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EVENTS
Sunday, December 4, 4 p.m. Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life documents Pittsburgh's powerful community response to hate and antisemitism in the aftermath of the deadly attack at the Tree of Life synagogue in 2018 that killed eleven people. Panel discussion featuring NIOT founder, Patrice O’Neill, following film at the Sabes Center (4330 Cedar Lake Rd, SLP). Register
Wednesday, December 7, 7 p.m. Join the SymphonyOrchestra for their first with a full symphony in more than two years! This event will be the final concert conducted by Amir Kats, who has led the symphony for the past 10 years. Stay after the concert for a reception honoring his dedication and contributions to a decade of music at the J (1375 St Paul Ave, St. Paul). Registration Required
Wednesday December 7, 8 p.m. Join local designer and author Claude Riedel in conversation about the Ner Tamid or Eternal Light that is found in many sacred spaces. His installations of glass and metal provide the focal architectural element that combines function and spirituality. Register for Free Tickets. Won’t be able to make it to the event? Get a preview snapshot on YouTube
Through December 9. Out of Darkness Into the Light is an exhibition at the Jewish Cultural Center in Chattanooga, TN (5461 N Terrace, Rd, Chattanooga, TN). Eddie Estrin’s original song “Vayehi Ora” was selected by curator Ann Treadwell along with other artworks on display for the show. Listen to his song HERE
Saturday, December 10, 9:30 a.m. Artist/Photographer Sandra Brick and many others will be part of the 30th Annual Women's Art Festival at the St. Mary's University Center (2540 Park Ave, Mpls). FFI: http://womensartfestival.com/
Sunday, December 11, 10 a.m. Not to be missed: hear the members of Six13 perform a Chanukah Concert at Temple Israel (2323 Fremont Ave S, Mpls). This acappella group is unlike anything you’ve ever seen or heard. There will be sing-alongs, demonstrations, words of Torah, and more. Stick around afterward to schmooze with the singers, nosh, and play some games! RSVP
Sunday, December 11, 1 p.m. Giving Voice Chorus Concert: Thank you for being a Friend! is giving thanks in song to their friends! Masks are required for this event at the Capp Center (1375 St Paul Ave, St. Paul). Tickets
Sunday, December 11. Jewish WarVeterans’ Art Exhibit: Defending Democracy at the Capp Center (1375 St Paul Ave, St. Paul) showcases Jewish war veterans' constitutional themes on democracy, fighting oppression, and creating justice (tzedakah). FFI: https://minnesotajcc.org/
Monday, December 12, 1 p.m. Free monthly movie matinees at the Sabes Center (4330 Cedar Lake Rd, SLP) presents Harriet. Watch the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroes who changed the course of history. FFI: https://minnesotajcc.org/event/free-movie-matinees/
Tuesday, December 13, 6 p.m. Presented as part of the Yiddish Book Center’s 2022 Great Jewish Books Club, "Fear and Other Stories," translated by Anita Norich, from Yiddish to English of the collected stories of Chana Blankshteyn (~1860–1939). These stories were published in July 1939, just before the Nazis invaded Poland and two weeks before Blankshteyn’s death. Norich’s introduction argues that this is not a work of Holocaust literature (there are no death camps, partisans or survivors of WWII), but anti-Semitism is palpable, as is the threat of war and its aftermath. Online Registration required
Sunday, December 18, 2:30 p.m. Wendy's Wiggle Jiggle & Jam! at the Capp Center (1375 St Paul Ave, St. Paul) invites children (ages 0-8) and their families to sing, dance, play and move together during this Winter Concert. Celebrate the first night of Hannukah with Wendy’s original songs and stories. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reserve your spot
Ongoing. Filmmaker and animator Hanan Harchol created several new animations for the High Holy Days on Repair, Forgiveness, Tzedakah, and Mourning & Loss: https://www.hananharchol.com/
Ongoing. The Milken Archive is a source of quality Jewish art and culture. Currently, you can explore composer Lukas Foss’s (1922–2009) work via video, text, and sound; or you can prepare for the Jewish High Holy Days with The S’lihot Service as a Sacred Concert by streaming the radio program, A Season for Forgiveness. The program features the complete S’lihot service according to orthodox practice with Cantor Benzion Miller and Schola Hebraeica. Well known New York radio host Larry Josephson moderates a conversation between Rabbi Ishmar Schorsch and Neil W. Levin on the meaning and significance of this “religious concert.” Explore
Ongoing. Say No to War: Political Cartoons by Ukrainian and Russian Artists at The Russian Museum of Art (5500 Stevens Ave, Mpls). FFI: tmora.org
