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"VS taught me about our community."
Dean Gould had just finished his junior year at
the University of Michigan when he was accepted
into the Jewish Occupational Intern (JOIN)
program at Jewish Vocational Service. For two
summers, Dean worked with Jewish community
professionals and participated in seminars
exploring issues of Jewish identity and culture.
"The experience gave me great insight into the
work of our Jewish agencies," says Dean, now an
attorney. "I came away with a lot of knowledge
and a sense of commitment."
Dean is now a member of the Board of Trust-
ees at JVS and is active on behalf of Kadima, Bar
Ilan University and efforts to help Soviet Jewry.
The JVS JOIN program has stimulated the Jewish
commitment of hundreds of young people who,
like Dean, are now taking leadership
roles in our community.
Since its founding in 1941, JVS has helped
thousands of people find success and fulfillment in
their working lives. Now, as we celebrate our
50th anniversary, we invite the entire community
to share our pride in a half-century of service.
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71s showed one I was still tt'anted."
Even though Sam Fischer stopped working
A HISTORY OF HELPING
" JVS helped me start my career in America."
when he lost his sight. he knew he could still he
productive. I le came to the.1\ S Senior Service
Corps. which helped him find volunteer xvork
and a support system to keep him active and
involved in the community.
In 1976, a young chemist named Valentina
Gordin emigrated from the Soviet Union.
Although she was highly skilled and ambitious,
she didn't know how to find a job in America.
JVS went to work to help Valentina transfer
her skills to the Detroit-area job market. With
the agency's help she found a job at DuPont,
where she continues to work today
as a research chemist.
Last month,Valentina's brother arrived from
Moscow, and JVS is already working to help him
overcome vocational, cultural
and linguistic challenges.
Since then. he's spent .a day or two each week
at Sinai I Iospital. folding linens and packing
supplies. INS opened up a whole new aspect of
life for me." says Sam. "They showed me I was
still wanted. and still useful." In addition. Sam and
his wife. Bertha. have made many friends through
the Senior Service Corps.
The JVS Senior Service Corps started 13 years
ago to help older adults who might otherwise
become isolated. Toclay. 53 Corps members --
many in their eighties -- receive transportation.
advocacy services and other support. while
It's part of a JVS tradition that began in 1941, as
Jewish refugees arrived from war-torn Europe.
Since then, JVS has given thousands of immi-
grants a boost toward
success in their working lives.
providing valuable assistance at Jewish commu-
nity agencies.
Since its founding in 19-11.1VS has helped
thousands of people find success in their working
Now, as we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we
invite the entire community to share our
pride in a half-century of service.
lives. Now. as we celebrate our 50th anniversary.
we invite the entire community to share our pride
ill zt half-century of service.
JVS
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