COMMUNITY + CALENDAR

  • Violins of Hope Exhibition at The Museum of Russian Art

    Museum of Russian Art 5500 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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 […]

  • Klezmer Tantshoyz (Dance Party) & March in the Twin Cities Pride Parade

    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, […]

  • Carrying the Sound Forward: A Violins of Hope Closing Gathering

    Minnesota JCC Sabes Center Minneapolis 4330 S. Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park, MN, MN, United States

    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 […]

  • K’Hillah: Temple Israel’s Young Adult Community First Friday Shabbat

    Temple Israel 2323 Fremont Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Grief Support Group

    Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minnesota facilitates a grief support group. The group is designed to support people during the grief process in a nurturing and confidential environment. The meetings offer participants a nurturing, confidential environment of support as they journey through the grieving process. The comfort, support, and validation gained by interacting with […]

    Free
  • Tot Shabbat

    Mount Zion Temple 1300 Summit Ave, St.Paul, MN, United States

    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 […]

  • Powerful Tools for Caregivers

    Lennox Community Center 6715 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN, United States

    Jewish Family and Children's Service of MN, in partnership with Lenox Community Center’s Senior Program, will host a six-week class, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” beginning on July 13. If you have picked up a prescription, brought over dinner, given a ride to the doctor, taken care of an errand or made decisions big or small […]

    $15