Located along the Connecticut River in Springfield, Massachusetts, JFWM serves a region known for its natural beauty, strong healthcare and financial sectors, and renowned colleges and universities, including Amherst College, Smith College, Mount Holyoke College, and UMass Amherst. Guided by the values of justice, repairing the world ( Tikkun Olam ), and Jewish unity, JFWM supports educational, social service, and community-building initiatives through a network of agencies, synagogues, organizations, professionals, and volunteers.