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For more than a century, Jewish Family Service of St. Paul has supported the community with spiritual comfort, an array of human services to help people age in place, support for caregivers, address mental health issues, avert crisis and steady their lives.
In the News
New Community Support Program Offers Free Counseling
During this unprecedented time of uncertainly, many people are understandably expressing increased feelings of anxiety, depression and isolation. In response to the need for additional mental health services, we developed our new Community Support Program that includes three 20-minute phone conversations with one of our mental health professionals at no cost. Recognizing that many of us […]
“Serving all People” is More Than Just a Tagline
When you see the JFS logo, there is usually a small amount of text underneath. Not a lot, just a few words. But those few words describe JFS perfectly. The first short sentence is “Based on Jewish Values.” Jewish values are the foundation of our work. We are always guided by chesed (kindness), tzedakah (justice) […]
Events
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Caregiver Support Group VIA ZOOM
July 13, 2020 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East , JFS facilitates a caregiver support group for people who are providing care to a loved one.
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Grief Support Group via Zoom
July 15, 2020 / 3:00pm - 4:30pmIn partnership with Sholom Home, JFS facilitates a grief support group. The group is designed to support people during the grief process in a nurturin
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Caregiver Support Group via Zoom
July 27, 2020 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East, JFS facilitates a caregiver support group VIA ZOOM for people who are providing care to a loved one. The group i
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August 5, 2020 / 3:00pm - 4:30pmIn partnership with Sholom Home, JFS facilitates a grief support group. The group is designed to support people during the grief process in a nurturin
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August 10, 2020 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East , JFS facilitates a caregiver support group for people who are providing care to a loved one.
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August 19, 2020 / 3:00pm - 4:30pmIn partnership with Sholom Home, JFS facilitates a grief support group. The group is designed to support people during the grief process in a nurturin
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August 24, 2020 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East, JFS facilitates a caregiver support group VIA ZOOM for people who are providing care to a loved one. The group i
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September 2, 2020 / 3:00pm - 4:30pmIn partnership with Sholom Home, JFS facilitates a grief support group. The group is designed to support people during the grief process in a nurturin
READ MORE Caregiver Support Group VIA ZOOM
September 14, 2020 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East , JFS facilitates a caregiver support group for people who are providing care to a loved one.
READ MORE Grief Support Group via Zoom
September 16, 2020 / 3:00pm - 4:30pmIn partnership with Sholom Home, JFS facilitates a grief support group. The group is designed to support people during the grief process in a nurturin
READ MORE Caregiver Support Group via Zoom
September 28, 2020 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East, JFS facilitates a caregiver support group VIA ZOOM for people who are providing care to a loved one. The group i
READ MORE Grief Support Group via Zoom
October 7, 2020 / 3:00pm - 4:30pmIn partnership with Sholom Home, JFS facilitates a grief support group. The group is designed to support people during the grief process in a nurturin
READ MORE Caregiver Support Group VIA ZOOM
October 12, 2020 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East , JFS facilitates a caregiver support group for people who are providing care to a loved one.
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October 21, 2020 / 3:00pm - 4:30pmIn partnership with Sholom Home, JFS facilitates a grief support group. The group is designed to support people during the grief process in a nurturin
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October 26, 2020 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East, JFS facilitates a caregiver support group VIA ZOOM for people who are providing care to a loved one. The group i
READ MORE Grief Support Group via Zoom
November 4, 2020 / 3:00pm - 4:30pmIn partnership with Sholom Home, JFS facilitates a grief support group. The group is designed to support people during the grief process in a nurturin
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November 9, 2020 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East , JFS facilitates a caregiver support group for people who are providing care to a loved one.
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November 18, 2020 / 3:00pm - 4:30pmIn partnership with Sholom Home, JFS facilitates a grief support group. The group is designed to support people during the grief process in a nurturin
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November 23, 2020 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East, JFS facilitates a caregiver support group VIA ZOOM for people who are providing care to a loved one. The group i
READ MORE Grief Support Group via Zoom
December 2, 2020 / 3:00pm - 4:30pmIn partnership with Sholom Home, JFS facilitates a grief support group. The group is designed to support people during the grief process in a nurturin
READ MORE Caregiver Support Group VIA ZOOM
December 14, 2020 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East , JFS facilitates a caregiver support group for people who are providing care to a loved one.
READ MORE Grief Support Group via Zoom
December 16, 2020 / 3:00pm - 4:30pmIn partnership with Sholom Home, JFS facilitates a grief support group. The group is designed to support people during the grief process in a nurturin
READ MORE Caregiver Support Group via Zoom
December 28, 2020 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East, JFS facilitates a caregiver support group VIA ZOOM for people who are providing care to a loved one. The group i
READ MORE Grief Support Group via Zoom
January 6, 2021 / 3:00pm - 4:30pmIn partnership with Sholom Home, JFS facilitates a grief support group. The group is designed to support people during the grief process in a nurturin
READ MORE Caregiver Support Group VIA ZOOM
January 11, 2021 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East , JFS facilitates a caregiver support group for people who are providing care to a loved one.
