Alpert JFS News

Alpert JFS Participates in Round Table Discussion With Congresspeople on Mental Health

Alpert Jewish Family Service was proud to participate in the Roundtable Discussion on Mental Health, held by Congressman Alcee Hastings and Congresswoman Lois Frankel today. The event was held at Keiser University, with over a dozen mental health care providers in attendance. We were pleased to also see State Senator Perry Thurston from Broward County and State Senator Bobby Powell present. This year, Alpert JFS and the Mental Health First Aid Coalition of Palm Beach County are working to expand Mental […] https://www.alpertjfs.org/alpert-jfs-participates-in-round-table-discussion-with-congresspeople-on-mental-health/

Alpert JFS Proudly Announces Marc D. Hopin as CEO

New CEO Announced for Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service and Melvin J. & Claire Levine Jewish Residential & Family Service After a thorough nationwide search, Marc D. Hopin, CPA, has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Palm Beach County (JFS) and its sister agency, Melvin J & Claire Levine Jewish Residential and Family Service of Palm Beach County (JRFS). Hopin has worked at the nonprofits for more […] https://www.alpertjfs.org/new-ceo-announcement/

Local Dentist Helps Holocaust Survivors: Donates Pro-Bono Dental Services

We are pleased to share this story of compassion and altruism that takes place right here in our community. Dr. Mitchell A. Josephs is a distinguished dentist in Palm Beach who so generously donated the gift of his services to two of our Holocaust survivors. Dr. Josephs performed over $22,000 of dental service pro bono and will also personally cover the dental lab and material costs for this 95-year old Holocaust survivor (pictured on left with Dr. Josephs) who needs […] https://www.alpertjfs.org/local-dentist-helps-holocaust-survivors-with-pro-bono-dental-services/