Children & Families Services

UPCOMING EVENTS â–ş

  • Join us at JFS from 10 a.m. - Noon as we sort 1500-3000 pounds of food from A Simple Gesture. We will weigh, sort, check expiration dates and stock the David D. Frazier Food Pantry. This is a gr...

  • The Asheville JCC invites your community to join us in a very special monthly online program geared towards Jewish seniors, called Welcome Shabbat Sha-Zoom.

    A partnership of the Jewish Community C...

  • Join the Jewish Community for 

    MITZVAH DAY

    Join us on Sunday, May 4 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. for a day of volunteering in the Greensboro community.

    On Mitzvah Day, volunteers of all ages will work...

  • JFS invites you to a meaningful afternoon of creativity and connection!

    Join Jewish Family Services for “We Are More Than One Thing” — an inspiring intergenerational event celebrating ident...

JFS facilitates a variety of program and groups throughout the year to help educate, support and involve children and families. From parent education programs to projects children and parents can do together, to topics of interest to adults of all ages, and intergenerational activities - these programs are designed to enlighten, stimulate and build community.

  • JEWISH PARENTING AND GUIDANCE

    While there may not be an instruction manual to being a great parent, Judaism provides many resources on this topic. JFS programs provide tools to help parents and foster connections. Topics have included “Positive Discipline”, dealing with ADHD, teaching children about tikkun olam, and understanding LGBTQ issues.

    Call our office for more information, (336) 852-4829.

  • INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITIES

    Our Volunteer program, our Chai Notes program, and our Children and Family program all help create meaningful and fun activities for all. Of special interest is our holiday gift bags program where grandparents, parents, and children assemble and deliver gift bags at Rosh Hashana, Chanukah, and Passover. Opportunities for children and older adults to come together run throughout the year.

    Call our office for more information, (336) 852-4829.

  • SPECIAL NEEDS YOUNG ADULT GROUP

    Our special needs young adult group offers opportunities to socialize in a Jewish context and focuses on volunteer activities and performing mitzvot.

    Contact Alicia Kaplan, Director, (336) 852-4829 ext. 225.

PJ LIBRARY

PJ Library sends free, award-winning books that celebrate Jewish values and culture to families with children 6 months through 8 years old. JFS partners with the Greensboro Jewish Federation and B'nai Shalom Day School to offer PJ Library events. These programs highlight Jewish values, customs, and holidays. Programs include stocking the food pantry, holiday celebrations and storytelling, and participating in tzedakah.

To sign up for the PJ Library, visit www.pjlibrary.org.