"The highest degree of charity is to take hold of persons who have been crushed...to find work for them and thus put them on their feet so that they will not be dependent upon others." (Moses Maimonides, 1135-1204) |
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GREETINGS FROM
CAREN FORD AND NANCY FISHER
INTERIM CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
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The rapport between the staff and their clients is part of the magic of JVS and can be seen daily. The clients feel safe within the walls of our building and we are their second home. Visitors who come through our doors always remark on how professional, dedicated and caring the JVS staff is.
This e-newsletter is dedicated to our staff. We are proud to highlight some of their recent accomplishments. Peggy Himsl, Director of Rehabilitation Services was recently honored at the International Association of Jewish Vocational Services (IAJVS) conference in Montreal as the recipient of the Claudia Fogel Award. Ellen Blake and Lisa Simons just completed their Master's Degrees in Rehabilitation Counseling at Rutgers. Krystal Leonard who interned in the Rehabilitation Department also received her Master's Degree. Niva Santiague, supervisor of the JVS Sunrise Cafe, is receiving her high school diploma on June 18th from Irvingston High School. Our longtime office manager, Gloria Jones is retiring and we thank her for her 43 years of service. Bernard Dreskin, a past president of JVS just celebrated his 100th birthday and we send him wishes for continued health and happiness.
We also wanted to share some of the highlights of the May 12th Taste & Toast! which was held at The Crystal Plaza in Livingston. The event was very successful and it featured the premiere of our new JVS video, highlighting our agency programs and clients.
As we continue to celebrate JVS at 75, we thank you for your support and ask you to consider making a donation to help the agency's future growth and prosperity.
Caren and Nancy
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 250 PEOPLE TOAST JVS AT 75
 
JVS President Sid Seligman presented honoree Barry H. Ostrowsky, President and CEO of Barnabas Health, with a tzedakah box representing his commitment to healthy living and his continued support of JVS.
Liz Lowenstein, Chairman of the Board of the Kessler Foundation, accepted the JVS Community Partner Award from JVS Past President and Development Committee Co-Chair, Howard Jacobs for the Foundation's continuing support of JVS programs that provide training to help clients with cognitive and mobility impairments find employment.
Two hundred and fifty people enjoyed delicious food, wine and a silent auction prior to hearing the award presentations and viewing the new video which celebrated JVS' 75 years serving the Jewish and general community.
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THE CAREER CENTER CELEBRATES AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
 
Clients from the JVS Career Center for Individuals Diagnosed with an Austism Spectrum Disorder held an autism awarenss program with a variety of interactive activites to help celebrate Autism Awareness Month. For the full story click here.
The JVS Career Center has placed more than 23 individuals on the spectrum into competitive employment in the past year. For further information about the JVS Career Center contact Lauren A. Klein, Manager of Rehabilitation Services, Lklein@jvsnj.org.
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JVS CONGRATULATES PEGGY HIMSL
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Peggy Himsl, JVS Director of Rehabilitation Services accepts the Claudia Fogel Memorial Award from IAJVS Director Genie Cohen and JVS Interim Co-Executive Directors Caren Ford and Nancy Fisher. Claudia Fogel was the original Project Director of the JVS Work Center on Aging which was founded in 1973; she was also a past President of the Association of Jewish Vocational Service Professionals.
Peggy has spent her entire 40 year career at JVS, beginning as an intern while she was studying for her Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling at Seton Hall. Since 2011, Peggy has been the Director of JVS Rehabilitation Services. Peggy holds a B.A. and M.A. from Seton Hall University and a Certificate in Gerontology from Hunter College Brookdale Center on Aging. She currently serves on the Rutgers (UMDNJ) Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Advisory Board and the Morris County Mental Health and Substance Abuse Advisory Board and is Past President of the New Jersey Rehabilitation Association and the Northeast Rehabilitation Association. The award recognizes excellence in leadership skills and a commitment to Jewish communal service.
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JVS STAFF EARN THEIR MASTER'S DEGREES IN REHABILITATION
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Following in the footsteps of Peggy Himsl, JVS staff Lisa Simmons (center) and Ellen Blake (right) recently received their Master's Degrees in Rehabilitation along with intern Krystal Leonard. JVS has an ongoing tradition of providing internship opportunities to graduate students in the Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions, School of Health Related Professions, at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
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JVS SENDS BEST WISHES
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Gloria Jones, JVS Office Manager, will be retiring at the end of June after spending 43 years working for the agency. The staff, clients and board of trustees wish her only the best as she embarks on her encore performance.
HAPPY 100 BIRTHDAY WISHES TO BERNIE DRESKIN
Bernie is a past president of JVS and has devoted many years to supporting the agency and its services.
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JOIN OUR LINKEDIN GROUP
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Expand your network by joining the JVS LinkedIn group at JVS-MetroWest Synagogue Jobs Connection, where you will find a current list of job openings. If you would like to post a job lead, please contact Beverly Feldman at bfeldman@jvsnj.org, 973-674-6330 x308.
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JVS Through the Years
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 JVS Executive Director Joseph L. Weinberg, JVS Director of Work Center on Aging Claudia Fogel, Governor Thomas Kean, Essex County Executive Peter Shapiro and JVS Assistant Executive Director Ronald I. Coun attending an Essex County Job Fair at South Mountain Arena, September 29, 1983
Click here to learn more about the history of JVS.
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JVS is a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ
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Barry Ostrowsky and Kessler Foundation honored at Taste & Toast!
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| Job Seeker Programs
Upcoming Events
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Job Seekers Programs
held every other Thursday at the Aidekman Family Campus, Whippany.
Contact Beverly Feldman 973-674-6330, ext. 308 or bfeldman@jvsnj.org to RSVP. June 10, 7-9 pm Aidekman Family Campus, 901 Route 10 E, Whippany. Lost on LinkekdIn? featuring David Deutch. For information click here. This is free and open to the public. Registration required: placement@jvsnj.org
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