Jewish Family Services

02/16/2026

A restless night can make everything feel heavier. Small stresses grow, patience shrinks, and our emotions sit closer to the surface. Good sleep is not just about feeling rested. It is essential for your mental health.

Our latest blog looks at the deep connection between rest and well-being and what to do when sleep feels out of reach.

Read now: https://jfsrochester.org/sleep-on-it-how-rest-impacts-mental-health/

02/03/2026

Feeling the shift as temperatures seem to continue to just drop here in Rochester? Our latest blog explores how the colder months can affect your mood, energy, and overall well-being, and offers simple, compassionate tips to support your mental health this season. Read Weathering the Seasons: Tips for Good Mental Health During Fall and Winter for ideas to stay balanced, connected, and resilient.
https://jfsrochester.org/weathering-the-seasons-tips-for-good-mental-health-during-fall-and-winter/

01/30/2026

A day on the course. A lasting impact in our community.

The Brighton Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament is raising critical funds for the Brighton Food Cupboard which fights hunger for our neighbors in Brighton and beyond. Register your team, connect with local leaders, and help ensure families in our community have access to food and support.

Register here: https://www.brightonchamber.org/event-6507453/Registration

01/27/2026

12/30/2025

Feeling more tired, low, or unmotivated in winter? You’re not alone. Learn practical, evidence-based strategies for navigating seasonal mood changes at this free community workshop. Free & open to the public - register now! https://jfsrochester.org/events/finding-light-in-a-rochester-winter-understanding-combatting-sad/

12/18/2025

This past week, 322 Chanukah and Christmas holiday baskets filled with seasonal, nutritious food were delivered to individuals and families across our community.

Each basket represents generosity in action, made possible by our donors, volunteers, and partners who stepped up to ensure neighbors felt supported, remembered, and cared for during the holidays. Thanks to our incredible community, families and older adults facing food insecurity are able to celebrate the holidays a little more easily this year.

12/14/2025

Tonight, we light the first candle of Chanukah.

As Jews around the world gather to mark our holidays, we do so at a time when acts of hatred and violence remind us that celebrating openly can carry real weight. Still, we light the candle, because Chanukah teaches us that even a small light matters, especially in dark times. In moments like this, that simple act can feel like more than tradition. It can feel like pride. It can feel like courage. And for many, it can feel complicated.

If you’re feeling scared, sad, angry, or simply overwhelmed, know that you’re not alone. At JFS, we are here to support you—with care, connection, and community—today and throughout the holiday.

May this first light grow into eight nights of peace, safety, and strength. And may it continue to shine in the days beyond.

12/05/2025

Register now: https://jccrochester.org/adult-center/

12/04/2025

JFS Rochester is seeking a compassionate, strategic, and forward-thinking Chief Community Services Officer to join our senior leadership team and help shape the future of Essential Services and Aging programs in our community. If you’re a collaborative leader energized by operational excellence, program growth, and strengthening lives across our region, we invite you to explore the full job description and consider joining us at JFS Rochester.

This role is ideal for an experienced leader ready to guide high-impact services, strengthen partnerships, and champion trauma-informed, person-centered care across JFS. You’ll provide visionary and proactive leadership to programs, catalyze innovation and growth in service delivery, and foster collaboration across departments to ensure integrated, effective, and compassionate care. With major initiatives on the horizon, including the launch of a Permanent Supportive Housing program in 2028, the CCSO will play a vital role in designing and implementing programs that respond to the evolving needs of our community. You’ll also work closely with the CEO and Chief Impact Officer to ensure JFS remains deeply connected to and responsive to the Jewish community, while also supporting individuals and families across all backgrounds.

This is a chance to shape systems, support talented teams, and help build sustainable, innovative services that truly make a difference. We look forward to hearing from you! https://jfsrochester.org/chief-community-services-officer/

12/02/2025

There’s still time! ROC the Day ends at midnight, and your gift today helps the Brighton Food Cupboard continue providing food to families who need it most. Every donation matters. Let’s finish strong together!


https://unitedwayrocflx.org/roc-the-day/causes/BrightonFoodCupboard

12/02/2025

Every month, the Brighton Food Cupboard delivers food directly to over 250 households struggling with food insecurity. With your help today, we can continue providing healthy, reliable food to families across our community.


https://unitedwayrocflx.org/roc-the-day/causes/BrightonFoodCupboard

12/02/2025

It’s ROC the Day!
Start your morning with an act of kindness. Your gift to the Brighton Food Cupboard today helps ensure families facing hardship don’t go without the food they need. Let’s make a difference, together.

https://unitedwayrocflx.org/roc-the-day/causes/BrightonFoodCupboard