May 26, 2022 | 25 Iyar 5782 |
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01 | Our hearts are broken |
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We are heartbroken by the string of devastating shootings — at a grocery store in Buffalo, N.Y., a church in Laguna Woods, and now an elementary school in little Uvalde, Texas.
We send our deepest condolences to the grieving families and friends affected by these horrific, violent acts - may their memory be for a blessing.
Please reach out to our partner agency Jewish Family Service of St. Paul. Their Community Support Program is available to anyone who would like to speak to a therapist to help process this overwhelming news. The program includes three free 20-minute phone conversations with one of their mental health professionals.
Contact Tara Burns at 763-300-3146. There is no fee for this service.
Being informed and talking with children about these events can help reduce their feelings of helplessness, confusion, and isolation. The following resources empower you to talk with the children in your life about the traumatic events reflected in the news and in our communities.
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02 | Help Teens and Young Adults Thrive |
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In an uncertain world, young people face increasing levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of an accelerating mental health crisis, with more than 4 in 10 teens reporting that they feel “persistently sad or hopeless,” and 1 in 5 saying they have contemplated suicide.
BeWell is a new mental health initiative that focuses on the best ways to help 12-26-year-olds with their mental health and overall well-being.
All the resources, workshops, and wellness groups are infused with Jewish values.
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03 | Ukraine Impact Snapshot |
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When you give to St. Paul Jewish Federation, your impact is truly global. Your gift is helping our overseas partners on the ground in Ukraine, providing critical welfare where it is most needed. 100% of the funds raised go directly to help our partners during this crucial time.
In the three months since the crisis broke out in Ukraine, our partner agency JDC has provided unceasing aid, human connection, and hope to tens of thousands of Ukraine's Jews. Watch their impact snapshot video.
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04 | CUFI Supports Ukraine Relief |
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Thank you to Christians United for Israel (CUFI) and Living Word Christian Center for hosting Night to Honor Israel this month and raising over $80,000 for the Ukraine Relief fund.
With this support, we can continue to address the growing needs of the Ukrainian Jewish community.
See a presentation about the allocations of the collective Ukraine relief efforts.
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05 | Teach English in Israel |
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Masa Israel Teaching Fellows is a 10-month fellowship for college graduates who want to make a difference. Gain career skills you can’t find anywhere else while teaching and immersing yourself in Israeli society! As a Masa Israel Teaching Fellow (MITF) with Israel Experience, you will contribute to the future success of Israeli children in the socio-economic periphery of Ramle, Bat Yam, and Rishon LeZion by giving them the essential basis of native spoken English.
No Hebrew or teaching experience? No problem! You’ll learn along the way! Hebrew classes are included in your 10 months!
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Register for Annual Meeting |
Did you register for Federation's 87th Annual Meeting?
We can't wait to see you!
Our board members Sara Rice and Aaron Biel will share their experiences from the recent Israel trip with the Harry Kay Leadership Institute.
We will recognize Sara Lynn Newberger, a Talmud Torah of St. Paul pillar. Sara Lynn is retiring from her job as the Director of Hineni. We are grateful for her dedicated service of 33 years as a Jewish educator.
Say a collective, Todah Rabbah, to Sharyn Effress Pesses for her contributions to the success and vitality of Federation for over 23 years, and wish her much happiness in her retirement.
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Spirit of Humanity Virtual Festival |
Jewish Federations are proud to support Mosaic Visions, an inclusive space that generates visibility for marginalized Jews of Color (JOCs) within the Global Jewish Community. They are pleased to announce the debut of their cultural and artistic virtual international festival, Spirit of Humanity International / (Ein Sof) Virtual Festival.
On June 14th, they will showcase artists who identify as Multiracial Jews of the Diaspora or marginalized culturally diverse voices.
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Thursday, June 23, 2022 | 5:00pm
Nicollet Island Pavilion | 40 Power Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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J-Pride Bde Maka Ska Walk |
Join J-Pride on Sunday, May 29, for a walk at Bde Maka Ska (3000 East, W Bde Maka Ska Parkway, Minneapolis).
They will meet at noon and spend some time in the community and nature.
J-Pride creates community through queer-focused Jewish programming for LGBTQ+ Jews and their allies throughout the Twin Cities.
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Six Points Theater's Annual Benefit |
Join Six Points Theater on Monday, June 6th at 6:00 PM for a memorable evening outdoors on Como Lake, Saint Paul at Como Lakeside Pavilion.
Call 651-647-4315 for more information or
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Join the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas on Sunday, June 12th, at the Renaissance Minneapolis Depot for their Annual Event, featuring David Horovitz, Founding Editor of The Times of Israel.
David Horovitz is the founding editor of The Times of Israel, the Jerusalem-based current affairs website launched in February 2012. The Times of Israel, which provides independent coverage of Israel, the region, and the Jewish world, is the fastest-growing news site in the Jewish world and is now also published in French, Arabic, and Persian.
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Lubavitch Cheder Day School - Annual Gala |
Join Lubavitch Cheder Day School for The Draw - Annual Gala Benefit at 7:00 PM on Monday, June 20, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis.
Hear from hometown hero and Cheder graduate, Sora Levinson and her husband Rabbi Chaim who are Chabad representatives in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
This year's Draw promises to be an event to remember!
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A Scandalous West Wing Event with Joshua Malina! |
Rabbis Rachel & Marcus Rubenstein will guide a conversation with Joshua Malina starting at 3:00 PM on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at The O’Shaughnessy on St Paul Campus of St. Catherine University.
The second part of the afternoon will feature Joshua Malina and his national podcast co-host Rabbi Shira Stutman. They explore major events in society with a special look through the Jewish lens by featuring humor, teaching, learning & debating while speaking to people of all faiths and no faiths. The name of their podcast is Chutzpod!
It promises to be a fantastic Sunday afternoon. Chutzpod! is highly acclaimed by Good Morning America, The Times of Israel, and the Boston Globe.
Tickets go on sale on June 1st.
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Join Rabbi Adam Stock Spilker and Mount Zion Temple for an eclectic, active, insider tour of Israel.
Best of Israel 2.0 | February 27 - March 8, 2023
Meet with Israelis and Palestinians in the West Bank. Enjoy nature hikes, a jeep ride at the Ramon Crater, and a day-long bike ride from Jerusalem to Modiin. Explore Israeli Cuisine at a home hospitality dinner with the Yerucham Cooks. And reflect on history and the future while meeting a diverse array of people.
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