Join Maayanot and Hineni for an Elul Lake Immersion. The month of Elul launches the High Holy Day season with a time for reflection and introspection. Immersing in water can help us prepare our bodies and souls for a New Year with the potential for renewal and transformation. Whether you are preparing for the High […]
Cost: $18/person - Register online Join Mount Zion's Rabbi Heather Renetzky and Director of Youth and Young Adult Engagement Abby Gore as we prepare spiritually, emotionally, and socially for the high holy days. We'll explore themes such as forgiveness and intention setting as we get ready to greet the Jewish year 5785! September 5 - […]
Maryland 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. […]
The 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.”
Gather with Rabbi Monica Kleinman for this peer group for Jews-by-Choice. Perhaps you are the only Jewish adult in your family, discovered you had Jewish heritage and affirmed your Judaism through conversion, or were inspired to become Jewish because of a loved one. The process of building your Jewish life is ongoing; it can be […]
Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival Opening Night Film & Party Deli's 2: Life. Lore. And the Lincoln Del. Saturday, September 14 • 8 p.m. • Sabes Center Minneapolis $20 Advanced • $25 day-of • 25% JCC Member Savings see below Of the many local delis that have dotted the landscape of the Twin Cities, the […]
On Sunday, September 15, Hadassah Minneapolis St. Paul will host the Hadassah Great Plains meeting, at the Nicollet Island Inn. The program Antisemitism In Today's World: Turn Concern into Action will feature Steve Simon, JD, Minnesota Secretary of State; Brandy Shufutinsky, Ed.D., LSW, Director of Education and Community Engagement, Jewish Institute for Liberal Values and […]
Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival Documentary Short Screening: Lion of Zion Sunday, September 15 • 3 p.m. • Sabes Center Minneapolis • $12 • 25% JCC Member Savings, see below Yuri Foreman, the only world champion boxer from Israel, believes that balancing faith and fortitude can lead to greatness. After losing his title in 2010, […]
Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival Documentary Short Screening Nechama Sunday, September 15 • Sabes Center Minneapolis • Free • Registration Required Free popcorn provided In the Spring of 1993, Steve Lear, a Minneapolis resident watched in disbelief as the floods in Des Moines, Iowa, devastated the city. Wanting to help, he called the Red Cross […]
Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival - Walter's Picks Through the Decades Late Marriage Monday, September 16 • 1-3 p.m. • Sabes Center Minneapolis AND Capp Center St. Paul • Free • Registration Required Free popcorn provided Zaza (Lior Louie Ashkenazi) is an eligible 31-year-old bachelor who has done his best to remain unattached. His traditional […]
In 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. […]
Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival - Walter's Picks Through the Decades: Footnote Wednesday, September 18 • 1-3 p.m. • Sabes Center Minneapolis AND Capp Center St. Paul • Free • Registration Required Free popcorn provided Talmud scholar Eliezer Shkolnik (Shlomo Bar-Aba) has worked in obscurity at Jerusalem's Hebrew University. In contrast, Eliezer's son, Uriel (Lior […]
A collaboration between JFCS Senior Services, NextGen and the agency’s Jewish Youth Mentoring Program (JYMP) Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 6-7:30 p.m. JFCS Community Room 5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley The goal of this program is to foster meaningful social connections for teens and seniors outside of their normal social circles. Tables will be intergenerational, […]
Wednesday, September 18, 7:00-8:30 pm | Adath Jeshurun Congregation | Dessert reception to follow Join us to hear from Ambassador Dennis Ross, veteran diplomat, peace negotiator, and critically acclaimed author, as we install our new JCRC board led by incoming president Jacy Grais. We will honor our outgoing Board President Jon Parritz and Director of Holocaust Education Laura Zelle for her 19 […]
Twin Cities Jewish Film Fest - Tikkun Olam Spotlight Rabbi on the Block Documentary Feature and Short Film In Solidarity Thursday, September 19 • 7 p.m. • MSP Film at The Main Cinema • $15 Advance • $18 day-of • 25% Discount for JCC Members - see below Tikkun Olam Spotlight The Minnesota JCC’s Tikkun […]
