EMTZA 2025 Kickoff Events

Cruising With EMTZA: Twin Cities Kickoff 

Start the year in style and join EMTZA for an epic kickoff event you won't want to miss! We are setting sail on Lake Minnetonka Sunday, September 7, 1-4 p.m. and we want YOU to join us. Open to all USYers in 9-12 grade, we invite you to reunite with friends old and new and get excited for the amazing year we have planned in EMTZA region. There will be snacks and soft drinks provided. We will share information about our conventions for the year, play some games (for prizes!) and enjoy the lake for the afternoon. Spaces are limited so sign up now!  

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Cruising With EMTZA: Twin Cities Kickoff Event
Sunday, September 7, 2025 | 1-4 p.m.
Lake Minnetonka (Wayzata Bay Charters)
Open to all 9-12 graders
$55 Early Bird Through August 21
$74 Regular Though September 4
​Register at emtza.org/register
​Questions? Contact Anna at [email protected]
This is a day program, transportation and lodging are not provided.

Purim in Elul: Des Moines Kickoff

Come one, come all to celebrate the start of another year with EMTZA at our Purim in Elul Des Moines kickoff event! You won't want to miss this carnival-style event on Sunday, September 14, 1-3 p.m. at the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines. Open to all USYers in 8-12 grade, join us for games, prizes, inflatable obstacle course, snacks and good times with your EMTZA friends. Costumes are optional but totally encouraged. 

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Purim in Elul: Des Moines Kickoff Event
Sunday, September 14, 2025 | 1-3 p.m.
Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines
Open to all 8-12 graders
$32 Early Bird Through August 28
$42 Regular Though September 10
​Register at emtza.org/register
​Questions? Contact Anna at [email protected]
This is a day program, transportation and lodging are not provided.