Upcoming Events
THE BIG CHILL:
JOE NUMERO AND
THE STORY OF THERMO KING
Film Premiere!
Sunday, December 14, 2025
1:00pm | Free
Minnesota Jewish Community Center
1375 St. Paul Ave, St. Paul, MN 55116
Fred McKinley Jones and Joe Numero
Fred McKinley Jones
Joe Numero, owner of Thermo King, together with Frederick McKinley Jones, a self-taught engineer, revolutionized how we eat by creating a refrigerated transportation system.
The film will explore Joe’s early years that shaped his remarkable business acumen, his service to his country in World War I, his unlikely but historic partnership with Fred McKinley Jones, who despite not finishing high school, was one of the most brilliant and prolific inventors of his time.
The premiere of the film will be followed by the re-dedication
Oren and Sharron Steinfeldt Family History Center
Reception to follow
Enter JCC through main entrance and head directly to theater.
JCC card or DL is required to enter the building.
"Musician, Doctor, Survivor: An Overture of the Life of Werner Simon"
Thursday, December 11, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
222 21st Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55455 | Parking (Lot 86)
For more information visit M Libraries News & Events
This event is free and open to all.
Please register if you plan to attend.
An evening of music, archival exploration, and learning about the life of Werner Simon, who documented his life and escape from Nazi Germany in the 1930s.The evening will feature a small exhibit of archival materials from the Werner Simon papers in the Upper Midwest Jewish Archives, a presentation on Simon’s life by UMN student Ryken Farr, and a brief musical performance on Werner Simon’s Guadagnini violin housed with the School of Music.
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Monday, December 22, 2025 | 2:00pm
Latke Party and Double Feature Films
DELIcious: A Forshpayz
Delis Part 2: Life. Lore. And the Lincoln Del
These two films will explore the rich history of Jewish delis — stories of family shops, beloved countermen, and the foods that shaped community life.
RSVP to Ali at 651.328.2258
FREE to attend – bring a friend!
Shaller Family Sholom East Campus
740 Kay Ave, St. Paul, MN 55102
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