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Back to School with Mentoring 4 Kids
A new school year brings new opportunities and Alpert Jewish Family Service is so proud to help students and their families start strong. As students prepare to head back to the classroom, Alpert Jewish Family Service is helping ensure children in its Mentoring 4 Kids program have the tools they need for a successful school year. During its annual Back-to-School Giveaway, Alpert JFS provided backpacks, school supplies, and school uniforms to children and families from across Palm Beach County. The […] https://www.alpertjfs.org/back-to-school-with-mentoring-4-kids/Preserving Survivor Stories for the Next Generation
Evelyn Grapek survived the Holocaust. This week she sat down in front of a camera to make sure students in Palm Beach County hear that history from someone who lived it. The video is being produced by the The School District of Palm Beach County, and it was a privilege to be in the room. Evelyn is one of hundreds of survivors who call this county home. Since 1995, the Alpert JFS Holocaust Survivor Assistance Program has helped them navigate […] https://www.alpertjfs.org/preserving-survivor-stories-for-the-next-generation/AI Can’t Replace Survivors
Featured in the Florida Jewish Journal in the South Florida Sun Sentinel and the Orlando Sentinel. Eva Weiss’s is our Lead Holocaust Care Manager and Community Education Specialist at Alpert Jewish Family Service. As the daughter of Holocaust survivors and a dedicated advocate, Eva reminds us that while technology can inform us, it can never replace the power of a survivor’s lived experience. As the number of living Holocaust survivors continues to decline, preserving authentic testimony has never been more […] https://www.alpertjfs.org/ai-cant-replace-survivors/The Heart of Alpert JFS: Celebrating Our Volunteers
At Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service, our volunteers are the heartbeat of our mission. Every day, they show up with compassion, dedication, and a shared belief in creating a stronger, kinder community for all. From delivering groceries to homebound seniors and mentoring youth, to supporting Holocaust Survivors, staffing our food pantry, and lending a caring ear through the C.A.L.L. line — our volunteers embody our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Respect, and Community. Their acts of kindness ripple […] https://www.alpertjfs.org/the-heart-of-alpert-jfs-celebrating-our-volunteers/Act Now: Secure 2025 Tax Benefits and Build Your Jewish Legacy
Make a lasting difference. Your generosity today can strengthen lives for generations. As federal tax laws change on January 1, 2026, now is the time to explore smart ways to give – from IRA rollovers and appreciated securities to legacy gifts that keep your values alive for years to come. Every gift to Alpert Jewish Family Service helps provide counseling, home care, food, and support for those who need it most. Learn more about tax-smart or legacy giving before December […] https://www.alpertjfs.org/act-now-secure-2025-tax-benefits-and-build-your-jewish-legacy-sent/When Healing Takes More Than Medicine: Dr. Kristi Wragg on WPBF ABC 25
When Healing Takes More Than Medicine: Dr. Kristi Wragg on WPBF ABC 25 This week, Alpert Jewish Family Service was featured on WPBF ABC 25 News, where Dr. Kristi Wragg, Director of Clinical Services, spoke about the powerful intersection between mental health and breast cancer awareness. In the interview, Dr. Wragg shared how emotional well-being is an essential part of recovery—and how Alpert JFS helps women and families facing serious health challenges find strength, resilience, and community. Take the first […] https://www.alpertjfs.org/30848-2/October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Posted on October 16, 2025 by Stellar Blue | Share
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month At Alpert Jewish Family Service, we stand with survivors and are committed to breaking the silence around abuse. Through counseling, advocacy, and education, we work every day to ensure that no one in our community faces violence or fear alone. Sara’s Story When Sara first called the Alpert JFS C.A.L.L. Line, she was terrified. After years of emotional and physical abuse, she didn’t know where to turn or how to begin rebuilding her life. […] https://www.alpertjfs.org/october-is-domestic-violence-awareness-month/
Posted in General | Tagged in Charity, community support, Domestic Abuse, Domestic violence, jewish family service, mental health, mental health matters, NoExcuse