Resources and Information in theCommunity

In the Community

Torah Academy Store Hours – Thursdays 8:00 pm-10:30 pm; Sundays 11:00 am-1:30 pm;
OPEN Wednesday, July 21; CLOSED Thursday, July 22. Sale runs until July 31. No gift certificates for sale items. We're having a Summer Clearance SALE from now until July 31! 25% OFF all regular price books, CDs, DVDs, and tapes. 20% OFF wine plus in-store specials. 10% OFF Mezuzos. 10% OFF already reduced clearance merchandise. ~IN-STOCK ITEMS ONLY~.

Jewelery by Ely Goldhut – Ely, a jewelery designer , has a wide array of jewelery for sale. Mention KI when you are purchasing your jewelery and Ely will contribute a percentage of the sale price to the shul . Ely may be reached at 479 287 9146 or at elygoldart@gmail.com. To see his jewelery, go to www.elygoldart.com

North Side Synagogues/Neighborhood Walking Tour -Sunday July 25. Date: Sunday, July 25. Time: 3-4:30 p.m. Place: Mikro Kodesh Synagogue, 1000 Oliver Avenue North. Guide: Bob Roscoe and Iric Nathanson. Co-sponsored by the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest, this walking tour highlights some of the gathering places of North Minneapolis’ Jewish community in the early- and mid-20th century. Visit a neighborhood with three synagogues, the Emmanuel Cohen Community Center, and the Jewish Shelter Home for Children. Learn about the architectural history and the communities that have gathered here.http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/cped/docs/2010_Summer_Walking_Tours.pdf   

For Your Lawn Care Needs such as: lawn mowing and weed whacking, raking, spring clean up, weed pulling etc. Call Josh Burton (952-465-2979) or Akiva Frishman (952-465-7331) for a low price. 

Green Thumb Originals is offering gift certificates for holiday purchase. Contact Adele Morris at 952-220-2523 or atgreenthumboriginals@gmail.com.

Dove Photography offering portrait & pet photography in my studio or at your home or location. Arrange for a portrait session at your convenience. Donation of 10% will be made to KI on all products and fees. Contact Dave Glucksman at 952 922-9466, or atdave@dovephotographymn.com.

Piano Lessons – Piano lessons available from a talented musician. If you are interested, please contact Olga at 479 287 9146 (notwithstanding the area code, Olga is based in St. Louis Park).

Sha'arim's Summer 50-50 Raffle - Win a share of up to $10,000!! In these tough economic times, we need your support so that every Jewish child and young adult with special needs, regardless of their background or synagogue affiliation, has the opportunity to receive a Jewish education and be included within our Jewish community. Tickets are $100 each. Only 200 tickets will be sold. Half of the money raised through ticket sales, up to $10,000, will be awarded to 2 winners (up to $5,000 each). Details at www.shaarim.org. Call 952-303-5276 or order online at bit.ly/shaarim. We need your support! (Payment plans available.) Winning tickets to be drawn at an end of year summer BBQ on Sunday, August 22nd. (Details will be forthcoming.)

New Community Gemach Directory - What is a Gemach? A gemach literally means, loving kindness and it has come to mean a “free loan society” of money or things that people occasionally need. Gemachs loan out items (i.e. vases, car seats, tablecloths, wedding gowns etc.) for people to use.  Its goal is people helping people.

  • Are you willing to loan out items for others to use? Do you already have items that you lend out?
  • Do you want to start a gemach in honor or memory of someone? You store the items and set the guidelines for their use.  People call you directly if they need it.
  • This new Gemach Directory will list your name, phone number and type of gemach items you have. All of the information will be organized and available to all. I will work to keep it publicized and updated as new gemachs are formed.

I am organizing this New Gemach Directory in memory of my mother, Faye Porter Arenzon, who recently died at the age of 100. My Mother was an incredibly kind and giving person.
Call me @ 952-927-9670 or email me Morahbsmith@aol.com with any questions, suggestions or to include your gemach in this community directory.

This community does a lot of chessed for others and this is another way we can help each other. Thank you for helping with this project. In the zechus of helping others, may your own needs be met.

From MN Kosher

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Kashrut Alert from the CRC

From the CRC - The confectioner’s sugar sold by Wal-Mart under their Great Value brand is mistakenly labeled as being kosher for Passover. The product, although certified kosher for year-round use by United Mehadrin, is NOT certified for Passover use.

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From the OU

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From the Kollel

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On Shabbos due to the prohibition of Gozaiz-shearing, one is prohibited from cutting or tearing any hair, skin or nail from his body.  Removing a wart is also prohibited. This prohibition applies whether one uses a utensil (scissors, clippers, etc.) or his hands or teeth.
Therefore care must be taken not to accidentally remove a bothersome fingernail or hangnail on Shabbos.  Those who have the habit of biting their nails or their fingers must be extra vigilant so as to not transgress this prohibition unintentionally out of habit. (Shulchan Aruch Or”Ch 340:1) Note: One, who is pain due to any of the above circumstances, should consult a Rav for guidance.

Organizations Associated with our Community

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Jewish Learning:

Minneapolis Community Kollel
2930 Inglewood Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55416 (Rosh Kollel, Rabbi Chaim Gibber; Rosh Kollel, Rabbi Menachem Frank): (952)926-8244. Email: mfrank@mnkollel.org

MN Jewish Federations

http://www.jewishminnesota .org

Minneapolis Jewish Federation

13100 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 200
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Phone: (952) 593-2600
Fax: (952) 593-2544
E-mail:  webmaster@ujfc.org

United Jewish Fund and Council of St. Paul

790 Cleveland Ave. S., Suite 227
St. Paul, MN 55116
Phone: (651) 690-1707
Fax: (651) 690-0228
E-mail: webmaster@ujfc.org

Book/Gift Stores

Torah Academy Bookstore
2800 Joppa Avenue South, Minneapolis MN 55416

Reg Hours:
Sunday 11:00am - 1:30pm
Tuesday 9:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:15pm - 10:30pm

Elijah's Cup:
4212 Minnetonka Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55416-4131
Phone: (952) 926-4433

Brochin's:
5808 West 36th St.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
(952) 926-2011
http://www.brochins.com

Mikveh

Mikveh Ritularium
952-926-0276 (leave a message) 4624A Minnetonka Blvd. Minneapolis MN 55416

Men’s Mikveh
4330 W. 28th St. (Down the path adjacent to Kenesseth Israel) open Erev Shabbos up until 20 minutes before Mincha. Open for toiveling keylim the first Sunday of the month.

Chevra Kadisha [Jewish Burial Rites]:

contact Eli Magy: 952- 926-9100

Eruv Hotline:

612-640-ERUV (640-3788)

Jewish Community Centers

Minneapolis Sabes JCC
http://www.sabesjcc.org

St. Paul JCC
http://www.stpauljcc.org

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