On Sunday, May 22, Mitzvah Day will start off with breakfast at Beth David and will have volunteer opportunities for all comfort levels. By participating in acts of social responsibility during Mitzvah Day, we fulfill our shared Jewish obligation of Tikkun Olam — repairing the world.
SUPPORT, COMPASSION AND SOLUTIONS
Jewish Family Services of Greensboro (JFS) provides a range of supportive, mental health, and volunteer services and programs that are dedicated to the well-being of the Jewish community and contribute to the vibrancy of the greater Greensboro community. JFS works to build a community where every individual and family receive the support and assistance they need to thrive.
SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
VISION
A Jewish community where every individual and family receive the support and assistance they need to thrive.
MISSION
Guided by our values, Jewish Family Services provides a range of supportive, mental health, and volunteer services and programs that are dedicated to the well-being of the Jewish community and contribute to the vibrancy of the greater Greensboro community.
CORE VALUES
B’Tzelem Elohim: We are all created in the divine image. Every individual has dignity and worth.
Gemilut Hasadim: We engage in acts of loving kindness treating people with care and acting in a way to relieve suffering and assist those who are vulnerable.
Kol Arevim Zeh Ba Zeh: All Jews are responsible one for the other and for building a strong community.
Tikkun Olam: We are responsible to act to repair the world and to make it a better place for all.
Tzedakah: We promote fairness and justice and care for others through assisting those in need of resources.
GET INVOLVED
Update on the Jewish Co-Sponsorship Team
and our Afghan Family
We are going into our fourth and last month as an official team. Click here to read how the family is doing. Thank you to all who have participated or contributed to help this family in their amazing journey.
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Shalom Greensboro Magazine
In 2019, the Greensboro Jewish Federation introduced Shalom Greensboro magazine. The bi-monthly publication features articles from the Greensboro Jewish community, updates on Federation events and programs, plus an in-depth feature article. We invite you to sign up for your free subscription to Shalom Greensboro magazine.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Healing Through Music
Thursday, May 19 at 1 p.m. on Zoom
Register Here
Join Americana and klezmer artists Zoe & Cloyd for a journey of hope and renewal through music. They will share songs and sto...
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MITZVAH DAY 2022May
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MITZVAH DAY
Sunday, May 22, 2022A Mitzvah, literally, is a commandment in Jewish law. However, it is often used to mean a good deed or an act of kindness and that is the basis for Mitzvah Day. ...
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JFS presents
FOCUSED: Education for Parents of Children with ADHD
A free, virtual support group that meets monthly for five months.FOCUSED is for parents of children who have been diagnosed wi...
WAYS TO GIVE
CARS: A Vehicle Donation Program
Help support the programs, services, and the JFS emergency assistance fund with a vehicle donation. JFS has partnered with CARS, an experienced national vehicle donation program, and will receive 80% of the profits from your donation. The process is simple — CARS will pick up your donation, handle all paperwork, and will send you a tax receipt. Call JFS (336) 852-4829 and say you want to donate your car, truck, boat or airplane! You may also visit CARS online and begin the process through our JFS portal.
Did you know one aspect of the recently passed CARES Act includes new charitable giving incentives? To bolster charitable giving in a time of economic downturn, a $300 above-the-line tax deduction for charitable giving, will be eligible to both itemizers and non-itemizers alike. The CARES Act also raises itemized charitable contribution deduction limits for individuals who itemize their deductions and claim the charitable contribution deduction.
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The David D. Frazier Food Pantry
The David D. Frazier Food Pantry at Jewish Family Services provides to more than 130 local families who are struggling to put food on the table. In 2020, 18,336 pounds were distributed, and 511 volunteer hours were logged in by community members.
You can help fill the Food Pantry by ordering from our Amazon Wish List. Just address deliveries to Jewish Family Services at 5509-C W. Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410. Food may also be dropped of in the front foyer at the same address.
THANK YOU to our Sponsors:
Greensboro Jewish Federation
Jewish Family Services of Greensboro
Jewish Foundation of Greensboro