Choosing Judaism: My Non-Straightforward Path to Bat Mitzvah
Becoming a Bat Mitzvah at age 27 sheds light on faith and future as a Jew. Sarah Malakoff shares her experience of becoming a Jew in adulthood alongside her fellow B’nei Mitzvah students.
Author Archive for Sarah Malakoff
Sarah Malakoff has had a connection to the Twin Cities Jewish community in her professional and personal life. For a while, she peppered TC Jewfolk with myriad stories on services and events provided by Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis, where she worked as the agency's Communications Specialist. Now, she stays involved as a Jewish community volunteer and congregant who likes to keep informed about opportunities for fun and education in Minneapolis-St. Paul.
JFCS’ NextGen: Engaging Donors in Our Generation
New group JFCS NextGen hopes to tap into the altruism of Millennials while benefiting participants with networking and social perks.
Raise Your Forks In Protest to Defeat the Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment
Join J-Pride for a potluck dinner featuring a speaker from Jewish Community Action, and discover ways to help defeat the proposed legislation
Helping Abuse Victims Move Past Fear, Toward Career
A Twin Cities program helps domestic abuse survivors move into a new phase in their lives. Here’s your chance to help by becoming an advocate.
Volunteer With JFCS’s Quick Fix Program and Make a Difference for Seniors
Just changing a lightbulb for a senior client of Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis, like Marsha, can bring a lot of light into her life
Baby’s Got Books!
“We like lots of books, and we cannot lie. You other book-lovers can’t deny”…that PJ Library and Shalom Baby are great FREE programs for kids!
iPads, Coco, getaways and more in the JFCS Online Auction!
You know you want an iPad anyway, so why not have the moo-lah go toward helping more than 16,000 people?!
Have a Holly, Jolly Hanukkah with Hag Sameach
Spread holiday joy with Hag Sameach (Happy Holidays) Program! Donations for this year are being collected through Dec. 2.
Top 10 Reasons to Attend the JFCS 23rd Annual Benefit on December 3rd
A free drink, helping people in our community, and lots of laughter are reasons that top the list!
Thou shalt not cheer for the Cardinals?
Get ready for JFCS Pre-Benefit Pub Night at The Local with trivia questions! Answer and be entered to win a $10 gift card to Caribou!
Franken, Saget and Williams: Trivia Subjects That Sound Like a Law Firm
Get ready for JFCS Pre-Benefit Pub Night at The Local with trivia questions! Answer and be entered to win a $10 gift card to Caribou!
Moses, Marcia Brady and Bernie Mac: What’s in common?
Get ready for JFCS Pre-Benefit Pub Night at The Local with trivia questions! Answer and be entered to win a $10 gift card to Caribou!
Helping Abuse Victims Move Past Fear, Toward Career
A Twin Cities program helps domestic abuse survivors move into a new phase in their lives. Here’s your chance to help by becoming an advocate.
JFCS Presents Beers and Careers
Who you know can be the difference between landing that job or feeling stuck. So join JFCS for this young adult networking event on July 25th.
The Human Side of the State Budget Crisis
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis advocates for vital services to continue despite government shutdown.
Dance the Hora Down Hennepin With J-Pride
On Sunday, June 26, J-Pride will be participating in the Twin Cities Pride Festival and they hope you’ll join in the hora down Hennepin.
A Jewish Helping Hand: Coaches Guide the Game of Life
JFCS of Mpls introduces coaching services for individuals who want to live their lives to the fullest. A Q&A with two of the coaches.
Baby Boomers and Caregiving: Expert Advice on What to Expect
Caregiving is a tough job many of our parents do today. A Q&A and April 3 conference explain what to expect when WE become caregivers.
One Couple, Two Faiths
No relationship is without its challenges. Throw different religions into the mix, and you might have a whole other set of issues to overcome.
Because You Could Use a Few Tips for Having “The Talk” With Teenagers
Need a few pointers in how to raise/handle/live with/learn from Jewish teenagers? Check out Minnesota’s free Not OUR Kids! Conference.
Disordered: Thy Name is Teenager
ADD, ADHD, ODD, OCD…Living with the labels. A play by and about teenagers. Coming soon to a synagogue near you.
