From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: January 2019

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper I recently came across the following quote, “We do not see things as they are; we see things as we are.” As a psychologist, this immediately appealed to me. It offers insight regarding how each of us has a uni[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: December 2018

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper “The spiral is humanity’s oldest symbol, representing eternal change and reminding us that life is not a straight line. It symbolizes new beginnings, renewal and hope for the future.” Boy oh boy, do I wish I[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: November 2018

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper Now that the mid-term elections are over, and Thanksgiving dinner tables await with all your friends and family members, you’ll have ample opportunity to debate and share same and opposing points of view. We all[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: October 2018

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper Here’s a riddle for you – what do the following have in common: Spooky (but safe) costumes for Halloween, locking your iPhone while driving so you won’t be tempted to check out the latest while sitting at st[...]

From the desk of CEO Judy Halper: September 2018

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper For the past 18 years, in coordination with Jewish Family Service of St. Paul, and support from the Minneapolis and St. Paul Jewish Federations, as well as many individuals and other sponsors, our community has ha[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: August 2018

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper I’m a really stubborn person…just ask my family! I don’t like being told what to do, and after all, who does? But, I’m here to tell you that the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis Annual[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: July 2018

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper Everywhere you turn for news and information these days seems to include a story or article about longevity. We are literally inundated with features about how healthy we appear to be aging, how vigorous older adu[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: June 2018

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper Supporting the well-being of children and families is a central focus of the mission of Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis. Providing support, guidance, and resources is a privilege and an honor[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: May 2018

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper Just like the other famous Minnesota Judy (okay, there’s only one—Judy Garland!), I clicked my heels together three times on May 8 and uttered the well-known words “There’s no place like home!”– we cut[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: April 2018

I cannot avoid the temptation to be cliché in my column this month. Living in Minnesota is, to say the least, a roller coaster ride where weather is concerned. Not only is it mid-April as I write this column with[...]