[1] In 1912 Adath Jeshurun hired C. David Matt, its first American trained rabbi, and the first to give sermons in English.

"[3] It describes itself as "a progressive, egalitarian, and sacred community dedicated to Torah (learning and tradition), Avodah (prayer and spirituality), and Gemilut Hasadim (acts of loving kindness)"[5] and it has relocated several times to newer neighborhoods.

In 1995 it dedicated a 75,000-square-foot (7,000 m2) seat suburban facility with space for all of the congregation's religious services, social events, education programs and administrative functions.

Three indoor arches at the entrance to the Grand Foyer recall Adath Jeshurun’s former synagogue and the three "pillars" of the congregation's mission – Torah, service, and good deeds.

[11] The synagogue has hosted lectures in conjunction with the University of Minnesota, such as by Avivah Zornbert of the London School of Jewish Studies (formerly known as "Jews' College") during 2006.