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Anne Emerman, seated, in 1990 after being sworn in as director of the New York City Mayor’s Office for People With Disabilities under Mayor David N. Dinkins, second from right. Also with her, from left, were her mother, Mae Bobson; her daughter, Amy Emerman; and her husband. Credit via New York C[...]Posted 1 year ago
By Leah Persky, PhD & Certified Family Life Educator • Family Life Education Manager It is hard to believe we are almost entering the third year of the pandemic. What a mixture of emotions we experience as we navigate daily life. There is so much hope that the year ahead will offer more no[...]Posted 1 year ago
Do we look another year older? It’s not too late to wish Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis a belated happy birthday! Our official birthday is Feb. 10 when the organization was established in 1910. That means we’ve just turned 112 years old! We couldn’t be prouder of the fa[...]Posted 1 year ago
JFCS’ Jewish Community Addiction Services promoted Dry January participation with resources from Star Tribune By Ruth Paley, LICSW, JFCS Director of Children and Family Programs Since COVID hit two years ago, liquor sales have hit the roof. Women especially report drinking more heavily [...]Posted 1 year ago
During the month of February, JFCS and Jewish communities around the world observe Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month (JDAIM). The mission of JDAIM is to unite Jewish communities worldwide to raise awareness and champion the rights of all Jews to be accepted and included in[...]