Sunday June 29 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Meeting Point shared in mid-June Celebrate LGBTQ+ Jewishness by marching with J-Pride in the Twin Cities Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29. J-Pride has marched in this iconic event for almost 20 years, demonstrating a strong presence of LGBTQ+ Jewish solidarity. This year, YOU are invited to make history […]
Free Fun ⚡ELECTRIC⚡ Event! Beth Jacob Congregation is holding an “EV Plus Fair” on Sunday, June 29, 3-5 pm / ( Rain date: July 20) Address: 1179 Victoria Curve Mendota Heights, MN 55118 - EVERYONE WELCOME Contact: Bruce: [email protected] see electric vehicles & plug-in hybrids and e-scooters and e-bikes as well as electric yard equipment […]
Monday, June 23 6:30 - 8 PM LOCATION: Temple Israel & Zoom – register for link Part II: Why Death Is Not the End: The Journey of the Soul and the Journey of the Survivor Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman, Temple Israel In a culture that avoids it, planning for how we want to die remains one […]
Join us every Thursday at 10 a.m. at the JCC for engaging Hebrew classes with Yedidya Yasu, the Shaliach from the St. Paul Jewish Federation. These sessions are designed for participants with some prior knowledge of Hebrew. Together, we’ll review the alphabet, strengthen reading and writing skills, and build confidence in basic conversation. No registration […]
Join us on the first Shabbat of the month in the Beth Jacob Nursery for Tot Shabbat. We will have a song-filled Shabbat Morning Service for BJC's littlest ones (0-3 years old). We will then have an oneg and playtime for parents to schmooze and kids to play. Just drop in! We'd love to see […]
Wednesday, July 9 6-8 p.m. Graze Food Hall in the Patio Pit Join J-Pride for our annual Pride Happy Hour! We’ll gather on Wednesday, July 9 from 6-8 p.m. at the Patio Pit at Graze Food Hall (520 N 4th St, Minneapolis). J-Pride will provide light appetizers and drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available). […]
Jewish Family Service of St. Paul, in partnership with Sholom Home, facilitates a grief support group.
Wednesday, July 9 7 PM LOCATION: Wabasha Brewing TEXT: Mishnah Peah / Prayer for those who serve the community Rabbi Tamar Magill-Grimm, Beth Jacob Congregation Psychologists tell us that one of the greatest antidotes to loneliness and despair can be found in creating and fostering community. But community is not always easy. It places high […]
Join us every Thursday at 10 a.m. at the JCC for engaging Hebrew classes with Yedidya Yasu, the Shaliach from the St. Paul Jewish Federation. These sessions are designed for participants with some prior knowledge of Hebrew. Together, we’ll review the alphabet, strengthen reading and writing skills, and build confidence in basic conversation. No registration […]
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 […]
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 TaNaKh’s (Hebrew Bible’s) prophetic tradition was unapologetically disruptive, from Moses’s confrontations with the Pharaoh, to Abraham’s confrontation with the God of Israel over the future of Sodom. The Book of Amos exemplifies this aspect of biblical prophecy, characterized by many biblical scholars as a “prophet vs. priest” dynamic. In this series we begin with […]
JFCS will host a three-part Addiction and Recovery Summer Series designed for parents, caregivers, and community members who want to better understand and respond to real-life addiction and recovery topics. These expert-led sessions will tackle tough topics head-on, providing practical guidance, up-to-date information, life-saving skills, and realistic strategies for discussion and support of loved-ones. Each session addresses a topic; participants can choose to […]
Torah Yoga Workshop: I Lift My Eyes to the Mountains/Ancestors (Psalms 121:1) Led by Diane Bloomfield - International Torah Yoga Founder at Mount Zion Temple Members of TCJRC & Mount Zion $18/person Public $25/person Register today at tinyurl.com/torah-yoga The Twin Cities Jewish Renewal Community (TCJRC) and Mount Zion Temple are thrilled to host internationally known […]
Wednesday, July 16 7 PM LOCATION: Bet Shalom Congregation TEXT: Eruvin 13b Rabbi David Locketz, Bet Shalom Congregation We will explore the great debate between Hillel and Shammai as to the question, “Would it have been better if humans had not been created?” and how to live a life of meaning since we were in fact created. […]
