Jewish Family & Community Services of Youngstown, OH

12/16/2025

Your future self will thank you for checking this out! 😉 Go grab your planner out and save the dates for our upcoming events!

The QR codes next to each event will take you straight to the registration page!

We can’t wait for you to see all the exciting things we have planned for 2026! 💙🗓️

HOW TO SCAN A QR CODE ON FACEBOOK:
Step One: Take a screenshot of the event you want to attend.
Step Two: Save that photo to your photo album, and then log into your photo album app.
Step Three: Find the screenshot you’ve just taken. Press on the QR code next to the event you want to attend. Hold your finger there until an option to “open in browser” pops up on the screen.
Step Four: Select the “open in browser” option, and then it will automatically take you to the registration page.

12/16/2025

Join us for our 10 week support group, providing a safe and understanding space for individuals who have lost someone to su***de. Led by compassionate facilitators who understand the unique challenges of su***de loss, this group offers a supportive environment where members can share their stories, express their feelings, and find solace in connecting with others who have walked a similar path.

12/15/2025

Let us be here for you. At our Grief Group sessions, we identify the five stages of grief, healthy coping mechanisms, and more.

Click on this link to register https://www.jccyoungstown.org/events/2025/12/17/aging-well/grief-group/

12/14/2025

As we light the first candle of Hanukkah this year, we feel an overwhelming creep of darkness in our celebration. The miracle of Hanukkah teaches us that light will always triumph over darkness. Our hearts are with our friends in Australia, Brown University, and anyone who is facing unimaginable loss, we must remember that even in our darkest hours, we have the power to shine extraordinary light—As One.

We refuse to let the darkness of hate extinguish the flame of Jewish life. Tonight, we will proudly light the first candle during our Hanukkah celebrations. We will use every tool at our disposal to make sure our communities are safe and that our lights burn all the brighter.

12/14/2025

Youngstown Area Jewish Federation statement on shooting in Australia

The Youngstown Area Jewish Federation is horrified by the antisemitic terrorist shooting in Australia. This was a deliberate terrorist act targeting the Jewish community in Sydney as they celebrated the first night of Hanukkah, and must be loudly and clearly called out as antisemitism. Terrorist attacks such as this clearly show what happens when Jew hatred is normalized.

The security of the Jewish community and anyone who visits our campus is always a top priority for the Federation. We are on high alert during celebrations and programs, and continuously work with our law enforcement partners. Attacks such as this also show the need for continued security funding, and we urge leaders to approve appropriate funding.

We mourn those killed in this horrific shooting, send our prayers to their families, and wish a speedy and full recovery to the injured.

Our community will never retreat in the face of hatred, and will never refrain from carrying on our Jewish traditions. Tonight, we will proudly light the first candle during our Hanukkah celebrations. We will use every tool at our disposal to make sure our communities are safe and that our lights burn all the brighter.

Mark Huberman, Youngstown Area Jewish Federation Board President
Nancy Burnett, Jewish Community Relations Council Advisory Board Chair
Lisa Long, Youngstown Area Jewish Federation CEO
Bonnie Deutsch Burdman, Youngstown Area Jewish Federation executive director, community relations/government affairs

12/11/2025

Your art can help tell a story of resilience, remembrance, and community. Submit your proposal for our new mural project!

Are you a Mahoning and Shenango Valley-based artist who is 18 or older and looking to be a part of a meaningful project? You’re in luck! We are currently in the process of renovating our Schwartz Holocaust and Antisemitism Resource Center, and part of our renovations include a mural that will serve as a remembrance to the 6 million who were killed and to honor the Survivors who came to Youngstown after the war. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please press the link down below to learn more about the process and requirements! Please note that all proposals must be submitted electronically by January 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

https://ow.ly/ZM4I50XHpGa

12/10/2025

Don’t forget to register for this incredibly important and beneficial opportunity! Early detection saves lives 🩷

The Mammovan is coming to the JCC! The Mercy Health's Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care
"Mammovan" cancer screening will be at the JCC main parking lot from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on December 19. Uninsured and underinsured participants can receive a free breast cancer screening from board-certified and experienced breast radiologists. Those with insurance will be billed.

Early detection saves lives! Don't miss your opportunity to get a free breast cancer screening. Please register by Monday, December 15 by contacting the Wellness Office at 330.746.3250 ext. 153.

12/08/2025

Caring for your grandchildren as a grandparent can be hard sometimes...but with the Kinship Program, you don't have to go through it alone. The Kinship Program meets monthly, providing community, support, education, and resources for grandparents who are caring for their grandchildren.

Click the link down below to register for this support group!
https://ow.ly/KpKs50XFIHf

12/08/2025

Community isn’t a place — it’s people. Thank you all for filling ours with connection, kindness, and support 💙