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January 16, 2016 - 6 Sh'vat, 5776
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Candlelighting: 4:39 pm
Havdalah: 5:41 pm
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 or just walk in (less waiting if you register)!
New! Save time on Sunday when you donate blood!
 You can now save time at your donation by using RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of your donation, from a home or work computer prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started, visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions.
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Tuesday, January 19, 6:30-8 pm
 For January's Torah Restoration Event, D.Marcos will be doing Torah restoration work on Tuesday January 19 from 6:30-8 pm at Beth Jacob; come watch, and maybe even get a chance to help!
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 Judaism in the 21st Century
 Rabbi Tamar's Thursday morning class is starting a new book: 'The Great Partnership: God, Science and the Search for Meaning' by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. If you've been thinking about joining this class, now's a great time!
Also, during January Congregational Educator D.Marcos Vital will be the guest teacher for the Parshat HaShavuah class, Tuesdays at 2:45 pm.
As always, info about all our ongoing classes is in the 'Adult Jewish Learning' section of the weekly e-mail, below.
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Sat., Jan 23: During Services & At 7 PM
Join us for a special celebration of Shabbat Shira (Shabbat of Song)!
 On Shabbat Shira, we read the Torah account of the crossing of the Red Sea by the Israelites. The climax of the reading is Shirat HaYam (The Song of the Sea) with its lofty, rolling musical melody. During services, (as January's Year of Torah Parasha Connection) Congregational Educator D.Marcos Vital will give a visual presentation about Shirat HaYam and why it's special, and why it looks so different than the other parts of the Torah.  Then, in the evening, join Beth Jacob's own Shira Schwartz for a special Erev Shira at the end of Shabbat Shira; an Erev Shira Shira, if you will. Bring musical instruments if you're got them, and come ready to sing and have fun!
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Tefillah Notes
Deepen your understanding of Jewish prayer with Beth Jacob Community's weekly commentary.
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O.Z.Y.*
Join together to sing songs, chants, niggunim, and rounds in harmony. Sing to praise God, to open your heart, to make something beautiful together.
Everyone is welcome!
Childcare will be available. To volunteer to lead a song, or to suggest or request one, please contact Pam Winthrop Lauer at (952) 432- 7038 or wpdj@usfamily.net.
*Ozi v'Zimrat Yah: God is my strength and my song
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 Adult Jewish Learning
Ongoing Classes
 Monday Night Talmud Class With Rabbi Allen No Class Monday, Jan 25
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 at 3 pm During January - Time: 2:45 pm; Guest Teacher D.Marcos Vital! 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!
How do we understand and express our Judaism in the 21st Century? As Jews we find ourselves compelled to respond to the challenges of our ever-changing world, scientific discovery and increased awareness of the suffering in our world. Starting January 14, the class will be using the book ' The Great Partnership: Science, Religion and the Search for Meaning' by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks.
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.
Next Meetings: Jan. 9, 23; Feb. 13; March 12, 26.
Meditation: Saturday Mornings
9:15 am, 1st & 3rd Saturday mornings each month
 Enhance Shabbat and to prepare for services. Mindfulness meditation helps to make our minds more spacious, perceptive and free. Each session will include a short teaching followed by a sitting period. No experience is necessary.
In collaboration with Hineni.
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Need babysitting during Engage? BJUSYers will be providing babysitting (with adult supervision) for $18/child at the St. Paul Talmud Torah during the event! Call 651-698-8807 to register your child!
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The Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School is excited to offer a $3600 tuition grant to all new students entering the school at any grade for the 2016-17 school year. We offer private tours as well as grade-specific preview mornings for families who may be considering a transfer to HMJDS. To schedule a tour please contact Julie Ziessman, HMJDS Admissions and Outreach Director at 952.381.3500 or jziessman@hmjds.org. Applications are available for fall 2016, learn more here. |
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