As the holiday of Purim approaches, our thoughts are with those in Eastern Europe — and we pray for peace. We also are thinking of our elderly Holocaust population in Broward for whom this significant global event hits even closer to home. Jewish perseverance lies at the heart of Purim, and we hope that you will be able to feel both the joy of this holiday and, simultaneously, the deep imperative to come together to support those in need – including many of whom have never needed assistance before. In times of crisis and social unrest, compassion can unify all of us as human beings. Please help us share the mission of Goodman JFS by ensuring that the basic needs are met in our community. Let’s take care of each other. Volunteer. Collect food. Donate money. Visit our elderly. Please reach out to us and we will help you find positive ways to support those around you who are suffering. We need it now more than ever. |
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Randy Colman
President & CEO
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Good Grants
The Claims Conference, which secures material compensation for Holocaust survivors around the world, recently announced the allocation of $720 million in funds to more than 300 social welfare organizations globally to support home care and supportive services for frail and vulnerable Holocaust survivors. As the third largest grantee, these critical funds will allow our Holocaust Survivor Assistance Program to continue to coordinate benefits and services tailored to meet our county’s survivor population with the unique healthcare, social, financial and emotional needs they need.
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The Cupboard Corner
As high inflation rates and supply chain issues cause staggering increases in
grocery store food purchases, we remain committed to eliminate hunger in Broward County’s Jewish community.
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Mitzvah Days at The Dorit & Ben J. Genet Cupboard
Two Sundays per month volunteers gather from 9am – 12pm to organize, pack and deliver food to our clients. Hear why our volunteers find this effort to be so meaningful:
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Interested in volunteering at The Cupboard?
Join us for any (or all) upcoming Mitzvah Days: March 20, April 3 and 10, May 8 and 22, June 12 and 26, July 10 and 24
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Drive-Through Food Drives
A special thank you to Hollywood resident Talia Dennis-Freiman for hosting our recent neighborhood drive-through food drive. Area friends and supporters collectively donated over 500lbs of food and paper goods for Broward residents in need. Many of the groceries will be earmarked for hurricane preparedness food supply bags which will be distributed in May. View the video.
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Want to host a drive-through food drive in your neighborhood?
Call 954-530-7555 to see how you can help.
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Coming Up: Food Distribution Day
Friday, March 18 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
TEMPLE BETH AM,
7205 Royal Palm Blvd., Margate, FL 33063
In partnership with Farm Share, Temple Beth Am, Phyl’s Academy Preparatory School and Humana Health Care, The Cupboard will be hosting a drive-through food distribution event for anyone experiencing food insecurity within Broward County. This is a Farm Share/FDA food distribution open to the public and not all items will be kosher. View the flier. For more information, call 954-530-7555..
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Good People
As recently featured in Lifestyle Magazine, Board Chairman Doug Jacobs and Board Member Jodi Berman each have a true passion Goodman JFS.
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Good Deeds
In celebration of Purim, The Dorit & Ben J. Genet Cupboard partnered with its local synagogues to pack traditional gift bags (mishloach manot) filled with hamantaschen, groggers, sweet and salty snacks and beverages for Broward families in need.
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Families of Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El packed over 500 bags during their Mitzvah Day and the Young Israel of Hollywood-Ft. Lauderdale Sisterhood worked together to pack treats specifically for the 150 Holocaust Survivors that The Cupboard supports.
With thanks to our volunteers who help bring our mission to life, bags will be distributed through March 16, marking the beginning of the festive holiday of Purim.
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Special Thanks
We are thankful for the generous support of our community partners. A special thank you to our sponsors for recognizing the work we do and offering us resources to help us continue our mission to empower individuals, strengthen families and protect Broward County’s most vulnerable.
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Leslie L. Alexander Foundation
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Sam Berman Charitable Foundation
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EDUCATIONAL & EMPOWERMENT
SEMINAR SERIES
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Domestic Abuse –
Your Voice, Your Choice Workshop
This workshop will provide knowledge and resources to allow professionals and community members to have more informed and engaging conversations about healthy relationships and dating violence.
Thursday, March 17 | 12 p.m. | FREE
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Virtual Bereavement Support Group
BHAB’s Dr. Joshua Hernandez, LMFT hosts a virtual support group every Monday for individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one. This workshop aims to teach skills for coping with their grief, processing their feelings and emotions in a safe, supportive environment.
Mondays | 5 - 6 p.m. | FREE
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Make a Difference. Make a Gift Today.
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Goodman JFS is dedicated to empowering individuals
and providing exceptional social service.
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Goodman JFS of Broward (GJFS) is a non-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization, providing programs and services to those in need in Broward County since 1963. A copy of the official registration SC-00196 and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling 800-435-7352 within the State or visiting www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the State.
Goodman JFS is funded by The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany; Leslie L. Alexander Foundation Inc.; United Way of Broward County; Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida; Jewish Federation of Broward County; Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA); Dorit & Ben J. Genet; Feeding South Florida; Prince Distributors; Community Foundation of Broward; Kavod-Shef Foundation; Toyota of North Miami; Parkland Cares; Sam Berman Charitable Foundation; The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation; Gateway Community Outreach; The Jim Moran Foundation; Holman Community Foundation; The Batchelor Foundation; Publix Super Markets Charities; The Harry Kramer Memorial Fund; The Lawrence Horowitz Charitable Family Foundation; BankUnited; The Paul Palank Memorial Foundation; Health Foundation of South Florida; The Dennis Schuman Charitable Foundation; The Colin Brown Foundation; BBX Capital; O’Connell & Goldberg Public Relations; Corporate Insurance Advisors; Consolidated Credit; Debt.com; Louis Kuriansky Foundation; Florida Department of Financial Services; Jewish Family Home Care; Jewish Federations of North America Center for Advancing Holocaust Survivor Care; The Ilse Helfeld Charitable Foundation; foundations and corporate and private funding.
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