Featured Events
Gan Shelanu Registration 2024-2025 Registration is now open! Gan Shelanu Preschool provides a rich variety of learning experiences to stimulate the cognitive and social developement of your child within a Jewish context. We work to instill pride in our students' heritage, emphasize the importance of community and the love of giving back. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join our vibrant community. Register Here! |
Family Fridays
Select Dates | 5:00 - 6:45 PM | Adath | RSVP Join together to have our children lead us in lighting candles, kiddush, and motzi as we have a meal together, pray, and engage in some dancing to welcome our wiggles to Shabbat as well! After the Sh’ma we’ll invite families to join us for a bedtime story in the social hall with milk and cookies. 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Light candles with us and enjoy a kid-friendly dinner. Adult-friendly cocktails will be available! 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM: Dance into a musical Shabbat service. Dates: Dec. 13, Jan. 10, Feb. 14, Apr. 4, May 17 |
Mini Mensches Childcare
Shabbat Mornings | 9:30 - 11:30 AM | Library or Big Muscle Room Our youngest daveners are always welcome in the main service, but just as adults experience Synagogue life in different ways, so too do children. To meet those needs we are now offering Mini Mensches Childcare during Shabbat morning services. Kids will get to play and learn together in our library and big muscle room and receive a small snack in the middle of the morning. On days with no Junior Congregation Mini Mensches meets in Library and moves to Big Muscle Room at 10:30. On days with Junior Congregation Mini Mensches will meet in Muscle Room and move to Library at 10:30. |
Newborn - Pre-K
Milk and Cookies
CONTINUES THIS AUTUMN ON THURSDAYS Dates: 10/24, 11/14, 12/19, 1/23, 2/20, 3/20, 4/17, 5/29 Join us on Zoom Get comfy in your pjs; bring a snack to the screen; see your friends and enjoy a bedtime story and shema read by our special guest! Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/93983248809 Meeting ID: 939 8324 8809 |
HaLev: Families Growing Together
A project of the Adath Jeshurun Congregation Visit us on Facebook or contact Julie Ziessman, Director of Early Childhood Education, at [email protected] |
Gan Shelanu Preschool
Gan Shelanu is Adath Jeshurun Congregation’s early childhood program for children aged six weeks through Pre-K. Classes are held each weekday during the nine-month school year, from September to May. To learn more about our nurturing curriculum, amazing teachers, expansive facility, and clear safety protocols contact Julie Ziessman, Director of Early Childhood Education, at [email protected]. |
Pre-K - Grade 6
B'Yachad
We’ve listened to you and the needs of your families and have developed a meaningful educational and bonding opportunity for our Kindergartners and 1st graders. B’Yachad and Beyond is a warm and inclusive environment. We welcome families of all backgrounds to enrich their Jewish journey and build engaging connections with each other. B’Yachad & Beyond is held Sundays from 9:30-11:30 am, currently in-person. Learn more |
B'nai Mitzvah Training
When a child comes of age it is a simcha for the immediate family, the synagogue family, and the entire Jewish community. Visit our educational map to learn more. |
Maccabees
Open to children in grades 4-5. Maccabees, is a social group that meets on various Sunday afternoons throughout the school year. Join us for fun activities with a Jewish twist! For more information, contact Rabbi Sammy Seid at [email protected]. |
Shabbat Morning Program
SMP is the cornerstone of educating our young congregants. All children entering 5th grade and above who plan to celebrate a B'nai Mitzvah at Adath Jeshurun are required to attend the program for 5th–7th Graders. Please contact Risa Kessler at [email protected] with any questions. |
Our Educational Partners
HMJDS
Amos & Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School provides kids in kindergarten through eighth grade a positive environment focused on a strong academic foundation in Jewish and General Studies.
Talmud Torah
Talmud Torah serves families and students from grades second through eighth through a varied Jewish curriculum delivered by highly trained, professional Jewish educators.
Amos & Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School provides kids in kindergarten through eighth grade a positive environment focused on a strong academic foundation in Jewish and General Studies.
Talmud Torah
Talmud Torah serves families and students from grades second through eighth through a varied Jewish curriculum delivered by highly trained, professional Jewish educators.