Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services

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Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services offers help, hope and humanity through our comprehensive range of programs and services which support people of all ages and beliefs.

With locations in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, JFS programs and services include food and financial assistance, senior services, counseling and mental health services and many volunteer opportunities.

Funding is provided by private and corporate support, grants, special events and individuals who support our mission and bring hope to thousands in need.

Phone: 561-852-3333 ♦ Email: info@ralesjfs.org ♦ Directions: Click here

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Oct 1, 2019

Illumination Magazine - 2019-2020 Season

This issue of Illumination Magazine is dedicated to our 40th Anniversary and highlights many new programs at JFS. Also in this issue we get a sneak peek at our upcoming fundraising and event season (page 5) including our 40th Anniversary Fund which is in full swing! We continue to celebrate our 40th Anniversary at specific agency sponsored events and look forward to celebrating the success of our 40th Anniversary Fund with everyone in January (page 28). Thank you to all of you who helped make the 2018-19 year so special for the agency, and we look forward to a fantastic 2019-20 season. I look forward to continuing our positive trajectory which enables us to continue helping so many in our community. Happy Reading! Click here to read...

Sep 21, 2018

Illumination Magazine - 2018-2019 Season

The latest issue of Illumination is now available online. This issue is all about engagement and ﬁnding ways for you to connect through volunteering. Also in this issue we look forward to our upcoming fundraising and event season, which will be another epic year! We are also eagerly planning our Agency's 40th Anniversary which we will celebrate throughout 2019 with 40 milestones of the agency and a special 40th Anniversary Fund to help mark the occasion. Click here to read...

Aug 21, 2017

Illumination Magazine - Summer 2017

The latest issue of Illumination is now available online. Get caught up on all of JFS’ impressive accomplishments from the past few months. JFS receives the single largest one time gift in Agency history. Find out more! Seniors party it up at Feldman Family Diamond Club Senior Prom. View event photos inside! Ron Reshefsky takes over as Chair of the Board. Check out the new Board appointments. Check out event recaps from our Reflections of Hope Luncheon which featured keynote speaker Patrick Kennedy and JFS’ Great Golf for a Great Cause Annual Golf Tournament, plus so much more! Click here to read...

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2019 JFS 40th Anniversary Gala

The 2019 JFS 40th Anniversary Gala was held on December 7, 2019 at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida. JFS was proud to honor the Life and Legacy of Ruth & Norman Rales, and all of the past recipients of the Rales Humanitarian of the Year Award. Thank you to Jill Viner our Event Chair who helped create an unforgettable event and to all of our guests for making the Gala such a success.
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2019 JFS Annual Meeting

JFS’ Annual Meeting was an opportunity to thank outgoing Board Members including Board Chair Ron Reshefsky, welcome new Members including incoming Board Chair Lisa Goodman, and recognize our hard working JFS staff. Thanks to the Meeting’s Co-Chairs Lorrie Berkowitz, Stephanie Chestnov and Wendy Legum, for their dedication and making the event so incredible. As part of JFS’ 40th Anniversary and thanks to the help of 40th Anniversary Chair, Ilene Wohlgemuth and JFS President & CEO, Danielle Hartman, we took a look back through the decades of JFS. Congratulations to Debra Friedman, Office Manager, who was named JFS Employee of the Year.
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