Welcome to Jewish Family Services Edmonton

We help people who are suffering social, economic, mental and emotional adversity and are in need of assistance. We have been proudly serving the local Edmonton community for over half a century, walking side by side with individuals and communities as they go through challenging times. Our foundation is Jewish but our services are inclusive and accessible to people of all backgrounds; we welcome everyone to our organization.  

We acknowledge that Jewish Family Services are on Indigenous land in Treaty 6 territory. Land occupied, travelled, and cared for by Indigenous peoples since time immemorial. Jewish Family Services is on the ancestral territory of many indigenous peoples that make up Treaty Six including the Cree, Saulteaux, Nakota and Dene. We pay respects to their elders past and present and take a moment to consider the many legacies of displacement, dispossession, violence and settlement that has occurred in the past and continues today.

How is our community really doing?

Jewish Family Services Edmonton (JFSE), in partnership with Jewish Federation of Edmonton, is inviting you to share your perspective through the Mental & Emotional Needs Survey of Community Health (MENSCH), now live and open to the community.

This survey is an opportunity to better understand the mental and emotional wellbeing of Jewish Edmonton. Today, JFSE supports roughly 500 Jewish clients, about 10 percent of our community. While that number is significant, we know there are many more who may benefit from support but have not yet reached out.

MENSCH looks beyond clinical definitions of mental health to explore the broader factors that shape wellbeing, including connection, belonging, and access to support. The goal is simple: to listen, learn, and ensure that services continue to meet real and evolving community needs.

The survey is completely anonymous, and responses will only be shared in aggregate. It takes just a few minutes to complete, and your input will directly inform future programs and supports.

In Yiddish, a mensch is someone who shows up for others. Taking part in this survey is a small but meaningful way to contribute to the strength and resilience of our community.

We also thank Edmonton Community Foundation for supporting this emergent and critical work.

Take the survey by scanning the QR code.
Your voice matters.

Our services are derived from the Jewish phrase TIKUN OLAM, or heal the world. We are committed to the healing of our own Edmonton communities and offer counselling services to individuals and groups looking for a compassionate space, as well as tailored support programs to newcomers and seniors.

 If you are looking for support navigating a challenge in your life, learning English, or need home support for older adults, please be in touch.

Source: Global News, Facing grief during the holidays (October 6, 2025)

Client Testimonials

“Found ways to deal with family -it’s one of my goals. In case I don’t say it enough.. THANK YOU”
“My therapist is very understanding and enthusiastic towards my situation which is extremely complex. He listens deeply and tries hard to empathize with my situation. I believe once my therapist gathers all my problems he will be able to steer me or guide me in the right direction. It helps having a background knowledge about the body through a course I took and being able to understand the mind and emotions in a similar way that the body heals.”
"Thank you for leading us through this journey of our grief. I have learned so many skills and ways to navigate this journey of grief. As always, I feel my loved one brought me to your group."
” Thanks so much for your positive energy, kindness, thoughtfulness, and intuity”
"Thank you for being such a patient and wonderful facilitator for our grief group “Finding Meaning, Finding Me.” It has been very helpful in my grief journey."
"Your facilitation has been a gift to us."
"You created a safe space for us. We laughed, cried, relaxed, reflected, and sorrowed together."
"Looking forward to more counselling!"
"I am a happy, healthy person because of the Jewish Family Services."
"I feel very safe in my sessions because of the therapist’s approach."
"Counselling has helped me to have the confidence to trust and believe in myself and ability to work through my grief."
"Very good job, the service is great!"
"I feel free to express anything!"
"Best healing I have ever done in my entire life!"
"I feel like I was able to get good feedback and tools to address my issues."
"The therapy has done wonders for me. I now experience less anxiety, fear, and pain."
"The therapy I have received has made my mind clearer, my hearing better and life in general way more relaxed. I still have therapy with Anna and have come along way in healing."

News & Events

AGM 2025 Documents

JFSE AGM 2025 Agenda Minutes JFSE AGM Nov 27, 2024 Audited Financial Statements Annual Report Special Resolution Proposed Amendments to

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November 5, 2025

Schmear & Shmooz

Have you been craving good conversation, great food, and a chance to connect with others meaningfully?Come join us for Schmear

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June 18, 2025