Posted 5 years ago
6 great tips for creating a healthy and realistic plan for screen time this summer
By Leah Persky • Family Life Education Program Manager
On a recent family trip to Colorado, my two children ages 5 and 7 were allowed more time on their screens than normal. We logged hours d[...] Posted 5 years ago
Noble Conservation Solutions donated solar panels to JFCS
In partnership with Noble Conservation Solutions, JFCS recently installed two solar systems as part of our commitment to incorporating health and environmental design elements to the Stillman Family Foundation Building. The solar P[...] Posted 5 years ago
The need for JFCS' caregiving coaching services continues to grow
Babysitting my 1-year old granddaughter this past weekend was unadulterated fun and pure joy! No messy face while feeding herself, changing “dirty” diapers, or being constantly on-the-go while chasing this budding walke[...] Posted 5 years ago
J-Pride's activities in June included a Shabbat service, happy hour, parade marching and more
By Jayce Koester • J-Pride Coordinator
Leading up to Pride, I kept joking that our Jewish new year turns over at Rosh HaShanah, the gregorian new year turns over on Jan. 1 and the [...] Posted 5 years ago
Cera is celebrating 30 years with JFCS in September
Carole Cera, a counselor and program manager with Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis (JFCS), is celebrating 30 years with the agency this year and now she has another accomplishment to celebrate – she has been honore[...] Posted 5 years ago
PJ Library Minneapolis has given out more than 100,000 free books over 11 years By Carrie Fink • PJ Library Program Coordinator There are PJ Library programs throughout the U.S., but we are proud to say that PJ Library Minneapolis is one of the most generous communities[...]Posted 5 years ago
Barin began volunteering with agency 30 years ago
In the 1980s, Jeff Barin was a single dad who moved away from Minneapolis for a short period of time. His son, who was 9 at the time, was enrolled in JFCS’ Jewish Big Brother/Big Sister Program so he could have a “Big Brother friend.[...] 