Encompassing learning, prayer and other innovative experiences, our Center represents the multiple spiritual dimensions of Jewish living and tradition. Our Center is a place to call home, inside and outside walls, because of the many different paths that inspire us to build community, with a Lev Shalem (a full heart).

                              - Anna Simon, Director of Congregational Life

 If the cost for any event or class is prohibitive, please reach out to Anna at annas@adath.net or 952.215.3904. 

Looking for family-friendly programming? Visit our All Ages page.

Programs & Events

MPLS Jewish Federation Annual Meeting

Wednesday, August 14 • 6 pm • Adath Jeshurun Social Hall

Community awards, yard games and tasty food!
RSVP here

Marvelous memories

Sunday, Aug 25 • 1 pm • The O’Shaughnessy at St. Catherine U

Temple of Aaron is thrilled to announce a “Marvelous” conversation with Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice awards winner Rachel Brosnahan, and highly acclaimed actor/comedian Kevin Pollak.

Brosnahan currently stars as the title character in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, in which Pollak plays her embittered father-in-law. Brosnahan is also known for her recurring roles in House of Cards and Blacklist. Actor and comedian Pollak has appeared in over 80 films including A Few Good Men, Casino, and Grumpy Old Men. He also appears in Showtime’s Billions.

Brosnahan and Pollak will share their experiences on projects that entertain us and impact our lives.

Adath has partnered with Temple of Aaron for its seventh Annual Tribute Fundraiser and will receive a portion of each ticket sold to an Adath member.
Purchase your tickets here

For a VIP Package to meet Brosnahan/Pollak, contact: Ken Agranoff at Temple of Aaron

BNAI EMET LEGACY SHABBAT

Friday, Sept 6 • 5 pm at Adath
The past presidents of Bnai Emet invite you to a legacy Shabbat at Adath Jeshurun Congregation.

Want to know what synagogue life was like back in 1974? Join us as we open the 1974 Bnai Emet time capsule! Come for happy hour and services, and stay for dinner (dinner registration required - register here). Everyone is welcome.

Happy Hour sponsored by the Bnai Emet Legacy Fund of Adath Jeshurun Congregation (no RSVP required)

Dinner Pricing:
Adults (age 13+) $10,
Children (ages 3-12) $5, Ages 2 and under are free.
Maximum charge of $30/household.
RSVP only needed for dinner

Classes

Adult Haftarah Class

With Bev Fishman

Shabbat Mornings Starting in the Fall

Do you want to learn how to chant Haftarah or refresh your
skills? Join us! No prior training necessary. Classes will begin
in late October or November – look for details on the website or fall Clarion.
FREE • RSVP required to annas@adath.net or 952.215.3904

mussar va'ad (continuing)

With Rabbi Harold Kravitz

Mondays: September 16, October 28, November 18, December 30, January 20, February 17, March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15* (*June 15 is a make-up class. Class held on this date only if another session is cancelled)

7:30-9 PM in the Board Room
Already experienced Mussar? Join our monthly Va’ad with Rabbi Kravitz to discover new soul traits (​middot) and continue lively and meaningful discussions.
Cost: $50
RSVP required

American jewish life in the 21st century

With Rabbi Barry Cytron, Adath Senior Scholar

Sundays once a month • 10-11:30 am in the Board Room

“Does our past belong to us, or we to it?”

This question by famed Israeli writer Amos Oz (z"l) will be the basis of our discussion.

At our initial meeting, we’ll analyze a New York Times essay by Gal Beckerman that highlights five new books on American Jews and their search for the best way to blend devotion to heritage with personal leanings. We’ll create a plan for reading and discussing these writings that allows us to think about the future of Jewish life. You will receive a copy of the Beckerman review and questions to consider before the first session.

FREE--RSVP suggested—walk-ins welcome

Summertime Jewish learning across the twin cities

Join local clergy around the Twin Cities this summer as together you explore Great Jewish Questions. There are 9 sessions. Come to one or come to all. Free and open to everyone.
SEE FULL SCHEDULE

Study Groups

tuesday torah study

With Adath Clergy, Staff & Guest Facilitators

Every Tuesday in Room 26-27
12-1pm

Study related to the weekly parsha (Torah portion).

