Category Archives: Mitzvah

Volunteering: Enriching Lives

Posted on May 11, 2012

Today’s article written by Kim Toebbe, Volunteer Coordinator It is time for society to take a fresh look at  volunteerism as a tool for social change. As the United Nations puts it, volunteerism “contributes to a more cohesive society by … Continue reading →

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Food Pantry Peanut Butter Drive Succeeding!

Posted on April 19, 2012

Today’s blog written by Kim Toebbe, Volunteer Coordinator The Peanut Butter Drive is going splendidly! Louisville is such a generous community, especially Jewish residents who know and practice tzedaka and mitzvah from the time they are young.  The JFCS Food … Continue reading →

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Hanukah Helpers Still Rolling

Posted on November 15, 2011

Still haven’t picked up your dreidel? Haven’t had a chance to shop for that gift yet? Never fear! The due date for all gifts for Hanukah Helpers is now December 13, unwrapped, either to JFCS or Temple Shalom. Hanukah Helpers … Continue reading →

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JFCS Friday Updates

Posted on November 11, 2011

As always, there’s a ton of things coming up here at JFCS, and something for everyone. You can always find them listed on our homepage, but for a quick Friday recap, here’s what’s new on the schedule for you! If … Continue reading →

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Save the Date: Hanukah Family Mitzvah

Posted on November 4, 2011

The next JFCS Family Mitzvah Event will be held on Sunday December 18 at JFCS from 1:30pm – 3:00pm, celebrating Hanukah. Families with young children (Preschool through 3rd grade) are invited to attend. Opportunities will be available for the children … Continue reading →

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JFCS Friday Updates

Posted on October 28, 2011

Broadcasting live from JFCS, the agency’s news is all odds & ends today! We’ve been crazy busy catching up from the holidays (see action shot, above) and getting ready for IGNITE Louisville this week. Here’s what’s coming up: -The Job … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget: Hanukah Helpers

Posted on October 27, 2011

Hanukah Helpers is a joint program between JFCS and Temple Shalom, providing Jewish children with school supplies, new clothing, accessories, food, etc.. To participate, pick up a Dreidel with information on it about the children in need (pictured above!) at … 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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Fiery Friday Updates

Posted on September 2, 2011

Today feels like the middle of summer again- hot, hot, hot! Before you take off on your Labor Day weekend adventures, here are some quick updates from JFCS: -The agency will be closed on Monday, September 5, for Labor Day. … Continue reading →

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Celebrate a Sweet New Year!

Posted on August 18, 2011

The next JFCS Family Mitzvah Event will take place on Sunday, Sept 11th at the JCC Pavilion (by the baseball fields) from 1:30-3pm. Come celebrate the the “sweetness” of the Jewish New Year! All residents of Shalom Towers are invited … Continue reading →

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