Alexander Jewish Family Service

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Passover, delivered! Thanks to our amazing volunteers, 100 seniors received Seder meals and traditional foods delivered ...
04/01/2026

Passover, delivered!
Thanks to our amazing volunteers, 100 seniors received Seder meals and traditional foods delivered directly to their home. Our volunteer drivers didn’t just drop off meals, they delivered smiles, connection, and warm Passover wishes!

Set the tone for your Seder with music!🎶From the Four Questions to the Frog Song (yes, that one!), we’ve gathered Passov...
03/30/2026

Set the tone for your Seder with music!🎶

From the Four Questions to the Frog Song (yes, that one!), we’ve gathered Passover favorites to keep everyone engaged, from kids to grandparents.

Each song includes a QR code—just scan and listen instantly.

Chag Pesach Sameach!

Download Songs:
https://www.alexanderjfs.org/jfs-central/chap-passover-seder-music

Let’s Get This Seder Started!Melanie Goldberg and Rabbi Barry Cohen are making sure the matzah are getting prepped for P...
03/24/2026

Let’s Get This Seder Started!

Melanie Goldberg and Rabbi Barry Cohen are making sure the matzah are getting prepped for Passover - are you ready?

Alexander JFS is also working to provide Passover meals and essentials to hundreds of families in our community.

Help us bring Passover to life for those who need it most by donating to our Passover Assistance Fund.

DONATE NOW

https://www.alexanderjfs.org/forms/passover

Passover is about tradition — but it’s also about joy 🐸✨Bring your Seder to life with: • Napkins • Seder plates • Playfu...
03/23/2026

Passover is about tradition — but it’s also about joy 🐸✨

Bring your Seder to life with:
• Napkins
• Seder plates
• Playful Passover shirts
• Even festive looks for your pets!

Because every table deserves a dash of style and a pinch of fun.

https://store.celebrationcompany.org/collections/passover-shop-1

Big Changes to SNAP Benefits in TexasBeginning April 1, new rules will affect how SNAP benefits can be used in Texas. Ce...
03/18/2026

Big Changes to SNAP Benefits in Texas

Beginning April 1, new rules will affect how SNAP benefits can be used in Texas. Certain items—including candy, gum, and sweetened drinks—will no longer be eligible purchases with SNAP benefits.

If you or someone you know relies on SNAP, it’s important to understand how these changes may impact grocery purchases and benefits.

Alexander Jewish Family Service is here to help. Our team can provide guidance, connect you with resources, and help you navigate these changes with confidence.

Learn what’s changing and how to prepare: 🔗 https://www.alexanderjfs.org/jfs-central/jfs-snap-benefit-changes

Passover is a time of tradition, reflection, and gathering around the Seder table. Through the generosity of our communi...
03/16/2026

Passover is a time of tradition, reflection, and gathering around the Seder table.

Through the generosity of our community, Alexander provided assistance to more than 400 families in 2025.

As economic challenges continue to grow, so does the need.

You can make a meaningful mitzvah by supporting the Goldye Mariam & Samuel W. Spain Passover Assistance Program and helping ensure that every family can celebrate with dignity.

DONATE NOW
https://www.alexanderjfs.org/forms/passover

🎶Join us for an afternoon of music, spirit, and beloved classics awaits at our Annual Heart Full of Love Concert! ⁠⁠Sund...
03/12/2026

🎶Join us for an afternoon of music, spirit, and beloved classics awaits at our Annual Heart Full of Love Concert! ⁠
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Sunday, Mar 15, 2026 3:00pm⁠
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Cantor Vadim Tunitsky, mezzo-soprano Kathleen Holder, and pianists Yanina Didyk and Alexei Trakhtman for a beautiful concert featuring cherished Jewish liturgical pieces and timeless favorites.⁠
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From “Hinei Ma Tov” and “Olam Chesed” to selections from Fiddler on the Roof and West Side Story, this special performance promises to uplift, inspire, and connect us through the power of music.⁠
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REGISTER NOW⁠
https://jfshouston.formstack.com/forms/2026_heart_full_of_love

Kindness comes in many forms and sometimes it’s crocheted!Lilabelle Shor recently brought her handmade plushies to share...
03/11/2026

Kindness comes in many forms and sometimes it’s crocheted!

