Join J-Pride and Cantor Abrams for Queering Ritual: Daily Prayers! We’ll be discussing daily prayers through a queer lens, and all the ways we can involve them in our own daily practices through the usage of a variety of siddurim and other LGBTQ+ resources. We hope you’ll join us for this informative spiritual education opportunity! […]
In the aftermath of the tragic events of October 7, 2023, the Institute for Holocaust Research and Education (IHRE) is hosting an inaugural event aimed at dissecting the repercussions of that day and the ongoing challenge of antisemitism. Event Details: Date: November 28th Speaker: James Kirchick, Esteemed journalist and best-selling author Location: The Metropolitan, Golden […]
JFS is offering a new series focused on education, support and hope for any adult grieving the death of a loved one, “Grief: A Natural Disaster of the Heart,” Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at JFS October 18, November 1, November 15 and November 29.
The Yiddish Book Center’s “Stories of Exile” Reading Groups for Public Libraries is a reading and discussion program to engage teens and adults in thinking about experiences of displacement, migration, and diaspora. Saint Paul Public Library was one of 29 public libraries nationwide selected to participate in 2023. Our reading group will meet to discuss three books […]
On the first Fridays of the month starting November 3. Food, Friends, Family: Shabbat! Arrival and Meet and Greet at 5:15 p.m. Blessings and Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Services at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome! Bring your family, friends, or come by yourself! Come as you are! Get the kids in the var and we'll […]
A Weekend of Light: Intergenerational worship, joy, and learning with our Musician-In-Residence, Eliana Light! Friday, December 1 6:30 p.m. First Friday Family Shabbat featuring Eliana Light Eliana joins with our clergy and Mount Zion choirs in a joyful, enthusiastic Shabbat service for all ages! Saturday, December 2 10:30 a.m. Special Tot Shabbat service! Eliana leads […]
A Weekend of Light: Intergenerational worship, joy, and learning with our Musician-In-Residence, Eliana Light! Friday, December 1 6:30 p.m. First Friday Family Shabbat featuring Eliana Light Eliana joins with our clergy and Mount Zion choirs in a joyful, enthusiastic Shabbat service for all ages! Saturday, December 2 10:30 a.m. Special Tot Shabbat service! Eliana leads […]
A Weekend of Light: Intergenerational worship, joy, and learning with our Musician-In-Residence, Eliana Light! Friday, December 1 6:30 p.m. First Friday Family Shabbat featuring Eliana Light Eliana joins with our clergy and Mount Zion choirs in a joyful, enthusiastic Shabbat service for all ages! Saturday, December 2 10:30 a.m. Special Tot Shabbat service! Eliana leads […]
Welcome to the 35th Annual JFCS Benefit! Saturday, December 2, 2023 Minneapolis Marriott Southwest Benefit 2023 Co-Chairs: Sheri Fine and Ron Barry Get your tickets at www.tuneinjfcs.org and join us for an elegant winter wonderland filled with music, food and fun! Most importantly, come gather to support the critical work of JFCS, serving over 13,000 […]
JFS invites all who identify as women and are navigating the mid-life journey to join the popular Next Chapter for Women on Sunday, October 8 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at JFS. This session will be the first in a three-part series focused on parenting adult children. The series continues Sunday, November 5 and December 3.
On Sunday, Dec. 3, Or Emet will host a program by David Jordan Harris, artistic director of Voices of Sepharad, who will describe through word and song the customs, food and melodies that are special to a Sephardic Chanukah celebration. The program will run from 10 a.m.-noon at the Talmud Torah of St. Paul, 768 […]
A Weekend of Light: Intergenerational worship, joy, and learning with our Musician-In-Residence, Eliana Light! Friday, December 1 6:30 p.m. First Friday Family Shabbat featuring Eliana Light Eliana joins with our clergy and Mount Zion choirs in a joyful, enthusiastic Shabbat service for all ages! Saturday, December 2 10:30 a.m. Special Tot Shabbat service! Eliana leads […]
Have you ever considered buying and reselling goods as a source of income, or even a career? Join us for a presentation from JLink™ member Gabriel Flaum, who has learned the ins-and-outs of this work to become an art dealer and reseller navigating both online and local markets! He'll walk us through a prototypical day […]
Art Studio Exhibit and Reception Tuesday, December 5, 5:30-7 p.m. Sabes Center Minneapolis - Upper Lobby Area Join us as we celebrate our Art Studio class participants and instructor, Lou Kotlarz. The exhibit celebrates their talent, artistic diversity, and the new works created during their time together. The artwork will be on display through December, […]
Global Connections with Robert Siegel: Freedom of Speech on Campus Robert Siegel (Former Senior Host of NPR’s All Things Considered for 31 years) interviews: Kenneth S. Stern (Director, Bard Center for the Study of Hate) Professor Susannah Heschel (Dartmouth College, Chair, Jewish Studies Program) Talia Dror (Student Leader, Cornellians for Israel) Monday, December 6th @ […]
