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

Erev shabbat happy hour

Friday, July 19 • 5-6 pm in the Ritual Commons (across from the Sanctuary)

Lift your “spirits” with wine, cheese and non-alcoholic offerings before celebrating Shabbat. Our joyous and music-filled Kabbalat Shabbat service offers engaging, inviting melodies to enjoy with community as we welcome Shabbat.

FREE • All are welcome

Sponsored by the Bnai Emet Legacy Fund of Adath Jeshurun Foundation.

AtID's MaRket culinary tour And Picnic in the garden

Sunday, July 28 • 10:30 am • Minneapolis Farmer's Market • With Zehorit Heilicher
Free

Confused about kohlrabi? Frazzled about fennel?
 
Join Zehorit Heilicher for a culinary tour of the Minneapolis Farmer’s Market with Atid. Zehorit will guide us through the market, introduce us to vendors, show us how to select the freshest seasonal ingredients and share tips on how to prepare delicious meals with unique market finds. Bring a reusable shopping bag. Meet on the west side of the former Paper Depot building. The building is east of the Market annex on the corner of 3rd and Holden Streets. Give yourself plenty of time to find parking (free parking across from the Market).
 
After the tour, head to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden for a casual picnic. Walk from the Market (approximately 20 minutes) or drive. Bring dairy/vegetarian lunch.
 
RSVP to Anna Simon at annas@adath.net
 

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

Classes

mussar va'ad (continuing)

With Rabbi Harold Kravitz and Jennifer Gray

Mondays: June 17 and July 8 • 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

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.

Tuesday July 16, 12 pm at Adath 
with Rabbi Aaron Weininger:
"If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?" 

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

Sundays in the Library: 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

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