4 - 6 p.m | May 5, 2024 | Bet Shalom Congregation The Yom HaShoah Commemoration is co-sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas, Children of Holocaust Survivors Association of Minnesota (CHAIM), Minneapolis Jewish Federation, St. Paul Jewish Federation, Generations After MN, and the Micki and Mort Naiman Holocaust Education […]
You're Invited to the 20th Keren Or Arts Awards Ceremony Special guests David Siegel, Karen's (z"l) brother and founding member, and Ian Aizman, past Keren Or winner, professional photographer, and one of this year's photography judges will present the winners with their awards. Photographs will be displayed and select poems and prose will be shared. […]
An interactive introduction to selecting a Ketubah for your wedding with MJC's Rabbi Rachael Pass, Alana Berman Gnivecki from Kolbo Fine Judaica Gallery and Ketubah designer Mickie Caspi. Explore the history, texts and artistic choices of selecting a Ketubah for your wedding ceremony. All are welcome, including interfaith & LGBTQ+ beloveds! Led by MJC's Rabbi […]
Cultivating a Balanced Life: Author Marnie Dachis Marmet in conversation with WCCO radio host Jordana Green Monday, May 6 • 7 p.m. • Sabes Center Minneapolis • Suggested donation: $5 • Open to the Community Join us for a fun evening of conversation with Marnie Dachis Marmet and WCCO radio's Jordana Green. Delve into the […]
MSCF members pool financial contributions and collaborate to decide how to fund innovative local initiatives that improve health, enhance well-being, or otherwise advance medical care in the Twin Cities community.
Join J-Pride at Roxy's Cabaret for Drag Queen Charity Bingo on Tuesday, May 7th at 7 pm! Doors open at 6 pm, Bingo starts at 7. The venue has food and drink available to order, and we recommend bringing cash for bingo cards and for tips for the performers. We hope to see you there! […]
The Fabulous Lipitones • A New Comedy by John Markus and Mark St. Germain Out on the Town - Your Culture Connection Wednesday, May 8 •1pm • Sidekick Theater $37 • $27 member value price (includes transportation) Bus departs Sabes Center Minneapolis @ 11:30 AM • Bus departs Capp Center St. Paul @ noon What […]
Save the date for Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School's Annual Meeting! More details to come.
Join us at NextGen’s second springtime cheese class taught by The Grater Good at Utepils Brewing! Doors will open at 6pm, but the class itself will begin at 6:30pm. For a $20 dollar donation to JFCS, you will get a lesson on the making of local cheeses and their best pairings, a drink ticket, and […]
Shalom Baby Circle Time with PJ Library, Second Friday of the Month, 10-11 a.m. Families with babies and toddlers, please join us for our monthly "Circle Time." We will enjoy a mix of Jewish and secular songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement! Snacks will be provided. This is a great opportunity to get to know […]
Exhibit Title: Power Play, recent work by Avigail Manneberg Exhibition Dates: June 8 - June 30, 2024 Opening Reception: Saturday, June 8th 7-10 p.m. Announcement: In my work, I process current personal and political events. I think about the destruction of home at various scales – destruction of households, destruction of homelands, and destruction of relationships. Destruction […]
May 12, the Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony will take place. This year it is especially important. We will mourn the immense loss of life and call for an immediate end to the war. We will offer a different vision. A vision of hope, a vision based on reconciliation and equality. More than a hundred children […]
Come together with the Twin Cities community to observe Yom HaZikaron, Israel's solemn day of remembrance for fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terror. Join us for a poignant program featuring personal narratives, moments of reflection, and moving music guided by our master of ceremonies for the evening, Nicole Edwards.
THREE COURSES WITH MICAH SIVA MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024 • CAPP CENTER ST. PAUL • $10 6 PM • BOOK SIGNING 7 PM • DISCUSSION & FILM Indulge in a night of culinary delight and community connection with Micah Siva! Dive into her world of reimagined Jewish cuisine as she shares stories, signs copies of […]
Join us for a unique service for the St. Paul Jewish Community - "From Darkness to Joy," as we transition from Yom Ha'Zikaron to Yom Ha'Atzmaut. We'll be joined by musicians from our Partnership2Gether region, Sovev Kinneret, whose melodies will uplift us. Let's honor the past and embrace the future with hope together.
COOKING WITH MICAH SIVA TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024 • 6:30 p.m. • CAPP CENTER ST. PAUL (SPACE IS LIMITED) $20 • $15 MEMBER VALUE PRICE Join us for this delicious evening with chef and cookbook author, Micah Siva! Roll up your sleeves and join Micah in a hands-on cooking class! From dissecting pomegranates to mastering […]
La Bayadere Recorded live in 2013 from the Bolshoi Ballet in Russia Wednesday, May 15 • 1 p.m. • Capp Center St. Paul • Free • 2 hours, 5 minutes with one intermission Starring Svetlana Zakharova and Vladislav Lantratov Choreography: Yuri Grigorovich & Marius Petipa Music Direction Pavel Sorokin
Temple Israel Presents VOICES: Ideas of Our Time Featuring Thomas Friedman, Celebrated Author & Columnist We are thrilled to announce that Thomas Friedman, the esteemed New York Times Foreign Affairs Columnist and bestselling author, will be returning to VOICES: Ideas of Our Time at Temple Israel. Join us for an insightful evening with a journalistic […]
Visual Prayer Exhibit Tour Thursday, May 16 • 1 p.m. • Tychman Shapiro Gallery • Sabes Center Minneapolis • Free Join artist and curator Aimee Orkin, as she leads us through the exhibit, sharing her insights and answering your questions. The artists in the interfaith group are diverse in traditions, observance and beliefs. Exploring prayer […]
In her memoir "Departure Stories: Betty Crocker Made Matzoh Balls (and Other Lies)," Elisa Bernick discusses growing up "different" (i.e., Jewish) in the white, Christian suburb of New Hope, MN during the 1960s and early 1970s. Poignant and provocative, "Departure Stories" peers through the broader lens of Minnesota's recent history to reveal an intergenerational journey […]
Minnesota JCC's Bo'u Nashir Presents Songs for Humanity: An Evening with OSHI Thursday, May 16 • 7-8:30pm • Capp Center St. Paul • $15 Join Ethiopian-Israeli singer OSHI for an interactive, intimate concert featuring songs in Hebrew, Arabic and Amharic and a message of shared humanity. OSHI sees music as the human language of the […]
Who: You and your peeps! Please confirm your guests names for security purposes. Your sponsorship includes entry for 3, but if you've got extra friends or family in town, we're happy to include them, too. Just reply with names of your crew by May 15. When: Saturday, May 18, 8:00 - 11:00 PM Where: Oak Ridge Country […]
The Cantors Assembly will host their annual convening at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis. See individual events, recitals, and opportunities to connect on the community calendar!
