Jewish Family Services

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The JET Express volunteer driver program provided over 1,200 rides to older adults for medical appointments, grocery store visits and hair appointments, just to name a few.

More than $350,000 in life crisis assistance funds was distributed for help with rent, utilities, medical bills and other critical needs.

The Jewish Community Chaplain and 15 Spiritual Care Volunteers made more than 2,200 visits to individuals in 22 hospitals and elder care facilities.

Educational Programs

Making Marriage Work

Jewish couples who are engaged, contemplating marriage or recently married are encouraged to register for “Making Marriage Work,” a seminar offered by Jewish Family Services and sanctioned by the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City.

The six session course, developed at the University of Judaism in Los Angeles, addresses values and skills needed to build a solid foundation for marriage. Each session explores specific concerns of married life, including; Love & Marriage, Communication, Sexuality and Marriage; Conflict Resolution, Jewish Family Life, Financial Planning, and more. In addition, couples are offered an individual session with a marriage counselor.

The first session is set for Monday, March 2, 2009, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Campus. Susie Hurst, M.A., director of family life education with JFS will facilitate the sessions. The cost is $150 per couple; limited scholarships assistance is available.

This program made possible by a grant from the Flo Harris Foundation of the Jewish Community Foundation.

For more information or to register, call Susie Hurst at 913-327-8259 or email susieh@jfcskc.org