Jewish Genetic Testing Event Date: Thursday, February 6, 2020 Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Location: Uptown Jewish Community Center Guest Speakers: Debbie Wasserman, MS and Dr. Paul du Treil, OB/GYN. The Victor Center for the Prevention of Jewish Genetic Disease, Touro Infirmary, Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans, Jewish Federation of Greater NewRead More
Join Jewish Family Service and New Orleans JCC for a delicious, catered luncheon sponsored by the New Orleans Council on Aging (NOCOA) and the opportunity to learn about the many services offered in our area for the senior population. Carmelita Williams from the NOCOA will provide information on the Council’s Aging and Disability Resource CenterRead More
Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans is devastated by the horrific act of violence and the senseless loss of eleven lives at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA this past weekend. Establishments of worship are meant to be safe havens that shelter those from the storm of hatred. Our thoughts and prayersRead More
Social Opportunities. Attending a group fitness class gets you up off the couch and out of the same four walls of your home to meet people in your community. … Motivation Boost. … Health and Form Benefits. … Accountability Support.
Switch up your lunch routine. … Incorporate “deskercise” into your day. … Connect with a fitness-minded coworker. … Schedule in a workout before work. … Bring gym clothes to the office for an after-work sweat session. … Join a 24-hour gym.
Cara Zajac Social Work Intern JFS Counseling and Behavioral Health Intern Training Center Social media can be a dangerous place for survivors of sexual assault. The viral awareness campaign “#MeToo” is gaining traction on newsfeeds across the country. The social movement launches conversations about gender based violence into communities on a personal level. Many survivorsRead More
Candice Rosenblum, LCSW Clinical Social Worker, Northshore “Brian” was battling depression when he sought treatment from Jewish Family Service (JFS) last year. The death of his father triggered painful memories of a difficult childhood spent with a physically and verbally abusive alcoholic father. This behavior often creates a negative sense of self for children. ARead More
September is National Suicide Prevention Month Suicide is currently the second leading cause of death for individuals between 10-24 years old. (American Association of Suicidology, 2014.) There is help if you or a loved one is experiencing depression or suicidal thoughts. Some signs to look out for are changes in behavior, eating/sleeping habits, and drasticRead More
by Lauren Rudzis, Development & Communications Coordinator Choosing to adopt is a big step for anyone, but even thinking about the process of adoption can be a daunting task. Prospective parents might be turned off by the sheer landslide of information available. There are numerous complicated steps to gain legal approval and suitability–not to mentionRead More
5 Ways to Preserve Senior Independence Having a conversation about change in lifestyle can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are five key areas in which you can encourage or maintain a senior’s ability to remain independent and safe in their own home. 1.Home Safety & Preventions Conditions in theRead More
This summer, Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans (JFS) collaborated with the Jewish Community Centers (JCC) in Uptown and Metairie to provide a weekly support group for the teenagers in the Counselor- In-Training (CIT) program. The overarching purpose of the CIT group is to provide a supportive environment for the CITs to discuss theRead More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (7/19/2017): Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans (JFS) is pleased to accept a generous donation from the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust to support counseling services for children and families. The donation primarily supports an established partnership between JFS and the Jewish Community Day School (JCDS) in Metairie, to offer on-site counselingRead More
Fran Dinehart, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Case Manager One way JFS serves adults who are homebound or semi-homebound, is to provide social visits from volunteers in the Bikur Chaverim, or Visiting Friends program. The focus is on creating positive relationships. Both the volunteer visitor and the person receiving visits gain enjoyment and companionship – likeRead More
Katie Godshall, LCSW Intern Program Supervisor Increase your understanding of mental health conditions: What are the signs and symptoms of poor mental health? What can be done to improve your mental health? May is Mental Health Awareness month! Each year, May brings us many wonderful experiences from Jazz Fest and Bayou Boogaloo, to warm daysRead More
On behalf of Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans and Teen Life Counts, we would like to share some resources for families to help navigate the content of the Netflix show, 13 Reasons Why. The show provides a graphic depiction of suicide which is considered a trigger and a risk factor for suicide contagion. Read More
Melissa Stewart, LMSW Teen Life Counts (TLC) Program Coordinator Hello there! My name is Melissa Stewart and I am a licensed master social worker. I took on the position of Program Coordinator for Teen Life Counts (TLC) last February. Since TLC is funded by grants and generous donors, JFS has been able to provide theRead More
Katie Godshall, LCSW Intern Program Supervisor I recently attended LSU School of Social Work’s Internship fair in Baton Rouge. It was a delightful experience. The JFS table was one among more than 40 different community programs, schools and agencies. The room was abuzz with students asking questions and exploring community resources. I had the pleasureRead More
Rachel Lazarus Eriksen, LCSW, BACS Director of Clinical Services Last Friday, February 10th, I was pleased to represent JFS as Facilitator for the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) Unity Day Youth Summit. What an incredible event! Hundreds of high school sophomore students from 30 area schools came together to discuss diversity, standing up to hate and bullyingRead More
Roselle M. Ungar, Executive Director I am very pleased to inform you that on February 6th Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans (JFS) was awarded a coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for sound fiscal management and a proven commitment to accountability and transparency. Contributors demand greater accountability, transparency, and measurable results from charities theyRead More
Roselle M. Ungar, CFRE Executive Director We are delighted to introduce you to our new website. While new is nice, the goal of this website is to effectively and easily highlight information that is most important to YOU. Plus, it’s mobile-friendly (hello, 21st century!), so you can browse resources on the go. For almost 70Read More