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By Peg Degrassa, Daily Times HARRISBURG — The state celebrated 30 artistically talented older Pennsylvanians this month at a special reception…

By Andrew Guckes, The Jewish Exponent For more than a decade, Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia has…

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By Pia Eisenberg, eJewishPhilanthropy As development professionals, we’ve all felt it: the exhausted donor, the increasingly crowded event calendar, the…

By Andrew Guckes, The Jewish Exponent Robin Brandies. (Courtesy of JFCS)   Robin Brandies will become the next CEO of…

Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia Names Robin Brandies as its Next President and CEO Jewish Family and…

By Harold Brubaker, The Philadelphia Inquirer and featured on MSN Robin Brandies, shown in 2023, will become the new CEO…

By Lauren Rowello, Philadelphia Gay News Did you know one way to combat a panic attack is to try tricking…

By Talia Kaplan, eJewish Philanthropy Today communities across the globe mark the fifth annual Holocaust Survivor Day — a moment…

By Dino Ciliberti, MSN The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia will hold the 5th annual Holocaust Survivor Day on Wednesday…

The Jewish Exponent A Tribute to Paula Goldstein: Leading with Vision, Serving with Heart The Board of Directors, the Board…

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By 6ABC Action News 6ABC Action News helped spread the word about Coat Day, our annual Our Closet In Your…

By CBS News Philadelphia CBS News Philadelphia joined JFCS’ free basic needs program – Our Closet In Your Neighbhorhood –…

JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICE OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF PRESIDENT AND CEO, PAULA GOLDSTEIN Retirement Planned for September…

By Nancy Chen, CBS Evening News Children whose parents die of drug overdoses are at increased risk of becoming addicts…

By Linda Stein, Delaware Valley Journal (From left) Mark Segel, Mariam Schupachevici, and Elizabeth Bleiman light six candles for the…

By Ryan Genova, Glenside Local Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel in Elkins Park was featured by CBS News for their recognition of Holocaust…

By John McDevitt, KYW Newsradio More than 100 Holocaust survivors and their families and friends attended a celebration in Elkins…

By Marcella Baietto, CBS News Philadelphia ELKINS PARK, Pa. (CBS) – As traditional klezmer music played, tables full of Holocaust…

By Jennaphr Frederick, Fox 29 Our Closet In Your Neighborhood is a mobile pop-up that allows those in need to…

By Sasha Rogelberg, Jewish Exponent Photo by Rose Glass Photography  At all events for Jewish Family and Children’s Service of…

By HughE Dillon, Philly ChitChat Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia’s (JFCS) recently held their fourth annual Wellness Fest…

By Sasha Rogelberg, Jewish Exponent Lane Johnson speaks at the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia’s Center Stage…

By John Clark, NBC Sports Philadelphia Our May 2, 2023 major donor event JFCS Center Stage with Lane Johnson was…

BY CBS News Philadelphia Johnson spoke at an event Tuesday night in University City to share how he overcame crippling…

By Vidya Pandiaraju, The Philadelphia Inquirer                         From left to…

By The Philadelphia Inquirer CELEBRATING WORKPLACES GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND See below for an unranked, alphabetical list of the 2023…

By Sasha Rogelberg, Jewish Exponent Deborah Rosenbloom and Ronni Troodler | Courtesy of Jewish Women International and Jewish Family and…

By Jennifer Lee, Fox 29 Philadelphia leaders came together to tackle the gun violence crisis and the overall message is…

By Stephen Williams, The Philadelphia Tribune TD Charitable Foundation is offering $7 million in grants to nonprofit housing groups to…

Youtube A compilation of news coverage from local sources on our Our Closet In Your Neighborhood event on October 14,…

By Sam Sam Maron, The Rawnhurst Torah Weekly Here in Rhawnhurst Jewish Family & Children’s Services Assists NE Philadelphia’s Orthodox…

By Larry Luxner, Jewish Telegraphic Agency Music therapist Peter Davis and violinist Alejandra Mahave serenade Feyga and Mikhail, a couple…

By Claudia Salvato, Northeast Times NORC @ JFCS, an initiative of Jewish Family & Children’s Service, is providing transportation, minor…

By NBC10 Philadelphia NBC joined JFCS for A Celebration of Survivors on June 27, 2022.  

