From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: November 2025

Posted 1 day ago

November is National Caregivers Awareness Month. I know, I know – if you look at the calendar long enough, you’ll find there is a month to honor everything and everyone. But that’s exactly why I’m mention[...]

Numerous JFCS programs support family caregivers to allow them to care for themselves

Posted 1 day ago

By Roni Falck • Senior Services Program Manager November is National Family Caregiver Month, a time to honor, celebrate and support family caregivers. AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving recentl[...]

Extended Employment program helps client with Long COVID get workplace support she needs

Posted 3 days ago

By Annie Berg • Lead Employment Counselor, Vocational Rehabilitation Long COVID is real. These four words may seem obvious to most; but to the population that is living with Long COVID, this statement is [...]

8 reasons you don’t want to miss the JFCS 37th Annual Benefit

Posted 4 weeks ago

By Benefit Co-Chairs Heidi Gedis-Grimsby and Sonia Ungerman Heidi Gedis-Grimsby We can’t wait to see you at the JFCS 37th Annual Benefit on Saturday, Dec. 6—and trust us, this is one you won’t want to[...]

The Advice Corner: 3-year-old tantrums – how can I set boundaries without losing my temper?

Posted 4 weeks ago

This months’ question: My 3-year-old throws tantrums every time we leave the park. How can I set boundaries without losing my temper? Natalie Quiring-Oleson, MSW, LICSW, JFCS Therapist (and proud parent o[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: October 2025

Posted 4 weeks ago

By now, you have no doubt heard the exciting news – Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis and Jewish Family Service of St. Paul are uniting to form one strong social service organization to serv[...]

Navigating political disagreements with loved ones: Learn new strategies for holiday gatherings

Posted 1 month ago

By Leah Persky, PhD & CFLE • Professional and Community Education Program Manager You may have felt the stress or anxiety that often accompanies heated political discussions; or maybe you have felt your [...]

Connection in Recovery: A facilitated support group rooted in Jewish values of healing, dignity and hope, open to all 

Posted 1 month ago

By Jennifer Fukuda • Addiction & Recovery Services Program Coordinator For many people, community is a bright light in their recovery process because recovery journeys can often be lonely. Isolation can [...]

With growing food insecurity, demand for organizations like JFCS and local food shelves will continue to rise

Posted 2 months ago

By Kelsey Slovut-Einertson • JFCS Food Security Coordinator My name is Kelsey Slovut-Einertson and I am the new Food Security Coordinator at JFCS. I also coordinate the Kosher Meals on Wheels program. My edu[...]

The Advice Corner: My teen says they’re fine, but I know they are not. How do I approach them?

Posted 2 months ago

This months’ question: If you’ve asked your teen how they are feeling and get a quick response of, “I’m fine,” it may feel like the topic is closed. You may be left wondering, is there a way to effec[...]