Shalom Baby welcomes families of newborns and babies, up to age 2, to the Jewish community. Join us for our monthly circle time. There will be plenty of time for the little ones to play and the parents to chat. Contact Carrie Fink at 952-417-2139 or cfink@jfcsmpls.org with questions.
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A Free Parent Workshop hosted by Heilicher Minneapolis Day School with Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis Tuesday, January 28, 2020 7-8:30 p.m. Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School Ben and Bernice Fiterman Beit Knesset Barry Family Campus 4330 S. Cedar Lake Road, Minneapolis, MN 55416 Research shows that one of the best ways that we can help prepare our children to cope with discrimination and intolerance is by being open about it. Heilicher is proud to host this event…
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Havdalah, or separation in Hebrew, is Shabbat's multi-sensory closing ritual traditionally performed when three stars appear on Saturday evening. Join together with other families with young children as we sing and tell stories and do some fun crafts. We will then say goodbye to Shabbat with a musical service, followed by a child-friendly nosh. Fun for all generations! View more information here. Each Havdalah is open to all PJ families. You do not need to be a member of PJ…
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In this movie, a nonspeaking young man dreams of autistic civil rights. The documentary film “Deej,” with its insider view of autism, challenges us all to live inclusion. Abandoned by his birth parents and unable to speak for himself, DJ Savarese (Deej) found not only a loving family but also a life in words, which he types on a text-to-voice synthesizer. As he makes his way through high school and dreams of college, he confronts the terrors of his past,…
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Come learn about the holiday of Tu B’Shevat, the New Year of the Trees. Expert baker Uriel Lewis will lead our exploration of the ritual foods of Tu B’Shevat by using them as our baking ingredients! $10/family Please register here by February 2.
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We are seeking volunteers and their dogs for the upcoming puppy parade to be held on President’s Day at Sholom West. Join us at 2 PM as we bring cheer and dog love to seniors in our community. We'll "parade" our way around visiting with residents. Don't forget a copy of your pup's vaccination records, baggies in case of accidents, and maybe a handful of treats! This event has a maximum of 10 dogs, so sign up as it will…
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Join NextGen and local community members for a night of food, fun, and virtual reality, powered by YALA Twin Cities, a program of the Minneapolis and St. Paul Jewish Federations. The NextGen Winter Party will be Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 6-9 p.m. at REM5 in St. Louis Park. Have a drink and snack with your friends, play VR games, and learn about NextGen’s mission to support JFCS and the community. REM5 is an innovative event space that uses virtual reality…
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Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis (JFCS) will host “Advocating Your Values,” an advocacy training event, 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, in the Community Room at JFCS (5905 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley). DOORS OPEN AT 12:30! The event is co-sponsored by JFCS, The National Council of Jewish Women Minnesota (NCJW), PRISM, Jewish Family Service of St. Paul (JFS) and Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC). Whether you are just beginning to get involved with…
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JFCS and Adath Jeshurun Congregation will host a six-week class, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers.” The class is designed to provide you with a wealth of self-care tools that will help you take care of yourself while taking care of others. You will learn to reduce stress, improve your self-confidence, balance your life, better communicate your feelings, and increase your ability to make tough decisions. Facilitated by Annette Sandler, MA, JFCS Director of Aging Services, and Rachel Wolk, MA Wednesdays, Feb.…
Find out more »Join us for our fifth and final stop of Traveling Havdalah at Shir Tikvah Congregation. Together we will make a joyous, musical Havdalah and close out Shabbat with song, dance, storytelling, and craft. Stay after for schmooze and snacks. Shir Tikvah does not have a parking lot - please factor in some travel time to park adjacent to the building and/or on nearby blocks (follow posted signs). Each Havdalah is open to all PJ families. You do not need to…
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Enjoy refreshments, collect swag bags, shop our baby boutique and resource tables, participate in circle time, and meet other families and their babies! Joins us at 10 a.m. at JFCS in Golden Valley. For event details and to RSVP, contact Carrie Fink at cfink@jfcsmpls.org or 952-417-2139.
Find out more »JFCS and Adath Jeshurun Congregation will host a six-week class, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers.” The class is designed to provide you with a wealth of self-care tools that will help you take care of yourself while taking care of others. You will learn to reduce stress, improve your self-confidence, balance your life, better communicate your feelings, and increase your ability to make tough decisions. Facilitated by Annette Sandler, MA, JFCS Director of Aging Services, and Rachel Wolk, MA Wednesdays, Feb.…
Find out more »JFCS and Adath Jeshurun Congregation will host a six-week class, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers.” The class is designed to provide you with a wealth of self-care tools that will help you take care of yourself while taking care of others. You will learn to reduce stress, improve your self-confidence, balance your life, better communicate your feelings, and increase your ability to make tough decisions. Facilitated by Annette Sandler, MA, JFCS Director of Aging Services, and Rachel Wolk, MA Wednesdays, Feb.…
Find out more »JFCS and Adath Jeshurun Congregation will host a six-week class, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers.” The class is designed to provide you with a wealth of self-care tools that will help you take care of yourself while taking care of others. You will learn to reduce stress, improve your self-confidence, balance your life, better communicate your feelings, and increase your ability to make tough decisions. Facilitated by Annette Sandler, MA, JFCS Director of Aging Services, and Rachel Wolk, MA Wednesdays, Feb.…
Find out more »JFCS and Adath Jeshurun Congregation will host a six-week class, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers.” The class is designed to provide you with a wealth of self-care tools that will help you take care of yourself while taking care of others. You will learn to reduce stress, improve your self-confidence, balance your life, better communicate your feelings, and increase your ability to make tough decisions. Facilitated by Annette Sandler, MA, JFCS Director of Aging Services, and Rachel Wolk, MA Wednesdays, Feb.…
Find out more »JFCS and Adath Jeshurun Congregation will host a six-week class, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers.” The class is designed to provide you with a wealth of self-care tools that will help you take care of yourself while taking care of others. You will learn to reduce stress, improve your self-confidence, balance your life, better communicate your feelings, and increase your ability to make tough decisions. Facilitated by Annette Sandler, MA, JFCS Director of Aging Services, and Rachel Wolk, MA Wednesdays, Feb.…
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Join PJ Library, Talmud Torah of Minneapolis, and Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School for a meaningful day of service. Families will work on a variety of service projects benefiting local nonprofit organizations, including JFCS neighbor agency, PRISM (prismmpls.org). A dairy Kosher lunch will be provided. This is a drop-in event, so we welcome you and your family to come at your convenience. The $18 registration fee will help cover the costs for essential items used for service projects and donating…
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