NEWS & EVENTS:

JACS program featured in Newsweek (8/11/08 issue) Article on alcohol abuse among Orthodox Jews quotes JBFCS's Jonathan Katz. [Read article...]

Wednesday, August 6th & Thursday, August 21st: Join Sanctuary Stitchers for our evening gatherings this month. [Learn more...]

Sunday, October 19, 2008; Tarrytown, NY: Join our own Jonathan Katz at Voices and Choices: Perspectives and Challenges of Underage Drinking. [Learn more...]

SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:

If you or someone you know might benefit from our wide array of mental health and social services throughout New York City, call us at 212-582-9100.

Volunteer Voice 2008 Newsletter
Read the latest from volunteer services and learn about the wide range of opportunities available. There is truly something for everyone! [Download Newsletter]

New Publication: Jewish Sisters in Sobriety: Jewish Women's Untold Stories of Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, Co-Dependence and Recovery
A collection of passionate, compelling first-person accounts of what it is like to be an alcoholic or chemically-addicted Jewish woman — or a spouse, child or parent of one — as well as inspiring descriptions of finding sobriety and recovery. Also contains a resource guide about 12-Step programs, self-tests, a bibliography, articles about Judaism and addiction, and support programs. Published by JACS. [Order Today]

New Publication: Jewish Spiritual Companion for Medical Treatments
A guidebook providing accessible resources through contemporary and ancient reflections, prayers, psalms and rituals. Written for patients, family members, friends, clergy and health-care professionals. Published by the National Center for Jewish Healing and Twin Cities Jewish Healing Program.

Racial Identity Book & Anti-Racism Consultation and Training
JBFCS staff offer insights in RACISM AND RACIAL IDENTITY: Reflections on Urban Practice in Mental Health and Social Services. [more info about the book] And... JBFCS offers consultation to non-profit, educational, community, and governmental organizations to address anti-racism, diversity, and cultural competency within their own organizations and regarding the services they provide. [more info about the services]

The Center for Child Development and Learning
Provides ane array of services for children, adolescents, and families coping with developmental and learning challenges: (212) 632-4499. Our newsletter, Thinking Children, covers a broad range of child development and learning issues. MAY 2008 ISSUE now online!

Rita J. Kaplan Jewish Connections Programs
Support services to help Jewish individuals, families, groups and organizations with life-cycle transitions, illness, loss and recovery. [website]

PROFESSIONAL INTEREST:

JBFCS Internships in Psychology
Doctoral students in clinical and school psychology programs may apply for full-time internships for the year September 2009 to August 2010. Application deadline November 3, 2008. [more info]

Postgraduate Fellowships and Certificate Programs Working With Children
The Institute for Infants, Children & Families' Infant-Parent Study Center and Early Childhood Group Therapy Program are now accepting applications for the Fall 2007/Spring 2008 programs.

JBFCS Job Opportunities
Dozens of professional positions available in the NYC area. [see jobs]

Martha K. Selig Educational Institute
The JBFCS professional training and education division offers workshops and courses: www.SeligInstitute.org

NASW-approved online continuing education courses for mental health professionals. [more info]

Support for Developmental Disabilities
The Shield Institute, an affiliate of JBFCS, educates and supports New Yorkers with autism and other developmental disabilities.

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