Bet Shalom Congregation — Adult Choir
13613 Orchard Rd.
Minnetonka, MN 55305
952-933-8525
Fax: 952-933-3238
info@betshalom.org
betshalom.org
Conact: Tamar Havilio
Bet Shalom’s adult choir sings at many services throughout the year and at High Holidays. The choir also participates in Shabbat Shira and other programs during the year. For more information, please call and ask for the cantor.
Beth El Synagogue — Adult Choir
5225 Barry St. W.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
952-873-7300
Cantor: Ben Tisser, btisser@bethelsynagogue.org
The Beth El Choir sings for the High Holy Days and for monthly services at Knollwood Place through the spring. The choir also participates in Shabbat Shira and other Shabbatot and programs during the year. New choir members can sing either for programs during the year, for the High Holy Days or both. The choir is multigenerational in its makeup; both adult and youth members (post-Bar/Bat Mitzvah age) are welcome to join.
Eisner’s Klezmorim
eisnersklezmorim.com
Traditional Klezmer music as it was played before 1900. Educational presentations, weddings, concerts and more. Visit our website for updates, sound clips, videos and contact information.
Minnesota JCC — Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival
minnesotajcc.com
Arts & Culture Producer: Riv Shapiro, rivs@minnesotajcc.com
The Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival includes thought-provoking films designed to build bridges and create dialogue; entertaining films designed to make us laugh and cry; and groundbreaking films that are not offered in other venues in the Twin Cities. Plus, our “beyond the screen” programs provide the opportunity to gather together for deeper and enriching engagement that keeps the conversation going long after the credits have rolled. Held in the fall of each year.
Minnesota JCC — Twin Cities Humor Fest
minnesotajcc.com
Arts & Culture Producer: Riv Shapiro, rivs@minnesotajcc.com
The Twin Cities Jewish Humor Festival combines one-act plays, one-person shows, music performance, stand-up and improvisational comedy, storytelling, film, visual art, workshops and so much more — all in celebration of the Jewish contribution to the world of humor.
Mount Zion Temple Choirs
1300 Summit Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55105
651-698-3881
mzion.org
Cantor Rachel Stock Spilker, rspilker@mzion.org
Cantor Jennifer Strauss-Klein, jstraussklein@mzion.org
Mount Zion is blessed to have three amazing volunteer choirs: Shir Tzion (for children in grades three to six), Shir Chants (for teens in grades seven to 12) and the adult choir, Kol Tzion. All three participate in services and special concerts. For information about Shir Tzion, contact Cantor Rachel Stock Spilker. For information about Shir Chants and Kol Tzion, contact Cantor Jennifer Strauss-Klein.
Rimon: The Minnesota Jewish Arts Council
Nourishing Jewish Life through the Arts
Barry Family Campus
4330 Cedar Lake Rd. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55416
952-381-3449
Fax: 952-381-3401
rimon@bfcampus.org
Executive Director: David Jordan Harris
Rimon promotes and enhances Jewish identity through the arts; supports artists who broadly explore Jewish themes; and assists the Minnesota Jewish community in developing a collaborative involvement with the arts. An initiative of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation.
Shir Harmony
2843 Raleigh Ave. S.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
612-386-1191
Director: Wendy Goldberg, wengold66@gmail.com
Shir Harmony is a women’s a cappella group dedicated to raising funds to support local and Israeli organizations. Called “troubadours at meaningful moments,” we perform around the Twin Cities at various special events, lifecycle events, fundraisers and more. Our music focuses on Jewish themes, although some is of secular origin.
Six Points Theater
P.O. Box 16155
St. Paul, MN 55116
651-647-4315
info@sixpointstheater.org
sixpointstheater.org
Producing Artistic Director: Barbara Brooks
Six Points Theater is nationally recognized as the longest-running, preeminent, independent professional theater in the United States focusing on Jewish history and culture. The audience for Six Points Theater productions is almost evenly divided between Jews and non-Jews. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
TAMID Cultural Arts Committee
Adath Jeshurun Congregation
10500 Hillside Ln. W.
Minnetonka, MN 55305
952-545-2424
Fax: 952-545-2913
adathjeshurun.org
Hazzan Joanna Dulkin
TAMID stands for Theatre, Art, Music, Israel and Dance. It has been producing Jewish cultural arts events at Adath Jeshurun Congregation for more than 30 years.
Temple of Aaron — Cultural Events
Temple of Aaron hosts a variety of cultural programs throughout the year. Our annual celebrity fundraiser is an essential community event and has featured talents such as Mel Brooks, Mayim Bialik, Rob Reiner, Jason Alexander, Rachel Brosnahan, Kevin Pollak and Aaron Sorkin. We periodically host an artist in residence and musician in residence who joins us for fun and learning for all age groups and the community at large. We also host a new series, the Big Night of Jewish Thought, which brings in a panel of top Jewish speakers. Visit our website to see all of the programs we have to offer the community, and join us to celebrate Jewish culture in a creative and fun atmosphere.
Voices of Sepharad
1111 Upton Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
651-227-2583
Artistic Director: David Jordan Harris, djharris1818@gmail.com
voicesofsepharad.com
Voices of Sepharad celebrates the rich multicultural world of Sephardic music, dance and storytelling. Active since 1986, Voices of Sepharad has performed to critical acclaim throughout North America and Europe. The group is based in the Twin Cities.
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