Jewish Life Enrichment Programs
2009 Winter/Spring Schedule
- Jewish Family Jam
- Jewish Women’s Song Circle
- Passover Cooking for Parents and Teens
- Caregivers Support Group
- Bereavement Support Group
- Jewish Safety Net
- Springfield Caregivers Support Group Forming
Mission Statement: Responsive social services and dynamic programming to enhance the lives of today’s Jewish families and individuals.
Our Values : We assist all individuals and families with life’s expected and unexpected challenges and transitions with acts of loving kindness, based on the Jewish principle of Gemilut Chasadim.
Registration: Pre-registration is required. To register by
e-mail, contact JewishLife@jfswm.org; to register by telephone, please call (413) 737-2601.
Jewish Family Jam
Jewish Jam is for infants, toddlers and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages 0-3. Together we will sing, drum and dance our way through the Jewish cycles and explore musical play and rituals that your family can enjoy together.
Leader: Felicia Sloin
Cost: Free
Date & Location:
- Wednesdays, February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24,
April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, and 26. - No class on March 31st or May 19th.
- Lander Grinspoon Academy
257 Prospect Street
Northampton, MA - Download the program flyer here.
Felicia Sloin is a cantorial soloist, singer/songwriter and Jewish educator who utilizes music, rhythm, rap and ritual to inspire Jews of all ages to explore their culture, community and common experience. To learn more about Felicia, visit her website at www.feliciasloin.com.
Major funding for these programs from the Family & Teen Initiative of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
Registration: Pre-registration is required. To register by
e-mail, contact JewishLife@jfswm.org; to register by telephone, please call (413) 737-2601.
Jewish Women’s Song Circle
Song circles offer a place to experience joy, healing, self-expression, community and inspiration. Join us each month as we explore our Jewish connections through song, chant, and meditation. Singing experience and knowledge of Hebrew are not necessary.
Leader: Felicia Sloin
Cost: Free
Date & Location:
- Sundays: March 14, April TBA, May 16 and
June 13, 7:00-8:30 p.m. - Cradle, 3rd Floor of Thorne's Marketplace,
Main Street, Northampton, MA - Download the program flyer here.
Felicia Sloin is a cantorial soloist, singer/songwriter and Jewish educator who utilizes music, rhythm, rap and ritual to inspire Jews of all ages to explore their culture, community and common experience. To learn more about Felicia, visit her website at www.feliciasloin.com.
Major funding for these programs from the Family & Teen Initiative of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
Registration: Pre-registration is required by March 8. To register by e-mail, contact JewishLife@jfswm.org; to register by telephone, please call (413) 737-2601.
Passover Cooking for Parents and Teens
Get inspired for the holiday! Learn to prepare simple, delicious recipes for Passover with chefs Dawn LaRochelle and Jim Lambert of Apogee Catering and Perigee Restaurant. Deepen your knowledge of Passover with Jewish educator Shoshana Zonderman. Cook, nosh and learn in the beautiful, professional kitchen at Whole Foods Market. All adults are welcome, with or without a teen. Limited enrollment so register now!
Instructors: Shoshana Zonderman, Dawn LaRochelle
and Jim Lambert
Cost: $10 per adult or $15 for parent and teen (13 years or older)
Date & Location:
- Wednesday, March 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Whole Foods, 327 Russell Street (Rt. 9), Hadley, MA
- Download the program flyer here.
Major funding for these programs from the Family & Teen Initiative of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
Caregivers Support Group
Are you caring for an aging parent, a spouse or other relative? Are you feeling squeezed between the needs of your family and your loved one? This group is for you. Share the challenges and joys of caring for a loved one. You do not need to face this alone. Pre-registration is required.
Group Leader: Vivien Weiss
Cost: Donations are accepted.
Date & Location:
- Tuesdays, 10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
JFS Office, 16 Armory Street, Northampton
Vivien Weiss, MA, LMHC, is a faculty member at Smith College, School of Social Work. She specializes in cancer and bereavement in her private practice and is a group facilitator with Cancer Connections in Florence, MA.
THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HIGHLAND VALLEY ELDER SERVICES.
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Bereavement Support Group
This ongoing group offers compassionate support in coping with the loss of a loved one.
Group Leader: Deborah Stier
Cost: Free and the public is invited.
Date & Location:
- Second and fourth Monday of each month,
10:45-11:45 a.m.
Springfield Jewish Community Center,
1160 Dickinson Street, Springfield
Deborah Stier, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist with interest and expertise in addressing relational difficulties. Deborah is a staff member of JFS’ counseling program.
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Jewish Safety Net
Domestic violence prevention and intervention
The Jewish Safety Net offers educational workshops, trainings and support to the Jewish community on the issues of Jewish intimate partner violence, dating violence and healthy relationships. We also provide confidential support, advocacy and counseling for Jewish victims of domestic violence. Call (413) 737-2601 for information,
support or to arrange training for your school or business.
THE JEWISH SAFETY NET IS PARTIALLY FUNDED BY GRANTS FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE NEFESH FUND OF THE JEWISH ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION.
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Coming soon!
Springfield Caregivers
Support Group Forming
Share the challenges and joys of caring for a loved one. You do not need to face this alone. Please call JFS if you are the caregiver for a loved one and are interested in attending meetings in the Springfield/Longmeadow area.
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