Or Emet – the Minnesota Congregation for Humanistic Judaism

Jewish Cultural Sunday School #8
2026-04-12 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Twin Cities German Immersion School,, 1031 Como Ave, St Paul, MN, 55103, United States
Or Emet’s Jewish Cultural Sunday School (JCSS) for 3 to 13-year-olds meets monthly on Sunday mornings, with a concurrent program for their parents and other adults. The focus of each varies monthly.
Or Emet adult programs are free and open to the public.
For more information about Or Emet’s JCSS, visit the school blog on the Or Emet website, oremet.org.
To arrange a JCSS visit, learn more about JCSS, the youth program and/or for JCSS-related questions and issues, contact school director Molly Phipps at school@oremet.org.
Please direct inquiries about Or Emet and/or membership to info@oremet.org.

Executive Committee Meeting
2026-04-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-09 19:00 - 20:30 | MN
If interested in attending, please email info@oremet.org or call 612-787-7812.
For more information about Or Emet​ and/or membership, please email info@oremet.org, call 612-787-7812 or visit oremet.org.

Shabbat Service | Program: "My Work With Sheila and Paul Wellstone"
2026-04-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Minnesota JCC Sabes Center Minneapolis, 4330 Cedar Lake Rd, Minneapolis, MN, 55416, United States
On Friday, April 24, from 7:30-9 p.m., Or Emet will host a Shabbat service led by Rabbi Eva Cohen followed by a presentation by Marcia Avner, former communications director for the late Sen. Paul Wellstone. A social time will follow.
The events will take place at the Minnesota JCC Sabes Center Minneapolis, 4330 S. Cedar Lake Road, Minneapolis.
Avner worked with Wellstone during his first term in the U.S. Senate. Together, they confronted the governor over health concerns relating to power lines. She also supported Sheila Wellstone’s commitment to the movement to end violence in families.
Avner will share stories and observations about how these leaders carried out their conviction that, “We all do better when we all do better.” The Wellstone legacy is strong in Minnesota and across the country. Avner invites attendees to share their own encounters and connections to the Wellstones.
Those who cannot attend the program in person may join over Zoom. Please register in advance for the Zoom option.
Or Emet is a secular congregation celebrating and honoring Jewish culture, history and values from a humanistic, inclusive perspective.
For more information about Or Emet, email info@oremet.org or visit oremet.org.

Executive Committee Meeting
2026-05-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Minnesota JCC Sabes Center Minneapolis, 4330 Cedar Lake Rd, Minneapolis, MN, 55416, United States

Adult Program: "Turning the Bend: When It’s Time for Senior Services"
2026-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Twin Cities German Immersion School,, 1031 Como Ave, St Paul, MN, 55103, United States
On Sunday, May 17, Or Emet will host a presentation by Jennifer Koontz and Clare Gravon, case managers for the senior services division of Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minnesota.
The event will run from 10 a.m.-noon at Twin Cities German Immersion School, 1031 Como Ave. in St. Paul. A social time will follow.
Koontz and Gravon will provide a brief overview of the services JFCSMN provides to the community, as well as details about the Dementia Friends organization. They also will describe what it is like to live with dementia and tips for communicating with people who have the disease.
Attendees will be asked to turn their new understanding into practical action that can help people living with dementia in their families and communities.
Koontz has worked as a case manager for JFCSMN for several years, empowering seniors to be as independent as possible and connecting them with resources while also supporting family caregivers. She facilitates Dementia Friends information sessions and is a trained class leader for Powerful Tools for Caregivers.
Gravon has worked at JFCSMN for almost a decade, first as a coordinator of the food security program and now as a case manager in senior services. She is a master trainer for the Dementia Friends program and is currently working on a pilot program for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Those who cannot attend in person may join via Zoom. Please register in advance for the Zoom option.
The Sunday adult programs are free and open to the public and meet concurrently with the Jewish Cultural Sunday 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 Sunday School, contact JCSS director Molly Phipps at school@oremet.org. For information about Or Emet, email info@oremet.org or visit oremet.org.