MN JCC Symphony Orchestra Concert Johnson Family Center for the Performing Arts - Capp Center St. Paul Doors open at 7 p.m. Concert at 7:30 p.m. Save the date for our next Symphony Orchestra concert, with guest musician, Cantor Ben Tisser from Beth El, joining us for the program. The Hebrides Overture - Mendelssohn Unfinished […]
Songs to Re-root and Remember with Sarina Partridge: Hanukkah Edition December 7th, Westwood Hills Nature Center • 7-8:30 p.m. Suggested donation $10, light snacks provided Join songleader Sarina Partridge on the first night of Hanukkah for an evening of joyful singing and deep connection. Sarina will teach original songs for community singing on the […]
Come check out the new exhibit at Bentson Family Assisted Living and nosh on some latkes as we watch the short format film DELIcious History
Families with babies and toddlers (2 & under), please join us on the 2nd Friday of the month from 10-11 a.m. for our monthly "Circle Time" with a mix of Jewish and secular songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement, as well as a PJ Library story! We will also take some time to get to […]
The mission of the Women’s Art Festival is to provide a welcoming place for women artists to show and sell their creations and to provide a fun and festive atmosphere for guests to shop, gather and enjoy community. Supporting local women artists of all experience levels, from first time exhibitors to experienced professionals, we are […]
Join Minnesota Hillel and Chabad UMN for a Community Chanukkah Celebration to show support for our students and spread light on campus. Together we will close out our semester as one united Jewish community. Meet us at Northrop Plaza at 7pm for a short program, followed by donuts, coffee and schmoozing inside Northrop. Students, Parents, Alumni, […]
The Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas and Chabad Minneapolis are sponsoring a community Chanukah Menorah lighting on Sunday, December 10, from 4:30-5:30 pm. This festive event will take place in downtown Wayzata at the Panoway Plaza located on Lake Street between Broadway and Walker. We will be joined by some community […]
Sunday December 10, 5-7 p.m. Mayim Rabim Chanukah Celebration 4401 York Ave S, Minneapolis Candles, latkes, Chinese food, songs, dreidels, fun!! 5:15 candle lighting and songs; 5:30 p.m., eat and play Suggested Donation - $10/person, maximum of $25/family Bring your menorah and candles if you wish. We are also collecting food, grocery gift cards, and […]
JFS, in partnership with Sholom Home East and the Alzheimer’s Association, facilitates a caregiver support group for people who are providing care to a loved one suffering from dementia.
Join J-Pride and Cantor Abrams for Queering Ritual: Daily Prayers! We’ll be discussing daily prayers through a queer lens, and all the ways we can involve them in our own daily practices through the usage of a variety of siddurim and other LGBTQ+ resources. We hope you’ll join us for this informative spiritual education opportunity! […]
Join community members and elected officials for warm drinks and Hannukah fare at our family-friendly Hanukkah celebration. Please contact Nina Afremov ([email protected]) with questions. Thank you!
NCJW is collaborating with Hadassah for an Advocacy 101 Zoom event focused on coverage for infertility treatment, in which we will: Learn about why MN insurance laws need to change to help those with the disease of infertility, those at risk of medically-induced infertility, and the LGBTQ community. Hear about out how the need for […]
Jewish Family Service of St. Paul, in partnership with Sholom Home, facilitates a grief support group.
Shop with a Purpose at Schuler Shoes Highland Park December 14 & 15 10% of all sales at Schuler Shoes at 2081 Ford Parkway in St. Paul on these days will go to the Minnesota JCC
JFS invites anyone searching for help with their caregiver journey to the new Caregiver Crash Course, a six-class educational series covering different aspects of caregiving. These classes will be part educational and part participatory with an opportunity for caregivers to learn from and share with each other.
On Saturday, Dec. 16, from 10-11:50 a.m., Or Emet will host a Shabbat service followed by a program and social time. The events will take place at the Minnesota JCC Sabes Center Minneapolis, 4330 S. Cedar Lake Road, Minneapolis. The service will be led by Eva Cohen, Or Emet’s ritual leader and a Humanistic rabbi […]
Bo'u Nashir Mixtape: Album Preview Concert Sunday Dec 17 2-5 p.m. Capp Center St. Paul $10 - 20 donation includes a digital download of the album! Come together to celebrate the upcoming release of the Bo'u Nashir Mixtape compilation album! Featuring more than twenty local Jewish artists plus interviews with Bo'u Nashir festival teachers […]
This event will feature a parent seminar by Dr. Joshua Stein, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. Mental Health in the Mishpacha: Two evenings of discussion, engagement and enrichment regarding the mental health of children and their families. Session 1: How do we approach mental health in children, keeping in mind they are not just small adults? […]