News Coverage
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Wonder Woman: Danielle Hartman, President & CEO of Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services
The Boca Raton Observer, November 2026
Boca Raton, Fl. — When someone in the community needs help, their age, background, or religion should never stand in the way of receiving it. that’s the message Danielle Hartman, CEO of Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (JFS) wants the community to know.
JFS Offering Free Counseling Sessions For Children Through County Grant
Boca News Now, Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Boca Raton, Fl. — (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Families with children ages 5 to 17 can now get up to 10 free counseling sessions through Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (JFS), paid for by a grant the agency recently received from the Palm Beach County Youth Services Department. Kids meet one-on-one with a licensed therapist. A few family sessions can be added if needed.
Here When Help is Needed
Simply Good Boca, Monday, October 2026
Boca Raton, Fl. — At Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (JFS), we believe stronger communities are built through connection, compassion, and people who care. That’s why we’re excited to share Simply Good Boca Delray — a year-round digital destination celebrating the people, businesses, and organizations making a meaningful difference in our community. The October inaugural issue features a story highlighting JFS and our work supporting individuals and families throughout our community.
Rales Jewish Family Services Forms Medical Advisory Committee of Local Physicians
Boca News Now, Monday, October 12, 2026
Boca Raton, Fl. — (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services has formed a Medical Advisory Committee, pulling together local physicians and health care experts to advise the Boca Raton agency on its programs and services. The volunteer panel will offer clinical insight, expert guidance and strategic recommendations, JFS announced Monday.
Boca Chamber Festival Days Mah Jongg Event Draws Competition, Fun, and Support for Jewish Family Services
The Boca Raton Tribune, August 31, 2026
Boca Raton, Fl. — Friday afternoon, mahjong tables were set up in front of La Boulangerie Boul’Mich at the Town Center mall, where the community came together for Boca Chamber Festival Days’ Tiles & Treats event, a fundraising and outreach event benefiting Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services.
New State Funding Helps More Local Children Experience Summer Camp
City Biz, July 24, 2026
Boca Raton, Fl. — Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services, a valued campus partner of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, has received a $250,000 state appropriation to support its Keep Our Families Working Summer Camp Scholarship Program.
Empath Health Expands Hospice Support for Jewish Communitites
Hospice News, July 13, 2026
Boca Raton, Fl. — Empath Trustbridge Hospice has established a formal partnership with Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (JFS) to expand access to end-of-life support.
Hurricane Supplies Packed for Delivery to Local Homebound Seniors
Boca Raton Tribune, May 13, 2026
Boca Raton, Fl. — In preparation for the upcoming hurricane season, volunteers from Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (JFS) packed more than 600 essential emergency supply bags at the Jacobson Family Food Pantry for delivery to homebound seniors and Holocaust Survivors living in Boca Raton and Delray Beach.
Palm Beach County organizations offer support to unpaid TSA workers
WPBF, March 26, 2026
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — TSA workers in West Palm Beach have gone about six weeks without pay due to the government shutdown, prompting local organizations to offer support.
Meet the Delray Seniors Bringing Musical Magic to the Weisman Center
Jewish Journal, March 19, 2026
Is the neighborhood’s best-kept musical secret inside a Delray Beach community center?
The Valiant Players, an all-seniors singing group, has been on a streak with a string of sold-out shows inside the Shirley & Barton Weisman Delray Community Center in Delray Beach, part of the Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services.
Podcast: Finding the Courage to Lead in the Service of Others
President & CEO Danielle Hartman joined the Peace Love Nation Podcast to share the mission and vision of JFS. From her personal connection to the community to compassion in action, Danielle dove into how we navigate challenges, support those we serve, and continue shaping the future of our agency.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss! Links below that include hightlighted clips.
Print Materials
Illumination Magazine
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