| | Serving Stamford, Westport, Bridgeport and Upper Fairfield County | | | | | | | | 6th Annual Saul Cohen - Schoke JFS Lecture
The Family Today: Secrets to Strong Relationships and Greater Happiness at Any Age
Thursday, November 9th at 7:30 pm at the Ferguson Library in Stamford. Free and open to the community. A gift to the community from Mimi and Saul Cohen. Featuring Bruce Feiler, author of six consecutive New York Times bestsellers, including The Secrets of Happy Families and his newest book, The First Love Story: Adam, Eve and Us. The lecture will be followed by a dessert buffet and a book signing. For more details, visit www.ctjfs.org | | | | Bruce Feiler's books will be available for purchase after the lecture. | | | | | | Schoke JFS is now on Burbio! Looking for an easy way to find out about and keep track of everything going on at Schoke Jewish Family Service and across Stamford? Now there’s a way!
Schoke Jewish Family Service is now on Burbio, the online, personalized calendar program for Stamford. By signing up for Burbio, you can follow Schoke JFS and receive calendar updates about upcoming events. Burbio is free to join. Click the Burbio button to get started. | | | | | | Upcoming College Programs | | | | Schoke JFS College Ahead! Tuesday, December 5th, 7:30 PM
Stamford, JCC, 1035 Newfield Avenue A panel of deans of admission will share information about the college admission process, academics, Jewish life on campus, residential options and other topics of interest. Claire Friedlander, Schoke JFS College Consultant, will moderate the discussion. The panel includes: Lorna J. Hunter, VP for Enrollment Management, Washington College, Chestertown, MD; Nathan Fuerst, Assistant VP of Enrollment and Director of Admissions, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT; and Ryan Hargraves, Director of Admission, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT. Open to the community at no cost and registration is not required.
Contact Claire Friedlander at 203-921-4161 or email clairef@ctjfs.org for more information. | | | Schoke JFS Race to College Mondays, January 22, Februay 12 and March 5
Ferguson Library Harry Bennett Branch Sessions will cover recent changes in application process, standardized test scores, choosing the best essay question to answer, planning college visits and the importance of community service. All are welcome to attend at no cost. Contact Claire Friedlander at 203-921-4161 or email clairef@ctjfs.org for more information. | | | | | | | | 2018 Annual Friends Campaign When friends and family in our community need help...
they turn to Schoke JFS... and now... we are turning to you. Here are some of the ways Schoke JFS has helped over 5,000 people in OUR community this year: - 65 families in crisis received emergency financial assistance
- 28,000 meals distributed through the Kosher Food Pantry
- 53 children were able to attend a Jewish summer camp
- 16 families were prevented from homelessness
- 480 clients received assistance with finding a job
- 1,400 counseling sessions provided
- 200 homebound seniors were cared for by a trained aide
Together, we can help make a difference in the lives of people who reach out to Schoke JFS MATCHING BONUS
Schoke JFS has received a challenge grant to match every dollar you contribute above your previous year's donation. Gifts must be received by December 31, 2017 | | | | | | | | Here's How You Can Support Our Efforts | | | | | | Have a Shredding Good Time at Schoke JFS! Sunday, November 12 from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Schoke JFS, 733 Summer Street Take the opportunity to securely dispose of credit cards, passports, bills, invoices, checks, statements or other personal papers. Bring your “shreddables” along with a donation of kosher non-perishable foods or toiletries or grocery gift cards for the Schoke JFS Food Pantry. | | | Have an extra coat in your closet? Schoke Jewish Family Service Kosher Food Pantry is collecting new or gently used winter gear for our food pantry clients. Coats, hats, scarves, gloves and mittens for adults and children or a donation of retail gift cards (e.g. Old Navy, Target) is appreciated. Donations can be dropped off Monday - Friday, 9 am – 4 pm
Schoke JFS, 733 Summer Street, 6th Floor, Stamford For additional information, please contact Rebekah Kanefsky at 203-921-4161 or rkanefsky@ctjfs.org. | | | Add Tzedakah to every occasion with Schoke JFS Mitzvah Baskets! When you order a beautifully designed Mitzvah basket for your simcha, the proceeds go directly to the Schoke JFS Kosher Food Pantry which provides food to thousands of individuals and families in our community. Mitzvah baskets and centerpieces are uniquely designed and custom ribbon colors can be selected to fit the décor of your event. The decorative baskets are filled with “faux food” symbolic of the food that is donated. For more information or to order for your next event, please contact Lisa Rich at 203-921-4161 or email lrich@ctjfs.org | | | | | | Thank You To Our Volunteers and Supporters | | | | | | Ron Zussman, Volunteer with Schoke JFS Whether it is helping a client move from one home to another or assisting with the fresh produce days, Ron is a reliable and steady volunteer for Schoke JFS. We can’t thank him enough for his service to the greater Stamford community. | | | Sharon Franklin, Director of Community Campaign for the United Jewish Federation of Stamford, New Canaan and Darien, stopped by at the Schoke JFS Food Drive to donate some non-perishable items to help those in area who need it most. | | | Steve Garcia, Associate Warehouse Manager of the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, Inc., hands a student volunteer from Temple Sinai’s Fifth Grade Hebrew School class a donation for the Schoke JFS Kosher Food Pantry Food Drive outside of Stop & Shop in Stamford. | | | | | | Upcoming Fall Programs and Services | | Let's Talk Seniors talk about common interests and concerns Mondays 12:45 PM
Bigelow Center for Senior Activities
100 Mona Terrace
Fairfield, CT Tuesdays 11:00 AM
Stamford JCC
1035 Newfield Avenue
Stamford, CT Thursdays 1:00 PM
Westport Senior Center
21 Imperial Avenue
Westport, CT Contact Sheila Duggan at 203-921-4161 or sduggan@ctjfs.org | | | Bereavement Group Gather to share feelings and exchange ideas in a non-judgmental environment that provides emotional, practical, and spiritual support for those grieving the loss of a spouse or significant other. Mondays 10:30 AM
Congregation B'nai Israel
2710 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT Fridays 10:30 AM
Stamford JCC
1035 Newfield Avenue
Stamford, CT Contact Amanda Geffner at 203-921-4161 or ageffner@ctjfs.org | | | | | | | | | | | | | | www.ctjfs.org Elayne and James Schoke Jewish Family Service
733 Summer Street, Suite 602
Stamford, CT 06901
203 - 921- 4161 | | | | | | | | | |
