English Rose Suites has been serving individuals with dementia for over 20 years. They operate 4 residences in Edina with just 6 residents in each and a 1-3 staffing ratio and also have a home care branch called b home Home Care. Their approach to dementia care is unique and is known nationally. With a leadership team that has been together for over 15 years, they believe their expertise and holistic approach sets them apart and allows a better quality…
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Hope, Humor and Healing: Finding Light in Dark Places Keynote: John Moe, host of the podcast, The Hilarious World of Depression Sunday, Oct. 21 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Temple Israel 2323 Fremont Ave S, Minneapolis MN Free and open to all. REGISTER HERE!
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Shalom Baby welcomes families of newborns and babies, up to age 2, to the Jewish community. Join us for Circle Time, an informal activity group with music, shakers, story time, tumble time, yoga, and parachute play. It’s a great way to connect with other sleep-deprived parents. Come as you are, there will be plenty of coffee! Contact Carrie Fink at 952-417-2139 or cfink@jfcsmpls.org with questions.
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Join us to fill gift bags for teenagers with candy and movie tickets in support of our Hag Sameach program. Treats will be available, followed by a late night happy hour. Please bring an AMC Theater Gift Card worth 2 movie tickets or more or an $18 donation. NextGen will contribute $250 towards gift cards as a match to participant donations. If you cannot attend or would like to make a donation in advance of the event, fill out the…
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JFCS Professional Networking Group Wednesday, November 7 9-11 a.m. 5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN 55422 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. All sessions are interactive and provide a natural and supportive environment for networking, and are open to the public with no cost to attend. To get started with JFCS Career Services call our Intake line at 952-417-2111.
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PJ Library is turning 10! Bring the whole family to celebrate the 10 years that PJ Library has been in Minneapolis. Decorate aprons and participate in Cupcake Wars, where bakers will be judged on taste, style, and presentation! Please bring an unused/unopened item for PRISM’s Birthday Gift Room, which helps families celebrate children’s birthdays when times are tight, allowing participants to choose age-appropriate gifts, decorations, plates, napkins, and a birthday cake! Register below window.bboxInit = function () { bbox.showForm('587c1bf7-2e29-4529-9e2d-5e1c8a673eb1'); };…
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- Are you in an interfaith marriage or relationship? - Is your child married to someone who isn't Jewish? - Do you have interfaith grandchildren? - Did you grow up in an interfaith family? Leah Persky, Family Life Educator at JFCS, and Carrie Fink, PJ Library Coordinator, will facilitate a meaningful conversation regarding the unique challenges and opportunities that interfaith families face during winter holiday season. Attendees will leave with useful tools for dealing with these sensitive issues and a…
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The Jewish Inclusion Collaborative (JIC) of Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis (JFCS), in partnership with the Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival, will present, My Hero Brother, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at the St. Paul JCC. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Yonatan Nir, the film tells the story of a group of remarkable young people with Down syndrome who embark on a demanding trek through the Indian Himalayas, accompanied by their brothers and sisters. The difficult trials and…
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30th Annual ‘Laugh on Their Behalf’ Benefit Saturday, December 1, 2018 Minneapolis Marriott City Center Each year, JFCS serves thousands of people in our community, our neighborhoods and our families. Join us for our 30th annual evening of fun, food and comedy as together we laugh on their behalf to support the work of JFCS. Cory Provus, radio voice of the Minnesota Twins will emcee the event and the Scott & Hindy Tankenoff Family will be honored with the JFCS…
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Join PJ Library at YoYo Donuts to celebrate Chanukkah! During the private party, kids will get to tour and explore the kitchen, decorate donuts with icing and toppings, and play donut themed games. There will be coffee and donuts for the parents, too! Yoyo Donuts is a peanut-free and tree nut-free facility. Space is limited, registration will open soon.
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