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Boulder JFS is Looking For Your Input

By Alaina Green on ‍‍April 29, 2013 - 19 Iyar 5773

Will you take a few minutes to provide input to the first Boulder JFS Survey? Read More >>

Posted in Jewish Life | Tagged boulder, community, Jewish, jfs, Programs, seniors, services, survey

Patinkin Proves Perfect JFS Pitchman

By Kathryn Bernheimer on ‍‍April 25, 2013 - 15 Iyar 5773

The JFS Fundraiser held Wednesday in Denver drew more than 800 people to hear Mandy Patinkin. Read More >>

Posted in Denver -Statewide | Tagged colorado, executive luncheon, family, Jewish, jfs, mandy patinkin, service

Karyn Schad with granddaughter, Avah, volunteer at the Golden West Passover

Boulder JFS Passover Seders for Seniors

By Alaina Green on ‍‍April 7, 2013 - 27 Nisan 5773

Recently, Boulder Jewish Family Service hosted Passover Seders at five senior residences in the Boulder area. Read More >>

Posted in Passover | Tagged boulder, family, Jewish, jfs, Passover, seniors, service, Volunteers

Jewish Community Grief Support Group Begins in April

By Alaina Green on ‍‍March 28, 2013 - 17 Nisan 5773

An eight-week grief support group will be facilitated by Boulder JFS and TRU Community Care (formerly HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties). Read More >>

Posted in Health and Wellness | Tagged boulder, family, grief, hospice, jcc, Jewish, jfs, loss, servic, support group, TRU Community Care

Medical Marijuana Panel Blows No Smoke

By Steve Ellis on ‍‍February 24, 2013 - 14 Adar 5773

JFS and the BJCC co-sponsored a lively panel discussion on medical marijuana last Thursday night at the Boulder JCC. Read More >>

Posted in Health and Wellness | Tagged amendment 64, BJCC, denver relief, jfs, medical marijuana | 1 Response

Medical Marijuana: A Panel Discussion

By Alaina Green on ‍‍January 27, 2013 - 16 Shevat 5773

Is there a Jewish perspective on Medical Marijuana? Find out that and more. Read More >>

Posted in Talks | Tagged boulder, health, jcc, jfs, medical marijuana, wellness

JFS Forms Boulder Advisory Committee

By Alaina Green on ‍‍November 8, 2012 - 23 Heshwan 5773

The new advisory committee will guide the agency’s services in Boulder. See who’s involved! Read More >>

Posted in Boulder County & Surrounding | Tagged Advisory Committee, boulder, jcc, Jewish, jfs

Katarina, a JFS volunteer who joins us at religious celebrations, brings her daughter, Naomi (shown here), the youngest guest who, is a big hit with the residents.

Jewish Family Service Brings Judaism to Seniors

By Alaina Green on ‍‍September 30, 2012 - 14 Tishre 5773

Residents of 7 retirement communities celebrated high holidays this year with Boulder JFS. Read More >>

Posted in High Holidays | Tagged boulder, Jewish Family Service, jfs, seniors, Volunteers

Grieving? New Support Group Starts Soon

By Alaina Green on ‍‍March 14, 2012 - 20 Adar 5772

If you or someone you know has experienced a loss, a grief support group will begin in April in Boulder. Read More >>

Posted in Health and Wellness | Tagged boulder, family, grief, hospice, jcc, Jewish, jfs, service, support group

Brain Health Program Feb 9

By Shirley Gang on ‍‍January 26, 2012 - 2 Shevat 5772

Don’t forget to remember to come to the Boulder JCC to Keep Your Brain Young… Read More >>

Posted in Health and Wellness | Tagged Boulder JCC, brain, geriatrics, hadassah, jfs, Maimonides Wellness Center

JFS Looking for Friendly Visitors

By Ingrid Swords on ‍‍December 18, 2011 - 22 Kislev 5772

Have an hour to spare one day a week? Make a huge difference in the life of a senior by becoming a JFS Friendly Visitor. Read More >>

Posted in Tikkun Olam - Repair the World | Tagged friendly visitor, jfs, seniors, volunteer

Bring It! JFS Hosts Seders for Local Seniors

By Alaina Green on ‍‍April 11, 2011 - 7 Nisan 5771

Boulder Jewish Family Service is hosting Passover Seders for Jewish seniors at 5 local centers this week and next. Volunteers and food donations are still needed. Read More >>

Posted in Passover | Tagged boulder, family, Food Donations, Jewish, jfs, Passover, seder, Volunteers

From Hopelessness to Hopefulness

By Alaina Green on ‍‍February 24, 2011 - 20 Adar I 5771

Depression comes in all shapes and sizes, and treatment options are also quite varied. Come hear the latest thinking on the subject from a panel of local experts. Read More >>

Posted in Health and Wellness | Tagged BJCC, depression, health, jfs

Beth Ami Celebrates Chanukah at Stratford

By Lenore Kingston on ‍‍December 16, 2010 - 9 Tevet 5771

Beth Ami Jewish Cultural School met at the Stratford at Flatirons on Sunday, December 12th to celebrate Chanukah with the residents. Read More >>

Posted in Education, H Events | Tagged beth ami, chanukah, jfs, Stratford at Flatirons | 1 Response

Staying in Charge When It Matters Most

By Jane Cohen on ‍‍September 26, 2010 - 18 Tishre 5771

Learn about healthcare decisions related to end-of life situations and the choices available at these workshops put on by HospiceCare of Boulder. Read More >>

Posted in Education | Tagged BJCC, hospicecare, jfs, maimonides

HospiceCare to Hold Community Workshop

By Staff on ‍‍September 15, 2010 - 7 Tishre 5771

HospiceCare is offering a two-part Advance Directives workshop for the Jewish Community in October. Read More >>

Posted in Events | Tagged advance directive, BJCC, hospice, hospicecare, jfs, Maimonides Wellness Center

Join Beth Ami JCS at Stratford Sunday AM

By Lenore Kingston on ‍‍September 11, 2010 - 3 Tishre 5771

Beth Ami Jewish Cultural School (JCS) will lead a brief service, sing holiday songs, and share traditional baked goods with the residents of the Stratford at Flatirons Sunday morning September 12th. Read More >>

Posted in High Holidays | Tagged beth ami, jfs, rosh hashanah, stratford