|
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 |
Programs & Events
|
Chaim Grade and Philip Roth were among the American Jewish community’s most illustrious 20th century authors. Two of their more famous works, Grade’s My Quarrel with Hersch Rasseyner (1948) and Roth’s Eli The Fanatic (1959) intersect each other in intriguing and informative ways. Join Professor Earl Schwartz and Rabbi Barry Cytron for a five-part exploration of these stories and their meanings for 21st century Jewish American life. (Material and log-in info will be emailed to all registrants).
Wednesday, April 14 - Watch Recording The World Was Ours: Introducing the world of Eastern Europe (Note: this is a short follow up to the film) Click here to watch the film View Rabbi Barry Cytron's slide presentation View Professor Earl Schwartz's slide presentation Note: Please make sure to watch the film before this session. Wednesday, April 21 - Watch Recording Grade’s My Quarrel with Hersch Rasseyner (new translation by Ruth Wisse) Read My Quarrel with Hersch Rasseyner A.J. Heschel essay in which the metaphor of prayer as a flashlight appears View Rabbi Barry Cytron's slide presentation Wednesday, May 5 Live Stream of the movie, The Quarrel (90 minutes), starring R.H. Thomson and Saul Rubinek 7-8:30 pm via Adath Live Stream NOTE: There is no Zoom program this evening as there is only the live stream of the film on Adath's website. The film will only be available to watch at 7pm central time on Wednesday, April 28. Wednesday, May 12 - Watch Recording Comparing the Versions: Story and Film 7-8:30 pm on Zoom Wednesday, May 19 Read Roth’s Eli the Fanatic and its echoes from Grade’s tale Eli the Fanatic PDF 7-8:30 pm on Zoom Questions? Contact Anna Simon at annas@adath.net |
|
Jewish Values and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Sundays, 10:15-11:45 am • Full A program of the Sholom Hartman Institute, explores one of the most divisive issues affecting the Jewish people today. Study Jewish narratives about Israel and unpack the complex meanings of peace in the Jewish tradition. Continues: Sundays, 10:15-11:45 am on Zoom: Nov 1 & 22, Dec 6 & 20, Jan 10 & 24, Feb 21, Mar 7, March 21, April 11 & 25, May 23 (see series registration link above). Watch recording of Launch with Micah Goodman Questions? Contact Anna Simon at annas@adath.net |
Social Groups & Clubs
|
Makom
Powered by young adults, Makom is everybody friendly. Makom, the Hebrew word for space, reanimates ancient Jewish wisdom for today. We're in the land of 10,000 lakes with 10,000 ways to create young Jewish community. Come as you are and ride the waves with us. If you have an idea, let's make it happen. Join our Facebook group. Want to join our Makom email list to hear about future events? Contact Jenifer Robins, Director of Young Adult and Family Life at jeniferr@adath.net. |
|
Atid
Powered by adults, Atid is everybody friendly. Atid, the Hebrew word for future, is an open group for anyone who's 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 Facebook group. Want to join the Atid email list for updates on future programs? Contact Anna Simon, Director of Congregational Life at annas@adath.net. |
|
Hillsiders
Powered by seniors, Hillsiders is everybody friendly. Want to join the Hillsiders email list for updates on future programs? Contact Anna Simon, Director of Congregational Life, at annas@adath.net. |
|
Adath Reads
With Heidi Schneider • Sundays at 10:30 am-12 pm • RSVP to Anna Simon at annas@adath.net Join our thought-provoking and engaging book club. January 17: As a Driven Leaf by Milton Steinberg (classic fiction) with co-hosts Rabbi George Nudell and Wendy Goldberg February 14: Judas by Amos Oz (Israeli fiction) March 14: The History of Love by Nicole Krauss (fiction) May 30: Bullet Proof Diva by Lisa Jones (nonfiction, essays) June 27: The Art of Leaving by Ayelet Tsabari (Israeli memoir) |
Classes & Study Groups
|
Etzion Study Group
With Reb Sherman • Mondays, 9/21, 10/19, 11/16, 12/21, 1/18, 2/15, 3/15, 4/19, 5/17 • 1:30-3 pm • on Zoom 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. To join by phone, dial: 312.626.6799 Meeting ID: 992 8675 4028 Want to join the Etzion email list for updates on future programs? Contact Anna Simon at annas@adath.net |
|
Tuesday Torah Study
With Adath Clergy, Staff & Guests • Every Tuesday • 12-1 pm • on Zoom Passionate about Torah study? Join Adath clergy, staff and guest teachers as we study the weekly parsha (Torah portion). To join by phone, dial: 312.626.6799 Meeting ID: 953 845 093 Questions? Contact Anna at annas@adath.net |
