South Florida’s Jewish community surprises Holocaust survivor on eve of Rosh Hashanah
PEMBROKE PINES, FLA. (WSVN) - South Florida’s Jewish community surprised a Holocaust survivor in Pembroke Pines with traditional treats on the eve of Rosh Hashanah. Goodman Jewish Family Services surprised 90-year-old Michael Sadek on Thursday. He is one of 800
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Coronavirus Is Changing Available Resources For Adults Living With Disabilities
Goodman Jewish Family Services' disabilities department, called Joshua's Path, has launched a free new program, 'Zoom Together' to create structure and community for adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities during the time of coronavirus closures
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COVID Can’t Stop Good: Parkland Cares Awards $125,000 to Battle Trauma during the Pandemic
Five mental-health nonprofits continue to provide virtual care to survivors of the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas mass shooting, their families, and the community at
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Jewish Family Services Takes Action to End Hunger in Broward
.media-feat-img {display: none !important;} Rabbi Chaim Slavaticki knocked on the family’s door, and their teenage daughter answered as her siblings played in the background. There to deliver food as part of a pilot program of the Goodman Jewish Family
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Rabbi: ‘There’s nothing more rewarding than providing food for those in need’
With the COVID-19 pandemic having caused an increase of food insecurity in South Florida, local Jewish organizations have stepped up to the plate to provide relief for families in need. Among these include the Dorit and Ben J. Genet Cupboard of Goodman
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Stressed out from online back-to-school? South Florida experts offer advice to navigate this unusual school year
What do you do if online learning is causing your child anxiety? How do you handle the stress of working while trying to keep a kindergartner in front of the computer for hours? South Florida mental health experts say the 2020-21 school year could take
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Psychologists in Broward County hosted a panel discussion covering back-to-school anxiety and stress
Listen to the WGCU radio coverage. Psychologists in Broward County hosted a panel discussion, Monday, covering anxiety and stress that can come with going back-to-school during the pandemic. Chief Psychologist and Director for Behavioral Health Associates of
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School is coming. It’s time to check in with your children | Opinion
By Jessica Ruiz | Back-to-school season is already stressful for many — now add the weight of a global pandemic. As coronavirus cases climb, it’s clear that Florida schools won’t be back to normal any time
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Goodman Jewish Family Services hosts backpack giveaway in Sunrise
SUNRISE, FLA. (WSVN) - A South Florida organization is doing its part to support students before the start of the school year. Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward County held a back-to-school drive in Sunrise, Sunday, giving away backpacks and school
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Broward organizations address seniors’ needs through grant renewals
Broward County Jewish organizations are continuing to address the needs of local seniors through grant
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New ‘Dignity In Aging’ Grants Help Broward Seniors Overcome Isolation During Pandemic
Staying home to avoid the coronavirus threatened to leave Holocaust survivor Susanna Moore, 81, feeling isolated and depressed. Instead, Susanna is among 100 seniors getting technology help to stay connected with their
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