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.

This class meets monthly on Sundays, 1:00-2:30 pm at Mount Zion.
The TBD date will be decided alongside class members.

Nov 1 
Nov 15 
Dec 20
Jan 10 
Feb TBD
March 7
April 11
May 16
June 6

In these uncertain times, we need spaces that nourish imagination, deepen connection, and open us to new possibilities. In the Text Study Creativity Circle we’ll explore the Jewish Studio Process in community — weaving together Jewish text study, creative expression, and reflection.

All are welcome; no artistic background or experience with Torah study required.  

This class is presented by TC Jewfolk’s FolkLab and in partnership with the Jewish Studio Project.

Join TC Jewfolk's FolkLab and Koleinu for a three-part musical workshop exploring how we can bring light into darkness as we prepare for Chanukah and the long winter nights. Together, we'll take a deep dive into a selection of meaningful songs, guided by Tali Levin on guitar and Michael Raymond on drums.

Each workshop will blend practical vocal instruction, thoughtful conversation about the meaning and spiritual resonance of the music, and joyful communal singing. No matter if you're an experienced or shy singer, you'll leave with greater confidence, fresh inspiration, and a deeper connection to the music, the season, and one another.

All voices are wanted.

Instructor Bio: Tali Levin is an educator, songleader, and community builder who has been facilitating Jewish learning and communal singing for more than a decade with adults, young adults, children, and families. Tali is the founder and director of Koleinu, the Twin Cities' new hub for Jewish communal singing. She holds a bachelor's degree in education and a master's degree in educational leadership, both from the University of Minnesota. 

About Koleinu: Koleinu celebrates contemporary Jewish living through communal singing. Based in the Twin Cities, we create modern, joyful, and heartfelt musical experiences that cultivate spirituality and strengthen connection to our Jewish community. Koleinu launched in September 2025 and is supported by Rimon: The Minnesota Jewish Arts Council, a program of the Minnesota JCC. Learn more and subscribe at www.koleinumusic.com.

Class Details:
Dates: Wednesdays Nov. 4, 11, and 18 
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Location: Minneapolis

Space is limited for this workshop.

Come start your Hanukkah shopping early and celebrate the season with a cozy Sunday morning of creativity, community, and connection.

Join us for a relaxing Hanukkah workshop where you'll paint your own one-of-a-kind ceramic trinket dish while enjoying mimosas, pastries, and meaningful conversation. You'll leave having made a beautiful handmade piece, a good time with friends, and perhaps a few new connections, too.

Your finished trinket dish makes a thoughtful, handcrafted gift for someone you love or a special keepsake for yourself and will be ready to be picked up well before Hanukkah!

No experience is necessary
Ceramic artist Debbie Wolk will guide you through the process from start to finish, with plenty of samples and design inspiration available. Feel free to browse Instagram, Pinterest, or Debbie's website beforehand and bring screenshots of ideas that inspire you and Debbie will help you bring your ideas to life!

Details
Sunday, November 8
11:00 AM–1:30 PM
Northeast Minneapolis

Your registration includes

• One ceramic trinket dish
• Paint, glaze, and all materials
• Step-by-step instruction
• Kiln firing
• Mimosas & pastries

As a special thank-you, workshop attendees will receive 10% off all in-stock items on the day of the workshop -- perfect for a little Hanukkah shopping!

Meet the artist

Debbie Wolk is the ceramic artist and owner of Debbie Wolk Designs. For more than 20 years, she has been creating hand-painted ceramics inspired by travel, nature, and everyday life. Her timeless, functional pieces are designed to bring beauty, warmth, and joy into every home. 

debbiewolkdesigns.com
Instagram: @debbiewolkdesigns

Space is limited for this wine tasting.

Join us for an evening of great wine, good conversation, and new connections as we explore the world of kosher wines and spirits. Whether you come with friends, a partner, or on your own, you'll enjoy a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere while discovering delicious wines and spirits perfect for Hanukkah celebrations.

Guided by a Royal Wine representative, you'll sample 4–5 pours while learning what makes a wine kosher, how the category has evolved, and why today's kosher wines are anything but the sweet wines you may remember.

