Antisemitism In Today’s World: Turn Concern into Action
Nicollet Island Pavillion 40 Power Street, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOn 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 […]
The Proven Path to Finding Your Family’s Town and Original Surname
The Proven Path to Finding your Family’s Town and Original Surname It’s so tempting when you begin genealogy research to immediately jump to European records. While that remains the goal, moving across the pond too soon can lead to wasted time, money and lots of frustration. If you have yet to validate where in Europe […]
Mussar Toolkit for Your High Holy Days Soul Work
Temple Israel 2323 Fremont Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States +1 moreJust as a gardener prepares the soil before planting, so too can we prepare ourselves for meaningful High Holy Days with guided reflection, mindfulness and intention setting. A community gathering to focus your cheshbon ha-nefesh (soul accounting); and leave with practical tools to continue your preparation for the new year. All are welcome, regardless of experience with […]
Get Ready for High Holidays with Heritage Judaica + YALA
Beth Jacob Congregation 1179 Victoria Curve, Saint Paul, United StatesHeritage Judaica and YALA will be hosting an event at Beth Jacob in Mendota Heights! Come join us from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, to exchange and receive a bevy of items and products. Heritage Judaica events offer free pieces that are donated by other members of the community. If you are in a […]
TC Jewish Film Festival: ‘Lion of Zion’ Documentary Short
Sabes Center Minneapolis 4330 S. Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park, MN, MN, United StatesTwin 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, […]
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.”
TC Jewish Film Festival: ‘Nechama’ Documentary Short
Sabes Center Minneapolis 4330 S. Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park, MN, MN, United StatesTwin 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 […]
Is Reconstructionist Judaism for You? Get to Know Mayim Rabim!
Friends Meeting House 4401 York Ave South Mpls, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesCURIOUS? JEW-ISH? SEEKING? Is Reconstructionist Judaism for You? Get to Know Mayim Rabim! Sunday, September 15, 4 PM 4401 York Ave S, Minneapolis, in person or join by Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84188671629?pwd=wj6xYzRAabVP5ytard7QxbimC1gbrB.1 If you are born Jewish/person of color or white/married to someone Jewish/converted or interested in converting/like Jewish foods, books, culture/straight or member of the LGBTQ community/believe in God or […]
TC Jewish Film Festival Walter’s Pick: ‘Late Marriage’
Capp Center St. Paul 1375 ST. PAUL AVE, St. Paul, MN, United States +1 moreTwin 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 […]
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. […]