COMMUNITY + CALENDAR

  • Violins of Hope Exhibition at The Museum of Russian Art

    Museum of Russian Art 5500 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    A selection of Violins of Hope instruments will be on display at The Museum of Russian Art, offering a rare opportunity to encounter these restored Holocaust-era violins up close and learn the stories they carry. Each instrument is both a work of craftsmanship and a witness—connecting us to the lives of the Jewish musicians who […]

  • Shabbat Lunch Featuring Violins of Hope

    Minnesota JCC Capp Center St. Paul 1375 ST. PAUL AVE, St. Paul, MN, United States

    Join us for a delicious and meaningful Eastern European-themed Shabbat Lunch accompanied by a musical performance featuring instruments from the Violins of Hope collection and a conversation with Violins of Hope Co-Founder Avshi Weinstein.

  • Fridays at Knollwood: All About Klezmer

    Knollwood Place Apartments 3630 Phillips Parkway, Saint Louis Park, MN, United States

    Join us at Knollwood Place Apartments for a lively music history lecture with Jonas Westover, Ph.D., exploring the rich traditions and sounds of klezmer music. This event is part of Fridays at Knollwood, our June event series featuring free, open-to-the-community programs centered on lifelong learning, connection and conversation. In this engaging presentation, Dr. Westover will […]

  • Klezmer Tantshoyz (Dance Party) & March in the Twin Cities Pride Parade

    Dance down Hennepin Avenue with J-Pride at the Twin Cities Pride Parade! Represent the Jewish community at this history-making event for LGBTQ+ rights and liberation. Joined by local Jewish musicians, we’ll fill the air with Klezmer song, fill our hearts with pride, and march together with joy. The Pride Parade will take place on Sunday, […]

  • Carrying the Sound Forward: A Violins of Hope Closing Gathering

    Minnesota JCC Sabes Center Minneapolis 4330 S. Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park, MN, MN, United States

    As the Violins of Hope residency draws to a close, we invite the community to gather for an evening of reflection, blessing, and shared presence. This closing program weaves together brief musical offerings performed on Violins of Hope, reflections from local rabbis, a specially commissioned dance performance, and communal ritual—honoring the journeys these instruments have […]