You'll leave with new favorites, practical tips for holiday entertaining, and a little extra confidence the next time you're picking out a bottle.

Your $18 ticket includes:

• A guided tasting of 4–5 kosher wines and spirits
• Fun, approachable education (no wine expertise required!)
• Tasting notes and Hanukkah pairing ideas
• A $15 credit toward any featured wine or spirit purchased that evening

Whether you're stocking your Hanukkah table, searching for the perfect hostess gift, or simply looking for a different kind of night out, this tasting is a chance to learn something new, connect with your community, and kick off the holiday season with a toast.

Date: November 17
Location: Bloomington
Cost: $18 per person

Must be 21+ to attend. Valid ID required at the door.

Author Talk & Writing Workshop

What happens when a novel you wrote becomes a movie? Join author Melissa W. Hunter for a special evening celebrating the journey of her novel Eight Wishes from the page to the screen!

Melissa will share the story behind the book’s adaptation, what it’s like to see characters and scenes brought to life, and some of the unexpected twists and turns along the way.

Then, settle in for a short, interactive writing workshop exploring how to capture the sights, sounds, traditions, and small moments that make holiday memories last.

Whether you consider yourself a writer or simply have a story to tell, you’ll leave with the beginnings of a meaningful holiday memory on the page.

A little Hollywood. A little writing. A lot of holiday memories!

December 1, 2026

7:00-9:00 pm EST

Cincinnati, OH

Location shared upon registration

Instructor Bio

Melissa W. Hunter is an alum of the 2025 SFTT: Cincinnati show! She is an award-winning author and co-host of The Kibbitz Podcast. Her writing has appeared in Kveller, the Jewish Literary Journal, Literary Mama, Books by Women, and The American Israelite, and she regularly contributes to Cincy Jewfolk. Melissa’s passion for storytelling and deep connection to her family history inspired her debut novel, What She Lost, based on her grandmother’s life as a Holocaust survivor. Her most recent book, Eight Wishes, is a heartwarming Hanukkah romance currently being adapted into a film.

Join us for a hands-on, all-ages workshop exploring the art, history, and meaning of tzitzit.

Together, we’ll journey through the rich tradition of spinning fibers, from its deep roots in Jewish life to its broader historical significance.

We'll learn how the mitzvah of tzitzit has been practiced and adapted across time.

Participants will get:

• Practical experience spinning
• Plying and
• Tying tzitzit

Gaining both the skills and the context to engage with this mitzvah in a meaningful way.

Have a tallit that needs tzitzit? Bring it along!

We’ll be happy to help you tie kosher tzitzit onto your garment.

No prior experience is necessary. Open to people of all backgrounds, identities, and skill levels.

Come learn, create, and connect in community!

Presented by TC Jewfolk’s FolkLab, Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minnesota, J-Pride, and Minnesota JCC.

Teacher Bio:

Yonathan Reches is a hide worker and scribe based in St. Paul, MN,where he lives with his spouse, child, and dog. He founded the KedushaProject, a collective of artisans dedicated to equipping Jews tofulfill embodied mitzvot through practices that are ethical andequitable. Yonathan’s work brings traditional craftsmanship intoconversation with contemporary values, recovering and reimagining scribal methods long gatekept within insular communities. He produced the world’s first tefillin from roadkill and the first megillah on giraffe parchment. He is currently working to create the world’s first kosher Braille megillah and continues to look for new ways to innovate within the world of Jewish sacred craft.

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

Jewish Singles Over 60 are invited to an afternoon of BINGO, conversation, nosh, and community-building.

Come play BINGO or just shmooze throughout the afternoon! 

DATE: Sunday, January 24, 2027
TIME: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Minneapolis
COST: $10

Drivers license • State ID • Or current JCC card Required

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

Transportation

Transportation will be available from JCC Capp Center St. Paul, with a reservation. For details and to request transportation, contact Irit at iritv@minnesotajcc.org.

Please contact Freddie & Char with any other questions at all!
(612) 930-1818
matchmaking@jewfolk.com