Twin Cities Jewish Renewal Community (TCJRC)
Welcome!
Come experience the joy, beauty, aliveness, creativity and deep spirituality of Jewish Renewal!
About Us
Our TCJRC Spiritual Path
We are a vibrant, welcoming, egalitarian community that embraces spiritual connection, heartfelt prayer, lively study, musical and artistic expression, movement, Tikkun Olam, social justice, Eco-Kosher, Kabbalah, Mussar and other evolving approaches to connect our Judaism and The Source of Life.
In addition to occasional Shabbat and holiday gatherings, we share a wide variety of renewal inspired events, classes, and worship offered by local Jewish Congregations.
ALEPH National Affiliation
We are affiliated with ALEPH: The Alliance for Jewish Renewal (www.aleph.org), which is a trans-denominational, inclusive approach to revitalizing Judaism. ALEPH combines "the socially progressive values of egalitarianism, the joy of Hasidism, the informed do-it-yourself spirit of the chavurah movement and the accumulated wisdom of centuries of tradition." Jewish Renewal seeks to fully include all Jews and all peoples, seeking to bring creativity, relevance, joy and an all-embracing awareness to spiritual practice and life.
We strive to open ourselves to awareness of the sacred in all of existence. We see ourselves in a crucial position at these times of paradigm shift and are committed to help develop a spirituality through which Judaism can transform itself to continued vitality in the service of tikkun olam—world and soul healing. ALEPH’s statement of Eighteen Principles emphasizes the principles and values that flow together from the Four Worlds of Being, Knowing, Relating, and Doing.
The movement is dedicated to the Jewish people's sacred purpose of partnership with the Divine in the inseparable tasks of healing the world and healing our hearts. We aim to heal the earth and society through seeking peace, justice, and ecological wholeness.
Our Community
Everyone who crosses our path is a blessing to us. Since we are an ALEPH Network Community you may belong to any local Twin Cities or nearby Temple/Synagogue or you may be unaffiliated.
Paid Members receive invitations to Member privilege programs or services and may join our private Twin Cities Jewish Renewal Community Facebook Group.
To get our TCJRC newsletter, join our mailing list, get involved or share about Twin City Jewish Renewal events, please contact TCJewishRenewal@gmail.com,
About Twin Cities Jewish Renewal Community
Mission & Purpose
Mission & Purpose
Mission & Purpose
Twin Cities Jewish Renewal Community seeks to revitalize Judaism by combining ancient and modern Jewish wisdom with progressive values.
Jewish Renewal is unique because while we offer stand-alone programming, as a whole Renewal is a mindset that is able to be infused into all denominations which is why we are deeply committed to community collaborations.
Our mission is to build a dynamic, inclusive, multigenerational, participatory community, dedicated to renewing Jewish tradition through engaged spiritual practice, meaningful study, and responsible social action.
Our vision is to revitalize Judaism as a transformative spiritual path by engaging Jews more deeply and those seeking a spiritual home.
Our core purpose is to nourish our souls so that we can make the world a better place by promoting loving interactions among people, Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) and cultivating a living Jewish tradition.
Our Offerings
Mission & Purpose
Mission & Purpose
We have a comprehensive monthly e-Newsletter listing TCJRC events, along with a wide range of local and national Jewish Renewal events at area synagogues, Jewish institutions and ALEPH online programs.
In addition, we host and partner with numerous interactive, experiential opportunities, from Jewish Renewal music and spiritual worship Services to educational workshops and speakers.
We are committed to having a large, most welcoming and diverse membership and event participation, especially including Jews identifying as LGBTQ+, young Jews, those who are unaffiliated, Jews by Choice, Jews of Color and spiritual seekers.
We have diverse speakers and do extensive outreach and build on our existing partnerships. We look to further our egalitarian, gender-respectful language at all of our events and Services.
Now in our seventh year, TCJRC has blossomed into a vibrant home for Jewish Renewal in the Twin Cities. We have been blessed to host or co-sponsor:
- Spiritual Programs –Soulful Shabbat with J-Pride, PJ Library Shabbat morning, Havdalah, Passover Seder, Broken Open: A Tisha B'av Inspirational Retreat
- Inspired Musicians – Reb Shefa Gold, Cantor Linda Hirschhorn, Nava Tehila, Elana Brody
- Earth Renewal – Climate Justice: Stories of Hope and Action, Earth Based Judaism Experience
- Personal Growth & Exploration – ALEPH Biennial Kallah, Torah Yoga with Diane Bloomfield, Judaism Meets Curiosity: An Interactive Playful Experience, Kabbalah Coloring Workshop
- Study & Connection – Spiritual (often mystical) Book Group, Heritage Judaica
-Tu B’shevat Seder and Sing with Minnesota JCC and Hineni
- Hosted SooJi Min-Maranda, Executive Director of ALEPH with EDOT Midwest speaking about Jews of Color.
Our History
Mission & Purpose
Our History
The Jewish Renewal community in Minnesota has existed since the 1980s and has always been connected to ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal. It began with Services in the St. Paul Friends Meeting House and has changed its name and locations over the years until 2019 when it officially became the Twin Cities Jewish Renewal Community (TCJRC) and formally affiliated with Aleph. This gives us professional financial management, access to outstanding speakers and national online offerings and occasional mini-grants for programs to attract unaffiliated Jews.
Among our partners are Adath Jeshurun, Beth El, Shir Tikvah, Mount Zion Beth Jacob, YALA, J-Pride, Hineni, Jewish Community Action, EDOT Midwest, Minnesota JCC, PJ Library and Heritage Judaica.
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