By 3CBS Philly Coverage of A Celebration of Survivors in honor of Holocaust Survivor Day (June 26). This international day…

By Paula Goldstein, NJHSA Board Chair, and  Reuben D. Rotman, NJHSA President & CEO NJHSA Statement on SCOTUS Decision to…

By Telemundo 62 Philly’s Telemundo 62 joined JFCS on June 3, 2022 for our annual Fran and Elliot Kane Memorial…

By 6ABC Action News 6 ABC Action News joined JFCS on June 3, 2022 for our annual Fran and Elliot…

By Megan Manelli, NJHSA Director of Marketing & Communications NETWORK OF JEWISH HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES INSTALLS  BOARD OF DIRECTORS  Diverse…

By Paula Goldstein, Op-Ed for The Jewish Exponent When COVID hit in 2020, the collective trauma over this mysterious illness…

By 6ABC Action News 6ABC Action News covered our May 10, 2022 fundraising event, JFCS Honors: Anna Zuritsky Boni &…

By PHL17 Local news outlet PHL17 joined JFCS for our very special major donor event on May 10, honoring Anna…

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By Pat Ralph, Philly Voice Yehuda Sichel and Frank Olivieri will make matzo ball soup and brisket while sharing stories…

By Molly Given, Metro Philadelphia Philly is a city full of chefs, and most know how to wow patrons with…

By Hadas Kuznits, KYW Newsradio Virtual event presents a master class in brisket and matzo ball soup. PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Two Philadelphia…

By Amaris Pollock, Triple Play Media Philadelphia, PA—Two prominent names in Philadelphia’s restaurant industry are coming together in a collaborative…

By Marilyn Johnson, NewsBreak Two prominent Philadelphia chefs – Yehuda Sichel of HUDA and Frank E. Olivieri, Pat’s King of Steaks – will conduct…

www.gohomephilly.com Two prominent Philadelphia chefs – Yehuda Sichel of HUDA and Frank E. Olivieri, Pat’s King of Steaks – will conduct a unique virtual…

By Hec, Wooder Ice Two prominent Philadelphia chefs – Yehuda Sichel of HUDA and Frank E. Olivieri, Pat’s King of…

By Jennaphr Frederick, Fox 29 Jennaphr Frederick of Fox 29 shares information about Our Closet – Powered by JFCS and how…

By 6ABC Action News On December 9, 2021, 6ABC Action News joined JFCS for our JFCS In Your Neighborhood event…

By Anndee Hochman, For The Inquirer “I am a shopper and a hoarder. I find reasons to keep things. The…

Youtube A compilation of news coverage from local sources on our JFCS In Your Neighborhood event on October 11, 2021…

By Nora Macaluso, The Philadelphia Inquirer “I really like to think of it as seniors helping seniors,” one member said….

By Janelle Burrell, CBS Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A Philadelphia nonprofit has been taking its popular pop-ups on the road as…

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By Alicia Vitarelli, 6 ABC PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Growing up with a disability is something Comedian Pamela Rae Schuller not…

By Andy Gotlieb, Jewish Exponent A Jewish Family and Children’s Service dental fund for older adults is being renamed in honor…

Op-Ed by Paula Goldstein, President and CEO, Jewish Exponent The Pfizer vaccines are being distributed, and our country has approached…

While the pandemic has brought it into sharper focus, loneliness and social isolation have long been major issues facing older…

Media coverage of JFCS In Your Neighborhood. 

Life is not going back to normal anytime soon, and local Jewish organizations are preparing to help clients struggling with…

Philadelphia radio legend Marilyn Russell interviews Remarkable Women across our region. Listen to our very own Sharon Schwartz discuss our…

Jewish Family and Children’s Service will host a two-hour virtual Wellness Fest on Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. until noon….

Philadelphia, PA. August 1, 2020 – Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia (JFCS)  is proud to announce that…

ARTICLE EXCERPT Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia This social service agency offers several free programs for people…

As the world continues to join forces in the fight against COVID-19, Philadelphia Eagles Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie has…

Youtube This is a compilation of media coverage as JFCS begins food delivery to those in need.

Telehealth is nothing new to Dvora Entin. Entin is a nationally recognized specialist in maternal mental health, based in Bala…

By Marni Manko, Philadelphia Style Sartorial-minded Main Liners know that Neiman Marcus is a mecca for all things luxe, but,…

It’s estimated that 33% of Jewish households in Greater Philadelphia have at least one person who has been diagnosed with…

The nonprofit continues to provide clothing—and dignity—for Philadelphians from all walks of life Perhaps Jill Aschkenasy’s dedication can best be…

3CBS Philly Casey joined volunteers from The Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Greater Philadelphia, and Project Home to prepare,…

By Michele Zipkin, Philadelphia Gay News The Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia wants to highlight trans acceptance…

NBC10 Philadelphia Our Closet is hosting their annual Coat Day pop-up shop on Monday. Melanie London, the director of Our…

The Jewish Exponent At the Philadelphia Eagles home opener, members of Our Closet and Jewish Family and Children’s Service of…

Our Closet provides free, quality clothing to people in our area who need assistance. Program founder Jill Aschkenasy and Terena Clements, a mother that benefits from the organization, are both here to talk about the good the company does for the community.

