Scott and Hindy Tankenoff will receive Friends of the Family Award
at JFCS’ 30th Annual Benefit on Saturday, Dec. 1
For more than two decades, Scott and Hindy Tankenoff have volunteered for and financi[...]
JFCS’ highly skilled, licensed therapists work with care and compassion to address the challenges people face throughout their lives. They help clients identify goals and potential solutions to problems that cau[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Rachel's many impressions – including ones of her own parents – have taken her from elementary class clown to regular appearances on Comedy Central and HBO
Rachel Feinstein caught the bug for comedy[...]
By Natalie Oleson, MSW, LICSW, JFCS Counselor, and
Leah Persky, Ph.D, JFCS Family Life Education Program Manager
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, which is timely, since kids are typical[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]