By Becca Hotchkiss, LICSW • JFCS Counselor
“Birds fly, fish swim, and children play”– Garry Landreth
I love this quote by Landreth, founder of the largest play therapy training center in the world, [...] From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: April 2022
Posted 3 years ago
Jim Cohen, CEO of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, recently returned from a mission trip to the border of Poland and Ukraine. He proudly reported to his Twin Cities colleagues that refugees streaming across thi[...] ParentChild+ Staff Spotlight: Chantel Jullie
Posted 3 years ago
How long have you worked at JFCS and what is your role here?
I started at JFCS in the ParentChild+ program as an Early Learning Specialist in 2015. In 2018, I took on a Coordinator role in the program.
[...] Meet our newest Counselors, Becca Hotchkiss and Samantha Taleff
Posted 3 years ago
Becca Hotchkiss, MSW, LICSW
(she/her) All of us are faced with experiences in life that are scary and difficult, with which we could use some help. Using warmth, gentleness, and humor, Becca’s goal [...] Help JFCS meet urgent community needs during time of uncertainty
Posted 3 years ago
By Scott Rubin • JFCS Board Member and 2022 GIVE Campaign Chair
In a world filled with uncertainty, Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis continues to meet the urgent needs of our community, [...] Volunteer Spotlight April 2022: Ted Peilen
Posted 3 years ago
Can you tell us about yourself and your background?
I was born and raised in St. Louis Park, where I always had a connection to the local Jewish community growing up, whether through Talmud Torah, BBYO or syna[...]