A community leader partnering with people to achieve fulfilling lives.
Jewish Life
Enriching the quality of life for individuals in the Jewish community of Western Massachusetts.
Older Adults
Serving the unique needs of older adults, their families, and/or caregivers.
Behavioral Health
Supporting individual and family resilience.
New Americans
Helping refugees resettle and thrive in our community.
Citizenship & Immigration
Assisting immigrants and refugees to become US Citizens.
Volunteer
Engaging community members, offering internships, and placement for AmeriCorps staff, to help our newest neighbors succeed.
Latest Updates
May 3, 2026
10 am – noon
Sinai Temple, Springfield
Become a Sponsor!
This community fundraiser will feature a complimentary brunch and hands-on opportunities to meet our staff, learn about JFS programs, and experience the impact of your generosity.
Your sponsorship ensures that 100% of donations raised at our Blossom Brunch will directly support JFS programs. Click here to learn more about the event and sponsorship opportunities.
To become a sponsor, click here.
For more information, please get in touch with Lori Friedman at l.friedman@jfswm.org or call 413.737.2601.
Upcoming Events
LHS Student-Led Benefit Concert for JFS
JFSWM is delighted to report that once again student-led groups from the Longmeadow High School Music Department are performing a concert to benefit Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts’ New American Refugee Resettlement Program.
The concert is free and open to the public. Donations encouraged at the door. All money raised will go towards helping refugee families in Western Mass.
“The Return of a Little Knight Music” named with the school mascot in mind (“Go Lancers!”) will take place Saturday, March 14 at 5:30pm at The First Church of Christ in Longmeadow who have generously donated the space. The church is located at 763 Longmeadow Street in Longmeadow.
Andreas Christoforakis is this year’s student organizer stepping into the role in place of the original organizer, his brother Nick, who graduated last year.
Building Resilience from Within Spring 2026
Our popular six-week virtual self-care series for caregivers and anyone experiencing heightened stress in their lives will be back in March. Click here for more information and/or to register.
March 18th through April 22nd
(3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15 & 4/22)
Wednesdays 11-11:45 on Zoom
Learn simple techniques to build core resilience, balance the nervous system and deepen a healthy connection to your body.
The free program takes place on Zoom, is open to all, and no experience is required. To ensure accessibility, all exercises can be done seated or standing and every session is recorded so participants can watch or rewatch at their convenience.
Prior to the first class, a Zoom link will be sent to everyone who registers.
Click here to download the flyer
Presenter Reina Goldberg is a Mindfulness Educator, Trauma Informed Coach, and Multifaceted Healing Practitioner. Reina holds Masters of Education in Mindfulness Studies (MA Ed.) from Antioch University, and a B.A. in Psychology and Education from York University. She is certified as a Yoga Therapist, with certifications in Qigong Infused and Hatha Yoga, Applied Polyvagal Theory Therapeutic Yoga, as well as a Healthy Bones & Balance teacher. In addition, Reina is also Grief Coach, with training based in trauma informed healing modalities.
Welcome Table Chorus Concert to Benefit JFS
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Please Donate
Give the Gift of Warmth
It’s getting cold out there. We are collecting winter clothes and other items to help our clients keep warm this winter.
They are in need of:
- Winter Coats (adult & kid sizes)
- Warm gloves (especially needed!)
- Winter hats (especially kids’ sizes)
- New Socks (all sizes, never worn)
- Blankets
- Space heaters
Please contact Nina to arrange a time to donate. Sorry we cannot accept walk-ins.
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Caregiver Suppport Groups
JFS in the News
Rabbi James Greene's Essay: Ending the Plague of Cruelty
Tuning out until “things go back to normal” is an understandable response following a chaotic year of radical change which included new policies targeting refugees and other lawful immigrants. In his essay for A Faith That Does Justice , Rabbi James Greene, our CEO, offers us this much-needed reminder:
“At other moments of inflection in our nation’s history, good people of faith have been guided by these core values of welcoming, of shared humanity, and of Divine love. We must harness these values once again and call ourselves into action at this moment to push back against the darkness.”
Click this link to read the essay: Ending the Plague of Cruelty
Daily Hampshire Gazette Guest Columnist Rabbi James Greene Our Moral Obligation to Feed the Hungry
Jewish tradition is clear: Feeding the hungry is not optional. It is a mitzvah — a sacred obligation. Call your senators and representatives. Urge them to oppose cuts to SNAP.
Thank you to the Daily Hampshire Gazette for giving our CEO, Rabbi James Greene, the opportunity as guest columnist to advocate against cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and call on politicians of all faith to honor their moral obligation to feed the hungry.
Read the rest of his guest column by clicking here.
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Rooted in Jewish values, we provide exceptional social services to support individuals and families from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
