Children & Families Services

UPCOMING EVENTS ►

  • Volunteer Reading Mentors Needed
    Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. at B'nai Shalom Day School

    JFS is seeking volunteers to help guide “new readers” in 1st grade at B'nai Shalom Day School from 9:30 - 10 ...

  • Bereavement Group
    Meets Every Month
    6:30 p.m. at Jewish Family Services


    The JFS Bereavement Group is a safe space led by our social workers Alicia Kaplan and Sheliagh Harrington where all are welc...

  • Join us at JFS from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. as we sort through 2000-3000 pounds of food, check expiration dates, and stock the pantry! This is a great family activity and children 5 years old and up are w...

JFS facilitates a variety of program and groups throughout the year to help educate, support and involve children and families. From parent education programs to projects children and parents can do together, to topics of interest to adults of all ages, and intergenerational activities - these programs are designed to enlighten, stimulate and build community.

  • JEWISH PARENTING AND GUIDANCE

    While there may not be an instruction manual to being a great parent, Judaism provides many resources on this topic. JFS programs provide tools to help parents and foster connections. Topics have included “Positive Discipline”, dealing with ADHD, teaching children about tikkun olam, and understanding LGBTQ issues.

    Contact Jenny Schultz, (336) 852-4829 ext. 235.

  • INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITIES

    Our Volunteer program, our Chai Notes program, and our Children and Family program all help create meaningful and fun activities for all. Of special interest is our holiday gift bags program where grandparents, parents, and children assemble and deliver gift bags at Rosh Hashana, Chanukah, and Passover. Opportunities for children and older adults to come together run throughout the year.

    Call our office for more information, (336) 852-4829.

  • SPECIAL NEEDS YOUNG ADULT GROUP

    Our special needs young adult group offers opportunities to socialize in a Jewish context and focuses on volunteer activities and performing mitzvot.

    Contact Alicia Kaplan, Director, (336) 852-4829 ext. 225.

PJ LIBRARY

PJ Library sends free, award-winning books that celebrate Jewish values and culture to families with children 6 months through 8 years old. JFS partners with the Greensboro Jewish Federation and B'nai Shalom Day School to offer PJ Library events. These programs highlight Jewish values, customs, and holidays. Programs include stocking the food pantry, holiday celebrations and storytelling, and participating in tzedakah.

To sign up for the PJ Library, visit www.pjlibrary.org.