Sue decided it would be meaningful to visit an older Jewish adult and reached out to Jewish Family Service earlier this year. She was matched with Seymour Gold, a 97-year-old WWII veteran living at Hover Senior Living Community in Longmont, and began visiting him in June.
Read More »7th Annual Reel Hope Boulder Raised Record Amount
Duncan Tucker, Boulder-based screenwriter and director who created the thought-provoking and hilarious film, “Transamerica,” captivated more than 225 people at the 7th annual Reel Hope Boulder on November 2. Thanks to the support of generous donors, we raised more than $105,000—a record for this event—to support Jewish Family Service’s life-transforming work …
Read More »Giving Back is a Family Affair
From the moment she relocated to Boulder five years ago, Heidi and her family have participated in nearly all of JFS’s programs and events.
Read More »Boulder JFS Presents Seventh Annual Reel Hope Boulder
Guests will enjoy a poignant and heart-warming evening filled with laughter and fun with Boulder-based screenwriter and director Duncan Tucker, who created the thought-provoking film, "Transamerica."
Read More »Save the Date for Reel Hope Boulder Featuring Duncan Tucker
Save the date and plan to join Boulder Jewish Family Service (JFS) for Reel Hope Boulder on Saturday evening, November 2 at the Boulder JCC.
Read More »Boulder JFS Volunteer Para-Chaplain Officiates Wedding for Couple She’d Never Met
“I had never met Lulu when I got her call asking me if I would officiate at her wedding ceremony.”
Read More »Boulder JFS Seeks Friendly Visitor Volunteers
Give yourself and an older adult in the Boulder area a gift by becoming a Friendly Visitor volunteer through Boulder Jewish Family Service.
Read More »Bob Perlow Warmed Up the Reel Hope Boulder Crowd
Bob Perlow, the go-to warm-up comedy act for countless hit sitcoms and variety shows, entertained nearly 200 people attending the 6th annual Reel Hope Boulder, benefiting Boulder Jewish Family Service (JFS).
Read More »Boulder JFS Donor Spotlight: Jerry and Gail Sloat
Jerry and Gail Sloat have been longtime supporters of Boulder JFS. Their first contact with JFS was when Jerry volunteered to sound the shofar at a JFS High Holy Day service in an assisted living facility 35 years ago!
Read More »Four Friendly Visitor Volunteers Needed
Boulder Jewish Family Service (JFS) is currently seeking Friendly Visitor volunteers for four older adults in Boulder, Louisville, and Lafayette.
Read More »Friendly Visitor Volunteers Needed!
In the new year, are you looking for a meaningful way to spend an hour a week? Boulder Jewish Family Service (JFS) is seeking Friendly Visitors for older adults.
Read More »Jewish Grief Support Group Begins January 23
If you’ve recently experienced the loss of a loved one, join Boulder Jewish Family Service (JFS) and Halcyon Hospice for an eight-week facilitated grief support group.
Read More »200+ Attend “Being Mortal” Screening and Panel Discussion
Last Thursday night, March 2, more than 200 people attended a screening of Atul Gawande’s Frontline program "Being Mortal," and panel discussion by exceptional speakers.
Read More »Tickets on Sale Now for Reel Hope Boulder with Nicole Perlman
Boulder Jewish Family Service (JFS) is gearing up for its fourth annual fundraiser, “Reel Hope Boulder” on Sunday, November 6.
Read More »Boulder JFS Hosts Special Sunday Guardians of the Galaxy Screening
Join Boulder Jewish Family Service on Sunday, October 9 at 3:00 pm for a special screening of Guardians of the Galaxy.
Read More »Local Author Presents Tools and Insights About Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Megan Carnarius, a local author and expert in the field of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, presented highlights from her book to a group of about 30 people Congregation Har HaShem.
Read More »Reel Hope Boulder Guests Get Inside Look Into TV Writer Marc Sotkin’s World
More than 200 guests packed the Nalanda Events Center for Boulder JFS’s third annual fundraiser, Reel Hope Boulder, on November 8.
Read More »Newish and Jewish? Join Us for Brunch
Come and find ways to connect to community and meet new people.
Read More »Donate Your Gently Used Children’s Books in Boulder
We are seeking gently used children’s books to give to children in need. We need books suitable for children from age 3 to 13.
Read More »Save the Date for Reel Hope Boulder
Save the date for Boulder Jewish Family Service’s 3rd annual fundraiser, “Reel Hope Boulder” on Sunday, November 8.
Read More »Have You Had The Conversation?
Boulder Hadassah, Boulder Jewish Family Service, Nevei Kodesh, and the Boulder Jewish Community Center co-sponsored a presentation on end-of-life issues by The Conversation Project on January 29. Find out more here.
Read More »Volunteers Needed for Boulder JFS Hanukkah Celebrations
Boulder Jewish Family Service (JFS) is hosting Hanukkah celebrations at eight local senior communities in December.
Read More »Boulder Jewish Family Service Presents Reel Hope Boulder
Join Boulder JFS on Sunday, October 26 for its second annual fundraiser, “Reel Hope Boulder,” at the Dairy Center for the Arts.
Read More »Be a Friendly Visitor for Isolated Boulder Senior
Boulder Jewish Family Service is seeking a Friendly Visitor for an isolated elderly New Yorker living in a Boulder assisted living facility.
Read More »Boulder JFS Announces 2nd “Reel Hope Boulder” Fundraiser
Boulder Jewish Family Service (JFS) will host its second annual fundraiser, “Reel Hope Boulder” on Sunday, October 26, featuring Hollywood composer Rob Simonsen.
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