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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
Erev shabbat happy hour
Friday nights: January 18 & March 15 • 5 pm in the Ritual Commons 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. HaLev: Families growing together—gathering with rabbi aaron weininger
Shabbat Mornings in the Library: February 9, March 16 & 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 Jewish studies for a better world brunch series
For Whom Are We Responsible—and How? Sundays in the Social Hall: February 3, 10 & 17 • 10:15 am-12:15 pm
Suggested Donation (optional): $8 per session RSVP required Sponsored by the Fischer Family Jewish Studies for a Better World Fund, the Bertram and Charlotte Cooper Adult Education Fund and the Andrew Seitel Memorial Fund—all of Adath Jeshurun Foundation Co-sponsored by Adath Adult Learning Committee, Adath Hesed Committee, Jewish Community Action and the Center for Learning & Spirituality the torah of disability inclusion
With Rabbi Ruti Regan Friday-Sunday • February 22-24 Celebrate a weekend of JDAIM (Jewish Disability Awareness Inclusion Month) learning with Numero-Steinfeldt Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi Ruti Regan—feminist rabbi, liturgist and a disabled disability advocate. Rabbi Ruti Regan will give D’var Torah on "Standing our Sacred Ground" and lead a special Makom co-sponsored Learn After Lunch on Shabbat titled "From Degradation to Praise: A disability-informed approach to the Haggadah." Jewish fertility journeys: A healing workshop
With Dalia Davis and Stacie Baker Sunday, March 3 • 10-11:30 am in the Library This healing workshop will provide an opportunity for anyone touched by fertility struggles to come together to explore spiritual approaches to healing. Based on Fertility Journeys: A Jewish Healing Guide, this workshop will include meditations, prayers, Biblical stories, contemporary narratives, and opportunities for communal connections. FREE--RSVP suggested—walk-ins welcome Co-Sponsored by Uprooted: A Jewish Communal Response to Fertility Journeys Purim minyan & traditional megillah reading
Thursday, March 21 • 7:20 am women of adath shabbat
Saturday, April 6 Women of Adath will celebrate the National Women’s League 100th Anniversary on Women of Adath Shabbat. The D’var Torah will be given by Rabbi Cheryl Peretz, Associate Dean of Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies. "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 Stay tuned for sign-up information. 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 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 Stuart Kelman, Dean of the Gamliel Institute is our special guest. |
ClassesJudaism behind the veil
Sundays in the Adult Lounge 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! 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 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 & Clergy • 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 one 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—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 16 & May 11 • 1-2:15 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 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, 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. |
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Inter-religious Programming
faith the 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. All are welcome. FREE—No RSVP necessary world interfaith harmony week events
Sponsored by the communities of Adath Jeshurun Congregation, Bet Shalom Congregation, Northwest Islamic Community Center, St. Edward the Confessor Episcopal Church and Wayzata Community Church. service for peace
Saturday, February 2 • 7 pm Northwest Islamic Community Center FREE—No RSVP necessary 2nd annual interfaith breakfast
Wednesday, February 6 • 8 am-12 pm in the Social Hall 8-10:30 Plenary Breakfast, 10:45 am-12 pm breakout sessions Presented by the Minnesota Multifaith Network Cost: $25 RSVP required |
Live & Laugh
adath reads: The adath book club
With Heidi Schneider Sundays in the Library: 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. Jan: “Between Gods: A Memoir” by Alison Pick Feb: “Everyman” by Philip Roth (New time: 1-2:30 pm—February only) 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! No RSVP necessary knitting plus
With Debbie Spencer & Erica Kopilenko Sundays in the Library: January 13, February 3, 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 intro to mah jongg
With Kara Rosenwald Thursdays in Room 26-27: February 21 & 28 (Includes participation in Game Night on Thursday, March 7) • 7-8:30 pm Have you always wanted to learn how to play Mah Jongg? Participants receive a 2018 Mah Jongg card at first class. Bring a Mah Jongg set, if you have one, and kosher snack to share. No experience necessary. Cost: $15 RSVP Required by January 31 mah jongg game night
With Kara Rosenwald Thursday, March 7 in the Foyer • 7-9:30 pm Bring friends or join a table and meet new people. Bring a Mah Jongg set, if you have one. FREE—RSVP suggested so we know how many tables to set up |
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: February 15, 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 (www.facebook.com/Adath20s30sGroup). 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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