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Collaboration in Action: Dallas Jewish Community Leaders Join JFS for a Look Ahead

Over 40 leaders from 25 organizations in the Dallas Jewish community gathered at the future JFS building for a pre-renovation tour, a discussion on community needs, and a conversation on expanding access to JFS’s physical, emotional, nutritional, and financial health resources.  Attendees included rabbis, school administrators, and leaders from Jewish organizations, congregations, and community groups. […]

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Holiday Market Delivers the Magic of the Season at JFS With Support from Volunteers and Donors

This December, JFS brought holiday magic to life with the launch of the Holiday Market. The Food Pantry was transformed, with shelves once filled with groceries now brimming with colorful toys, cozy gifts, and treasures for all ages. Snowflakes hung from the ceiling, twinkling lights glowed, and festive decorations filled the space. Over three days,

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Meeting The Moment Spotlight: Don Zale

In thinking about JFS Dallas, I’m reminded of the deep roots this agency has within our community and within my own family. For more than two decades, the Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas Edna Zale Building—named after my mother—has served as a cornerstone of hope and support for countless individuals and families of all

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Torah Day School 8th Graders Dive Into Financial Literacy

Most Career and Financial Services clients are over the age of 40, but this week was all about teaching the next generation. Brenda Butnick, JFS Financial Coach, and Lacey Mathews, School Psychologist, visited Torah Day School of Dallas to teach 8th graders about financial literacy. For many of the 48 students who joined the workshops,

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Hannah’s House – A Space for Healing and Independence

Hannah’s House opened its doors in July 2023, and serves as a safe, supportive home for Jewish women and their children recovering from trauma and abuse. A joint project of JFS Dallas and the National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Dallas Section (NCJW), Hannah’s House helps women rebuild their lives in a stable environment where

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JFS Volunteers Earn CPR Certification

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

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