From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: August 2018

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper I’m a really stubborn person…just ask my family! I don’t like being told what to do, and after all, who does? But, I’m here to tell you that the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis Annual[...]

Summer reading: Good books don’t come in pink and blue

By Leah Persky • Family Life Education Manager   It is hard to ignore the fact that summer is slowly coming to an end: back-to-school sales are everywhere, the sun is setting earlier each evening, and[...]

Legacy giving empowers YOU to support your passions

By Dana Rubin • Development Director   Just last month I had what I would describe as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet the man, the legend, Mr. Harold Grinspoon. For those of you who don’t k[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: July 2018

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper Everywhere you turn for news and information these days seems to include a story or article about longevity. We are literally inundated with features about how healthy we appear to be aging, how vigorous older adu[...]

Nutrition and your health

By Annette Sandler • JFCS Aging Services Director   At any age, good nutrition plays an important role in our overall health. This is increasingly true as we age. JFCS Senior Services can help older a[...]