On Nov. 1, Jewish Family and Children’s Service hosted a conversation with ABC News Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman, which included a private cocktail reception and a sit-down dinner. He shared candid accounts of his career and current events.

An evening of intimate, thought-provoking conversation with ABC New Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman to include a private cocktail reception, sit-down dinner and a conversation with him.

By Joshua Needelman Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia, which works to identify and raise awareness about key public…

As cold fronts burst into Philadelphia to kick off the fall, one organization is making sure those who need it are gearing up for freezing temperatures.

Jewish Family and Children’s Service hosted a panel discussion on the opioid epidemic that kicked off the 2018-2019 JFCS Addressing Addiction Program Series. Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro led a the panel that took…

The 6th annual Our Closet Coat Day was just in time for fall’s cooler temperatures. Last year, Our Closet spread the warmth to more than 850 individuals in the greater Philadelphia community.

Keeping 1,000+ Community Members Warm This Winter with Dignity

By Selah Maya Zighelboim When asked how congregations can be more welcoming to the LGBTQ community, Beth Am Israel Rabbi…

KYW, CBS News Radio Interviews JFCS Foster Moms at Our Closet – Powered by JFCS Pop-up Shop for Mother’s Day…

More than 150 Holocaust Survivors from the Greater Philadelphia region attended JFCS’ Café Europa event, in recognition of the Day of Liberation, ending of Hitler’s Third Reich.

Café Europa is an annual tradition where agencies host luncheons, dances, talks, and community events. These programs are for Holocaust Survivors to meet over a meal and form community. The name comes from a cafe in Stockholm, Sweden where survivors would meet after the war to try to find family and friends.

Emotional Stories and Lively Celebration of Life From Holocaust Surivors

Our Closet’s Director, Melanie London walked us through this special day for amazing moms with Jennaphr Frederick!!! Watch our Mother’s…

Our Closet brought bling to some very deserving mothers at our Mother’s Day Pop-Up Shop. Adoptive, foster, and community moms were treated to free accessories to celebrate this special holiday.

Designer Nanette Lepore adds the fundraising frenzy at Our Closet’s annual fashion show and luncheon. – Marni Manko In 2011,…

The Main Line mingled with fashion designer Nanette Lepore at Neiman Marcus on Tuesday – and raised a boatload for…

The film compiles masses of old footage, including the specific story survivor Renee Firestone recalled of Kathy Fiscus, a 3-year-old who was trapped in a well for three days in San Marino, Calif., in 1949, which was actually the first live remote broadcast in television history.

On Monday, Sept. 18, Helping Heroes made honey cake for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and gave them to the heroes of the community — firemen/women, policemen/women and the staff at Lankenau hospital.

“Don’t be afraid to ask your child, ‘Are you thinking suicidal thoughts? Are you thinking about hurting yourself?’” Entin reiterated of Shoval. Communication is key to prevention.

After hearing his story, area students on June 11 read poems they had written about the late painter and Holocaust survivor Harry Somers at the Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center in Bala Cynwyd.

Area Holocaust survivors met to celebrate Liberation Day at Jewish Family and Children’s Service’s annual Café Europa Luncheon on May 9. About 170 people attended the event, whose name evolved from the Stockholm, Sweden café where survivors would meet after the war searching for family and friends.

They will speak about their experiences with mental illness, how the system is failing children, and how to strengthen understanding and support of families who struggle.

“We’re going to be building relationships by bringing volunteers and people that we serve together. Everybody wins. Volunteers feel a sense of meaning. And the people we serve make connections and feel more a part of the community.”

“We are hoping to celebrate the talent of many of the people that we serve through art and music,” Goldstein says. “I hope that the community will know that we at JFCS are here for them.”

“We want this building to be about community and enriching the lives of people who tend to be isolated and have challenging circumstances,” said Paula Goldstein, JFCS president and CEO. “We want this to be a home for them.”

It is the long-awaited Grand Opening of the new, state-of-the-art, 18,000 sq. ft. Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center of…

This afternoon leaders cut the ribbon on the Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center. It is the long-awaited Grand Opening…

Rabbis Preparing for the opening of the Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center of JFCS. They hung them throughout the…

Everybody was there as rabbis hung Mezuzahs of the doorways in Bala Cynwyd.The small decorative piece is hung on doorways of Jewish homes and buildings. The Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center of JFCS opens this Monday.