Ongoing. Join other dancers from the Twin Cities and from around the world in a live Zoom Israeli dance session. Led by Shira and Michael Schwartz, the group meets weekly every Sunday from 6-9 PM (CT). The first half-hour is teaching, then circle dancing till 8 pm. 8-9 pm is partner dancing. What a great way to add needed exercise to our pandemic lives along with the cultural and social connection we are all craving! Even if you don't dance or can't in your current situation, this is a wonderful way to connect to Israeli culture. For the Zoom link, contact michael@konikoff.com
Ongoing. Shira and Michael have also started a live Israeli dance session. Dance every Thursday from 7-9:30 pm at the Tapestry Folk Dance Center (3748 Minnehaha Ave, Mpls). The first hour or so is teaching and easier dances, then circle dancing till the end. Cost is $10 members, $12 non-members. FFI: Michael at michael@konikoff.com
OPPORTUNITIES
Tuesday, December 6, 7 p.m. Rabbi Tobias Moss will begin a monthly class “The Jews Are Coming.” As profound as Torah study, and as funny as Saturday Night Live, “The Jews Are Coming” (HaYehudim Baim) is an Israeli sketch comedy show that explores Jewish history and traditions. As we laugh at ourselves, we will discover the textual depth that underlies this uniquely Jewish form of comedy. In-Person at Temple Israel. Info and registration
Sunday, December 11, 12 p.m. Novelist and memoirist BorisFishman will demystify the process of writing a scene, for FREE. Learn how dialogue, setting, plot, and character all come together seamlessly. Fiction and nonfiction writers are welcome. Register
Julie Muskat from Deeper Water Arts is offering various workshops including Creative Choreography/Movement Games. Relax with a guided movement meditation, then take the option to re-energize through creative movement play! We will play games, compose mini dance scores, and develop ways to begin creating something from nothing. Yes, everyone is a dancer in this workshop! Through an intentionally positive space, participants will get to create and grow in community, celebrate their physical selves and abilities, build self-worth, and most importantly, have fun! This workshop is highly customizable to fit many environments. FFI: deeperwaterarts.org
Wednesday, December 21, 6:30 p.m. The Ongoing Moment is intended to be a monthly meeting for photographers who wish to increase their understanding and improve their practice of the medium. The title refers to the idea that "we share experiences that are formally similar.” It is intended for all levels and for all interests from landscape to abstract, reportage to street photography. The Ongoing Moment will review both photographic prints and Hi-Res digital images. The Ongoing Moment is hosted by Mpls-based photographers Richard Ott and Walter Horishnyk. The Ongoing Moment is free for MPC members and open to all. sign up by emailing: jeff@mplsphotocenter.com
Beginning in January 2023, novelist and memoirist BorisFishman offers a series of writing workshops called Tears & Glory. Fiction and nonfiction; zoom and in person; one-offs and series; workshops, lectures, and craft courses; all stages welcome. FFI: https://www.tearsandglory.co/
Check out the Keren Or website. Keren Or is a poetry, prose, and photography contest for Jewish teens in grades 7-12. The deadline for entries is February 18, 2022, at 5:00 pm. FFI: http://kerenorcontest.org/the-contest/
Minnesota State Arts Board Recruiting Grant Application Reviewers. The Arts Board seeks individuals from a variety of backgrounds to review grant applications remotely, serving a four-week term sometime between September 2022 and February 2023. Public funds belong to all Minnesotans, so a broad spectrum of perspectives and experiences is vital to our grant-making process. Serving as an Arts Board grant application reviewer, you’ll not only gain insight into what makes an effective application but also forge new connections with fellow reviewers who share your passion while supporting the arts community in Minnesota. You’ll receive a modest financial stipend for your time providing feedback on applications and helping determine which will be recommended to receive funding. To learn more about this opportunity visit: http://www.arts.state.mn.us/reviewer.htm
The American Jewish World will publish your poem in their quarterly Poetry column. Send a poem of up to 30 lines and a bio of up to 60 words to: poetry@ajwnews.com
Adult Art Classes every Thursday at Inside Out Painting. Creativity is an irresistible force that inspires passion and aliveness. Painting intuitively, with no expectation of the end result brings a state of calm within the chaos, igniting wellness through play. Studio Inside Out is a center for creating and connecting directed by Liba Zweigbaum. FFI: https://studioinsideout.wordpress.com/
