The Jungian psychologist turned educator Ira Progoff offers us an extraordinary tool for reconstructing our relationship to the Jewish things we care about it. For us today it is an opportunity for making Israel in all its fulness—our connections, our ambivalences, our loves, and our hates—part of our own evolving Jewish spiritual biography. So often […]
As we all know, death is part of life and talking about that is not always easy. Please join us at Knollwood Place Apartments on the Ackerberg Family Sholom West Campus for a helpful and heart-warming conversation with Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman, Senior Rabbi at Temple Israel. RSVP: [email protected] or 952-939-1605
If you have ever wanted to learn Hebrew but: Thought you’re too old or just not equipped to learn a language (NOT TRUE BY THE WAY) Not had great experiences with conventional textbooks Been curious about Biblical and Modern Hebrew at the same time … Wanted to understand why the language is the way it is … […]
David Makofsky & Ghaith al-Omari In Conversation Join us as we welcome Middle East experts David Makofsky & Ghaith al-Omari for a candid and nuanced conversation about the current situation and prospects for finding a true and lasting resolution. Hosted by: Minnesota Hillel, JCRC, and Minneapolis Federation Israel Center RSVP: https://jewishminneapolis.tfaforms.net/29 David Makovsky is the […]
The annual holiday tradition we all love! TC Jewfolk’s holiday matchmaking is live to help you find a Passover Seder in your area or to let you invite guests to your holiday meal. Sign up here by April 5.
Hadassah Minneapolis St. Paul will present an online program, The Courageous Children of the Czech Kindertransport, with author Caren Stelson and illustrator Selina Alko, who will speak about the wonderful picture book they created together, Stars of the Night. This powerful story is told from the collective perspective of the courageous children who were rescued from […]
Are you a young adult between the ages of 21-36? Did you move to the Twin Cities in the last two years? We’re inviting you to NextGen and J-Pride’s Shalom Twin Cities event! Join us on April 7 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the WaterWorks Pavilion for games, nosh, learning, and more. At this event, […]
Minnesota JCC Symphony Orchestra Family Concert Sunday, April 7 • 2pm • Capp Center St. Paul Join the Minnesota JCC Symphony Orchestra for a musical experience for the young and old. This family-friendly experience will be informal, interactive, fun-filled, and educational with an instrument discovery session! Whether you are a regular fan of the Symphony […]
JFS, 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.
Minneapolis will host an exciting interdisciplinary 2-day symposium and accompanying exhibition exploring the craft of Jewish printing from historical and contemporary perspectives. This symposium will feature a curated slate of presentations, artist panels and workshops led by esteemed historians, bibliographers, archivists, librarians, typographers, designers, printers, and book artists of all kinds. We will engage in […]
Jewish Family Service of St. Paul, in partnership with Sholom Home, facilitates a grief support group.
If you have ever wanted to learn Hebrew but: Thought you’re too old or just not equipped to learn a language (NOT TRUE BY THE WAY) Not had great experiences with conventional textbooks Been curious about Biblical and Modern Hebrew at the same time … Wanted to understand why the language is the way it is … […]
Minneapolis will host an exciting interdisciplinary 2-day symposium and accompanying exhibition exploring the craft of Jewish printing from historical and contemporary perspectives. This symposium will feature a curated slate of presentations, artist panels and workshops led by esteemed historians, bibliographers, archivists, librarians, typographers, designers, printers, and book artists of all kinds. We will engage in […]
The Twin Cities Cardozo Society has invited three leading experts to discuss the rise of antisemitism in higher education and the steps they've taken to support students and fight back. Join us as we hear from Alyza Lewin, James Pasch, and Mark Rotenberg. Virtual or In-Person Screening Event: If you'd like to gather with fellow […]
We are thrilled to welcome New York based author, editor, podcaster, and serial entrepreneur, Zibby Owens to ModernWell! Zibby joins our own ModernWell Writing Studio co-founder, Nina Badzin, in conversation about Zibby’s new book, Blank–A wife, mother, and frustrated writer faces an impossible deadline for turning her life around in a hilarious debut novel about family, friendship, […]
Shalom Baby Circle Time with PJ Library, Second Friday of the Month, 10-11 a.m. Families with babies and toddlers, please join us for our monthly "Circle Time." We will enjoy a mix of Jewish and secular songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement! Snacks will be provided. This is a great opportunity to get to know […]
Save the Date for Minnesota Hillel's Annual Maroon and Gold Shabbat. More information coming soon.
