Posted 5 days ago
JFCS’ Hag Sameach program plans to expand this initiative in the future
By Mindy Teele • Hag Sameach Program Manager
JFCS’ Hag Sameach program ensures joyous holiday celebrations for families and individuals with need by providing them with gifts and ritual items during the winter h[...] Posted 5 days ago
The calendar reminds me that it is still May, but oh, what a month it has been. While I never wish time away, I can honestly say I’m looking forward to June – when I hope things will be just a little calmer and when JFCS will hold its 114th Annual Meeting!
Every May, I think the same thing â[...] Posted 5 days ago
By Mark Kaufman, MSW, LICSW • JFCS Therapist
May is Mental Health Month, and we continue to live in a world that exposes us to trauma, heartbreak, and fear. The intersectionality of anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, transphobia, heterosexism, racism, sexism, and ablism can make it difficult for peo[...] Posted 6 days ago
By Leah Persky, PhD & CFLE • Manager of Professional and Community Education & Addiction and Recovery Services
Another successful Freedom from Addiction Seder to celebrate! 53 people attended the Freedom from Addiction Seder at Beth El Synagogue in St. Louis Park on April 25. This hybr[...] Posted 2 weeks ago
JFCS will host its 114th Annual Meeting from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at JFCS (5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley). At the event, we will present longtime, dedicated volunteers Marcia Williams and Kate Williams (mother and daughter) with the 2024 JFCS Exemplary Service Award. To RSVP f[...] 