Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ delivered Thanksgiving meals to homebound older adults and Holocaust survivors in Essex and Morris counties. Through generous funding from KAVOD SHEF, Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest, and Wilf Family Foundations, Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ delivered 134 Thanksgiving meals to Holocaust survivors and isolated older adults in […]
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JFS helps children & families prepare for back to school with mindfulness tools
Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ (JFS) helps children & families prepare for the transition back to school with mindfulness tools to lessen anxiety and promote calm. The transition back to school this year is a difficult one for many children and adolescents, whether it is in-person, virtual, or a hybrid schedule. JFS recognizes that […]
Special Deliveries to At Risk Older Adults
Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ to deliver 300 care packages to at-risk older adults in the community. Through a very generous donation from the Sobel Family Foundation, Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ (JFS) is delivering “care packages” to 300 at-risk older adults in our community. The care packages will be delivered to residents […]
Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ gets creative with teleplay for our clinicians and youngest clients.
While the preferred place of work would be in our counseling offices and playrooms, Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ (JFS) has become creative and resourceful while working from home. During this COVID-19 Pandemic, when in-person therapy is not possible, JFS clinicians have been working with child clients remotely, utilizing teleplay therapy. Teleplay therapy is […]
JFS MetroWest 2020/2021 Executive Committee
Even during this pandemic, there are still many “business as usual” activities that take place here at JFS MetroWest. This past Monday, we virtually hosted our Annual Installation Meeting. We are pleased to share the JFS MetroWest 2020/2021 Executive Committee! President: Melanie Levitan President Elect: Andrea G. Bier Senior Vice Presidents: Lisa Lindauer, Carrie Nussbaum Vice […]
COVID-19 Update from JFS
To our JFS MetroWest Community, In these uncertain and stressful times, we are proud to be able to continue to serve and support our community as we have since 1861. Here are some important updates: JFS IS READY TO SERVE you and our entire community. While our physical offices are closed, we are responding to […]
