A Q&A with JFCS’ new Chief Program Officer Amy Weiss

Amy Weiss JFCS is excited to announce two new positions to its Executive Leadership Team. Amy Weiss has been named Chief Program Officer and Sheilah Howard has been named Chief HR and Administrative Officer. Weiss, who pre[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: February 2024

Judy Desk blog - laptop with plant and coffee cup February is a very fitting month for Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis. Lots of people associate February with hearts and Valentine’s Day. For JFCS, not only is February the month of our fou[...]

From the desk of CEO Judy Halper: January 2024

Judy Desk blog - laptop with plant and coffee cup New year, new beginnings….. In the first days of this new year, I have been approached by several people who are looking for ways to get more involved. Is it because January in Minnesota can be isolating due[...]

Volunteer Spotlight January 2024: Jeff Gershone

Can you tell us about yourselves and your background? I was born in St. Paul in 1948 and my parents moved to Minneapolis when I was 3. We lived in North Minneapolis until 1954 when we moved to St. Louis Park. [...]

Setting a family intention to bring in the new year

By Leah Persky, Phd & CFLE • Parent Coach and Manager of Professional and Community Education The new year brings with it the opportunity to renew and reconnect with your goals and intentions. We often [...]

Year-end giving: Let’s make it year-round giving

By Dana Rubin • Development Director My best friend from college – and to this day – has had a varied and wonderful career in the informal Jewish education space, most currently as an independent consult[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: December 2023

Judy Desk blog - laptop with plant and coffee cup In a few days we will experience the winter solstice, and with it, the relief that little by little, daylight is beginning to accumulate. Eventually, we will experience more light with each passing day. Now more [...]