Four women in Pasadena, California. A Holocaust survivor and math teacher for 20 years shares her wartime experience in the classroom; one student’s mother fights against this and ignites racist incidents; a researcher discovers archival documents revealing WWII evil that her boss wants to keep hidden; and a young Asian student recounts traumatic experiences in […]
Four women in Pasadena, California. A Holocaust survivor and math teacher for 20 years shares her wartime experience in the classroom; one student’s mother fights against this and ignites racist incidents; a researcher discovers archival documents revealing WWII evil that her boss wants to keep hidden; and a young Asian student recounts traumatic experiences in […]
Mondays at 6-8 p.m. at JFCS 4 sessions: March 10, 17, 24, 31 PJ Library of Minneapolis is offering a warm, inclusive space for Jewish, pregnant and postpartum individuals to connect, learn, and feel supported during this transformative time. Together, we’ll explore meaningful Jewish rituals, wisdom, and stories surrounding pregnancy, birth and postpartum, gain valuable insights […]
Four women in Pasadena, California. A Holocaust survivor and math teacher for 20 years shares her wartime experience in the classroom; one student’s mother fights against this and ignites racist incidents; a researcher discovers archival documents revealing WWII evil that her boss wants to keep hidden; and a young Asian student recounts traumatic experiences in […]
In this month’s Yiddish Cultural Cafe, writer and translator Reyzl Grace will introduce participants to the history and cultural significance of Yiddish-language poetry in expressing, contesting, and reinventing Ashkenazi Jewish identity. Special attention will be paid to women, LGBTQ, and other marginalized poets whose work opens continuing vectors of joy and resistance into the challenges […]
Four women in Pasadena, California. A Holocaust survivor and math teacher for 20 years shares her wartime experience in the classroom; one student’s mother fights against this and ignites racist incidents; a researcher discovers archival documents revealing WWII evil that her boss wants to keep hidden; and a young Asian student recounts traumatic experiences in […]
Four women in Pasadena, California. A Holocaust survivor and math teacher for 20 years shares her wartime experience in the classroom; one student’s mother fights against this and ignites racist incidents; a researcher discovers archival documents revealing WWII evil that her boss wants to keep hidden; and a young Asian student recounts traumatic experiences in […]
This event is for any younger adult looking to gather with others in song and community in a home environment. Whether you are looking to recapture some of the spirit of Shabbat you experienced at Jewish overnight camp or are brand new to Judaism and curious what this environment looked and felt like, we welcome […]
Four women in Pasadena, California. A Holocaust survivor and math teacher for 20 years shares her wartime experience in the classroom; one student’s mother fights against this and ignites racist incidents; a researcher discovers archival documents revealing WWII evil that her boss wants to keep hidden; and a young Asian student recounts traumatic experiences in […]
By most every measure, Passover is THE HOLIDAY of the modern Jewish world. It is more widely celebrated than any other of our feast and fast days. It shapes our deeply cherished ethical values of freedom and justice. It serves as an intriguing bridge to our Christian neighbors. And its place in popular culture, from […]
Four women in Pasadena, California. A Holocaust survivor and math teacher for 20 years shares her wartime experience in the classroom; one student’s mother fights against this and ignites racist incidents; a researcher discovers archival documents revealing WWII evil that her boss wants to keep hidden; and a young Asian student recounts traumatic experiences in […]
Mondays at 6-8 p.m. at JFCS 4 sessions: March 10, 17, 24, 31 PJ Library of Minneapolis is offering a warm, inclusive space for Jewish, pregnant and postpartum individuals to connect, learn, and feel supported during this transformative time. Together, we’ll explore meaningful Jewish rituals, wisdom, and stories surrounding pregnancy, birth and postpartum, gain valuable insights […]
Ever wanted to know how halacha applies to something in the modern day, or sought guidance on how to tackle an issue through a Jewish lens? Now is your chance to find out! Join NextGen for this revival of our Ask A Rabbi panel on Wednesday, March 26 at Pryes Brewing! Register today! Doors to our second-floor space, […]
In times of social upheaval, how do observant Jewish communities decide who’s in and who’s out? What happens when rules of belonging are challenged by marginalized groups of Jews? This talk considers these questions through the experiences of queer orthodox Jews in Israel. Until recently, LGBTQ+ Orthodox Jews could not imagine embracing their sexual or […]
By most every measure, Passover is THE HOLIDAY of the modern Jewish world. It is more widely celebrated than any other of our feast and fast days. It shapes our deeply cherished ethical values of freedom and justice. It serves as an intriguing bridge to our Christian neighbors. And its place in popular culture, from […]
Are you interested in German-Jewish heritage and genealogy? In this presentation by the Director of Public Outreach, Michael Simonson will share with the audience the genealogical resources provided by the Leo Baeck Institute, a library and archive dedicated to the history of German-speaking Jews. In addition to sharing genealogical resources for those tracing their family […]
In our fourth event, we will explore two dreams that are deeply connected: the Zionist Dream and the American Dream. Who was the first U.S. president to support the establishment of a Jewish state? Why do Israel and the United States almost always find themselves on the same side of global discussions? We will also […]
Mondays at 6-8 p.m. at JFCS 4 sessions: March 10, 17, 24, 31 PJ Library of Minneapolis is offering a warm, inclusive space for Jewish, pregnant and postpartum individuals to connect, learn, and feel supported during this transformative time. Together, we’ll explore meaningful Jewish rituals, wisdom, and stories surrounding pregnancy, birth and postpartum, gain valuable insights […]