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Indie Jews
Indie Jews Website
Indie Shabbat
Friday, August 1, 7:00pm
Email Carin for more information.
Indie Shabbat is a vegetarian potluck dinner and discussion facilitated by our hosts.
This is a great way to get to know the Indie Jews and JCA - everyone is welcome!
Indie Jews Leadership Team Meeting
For more information email Carin or call 651-632-2184.
Shir HaNeshemah
Jewish Renewal Service – A Monthly Shabbat Gathering (every second Saturday of the month)
July 12, 10:30-12:15 @ Temple Israel (2324 Emerson Ave. S., Minneapolis)
Experience
Shabbat with chanting, meditation, drumming, and sharing - spirited,
joyful, inspiring Jewish Renewal morning services, inclusive of all. We
meet at 10:30-12:15, every second Saturday of the month. Eco-kosher
vegetarian potluck follows. For more information, call the Shir
HaNeshamah Hotline: 612-794-7146.
PFLAG is at the St. Paul JCC
Parents,
Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is an organization
that holds monthly support group meetings which promote the health and
well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, their
families and friends through support, education and advocacy. The JCC
support group is co-sponsored by the St. Paul JCC and JFS of St. Paul.
PFLAG has no religious affiliation.
The support group is meeting the third Monday of each month from 7-8:30.
The facilitator is Marjorie Sigel, counseling staff member from JFS.
PFLAG literature and information about educational programs at the
Minneapolis PFLAG meeting will be available at each meeting at the JCC.
There is no fee. Donations of any amount are welcome and collected at each meeting.
For more information, call Marjorie Sigel at JFS: 651-698-0767.
PFLAG will be taking a break for the summer. Call Marjorie for more info
The Supportive TORAH Class
The Supportive TORAH Class - General Support Group, “Ask the Rabbi" Session and TORAH Class.
The S.TORAH Class is an excellent opportunity to meet Rabbis from the Jewish Community, and to learn and network.
The S.TORAH Class meets at the St. Louis Park Starbucks (Minnetonka Blvd. & Hwy 7, 4201 Minnetonka Blvd.)
RSVP with Jeff Kaner (612) 339-1256 or (612) 203-2033 and to keep up on current dates for the class.
Most are on Wednesday and either at Noon or 7:00pm. Call Jeff for current info.
Jewish Recovery Network (JRN)
Beth El Synagogue (5224 W. 26th St., St. Louis Park)
Sunday, July 20, 7:00-9:00pm.
The
JRN is a group for addicted people in recovery, as well as their
families and friends, who feel a need for Jewish support and direction
in addition to that gained from other 12-step programs. For more
information about the Annual Retreat, call Joyce S. at (763) 544-4446.
Save the date for the annual picnic on August 17th at Wolfe Park (St. Louis Park).
Support Group to aid Jewishs Alzheimer's Caregivers
Last Tuesday of the month, 7:00pm at Mt. Zion Temple (Fireside Room)
Caring for those who are experiencing Alzheimer's or memory loss
disorder can be challenging and stressful. Sharing your own caregiving
story and experiencing the support of others can be very beneficial for
caregivers.
A monthly support group for caregivers will meet on the last Tuesday
of earch month beginning Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at Mt. Zion Temple
(Fireside Room) at 1300 Summit Avenue, St. Paul. The group will meet at
7:00pm. It is open to the entire Twin Cities Jewish community and is
offered at no charge.
For more information, contact Chris Rosenthal at Jewish Family Service of St. Paul at 651-698-0767.
Monday Night Limud (every Monday)
7:15 PM - 8:30 PM @ Beth Jacob Congregation (1176 Victoria Circle, Mendota Heights)
Talmud class taught by Rabbi Allen
This ongoing class continues with the study of Talmudic concerns having equal status before the law. It is a fascinating discussion examining the ability of the High Priest (Kohen Gadol) or the King to serve on a Beit Din or give testimony in a legal proceeding. Text is the Steinsaltz Talmud edition, in Hebrew and English. The discussions are serious, engaging and challenging and are accessible for those who might not have had previous experience with rabbinic texts.
Israeli Dancing
Wednesdays at 7:00/8:00 PM at the St. Paul JCC
Educator and Israeli dance expert Shira Schwartz leads an Israeli dance class for adults at the St. Paul JCC on Wednesday nights. Cost for the class is $5 a time. The schedule most nights includes the beginners class from 7-8 PM and open dancing for all from 8:00-9:30 PM. You can come for both the class and the open dancing, or just one. Come learn some new dances and have some fun. For more information, contact Sean Herstein at sherstein@stpauljcc.org or Michael Schwartz at michaels@b-50.com.
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J-Caberet returns to the St. Paul JCC
Wednesday, June 25, 7:30 PM - The St. Paul JCC (1375 St. Paul Ave.) continues its "J-Cabaret" series with musician, composer, ethnomusicologist Miriam Gerberg and her ensemble Mezze. Sample from the group’s feast of musical flavors from the Eastern Mediterranean. FFI: 651-698-0751.
