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J-Pride Cultural Café: Reading Yiddish Poetry

Queermunity 3036 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN

March 18 6-8pm Queermunity - 3036 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis In this month's Yiddish Cultural Cafe, writer and translator Reyzl Grace will introduce participants to the history and cultural significance of Yiddish-language poetry in expressing, contesting, and reinventing Ashkenazi Jewish identity. Special attention will be paid to women, LGBTQ, and other marginalized poets whose work opens... Read more »

Event Series JFCS Memory Cafe

JFCS Memory Cafe

JFCS 5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN

JFCS Memory Café is a gathering for people with memory loss and their caregivers. Café members meet twice per month for activities and socialization in a comfortable, supportive environment. Guest facilitators from the community, along with JFCS staff and volunteers, will lead the group in activities including music, art, movement, reminiscence and conversation. Memory Café... Read more »

Event Series Jewish Pregnancy Support Circle

Jewish Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Circle with PJ Library

JFCS 5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN

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 »

Ask a Rabbi Panel with NextGen

Pryes Brewing 1401 West River Rd N, Minneapolis, MN

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 »

Event Series Jewish Pregnancy Support Circle

Jewish Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Circle with PJ Library

JFCS 5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN

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 »

Drag Bingo Fundraiser for J-Pride

Roxy's Cabaret 1333 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN

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 »

Freedom from Addiction Seder

U of MN Hillel 1521 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN

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 »

Volunteers in Action: Donate Blood to Help Save Lives

Memorial Blood Center 3021 Harbor Lane N, Plymouth, MN

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 »

J-Pride Cultural Café: Writing Yiddish Poetry

Queermunity 3036 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN

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 »

Keeping the Spirit Alive: The Conference for Caregivers and Those Supporting a Loved One with Dementia

Adath Jeshurun Congregation 10500 Hillside Ln W, Minnetonka, MN, United States

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 »

Volunteer Appreciation Ice Cream Social

Sebastian Joe's 4321 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

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... Read more »

Women Connect!

JFCS 5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN

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,... Read more »

NextGen’s Cheese Class

Warehouse Winery 6415 Cambridge St, Minneapolis, MN

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... Read more »

Shalom Baby Shower

JFCS 5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN

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... Read more »

J-Pride Going Out Coming In Tour

Mill City Museum 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN

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... Read more »

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JFCS 115th Annual Meeting

JFCS 5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN

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.