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
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.
HaZamir Minneapolis-St. Paul
A chapter of the International Teen Choral Movement
hazamir.org
612-386-1191
hazamirmsp@gmail.com
Conductor: Wendy Goldberg
Teens Grades 8-12 are eligible to audition
Minnesota JCC — Jewish Arts & Culture
minnesotajcc.com
Senior Director of Jewish Arts and Culture: Katie Kline, katiek@minnesotajcc.org, 651-255-4744
The Minnesota JCC is dedicated to engaging the community in the exploration of Jewish identity and culture through a wide range of programs and experiences. Jewish film, humor, communal singing, author talks, performance, workshops, lectures, Yiddish programming and more create experiences that bring our community together. The Minnesota JCC’s 45-piece symphony orchestra is one of the oldest volunteer symphony orchestras in the country. The JCC offers day-time programs that include enrichment classes, field trips, speakers, enlivening Jewish education and social opportunities. Plus, the Minnesota JCC is the home to many wonderful art exhibitions featuring local, national and international artists.
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 3-6), Shir Chants (for teens in Grades 7-12) 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
4330 Cedar Lake Rd. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55416
952-381-3449
Fax: 952-381-3401
rimon@bfcampus.org
MN Jewish Artists Directory: mnjewishartists.org
Interim Executive Director: Sarah Routman
Rimon: Building community through the arts by: raising the visibility of artists who broadly explore Jewish themes; enhancing Jewish identity through arts and culture; and promoting a collaborative art-centered Jewish community. 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
Exploring universal stories through a Jewish lens, Six Points Theater brings artists and audiences together in an intimate setting to create provocative theater that reveals the common threads of humanity. Find us on Facebook 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 and Aaron Sorkin. We host an artist-in-residence who joins us for fun and learning for all age groups and the community at large. We also host 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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