Thank You for a Wonderful Blossom Brunch
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Blossom Brunch in support of Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts. We are deeply grateful to the many community members, sponsors, volunteers, and partners whose generosity and presence helped make the morning such a meaningful and successful gathering.
Held on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Sinai Temple in Springfield, Blossom Brunch brought together friends of JFS to celebrate community, connection, and the vital work of our programs serving local individuals and families.
We extend special appreciation to our event sponsors whose support made this event possible. Their generosity helps sustain JFS programs serving refugees and immigrants, older adults, youth, and families throughout our community.
All proceeds from Blossom Brunch support JFS programs and services that restore stability, protect dignity, and help create paths toward self-sufficiency for individuals and families throughout our region.
The mission of Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts is to serve as a community leader, partnering with people to achieve fulfilling lives. Founded in 1898 by Jewish community members guided by the concept of tikkun olam — a moral obligation to repair the broken world — our organization now serves a population as diverse as the Springfield neighborhood in which we are located.
Our current programs focus on:
- Behavioral Health
- Jewish Life and Community
- New Americans
- Older Adults and Caregiver Support
- Volunteer Projects
- Youth Services
In 2025, JFS served more than 6,000 clients and engaged over 2,000 community members.
We look forward to gathering again at Blossom Brunch next spring.

Our Generous Sponsors
We are deeply grateful to the individuals, families, businesses, and community partners whose support helped make the 2026 Blossom Brunch possible.
Orchid
Betsy and Joel Bertuzzi
Robyn Newhouse
Rose
Rhae Kennedy
Tulip
Jonna Gaberman and Bruce Wintman
Suze and Marc Goldman
Joan and Martin Lesser
Geoff McKonly Furniture
Law Office of Ronda G. Parish, P.C.
Rediker Software
Sinai Temple
Larry Starr
Diane Troderman
Halina Wiczyk and James Rosenthal
Petunia
Cathy Dorison
Roberta Hillenberg-Gang and David Gang
Jewish Federation of Western MA
Jeff and Diane Kontoff
Ina and Eli Porth
Kathleen and Seth Roberts
Dr. Ann Roy
Marsha Shapiro
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin P.C.
Alison Silber and Eric Lesser
Daisy
Anonymous
Rich Alpert
The Barron Ackerman Family
Black Helicopter Creative
Braman Chemical Enterprises Inc.
Andrea and Jonathan Chasen
Florence Bank
Rosalie Zelda Harris-Eisen
Laurie Herzog and Laura Arbeitman
Candy and Stanley Glazer
Jen and Rabbi James Greene
Roberta Hannay
Dale and Jonathan Katz
Jeanine and Kenneth LeBlanc
The Levines-Travel Planners
Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C.
Marsha K. Pruett
Tani and Jonathan Sapirstein
Beth and Mark Soycher
Security & Fire Integrations LLC
Roberta Steingart
Weiner Law Firm, P.C.
Carol Wernick
