Learning
Conversations Across the Line: Is Political Divisiveness Our Destiny?
Beit HaMidrash at TTSP 1287 Ford Pkwy, St Paul, MN, United States +1 moreIn 2021-2022 Democrat Bob Rubinyi and Republican Liz Gronert realized that they shared a common concern: The increasing political polarization was having a negative impact on personal relationships and within their congregation, Bet Shalom. Their response was to lead a series of conversations across the partisan line, to support and model constructive dialogue across differences. […]
Practical Teshuvah
Beit HaMidrash at TTSP 1287 Ford Pkwy, St Paul, MN, United StatesDuring the month of Elul leading up to Rosh Hashanah and the 10 Days of Awe connecting the Jewish new year with Yom Kippur, we have a special call to take the time to reflect. The primary work of the season is teshuvah, turning and returning to the best we can be. But how do we […]
The Makoce Ikikcupi Dakota Land Recovery Project
Twin Cities German Immersion School 1031 Como Ave., St. Paul, MN, United StatesOn Sunday, Sept. 22, Or Emet will host a conversation and presentation by Doe Hoyer and Harry Greenberg, community organizers with the Twin Cities Repair Community for Makoce Ikikcupi (Dakota land recovery). A social time will follow. Outdoor earth lodge (Photo by Minnesota Repair Community member John Kellen) Hoyer and Greenberg will talk about Makoce Ikikcupi, […]
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.”
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.
J-Pride Yiddish Cultural Cafe Kickoff
Eat Street Crossing 2819 Nicollet Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesYou are invited to the first of J-Pride’s new Yiddish Culture Cafes! We will gather to learn, schmooze, and be inspired by Yiddish culture. Participants will review the Yiddish Alef-beys (alphabet), learn how to introduce themselves in Yiddish, share about their interests and experiences with Yiddish culture, and explore Queer Yiddish terminology throughout history. No […]
Is Mussar for Me?
Beit HaMidrash at TTSP 1287 Ford Pkwy, St Paul, MN, United StatesCurious to learn more about Mussar and discover how this Jewish practice of reflection and action can enrich your everyday life with Jewish values, practices and wisdom? Join Rabbi Debra Rappaport, Director of Hineni, and Mussar Facilitator Gayle Zoffer for an informational session to learn about some key concepts of Mussar and get detailed information […]
Practical Teshuvah
Beit HaMidrash at TTSP 1287 Ford Pkwy, St Paul, MN, United StatesDuring the month of Elul leading up to Rosh Hashanah and the 10 Days of Awe connecting the Jewish new year with Yom Kippur, we have a special call to take the time to reflect. The primary work of the season is teshuvah, turning and returning to the best we can be. But how do we […]
Bits & Pieces Exhibit Gallery Tour and Workshop
Capp Center St. Paul 1375 ST. PAUL AVE, St. Paul, MN, United StatesBits & Pieces - Works by Harold Samtur - Gallery Tour & Workshop Thursday, September 26 • 6-8 PM • Capp Center St. Paul • Herman J. Birnberg Fine Art Gallery Join us for an evening of art, creation, and community. Harold will take us on a tour of his exhibit and then try your […]
Planning a JewISH Wedding Workshop
Virtual Event , United StatesGather virtually to meet other couples in the same stage of life, connect with Rabbi Jen Gubitz, and spend some time focusing on how to build a meaningful wedding ceremony that reflects and honors your backgrounds and shared future. We celebrate you if you identify as Jewish, or Jew-ISH, interfaith, intercultural, multiethnic, queer, atheist or […]