Events
Where Community Comes Together
From joyful holiday celebrations to meaningful fundraisers and signature annual traditions, events at the Minnesota JCC bring our community together all year long. We host unforgettable experiences that inspire connection, celebrate culture, and support the programs that matter most. Whether you’re joining us for a longtime favorite or discovering something new, every event is designed to be welcoming, engaging, and impactful. There’s always something worth celebrating at the JCC.
Upcoming Events
Sun, Jun 14 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Documentary Film Screening: “Violins of Hope – Strings of the Holocaust”
Narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Adrien Brody, Violins of Hope – Strings of the Holocaust follows Israeli master violinmaker Amnon Weinstein as he restores violins carried by starving Jewish refugees on death marches, played under coercion in concentration camps, and held close in ghettos and work camps—each instrument bearing witness to suffering, courage, and resilience. The film interweaves these histories with Weinstein’s mission to collect, repair, and return the violins to the world’s stages through performances by renowned musicians and orchestras, an act of love and defiance against those who tried to silence both the music and the people. (57 minutes) Israel/US
Post-film conversation featuring Janet Horvath. Ms. Horvath was the associate principal cello of the Minnesota Orchestra from 1980-2012. Her new book, The Cello Still Sings – A Generational Story of the Holocaust and of the Transformative Power of Music, will be available for purchase and signing.
FREE
Sun, Jun 14 | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral
Exhibition at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral
The violins remain on display alongside the deep human stories they carry, inviting guests to linger, listen, and reflect.
FREE – Donations welcome
Wed, Jun 17 | 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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Softening the Grief
A GENTLE TIME FOR PROCESSING LOSS, REFLECTIVE JOURNALING & RESTORATIVE MOVEMENT
Grief takes many forms. This retreat offers a space to normalize your experiences and challenge common myths. Through guided journaling and reflection, you will
explore your story, what you carry, and what carries you. You will leave with a greater awareness of how you treat yourself, along with simple tools to meet yourself with greater compassion. We’ll close with a restorative yoga practice to support rest and integration. Come as you are; no writing or yoga experience needed.
Sun, Jun 21 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
TBD
A Service of Music and Prayer: Violins of Hope at Plymouth Congregational Church
Plymouth Congregational Church has long honored a tradition of extraordinary music and thoughtful prayer. This special Sunday morning worship service weaves instruments from the Violins of Hope collection into that tradition — their voices joining a congregation gathered, as always, to be moved and transformed.
FREE
No registration required.
Mon, Jun 22 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
University of Northwestern – St. Paul
Minnesota Sinfonia in Performance
Artistic Director Jay Fishman and the Minnesota Sinfonia bring live music — and living history — to Sholom Home West in a free, open rehearsal as part of the Violins of Hope Minnesota residency. Sinfonia musicians will perform on instruments from the Violins of Hope collection: violins and other pieces rescued, restored, and carried through the Holocaust, now returned to song.
6:30 PM: Pre-Concert Talk;
7:30 PM: Concert
FREE
Registration not required.
Tue, Jun 23 | 11:45 AM
Sabes JCC
Downsizing Workshop with Sharon Kadet (Sabes)
Moving and downsizing can feel overwhelming. In this practical, supportive workshop, Sharon Kadet, Director of Business Development at Rose’s Daughters, shares proven strategies to help individuals and families navigate life transitions with confidence and clarity. This workshop is ideal for individuals planning a move and families supporting a loved one. Kosher lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by June 17.
FREE
To attend, RSVP to Ali at 651.328.2258 or alilja@sholom.com