March 2010

Ongoing:

  • Now – March 21: The History Theatre presents Hiding in the Open. The remarkable true story of Sabina Zimering and her sister who survived the horrors of the Holocaust by disguising themselves as Catholics and escaping from Nazi-occupied Poland and living in Germany. Family Day March 14th is free.
  • Now – March 28: The Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company presents “A Report on the Banality of Love” about the brilliant philosopher Hannah Arendt and her torrid love affair with her mentor Martin Heidegger. The play explores ethics and the morality of love against a backdrop of the rise of the Nazis.
  • Now – May 8: The Diary of Anne Frank at the Park Square Theatre. 10am performances.

Saturday, March 13:

  • Jews, Food and Planet Earth: A New Vision with Nigel Savage. Synaplex Shabbat at Adath on Friday and Saturday. Nigel Savage will speak during the Shabbat Morning Service (“Sacred Vessels: How the Jewish Food Movement Is Changing the World”, and at a Learn after Lunch (“Environmental Issues for Environmental Skeptics”). Other speakers/workshops as well.
  • Jewish Renewal Service at Temple Israel. A mixture of heartfelt prayers, chants, meditation, music, movement, d’var Torah and meaningful discussion. Musical instruments are encouraged.

March 13 – 28:

  • Performances of “Jack and Rochelle” by Buffy Sedlecek at Theatre Or at the Sabes JCC. Based on the memoir Jack and Rochelle, A Holocaust Story of Love and Resistance. Opening Night Reception March 13th. Pay what you can nights March 18, 22, 25.

Sunday, March 14:

  • JCA’s Immigrant Rights Freedom Seder at 2:00 p.m., Mount Zion Temple, 1300 Summit Ave., St. Paul. Admission $10-18 sliding scale. FFI/RSVP: Vic or Suzanne, 651-632-2184
  • Temple Israel Interfaith Seder. 29th Annual. 1-4pm. For more info contact the Temple Israel Interfaith Seder Chairman, Brian McMorris, at 952-594-0474 or brian.mcmorris@sick.com.
  • Moving Forward in the Changing Economy conference sponsored by JFCS of Minneapolis, Sabes JCC, MJF, JCRC and the MN Rabinical Assoc. 11:30am-4:30pm. Sabes JCC.
  • Renowned author Lev Raphael to appear at the St. Paul JCC and speak about his book ”My Germany: A Jewish Writer Returns to the World His Parents Escaped,” 3:00pm. $6 members, $9 community

Wednesday, March 17:

  • Live from 92Y Presents: Jon Meacham & Fareed Zakaria: America and World Affairs at the Sabes JCC. 7pm.

Thursday, March 18:

Saturday, March 20:

  • Pesah Uncorked. The four glasses of wine we drink during the Seder need not become a Mitzrayim of their own.  A little Pesah learning paired with a little wine education. Featuring Star Tribune Wine Columnist, Bill Ward, and Rabbi Avi Olitzky. Light hors d’oeuvres and dessert (dairy) will also be served. 8:15pm. Cost for the evening is $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
  • Sam Usem speaks on “Global Hunger Solutions” at Global Hunger Shabbat at Beth Jacob. Sam recently returned from three weeks of volunteering in Haiti with the organization, Compatible Technology International, St. Paul.
  • Sha’arim Darkaynu Café at the Sabes JCC for Jewish young adults with special needs. There will be live Jewish music, sing along, and refreshments. RSVP to 952-303-5276 orshaarim@shaarim.org.

Sunday, March 21:

  • Third Annual Saint Paul Interfaith Network Passover Seder at Temple of Aaron. 4:30-8:00 PM. Led by adult and youth leaders of several religious traditions, the Seder expresses the universal longing for freedom, justice, and transformation in our lives and in our world through ritual, readings, song, and a shared meal. $15, $10 for youth (18 and under), for light vegetarian dinner. RSVP by March 16th.
  • “A Serious Night” at B’nai Emet Synagogue. All Serious Man Movie Extras, Family, Friends, Fans and Community. @ 7:00 p.m. Celebrating B’nai Emet Synagogue’s Involvement in the Coen Brothers’ Academy Award nominated, A Serious Man film. Featuring Guest Speaker, Star Tribune Movie Critic, Colin Covert. Including Surprises, Music, Discussion and a Reception. Free

Monday, March 22:

  • Palestinians and Israelis: Conflict, Grief and Peace-Making. 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. – LOCATION TBD. Featuring dialogue among Jews, Muslims and Christians And selections from “Encounter Point,” a film about Israeli and Palestinian parents who together formed the Bereaved Parents Circle–Families Forum.  Following the film, facilitators will guide mixed table discussions so that all attendees will be able to share reactions to the film and the topic. Free. Co-sponsored by Mount Zion Temple , Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, the Islamic Center of MN, SPIN (Saint Paul Interfaith Network) and the Jay Phillips Center for Interfaith Learning.

Tuesday, March 23:

Thursday, March 25:

  • Joint Religious Legislative Coalition Day on the Hill. Keynote Speaker: Rabbi Harold J. Kravitz, senior rabbi at Adath. Our theme for 2010 Day on the Hill is Justice We Pursue! (Deut. 16:18-20). This is a wonderful text to reflect upon and brings direct inspiration and guidance to our work on poverty, health care, judicial fairness, housing, and taxation.

Friday, March 26:

  • Musical Kabbalat Shabbat Services with Bnai Emet Congregation at French Regional Park. 6:30 pm. For more information, contact Rabbi Charni Flame Selch at 952-927-7309.

Tuesday, March 30:

  • Beth El Community Passover 2nd Night Seder led by Cantor Audrey Abrams and John & Debbie Orenstein. Childcare provided for ages 5 and under. 6:30-9:30pm at Beth El. RSVP by March 9th.
  • Congregational Second Seder at Temple of Aaron. Service at 6:15 pm. Rabbi Shavit-Lonstein & Cantor Kowitz will lead a participatory service. Reserve a seat or a table by mailing your check to the office. $36/member; $39/non-member; and $18/child under 13.

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