From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: February 2021

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper It’s been said that change is inevitable; growth is optional. So many of us feel that time has stood still these past 12 months, as we have endured the effect of the pandemic on our daily lives. Simultaneous wi[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: January 2021

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper 10 months into pandemic, keeping focus on self-care is important It is difficult to believe that most of us have been living a “dialed back” life for 10 months. We have put off vacations and celebratio[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: December 2020

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper JFCS will be responsive to community needs as we move into 2021 We’ve turned the corner in many respects. 2020 is coming to an end, and a new year is just days away. Each of us in our own way is looking [...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: November 2020

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper JFCS excited to announce launch of Memory Cafe program Current events require all of us to pay close attention to details we might never have given much thought to in the past. Washing our hands copiously,[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: October 2020

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper One of the wonderful things about living in Minnesota is that we can always divert our attention to the weather! That’s always a safe topic of conversation, right? Meterological  conversations seems necess[...]

From the desk of CEO Judy Halper: September 2020

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper 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 Yea[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: August 2020

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper 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 si[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: July 2020

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper 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 r[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: June 2020

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper 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 expe[...]