From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: September 2024

Judy Desk blog - laptop with plant and coffee cup It is an unfortunate fact that many homes these days have “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt on their bookshelves and bedside tables. The title alone tells you something about the tough analysis provi[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: August 2024

Judy Desk blog - laptop with plant and coffee cup While recently participating in a strategic planning meeting for our national association, the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies, the consultant led us through an activity called “What?, So What?, Now Wh[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: July 2024

Judy Desk blog - laptop with plant and coffee cup It’s often said, “the more things change, the more they stay the same.” While taking my necessary daily hike last week, I passed two neighborhood lemonade stands where the child proprietors were advertising[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: June 2024

Judy Desk blog - laptop with plant and coffee cup What would you do if you had a few more minutes of daylight? Hopefully you will answer that question quickly because we are approaching that time of year when, very gradually, the sunlight will start to diminish.[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: May 2024

Judy Desk blog - laptop with plant and coffee cup The calendar reminds me that it is still May, but oh, what a month it has been. While I never wish time away, I can honestly say I’m looking forward to June – when I hope things will be just a little calmer a[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: April 2024

Judy Desk blog - laptop with plant and coffee cup If you’re reading this column, there’s a good chance you are a JFCS volunteer, or thinking about ways you might like to volunteer with the organization. To all of you who currently volunteer, thank you from t[...]

From the desk of CEO Judy Halper: March 2024

Judy Desk blog - laptop with plant and coffee cup Passover comes late this year. It begins at sunset on April 22, which does seem really, really late! Of course, those of us who celebrate Jewish holidays know the inside joke that our holidays never arrive on tim[...]

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[...]