Alpert JFS News

Meet Tamika Raleigh, Alpert JFS Domestic Abuse Program Director

“A big part of who I am is giving back and building community,” says Tamika Rawleigh, who recently relocated to Florida from Brooklyn, New York to join Alpert Jewish Family Service as its new Domestic Abuse Program Director. “I’m excited to use my talents in a meaningful way that benefits the community.” A New York City native, Tamika was a 16-year veteran of the New York City Department of Education, most recently serving as a Parent Coordinator. “I bridged communications […] https://www.alpertjfs.org/meet-tamika-raleigh-alpert-jfs-domestic-abuse-program-director/

Mental Health First Aid: Lifesaving You Didn’t Learn In School

This recent Op-Ed authored by Cindy Wides, Alpert JFS Director of Mental Health First Aid & Community Outreach, continues to spread the word about the premiere mental health education, training, and support Alpert JFS provides to the Palm Beach County community and beyond. The pieces recently appeared in the Boca Times, Delray Sun, Gateway Gazette, and West Boca Times. https://www.alpertjfs.org/mental-health-first-aid-lifesaving-you-didnt-learn-in-school/

Alpert JFS Mental Health First Aid Integral To Breakers Wellness Program

https://www.alpertjfs.org/alpert-jfs-mental-health-first-aid-integral-to-breakers-wellness-program/

Alpert JFS Domestic Abuse Experts Remind Us Intimate Partner Violence Often Lives Under The Radar

                          https://www.alpertjfs.org/alpert-jfs-domestic-abuse-experts-remind-us-intimate-partner-violence-often-lives-under-the-radar/

2022 Annual Meeting “Answering The Call” Celebrates Milestone Year

Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS) and Melvin J. & Claire Levine Jewish Residential & Family Service (Levine JRFS) celebrated a year of milestone accomplishments at the agencies’ 2022 Annual Meeting, held Tuesday evening, May 24 at Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach. The evening’s theme was “Answering the Call,” highlighting how the critical work of Alpert JFS and Levine JRFS is transforming the lives of nearly 12,000 individuals of all ages from Boynton Beach to Vero Beach. […] https://www.alpertjfs.org/2022-annual-meeting-answering-the-call-celebrates-milestone-year/

WPTV Interview with Irwin Lebow

WPTV NBC’s Tania Rogers interviewed Emeritus Alpert Jewish Family Service Board Member Irwin Lebow about his milestone 100th birthday and the campaign he’s mounted to raise $100,000 for his Project H.O.P.E. fund through Alpert Jewish Family Service. There’s still time to donate through Facebook — visit https://www.tinyurl.com/Love4Lebow — and be sure to leave Irwin a “Happy Birthday” message in the comments! Click the image below to watch WPTV’s story. https://www.alpertjfs.org/wptv-interview-with-irwin-lebow/

No Excuse for Abuse Surpasses $300,000 Goal!

Alpert JFS is proud to announce that we surpassed the $300,000 fundraising goal set for our 18th Annual “No Excuse for Abuse” Virtual Evening. The event, now in its 18th or “Chai” year, raises money to support our Domestic Abuse and Mental Health services and programs. A sincere “thank you” to to our sponsors and our 2022 Co-Chairs Renee & Rob Gordon, Patti & Tony Lampert, and Barbara & Peter Sidel, as well as the evening’s Emcees Wendy & Geoff Stahl. […] https://www.alpertjfs.org/no-excuse-for-abuse-surpasses-300000-goal/

Yom HaShoah: Holocaust Remembrance Day

Yom HaShoah is the day all of Israel and Jews around the world commemorate the Holocaust, the six million Jews who perished, and the heroism of Jewish resistance of that period…and survivors. It is a day of great importance – for tradition, continuity, connection, and familiarity with all that is meaningful. We have, and will continue to remember – for ourselves and for future generations. It has never been more important to make history relevant. . .to care and share […] https://www.alpertjfs.org/yom-hashoah-holocaust-remembrance-day/

Two Initiatives Bring Passover Meals to the Homebound and Holocaust Survivors

Approximately 60 volunteers from The Kind Kitchen of Palm Beach, the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach county’s Jewish Volunteer Center, and Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service prepped, packaged, and delivered 500 meals for the Passover holiday, with some very special surprises! Drivers navigated throughout Palm Beach County, making deliveries in masks and gloves, practicing social distancing. They safely dropped off festive, traditional meals (gefilte fish and horseradish, salad, chicken, brisket, kugel {a baked casserole side dish}, tzimmes {a […] https://www.alpertjfs.org/two-initiatives-bring-passover-meals-to-the-homebound-and-holocaust-survivors/

Mental Health First Aiders Are Listening!

Like many programs and services in the age of COVID-19, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), a nationally renowned, evidence-based training course that teaches participants the skills to help someone developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis, has gone virtual. Presented by Alpert JFS, the Palm Beach County coordinator for Mental Health First Aid, in partnership with Palm Health Foundation, Palm Beach County Behavioral Health Coalition, and 14 agencies that comprise the Mental Health First Aid Coalition […] https://www.alpertjfs.org/mental-health-first-aiders-are-listening/