Aug 9, 2024 | Cathy's Whim
When you think of Jewish artists, who is the first person that comes to mind? For me, I immediately think of Marc Chagall, who art critic Robert Hughes referred to as, “the quintessential Jewish artist of the twentieth century.” One of my greatest pleasures was seeing...
Jul 26, 2024 | Cathy's Whim
Last week, I traveled to Austin, Texas for the Partnership2Gether (P2G) Council of Communities. This yearly conference brings together people from all across our P2G region for several days of planning and budgeting for the upcoming year, and time to connect and...
Jul 17, 2024 | In Our Own Words
Two Mitzvah Missions. One-Hundred-Twenty-Two Sack Lunches. Thirty-Nine Cards. Five Broken Eggs. Jewish Family Services Goes to Camp Shalom…TWICE! JFS was on a Mitzvah Mission with our Camp Shalom superheroes who performed many mitzvot!!! Click here to see...
Jun 26, 2024 | Cathy's Whim
I was recently having a conversation with Kate Elder, our PJ Library Coordinator. Now before I go any further, you might be asking, “What is PJ Library?” Founded in 2005, PJ Library sends free high-quality Jewish children’s books to families every month. “The program...
Jun 10, 2024 | In Our Own Words
The 2024 Presidents Dinner was a resounding success! Over $400,000 of pledges were made to the Annual Campaign. Your pledges help us continue our mission of caring for those in need, strengthening Jewish life, and creating connections among Jews- acting locally, in...