JFS News Archive

An afternoon of social and duplicate bridge for good! Proceeds benefitting Jewish Experiences at The J, the JFS Food Pantry, and Safehome. Sunday, March 1, 2020 1:00-4:30 p.m. Jewish Community Campus 5801 W. 115th St., Overland Park, KS Register individually, as couples, or as tables. Registration: $7/person if registered by February 24. $10/person if registered prior to March ... read more

NAMI Peer-to-Peer is an 8-session recovery-focused course for adults with mental health conditions. A free and confidential course built on respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope. This program builds on the strength and resilience of participants. “NAMI Peer-to-Peer is an uplifting, life-saving and eye-opening experience that changed how I see myself.” 8 Consecutive Sessions Mondays ... read more

Tools and strategies for a healthy parent/child dynamic JFS Child & Family Therapist Wendy Anderson will facilitate a group discussion and explore positive parenting styles, healthy parent/child interaction, and wellness approaches to support a healthy family dynamic. Tuesdays, February 3, 10, and 17 7:00 - 8:30 pm At the Jewish Community Campus in Conference Room A (5801 W. 115th ... read more

------------------------------------------------- A teens’ risk of being in a car crash is highest during their first 12 to 24 months of driving. ------------------------------------------------- A workshop for 9th and 10th-grade teen drivers and their parents to facilitate open communication and trust. Start the discussions now and smoothly navigate this hallmark of the teenage years. ... read more

This free, 12-week series of classes is for family and friends of individuals with mental illness. Taught by trained National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) family members, the Family-to-Family Education Course provides caregivers with communication and problem-solving techniques, coping mechanisms and the self-care skills needed to deal with their loved one’s mental illness as well as its ... read more

Learn, Laugh & Love Series Thursday, January 16 1-2:00 p.m. Jewish Community Campus, MAC Room 5801 W 115th St. Overland Park, KS Finding meaning and purpose is a lifelong process. In addition to other forms of wellness, a person’s level of spiritual wellness often fluctuates throughout their life. It is natural to experience a variety of emotions along this path– both positive and ... read more

This ongoing support group is for individuals grieving the death of a loved one. The group provides an opportunity to address issues of loss and grief within a Jewish spiritual context, and in a warm and confidential environment. An ongoing group begins December 4, 2019 Meets the first and third Wednesday each month from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at the The Jewish Community Campus. The group is ... read more

Priya Fund continues its quarterly support group meeting for past, present, and potential clients. Individuals struggling with infertility will have a safe space to swap resources and share stories on Tuesday, December 3. Priya: Growing Jewish Families is continuing a quarterly support group called Bloom for past, present and potential clients. The group meeting is from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at JFS ... read more

Join this expressive and supportive gathering as we share traditional and contemporary prayers, songs, and readings in preparation for Hanukkah, The Festival of Lights. The service includes moments for personal reflection and words of hope for the season ahead. Thursday, December 12, 2019 6:30 p.m. Village Shalom Social Hall 5500 W 123rd St, Overland Park, KS 66209 A light nosh will ... read more

Presented by The Heritage Center and JFS as part of the Learn, Laugh & Love program series. Arthritis and other rheumatic conditions are the second most common musculoskeletal disease among adults in America. Learn what you can do to manage your arthritis. Thursday, November 14 1-2:00 p.m. Jewish Community Campus, MAC Room 5801 W 115th St. Overland Park, KS Practical strategies to take ... read more