Jewish Institute for Lifelong Learning: Wednesday Nights for Adult Education

Discover a new side of Judaism, meet others in the community, explore an interest, get your body moving or brush up on your Hebrew through our JILL classes. These diverse courses for adults serve as a launching pad for the next stage in your Jewish journey.

If you have taken a JILL class at the Sabes JCC before, get a friend to sign up for a late fall class listed below and get 2 FREE TICKETS TO ANSCHEL AND THE MISSING CHANUKAH GELT! For your tickets just email cavitabile@sabesjcc.org or call the box office at 952-381-3499.

The following classes meet on Wednesday evenings, from 7–8:30 p.m., November 5, 12, 19 and December 10 (unless otherwise noted).

Click here to register by October 29th.

The Exotic World of Jewish Cuisine

Think beyond gefilte fish and tzimmes:  Jewish communities around the world adapted to local agriculture and culture creating a legacy of flavorful and diverse Jewish food. Taste the international flavors of Jewish foods from  global communities around the world and bring them to your table. Fun, interactive and educational. Instructor: Zehorit Helicher, professional chef. Limited to 12 students.

Yoga with a Jewish Soul

This spiritual class will give you a yoga experience with Jewish Content and Spiritual expression. We will explore basic yoga poses, pranayama (breath work), Hebrew Chanting, and soul stimulating music. Come prepared for movement, relaxation, and socialization. Class meets 7:00-8:15. Instructor: Jennifer Gray, Director of the Yoga Center of Minneapolis.

Hebrew Word Power for Rusty Learners

From our early days in Hebrew School to synagogue services to visits to Israel, we have picked up a few words here and there. Here is a class that will continue to increase your Hebrew word power through easy to read Hebrew Stories, newspaper articles and exercises. If you are a little rusty and want to get on the path to a stronger grasp of daily Hebrew, then this class is for you! Instructor: Uri Koppel.

Israeli Dancing For All

Discover Israeli culture and learn folk dancing from a pro featuring contemporary Israeli dances, classics and old favorites. The session is open to enthusiastic dancers of all ages. The first half hour is geared towards teaching basic steps and easy dances and the second half of the class focuses on requests, open dancing, and teaching of more advanced dances. Class meets 7:00 - 8:00. Instructor: Steve Mintz.

Postville, IOWA: The Book and the Reality

Join this thought provoking class that will delve into the city of Postville, Iowa, home of one of the largest Kosher Meat Packing Plants in America. The class will read sections of the book by Stephen Bloom, learn about how this story has unfolded, and what is happening in Postville today. Instructor: Rabbi Alexander Davis.

Yiddish: Keeping it Alive with a Creative Twist

Join this conversational Yiddish Class, learning some new creative phrases, and on the last night, find your way to Cecil’s Deli with directions in Yiddish! Instructor: Sol Awend.

Rabbi Simpser - Relationships

In this course you will gain valuable insights into your relationships, based on the wisdom of the Torah. The course will also teach practical techniques for fine-tuning your language in relationships, gaining greater clarity and understanding in discussions, increasing sales in your business, getting your children to cooperate and building a better rapport with others quickly and easily. Instructor: Berel Simpser.

For more information and registration for JILL and other adult education opportunities, click here or call Humanities Coordinator Peggy Mandel at 952.381.3466.


JILL Kickoff Event

The Psalm as a Vehicle for Self-Examination: A Reading of Psalm 139
with Robert Alter, Professor at the University of California at Berkeley
Wednesday, October 29, 7 p.m.

Don’t miss this wonderful evening of community study with Minneapolis rabbis and educators. Robert Alter is a professor in comparative literature and Biblical studies at the University of California at Berkeley. In the last 20 years, Alter has moved from literary studies to a program to capture the beautiful rhythms and literary nuances of the Bible through translations, articles and books include The Art of Biblical Poetry.

In partnership with the Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Minnesota.

The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Minnesota is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of Jewish culture and history from the ancient world to the present. In addition to a focus on research and education, the Center for Jewish Studies is strongly committed to outreach between the University and the Twin Cities community.

Founded in 2007, the Robert and Janet Sabes Center for Jewish Arts and Humanities has become a destination for the celebration of Judaism as a civilization strengthening the Jewish community and an active participant in the diverse cultural life of the Twin Cities. For more information, visit our website: www.sabesjcc.org or call 952.381.3400.