How JFCS is planning for the future in uncertain times By Amy Weiss • Chief Program Officer How does an organization that offers 30+ programs to the Jewish and broader community plan for the future in uncertain times? That question, and our commitment to serving[...]
Volunteer Spotlight May 2025: Barb Weil Can you tell us about yourself and your background? I grew up in St. Louis Park and graduated from the U of M with a degree in early childhood growth and development. I have been a preschool teacher for the pa[...]
From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: May 2025 Judy Desk blog - laptop with plant and coffee cup My grandchildren love to count their age by including their “halves.” So instead of being 6 years old, Wesley and Bari are 6-and-a-half – and believe me – that extra six months is very important to them! [...]
2025 Exemplary Service Award: Paula Fields JFCS will host its 115th Annual Meeting from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at JFCS (5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley). At the event, we will present the 2025 JFCS Exemplary Service Award to dedicated vo[...]
2025 Exemplary Service Award: Sandy Baron JFCS will host its 115th Annual Meeting from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at JFCS (5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley). At the event, we will present the 2025 JFCS Exemplary Service Award to dedicated vo[...]
2025 Exemplary Service Award: Eva Neubeck JFCS will host its 115th Annual Meeting from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at JFCS (5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley). At the event, we will present the 2025 JFCS Exemplary Service Award to dedicated vo[...]
Celebrating our volunteers this spring at JFCS By Dana Shapiro • Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager  Spring is in the air – and so is our gratitude!  As the days grow warmer and everything begins to bloom, we’re reminded that spr[...]