Passions in the City...Synaplex Explores Local Jewish Talent!

Adath Jeshurun Congregation in Minnetonka celebrates the passions of a variety of talented members of the local Jewish community, with diverse interests from jewelry design to children’s literature to jazz. As part of Adath's Synaplex Shabbat on April 28, there will be activities taking place all Saturday morning. Besides the traditional Shabbat Morning Service these activities will take place:

 “What I Do and Why I Do It”, a panel discussion exploring why people are passionate about their work:

• Sara Goldfine Baratz—owner and designer of SBG Designs Jewelry, specializing in Fashion Jewelry and Custom Fine Jewelry
• Arne Fogel—jazz singer, broadcaster and educator
• Debra Greenblatt—artist of realistic portrayals of botanical subjects
• Bernard Meier—goldsmith with George Sawyer Designs, creating unique jewelry
• Dori Weinstein—author of YaYa and YoYo children’s book series
• Gloria Fredkove, Moderator—actress, singer, stand-up comic and writer

Other activities include:

            “The Mixed Multitude of America’s Jews: Explore a new way of thinking about how we’re related” with Rabbi Barry Cytron.

            “Cooking from the Israeli Soul” food demonstration and stories with Zehorit Heilicher.

            “Mind, Body, Soul—A Fusion of Yoga, Meditation and Prayer” with Jennifer Gray, owner of the Yoga Center of Minneapolis.

            “Kabbalah: Envisioning the Infinite” art exhibit tour with artists from the Jewish Women Artists’ Circle.

 Details and a full schedule are available at www.adathjeshurun.org or by calling Adath Jeshurun, 952.545.2424.