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Enjoying Change

2April2018jfsoflackNews

“Anything that involves a change creates a transition.” Life changes, or transitions, are a natural part of life and can occur with or without our knowledge. Changes can be planned such as getting married, having children, buying or selling a home, and divorce or retirement. Life changes can occur with out being expected such as

Laughter and the Joys of Having a Sense of Humor

23February2018jfsoflackNews

In the movie Singing in the Rain there are athletic dance scenes that Gene Kelly was famous for. There is the famous scene of Gene Kelly dancing in the rain to the movie’s theme song, Singing in the Rain. However, the scene that comes to my mind is Donald O’Conner dancing while singing the song,

Is Kosher Meals On Wheels For You?

12February2018jfsoflackNewscommunity, eldercare, help, Jewish, JFSNEPA, Kosher, Maggy Bushwick, meals on wheels, NEPA, Older Adult Services, Scranton, social worker

Jewish Family Service of Northeastern Pennsylvania (JFS) has a special concern for the elderly in our community. As part of our community we are proud to offer programs and services that encourage healthy aging. One of these services is the Kosher Meals on Wheels program (KMOW). What is Kosher Meals on Wheels? Home delivered kosher meals

My Hero

2February2018jfsoflackNewsadolescents, community, counseling, Don Minkoff, JFSNEPA, Mental Health, Scranton

My hero is my counselor, Don Minkoff. He’s kind, helpful, and really cares about his clients. Everybody he helps is thankful for him. He never forgets what to do to help them, and if he makes a mistake, he’ll admit it very clearly and honestly. He gets me. Don is one of the many counselors

Myers honored at Second Annual Community Matters Event

26May2017Arthur E LevandoskiNews2nd annual, community, counseling, fundraiser, Geisinger, Jewish, JFS, JFS NEPA, Mental Health, Scranton

The Second Annual Community Matters Recognition Event was attended by over 130 people on May 24, 2017 and raised over $36,000 for JFS! The event honored Morey and Sondra Myers for their dedication to the community both locally and globally as well as their contributions to JFS. Former Chief to US Senator Robert P. Casey,

JFSNEPA Honors Jim and Susie Connors at Inaugural Event

22June2016Arthur E LevandoskiNews2016, Annual, community, Connors, event, Inaugural, JFS, Jim, Matters, Susie

JFSNEPA honored Jim and Susie Connors at our inaugural JFS Community Matters Recognition Event which was attended by over 150 people on June 8, 2016 and raised over $19,000 for JFS programs and services! The event honored former Scranton Mayor Jim and Susan Blum Connors for their dedication to JFS and the local community. Former

6 Tips for Safe Driving for Seniors

18January2016jfsoflackNewscommunity, counseling, driving, eldercare, family, Jewish, JFS NEPA, JFSNEPA, Older Adult Services, Scranton, senior years, Seniors, social worker, tips

In winter months, driving conditions tend to be more dangerous due to rainy or snowy roads. For seniors, age-related declines in vision, mobility and reaction time can limit driving abilities, making it even more difficult to drive safely on slippery roads. To this end, we have put together 6 tips for safe driving that are

Small Business Spotlight on JFSNEPA

12November2015jfsoflackNews100th, clients, counseling, dental, dental care, family, Holocaust, human service, Jewish, JFS, JFSNEPA, Mental Health, NEPA, older adults, pennsylvania, Scranton, scranton chamber, service, Sheila Nudelman Abdo

Scranton Chamber of Commerce Member since 2014 Jewish Family Service (JFS) of NEPA was founded with one thing in mind: to serve the community. Open to all faiths and backgrounds, Jewish Family Service is a human service organization whose mission reflects the Jewish tradition of caring and compassion for all people in need. Through professional

Car Donations Are An Ideal Way of Contributing To Charity

27October2015Arthur E LevandoskiNews2015, Boat, Car, Cars, charitable, claim, dealership, deduction, Donate, donations, donors, JFS, JFS NEPA, Mental Health, Motorcycle, NEPA, new, old, RV, Scranton, SUV, tax, used

This is the time of year where people are giving back to the communities they live in. Whether they donate a new toy to a toy drive, donate canned goods to a food shelf, or serve dinner at a soup kitchen, they are making a difference. However, one of the biggest ways you can give back is through car donation. Car Donations are an ideal way of contributing to charity and here’s why.

Community Organization of the Game with the Railriders!

31August2015Arthur E LevandoskiNewsbaseball, community, counseling, eldercare, first pitch, game, help, Jewish, JFS, JFS NEPA, JFSNEPA, Mental Health, NEPA, night, Older Adult Services, organization, PNC field, radio, railriders, Scranton, SWB Railriders, wilkes barre

Community Organization of the Game: An Evening with the Railriders!

by Arthur E. Levandoski

On August 19, 2015 Jewish Family Service was the Scranton Wilkes Barre Railriders Community Organization of the Game. Although the evening got started with a little rain shower by the time the ballpark gates opened the rain had given way to a beautiful summer evening.