Sunday June 29 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Meeting Point shared in mid-June Celebrate LGBTQ+ Jewishness by marching with J-Pride in the Twin Cities Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29. J-Pride has marched in this iconic event for almost 20 years, demonstrating a strong presence of LGBTQ+ Jewish solidarity. This year, YOU are invited to make history […]
Free Fun ⚡ELECTRIC⚡ Event! Beth Jacob Congregation is holding an “EV Plus Fair” on Sunday, June 29, 3-5 pm / ( Rain date: July 20) Address: 1179 Victoria Curve Mendota Heights, MN 55118 - EVERYONE WELCOME Contact: Bruce: [email protected] see electric vehicles & plug-in hybrids and e-scooters and e-bikes as well as electric yard equipment […]
Monday, June 23 6:30 - 8 PM LOCATION: Temple Israel & Zoom – register for link Part II: Why Death Is Not the End: The Journey of the Soul and the Journey of the Survivor Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman, Temple Israel In a culture that avoids it, planning for how we want to die remains one […]
Join us for Minnesota Hillel's Annual Meeting. RSVP Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/minnesota-hillel-annual-meeting-tickets-1396896578269?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join us every Thursday at 10 a.m. at the JCC for engaging Hebrew classes with Yedidya Yasu, the Shaliach from the St. Paul Jewish Federation. These sessions are designed for participants with some prior knowledge of Hebrew. Together, we’ll review the alphabet, strengthen reading and writing skills, and build confidence in basic conversation. No registration […]
Join us on the first Shabbat of the month in the Beth Jacob Nursery for Tot Shabbat. We will have a song-filled Shabbat Morning Service for BJC's littlest ones (0-3 years old). We will then have an oneg and playtime for parents to schmooze and kids to play. Just drop in! We'd love to see […]
Wednesday, July 9 6-8 p.m. Graze Food Hall in the Patio Pit Join J-Pride for our annual Pride Happy Hour! We’ll gather on Wednesday, July 9 from 6-8 p.m. at the Patio Pit at Graze Food Hall (520 N 4th St, Minneapolis). J-Pride will provide light appetizers and drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available). […]
Discussion for the 1916 film, Shoes, will be led by Dr. Maggie Hennefeld. Dr Hennefeld is Professor of Cultural Studies & Comparative Literature at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. She is author of Death by Laughter: Female Hysteria and Early Cinema (Columbia UP, 2024) and Specters of Slapstick and Silent Film Comediennes (Columbia UP, 2018), co-editor of the […]
Join us every Thursday at 10 a.m. at the JCC for engaging Hebrew classes with Yedidya Yasu, the Shaliach from the St. Paul Jewish Federation. These sessions are designed for participants with some prior knowledge of Hebrew. Together, we’ll review the alphabet, strengthen reading and writing skills, and build confidence in basic conversation. No registration […]
Israeli Scouts Tzofim Friendship Caravan Thursday, July 10 • 6 p.m. • Sabes Center Minneapolis • Free Family Event • Advance Registration Required Join us for a fun, lively and spirited family-friendly evening with the Israeli Scouts Friendship Caravan. These talented Israeli teens will be spending the summer touring around the United States performing familiar […]
10:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month This service is approximately 30 minutes followed by “schmoozing” and a craft/activity for the kids For kids aged 0-6 and their adults and siblings! We begin with a lively Shabbat morning service led by one of our clergy and a songleader, using the children’s siddur (prayer […]
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.
The TaNaKh’s (Hebrew Bible’s) prophetic tradition was unapologetically disruptive, from Moses’s confrontations with the Pharaoh, to Abraham’s confrontation with the God of Israel over the future of Sodom. The Book of Amos exemplifies this aspect of biblical prophecy, characterized by many biblical scholars as a “prophet vs. priest” dynamic. In this series we begin with […]
JFCS will host a three-part Addiction and Recovery Summer Series designed for parents, caregivers, and community members who want to better understand and respond to real-life addiction and recovery topics. These expert-led sessions will tackle tough topics head-on, providing practical guidance, up-to-date information, life-saving skills, and realistic strategies for discussion and support of loved-ones. Each session will address a single topic; participants can […]
Wednesday, July 16 7 PM LOCATION: Bet Shalom Congregation TEXT: Eruvin 13b Rabbi David Locketz, Bet Shalom Congregation We will explore the great debate between Hillel and Shammai as to the question, “Would it have been better if humans had not been created?” and how to live a life of meaning since we were in fact created. […]
Join us every Thursday at 10 a.m. at the JCC for engaging Hebrew classes with Yedidya Yasu, the Shaliach from the St. Paul Jewish Federation. These sessions are designed for participants with some prior knowledge of Hebrew. Together, we’ll review the alphabet, strengthen reading and writing skills, and build confidence in basic conversation. No registration […]
Discussion for the 1933 film, Baby Face, will be led by Lenore Blank Kelner Lenore Blank Kelner is an author, arts educator, arts integration specialist, as well as a theatre teaching artist. Lenore directed and acted in a touring company for the regional theatre in Baltimore, Center Stage. She also founded and directed a professional […]
