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23rd Annual Julie Claire Gutterman Memorial Lecture
Join Lisa Ferentz, a recognized expert in the strengths-based, de-pathologized treatment of trauma, as she discusses how the experience of trauma, abuse, or neglect impacts clients’ thoughts, feelings, and behavioral choices in a myriad of ways. There is a universal...
“Did You Know?” Jewish Collaborative Services hosted its Fourth Annual Meeting on October 21st, 2021
Community members came together on the evening of October 21st to review the past year and anticipate the future of Jewish Collaborative Services (JCS). Although the continued pandemic meant that JCS’s fourth annual meeting remained virtual, this did not dampen the...
Culture Club helps maintain JCS staff morale during COVID
When Covid hit, The JCS staff faced a double challenge as they continued to work through the 15-month pandemic shutdown: Not only were many of these staff members providing social services, counseling, and other supports to people who needed help even before COVID...
Inside and out, Tamarisk is buzzing with lively activities
“Celebrating Life at Tamarisk” is The Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence’s tagline; after the past 15 pandemic-filled months, Tamarisk’s residents, staff, and volunteers are celebrating life with spirit and enthusiasm. “We’re open for tours, our...
Bernhardt Foundation Grant funds first phase of computer IT and network upgrades
Thanks to a $29,000 grant from the Helene and Bertram Bernhardt Foundation, JCS will be able to begin implementing the first phase of a costly, multi-phased process to upgrade and streamline its computer IT and network services. The outward-facing elements of the May...
JCS’ 2021 Julie Claire Gutterman Memorial Lecture proposes solutions to societal violence
“Enhancing Practice for Healthy Communities in Response to Societal Violence,” is the theme of this year’s Julie Claire Gutterman Memorial Lecture, a half-day workshop for mental health and human services practitioners hosted by Jewish Collaborative Services. This...
JCS Moes Chitim campaign raises funds for Passover Seders to area’s Jewish residents in need
Remembering your Bubbe’s matzah ball soup; your mom’s charoset and your angel food cake might inspire you to start planning your Covid-safe Passover Seder. For hundreds of Jewish individuals and families in Rhode Island, however, the Passover Seder is one more meal...
Save Some Change to Make a Change
Giving to those in need is an essential and basic component of Jewish tradition and daily life. That is why JCS’ Pushke Project is so important to longtime JERI (Jewish Eldercare of Rhode Island) volunteer, Herb Meister. Pushke is derived from the Polish word, puszka,...
COVID drives creativity: JCS leadership and staff evaluate opportunities to improve, expand services.
JCS’ mission is clear: To sustain, nurture and strengthen the well-being of seniors, adults, children, and families and to ensure access to a full continuum of care through the life cycle, within the framework of Jewish tradition and values. However, fulfilling that...
‘Waves’ of generosity to the community alleviates hunger and the need for necessities.
As residents of the Ocean State, we know the positive – and negative – impact of the ocean’s waves: Gentle body-surfing waves and waves of joy, love, and elation have a markedly different impact on us than do hurricane-driven waves, and waves of grief, loss, and...