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A Mikvah is a pool used for ritual immersion. Jewish law mandates that women immerse themselves in the Mikvah after menstruation, before marriage, and after childbirth. Immersion in the Mikvah is also required for conversion to Judaism for both men…

Established in 1891 in the historic North Side Jewish neighborhood, Kenesseth Israel followed the migration of Jews into St. Louis Park in 1971. Kenesseth Israel is an Orthodox Congregation, strictly adhering to Torah laws and teachings.

The Israel Peace Dove project was carried out in 2008 by the Jewish community of the Twin Cities area, to commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of the establishment of the Jewish State of Israel. The project erected several five-foot tall statues of…

The Kosher Spot is a small kosher grocery store in St. Louis Park, and an important shopping destination for observant residents. This photo, taken during the holiday of Passover, shows a display for grape juice, an often used alternative to ritual…

One child's creative drawing of "Golidiloks/Brad" to celebrate Purim, a Jewish holiday when many children dress up in costumes.

Like Elijah's Cup, Frankel's sells Jewish books and other Jewish items. In addition to selling religious and spiritual texts for adults, the store is well stocked with Jewish-themed children's books, DVDs and toys.

Located in a small strip mall in the eruv is Elijah's Cup, a Jewish bookstore that also sells other religious and cultural items, like Kiddush cups and Menorahs. In the window, the shop advertises a new Mah Jongg standard rules card. A popular parlor…

A view of the Darchei Noam Modern-Orthodox Synagogue in St. Louis Park.

The congregation of Bais Yisroel places a great emphasis on religious study and lifelong learning. Classrooms at Bais Yisroel are home to serious Torah, Talmud, and Hebrew study for both children and adults. The classrooms at Bais Yisroel are also…

Front view of Bais Yisroel Orthodox Synagogue in St. Louis Park.