As I reflect on my first year as President and CEO of Goodman JFS, I have seen how small rays of hope can light up the darkest moments in one’s life. Like Hanukkah, one small divine miracle can create profound impact. Hanukkah represents human action, resilience and perseverance. As we usher in the Festival of Lights, the notion of sharing light with one another feels especially relevant this year.
I am inspired by YOU, our community of donors, staff, partners and volunteers. I am grateful for your dedication to our mission. Your unwavering support enables us to provide food, clothing, financial assistance, emotional support and much-needed light to those who need it most.
On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of Goodman JFS, I wish you and your families a bright Hanukkah and safe holiday season.
Sincerely,
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Randy Colman
President & CEO
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Food insecurity is at an all-time high in Broward County. Increasing inflation has left more than 21,000 Jewish residents without access to sufficient food to meet their basic needs. The Dorit & Ben J. Genet Cupboard continues to respond by providing clients with nutritious kosher food, fresh produce, canned goods and frozen items. The Cupboard has fed more than 650 families per month and it nourishes hundreds of new families each year. |
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A special thank you to all who continue to support our 2022-2023 Campaign to Feed The Need. You can continue to give through the holidays and into the new year! Thanks to your generous support, so far we have raised $117,694 but we haven’t reached our goal yet and we continue to ask for your support. Together we can make a difference for individuals and families who need our help.
Listen to Suzanne and Yolande as they share their gratitude for The Cupboard.
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On Tuesday, November 29, the world united for Giving Tuesday, a celebration of generosity. Goodman JFS participated in the global movement and raised more than $22,000 for our social service programs. And as 2022 comes to an end, the struggle for families continue to mount. Please consider donating if you have not already done so. There is still time. Our Broward County community is strong – let’s help it grow even stronger. Donate.
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Hundreds of cars lined up for The Cupboard’s recent drive-through food distribution in Miramar last month. With support from Farm Share, Holman Automotive and dozens of volunteers, we distributed more than 20,000 pounds of food to Broward County residents suffering from food insecurity.
To volunteer for our next drive-through food distribution, please contact Michelle Pines at mpines@jfsbroward.org.
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The second Silver CARE Wellness Fair at David Posnack Jewish Community Center brought a ray of sunshine to an otherwise rainy day. Dr. Khadil Hosein shared integrative medicine health tips and comedian and impressionist Josh Rosen entertained the audience with his uncanny portrayal of presidents Biden and Trump. Attendees enjoyed dancing with Brain Fitness Silver Sneaker Instructor, Sharon Veingrad, relaxing massages from Massage a la Carte and helpful insights from A and B Counseling, Mypsychiatrist.com and PregZen.
This service is supported by a grant from The JFNA Center on Holocaust Survivor Care and Institute on Aging and Trauma.
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Holiday traditions build a sense of stability, comfort and joy. For many in Broward County who are struggling, traditions are often disregarded. However, thanks to a gift from Debt.com Chairman Howard Dvorkin and family, The Dorit & Ben J. Genet Cupboard provided Thanksgiving staples and kosher turkeys for 500 families this year. Volunteers and teens from Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El helped pack and decorate delivery bags to ensure clients could celebrate with dignity.
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The Samuel and Beatrice Quittman Holiday Gift Fund was established at Goodman JFS by Mark and Brittany Mothner in honor of Mark's maternal grandparents to provide gift cards to families in need, giving parents the joy of purchasing the perfect holiday gift for their children. Each year so many donors continue to support the gift fund. Thank you to everyone and to Mark, Brittany, Max and Julie Mothner for their generous $10,000 donation.
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In celebration of Hanukkah, Temple Beth Torah Sha’aray Tzedek Preschool and Sisterhood in Tamarac, Temple Beth Am in Margate, the Sisterhood of Temple Sinai of Hollywood and My Safe Harbor made donations and collected new toys, games and gift cards for children of all ages. The holidays will be brighter for many children across Broward. Thank you to the generous synagogues and community members who have contributed!
The RAK PAK clothing pantry also provides an array of new and gently used clothing and hygiene products to families of limited income to help build their self-respect and self-esteem.
For more information or to donate gently used clothing, please call 954-909-0810 or email Darrelle Buckley at dbuckley@jfsbroward.org.
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Lots of toys were collected at Temple Beth Torah Sha’aray Tzedek Preschool and Sisterhood in Tamarac |
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Toys for Hanukkah being delivered from the Sisterhood of Temple Sinai Hollywood |
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Our behavioral health programs, including trauma-informed therapy, continue to be in high demand. With thanks to Board Member Mike Masarek and his personal mission to help Goodman JFS fight the mental health crisis in Broward County, we will soon announce plans to open a second location in Tamarac in 2023.
Click here to see the most recent profile in Lifestyle Magazine to learn more.
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"Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people.” – Steve Jobs
We are pleased to extend a warm welcome to our newest members of the Goodman JFS family:
They each bring a wealth of professional experience in their respective fields and we are thrilled to be working together.
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Virtual Bereavement Support Group
A group for individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Facilitated by Joshua Hernandez, Ph.D, LMFT
Mondays | 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. | FREE
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Mitzvah Sundays
Volunteers gather two Sundays per month from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. to organize, pack and deliver food to clients.
January 8, January 22, February 5, February 19
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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; Jewish Federation of Broward County; United Way of Broward County; Leslie L. Alexander Foundation Inc.; BankUnited; The Batchelor Foundation; BBX Capital; Jodi & Doug Berman; Sam Berman Charitable Foundation; Broward Health; Center on Holocaust Survivor Care | Jewish Federations Institute on Aging & Trauma; The Colin Brown Foundation; Corporate Insurance Advisors; Community Foundation of Broward; Consolidated Credit; Debt.com; The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation; Ellman Family Foundation; Farm Share; Feeding South Florida; Gateway Community Outreach; Dorit & Ben J. Genet; Stanley & Pearl Goodman Charitable Foundation; Health Foundation of South Florida; The Ilse Helfeld Charitable Trust; Holman Community; Debbie & Douglas Jacobs; Jazwares; Stephen & Michele Jackman; Jewish Family Home Care; The Jewish Federations of North America; Kavod-Shef Foundation; Harry Kramer Memorial Fund; Louis Kuriansky Foundation; Langlois-Schaumberg Donor Advised Fund; Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida; The Jim Moran Foundation; Wendi Norris; O'Connell & Goldberg Public Relations; Paul Palank Memorial Foundation; Parkland Cares; Prince Distributors; Publix Super Markets Charities; Dennis Schuman Charitable Foundation; Toyota of North Miami; United Jewish Community of Broward County and Mindy & Randolph Wolpert.
As of June 2022
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