Aish — Minnesota
5115 Excelsior Blvd. #319
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
(mailing address only)
jrupp@aish.edu
aishmn.org
Executive Director: Rabbi Jacob Rupp
Aish HaTorah is a warm and welcoming international community of Jewish educational centers. With 30 branches worldwide our goal is to unite Jews of all backgrounds and ignite awareness of their heritage through exciting, inspirational and meaningful social and educational programming for all ages.
AMIT Women — Minnie Effress Chapter
2265 Youngman Ave. #407
St. Paul, MN 55116
651-699-6550
President: Betty Baumgarten
AMIT enables Israel’s youth to realize their potential and strengthens Israeli society by educating and nurturing children from diverse backgrounds within a framework of academic excellence, religious values and Zionist ideals. AMIT educates and cares for Israel’s youth, including the most vulnerable children in Israel. Founded in 1925, AMIT operates more than 60 schools, youth villages, surrogate family residences and other programs, constituting Israel’s only government-recognized network of religious Jewish education incorporating academic and technological studies.
B’nai B’rith North Central Region
801 Second Ave., 14th Floor
New York, NY 10017
212-490-3290
Fax: 212-687-3429
fieldofficel@bnaibrith.org
bnaibrith.org
B’nai B’rith is one of the largest Jewish organizations in the world. Our organization supports programs for our youth and senior populations as well as disaster relief showing Jewish humanism and tikkun olam.
BOND (Branching Out in New Directions)
bondtc.org
Facebook: BONDTwinCities
President: Saralee Mogilner, saraleem@comcast.net
For membership information, contact Marion Altrowitz, maltrow@comcast.net; or Babe Wartnick, babew42@icloud.com.
BOND is a nonprofit organization that raises money to provide scholarships for secondary education and workplace skills, partnering with Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis (JFCS) and Jewish Family Service of St. Paul (JFS). BOND’s fundraising activities provide educational and social experiences for our members. Members visit museums, attend lectures and cultural events, and participate in monthly short story and book review groups. BOND also organizes lunch and dinner groups. BOND’s largest fundraising event is our August Book Author event, with a luncheon and dinner featuring prominent authors. BOND members also volunteer in preschool education programs. BOND membership is open to everyone.
Center for Judaism and Sustainability of the Alliance for Sustainability
Alliance for Sustainability
In the Greenway Building
2801 21st Ave. S., Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-374-4765
terry@afors.org
afors.org
President: Terry Gips
Learn how your synagogue or Jewish institution can save money, energy and the planet. Help protect the Earth and bring about tikkun olam through education, action, policy, volunteering and synagogue programs, including Eco-Sabbath, Tu B’Shevat and holiday celebrations; presentations on Judaism, tikkun olam, energy, climate and sustainability; workshops on sustainability and the Natural Step Framework, personality sustainability, water stewardship, community solar gardens, energy conservation and, local food systems; and partnerships with the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC), Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL) and Congregations Caring for Creation, including Minnesota’s first-ever Community Forum on Judaism, Energy and Climate.
Hadassah Minneapolis St. Paul
5905 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55422
952-924-4999
hadassahminneapolisstpaul@gmail.com
hadassah.org
President: Ardis Wexler
Hadassah Minneapolis St. Paul has programs and monthly activities that educate, stimulate, motivate and entertain its members and our community. Hadassah has something for everyone. We invite you to enjoy our monthly day and/or evening book groups, community cultural events group, craft co-op and walking group. We also hold an annual mahjong tournament. We stress the fun in fundraising as we support our two major lifesaving research and healing centers in Jerusalem and our life-enriching youth villages in Israel. For information about our upcoming projects and events or membership opportunities call, the Hadassah Office at 952-924-4999.
