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.
To view our weekly newsletter Kol HaKahal, click here.
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Kiddush this Shabbat is sponsored by the Blitenthal Family in honor of the 3rd anniversary of Elie’s Bar Mitzvah and Ron and Donna’s 24th wedding anniversary. The Kiddush is also sponsored by Marisa Potter in honor of the congregation as a farewell and in gratitude for all of the congregation's support. Marisa will be moving to New York to start her new job.
Seudah Shlishit this Shabbat is sponsored in honor of Rabbi Goldberger’s birthday by:
Tamar Rus Stein, Ned & Carol Kantar, Jerry & Emily Beker, Simon & BJ Goldman, Marty & Corinne Klatzko, Jonathan & Mary Ann Grad, Adam Charney & Miriam Cardozo, Blair & Michelle Jonas, Ron & Donna Blitenthal and Shimon Walner.
Rabbi Goldberger's Pirkei Avot Class meets at 7:45 pm this Shabbat.
Matriarchs & Patriarchs class will be on hiatus this Shabbat.
Office Hours - Rabbi Goldberger will, from now on, hold office hours on Mondays and Thursdays from 9am till 1pm. Visitors and shul members should establish meetings with him during these office hours. In addition, Rabbi Goldberger is available, as always, by phone..
Volunteers Needed – to sew a seam on the torah cover – contact Bob Margolies at 952-924-0244.
Minyanaires Wanted – Join us for Shacharit, Mincha and Maariv.
Kenesseth Israel is considering establishing a new Hebrew center for all ages with focus on learning Hebrew language. Whether or not we proceed, will depend on what kind of feedback we get from you. If you have any interest in continuous classes for adults and/ or children, please email to the office: office@kenessethisrael.org with subject Hebrew classes .
Baking Fundraiser for Wendy Runge - Attention Ladies: In order to help raise funds for Wendy Runge's legal expenses, we will be baking items to sell.
Please see the times listed below to determine whether you can help with this project.
Baking times:
Platters of these baked goods will be assembled on or around August 1st. Information on the cost of these platters will follow in a later email. Kugels will also be available for purchase on or around August 1st.
In addition, homemade challahs will be available for purchase from Jill Goldberger's kitchen. Please contact Jill for ordering and purchase information.
Thank you so much for your consideration. Any questions regarding Wendy Runge's situation can be directed to Rabbi Goldberger at the shul.
The KI Sisterhood and women of the community
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, 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.