Join us every Thursday at 10 a.m. at the JCC for engaging Hebrew classes with Yedidya Yasu, the Shaliach from the St. Paul Jewish Federation. These sessions are designed for participants with some prior knowledge of Hebrew. Together, we’ll review the alphabet, strengthen reading and writing skills, and build confidence in basic conversation. No registration […]
The TaNaKh’s (Hebrew Bible’s) prophetic tradition was unapologetically disruptive, from Moses’s confrontations with the Pharaoh, to Abraham’s confrontation with the God of Israel over the future of Sodom. The Book of Amos exemplifies this aspect of biblical prophecy, characterized by many biblical scholars as a “prophet vs. priest” dynamic. In this series we begin with […]
Save the date! Plan to attend the Hadassah Minneapolis St. Paul annual Schmoozathon potluck and fundraiser! Enjoy a lovely day of social fun, spending time with old and new friends, the pool if you wish, and an amazing potluck lunch. The event is Wednesday, July 23, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., rain or shine, with an event […]
Wednesday, July 23 7 PM LOCATION: Mayim Rabim Congregation & Zoom – register for link TEXT: Rabbi Nachman of Bratzlav; Likkutei Moharan section 282 Rabbi Sharon Stiefel, Mayim Rabim Congregation Chassidic master Rabbi Nachman exhorts us to judge others, even the wicked, favorably. Even an evil person has a little bit of good in them, which, when nurtured, […]
Join us every Thursday at 10 a.m. at the JCC for engaging Hebrew classes with Yedidya Yasu, the Shaliach from the St. Paul Jewish Federation. These sessions are designed for participants with some prior knowledge of Hebrew. Together, we’ll review the alphabet, strengthen reading and writing skills, and build confidence in basic conversation. No registration […]
Join us for Shabbat in the Park on July 25th! Friday, July 25th 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Bryn Mawr Meadows Park 601 Morgan Ave. S., (Western) Minneapolis Playground Picnic Area Please note that this location has a wading pool + that seating is limited at this park, so please plan to bring a picnic […]
Join the Minnesota JCC for a day filled with golf, camaraderie, and lighthearted competition, all while contributing to the growth of youth programs and scholarships. Whether you’re an avid golfer or just looking for a day of fun, our event has something for everyone. Your support allows the JCC to provide the full range of […]
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 TaNaKh’s (Hebrew Bible’s) prophetic tradition was unapologetically disruptive, from Moses’s confrontations with the Pharaoh, to Abraham’s confrontation with the God of Israel over the future of Sodom. The Book of Amos exemplifies this aspect of biblical prophecy, characterized by many biblical scholars as a “prophet vs. priest” dynamic. In this series we begin with […]
Grab a beverage and a pastry, and link up with with fellow professionals building community! Our July Jewish networking meetup is at Open Book in Downtown Minneapolis. To get the most from this networking opportunity, come prepared to talk about your professional background, current opportunities, resources, or asks you may have for the community. If […]
Join us every Thursday at 10 a.m. at the JCC for engaging Hebrew classes with Yedidya Yasu, the Shaliach from the St. Paul Jewish Federation. These sessions are designed for participants with some prior knowledge of Hebrew. Together, we’ll review the alphabet, strengthen reading and writing skills, and build confidence in basic conversation. No registration […]
Thursday, July 31 7 PM LOCATION: Under the Tent at the Minnesota JCC, Sabes Center Minneapolis TEXT: Lamentations Rabbi Eva Cohen, Or Emet: Minnesota Congregation for Humanistic Judaism Lamentations, one of the Five Megillot (Scrolls) in the Tanakh, mourns Jerusalem’s fall to the Babylonians in 587 BCE. It bears poetic witness to the horrors of war, […]
Join us for Shabbat in the Park on August 1st! Friday, August 1st 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Burnes Park 301 2nd Street N., Hopkins East Picnic Shelter Please note that this location has a splash pad! RSVP: bit.ly/ShabbatInThePark2025 We’re so excited for you to join us for our annual Shabbat in the Park series, hosted […]
Join us on the first Shabbat of the month in the Beth Jacob Nursery for Tot Shabbat. We will have a song-filled Shabbat Morning Service for BJC's littlest ones (0-3 years old). We will then have an oneg and playtime for parents to schmooze and kids to play. Just drop in! We'd love to see […]