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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
Bringing judaism to your table
Follow in Baubie's footsteps and learn some Jewish cooking. Everyone's invited! take & bake CHALLAH
You “knead” to take this class! Mix, knead and braid two loaves of challah to take home and bake in your own oven. Bring an apron and leave watches, rings and bracelets at home. All ages welcome! Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Thursday, November 21 with Julie Berman, Debbie Goldenberg & Sue Roether OR Thursday, January 23 with Risa Kessler & Debbie Wolfe 6:30-8:30 pm in the Social Hall Min: 15 / Max: 50 Cost: $15 per class RSVP by January 9 Register for Nov. 21 Register for Jan. 23 
Tu B’Shvat: A Celebration of Flavors
With Zehorit Heilicher Don’t relegate dried fruits and nuts only to your Tu B’Shvat platter! Learn how to incorporate them into pilafs, salads and tagines. On the menu: mixed greens w/roasted fig salad, apricot-chicken tagine, basmati rice with golden raisins and almonds plus Middle Eastern date-nut pockets. Thursday, February 6 7-9 pm in the Kitchen Min: 15 / Max: 20 Cost: $45 RSVP by January 23 Register for Tu B'Shvat Cooking Class 
UofM Lecture
University of Minnesota Center for Jewish Studies Community Lecture: America’s Jewish Women: A History from Colonial Times to Today With Professor Pamela Nadell What does it mean to be a Jewish woman in America? Weaving together stories from the colonial era’s matriarch Grace Nathan to justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Nadell shows two threads binding the nation’s Jewish women: a strong sense of self and a resolute commitment to making the world a better place. Thursday, September 12 7:30-9 pm in the Social Hall Free No RSVP necessary Lecture followed by Q&A and a reception 
Hillsiders: Make 'Em Laugh
Hillsiders: Adath’s Seekers and Movers Powered by adults 70+, the Hillsiders are everybody friendly. Make 'Em Laugh with Sarah Routman “What soap is to the body, laughter is to the soul.” – Yiddish proverb. Join us for laughter yoga with Sarah, who will show us how laughter is good for our souls and our health. No special clothes or yoga mats required. After laughing, we’ll enjoy a performance by one of the musicians from the theatre. Includes lunch. Meet at the theatre. Parking on site. Thursday, September 26 10 am–1 pm Theatre Elision Playhouse, 6105 42nd Avenue North, Crystal Cost: $15 RSVP by September 25 
Authors at adath
With Joy Riggs Join Joy Riggs as she reads from her new book, Crackerjack Bands and Hometown Boosters, answers questions and signs books. The book is a memoir about family, especially her great-grandfather, who was a well-known bandmaster. Adath member, Ted Papermaster z’l, performed in one of her grandfather’s bands and is in the book. Thursday, September 26 7-8:30 pm in the Library Free No RSVP necessary 
Atid: dinner in the sukkah
Atid: Expanding Horizons, Renewing Friendships Powered by adults in their 50’s and 60’s, Atid is everybody friendly. Join us for dinner in the Sukkah. Bring a dairy side dish or dessert. Tuesday, Oct 15 6:30-8:30 pm at Rabbi Kravitz and Cindy Reich’s Home Free RSVP: Anna Simon, annas@adath.net or 952.215.3904 to get directions and to indicate what you are bringing to the potluck. 
Second bnai Mitzvah
Mazel tov to the Second B’nai Mitzvah class of 2019. The custom of celebrating a second Bar or Bat Mitzvah at age 83 comes from the verse in Psalm 90, “The days of our years are seventy, or if by reason of special strength, eighty years...” At 70, one can start counting again. Add 13 years, and you get 83! Join us for Shabbat morning services as we celebrate the class of 2019. Saturday, October 26 Shabbat morning service in the Sanctuary The Second B’nai Mitzvah Program is sponsored by Adath Jeshurun Foundation. For questions, contact Evan Stern at evans@adath.net or 952.215.3916. 