Aish Discovery comes to Minnesota - Sunday, June 29th from 12-4pm at Eisenhower Community Center (1001 Hwy 7, Hopkins). $10 per person or $20 per family (includes lunch and snacks). For more information, call Sara at 952-929-2474 or email ssimpser@aish.com.
Click HERE for a full page informative flyer.
CHARCOAL DRAWING WORKSHOP
JUNE 29, 2-4P.M. / AGES 13+
This summer, the Tychman Shapiro Gallery welcomes Israeli artist, Varda Freier Levy, and her charcoal drawings that capture
the texture and essence of Israel’s landscapes. The exhibit, Time and Place, commemorates the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel. Join us for a discussion with Varda Freier Levy beginning at 2 p.m. followed by a charcoal drawing workshop on Sunday, June 29.
RSVP Required by June 27: 952.381.3416
Fee includes supplies: $8 Member, $10 NonMember
To Register: visit www.sabesjcc.org or call Danya Shafton at 952.381.3344.
COMEDIAN JUDY GOLD at the ST. Paul JCC!
Jewish Community Center of St. Paul (1375 St. Paul Ave., St. Paul)
Thursday, July 10th @ 7:00pm
A list comedian JUDY GOLD comes to the Twin Cities for one night only. Judy is on the short list of funniest comedians of all time. Her one woman show, "Twenty Five Questions For A Jewish Mother" played on Broadway and toured the country. Judy's stand-up features her riffs and reflections on living with (and being) a Jewish mother. As an OUT spoken gay performer, Judy Gold is often seen as a leader in the Jewish GLBT movement. And she is FUNNY. You've GOT to check her out! This is a show for the adults. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on June 23rd at 9:00 am. This concert will sell out, so get your ticket early!
Israeli Scouts return to the Twin Cities
The Tzofim Friendship Caravan is part of the delegation sent to North America to represent the State of Israel every summer. Each Caravan is comprised of ten highly motivated and musically talented Tzofim, ages 16 and 17, and two adult leaders. These Friendship Caravans have a delightful ability to introduce Israeli culture and folklore in performances tailored to appeal to audiences of all ages, races, and religions. The performance includes songs in Hebrew, English, and Yiddish, exposing audiences to the vast cultural diversity in Israel.
Thursday, July 24th at 7:00pm @ Jewish Community Center of St. Paul (1375 St. Paul Ave., St. Paul)
Friday, July 25th at 9:15 following Kabbalat Shabbat services (8:00pm) @ Bet Shalom Congregation (Minnetonka)
Monday, July 28th at 7:30pm @ Lake Harriet Band Shell (43rd St. W and E Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis)
Tuesday, July 29th at 7:00pm @ Sholom West Campus (3620 Phillips Parkway, St. Louis Park)
Rimon: The Minnesota Jewish Arts Council presents
The events listed in the e-guide are not sponsored by Rimon, unless indicated.
Through October 5 - The Minnesota Historical Society (345 Kellogg Blvd W., St. Paul) join forces with the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest to present the remarkable exhibit “We Couldn’t Live at Home.” The show chronicles through poetry, narrative, objects, and photography the stories of North Side Minneapolis youth who have found themselves homeless. FFI: 651-259-3000.
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Volunteers needed for June 29th Pride Festival
Organizations in the Jewish community will once again join in sponsoring a booth organized by J-Pride at the Twin Cities Pride Festival. J-Pride is an organization for GLBTQ Jews and their allies in the Twin Cities and surrounding area which works to effect positive change in the Jewish Community through social activities, educational events, spiritual opportunities, and community outreach.
Volunteers are needed to staff the booth and/or march in the parade.
For more information or to volunteer, please contact Betsy Sitkoff at 952.542.4833 or bsitkoff@jfcsmpls.org
Aish Minnesota
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JEWISH EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR MINNESOTA : The name Aish HaTorah,
literally “Fire of Torah,” was inspired by the talmudic story of Rebbe
Akiva, a 40-year-old shepherd who could not even read the Aleph-Bet.
One day, he came across a stone that had been holed out by a constant
drip of water. He concluded: If something as soft as water could carve
a hole in solid rock, then how much more so can Torah -- which is fire
-- make an indelible impression on my heart. Rebbe Akiva committed
himself to study Torah, and went on to become the greatest sage of his
generation, with 24,000 students learning under him at one time.
As
Elie Weisel said: “Aish HaTorah means to me the passion of teaching,
the passion of learning.The study of Torah, the source of Jewish
values, is the way to Jewish survival.”
In the words of Rabbi Noach Weinberg, founder of Aish International:
“Tie
every Jew to a pride in his heritage, to a confidence in our future,
and an appreciation of how precious his involvement with the Jewish
people can be for himself, his children, grandchildren, and all of
humanity.”
