May, 2022 - Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis

Grappling with Uvalde tragedy: Finding space to mourn, support and heal

Posted 1 year ago

By Leah Persky, PhD & CFLE, Family Life Education Manager Just 11 days after a violent racist attack in New York, we learn the horrific news of 19 children and two teachers killed by yet another senseless act of violence – this time in Uvalde, Texas. Our hearts are broken. . . AGAIN. Proce[...]

J-Pride’s Pride Month Programming

Posted 1 year ago

All are welcome! • Wednesday, June 1 – J-Pride Coffee Social at Common Roots Café (2558 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis) from 6-8 p.m. • Saturday, June 4 – Shabbat Service and D’v[...]

JFCS serves as host agency for 2022 NJHSA PowerNet Conference

Posted 1 year ago

Annual conference was held in-person for first time since 2019 JFCS was honored to serve as the host agency for this year’s Network for Jewish Human Service Agencies’ (NJHSA) annual conference, “PowerNet 2022: Realizing Global Impact Through Collaboration,” which was held May 15-17 a[...]

Mental Health Awareness Month: Self-care is an essential part of mental health and wellbeing

Posted 1 year ago

By Danielle Rodin, Fatuma Noor, and Tamima Adan • JFCS Targeted Case Managers Every May since 1949 we have been reminded of the importance of caring for our mental health by recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month. We commemorate this important month and show solidarity against the stigmas a[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: May 2022

Posted 1 year ago

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it is also Older Americans Month. Supporting mental health, and honoring older adults probably deserves more than one month on the calendar, but giving “double duty” to these important parts of life is something front and center at Jewish Family and Chi[...]

112th Annual Meeting: Volunteer Honoree Elizabeth Lewis

Posted 1 year ago

JFCS will host its 112th Annual Meeting from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, at JFCS (5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley). At the event we will acknowledge the contributions of dedicated volunteers Elizabeth Lewis and Gloria Murman. To RSVP for the Annual Meeting, click here! Elizabeth Le[...]

112th Annual Meeting: Volunteer Honoree Gloria Murman

Posted 1 year ago

JFCS will host its 112th Annual Meeting from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, at JFCS (5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley). At the event we will acknowledge the contributions of dedicated volunteers Elizabeth Lewis and Gloria Murman. To RSVP for the Annual Meeting, click here! Gloria Murma[...]