dna ancestry: connecting your dna matches
A Street Smart Approach With Dan Kastrul Are we related? Dan Kastrul has always been curious about his ancestry. Testing his own DNA helped him find long lost branches of his family. Though he’s not a geneticist, he has helped others find their long-lost families. Dan will focus on practical approaches for using genealogy research in combination with DNA evidence to make connections. Dan holds a BA from the UW-Milwaukee and an MPH from the U of M. Optional: Bring a laptop with a list of your DNA matches. Sunday, October 27 1-3 pm at Knollwood Place Apartments, Auditorium Cost: Free to MN Jewish Genealogical Society members, $5 for non-members RSVP: www.mnjgs.org Co-Sponsored by the MN Jewish Genealogical Society and the Center for Learning & Spirituality 
everybody counts: why the census is important
With Andrew Virden, Director of Census Operations and Engagement with the MN Department of Administration
Join us for a luncheon with guest speaker Andrew Virden about the importance and implications of the MN 2020 census. Tuesday, November 5 11:30 am in the Social Hall Cost: $18 Register for Everybody Counts Questions? Contact Tos Dietz at tos.dietz@gmail.com or 763.545.9078 Presented by Women of Adath 
brunch & Learn: the legal side of aging
Brunch & Learn: Planning Ahead The Legal Side of Aging with Earl H. Cohen, Attorney at Law Chevra Kavod Hamet with Cindy Dubansky, Chevra Co-Chair Join us for brunch as Earl Cohen helps navigate the legal side of aging and Cindy Dubansky provides an overview of Adath’s nationally-recognized, volunteer led Chevra Kavod Hamet that has served as the Chevra Kadisha (Sacred Society) model for numerous congregations around the country. Program sponsored in part by a grant from the Fairview Interfaith Health Collaborative. Sunday, November 10 10:15 am–12:30 pm in Social Hall Cost: $5 Register for Brunch & Learn Co-Sponsored by Adath’s Adult Learning Committee, Chevra Kavod Hamet, Congregational Nurse Program & Women of Adath 
Erev Shabbat happy hour
Wine and cheese before celebrating Shabbat together? Yes! Enjoy a beverage and a little nosh, mingle with friends or meet someone new before our joyous and music-filled Kabbalat Shabbat service. Stop in anytime between 5-6 pm. Friday, November 15 & January 31 5-6 pm Happy Hour in the Ritual Commons (between the Chapel & Sanctuary) Sponsored by the Bnai Emet Legacy Fund of Adath Jeshurun Foundation and by the Rose family in honor of Bar Mitzvah Ari Rose 
Engage! an evening of jewish learning
Presented by the St. Paul JCC and Hineni: Talmud Torah of St. Paul First-rate teachers, wonderful learning, wide-ranging topics – from cerebral to hand-on! Round out the evening with schmoozing, live music, and refreshments…and all that in the middle of the winter! Saturday, January 18 7 pm Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door (Free for ages 30 & under) RSVP: ttsp.org or 951.698.8807 Advance registration preferred, walk-ins welcome Community Partners: Twin Cities Synagogues and Agencies 
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation Retreat
With Hazzan Joanna Dulkin and Sara Lynn Newberger Join us for a day of contemplation as we practice walking and sitting meditation, chanting, silent eating and heart-centered Torah study. No previous experience with meditation is necessary. Kosher lunch provided. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free food will be available. Sunday, January 26 8:30 am-4 pm at Talmud Torah of St. Paul, 768 Hamline Ave. So, St. Paul Cost: $90; $72 for Hineni Supporters and Adath members RSVP: ttsp.org or 951.698.8807 Co-Sponsored by Hineni and Adath Jeshurun |
Classes
Melton Year One: The Purposes and Rhythms of Jewish Living
With Susie Chalom and Dalia Davis No tests or homework! Melton’s two-year learning experience consists of text-based courses providing pluralistic understandings of Jewish living, memory and wisdom. This course is designed to enlighten and inspire students regardless of prior experience or background. Mondays: Oct 28, 2019 – Jun 1, 2020 7-9:15 pm in Classroom 26-27 Cost: $500/year plus books No class: Dec 23 & 30, Feb 17, Mar 9, Apr 6, May 15. Co-sponsored with Hineni by Twin Cities synagogues and agencies. Register for Melton 
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: a jewish path to personal growth
With Rabbi Harold Kravitz
Enrich your life by listening to your inner middot (soul traits). Join Rabbi Kravitz to explore a spiritual path of contemplative exercises and text study to help create personal transformations and deepen your connection with yourself, community and God. Mondays: November 11 & 25, December 9, January 6 & 27, February 10, March 2, 16 & 30, April 13 & 27, May 11* 7:30-9 pm in Classroom 24 Cost: $50 *Class held on May 11 only if another session is canceled. Register for Mussar 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 Register for Mussar Va'ad 
intro to judaism
With Rabbi Harold Kravitz and Clergy from Sharei Chesed and Beth El 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 on October 29, 2019 and runs through April 14, 2020. The Hebrew class will teach phonetic Hebrew reading and home-based prayer skills (for foods, Shabbat home rituals, etc.) plus frequently used modern Hebrew terms. Tuesdays: September 10, 2019- May 19, 2020 • 7:30-9 pm Classes held at Beth El, Sharei Chesed and Adath Hebrew Reading Course Cost: $125 /$160 couples RSVP: Anna Simon, annas@adath.net or 952.215.3904 to register for Intro to Judaism and Hebrew and to request a full class syllabus and schedule. 
