Posted 2 weeks ago
By Jill Kozberg • JFCS Mental Health and Senior Services Director
For over 100 years, we’ve been very fortunate to have many social workers on our staff at JFCS. We are honored every day to work side-by-side as we support individuals, families, and communities as they face unbearable challen[...] Posted 4 weeks ago
Summer camp can be an exciting experience, full of new opportunities, new friendships, and new skills. Parents sending their child to summer camp for the first time may find themselves wondering, how do I prepare them?
This month’s question: My ch[...] Posted 4 weeks ago
As the days grow longer and temperatures rise, more people are getting outside—walking, reconnecting with neighbors they haven’t seen all winter, and rediscovering the power of connection.
In 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy issued an advisory highlighting the h[...] Posted 4 weeks ago
By Kelsey Slovut-Einertson • Food Security Coordinator
In 2025, 20% of households in Minnesota relied on the emergency food system to access the food they need. Food shelf usage in Minnesota has been increasing steadily since 2020 and is at record levels, with nearly 9 million visits[...] Posted 4 weeks ago
Leading the agency through expansion and navigating turbulent times in the community
Amy Weiss became JFCS' new CEO on Jan. 1. It happened to be the same day that the agency officially became Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minnesota, following its acquisition of Jewish Family Servic[...] Posted 4 weeks ago
As the month of Nisan begins and begin to look toward Passover, we are reminded that Jewish tradition calls on us not only to remember our history, but to experience it together. The seder is not meant to be observed alone; it is designed to be shared, across generations, across experiences, and ac[...] Posted 2 months ago
JFCS’ recent uniting with Jewish Family Service of St. Paul (JFS) has allowed us to offer many of its ongoing programming to the entire community. This includes JFS’ long-running caregiver and grief online support groups.
Caregiver Support Group — you don’t have to do this alone
Are[...] Posted 2 months ago
This has been an extraordinary time in Minnesota – one many are calling unprecedented. What isn’t unprecedented is how JFCS responds.
The darkness, fear, anxiety, and uncertainty felt across our broader community is also felt within our JFCS community. And yet, through it all, our profession[...] Posted 2 months ago
This month’s question: “The world feels so unhinged, every day a new devastating challenge. How can I help my children feel safe and not scared during this uncertain time?”
Dori Gelfman, Education and Learning Coordinator:
Parenting in uncertain times
Many families are living in the [...] Posted 2 months ago
By Lucy Marshall • Director of Engagement & Education
Every year, Passover Seders around the world begin with the same invitation: “All who are hungry, come and eat. All who are in need, come and celebrate Passover.”
During this pivotal moment of [...] 