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December 21st 2013 - 18th of Tevet 5774
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Candlelighting - 4:15 pm
Havdalah - 5:17 pm
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Beth Jacob Congregation
Blood Drive
Sunday Jan. 19
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Yes, that's right, 3 LIVES.
So, what are YOU doing on Sunday 1/19?
Nervous? First time? Not a needle fan? Click here!
for a time slot to donate.
To volunteer to help, contact
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Indian Food on Dec. 25th
 No dinner plans on December 25th? 'Tis the season for vegetarian Indian food with fellow Beth Jacob folks!
We will have a private room; cost will be $20. If you are interested in coming or have any questions, please contact Laurie Radofsky by e-mail or at 612-860-0176 by this Sun., Dec. 22.
Also, the restaurant is located not very far at all from the Riverview Theater, for those who are interested in a pre- or post-meal movie! |
For 18 to 25-year-olds
Come catch up with Beth Jacob friends at Rabbi allen & Phyllis' house after shul on Sat., Dec. 28!
Head over and hang with other 18 to 25-year-olds and see what they're up to, let them know what you've been doing, and other catching-up-type activities, plus food!
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Learner's Minyan Course 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. 6, 13, & 27; Feb. 3, 10 & 24; March 3, 10, 17 & 24.
Participants must register for this 10-week course.
Questions? Feel free to contact Rabbi Emma:
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BJUSY
7-12th graders: The annual BJUSY Talent Show is nearly upon us! If you want to come showcase your talent, please try out! We'd love to have you as a part of our show! Everyone has a talent, whether it's obvious or hidden, so join us; EVEN PARENTS!!!
That's right, parents, we want to see your talents too!
If you want to be in the show, e-mail Ben. Tryout dates:
- Tryout 1: January 7th- 6 pm-7:30 pm
- Tryout 2: January 9th- 6 pm-7:30 pm
If you can't make either date, let Ben know. If you don't want to be in the show, please come out and support BJUSY by attending the show! It'll be a great show, and tickets and ad sales from this event are a major source of income for our programming budget! _________________________________________
 36 BJUSYers had a great time at Emtza Region Kinnus over Thanksgiving weekend; click here to read a full recap of the weekend, complete with pictures!
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Bat Mitzvah Profile:
Mimi Gewirtz
 I am Mimi Gewirtz. I am in 7th grade at HMJDS. My favorite subject at school is science. This year we are focusing on biology. I just completed a project in which I made a model of a Hershey's Factory to explain how a cell works. This summer I'm really excited about going back to Camp Ramah Wisconsin. I love to see my friends there and keep in touch with them during the year. Camp is a special place.
My parasha is Shemot, the first parashah in the book of Exodus (Shemot in Hebrew). It is in this section of the Torah that we meet Moses (Moshe) and where he is selected by God to represent the Jewish people in their struggles with Pharoah. You might know this scene as "the burning bush." One important thing I have learned is that Moshe was nervous about being a spokesperson because he didn't think he was very good at speaking. But God wanted him to do it all the same. So, if you work hard enough you can become more confident to be a leader.
In my family, other than my mom and dad, I have a brother and two sisters. My brother is called Amos and he is at College. My older sister is called Meital and my younger sister is called Tamar. So you could say I'm a middle child. Last but not least, we have a 3-month old puppy called Lou. He is adorable but not so well behaved yet.
Last year my family spent 5 months in Israel on a sabbatical. Tamar and I went to school at Mamad HaRovah in the old City of Jerusalem. It was an amazing experience.
Finally, my hobbies: I love to cook. I especially like to make desserts. I also love to do art: painting, drawing, printing, and sculpture. I go to art classes every week in Minneapolis at an amazing place called Studio 7.
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With Rabbi Lynn Liberman
Shabbat mornings, 9:15-10 AM
Dec. 14, 28; Jan. 11, 23; Feb. 8, 22
Join Rabbi Lynn Liberman to discuss the weekly Torah portion through the lens of thought-provoking commentaries.
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Erev Shira
An Evening of Israeli Song
Saturday, Jan. 4, 7 pm
Bring your voice, and an instrument if you play; we will provide song sheets, chords, and refreshments!
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Have you participated in the Year-end Matching Challenge yet?
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Beth Jacob Info:
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Beth Jacob 3rd Shabbat
Monthly Shabbat Potluck Dinner
Fri., December 20th
5:30 pm: Lively, Songful Kabbalat Shabbat Services
6:30 pm: Vegetarian Potluck Shabbat Dinner
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This Week! 10:45 - 11:30 am Minyan Katan is a joyful, playful shabbat morning service for kids birth-kindergarten with their grownups. All are welcome! 1st & 3rd Sat. of the Month Next Meetings: Dec. 21, Jan. 4 _________________________________ Click link above for more info! |
Kehillat
Shabbat
There is no Kehillat Shabbat due to Winter Break.
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 Adult Jewish Learning
 Monday Night Talmud Class With Rabbi Allen
7:00 Pre-learning Schmooze and Munch
7:15 Class Begins
Study the words and thoughts of Rabbinic tradition as a living text in our modern world.  Parashat HaShavuah: Tuesday Afternoons Class will be held from 3-4 pm this Tuesday, Dec. 24 With Rabbi Allen - 4-5:00 pm Study of this week's Torah portion.
 Bracha and Bagel: Wednesday Mornings No class Dec. 25 or Jan. 1; Resumes Jan. 8 With Rabbi Kippley-Ogman after Minyan Our learning chug (circle) meets for half an hour over breakfast, digging into rabbinic text related to the cycle of the Jewish year.
Jew in the Pew: Saturday Mornings With Rabbi Lynn Liberman - 9:15-10 am
Dec. 14, 28; Jan. 11, 23; Feb. 8, 22
Join Rabbi Lynn Liberman to discuss the weekly Torah portion through the lens of thought-provoking commentaries.
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