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Life can be challenging, relationships can be hard, and you may need the extra support that comes with working with a therapist. Our licensed social workers offer counseling for individuals, couples, and families, as well as for children and adolescents.

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Adoption Services

Choosing to adopt a child, or to place a child for adoption, is a life-altering decision. We are a licensed child-placing agency in Tennessee with more than 40 years of experience in adoption services in Nashville and Middle Tennessee.

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Whether you need emergency financial assistance, such as help paying a utility bill or rent for the month, or material assistance by ensuring your children have gifts at the holidays, school supplies, or food supplements, Jewish Family Service offers this critical assistance in a confidential, compassionate manner.

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We recognize that older adults are true treasures, and we strive to create and maintain a community that values and celebrates them for their wisdom, contributions, and experiences. Our programs and services are an important outlet for our older adults, encouraging them to be social and stimulated.

Family & Community Enrichment

Life can be challenging, and knowledge is power. The Jewish Family Service’s Family and Community Enrichment programs serve to empower, protect, and address the ever-changing needs of the entire Nashville community.

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Chesed Dinner

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Dine & Donate

The Chesed Dinner is JFS’s premier fundraising event where we honor our most dedicated volunteers and supporters while celebrating the work of the agency.

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2025 Chesed Dinner

JFS Nashville’s annual Chesed Dinner will be held on May 7, 2025 at the Gordon Jewish Community Center where we will honor two highly impactful individuals, Toni Jacobsen and Patty Marks.

Chesed co-chairs: Meryl Kraft and Anna Sir

Kosher Dinner catered by Polly Shepard Roffwarg and Goldie Shepard

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Date:

May 7, 2025

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Time:

Reception: 6:15 PM
Dinner: 7:00 PM

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Location:

Gordon Jewish Community Center

Can’t attend, but want to support JFS? Click here to make a donation.

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Robin Cohen

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Stan Fernandez-Schklar

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Past Event Videos

Inna Shulkina, a Jewish Ukrainian refugee now living in Nashville shares her story at the 2023 Chesed Dinner.

See how JFS has responded to the needs of the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dream Sequence: Make all our dreams come true and support JFS programs and services.

Chesed Dinner

Past Event Photos

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Howard Safer & Nancy Flexer JFS 2022 Chesed Award Winners

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