This documentary film series has been created to raise awareness and help de-stigmatize mental health issues. February 9, 2020, 1-3:30PM, St. Paul JCC. In the first movie in the series, a nonspeaking young man dreams of autistic civil rights. The documentary film “Deej,” with its insider view of autism, challenges us all to live inclusion.
“Who Speaks for Me?” a free two-part series about end of life conversations will be offered at JFS. Join the series for the movie “Being Mortal” on Thursday, February 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room at JFS. There will be a post-movie discussion facilitated by JFS Care Manager Bonnie Jaffe, RN, and Community Chaplain Rabbi Lynn Liberman, BCC. Light snacks will be served.Come back for dinner on Thursday, February 20, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
JFS will co-sponsor “Advocating Your Values,” an advocacy training event sponsored and hosted by Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis. The event will take place 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, February 23, in the Community Room at JFCS (5905 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley). Registration begins at 12:30 p.m.
