Jewish Family Services
The Charlotte Jewish News - Novemt)er, 1995 - Page 5
FALL
REFLECTIONS
By Laurie Gordon Harris,
MSW, CCSW
I, like most of you, spend a
reflective period of time reminisc
ing about the New Years of yester
day: the excitement of something
“happening,” days off from school
and/or work, a distinctly familiar
ritual, the feel and smell of autumn
connected with the high holidays,
the waiting in the shul’s lobby that
seemed so crowded only on four or
so days of the year. Where did these
people come from and more impor
tantly, where did they go?
As the geriatric social worker
for just over five years, I have the
greatest privilege to work with
people who know how to make a
difference. This extends to the JFS -
staff, exceptional volunteers, our
board, and those individuals,
couples, and families that we help.
I witness the strength and dig
nity of my clients who face losses
everyday: health, memory, identity,
energy. Yet, with these losses I hear
the wisdom and knowledge only
those who have accepted life’s chal
lenges can say—^the only guarantee
in life is change, so when you are
lucky enough to see/feel/experience
happiness, even if only fleetingly,
really allow yourself to do so. Not
to sound too trite, but without sad
ness we can not measure happiness.
Without light there is no shadow. So,
publicly I want to thank those with
whom 1 work, the individuals who
open their homes to me, those who
open their minds and hearts to me
and who are willing to share a part
of themselves that may be uncom
fortable, frightening or vulnerable.
Sometimes people need more
than a counselor or therapist, they
need supportive friends—someone
to discuss interesting literature,
practice foreign languages with, go
in search of Charlotte’s best sand
wich, go on an errand to Walmart/
Southpark/the grocery store, have
a cup of coffee (or tea) with some
one and possibly split, nah, share
two different desserts with. If you
feel you can possibly spare some
time during the week to realize your
new year pledges or to be more in
volved in your community, perhaps
you will consider volunteering in
some way. Please consider JFS’
Mitzvah Maker volunteer program.
Call 364-6594 for an applicati(Mi.
You’ll receive so much more than
you ever give.
1 wish each and everyone of
you a peaceful and fulfilling New
Year!! (Have you made the call
yet?)
JFS DIRECTORY
WHO TO CALL FOR ASSISTANCE
Adolescent Problems........Elise Rosenberg*
Employment or Career Issues........Elise Rosenberg
Financial Assistance........Adrienne Rosenberg*
General Counseling........Elise Rosenberg
Senior Concems........Lauri Gordon Harris*
Volunteering to Help Others........Laurie Gordon Harris
General Counseling........ Adrienne Rosenberg
All Other Concerns........ Adrienne Rosenberg
ALL CAN BE REACHED BY CALLING
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
All Services are Confidential and Are Provided by
Professional Masters-Level Counselors.
AT 364-6594 or 364-6596
Adrienne Rosenberg - MSW,ACSW*
Elise Rosenberg - MSW,CCSW*
L«urie Gordon Harris - MSW, CCSW *
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Jewish Family Services
would like you to be aware of their needs and their current
“WISH LIST”
• Friendly Visitors for the Frail Elderly
• Electronic Menorahs
• Administratively Gifted Volunteer
• Food for JFS Food Pantry
Thank You From
Jewish Family Services
Food Pantry Donations From:
• Food Lion • Temple Israel • Sisterhood
High Holiday Bakets From:
Halailah • Arboretum Harris Teeter • Hadassah
High Holiday Cards From:
• Temple Israel's Daled Class
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