Posted 8 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 co[...] Posted 8 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 Le[...] Posted 8 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,[...] Posted 9 months ago
By Dana Shapiro • Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager
By now you have probably heard the news that as of Jan. 1, Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapoli[...] Posted 9 months ago
This has been both an exciting and challenging time for JFCS. Effective Jan. 1, we are now Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minnesota. Together, we can expand our reach, strengthen Jewish human services [...] Posted 9 months ago
As Jewish organizations and synagogues in Minnesota, we are deeply concerned by the current unrest throughout the Twin Cities and Minnesota. Our community members and staff live and work in every corner of societ[...] Posted 9 months ago
This month's question: How can I talk with my 9-year-old daughter, in an age-appropriate way, about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in our communities? I want to be calm and reassure her about[...] Posted 9 months ago
Heidi, pictured with her husband, Gordy.
What can you tell us about yourself and your background?
I have a long background in marketing and media with my last position being Director of Marketing/Sales for [...] Posted 10 months ago
By Leah Persky, Ph.D & CFLE • Addiction and Recovery Services Program Manager
Did you know that while millions of Americans are impacted by addiction, the vast majority are not viole[...] Posted 10 months ago
Fran Burstein (left) and Andrea Binder (right) are a mother-daughter duo who are active JFCS volunteers.
What can you tell us about yourself and your background?
Andrea: My family moved to Minneapolis [...]