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August 15, 2015 - 30 Av, 5775
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Candlelighting: 8:03 pm
Havdalah: 9:03 pm
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In advance of the discussion, here is a round-up of sources for further background reading on many of the points under consideration. (While the breakdown of sources is not framed quite the way we would set it up, we thank Rabbi Yonatan Cohen for collecting and posting an excellent grouping of source materials, which we can easily share with you.)
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Beth Jacob Reads a Book
A GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED
By Dara Horn
Join the discussion! August 15, after kiddush Led by Lydia Schultz In Cairo, during Egypt's post-revolutionary chaos, the lives of three people intersect - medieval philosopher Moses Maimonides, English professor Solomon Schechter in his hunt for the Cairo genizah, and software prodigy Josie Ashkenazi, who's invented an application that records everything its users do. What Schechter finds, as he tracks down documents in the genizah, will reveal the power and perils of what Josie's ingenious work brings into being: a world where nothing is forgotten. A Guide for the Perplexed tells the story of Josie's abduction while working at an an Egyptian library. Her talent for preserving memories becomes a surprising test of her empathy and her only means of escape. Copies of the book are available to borrow in the shul office.
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20s/30s Movie in the Park
Who ya gonna call? BJC 20s/30s Group, of course! We're going to Movies in the Parks at Gluek Park to see Ghostbusters. So bring your popcorn, snacks, picnic blankets, and whatever else you want. But just remember--don't cross the streams! Don't get the reference? Join us!
Those who want to join us for a potluck- we'll be meeting at 7:00. Those who want to come just for the movie- we're meeting at 8:30. See you there!
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Elul Writing Workshop: Prepare Your Heart for Teshuva
Wednesdays at 7 pm during the month of Elul
Aug. 19, 26; Sept. 2, 9
 At the start of Elul we begin our yearly process of reflection on ourselves and our relationships. While Yom Kippur marks the culmination of this period of reflection, it isn't meant to be a one-day process. It takes time to heal from the sorrows of the past year, to reflect on our mistakes, to forgive ourselves and to forgive others. If on Yom Kippur we are to receive a clean slate, it helps to clear out the negative energy that has accumulated over the last year and think of ways to move forward. One way to enter into such a process is through reflective writing. We'll meet once a week throughout the month of Elul and prompts will be provided. Please bring a notebook and your favorite pen. You will not be required to share your writing with the group.
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Hebrew Class
READ THE MAHZOR
THIS ROSH HASHANAH AND YOM KIPPUR
 You know your aleph-bet. Do you want to improve on it, gaining confidence in reading the machzor in time for the new year?
Practice the prayers in the mahzor before the beginning of the high holidays. Three classes - Sunday, Aug. 23, and Sunday, Aug. 30, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., and Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Each meeting will be different; feel free to attend as few or as many as your schedule permits.
Lisa Hoff will teach these sessions. She is a longtime student of Hebrew who has taught the Hebrew reading crash course at Beth Jacob for many years. For more information, contact her at lisaannehoff@hotmail.com.
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Elucidating the Certain to Accept the Uncertain:
Lessons from nature on the many paths to clarity
Sunday, August 30, 10:30 am
 Come explore nature's paths with us at Lebanon Hills in preparation for the High Holy Days. We will meet at the Visitor's Center (enter Lebanon Hills Regional Park from Cliff Road). We will have a short introduction to the theme of the meditative session, followed by trail walking for about an hour and a half, and will return to the benches near the Visitor's Center at noon to debrief and share our discoveries- tying them into the context of the High Holy Days.
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 Iyunim & Kehillat Shabbat
Register for Fall
Please join our learning community! Don't forget to register your children for activities and education at Beth Jacob:
 Your children are the priority in youth learning at Beth Jacob. We foster their Jewish identity and strengthen their place in Jewish community through text, art, song, tefillah, and activities. We look forward to learning and growing with your children.
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Beth Jacob Info:
Calendar
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We would like you to share your thoughts with Beth Jacob Congregation as part of our "Elul Reflections". Select a topic, share your reflection, and click "Share My Reflection". That's it!
to see the topics, or to do it now!
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Tefillah Notes
Deepen your understanding of Jewish prayer with Beth Jacob Community's weekly commentary.
for this week's Note.
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Orchim
Host or be hosted!
 It is Beth Jacob's pleasure to make sure everyone is sharing the holiday together. If you would like to welcome someone or be welcomed for Rosh HaShanah meals, please
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Name Artwork
Help us celebrate 30 years! Support Beth Jacob, and be a permanent part of a piece of art Congregational Educator D.Marcos Vital is creating to commemorate our 30th Anniversary. Your and/or your immediate families' name/s will be incorporated into an original piece of art commemorating our 30th Anniversary, to be displayed in the Beth Jacob lobby!
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 Many people have requested the text of the D'var Torah that Johana Schwartz gave in shul on shabbat, July 25. Below is a link, and thanks again to Johana for her D'var!
Johana Schwartz D'var Torah
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 Adult Jewish Learning
Ongoing Classes
 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. Monday Night Talmud is on summer hiatus.  Parashat HaShavuah: Tuesday Afternoons With Rabbi Allen from 3-4 pm Study of this week's Torah portion.
 Bracha and Bagel: Wednesday Mornings With Rabbi Tamar after Minyan (approx. 8 am)
New Series Begins in September: Tefilah and Text
Delve deep into the words of the prayerbook. Explore their origins in Biblical text, theological underpinnings and their place in our lives today.
Delicious breakfast provided!
Jew in the Pew: Saturday Mornings 
With Rabbi Lynn Liberman - 9:15-10 am
Join Rabbi Lynn Liberman to discuss the weekly Torah portion through the lens of thought-provoking commentaries.
Class meets on 2nd & 4th Saturday mornings in the chapel.
Aug 22; Sep 12, 26; Oct 10, 31; Nov 14, 28; Dec 12, 26.
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Scholarship
This scholarship is for male students that are attending the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. To apply for this scholarship, it is not a requirement that you be interested in Alpha Epsilon Pi, or Greek Life at all. This scholarship is simply Alpha Epsilon Pi's way of saying thank you to the community for raising men who live up to our core values by promoting the advancement of the Jewish community and its values. The scholarship will be up to 500 dollars and will be awarded in the Fall of 2015. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is November 1, 2015.
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