Sep 23, 2021 | Health, Jewish Family Service, The Jewish Outlook
A Sukkot Reflection: The Fragility of Our Lives As I write this, our Jewish community is celebrating Sukkot. We spend the holiday in a sukkah, a structure that symbolizes the protection and shelter G-d provided as we passed through the Sinai desert. Of course, the...
Aug 26, 2021 | Community News, Health, Jewish Family Service, Shalom Austin, The Jewish Outlook
Shalom Austin Jewish Family Service Highlights National Recovery Month Join Shalom Austin Jewish Family Service (JFS) in celebrating National Recovery Month in September. In the time of COVID-19, the word “recovery” can be tied to many images and feelings. Alongside...
Mar 4, 2021 | Community News, Jewish Family Service, Shalom Austin, The Jewish Outlook
Mental Health Matters at Shalom Austin Jewish Family Service By Emma Howitt As one year of living the pandemic lifestyle closes, it is clear that the impact on life will go on. Scientists and infectious disease experts around the world continue to emphasize the...
Nov 23, 2020 | Community News, Jewish Family Service, Shalom Austin, The Jewish Outlook
Shalom Austin Jewish Family Service and BubbieCare Embark on Collaborative Research Study By Rabbi Amy B. Cohen, Shalom Austin chief social service officer and executive director of Shalom Austin Jewish Family Service Shalom Austin Jewish Family Service is thrilled to...