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IN THE NEWS: Life of philanthropist Norman Rales celebrated
Published: Thursday, April 26, 2012

Male and female. Christian and Jew. Black, Hispanic, Haitian and white. The people who filled a room at the Shirley and Barton Weisman Delray Community Center last Wednesday to celebrate the life of Norman Rales came from a South Florida community that knew and loved him. They joined friends and family members in remembering the man who touched their lives. More>>

IN THE NEWS: Battling breast cancer
Published: Thursday, April 26, 2012

Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service of Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach recently sponsored an all-day Breast Cancer Symposium at the Weisman Community Center in Delray Beach which included participants from throughout Palm Beach County. Dina Roth Port, author of "Previvors: Facing the Breast Cancer Gene and Making Life-Changing Decisions" was keynote speaker, along with Lisa Marton, a previvor featured in the book who co-chaired the event with Michele Blair. Women of all ages from throughout Palm Beach County had an opportunity to learn from top experts about a wide range of topics related to breast cancer prevention, treatment and more. More>>

IN THE NEWS: Gift card program helps Boca and Delray seniors
Published: Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Merchandise cards provided through a donation from Hands on Tzedakah are helping very low-income senior clients of Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service get some of the essentials they have not been able to afford. More>>

IN THE NEWS: Polo Club tradition honors volunteers
Published: Monday, April 2, 2012

Polo Club members donate their services to a long list of nonprofits that includes Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service. "It's hard to grasp that we live in Boca Raton and living just a few miles away are mothers not able to buy sneakers or school supplies for their kids," said the speaker, Danielle Hartman, president and CEO of Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service. More>>

IN THE NEWS: Norman Rales remembered
Published: Friday, March 30, 2012

Norman Rales, a Hillsborough Beach resident who was known throughout South Florida for his philanthropy, died on March 7 at the age of 88. Mr. Rales' donation to the Jewish Family Service of South Palm Beach County in 1989 made possible the construction of the agency's building which was named the Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service in honor of Mr. Rales' wife."Everybody knows the name Ruth Rales," said Danielle Hartman, the agency's president and CEO. "It's in large part because of his generosity to the agency." The Rales' support continues through the Norman and Ruth Rales Foundation. More>>

IN THE NEWS: Reaching out to the needy at Passover
Published: Wednesday, March 28, 2012

The Passover Holiday is not so joyous for many Jews who live alone and are far from loved ones in our community. Passover food packages are being prepared and will be delivered to 550 clients of the Forster Family Kosher Food Pantry. JFS is also making plans for a model seder for seniors who are clients of the agency. The seder is sponsored by residents of Boca West Country Club and Debbie Belford.

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IN THE NEWS: Family service seeks paid companions for seniors
Published: Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Senior citizens looking for work can find a new profession, assist their fellow seniors and make money at the same time. Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service west of Boca Raton is looking to train 30 men and women, 55 and older, as companions to frail elderly residents of Boca Raton and Delray Beach who need help with light housework or getting to the grocery store. The training, through a $158,000 grant from the Palm Beach County Workforce Alliance, offers a stipend for 10 hours of classwork and then on-the-job training with family service clients who need assistance. More>>

IN THE NEWS: Celebrating Women
Published: Thursday, March 22, 2012

Four local women who attended the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Star Pomegranate Celebration, including JFS President & CEO Danielle Hartman, were singled out and profiled by the Jewish Journal for “their tireless efforts and contributions to the Jewish community.” More>>

IN THE NEWS: Touching lives through volunteering
Published: Thursday, March 22, 2012

Driving seniors through Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service is only the latest volunteer job in Beverly Feurring’s long service to SouthPalm BeachCounty’s Jewish community. The 30-year Boca Raton resident, who is a member of the JFS board, also coordinated volunteers in the Jewish Family Service's adult day care program. More>>

The Great Food Truck Jam: An Afternoon of Fun on Atlantic Ave. to Help the Community
Published: Friday, March 16, 2012

With seven gourmet food trucks, music, entertainment, raffles, and children’s activities, what more could you want in a Sunday lunch on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach? How about adding a terrific opportunity to help address hunger in the community by benefiting the Forster Family Kosher Food Pantry ? Everyone is invited to bring their picnic blankets and beach chairs to The Great Food Truck Jam on May 6, 2012, from 12:30 to 4:00 pm at Old School Square Park. There’s no charge for admission beyond donations of canned/non-perishable food. More>>

Remembering Norman R. Rales 1923-2012
Published: Thursday, March 15, 2012

Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service (JFS) honors the memory of Mr. Norman R. Rales, who passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at the age of 88. “A true Tzadik, Norman Rales was a leader in our community and a staunch supporter of our agency since relocating here with his wife, of blessed memory, our namesake, Ruth Rales,” said Danielle Hartman, JFS President & CEO.  “To the end, his heart was warm and his caring of people, our agency and his desire to help those in need in our community never wavered.” More>>

Great Golf for a Great Cause at Delaire on March 26th
Published: Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Men and women from throughout South Palm Beach County, who care about great golf as well as the community, are in for a rewarding day of fun on the course and in the clubhouse at the Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service (JFS) Annual Golf Tournament. They’ll gather at 10:45 am, with a Shotgun Tee-Off at 12:45 pm, on Monday, March 26 at Delaire Country Club, 4645 White Cedar Lane, Delray Beach. More>>

IN THE NEWS: Senior center's newsletter a success with members
Published: Thursday, March 1, 2012

Writers of a local community center are offering their perspectives on senior citizen life in a quarterly literary magazine geared toward their peers. The first edition of the publication, Central Views, was produced by a dozen Weisman Delray Community Center members. Initially, 100 copies of the 13-page newsletter were printed. But the winter 2012 edition proved so popular with members that the center published an additional 100 copies. More>>

IN THE NEWS: Development Director role is near and dear to Boca woman's heart
Published: Monday, February 27, 2012

Learn about the background, inspiration, passions and vision of new JFS Development Director Cindy Orbach Nimhauser, in this Palm Beach Post profile. Cindy "hopes to enhance existing programs and 'make people aware of the work we do and get involved. Our needs have grown in this economy.'" More>>

Get Informed, Get Educated at Free Breast Cancer Symposium
Published: Thursday, February 23, 2012

Women of all ages from throughout South Palm Beach County will soon have a remarkable opportunity to spend a few hours learning from top local experts about a wide range of topics related to breast cancer prevention, treatment and more – at no charge. Starting with breakfast, the Breast Cancer Symposium presented by Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service (JFS) will bring together up to 200 women on Monday, April 2 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, at the Shirley & Barton Weisman Delray Community Center. More>>

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