Beginning torah reading
With Todd Werner Want to learn how to read Torah? Now is your chance! Todd will help you prepare a short reading for a Shabbat morning. All you need is a working knowledge of phonetic Hebrew reading and desire to learn. Saturdays: September 28, October 5, 12 & 26, November 2, 9, 16, & 23, December 7, 14, & 21, January 11 & 25 10-11 am in the Adult Lounge Free RSVP: Anna Simon, annas@adath.net or 952.215.3904 
Bar/Bat Torah program
With Lon Rosenfield Want to enhance your experience at Shabbat services? Did you miss out on becoming a Bar/Bat Mitzvah? This program will help you feel more comfortable participating in Shabbat prayer and Jewish activities. Students taking the full program (Prayer and Hebrew) will celebrate the completion of the program by leading parts of the service and reading Torah during Shavuot (May 29-30). The celebration will either take place on Friday or Saturday morning of Shavuot and will be decided at a later date. Those who take one of the classes will also participate in the service. Mondays: October 28, November 4, 11 & 18, December 2, 16 & 30, January 6, 13 & 20, February 3, 10 & 24, March 2, 16, 23 & 30, April 6, 20 & 27, May 4, 11 & 18 Introduction to Biblical Hebrew 6:30-7:30 pm in the Adult Lounge Finding Your Way Into Shabbat Prayer 7:30-8:30 pm in the Adult Lounge Cost: $72/full program (Hebrew & Prayer together) or $48/Hebrew or Prayer individually. 
following the spice trail
How the Quest for Flavor Shaped Our World With Zehorit Heilicher You’ll never look at a jar of cinnamon the same way again! Explore familiar and new spices, their origin and learn how to bring those flavors into your kitchen. This 3-class series will focus on spices, and spice mixes from around the world. Each class will include an introduction, cooking session and meal. Sundays, November 10, 17 & 24 2-4 pm in the Kitchen Min: 15 / Max: 20 Cost: $130 RSVP by October 25 Register for Following the Spice Trail 
Zionist salon: What zionism means to me
With Sally Abrams Join Sally Abrams for a critical, engaging and interactive conversation about Jewish identity and how Zionism and Israel can help us, either personally or communally. The Zionist Salons were developed in connection with Gil Troy’s new book: The Zionist Ideas. Tuesday, November 5 7-8:30 PM in the Library Free RSVP: Anna Simon, annas@adath.net or 952.215.3904 Advance registration preferred, walk-ins welcome Co-Sponsored by Adath’s Israel Committee, TAMID & the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC) zionist salon: zionism in the 21st century
With Jenna Mitelman The label of Zionist is proudly worn by people from all corners of the world and from all parts of the religious, political and cultural spectrum. However, it must be understood that Zionism today means something very different from when the term was first coined. Join us for a thoughtful, engaging and interactive evening. Tuesday, January 14 7-8:30 PM in the Library Free RSVP: Anna Simon, annas@adath.net or 952.215.3904 Advance registration preferred, walk-ins welcome Co-Sponsored by Adath’s Israel Committee, TAMID & the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC) |
Study Groups
B.L.T. Bagels, Lox and Torah
With Reb Sherman Enjoy Bagels, Lox and Torah with Reb Jim Sherman! Join us for breakfast including scrambled eggs by Scott Gordon and, of course, bagels and lox. After feeding our bodies, we will feed our souls by exchanging our deepest thoughts through the study of Torah, in modern language. Enjoy a Jewish BLT! Sundays: October 27*, November 24, December 29, January 26, February 23, April 26, May 31 10:15 am -12 pm in the Adult Lounge (minyan at 9:30 am) Free No RSVP necessary *October session in room 26-27. No session in March. 
