JFS celebrated its third annual Friendsgiving, a joyful afternoon dedicated to connection and gratitude. Families came together to share delicious food and meaningful moments that embody the season of thanks.

Guests enjoyed a festive meal featuring traditional favorites and plenty of smiles. Children participated in crafts and soccer, making the day lively and fun for all ages. The event was a reminder of the power of community and the importance of supporting one another.

We are deeply grateful to our generous partners who made this day possible: St. Basil Seminary and Father Bohdan Tymchyshyn for graciously hosting and supporting Friendsgiving for the third year, Wegman’s Norwalk and Stew Leonard’s Norwalk for their contributions, and all of our incredible volunteers, including students from King School and Brunswick School. Your kindness created a memorable experience for all.

Click here to watch the event slideshow. To volunteer for future events, please contact the JFS Volunteer Department.

Temple Sinai of Stamford truly outdid themselves on Mitzvah Day 2025! Their incredible volunteers meticulously packed 400 snack bags to be distributed to Westhill and Stamford High School students facing food insecurity.

Each day, hundreds of students stay after school to take part in enriching programs and activities—but for many, consistent access to nutritious snacks is still out of reach. These thoughtful snack packs will offer not only a boost of energy and nourishment, but also a sense of dignity and care for young people working hard to learn, grow, and thrive despite personal challenges.

A heartfelt thank you to Melissa Friedman, who worked tirelessly to coordinate the packing, pick-up, and delivery, ensuring everything went seamlessly.



We are deeply grateful to Temple Sinai and to all of our community partners who continue to join us in minimizing the suffering of others—one mitzvah at a time.

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Friendsgiving in Norwich

Our Norwich community came together for a warm and welcoming Friendsgiving celebration, sharing food, gratitude, and connection. It was a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season and strengthen the bonds that make our community so special.

A special shoutout to Sweet Momma’s for preparing the delicious food and to Rose City Learning Center for bringing the fun with games. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event meaningful! Click here to view the slideshow from the event.

Help homebound older adults remain in their homes by providing personalized grocery shopping and delivery. Interested in volunteering? Contact Beth Jabick, Director of Volunteer Services.

Accompany older adults and individuals with disabilities to non-emergency medical appointments. Volunteers offer door-through-door support to ensure the safety and care that all deserve. Interested in volunteering? Contact Beth Jabick, Director of Volunteer Services

Shabbat Services: Fridays at 1:00 pm via Zoom

Jewish Health & Healing Service: Monday, December 8 at 12:15 pm via Zoom

For more information or to receive the Zoom link, please email Jayme Schneider.

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Jewish Family Services of Greenwich

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