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 »
JFCS NextGen is partnering with JFCS' community volunteer corps, Volunteers in Action, to do a shift in the Open Arms of Minnesota kitchen, where we will be creating and packaging food to be delivered to Open Arms' clients. Open Arms delivers meals to critically ill individuals and their families, tailored to any dietary needs they may have. Space... Read more »
Who: JFCS Senior Services Staff, Current Senior Services volunteers and prospective volunteers What: Senior Services Volunteer Appreciation Lunch When: Thursday, September 28, 2023 @ 11:30 a.m. Where: Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis – 5905 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley Why: You play a crucial role working alongside our staff to provide critical support... 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 »
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 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 »
When: The class will be held from 12-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 11 through Nov. 15 Where: JFCS (5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley) What to Expect: The class will provide you with self-care tools that will help you take care of yourself while taking care of child who has a chronic physical, mental health condition... 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 »
When: The class will be held from 12-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 11 through Nov. 15 Where: JFCS (5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley) What to Expect: The class will provide you with self-care tools that will help you take care of yourself while taking care of child who has a chronic physical, mental health condition... 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 NextGen for our annual Fall Party at Punch Bowl Social! The street address is 1691 Park Place Blvd, and the party will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 19th. Bring your friends out for a fun night of food, drinks, games and more at an awesome St. Louis Park venue! We are also... Read more »
We are proud to announce the 23rd Annual Twin Cities Jewish Community Mental Health Education Conference. This event has been instrumental in bringing together people of all backgrounds to reduce stigma and provide education and support around an array of mental health challenges over many years. The conference will be in person at Temple Israel... Read more »
