Judaism

Many area synagogues are holding virtual Sabbath (Friday evening and Saturday morning) services. Information can be found on the following websites. Questions? Email Dr. Samuel Kessler (kessler@gustavus.edu) or Dr. Marian Broida (mbroida@gustavus.edu).

• Humanist: Or Emet, Minneapolis https://oremet.org
• Reconstructionist: Mayim Rabim http://www.mayimrabim.org/
• Reform: 
  • Temple Israel, Minneapolis https://templeisrael.com/articles/online
  • Shir Tikvah, Minneapolis http://shirtikvah.net/
  • Mt. Zion, St. Paul https://mzion.org/pray/
  • Bet Shalom Congregation, Minnetonka https://www.betshalom.org/ritual-prayer/shabbat-services/
• Conservative:
  • Beth El Synagogue, St. Louis Park https://www.besyn.org/religious-life/live-streaming/
  • Adath Jeshurun Congregation, Minnetonka https://www.adathjeshurun.org/live-streaming-of-services.html
  • Beth Jacob Congregation, Mendota Heights https://beth-jacob.org

Other virtual resources

• Hillel @ Home includes resources, programs, hangouts, contests, and virtual gatherings for the Jewish community
• Romemu (Renewal) hosts streamed Shabbat and Torah studies.

Community resources

• Rimon, the Minnesota Jewish Arts Council, hosts, sponsors, and publicizes on-line and in-person arts events. 
• The Minneapolis Jewish Federation website lists the Jewish temples and synagogues in the Twin Cities Metro Area and Rochester, with the branch of Judaism noted in parentheses, and some links to the temples themselves. 
   

Dr. Samuel Kessler, Jewish Life Advisor

Dr. Kessler is Åke and Kristina Bonnier Chair in Jewish Studies and Assistant Professor of Religion at Gustavus. 

Dr. Kessler received his BA in History from New York University and MA and PhD in Religious Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research focuses on religion and modernity in European history. He teaches courses in Jewish religion and culture, as well as more broadly in religion and theology. 

If you are interested in Jewish life on campus, have questions about Judaism, Jewish culture or history, have discovered a connection to Judaism in your genealogy, or are simply curious about Jewish topics, please reach out: kessler@gustavus.edu

Jewish Life Holidays and Events, 2020-2021

The Chaplains’ Office and Bonnier Chair will be posting information and sponsoring events for the major Jewish holidays.

Note: Holidays begin in the evening of the first day listed.