Art Studio--For the Artist in You. Learn painting and drawing in a supportive and fun class, for those with no previous art experience and for those who wish to perfect their art techniques. Participants may bring their own subject matter, or use a still life that will be provided. Instructor LouKotlarz offers guidance and advice per the participant’s request. Bring your own supplies. Reservation is not required. The class meets Tuesdays (10 am-12:30 pm) at the Minnesota JCC Sabes Center. FFI: iritv@minnesotajcc.org
YALA’s mini-grant applications are open! Do you have an idea for a Jewish program? Are you looking for guidance and support with getting a new project off the ground? Do you want to start something special, but just don’t have the resources? The YALA Mini-Grant program supports new Jewish ideas and helps you incubate your project, with financial resources, promotion, and other support as needed. FFI: https://jewishtwincities.org/yalagrant/
RESOURCES
Check out Rimon’s MN Jewish Artists Directory. This wide-ranging database is an invaluable tool for artists and audiences alike. View the profiles or create your own at https://mnjewishartists.org/
Looking for the perfect holiday gift? From Darkness into Light: Claude Riedel and the Art of the Ner Tamid, is the perfect, full-color coffee table book. It traces the evolution of the artist’s life's work creating Ner Tamids and the themes and inspiration that infuse these pieces with luminous spiritual significance. Get yours today
Twin Cities journalist Elisa Bernick introduces readers to Departure Stories (Indiana University Press), her story, surveys her experiences growing up "different" (Jewish) in the Christian suburb of New Hope, Minnesota during the 1960s and early '70s. At the center of Elisa's world was her mother, Arlene--a foul-mouthed, red-headed who ultimately shook the walls of their family until it collapsed. Departure Stories peers through the broader lens of Minnesota's recent history to reveal an intergenerational journey through trauma that unraveled the Bernick family and many others. Get your copy.
The Vickie Benson Resource Lab is re-opening next month at Springboard for the Arts on University Ave in St. Paul! The Lab offers free access to flatbed scanners (8.5x11” and 11x17”), Adobe Creative Cloud programs and artwork photo documentation space. You can reserve time to work on your own, or you can request basic assistance from a Technical Specialist. By appointment only
Max Cossack’s book, Blessed With All This Life is available for purchase. When Hack Wilder decides to recover the money stolen from a friend by an Internet scamming gang, it turns out that one of the victims may be his one-time musical mentor. The discovery propels Hack into a quest to reunite with the man who helped shape Hack’s life. The experience brings home to Hack the fundamental meanings of friendship, loyalty and love. Max Cossack is the pen name of musician Joseph Vass. Buy your copy
Jewish dance scholarship has arrived: The Oxford Handbook of Jewishness and Dance is both a culmination of decades of scholarship and a new look into the intersection of dance and Jewishness. This anthology of thirty essays has been accumulating for years, with JudithBrin Ingber, to whom the book is dedicated, leading the way. Get your copy.
Aberdeen: A Jewish History- 105 years of Congregation B'nai Isaac and the Community it Brought Together is hot off the press. The Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest's latest journal was researched and written by JHSUM Executive Director, Robin Doroshow. The first run of the book has sold out and a second run is in process. Orders are being taken and will be fulfilled in the order received. Reserve your copy:Shop | JHSUM.
The A.V. Closet is a Springboard for the Arts service that allows artists to borrow cameras, lighting equipment, projectors and other audio-visual equipment, and it's back on University Avenue! Equipment can be borrowed for one week (six overnights from Friday to the following Friday) at no charge, for one rental period per month. You can check out up to six items per rental period. If you need to check out more than six items, contact us to make special arrangements. There is an annual fee of $20. Check out the listings of DSLR cameras, light kits, video projectors and screens, tripods, digital recorders, and more! FFI: https://springboardforthearts.org/professional-growth/avcloset/
Looking for your next work opportunity? Springboard's Job Board is a hub for arts and artist-friendly jobs in the Upper Midwest! Search by location, type of role, and timing, including Work From Home options, open calls, paid internships, and more. Salary transparency is required on their Job Board, part of an effort with Pollen Midwest and the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits for a more equitable and transparent hiring process. FFI: https://springboardforthearts.org/jobs/
