Staff Q&A: Inclusion Program Manager Stacey Spencer

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[...]

Volunteer Spotlight January 2022: Kori Savitt

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[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: December 2021

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper 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[...]

Volunteer Spotlight December 2021: Harry Engel

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 [...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: November 2021

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper 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 [...]

Cultivating an intentional holiday season

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[...]