Jewish Family Services of Delaware

🎉 JFS Delaware is thrilled to announce John Fisher-Klein as our new Chief Executive Officer.

A familiar leader within JFS Delaware, John previously served as Chief Administrative Officer and Acting CEO, where he helped strengthen operations and advance our mission of supporting Delawareans through mental health and family support services.

With more than 20 years of leadership experience across nonprofit management, public policy, education, and human services, John brings deep expertise and a strong commitment to community care.

We are excited to begin this next chapter under his leadership and remain focused on expanding access to vital mental health and family support services across Delaware.

Please join us in congratulating John Fisher-Klein on his appointment!

https://www.jfsdelaware.org/jfs-delaware-names-john-fisher-klein-as-chief-executive-officer/

Caring for someone with cancer? You don't have to do it alone. 💙

JFS Delaware's Cancer Care Connection is launching a FREE twice-monthly Caregiver Support Group for anyone caring for a loved one diagnosed with cancer. Whether you're a spouse, partner, family member, friend, or caregiver, this supportive space is for you.

Please help us spread the word to those who may benefit.

Questions or interested in joining? Contact Kanyah Woods at [email protected].

From all of us at JFS Delaware, we wish peace, joy, and blessings to all who are celebrating Eid al-Adha. Eid Mubarak. ✨

JFS Delaware is excited to be part of the Brandywine Spring Festival of the Arts this weekend! 🎨

Join us on:
📅 Saturday, May 16 | 10 AM – 6 PM
📅 Sunday, May 17 | 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 Siegel JCC (The J), 101 Garden of Eden Rd., Wilmington, DE

Enjoy a family and pet friendly weekend featuring over 100 artists, live music, food, local vendors, and community organizations. Be sure to stop by the JFS Delaware table for swag, resources, and a chance to connect with our team. We can’t wait to see you there! 💙

Sometimes the things that ground us most say the most about who we are. In this month’s issue of Jewish Living Delaware, our Acting Chief Executive Officer, John Fisher-Klein, reflects on his love for gardening, the lasting influence of his grandparents, and what this new season of leadership at JFS Delaware has felt like so far.

Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/knXJ50YZmzo

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the strength, love, and resilience of mothers and caregivers everywhere. 💐

We were honored to host a special Mother’s Day Brunch for moms in our Promoting Safe and Stable Families program, a space filled with connection, conversation, and a well-deserved moment to rest and recharge.

At JFS Delaware, supporting families is at the heart of everything we do. Today and every day, we honor the care and compassion that mothers bring to their families and our community.

Happy Mother’s Day! 💙

6,000 steps. One amazing community. 💙🙌
We had the best time at the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community. Thank you to everyone who showed up, donated, and supported our mental health and family support services!

Big news: we took home the Engagement Award for engaging a record number of sponsors! 🎉 This recognition speaks to the incredible enthusiasm, teamwork, and community spirit our sponsors and supporters brought to the day. Same time next year? We’re already in. 👟

Thank you to our generous sponsors for making this event a success!

🎉👟Today is the day! Lace up your sneakers and join JFS Delaware at the for a Healthy Community this Saturday morning. Your steps mean hope, support, and care for families and individuals in our community. There’s still time to walk with us or make a donation. We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you at the finish line! 💙 https://secure.walkforahealthycommunity.org/p2p/location/394075/en-CA

At JFS Delaware, no one has to navigate grief alone. Tikvah After Loss is a free bereavement group for members of the Jewish community who are coping with loss, whether recent or long ago. Participants are welcomed into a compassionate space for connection, understanding, and shared healing.

The group meets bi-weekly at JFS Delaware (99 Passmore Road, Wilmington, DE 19803) and participants may join at any time. To learn more or register, contact Vlad Cerbov at [email protected] or visit JFSDelaware.org/grief-support-group.

If you’re grieving the loss of a loved one—whether that loss was recent or some time ago—support is available. 💙

Here’s what to know about our free, 8-week Grief Yoga and Therapy Support Group beginning next week:

🧘🏻‍♀️ Grief yoga uses movement, breath, and sound to help release emotions like sadness, anger, and despair.
🧘🏽 It supports both body and mind, easing stress and tension while creating space for healing.
🧘🏽‍♀️ No experience is needed—this practice can be adapted to all comfort and fitness levels.

Join us on Tuesdays, May 5 – June 23, 12:00 – 1:30 PM at 99 Passmore Rd, Wilmington, DE.

Register here: jfsdelaware.org/grief-yoga
Questions? Call 302-478-9411