Suggested donation: $25 per session. Your contribution supports the sustainability of the class and allows flexible pricing for everyone. Contributions may be made at checkout upon completing your course registration, or separately at tcjewfolk.com/donate.

Class Description: Join us for lively discussion, rich text study, and compelling analysis. As we come to each Torah portion each year, we find new inspiration, new meanings, and new connections with the text. We use materials that enable us to access the depth and richness of Hasidic spirituality presented in contemporary terms. Our texts (in English) are the comments of a Hasidic master on the Torah portion, and its extension based in mindfulness practice and Jewish spirituality.

Classes are designed for drop-in participation; no prior knowledge is necessary or expected.

Instructor Bio: Sara Lynn remembers receiving her first chumash (volume of Torah) in 3rd grade – and thus was born a life-long love of studying Torah. Born in Chicago, she landed in St. Paul in 1989 where she came to work at the Talmud Torah of St. Paul Day School because the mission and vision resonated with her soul. After serving in many roles at TTSP, she served as the Director of Hineni from its inception in 2014 to 2022. She believes passionately in the importance of Jewish learning and the impact it can have on people’s lives. She loves exploring Jewish texts, customs, values, and ideas with students. Sara Lynn enjoys cooking, gardening, visiting with friends, singing, and being outdoors. Sara Lynn is married to Barbie Levine and is Savta to Ruby and Lucy.

Summer - Winter 2026 Session Dates: 
Tuesdays
June 23, 30
July 7, 14, 21
Aug 4, 25
Sept 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Oct 6, 13, 20, 27
Nov 3, 10, 17, 24
Dec 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Suggested donation: $20 per session. Your contribution supports the sustainability of the class and allows flexible pricing for everyone. Contributions may be made at checkout upon completing your course registration, or separately at tcjewfolk.com/donate.

Class Description: Mindfulness meditation is a practice that can support and sustain our Jewish lives and the fulfillment of our Jewish values. This practice helps to make our minds more spacious, perceptive, and free.

Each session will include a short teaching followed by a sitting period. Drop-in; no experience necessary.

Instructor Bio: Sara Lynn remembers receiving her first chumash (volume of Torah) in 3rd grade – and thus was born a life-long love of studying Torah. Born in Chicago, she landed in St. Paul in 1989 where she came to work at the Talmud Torah of St. Paul Day School because the mission and vision resonated with her soul. After serving in many roles at TTSP, she served as the Director of Hineni from its inception in 2014 to 2022. She believes passionately in the importance of Jewish learning and the impact it can have on people’s lives. She loves exploring Jewish texts, customs, values, and ideas with students. Sara Lynn enjoys cooking, gardening, visiting with friends, singing, and being outdoors. Sara Lynn is married to Barbie Levine and is Savta to Ruby and Lucy.

Summer-Winter 2026 Session Dates: Thursdays 
June 25
July 9, 16, 30
Aug 6, 13, 20, 27
Sept 3, 10, 17, 24
Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Nov 5, 12, 19
Dec 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Suggested donation: $25 per session. Your contribution supports the sustainability of the class and allows flexible pricing for everyone. Contributions may be made at checkout upon completing your course registration, or separately at tcjewfolk.com/donate.

Class Description: Who doesn’t love a good story? And especially a story that has a big idea connected to other big ideas? Join us as we take our time to read these texts slowly, working to consider why they were written and what messages we might learn (or push back on) from them.

Sefer HaAggadah is a massive collection of aggadot/tales, arranged thematically, and gleaned in the early 20th century by Bialik and Ravnitzky from classic Jewish sources (up to about 1000 CE).

Classes are designed for drop-in participation; no prior knowledge is necessary or expected.

