Twin Cities Maimonides Society

Mission Statement
The Twin Cities Maimonides Society is an affinity group for Jewish physicians, dentists, veterinarians and students affiliated through the Minneapolis Jewish Federation and United Jewish Fund & Council of St. Paul (UJFC).

The Society encourages and strengthens community among society members, provides programming and public service opportunities for tikkun olam (repair of the world), and raises money for the local and overseas Jewish communities through the Federation and UJFC.

Benefits of Membership:
• A framework to join and build the Twin Cities Jewish Medical Community.
• Opportunities to make a difference with your dollars and time.
• Pride in supporting the local and global Jewish community.
• Networking and connecting with other Jewish health care professionals.
• Recognition in the community.

Program Priorities
Speakers and events
Jewish medical mentoring program
Interchange with Israeli medical professionals
Outreach to Jewish medical students
Overseas Missions 
Public service projects
Social gatherings
Newsletter

Who was Maimonides?
Perhaps the most famous Jewish physician of all time, Rabbi Moses Ben Maimon Maimonides, also known as Rambam, was born in Spain in 1135 and died in Egypt in 1204. Maimonides came from a long line of Jewish scholars and by the age of 33 was a renowned Jewish scholar in his own right. Maimonides’ medical works included commentaries on the work of Hippocrates and Galen, and treatises on asthma, impotence, poisons, and hemorrhoids. He also wrote an early version of the Physician’s Desk Reference. As a scholar, Maimonides was the leading Talmudist of his time.
How to join the Maimonides Society

Any Jewish physician, dentist or veterinarian may become a member by contributing at least $1,000 to the Annual Campaign of the St. Paul United Jewish Fund & Council or the Minneapolis Jewish Federation. For health care professionals in the first three years of practice, a minimum annual gift of $500 qualifies for membership; please let us know if this applies to you.

For more information contact:
Laura Taple | ltaple@mplsfed.org | 952-417-2312.