Jon Fisch’s chance enrollment in comedy workshop leads to 2-decade stand-up career
Posted 6 years ago
Fisch will perform at the 31st JFCS Annual Benefit on Dec. 7
Some stand-up comedians know they want to be on stage telling jokes from a very young age, but for Jon Fisch, the idea of doing stand-up as a career did[...]
For Janet, JFCS Senior Services provides assistance – and a remedy for isolation
Posted 6 years ago
By Karin Onarheim • Senior Services Intake & Care Coordinator
Recently, Janet had been going through a difficult time. She was feeling down and disconnected, and was also in need of more support at home. Sh[...]
JFCS encourages community members to contact representatives about cuts to refugee admissions
Posted 6 years ago
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis (JFCS) has a proud 109-year history of supporting refugees. On the evening of Feb. 10, 1910, a group of committed community members met to plan how to help the[...]
From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: October 2019
Posted 6 years ago
JFCS programs and services designed to address development needs for youth of all ages
It’s hard to believe that a new school year has been in session for already two months. In fact, the unofficial fall b[...]
From Hollywood to JFCS, October is National Disabilities Employment Month
Posted 6 years ago
JFCS is committed to ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace
By Stacey Spencer • Inclusion Program Manager
The United States Congress declared National Disability Employment Awareness Month in 198[...]
Did someone say impeachment? What to do in the face of increased partisanship and political instability
Posted 6 years ago
By Leah Persky • Family Life Education Manager
It is becoming increasingly hard to tune out the political news of the day, which over the past few weeks, has reached an intensity that is hard to ignore. Between[...]
PJ Library will expand Shalom Baby programming with 2 new Parent Connectors
Posted 6 years ago
PJ Library Minneapolis is excited to announce that it has added to its popular Shalom Baby programming this year with the addition of two new PJ Parent Connectors, who are leading bi-weekly gatherings for families[...]