Alpert Jewish Family Service

Last week, we were honored to host the Food and Nutrition Meeting of the United Way at our office! It was a fantastic opportunity to discuss crucial topics surrounding food, nutrition, and health in our community. We were thrilled to have Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick join us and share her insights on the Farm Bill in Congress and her bill to fund programming addressing the obesity epidemic. Her dedication to these issues is truly inspiring! Check out these photos from the event, featuring engaging discussions and valuable networking. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to this important conversation. Together, we can make a difference! #FoodAndNutrition #UnitedWay #CommunityHealth #FarmBill #ObesityEpidemic #CongresswomanMcCormick

Spreading Purim joy from our hearts to yours! Residents of our apartment program got together to create these beautiful Shaloch Manot at the Alpert JFS Center for Belonging and Wellbeing. Celebrating the spirit of togetherness and community this Purim! 

Join us for a thought-provoking session on dispelling "Myths About Aging" and nurturing emotional well-being with esteemed geriatric psychiatrist Dr. Susan Lehmann! WHEN: March 21, 2024 TIME: 10:00 AM WHERE: Temple Shaarei Shalom, 9085 Hagen Ranch Rd, Boynton Beach, FL Discover the truths behind common misconceptions about aging and learn invaluable strategies to nurture your emotional wellness as you journey through life. Secure your spot by registering at: bit.ly/3V36aCJ Don't miss this chance to enhance your understanding of aging and embark on a journey towards emotional well-being! #AgingWisdom #EmotionalWellness #MythsAboutAging #healthyaging Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services

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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) Meet our remarkable Teen Fellows, Rebecca Lesser and Bella Mendelson, who bravely share their journey in a recent Palm Beach Post Op-Ed. Both Rebecca and Bella are part of the impactful Alpert JFS Teen Fellows program, serving as Relationships and Decision Teen Fellows, following in the inspiring footsteps of their siblings. Their voices are powerful reminders of the importance of awareness, support, and empowerment in combating teen dating violence. Join us in applauding Rebecca and Bella for their courage in speaking out and being advocates for healthy relationships. Let's spread awareness and foster a community where every teen feels safe and respected. #TDVAM #TeenFellows #Empowerment #HealthyRelationships #AlpertJFS #PalmBeach #PalmBeachCounty

Thank you to The Palm Beach Post, for shining a spotlight on our featured speaker, Actor, and Entertainer, Gary Gulman, for the 20th Annual No Excuse for Abuse event! Join Alpert Jewish Family Service this weekend for an evening of laughter and inspiration. 📅 Event Details: 🗓️ Date: Sunday, February 25 🕕 Time: 6 PM 📍 Location: Cohen Pavillion (Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts) 🎟️ Secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eMy6-tv7 Let's come together for a night of comedy, connection, and support. #palmbeach #alpertjfs #NoExcuseForAbuse #GaryGulman #MentalHealthMatters #LaughterHeals 💙 Read the article about Gary Gulman here: https://lnkd.in/eDGkEWM3

Alpert JFS has immediate availability for FREE and REDUCED Psychiatry Services for children and adults. Our comprehensive psychiatric services include developmental consultation and treatment, thorough assessments, medication evaluation and management, as well as ongoing follow-up monitoring. EXPERTISE IN: - Anxiety - Depression - Dementia - Bipolar Disorder - Eating Disorders - Psychoses - Schizophrenia - Sleep Disorders - Developmental Disabilities - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Don't miss out on this opportunity to access quality mental health care! Visit our website at https://lnkd.in/eDPGiWGA or call 561-684-1991 to learn more about our psychiatry services. Let's prioritize mental well-being together! #AlpertJFS #MentalHealthMatters #PsychiatryServices #CommunitySupport #palmbeach #jewishfamilyservice

Thank you to Temple Beit Hayam for hosting a Brown Bag Lunch and Learn event with Alpert JFS. Our Chief Clinical and Impact Officer, Dr. Elaine Rotenberg, and Chief Development Officer, Kelley Whiter, led the program. We had an incredible time sharing insights about our agency and the impactful ways we can contribute to the Treasure Coast community. The warmth and enthusiasm from everyone at Temple Beit HaYam made this event truly special. Your support fuels our commitment to making a positive difference, and we're grateful for the opportunity to connect with such a vibrant community. Thank you, Levine JRFS Board Members Ilene Goldstein and Steve Rozansky, for generously sponsoring the event. Also, a special thanks to Rabbi Matthew Durbin for hosting us and delivering the D'var Torah. Here's to building bridges, sharing knowledge, and fostering a stronger, more connected Treasure Coast! #CommunityConnection #Gratitude #TempleBeitHaYam #AlpertJFS #TreasureCoast #stuartfl #portstlucie #jewishfamilyservice #community #lunchlearn

🌟 Gratitude Alert! 🌟   A heartfelt shoutout to Hunters Run Country Club for their generosity and support of the Alpert JFS Food Pantry. Your commitment to making a positive impact in our community is truly inspiring. Together, we're making a difference and helping those in our community experiencing food insecurity. #CommunitySupport #HuntersRunCares #AlpertJFS #FoodPantry #PalmBeach #FoodInsecurity

A message from our CEO, Marc D. Hopin   Tomorrow is Holocaust Remembrance Day, and the importance of this day is even greater as we are still living under the cloud of the massacre in Israel on October 7th. It is a poignant time for reflection and solidarity. Our agency, through its Holocaust Program, continues to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those who endured the unimaginable.   Thanks to our collective efforts, and with the help of funding from the Claims Conference, KAVOD Shef, the State of Florida, and donors from our community, we are currently assisting approximately 200 Holocaust survivors. This is an affirmation of our commitment to compassion and the embodiment of Jewish values in action. Each survivor we empower is a living testament to their courage, and our work is an acknowledgment of their heroism.   Holocaust Remembrance Day reminds us of the importance of preserving the memories of the past while actively working to enlighten and educate our community so that we never forget what happened. Our agency plays a vital role in this process, and your dedication to our work is critical to our success.   As we honor this day and face the challenges that lie ahead, let us find inspiration in the words of Viktor Frankl, a Holocaust survivor, and renowned psychiatrist, who said, "Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way." May we continue to illuminate the path toward a future that honors the resilience of survivors and embraces the principles we hold dear.   Shabbat Shalom, have a great weekend, and continue to pray for the safety of all Israel and the release of the hostages held in Gaza.