Posted 5 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 Yea[...] Posted 5 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 si[...] Posted 5 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 r[...] Posted 5 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 expe[...] Posted 5 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 he[...] Posted 5 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 [...] Posted 5 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
wor[...] Posted 5 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[...] 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[...] Posted 5 years ago
Reflections at the end of the year
I recently read the following quote: “Wisdom isn’t a quick fix, achieved by Googling or asking Siri for the answer. Wisdom comes through life experience and the sharing o[...] 