Volunteer Spotlight September 2022: Raleigh Kent

Raleigh Kent Can you tell us about yourself and your background? My earlier years were on the Minneapolis Northside, later moving to south Minneapolis. I graduated from Washburn High School and went on to the University of[...]

Strengthening Jewish identity, one free book at a time

Lerner Family 2 Harry Lerner, owner of Lerner Publishing Group (center), pictured with his son, Adam Lerner, CEO of Lerner, and his daughter, Mia Posada, Illustrator at the company. The Harry Lerner family, lead sponsor [...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: August 2022

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper One of my fellow CEOs at a Jewish Family and Children’s Service in another state shared with me the various diversity and inclusion practices her agency was embarking upon in their effort to create an environme[...]

Volunteer Spotlight August 2022: Bill Gershan

Bill Gershan Can you tell us about yourself and your background? I am a retired physician, a pediatric pulmonologist, who most recently worked at the University of Minnesota from 2014–2022. I originally grew up in Wiscon[...]

JFCS introduces beautiful new Tribute Cards

tribute cards JFCS Tribute Cards are a meaningful way to honor special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries or graduations; wish someone a speedy recovery; or a touching way to honor a loved one’s memory. Donations can[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: July 2022

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper It’s been a while since I’ve ridden amusement park rides, but I had the opportunity to do so recently while entertaining my 3- and 6-year-old grandchildren. Sitting beside me on the Tilt-A-Whirl was my grands[...]

Volunteer Spotlight July 2022: Mickey Greenberg

volunteer receptionist - Mickey Greenberg Can you tell us about yourself and your background? I am a 1961 graduate of North High School, went to the University of Minnesota for undergrad and law school (1969). I worked as a corporate attorney for Fing[...]