Media Coverage
Community spotlight: Cooper City teen creates software to help Jewish philanthropy
South Florida Sun Sentinel – After years of helping out at The Dorit & Ben J. Genet Cupboard, a Goodman JFS program that helps the food insecure in Broward County, Belfer noticed that volunteers faced common problems, such as scheduling and delivery issues. So the...
16-year-old tech whiz tackles food insecurity in South Florida during Hunger Action Month
CBS Miami - September is Hunger Action Month, a time to raise awareness to help end hunger across the country. More than a million people across South Florida are facing food insecurity and one local teen is using tech to try to keep bellies full.
Volunteers make sure no Jewish senior is left out of Rosh Hashanah celebration
Local 10 News - At the Dorit and Ben J. Genet Cupboard kosher pantry, more than 100 volunteers loaded up bags filled with traditional holiday food and then drove across Broward County to deliver them to homebound seniors.
Local Holocaust survivor, 97, shares journey of faith and resilience ahead of Rosh Hashanah
WSVN - A Holocaust survivor who calls South Florida home shared her journey of faith and resilience, and her message of strength comes days before the Jewish New Year.
As Rosh Hashana nears, SoFla group brings food, hope to Holocaust survivors
Miami Herald - As Jews across South Florida prepare for Rosh Hashana, one Broward County group is ensuring that everyone — including seniors and Holocaust survivors — gets a chance to celebrate the Jewish New year with traditional foods and good company.
Holocaust survivor from Broward shares her story ahead of Rosh Hashanah
Local 10 News - We’re honoring a 97-year-old South Florida Holocaust survivor, who is sharing the details of her journey from Nazi Germany to Fort Lauderdale. Her story of luck, resilience and survival against all odds aims to inspire the local Jewish community ahead...
South Florida nonprofit fights against food insecurity, helping to feed 600 families
WPLG - Did you know one in six South Floridians experiences food insecurity? That’s roughly 16 percent of the population... As September is Hunger Action Month, Local 10 is highlighting one local nonprofit that is feeding the need.
GoGoGrandparent helping to keep Holocaust survivors mobile
South Florida Sun Sentinel (Jewish Journal) - Holocaust survivors in Broward County can now ride with a greater sense of independence, thanks to a new on-demand transportation option from Goodman Jewish Family Services.
More than 100 Holocaust survivors in Broward County honored for bravery and resilience
NBC6 - Thirteen of those survivors were inducted into the Goodman Jewish Family Service 2025 Centenarian Club, which means they’ve reached the milestone of turning 100 or more years old.