From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: October 2018

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper Here’s a riddle for you – what do the following have in common: Spooky (but safe) costumes for Halloween, locking your iPhone while driving so you won’t be tempted to check out the latest while sitting at st[...]

Introducing new PJ Library Coordinator Carrie Fink

Carrie Fink was recently hired as the PJ Library Coordinator at JFCS. PJ Library is an international award-winning program designed to strengthen Jewish identity by sending Jewish-content books and music on a mont[...]

Domestic violence awareness

By Jill Kozberg • JFCS Counseling Program Manager   Domestic violence is a serious issue in our society. It takes all forms. All shapes. All sizes. All genders. All ages. All religions. All races. All[...]

From the desk of CEO Judy Halper: September 2018

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper For the past 18 years, in coordination with Jewish Family Service of St. Paul, and support from the Minneapolis and St. Paul Jewish Federations, as well as many individuals and other sponsors, our community has ha[...]

When suicide enters our world

By Mark Kaufman, MSW, LICSW, JFCS Counselor   Suicide is unfortunately more common than many think. We hear about it often – but suicide is hardest when it strikes close to home.   I met Ji[...]