Posted 2 years ago
Though February and Valentine’s Day are still one month away, it seems like this would be a good time to talk about hearts. The heavy amount of snow that has fallen is beautiful, yet dangerous for those with kn[...] Posted 2 years ago
By Liliane Jurayj • JFCS Addiction and Recovery Services Program Coordinator
JFCS recently relaunched its Addiction and Recovery Services – new Program Coordinator Liliane Jurayj talks below about what ser[...] Posted 2 years ago
Can you tell us about yourself and your background?
I am so lucky to have had a wonderful 18 year career with JFCS. I retired as the Aging Services Director at the end of February 2020. As you can guess, retir[...] Posted 3 years ago
By Stacey Spencer • JFCS Disability Services Manager
How many times have you heard the term “special needs?” You probably have heard it a million times by now. The phrase is used to refer to children, pa[...] Posted 3 years ago
By Leah Persky, PhD & CFLE • Manager of Family Life Education
The holidays are here and they bring so much excitement; so many events, shopping, cooking, and planning. It may be hard to find time between[...] Posted 3 years ago
As I write this in mid-December, Minnesota is experiencing its January thaw, and bracing for a bruiser of a snowstorm, all in the scope of a few days. In other words, we’re having a typical Minnesota winter! Ch[...] Posted 3 years ago
Dori Gelfman was recently named JFCS’ Jewish Youth Mentoring Program (JYMP) Coordinator. The program goes back more than 40 years – Dori spoke about what her goals are for it:
Why did the coordinator posit[...] Posted 3 years ago
Can you tell us about yourself and your background?
I've had a career as a musician, radio producer and audio production/studio owner.
What motivated you to begin volunteering with JFCS?
Last year, my fr[...] Posted 3 years ago
By Dana Shapiro • JFCS Community & Volunteer Engagement Manager
Volunteers in Action, a JFCS volunteer corps that supports organizations in the Jewish and broader communities, kicked off earlier thi[...] Posted 3 years ago
However you plan to celebrate Thanksgiving, I hope in addition to a full tummy, you will feel full with gratitude, as well. Most of us are fortunate enough to have family, friends, support, and all the necessitie[...] 