Did you get your autosomal DNA results from any or all of the 4 testing companies? Do you, have tens of thousands of matches that they tell you are close relatives, only to find that they don’t share a surname or town in common? Confused? Frustrated? You are not alone. So, take a deep breath […]
The TaNaKh’s (Hebrew Bible’s) prophetic tradition was unapologetically disruptive, from Moses’s confrontations with the Pharaoh, to Abraham’s confrontation with the God of Israel over the future of Sodom. The Book of Amos exemplifies this aspect of biblical prophecy, characterized by many biblical scholars as a “prophet vs. priest” dynamic. In this series we begin with […]
Discussion will be led by Dr. Amy Mattson Lauters. Amy Mattson Lauters, Ph.D., is a journalist, storyteller, and Professor of Communication and Media at Minnesota State University, Mankato. She is the editor or author of three books, including The Rediscovered Writings of Rose Wilder Lane, Literary Journalist, and More Than a Farmer’s Wife: Voices of American […]
Hadassah Minneapolis St. Paul’s annual Schmoozathon fundraiser and potluck luncheon, always a favorite for our chapter – this year we will celebrate 25 years of offering this great event! It is scheduled for Wednesday, July 23 at 11 a.m. at a private address you will receive with your RSVP confirmation. Craft items made by Hadassah […]
Wednesday, July 23 7 PM LOCATION: Mayim Rabim Congregation & Zoom – register for link TEXT: Rabbi Nachman of Bratzlav; Likkutei Moharan section 282 Rabbi Sharon Stiefel, Mayim Rabim Congregation Chassidic master Rabbi Nachman exhorts us to judge others, even the wicked, favorably. Even an evil person has a little bit of good in them, which, when nurtured, […]
Join us every Thursday at 10 a.m. at the JCC for engaging Hebrew classes with Yedidya Yasu, the Shaliach from the St. Paul Jewish Federation. These sessions are designed for participants with some prior knowledge of Hebrew. Together, we’ll review the alphabet, strengthen reading and writing skills, and build confidence in basic conversation. No registration […]
Join us for Shabbat in the Park on July 25th! Friday, July 25th 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Bryn Mawr Meadows Park 601 Morgan Ave. S., (Western) Minneapolis Playground Picnic Area Please note that this location has a wading pool + that seating is limited at this park, so please plan to bring a picnic […]
Did you recently move to the Minneapolis area ? If you are new-ish* and Jewish**, please join us on July 27 for the Shalom Mpls Annual Welcome Brunch! This free event is open to all ages in your household. The Minneapolis Jewish Federation (MJF) wants to welcome you to your new community! Enjoy some delicious Kosher food, connect […]
Join the Minnesota JCC for a day filled with golf, camaraderie, and lighthearted competition, all while contributing to the growth of youth programs and scholarships. Whether you’re an avid golfer or just looking for a day of fun, our event has something for everyone. Your support allows the JCC to provide the full range of […]
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.
The TaNaKh’s (Hebrew Bible’s) prophetic tradition was unapologetically disruptive, from Moses’s confrontations with the Pharaoh, to Abraham’s confrontation with the God of Israel over the future of Sodom. The Book of Amos exemplifies this aspect of biblical prophecy, characterized by many biblical scholars as a “prophet vs. priest” dynamic. In this series we begin with […]
This month, TC Jewfolk is very excited to partner with JFCS Career Services to bring you: AI in the Job Search - FRIEND OR FOE? Discover how AI can be both a powerful tool and a potential pitfall in your job search. Our July Jewish networking meetup is at Open Book in Downtown Minneapolis. To […]
Join us every Thursday at 10 a.m. at the JCC for engaging Hebrew classes with Yedidya Yasu, the Shaliach from the St. Paul Jewish Federation. These sessions are designed for participants with some prior knowledge of Hebrew. Together, we’ll review the alphabet, strengthen reading and writing skills, and build confidence in basic conversation. No registration […]
Thursday, July 31 7 PM LOCATION: Under the Tent at the Minnesota JCC, Sabes Center Minneapolis TEXT: Lamentations Rabbi Eva Cohen, Or Emet: Minnesota Congregation for Humanistic Judaism Lamentations, one of the Five Megillot (Scrolls) in the Tanakh, mourns Jerusalem’s fall to the Babylonians in 587 BCE. It bears poetic witness to the horrors of war, […]
Join us for Shabbat in the Park on August 1st! Friday, August 1st 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Burnes Park 301 2nd Street N., Hopkins East Picnic Shelter Please note that this location has a splash pad! RSVP: bit.ly/ShabbatInThePark2025 We’re so excited for you to join us for our annual Shabbat in the Park series, hosted […]
Beth Jacob Congregation, Mount Zion, Temple of Aaron, and the St. Paul Jewish Federation join annually to commemorate the tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people on Tisha B'Av. Saturday, August 2, at Beth Jacob Congregation, 1179 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights: 8:30 p.m. - Learning with Rabbi Tamar Magill-Grimm 9:15 p.m. - Havdallah, Ma'ariv, Eicha […]
Join us on the first Shabbat of the month in the Beth Jacob Nursery for Tot Shabbat. We will have a song-filled Shabbat Morning Service for BJC's littlest ones (0-3 years old). We will then have an oneg and playtime for parents to schmooze and kids to play. Just drop in! We'd love to see […]