|
Weekly Talmud Study
With Don Masler • Every Wednesday • 8:30 am • RSVP to annas@adath.net for Zoom information Begin or continue learning Talmud study via English translation. |
|
Soul Sisters Class
With Hazzan Joanna Dulkin • Resumes in October 2021 Fearless women...tell me more! Explore the untold stories of our fearless biblical matriarchs. All genders welcome. Watch recordings of previous classes To join the Soul Sisters class email list for updates and future dates, contact Anna Simon at annas@adath.net |
|
Bar/Bat Torah Class
With Lon Rosenfield • Mondays, beginning October 26 • 6:30-7:30 pm via Zoom • Introduction to Shabbat Prayer 7:30-8:30 pm via Zoom: Hebrew 1.0 • Full |
|
Intro to Judaism
With Adath, Beth El, and Sharei Chesed clergy • Tuesdays, beginning Oct 13, 7:30-9 pm • via Zoom • Full 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. Every participant must have a sponsoring rabbi who will meet with him/her initially. A Hebrew Reading class focusing on phonetic Hebrew reading and home-based prayer skills begins October 27 and runs through April 16 (Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm). Click here to register. |
|
Biblical Hebrew
Biblical Hebrew 2.0 • With Lon Rosenfield • Every other Tuesday, beginning Oct 20, 7-8:30 pm on Zoom • Full Advanced Biblical Hebrew for those who have completed two or more years of Biblical Hebrew. $50. Biblical Hebrew 1.5 • With Lon Rosenfield • Tuesdays, beginning Oct 13 • 7-8:30 pm via Zoom • Full Translating the Hebrew Bible for those who have completed one year of Biblical Hebrew, or an equivalent. $50. |
|
Downtown Study Group
With Rabbi Harold Kravitz • Tuesdays, 11:30 am-12:30 pm • Full Take a break from your busy day for our spirited lunch-hour study group led by Rabbi Kravitz. We have decided to continue to focus on Jewish identity studying Eric Goldstein’s outstanding book The Price of Whiteness: Jews, Race and American Identity (2006). https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691136318/the-price-of-whiteness. This book sheds light on issue of racism in America, how Jews related to it from the late 19th c to the mid 20th c and how Jews have defined ourselves in the US. |
|
Mussar
INTRO TO MUSSAR With Rabbi Kravitz and Heidi Schneider • Begins Monday, Oct 5 • $50 • Full If you would like to be notified when Intro to Mussar will open for registration again, email Anna Simon at annas@adath.net. Dive into Mussar practice! Enrich your life by listening to your inner middot (soul traits). You'll explore a spiritual path of contemplative exercises and text study to help create personal transformations and deepen your connection with yourself, community, and God. Questions? Contact Anna Simon at annas@adath.net MUSSAR VA'AD - INTERMEDIATE With Heidi Schneider • Begins Monday, Oct 26 • 7-8:30 pm via Zoom • $50 • Full Intermediate Mussar is a class for those who have completed the Intro to Mussar class at Adath or who have completed a beginning Mussar class at another venue. It is recommended to students that have not yet been introduced to the curriculum from the Center for Contemporary Mussar led by Rabbi Ira Stone. The intent of this Mussar Intermediate class is to provide a bridge between the Mussar practice introduced by the Center for Jewish Spirituality, David Jaffee, and Alan Morinis toward the practice of the Center for Contemporary Mussar. We will continue to explore the basics of Mussar study, using diverse texts; application of the middot; chesbon hanefesh (journaling and self-examination); va’ad (practical group work on the middot); meditation and chant; and outside of class work with a chevrutah partner. We will introduce to our Mussar practice the conceptual framework of kibbush protocol created by Rabbi Ira Stone. Questions? Contact Anna Simon at annas@adath.net MUSSAR VA'AD – IRA STONE CURRICULUM With Rabbi Kravitz • Begins Monday, Sept 21 • 7:30-9 pm via Zoom • $50 • Full Monthly Mondays, 7:30-9 pm on Zoom. Dive into Mussar practice! Enrich your life by listening to your inner middot (soul traits). You'll explore a spiritual path of contemplative exercises and text study to help create personal transformations and deepen your connection with yourself, community, and God. Questions? Contact Anna Simon at annas@adath.net |
|
BLT: Bagels, Lox and Torah
We are looking forward to enjoying a Jewish BLT together once our doors reopen at Adath. |
Contact Anna for more information about any program, or if the cost for any event or class is prohibitive at annas@adath.net or 952.215.3904