Happy to give back to this community, he said, “Helping children and families is so important to me, which is why I teamed up with JFCS. My vision to use Paint-by-Numbers art helps to make it interactive.

When:   Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 2 to 3 p.m. Where:   The new Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center Jewish Family…

By Jon Marks, The Jewish Exponent Ty Pennington was transported back in time while Cynwyd Elementary School third graders labored…

And over the last year, more synagogues have been asking for trans sensitivity trainings for staff and members, said Phoenix Schneider, program director of the nonprofit Jewish Family and Children’s Services’ LGBTQ initiative.

In light of all that is happening in the Jewish Community, social workers from the Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS) of Greater Philadelphia are providing helpful communication tips to families about how to discuss it with children.

“As the agency, the organization, that’s really tasked with taking care of Holocaust survivors,” she said, “we always are looking for ways to provide the best care that we possibly can…

By: Marissa Stern | JE Staff After three years, the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia thrift boutique…

Fashion forward Philadelphians came to Neiman Marcus in King of Prussia and got a glimpse the hottest trends and helped raise awareness and funds for this wonderful program.

This weekend Congregation Kol Ami in Elkins Park, along with Jewish Family and Children’s Service, hosts “Kindness Counts: Beyond the Gender Boxes, Embracing Transgender and Nonbinary Jews and Allies in the Mishkan.”

LOWER MERION, Pa. (CBS) – People with the “Baking A Difference” program bake challah every other week in the kitchen by JFCS

The challahs are freshly baked (the best kind), come in a variety of flavors from chocolate chip to rosemary and garlic, and are baked thanks to those involved with STEP-Up (Supportive Training and Employment Program)…

More than 150 Holocaust Survivors from Greater Philadelphia participated in an annual event to celebrate Liberation Day: the end to Hitler’s 3rd Reich.

WYNNEWOOD, Pa. (WPVI) — Local survivors of the holocaust connected with each other at an event in Wynnewood Tuesday.

“There’s that sustainability factor, making sure everyone feels comfortable and safe in their environment,” he said. “And then there’s getting out, being a part of something. One of the greatest mitzvot — the commandments — that we have on Passover is to tell the story.”

Kahn is able to share his story with more than 70 other Holocaust survivors and their guests who attended the fifth annual Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia pre-Passover seder.

JFCS’ Holocaust Support Program helps to ensure that those who lived under Nazi rule during World War II are cared for with compassion and respect.

According to Goldstein, the focus inside the complex will be around group services, community-building and “helping those that are most isolated because of their life challenges make connections in the community.

In its 160-year history, Jewish Family and Children Services has assisted countless individuals and families in the Philadelphia area, including Main Line communities, at every stage of life.

JFCS hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to bring back to life an 18,000-square foot vacant building at 349 Montgomery Avenue. The new building will be called the Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center of JFCS.

“We look forward to partnering with JFCS in Montgomery County as we work together to serve the needs of the people in Montgomery County,” says Shaprio, “they’re a great partner.”

The agency, which started out as a Jewish orphanage, occasionally had no office on the Main Line, a longtime hub of a Jewish community that is one of the fastest-growing in the nation.

By: Paige Cooperstein, Philadelphia Gay News The ballroom of the William Way LGBT Community Center will be decked out in…

The Jewish Family and Children’s Service celebrated their 160th birthday at the Please Touch Museum in Fairmount Park.

BALA CYNWYD >> A long-vacant commercial building on Montgomery Avenue in Bala Cynwyd will soon have a new life as a community and family services center.

Rainbow flags filled the streets as Pride Week, a seven-day celebration of all things lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning and asexual/ally, officially kicked off June 14 with the 27th annual Philly Pride parade.

More than 150 Holocaust survivors attended a special Café Europa event this week, held in recognition of the Day of Liberation.

Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Greater Philadelphia is expanding to the Main Line as part of a long-term initiative.

Members of Philadelphia’s Jewish LGBTQ community came together for a Passover seder hosted by J.Proud at the William Way Community Center.

Holocaust survivors get together at a pre Passover Seder. More than 50 survivors were on hand at Adath Israel Synagogue in Bala Cynwyd.

Jill Horner speaks with Paula Goldstein, President and CEO of Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia, about the organization’s 160th anniversary.

More than 120 community members gathered at Congregation Adath Jeshurun in Elkins Park…

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Phoenix Schneider has a passion for creating a more just world, and says a new job is fulfilling that passion.

“The JFCS professional staff and board have marveled at the Greenbergs’ generosity and strong desire to help others who are experiencing a similar journey toward parenthood,” she said in an email.