Posted 9 months ago
JFCS is excited to announce two new positions to its Executive Leadership Team. Amy Weiss has been named JFCS’ Chief Program Officer and Sheilah Howard has been named Chief HR and Administrative Officer. Howard[...] Posted 9 months ago
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[...] Posted 10 months ago
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[...] Posted 11 months ago
New year, new beginnings…..
In the first days of this new year, I have been approached by several people who are looking for ways to get more involved. Is it because January in Minnesota can be isolating due[...] Posted 1 year ago
In a few days we will experience the winter solstice, and with it, the relief that little by little, daylight is beginning to accumulate. Eventually, we will experience more light with each passing day. Now more [...] 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
What does the “J” in JFCS stand for? That is a question the Board and staff of Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis spends time reflecting on strategically and thoughtfully. After all, we are[...] Posted 1 year ago
Food and the month of September seem to go hand-in-hand. As kids return to school and busy schedules, the amount of food they consume is evident in family budgets. Our tastes turn from cold and creamy deliciousne[...] Posted 1 year ago
Some people might think it premature to feel as though summer is ending when the calendar tells us it’s still August and fall doesn’t officially begin until Sep. 23. Yet, the kids are home from summer camp, s[...] Posted 1 year ago
Ruth Paley’s retirement in July marks the end of a 25-year leadership role at JFCS
Even before she got a degree in social work – back when she had an undergraduate degree in theater and enjoyed perform[...] 