Arnold Beckoff is a drag queen in New York City. What does he want in life? Happiness! A husband, a child, and respect from his Jewish mother! Taking place in the 1970/80s, the award-winning comedy Torch Song Trilogy helped set the stage for the emergence of gay rights and the fight for human dignity. Updated […]
On Sunday, May 19, Dr. Richard Logan will introduce us to Jewish South African anthropologist, singer-songwriter and anti-apartheid activist hero Johnny Clegg. Clegg was named the 2023-24 Humanistic Jewish Role Model by the Society for Humanistic Judaism. The program will take place from 10 a.m.-noon at the Talmud Torah of St. Paul, 768 Hamline Ave. […]
Let My People Sing! is coming to the Twin Cities! Join us for an afternoon of Jewish communal singing, including workshops by Midwest based featured teachers Dodie Whitaker, Sarina Partridge and Lila Sarene and a community sing. More info and register here.
Beth El Synagogue National Speaker Series and the Minneapolis Jewish Federation present: A Moderated Conversation with Noa Tishby. We are excited to welcome Noa Tishby to the Twin Cities for a thought provoking conversation moderated by Jonah Kaplan. There will be an exclusive reception for high school and college students with Noa prior to the […]
Join J-Pride for an opportunity to dive into the rich archives and special collections housed in Elmer L. Andersen Library (222 21st Ave S., Minneapolis) at the University of Minnesota. We will be joined by Aiden Bettine, Curator of the Tretter Collection in GLBT Studies, and Kate Dietrick, Archivist of the Upper Midwest Jewish Archives, […]
A collaboration between JFCS Senior Services and JFCS Jewish Youth Mentoring Program (JYMP) Wednesday, May 22 from 6-7:30 p.m. JFCS Community Room 5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley We are wired to connect, but this has become harder and harder to do. This is a simple way to find connection and have fun while doing […]
This spring, join us for NCJW Minnesota’s second-annual fundraising breakfast on May 23rd! In addition to gathering with friends and fellow advocates to start our day in the power of community, the event will also celebrate NCJW’s recent accomplishments, honor outstanding leaders, and serve as an official kick-off for our new strategic plan. Most exciting of […]
Alive & Kickin: A Taste of the '70s Thursday, May 23 • 1 p.m. • Sabes Center Minneapolis • Suggested Donation $15 non-members • $10 members Spend an hour with Alive & Kickin' as they share their musical message of redefining aging, honoring seniors, and inspiring everyone. This season is all about The '70s!... can […]
On Friday, May 24, from 7:30-9 p.m., Or Emet will host a Shabbat service followed by a program and social time. The events will take place at the Minnesota JCC Sabes Center Minneapolis, 4330 S. Cedar Lake Road, Minneapolis. The service will be led by Or Emet’s Rabbi Eva Cohen, who was ordained on May […]
The Minnesota JCC Presents Legendary Jewish Comedian, Cathy Ladman I Have No One to Blame But Myself With special guest David Harris Saturday, May 25 • 6:30 p.m. Doors • 7:30 p.m. Show • The Parkway Theater • All Ages • $20-30 The best way to get into Cathy Ladman’s head is to see her […]
Start your morning or take a break over a warm beverage and a pastry with up-and-comers, mid-career professionals, and workforce veterans! May's meetup for Jewish professionals is at Angel Food Bakery in St. Louis Park. To get the most from this networking opportunity, come prepared to talk about your professional background, current opportunities, resources, or […]
Meet Iola Kostrzewski! The new Minnesota Community Engagement Manager for ADL Midwest. Iola will be in conversation with ModernWell member Lonny Goldsmith of TC Jewfolk and will discuss her role at ADL and in the community. She will address the breakthroughs and challenges she faces in combating hate and the rising rates of antisemitism. Event is sponsored by ADL […]
Join us to celebrate the accomplishments of the year, thank our donors, honor our super volunteers, and look ahead to see how we will serve the St Paul Jewish community, the global Jewish community, and Israel in the coming year. REGISTER TODAY
Join us for a live Drag Show followed by a Q&A panel featuring Jewish Drag Superstars Miz Cracker and Denali from the international hit TV show "RuPaul's Drag Race". Experience a fabulous evening of entertainment as we kick off Pride Month with a bang! This event is open to all members of the Jewish community. […]