Join the @JClimateAN and the @TBEWellesley Green Team for a Tu B'Shvat Seder on Wed 2/12/25 at 6:30pm! Celebrate the bounty of nature and community and observe the Jewish New Year of the Trees on the 15th (tu) of the Hebrew month of Shvat. Register:

Congregation Or Atid, in partnership with Jewish Climate Action Network will host a Zoom event TODAY, Tuesday, February 11th at 7:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Follow the link to register:

Black History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements, resilience, and contributions of African Americans. At JFS, we stand for justice, inclusion, and equity—honoring the past while working for a brighter future. #BlackHistoryMonth #EquityForAll 🔗

Congregation Or Atid and the Jewish Climate Action Network will host a Zoom event on Tuesday, 2/11 at 7:00pm when MA Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer will discuss the progress made against climate change. This event is free and open to the public. Register:

This month purchase a specially marked $10.99 Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet at Stop & Shop (235 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA), and a portion will be donated to the JFS Food Pantry. Each bouquet helps provide meals to local families in need. Learn more:

JFS recently welcomed Diane Kaplowitz, a volunteer from @H_SeniorLife NewBridge on the Charles Senior Living Community who delivered handmade blankets made by residents for community members in need. Thanks to all - your kindness truly makes a difference!

Staff from JFS recently spoke with students at the Beaver Country Day School @BCDSchool who have chosen to study Arabic through The Hiatt Center. Students learned about the impactful work JFS does with immigrants and refugees in our community.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is more than a holiday—it is a powerful reminder of the ongoing fight for justice, equality, and dignity for all. Take ACTION - together, we can transform Dr. King’s dream into a lived reality, one courageous act at a time.

In case you missed it, follow the link to view the January 2025 eNewsletter - find, news, stories, updates and links to the 2024 JFS Report to the Community.

The JFS Memory Cafés provide a welcoming, judgement free opportunity for people living with dementia and their caregivers to enjoy some fun and entertainment, recent programs were a Celtic Music Concert and the sounds of singing bowls. Click to learn more:

JFS is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a generous donation from @NeedhamBank to help support its Refugee Rental Subsidy Program. Thank you to Needham Bank for partnering with JFS! Follow the link to learn more:

JFS is hiring! Join the JFS Homecare team and support the needs of older adults as they age in place in the community. Follow the link to learn more, and please share with your networks or apply today!

Double Your Impact Before the Year Ends - Time is running out to change the lives of local families who turn to JFS for support. Thanks to a generous donor, every first-time or increased gift of $36+ made by 12/31 will be doubled. Make your gift today!

JFS is pleased to announce that CEO Lino Covarrubias @linocovarrubia2 has been named in the MetroWest Daily News list of 25 Most Interesting People in 2024. Congratulations to Mr. Covarrubias and to all who made this year’s list!

Are you a caregiver for someone living with dementia? Bring your loved one to the JFS Memory Cafe on January 8th. These events are offered free of charge but all are asked to RSVP in advance: 508-875-3100 x550 or email memorycafe@jfsmw.org. Learn more:

Time is running out! Organizations across the state, including @JFSofMetrowest are taking action to protect vulnerable families before January. Read this @BostonGlobe article and make a donation or volunteer before it is too late!

URGENT: As we celebrate Chanukah, let's come together to protect vulnerable families facing uncertain futures. With critical programs at risk of cuts in January, we need your help. Donate $36+ today, and it will be doubled! Together, we can bring hope.

It is with abundant gratitude that JFS thanks Board Member Phil Strauss and his wife Rachel, and Board Member Neil Ross and his wife Tracy for their generous donations of gift cards to be distributed as Hanukkah gifts! Make a charitable gift to JFS today!

This Giving Tuesday, ensure JFS has the resources needed to answer calls for help and make a donation today. Your gift will be matched up to $10K, doubling the impact for clients. Thank you for partnering with JFS to make a difference in our community.

This Thanksgiving, JFS' CEO reflects on gratitude, the meaning of the holiday for Native Americans, the sacrifices of our veterans, and the experience of being a stranger in a strange land. Wishing you all a safe, joyous, and meaningful Thanksgiving!