Congratulations to the 2025 JFS Scholarship Winners Gaines Family Foundation Prize in Engineering – awarded to Max Bub, who will be attending Schreyer Honors College at The Pennsylvania State University, College of Engineering. Martin Philip Memorial Scholarship – awarded to Mikaela Garber, who will be attending Binghamton University. Martin Philip Memorial Scholarship – awarded to
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Jewish Family Service has partnered with Cedar Crest College’s School of Social work for eight years to provide supportive educational experiences to students. Over the past eight months, Kelly Brightbill fulfilled her practicum hours by interning at JFS. As we celebrate Kelly’s graduation, she shares her thoughts about the time she’s spent at JFS. Working
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President John F. Kennedy designated May as Older Americans Month, an occasion to honor and acknowledge the contributions of older adults. The 2025 theme, Flip the Script on Aging, focuses on challenging stereotypes of aging, as well as exploring opportunities for staying engaged, highlighting opportunities for purpose and connection. JFS strives to address this on
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Oscar Wilde said, “The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.” National Volunteer Recognition Month is observed in April. With a weeklong celebration on April 20-26. Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley is truly grateful for the 80 volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to the meaningful work of
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Friday, January 31, 202511:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Location: JFS office or Zoom JFS will hold a monthly guided healing experience led by Debbie Zoller, MSW, LCSW with music, spirituality, and reflection. Participants can take an hour to connect with others and build resilience as we share stories and creative ways to cope with the world.
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CHEERS FOR VOLUNTEERS Thank you to our caring community for helping JFS honor exceptional individuals who have gone above and beyond for Jewish Family Service and the greater Lehigh Valley Jewish community. Your support of Cheers for Volunteers will enhance the programs and services JFS provides and help ensure that no one in our community
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 811:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Location: JFS office or Zoom Led by Debbie Zoller, MSW, LCSW JFS held a guided healing experience with music, spirituality, and reflection. Participants took an hour to connect with others and build resilience as we share stories and creative ways to cope with the world. Event was free to
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The toll of human suffering from the outbreak of hostilities on October 7 is universally tragic. These horrific events forced us to accept, or at least acknowledge, the unacceptable. The conflict created personal traumatic experiences as well as historical trauma, a form of trauma that impacts entire communities. This cumulative emotional or psychological wounding resulting
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Dear Friends of Jewish Family Service, Celebrating the Jewish New Year is a time for us to look inward at the blessings in our lives, while also remembering that for some members of our community, this has been a year of loss, financial uncertainty, and physical and emotional challenges. The Jewish Family Service of the
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Every milestone and life cycle are worth recognizing and commemorating at JFS. Marcia Schechter is the JFS outreach coordinator who reaches two milestones this September: 18 year work anniversary and turning 85 years young. JFS is honored to recognize this extraordinary woman and to share her journey. 18 years ago, JFS saw the needs for
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