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While spiritual care, or chaplaincy, is an important factor in both physical and mental health care, our work is not well known in the Jewish community.

During Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), we’re recognizing two local Jewish-owned businesses who have hired individuals with disabilities through the JCFS Duman Opportunity Center.

It’s Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), a time for Jewish organizations to join forces to raise awareness and promote acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities. JCFS Chicago is coming together with partner agencies to better support people with intellectual/development disabilities (I/DD).

At JCFS Chicago, we offer services and programs throughout the year that provide people with disabilities, their families and caregivers the support they need to be accepted and included in all aspects of Jewish and community life. One recipient of our inclusive services is Jacob*, who recently moved into one of the integrated community living homes supported by JCFS.

Whatever issue matters to you—immigration, LGBTQ rights, disability inclusion, mental health care, the economy, infrastructure, public safety, or the environment—it has been dealt a serious blow by the executive orders issued this past week.

Family estrangement is a deeply emotional and often complex issue that affects many in our community. It can stem from a variety of sources.

They say when one door closes, another one opens. But it isn’t always that straightforward when employment specialists are helping refugees find jobs.

When members of a Wilmette synagogue struggled to gather enough manpower to help a refugee family through the HIAS Refugee Resettlement Program, they reached across faiths to a nearby church to fill their volunteer roster.

Dry January is a global movement where individuals and communities choose to abstain from alcohol for one month. Synagogues and communal organizations can participate in Dry January and send a message of support to those who wish to take a break from alcohol during this month in several meaningful ways.

Sadness, stress and anxiety are natural parts of the broad spectrum of human emotions. However, when someone you care about is struggling with these feelings, it’s natural to be concerned and want to help. Here’s what you need to know to support those who are struggling with their mental health.