‘Be Nice To Each Other’: Broward Holocaust Survivor And Educator Turns 100
Julius Eisenstein looks great for having just turned 100 years old. He walked into his second birthday party on Thursday morning waving to a clapping crowd at Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward County. Eisenstein, who lives in Hallandale Beach, is one of
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Jewish organizations addressing the needs of South Florida seniors
In June 2018, a study report of the needs of the elderly in Broward County called “The Silver Tsunami: Is Broward Ready?” was released. This study was jointly conducted by the Jewish Federation of Broward County along with the United Way of Broward and the
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Goodman Jewish Family Services Continues To Spread Holiday Cheer Before Jewish New Year
A special time calls for a special visit Holocaust survivors were surprised with gifts a few days before the Jewish new year. For more than 20 years Goodman Jewish Family Services has been spreading holiday cheer for Rosh Hashanah to these important members of our
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Volunteers provide High Holiday deliveries for seniors, people in need
Volunteers throughout South Florida made sure that homebound elderly seniors and other people in need would have a nice, sweet new year by participating in pre-High Holiday service programs presented by local Jewish organizations the week before Rosh
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Lisa Rahman on NBC 6 “Women Who Make A Difference”
NBC 6's Arlene Borenstein introduces us to one fierce female who has overcome her own obstacles. She is the CEO of a nonprofit in Broward county helping hundreds of families in need. For more information on how you can help, visit
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Feeding South Florida honors partners during “Summer Hunger Ends Here” Community Breakfast
Feeding South Florida’s “Summer Hunger Ends Here” Community Breakfast celebrated the agencies and volunteers that support the nonprofit. The event took place at Signature Grand in Davie on Wednesday, July
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Adults with disabilities share inspirational stories at Goodman JFS event
Empowered adults with disabilities, or family members of people with disabilities, moved an audience of more than 100 attendees during a free educational program in Davie that was presented by Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward County’s Joshua’s
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Goodman JFS of Broward hosting empowerment program
As part of its Educational & Empowerment Series, Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward County’s Joshua’s Path will host a free educational program, “Paving the Way: This is
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Goodman Jewish Family Services’ program to help young adults with autism
Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward County has started Building On Our Strengths Together, a pilot program which is designed to help young adults from ages 18-35 who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or a related
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Passover distribution efforts aid homebound seniors, needy families in South Florida
South Florida Jewish organizations are providing Passover meals for local homebound seniors and households in need in efforts to provide meaningful holiday
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Volunteer Driver Program Helps Seniors Meet Transportation Needs
A volunteer driver program by the Goodman Jewish Family Services is helping older adults get in the passenger seat and out of the house -- thanks in part to funding by NBCUniversal Foundation's Project Innovation
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