Clothing pantry, synagogues partner for Hanukkah toy drive
The RAK PAK clothing pantry of Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward County has partnered with two synagogues for a Hanukkah toy
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South Florida Jewish Org Reaches Out to Holocaust Survivors for Rosh Hashanah
Esther Ross, 97, got a goody bag for Rosh Hashanah from the Goodman Jewish Family Services, who reached out to over 700 Holocaust survivors in South Florida to try to make their holidays extra
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Jewish organizations feed community as High Holidays approach
With the High Holidays coming up, South Florida Jewish organizations are making efforts to feed people in need in the community through events and
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Jewish organizations helping children go back to school with supply drives
Jewish organizations in South Florida are helping children go back to school for the 2021-22 academic year with supply
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Coping with the Condo Collapse Tragedy
Chief psychologist and director of behavioral health Dr. Jessica Ruiz has more on how to help deal with the tragedy that took place June 24th in
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Yom HaShoah virtual seminar features 101-year-old survivor
South Florida Sun Sentinel - A virtual seminar featured 101-year-old Holocaust survivor Julius Eisenstein of Hallandale Beach recalling his painful memories. Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward County hosted the seminar, “Strength & Resiliency: Linking
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Passover food deliveries make a ‘big difference’ for area seniors
Florida Jewish Journal - As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to make Passover celebrations different for the second year in a row, Jewish organizations in South Florida delivered holiday meals to local Holocaust survivors and other homebound seniors and families in
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As another pandemic Passover approaches, groups deliver holiday meals to the vulnerable
MIAMI HERALD - Saul Dreier skillfully played the drums, while his body bounced to the beat. A smile took over his face. The 95-year-old Holocaust survivor, who in 2014 started the Holocaust Survivor Band, says music is a
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Goodman Jewish Family Services surprises Holocaust survivor, musician with Passover meal basket in Coconut Creek
COCONUT CREEK, FLA. (WSVN) - With the start of Passover just days away, one South Florida organization stepped up to surprise a Holocaust survivor with a holiday meal. Saul Dreier, 95, got a sweet surprise outside his Coconut Creek
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Group Surprises 96-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor With Passover Meal
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Passover is set to begin at sundown this coming Saturday. But a group from the Goodman Jewish Family Services got a head start Tuesday afternoon, surprising 96-year-old holocaust survivor Saul
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South Florida synagogues host food drives to stock kosher pantries
South Florida synagogues have helped people in the Jewish community impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic by organizing drives for local kosher food
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