An Orthodox Jewish congregation of suburban Minneapolis, providing a welcoming environment for Jews of all observance levels.
Welcome to Kenesseth Israel Congregation's Web site. We are the Modern Orthodox Jewish congregation of suburban Minneapolis, located in St. Louis Park at 4330 W. 28th Street, 10 minutes from downtown Minneapolis. Led by Rabbi Chaim Goldberger, we support about 120 member families. We provide a welcoming environment for Jews of all observance levels.
Weekly davening is approximately 20 minutes before sundown and at 7 a.m. (earlier davening times for Mondays, Thursdays and festivals apply, davening on Sunday mornings and on national holidays is at 8:00 a.m.). See the KI's calendar for more details/times
Please feel free to browse our Web site. If you have any questions, please email Rabbi Goldberger. He may also be reached by calling (952) 920-2183.
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In the Community
Kenesseth Israel presents IN CONCERT Rav Yisroel Zelman
TUESDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 16th
at the Semple Mansion
100 West Franklin Ave., Minneapolis
8:00 p.m.
ב״ה
Dear Friend,
As a supporter of Kenesseth Israel Congregation, you will be presented with two tickets to hear Rav Yisroel Zelman in concert, Tuesday night, August 16, at 8:00 p.m. at the Semple Mansion, 100 West Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis.
Rav Zelman, a brilliant and electrifying pianist and singer, is a graduate of the Moscow Music Academy and the Moscow State Conservatory. He has also served as Cantor of the Moscow Choral Synagogue, Deputy Chief Rabbi of Moscow and Dayan (Judge) on the Rabbinical Court. Currently residing in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, he is spiritual leader of the Russian Jewish community there. He will perform a selection of Jewish and Yiddish folk songs, designed for the enjoyment of entire Jewish community.
Kenesseth Israel does not take in sufficient dues money to cover our annual budget. We rely on several fundraising events to get us through the year, particularly the summer months. To enable us to continue to meet our obligations to the rabbi and staff and to our service providers, we ask that you support this event generously. Please remit as generous a contribution as you can afford (we ask a minimum of $20 per ticket) and help show your strong commitment to the shul, its Rav, and its many dedicated members and volunteers.
Yossi Ben Harush, President, Kenesseth Israel Congregation
This Week/Next Week and Upcoming Events at KI (August 12, 2011)
Kiddush this Shabbat - Kiddush is sponsored by the congregation.
Seudah Shlishit this Shabbat is sponsored by Ely Greenhut in honor of the Yahrzeit of his mother, Gittel bat Shlomo Hillel A”H. Ely will also be making a siyum in her memory.
The Matriarchs & Patriarchs class resumes this Shabbat at 6 pm.
Rabbi Goldberger's Shabbat Pirke Avot Class will meet at 7:15 pm this Shabbat.
Bar Mitzvah of Lincoln Bernhard this coming Thursday - With gratitude to Hashem and hakaras hatov to the Congregation Kenesseth Israel, Dr.and Mrs. Gershon Bernhard and Ms. Rebecca Bender are pleased to announce that their son Lincoln, is becoming a Bar Mitzvah. He will be called to the Torah b'ezrat Hashem, on Thursday August 18. Please join us for davening and seudas mitzvot following Shacharis.
HOLD THE DATE - Tuesday, August 16 - Rav Yisrael Zelman, renowned pianist and Jewish folksinger
Mazal Tov
To Rabbi Yosef and Mrs. Renee Heisler on the engagement of their daughter, Miryam, to Shlomo Schloss of N. Miami Beach. The community is invited to an OPEN HOUSE at the Heisler's home this Sunday, August 14, 3-5 pm, 2933 Ottawa Ave. S.
To Dr.and Mrs. Gershon Bernhard and Ms. Rebecca Bender on the upcoming Bar Mitzvah of their son, Lincoln, this coming Thursday.
STEP Donations Needed - Remember to earmark your donation for kosher food. Please direct any questions to Miriam Charney at 952 285 5431.
For Shabbat Hospitality, contact Vivien Bacaner at vbacaner@comcast.net or (952)929-5370 (before 10pm).
To Schedule a Kiddush or Seudah Shlishit please contact Michael Moskowitz at (612) 889-3062 or at mlmoskowitz@comcast.net.