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A statement from JFCS on the one-year anniversary of the Israel/Gaza conflict
For Jews around the world, the High Holidays and the New Year are a period of reflection. This year, however, the 10-days between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur holds a deeper meaning and emotion for many in our community as we mark the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel.
We hoped we would be marking this anniversary with peace, but alas here we are. The barrage of almost constant news coming out of Gaza and the whole region for the past year has profoundly affected our collective identity as Jews and we continue to struggle to process what’s happening in the region each day and its impact on our safety, security and personal and collective identity.
While conversations around the events of the past year can be difficult, it’s essential that we create space to process, heal, and support one another.
JFCS wants to be that safe space! JFCS is offering a special support group on Monday, October 7, for anyone who needs support or may be struggling with the one-year anniversary of this solemn occasion. We encourage anyone struggling with the emotional significance of this date or reflecting on how their Jewish identity has evolved over the past year to join us. We are here to listen, to support, and to offer a compassionate environment for all.
This session is FREE and no RSVP is required. It will be at JFCS (2821 Klempner Way) on Monday, October 7, beginning at 5:30. We hope to see you there if you’re in need of support and a sympathetic ear.
Our client-centric and empathetic approach sets us apart.
JFCS has been a trusted provider to people from all faiths and backgrounds in the Greater Louisville Area since 1908. At JFCS, we are driven by our mission to empower each person and family, equipping them with the tools to navigate life’s challenges with confidence.
JFCS services includes:
We also offer a variety of support groups within our areas of expertise believing the power of community can bring together individuals with similar needs to work towards personal and group goals.
Read more about the many services we offer here.
MOSAIC Nominations Now Open
The JFCS MOSIAC Awards celebrates immigrants, refugees and first-generation Americans who are leaders, changemakers and humanitarians in the Greater Louisville area.
Do you know someone who fits the bill? Nominate them today and “let their story be heard.”
We are also looking for businesses that have made a tangible impact to the immigrant/refugee community for the Corporate Changemaker Award.
