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Great Food for a Great Cause: Breadwinner Café Partners with JF&CS' Shalom Bayit Program
Support JF&CS’ Shalom Bayit program by visiting Breadwinner Café and Bakery on Monday, February 20. The restaurant will be donating a portion of the day's gross proceeds to Shalom Bayit to support efforts to end domestic violence. Stop in for one of the best lunches in Sandy Springs - gourmet soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts - or take home delicious prepared foods to go. You'll get a fabulous meal and make a difference in your own community. Shalom Bayit, meaning "peace in the home," provides short- and long-term assistance to those facing physical violence, or emotional or sexual abuse in their families or intimate relationships. Educational programming, advocacy and consultation are provided, and we work to dispel the myth that abuse does not occur in Jewish homes. February 23 - Grants 201 Lunch & Learn Last year we offered a session on the basics of grant writing led by Vera Golden, our Grants and Contracts Manager. Vera will be facilitating another session on grants looking more closely at the process of writing a foundation-based grant. The session meets from 12 – 1:30 pm (lunch will be served) at the JF&CS Dunwoody office. We can accommodate 2-3 people per congregation. RSVP to outreach@jfcs-atlanta.org by Feb 20th.
Mark Your Calendar for these Upcoming Events: Feb. 28 – Synagogue Administrative Assistants Lunch: This session is for synagogue administrative staff (clergy assistants, front office staff, and other support professionals). We will share tips on stress management. Noon - 1:30 pm at JF&CS in Dunwoody. RSVP to Rachel Simon by Feb. 23rd. March 6 - Committee Affinity Group: This meeting is for the chairs of synagogue caring committees. Group discussion and Q&A times are planned. 12:30 - 2 pm at JF&CS in Dunwoody. RSVP to Sheri Schwartz by March 2.
Feb. 16 - LinkedIn for Beginners: This will be a beginner’s overview of how to use Linked In and leverage it for job search and business development. 10 am - 12 pm @ Temple Kehillat Chaim. RSVP to Rachel Simon. Mar. 1 & 5 - Find Your Path: Career Assessment Workshop: Discover your skills and abilities, your interests and what’s important to you as it relates to job success and satisfaction, using the COPS System (Career Occupational Preference System). March 1st, 1 – 4 pm (Testing) & March 5th, 2 – 4 pm (Results/Feedback) at Congregation Etz Chaim. Attendance is required both days. $45 covers testing materials, results package and professional feedback. RSVP to outreach@jfcs-atlanta.org. Employment Workshop Series: Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:30 am. $10 per workshop (cash or check only). RSVP to careers@jfcs-atlanta.org. Job Seekers Support Group - Meets every Monday from 11 am - 12:30 pm at JF&CS Dunwoody. For information contact Betsy Frasier. Community Networking Groups: If your congregation hosts a job networking group you would like included in Tools for Shuls, please inform Rachel Simon.
Please encourage all job seekers in your congregations to go online to the JF&CS Careers website, YourToolsForLiving.org/jobs, to register and UPLOAD their resume, including their primary field of interest. Job seekers may view the list of open positions and apply for the positions on the web site directly. If their skill sets directly match those required by the employer, they will be contacted for an interview.
Mar. 5 - Starting Over: Divorce Support Group - 6:30 - 8:30 pm at JF&CS Dunwoody Offices. $25 per session.
New Group for Children Dealing with Divorce – NEXT STEPS is a six session program where, together, children (grades 2-5) develop skills to manage change, express emotions, handle difficult situations, and explore supports. It will be facilitated by Elisheva Funk, LCSW. Wednesdays, starting in March from 4:15 - 5:15 pm at the JF&CS Cobb Office. $120 for the 6 sessions and registration is required. efunk@atlantajcc.org for information.
Feb. 16 - Jewish Experiential Learning Program (JELP) - for individuals with Developmental Disabilities, ages18+. 8:15 pm, at Congregation Beth Tefillah (5065 Highpoint Road, Atlanta, 30342). Feb 25 - 26: The 19th Annual Larry Bregman, MD Educational Conference. This conference is for adults with Developmental Disabilities and their caregivers. This year’s theme is “Avenues of Change.” Information can be found at www.bregman.org.
Mar. 7: NORC Caregiver Support Group - 3 - 4 pm at the Toco Hills NORC. NORC Grief Support Group – Every Monday from 1:30 - 2:30 pm at the Toco Hills NORC. Feb. 28 & Mar. 13: Family Caregiver Support Group - 6:30 - 7:30 pm at The Cohen Home. Mar. 13 - Caregiver Support Group - 6:30 - 8 pm at JF&CS Dunwoody Offices. Support Groups for Alcohol & Drug Addiction: We wanted to share some information about a few addiction support groups hosted around the community.
Event Season is Here - Mark Your Calendar!
JF&CS Atlanta is a community of caring professionals and volunteers. We offer programs, services and resources to strengthen individuals and families of all faiths, cultures and ages. We would love your feedback on Tools for Shuls! Please contact Rachel Simon. |
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Tools for Shuls is a Monthly Outreach Update from JF&CS.
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