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Constituent Agencies

The Legacy Senior Communities, Inc.

The Legacy Senior Communities, Inc. is the parent organization of the Veranda Preston Hollow and the new Continuing Care Retirement Community, The Legacy at Willow Bend, coming to Plano, Texas.  more

Jewish Community Center of Dallas

The Jewish Community Center of Dallas (J), the heart of the Jewish community, provides social, recreational, educational and cultural programs and services to all age groups from toddlers to senior adults. Within its walls, the Jewish community gathers together to meet, play, learn, celebrate and remember what connects individuals as Jews. Everyone, regardless of age or religious affiliation, is welcome. No one in the Jewish community is denied membership for financial reasons.  more

Jewish Family Service

Jewish Family Service is the community's primary source of professional help, support and comfort for individuals or families experiencing difficulties in almost any aspect of their lives. Caring, highly qualified, licensed professionals provide strictly confidential services--from career and employment assistance, to social-skills groups for children, to arranging for eldercare services for family members in Dallas or elsewhere, to 25 different support groups.  more

Local Beneficiary Agencies

Akiba Academy

Akiba Academy strives for educational excellence in Torah and general studies for children 18 months to 8th grade. The school’s rabbis and teachers are dedicated to developing students proud of their heritage and committed to traditional observance in the modern world.  more

B'nai B'rith Youth Organization (BBYO)

BBYO is a youth led, worldwide organization that provides cultural, educational, social and leadership development programs to Jewish teenagers. more

Community Homes for Adults, Inc. (CHAI)

CHAI serves adults with mental retardation primarily from Dallas (and the North Texas area) by operating small community integrated group homes, with six residents in each home.  more

Dallas Holocaust Museum

The Dallas Holocaust Museum is dedicated to reducing prejudice by teaching about the Holocaust, preserving the experiences of those who survived and honoring the memory of those who perished.  more

Dallas Jewish Historical Society

Established in 1971, the Dallas Jewish Historical Society’s mission is to preserve and protect the history of the Dallas Jewish community.  more

Dallas Kosher (Vaad Hakashrus of Dallas)

Dallas Kosher seeks to preserve the Jewish dietary laws by standardizing and supervising kashruth in Dallas.  more

Mesorah High School for Girls

The purpose of Mesorah High School for Girls is to cultivate a Torah-centered community of responsibility and friendship, and through a framework of academic excellence, to instill in each student a love of learning and a deep understanding of her unique role as a Jewish woman.
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Regional Hillel of North Texas

The Regional Hillel of North Texas was launched in the fall of 2000 to expand services available to Jewish college students in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.
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Ann and Nate Levine Academy, A Solomon Schechter School

Levine Academy is a Jewish day school for children aged 18 months to eighth grade that reflects the philosophy of the Conservative Jewish movement.  more

Torah Day School of Dallas

Torah Day School of Dallas (TDSD), the fastest-growing Jewish day school in Dallas with an enrollment of 250 students from age two through grade eight, provides a solid academic curriculum that meets and exceeds state and national learning standards.  more

Yavneh Academy of Dallas

Yavneh Academy of Dallas is a Modern Orthodox, co-educational high school offering the highest quality Judaic and General Studies programs. Yavneh is open to any academically qualified Jewish student regardless of their level of home observance or denominational affiliation.  more

 

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Federation/Congregation Partnership Forum

Based on the findings of the Federation/Congregation Blue Ribbon Committee, the Federation/Congregation Partnership Forum was formed this year as an ongoing means of furthering the mutually beneficial relationship between the Federation and congregations. The Forum is currently in the process of outlining goals and initiatives for the coming year that will enable it to maximize its role in community and relationship building. more

Career and Employment Services

Jewish Family Service offers career counseling and job resources.

Our professional counselors provide individualized services for the unemployed, underemployed, and career changers.

Employment Resource Group. This monthly program brings in qualified professionals from industry to speak about career and employment topics.

Job Search Resource Center. For job seekers, the Resource Center provides job leads, networking, contacts, and access to computers, fax and copier.

Services for the Disabled. Our professional counselors assist with skills assessment, training, interviewing, job search, placement, job coaching, advocacy, consultation with family, and case management services.

Testing and Assessment. Our testing and assessment program helps individuals identify suitable careers by clarifying values, identifying interests, assessing temperament, and exploring a variety of career options.

For more information, please contact Jewish Family service at (972) 437-9950 or www.jfsdallas.org.