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Beth El Synagogue — Hattan V’Kallah Marital Workshop
5224 W. 26th St.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
952-920-3512
Fax: 952-920-8755
www.bethelsynagogue.org
Rabbis: Alexander Davis and Avi Olitzky
Engaged and recently married couples are invited to participate in four two-hour workshops jointly conducted by the Jewish Family and Children’s Service and our Beth El staff. The workshops consist of discussions and Jewish study of important marital issues such as communication, intimacy and sexuality, and building a Jewish home and family. Call for specific dates and registration.

Chabad Lubavitch Chaplaincy
1842 Ford Pkwy.
St. Paul, MN 55116
651-695-1158
Fax: 651-698-1295
Lubavitchmn@aol.com
Chaplain: Rabbi Levi Yitzchok Feller, 651-245-0061
Ongoing visits to hospitals, nursing homes, halfway houses, shut-ins and prisons, providing counseling and home visitations to Jews in troubled circumstances.

Healthy Youth-Healthy Communities
13100 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 400
Minnetonka, MN 55305
952-542-4835
Fax: 952-593-1778
cstein@jfcsmpls.org
www.jfcsmpls.org
Healthy Youth-Healthy Communities is a preventive program for Jewish youth in grades five through college that addresses relationship violence, drug and alcohol abuse and mental health issues. College interns present interactive programs that help Jewish students gain a greater understanding of healthy relations. In addition, it provides tools on how to manage their own or their family’s issues when faced with a mental health, chemical or drug abuse problem. Along with encouraging healthy choices, the program strives to dispel myths and negative attitudes surrounding these issues. The program is free and available to all Jewish programs that serve Jewish youth. This is a program of J-CHAI (Jewish Community Health Awareness Initiative), a collaboration of Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis and Jewish Family Service of St. Paul.

Jewish Community Health Awareness Initiative (J-CHAI)
952-542-4833
Fax: 952-593-1778
bsitkoff@jfcsmpls.org
www.jfcsmpls.org
J-CHAI works to raise awareness and provide education and services to individuals and families struggling with domestic abuse and mental health issues. J-CHAI develops new community health initiatives that address the diverse social service needs of the Twin Cities’ Jewish community. J-CHAI includes the Jewish Domestic Abuse Collaborative (JDAC), the Mental Health Education Project (MHEP) and Healthy Youth-Healthy Communities (HY-HC). This is a collaborative program between Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis and Jewish Family Service of St. Paul.

Jewish Domestic Abuse Collaborative
13100 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 400
Minnetonka, MN 55305
952-542-4833
Fax: 952-593-1778
bsitkoff@jfcsmpls.org
www.jfcsmpls.org
The Jewish Domestic Abuse Collaborative works to raise awareness about domestic abuse in our community. The collaborative strives to provide education, coordinate resources, and assure safe environments for Jewish individuals and families in the greater Twin Cities area. This is a program of J-CHAI (Jewish Community Health Awareness Initiative), a collaboration of Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis and Jewish Family Service of St. Paul.

Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis (JFCS)
13100 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 400
Minnetonka, MN 55305
952-546-0616
Fax: 952-593-1778
www.jfcsmpls.org
Chief Executive Officer: Judy Halper
President: Debra Orbuch Grayson
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis (JFCS) is a social service and vocational agency dedicated to enhancing the well-being and self-sufficiency of individuals and families by assisting them to meet the unique challenges of daily life. Inspired by the wisdom and values of our tradition, JFCS supports people of all backgrounds to reach their full potential.

JFCS — Ask Barbara
AskBarbara@jfcsmpls.org
www.jfcsmpls.org
Need a quick, confidential answer or insight into parent-child relationships? Ask Barbara is a free e-mail question-and-answer service that takes you from diapers to dating to college and beyond. Simply e-mail: AskBarbara@jfcsmpls.org and you’ll receive a prompt response from an experienced professional.

JFCS — Consultation Services
952-546-0616
Fax: 952-593-1778
www.jfcsmpls.org
Sometimes situations arise in daily life where you may want to seek advice from a JFCS professional. JFCS is available for consultations when you would like to speak to a counselor, but don’t necessarily need long-term assistance. You will meet with a staff member to clarify issues, identify resources and develop a plan. Follow-up sessions available if needed.

JFCS — Counseling
952-546-0616
Fax: 952-593-1778
www.jfcsmpls.org
The JFCS counseling staff strives to maximize each person’s strengths and skills. Each counselor works to educate and empower people by developing an individualized treatment plan using a variety of therapeutic methods. JFCS maintains the highest ethical and clinical standards of professional practice.

