Learning
What Kind of Political Leadership Should We Have?
Adath Jeshurun Congregation 10500 Hillside Lane West, Minnetonka, MN, United StatesShould we turn back the clock and strive for a benevolent ruler, or is there a different model worth considering from our tradition? Faculty: Rabbi Sammy Seid, Adath Jeshurun This session is part of Judaism In Partnership With Democracy, Hineni's 2024 Summertime Learning Series.
Information Session about Virtual Mussar Small Group
YourJewish will be launching a virtual mussar small group, called a va'ad, this year in partnership with Twin Cities Mussar and Twin Cities Jewish Renewal Community. The va'ad will be facilitated by Rabbi Jill Avrin of YourJewish and will meet on Zoom every other week on Sunday mornings between November and April. Mussar is a Jewish […]
Next Chapter for Women to Meet in September 2024
Jewish Family Service of St. Paul 1633 West 7th Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe popular Next Chapter For Women series designed for women embarking on or navigating the mid-life journey will meet on Sunday, September 8, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at JFS. This series is designed to help women re-imagine new possibilities for the future and take the first steps in moving forward. The topic for the September meeting is “Shift Happens.”
Minnesota as a Model for Ending Hunger
Adath Jeshurun Congregation 10500 Hillside Lane West, Minnetonka, MN, United StatesMAZON and Adath Jeshurun Congregation are proud to host this important discussion on Sunday, September 8th at 1:00PM Adath Jeshurun Congregation. Join us for an engaging conversation about ending hunger in Minnesota and across the country. Hear from Rabbi Harold Kravitz and Abby J. Leibman, MAZON’s President and CEO, in a conversation moderated by Liza […]
Intro to Judaism Through a Humanistic Lens
Rondo Community Library 461 Dale St. N, St. Paul, MN, United StatesRabbi Eva Cohen of Or Emet, the Minnesota Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, will lead a three-session “Intro to Judaism Through a Humanistic Lens” course at the Rondo Community Library in St. Paul during the following dates and times: Sunday, Sept. 8, 3-4:30 p.m.: “Philosophy, History and Shabbat”; Sunday, Sept. 15, 3-4:30 p.m.: “Jewish Holidays and Culture”; and Sunday, Sept. 22, 3-4:30 p.m.: “Life Cycle Rituals and Big Questions.”
JHSUM’s 40th Anniversary featuring Jews in Public Office: From Territorial Days to Today
Ted Mann Concert Hall University of Minnesota, MN, United StatesMaryland Congressman Jamie Raskin, Minnesota Senator Sandra Pappas, and Secretary of State Steve Simon will discuss the influence of Judaism on their careers in public office. Moderated by Robin Washington, editor at large, 'The Forward.' Constitutional scholar and Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin, is the grandson of Samuel Bellman, one of Minnesota's first Jewish state legislators. […]
Dementia Caregivers Support Group
Sholom Home East 740 Kay Ave, St. Paul, United StatesJFS, 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.
Grief Support Group
Shaller Family Sholom East Campus 740 Kay Ave, Saint Paul, United StatesJewish Family Service of St. Paul, in partnership with Sholom Home, facilitates a grief support group.
J Street’s Jeremy Ben-Ami in the Twin Cities
Mount Zion Temple 1300 Summit Ave, St.Paul, MN, United StatesJ Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami comes to join us in reflecting on the devastating Israel-Hamas war, the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the rising threats to Israel, and the possibilities for building a safer, more peaceful future in the region. We’ll also talk about the presidential race and the stakes for America and Israel.
Black Swans, Unknown Unknowns and October Surprises in the 2024 Elections
Sabes Center Minneapolis 4330 S. Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park, MN, MN, United StatesOn Friday, Sept. 13, from 7:30-9 p.m., Or Emet will host a Shabbat service led by Rabbi Eva Cohen, followed by a program and social time. The evening’s events will take place at the Minnesota JCC Sabes Center Minneapolis, 4330 S. Cedar Lake Road, Minneapolis. Following the service, David Schultz will present "Black Swans, Unknown […]