By Rachel Harad, Co-Chair of the JFS Holiday Helpers Program When the leaves start changing colors, and the weather starts to get colder, my thoughts turn to Jewish Family Services …
By Stacy Wintjen, JFS Development Manager Growing up, Chanukah always brought excitement and anticipation. For us kids, it felt like it was all about the presents! I remember the thrill …
Written by Marsha Akoto, Program Development Specialist From June 12 to June 15, the JFS Delaware RISE (Refugee Integration Support Efforts) Department hosted a 3-day summer camp for children and …
In 1899, a visionary group of Jewish leaders from Wilmington embarked on a journey to improve people’s lives in the community. Originally named the Hebrew Charity Association, the organization’s early …
Written by: Amie Baker, JFS Older Adults Program Manager Hanukkah has always been a fun holiday for me, like most Jewish kids. After all, it does not require a visit …
Written by: Liz O’Neill, Executive Committee Member on the JFS Delaware Board of Directors More years ago than I care to acknowledge, my family traveled to Israel in late December …
Written by: Betsy Price, Delaware Live The Brandywine Festival of the Arts returns to Brandywine Park for its 62nd year this weekend — Sept. 9 and 10 — for its …
The Passover story devotes long passages to descriptions of the Jews’ slavery and suffering in Egypt, and while it’s by no means the same, 2020 left many of us suffering …
JFS and the JCC hosted our 4th Wellness Summit virtually, to continue the community conversation on mental health through informative presentations, interactive Q&A sessions, and wellness activities. Focusing on resilience …
JFS Psychiatrist, Dr. Andy Feinberg, and Chief Strategy Officer, Rosi Crosby spoke with Tom Archino of Rehoboth’s Social Network Podcast. Together they discussed, JFS’ history in Delaware, response to the …
