Press Releases

As a human service agency, the mission and vision of Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts are rooted in Jewish values, which are shown below. The Agency’s Board and CEO attest that alongside these core Jewish values is...

Springfield – Jewish Family Service of Western Mass has been awarded a competitive two-year$450,000 Citizenship and Integration Grant from the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This grant enables JFS to both continue...

Many of us are trapped in cycles of shock and trauma since the attacks on Israel. In response, JFS is offering two Zoom programs, the first, Transforming Grief, Building Resilience: An Embodied Practice to Release Trauma will take place October 17th at 7pm, followed...

Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts is honored to announce the establishment of the Joe Dorison Memorial Bike Fund in partnership with RadSpringfield: Make-It Springfield’s Community Bike Shop. Funds raised and used bikes collected through the Joe Dorison...

The Board of Directors at JFS is pleased to announce the hiring of our new incoming Chief Executive Officer, Rabbi James Greene. James brings over two decades of expertise in the Jewish nonprofit world from the interdenominational space of Jewish Community Centers and...

Springfield – JFS is pleased to offer a 6-week self-care series for caregivers and anyone experiencing heightened stress in their lives. Join us Thursdays, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, from 10am to 10:45am on Zoom. The program is free and open to the public....