Our member agency in Naples, FL has made some exciting changes. The agency is now called Jewish Family and Community Services of Southwest Florida. JF&CS has moved from it's original location to 5025 Castello Drive, Naples, FL 34103. The phone number remains the same, 239-325-4444, but the general email address has changed. Executive Director, Dr. Jacklynn Faffer has a new email address as well.

Jewish Family Service of Colorado is currently seeking para-chaplain volunteers for its Bikur Cholim (visiting the sick) Para-chaplain Program. Training sessions will be held on Thursday evenings, April 25th, May 2nd, May 9th, and May 16th from 4:30-7:00pm (at JFS, 3201 South Tamarac Drive in Denver). Bikur Cholim para-chaplains assist JFS by providing spiritual support and a Jewish connection to isolated members of the Jewish community.

Para-chaplain volunteers visit Jewish seniors or conduct holiday services in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, prisons, or hospitals.

In order to be a para-chaplain, volunteers must be Jewish, but do not need to have an extensive Jewish education. To lead services, a deeper understanding of Jewish traditions is desirable. For more information/registration please contact Beth Lippa, 720.248.4599.

Jewish Family Service Agency of Las Vegas has redesigned and launched their new website. Check it out here.