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Shabbat Bereshit
October 13th, 2012 - 27th of Tishrei 5773
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Presentation by
2nd Congressional District Candidate
Mike Obermueller
Followed by Your Questions
Sunday, October 14
10:00 AM
Beth Jacob Congregation
 The Beth Jacob Social Justice Committee, along with JCRC and JCA, has offered the opportunity make presentations to our members to Congressional Candidates from the Second Congressional District, Mike Obermueller and John Kline.
We are still awaiting confirmation from John Kline.
Babysitting Available with Reservations
This event is co-sponsored by Beth Jacob, JCRC & JCA.
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Eizeh Hu - Who Is?
Saturday, October 13
1:00 PM following Kiddush
Dr. Riv-Ellen Prell will be leading a conversation on the value of Tzedakah, as inspired by the life of Henrietta Szold.
As always, childcare is available for post-kiddush learning,
no reservations required.
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Candidate Forum: MN House/Senate Candidates from Districts 51 + 52 Sunday, Oct. 14, 6:30 pm Amazing Grace Lutheran Church 7160 S. Robert Trail, Inver Grove Heights  The Beth Jacob Social Justice Committee urges the residents of northern Dakota County to attend our interfaith Candidate Forum. This non-partisan event will emphasize faith-based values of equality, caring for the needy, and social justice. It will be presented from the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim points of view by Jewish Community Action, ISAIAH, and Somali Action Alliance, the sponsors. Child care is available; please reserve it with Monica at (651) 235-5361. The event is faith-based and non-partisan.
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NEXT YEAR YEAR IN JERUSALEM
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 7 pm at Beth Jacob
 If you are thinking about a trip to Israel in the coming year, please join Rabbi Allen to discuss the possibility of taking a congregational trip to Israel in June/July 2013.
Together, let's make this the Journey of a Lifetime!
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Starts This Thursday!
The Rodef Shalom Course:
The Jewish Art of Everyday Peacemaking
Taught by Rabbi Amy Eilberg
Thursday nights: Oct. 18th & 25th; Nov. 8th & 15th
7:15PM - 8:30PM
 This course examines classical Jewish texts on the art of everyday peacemaking. Based on materials developed by the Pardes Institute: Conflict Resolution Institute, we will study fascinating, little-known texts on the pursuit of peace- exploring what it means for each of us to be a "Rodef Shalom" (a pursuer of peace) in our own lives. For more information, contact Rabbi Amy Eilberg at rebamy@eilberg.com. |
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Jay Michaelson to Speak
Shabbat, October 20, 2012
After Kiddush (1:00)
 Jay Michaelson, scholar, writer, lawyer, commentator and author of the 2011 book, God vs. Gay? The Religious Case for Equality, will be sharing his insights with us in an after Kiddush (1:00) talk on Shabbat, October 20, 2012. He will speak from his knowledge of our texts and history about why people of faith in general, and specifically we as Jews need to oppose the Marriage Amendment, giving us language and strategies for our conversations.
As always, childcare is available for post-kiddush learning,
no reservations required.
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Sisters in the Hood
We don't need green jackets:
Women's changed roles in Jewish living
Oct. 21, 5:30 pm
Please bring a dairy or pareve dish to share!
RSVP:
or
Leslie Morris at
We'd love to have you join us for delicious food and good conversation!
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Kabbalat Shabbat will return to 5:30 pm starting today! (Friday, Oct. 12)
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Please be sure to arrive at shul with your children by 10:00am,
so that your children may experience our program from the beginning.
Shabbat Enrichment classes begin after the Torah has been paraded around the Sanctuary at the beginning of the Torah Service.
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Click below to read this week's
Shabbat Enrichment News
parent newsletter!
- This is an "A" ALEPH week for Madrichim.
- There is NO 8th-grade Shalshelet Class this Shabbat, so that they may remain in the sanctuary to help their classmate, Sarah Routhieaux, celebrate her Bat Mitzvah.
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Adult Jewish Learning
Monday Night Limud
Resumes This Monday, Oct. 15
7:00 Pre-learning Schmooze and Munch
7:15 Class Begins
 Talmud Class With Rabbi Allen Study the words and thoughts of Rabbinic tradition as a living text in our modern world.  Parashat HaShavuah: Tuesday Afternoons With Rabbi Allen - 4-5:00 pm - Resumes This Tuesday, Oct. 16 Study of this week's Torah portion.
Bracha and Bagel: Wednesday Mornings
With Rabbi Liberman - after Minyan - Schedule TBA
Study short passages from our rabbinic tradition, including the Mishna and the Talmud.
Join together for a 10 minute Shiur and light breakfast.
Shabbat Learning
For the Jew in the Pew
With Rabbi Liberman
9:15-9:55 am Saturdays - Resumes Oct. 27
A Shabbat Morning Torah Conversation
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This Sunday! 
BUY TICKETS: $15 in advance, $20 at the door (seating is limited so advanced sales recommended) Information: www.ovmc.org or 651-298-1954 |
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REMEMBERING AND HONORING
Dakota Stories - Wokiksuye K'a Woyuonihan
This Monday, October 15
Anderson University Center, Hamline University, 774 Snelling Avenue (at Englewood)
Doors open at 6:30 PM
(Parking available at University Center, $1.50 per hour, other lots free after 4:30pm)
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Our program features the documentary film Dakota 38, which retraces a 330-mile horseback journey from South Dakota to Mankato, Minnesota, the site of the mass hanging at the end of the U.S.-Dakota War. The ride was inspired by a dream of Lakota Spiritual Leader Jim Miller, who undertook the trip as a means to bring healing to all.
Following the film, Jim Miller and Alberta Iron Cloud, Oglala Lakota, will have a conversation with the audience.
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