Jewish Family Service of Northeastern Pennsylvania

10/13/2025

🌿 JFS stands with our community in wishing for peace and healing. May this be the beginning of a journey toward recovery and resilience. 💙

10/09/2025

Today, JFS was delighted to welcome members of Congregation B'nai Harim of the Poconos, who arrived with over 45 bags full of non-perishable and kosher groceries collected during their High Holiday Food Drive! 🥫✨

These generous donations will help stock the Mae S. Gelb Food Pantry, providing essential support to individuals and families in need throughout our community. 💙🏘️

Pictured: JFS Executive Director Sheila Nudelman Abdo, Roberta Pineiro, Susan Aufhauser, and Matthew Soifer.

10/06/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Morey Myers! 🎉

We’re thrilled to celebrate Morey Myers for being named one of Happenings Magazine Top 30 Over 50!

Sondra and Morey were honored by JFS at our 2nd Annual Community Matters event, held at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine on May 24, 2017.

JFS is deeply grateful for Morey’s unwavering dedication—not only to our organization but to the entire community. 🌟

👏 Congratulations, Morey, on this well-deserved recognition!

Morey Myers is one of Pennsylvania’s most respected lawyers with extensive experience across multiple areas of practice. He is one of the founding partners of Myers Brier Kelly law firm and today at 98 years old, serves as an active counselor at the

09/26/2025

🌟 Supporting Student Wellness! 🌟
Yesterday, JFS Social Workers Mendy Kreiman and Peter Dunford joined the Lackawanna College Wellness Fair, connecting with students about the importance of caring for their mental health. They also shared information about the wide range of JFS programs and services available to support our community. 💙

09/25/2025

✨ Shop, Save & Support JFS! ✨

On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, you can enjoy 25% OFF your purchase at Boscov’s (in-store or online) during their Friends Helping Friends event! 🛍️💙

Here’s how it works:
👉 Purchase a $5 Shopping Pass from JFS.
👉 Shop anytime from 8 AM – 11 PM on October 22.
👉 Save 25% off the lowest sale price while knowing your donation directly benefits JFS programs and services!

Your $5 donation stays local and helps us continue supporting individuals and families in our community. 💛

Passes are available through JFS—call us or stop by today to get yours and make your shopping count!

09/22/2025

As Rosh Hashanah approaches, we honor the dual spirit of the holiday—a season of joyful celebration and thoughtful reflection. It’s a time to rejoice in the blessings of the past year while looking ahead with hope and purpose.

In that spirit, we are grateful to Race West and David Elliot Poultry Farms, Inc. for supporting last week’s Fresh Food Pantry. Together, we provided chickens, potatoes, carrots, apples, and onions to 106 adults and 99 children in our community.

From all of us at JFS, we wish you a Happy, Healthy, and Safe New Year! 🍎🍯

09/16/2025

Happy birthday to Sondra and Morey and thank you for all you do for JFS and our community!

09/11/2025

Today, we honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and those who have since passed in the years that followed. We remember the courage of the first responders, the resilience of survivors, and the strength of families forever changed.

Their sacrifice and bravery remind us of the importance of unity and compassion.

We will never forget.

09/11/2025

💙 A heartfelt thank you to the officers and members of Bichor Cholem Congregation for their generous $5,000 donation to JFS!

Your support helps us continue providing vital programs and services that strengthen individuals and families throughout our community. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most.

We are deeply grateful for your partnership and commitment to caring for others.

09/09/2025

JFS welcomed our new group of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine students to our program! The students will continue on the program that began in 2021.

Music and Memory is led by JFS Older Adult Services Coordinator Lorrie Loughney, NCG,MPA.

Pictured in the photo:
Back Left to Right: Blake B., Riya Y., Isaac W., Daniel P.
Front Left to Right: Yoyo K., Nicole W., Sharon M., Connor H.

09/05/2025

On Monday, August 25th, JFS’ Don Minkoff, LCSW, and Lorrie Loughney, NCG, joined the weekly group at the Lackawanna Blind Association. 💙

Together with clients and a volunteer, they shared stories, learned about services, and strengthened community connections. Through these conversations, Lorrie was even able to provide direct support and referrals to two participants.

We’re grateful for partnerships like this that create opportunities for connection, support, and care. 🌟

08/12/2025

On Thursday, August 7th, Jewish Family Service of Northeastern Pennsylvania (JFS) held its 110th Annual Meeting. Dr. Dan Ginsberg opened the evening with a warm welcome and delivered the President’s Address. Nominating Committee Chair Elliot Schoeberg presented the Nominating Report, followed by the installation of officers conducted by Interim Rabbi Daniel Bubnis of Temple Israel of Scranton.

The 2025–2026 JFS Officers are:

President: Dr. Dan Ginsberg

First Vice President: Nancy Johnson

Second Vice President: Elliot Schoeberg

Treasurer: Lou Nivert

Secretary: Dale Miller

Newly elected Directors include David Hollander, Adam Shprintzen, and Lynne Fragin who join returning Directors Dr. Margaret Sheldon, Gary Beckhorn, Rhonda Falk, Dovid Yehudah Fink, Michael Mardo, and Dr. Nancy Willis.

JFS extends sincere appreciation to departing board members Leah Laury and Natalie Gelb for their dedicated service.

The evening concluded with a “Year in Review” video highlighting JFS programs and accomplishments, followed by closing remarks from Executive Director Sheila Nudelman Abdo.

Pictured left to right: Rhonda Fall, Gary Beckhorn, Elliot Schoenberg, David Hollander, Rabbi Daniel Bubnis, Dr. Dan Ginsberg and Sheila Nudelman Abdo.