Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford

Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford JFS enhances and strengthens quality of life through the Jewish tradition of caring and compassion. Thank you to all our sponsors, donors and friends.

Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford enhances and strengthens quality of life through the Jewish tradition of caring and compassion. Jewish Family Services provides counseling, education, and community support to help people of all ages and religions advance along the path toward emotional well-being, self-reliance, more positive relationships, and a renewed sense of possibility. Jewish Fami

ly Services is a partner agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford and the United Way of Central and Northwestern Connecticut. We receive additional grant support from the Jewish Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and other community and corporate foundations. Jewish Family Services is a member of the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies and is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation.

Our Spring 2026 Compassion in Action newsletter has just been published! It features the results of a recent survey on k...
04/22/2026

Our Spring 2026 Compassion in Action newsletter has just been published! It features the results of a recent survey on kosher food access in Connecticut, a spotlight on Anja Rosenberg Kosher Food Pantry contributor Ellen Koch, new ways to celebrate a child's birthday, new offerings from Care at Home by JFS, and much more. Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/jfshartford/compassion-in-action-spring-2026

What if just a few hours of support could change your entire day?Care at Home by JFS is one of the few home care provide...
04/20/2026

What if just a few hours of support could change your entire day?

Care at Home by JFS is one of the few home care providers in Greater Hartford offering one-, two-, and three-hour visits—so you can get the help you need, without committing to a full day of care.

Even a small amount of support can make a meaningful difference.

📍 Serving West Hartford, Bloomfield, Avon, Simsbury, Manchester, Bristol, East Hartford, New Britain, and Hartford.

📞 Call Naté Paige at 860.233.4470 | 🌐 CareAtHomebyJFS.org

This month’s highlights a story of family, reconnection, and generosity - told through a few of Meg Rosenberg’s treasu...
04/16/2026

This month’s highlights a story of family, reconnection, and generosity - told through a few of Meg Rosenberg’s treasured family photos. 💙

Meg’s family first arrived in the U.S. from Poland in the early 1900s, building a life (and a small grocery business) in Greater Hartford. Years later, after losing touch with her father’s side of the family, Meg reconnected with her relatives and rediscovered those roots. The photos she’s shared offer a glimpse into that history and the generations who came before her.

After the passing of her cousin Eugene, Meg began supporting JFS each month in honor of those renewed connections. Today, her generosity helps ensure that cost is never a barrier to accessing nutritious, kosher food - showing how giving can span time, distance, and even generations.

On Tuesday, April 21 at 8:00pm, The Wellness Institute and JFS invite you to join Dr. Dave Anderson, Senior Psychologist...
04/15/2026

On Tuesday, April 21 at 8:00pm, The Wellness Institute and JFS invite you to join Dr. Dave Anderson, Senior Psychologist at the Child Mind Institute, for a practical workshop on understanding ADHD and responding to behaviors more effectively.

Participants will learn strategies to...
💚 Reduce stress at home
💚 Build structure and executive functioning skills
💚 Strengthen their relationship with their child

Register at go.wellnessinstitute.org/ADHD and use code 'JFSGH' for free access (otherwise an $18 value).

Can't attend live? Register and receive the recording to watch later.

in fiscal year 2025, the Anja Rosenberg Kosher Food Pantry at JFS distributed 6,500 bags of food to Greater Hartford f...
04/13/2026

in fiscal year 2025, the Anja Rosenberg Kosher Food Pantry at JFS distributed 6,500 bags of food to Greater Hartford families in need?

Pantry Picks are a simple way to support these efforts. Each month, we collect popular staple foods to help our clients feed their families.

Our Pantry Picks for April are dry pasta and jarred pasta sauce. You can:
🛒 Drop off at JFS
📦 Send via our Amazon Wish List: bit.ly/JFSpantrypicks
💙 Donate online (select Food Pantry): givebutter.com/JFSPantryPicks

Thank you for supporting our community!

