Posted 7 years ago
By Todd Sandler • Development Officer
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis is proud and privileged to be able to administer scholarship support for both summer camp and post-secondary educational opportunities. While each of the 30-plus programs and services we make a[...] Posted 7 years ago
The Stephanies – Stephanie Hansen and Stephanie March – hosts of myTalk107.1’s food-themed talk show “Weekly Dish,” will emcee JFCS’ 29th Annual “Laugh on Their Behalf” Benefit on December 2. Hansen is also the blogger, photographer, podcaster and social commentator behind Stephanies[...]Posted 7 years ago
JFCS is a member agency of the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies (NJHSA). Below is NJHSA's statement regarding the incidents in Charlottesville, Virginia:
The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies is resolute in its opposition to the openly racist, bigoted and anti-Semitic pro[...] Posted 7 years ago
By Margie Earhart • Career Services Director
There are several places in the Twin Cities to receive employment-related services, but JFCS Career Services’ employment counselors are constantly hearing from clients that the quality of our services can’t be beat.
Stateme[...] Posted 7 years ago
By Heather Renetzky • J-Pride Program Coordinator
Back in November, my partner Emma and I were listening to a segment on MPR covering people’s reactions to the presidential election. We were continuing to process the new reality and Emma asked me how I was feeling given the rise in [...] Posted 7 years ago
Tikkun Olam is Hebrew for “Repairing the World.” The phrase is foundational to Judaism, confirming the belief that the world was intentionally created imperfectly in order that humans would complete the task. At Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis, we value our diverse staff an[...] Posted 7 years ago
In light of the bombing at the Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center in Bloomington this weekend, Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis (JFCS) expresses its support and solidarity with the Muslim community, including our own staff and clients who are Muslim. We condemn this terrible act in ou[...] 