Upcoming Community Events
Wednesday, September 18, 7:00-8:30 pm | Adath Jeshurun Congregation | Dessert reception to follow
Join us to hear from Ambassador Dennis Ross, veteran diplomat, peace negotiator, and critically acclaimed author, as we install our new JCRC board led by incoming president Jacy Grais. We will honor our current Board President Jon Parritz and Laura Zelle for her 19 years of service as JCRC’s Director of Holocaust Education.
Practical Teshuvah
With Pam Winthrop Lauer & Rabbi Debra Rappaport
During the month of Elul leading up to Rosh Hashanah and the 10 Days of Awe connecting the Jewish new year with Yom Kippur, we have a special call to take the time to reflect. The primary work of the season is teshuvah, turning and returning to the best we can be. But how do we really do teshuvah? These three sessions will give participants knowledge, practice and tools for teshuvah that connects us more deeply with the people we care about.
Session 1: The Tool Set: Jewish Texts and Nonviolent Communication foundations.
Session 2: Practicing Teshuvah: Participants will work with an NVC process, developing practical skills for apologies that reconnect.
Session 3: “What about when I’m the one who needs an apology?” This session will touch on questions including, How do I ask for an apology? How do I loosen a grudge without an apology – or when I’m not ready forgive?
High Holiday Dinner & Break Fast Matching 2024
Togetherness and a special meal are both major parts of how we spend the High Holidays, but finding and making plans can be a challenge for lots of reasons.Everyone deserves a seat at the communal table — particularly when you’re new, connecting, or reconnecting in a community. That’s why we’re working to build opportunities to find others who are also looking for connections and spend these important days in good company.
Fill the form out before Wednesday, September 11 and we’ll connect you with any matches by Wednesday, September 18 to give you time to make plans together.
SEPTEMBER 14-22 – Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival
This year marks a milestone for the Minnesota JCC’s Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival, as we celebrate 30 years! For the past three decades, the fest has embraced the power of film to build bridges, entertain, create dialogue and cultural understanding, and promote tolerance through Jewish film. This year’s festival will include nostalgic throwbacks, world premieres, and red-carpet parties – we hope to see you at the movies!
Artist Talk & Reception: Myriorama, Yesterday and Today featuring Artist Owen Brown
September 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
MODERATED CONVERSATION WITH MARGOT ROSENSTEIN, VERONIQUE WANTZ GALLERY DIRECTOR
This ever-changing exhibit features a unique collection of Owen Brown’s paintings inspired by Myriorama, a nineteenth-century concept that involved a set of calibrated printed landscape cards, that could be rearranged into new and evolving scenes. Of the complete body of Brown’s 451 Myriorama paintings, a majority will be on display as part of this large interactive exhibit.
October 7th Commemoration
The Jewish community, and all who wish to join, are gathering to mark one year since October 7, 2023.
The victims, including non-Jewish Israelis, came from many faiths and backgrounds, as well as held citizenship from twenty countries. We will remember those taken from us, the hostages recovered and still being held, the sacrifices of brave soldiers and civilians, and the innocent lives lost and uprooted.
- Registration required to attend.
- Printed or QR tickets must be shown at the door to enter.
- Space is limited, please register early.
- St. Paul residents: The St. Paul Jewish Federation is providing transportation and a box meal for the St. Paul Jewish community to the October 7th Commemoration. You will see a ticket option for this in the registration link below.
Livestream link: https://adath.livecontrol.tv/
The events on this calendar are not “Beth Jacob” events, although sometimes they may be co-sponsored by or even hosted at Beth Jacob. Rather, they are events in the larger community of which our members may wish to be aware.