Hadassah Great Plains
5905 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55422
952-924-4999
umregion@hadassah.org
gp.hadassah@gmail.com
hadassah.org
President: Elaine Silver, esilver@hadassah.org
Founded in 1912, Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, is the largest women’s organization, Zionist and Jewish membership organization in the United States. In Israel, Hadassah supports medical care and research, education, youth institutions, reforestation and parks projects. In the U.S., Hadassah promotes health education, social action and advocacy, volunteerism, Jewish education and research, Young Judea and its partnership with Israel. Hadassah’s membership is composed of women and children of all ages, as well as a strong group of male associates who are committed to the support of the lifesaving and enhancing work of Hadassah.
Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC) — Friday Habitat Group
952-933-3169
frisc007@tc.umn.edu
Coordinator: Michael Frisch
The JCRC Friday Habitat Group works on projects for Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and subgroup A Brush With Kindness each Friday throughout the year, mostly in Minneapolis and its suburbs. Under the auspices of the Jewish Community Relations Council, men and women come from synagogues and churches in the area to do light carpentry and home maintenance for Habitat, which provides knowledgeable and helpful supervisors as well as tools and building materials. New volunteers are always welcome.
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis (JFCS) — J-Pride
952-417-2122
ijennings@jfcsmpls.org
Contact: Isaac Ezra Jennings (he/him)
J-Pride is an organization for LGBTQ Jews and their allies in the Twin Cities and surrounding area. J-Pride’s mission is to engage Minnesota-based lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) Jews and allies to create an inclusive community, open and welcoming for LGBTQ members to fully participate in Jewish rituals, community gatherings, social events, celebrations and learning. In addition, J-Pride offers consultation and training to Jewish communal organizations and synagogues to facilitate meaningful participation for all. For more information on upcoming events and programming, “like” J-Pride on Facebook: facebook.com/JPrideMN.
Jewish War Veterans — Department of Minnesota
c/o Minnesota JCC
1375 St. Paul Ave., Room 107
St. Paul, MN 55116
mnjwv.org
facebook.com/JewishWarVeteransofMN
Post Commander, #354: Stuart Mednick, 651-895-5122
Quartermaster, Post #354, and Department Quartermaster: Jeff Marks, 651-955-3873
Post Commander, #331 (Minneapolis): Richard Pape
Post Commander and Quartermaster #162: Jim Hassing, 651-699-6081
Department Commander and National Historian for the Jewish War Veterans of the USA: Lou Michaels, office: 651-489-8006, cell: 612-638-8159, louthephotoguy@gmail.com
Auxiliary President: Tamara Shoshanna Michaels, 763-250-8333, tamarasmichaels@yahoo.com
Chief of Staff for the Department of Minnesota: Stu Sonnee, 651-238-1361
National Judge Advocate for the Jewish War Veterans of the USA: Peter Nickitis, 651-238-3445
Chaplain for the Department of Minnesota: Carl Renalls, 651-458-9411
Founded in 1896 to show that Jewish service members were as American as they were Jewish, the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America (JWV) remains the only veterans’ organization that explicitly opposes all forms of bigotry in its founding charter and current constitution. The JWV Department of Minnesota was founded after World War I with the creation of Posts #162 and #166. Membership is limited to Jewish veterans. Associate membership is open to the entire Jewish community. JWV has a monthly meeting every second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 20 W. 12th St., St. Paul, MN 55155. The JWV makes monthly visitation at the VA medical center on the fourth Sunday of each month from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., and participates in communitywide observances of Veterans Day and Memorial Day. The JWV has its annual dinner at Mancini’s Restaurant in St. Paul on the second Wednesday after the end of the High Holidays.
MAZON Advocacy Project: Minnesota
10500 Hillside Ln. W.
Minnetonka, MN 55305
952-545-2424
mazon.org
Contacts: Steven Krikava, spkrikava@msn.com; or Rabbi Harold Kravitz, hjkrav@gmail.com
The MAZON Advocacy Project: Minnesota collaborates with synagogues, legislators and allies to support public policies that enhance food security for all people. During 2015, Rabbi Harold Kravitz, of Adath Jeshurun Congregation, completed a three-year term as chair of the board of MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, which is the national nonprofit dedicated to preventing and alleviating hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds.
