Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest
Eloise and Elliot Kaplan Family Jewish History Center
4330 Cedar Lake Rd. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55416
952-381-3360
Fax: 952-381-3361
history@jhsum.org
www.jhsum.org
Executive Director: Katherine Tane
Archivist: Susan Hoffman
Membership Resource Coordinator: Julie Tarshish
For nearly 25 years, JHSUM has been the collection, preservation and educational center for Jewish history in the region. A nonprofit membership organization, JHSUM serves a community of scholars, educators, students, genealogists, family historians and the general public through its primary source archival materials, exhibitions, publications, programs and its Web site: www,jhsum.org. JHSUM collections are housed in two prominent locations: the Eloise and Elliot Kaplan Family Jewish History Center on the Barry Family Campus in Minneapolis and the Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives in the Andersen Library at the University of Minnesota. JHSUM is a partner agency of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation and the United Jewish Fund and Council of St. Paul.

JFCS — Aquila Cedar Manor Together (ACT)
952-928-6511
Fax: 952-593-1778
cbrady@jfcsmpls.org
www.jfcsmpls.org
Aquila Cedar Manor Together (ACT) is a school-based program that empowers parents to help children succeed in school. Working with Aquila and Cedar Manor schools in St. Louis Park, this program promotes academic and social success by increasing parent involvement, enhancing family stability, teaching self-regulation skills to children and providing them with academic and emotional support. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available as well, including homework assistance and mentoring.

Family and Parenting Center
952-417-2139
Fax: 952-593-1778
bgoldman@jfcsmpls.org
www.familyandparentingctr.org
The Family and Parenting Center provides a welcoming environment where families with children up to age 5 engage in Jewish learning, fun and friendship. Programs facilitate personal growth and learning, while connecting young families with one another. Go to the Family and Parenting Center Web site for information about the PJ Library.

Living Legacy
2845 Hedberg Dr.
Minnetonka, MN 55305
952-929-9922
Fax: 952-545-0776
Legacy@ChabadMinneapolis.com
www.LivingLegacyMN.com
The Living Legacy brings real life learning programs to schools and families throughout the Twin Cities. Its hands-on educational approach has led to heightened observance at home and served as springboard for further involvement. For thousands, the Living Legacy has brought Judaism to life.

St. Paul JCC — Allen Shores Children’s Department
1375 St. Paul Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55116
651-255-4769
ckerner@stpauljcc.org
www.stpauljcc.org
Children’s Director: Cheryl Kerner
The St. Paul JCC offers creative, thoughtful programming throughout the year for children ages five to 12 that stresses learning, self-esteem, socialization and individual growth.