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Encompassing learning, prayer and other innovative experiences, our Center represents the multiple spiritual dimensions of Jewish living and tradition.
We hope the Center will enrich your life and strengthen your relationships within a thriving Jewish community that includes straight, LGBTQ, Ashkenazi, Sephardi, people of color, all ages, physical abilities, and family structures that include interfaith relationships and spiritual seekers of all kinds. Our Center is a place to call home, inside and outside walls, because of the many different paths that inspire us to build community. - 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.
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Programs & Events
Dor V'Drash: Generational table talks
With Clergy and Anna Simon
Open up connections across generations for meaningful conversations about our past and current experiences. This cross generational learning opportunity is for young adults and the wise, special people in our community. Free For more information and upcoming dates, contact Anna Simon at annas@adath.net. Tuesday, October 2 • 9:30 am Join us for more rejoicing as we celebrate our entire Adath community, and the cycle of Torah begins again. We will honor Greg Arenson and Bev Fishman for their contributions to the life of our community. Services begin at 9:30 am and include more dancing, singing and an Aliyah for everyone. Festive Kiddush luncheon to follow. |
Classesjudaism behind the veil
With Jim Sherman Sundays in the Adult Lounge December 30, January 27, February 24, 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! December 30—Jewish Mysticism January 27—The Hebrew Bible/The Tanach February 24—Jewish Philosophy March 31—Rabbinic Literature April 28—Holiness May 19—The Messianic Age FREE—No RSVP required—Walk-ins welcome Adult Bar/Bat Torah
With Lon Rosenfield Sunday mornings after Minyan October 7, 2018-June 2, 2019 (No classes: December 23 & 30, March 17 and April 21) • 10:15 am-12:30 pm (10:15-11:15 am: “Finding Your Way into Shabbat Prayer” / 11:30 am-12:30 pm: Beginning Hebrew focusing on the Hebrew of the Siddur) Do you want to enhance your experience at Shabbat services and enrich your Jewish life? Did you miss having a Bar/Bat Mitzvah? The Bar/Bat Torah program’s goal is to make you feel more knowledgeable and more comfortable participating in Shabbat prayer and Jewish activities. It will culminate on Monday, June 10, the second day of Shavuot, with the participants leading the service, giving a D’var, and reading Torah. And of course, you’ll get a certificate of Bar/Bat Torah. Cost: $99 members/$109 non-members RSVP required culinary club season II
Heirloom Legacies: Treasured Recipes & Tips with Zehorit Heilicher Sundays in the Kitchen January 6, February 10, March 10 & April 7 • 2-4 pm Join us for 6 hands-on cooking sessions where we’ll explore local and international heirloom recipes, their histories, origins and longevity. Each class includes food samples and a recipe packet. Cost: $250 members/$275 non-members RSVP required 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 Melton Second Year Core Curriculum
Ethics of Jewish Living & Crossroads of Jewish History with Rabbi Lynn Liberman and Meryll Levine Page Mondays: October 8, 2018-May 20, 2019 • 7-9:15 pm New to Melton? It’s okay to take the second year first! Join us as we learn about Jewish practices in new and meaningful ways. This two-year course is designed to enlighten and inspire students regardless of prior experience or background. Cost: $500/year, plus books RSVP required Co-sponsored with Hineni by Twin Cities synagogues and agencies. INTRO TO JUDAISM
Tuesdays—classes will be held at Beth El, Sharei Chesed and Adath Jeshurun October 9, 2018-May 2019 • 7:30-9 pm Open to Jews, non-Jews, people who grew up in interfaith families and those considering conversion. The rabbis of Adath Jeshurun, Beth El and Sharei Chesed synagogues jointly offer this class. A Hebrew Reading class with Rachel Levitt begins October 23, 2018 and runs through April 16, 2019 (Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm). Hebrew Reading Course Cost: $125 per individual or $160 per couple RSVP required. Contact Anna Simon at annas@adath.net or 952.215.3904 to inquire about class schedule and to register. 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 Mussar va'ad (Continuing)
With Rabbi Harold Kravitz and Jennifer Gray Mondays: November 19, December 17, 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 beginning torah reading for adults
With Todd Werner Shabbat mornings in the Library: November 17, December 1, 8, 15 & 22 (December 1 in the Adult Lounge) • 10-11 am Interested in reading Torah? Join us to learn how to read Torah and prepare a short reading for Shabbat. All you need is a working knowledge of phonetic Hebrew reading! Free--RSVP required (walk-ins welcome during the first 2 sessions) 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 Challah baking
You KNEAD to take this class! Have you always wanted to learn how to make challah? Roll up your sleeves and let some of Adath’s seasoned challah bakers teach you the art of challah baking! At the end of each 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. Thursday, February 7 with Risa Kessler & Clergy • 6-8 pm (begins after Minyan ends) in the Appelbaum Social Hall Thursday, March 14 with Debbie Goldenberg & Clergy • 7-9 pm in the Social Hall FREE—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 – No RSVP necessary downtown study group
With Rabbi Harold Kravitz Meets approximately every other Tuesday at the law offices of Meyer & Nius, 330 2nd Avenue South, Suite 350 Starts October 9, 2018 • 12-1 pm Spirited lunch-hour study group. Free – everyone welcome RSVP required: Email Miriam Segall at msegall@mac.hush.com for full list of dates Tuesday torah
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 – No RSVP necessary 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 – No RSVP necessary soul sisters: the untold stories of biblical women
With Hazzan Joanna Dulkin One Thursday a month in the Adult Lounge December 20, January 24, February 21, March 21 and May 16 • 10:30-11:45 am Fearless women…tell me more! Explore the stories behind the stories of our matriarchs: the ones you've heard of and the ones you haven't. All genders welcome. Walk ins 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 January 13, 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 Omer, our sister synagogue in Israel. 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. |
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Inter-religious Programming
Faith that Frees: breaking down barriers and opening doors
Sunday, January 27 • 9:10-10:10 am St. Paul Reformation Lutheran Church Join us as we hear about Rabbi Aaron Weininger’s journey in the Conservative movement, and what it might teach all faith communities about being open and affirming of everyone. |
Live & Laugh
Adath reads: the adath book club
With Heidi Schneider Sundays in the Library: December 9, January 20, February 17, March 31 & May 5 • 10:30 am-Noon Looking for your next favorite book? Join the Adath Book Club for thoughtful and engaging discussions. Dec: “What We Talk About When We Talk About Ann Frank” by Nathan Englander Jan: “Between Gods: A Memoir” by Alison Pick Feb: “Everyman” by Philip Roth Mar: “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 Stay up-to-date on Adath Library activities by visiting the Library page on our website! Walk ins welcome – No RSVP necessary knitting plus
With Debbie Spencer & Erica Kopilenko Sundays in the Library: December 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. Walk ins welcome – 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 |
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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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