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February 27, 2016 - 18 Adar I, 5776
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Candlelighting: 5:37 pm
Havdalah: 6:39 pm
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 Wednesday, March 23, 6:45 pm
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Click above to check out the
Beth Jacob Purim Promo Video!
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Get ready for a Star Wars-themed Purim celebration! Beth Jacob's annual Mendota Megillah Madness will feature, as always, costumes, the megillah reading, assorted zany antics (and who doesn't love zany antics!), treats (of both the liquid and solid variety), a dance party, and more! This year, come as your favorite Star Wars character, or whatever you want!
May the Farce be with you!
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THE FIVE MEGILLOT
 The Classic Jewish Text Class Series continues; Beth Jacob Adult Learning brings you The Five Megillot! For every chag, there is a special text that brings us into the season and illuminates it, allowing us to understand the holiday in depth. Join five outstanding teachers at Beth Jacob as they guide us through the Megillot. The class is free, and no RSVP necessary!
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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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Beth Jacob needs your help baking hamentaschen on Sunday March 6 from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm to get ready for Purim! No experience necessary. Please RSVP here.
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Sam Freedman's Book - Signed!
Orders can be placed here.
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The Beth Jacob Twenties & Thirties Community has many types of events; the most current info is always on Facebook. Join the Facebook group so you don't miss anything!
The Beth Jacob Twenties & Thirties Community is going to Rival House for food, fun, drinks, games, and overall great times! Join us for a memorable afternoon of board games, bubble games, ski ball, and ping-pong. Come whenever-stay for the fun!
Don't forget: first round of drinks is on BJC!
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RESULTS OF THE ADULT LEARNING SURVEY
Recently, the Beth Jacob Adult Learning Committee conducted a survey to find out your opinions about learning at Beth Jacob. The results are in; view them here! |
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This week, Talmud Class will take place Wednesday, March 2 and NOT Monday, Feb. 29.
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Beth Jacob Info:
Calendar
(Link active after 2 pm Fri.)
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What's in Your Kid's Backpack?
 A backpack that's given to kids in BJ's Migrant Family Food Fund project will be filled each weekend for 6 weeks with food to make sure that these kids won't be hungry when they're not getting a free school lunch. Donate to fill a backpack! Please click here to make your donation NOW! Thanks!
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Tefillah Notes
Deepen your understanding of Jewish prayer with Beth Jacob Community's weekly commentary.
for the most current Note.
Learn more, read the archives, or create your own at
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Blood Drive
Thanks to everyone who helped make the Beth Jacob Annual Blood Drive a big success: Chairs Dave Honan & Sharon Benmaman, all the volunteers, and especially to everyone who donated! 61 pints of blood ( this much) were donated, and we have had a meeting with the Red Cross to make sure that people can get in and donate much more quickly next year!
Thanks again!
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Toiletry Drive
The Caring Hearts Supply Drive for Homeless People is asking you to participate in collecting much needed hygiene supplies and over-the-counter medications from February 1 to February 28. Monetary donations are especially welcome. Please make checks payable to the "HealthEast Foundation Homeless Project."
Items can be dropped off at Beth Jacob.
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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. This week, Talmud Class will take place Wednesday, March 2 and NOT Monday, Feb. 29.
 Parashat HaShavuah: Tuesday Afternoons With Rabbi Allen at 3 pm Study of this week's Torah portion.
 Bracha and Bagel: Wednesday Mornings With Rabbi Tamar after Minyan (approx. 8 am)
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: 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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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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