Did you recently move to the Minneapolis area ? If you are new-ish* and Jewish**, please join us on July 27 for the Shalom Mpls Annual Welcome Brunch! This free event is open to all ages in your household. The Minneapolis Jewish Federation (MJF) wants to welcome you to your new community! Enjoy some delicious Kosher food, connect […]
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 […]
This month, TC Jewfolk is very excited to partner with JFCS Career Services to bring you: AI in the Job Search - FRIEND OR FOE? Discover how AI can be both a powerful tool and a potential pitfall in your job search. Our July Jewish networking meetup is at Open Book in Downtown Minneapolis. To […]
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 […]
Beth Jacob Congregation, Mount Zion, Temple of Aaron, and the St. Paul Jewish Federation join annually to commemorate the tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people on Tisha B'Av. Saturday, August 2, at Beth Jacob Congregation, 1179 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights: 8:30 p.m. - Learning with Rabbi Tamar Magill-Grimm 9:15 p.m. - Havdallah, Ma'ariv, Eicha […]
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 […]
“There is nothing more whole than a broken heart.” – Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Kotzk Tisha b’Av, according to rabbinic wisdom, gives our people a one-day outlet for our collective grief. All the disasters that have befallen the Jews are commemorated in this one day. And yet, as the day progresses, the point is not […]
Tuesday, August 5 12 PM LOCATION: Beth El Synagogue TEXT: Pirkei Avot Rabbi Alexander Davis, Beth El Synagogue We’ll study a mishna that offers a valuable if radical perspective on everyday living. “What Torah represents the impact you would like to have?” Rabbinic leaders from the Twin Cities respond. Join as many sessions (which are 1 […]
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 whole Torah is Holy,” says Rabbi Akiva, “but The Song of Songs is the Holy of Holies.” Furthermore he said that “Had the Torah not been given, we could live our lives by the Song of Songs.” What would it mean to place this erotic, sensual, sexually explicit and most beautiful poem at the […]
Devotional Healing: Open to Divine Flow Interfaith Retreat with Rabbi Shefa Gold Tuesday, August 12, 5:30 PM to Sunday August 17, 1:00 PM at Episcopal House of Prayer, Collegeville, MN Registration: Suggested offering: $720 (includes food and accommodations) This summer I'll be teaching a retreat at EHOP (one of my very favorite holy places) on Devotional Healing. […]
Thursday, August 14 6:30-8 PM LOCATION: Shir Tikvah & Zoom – register for link TEXT: Shevu’ot 39a Rabbi Arielle Lekach-Rosenberg, Shir Tikvah We’ll explore the Talmudic teaching “כל ישראל ערבין זה לזה” – All of Israel are ‘aravin/responsible to each other – as a way of deepening our understanding of the power (and challenges) of community. […]
Join us for Shabbat in the Park on August 15th! Friday, August 15th 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Beard's Plaisance 4525 Upton Ave. S., (SW) Minneapolis Picnic Area Pavillion RSVP: bit.ly/ShabbatInThePark2025 We’re so excited for you to join us for our annual Shabbat in the Park series, hosted by TC Jewfolk and PJ Library for the […]
Join NextGen for an evening out at Target Field! We’ll be gathering to watch the Twins face off against the A’s on Wednesday, August 20th at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20/person and include seats as well as a $25 food & beverage credit. Seats are limited, so secure your spot before Wednesday 7/30. We can’t wait […]
Wednesday, August 20 7 PM LOCATION: Beit HaMidrash at TTSP TEXT: Shir HaShirim Rabbah 2:5:3 Rabbi Debra Rappaport, Hineni This Midrash (Shir HaShirim Rabbah 2:5:3) has been an inspiration for our summer series. We’ll explore this text in depth, examining the brilliance of midrash as a teaching tool and taking stock of this summer’s learning. “What […]
Join us for Shabbat in the Park on August 22nd! Friday, August 22nd 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Highland Park 1227 Montreal Ave., St. Paul Highland Picnic Shelter near the playground RSVP: bit.ly/ShabbatInThePark2025 We’re so excited for you to join us for our annual Shabbat in the Park series, hosted by TC Jewfolk and PJ Library […]
Beth Jacob Congregation and Sharsheret* invite you to attend a Post Kiddush Learning: Hereditary Cancer Risks in Jewish and General Populations Genetic Counselor Colleen Wherley, MS, CGC will share with us the latest information on genetic risks for breast, ovarian, and other cancers. *Sharsheret provides education, support, and financial assistance to people facing breast cancer, […]
The introspective month of Elul sets the stage for the work we do over the High Holy Days. It is a time of self-reflection, spiritual preparation, and intention setting. The ritual of mikveh immersion is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition and is a powerful way for us to prepare ourselves for renewal and transformation. You […]
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.
Grab a beverage and a pastry, and link up with with fellow professionals building community! Our August Jewish networking meetup is at Angel Food in St Louis Park. 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. […]
Beth El's annual end of summer picnic features bouncy houses, a live DJ, a petting zoo, kosher hot dogs, and more! Don't miss out on the event of the summer.
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 will address a single topic; participants can […]
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 […]