Fammy Awards Gala
The Fammy Gala was a great success. Together we raised over $1.25 million!… Read More
NextGen Shabbat with Senator Scott Wiener!
Join JFCS’ NextGen and enjoy food, community, and conversations on Jewish identity, justice, and leading with values.… Read More
Sukkot Party in the Sukkah
JFCS’ Jewish Baby Network hosts Sukkot for parents and children 0 to 5 years old.… Read More
Power Without Struggle
Join JFCS’ Center for Children and Youth to discover effective strategies for ending power struggles with your children. For parents of preschool and elementary aged children.… Read More
Powering Off: Take a Family Digital Detox
At their best modern devices are helpful tools and can make our lives easier. At their worst they are remarkably addictive, and research now clearly shows that their use can lead to a host of behavioral, interpersonal, and mood issues for people of all ages.
If you are reading this you likely have a young child or adolescent in your life. I have some bad news for you—for young children in particular screen-time has been shown to have negative effects on sleep (which can also negatively impact mood and lead to behavioral issues), social interaction and learning, executive functioning… Read More