Monthly Archives: September 2011

GREEN WEEK at JFCS

Posted on September 27, 2011

The GREEN TEAM at JFCS has put some serious thought into organizing a Green Week, full of fun activities for the whole agency, in the spirit of preserving and conserving more of the environmental resources we use. Today was the … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on September 23, 2011

Today’s blog news written by Shelley Kahn, Volunteer Coordinator! Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and will be celebrated starting the eve of Wednesday Sept 28th, Thursday, Sept. 29 and Friday, Sept. 30th this year. It is considered to be … Continue reading →

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Americorp VISTA position available!

Posted on September 22, 2011

JFCS has an opening for an AmeriCorps VISTA position in Career and Workforce Development. AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) are one year, volunteer commitments. AmeriCorps provides a monthly cost of living allowance, health insurance, child care assistance, and … Continue reading →

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Get Ready for MOSAIC 2012!

Posted on September 20, 2011

JFCS is seeking nominations now to honor new or first-generation immigrants and refugees who excel in the fields of medicine/health care, education, technology, business/commerce, entrepreneurship, government, sports and the arts, as well as making a significant contribution in our community. … Continue reading →

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Friday Fall Updates!

Posted on September 16, 2011

JFCS has a great lineup for the second half of September, taking you into the cooler fall season. Coming up: -The Jewish Women in Recovery Group will have a meditation this Sunday (Sept. 18), open to all Jewish women who … Continue reading →

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Choosing Your Child’s School

Posted on September 15, 2011

Are you curious about which of the various public, private & parochial elementary school programs offered in the Louisville area is right for your child? Get informed! This presentation will help you make that crucial decision. Join us on Thursday, … Continue reading →

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Keep Up With Career Sevices

Posted on September 13, 2011

Calling all Job Hunters and Career Cats! Now there’s a new way to stay on top of what JFCS has in store for you – Career Services is kicking out a monthly e-newsletter. All you need to know about the … Continue reading →

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JFCS Hosts a Chinese Delegation

Posted on September 9, 2011

Today’s post written by Mary Cleary, Grants & Information Manager Two weeks ago we had a call from the World affairs Council of Louisville. They were hosting a Chinese delegation, and one of their interests was microenterprise development. The World … Continue reading →

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ACT Preparation Classes Scheduled for Winter

Posted on September 8, 2011

These workshops are recommended for high school juniors and seniors getting ready to take the ACT. Attending provides students with strategies to improve their scores, helps reduce test anxiety, and familiarizes students to the test format and testing conditions. However, … Continue reading →

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JFCS and Metro United Way

Posted on September 6, 2011

JFCS is a founding member of Metro United Way. Our executive director, Judy Freundlich Tiell, was the former president of the MUW Council of Agency Executives and is currently a member of the Community Impact Cabinet. Funding from MUW accounts … Continue reading →

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