By Leah Persky, Phd & CFLE • Parent Coach and Manager of Professional and Community Education
Summertime brings to mind time outside, swimming, relaxing BBQs with the family, kids enjoying camp, and[...]
It’s often said, “the more things change, the more they stay the same.” While taking my necessary daily hike last week, I passed two neighborhood lemonade stands where the child proprietors were advertising[...]
Belle and Sandra, avid gardeners, are both transplants to the area, who have each lived in the greater Twin Cities since the mid-90s. They are actively involved in a few synagogues across denominations and devote[...]
Fran is in her tenth decade, 91, and lives independently in her own home. However, one challenge for her in recent years has been getting to medical appointments due to a lack of transportation and the difficulty[...]
By Hunter Wengersky • J-Pride Program Coordinator
Twin Cities Pride 2024 was an absolute delight! Thank you to all of our incredible community partners, volunteers, and JFCS staff members who helped staff th[...]
What would you do if you had a few more minutes of daylight? Hopefully you will answer that question quickly because we are approaching that time of year when, very gradually, the sunlight will start to diminish.[...]
By Roni Falck • JFCS Senior Services Manager
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and engage in conversation about brain health. Living with Alzheimer’s disease or dem[...]
By Mark Kaufman, MSW, LICSW • JFCS Therapist
“You never see a motorcycle parked outside a therapist’s office.”
You may be surprised to hear that riding a motorcycle has mental health benefits,[...]
By Hunter Wengersky • J-Pride Coordinator
Happy Pride month everyone! Each year throughout the month of June, communities across the world come together to celebrate the contributions and continued existence[...]
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 [...]