Jewish Cultural Sunday School #9
2026-05-17 10:00 - 12:30 | Twin Cities German Immersion School,, 1031 Como Ave, St Paul, MN, 55103, United States

Shabbat Service | Program: “Building the Next Generation of Leaders: The YMCA Center for Youth Voice”
2026-05-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Minnesota JCC Sabes Center Minneapolis, 4330 Cedar Lake Rd, Minneapolis, MN, 55416, United States
On Friday, May 29, from 7:30-9 p.m., Or Emet will host a Shabbat service led by Rabbi Eva Cohen followed by a presentation featuring James Farnsworth, senior program director for the YMCA Center for Youth Voice (CYV), along with four student leaders. A social gathering will follow the program.
The event will take place at the Minnesota JCC Sabes Center Minneapolis, 4330 S. Cedar Lake Road, Minneapolis.
During the presentation, Farnsworth and the student leaders will highlight CYV’s programs and share personal reflections on the importance of youth engagement in civic leadership.
Based in Maplewood, CYV is dedicated to strengthening Minnesota’s civic culture by helping young people understand the workings of government and empowering them to take meaningful action on issues that matter to them. The organization is grounded in the belief that democracy must be learned and renewed by each generation.
Those unable to attend in person may join via Zoom. Please register in advance for the Zoom option.
Or Emet is a secular congregation celebrating and honoring Jewish culture, history and values from a humanistic, inclusive perspective.
For more information about Or Emet, visit oremet.org or email info@oremet.org.

Adult Program: Or Emet Annual Meeting and Picnic
2026-06-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Twin Cities German Immersion School,, 1031 Como Ave, St Paul, MN, 55103, United States
On Saturday, June 6, Or Emet’s annual meeting will take place concurrently with the Jewish Cultural Sunday School, followed by a potluck picnic.
The adult programs are free and open to the public and meet concurrently with the Jewish Cultural Sunday School.
Those who cannot attend in person may join over Zoom.
We continue to collect empty pill bottles and personal care items for clients at Listening House, a St. Paul drop-in center. Donations are gratefully accepted at all Shabbat and Sunday programs.
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 Sunday School, contact JCSS director Molly Phipps at school@oremet.org. For information about Or Emet, email info@oremet.org or visit oremet.org.

Jewish Cultural Sunday School #10 (Meeting on Saturday this month)
2026-06-06 10:00 - 12:30 | Twin Cities German Immersion School,, 1031 Como Ave, St Paul, MN, 55103, United States
Or Emet’s Jewish Cultural Sunday School (JCSS) for 3 to 13-year-olds meets monthly on Sunday mornings, with a concurrent program for their parents and other adults. The focus of each varies monthly. (This month, JCSS will take place on Saturday.)
Or Emet adult programs are free and open to the public.
For more information about Or Emet’s JCSS, visit the school blog on the Or Emet website, oremet.org.
To arrange a JCSS visit, learn more about JCSS, the youth program and/or for JCSS-related questions and issues, contact school director Molly Phipps at school@oremet.org.
Please direct inquiries about Or Emet and/or membership to info@oremet.org.

Leta Young's Bat Mitzvah
2026-06-13 11:00 - 13:30 | MN
Mazel tov, Leta! Invitation with venue information and other details has been shared with Or Emet members.

“Take Me Out to the Ballgame” with Or Emet!
2026-06-20 18:37 | MN
Or Emet is already dreaming of sunshine, summer nights and bright green ball fields! Join us for our annual St. Paul Saints outing on Saturday, June 20, for the 6:37 p.m. game against the Omaha Storm Chasers (the Kansas City Royals’ AAA team).
The game will take place at CHS Field, 360 N. Broadway St. in St. Paul.
This year, ticketing is easier than ever! Just hop over to the Or Emet ticket portal to purchase your seats directly in our reserved section — no muss, no fuss, all fun. We can’t wait to root, root, root for the Saints with our Or Emet family!
Got questions? Email Carrie Dickson.

