Posted 5 months ago
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[...] Posted 5 months ago
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[...] Posted 5 months ago
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[...] Posted 5 months ago
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[...] Posted 5 months ago
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[...] Posted 6 months ago
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.[...] Posted 6 months ago
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[...] Posted 6 months ago
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,[...] Posted 7 months ago
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[...] Posted 7 months ago
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 [...] 