Upcoming Events
JEWBILEE 2024: Honoring the Reich-Kravitz Family!
Come celebrate with us: Jewbilee 2024!
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.
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!
Shelter of Justice
Who has the right to shape our future? And what would a world look like that centers our voices on issues as important as housing?
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!
Community Partner Event: Drag Out the Vote Bingo with Lala and OutFront Minnesota
Join OutFront Minnesota and Lala Luzious (@lalaluzious on Instagram) as they drag out the vote with a little free-to-play bingo! You will have the opportunity to win wonderful door prizes, as well as register yourself to vote! This is a family-friendly event so all are invited to attend! Space is limited so registration is required!
Telling a Story of the Future — for Jewish People and for All of Us
The most important part of our message isn’t the descriptions of our problems, it’s our desired future. Together we’ll learn how to tell a story of our future that includes Jewish people AND all people, across lines of religion, race, and more.
Member Shabbat Potlucks
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.
Combating Hate: A Diversity of Tactics
Join the Communities Combating Hate Coalition at the JCA office for an illuminating panel with academics, policymakers and organizers about the wealth of community resources, successes and tactics to stem and event prevent the further development of extremist hate in our communities.
Responding to Antisemitic Incidents
How do we respond effectively to incidents of antisemitism? What about unfair accusations? How do we handle mistakes and missteps? We’ll provide practical guidance for responding appropriately and powerfully, without merely triggering more fear and division.
What Is Smokescreen Antisemitism?
In this 201 training, we'll unpack the political right’s smokescreen antisemitism strategy- and why we call it "smokescreen antisemitism."
Congregational Democracy Defense Summit
Join advocates from We Choose Us, Shir Tikvah, Or Emet, Temple Israel and Mount Zion to get clear on the threats to our democracy and what we can do about it if we act together.
Adapting the Dismantling Antisemitism Message Platform
In this 201 training, learn how to proactively address antisemitism and how to respond effectively with the Dismantling Antisemitism Messaging Guide.
HJL Southside Picnic for Community Ownership
Make your voice heard: No policy about renters, without renters!
Unpacking and Responding to Antisemitism
How to talk about antisemitism like we believe we can end it together—so that we can.