Jewish Grief Education and Support Series
Barbara Rudnick, MA, JFCS Family Life Education Program Manager will lead a 6-session group for those who have lost a loved one within the last 18 months. Co-sponsored by Adath Jeshurun Congregation
Mondays, beginning Feb. 27
1-2:30 p.m
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Adath, 10500 Hillside Lane West, Minnetonka.
Free and open to the Jewish Community.
Pre-registration is required. Contact Barbara at 952-542-4825 or [email protected] to register or for more information. Participants are expected to attend all 6 sessions.
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J-Pride Summit
The J-Pride Community Summit will bring together LGBTQ and allied teens and adults to connect and gain tools around self-advocacy, and to engage in difficult conversations.
Sunday, March 19
1-5:30 p.m.
Temple Israel
2324 Emerson Ave S, Mpls.
Contact Heather Renetzky, J-Pride Program Coordinator, with questions.
[email protected]; 612-481-1037
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Keeping the Spirit Alive:
A conference for caregivers and those supporting a loved one with Dementia
Sunday, April 30
8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Adath Jeshurun Congregation
10500 Hillside Lane W, Minnetonka
Free and open to the public.
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Cold nose, warm heart: nothing warms up a cold winter day like a Puppy Parade!
Join us once again this winter and bring some puppy love to our program participants at AlterCare in St. Louis Park! Folks are always warmed when we visit with our furry friends. All you need is your dog and your pet's up-to-date vaccination record.
Thursday, Feb. 16
11 a.m.
Deikel Family AlterCare
on the campus of Sholom Home West (3620 Phillips Parkway, St. Louis Park).
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At JFCS, we are grateful for the ongoing support we receive from all of our sponsors.
Visit
www.jfcsmpls.org
for a complete list of our sponsors.
NextGen
Sponsor: Cindy and Perry Witkin
Inclusion
Founding Sponsor: Lynne and Andy Redleaf
Sponsor: Toodie & Frank Trestman Special Needs and Collaborative Education Endowment Fund, a designated fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation.
JADD (Jewish Adults with Developmental Disabilities)
J-Pride
Founding Sponsor:Lisa Heilicher
Hag Sameach
Lead Sponsor: Clara Ruth Kaner Children's Fund, a designated fund of the Minneapolis Jewish
Federation's Jewish Community Foundation
PJ Library
Founding Sponsor: Harold Grinspoon Foundation
Founding Sponsor: Richard and Beverly Fink Family Foundation
Founding Sponsor:
The Louis Herman Memorial Fund, a designated fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation
Founding Sponsor:Harry and Sandy Lerner
Transportation
Founding Sponsor: The Deikel Family Foundation
Founding Sponsor: The Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging
Lead Sponsor: The Oren and Sharron Steinfeldt Foundation
Sponsor: Kelen Family Foundation
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Judy Halper,
JFCS CEO
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At his funeral, Irv Nudell's family reminisced about his hobbies, his career, his passion for all things Jewish, and there was much mention of his decades of work at Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis. Irv was legendary to those of us who have worked at JFCS for many years. He was the embodiment of kindness and humility. Though I never had the pleasure of working for Irv, I've learned over the years that he had a huge role in transforming JFCS from a tiny three-person "shop" with a small budget, to an organization of 35 staff and a budget of nearly $2 million.
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GIVE2016: Deeply grateful for a successful campaign
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With deep gratitude, JFCS Board and Staff would like to thank those who supported Give2016. Through the collective generosity of more than 1,160 Annual Campaign donors, Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis exceeded its goal to raise $600,000! What an incredible feat to achieve and tremendous act of kindness to observe on behalf of the thousands of individuals and families who benefit from the vast menu of quality, life-enriching programs and services provided here each year. It's inspiring to see first-hand what becomes possible when people with shared values come together in support of our community.
Read more here.
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JFCS Career Initiatives:
Re-packaging for the future
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 Tim (not his real name) turned to JFCS Career Services for assistance after having been out of work for five years. He quickly learned that working with JFCS was a great value and well worth the financial investment in his future. During his unemployment, Tim had been a caregiver for a family member while his wife had financially supported the family. At age 53, Tim was ready to contribute to the family income with a new or modified career and knew that he needed assistance to reach his goals.
Read Tim's story here.
JFCS Career Services can make a difference. If you or someone you know is ready to make a change in careers or re-enter the workforce, call us at 952-417-2111. We are caring professionals who are ready to assist you on your journey.
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Celebrate JDAIM:
Jewish Disability & Inclusion Month
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In celebration of Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), JFCS presents one performance only of:
"What Makes Me Tic:
Comedy, Disability and the Inclusive Community"
Join us for an evening of storytelling, laughter and improv with comedian and inclusion advocate Pam Schuller. Named one of the "36 under 36" who are changing the face of the Jewish community by The Jewish Week (May 2016), Schuller's performance guarantees to inspire communities to a new understanding of inclusion.
Monday, Feb. 6, 7-8:30 p.m.
Sabes JCC Auditorium
4330 Cedar Lake Rd S, St. Louis Park
Hot chocolate reception to follow
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL!
Most enjoyed by ages 13+
Contact Stacey Spencer, Inclusion Coordinator, at
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Find fun and meaningful ways to
enrich the
lives
of older adults - and yours too!
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Deikel Transportation: Providing rides to adults 60+
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JFCS' Deikel Transportation is a convenient, reliable service
for adults 60+ who live within our Hennepin County service area.
We help get clients to the doctor, grocery store, friend's house and more!
Call 952-546-0616 for more information.
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Picture this: NextGen Winter Party 2017
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NextGen folks who attended the Annual Winter Party at Punch Bowl Social had a blast and raised over $1,650 that will be used to purchase gas and grocery gift cards for JFCS clients seeking emergency financial assistance. With their help, JFCS provides support in times of crisis to many families. Thank you!
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