Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Boston

09/14/2026

JF&CS is dedicated to offering a Jewish response to su***de loss, remembering those who have died and supporting those who live with this unique loss.

Our annual Yizkor remembrance for loved ones who have died by su***de will take place this Wednesday, September 16, at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom.

You can register at jfcsboston.org/yizkor, or click the link below for more information.

Yizkor: Remembering Loved Ones Who Died By Su***de

09/11/2026

L’Shanah Tovah—Happy New Year from JF&CS! May the year ahead bring health, happiness, and peace to you and your loved ones.

09/09/2026

At JF&CS Family Table, preparing for Rosh Hashanah is a community effort. We're grateful to the M&T Bank volunteers who helped pack holiday food bags filled with traditional favorites that will help clients mark the Jewish New Year with dignity and joy.

09/08/2026

Our Rosh Hashanah celebration for adults with diverse abilities and needs was a blast! We welcomed over 50 participants and volunteers to JF&CS for a festive lunch, crafts, and learning about the Jewish New Year. Shana Tovah!

09/04/2026

Thank you to our Eastern Bank volunteers for helping prepare Family Table's Rosh Hashanah distribution. Together, they packed bags of traditional holiday foods that will help clients observe the holiday and celebrate the season.

09/03/2026

No matter your background, religious practice, or political perspective, this remains a profoundly difficult time for the Jewish community. As we approach the third anniversary of October 7, many of us continue to carry the impact of that day and of all that has unfolded since.

JF&CS is offering several opportunities for connection and support, a chance to reflect, remember, and care for one another as we mark this painful anniversary.

For the broader Jewish community, we will host two Circles of Connection on Zoom, on September 29 and October 5, both at 7:00 p.m.

For Jewish educators, we will offer two additional Circles of Connection on October 6 (in person at Hebrew College) and October 8 (on Zoom).

To learn more and register for the circle you'd like to attend, please use the link below or visit jfcsboston.org/events

Circles of Connection: Marking Three Years Since October 7

08/27/2026

Come celebrate our local farms at JF&CS's Memory Cafe—a welcoming gathering for people living with changes in their memory or thinking, and those who care about them.

This in‑person Memory Cafe will take place on Friday, September 4, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at our Waltham headquarters. Join Carol and Sarah from The Nature Connection to explore the produce available in early fall! Tomatoes, peppers, early apples—September has it all! And, meet Gary the guinea pig!

Memory Cafe: The Nature Connection

08/24/2026

At JF&CS we hear every day from parents who are feeling anxious or overwhelmed, but who may not think of their concerns as related to “mental health.” They may simply know that something feels difficult, and that they need guidance.

Parent Connect, JF&CS's newest helpline, offers support through a wide range of parenting complexities, for kids of all ages. Parents are connected with a trained professional who listens with compassion, helps identify underlying needs, and connects callers with resources and next steps. Recent callers have included:

- A newly widowed father, seeking mental health and Jewish life supports for his pr***en son following the death of his mother

- A mother of a teen with extreme anxiety, looking for support for both her daughter and herself

Parents and caregivers can call us at 781-693-1378, email [email protected], or submit an online inquiry to speak with a caring JF&CS professional during business hours.

Learn more about Parent Connect at the link below.

A free, confidential helpline connecting families to expert guidance, emotional support, and trusted resources in Greater Boston.

08/19/2026

The Friendly Visitor Program brings together volunteers and older adults for one-on-one visits that offer warmth, conversation, and companionship. These weekly visits help reduce loneliness, promote dignity in aging, and for many, offer a cherished link to Jewish community and tradition.

We are currently recruiting volunteers, especially those who speak both Russian and English, for the Friendly Visitor Program.

If you are interested, or know someone who might be interested in volunteering with Friendly Visitors, please check out https://www.jfcsboston.org/friendlyvisitor or contact Valerie Maio at [email protected]

08/17/2026

Thank you to Citizens for kicking off our Rosh Hashanah prep at Family Table! These volunteers packed bags with matzah ball mix, oil, and honey, which will be distributed to clients experiencing food insecurity in advance of the Jewish New Year.