Walk-ins welcome

weekly talmud study

With Don Masler

Every Wednesday after morning minyan (7:20 am) in the Library

Begin or continue learning Talmud study via English translation.

Walk ins welcome

TAMID:
Theatre, Arts, Music,
Israel & Dance

The Mikveh Monologues

Thursday, Aug 22 • 7:30 pm • Adath Social Hall

A contemporary collection of monologues about the transformative experience of the modern mikveh, a Jewish ritual bath re-imagined for modern use.

This project, a collaboration between Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company
and The Minnesota Community Mikveh Initiative and co-sponsored by Adath’s TAMID (Theater, Art, Music, Israel, Dance) Committee, presents dramatic readings that share individual stories of those who have immersed in the living waters of the mikveh for healing, reflection, and revitalization. Following the readings, there will be a break for light refreshments and a discussion led by Cantor Rachel Stock Spilker.

Tickets: $18, or $15 with a season passbook package of 3 shows. To purchase tickets or more information,
call Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company at 651.647.4315 or visit mnjewishtheatre.org.

Lucy GreenBaum Live In ConCert

Sunday, Aug 25 • 4 pm • Adath Sanctuary

Lucy Greenbaum is one of the most exciting new voices in the world of
Jewish music today! We could not be happier to have her perform in our
community, to sing with her, and to hear her perform her music live.

Lucy is a St. Louis-based singer, songwriter and recording
artist. Her music takes the most beloved parts of the Jewish liturgy and
places these texts into modern rock, pop and folk arrangements. The result
is an incredible blend of the old and new.

FREE and open to the public

Inter-religious Programming

Live & Laugh

Adath reads: The adath book club

With Heidi Schneider

Sundays in the Library: August 4 • 10:30 am-12 pm

Looking for your next favorite book? Join the Adath Book Club for thoughtful and engaging discussions.

August book: "Inheritance"
by Dani Shapiro

Stay up-to-date on Adath Library activities by visiting the Library page on our website!

No RSVP necessary

knitting plus

With Debbie Spencer & Erica Kopilenko

Starting again this fall

Do you knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch or want to learn? Join our Knitting Plus Circle! Experienced knitters: bring your projects. Beginners: bring medium yarn and size 7, 8 or 9 needles to start a scarf.

FREE—No RSVP necessary

Soul Sisters: Adath Women’s Israel Pilgrimage
led by Hazzan Joanna Dulkin

February 23-March 3, 2020

Experience Israel with Hazzan Dulkin while strengthening your connections to other women in the Adath community. Throughout our off-the-beaten-path journey, we’ll meet with women leaders engaged in positively impacting education, culture, equal rights, immigrant and refugee rights, government, religion and much more — including the opportunity to celebrate Rosh Chodesh at the Kotel with Women of the Wall. Ages 21+.

Itinerary, Cost & Registration: https://www.authenticisrael.com/soulsisters/

18- to 24-year-old Outreach

If you know kids who live away from home, treat them to holiday packages for Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, and Purim.

Cost: Minimal
Benefits: Priceless
All three packages are just $36.
Each package comes with holiday-themed items like apples and honey, Hanukkah gelt, or hamentashen, plus a note from our Rabbis. It’s a fun way to help kids stay connected to Adath.
 
Questions?
Amy Ansel - anselamy@gmail.com
Jodi Kuretsky - jokur23@gmail.com - 763.559.3788

Makom (20's/30's)

Makom, the Hebrew word for space, reanimates ancient Jewish wisdom for today. Makom is a project of Adath Jeshurun Congregation. We are everybody friendly.

Join our Makom Facebook Group to stay up-to-date!

Save the Date!

Makom Fridays

• June 28, 2019

Atid (50's/60's)

Atid, the Hebrew word for future, is an open group for anyone in their 50's and 60's who are looking for opportunities for deeper engagement through gatherings and events that take advantage of all the Twin Cities has to offer, as well as social, spiritual and educational opportunities at Adath.

Join our Atid Facebook Group to stay up-to-date on what events/gatherings are taking place with Atid!

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Meet Anna Simon, Director of Congregational Life.
​Contact Anna for more information about any program, or if the cost for any event or class is prohibitive.
annas@adath.net