I thought you might want to read the report issued last week by The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute regarding the need for post-adoption services.

We are pleased to announce that Yesodot, which has been housed at JVS for 10 years, will be continuing its wonderful work this fall at JF&CS.

As my week in Dnepropetrovsk was ending, I was struck by two things in particular. One was the incredible warmth and graciousness of the people I had met and the second was their openness to new ideas.

As November approaches, we traditionally begin to think about preparing for our own meaningful family Thanksgiving celebrations, which include a table full of food, laughter, and warmth.

When thinking about the ritual of mikveh, immersion in a Jewish ritual bath, there are many images that may come to mind.

Holocaust survivors from the former Soviet Union clapped their hands, bobbed their heads to the rhythm, and yelled, “Bravo.” They were responding to the extraordinary talent of Elina Karokhina, balalaika player, and her accompanist and singer, Mikhail Smirnov.

I live in the Yellow House in Norwood. I moved in on Aug 16, 2010. Before I moved to the Yellow House, I lived in Randolph with my mom and dad.

Ruth, a religiously observant and educated woman, walked away from her comfortable home to protect her young children from her husband's physical abuse.

I haven’t met any long lost relatives yet but have been welcomed with hugs and kisses by new found colleagues. The warmth and hospitality is truly amazing.

My husband Dale is on the Board of JF&CS and we have always supported the wonderful programs under the auspices of JF&CS.