Thoughts from the Heart by Susan Blum Connors

When I accepted the role of President of the Board of JFS two years ago, the majority of my family and friends were very supportive and proud of me.  There were, however, those few individuals whose first comments were, “Why?  Aren’t you busy enough?  Don’t you just want to sit back and enjoy your retirement?

Survivors tell students the horrors of the Holocaust.

The 27th Annual Teen Symposium on the Holocaust was held at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center on May 5th and 6th.  Staff and board members from JFS both attended and took part in the event which uses first hand accounts as Survivors tell students the horrors of the Holocaust.  JFS Board President Susan Connors,