• Family History and the Myths of Jewish Migration: David Blumenfeld’s Journey From Courland to Minnesota — and His Return

    Join us on April 27 for an evening of learning about the myths of Jewish migration, as viewed through the life story of David Blumenfeld, whose papers are archived in the Upper Midwest Jewish Archives. Guests will enjoy presentations by two of Blumenfeld’s family members, Professor Deborah Hertz and Frederick Hertz, with introductory remarks by […]

  • The Shabbat Effect — Book Talk & Dessert Reception

    Temple Israel 2323 Fremont Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Alan Morinis will be in the Twin Cities April 29-30 to share about his new book The Shabbat Effect: Jewish Wisdom for Growth and Transformation. Join us for an engaging conversation about The Shabbat Effect, exploring how Shabbat can bring balance, meaning, and intention into daily life, followed by a dessert reception and time for community connection.

  • Meeting the Moment with Mussar — Workshop for Clergy & Mussar Facilitators

    Temple Israel 2323 Fremont Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Alan Morinis will be in the Twin Cities April 29-30 to share about his new book The Shabbat Effect: Jewish Wisdom for Growth and Transformation. Join us for a breakfast and facilitated conversation with Alan Morinis: A thoughtful workshop and breakfast gathering exploring how Mussar practice can help us meet this moment with wisdom, resilience, and […]

  • Hadassah Author Event

    On Sunday, May 3, from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Hadassah Minneapolis St. Paul will host a Zoom program, Jews in Small-Town Minnesota, featuring Vicki Pieser, the author of Jews in Germantown: The Diaspora in Brown County, Minnesota. It is a fascinating and moving history of Jews living in small towns in Minnesota: where they came from, how […]