A Modern 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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Kiddush this Shabbat is sponsored by Rabbi & Mrs. Yosef Shagalow in honor of Tu B'Shevat and in gratitude to HaShem for the Rabbi's refuah shlemah.
Seudah Shlishit this Shabbat is sponsored by the congregation.
Shabbat Chai - Once again, Kenesseth Israel is proud to honor those of our young people who have begun their formal Jewish education this year by entering the first grade.
Sepharadi Minyan this Shabbat Morning – Meets in the downstair Beit Medrash.
Floral Arrangements at the Shul Created and Donated by Green Thumb Originals, Adele Morris - Todah Rabah to Green Thumb and Adele.
Mishlei Class led by David Bahn meets at 3:45 pm this Shabbat
Beginning Hebrew Classes - -10 classes. Lessons to be held at the shul on Tuesdays at 7 pm. Cost $90. Classes taught by Yossi Ben-Harush. To register, call 952-451-0555, fax 952-920-2184 or email office@kenessethisrael.org.
The 5770 Calendars Are In - All members and friends of the shul are welcome to pick them up at the front entrance.
Lili Khabie will be Coordinating Two Hamantaschen Baking Sessions. Please reply to Jill Goldberger at 952-920-0999 or jillgwithhat@yahoo.com if you are able to help on one or both of these dates: Sunday, January 31 at 11 am; Sunday, February 7 at 11 am.
Mishloach Manot Order Forms Were Mailed this Week. Please return your order and donation to the shul by Feb. 8. If you did not recieve an order form, call Jill Goldberger, 952-920-0999.
Help With Packing and Delivering Mishloach Manot - If you are able to help pack and/or deliver mishloach manot on Purim (Sunday, Feb. 28), please contact Jill Goldberger, 952-920-0999.
Minyanaires Wanted – Join us for Shacharit, Mincha and Maariv. Help us ensure that a Minyan will be present so people can say Kaddish.
STEP Donations Needed – Good news. STEP is accepting donations via giveMN.org. Give online and remember to put in that you would like your dollars used for kosher food. This is another way to help make sure--from the warm comfort of your home--that the needs of our community are met.
For Shabbat Hospitality, please 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.
Dvar Torah Courtesy of Rabbi Da-vid Rosenthal – AISH MN (Jan 29, 2010) - None this week