During the week of Nov. 11 - Nov. 17, Rabbis from Beth Jacob Congregation have committed themselves to experiencing the challenge of what it is like to live on the average SNAP* (*Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefit of only $31.50 per person for a week.
Check out this article in the Mendota Heights Patch about the Rabbis' Food Stamp Challenge!
You are invited to participate in this challenge as well!
The Beth Jacob Social Justice Committee is looking for a small group of people who are passionate about social justice, but don't have the time or inclination to plan events and programs. We hope to have a minyan or more upon whom we can call when we need to mobilize helpers to attend an event, make a few phone calls, help decide the direction in which the committee should go, or just provide support for our work. To join this social justice auxiliary, please phone or e-mail either:
The Social Justice Committee is assembling a Beth Jacob Congregation team to join the Walk to End Hunger at the Mall of America on Thanksgiving morning. We are hoping to field a team of at least 36 walkers. Registration is only $25, but a fundraising goal of $100 per participant is requested. Please join the Beth Jacob team when you register for the walk!
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.
JFCS hosts 'Raising Children in an Interfaith Family' workshop
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis (JFCS) will host a workshop, "Raising Children in an Interfaith Family" 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at the Common Roots Caf� (2558 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis).
Raising children in an interfaith family creates opportunities and challenges, questions and concerns. This workshop will address having productive, meaningful adult conversations about these sensitive and emotional issues; answering children's questions about family religious identity; the role of non-Jewish and Jewish family members and the importance of supportive communities of faith, family and friends.
There will be a fee of $15 for the workshop; pre-registration is required. To register call 952-542-4825 or emailbrudnick@jfcsmpls.org.
Come join us for our next caregiver support group on Tuesday, November 27th. We will be having a guest speaker, Eilon Caspi. Eilon is from Israel and came to the US to obtain his doctorate in gerontology. Eilon's area of expertise is dementia and caregiving. He has given numerous talks on effective communication techniques with those with dementia and has conducted research on non-pharmacological strategies for promotion of positive emotions in those who have dementia.
For more information, please call Chris Rosenthal, Jewish Family Service of St. Paul, at 651-690-8920.
Outstanding artisans of various mediums will be there with 
Raising children in an interfaith family creates opportunities and challenges, questions and concerns. This workshop will address having productive, meaningful adult conversations about these sensitive and emotional issues; answering children's questions about family religious identity; the role of non-Jewish and Jewish family members and the importance of supportive communities of faith, family and friends.
Come join us for our next caregiver support group on Tuesday, November 27th. We will be having a guest speaker, Eilon Caspi. Eilon is from Israel and came to the US to obtain his doctorate in gerontology. Eilon's area of expertise is dementia and caregiving. He has given numerous talks on effective communication techniques with those with dementia and has conducted research on non-pharmacological strategies for promotion of positive emotions in those who have dementia.
