(Left to right): Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties Clinical Psychologist Dr. Valerie Braunstein, Psy.D. offered food to Holocaust Survivors Arie Kasiarz and Mary Tintenfass at the Holocaust Remembrance Day on Friday, January 27. Guests enjoyed an afternoon of lunch, music, and painting. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties)
In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) hosted an afternoon of lunch, music and painting for Holocaust Survivors in the region.
Local Survivors shared stories about their lives and families with guests as well as enjoyed spending time with each other.
“At JFS, we are honored and humbled to immeasurably adding to the quality of life of Holocaust Survivors in the region. Our unwavering commitment to provide essential support and programs for survivors is paramount,” said Andrea Steinberg, JFS Chief Executive Officer.
In Atlantic County there are approximately 25 Holocaust Survivors and JFS provides a variety of services including Care Coordination, Socialization, Transportation, and more.
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For more information, visit www.jfsatlantic.org or call 609.822.1108. To make a donation to the Holocaust Survivor Fund, call 609.822.7409 or email development@jfsatlantic.org.
About Jewish Family Service
Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) encourages strong families, thriving children, healthy adults, energized seniors and vital communities.
With dozens of program areas, JFS specializes in counseling, mental health services, homeless programs, vocational services, adult and older adult services and also hosts an on-site food pantry.
The agency impacts 13,000 lives throughout Atlantic and Cape May Counties each year.
JFS’ mission is to motivate and empower people to realize their potential and enhance their quality of life.
In keeping with Jewish values and the spirit of tikkun olam (healing the world), JFS provides services with integrity, compassion, respect and professionalism regardless of their religion, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age or background.
For more information or to keep up-to-date with events and programs, visit JFS at jfsatlantic.org or follow on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.