A selection of Violins of Hope instruments will be on display at The Museum of Russian Art, offering a rare opportunity to encounter these restored Holocaust-era violins up close and learn the stories they carry. Each instrument is both a work of craftsmanship and a witness—connecting us to the lives of the Jewish musicians who […]
Class Description How many “Bible Stories” do you know from Tanakh (the Pentateuch, or Five Books of Moses) beyond those found in Bereshit (Genesis) and Shemot (Exodus)? Explore how Moses, Miriam, and Aaron change and develop after leading the Israelites out of Egypt and encounter a whole new cast of characters in Vayikrah (Leviticus) and […]
Narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Adrien Brody, Violins of Hope: Strings of the Holocaust follows Israeli master violinmaker Amnon Weinstein as he restores violins carried by starving Jewish refugees on death marches, played under coercion in concentration camps, and held close in ghettos and work camps—each instrument bearing witness to suffering, courage, and resilience. The […]
Meets online Thursdays, 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM Session Dates Thursday, Feb 19 | Thursday, Feb 26 | Thursday, March 4 | No Class March 12 | Thursday, March 19 | Thursday, March 26 | No Class April 2, Passover | No Class April 9, Passover | Thursday, April 16 | Thursday, April 23 | Thursday, April 30 | […]
Meets online Fridays, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 2026 Session Dates Friday, Feb 13 | Friday, Feb 20 | Friday, Feb 27 | Friday, March 6 | No class March 13 | Friday, March 20 | Friday, March 27 | No Class April 3, Passover | Friday, April 10 | Friday, April 17 | Friday, […]
Join us for a delicious and meaningful Eastern European-themed Shabbat Lunch accompanied by a musical performance featuring instruments from the Violins of Hope collection and a conversation with Violins of Hope Co-Founder Avshi Weinstein.
Join us at Knollwood Place Apartments for a lively music history lecture with Jonas Westover, Ph.D., exploring the rich traditions and sounds of klezmer music. This event is part of Fridays at Knollwood, our June event series featuring free, open-to-the-community programs centered on lifelong learning, connection and conversation. In this engaging presentation, Dr. Westover will […]
Dance down Hennepin Avenue with J-Pride at the Twin Cities Pride Parade! Represent the Jewish community at this history-making event for LGBTQ+ rights and liberation. Joined by local Jewish musicians, we’ll fill the air with Klezmer song, fill our hearts with pride, and march together with joy. The Pride Parade will take place on Sunday, […]
As the Violins of Hope residency draws to a close, we invite the community to gather for an evening of reflection, blessing, and shared presence. This closing program weaves together brief musical offerings performed on Violins of Hope, reflections from local rabbis, a specially commissioned dance performance, and communal ritual—honoring the journeys these instruments have […]
On the first Friday of the month (starting November 2025), K'Hillah: Temple Israel's Young Adult Community, will gather for services and a young adult (21-39) oneg after the service: 5:15-6 p.m. Pre-service oneg with snacks and beverages for all ages 6-7 p.m. Warm, welcoming, accessible, and joyful community Shabbat. All are welcome. 7-8:30 p.m. Young Adults […]