J-Pride is thrilled to be participating in Pride for the 12th year in a row! The 2017 Twin Cities Pride Festival will be the weekend of June 24-25. As always, our participation will be Sunday-only to respect Shabbat. Our booth will be open to all on Sunday the 25th and our contingent will be doing the Hora on Hennepin in the Parade. To march with us in the parade, sign up here. J-Pride booth volunteers will connect with folks who…
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PLEASE NOTE: THE JFCS RESERVED TICKETS FOR BOTH SHOWINGS ON JUNE 28 ARE SOLD OUT! Click here to reserve tickets for another time and date. Becoming increasingly involved with hunger relief, JFCS is proud to co-sponsor with Adath Jeshurun Congregation a traveling exhibit titled “This Is Hunger.” Two semi-trailers with interactive educational experiences to help all of us learn more about hunger in America will be set-up in the parking lot of Adath from June 27-30, and is recommended for…
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It's time for the annual JFCS NextGen Summer Party! We'll be raising funds for a great cause (special projects and operating support for JFCS programs), while enjoying beers, snacks, and schmoozing on the LynLake Brewery rooftop. For the first time this year, we'll also be honoring the JFCS Emerging Leader Award recipient at the Summer Party. Register in advance and make your $10 registration donation for a free drink ticket at the door. More details to come, keep an eye…
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JFCS Professional Networking Group Dreaming New Dreams Wednesday, July 12 9-11 a.m. JFCS 3rd Floor Board Room 13100 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka The JFCS Professional Networking Group offers a holistic approach to job search support. We explore how personal strengths are connected to a successful job search and sustainable employment. Topics include: * Powerful Communication * Mindfulness & Meditation *Positive Thinking * Self-Care and Wellness And many other topics related to confidence building and empowerment! All sessions are interactive and provide a natural and…
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JFCS is offering a support group for Jewish caregivers of spouses and life partners with memory loss. The group meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 1-2:30 p.m. at Temple Israel (2324 Emerson Ave. S., Minneapolis). Barbara Rudnick, MA, JFCS Program Manager for Family Life Education, 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…
Find out more »JFCS is offering a support group for Jewish caregivers of spouses and life partners with memory loss. The group meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 1-2:30 p.m. at Temple Israel (2324 Emerson Ave. S., Minneapolis). Barbara Rudnick, MA, JFCS Program Manager for Family Life Education, 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…
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