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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Jewish Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group for Spouses and Life Partners
Barbara Rudnick, MA, JFCS
Family Life Education
Program Manager, leads the support group. She has more than 30 years of experience as a group facilitator, focusing on issues such as the challenge of caregiving, loss, grief, and transition.
The support group, which is co-sponsored by Temple Israel, covers topics such as the challenges of being a caregiver, the importance of taking care of yourself and more. Participants have opportunities to share experiences and other information as well.
Wednesdays, beginning March 8
1-2:30 p.m.
Temple Israel
2324 Emerson Ave S,
Minneapolis
The group is free, but pre-registration is required. To register, contact Rudnick at 952-542-4825 or [email protected].
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JFCS Shalom Baby
Circle Time Activities
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oin us for activities incorporating music, shakers, storytime, tumble time, yoga, massage and parachute play. Parents will also have the opportunity to engage and make new connections. Parents and kids 0-2 years.
Friday, March 10
10-10:45 a.m.
March Location:
Adath, 10500 Hillside Lane West, Minnetonka.
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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, Minneapolis
Contact Heather Renetzky, J-Pride Program Coordinator, with questions.
[email protected]; 612-481-1037
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JFCS Shalom Baby Shower
If your family welcomed a baby this year, we have a gift for you! Swaddle up your little one and drop in at our community baby shower. Enjoy
refreshments, collect swag bags, learn some good tips for caring for your little one (and self-care for you!) and meet other families of newborns.
Sunday, March 26
10-11:30 a.m.
Levin Boardroom at JFCS
13100 Wazyata Blvd.
Minnetonka
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PJ Library Passover Scavenger Hunt
Join PJ Library on a Passover Scavenger Hunt!
This event is open for all families with children ages 0-8, and includes making matzah from scratch, a scavenger hunt, crafts, a story and a light dinner! You'll also have an opportunity to purchase wonderful Passover-themed children's books from Kar Ben Publishing including the newly released-"Passover Scavenger Hunt".
Sunday, March 26
4:00-5:30 pm
Adath, 10500 Hillside Lane West, Minnetonka
$8 per family
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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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Judy Halper,
JFCS CEO
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Happy Birthday to Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis! On
Feb. 10, JFCS celebrated its 107
th birthday, and we couldn't be more proud!
As the story goes, on the evening of Feb. 10, 1910, a group of committed community members met to plan how to help the hundreds of refugees anticipated to arrive in Minneapolis in the coming weeks. The refugees were fleeing persecution and anti-Semitism in Europe. In their new homes in the United States, they would need to learn English, find employment, settle family members, care for their sick and acclimate to new customs and situations. This was the beginning of JFCS, where we proudly continue this important tradition today serving the needs of immigrants, refugees and community members who have lived in the Twin Cities for generations.
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Introducing the new JFCS website!
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Same address; all new website!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our completely redesigned website at www.jfcsmpls.org. It's a whole new look - for the same great services!
Our goals with the new website are to:
- Provide clear information on who we are and what we do
- Make it easy for our visitors to navigate, find information about our programs, how to get help, get involved, volunteer and/or donate
- Show off our personality - JFCS is a professional, compassionate, welcoming and inclusive agency, and we want our website visitors to observe this immediately
- Give visitors a sense that they are welcome and belong at JFCS - whomever they are and whatever their background
- Provide ample information and inviting ways to engage as a volunteer and/or donor
- Provide a blog that reflects JFCS as a robust and dynamic organization featuring articles that include stories from the heart, testimonials, education, photos and more
We hope you find the new website to be a wonderful reflection of the important work JFCS does to serve and offer support to all in our community who are in need!
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Why we all need a little Passover Hag Sameach
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JFCS' Passover Hag Sameach Program
was born many years after the launch of our Chanukkah Hag Sameach program, and built upon the same successful model.
As an easy, manageable way to engage with JFCS and our larger community, nearly anyone can participate by decorating, assembling and delivering the Passover bags filled with ritual items and food created for Jewish individuals and families in our community.
Last year JFCS provided nearly 200 food bags for referred families and individuals.
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Volunteers literally keep us moving forward!
This month, as we wind our way into spring, JFCS would like to be sure to acknowledge a group of volunteers who keeps us moving forward - literally. Neither snow, sleet, rain, ice or darkness can deter our amazing Deikel volunteer drivers. They are ready to roll and help keep our older adult clients engaged in the best lives they can live by safely transporting them to their essential activities and appointments. Our drivers are often their lifeline to our greater community. We could not make this happen without their help!
JFCS is always looking for committed, energetic drivers to fill this role. Hours are completely flexible and based on your schedule. For more information or to volunteer contact Deb Savitt, Community Involvement Manager, at 952-542-4859 or
[email protected].
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JFCS Healing Program:
Providing hope and strength for over 22 years
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The Twin Cities Jewish Healing Program has offered comfort, hope and strength for over 22 years to Jewish individuals and families unaffiliated with a synagogue who are experiencing loss, life challenges, illness, dying and grief.
The Healing Program has created many heartwarming stories over the years. The support it provided for David, 9, who was diagnosed with a rare and deadly genetic disease, and his family is one of them.
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It was a perfect Puppy Parade - with babies, puppies and seniors -
at JFCS' AlterC
are Adult Day Program. The joy was felt all around and everyone loved it!
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| Inclusion advocate and stand-up comedian Pamela Schuller speaking at the Sabes JCC as part of Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month. |
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Happy 107th Birthday to JFCS!
We are proud to say that for more than a century, JFCS has provided programs, services, and support for thousands in the Jewish and broader communities.
We are privileged to serve all those who seek our help, and inspired by the caring community that supports our work.
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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.
Caregivers Conference
Underwritten in part by: Fingerhut Family Foundation, Kelner-Witebsky Memory Fund, Carol Shapiro
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 Sponsors: Harold Grinspoon Foundation,
Richard and Beverly Fink Family Foundation,
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
Sponsors: The Oren and Sharron Steinfeldt Foundation,
Kelen Family Foundation
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