Or Emet to host program on origins of Ashkenaz

As inspired by Bob Marley, “If you know your history, then you will know where you’re coming from.” The question is … which history? Or Emet member Rachel Wexelbaum will kick off the 2021-22 Sunday programming season with her research and facilitated discussion on the origins of Ashkenazi Jews. The program will run from 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, Sept. 26, at the Talmud Torah of St. Paul, 768 Hamline Ave. South in St. Paul. 

Please note: All attendees will be asked to wear masks and show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within the previous 72 hours. Those who cannot attend in person may join over Zoom. Register in advance here.

Wexelbaum is an independent writer and researcher who focuses on LGBTQ+ and Jewish identities, histories and community building via cultural preservation, activism and Wikimedia projects. With more than 20 years’ experience as an educator, librarian and human rights advocate, she currently works as the education director at the St. Cloud Correctional Facility of the Minnesota Department of Corrections.

The Sunday adult programs are free and open to the public and meet concurrently with the Jewish Cultural School. 

Or Emet is a secular congregation celebrating and honoring Jewish culture, history and values from a humanistic, inclusive perspective.

For information about Or Emet’s Jewish Cultural School, contact JCS director Arty Dorman at school-1@oremet.org. 

For information about Or Emet, email welcome@oremet.org or visit oremet.org.

Or Emet’s High Holiday Plans Have Changed

In response to changing COVID circumstances, Or Emet has adjusted its programming for the 2021 High Holidays. With the goal of balancing the health and safety of our attendees with the desire to come together in person, our mix of virtual and face-to-face events has changed. The following programs will be led by Or Emet rabbinic candidate Eva Cohen:

When registering, please indicate which programs you would like to attend.

Yom Kippur services will be at the Sabes Jewish Community Center, 4330 South Cedar Lake Rd., St. Louis Park (directions: http://www.sabesjcc.org/directions.php) and over Zoom. Or Emet requires everyone attending services to mask and maintain social distance in all indoor areas of the JCC for the protection of children and others who are vulnerable. Please note: Plans are subject to change based on CDC and state guidelines.

Following the Yom Kippur service, a break-fast meal will be served outdoors under a tent on JCC property. (Registration required) 

In keeping with High Holiday tradition, Or Emet welcomes nonperishable donations at all services.

For more information about Or Emet’s High Holiday services, including registration for Zoom, Tashlich and the Yom Kippur break-fast, email highholidays@oremet.org. For general information about Or Emet, email  info@oremet.org or visit oremet.org.

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