Enjoy refreshments, collect swag bags, shop our baby boutique and resource tables, participate in circle time, and meet other families and their babies! Join us at 10 a.m. JFCS in Golden Valley - 5905 Golden Valley Road. For event details and to RSVP, go to facebook.com/PJLibraryINmpls or contact Carrie Fink at cfink@jfcsmpls.org or 952-417-2139. Shalom Baby welcomes families of newborns and babies to the Jewish community with special events and opportunities to meet other families. A special thanks to: Gogo…
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Is one of your new year's resolutions to find a meaningful volunteer opportunity? Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis’ (JFCS) offers a variety of volunteer opportunities serving people of all backgrounds and ages and will host a Volunteer Info Night from 7-8 p.m. Monday, February 25, at its office in Golden Valley (5905 Golden Valley Rd). “Whether you are looking for one-time volunteering or doing so on a regular basis, we have the right fit for you!” said Dana…
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Introducing a new ongoing volunteer opportunity! Starting January 31st, NextGen volunteers will be helping PRISM Food Shelf and Thrift Shop to sort, curate and process its thrift shop donations. Thursday Thrifting will occur the last Thursday of every month from 5-7 p.m at PRISM in Golden Valley. This event is open to anyone ages 21-36 regardless of prior experience with NextGen. Bring yourself and your keen eye for fashion and quality goods. If you want, you can even bring your…
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Join PJ Library at the Minneapolis Bouldering Project for an afternoon of climbing! We’ll have expert instructors available to show families how to tackle this new challenge, plus snacks and story time to refuel and rest. You can read more about MBP here.
Space is limited so register today! Each person attending needs to complete a waiver form here.
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Put on your PJs and join us at Adath for our final session of PJ Library Traveling Havdalah. We’ll start with a light dinner, then enjoy Shabbat singing and craft activities followed by a musical Havdalah service with Hazzan Joanna Dulkin. Fun for the whole family—all ages welcome. Free, but RSVPs requested here. Each Havdalah is open to all PJ families; you do not need to be a member of PJ Library or a synagogue to attend! March 9 Adath…
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ABOUT THE EVENT The entire community is invited to Jewish Community Day at the Mall of America for a gathering of special opportunities just for us! Free tours, discounted attractions, special offers and the opportunity to come together in a new way! This is a happening that you won’t want to miss! ATTRACTIONS & DISCOUNTS Discounted Nickelodeon Universe wristbands Discount admission to: Dutchman’s Deck Adventure Course, 5D Extreme Attraction by Matrix Technology, FlyOver America, Moose Mountain Adventure Golf, Rock of…
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JFCS is proud to host Better Angels Red Blue workshop. This event brings together citizens from opposite ends of the political spectrum for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and reflecting.
When you register, you will identify which way you lean (Red or Blue). We will need approximately equal numbers of Red and Blue attendees. The Red and Blue side will each have 6-8 participants, who will engage in small- and large-group discussions throughout the day with individuals of both the same and different political persuasions.
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PJ Library is starting a volunteer-led Parent Ambassador Committee. All PJ parents are welcome to join us for this kickoff! We’ll explore the vision for the committee, including how parents can help guide strategic direction, programming, and outreach for PJ Library. We’ll provide pizza for dinner. There is no expectation to commit–just come for food and child-free conversation with other parents!
Find out more »Introducing a new ongoing volunteer opportunity! Starting January 31st, NextGen volunteers will be helping PRISM Food Shelf and Thrift Shop to sort, curate and process its thrift shop donations. Thursday Thrifting will occur the last Thursday of every month from 5-7 p.m at PRISM in Golden Valley. This event is open to anyone ages 21-36 regardless of prior experience with NextGen. Bring yourself and your keen eye for fashion and quality goods. If you want, you can even bring your…
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The Twin Cities Jewish Community Alzheimer’s Task Force Presents:
KEEPING THE SPIRIT ALIVE - The Conference for Caregivers and Those Supporting a Loved One with Dementia
Featuring keynote speaker Dr. Vic Sandler, MD and emcee Jana Shortal
April 7, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Beth El Synagogue (5225 Barry St. W., St. Louis Park)
PJ Library and the Hag Sameach program invite you and your family to come help assemble Hag Sameach Passover bags for delivery. Then take part in an extra delicious chocolate seder! We’ll drink 4 glasses of chocolate milk, create a Hillel (s'more) sandwich, and explore plenty more chocolate treats from our chocolate themed Haggadah. This event is for kids ages 5 and up.
Find out more »Introducing a new ongoing volunteer opportunity! Starting January 31st, NextGen volunteers will be helping PRISM Food Shelf and Thrift Shop to sort, curate and process its thrift shop donations. Thursday Thrifting will occur the last Thursday of every month from 5-7 p.m at PRISM in Golden Valley. This event is open to anyone ages 21-36 regardless of prior experience with NextGen. Bring yourself and your keen eye for fashion and quality goods. If you want, you can even bring your…
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Learn from Dr. Sulik how to help people move from anxiety to optimal wellness, find out what other congregations are doing in the area of mental health, and gather resources to bring back to your own community. Open to clergy of all faiths, congregational staff, lay leaders and members interested in mental health.
$10 – includes lunch; Those in need of subsidy should contact Amy Weiss at aweiss@jfcsmpls.org.
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Save the date for a fun, meaningful family day of service with PJ Library and Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School. Families will work together to complete hands on projects to contribute to local non-profit organizations. More information to come!
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