**Curious about Canasta but not sure where to start? Join us for our beginnerLearn to Play Canasta series! ** This 4-class series, taught by Ann Podolsky, is perfect for those brand new tothe game. You’ll learn the basics step-by-step — from understanding the cardsand rules to building melds and playing a full game with confidence. […]
**Have you ever wanted to learn how to play Mahj? Now’s your chance to learnthe game of our ancestors!** Join us at Temple for an instructional series of three 2-hour lessons, taughtby expert instructors. Before the end of the first class, you’ll already beplaying your first game! _Guests must attend all 3 sessions to participate. […]
YIS Annual Dinner
Each week, participants will read one chapter from the collection _JewishMysticism and the Spiritual Life: Classical Texts, Contemporary Reflections_in advance of our session. This will give us a chance to add additionalbackground and spend time asking questions and drawing meaning from the richtexts and commentaries in our book. This book explores how we can becomecloser […]
Annual meeting and installation of 2026-27 Board Officers and Directors
Jewish Family Service invites you to join a FREE 6-week support group for moms (with babies 0-12 months)to come together to share their experiences, give and receive support, and learn about helpful tools and resources for postpartum wellness. Topics discussed will include stress and anxiety, adjusting to motherhood, body image, navigating relationships, and self-care. Wednesdays, […]
Caregiving brings unique challenges. This support group is designed specifically for men navigating these responsibilities. Join this 6-week group where you’ll meet with other men facing similar situations, share what works, and get the support that you need. You will learn practical skills to help you in your caregiving journey. This group will provide: • […]
**Have you ever wanted to learn how to play Mahj? Now’s your chance to learnthe game of our ancestors!** Join us at Temple for an instructional series of three 2-hour lessons, taughtby expert instructors. Before the end of the first class, you’ll already beplaying your first game! _Guests must attend all 3 sessions to participate. […]
Taking care of a loved one can be challenging. Jewish Family Service wants to help. You are invited to join a supportive network of people who understand the challenges and rewards of caregiving in our Family Caregiver Support Group. This weekly group will provide a welcoming, judgement-free place to connect, share experiences and help […]
Celebrate Pride Month and join Affinities Pride at the Gesher Clubhouse forCommon Good for an evening of kneading and braiding brightly baked loaves ofrainbow challahs. Our hosts, Rachel Rosenthal (she/her) and Jad Nabbouh(he/him), will lead a hands-on workshop that will give us two beautifulchallahs — one to take and bake and one to gift to […]
The multi-front war in the Middle East continues in the wake of the October 7,2023 attacks. But the conflict that erupted on February 28 between Iran andthe United States with Israel has added new complexities. The subsequent40-day war eroded the Iranian regime’s military capabilities significantly.But following that campaign, a new battle emerged: an economic one. […]