May 2026
Marina Goldshteyn receiving the Outstanding Service to the Community Award at the West Hollywood Comprehensive Service Center at Plummer Park. For nearly six years, Marina Goldshteyn has served older adults in West Hollywood as Jewish Family Service LA’s Activity Coordinator with the Arts, Wellness, and Engagement (AWE) Program. In her role, Marina creates classes centered…
“There can be so much pressure around these holidays to feel grateful, joyful, or connected. But many people are carrying complicated emotions, and it’s important to make space for that without shame.” — Melanie Weiner, LMFT, PMH-C Clinical Supervisor of JFSLA’s Early Childhood Programs Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are often presented as simple celebrations:…
HomeCare NewsFriday, May 15, 2026 Vice President JD Vance said the federal government is withholding reimbursements due to alleged fraud WASHINGTON—The federal government will indefinitely withhold $1.3 billion in Medicaid reimbursements to the state of California as part of a Medicaid fraud initiative, Vice President JD Vance and Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and…
April 2026
More than 80 years after the Holocaust, survivors and their families are still carrying memory forward. During the Days of Remembrance, established by Congress to honor Holocaust victims, many gathered at Café Europa on Fairfax to light candles and share personal stories of loss, survival, and resilience. One speaker recalled that out of about 12…
Fox News – Los Angeles Los Angeles County is considering a major shift in how homelessness services are funded—moving resources away from outreach and into interim housing. The proposed $843 million Measure A plan would cut outreach funding by more than half and eliminate programs like Safe Parking and youth housing supports, while increasing investment…
Doreen Klee’s lasting gifts to JFSLA Some people are organized by authority. Others by efficiency. Doreen Klee is organized by hope. It shows up in the way she listens, and the way she looks for what is possible in people. Over the years, that spirit made her not only a beloved social worker, community center…
By Joyce M. WilliamsDirector of Volunteers & Training Happy Volunteer Appreciation Month! At Jewish Family Service LA, we are deeply grateful for the hundreds of volunteers who support our work across Los Angeles. Their dedication fuels programs that are vital to the well-being of our community. In fact, on average, our volunteers contribute the equivalent…
Yaya Contreras, JFSLA office coordinator, connects with seniors through JFSLA’s Telecheck Program. Every weekday morning, Jewish Family Service LA volunteers call homebound and isolated seniors across Los Angeles and West Hollywood through JFSLA’s TeleCheck program. The program, funded in partnership with the City of West Hollywood and the City of Los Angeles Department of Aging,…
March 2026
About 40 Holocaust survivors gathered at Jewish Family Service LA to celebrate Passover a week early, as the organization will be closed during the holiday. The event offered a meaningful opportunity for survivors to come together in community and reflection. Among those in attendance was 85-year-old Ava Nathanson, a Holocaust survivor who shared her story…
Each year, JFSLA partners with Adat Shalom Synagogue and Valley Beth Shalom to bring Passover essentials directly to the homes of Holocaust survivors across Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. Survivors received holiday staples including eggs, matzo, sugar, grape juice, macaroons, and flowers. Volunteers from across the community together to assemble and deliver the…
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