July 1, 2022 | 2 Tammuz 5782 |
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Thank you to everyone who attended the 21st Annual Cardozo Society Dinner.
We hope you had an enjoyable evening honoring the achievements of our fellow Cardozo Society members. Congratulations again to Andy Luger and Jon Parritz for receiving the Sidney Barrows Lifetime Commitment Award, and Barry Landy for receiving the Arthur T. Pfefer Memorial Award. In case you missed it, check out the recording of the event and some photos from the night below.
A special thank you to all of our generous sponsors and supporters.
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02 | Welcome our new Board Members |
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Thank you for your commitment!
On June 30, the Board of Directors of St. Paul Jewish Federation held a board orientation for new board members, who began their appointments on June 9. The new Board members are Neal Foman, Deborah Getsug, Lisa Lerman, Betty Meerovich, Emily Paper, Jim Rutzick, and Jennifer Schneider.
These seven members bring new skills, talents, backgrounds, and perspectives to the Board. We are proud that our new board members have a strong connection to the Federation and a deep commitment to our work.
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03 | RAJMN celebrates 20 years |
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Mazel Tov RAJMN and Ilana Volodarsky!
For the past 20 years, Russian American Jews of Minnesota (RAJMN) served as a bridge to Jewish organizations, connecting Russian-American Jews to synagogues, Jewish schools, programs in Israel, Jewish summer camps, and other programs as needed.
A special thank you to Ilana Volodarsky, RAJMN founder and director, for continuing the vital work of connecting Russian-American families, young adults, and teens in Minnesota to the larger Jewish community and providing a deeper understanding of Russian-Jewish roots and culture.
St. Paul Jewish Federation is proud to support RAJMN!
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Love creating events and incredible experiences?
St. Paul Jewish Federation is seeking a dynamic professional with event planning and volunteer management experience to join our team as the Programs and Events Manager.
You will work in a highly demanding but supportive team environment using your knowledge, experience, passion, creativity, and engaging personality to support Federation’s mission through quality programs, events, overseas and domestic missions, and more.
Only electronic applications will be considered. Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to Dan Mogelson. |
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Interested in helping shape the future of the St. Paul Jewish Community?
The St. Paul Jewish Federation is looking for new volunteers, committee members, and board members.
We would love for you to get involved! Complete our volunteer interest form and tell us about yourself.
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Wiggle Jiggle Jam with Wendy Baldinger and PJ Library! |
Get ready to move! Wendy’s Wiggle, Jiggle and Jam! children’s concerts have received rave reviews from children, parents, and educators. Join us on July 10th at 3 PM at the Crosby Farm Park shelter for an exciting musical afternoon.
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The Twin Cities Maimonides Society of the Minneapolis and St. Paul Jewish Federations invites you to Medicine & War: The Role of Medical Personnel in Ukraine.
Join us at Minnesota Hillel: Johnson Center on Tuesday, July 12th at 6 pm to hear from guest speaker Alexandra (Sasha) Sakurets who recently returned from a medical humanitarian mission to the Ukrainian border.
This event is free and open to the public, and brought to you by the Twin Cities Maimonides Society. Registration is required.
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Pick blueberries with PJ Library |
Come pick blueberries for your jamberry jamble or for pie or just to eat, because they are yummy! This event is for blueberry lovers of all ages! Bring the grandkids or come with your own family. They have tables with umbrellas, so feel free to bring a bag lunch. PJ Library will be there to share their new book, Until the Blueberries Grow – a lovely intergenerational story.
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Join YALA and Makom for refreshments and bowling at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park!
This event is open to young Jewish adults (under 40) and is brought to you by YALA Twin Cities.
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The Lions of Judah Celebrate 50 Years of Extraordinary Impact |
The International Lion of Judah Conference (ILOJC) – will be held on December 11-13, 2022 - the premier gathering of dynamic, philanthropic Jewish women from across the globe.
At this year’s ILOJC, our extraordinary sisterhood also celebrates 50 years of building flourishing Jewish communities worldwide – as together, we begin shaping how our Jewish communities can flourish for the next 50. We’ll start with the most critical issues both our domestic and global communities currently face.
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Summertime Jewish Learning Across the Twin Cities |
All classes are FREE and open to anyone.
Drop-in for one session or come to all of them! No registration required.
Many thanks to the participating clergy for giving their wisdom and time to make this program possible.
All sessions will be held in person at each synagogue, with a Zoom option available.
For this program, masks will be required at all venues.
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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.
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