Making the most of the summer and managing sibling fighting

Posted 2 years ago

6 tips to help parents for summer and beyond By Leah Persky, PhD & CFLE • Manager of Family Life Education Parents spend countless hours planning for summer. The mad dash to register for the [...]

Putting a cap on a career in social work that always focused on individuals’ ‘stories’

Posted 2 years ago

Ruth Paley’s retirement in July marks the end of a 25-year leadership role at JFCS Even before she got a degree in social work – back when she had an undergraduate degree in theater and enjoyed perform[...]

Volunteer Spotlight July 2023: Rabbi Aaron Weininger

Posted 2 years ago

Can you tell us about yourself and your background? I'm proud to be part of the Twin Cities Jewish community. After 11 years, I'm also proud to call myself a Minnesotan (if I'm allowed). There's always a bit o[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: July 2023

Posted 2 years ago

I know what you’re thinking. How is it possible that we are already talking about, thinking about, and preparing for the return to school and the upcoming High Holy Days? It is true that summer passes much too [...]

SPACE therapy model is designed to help parents by training children to manage anxious emotions on their own

Posted 2 years ago

Unlike most treatments for childhood anxiety, SPACE focuses entirely on assisting parents By Becca Hotchkiss • JFCS Therapist Earlier this year, I received a grant from the Network of Jewish Human Ser[...]

J-Pride and Jewish community a strong presence at Twin Cities Pride weekend

Posted 2 years ago

By Isaac Ezra Jennings • J-Pride Program Coordinator Twin Cities Pride 2023 was an absolute blast! Thank you so much to all the incredible volunteers, community partners, and JFCS staff members who helped st[...]

Holocaust survivors around the globe, including JFCS clients, will benefit from extended Claims Conference funding

Posted 2 years ago

The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) announced in June the outcomes of their negotiations with the German Federal Ministry of Finance on behalf of Holocaust survivors aroun[...]

Joe Moses’ legacy gift will support vocational education and career services at JFCS

Posted 2 years ago

Joe Moses, pictured with his wife, Frances Longtime owner of Lee Stamping was a firm believer in skilled trades and technical training As the longtime owner of a metal stamping business, Joseph (Joe) Mo[...]

JFCS staff and volunteers active participants in historic legislative session that will benefit agency programs

Posted 2 years ago

JFCS Advocacy Committee focuses on obtaining or preserving funding for agency programs By Lee Friedman • JFCS Chief Operating Officer; and Amy Weiss • JFCS Community Services Director The Minnesota [...]

Legalization of cannabis: What, when and where

Posted 2 years ago

JFCS' Addiction and Recovery Services program aims to help educate public, staff about new law By Liliane Jurayj • Addiction and Recovery Services Program Coordinator On May 30, Minnesota became the 2[...]