tuesday torah study
With Adath Clergy, Staff & Guests Passionate about Torah study? Join Adath clergy, staff and guest teachers as we study the weekly parsha (Torah portion). Every Tuesday 12-1 pm in Room 26-27 Free No RSVP necessary Contact Anna at annas@adath.net or 952.215.3904 to receive monthly email updates and schedule of teachers. 
weekly talmud study
With Don Masler Begin or continue learning Talmud study via English translation. Every Wednesday After minyan in the Library (minyan begins at 7:20 AM) Free No RSVP necessary Contact Andrea Blumberg at andreab@adath.net or 952.545.2424 to receive monthly email updates and schedule changes. 
Soul Sisters: The Untold Stories of Biblical Women
With Hazzan Joanna Dulkin Fearless women…tell me more! Explore the stories behind the stories of our fearless matriarchs. All genders welcome. Thursdays: September 19, October 17, November 14, December 19, January 16, February 13, March 19, April 23, May 21 10:30-11:45 am in the Adult Lounge OR Saturdays: November 9, December 14, January 11, March 21, April 25, May 16 Following Shabbat Mincha services in the Adult Lounge Free No RSVP necessary 
Etzion senior study group
With Reb Jim Sherman Join us for the lively discussions and stay for the social connections! Freely discuss ideas that are found in written materials and based on Jewish values. Third Monday of the month: September 16, October 28*, November 18, December 23*, January 20, February 17, April 20, May 18 1:30-3 pm in the Adult Lounge Free No RSVP necessary *October session is not the third Monday. *December session is from 11am-1pm for the Hanukkah potluck. No session in March. 
Downtown study group
With Rabbi Harold Kravitz Take a break from your busy day for our spirited lunch-hour study group led by Rabbi Kravitz. Tuesdays: September 3 & 17, October 29, November 12 & 26 12-1 pm at the law offices of Meyer & Njus, 330 2nd Ave. So., Suite 350, Minneapolis Free RSVP: Miriam Segall, msegall@mac.hush.com for full list of dates |
TAMID:
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Inter-religious Programming
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Social Clubs & Groups
Adath reads: The adath book club
With Heidi Schneider Looking for your next favorite book? Join our engaging book club. Sundays 10:30 am - 12 pm in the Library Free No RSVP necessary September 8: Catch-67 by Micah Goodman – with guest book club leader, Steve Lear October 27: Everything is Illuminated by Jonathan Safron Foer December 15: The Pagan Rabbi and Other Stories by Cynthia Ozick January 19: A Tale of Love and Darkness by Amos Oz March 15*: The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish *note time change for this date (12:15-1:45pm) May 3: Journey from the Land of No by Roya Hakakian June 14: The Best Place on Earth by Ayelet Tsabari *March 15 is from 12:15-1:45 pm Contact Heidi Schneider at heidiandjoel@comcast.net to receive email updates. 
knitting plus
With Debbie Spencer & Erica Kopilenko 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. Sundays: September 8, October 6, November 17, December 15, January 26 1-3 pm in the Library Free No RSVP necessary Contact Debbie Spencer at debrafaye44@gmail.com or Erica at ericakop@gmail.com to receive email updates 
Crak.Bam: The Adath Mah Jongg Club
With Diane Arenson & Inna Geller Mad for Mah Jongg? Join Adath’s Mah Jongg club! Anyone from beginner to experienced is welcome. This is not a Mah Jongg class. Bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. Optional: bring a Mah Jongg set. Third Wednesday of the month: September 18, October 16*, November 20, December 18, January 15 2-4 pm in the Adult Lounge Free RSVP: Diane Arenson, dfarenson@gmail.com or Inna Geller at innageller@icloud.com Advance registration preferred, walk-ins welcome Contact Diane or Inna to receive email updates. * Weather-permitting, October 16 will be in the Adath Sukkah. |
Soul Sisters: Adath Women’s Israel Pilgrimage
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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.
Save the Date!
Makom Fridays
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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
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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