JFCS — Emergency Financial Assistance
952-546-0616
Fax: 952-593-1778
www.jfcsmpls.org
When a financial crisis occurs, JFCS assists agency clients and members of the Jewish community with financial assistance and counseling. JFCS counselors have access to a variety of financial programs depending on each person’s needs. Budget management counseling is offered.

JFCS — Family Life Education
952-546-0616
Fax: 952-593-1778
brudnick@jfcsmpls.org
www.jfcsmpls.org
JFCS educates, trains and provides forums to create healthier individuals, families and communities. Learning sessions take place at synagogues, schools, businesses and other organizations. JFCS offers customized programming, training and consultation on a variety of topics, including parenting and promoting healthy families, life challenges, interfaith relationships, personal growth, special needs, teacher workshops, career development and workplace issues.

JFCS — Grief Support, Information and Referral
952-546-0616
Fax: 952-593-1778
brudnick@jfcsmpls.org
www.jfcsmpls.org
JFCS offers personalized grief support because every loss is unique.

JFCS — Intake and Information
952-546-0616
Fax: 952-593-1778
www.jfcsmpls.org
When people don’t know where to turn for help, they can call JFCS. The Intake and Information Services staff has a thorough knowledge of resources in the Jewish and general communities. Intake and Information Services staff can help you connect with JFCS’ services and manage much of the emergency financial assistance available through JFCS.

JFCS — Interfaith Programs and Services
952-546-0616
Fax: 952-593-1778
brudnick@jfcsmpls.org
www.jfcsmpls.org
JFCS is a welcoming place that offers a broad range of programming and services addressing both interfaith family and community issues. For synagogues, Jewish agencies and organizations, JFCS provides speakers, facilitators and consultants. Services are customized to provide guidance and information to effectively deal with interfaith issues that are most relevant to each institution. Offerings include multi-session workshops, single-session programs, personalized educational sessions and counseling. Information and support are designed to help build and maintain healthy relationships. Individuals, couples, parents, grandparents, adult children raised in interfaith families, and extended family members gain tools and understanding that are valuable when dealing with complicated, sensitive and often challenging interfaith issues.

JFCS — Jewish Big Brother/Big Sister Program
952-542-4827
Fax: 952-593-1778
bgoldfarb@jfcsmpls.org
www.jfcsmpls.org
Volunteers in the Jewish Big Brother/Big Sister Program (BB/BS) provide acceptance, friendship, support and caring for children who need nurturing relationships in their lives. BB/BS supports Jewish children and their families by offering positive Jewish role models. The program goal is to empower a child through a fun, unconditional friendship. Celebrating Jewish holidays together is just one way BB/BS share experiences and fun. For many, the relationship has been life-altering, leading to lifelong friendships. In addition to the traditional pairings between an adult big and a little, the program offers new creative match opportunities including: peer to peer, parent to parent, bigs and littles in training to become bigs, and adults to adults. We have found that mentorships can occur at any age and with this flexibility we can support more people than ever before.

JFCS — Jewish Free Loan Program
952-546-0616
Fax: 952-593-1778
www.jfcsmpls.org
JFCS helps members of the Twin Cities Jewish community who face unexpected financial challenges. The program makes it possible for eligible individuals to secure an interest-free loan up to $7,500. A co-signer is required.

JFCS — Mental Health Support Services (MHSS)
952-546-0616
Fax: 952-593-1778
www.jfcsmpls.org
Mental Health Support Services works with people who live with serious and persistent mental illness. The program helps people improve connections with family, work and community, while achieving and maintaining health, stability and independence.

JFCS — Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP)
952-542-4803
Fax: 952-593-1778
cbrady@jfcsmpls.org
www.parent-child.org
www.jfcsmpls.org
This proven innovative childhood literacy and school readiness program strengthens families and prepares children for academic success through intensive home visits. Trained staff helps families challenged by poverty, language barriers, limited exposure to educational opportunities and other obstacles to educational success create language-rich home environments. The program promotes the cognitive, social and emotional development that children need to enter school ready to learn and succeed.

