YourJewish will be launching a virtual mussar small group, called a va'ad, this year in partnership with Twin Cities Mussar and Twin Cities Jewish Renewal Community. The va'ad will be facilitated by Rabbi Jill Avrin of YourJewish and will meet on Zoom every other week on Sunday mornings between November and April. Mussar is a Jewish […]
As Jews, we commemorate the month of Elul by sounding the shofar daily. Join us this Wednesday, September 4, the first day of Elul, for a shofar blast honoring the lives lost at the hands of Hamas. We will gather as a community and let the shofar blasts serve as the collective voice of our […]
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 - […]
MAZON and Adath Jeshurun Congregation are proud to host this important discussion on Sunday, September 8th at 1:00PM Adath Jeshurun Congregation. Join us for an engaging conversation about ending hunger in Minnesota and across the country. Hear from Rabbi Harold Kravitz and Abby J. Leibman, MAZON’s President and CEO, in a conversation moderated by Liza […]
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.”
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.
Jewish Family Service of St. Paul, in partnership with Sholom Home, facilitates a grief support group.
J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami comes to join us in reflecting on the devastating Israel-Hamas war, the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the rising threats to Israel, and the possibilities for building a safer, more peaceful future in the region. We’ll also talk about the presidential race and the stakes for America and Israel.
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 […]
On Friday, Sept. 13, from 7:30-9 p.m., Or Emet will host a Shabbat service led by Rabbi Eva Cohen, followed by a program and social time. The evening’s events will take place at the Minnesota JCC Sabes Center Minneapolis, 4330 S. Cedar Lake Road, Minneapolis. Following the service, David Schultz will present "Black Swans, Unknown […]
10:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month This service is approximately 30 minutes followed by “schmoozing” and a craft/activity for the kids For kids aged 0-6 and their adults and siblings! We begin with a lively Shabbat morning service led by one of our clergy and a songleader, using the children’s siddur (prayer […]
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 […]
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 […]
Just 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 […]
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, […]
During 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 […]
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 […]
On 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). The program will take place from 10 a.m.-noon at Twin Cities German Immersion School, 1031 Como Ave. in St. Paul. A social time […]
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 […]
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.
Start your morning or take a break over a warm beverage and a pastry with up-and-comers, mid-career professionals, and workforce veterans! September's meetup for Jewish professionals is at SK Coffee in St. Paul. To get the most from this networking opportunity, come prepared to talk about your professional background, current opportunities, resources, or asks you […]
Yemen Blues is a contradiction in plain sight. They’re a puzzle you unlock by finding the solution inside yourself—solo voices in unison; a collective in many parts. On one level, it’s music at its most direct, its most emotionally emphatic. On another, it’s a spiritual quest, both enlightening and perplexing. Further, this project spans continents while […]
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 […]
During 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 […]
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.
Bits & 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 […]
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 […]
Gather 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 […]
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 […]