The JFS 2025 Annual Report is now available online! This one-stop guide to our community impact includes client success ...
04/10/2026

The JFS 2025 Annual Report is now available online! This one-stop guide to our community impact includes client success stories, words of thanks, and a closer look at the donors, volunteers, and professional staff who make our work possible. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/JFS2025Report

JFS of Greater Hartford will be closed on Wednesday, April 8 and Thursday, April 9 for the last two days of Passover. We...
04/07/2026

JFS of Greater Hartford will be closed on Wednesday, April 8 and Thursday, April 9 for the last two days of Passover. We will reopen on Friday, April 10 at 9 a.m. A sweet holiday to all who celebrate!

On Sunday, March 29, we hosted the second walk in our series ‘Community in Motion’. These walks are led by Lhakpa Sherpa...
04/07/2026

On Sunday, March 29, we hosted the second walk in our series ‘Community in Motion’. These walks are led by Lhakpa Sherpa, generously sponsored by the West Hartford Prevention Partnership, and aim to promote connection and recovery through movement and the healing properties of nature.

The final seasonal walk will be held on June 28– we would love to see you there! Check back in June for registration details.

🌼 Exciting News! 🌼The Anja Rosenberg Kosher Food Pantry is the benefiting organization for the Bloomin’ 4 Good program t...
04/06/2026

🌼 Exciting News! 🌼

The Anja Rosenberg Kosher Food Pantry is the benefiting organization for the Bloomin’ 4 Good program this April!

When you purchase a specially marked $11.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good bouquet, $1 will be donated to support our pantry and help provide food to those in need in our community.

You can find these bouquets all month long at:
Stop & Shop Bloomfield
313 Cottage Grove Road, Bloomfield, CT

It’s a simple way to give back—just by picking up flowers during your regular shopping trip. Thank you for your support! 💐

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it al...
04/06/2026

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. 💜

Care at Home by JFS is proud to co-facilitate free, monthly support groups for families and care partners. These groups offer a compassionate, understanding space to share experiences, find encouragement, and connect with others who truly understand the caregiving journey.

📍 West Hartford
Bishop’s Corner Senior Center
First Tuesday of the month | 10:00–11:30 AM

📍 Bloomfield
Duncaster
Last Tuesday of the month | 10:30–11:30 AM

✨ All are welcome.

📞 Questions? Contact Naté Paige at 860-937-5389 or npaige@jfshartford.org

Wishing a sweet Passover to all our friends who celebrate! JFS of Greater Hartford will be closed on Thursday, April 2 a...
04/01/2026

Wishing a sweet Passover to all our friends who celebrate! JFS of Greater Hartford will be closed on Thursday, April 2 and Friday, April 3, in observance of the holiday.

Did you know that today is both the last day of Social Work Month 2026 and also International Transgender Day of Visibil...
03/31/2026

Did you know that today is both the last day of Social Work Month 2026 and also International Transgender Day of Visibility?

What a special opportunity to reaffirm our vision at JFS: that everyone in our community has a path to a stable and emotionally healthy life.

And let you know the values we work by at JFS, each and every day:

Community: All people are welcome to be part of our mission-based work, as clients, employees, volunteers, or donors;

Dignity: All people are worthy of dignity and respect. We believe that people can make positive changes in their lives, and we are here to support, non-judgmentally, as they make their journey;

Fairness: It is our responsibility to enable equitable access, so that all clients have an equal opportunity to achieve stability in their lives

At JFS, we support you and we are honored to walk alongside you. 🏳️‍⚧️

Address

333 Bloomfield Avenue, Ste A
West Hartford, CT
06117

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 8:45am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 8:30pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+18602361927

Website

https://bit.ly/CIAWinter2026

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Our mission... to enhance and strengthen quality of life through the Jewish tradition of caring and compassion. Jewish Family Services provides counseling, education, and community support to help people of all ages and religions advance along the path toward emotional well-being, self-reliance, more positive relationships, and a renewed sense of possibility. Jewish Family Services is a partner agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford and the United Way of Central and Northwestern Connecticut. We receive additional grant support from the Jewish Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and other community and corporate foundations. Jewish Family Services is a member of the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies and is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation. Thank you to all our sponsors, donors and friends.