Minnesota Israel Philatelic Society
651-690-2974
rayg669563@aol.com
President/Treasurer: Bill Torodor
Secretary: Ray Getsug
Trustee: Mike Frisch
MIPS is a stamp club that meets twice a year, on the third Sunday in September and May, at Sholom Home West in St. Louis Park. We specialize in Israeli stamps, and general foreign and U.S. stamps. Memberships are available, and a new issues stamp service for Israel stamps is available to members. Future meetings will be held via Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic until further notice.
Moishe House Twin Cities
Moho Pod Twin Cities — East Harriet
Current Residents: Craig Wasserman, Leigh Furman
mohopodtwincities@gmail.com
Facebook: Moho Pod Twin Cities
Moho Pod Twin Cities — Longfellow
Current Residents: Aaron Josephs, Carli Poisson
moishepodlongfellow@gmail.com
Facebook: MoPoLongfellow
Moishe House is a grassroots organization that provides space for young adults ages 22-32 to create meaningful, welcoming Jewish communities for themselves and their peers. We have monthly Shabbat dinners, regular happy hour socials, game nights and other exciting events. Connect with us on Facebook to stay updated.
National Council of Jewish Women — Minnesota
5905 Golden Valley Road, Suite 1
Golden Valley, MN 55422
952-922-7900
info@ncjwmpls.org
ncjwmn.org
President: Lynn Lederman
Executive Director: Erica Solomon
Director of Communications and Programming: Kristy Wesson
Administration and Finance Manager: Iweda Riddley
NCJW is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children and families, and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms. NCJW Minnesota works to build equity through community service initiatives. We build justice through policy advocacy, and we empower women and allies to lead for social change.
Or Emet — Social Justice/Social Action
952-469-4760
oremet.org
Chairpersons: Howard Schneider, Gwyn Leder
Or Emet’s Social Justice/Social Action Committee (SJ/SA) is led by co-chairs and a core planning group; any member can bring forward an SJ/SA concern. The committee 1) plans events for our congregation and partners with other organizations such as providing suppers at St. Stephen’s Shelter, collecting personal care items for Listening House clients, volunteering at Second Harvest’s food bank, and engaging in campaigns around pressing local, state and national issues; 2) disseminates information about issues by planning adult programs and delivering emails, Facebook and newsletter postings; and 3) recommends taking congregation-wide positions that me be followed with financial support, educational programming and/or civic engagement.
Twin Cities Cardozo Society
Minneapolis Contact: Tslil Shtultsaft, 952-417-2311, tshtultsaft@jewishminneapolis.org
St. Paul Contact: Dan Mogelson, 651-695-3185 or: dmogelson@stpaulfed.org
jewishtwincities.org
The Twin Cities Cardozo Society is the Jewish legal community coming together to advance the philanthropic mission of the St. Paul and Minneapolis Jewish Federations, in order to ensure the security and vitality of the Jewish people. The Cardozo Society strengthens bonds among legal professionals through educational, social and philanthropic activities; raises money for the local and overseas Jewish communities; and provides opportunities for communal involvement and leadership roles.
Twin Cities Maimonides Society
Minneapolis Contact: Tslil Shtultsaft, 952-417-2311, tshtultsaft@jewishminneapolis.org
St. Paul Contact: Dan Mogelson, 651-695-3185 or: dmogelson@stpaulfed.org
jewishtwincities.org
Join your colleagues in a shared commitment to medicine, community and Jewish philanthropy through your membership in the Twin Cities Maimonides Society. A division of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation and the St. Paul Jewish Federation, the Twin Cities Maimonides Society encourages and strengthens community among Jewish health care providers and students studying to enter a health care occupation; provides programming and public service opportunities for tikkun olam; and raises money for the local and overseas Jewish communities through the Annual Community Campaigns of the St. Paul Jewish Federation and the Minneapolis Jewish Federation.
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