HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS & COMMEMORATIONS
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
SHABBAT PROGRAMS
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Restorative Creativity (16+) - Saturdays: 2-4 pm
Shabbat is a great time to slow down and get closer to the world around you, to engage your senses and your sense of wonder by observing and processing our experiences through mark- and art-making. Using the Jewish Studio Process, we’ll gather in textual inquiry and art-making, ground ourselves with restorative creativity, let our minds wander with materials in hand, and nourish ourselves with deep play.
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Upcoming Dates:
Oct 19
Nov 16
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Jewish Pop Stars of the 1970s Tribute Concert in Celebration of Chanukah - Thursday, Dec 12, 1:30-3:30 pm
Featuring The Jordan Klapman Quintet: Mark Cassius (vocals); TBA female (vocals); Ron Johnston (bass); John Collin (drums) and Jordan Klapman (keyboard)
“Music and passion were always the fashion” wrote Barry Manilow in 1978 – timeless words for a decade of music filled with irresistible, feel-good chart-toppers that made us want to sing out loud. Whether you are a proud Neil Diamond fan, an admirer of Carly Simon’s fierce independence, or a self-admitted ‘schmaltzy’ song addict, this 1970s pop tribute concert is for you! So put on your dancing shoes, enjoy some Chanukah and holiday treats, and sing along to catchy hits such as Sweet Caroline, You’re So Vain, Copacabana, … and more! Concert: 1-2:30 pm, reception: 2:30-3:30 pm.
FALL WINTER SPRING
Shabbat Song Circle - Fridays: 10:30-11:30 am
PJ Library and the MNjcc invite you to celebrate Shabbat at the J! For children ages 0-4 with their grown-ups. Join the MNjcc’s Lauren Schreiber Sasaki and friends from the Downtown Jewish Community Friday mornings every month to celebrate Shabbat, family and community. Children and their grown-ups are invited to connect to each other and Jewish wisdom through songs, stories, movement and reflection. Challah and grape juice provided!
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Upcoming Dates:
Nov 29
Dec 20
Jan 31
Feb 28
Mar 28
Apr 25
May 30
Jun 27
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Lishma Jewish Learning Project - Wednesdays: Nov 6 - Dec 11, 7-9 pm
We are a community of learners in our 20s and 30s, excited to share our desire for greater Jewish engagement.We ask questions of our tradition and explore how it informs our lives today. Whether you're a seasoned scholar or brand new to Jewish learning, we value the perspectives and experience you bring to the class. We hope you'll be part of it.
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The three courses for this year are: Gender and Judaism, Stay in your Leyn: Torah Chanting with the Jewla and "When You Get What You Pray For". For more detailed program descriptions, and bios for all of our instructors, please click on the register link below.
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The Apologies Exchange
During the Days of Awe (a sacred period between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) stop by the MNjcc Café and experience tradition with a twist; The Apologies Exchange invites you to participate in a powerful act of reflection, connection and meaningful exchange. Take an apology, leave an apology, and tap into the spirit of atonement and forgiveness while exploring new interpretations of ancient technologies.
October 2-6 and Oct 8-14 in the Café​
DJCC HIGH HOLIDAYS LISTINGS - 2024
The Downtown Jewish Community Council's yearly roundup of community High Holidays services and programming is here. Please note that this is subject to change, so don't hesitate to check it out every once in a while for edits/updates.