| January 2008 |
“The Intelligent Divorce”
Beginning January
This course, which meets weekly for four weeks, helps parents keep their focus on their children during the difficulties of a divorce. The licensed professionals who teach the course help the separated or divorced couples learn to parent effectively and make decisions that are in the best interest of the children. For more information (including course dates), contact the Coordinator of Services for Children and Adolescents at (972) 437-9950 or email jcopaken@JFSdallas.org. |
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| February 2008 |
Volunteer Appreciation Celebration
Sunday, February 10, 2008, 2 to 4 p.m.
Jewish Family Service
5402 Arapaho Road, one block east of the Dallas North Tollway.
Our annual Volunteer Appreciation Celebration is a wonderful event for the whole family. We celebrate the work of our volunteers with entertainment, dessert, activities for the whole family, and the presentation of Volunteer Awards. For more information, please contact the Director of Volunteer Services at (972) 437-9950 or email jpulman@JFSdallas.org. |
“Losing a Parent”
Monday, February 25, 2008, 6:45 p.m. to 7:50 p.m.
Jewish Community Center, 7900 Northaven Road, Dallas
Paul Chafetz, PhD, clinical psychologist, moderates a discussion about Jewish mourning rituals in response to the loss of a parent. Panel includes Ron Romaner, Susan Klein, and Ynette Hogue. This program is co-sponsored by Jewish Family Service, Community Kollel of Dallas, and the Jewish Community Center. For more information, including registration and cost, call the JCC at 214.739.2737. |
“The Role of the Rabbi in Grief and Mourning”
Monday, February 25, 2008, 8 to 8:50 p.m.
Jewish Community Center, 7900 Northaven Road, Dallas
Rabbi Adam Raskin of Congregation Beth Torah discusses how rabbis work with families who have suffered a loss. This program is co-sponsored by Jewish Family Service, Community Kollel of Dallas, and the Jewish Community Center. For more information, including registration and cost, call the JCC at 214.739.2737. |
“The Brilliance of Jewish Mourning Rituals”
Mondays: February 25, March 3, and March 10, 9 to 9:50 p.m.
This three-week course addressing the psychological and emotional aspects of the rituals of mourning is taught by Rabbi Howard Wolk and Debi Weiner, ACSW, LCSW, both of Jewish Family Service. Rabbi Wolk serves as community chaplain, as well as teaching at Yavneh Academy, and Ms. Weiner is the agency’s coordinator of Services to the Elderly. This program is co-sponsored by Jewish Family Service, Community Kollel of Dallas, and the Jewish Community Center. For more information, including registration and cost, call the JCC at 214.739.2737. |
| March 2008 |
“Is there a Right Way to Mourn?”
Mondays, March 3 and March 10, 2008. 7 to 7:50 p.m.
Jewish Community Center, 7900 Northaven Road, Dallas
Clinical Psychologist, Paul Chafetz, PhD, examines both healthy and harmful patterns of grieving. This program is co-sponsored by Jewish Family Service, Community Kollel of Dallas, and the Jewish Community Center. For more information, including registration and cost, call the JCC at 214.739.2737. |
Professional Conference: Emotional Abuse, Trauma and Treatment
Monday, March 3, 2008, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Temple Emanu-El
8500 Hillcrest Road at Northwest Highway. |
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 This annual Janis Ablon Professional Conference addressing issues of family violence is the 12th collaboration between Jewish Family Service and The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, the accredited sponsor. The conference will feature Marti Loring, LCSW, PhD, executive director of The Center for Mental Health an Human Development, Inc., and The Emotional Abuse Institute in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Loring is the author of Emotional Abuse: The Trauma and Treatment. For more information, please contact Tanya at (972) 437-9950 or email conference@JFSdallas.org.
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“The Role of the Burial Society”
Monday, March 3, 2008, 8 to 8:50 p.m.
Jewish Community Center, 7900 Northaven Road, Dallas
Leni Hirschberg, head of the women’s division of the Dallas Chesed Shel Emes Society, explains the concept of a burial society and how it serves the community. This program is co-sponsored by Jewish Family Service, Community Kollel of Dallas, and the Jewish Community Center. For more information, including registration and cost, call the JCC at 214.739.2737. |
“Grief and Bereavement: The Role of Community Institutions, Family, and Friends”
Monday, March 10, 2008, 8 to 8:50 p.m.
Jewish Community Center, 7900 Northaven Road, Dallas
Rabbi Howard Wolk speaks about how to best comfort mourners when making burial arrangements, at the funeral, and at the cemetery. Rabbi Wolk, of Jewish Family Service, is Dallas’ community chaplain and also teaches at Yavneh Academy. This |
| April 2008 |
Woman-to-Woman Luncheon featuring Joy Behar of “The View”
Friday, April 4, 2008, 11:30 a.m.
Westin Park Central
12720 Merit Drive, Dallas, Texas 75251
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 Joy Bear of ABC's "The View" will be the keynote speaker at the April 4, 2008 Woman-to-Woman Luncheon benefiting Jewish Family Service. The author, comedienne, and talk show co-host will speak on the theme, “A New View: Opening Doors to Life’s Joys & Possibilities.” The luncheon promises to raise record funds in support of Jewish Family Service’s work with women, children and families in need. For more information, please contact the Development Director at (972) 437-9950 or email awalton@JFSdallas.org.
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