Posted 4 years ago
The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies (NJHSA) is proud to have joined 33 other national non-profit organizations in drafting a Statement of Guiding Principles to Advance Racial Equity and Justice. Faced with this moment of urgency and entrusted by communities to lead in crisis, we affirm a[...] Posted 4 years ago
JFCS is the place to turn to during this difficult High Holidays season
Apples and honey, new “Temple” shoes and dresses, a million wishes shared with friends and family for a sweet and healthy New Year, and the incredible sounds blasting from shofars….these have always been some of th[...] Posted 4 years ago
Finding motivation during the 'dog days of summer'
Have you noticed that the “dog days of summer” are here? That’s an old expression meant to identify how many of us begin to feel as summer slowly simmers towards fall. When I was a college kid working at summer camp, I remember the “[...] Posted 4 years ago
Most of us are familiar with the famous line from Confucius that says, “May you live in interesting times.” How very true for what has become known as “The time of COVID.” One day, we will look back and recall how our “normal” lives were suspended. We might also feel some disbelief at t[...] Posted 4 years ago
During challenging times, JFCS provides resources while advocating for change
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis’ mission has tremendous relevance for the challenging times we are experiencing. We proudly say that we provide essential service to people of all ages and ba[...] Posted 4 years ago
Minding your mental health during the pandemic
It might have been a month ago, and then again, it seems like years ago, that I mentioned in this column that it is always important to mind one’s mental health as much as one’s physical health. It maybe has never been as important as it is [...] Posted 4 years ago
Adjusting to the new normal during this time of crisis
Today when we speak with someone over the phone, through email or text or with FaceTime – since there’s no “seeing” or talking to one another face-to-face – we ask with true sincerity, “How are you?” Those three little word[...] Posted 4 years ago
March is National Social Workers Month
March is
National Social Workers Month, and I want to call attention to the amazing
people who commit themselves to this compassionate work. Like teachers, social
workers’ positive contributions to our lives is too often overlooked and
undervalued. Tr[...] Posted 4 years ago
What will you do with your 366th day?
What would
you do with more time? Isn’t that the age-old, time-worn question of the ages?
Most of us bemoan that we never seem to have enough time to complete a task,
take up a new activity, exercise regularly or simply stop and smell the roses.
Well, [...] Posted 5 years ago
The 5 pillars of thriving non-profits
Joan Garry,
a recognized leader in non-profit management, says there are five pillars that
establish a thriving non-profit: people, programs, money, strategy and
narrative. Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis demonstrates
strength in each o[...] 