JFS Dallas

Caring for the Caregivers (TE)
2026-05-05 10:30 - 11:30 UTC
For all family caregivers, this group, facilitated by an elder-care professional, will help you learn how to best care for your loved one—and yourself. Please join us for discussion and support. First Tuesday of every month, at 10:30 am. Temple Emanu-El, 8500 Hillcrest, Dallas, TX 75225. No RSVP required. No Charge. For more information, please contact Abby Goodman, LCSW at agoodman@JFSdallas.org or 972.437.9950.

Open to anyone in need, our Caregivers Support Groups are for spouses, adult children and other family members coping with a loved one suffering from dementia or other long-term illnesses.
Facilitated by our licensed professionals, these groups provide information and support to help you best care for your loved one, while caring for yourself.

Caring for the Caregivers - Support Group
2026-05-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-12 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
1st Tuesday of the month at 10:30am
2nd Tuesday of the month at 12:00pm

For all family caregivers, this group, facilitated by an elder-care professional, will help you learn how to best care for your loved one—and yourself.
Contact:
Abigail Goodman, LCSW at agoodman@jfsdallas.org
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Older Adults at Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas
P: 469.206.1688 I 972.437.9950 x215 I F: 972.437.1988

Virtual Interview Practice Program
2026-05-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | https://jfsdallas.org/event/virtual-interview-practice-program-18/2026-05-05/
Virtual Interview Practice Program (VIP²) is an opportunity to prepare for your next interview through a one-on-one Zoom session tailored to your specific field. You’ll meet with experienced professionals who will walk you through common interview questions, then spend time reviewing your responses and offering constructive feedback to help you improve.
Practice makes progress!
To schedule a practice interview, please email JFS Dallas Career Coach, Jason Hopper, at jasonhopper@jfsdallas.org and include the following information:

Your name
The field or position you are pursuing
Whether you have any upcoming interviews (and with which company, if applicable)
Preferred date (Interviews are generally available Tuesdays at 1:00pm)

Modified Yoga for Cancer Survivors or Individuals with Disabilities
2026-05-05 14:15 - 15:15, 2026-05-07 14:15 - 15:15, 2026-05-12 14:15 - 15:15, 2026-05-14 14:15 - 15:15, 2026-05-19 14:15 - 15:15, 2026-05-21 14:15 - 15:15 UTC
Two times a week at the Jewish Community Center
Contact Beth Broodo at bbroodo@jfsdallas.org to confirm attendance.

Building Your Personal Brand as a Job Seeker
2026-05-05 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas, 1101 Resource Drive, #100, #100, #100, #100, #100, #100, Plano, TX, 75074, United States
Your personal brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room—and whether you realize it or not, you already have one.
Join Jason Hopper, Career Coach at JFS Dallas, for an interactive, in-person workshop focused on helping you define and strengthen your professional identity. You’ll learn how to identify your strengths, tell your story with confidence, and present yourself effectively across resumes, interviews, and online profiles.
In this session, you’ll explore the 3 C’s of personal branding, how to build a strong and authentic brand, and how to know if your message is resonating with employers.

About Tuesday Night Workshops at Plano Workforce Center
Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, these free, in-person workshops are a partnership between JFS Dallas and North Texas Workforce Solutions designed to support job seekers at every stage of their career journey. Each session covers a new topic—from resume writing and interview skills to networking and digital tools—giving you practical strategies to help you move forward with confidence.
Whether you’re entering the workforce, changing careers, or returning after time away, these workshops offer valuable guidance and support.

Tech Basics Workshop Series - The JCC
2026-05-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-14 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Aaron Family Jewish Community Center, 7900 Northaven Rd, Dallas, TX, 75230
Join any of these these one-hour sessions at the JCC to get friendly, step-by-step help with your technology questions. Whether you’re learning something new or just need a refresher, we’ll work through it together at your pace. Please bring your own laptop, mobile phone, or iPad. This series is available for anybody, at all ages, to join in-person for no cost. You may attend as many, or as few, classes as you would like. If you have questions, please contact Ronda Robinson at rondarobinson@jfsdallas.org

Schedule:
Thursday, May 14th (3:00-4:00pm)
Thursday, June 11th (3:00-4:00pm)
Thursday, July 9th (3:00-4:00pm)
Thursday, August 13th (3:00-4:00pm)

Tech Workshop JCC 2026

Mobile Banking (Workshop for PLAN Members)
2026-05-06 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Jewish Family Service of Dallas, 16301 Quorum Drive, Addison, TX, 75001, United States
Mobile Banking for PLAN Memebrs

Join us for an in-person workshop led by our banking partners at PNC Bank, just for PLAN members. This interactive session will help you better understand how to use mobile banking tools in your everyday life— safely, securely, and with confidence.
Participants will explore the different ways mobile banking can support their financial needs, from checking balances and paying bills to managing transactions on the go. You’ll also learn how to protect your information, avoid common scams, and make informed decisions about when to use mobile banking versus visiting a branch.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify ways to use mobile banking in your daily life
• Learn how to use mobile banking safely and securely
• Understand when to use mobile banking and when to visit a branch
No current bank account or affiliation with PNC Bank is required to attend.
This workshop is part of JFS Dallas’s Building Financial Power series, designed to provide practical, accessible financial education for everyone.