JFCS — Survivor Support Services
952-546-0616
Fax: 952-593-1778
www.jfcsmpls.org
Survivor Support Services is a program of L’Chaim Senior Services (LCSS) that provides service to Jewish victims of Nazi persecution. All LCSS services are available to survivors. In addition to a case manager who can advocate and coordinate services, additional assistance can be provided to survivors and to their family members with the process of applying for restitution and compensation. Survivors may also receive help accessing national and international organizations, which coordinate other compensation programs. Program staff provides training to the community on a variety of survivor issues, such as teaching staff in long-term care about managing survivor patients.

JFCS — Twin Cities Jewish Healing Program
952-542-4840
Fax: 952-593-1778
jmarcus@jfcsmpls.org
www.jfcsmpls.org
At JFCS we believe that no one should face illness or loss alone. The Twin Cities Jewish Healing Program offers prayers, and shared wisdom, to help those in need of healing. With trained volunteers and access to information and referral, this unique program answers the call for many individuals and their families encountering life-altering situations.

JFCS — Volunteer Resources
952-542-4859
Fax: 952-593-1778
dsavitt@jfcsmpls.org
www.jfcsmpls.org
Each year, nearly 900 JFCS volunteers provide services to those in need in both the Jewish and general communities. JFCS provides short- and long-term, flexible volunteer opportunities in a variety of programs. Each month an e-mail newsletter, Mitzvah Madness, is sent to more than 700 people listing current volunteer opportunities.

Jewish Family Service of St. Paul (JFS)
1633 W. Seventh St.
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-698-0767
Fax: 651-698-0162
info@jfssp.org
www.jfssp.org
Executive Director: Rena Waxman
President: Dr. Leslie Hahn
For almost 100 years, Jewish Family Service of St. Paul has been a lifeline to people in need. We provide personalized social and employment services to Jewish and non-Jewish community members and work in partnership with other agencies and resources to help individuals and families create the lives they want. Our services — provided by professional, dedicated, and caring staff — help vulnerable seniors, hard-working families, new arrivals, and others in our community live with dignity as they cope with life’s challenges.

JFS — Counseling and Early Intervention
We provide comprehensive counseling services for individuals, couples, children and families. The licensed and experienced staff offers confidential help with concerns about depression, anxiety, relationships, parenting, childhood behavior, loss, aging, and other mental health concerns.  We also offer support and educational groups for a variety of issues and referrals to other mental health services in the community.

JFS — Emergency Assistance
We help members of the Jewish community who find themselves in an emergency situation involving finances. An assessment and plan are created, connecting with resources to resolve the emergency, including some financial aid when appropriate.

JFS — Employment Services
Our services help people find and keep jobs, develop long-term career plans, and enhance their skills. Services include skills assessment, career planning, resume preparation, job search assistance, interview skills and post-placement support.

Jewish Recovery Network
9225 Medicine Lake Rd. #111
Golden Valley, MN 55427
763-544-4446
Fax: 763-545-8907
stewlabs@msn.com
Contact: Joyce Segelbaum
The Jewish Recovery Network is a group of addicted people in recovery, as well as their families and friends, who feel a need for Jewish support in addition to that gained from 12-Step groups. Meetings, held once monthly at Beth El Synagogue in St. Louis Park, keep the tradition of anonymity. For information or to be put on the confidential mailing list, call Joyce S.

JVS, a division of Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis
• 13100 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 300; Minnetonka, MN 55305; 952-591-0300; Fax: 952-593-1778
• 401 N. Third St., Suite 605; Minneapolis, MN 55401; 612-692-8921; Fax: 952-591-0227
Director: Larry Greenbaum
Lgreenbaum@jvsmn.org
www.jvsmn.org
JVS delivers employment, training and career development services that positively impact individuals of all backgrounds, business and society. JVS benefits the people and employers it represents through partnerships with individuals, business, government and community organizations. For specific program and business information, visit JVS’ Web site at: www.jvsmn.org.

JVS — Basic Sliding Fee Childcare Assistance Program
952-417-2182
Fax: 952-593-1778
cschiro@jvsmn.org
www.jvsmn.org
Programs Manager: Caalynn Schiro
JVS partners with the Human Services and Public Health Department of Hennepin County to provide financial assistance to eligible families who use registered childcare providers. Quality, affordable, accessible childcare promotes the health and safety of young children and is necessary for parents to achieve self-sufficiency through employment.

JVS — Career Development and Employment Counseling
952-417-2108
Fax: 952-591-0227
ltemkin@jvsmn.org
www.jvsmn.org
Career Development Manager: Leah Temkin
JVS offers group and individual career counseling, employment networking, coaching and other career enhancement services. These programs can help individuals choose a first career, look for a new career or clarify an existing career path.

