting the development
North Texas Giving Day has united generous individuals across North Texas to support causes that strengthen our community for the past 15 years. In celebration of our 75th anniversary, JFS set a goal to raise $75,000 on North Texas Giving Day to help fund our vital programs and services. Thanks to the incredible generosity of
JFS Exceeds North Texas Giving Day Goal, Raising $88,334 for Our Community! Read More »
