A Most Happy Madness: the Non-Secret Confessions of Serial Volunteers

Jim Ellis and Howard Goldwasser don’t know each other, but they share a private compulsion: they are serial volunteers. At the moment, they also share a common benefactor: Jewish Family Service
Heldman Family Food Pantry. The men, both retired, have been independently donating their time to the

Cincinnati Leads Country in ‘Create Your Jewish Legacy’ Pledging

Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Cincinnati has recently convened the Create Your Jewish Legacy (CYJL) committee to encourage community members to talk with their families about a legacy commitment
to JFS. CYJL is a nationwide program initiated in 2014 by the Grinspoon Foundation with the goal of

Delivering the Tradition and Spirit of Passover In the Midst of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful and unsettling for many people, but it has been particularly challenging for those already suffering from food insecurity. Recently, dozens of determined
Jewish Family Service (JFS) volunteers and staff spent time preparing for and participating in the in

Embracing the Spirit and Meaning of Passover: Volunteers, Donors Provide Passover Meal for Gabriel

Observing Passover is a beautiful tradition that requires special food to properly observe the holiday. However, it can be difficult for families living on a limited budget to afford the high
cost of Passover food.

Barbash Family Donates Brisket and Soup to Those in Need for the Holidays

The Jewish High Holiday of Rosh Hashanah commenced at sundown on September 29, and while many households across Cincinnati will celebrate by attending services and partaking in family dinners,
too many members of the Jewish community won’t have the means to enjoy a traditional, hot meal. Jewish