Services at Sharei Chesed
Join us every SATURDAY MORNING for a wonderful Shabbat service led by Rabbi Daniel Ettedgui. Enjoy a morning of prayer, learning, and song. Following services we host a delicious Kiddush lunch and toast to Shabbat with a L'Chaim! We look forward to seeing you at Sharei Chesed this Shabbat!
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Shabbat Shalom!
Join us every SATURDAY MORNING for a wonderful Shabbat service led by Rabbi Daniel Ettedgui. Enjoy a morning of prayer, learning, and song. Following services we host a delicious Kiddush lunch and toast to Shabbat with a L'Chaim! We look forward to seeing you at Sharei Chesed this Saturday!
SERVICE
10:00 AM
Kiddush & L'Chaim
12:30 PM
Mincha & Maariv
Wednesday's
5:30 PM
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High Holy Days
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ABOUT US
Sharei Chesed Congregation is a warm, welcoming conservative Jewish community located in Minnetonka. Rooted in Torah values and a strong sense of chesed (kindness), our congregation is dedicated to meaningful prayer, lifelong learning, and vibrant community life. We strive to create a spiritual home where individuals and families of all ages can grow, connect, and celebrate together. Through worship services, educational programs, and community events, Sharei Chesed fosters a close-knit environment built on tradition, friendship, and shared purpose.
Rabbi Daniel Ettedgui
We are very fortunate to have Rabbi Daniel Ettedgui as our spiritual leader.
He was ordained in New York at JSLI and has served as a beloved teacher at Talmud Torah of Minneapolis (TTMPLS) and the Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School, and served in roles in the administration at TTMPLS.
He directs all of our religious services and teaches and directs the curriculum for the Sharei Chesed Religious School. He is also very involved in adult education and offers a Torah study class bi-weekly.
He has been part of the congregation at Sharei Chesed for much of his life. He delivers his Dvar Torah on Shabbat before the Torah Service and sends a brief Dvar Torah via email to the congregation before Shabbat.
Board of Directors
PRESIDENT: Richard Woldorsky
VICE PRESIDENT: Dr. Harry Farb
SECRETARY: Jacob Mars
TREASURER: Carol Libson
PAST PRESIDENT: Julia Kravchenko
Bruce Colton
Dmitri Gringauz
Michael Libson
Gail Nord
Eli Siroton
Bill Skolnick
Shelly Zien
Gail Kenton
RABBI & CANTOR
RABBI & HEAD OF SCHOOL:
Daniel Ettedgui
CANTOR:
Teachers
Robin Doroshow
Sheryl Sue Warren
Ross Fishman
Elana Warren
Miriam Zien-Edgar
Office Staff
ADMIN SUPPORT:
Miriam Zien-Edgar
Nova Ettedgui
Our History
Sharei Chesed has been part of the Twin Cities Jewish community for over a century, beginning with small groups of immigrants in the early 1900s who came together for support, connection, and shared traditions. Over time, those roots grew into the congregation we are today—shaped by generations of families and a long history of community life. While our foundation comes from more traditional beginnings, today Sharei Chesed is a welcoming, modern synagogue built for the entire Jewish community. We’re a place where people can show up as they are, connect in ways that feel meaningful, and be part of a warm, inclusive environment. Now located in Minnetonka on the shores of Crane Lake, Sharei Chesed continues to evolve while staying grounded in what has always mattered most: community, connection, and a sense of belonging.
Jewish Learning
Religious School for Youth
Classes meet 1 day a week:
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Sundays from 9:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
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Schedule of classes for 2025-2026 is posted.
Tuition: $825 per child per year.
Scholarships are available. Click on this link for a letter from the Rabbi.
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Full Payment or Monthly Option—Check, Cash, or PayPal To register, please go to: https://bit.ly/SCRS2025
Contact the synagogue for more information.
Adult Torah Study
Time: 10 am until we run out of things to talk about.
Location: Somewhere on the lower level --- may vary from week to week. Masking will be optional.
Materials: Copies of the parashah and Rabbi Danny’s d’var from Saturday’s service will be provided. Feel free to bring any other printed materials.
Format: Each week a different group member will open the meeting with a few words to jump start the discussion: an ice breaker. This could be an observation, an hypothesis, or maybe just a question about the parashah. The discussion will focus on the moral lessons to be found in the Torah and how each of us, as Jews of the 21st century, can apply those lessons to our daily lives.
Treats: Of course! Breadsmith bakery will be provided. Please bring your own beverages.