A study led by Roberta Schwartz Roberta Schwartz was at Mount Zion alongside her husband Rabbi Fred Schwartz for almost a decade, 1966-74. She last taught at Mount Zion about Glückel of Hameln and mesmerized her audience at the Our Bodies Our Souls Women’s Retreat. She returns to Mount Zion to unlock another detail of […]
Or Emet president Allan Malkis will speak about the Dead Sea Scrolls from 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, April 14, at the Talmud Torah of St. Paul, 768 Hamline Ave. South in St. Paul. A social time will follow. The Dead Sea Scrolls are a famous set of writings from Qumran, an area in the valley of […]
Save the date for the 2024 Jewish Community Action Freedom Seder. This annual community wide event will uplift stories of justice in our local community as told by community members. We will weave modern stories for liberation in with the ancient story of passover.
Music can be a potent meeting place between religious traditions, offering a portal for audiences and musicians into another culture. The Jay Phillips Center for Interfaith Learning presents “Echoes of the Divine: A Dialogue between Jewish and Christian Musical Traditions.” Using a salon format that includes both performance and conversation, the concert features violinist Stephanie […]
If you have ever wanted to learn Hebrew but: Thought you’re too old or just not equipped to learn a language (NOT TRUE BY THE WAY) Not had great experiences with conventional textbooks Been curious about Biblical and Modern Hebrew at the same time … Wanted to understand why the language is the way it is … […]
Wednesday, April 17, 7-8:30 p.m. JFCS - 5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley (In-person and virtual option) The 2023-24 school year has been unlike any other for Jewish students, teachers, and families. What are the challenges facing Jews in schools? What opportunities are there for building school communities that embrace their Jewish families? Join an […]
This talk will focus on the American Jewish cinematic tradition that is much more diverse and pluralistic than most people realize. In this rich tradition of fiction films and documentaries, folks who consider themselves just Jews reside alongside those who are traditionally—or sometimes untraditionally--observant. This tradition not only represents Jews onscreen but also makes them […]
Minnesota JCC Summer Camp Open House Come Celebrate Summer in April! Thursday, April 18 • 4-6pm • Sabes Center Minneapolis / Barry Family Campus • Room M54 Open to registered camper families (Olami & Butwin) and prospective families Snacks and activities provided (dinner not served) Win camp swag bags AND, there will be three opportunities […]
Before he was an Emmy-winning TV star, Mandy Patinkin was already a Tony-winning Broadway legend. Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Being Alive presents the acclaimed actor/singer/storyteller in his most electrifying role: concert performer. “Mandy Patinkin is in the business of showstopping,” raves The New Yorker, and that’s exactly what he does in this powerful, passionate evening of song. Being […]
On Friday, April 19, from 7:30-9 p.m., Or Emet will host a Shabbat service followed by a program and social time. The events will take place at the Minnesota JCC Sabes Center Minneapolis, 4330 S. Cedar Lake Road, Minneapolis. The service will be led by Eva Cohen, Or Emet’s ritual leader and a Humanistic rabbi […]
Before he was an Emmy-winning TV star, Mandy Patinkin was already a Tony-winning Broadway legend. Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Being Alive presents the acclaimed actor/singer/storyteller in his most electrifying role: concert performer. “Mandy Patinkin is in the business of showstopping,” raves The New Yorker, and that’s exactly what he does in this powerful, passionate evening of song. Being […]
Join us on Sunday, April 21st at 1 p.m. - Capp Center St. Paul for a captivating talk by Ben Harmon, a Wexner Scholar from Harvard, who will share insights on the IDF's perspective regarding October 7th and why IDF is considered the most moral army. Ben, an esteemed Dolphin Class Submarine Commander in the […]
Join PJ Library and Your Jewish for a fun chocolate seder in preparation for Passover! We’ll experience the highlights of a traditional seder in a creative way, including singing, storytelling, interactive activities, and so much chocolate! This seder is geared toward children ages 3-8, though we welcome family members of all ages! Space for this […]
JFS, 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.
