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Eva Neubeck with her grandchildren
Can you tell us a little about yourself and your background?
I am a first generation American born to parents who fled Nazi Germany in 1939. Beautifully resilient people, [...] Posted 3 years ago
By Leah Persky, PhD & CFLE, Family Life Education Manager
The news out of Ukraine is tragic. The senseless acts of violence perpetrated by a power-hungry dictator are ripping apart the lives of millions of[...] Posted 3 years ago
Anne Emerman, seated, in 1990 after being sworn in as director of the New York City Mayor’s Office for People With Disabilities under Mayor David N. Dinkins, second from right. Also with her, from left, were he[...] Posted 3 years ago
By Leah Persky, PhD & Certified Family Life Educator • Family Life Education Manager
It is hard to believe we are almost entering the third year of the pandemic. What a mixture of emotions we experience [...] Posted 3 years ago
Do we look another year older? It’s not too late to wish Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis a belated happy birthday! Our official birthday is Feb. 10 when the organization was established in[...] Posted 3 years ago
JFCS’ Jewish Community Addiction Services promoted Dry January participation with resources from Star Tribune
By Ruth Paley, LICSW, JFCS Director of Children and Family Programs
Since COVID hit two ye[...] Posted 3 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 3 years ago
JFCS and PRISM Food Shelf of Golden Valley have an operating partnership to extend the capacities of both social service agencies to meet the needs of individuals and families experiencing financial hardship and/[...] Posted 3 years ago
JFCS Career Services is excited to announce its participation in a new nationwide network designed to provide jobseekers with all the assistance, resources, and tools they need to find work, regardless of where t[...] Posted 3 years ago
We all know the jokes about parents looking forward to the end of winter vacation so they can send their children back to school. This year that sentiment rang more true than ever before; and unfortunately due to[...] 