Posted 4 years ago
What’s your current volunteer role at JFCS and in what ways have you volunteered with JFCS in the past?
I currently serve as chairperson for the takedown committee at the Annual Benefit. I recommended the cr[...] Posted 4 years ago
J-Pride is JFCS' program that works to engage Minnesota based Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Jews and their allies to come together for social events, community gatherings, celebrations, a[...] Posted 4 years ago
By Leah Persky, PhD & Certified Family Life Educator • Family Life Education Manager
As I look back to March, at the beginning of the pandemic, it really hits me just how many challenging and different [...] Posted 4 years ago
Many JFCS clients and program participants are feeling extra isolated during the pandemic and could benefit from feeling more connected to others, especially around holidays. With the High Holidays right around t[...]Posted 4 years ago
Finding motivation during the 'dog days of summer'
Have you noticed that the “dog days of summer” are here? That’s an old expression meant to identify how many of us begin to feel as summer slowly si[...] Posted 4 years ago
Anderson is a volunteer with the Annual Conference on Mental Health The 20th Annual Conference on Mental Health, “Inviting Positivity in Uncertain Times,” will be held virtually this year on Sunday, Oc[...]Posted 4 years ago
By Leah Persky, PhD & Certified Family Life Educator • Family Life Education Manager
What are parents dealing with lately? Well, a lot! They are agonizing over questions of safety; childcare; figuring ou[...] Posted 4 years ago
Most of us are familiar with the famous line from Confucius that says, “May you live in interesting times.” How very true for what has become known as “The time of COVID.” One day, we will look back and r[...] Posted 4 years ago
Alyson Jones is the new JFCS NextGen Coordinator. NextGen provides opportunities for young adults ages 21-36 to develop leadership skills and deepen connections to JFCS and its mission through social and voluntee[...] Posted 4 years ago
What is PJ Library?PJ Library is an international award-winning program designed to strengthen Jewish identity by sending Jewish-content books and music on a monthly basis to children from age 6 months through 12[...]