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January 20, 2021 / 3:00pm - 4:30pmIn partnership with Sholom Home, JFS facilitates a grief support group. The group is designed to support people during the grief process in a nurturin
READ MORE Caregiver Support Group via Zoom
January 25, 2021 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East, JFS facilitates a caregiver support group VIA ZOOM for people who are providing care to a loved one. The group i
READ MORE Grief Support Group via Zoom
February 3, 2021 / 3:00pm - 4:30pmIn partnership with Sholom Home, JFS facilitates a grief support group. The group is designed to support people during the grief process in a nurturin
READ MORE Caregiver Support Group via Zoom
February 22, 2021 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East, JFS facilitates a caregiver support group VIA ZOOM for people who are providing care to a loved one. The group i
READ MORE Grief Support Group via Zoom
March 3, 2021 / 3:00pm - 4:30pmIn partnership with Sholom Home, JFS facilitates a grief support group. The group is designed to support people during the grief process in a nurturin
READ MORE Caregiver Support Group via Zoom
March 22, 2021 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East, JFS facilitates a caregiver support group VIA ZOOM for people who are providing care to a loved one. The group i
READ MORE Grief Support Group via Zoom
April 7, 2021 / 3:00pm - 4:30pmIn partnership with Sholom Home, JFS facilitates a grief support group. The group is designed to support people during the grief process in a nurturin
READ MORE Caregiver Support Group via Zoom
April 26, 2021 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East, JFS facilitates a caregiver support group VIA ZOOM for people who are providing care to a loved one. The group i
READ MORE Grief Support Group via Zoom
May 5, 2021 / 3:00pm - 4:30pmIn partnership with Sholom Home, JFS facilitates a grief support group. The group is designed to support people during the grief process in a nurturin
READ MORE Caregiver Support Group via Zoom
May 24, 2021 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East, JFS facilitates a caregiver support group VIA ZOOM for people who are providing care to a loved one. The group i
READ MORE Grief Support Group via Zoom
June 2, 2021 / 3:00pm - 4:30pmIn partnership with Sholom Home, JFS facilitates a grief support group. The group is designed to support people during the grief process in a nurturin
READ MORE Caregiver Support Group via Zoom
June 28, 2021 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East, JFS facilitates a caregiver support group VIA ZOOM for people who are providing care to a loved one. The group i
READ MORE Grief Support Group via Zoom
July 7, 2021 / 3:00pm - 4:30pmIn partnership with Sholom Home, JFS facilitates a grief support group. The group is designed to support people during the grief process in a nurturin
READ MORE Caregiver Support Group via Zoom
July 26, 2021 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East, JFS facilitates a caregiver support group VIA ZOOM for people who are providing care to a loved one. The group i
READ MORE Grief Support Group via Zoom
August 4, 2021 / 3:00pm - 4:30pmIn partnership with Sholom Home, JFS facilitates a grief support group. The group is designed to support people during the grief process in a nurturin
READ MORE Caregiver Support Group via Zoom
August 23, 2021 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East, JFS facilitates a caregiver support group VIA ZOOM for people who are providing care to a loved one. The group i
READ MORE Grief Support Group via Zoom
September 1, 2021 / 3:00pm - 4:30pmIn partnership with Sholom Home, JFS facilitates a grief support group. The group is designed to support people during the grief process in a nurturin
READ MORE Caregiver Support Group via Zoom
September 27, 2021 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East, JFS facilitates a caregiver support group VIA ZOOM for people who are providing care to a loved one. The group i
READ MORE Grief Support Group via Zoom
October 6, 2021 / 3:00pm - 4:30pmIn partnership with Sholom Home, JFS facilitates a grief support group. The group is designed to support people during the grief process in a nurturin
READ MORE Caregiver Support Group via Zoom
October 25, 2021 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East, JFS facilitates a caregiver support group VIA ZOOM for people who are providing care to a loved one. The group i
READ MORE Grief Support Group via Zoom
November 3, 2021 / 3:00pm - 4:30pmIn partnership with Sholom Home, JFS facilitates a grief support group. The group is designed to support people during the grief process in a nurturin
READ MORE Caregiver Support Group via Zoom
November 22, 2021 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East, JFS facilitates a caregiver support group VIA ZOOM for people who are providing care to a loved one. The group i
READ MORE Grief Support Group via Zoom
December 1, 2021 / 3:00pm - 4:30pmIn partnership with Sholom Home, JFS facilitates a grief support group. The group is designed to support people during the grief process in a nurturin
READ MORE Caregiver Support Group via Zoom
December 27, 2021 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East, JFS facilitates a caregiver support group VIA ZOOM for people who are providing care to a loved one. The group i
READ MORE Caregiver Support Group via Zoom
January 24, 2022 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East, JFS facilitates a caregiver support group VIA ZOOM for people who are providing care to a loved one. The group i
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February 28, 2022 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East, JFS facilitates a caregiver support group VIA ZOOM for people who are providing care to a loved one. The group i
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March 28, 2022 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East, JFS facilitates a caregiver support group VIA ZOOM for people who are providing care to a loved one. The group i
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April 25, 2022 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East, JFS facilitates a caregiver support group VIA ZOOM for people who are providing care to a loved one. The group i
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May 23, 2022 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East, JFS facilitates a caregiver support group VIA ZOOM for people who are providing care to a loved one. The group i
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June 27, 2022 / 3:00pm - 4:00pmIn partnership with Sholom Home East, JFS facilitates a caregiver support group VIA ZOOM for people who are providing care to a loved one. The group i
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LEARN ABOUT OUR SERVICES
Each year, we assist thousands of people who face the most ordinary and extraordinary circumstances in their lives. This short video highlights four examples of how we help people navigate life’s challenges.