How To Talk to Kids About War

Recent conflicts in Israel, and also the Ukraine, have given us the opportunity to think about how to talk about war with children of all ages. Before doing so however, as parents, we may need to think through our own thoughts and feelings about war and casualties. We...

January Message From Our CEO

Dear Friends, If there’s one thing I’d want people to understand about Tampa Jewish Family Services, it’s that we’re not just a Community Food Bank. Or a counseling service. Or a financial assistance program. Or a referral service. Don’t...

2022 Winter President’s Letter

Dear Friends, You never really know where inspiration will come from. Working at Tampa Jewish Family Services I’m lucky to be surrounded by inspiration more than most. Recently, however, I found inspiration from an interaction with two teenagers I encountered at...

2021 President’s Letter

Dear Friends, Here we are at the end of 2021. We hope you have had a wonderful holiday season so far. As we look forward to 2022, we also like to reflect on 2021. It was, unfortunately, still a difficult year for many. Our community is still being impacted by the...