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Men's Group
2026-05-06 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-05-13 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-05-20 17:30 - 19:00 UTC
This process-oriented therapy group covers a wide assortment of issues affecting men including interpersonal relationships, family conflict & violence, parenting, dealing with unpleasant feelings, coping with anger, abusive experiences, and living an honorable life.
This group provides an opportunity for men to gain insight, self-awareness, and behavioral skill and practice.
The group meets weekly – Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pre-registration is required.
For more information, please contact Mike Ligocki, PhD at Jewish Family Service 972.437.9950 (ext. 307).

Women's Trauma Support Group
2026-05-11 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-05-18 17:30 - 18:30 UTC
For women who have been impacted by trauma and family violence on Mondays at 5:30 pm. The group is a psychotherapy process group that focuses on interpersonal relationships, healing, psychoeducation, and coping strategies and tools.
For more information, get location, and to enroll, please contact Terah Culp, MA, LPC, Clinical Therapist, at 972.437.9950 x285 or tculp@jfsdallas.org

Womens Trauma Group
2026-05-11 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-05-18 17:30 - 19:00 UTC
For women who have been impacted by trauma and abuse on Mondays at 5:30 pm. This psychotherapy group incorporating expressive arts is facilitated by female therapists.
For more information to enroll, please contact Terah Culp, MA, LPC, at 469-206-1642.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Group Class
2026-05-11 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-05-18 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an Evidence-Based Treatment shown to be effective with:
• Controlling life-threatening and quality-of-life interfering behaviors
• Regulating intense, painful emotions
• Managing difficult interpersonal relationships
• Fostering more life balance
• Creating a life worth living

Skills you will develop with this six-week course: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Middle Path

Candidate Requirements:
• Adult Men and Women
• Must be pre-screened prior to the start date of classes
• Also be in Concurrent Individual Therapy

Skills are taught in modules lasting six weeks and are open to new candidates at the start of a new module.
For more information and to get in the next group class, Contact Nancy Hall, MA, LPC at nhall@jfsdallas.org or 214.887.1364 x272.

Monday Evenings from 6:30PM-8:00PM

Virtual Interview Practice Program
2026-05-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | https://jfsdallas.org/event/virtual-interview-practice-program-18/2026-05-12/

Digital Learning - The Legacy Midtown Park
2026-05-13 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Residents of the Legacy Midtown Park Senior Community are invited to join this monthly, one-hour workshop designed to provide friendly, step-by-step support with everyday technology questions. Whether you’re learning something new or need a quick refresher, we’ll work through it together at your pace. Please bring your own laptop, mobile phone, or iPad.
This series is offered at no cost exclusively to Legacy residents, and you’re welcome to attend as many—or as few—sessions as you’d like.
Upcoming Sessions (Second Wednesday of Each Month):
Wednesday, February 11 (1-2pm)
Wednesday, March 11 (1-2pm)
Wednesday, April 8 (1-2pm)
Wednesday, May 13 (1-2pm)
Wednesday, June 10 (1-2pm)
Wednesday, July 8 (1-2pm)
Wednesday, August 12 (1-2pm)
Wednesday, September 9 (1-2pm)
Wednesday, October 14 (1-2pm)
Wednesday, November 11 (1-2pm)
Wednesday, December 9 (1-2pm)
If you are not a resident of The Legacy but would like to receive technology training, please visit our website or contact the JFS Career & Financial Services Department by calling 972-437-9950 x 379 to learn about upcoming events, seminars, and technology workshops available to the community.

Storytelling in Job Interviews
2026-05-13 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Want to stand out in interviews? Learn how to tell better stories!
The candidates who make the strongest impression aren’t just qualified—they know how to clearly and confidently share their experiences.
Join Jason Hopper, Career Coach at Jewish Family Service, and Ruth Sternberg, Career Coach and Career Pivot & Alignment Strategist, for an interactive digital workshop on how to use storytelling to elevate your interview performance.

You’ll learn how to:

Turn your experience into compelling, memorable stories
Structure your answers so they land with impact
Know when—and how—to use stories in an interview

If you’re preparing for interviews or want to sharpen how you communicate your value, this session will give you practical tools you can use right away.

Breast Cancer Support Group
2026-05-13 20:00 - 21:00 UTC
Integrating different therapeutic modalities to reduce stress and anxiety as well as increase overall well-being. Open to any woman who has experienced breast cancer, this group is an opportunity to discuss ways to cope and to find ways to live each day as fully as possible.

Contact Beth Broodo at bbroodo@jfsdallas.org to get the registration link or more information.

Virtual Interview Practice Program
2026-05-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | https://jfsdallas.org/event/virtual-interview-practice-program-18/2026-05-19/

Caregiver Support Group
2026-05-20 18:45 - 20:00 UTC
For spouses, adult children, and other family members coping with a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s or other conditions requiring long-term care. This group meets the third Wednesday of every month at 6:45 pm. For more information contact Harriet L. Cohen, PhD, LCSW at hcohen@jfsdallas.org or 469-206-1671
Open to anyone in need, our Caregivers Support Groups are for spouses, adult children and other family members coping with a loved one suffering from dementia or other long-term illnesses.
Facilitated by our licensed professionals, these groups provide information and support to help you best care for your loved one, while caring for yourself.

From Budgeting to Building Wealth: Your Roadmap to Success
2026-05-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Learn how to turn smart budgeting into real wealth-building moves.

Building wealth starts with shifting from passive spending to intentional saving. This workshop will help you learn how to create a budget that prioritizes long-term financial goals over short-term wants.
We’ll cover practical strategies including tracking your income, reducing unnecessary expenses, using the 50/30/20 budgeting rule, and automating your savings. You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how consistent saving and smart investing can help your money grow over time.
At its core, building wealth is simple: spend less than you earn—and put the difference to work for your future.
