Posted 2 years ago
“Keeping the Spirit Alive,” the conference for caregivers supporting a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, will be held 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30, at Beth El Synagogue. The keynote speaker at[...] Posted 2 years ago
Can you tell us about yourself and your background?
I'm in my second career, working in the non-profit sector as director of advocacy for Loaves and Fishes, a free meal program. Previously, I spent many years [...] Posted 2 years ago
Society's habit of turning disabled people into ‘inspiration porn’
By Stacey Spencer • JFCS Disability Services Manager
To commemorate Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month ([...] Posted 2 years ago
JFCS’ Food Security Program provides emergency and long-term food assistance including emergency food boxes, assistance applying for SNAP and connecting individuals and families with community food resources. Th[...] Posted 2 years ago
By Leah Persky, PhD & CFLE • Manager of Family Life Education
February is American Heart Health Month. Most of the focus of heart health is on physical health, but I have been thinking a lot lately[...] Posted 2 years ago
Like many of you, I am trying to wrap my arms around the reality that more than 5 million people have become displaced by the recent earthquakes in Syria and Turkey. That’s right – 5 million – as reported b[...] Posted 2 years ago
By Michel Rousseau • JFCS Therapist
A large part of my clinical practice as a psychotherapist at Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis focuses on supporting those who are grieving. Even thoug[...] Posted 2 years ago
During the month of February, JFCS and Jewish communities around the world observe Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month (JDAIM). The mission of JDAIM is to unite Jewish communities worldwid[...] Posted 2 years ago
By Dana Shapiro • JFCS Community & Volunteer Engagement Manager
At JFCS, we believe in Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of serving others, in addition to the Jewish value of tikkun olam (“repairing th[...] 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[...] 