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JFCS Career Services Evening Networking Group
Have you ever found yourself in a difficult situation with a colleague or manager? Do you want to know how to ask for a raise?
Join us for this FREE opportunity guided by JFCS program staff.
Wed. Sept. 14
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Tools for Healthy Grieving
Grief can often feel like an emotional roller coaster. There are good moments and difficult moments. This class will provide useful information for managing the ups and downs of the grieving experience, incorporating Jewish wisdom and secular tools and techniques.
Wednesday, Sept. 28,
6:30-8 p.m.
Jewish Family & Children's Service of Minneapolis (13100 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka).
Space is limited.
Forecast Resilience: Weathering Life's Storms
16th Annual Conference on Mental Health featuring Ken Barlow, KSTP-TV Meteorologist speaking on living with bipolar disorder.
Sunday, Oct. 23
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Temple Israel, Minneapolis
Read more here.
Register here.
Look at Us Now, Mother!
Join us for a screening of the new documentary film followed by a Q&A and reception with the filmmaker, Gayle Kirschenbaum.
Sunday, Nov. 6
1:15-4:30 p.m.
St. Anthony Main Theatre,
Minneapolis.
More info here.
The JFCS 28th Annual Laugh on Their Behalf Benefit
With comedian Gary Gulman
Saturday, Nov. 19
The Minneapolis Hilton
Tickets and info here.
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AskBarbara:
Setting a Good Example When Those in the Public Eye Aren't
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Hi AskBarbara,
Elections are always difficult to explain to children, but I feel that this year's election is especially difficult in this area. How do I reconcile the message we teach our children of setting a positive example and not being a bully with what they are seeing in the news every day?
At a Loss for Words,
Minneapolis
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PRISM Food Shelf,
JFCS' partner in food security, is in need of both morning and afternoon volunteers every Wednesday through the end of September.
To volunteer, contact Dan ([email protected] 763.432.4210) or
sign up online here.
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At JFCS, we are grateful for the ongoing support we receive from all of our sponsors.
PJ Library Big Summer Blow Up Event sponsored by your local PJ Library through Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, and the Jewish Federation of Greater St. Paul, along with Adath Jeshurun Congregation's Gan Shelanu, Aish Minnesota, Agamim Classical Academy, Bet Shalom's Shalom Yeladim Preschool, Beth El Synagogue's Aleph Preschool, Beth Jacob Congregation, Camp Olami, Chabad's of Greater St Paul, Chabad Minneapolis, Heilicher Jewish Day School, The Sabes & St Paul JCC's, Mount Zion Temple's Parents and Tots Group, Sabes JCC Early Childhood Center, Talmud Torah of St. Paul, TC Jewfolk, Temple Israel Early Childhood Center and Temple of Aaron Synagogue.
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Judy Halper,
JFCS CEO
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U.S. Rep. John Lewis of Georgia recently said the most powerful non-violent tool at our disposal is the right to vote. JFCS staff member Clare Gravon is helping to ensure a good voter turnout come November.
Clare spends her time assisting older adults who qualify for SNAP benefits. To ameliorate food insecurity for older adults, and to make sure they have access to healthy and nutritious food, Clare provides education about all the ways seniors can stretch their monthly budgets in order to eat healthy and stay healthy so they can age well.
Read Judy's Column here.
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JFCS Academic Scholarships provide new opportunities
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2016 BOND Group Allocation
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Thanks to our generous donors, JFCS is proud to be able to provide college scholarships each year to
both those in need of financial assistance and applicants that demonstrate significant merit.
This year we awarded over $70,000 to over 35 applicants - some are entering their freshman year and others are returning to school in hope of changing careers. We're fortunate to have many donors support our effort to help people attend a post-secondary institution; the BOND (Branching Out in New Directions) group has demonstrated its commitment by allocating $13,500 of money it has raised to support our applicants. Thank you!
When you support GIVE2016, your contrib
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tion helps sustain these scholarship opportunities and other crucial programs and services that strengthen our community. Please consider making your gift today.
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The Annual Laugh on Their Behalf Benefit:
getting ready to go viral!
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A huge thanks to Max Orenstein, Todd Sandler and some very good natured staff and JFCS friends!
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Each year, JFCS serves thousands of people in our community, our neighborhoods and our families. The Annual
Laugh on Their Behalf Benefit is a special evening of fun, food and comedy to support the work we do.
This year, we're spreading the word about the event with some fun, short videos to get you and your friends excited. Watch for them on Facebook and in upcoming emails; share them and help make them an internet sensation!
The JFCS 28th Annual
Laugh on Their Behalf Benefit with comedian Gary Gulman is Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Minneapolis Hilton.
Tickets and info here.
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For a Career Services client, practice makes perfect
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We've all heard the saying, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." The story of Annie, a JFCS Career Services client, definitely proves that to be true.
Annie was out of a job when she first came to JFCS and wanted to find work quickly to support herself and her family. While she looked for a job, Annie took a temporary position just to pay the bills. She described herself as a "mature" jobseeker.
Read Annie's determined story here.
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Share your puppy's endless love-x2 in September:
There's nothing like it to brighten the days of seniors in our community!
* Wednesday, Sept. 7,
at 10:15 a.m. at TowerLight Senior Living, 3601 Wooddale Avenue South
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St Louis Park (new location)
* Thursday, Sept. 22, at 11 a.m. at Deikel AlterCare Adult Day Program, 3620 Phillips Parkway, St. Louis Park
Bring your pet's current vaccination record. RSVP to Deb Savitt, Community Involvement Manager,
[email protected]
or 952-542-4859
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It's election year - are you registered to vote?
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 A great time was had by all at the PJ Library Big Summer Blow Up! Thank you to all who celebrated PJ Library Twin Cities with us! See more pics here.
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