So great we couldn't wait! Take part in JFCS' annual online auction from August 28 - September 6. www.biddingforgood.com/jfcs
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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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JFCS Professional Networking Group Keeping Your Cool Through the Job Search Wednesday, October 3 9-11 a.m. 5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN 55422 Join us at the October Professional Networking Group, where we will discuss ways to: · Identify strategies for managing worry · Learn tools to stay focused on your goals · Harness your motivation The JFCS Professional Networking Group offers a holistic approach to job search support. We explore how personal strengths are connected to a successful…
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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. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. Walk-ins are welcome on Sunday, but please bring your own lunch.
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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…
Find out more »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! Noah, 11, a PJ Library participant who has been receiving free books for all of PJ Library’s 10 years, will be presented with the program’s milestone 100,000th free book at the event. Click here to read more! Please bring an unused/unopened item for…
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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…
Find out more »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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The snow won't keep the show from going on! We will see you tonight! 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…
Find out more »JFCS Professional Networking Group Wednesday, December 5 9-11 a.m. 5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN 55422 Navigating the Holidays When you are Unemployed Being unemployed and looking for work during the holidays can be challenge. You may find it hard to remain positive during this time of year when you feel not so festive. In this workshop we will discuss common challenges for job-seekers during this time year as well as brainstorm strategies, tips and tools which…
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Join PJ Library at YoYo Donuts to celebrate Chanukah! 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, and is not kosher. Space is limited! Contact Carrie Fink if you’re interested in registering.
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Are you feeling burnt-out by the never-ending cycle of news and figuring out the best way to discuss political issues in a meaningful way that embraces diverse views and opinions? If so, please join us for the Better Angels Skills Workshop to: - Learn skills to have respectful conversations with people who disagree with you. - Clarify differences - Search for common ground - Deal with the stress among family members and friends whose views differ from yours The Better…
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Join PJ library this winter and travel to area synagogues to enjoy family-friendly Havdalah. We will be decorating pillowcases, having a short service, enjoying a potluck dinner, then reading some bedtime stories. Bet Shalom will be providing alfredo, mac and cheese, and chicken. To RSVP and sign up for a dish to bring, click here. Kids are encouraged to come in their pajamas! Each Havdalah is open to all PJ families; you do not need to be a member of…
Find out more »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 PJ Library for a family challah bake. Prepare and knead the dough, hear a PJ Library story while it rises, and learn some cool braiding techniques. Each family will go home with 6 loaves to bake in your oven. Recommended for kids ages 4-11 with an adult. Contact Carrie Fink at 952-417-2139 or cfink@jfcsmpls.org to register!
Find out more »Join PJ library this winter and travel to area synagogues to enjoy family-friendly Havdalah. Beth El, PJ Library, and Camp Ramah invite you to the second installment of the PJ Library Traveling Havdalah series. Families will create their own Havdalah candle, enjoy a musical Havdalah service, and hear some goodnight stories. A light supper will be served at the beginning. Please bring a new pair of two-piece pajamas to be donated to Sweet Dreams for Kids. RSVP by January 10th…
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Join us for NextGen's Winter Party at Can Can Wonderland (Art Benefit Corporation) on Thursday, January 17th, 2019 from 6 PM to 9 PM. Artisanal pizzas, flatbreads, naan hummus platters, and desserts will be provided. Additional food available for purchase. Registration fee is a $10.00 donation. Pre-registrants get a free drink ticket, good for highball cocktails, rail drinks, draught and canned beer, plus anything on their tap wall which includes beer, wine, cocktails, kombucha, and cold press. All attendees will…
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