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Volunteer Spotlight: Frankie Gottlieb

April 2022

Frankie Gottlieb has been a volunteer with Jewish Family Service LA for over four years. She volunteers with JFS Hope, which provides compassionate, personalized services and shelter to survivors of domestic violence and their children.

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Jewish Family Service LA Begins Reopening of Multipurpose and Senior Centers

April 2022

After more than two years of closures due to the pandemic, JFS is proud to announce the reopening of the Jona Goldrich Multipurpose Center (previously known as the Freda Mohr Center). The Jona Goldrich MPC, which is housed in the JFS Gunther-Hirsh Family Center located on Fairfax Avenue, began offering in-person services on April 25th and is reopening in phases.

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Jewish Family Service LA Launches 2022 JFS Voter Engagement Project

April 2022

Earlier this month, Jewish Family Service LA launched its 2022 Voter Engagement Project in advance of the upcoming June 7th primary election. The goal of the project is to increase voter registration and participation among eligible clients, staff, and volunteers.

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JFS Gala Honoree Spotlight: Vicki K. Gold | Anita & Stanley Hirsh Award

March 2022

A Los Angeles native, Vicki Kates Gold began volunteering for Jewish Family Service LA’s JFS Hope domestic violence program in 2006, where she served as the Co-Chair of their community outreach group, Friends of the Shelter.

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JFS Gala Honoree Spotlight: Michael S. Gendler | Susie Forer-Dehrey Spirit of Humanity Award

March 2022

Michael S. Gendler is a founding member of Gendler & Kelly, where he represents actors, writers, producers, and directors, including Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, Chris Pine and Shonda Rhimes.

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Jewish Family Service LA to Provide Special Passover Programs and Services

March 2022

As Passover approaches, Jewish Family Service LA will be providing special programs and services for people across the community.

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Jewish Family Service LA Connects Survivors of the Holocaust with UCLA Students

March 2022

The program gives students the opportunity to connect with someone who experienced the Holocaust firsthand, helps ensure survivors’ stories are told and not forgotten, and encourages students to speak out when they see modern day injustices occurring.

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The Art Committee Bringing Life and Warmth to the JFS Gunther-Hirsh Family Center

February 2022

While on a trip to Israel with other members of the Jewish Family Service LA Board of Directors several years ago, Irene Ribner visited the Benny & Lotty Reich Community Center for Senior Citizens in Tel Aviv. Touring the facility, Irene was moved by its vibrant and warm environment. “There was art on the walls…

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Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Visits JFS SOVA Food Pantry

February 2022

On January 21st, Mr. Douglas Emhoff, the Second Gentleman of the United States, met with volunteers at the JFS SOVA Community Food & Resource Program food pantry in Van Nuys. During his visit, Mr. Emhoff spoke with volunteers and helped pack groceries for SOVA clients. For Mr. Emhoff, a Los Angeles native with deep roots…

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Board Spotlight: Josh Passman

February 2022

Josh Passman is a member of the Jewish Family Service LA Board of Directors and vice-chair of Resource Development. He attended Pitzer College where he majored in Sociology and went on to receive his J.D. from Southwestern Law School. He now owns his own estate planning law practice, The Law Office of Josh Passman.