Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services

We at Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (JFS) recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month as a time to raise awareness, support survivors, and remind our community that no one should have to face abuse alone.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. Taking the first step can be difficult, but support, resources, and hope are within reach.
JFS provides compassionate support through counseling, case management, assistance connecting to community resources, and other services designed to help individuals and families navigate difficult circumstances.
💜 You are not alone.
To learn more about JFS services, please call (561) 852-3333 or visit www.ralesjfs.org.

Looking for a place to feel heard, supported, and less alone? Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (JFS) support groups offer something for everyone, at every stage of life. Whether you are navigating stress, grief, family challenges, life transitions, or caregiving, support groups provide a powerful space to connect with others who understand. Support groups reduce feelings of isolation, improve emotional well-being, build coping skills, and remind us that we are not alone in what we are facing. JFS is always here when you need us.
For more information about support groups, please call (561) 852-3333
or visit https://ralesjfs.org/our-services/behavioral-health/counseling/

Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (JFS) would like to
wish our JFS family and community a joyful Simchat Torah! 💙📖
May this special time bring you renewed hope and connection.
To learn more about the services we provide, call (561) 852-3333 or visit www.ralesjfs.org.

👏 A round of applause for these young volunteers!
The 7th graders from Temple Beth El recently spent time helping bag food at the Jacobson Family Food Pantry, part of Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (JFS). We are so grateful for their support!

Volunteers of all ages play an important role in helping us serve our community. Whether you’re 13 or 83, there are ways to give your time, and make a difference. 💙
Ready to help? Call (561) 852-3333 or click www.ralesjfs.org to learn more.

As we reflect on this past year, Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (JFS) extends its heartfelt gratitude to all of the supporters, volunteers, staff, community and corporate partners that enable us to continue to provide the vital programs and services to South Palm Beach County. Together, we ensure that individuals and families across South Palm Beach County have access to the vital programs and services they need, regardless of age or background.

The 2026 Impact Report celebrates this collective effort and highlights what the JFS family can accomplish when we come together to strengthen and support our community.

For more information about our programs and services, please call (561)852-3333 or visit ralesjfs.org.

🎭 Seniors Got Talent... and they certainly proved it!
The Valiant Players, the talented thespian group at the Shirley & Barton Weisman Delray Community Center, took the stage September 23 and 24 for their “Seniors Got Talent” show.
From singing and dancing to acting, the group put on a wonderful performance filled with talent, energy and plenty of smiles.
Congratulations to all of our Valiant Players on a fantastic show! 👏🎶💃.
To learn about the programs and services at the Shirley & Barton Weisman Delray Community Center, please call (561) 558-2100

Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (JFS) is proud to recognize our Alex Chernis, MSW for representing JFS at the Alzheimer’s Community Care’s Partner Reception!
Alex had the opportunity to share information about JFS programs and services, connect with Alzheimer’s Community Care staff, meet members of their Board of Directors, and learn more about their organization. Alex also enjoyed a tour of their headquarters and had the opportunity to meet Donald Davis, Director of ID Locator Programs.
Alzheimer’s Community Care is a valued JFS community partner. Blake Davis, Education Program Manager, is a frequent presenter for JFS caregiver support groups and regularly participates in our annual Alzheimer’s Awareness Month events each November.
We’re grateful for this meaningful partnership and look forward to continuing to work together in support of caregivers and individuals affected by cognitive impairment. 💙 Alzheimer's Community Care
If you'd like to learn more about the services we offer, call (561)852-3333 or click www.ralesjfs.org

Orange was everywhere at our offices this week as we came together for Hunger Action Day! 🧡
Our team wore orange to help raise awareness about food insecurity and the 1 in 7 Palm Beach County residents who may not always have enough food to eat.
Hunger Action Month may shine a spotlight on this issue, but the need continues all year long. There are many ways you can help:
Make a donation: .https://ralesjfs.org/donation
Donate food and other needed items directly to our Jacobson Family Food Pantry.
Organize a food drive with your friends, club, workplace, or neighborhood.
Shop our Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/7DDIjSR
To learn more about the services we provide or how you can help, call (561) 852-3333 or click www.ralesjfs.org
Together, we can help make sure our neighbors have access to the food they need. 🧡

Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (JFS) is honored to be named a Finalist in the Boca Raton Observer’s Readers’ Choice Awards in the Human Rights category! 💙
We could not have received this recognition without the wonderful community that supports our programs and services.
Congratulations to our community partner, JARC, on winning the category.
https://bocaratonobserver.com/culture/features/2026-readers-choice
Thank you for being part of the JFS family and for helping us make a difference every day!

To learn more about the services we provide, call (561) 852-3333 or click www.ralesjfs.org