JFCS will host a six-week class, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers.” The class is designed to provide you with a wealth of self-care tools that will help you take care of yourself while taking care of others. You will learn to reduce stress, improve your self-confidence, bring more balance to your life, better communicate your feelings,... Read more »
JFCS will host a six-week class, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers.” The class is designed to provide you with a wealth of self-care tools that will help you take care of yourself while taking care of others. You will learn to reduce stress, improve your self-confidence, bring more balance to your life, better communicate your feelings,... Read more »
J-Pride June Coffee Social Wednesday, June 7 @ 6-8 p.m. Join us on Wednesday, June 7, for our J-Pride Coffee Social! We’ll be on the patio at French Meadow Cafe (2610 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis) from 6-8 p.m. Come out and enjoy a beverage on J-Pride and some fantastic time in community! New participants are... Read more »
JFCS will host a six-week class, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers.” The class is designed to provide you with a wealth of self-care tools that will help you take care of yourself while taking care of others. You will learn to reduce stress, improve your self-confidence, bring more balance to your life, better communicate your feelings,... Read more »
Please join us for our 113th Annual Meeting Wednesday, June 14 Noon to 1:30 p.m. JFCS - 5905 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley Elections for the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis Board of Directors will be held. We will welcome those being elected for a first three-year term including Katie Cera, Allie Divine,... Read more »
J-Pride Shabbat Potluck Friday, June 16 @ 6:00 p.m. Join J-Pride on Friday, June 16, at 6 p.m. for a Shabbat potluck! Bring a vegan/vegetarian dish to Minnehaha Falls (4801 S Minnehaha Drive, Minneapolis) and welcome Shabbat with the J-Pride community! Registration is required for this event. If you have any questions, please contact Isaac... Read more »
Pride Happy Hour (J-Pride + JCC) Tuesday, June 20 @ 5-8 p.m. Join J-Pride and the Minnesota JCC for a Pride Happy Hour on June 20! We’ll be at Black Hart of Saint Paul (1415 University Ave S, Saint Paul) from 5-8 p.m. Stop by for a drink on us! If you have any questions,... Read more »
J-Pride at Twin Cities Pride Festival Saturday, June 24 - Sunday June 25 Join J-Pride at Twin Cities Pride Festival! We’ll be at booth P31 on both days of the festival this year! Stop by and say hi, answer trivia, get a prize, and learn about the incredible things J-Pride and JFCS have to offer!... Read more »
Twin Cities Pride Shabbat Saturday, June 24 @ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Join J-Pride at Loring Park on Saturday, June 24, for a Shabbat morning service at Twin Cities Pride, led by Rabbi Aaron Weininger of Adath Jeshurun. Gather with us at the Rainbow Stage from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to celebrate Shabbat... Read more »
Ashley Rukes Pride Parade Sunday, June 25 @ 11:00 a.m. The parade will start at 11 a.m. More details to follow, but we encourage anyone and everyone interested in marching with us to sign up at our volunteer link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e49a8a823abfbc43-volunteer1#/!
Story Time at Twin Cities Pride Sunday, June 25 @ 3:00 p.m. Come to the J-Pride booth (P31) at 3 p.m. for a story time in the grass, courtesy of PJ Library of Minneapolis and J-Pride! Pride flags and temporary tattoos will be available for the kiddos!
J-Pride Virtual Watch-Along: The Birdcage Monday, June 26 @ 6:00 p.m. via Zoom Wind down from Twin Cities Pride with a virtual movie night with J-Pride! Join us over Zoom on Monday, June 26, at 6 p.m. to watch The Birdcage (1996). If you have any questions, please contact Isaac at ijennings@jfcsmpls.org Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83321337108?pwd=QkQwT282M1ZnVEJxSU9jZVNEVEIzUT09
Tuesday, July 18 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PRISM - 1220 Zane Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55422 (same building as JFCS, different entrance) >Click here to sign up to volunteer on July 18. Join Volunteers in Action as we partner with our neighbors PRISM, a nonprofit organization that provides social services and connections that... Read more »
Queer Families Shabbat in the Park (with TC Jewfolk)! Friday July 21, 5:30-7 p.m. Oak Hill Park Main Shelter 3201 Rhode Island Ave S, St. Louis Park A fun Shabbat event for LGBTQ+ families raising Jewish kids. Bring a blanket/chairs and picnic snacks/dinner (whatever works for your family) and come to play!
Volunteers in Action: Donate Blood to Save Lives What: Join Volunteers in Action and give hope to hospital patients in our community by donating blood during our upcoming donor days as we partner with Memorial Blood Center. Who: Memorial Blood Center has been saving lives for 70 years as an independent nonprofit supplying life-saving blood... Read more »
JFCS Memory Café is a gathering for people with memory loss and their caregivers. Café members meet twice per month for activities and socialization in a comfortable, supportive environment. Guest facilitators from the community, along with JFCS staff, will lead the group in activities including music, art, exercise, movement, reminiscence and conversation. The 2023 Café... Read more »
JFCS Memory Café is a gathering for people with memory loss and their caregivers. Café members meet twice per month for activities and socialization in a comfortable, supportive environment. Guest facilitators from the community, along with JFCS staff, will lead the group in activities including music, art, exercise, movement, reminiscence and conversation. The 2023 Café... Read more »
Join PJ Library for a Grandparent’s Day Celebration at Fall Harvest Orchard! Sunday, Sept. 10 345 County Road 30 SE – Montrose, MN 3-6 p.m. (Reserved shelter behind jumping pillow) 4 p.m. Storytime and fall treats All families/ages welcome, with grandparent attendance encouraged! Free parking & admission, as well as many free activities! Tickets or... Read more »
JFCS Memory Café is a gathering for people with memory loss and their caregivers. Café members meet twice per month for activities and socialization in a comfortable, supportive environment. Guest facilitators from the community, along with JFCS staff, will lead the group in activities including music, art, exercise, movement, reminiscence and conversation. The 2023 Café... Read more »
Calling all Jewish tweens (9-12 years old)… Come socialize and enjoy sweet treats while doing a service project to help local families in need! Assemble toiletry kits for teens. Decorate Mitzvah Bags for holiday gifts. Get a tour of the Hag Sameach (Happy Holidays) warehouse. Learn more about how you can help make the holidays... Read more »
