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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.
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Programs & Events
HaLev: Families Growing Together—Gathering with Rabbi Aaron Weininger
Shabbat Mornings in the Library: April 20 • 10-11 am “The whole world is a narrow bridge, but the essence is not to be afraid.” Rebbe Nachman’s teaching is a reminder that we can always be building a world we want to see, not only when there’s an emergency. Gather with us as we reflect on the world around us. HaLev: Families Growing Together is Parent Powered and Everybody Friendly. FREE—No RSVP necessary 
Women of Adath Shabbat
Friday-Saturday, April 5-6 Celebrate 100 years of Women of Adath the weekend of April 5-6 as we welcome special guest speaker, Rabbi Cheryl Peretz. Rabbi Peretz will be honored at a congregational dinner on Friday, April 5 where she will give a talk on "You, Me, and #WeToo—Creating a Community of Caring and Sharing for All.” Rabbi Peretz will give D’var on Saturday, April 6th on “The Role of Women Then and Now,” and her Learn after Lunch will be on “Beauty and Ugliness—From the Inside Out.” 
"Dangerous Mission"—America's sole rescue of 1,000 WWII refugees
With Gloria Fredkove Sunday, April 14 • 3:30-5:45 pm in the Social Hall Adath member Gloria Fredkove was a baby among nearly 1,000 refugees given temporary haven in America during World War II. Gloria will share her family’s amazing story of hardship and survival, how they escaped deportation to German concentration camps and how her life was affected by these early traumas. FREE--RSVP suggested—walk-ins welcome 
Blood drive
Sunday, April 14 • 10 am-1 pm Along with the Memorial Blood Center (mbc.org), Adath is sponsoring our annual blood drive. The Bloodmobile will be parked in the circle in front of the main entrance. Sign up online at www.mbcherohub.club and enter sponsor code 1070, or contact Sarah at 651.332.7164. If you have questions, you can contact Adath’s Congregational Nurse, Elaine Savick: nurse@adath.net or 952.215.3936. 
counting the omer 7-week challenge
With Hazzan Joanna Dulkin Starts Sunday, April 21 Discover the benefits of committing to the spiritual practice of counting the Omer, the 7 weeks between Passover and Shavuot. You will receive weekly emails containing short practices around the daily counting, including weekly highlights with kavanot (intentions), meditations and middot (soul traits). The program culminates at Adath’s Tikkun Leil Shavuot with a siyyum (joyous celebration) with Hazzan Joanna Dulkin. Sign up with Lindsay at lindsayv@adath.net 
women of adath presents women's league 100th anniversary brunch
With Margie Miller, President of International Women’s League Sunday, June 2 • 10:30 am Brunch 
Shavuot
Saturday, June 8 Tikkun Lail Shavuot (Torah study session) • 7:30-9:15 pm Festival Ma’ariv Service • 9:15-9:30 pm 
Shavuot program
Sunday, June 9 Shavuot Festival Service • 9:30 am-12 pm
Shavuot Festival & Confirmation Service • 6-7 pm
green cemetery dedication
Sunday, June 23 • Adath Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery Rabbi Stuary Kelman, Dean of the Gamliel Institute is our special guest. |
Classes
judaism behind the veil
Sundays in the Adult Lounge March 31, April 28 & May 19 • 9:30 am Minyan, 10 am breakfast & class Feed your mind and your belly! Jim Sherman leads this spirited discussion while Scott Gordon cooks breakfast. This series was designed to deepen your understanding of some common questions including the what, why and where of Judaism and more! March 31—Rabbinic Literature April 28—Holiness May 19—The Messianic Age FREE—No RSVP required—Walk-ins welcome 
mussar: A jewish Path to Personal growth
With Rabbi Harold Kravitz & Jennifer Gray Mondays: January 7 & 21, February 4 & 18, March 4 & 18, April 1, 8 and 22 • 7:30- 9 pm Enrich your life by listening to your inner middot (soul traits). We will explore a Jewish spiritual path of contemplative exercises and text study to help create personal transformations and deepen your connection with yourself, your community, and God. Cost: $180 members/$195 non-members RSVP required 
mussar va'ad (continuing)
With Rabbi Harold Kravitz and Jennifer Gray Mondays: January 14, February 11, March 11 and April 15 • 7:30-9 pm Already experienced Mussar? Join our monthly Va’ad to discover new middot(soul traits) and continue lively and meaningful discussions. Cost: $50 members/$60 non-members RSVP required Judaism behind the veil
Mussar: A Jewish path to personal growth
With Rabbi Harold Kravitz & Jennifer Gray Mondays: January 7 & 21, February 4 & 18, March 4 & 18, April 1, 8 and 22 • 7:30- 9 pm Enrich your life by listening to your inner middot (soul traits). We will explore a Jewish spiritual path of contemplative exercises and text study to help create personal transformations and deepen your connection with yourself, your community, and God. Cost: $180 members/$195 non-members RSVP required Mussar va'ad (continuing)
With Rabbi Harold Kravitz and Jennifer Gray Mondays: January 14, February 11, March 11 and April 15 • 7:30-9 pm Already experienced Mussar? Join our monthly Va’ad to discover new middot(soul traits) and continue lively and meaningful discussions. Cost: $50 members/$60 non-members RSVP required American jewish life in the 21st century
With Rabbi Barry Cytron, Adath Senior Scholar Sunday, January 27 • 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 The wandering (vegan) jew
Vegan Dishes from Around the Jewish World with Zehorit Heilicher Thursday, March 7 • 7-9 pm in the Kitchen Jewish communities around the world boast a variety of vegan dishes that can easily be incorporated into healthy and flavorful meals. Come explore the cuisines of North Africa, Balkan and Asian Jewish communities. Cost: $40 ($18 for Makom participants) RSVP required pirkei avot lev shalem