Lilabelle Shor recently brought her handmade plushies to share with Emily Roth Van Laan, our Children’s Mental Health Program Lead. These thoughtful gifts will help comfort children and bring a little extra joy to those who need it most.

Thank you, Lilabelle, for using your creativity and compassion to brighten someone’s day!

🏃What a day. What a crowd. What a COMMUNITY. Poppy’s Run for Life was filled with heart, hugs, high-fives, and so much p...
03/10/2026

🏃What a day. What a crowd. What a COMMUNITY. Poppy’s Run for Life was filled with heart, hugs, high-fives, and so much purpose.

Our runners, walkers, sponsors, volunteers, and cheer squads honored loved ones and raised awareness for su***de prevention.

We can’t wait to do it again next year!

Ready to take control of your finances in 2026? 💰⁠In partnership with The Women's Resource we continue Your Life Finance...
03/09/2026

Ready to take control of your finances in 2026? 💰⁠
In partnership with The Women's Resource we continue Your Life Finance Classes — a FREE, seven-part virtual series designed to help you build a strong and stable financial future.⁠
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March 16 – April 27, 2026⁠
Mondays at 6:00 PM⁠
Virtual & FREE⁠
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Each week covers practical, real-life topics⁠
• March 16 – Budgeting⁠
• March 23 – Saving⁠
• March 30 – Credit Reports⁠
• April 6 – Credit Scores⁠
• April 13 – Debt⁠
• April 20 – Renting, Buying & Goal Setting⁠
• April 27 – Preparing for Disasters⁠
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Open to any adult ready to strengthen their financial foundation.⁠
Invest in your future — at no cost to you. ⁠
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Register today!⁠
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FG8CW3x1Qku3L_ry68fq9g #/registration⁠
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Today we celebrate International Women’s Day and the incredible women who work at Alexander JFS. This year’s theme, Give...
03/08/2026

Today we celebrate International Women’s Day and the incredible women who work at Alexander JFS.

This year’s theme, Give to Gain, reflects the spirit we see every day across our entire organization. The women of Alexander JFS bring expertise, compassion, leadership, creativity, and dedication to every part of our work.

From clinical care and client services to administration and executive leadership, women across our agency help make our mission possible.

Join us in celebrating the women of Alexander JFS whose work, talent, and heart help transform lives every day.

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4131 S Braeswood Boulevard
Houston, TX
77025

Opening Hours

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

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Our Story

Jewish Family Service is a non-profit human service agency for people of all ages and all walks of life. Our goal is to provide light, hope and help to individuals struggling with life challenges. JFS's professional, highly credentialed staff offers mental health and support counseling for individuals and families including a specialized program for individuals who live with persistent and pervasive mental illness. JFS also provides disability services, senior adult services and case management, disaster relief services employment services, Jewish chaplaincy services at area hospitals, community outreach, financial assistance programs and volunteer opportunities.

From its founding in 1913, Jewish Family Service has provided assistance and professional resources to members of Houston's Jewish community. Through the years, as our community's needs have grown, so have our programs and staff. With a focus on strengthening family life, laying the foundation for self-sufficiency and improving both the social and economic conditions of our clients we serve Houston's Jewish community as well as the larger community.

We serve all residents living in the following zip codes: 77005, 7707, 7709, 77024, 77025, 77027, 22030, 77031, 77035, 77036, 77042, 77046, 77054, 77056, 77057, 77063, 77071, 77074, 77077, 77079, 77021, 77085, 77096, 77098, 77401, 77459, 77477, 77478, 77479 and Jewish individuals and families living anywhere in the Greater Houston area.