Information about Aish Minnesota can be found HERE.
Unpacking on the Prairie
The
Society’s most ambitious undertaking in the 1990’s was an exhibit in
partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society focused on Jewish
women in the Upper Midwest. Unpacking on the Prairie opened 1996 at the
Minnesota History Center to great acclaim. Lectures, a Jewish women’s
art exhibit and other programs throughout the year rounded out the
experience. A traveling version of the main exhibit toured for seven
years and the award-winning Web exhibit –www.jewishwomenexhibit.com – remains an important resource today. Unpacking on the Prairie co-chairs were Bobby Cohen and Shirley Rosenblum.
To see a clip from Unpacking on the Prairie and experience a traditional Passover cooking lesson: View video of Etheldoris Stein Grais in her kitchen teaching the art of making gefilte fish.
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MJTC ANNOUNCES 2007-2008 SEASON
13th Professional Season Featuring Four Regional Premieres
Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company (MJTC) is pleased to announce its third and forth productions for the 2007-2008 season. The MJTC shows will be presented at MJTC’s theater home, Hillcrest Center, 1978 Ford Parkway, St. Paul, with the exception of Parade.
The Triangle Factory Fire Project
by Christopher Piehler in collaboration
with Scott Allen Evans
Directed by Carolyn Levy
May 3 - 25, 2008
Regional Premiere
The year was 1911, the date March 25th, the time 4:45pm. As the workers of the Triangle Waist Factory hear the bell signaling the end of the workday, there is a shout of "FIRE!" It was the beginning of a blaze that in 30 minutes would kill 146 people. Hear the play by play of events, witness the murder trial that leaves the public hungry for vengeance, and understand the social and political changes that took place as a result of this horrific tragedy.
“A searing play which reminds us why theatre exists.”
- The New York Post
Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company is dedicated to presenting professional productions rooted in the Jewish experience but illuminating the common humanity among us all. Please visit the website at www.mnjewishtheatre.org for more information about MJTC.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Nechama
NECHAMA: Jewish Response to Disaster is a Twin Cities-based volunteer organization. NECHAMA ("to comfort" in Hebrew) provides volunteers with the opportunity to provide hope and clean-up assistance to homeowners who have been affected by natural disasters such as floods, tornadoes, and hurricanes. NECHAMA's mission is based on the Jewish value of 'Tikkun Olam' - repairing the world through acts of goodness. No matter what your age or physical ability, there’s a task you can do. Visit www.nechama.org or contact the office at 763-732-0610 or by email at info@nechama.org.
Mentors Needed
Mentors are needed for children in kindergarten-sixth grade in St. Louis Park for 2 to 3 hours weekly or every other week for one-on-one tutoring, social activities and to serve as a positive role model. Flexible schedule. You can also be a lunch buddy with a student for 50 minutes a week. For more information, contact Sheila Cohen, Volunteer Coordinator for the Aquila Cedar Manor Together (ACT) Program, at (952) 542-4846 or scohen@jfcsmpls.org.
Indie Jews- Organizing for Justice
Indie Jews is Jewish Community Action's response to conversations held with Jews not affiliated with congregations. JCA saw a need for a new kind of community, a way for Jews to connect with one another outside of traditional meeting spaces, and a means for taking action together, as Jews, on the social and economic justice issues that affect us all. Indie Jews have monthly Shabbat dinners and are currently working together on a variety of social justice issues. Visit www.indiejews.org or contact Carin Mrotz at carin@jewishcommunityaction.org or (651) 632-2184 for more information.
Be a Big Brother / Big Sister
The Jewish Big Brother / Big Sister Program matches children who need an extra measure of friendship with adults who have plenty of caring to give. The result? A one-to-one relationship combining fun, companionship, and learning for both the child and the adult volunteer. For more information, call Bobbie Goldfarb at (952) 542-4827.
Justice Squared
Justice Squared is an initiative of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) that engages volunteers of all ages to mentor new Americans, tutor youth, feed the hungry, build and repair homes, and fight for social justice. Our volunteers break down socioeconomic and cultural barriers through community-building service and advocacy. Call Seth Skora, program director, (612) 338-7816 for more information.
Caring Connections Chaverim
Caring Connections Chaverim provides a wonderful opportunity to volunteer one-to-one with a Jewish adult who has a developmental disability. The program will match a volunteer with a participant for one-to-one visits. Call Judy Marcus, Volunteer Coordinator, at (952) 542-4840 at Jewish Family and Children Services for more information
Study Buddies
If you would like to tutor one-to-one in the Highland area schools next school year during daytime hours Monday through Friday, please call Carol Rone at (651) 255-4732 or e-mail crone@stpauljcc.org. No experience needed -- just a love of children and reading.
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