With Rabbi Barry Cytron Shabbat mornings in the Library: March 16, 23 & 30 • 9-10 am For generations, our people have gathered to study and debate, and also meditate upon and absorb the teachings of Pirkei Avot—the Wisdom of the Sages. This year, our movement has issued its first ever edition with two learned and inspired commentaries—by Rabbis Tamar Eled Applebaum and Gordon Tucker. Senior scholar, Rabbi Barry Cytron will guide you as we dip our toes and hearts into this mighty work in the great sea of the Talmud and explore this newest learned volume of Conservative Judaism. RSVP suggested—walk-ins welcome intermediate torah reading
With Todd Werner Shabbat mornings in the Library: May 4, 11, 18 & 25 (May 4 in the Adult Lounge) • 10-11 am Already know how to read Torah? Enhance your skills. FREE--RSVP required challah baking
Thursday, February 7 with Risa Kessler & Debbie Goldenberg • 6-8 pm (begins after Minyan ends) in the Appelbaum Social Hall You KNEAD to take this class! Have you always wanted to learn how to make challah? Roll up your sleeves and let two of Adath’s seasoned challah bakers teach you the art of challah baking! At the end of the session, you will take home enough dough to bake two loaves of challah at home. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. FREE—Registration closed Mahloket Matters: How to Disagree Constructively – The Beit Midrash Way
With Susie Chalom Mondays: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6 & 20 in the Board Room • 7:30-9 pm Do we meet with our political adversaries? Do we fear war or trust peace? Where is the line between “fake news” and uncovering the truth? This workshop, developed by the Pardes Center for Judaism and Conflict Resolution, uses a contemporary issue that divides many communities and connects it to classic Biblical stories and their relevant commentaries. Cost: $140 – RSVP required |
Study Groups
etzion senior study group
With Jim Sherman Third Monday of the month in the Adult Lounge October 15, 2018—May 20, 2019 • 1:30-3 pm Freely discuss ideas that are found in written materials and based on Jewish values. Join us for the social connections and lively discussion! Walk-ins welcome 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 torah 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 soul sisters: the untold stories of biblical women
With Hazzan Joanna Dulkin One Thursday a month in the Adult Lounge January 24, February 21, March 21 and May 16 • 10:30-11:45 am NEW: Shabbat afternoons in the Adult Lounge January 12, February 2, March 23 & May 11 • 12:45-2:15 pm Fearless women…tell me more! Explore the stories behind the stories of our fearless matriarchs. The same topic will be discussed on both dates each month—choose a day that works for your schedule! All genders welcome. No RSVP necessary rav siach (a great conversation) zoom study group
With Rabbi Harold Kravitz and Rabbi Dikla Druckman Sundays in the Board Room March 24 & May 19 • 10:15-11:45 am Monthly video study (via Zoom online meeting) in which we explore important issues with our Israeli friends. Rabbi Dikla Druckman leads Magen Avraham, our sister synagogue in Omer, Israel. Sign in from anywhere via Zoom (zoom.us) with the special meeting link. No RSVP necessary - Sign in on your phone or computer from anywhere with the monthly meeting link or join us in the building after Minyan. To get more information, receive the meeting link and be added to the email list, contact Darlene Davis at darlened@adath.net. |
TAMID:
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Inter-religious Programming
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Live & Laugh
adath reads: The adath book club
With Heidi Schneider Sundays in the Library: March 31, May 5, June 16 & July 21 • 10:30 am-12 pm Looking for your next favorite book? Join the Adath Book Club for thoughtful and engaging discussions. March: “People of the Book” by Geraldine Brooks (Jewish historical fiction—just in time for Passover) May: “To the End of the Land” by David Grossman (NEW TIME FOR THIS DATE ONLY: 12:15-1:45 pm) June: "Still" by Rebecca Bender & Kenneth Bender July: TBD 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 Sundays in the Library: March 24, April 14, May 19 & June 2 • 1-3 pm 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 Reading and Book signing: still
With Rebecca Bender Wednesday, June 5 • 7pm in the Library Written by Rebecca Bender and her late father, Kenneth Bender, Still is a history of five generations and follows the family as they flee Odessa and make their way to the farmlands of North Dakota. The book answers the question recently posed to Rebecca by a reporter: “Are you still Jewish?”. Join Rebecca as she reads selections from her story, answers questions and signs books. Co-sponsored by Sharei Chesed Congregation FREE — No RSVP necessary |
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
Save the Date!
Makom Fridays with Rabbi Weininger
Shabbat Services and Potluck Dinner Friday nights: March 29, April 19, May 31 & June 28 • 6:30 pm Celebrate Shabbat through soulful prayer, delicious food, the sweet ruach (energy) of community in a space to unwind. Makom, the Hebrew word for space, reanimates ancient wisdom for today. Makom is a project of Adath Jeshurun Congregation. Makom attendees bring a dairy or vegetarian dish. Challah, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are provided. Details on location and what to bring are included on the Makom Facebook page. FREE—No RSVP necessary All are welcome |
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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
Contact Anna for more information about any program, or if the cost for any event or class is prohibitive.
annas@adath.net
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