Lila Busby's Bat Mitzvah
2026-06-27 17:00 - 20:30 | MN
Mazel tov, Lila! Invitation with venue information and other details has been shared with Or Emet members.

Ilana Binder's Bat Mitzvah
2026-07-11 10:30 - 13:30 | MN
Mazel tov, Ilana! Invitation with venue information and other details has been shared with Or Emet members.

Rose King's B Mitzvah
2026-07-18 14:00 - 17:00 | MN
Mazel tov, Rose! Invitation with venue information and other details has been shared with Or Emet members.

Summer Havdalah and Picnic
2026-08-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Cherokee Regional Park, 700 Cherokee Heights Blvd., St. Paul, MN, 55107, United States
Or Emet’s summer Havdalah and picnic will take place from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Cherokee Regional Park,
700 Cherokee Heights Blvd., St. Paul.
Details will be added closer to the event date.

Rosh Hashanah Eve Service
2026-09-11 19:00 - 21:00 | First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis, 900 Mount Curve Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
Or Emet invites everyone to share in our High Holiday services. We are a secular congregation celebrating and honoring Jewish culture, history and values from a humanistic, inclusive perspective.
Tonight’s Rosh Hashanah service will be led by Rabbi Eva Cohen. Those unable to attend in person may join over Zoom. Please register in advance here for the Zoom option.
In keeping with tradition, Or Emet will collect nonperishable food and personal hygiene items at High Holiday events. Donations will be shared with the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center.
For more information about Or Emet’s High Holiday services, email highholidays@oremet.org. For general information about Or Emet, email info@oremet.org or visit oremet.org.

Rosh Hashanah Tashlich Service and Potluck
2026-09-12 10:30 - 12:30 | TBA
Tashlich is a ceremony about identifying and letting go of undesired behaviors. It is held outside and is especially fun for children. Registration is required and details will be posted a few weeks before the event.
For more information about Or Emet’s High Holiday services, email highholidays@oremet.org. For general information about Or Emet, email info@oremet.org or visit oremet.org.

Kol Nidre Service
2026-09-20 19:00 - 20:30 | First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis, 900 Mount Curve Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
Or Emet invites everyone to share in our High Holiday services. We are a secular congregation celebrating and honoring Jewish culture, history and values from a humanistic, inclusive perspective.
Tonight’s Kol Nidre service will be led by Rabbi Eva Cohen. Those who cannot attend in person can join over Zoom. Please register in advance here for the Zoom option.
In keeping with tradition, Or Emet will collect nonperishable food and personal hygiene items at High Holiday events. Donations will be shared with Hallie Q. Brown Community Center.
For more information about Or Emet’s High Holiday services, email highholidays@oremet.org. For general information about Or Emet, email info@oremet.org or visit oremet.org.

Yom Kippur Service and Break-the-Fast
2026-09-21 16:30 - 20:30 | First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis, 900 Mount Curve Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
Or Emet invites everyone to share in our High Holiday services. We are a secular congregation celebrating and honoring Jewish culture, history and values from a humanistic, inclusive perspective.
Today’s Yom Kippur service will be led by Rabbi Eva Cohen. Those who cannot attend in person can join over Zoom. Please register in advance here for the Zoom option.
Following the Yom Kippur service, a break-fast meal will be served. More information will be posted as it becomes available.
In keeping with tradition, Or Emet will collect nonperishable food and personal hygiene items at High Holiday events. Donations will be shared with Hallie Q. Brown Community Center.
For more information about Or Emet’s High Holiday services, email highholidays@oremet.org. For general information about Or Emet, email info@oremet.org or visit oremet.org.

Sunday Adult Program: Topic TBA
2026-09-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Twin Cities German Immersion School,, 1031 Como Ave, St Paul, MN, 55103, United States
Or Emet’s Sunday adult programs are free and open to the public and meet concurrently with the Jewish Cultural Sunday School.
Those who cannot attend in person may join over Zoom. Zoom registration information will be added closer to the event date.
We continue to collect empty pill bottles and personal care items for clients at Listening House, a St. Paul drop-in center. Donations are gratefully accepted at all Shabbat and Sunday programs.
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 Sunday School, contact JCSS director Molly Phipps at school@oremet.org. For information about Or Emet, email info@oremet.org or visit oremet.org.