The Jewish Recovery Network (JRN) and Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis (JFCS) invite you to the annual FREEDOM FROM ADDICTION SEDER – Celebrating our Freedom from Addiction and Slavery Thursday, April 25, 2024 | 5-8 p.m. Beth El Synagogue – 5225 Barry St W, St Louis Park, MN 55416 Conducted by Rabbi Lynn […]
Thursday, April 25 • 7 p.m. • Sabes Center Minneapolis • $20 • $15 member value price Join us for the 5th annual Night of Jewish Storytelling! This year we gather during Passover to put our own spin on the tradition of maggid (storytelling at the holiday meal). Storytellers from our very own community will take […]
Janet Horvath, Shabbat Pulpit Guest Janet Horvath played Kol Nidre on cello at Mount Zion for many years. Horvath, associate principal cello of the Minnesota Orchestra (1980-2012), will speak during the Shabbat service about how she unearthed family secrets about her family’s survival during the Holocaust. There will be a Q & A conversation during […]
On Saturday, April 27, from 4-7 p.m., Or Emet, the Minnesota Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, will host a Passover Seder at the First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis, 900 Mount Curve Ave., Minneapolis. Or Emet members and visitors are welcome to attend. Or Emet’s Seder celebrates Passover with a Humanistic Jewish service led by rabbinic candidate and ritual leader Eva Cohen. The service emphasizes themes of human freedom and dignity, the capacity to change our destiny and the power of hope. The Seder also includes traditional Passover elements and songs.
The 7-week period of the Omer, the time between the Israelites leaving Egypt (Pesach, Passover) and their receiving Torah at Mt. Sinai (Shavuot), is an opportunity for personal spiritual growth. Each week is associated with a character trait of Divinity—a middah. In this course we will study these holy traits, all of which reside within us, and […]
Grab your mom, daughter, friend, or special person and spend a joyful morning of creativity and bonding! Artist Debbie Wolk of Debbie Wolk Designs will lead a ceramics painting workshop where each person will have the opportunity to design and paint a canister for yourself or as a gift to give to someone special. Your canister will […]
Join PJ Library Minneapolis and J-Pride for "Spring Into Spring" LGBTQ+ Family Playdate Come with a spring in your step for this mid-Passover playdate with a frog-themed story time, crafts, and activities. Hampshire Park 1610 Louisiana Ave. N, Golden Valley, MN(Not […]
Start your morning or take a break over a warm beverage and a pastry with up-and-comers, mid-career professionals, and workforce veterans! April's meetup for Jewish professionals is at Open Book/FRGMNT Coffee in Downtown Minneapolis. To get the most from this networking opportunity, come prepared to talk about your professional background, current opportunities, resources, or asks […]
Join us on Wednesday, May 1, at 7 p.m. at Sholom Home, St. Paul, for a poignant P2G Zikaron Ba'Salon event commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day. Rachel Frank, a P2G member and daughter of a Holocaust survivor, will share her family's story. Let's gather together for an evening of remembrance, reflection, and solidarity. Light snacks and […]
Interactive Concert with Elana Brody Presented by Twin Cities Jewish Renewal Community & Minnesota JCC's Bo'u Nashir (Come, Let's Sing!) May 2 • 7 p.m. • Minnesota JCC Sabes Center Minneapolis Early bird: $18 by April 18 ($25 after) – 18% Discount for TCJRC and JCC Members with code Join us for a heartfelt, interactive […]
10:30 a.m. Jewish Renewal Shabbat Service followed by Kiddush and Lunch Join us for a special Shabbat morning service with Kohenet Elana. She brings her 20 years of songwriting and performance experience into a focused, flowing channel of Divine connection and skillful prayer leading in Jewish renewal and alternative Jewish spaces. Elana brings a strong “Kohenet” flavor to her offerings, with […]
Kohenet Elana Brody will guide a creative healing experience that will include an informal meditative nature walk and the opportunity to listen to a song that comes from the heart and your intuitive sense. The experience will include teachings about the upcoming month of Iyar and the Kabbalistic meaning of this date of the Omer. Kohenet Elana is an acclaimed singer-songwriter, song leader, and Hebrew Priestess rooted in rural Appalachia, with a decade of Jewish […]
Arnold Beckoff is a drag queen in New York City. What does he want in life? Happiness! A husband, a child, and respect from his Jewish mother! Taking place in the 1970/80s, the award-winning comedy Torch Song Trilogy helped set the stage for the emergence of gay rights and the fight for human dignity. Updated […]