The haunting image of the two Israeli diplomats senselessly gunned down outside the Capital Jewish Museum ignites feelings of sadness, grief – for their families, for lives cut short, and for a world where such violence is still possible. How can we bear witness to the tragedies past and present and maintain our spirit? Antisemitism
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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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