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2008 Mental Health Luncheon Featuring Elyn R. Saks, JD
The Mental Health Committee invites you to the 5th annual event in support of mental health awareness featuring author Elyn R. Saks, JD on Wednesday, May 28, 2008. Diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, Saks has managed her illness and remained productive despite her struggles to sort what is real from what is not. Her book, The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness, was named to Time Magazine’s Top 10 Nonfiction Books for 2007 and is “a stereotype-shattering look at a tenacious woman whose brain is her best friend and her worst enemy." Throughout her history as an honor student at Yale Law School and associate dean and professor at University of Southern California Gould School of Law, she has been hospitalized, restrained, force-fed medication, and given a "grave" prognosis. Read More. --Online registration is now closed as there are limited spots remaining. To register please call (858) 637-3231.
Judaism on the Wild Side
Whether on a trip to the Grand Canyon or putting flowers on the Shabbat dinner table, the power and beauty of God’s world surrounds us. “The natural world is the world’s greatest classroom to teach our most difficult subjects, God and prayer,” says Rabbi Mike Comins. Join Rabbi Comins for Judaism on the Wild Side from Friday, June 6, 2008 to Saturday, June 7, 2008, sponsored by the Jewish Healing Center and Congregation Beth Israel. Judaism on the Wild Side will explore the power of nature within a Jewish context through a special kabbalat shabbat, a spiritual hike, and a spiritual study. Read More. Register Online.
Serving Older Holocaust Survivors Needs Your Help!
The Serving Older Holocaust Survivors program works to protect low-income Holocaust survivors in our community and ensures they spend their final years in safe and healthy environments. In order to continue these vital services, the German government has offered to match up to $65,000 in donations. This means your donation will have double the impact. In addition, an anonymous donor has agreed to match any increase in a donor's past donation. Act today to help make a difference in the lives of Holocaust survivors in our community. Read More. Donate Online.
Bereavement Spiritual Support Group
Have you experienced the loss of a loved one? Enhance the healing process by reaching out to others who have also experienced loss. Join the Jewish Healing Center for this new Bereavement Spiritual Support Group led by Rabbi Aliza Berk, MFT and Director of the Jewish Healing Center. Together, you will address the social, religious, psychological, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of the bereavement process. The group will meet every Wednesday from 3:00-4:30pm for eight weeks beginning on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at Temple Emanu-El. Registration is $100 for all eight weeks. For more information call (858) 637-3070. Register Online. Read More.
Jewish Single Parent Family Weekend
Join Supporting Jewish Single Parents for the Jewish Single Parent Family Camp Weekend at Camp Mountain Chai from Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1, 2008. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and strengthen family relationships while enjoying a wonderful outdoor experience in the beautiful San Bernardino National Forest. The weekend promises to be an exciting get-a-way for single parents and their children. Come spend a Shabbat weekend playing, relaxing, and rejuvenating with other Jewish single parent families. Event copartnered by JSP at the JCC and Camp Mountain Chai. Read More.
JFS Fire Response Stress Management Workshop
Having trouble sleeping, concentrating, or remembering? Feeling irritable, angry, or disconnected? Stress can place a great toll on your body, mind, and family. Individuals and families affected by the wildfires of October, 2007 are invited to join us for a free workshop to help recognize and manage symptoms associated with stress. The workshop is on July 1, 2008 at the Fallbrook Community Center and July 17, 2008 at the Dulzura Community Center. For more information call (619) 316-0689. Read More.
Jewish BIGPals Information Night - Volunteers Urgently Needed!
Jewish BIGPals urgently needs volunteers to mentor children from single-parent families. More than 15 children are waiting to be matched with a Big Pal. Male volunteers are especially in demand. Interested volunteers are invited to attend a Jewish BIGPals Information Night on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 from 6:00-8:00pm at the Turk Family Center. Make a difference in a child’s life and experience the rewards of helping a child develop increased self-esteem, confidence, and Jewish identity. Make a Difference...Make a Friend. Read More | Volunteer
Rides & Smiles™ Volunteer Recruitment Campaign - WE DID IT!
In January, 2008, Rides & Smiles™ launched a volunteer recruitment campaign to recruit 30 new volunteers by July of 2008. The campaign was part of a greater effort to provide rides to 100 seniors on the waiting list in need of transportation assistance. On April 28, 2008, the program enrolled its 31st new volunteer, two months ahead of schedule! After only four months Rides & Smiles™ has drivers for all of the 100 riders that were on the waiting list! Thank you to everyone who helped make the volunteer recruitment campaign a success. We still need your help - Rides & Smiles will soon be expanding to the Golden Triangle, University City and College Areas as a component of the new On The Go Program of the JFS Senior Transportation Department opening in September, 2008. Volunteers are now being recruited to serve these new areas. For more information about the Rides & Smiles™ program contact (858) 391-0033. Read More.
New Older Adult Transportation Programs Coming Soon!
JFS has been working closely with the Jewish Senior Services Council to develop an innovative multi-faceted transportation service to serve San Diego's older adult population. Transportation services will be focused in the North County Inland, Golden Triangle, and College Areas. The new program will include expanding the JFS Senior Wheels program; expanding the service areas for Rides & Smiles™ of JFS; transportation to JFS senior centers, the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, and synagogues; and taxi scrip for medical and personal necessities. Stay tuned for the launching of this exciting new program in September of 2008! For more information about receiving services or volunteering, please contact us.
JFS Needs Your Recipes!
The JFS Fire Response Program is compiling a Jewish cookbook to distribute to the Jewish clients affected by the San Diego Wildfires of 2007. In an effort to evacuate quickly many of these families lost everything they owned, including treasured family recipes. In order to make this cookbook a reality, we need your help collecting traditional Jewish recipes. This is a great mitzvah project for individuals, social action groups, sisterhoods, havarot, etc... Click on "Read More" to submit your recipes online. We are waiting! Read More.
First 5 Commission Donates Money for New Preschool in the Park Vehicle
Our Preschool in the Park program has a brand new van to carry supplies for the mobile preschool’s daily operations! Preschool in the Park purchased the 2008 Toyota Sienna van using its $30,000 grant from the First 5 Commission of San Diego. With the van’s extra storage space, our preschool program can now provide more fun daily activities to the children who participate. The preschool currently provides structured and imaginative lessons to 21 children per week and is located on the corner of Washington and N. Rose in Escondido. The addition of the new van, just in time for summer, will allow larger scale projects to be brought out to the park and make field trips for the group much easier. Read More.
New Prins Asylum Program!
The Refugee Resettlement Department has added a new program for individuals who are seeking asylum in the United States. The new Prins Asylum Program offers pro-bono legal assistance for scientists, professionals, scholars, and artists who fear persecution in their native country. Attorneys interested in gaining hands-on courtroom experience and asylum immigration case training are invited to participate by offering pro-bono legal assistance. Interested attorneys and clients should call (858) 637-3038 for more information. Read More.
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