Instructor Bio: Sara Lynn remembers receiving her first chumash (volume of Torah) in 3rd grade – and thus was born a life-long love of studying Torah. Born in Chicago, she landed in St. Paul in 1989 where she came to work at the Talmud Torah of St. Paul Day School because the mission and vision resonated with her soul. After serving in many roles at TTSP, she served as the Director of Hineni from its inception in 2014 to 2022. She believes passionately in the importance of Jewish learning and the impact it can have on people’s lives. She loves exploring Jewish texts, customs, values, and ideas with students. Sara Lynn enjoys cooking, gardening, visiting with friends, singing, and being outdoors. Sara Lynn is married to Barbie Levine and is Savta to Ruby and Lucy.

Summer - Winter 2026 Session Dates: 
Fridays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
June 26
July 10, 17, 31
Aug 7, 21, 28
Sept 18, 25
Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Nov 6, 13, 20
Dec 4, 11, 18  

Curious about Mussar? Come see what it's all about — no experience necessary, just an open heart, a curious mind, and an appetite for challah.

Whether you're new to this or already part of a group, you're welcome here. Join us for a kosher wine and challah tasting (gluten-free and alcohol-free options available), and simple, meaningful ways to bring more intention and connection into Shabbat in the new year — for yourself, as a couple, or with the whole family.

Kicking off Living Mussar's newest program, inspired by the book The Shabbat Effect, this evening brings short teachings from founder Julie Dean and Living Mussar facilitators on Shabbat as a catalyst for growth, plus a candle-lighting and tzedakah practice to add depth and joy to your Friday nights.

Decorate your own tzedakah box to take home alongside a Shabbat swag bag with candles and middot (character trait) intention cards, and meet the people behind our va'adot (small learning groups).

As a part of this lovely and meaningful evening, Top Ten Liquors and Royal Wine are teaming up for a kosher wine tasting you won't want to miss! Sample standout pours from Bartenura, Herzog, and Barkan, meet the experts behind the bottles, and discover your next favorite kosher wine, all in one night.

Co-hosted by Living Mussar & TC Jewfolk's FolkLab
September 15, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Minneapolis

Mahjong, Mezze, & Mingling - A 3-Session Beginner Mahjong Series

Very limited seats - register today!

Build your skills. Graduate into open play. Find your table.

Ready to learn mahjong and join the fun? This three-session beginner series is designed to help you feel confident, comfortable, and ready to play.

Taught by the Maj Mob Bosses and co-hosted by TC Jewfolk's FolkLab, this welcoming, hands-on class will break down American Mah Jongg into simple steps, giving you time to learn the basics, practice your skills, and get comfortable at the table. No prior experience needed — just bring your curiosity and a willingness to play!

Over three evenings, you’ll learn the game, meet new people, and build the confidence to join open table play. After you graduate, you’ll be ready to participate in Maj Mob open plays and enjoy games with new friends throughout the Twin Cities.

Each session includes instruction, practice, and plenty of time for connection.

The first two sessions include delicious mezze catered by Razava in St Paul and the last session will be a beautiful night of open play --that you'll be ready for!-- with catered snacks inside a Sukkah in Mendota Heights.

Wednesdays, September 16 • 23 • 30
6:00 – 8:30 PM
St. Paul + Mendota Heights

Learn the game. Meet new people. Find your table.

Meet the Mob Bosses

Maj Mob was created by two friends who love the game, love teaching it, and love bringing people together around the table. Whether you are brand new or just need things explained in a simpler way, we are here to make learning Mah Jongg feel fun, social, and doable.

About Janie

I may be newer to Mah Jongg, but that is exactly why I understand how overwhelming it can feel when you are first learning. I have been playing for about a year, and it took me three different attempts at lessons before I finally stuck with it. Once I did, I was hooked.

With a degree in Education and more than 15 years of experience teaching, I know how to break things down into simple, easy-to-follow steps. My goal is to make learning Mah Jongg feel less intimidating, more understandable, and a lot more fun.

About Caren

I’ve been playing Mah Jongg for over 50 years, inspired by my mother, who played for nearly 70 years and brought a deep passion for the game to our family. While she was a very serious player, I simply fell in love with the joy of playing.

Now, I enjoy sharing that love with others—helping new players learn the game in a fun, welcoming, and relaxed environment.

