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By Samantha Shepherd, MSW, LICSW • JFCS Therapist
Food brings people together, gives us sustenance, plays an integral role in both secular and religious traditions, and is even seen as medicine. While food i[...] Posted 1 year ago
By Leah Persky, Phd & CFLE • Professional and Community Education Manager
Are you the parent or caregiver of a tween girl aged 10-13 years old? Do you think your child would benefit from a small supporti[...] Posted 1 year ago
Jeff Barin and Wendy Fox family will be honored with Friends of the Family Award for decades of service to JFCS
Many years ago, when Jeff Barin’s and Wendy Fox’s children were attending Hebrew school, [...] Posted 1 year ago
By Lili Jurayj • Addiction and Recovery Services Program Coordinator
As we embrace the festive spirit and brace ourselves for the flu season, it's worth reflecting on the ways our daily choices shape our wel[...] Posted 1 year ago
By Leah Persky, Phd & CFLE • Professional and Community Education Manager
JFCS is excited to announce that Family Life Education is now Professional and Community Education. This new name highlights the [...] Posted 1 year ago
This time of year is often harried and frenetic with preparations for holidays. Many of us take on the heavy load of buying groceries, planning meals, preparing feasts, wrapping gifts, sending invitations, managi[...] Posted 1 year ago
Can you tell us about yourself and your background?
I'm a wife, sister, daughter, aunt, caregiver, friend, and community member. I cared for my mom during her 10-year adventure with Alzheimer's disease, until [...] Posted 1 year ago
By Leah Persky, PhD and CFLE • Professional and Community Education Manager
The now months-long Hamas-Israel War and the tremendously challenging humanitarian crisis is hard to turn away from. You may find[...] Posted 1 year ago
By Roni Falck • Senior Services Manager
November is a time to show support and honor our nation's vital caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month. Families are often the primary source of support fo[...] Posted 1 year ago
JFCS’ J-Pride program creates community through queer-focused Jewish programming for LGBTQ+ Jews and their allies throughout the Twin Cities. New Program Coordinator Hunter Wengersky recently spoke about h[...] 