100 Days of Tikkun Olam
Tikkun Olam is a Hebrew phrase and key Jewish belief which references the shared responsibility to heal, repair and transform the world.
JFS Brings Warm Traditions of Passover to Inmates at Dayton Correctional Institution
Sadly, not everyone has warm memories of this very meaningful holiday. An email from several years ago was the catalyst to bring Passover seders to one such group of women.
Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the Next Generation
Jewish Family Services, Camp Shalom & PJ Library teach Tikkun Olam
JFS & Local Social Workers Journey to Israel
Imagine traveling half way around the world for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from others in your profession who practice under very different conditions than your own. Several social workers from the Dayton area were recently presented with this very...
Claims Conference Restitution Provides Peace of Mind for Dayton-Area Survivor
JFS Provides Guidance and Support Throughout the Process I recently had the privilege of spending an afternoon on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base with Sam Lauber. Some may know of Sam because of his beautiful photography, which can be seen from time to time on display...
JFS & Sharsheret Partnership Spark Critical Conversations
In the face of a horrible disease such as cancer, it can be hard to know where to turn for support