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February 8th 2014 - 8th of Adar I 5774
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Candlelighting - 5:10 pm
Havdalah - 6:13 pm
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 Winter Shabbaton
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 This Sunday - Sign up Now!Hamentaschen Baking
Sunday, February 9 & Sunday, February 23
10 am - 2 pm
Help bake Hamentaschen for Purim- we need your help, and it's fun! Bake on either or both of the available dates. No experience necessary!
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Game Day
After Kiddush 
Be challenged, have fun, laugh, eat treats and play your favorite game; fun for the entire family!
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Cinema Chavurah
 Sunday, February 9
Showtime: 7:30 pm
 The Beth Jacob Cinema Chavurah will be going to see the film The Monuments Men; check out this interesting article from The Forward about the real Monuments Men and what they accomplished!
Please e-mail Zach Feinstein if you are
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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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With Rabbi Lynn Liberman
Shabbat mornings, 9:15-10 AM
Feb. 8; March 8, 22;
Join Rabbi Lynn Liberman to discuss the weekly Torah portion through the lens of thought-provoking commentaries.
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Samuel Freedman to Speak Shabbat Morning, Feb. 15, During Services  Author Samuel Freedman will speak on his book 'Breaking the Line', about the historic saga of the battle for the 1967 black college championship, culminating in a riveting, excruciatingly close contest. Samuel G. Freedman traces the rise of four leaders and their teammates as they storm through the season. Together they helped compel the segre�gated colleges of the South to integrate their teams and redefined who could play quarterback in the NFL, who could be a head coach, and who could run a franchise as general manager. Signed copies of the book will be available after Shabbat! |
Post-Kiddush Discussion
Of Ari Shavit's Book My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel After Kiddush, February 15 - NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
- WINNER OF THE NATAN BOOK AWARD
- NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW & THE ECONOMIST
 We will be talking about My Promised Land and addressing both the triumphs and the tragedies, to evaluate and potentially elevate our connection to and the meaning of Israel in our own lives. There are three copies of the book available at the shul for folks to borrow. They will be in the office with a sign out sheet. |
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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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Saturday March 1, 7:15 pm
Escort Shabbat out in a Beth Jacob family's home!
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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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Beth Jacob Info:
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Beth Jacob 3rd Shabbat
Monthly Shabbat Potluck Dinner
Fri., February 21st
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: Feb. 15, March 1, 15 _________________________________ Click link above for more info! |
Kehillat
Shabbat
This is a "B" week for Kehillat Shabbat Madrichim.
_________________________________ Click link above for more info! |
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Ozi v'Zimrat Yah!
God is my Strength and my Song:
Meet to Praise God with Harmony!
Shabbat afternoon, March 8, 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, for the song sheet. Feel free to call with questions or ideas (952) 432-7038.
Childcare will be available.
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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 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
Feb. 8; March 8, 22; April 5, 26; May 10, 31
Join Rabbi Lynn Liberman to discuss the weekly Torah portion through the lens of thought-provoking commentaries.
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This Saturday Night!
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Thursday, Feb. 13th, 7:00 pm
Beth El Synagogue
 Please join us in Minneapolis on Thursday, February 13th for an Israel Ride informational session. Come learn about the incredible experience of cycling on the Israel Ride and the inspiring work of its main beneficiary - the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies.
Hear from David Eisenberg, Vice-Chair of the Israel Ride, and Steve Klane, 2012 Israel Rider, about their experiences on the Ride, the Middle East's environmental challenges, and the potential for regional cooperation at the Arava Institute.
Bring your friends with you.
All are welcome to this event!
Discover how the Israel Ride can be your next adventure
 * Explore the beauty of Israel like never before * Meet Israelis, Jordanians, and Palestinians working toward peace
* Learn from experts about regional environmental challenges
* Hear from Arava Institute alumni about regional cooperation
* Enjoy full support: rest stops, mechanics, hotels, and all meals
* Experience a multi-generational rider community
The Israel Ride raises funds for the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies and Hazon in an effort to create a more sustainable world by fostering peace and solving environmental challenges.
Three riding groups * 35-70 miles daily * Fully supported
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