Learning & Education

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JFS offers learning opportunities and educational events through Project Kavod, Project DVORA, and more.

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Project Kavod is a JFS initiative that connects our essential work to the core Jewish values that inspire and guide our mission.

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In addition to supporting survivors of domestic violence, Project DVORA also guides and empowers the Jewish community through prevention programs and trainings to local schools, rabbis, and other community leaders.

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Turning Jewish Values Into Action

The “J” in JFS is what makes our agency unique to many other social service agencies. Jewish history and values guide our work. But what does this mean for JFS programs, clients, donors, volunteers and staff? In 2015, JFS set out to answer this question and Project Kavod was born. Now, the project is a success and getting national recognition as model for turning Jewish values into action.

Project Kavod helps deepen the work of JFS by embedding Jewish values and education into our programs.

Kavod (כבוד) means dignity. Jewish tradition teaches that every single person is created equal and that each one of us is unique. This means that no one is more or less important than someone else. It is our responsibility to treat every person with kavod (dignity).

Learning Opportunities

Torah for Tulumtuous Times

Join Rabbi Ronit Tsadok, Director of Project Kavod, for monthly, stand-alone learning opportunities that draw on the wisdom and tools of Jewish tradition to help us navigate times of instability and uncertainty.

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Learning Opportunities

Prevention & Education

Our Outreach & Prevention Coordinator can help Jewish community organizations with Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) education, intervention, and prevention. This can be offered via consultation, youth prevention workshops, and training workshops.

Learning Opportunities

Deepen Your Understanding

Read our news stories to deepen your understanding of how Jewish values intersect with serving our community.

News & Stories

Learning Opportunities

Torah for Tulumtuous Times

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Learning Opportunities

Prevention & Education

Learning Opportunities

Deepen Your Understanding

Stories of Impact

The people we serve inspire us every day with their resilience, courage, and strength. Their stories reflect the profound difference your support makes in the lives of individuals and families across Seattle and Puget Sound.

Meet Rabbi Ronit: The New Voice of Project Kavod at JFS

When Rabbi Ronit joined JFS, she shared her journey—from growing up in a traditional Jewish home to becoming a passionate advocate for inclusivity and social change.

Meet Rebecca Mather, Project DVORA Outreach and Prevention Coordinator

We spoke with Rebecca about what she looks forward to in her new role, introducing the innovative healthy relationship workshops for teens, and what she likes to do in her free time.

The Legacy of Esther: Honoring Our Identity

At any given time in history, there are people who are being targeted because of their identity. While the story of Purim tells of the persecution of the Jews of Persia, it reminds us to act with courage for those who are being targeted right now.

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