
Upcoming Events

A Political Pesach Series: Reading Antisemitic Conspiracism in Exodus
In this two-session series, we will explore the histories of antisemitism, fascism, and conspiracism, as well as the psychology behind how individuals are drawn into thought patterns and movements built around these harmful ideologies.
Join us as we examine how external groups manipulate Jewish texts to justify the persecution of Jewish people.

TDOV (Trans Day of Visibility) Movie Night
Join Jewish Community Action and J-Pride MN for a potluck and movie night. We'll gather starting at 5:30 for Twin Cities Pride sign-making and noshing. Then at 6, we'll start our movie night. We hope you'll join us for this cozy night in!

JCA Annual Freedom Seder
Celebrate our ancient story of liberation and make connections to modern-day movements for justice.

A Political Pesach Series: Reading Antisemitic Conspiracism in Exodus
In this two-session series, we will explore the histories of antisemitism, fascism, and conspiracism, as well as the psychology behind how individuals are drawn into thought patterns and movements built around these harmful ideologies.
Join us as we examine how external groups manipulate Jewish texts to justify the persecution of Jewish people.

Disrupting and Dismantling Antisemitism
Join JCA & Jewish Voice For Peace Twin Cities for a community discussion about how we as siblings across our diasporic community can move towards a collective liberation that keeps us all safe.

Cross-Congregational Potluck
Come join JCA and Minnesota synagogues for a cross-congregational potluck! We'll meet, share some afternoon nosh, and talk about the work we're doing to pursue justice in this chaotic time.

UnRestrict Minnesota Reproductive Freedom Lobby Day
Now more than ever it is vital that we show decision makers the broad and strong support for reproductive health, rights, and justice in Minnesota. Over the course of this year, it is likely that there will federal attacks to abortion access and we need to tell Minnesota legislators that they need to do everything they can to protect rights in Minnesota.

Stronger Together: Intra-Congregational Climate Action
Join JCA, Unidos MN, and local synagogues for a conversation around climate and environmental justice! We'll hear from allies in the fight for climate justice about some important campaigns going on right now, learn about Jewish perspectives on climate justice, and have time for community dialogue around our priorities in this area.

Rise Together to End Slavery in Minnesota
Join us for food, fun, and stories of labor behind prison walls in Minnesota, and what you can do to end the practice of legal slavery in our state.

Repro Shabbat Teach-In (Virtual)
Jewish tradition, like so many others, celebrates and uplifts trans and reproductive healthcare as holy, sacred, and life-affirming work. Join us as we reclaim these teachings.

JCA Member Briefing: Executive Orders, Smokescreen Antisemitism, and the University of Minnesota
Learn more about the current administration’s “Smokescreen Antisemitism” strategy and how they’ll sow division among Jews to crack down on immigrants, restrict free speech, and undermine due process.

Housing Justice Forum: Building from Both Sides
SAVE THE DATE—our Housing Justice Forums are BACK!
What do we need to do to make sure our elected officials from across the aisles are working together to advance housing justice? Hear from elected officials and community leaders as we kickoff a big year of justice work!

Tu B'Shvat Seder
In person at Shir Tikvah, livestream and zoom
For thousands of years, Jews have celebrated Tu B’Shvat with a special seder, organized into four sections.

Unidos Raid Response Training
The incoming administration has promised to deport millions of immigrants, starting in blue states. While we do not know exactly what will happen, we are preparing to bear witness and act powerfully together to defend our communities.
Join Unidos for a legal witness training to prepare to stand with immigrant communities, and participate in a rapid response network. We're hoping for the best, but we cannot allow the worst to happen in the dark.

Reparations in Action: How to Move from Resolving to Repairing
In January 2023, the Reconstructionist Movement passed a reparations resolution, committing ourselves to work to repair the foundational harms our societies are built on. There is no one right answer or way to live into these commitments, but many exciting possibilities are emerging.

Calling on Faith Communities to End Slavery in MN!
Join us on Thursday January 28th from 6:30-8pm at Shir Tikvah Synagogue 1360 W Minnehaha Parkway, Minneapolis MN 55419 for a conversation you will not forget, and to join a powerful movement to end slavery in Minnesota.
Children and families welcome. Light refreshments provided.

Defining Antisemitism: 3 Definitions, Many Opinions
Jewish tradition cherishes parsing the meaning of words. Together we will explore where the three most recognized – and debated – definitions of antisemitism (IHRA, Nexus, Jerusalem) overlap and diverge regarding rhetoric that is critical of Israel.

A Shabbos of Grounding and Learning in Painful Political Times
As we move into life after the inauguration, we’ll gather for a chance to hold each other and cultivate our capacity for renewal and resistance. Join us for a Shabbos afternoon of learning, nosh, song, and ritual.

Start with Home Rally for Affordable Housing
Join the Start With Home Rally for Affordable Housing at our State Capitol!
We are uniting community members and housing organizations to advocate for equitable and stable housing in Minnesota.

Inauguration & MLK Day Havdalah
This year, Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day are the same. Join our community to observe the confluence of these two events.


Day 1 for ERA - Rally at the Capitol
Join ERAMN and Allies for Capitol Action & Legislator visits followed by the ERA Rally in the Rotunda.

JEWBILEE 2024: Honoring the Reich-Kravitz Family!
Come celebrate with us: Jewbilee 2024!


Member Shabbat Potluck
Member Shabbat Potlucks are open to new and existing JCA members seeking to take action as part of our collective movement for racial and economic justice in Minnesota.

Tenant Coalition Meetings
Are you a local renter ready to transform housing in Minnesota? Are you just tired dealing with your not-so-great landlord?
Connect with us at our next Tenant Coalition Meeting!

Action Havurah Training
Whether you are a first time volunteer or a long-time dedicated activist, this session is a great opportunity to meet other caring folks, as we weave into what will be a tapestry of solidarity these next few years.

Community Partner Event: The First Jew in Canada
Challenge current perceptions of transgender history and hear the story of Jacques LaFargue, a trans Jewish figure from the 18th century, alongside the personal narrative of S. Bear Bergman, a Jewish trans man whose life closely mirrors Jacques’ in profound ways.


Rights, Faith, and Democracy Book Club: Preparing for War by Bradley Onishi
Join OutFront Minnesota, Jewish Community Action, and Gender Justice for a weekly discussion of “Preparing for War” by Bradley Onishi. Every week we will be doing a deep dive of 1-2 chapter of the book, sharing about how the themes show up in our every day lives and communities, and brainstorming action steps to use what we’ve learned. If cost of the book is a barrier, let us know! We can mail you a book or send you a digital copy.

Post-Election Havdalah
Havdalah marks the transition from Shabbat into the new week—a moment to reflect and prepare for what comes next as we navigate times of challenge and transformation.
Join us after the election as we reflect on where we’ve been, where we stand and where we’ll go with this communal tradition.

Tenant Coalition Meetings
Are you a local renter ready to transform housing in Minnesota? Are you just tired dealing with your not-so-great landlord?
Connect with us at our next Tenant Coalition Meeting!
