The St. Paul Fed Gala is this Sunday and we’re giving away two free tix! New parents, bring your LO to the community baby shower for the cutest time ever. Those newish to being Jewish might want to consider an intro to Judaism class. Get out there, TC!
Maccabeat There! ($40 per person/$25 for 40 and under)
St. Paul Federation Annual Gala with the Maccabeats
Sun. Oct. 11; 4:30 p.m.; Temple of Aaron; 616 S. Mississippi River Blvd., St. Paul, MN
This fun-filled evening will feature a special Young Adults Division cocktail hour and meet & greet with the Maccabeats, that Jewish acappella YouTube sensation we all know and love, followed by a dinner at 6 p.m. and a program and concert by the aforementioned group.
Win Two FREE Tickets to the Gala and Cocktail Hour (for the under 40 set)! Just email Julie Swiler with your name by midnight on October 8 for a chance to win. Winner will be notified on October 9th via email. Yasss!
Oh, Baby! (FREE!)
Shalom Baby Community Baby Shower
Sun. Oct. 11; 10 a.m.; Levin Family Board Room, First Floor; 13100 Wayzata Blvd., Minnetonka, MN
Have you recently had a kid?! Well, then you probably want to see medical attention, because that’s really weird! However, if you’ve recently had baby, then feel free to drop on by to this community baby shower and get some free baby swag and enjoy some refreshments! I hope they don’t just have apple sauce and strained peas!
Judaism 101 ($75)
A Taste of Honey: An Introduction to Judaism
Mon. Oct. 12; 7 p.m.; Mount Zion Temple; 1300 Summit Ave, St.Paul, MN
For those looking for a greater understanding of Judaism or considering converting (FYI: this class is mandatory for those in the latter camp!), you ought to show up and have your mind opened-wide and blown up with topics that include Jewish history, life cycle, Shabbat, theology, etc! For extra credit, students may write a paper on the meaning of Jewish Guilt. Those who fail the class will get an angry call from their mothers.
Back Pocket…Events to Come! (Or…Events to Come, but we’ll schmooze about them more later!)
- St. Paul Young Adults and Young Families Apple Picking; Afton Apple Orchard; Oct. 18; 2 p.m. (FREE! RSVP by 10/15!!)
- Music Music Delightful Double Header; Sabes JCC; Oct. 18; 2 p.m. ($5)
- Twin Cities Jewish Book Series Presents Assaf Gavron; St. Paul JCC; Oct. 18; 7:30 p.m. (FREE!)
