Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis (JFCS) — ACT
612-965-0677
Contact: Laura Gorke
ACT empowers parents in the St. Louis Park School District to help children succeed in school. We offer an array of supportive services to students and families, including accessing important community resources.
JFCS — PJ Library Minneapolis
952-417-2139
pjlibrary.org
Contact: Carrie Fink, cfink@jfcsmpls.org
PJ Library is an international award-winning program designed to strengthen Jewish identity by sending free Jewish-content books and music on a monthly basis to children from newborn through age eight. PJ Library also hosts regular community events for families. Any family with a Jewish connection is invited to enroll and receive these beautiful, age-appropriate books. Sign up today on our website.
PJ Our Way is the next chapter of PJ Library, for kids ages 8.5-12. With PJ Our Way kids can go to pjourway.org every month to choose the book they want to receive. Kids can also submit reviews and videos about the books. They can join the PJ Our Way Kids Council or apply to be part of the national Design Team that has early access to PJ Our Way books and helps create content for the website.
PJ Library also includes Shalom Baby, which welcomes families of newborns and babies up to age two. Families of newborns are invited to our community baby showers as well as Circle Time, a monthly activity groups for infants and families.
Living Legacy
2845 Hedberg Dr.
Minnetonka, MN 55305
952-929-9922
Fax: 952-545-0776
rabbi@chabadminneapolis.com
livinglegacymn.com
Rabbi Mordechai Grossbaum
The Living Legacy brings real-life learning programs to schools and families throughout the Twin Cities. Its hands-on educational approach has led to heightened observance at home and served as a springboard for further involvement. For thousands, the Living Legacy has brought Judaism to life.
St. Paul Jewish Federation — PJ Library and PJ Our Way
790 Cleveland Ave., Suite 227
St. Paul, MN 55116
651-695-3195
jewishstpaul.org
PJ Library Coordinator: Ellen Konstan
Are you living in greater St. Paul and raising a Jewish child? Do you love sharing books with your child? PJ Library is our gift to you. Any child with a Jewish connection can receive a free monthly, age-appropriate book, and/or music exploring Jewish themes such as values, holidays, history and culture. PJ Library is for children ages 6 months to 8 years. PJ Our Way is for children ages 9 to 12. PJ Library St. Paul also hosts events and opportunities for PJ families to get together throughout the year.
Temple of Aaron Tours
616 S. Mississippi River Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55116
651-698-8874
templeofaaron.org
Contact: Susie Haim, SusieHaim@templeofaaron.org
We have a highly trained and dedicated group of tour leaders to guide church groups at Shabbat services and school groups during the weekdays. We have worked successfully for more than 50 years sharing the beauty of Judaism and helping a diverse array of groups understand many similarities in ethics, values and practices. The interconnections with multiple faiths make the world a better place and promote a clearer understanding of Jewish positions and history. Contact Susie Haim in the office to set up your tour today.
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