Thank You to Boulder JCC for Partnering in Fire Relief Efforts
Almost immediately after the Marshall Fire ended and the crisis emerged as many Boulder-area residents found themselves homeless, the Boulder JCC mobilized a community of volunteers to help JFS Boulder staff handle the large influx of people coming for help. JCC consultant Susan Rona shares how and why she and the JCC team quickly jumped into action to support JFS and the fire victims.
JFS is Helping Marshall Fire Victims One Family at a Time
Since the Marshall Fire roared through the Boulder area at the end of 2021, JFS has been actively responding to the community’s needs in the aftermath of this tragedy. We have served more than 200 households with financial support so far. Jill Ruggles lost her home of 30 years in the fire. She shares her account of what happened and how JFS came to her family’s rescue when they needed to find immediate housing.
Define Your Needs So You Can Get Back to Work
Our employment landscape has shifted drastically from an employer’s market to a jobseeker’s market. If you are a jobseeker, you are in control, and it’s important to ask yourself certain questions as you determine a smart approach to your return to work. Read tips from our Employment Services team and learn about our new workshop, “Conversations with a Career Coach.”
Helping Refugees Feel Safe and Protected
When Ellie, a seventh grader preparing for her bat mitzvah, heard about JFS helping to resettle Afghan refugees, she wanted to make a difference. As she learned about the struggles facing these newly resettled refugees, Ellie saw an opportunity to help women and created a meaningful mitzvah project.
Winter Wellness for Teens and Parents
Boulder JCC and Jewish Family Service present this four-part weekly series at the Boulder JCC. Each session will consist of fun, creative, and holistic self-care activities paired with resiliency-building skills, and body-based strategies to cope with stress and anxiety.
Jewish Family Service Launches New Brand as They Celebrate 150 Years Of Providing Life-Changing Services
Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) has undergone a thoughtful rebrand of its logo and messaging, which coincides with its 150th anniversary. This remarkable milestone is an advantageous time to unveil the new look of JFS while also honoring the past and reflecting on who they are today and who they will be in the future.
Jewish Disabilities Advocates Partners Celebrate Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month
The synagogues and community organizations that are part of Jewish Family Service’s Jewish Disabilities Advocates (JDA) will focus on chronic health conditions and pain during Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, & Inclusion Month (JDAIM) in February. Check out the variety of virtual and in-person Shabbat services and other programs open to anyone in the community.
Responding to Antisemitism: An Interfaith Call to Action
Community, government, and faith leaders in Colorado will take part in a virtual event, Responding to Antisemitism: An Interfaith Call to Action, Tuesday, January 18, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Leaders are acting in response to the incident at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas on Saturday where a rabbi and three congregants were taken hostage during worship services and held at gunpoint for 11 hours.
New Look, Same Commitment to Making the World a Better Place
JFS has undergone a thoughtful rebrand of our logo and messaging, which coincides with our 150th anniversary. This remarkable milestone is a great time to unveil the new look of JFS while also honoring our past and reflecting on who we are today and who we will be in the future.
The Key to Unlocking Your New Career in the New Year (Starts with Keywords)
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to find new or better employment, this post is for you! Learn from our Employment Services staff how to strengthen your career documents by adding targeted keywords.
Together, We Can Provide Hope
For nearly 150 years, JFS has provided hope to those who need it most. We believe that we have a shared responsibility to support impactful changes throughout our community, and together, we’re making a difference. Learn how you can help today!
Be Merry, Be Bright
The JFS Bright Holidays program began more than 20 years ago as a giving tree at Graland Country Day School. Every December since then, the holiday spirit spreads throughout the community and people’s hearts, as the program flourishes each year.
Stocking Shelves and Fighting Food Insecurity
Shelves are stocked with staples, refrigerators are filled with dairy products and meat, bins are full of fresh fruits and vegetables, and three days each week, staff and volunteers are ready to welcome shoppers at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Food Pantry. Clients can visit the food pantry two times per month.
Making Connections Over Lunch
If you stop by the Perlmutter Room at the Denver Jewish Community Center (JCC) during lunch, you’ll hear laughter and snippets of conversations, but, most importantly, you’ll see older adults making connections while enjoying a hot kosher meal. Every Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m., those over 60 years of age are invited to join fellow community members for lunch.
JFS Is Getting a New Look
We’re excited to launch our new brand soon, including a new logo and messaging—both of which will showcase JFS’s personality, vision, and services.
JFS Para-chaplain Work: Full of Surprising Encounters and Rewarding Opportunities
Joe Lukasik, a volunteer for more than a decade, shares his experiences and encourages others to become a volunteer para-chaplain.
Join a Free Monthly Caregiver Support Group
If you are caring for or are concerned about an aging parent nearby or long distance, we invite you to attend Caring for Your Aging Parent, a free virtual monthly drop-in support group for adult children on the first Wednesday of each month, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Comfort, Compassion, and Resources Go a Long Way
What began with a phone call for help completing paperwork ended with one Boulder Holocaust survivor receiving so much more.
Why Melinda Joined the Legacy Society
The JFS Legacy Society is comprised of committed supporters whose efforts and generosity established this agency and ensured its growth and long-term sustainability. Melinda Kassen shares why she joined the JFS Legacy Society
The ACE Program Is on the Move
In early November, JFS sold its SHALOM Denver location, which is where we offered support services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities—like our Arts and Community Exploration program (ACE). The ACE program moved down the street from the JFS office and is now located at the Calvary Baptist Church.
