Ever wanted to know how halacha applies to something in the modern day, or sought guidance on how to tackle an issue through a Jewish lens? Now is your chance to find out! Join NextGen for this revival of our Ask A Rabbi panel on Wednesday, March 26 at Pryes Brewing! Doors to our second-floor... Read more »
Mondays at 6-8 p.m. at JFCS 4 sessions: March 10, 17, 24, 31 Please note the recent changes to this program. In response to feedback, this program is now also open to those who are 0-6 months postpartum! The schedule has been adjusted – we will meet for four sessions on Mondays, beginning March 10. ... Read more »
Tuesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30p.m. Roxy's Cabaret Bingo cards are $10 We will once again be heading on over to Roxy's Cabaret for a Drag Bingo fundraiser to benefit J-Pride! We hope you'll join us for this great opportunity to not only win some fabulous prizes, but also to support... Read more »
Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 5-8PM Minnesota Hillel: Johnson Center - 1521 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 Led by Rabbi Jill Avrin Join us for a meaningful and joyous sober seder celebration! A Kosher for Passover slow roasted sweet chili brisket meal will be served at the Seder; a vegetarian option is also available... Read more »
Mon. April 21 – Sun. April 27, 2025 Memorial Blood Centers – various locations throughout the Twin Cities What: JFCS is partnering with MBCs to give hope to hospital patients in our community through a weeklong blood drive. Where: You get to choose whichever MBC donor center is most convenient for you Why: Blood donors... Read more »
April 22 6-8pm Queermunity - 3036 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis In this month’s Yiddish Cultural Café, writer and translator Reyzl Grace will share insights into her own practice as a contemporary poet working in Yiddish. Drawing on her background in history and linguistics, she will show how her poetry benefits from the unique characteristics of the... Read more »
Adath Jeshurun Congregation - Minnetonka April 27, 2025 8:30 am to 2:30 pm This conference is free and open to all. VIEW THE FULL BROCHURE REGISTER HERE Please consider participating as a volunteer using Sign Up Genius! The Sign Up Genius is set according to the timing of the conference day. People may sign... Read more »
Thursday, May 15 4:30 - 7 p.m. Sky Zone Trampoline Park 7625 Cahill Road, Edina Jump, spin, flip, and play with your friends from PJ Our Way! Join us as we celebrate the festive holiday of Lag B’Omer with an hour of “jump time” on Sky Zone’s epic trampoline playground, followed by pizza, s’mores, and... Read more »
Tuesday, May 20 6-8p.m. Eat Street Crossing This month’s Yiddish Cultural Café will be guided by local artist and community leader Sarah Larsson! We will share stories of our experiences with the Yiddish language, learn songs, and gather in community as we prepare for Pride month. Whether this is your first time attending our Yiddish... Read more »
When: Tuesday, May 20th 2025, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Sebastian Joe’s (Linden Hills location), 4321 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410 What: Join us for our annual volunteer appreciation event to celebrate you and all you do for our community. Stop by Sebastian Joe’s anytime between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. for an ice cream social... Read more »
Join the J-Pride community on Wednesday, May 28 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for an opportunity to dive into our LGBTQ+ Jewish histories. Together, will will explore the rich archives and special collections housed in Elmer L. Andersen Library at the University of Minnesota. Aiden Bettine, Curator of the Tretter Collection in GLBT Studies, and Kate Dietrick,... Read more »
Women, let’s connect! Are you in your 40s, 50s or 60s? Are you looking to meet other women, learn something new, or simply engage with your peers? Wednesday, May 28, from 6:30 - 8 pm JFCS Community Room - 5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley At this first event, we will brainstorm on what participants... Read more »
NextGen’s third Springtime Cheese Class is officially on the books, and this is one you won’t want to miss! Join us at Warehouse Winery on Thursday 5/29 for a night of learning, fun, and community. Doors open at 6pm and the class begins at 6:30pm. Tickets are $20/person, which includes a drink ticket and pasta... Read more »
Who: Families with babies born after March 1, 2024 When: Sunday, June 1 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Where: JFCS - 5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley If your family welcomed a baby this year, it’s time to gather up that bundle of joy and join us for the PJ Library Minneapolis Shalom Baby Shower!... Read more »
Sunday, June 8th 10:30am-12pm Walking tour begins at Mill City Museum $18 per person (No one turned away for lack of funds) Join J-Pride on Sunday, June 8 starting at 10:30a.m. for a private guided walking tour of LGBTQIA+ community spaces in Downtown Minneapolis. Visit a selection of the sites highlighted in the exhibit, Going... Read more »
Elections for the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis Board of Directors will be held. We will welcome those being elected for a first three-year term, including Ben Berkowitz, Sheri Fine, Jeremy Frank, Adam Klarfeld, Julia Nissim and Brenda Soumekh. We will hear remarks from outgoing Board President, Natalie Zamansky and incoming President, Howard Hoffman. We will honor those Board Members completing eight years of service, including Jill Halper, Scott Rubin and Stacie Usem, and acknowledge the contributions of dedicated volunteers Sandy Baron, Paula Fields and Eva Neubeck. Staff milestone anniversaries will be honored. Lunch will be served.
Sunday June 15 11am-1pm Modus Locus Garden Space Located next to Reverie café and bar 3500 Bloomington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407 Join J-Pride and Folk Will Save Us for a Pride month Klezmer Jam! We’ll be gathering On Sunday, June 15th at Modus Locus Garden Space (located right next door to Reverie) from 11am-1pm,... Read more »
Join J-Pride and PJ Library for the first ever Pride Tot Shabbat! Gather at 9:15 a.m. with other young families and get decked out for Pride with free rainbow flags, stickers, and sunglasses while you enjoy bubbles, snacks, and a Shabbat-friendly craft. At 9:30 a.m., enjoy music by the fabulous Shana Banana, followed by story... Read more »
Saturday June 28 10am-12pm Oneg to Follow Loring Park at TC Pride’s Faith/Community Service tent (521b) Join J-Pride on Saturday, June 28 at 10am for our annual Pride Shabbat morning service at Twin Cities Pride! Service Co-Leaders Rabbi Aaron Weininger of Adath Jeshurun Congregation and Rabbi Heather Renetzky of Mount Zion and Song Leader Rachel... Read more »
Sunday June 29 11am-2pm Meeting Point shared in mid-June Celebrate LGBTQ+ Jewishness by marching with J-Pride in the Twin Cities Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29.J-Pride has marched in this iconic event for almost 20 years, demonstrating a strong presence of LGBTQ+ Jewish solidarity. This year, YOU are invited to make history with us! With... Read more »
