How long have you worked at JFCS and what roles have you held?
I just started my 15th year working at JFCS and it is a milestone anniversary that I am very proud of! I began my work journey as the first h[...]
Kori Savitt, with her husband, Charles
Can you tell us a little about yourself?
I’m a mom of three beautiful daughters and two great son-in-laws, a Baubie to three perfect grandkids, and I’ve been m[...]
Hag Sameach volunteers Cym and Audrey Kibort
With Chanukah arriving early this year, just on the heels of Thanksgiving – and the continued challenge of operating while following COVID safety protocols – JF[...]
At this time of year, I find it easy to appreciate the beauty of holiday lights that lighten up the dark afternoons and evenings, not to mention my mood. While the early darkness descends way before evening begin[...]
By Dana Rubin • Development Director
On behalf of over 13,000 clients, our staff, and the community, THANK YOU for continuing to support JFCS. We raise funds because there is an ongoing need in our community[...]
Harry Engel, pictured with his wife, Sari, and their grandchildren, Harper, Oliver and Livienne.
Can you tell us a little about yourself?
I am an almost-forever resident of Minnesota having arrived here as [...]
By Leah Persky, PhD & Certified Family Life Educator • Family Life Education Manager
This past year has been such a roller coaster ride; the distractions and uncertainty about the future remain, but so m[...]
We couldn’t be more excited about Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis’ 33rd Annual “Laugh On Their Behalf” Benefit taking place on Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. – you can enjoy it from the comfort [...]
JFCS’ 33rd Annual Benefit Fund-a-Need will raise money for programs that provide support for mental health and emotional well-being
As we approach the two-year mark of living with an evolving pandemic, w[...]
By Leah Persky, PhD & Certified Family Life Educator • Family Life Education Manager
Somehow it is that time of year again. The leaves have fallen, holiday lights are up and Thanksgiving and Chanukah are[...]