"Becoming a Climate Justice Congregation" We welcome Buff Grace from Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light, who will tell us how to complete Mount Zion's application to become a Climate Justice Congregation and the benefits involved. To be followed by Q&A. … Continue reading »
The Tikvah Ukraine concert is free and open to the public. In lieu of purchasing a ticket, please consider donating during the event to the Minneapolis Jewish Federation’s Ukraine Emergency Relief Fund, which provides life-saving humanitarian assistance to Jews in Ukraine affected … Continue reading »
We are meeting via Zoom. For Zoom, click here or call 929-205-6099 and then enter the meeting ID 604 616 628 followed by the pound sign (#),then another pound sign (#) for participant ID. (Dial 312-626-6799 If the first number … Continue reading »
Despite having intellectual mastery of the functions of racism, many of our movement spaces cannot dismantle racism within their own ranks because behaviors shift attitudes more than attitudes shift behaviors. (From the Course Description.) 10-Session Curriculum by Yehudah Webster and … Continue reading »
Mount Zion is a co-sponsor of this event. Jews engage in enthusiastic communal singing of Hebrew poems (piyyut) such as Adon ‘olam (Lord of the Universe) during their synagogue services. What are the origins of these liturgical songs and their … Continue reading »
Study the book of Genesis the way it has been studied for centuries, with the great commentator Rashi as our guide. Come once or regularly and enjoy the camaraderie of a chevruta, the Talmudic way of learning with one’s friends … Continue reading »
Now in person and via Zoom. For Zoom, click here or call 929 205 6099 and then enter the meeting ID 949 308 718 followed by the pound sign (#), then another pound sign (#) for participant ID. (Dial 312 … Continue reading »
Intergenerational Engagement for the Mount Zion Community We will make art together, engage in meaningful conversations, and celebrate Havdalah. Questions? Want to help plan and/or lead events? Reach out to Youth Engagement Associate Abby Gore. Dorot Tzion is a series … Continue reading »
30 Days of Biking is exactly that: a commitment to bike all 30 days of April. It’s been “a thing” for some time now, and you can read about it here: https://30daysofbiking.com/ Frankly, for a Minnesotan, this is a silly commitment, … Continue reading »
Due to a Mount Zion staff meeting, Torah Study is cancelled on Monday, April 4.
Study the book of Genesis the way it has been studied for centuries, with the great commentator Rashi as our guide. Come once or regularly and enjoy the camaraderie of a chevruta, the Talmudic way of learning with one’s friends … Continue reading »
Every year at the seder we celebrate our liberation from Egypt. Surprisingly, however, the seder contains very little information about what our enslavement in Egypt was like or how we managed to survive our time there. Join us as we … Continue reading »
Guest Speaker: Amy Reichert, Art Piece Designer Shabbat Services, Friday, April 8, 6:30 pm On this Shabbat we will unveil the special art piece commissioned to honor the Make Firm Our Steps Endowment Campaign and to thank all who so … Continue reading »
Now in person and via Zoom. For Zoom, click here or call 929 205 6099 and then enter the meeting ID 949 308 718 followed by the pound sign (#), then another pound sign (#) for participant ID. (Dial 312 … Continue reading »
Our rabbis will be teaching the overall structure of the service and a few specific prayers. There will be insights for all! Come to our online, hour-long Shabbat morning service and feel renewed as you appreciate the wisdom of our … Continue reading »
Pesach/Passover is Here! The theme for this month's Tot Shabbat is Passover! Please join us for Passover fun with our songleader Shana Eisenberg and Cantor Strauss-Klein! Hope to see you there! We hold Tot Shabbat at 10:30 a.m. on the … Continue reading »
Preceded by Havdalah with Rabbi Adler Everyone is welcome! “Locked away in a crate for several decades until its recent public unveiling, a grave marker in Memphis revealed a little-known fact about one of America’s most iconic figures of the … Continue reading »
The Mount Zion Jewish Genealogy small group invites the entire Mount Zion community to join us as we explore the US 1950 census results that were recently released on April 1st of this year. The census reports are routinely made … Continue reading »
We are meeting via Zoom. For Zoom, click here or call 929-205-6099 and then enter the meeting ID 604 616 628 followed by the pound sign (#),then another pound sign (#) for participant ID. (Dial 312-626-6799 If the first number … Continue reading »
Despite having intellectual mastery of the functions of racism, many of our movement spaces cannot dismantle racism within their own ranks because behaviors shift attitudes more than attitudes shift behaviors. (From the Course Description.) 10-Session Curriculum by Yehudah Webster and … Continue reading »
Led by Rabbi Adler and Cantor Strauss-Klein This will be an individually plated meal with each person receiving a mini-seder plate. There will be a brief service with kaddish at 5:45 pm. Both the Seder and the service will be … Continue reading »
Now in person and via Zoom. For Zoom, click here or call 929 205 6099 and then enter the meeting ID 949 308 718 followed by the pound sign (#), then another pound sign (#) for participant ID. (Dial 312 … Continue reading »
We are meeting via Zoom. For Zoom, click here or call 929-205-6099 and then enter the meeting ID 604 616 628 followed by the pound sign (#),then another pound sign (#) for participant ID. (Dial 312-626-6799 If the first number … Continue reading »
Guest speaker: Julia Nerbonne, executive director, Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light During Shabbat Services, Friday, April 22, 6:30 pm At the end of the last day of Passover and the end of Earth Day, Julia Nerbonne will make connections between … Continue reading »
Now in person and via Zoom. For Zoom, click here or call 929 205 6099 and then enter the meeting ID 949 308 718 followed by the pound sign (#), then another pound sign (#) for participant ID. (Dial 312 … Continue reading »
Our rabbis will be teaching the overall structure of the service and a few specific prayers. There will be insights for all! Come to our online, hour-long Shabbat morning service and feel renewed as you appreciate the wisdom of our … Continue reading »
A Journey of Hope from Prophecy to Poetry to National Anthem to Pop Band A new session with Mike Hollander – Live from Modiin, Israel! Sunday, April 24, 10:00-11:15 am via Zoom – No cost but RSVP is required for … Continue reading »
We are meeting via Zoom. For Zoom, click here or call 929-205-6099 and then enter the meeting ID 604 616 628 followed by the pound sign (#),then another pound sign (#) for participant ID. (Dial 312-626-6799 If the first number … Continue reading »
Despite having intellectual mastery of the functions of racism, many of our movement spaces cannot dismantle racism within their own ranks because behaviors shift attitudes more than attitudes shift behaviors. (From the Course Description.) 10-Session Curriculum by Yehudah Webster and … Continue reading »
Focus on Creating a Culture of Belonging for ALL of us with a focus on Jews of Color on Zoom For members of the Board, Committee Chairs, Affiliate Presidents, Kivvun La'Atid Task Force, Open to all Mount Zion Members. As … Continue reading »
Study the book of Genesis the way it has been studied for centuries, with the great commentator Rashi as our guide. Come once or regularly and enjoy the camaraderie of a chevruta, the Talmudic way of learning with one’s friends … Continue reading »
Hosted by Temple Israel, In person and Online Pre-program Recitation of Names: Unto Every Person There is a Name 7:00 p.m. Community-Wide Commemoration Service Please pre-register at www.templeisrael.com/yomhashoah for in-person participation. Zoom link and streaming information will be available at … Continue reading »
Now in person and via Zoom. For Zoom, click here or call 929 205 6099 and then enter the meeting ID 949 308 718 followed by the pound sign (#), then another pound sign (#) for participant ID. (Dial 312 … Continue reading »
