Ancient Jewish Health & Wellness Traditions Still Practiced Today

May is American Jewish Heritage month! From ancient times to modern-day, Jewish tradition has always emphasized the importance of self-care and health. Even before the advent of modern medicine and science, many wellness practices were documented as divine commandments in the Old Testament, or Torah. In honor of Jewish heritage everywhere, here are a list […]

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NJHSA Conference 2023 Recap

This May, The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies held its annual conference right here in Dallas! PowerNET 2023 brought together over 630 Network members — including C-suite leaders and agency and board executives — from across North America to address shared challenges, offer solutions and build dynamic partnerships. Our JFS Dallas team participated in

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Announcing JFS Board of Directors 2022-2023

Board Term is from August 1, 2022-July 31, 2023 We are thrilled to introduce our Board of Directors for this year.  We welcome Eric Goldberg, JFS Board Chair, Julie Gothard, JFS Chair-Elect, and Jeff Kerstine, JFS Foundation Board Chair, into their new roles. Officers Eric Goldberg, Chair Julie Gothard, Chair-Elect Weezie Margolis, Vice Chair Lindsay Stengle Chang, Vice Chair

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JFS Dallas Provides Mental Health Services at new Jubilee Park Community Clinic; open Aug. 1

Parkland Health and Jewish Family Sevice partner with Jubilee Park & Community Center to bring vital health services to Southeast Dallas The Jubilee Park Community Clinic, a joint venture between Parkland Health and Jubilee Park & Community Center, expanded health and wellness services to Southeast Dallas County on Monday, Aug. 1. The clinic, located at

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How you can help the Indigent Burial Program

The Indigent Burial Program is a cooperative effort between JFS, Chevra Kadisha of Dallas, The Foundation of the Federation, Shearith Israel, Temple Emanuel, Tiferet Israel, Dallas Jewish Funeral Home, Restland and Sparkman/Hillcrest. Every Jewish person should receive a traditional Jewish burial even when there are not adequate finances available from the individual or his or

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Texas Methodist Foundation Awards JFS Dallas $31,500

Texas Methodist Foundation Awards $1.2 Million in Grant Funding to 49 nonprofits During the spring grant cycle, TMF awarded $1,293,175 to 49 nonprofit organizations serving in one of four areas of focus. These areas of focus were recently reassessed and redefined by the grants committee to include improving the condition of those living in poverty,

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Keynote Speaker Change for Luncheon: Helen Hunt to replace Kristin Chenoweth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE An award-winning actress, accomplished writer, director and producer, Helen Hunt is known for an extensive and diverse body of work including roles in film, theater, and television DALLAS, TX – May 24, 2022 – Jewish Family Service announces Helen Hunt, an award-winning actress, accomplished writer, director and producer, will headline the 10th

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