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January 11th 2014 - 10th of Sh'vat 5774
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Candlelighting - 4:33 pm
Havdalah - 5:35 pm
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We Did It!
What an amazing outpouring of support and commitment you all have shown to the Beth Jacob community in these last two weeks! With over 180 individual donors, in amounts ranging from $15 to $15,000, we raised a total of $78,657, which means we reached our goal of matching the $75,000 pledged to Restricted and Endowment Funds. To everyone who helped in this important fundraising drive, whether you pledged, contacted others to encourage them to make a pledge, whether you donated in person, online, or anonymously, thank you for your support for Beth Jacob's work, both here at shul and in the wider community!
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Helping our Neighbors
The devastating New Year's Day fire in Cedar-Riverside harmed members of the already vulnerable Somali community. We at Beth Jacob are a community concerned with the welfare of our neighbors, refugees in particular. We have an opportunity to step up to help. Please donate through the Confederation of Somali Community in Minnesota.
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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.
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Beth Jacob Educator Search
 Over the next few months, Beth Jacob will be searching for a dynamic Jewish educator to take the lead in further strengthening and expanding our programs in youth and family learning. Although the exact parameters of the job will be tailored to the particular strengths of the successful candidate, we will be looking for someone to re-envision, lead and implement our youth Shabbat and holidays morning programming; to engage families with children in innovative models of family learning; to be involved with the supervision of our youth leaders; and to work with our educational partner organizations to integrate our youths' formal and informal learning contexts.
We will be searching both through formal and informal channels. If you know anyone who might be suitable for this position, please feel free to pass their names along to David Itzkowitz, who is chairing the search: daviditzkowitz@gmail.com.
Job Description
We will be updating you all on the search as it progresses.
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Now: Starts This Monday - Sign up now! 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. 13, 20, & 27; Feb. 3, 10 & 24; March 3, 10, 17 & 24.
Participants must register for this 10-week course.
Thanks to a special contribution, childcare is available for the evenings of this class from 7:00-8:45 pm.
Questions? Feel free to contact Rabbi Emma:
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Ozi v'Zimrat Yah!
God is my Strength and my Song:
Meet to Praise God with Harmony!
Shabbat afternoon, January 11, 12:45 pm
 Do you enjoy singing liturgical rounds and chants in harmony with other singers? If so, meet in the chapel after kiddush to make harmony together with a focus on prayer and praise. Don't worry if you can't carry a tune, we'll seat you with someone who can. Do you have a song to teach and lead? If so, please send the words in advance to Pam Winthrop Lauer, who will put together a song sheet. We'll launch this on January 11, which will be Shabbat Shirah (the Shabbat of Song). Feel free to be in touch with ideas or questions.
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During January... Just two years ago, the Board of the Congregation adopted a plan conceived by Rabbi Allen and developed further by the Executive Committee to provide for a full-time Assistant Rabbi to serve the congregation. We have been blessed with the addition of Rabbi Kippley-Ogman, and already see the benefits of this plan's wisdom. The congregation would not have been able to make this happen without Rabbi Allen's offer to generously restructure his compensation in return for additional personal time away. During the last three weeks of January, Rabbi Allen will be travelling and will be away from the congregation. During this time, Rabbi Kippley-Ogman will continue to be available to provide all rabbinic support for the congregational community. While Monday evening Talmud will not be meeting, plans are underway to continue having Tuesday Afternoon Parashat Hashavua. Stay warm and stay connected!
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Sunday, January 19
Tu Bishvat is coming! It is traditional to have a special seder and experience nature. Since we live in Minnesota, we are going on a snowshoeing hike! Join the Beth Jacob 20s and 30s Community as we explore the beautiful nature around us, while having a Tu Bishvat seder on the way.
 We'll meet at 10:45 am at the Beth Jacob parking lot and car pool from there. We will go to Wild River State Park, and afterwards enjoy some hot chocolate while warming up next to the fire. If needed, rental cost for snowshoes is $15/adults and $10/children. |
What to Get a Tree for it's Birthday
Shabbat morning, January 18
 Farmer Martha OrHai Black (of Avodah Farm) will give the d'var Torah. She will speak about the common needs of all living things for clean air and water, a stable climate, healthy and biologically active topsoil, and how organic farming supports these fundamental needs for us and future generations.
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With Rabbi Lynn Liberman
Shabbat mornings, 9:15-10 AM
Jan. 18, 25; Feb. 8, 22
Join Rabbi Lynn Liberman to discuss the weekly Torah portion through the lens of thought-provoking commentaries.
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BJUSY Talent 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!
AD DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MON., JAN. 13!
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Matthew Levitt
New Jewish Music
February 16, 4 pm
Admission $5
 Join us at a "Beit Cafe" (coffee house) right here at Beth Jacob as Matthew Levitt performs his original Jewish music. He recently released his second Jewish music CD, "Prophets, Volume 1," which will be available for purchase at the show.
Matthew Levitt's new CD of Jewish music is full of exciting new melodies and arrangements that draw on a multitude of influences and inspirations. "Prophets, Volume 1," is an eclectic collection of music that moves effortlessly though Hassidic niggunim, Middle Eastern maqam, Latin rhythms, and North American folk. This is the second CD of Jewish music by Matthew Levitt.
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Sky Tinged Red Reading Group
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Beth Jacob Info:
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Beth Jacob 3rd Shabbat
Monthly Shabbat Potluck Dinner
In January, featuring a
group Tu Bishvat Seder!
Fri., January 17th
5:30 pm: Lively, Songful Kabbalat Shabbat Services
6:30 pm: Vegetarian Potluck Shabbat Dinner
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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: Jan. 18, Feb. 1 _________________________________ Click link above for more info! |
Kehillat
Shabbat
This is an "B" week for Kehillat Shabbat Madrichim.
_________________________________ Click link above for more info! |
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We need greeters!
 We all know how much people like to have a friendly face welcome them as they walk in the door here at shul. Greeting is good for the congregation, the guest, and for the greeter! What better way to start a Saturday than have someone say 'Shabbat Sholom' and what a great thing to be able to say again and again! Please sign up today for a Shabbat morning welcoming people to Beth Jacob.
Add your name to the list and be one of those who makes this shul a welcoming community. Again, thank you!
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Erev Shira
An Evening of Israeli Song
Saturday, Feb. 1, 7 pm
Bring your voice, and an instrument if you play; we will provide song sheets, chords, and refreshments!
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This year Beth Jacob will be having a Purim Shpiel! If you are interested in performing or helping to write (or both), let Frances know!
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Hamentaschen Baking
 Sunday, February 9; Sunday, February 23 10 am - 2 pm
Help bake Hamentaschen for Purim- we need your help! No experience necessary!
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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
There will be no class on Jan. 13, 20 & 27. Class will resume on Feb. 3. 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 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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For our full Community Events calendar, click here |
With the frigid temperatures around the country this week, we know you're dreaming about summer!
Feel free to contact Beth Jacob at 651-452-2226 regarding financial concerns. For additional info on the 2014 Ramah experience, please contact Jacob Cytryn at 312-606-9316, ext. 222 or at jcytryn@ramahwisconsin.com. B'Shalom,
Jacob Cytryn Benji Bearman
Director Chief Operating Officer
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