JVS — Enhancing Your Business
952-591-0300
Fax: 952-591-0227
lgreenbaum@jvsmn.org
www.jvsmn.org
JVS Division Director: Larry Greenbaum
Companies that experience extensive work variations throughout the year will benefit from JVS’ flexible staffing teams. JVS supplies the personnel, adjusting staff to meet a company’s specific needs. JVS also payrolls work team members, relieving employers from the burden of employment taxes, unemployment insurance and workers compensation risk.

JVS — Family Investment Program (MFIP)
952-417-2104
Fax: 952-591-0227
curan@jvsmn.org
www.jvsmn.org
Program Manager: Cindy Uran
The Minnesota Family Investment Program helps people develop the skills necessary to make the transition to competitive employment. Each participant learns job search techniques, including résumé writing and computer skills.

JVS — Individual Referral Project (IRP)
952-417-2187
Fax: 952-591-0227
ewilsey@jvsmn.org
www.jvsmn.org
Employment Specialist: Elena Wilsey
Low-income Minneapolis residents may qualify for limited funds to pay for tuition, books and tools for vocational training, leading to sustainable full-time employment in six high-growth, high-demand fields including health care, finance and insurance, and professional and technical services.

JVS  — PARNOSSAHWORKSMINNESOTA.ORG
952-417-2112
Fax: 952-591-0227
jflam@jvsmn.org
www.jvsmn.org
Community Employment Representative: Janet Flam
JVS introduces an online employment network that enables people to search for jobs online and receive individualized counseling, while providing employers with qualified, motivated candidates.

JVS — West Hennepin Community Outreach Project
952-417-2108
Fax: 952-591-0227
mbahneman@jvsmn.org
www.jvsmn.org
Program Coordinator: Mary Bahneman
JVS, with 14 partner community organizations, assists individuals who reside in 24 West Hennepin County municipalities west of I-494 to receive employment assistance and help with other basic needs. This area spans from Rogers to Maple Plain and Mound to Deephaven.

Johnson Center (opening early 2009)
730 Kay Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55l02
651-637-0360
Administrator: Jill Nance, jnance@sholom.com
www.sholom.com
End-of-life care provided by trained professionals in private bedroom suites. Room for family to be on hand 24/7. Private library, chapel and rooftop garden available to patients and families. Located on the Rossy and Richard Shaller Family Sholom East Campus.

Johnson Hospice Care Agency
3630 Phillips Pkwy.
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
jnance@sholom.com
952-939-1649
www.sholom.com
Administrator: Jill Nance
Hospice care for those with a life-limiting illness provided wherever patient resides. Services provided by specially trained professionals, clergy, volunteers and family members in conjunction with patient’s physician. Located on the Rossy and Richard Shaller Family Sholom East Campus.

Mental Health Education Project
952-542-4860
Fax: 952-593-1778
bsitkoff@jfcsmpls.org
www.jfcsmpls.org
The Mental Health Education Project strives to raise awareness of mental health issues, provide support for individuals and families, offer education on topics affecting all ages and develop training for people who work with mental health issues. This collaborative has 35 Twin Cities community co-sponsors, which seek to ensure enhanced delivery of mental health services through agencies, organizations and congregations. This is a program of J-CHAI (Jewish Community Health Awareness Initiative), a collaboration of Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis and Jewish Family Service of St. Paul.

Nechama — Jewish Response to Disaster
Mailing Address:4330 Cedar Lake Rd. S.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416

Physical Address: 7260 Washington Ave, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Office and Hotline: 763-732-0610
info@nechama.org
www.nechama.org
Nechama (Hebrew for “comfort”) is a nonprofit voluntary organization providing cleanup and recovery to homes and communities impacted by natural disaster. Guided by the Jewish value of tikkun olam — “repairing the world” through acts of goodness — Nechama volunteers offer a helping hand in the spirit of goodwill and creating mutual respect among all people.

Oneg Shabbos V’Yom Tov
1129 St. Paul Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55116
651-696-1759
yosaifg@gmail.com
Executive Director: Naomi Grossbaum
For more than 20 years, Oneg Shabbos V’Yom Tov has brought relief to needy families in the Twin Cities. In addition to providing food packages, our organization assists Russian immigrants, funds scholarships, provides for needy brides and grooms, and distributes clothing, furniture and gifts for Hanuka. All donations are tax-deductible.