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Parashat Vayeshev
December 7th, 2012 - 23rd of Kislev 5773
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Shiru L'Adonai
Eizeh Hu - Who Is?
A Shul wide learning series about
Jewish Values and Jewish Living
December 8 following Kiddush
Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman will be leading a conversation on the topic:
"Old Music, New Sounds: A Look at Ancient Jewish Poetry"
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From Rabbi Allen
 The following letter was written by many of my colleagues in Westchester County, New York. I am sending this out because I believe it both captures an appropriate tone for discussion in our community around the recent UN vote, and because it is important that we recognize that speaking about difficult subjects is alway still preferable to ignoring them. It is true that the Palestinian decision to go to the UN was in violation of the agreements spelled out in the Oslo Accord which has defined Israeli-Palestinian negotiations since 1992. In the ensuing 21 years, we are not yet close to peace and people on both sides believe that perhaps the framework of Oslo has reached a tragic end-point. For those of us committed to a strong, vibrant and democratic Israel and to a secure non-militarized Palestinian state, the last few years have been filled with sadness. We stand with Israel in her defense, just as we are willing to offer criticism about some of her policies as they relate to religious pluralism and tolerance. Many of us spend countless hours worrying about this situation and engaged in activities addressing the content of Israel's soul. For Israel to remain a uniquely democratic Jewish state, we understand that the present arrangement with the Palestinians cannot continue. Working towards peace is messy. It is complicated by a Middle East that is a tinderbox from Egypt to Syria. The fear of a nuclear Iran remains a real fear. Yet, paralysis is not an option. Israel will hold elections in January. I pray that opportunities for moving towards a peaceful resolution of this conflict are addressed by those political parties running and that Israel's electorate votes its hopes, and not simply its fears.
-Rabbi Morris Allen
Letter: Palestine, Israel and Peace |
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Illuminating the Night
Monday, December 10
5:15 pm at Talmud Torah of St. Paul
7:15 pm at Beth Jacob Congregation
 Join the three Rabbis of Beth Jacob Congregation for a practical & textual exploration of light and hope as we near the darkest time of year. Come make an oil lamp that you can take home, enjoy Hanukah treats, and learn with the Rabbis the power of light & hope in the darkness. |
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Beth Jacob Hanukah Dinner
Saturday, December 15 - 6:30 pm
Come light your Hanukiah and join together for a community dinner, followed by musical entertainment by Vanessa Dembo & Mark Bloom of Kanvenessence, and a special, fun edition of Hanukah Zumba for everyone!
Click to hear a Hanukah song from Mark Bloom
Register for the Dinner now!
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"Can't Light a Shammos without a Match"
 An anonymous Beth Jacob member has promised a $100,000 "Shammos" matching gift if the shul community can raise $50,000 in new contributions (not part of the Annual Sustaining Contribution) by December 31. How can you help?
- Send in or drop off a check to our office.
- Make a donation of stock (contact our office for the transfer account details)
- Contribute online through the PayPal link (no Paypal account required!) on our website:
Beth-Jacob.org/Donate.
All contributions, large and small, help close the gap - and every dollar you donate will be double-matched, tripling the value of your donation!
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Learner's Minyan Class With Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman
 Have you ever felt awkward, frustrated or overwhelmed in a synagogue service? Now is your chance to make yourself at home with the inspiring liturgy of our tradition. Join us to unravel the structure, choreography, and meaning of the Shabbat morning service. No previous background in Hebrew or Jewish education is necessary, just the desire to learn.
This class will be held on Monday evenings from 7:15-8:45 pm on the following dates:
Jan. 7, 14, 21 & 28; Feb. 4, 11 & 25; March 4, 11 & 18.
Questions? Feel free to contact Rabbi Emma:
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- This is an "A" ALEPH week for Madrichim.
- There is 8th-grade Shalshelet class this Shabbat.
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 10:45 - 11:30 am Next Meeting: Dec. 15 _____________________________________  9:15 - 10:00 am Twice a Month for Winter and Spring As part of our communal explorations of tefillah, the substance and modes of our prayer, this winter and spring we will experiment with spaces and song in twice monthly Shir Shacharit. For these weeks, the first hour of our communal tefillah will be more intimate and songful - come early and take part in creating the soundscape of prayer! Shir Shacharit began as an initiative of the Beth Jacob community and continues as part of our commitment to explore together multiple ways of creating and finding meaning in our tefillah. Next Meetings: December 8, 22 1/5, 1/19, 2/9, 2/23, 3/9, 3/23, 4/27, 5/11 Click links above for more info! |
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Adult Jewish Learning
Monday Night Limud
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 Study of this week's Torah portion.
Bracha and Bagel: Wednesday Mornings
With Rabbi Kippley-Ogman - after Minyan
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
A Shabbat Morning Torah Conversation
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J STREET VICE PRESIDENT RACHEL LERNER AT MT. ZION TEMPLE
 In response to the recent upheaval in Israel and the Middle East, please join J Street Minnesota for a conversation with J Street Senior Vice President of Community Relations Rachel Lerner on the path forward towards a two-state solution.
She will be addressing the question, "What's next for the two-state solution?"
When: Wednesday, December 12, 7:45PM
Where: Mt. Zion Temple, 1300 Summit Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105
This event is free and open to the public. Sign up now
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Blessing Sheet
