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e-directions
January
2012
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Jewish
Family and Children's Service of
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Greetings!
Have you noticed right now that parking lots at
gyms are fuller, more commercials air on television
about weight loss and people seem generally more
interested in personal improvement? There is a natural
correspondence with the start of the New Year, fresh
beginnings and greater determination to make the
necessary behavioral changes that we know are best for
us. Recently I heard that New Year's resolutions rarely
last longer than 21 days. That means by the time you
read this edition of e-directions, many of our
good intentions will be just that, and our efforts at
creating positive change will be for naught.
I believe we can do better than that. We
can transform our good intentions into good results. One
indication that our community is on track towards
transformation was the tremendous outpouring of support
at our JFCS NextGen Kick-off earlier this month. Nearly
150  young adults came to Rojo on a
below-zero evening to enjoy food, fun, drinks and a bit
of education. They learned about the many opportunities
to participate at JFCS through volunteering,
philanthropy and leadership. A good time was had by all,
and our long-range goal is to continue to provide
opportunities for this group to learn to lead, to give
and give back, ensuring that the years ahead will be
strongly led by this bright, caring group!
Judy
Halper
Chief
Executive Officer
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JFCS
NextGen Kick-off a
Success!
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NextGen Board President
Jaclyn
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More
than 150 people attended the JFCS NextGen Kick-off
earlier this month at Rojo in the West End. The
many young professionals that attended learned
about the fun, philanthropy and professional
development NextGen offers.
Click here to see pictures of the
event.
If you're a young
professional, check out our Facebook page or contact JFCS
Development Associates Zoe Stern at zstern@jfcsmpls.org
or Sam Kelner at skelner@jfcsmpls.org to learn
more.
Build
community.
Connect with
other young professionals ages 21-36. See
for yourself
how your gift helps JFCS
reach
17,000 people each
year.
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Not
OUR Kids!
12:30-4:30
p.m., Sunday, February 26
Temple Israel, 2324
Emerson Ave S,
Minneapolis
New this
year!
Special youth programming for kids in grades
7-12!
Register
now! To register or
read about all the breakout sessions, visit the conference website or
contact Brittany Beck, Healthy
Youth-Healthy Communities specialist at bbeck@jfcsmpls.org or
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Everyone
has a Story to Tell
 "Our stories give our lives
context. They tell us where we came from, who we
are and where we are going," explains Joy Gordon,
Nurturing Our Retired Citizens Community
Specialist at JFCS.
To help families share these wonderful
memories, Gordon designed a set of Story Cards to
provide "triggers" for family discussions. Family
members read the card topics which lead them to
interactively revisit important life moments,
discover more about each other's past, preserve
cherished personal recollections and begin
conversations about family history and heritage.
Topics
cover Times of Your Life,
Milestones, Firsts,
Favorites, Places, Work and
Career, Friends and much more.
The
cards cost just $10 but the conversations they
will start are priceless. Order a set for a
special Valentine's gift for your loved ones. To
order email jgordon@jfcsmpls.org or call
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Volunteer
Drivers Needed
*Sam,
a retired physician, is the sole caretaker for his
wife who suffers from dementia. To stay active,
Sam frequently exercises and socialize s
at the Sabes JCC. He also runs errands for his
family and takes his wife to medical appointments.
To meet all these obligations, Sam relies on
JFCS's L'Chaim
Senior Services Deikel Transportation.
The volunteer drivers consistently make sure Sam,
and other older adults in our community are able
to get to doctor appointments, run errands, visit
with friends and more.
To
ensure that all ol der
adults have access to our services, JFCS needs
more volunteer drivers. We're looking for adults
who are available this winter - and beyond; have a
safe driving record, appropriate insurance and a
car in good condition. If you can help contact
Debra Savitt, Program Manager Volunteer Resources,
at dsavitt@jfcsmpls.org
or
952-542-4859.
*Sam's name has
been changed.
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Ed2Go
Offers Affordable Career Training and Online
Learning
JFCS
proudly offers Ed2Go online classes making
learning at home easy and affordable. Classes
start at just $95. All classes are led by expert
instructors and provide interactive instruction at
your own pace.
 If you're looking to further
your career you'll find classes on
the workforce skills you need to enter a new field
or advance your current career. Look for career
training programs in the Allied Health,
Computer-Internet, Business, Technical and
Construction industries. Course titles
include Accounting Fundamentals,
Medical Terminology, Speed Spanish, Grant
Writing and more. Ed2go
also
offers a wide range of Test Prep courses including
the ACT, SAT, GMAT and
LSAT.
Courses
are also available for lifelong learners who want
to further develop an area of interest or try
something brand new. Personal Development subjects
include Arts, Health and Wellness and Personal
Finance and Investments. Check out course titles
like Photoshop for Digital Photographers,
Start Your Own Edible Garden,
or Write Your Life
Story.
With
over 100 online education programs there's a class
for everyone! Click here to see all the JFCS Ed2Go
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To
Walk in God's Ways: Perspectives on Illness, Loss
and Healing
9-10:30 a.m.,
February 12
Congregation Darchei Noam,
5224 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park
(use
Salem Ave S entrance)
 Rabbi Joseph Ozarowski,
Chaplain and nationally renowned speaker, will
continue his eight-part series on Jewish
perspectives for providing comfort to those who
are ill, dealing with end of life challenges and
grieving. The series, presented in collaboration
with the JFCS Twin Cities Jewish Healing Program
and Sholom Hospice, will address Advanced
Directives and Ethical Wills on February 12.
Future lectures will cover Jewish Hospice; Loss
and Healing; and The Afterlife.
The
series is free and open to the community. Click here to see the
entire schedule.
For
more information, contact Congregation Darchei
Noam at
612-920-3424.
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Free
Caregiver Conference
April
1, 2012 - Save the Date!
 Plan to attend a FREE
conference for anyone who has a parent, spouse or
loved one requiring assistance with their everyday
needs.
Learn
at workshops, relax, explore resources and much
more.
To
make sure you receive all the information about
this wonderful conference, email Allison Hillman,
L'Chaim Senior Services Case Manager, at ahillman@jfcsmpls.org.
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AskBarbara
If you need a quick, confidential answer or
insight into parenting or family relationships,
remember to
AskBarbara.
Her expertise includes parenting, interfaith
programs, workplace issues, grief, loss and the
challenges of caregiving. To have your question
privately answered, email askbarbara@jfcsm pls.org.
This month AskBarbara
offers a recipe for raising confident,
responsible, successful children.
Preparation
time: minimum of 21 years
Ingredients:
A
CONTINUOUS SUPPLY of unconditional
love....
For
the complete recipe...click here.
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Brittany
at your Beck & Call
Brittany
Beck, Healthy Youth-Healthy Communities (HY-HC)
specialist, provides a safe, confidential forum
for kids and their parents to ask questions about
the challenges in their lives. You can email
Brittany at
bbeck@jfcsmpls.org or check out
the
HY-HC Facebook
page.
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Mission
Statement
Inspired by the wisdom and values of
our tradition, Jewish Family and
Children's Service of Minneapolis
supports people of all backgrounds to
reach their full potential.
Jewish Family and Children's Service
of Minneapolis
13100 Wayzata Blvd, Suite 400
Minnetonka,
MN 55305-1842
952-546-0616
www.jfcsmpls.org |
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