Posted 7 months ago
The calendar reminds me that it is still May, but oh, what a month it has been. While I never wish time away, I can honestly say I’m looking forward to June – when I hope things will be just a little calmer a[...] Posted 7 months ago
By Mark Kaufman, MSW, LICSW • JFCS Therapist
May is Mental Health Month, and we continue to live in a world that exposes us to trauma, heartbreak, and fear. The intersectionality of anti-Semitism, Islamophob[...] Posted 7 months ago
By Leah Persky, PhD & CFLE • Manager of Professional and Community Education & Addiction and Recovery Services
Another successful Freedom from Addiction Seder to celebrate! 53 people attended the Fre[...] Posted 8 months ago
JFCS will host its 114th Annual Meeting from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at JFCS (5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley). At the event, we will present longtime, dedicated volunteers Marcia Williams and Ka[...] Posted 8 months ago
If you’re reading this column, there’s a good chance you are a JFCS volunteer, or thinking about ways you might like to volunteer with the organization. To all of you who currently volunteer, thank you from t[...] Posted 8 months ago
Can you tell us about yourself and your background?
I live in Plymouth with my fiancé. I grew up in Golden Valley. I did move away from Minneapolis for my four years at University of Wisconsin-Madison for my [...] Posted 8 months ago
By Roni Falck • JFCS Senior Services Manager
Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May. It is a time for us to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of older Americans[...] Posted 9 months ago
Passover comes late this year. It begins at sunset on April 22, which does seem really, really late! Of course, those of us who celebrate Jewish holidays know the inside joke that our holidays never arrive on tim[...] Posted 9 months ago
JFCS is excited to announce two new positions to its Executive Leadership Team. Amy Weiss has been named JFCS’ Chief Program Officer and Sheilah Howard has been named Chief HR and Administrative Officer. Howard[...] Posted 9 months ago
By Leah Persky, Phd & CFLE • Parent Coach and Manager of Professional and Community Education
News about the upcoming presidential election is everywhere. No doubt you heard much about the primaries, Su[...] 