Cost: $18/person - Register online Join Mount Zion's Rabbi Heather Renetzky and Director of Youth and Young Adult Engagement Abby Gore as we prepare spiritually, emotionally, and socially for the high holy days. We'll explore themes such as forgiveness and intention setting as we get ready to greet the Jewish year 5785! September 5 - […]
Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival - Walter's Picks Through the Decades Persian Lessons Friday, September 20 • 1-3:15 p.m. • Sabes Center Minneapolis AND Capp Center St. Paul • Free • Registration Required Free popcorn provided In occupied France, Gilles is arrested and sent to a concentration camp. He avoids execution by swearing that he […]
TC Jewish Renewal Community and J-Pride invite you to join us for an enchanting outdoor Shabbat! The night will begin with a musical Shabbat service and finish with a tasty felafel dinner. Dinner will be indoors and services will be held in an amphitheater led by Rabbi Sandra Razieli, Rabbi Debra Rappaport, Rabbi Jill Avrin, […]
Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival - Episodic Spotlight Madrasa Saturday, September 21 • 8 p.m. • Capp Center St. Paul • $15 Advance • $18 day-of • 25% Discount for JCC Members - see below Free popcorn provided From the politically astute mind of Palestinian Israeli writer Sayed Kashua and Israeli Jewish director Guri Alfi […]
Discover over 165 years of Mount Zion’s rich history. Learn about Mount Zion’s dedication to worship, learning, music, and social justice. Meet our clergy, lay leaders, and members. Tour our building and religious school. Get a taste of our organizations and activities. Childcare provided. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to receive complimentary High Holy […]
In person (Mount Zion) and via Zoom for the starred workshops If you are attending a Zoom workshop, please have your High Holy Day Prayer books handy. If you don’t have a set, you can purchase them online or borrow from Mount Zion Temple. 9:45 a.m. Workshops – Aleph (Choose one) How to celebrate High […]
Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival Closing Celebration - MGM 100 & TCJFF 30 Years! That's Entertainment! Sunday, September 22 • 1 p.m. • Capp Center St. Paul • $20 Advance • $25 day-of • 25% discount for JCC Members - See Below Free popcorn provided Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) during its Golden Age heyday boasted of “more […]
You 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 […]
Grammy- and Emmy-Award-nominated singer/songwriter Peter Himmelman returns home to Minneapolis as he shares his newest book, Suspended By No String, in a conversation with TC Jewfolk editor Lonny Goldsmith. Peter's newest book is an uplifting collection of essays, poetry, and personal reflections. Peter's latest book offers a respite from the daily onslaught of doom and […]
Curious 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 […]
You're invited to the Twin Cities Cardozo Society September happy hour. Connect with fellow Jewish legal professionals and law students while enjoying vegetarian appetizers, drinks, and networking. Invite friends and RSVP.
Cost: $18/person - Register online Join Mount Zion's Rabbi Heather Renetzky and Director of Youth and Young Adult Engagement Abby Gore as we prepare spiritually, emotionally, and socially for the high holy days. We'll explore themes such as forgiveness and intention setting as we get ready to greet the Jewish year 5785! September 5 - […]
Please register if you'll be attending any part of Selichot. 7:15 pm,.: Program: Text Study and Singing with Dan Nichols 8:00 p.m.: Dessert Reception - Socializing and nosh 9:00 p.m. Selichot Service with Musician in Residence, Dan Nichols
Join J-Pride at Quatrefoil Library (1220 E Lake St, Minneapolis) on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 2-4 p.m. for a gift-wrapping opportunity with the Hag Sameach (Happy Holidays) program! Wrap presents for our neighbors in need and enjoy this fun volunteering project together with your J-Pride community. All materials will be provided. Please reach out to Hunter […]
This is an integrated intergenerational experience for children and their parents, grandparents, or other loving adults. It will include a brief worship service with singing, a story, and shofar blowing as well as beekeeping & apple harvesting workshops. On Rosh Hashanah we offer blessings to our family and friends for a sweet new year! There […]
