Upcoming Events
Tu B'Shevat Seder
Join for TCJRC Tu Bishvat Seder in person led by Rav Michaela Brown to celebrate the New Year of Trees through the four worlds according to Kabbalistic tradition!
HIAS Refugee Shabbat
HIAS’ Eighth Annual Refugee Shabbat, which will take place on March 13-14, 2026, is an opportunity to recognize the profound impact of the global Jewish movement working on behalf of refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced people.
Ice Out: MN Community Briefing
Every Wednesday and Sunday: What are we doing, what's working, and how you can join in.
Action Havurah Kickoff Meeting
Join us for the first meeting of the Action Havurah to learn about the vision and be part of creating a space where we can build the power it will take to make the future we dream of a reality.
Nonviolent Direct Action Training
While ICE continues to target our immigrant neighbors, and cities across the country are being occupied by National Guard troops, Minnesotans must step into our shared values of courage, care, and community. We know that we care for us and we keep us safe.
ICE Out of MN: Day of Truth and Freedom
A unified statewide pause in daily economic activity: We can't move forward as if this is normal. It is not. ICE must leave Minnesota now.
Gathered in Love: An Interfaith Service of Trans Solidarity
Come together to proclaim a message of love, courage, and belonging with music, poetry, and reflections from trans and BIPOC faith leaders, clergy, and community members across traditions.
Ice Out: MN Community Briefing
Every Wednesday and Sunday: What are we doing, what's working, and how you can join in.
Democracy Defense Briefing: What Can I Do?
Learn best practices for rapid response to federal actions, providing mutual aid to vulnerable neighbors, and getting connected to efforts in your own neighborhood.
Democracy Defense Briefing: What Can I Do?
Learn best practices for rapid response to federal actions, providing mutual aid to vulnerable neighbors, and getting connected to efforts in your own neighborhood.
The Fight for Equality: Passing the Equal Rights Amendment in Minnesota
Join members of the Minnesotans for Equal Rights Coalition (MN4ER) for an engaging and informative webinar on the movement to pass an Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the Minnesota Constitution.
Trans Host Home Info Sessions
Learn how you can welcome trans/nonbinary folks into Minnesota as they relocate to escape hostility and build meaningful safety.
Celebrate Solidarity Across Thirty Years!
Jewish Community Action is celebrating 30 years! Join us at the Bell Museum for a night out of celebrating our beloved community, historic wins and former Executive Director Carin Mrotz.
Gathered in Love: An Interfaith Service of Trans Solidarity
Join us for the Trans Solidarity Service, a multifaith gathering affirming the sacredness of trans and nonbinary lives.
Nonviolent Direct Action Training
While ICE continues to target our immigrant neighbors, and cities across the country are being occupied by National Guard troops, Minnesotans must step into our shared values of courage, care, and community. We know that we care for us and we keep us safe.
Join us on Sunday, December 7 from 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. for a free Nonviolent Direct Action Training for the pro-labor, pro-democracy movement!
Airport Day of Action for Immigrant and Worker Justice
Rally to stop deportation flights at MSP: Meet at the Light Rail Station at MSP Terminal 2 to rally with workers, community, and faith leaders!
Nonviolent Direct Action Training
Join a Nonviolent Direct Action Training for the pro-labor, pro-democracy movement on November 16 to learn skills for safe, fun, and effective direct actions, including protesting!
Why Do We Need a Queer Holocaust History?
An upcoming book talk with Anna Hájková (University of Warwick) will focus on the English-language translation of "People Without History are Dust: Queer Desire in the Holocaust," appearing with the University of Toronto Press in October 2025.
Community Partner Event: All We Carry
With extraordinary access, All We Carry follows Magdiel, Mirna, and their son Josh, as the young family flees Honduras on foot, rides in cargo trains across Mexico, claims asylum at the U.S. border, and endures detention.
Harvesting Housing Justice: Organizing Fair and Sukkot Celebration
This Sukkot, hear from local organizations from across the Twin Cities about tangible opportunities to support their work. Join us for a central art activity and food to share with a press conference at the end uplifting Tenant Opportunity to Purchase here in Minneapolis.
HOME, HEALTH, HOPE: Minneapolis Mayoral Candidate and Voter Education Forum
Hear from Minneapolis mayoral candidates about their vision for our city and their commitments to the many communities who call our city home.
Community Conversation with AG Ellison & LG Flanagan
Learn more about how Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan have been working to protect our communities from the Trump administration’s harmful policies.
Climate Justice: Stories of Hope and Action
Looking to craft effective messaging for environmental action?
We’re excited to host a workshop with Rabbi Daniel Swartz, executive director of the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL), as we explore narrative building strategies to move us toward bold climate action.
A Political Tisha B'Av
In this 2-session series with Sara Knauz, we will learn the histories of early Diaspora and Roman conquest of the Levant, discuss the modern experiences of Diasporic living for ourselves and others, and inspire each other with a call to action from our friends at HIAS.
Say Chai to Lauren!
In Jewish tradition, the number 18 stands for chai—the Hebrew word for life.
That makes Lauren’s 18th work anniversary the perfect moment to celebrate the life, love, and leadership she’s brought to JCA.
Marching with J-Pride at the Twin Cities Pride Parade
Twin Cities Pride Festival is a celebration of the vibrant LGBTQIA+ Community in the Twin Cities area.
For the last 20 years, LGBTQ+ Jews and allies have marched the parade with J-Pride, and this year, we invite you to join the Jewish Community Action contingent in the parade to uplift our trans and queer siblings.
Tzedek Committee Potluck
Come join us for a Tzedek Committee Potluck: picnic version!
We'll meet in the park, share food, and talk about how we show up as Jews for social justice.
Commemoration of the Emanuel Nine Vigil on the 10 Year Anniversary
Say Their Names: Join us as we gather to remember the nine people shot and killed on June 17, 2015, during a Bible study at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, SC.
Together In Welcome
JCA is proud to be hosting a Together in Welcome vigil at the Whipple Building on Tuesday, June 10 at 7:30 AM, as part of the monthly vigils that Minnesota's Interfaith Coalition on Immigration has been hosting for years.
Immigration Justice Briefing and Action with HIAS
Join our special briefing with HIAS on our collective work to defend the Rights of Immigrants, Refugees and Asylum Seekers.
Religious Freedom, Gender Justice, and the Fight Against Discriminatory LGBTQ+ Policies
Across the U.S., laws and policies targeting LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive freedom, and gender expression are on the rise. But how do these policies relate to religious freedom? And why should the Jewish community be concerned?