Jewish Cultural Sunday School #1 (Sukkot)
2026-09-27 10:00 - 12:30 | Twin Cities German Immersion School,, 1031 Como Ave, St Paul, MN, 55103, United States
Or Emet’s Jewish Cultural Sunday School (JCSS) for 3 to 13-year-olds meets monthly on Sunday mornings, with a concurrent program for their parents and other adults. The focus of each varies monthly.
On Sept. 27, a Sukkot celebration will take place after JCSS.
Or Emet adult programs are free and open to the public.
For more information about Or Emet’s JCSS, visit the school blog on the Or Emet website, oremet.org.
To arrange a JCSS visit, learn more about JCSS, the youth program and/or for JCSS-related questions and issues, contact school director Molly Phipps at school@oremet.org.
Please direct inquiries about Or Emet and/or membership to info@oremet.org.

"Intro to Judaism Through a Humanistic Lens": Rabbi Eva Cohen
2026-10-04 15:00 - 16:30 | TBA
Or Emet’s Rabbi Eva Cohen will lead a three-session “Intro to Judaism Through a Humanistic Lens” course at the dates and times listed below. The location will be announced once it is finalized.

Sunday, Oct. 4, 3 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 11, 3 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 18, 3 p.m.

Cohen received rabbinic ordination from the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism in May 2024. In addition to being Or Emet’s first rabbi, she also is the first Humanistic rabbi in Minnesota.

Or Emet is a secular congregation celebrating and honoring Jewish culture, history and values from a humanistic, inclusive perspective. For more information, email info@oremet.org or visit oremet.org.

Jewish Cultural Sunday School #2
2026-10-11 10:00 - 12:30 | Twin Cities German Immersion School,, 1031 Como Ave, St Paul, MN, 55103, United States

"Intro to Judaism Through a Humanistic Lens": Rabbi Eva Cohen
2026-10-11 15:00 - 16:30 | TBA
Or Emet’s Rabbi Eva Cohen will lead a three-session “Intro to Judaism Through a Humanistic Lens” course at the dates and times listed below. The location will be announced once it is determined.

Sunday, Oct. 4, 3 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 11, 3 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 18, 3 p.m.

Cohen received rabbinic ordination from the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism in May 2024. In addition to being Or Emet’s first rabbi, she also is the first Humanistic rabbi in Minnesota.

Or Emet is a secular congregation celebrating and honoring Jewish culture, history and values from a humanistic, inclusive perspective. For more information, email info@oremet.org or visit oremet.org.

"Intro to Judaism Through a Humanistic Lens": Rabbi Eva Cohen
2026-10-18 15:00 - 16:30 | MN

Shabbat Service | Program: TBA
2026-10-30 19:30 - 21:00 | Minnesota JCC Sabes Center Minneapolis, 4330 Cedar Lake Rd, Minneapolis, MN, 55416, United States
Or Emet will host a Humanistic Shabbat service led by Rabbi Eva Cohen followed by a presentation and social time.

Those who cannot attend the program in person may join over Zoom. A Zoom registration link will be shared a few weeks before the program.

We continue to collect empty pill bottles and personal care items for clients at Listening House, a St. Paul drop-in center. Donations are gratefully accepted at all Shabbat and Sunday programs.

Or Emet is a secular congregation celebrating and honoring Jewish culture, history and values from a humanistic, inclusive perspective. For more information, email info@oremet.org or visit oremet.org.

Sunday Adult Program: Topic TBA
2026-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | MN

Jewish Cultural Sunday School #3
2026-11-15 10:00 - 12:30 | Twin Cities German Immersion School,, 1031 Como Ave, St Paul, MN, 55103, United States
