Community Events
Events listed here are hosted by our community partners and are not sponsored by Temple Israel unless noted.
We encourage you to reach out directly to the event organizers with any questions.
TC Jewfolk’s Signature Annual Fundraiser: Stories From the Tribe:
Monday, June 22, 7:00 p.m.
Location shared upon ticket purchase
Tickets and Sponsorships for Stories from the Tribe
Stories from the Tribe is TC Jewfolk’s biggest night of the year — a joyful evening of Jewish storytelling that also fuels everything we do. When you give, you ensure that Jewish voices are heard and Jewish stories are told. Your donation sustains the independent Jewish journalism, storytelling, podcasts, and community connections that TC Jewfolk delivers year round.
For one unforgettable evening, 12 community members take the bima to share their true Jewish stories – about family, the generations that shape us, and the complicated, hilarious, sacred, and sometimes messy experience of being Jewish today.
Once again, Jordana Green, the incredible co-host of The Adam & Jordana Show on WCCO Radio, will emcee an evening that promises to be heartfelt, hilarious, and deeply meaningful.
Thank you for joining with us to amplify Jewish voices. Storytelling isn’t just what we do – it’s how we build Jewish community.
New this year thanks to a generous donor: Community dessert reception to follow
Location details will be shared upon ticket purchase.
Jewish Parent Book Club: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
Tuesday, June 23, 7:30 p.m. in Minnetonka
Tuesday, July 28, 7:30 p.m. in Golden Valley
Wednesday, August 19, 7:30pm in Plymouth
Exact address provided when you RSVP for The Anxious Generation
Having read the book is not a requirement to attend — come to one session or all three!
Join Jewish families in a non-judgmental environment to discuss the complexities of increasing technology use and to brainstorm ways to create balance and safety for our kids. Wine and snacks will be served.
The Chai–light Chorus
Ongoing
The chorale is actively recruiting new members! We’ve been in existence since 2000, having produced over 35 productions. We celebrate the joy of vocal performance without taking it too seriously. Anyone age 60 and above is eligible, and there’s absolutely no program fee — a musical “free for all!” Our weekly rehearsals are during the day. For more information, contact Mark Bloom via email at mark.bloomtru2life@gmail.com or by phone at 612-270–1705.
Free Modern Hebrew Language Courses for High School Students and Senior Citizens
University of Minnesota
Ongoing, Virtual
Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Modern Hebrew Language courses are available for free at the University of Minnesota to high school students enrolled at the university through the PSEO program, and to senior citizens ages 62+ auditing courses through the university's Senior Citizen Education Program.
Taught over Zoom by Israeli-born professor, Dr. Renana Schneller, the courses focus on reading, writing, understanding and speaking Hebrew. Contact Dr. Schneller for more information and placement at schne068@umn.edu. For more information, contact Temple member Jeri Glick-Anderson at jerianders@gmail.com.
Jewish Youth Mentoring Program
Jewish Family and Children's Service (JFCS)
Ongoing
The Jewish Youth Mentoring Program (formerly the Jewish Big Brother/Big Sister Program), is a community-based mentoring program for Jewish-identified youth that is designed to promote positive social-emotional-spiritual development and increase engagement in the Jewish community. Since the program’s inception in 1975, it has matched over 400 Jewish youth with mentors.
The program is open to all families! Anyone can benefit from a personal, one-on-one connection with someone who is giving their undivided attention to them.
Participants are matched with carefully screened and selected volunteer mentors based on family preferences, age, gender identity, common interests, geographic proximity and more. Common match activities include visiting libraries or bookstores; arts and crafts; baking; exploring local parks; playing sports; going to museums; playing board games; and attending community events. Mentees are aged 6-12 and mentors are 16 and up, with a valid driver’s license
For questions, contact Dori Gelfman, Jewish Youth Mentoring Program Coordinator, at dgelfman@jfcsmpls.org or 952-542-4835.