Community Events
Elana Brody Shabbaton Weekend
Thursday, May 2, 8:30 p.m. Concert at Sabes JCC
Friday, May 3, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Shabbat Service at Temple Israel
Saturday, May 4, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. St. Louis Park (location will be shared after registration)
Wednesday, April 3, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. St Louis Park, (location will be sent after registration)
The Twin Cities Jewish Renewal Community (TCJRC) is thrilled to welcome Kohenet Elana Brody as she leads a meaningful, inspiring Shabbaton Weekend Thursday, May 2 – Saturday, May 4, including a heartfelt, interactive concert May 2 in partnership with the MN JCC. You can get Click here for more information and to register.
Twin Cities Annual Yom HaShoah Commemoration
Sunday, May 5, 4:00 p.m.
Bet Shalom Congregation, 13613 Orchard Rd, Minnetonka
Free and Open to the Public, RSVP is appreciated
The Yom HaShoah Commemoration is co-sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas, Children of Holocaust Survivors Association in Minnesota (CHAIM), Bet Shalom Congregation, the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, the Jewish Federation of Greater St. Paul, Generations After MN, and the Micki and Mort Naiman Holocaust Education Fund. Click here for more information and to RSVP.
Temple Israel Social Justice Committee: Clinic Escort Training
Wednesday, May 8, 6:30 p.m.
In Person at Temple Israel, Registration Required
Temple Israel is committed to reproductive rights. We are partnering with National Council of Jewish Women and Pro-Choice Minnesota to provide clinic escort training for people seeking care in the Twin Cities. There are a limited number of spots, so please register if you’d like to be trained. As someone who is trained, you would be eligible to volunteer once or twice a month for about an hour to help as people come into clinics. Register here for this free training session. Contact Rabbi Ricky Kamil for more information or questions.
Twin Cities Erev Yom HaZikaron: A Tribute to Love & Sacrifice
Sunday, May 12, 7:00 p.m.
Beth El Synagogue, 5225 Barry St W, St. Louis Park
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. Click here to register for this free event.
2:00 p.m. Twin Cities Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration
Sunday, May 19, 2:00 p.m.
JCC - Capp Center, 1375 St. Paul Avenue, St Paul
Join the Twin Cities Jewish community in celebrating Yom Ha'Atzmaut, Israel's 76th Independence Day, and immerse yourself in Israeli culture with Israeli short film screenings and a silent disco.
This free event will transport you to the streets of Rehovot and Sovev Kineret with VR headset experiences, and you will enjoy live music from Israeli musicians from our St. Paul P2G partnership, the HMJDS choir, and much more!
Tikvatenu II: Volunteer & Solidarity Mission to Israel
The Minneapolis Jewish Federation is mobilizing the community to unite in solidarity and volunteerism, for Tikvatenu II: A Volunteer and Solidarity Mission to Israel. The trip will take place June 30 - July 7, 2024. Click here to learn more.
For more information, contact Kara Rosenwald, Director of Global Experiences and Events at the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, at krosenwald@jewishminneapolis.org
New Year, New Opportunity: Jewish Youth Mentoring Program
Jewish Family and Children's Service (JFCS)
Ongoing
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis’ (JFCS) Jewish Youth Mentoring Program has connected hundreds of kids with caring teens and adults forming long lasting, meaningful relationships for over 40 years!
Volunteers ages 16-100 interested in serving as a positive role model are encouraged to apply. Mentees are 6-12 years old, seeking connection to an additional caring adult. There is no cost associated with this program!
Program highlights include:
· Access to FREE ticketed events (sporting event, museums, zoos, theater, etc.) through a partner agency called Tickets for Kids.
· Individualized orientation for all volunteers
· Continued support and ongoing training from professional program staff
No previous experience required. Click here for more information and/or fill out a mentor application, mentee application .
For questions, contact Dori Gelfman, Jewish Youth Mentoring Program Coordinator, at dgelfman@jfcsmpls.org or 952-542-4835.
The Chai – light Chorus
Ongoing
The chorale is actively recruiting new members! We’ve been in existence since 2000, having produced over 35 productions. We celebrate the joy of vocal performance without taking it too seriously. Anyone age 60 and above is eligible, and there’s absolutely no program fee — a musical “free for all!” Our weekly rehearsals are during the day. For more information, contact Mark Bloom via email at mark.bloomtru2life@gmail.com or by phone at 612-270–1705.
Free Modern Hebrew Language Courses for High School Students and Senior Citizens
University of Minnesota
Virtual
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Modern Hebrew Language courses are available for free at the University of Minnesota to high school students enrolled at the university through the PSEO program, and to senior citizens ages 62+ auditing courses through the university's Senior Citizen Education Program.
Taught over Zoom by Israeli-born professor, Dr. Renana Schneller, the courses focus on reading, writing, understanding and speaking Hebrew. Contact Dr. Schneller for more information and placement at schne068@umn.edu. For more information, contact Temple member Jeri Glick-Anderson at jerianders@gmail.com.