Class Description
This is a 6 session virtual class.

What does the Torah have to say about the concept of bashert — destined life partners — and what does it truly mean to build a relationship rooted in holiness, trust, and mutual growth?

In this engaging virtual course, we will explore timeless Torah wisdom on couplehood, examining classical Torah and Rabbinic sources and practical insights. We'll explore concepts such as authentic communication, emotional awareness, and Divine matchmaking and consider how the Torah's wisdom can transform relationships and strengthen connections. 

Dates
6 virtual sessions on Wednesdays from 8-9pm (every other week)
October 7, 21
November 4, 18
December 2, 16 

Details
Each registration includes admission for the registrant and one partner and while this is a six session class, each lesson will focus on a distinct topic.

Meet Dalia

Dalia Davis is a Jewish educator and artist who is passionate about creating opportunities for healing and spiritual growth. She is the Director of Pastoral Education at SVIVAH and an educator who loves studying with students of all ages. Dalia is involved with Jewish curricular design for Smith Jewish Day School, Congregation Darchei Noam, and teaches classes for various other educational spaces around the Twin Cities. She is a facilitator for the Jewish Arts Collective and is a choreographer whose dance pieces reflect upon Jewish thought and express the experiences of Jewish women through movement. Dalia also co-founded Uprooted: A Jewish Response to Fertility Journeys, and authored Fertility Journeys: A Jewish Healing Guide for Mayyim Hayyim. 

Dalia graduated from Yeshivat Maharat’s Advance Kollel, majored in Jewish History and Dance at Barnard College and studied in Israel at Nishmat. She also received an M.A. in Jewish Education from Y.U. and a certificate in Talmud and Halacha from GPATS.  

Meet Max

Rabbi Max Davis feels blessed to have served as the rabbi of Congregation Darchei Noam for the past ten years.  Since receiving Semicha from Yeshivat Chovevei Torah and an MA in Jewish Education from Yeshiva University, Rabbi Davis has also served communities in Berkeley, CA and Springfield, MA.  It is an open secret that the real secret to his rabbinate is the wisdom and partnership of his wife, Rabbanit Dalia!  They are blessed with four primary teachers, their daughters Revaya, Hodaya, Tifferet and Kalaniya.

Class Description
This is a 4 session class.

Perhaps the most sacrosanct liturgical verse within Judaism is: "SHEMA YISRAEL YAH ELOHAYNU YAH ECHAD.”  We often say the Shema in a rote fashion. The intent of this class is to unpack the spiritual meanings within each word by delving inside their Hebrew letters. Through class discussion, experiential exercises, and reciting the Shema, we will deepen our learning of the Shema as a spiritual practice in communal settings and for personal meditation. 

Class Dates
Wednesdays
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Minneapolis

Oct 14, 21, 28
Nov 4

Instructor Bio

Daniel Berlin has been a Licensed Psychologist in private practice since 1989 and a Certified Jewish Spiritual Guide since 2003. He is also a Level 3 Internal Family Systems Model provider. He specializes in the integration of spirituality and psychotherapy.

This class is brought to you by TC Jewfolk's FolkLab in partnership with Minnesota JCC.

Join us for the second gathering of The Sunday Shmooze — a new social group for Jewish singles over 60!

Jewish Singles Over 60 are invited to an afternoon of table games, conversation, nosh, and community-building. Play a game, meet some new people, and shmooze throughout the afternoon! 

DATE: Sunday, October 18, 2026
TIME: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Minneapolis
COST: $10
Photo ID required (Driver's license, state ID, or current JCC card)

Enjoy a variety of games including Trivial Pursuit, UNO, Rummikub, Boggle, and more! You'll be able to switch tables and games throughout the afternoon, giving you a chance to connect with lots of people.

Hosted by TC Jewfolk, JMatchmaking, Minnesota JCC, and Sholom

Please contact our JMatchmakers with any questions you may have and if you need a ride from the St. Paul JCC.

(612) 930-1818
matchmaking@jewfolk.com