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March 5, 2016 - 25 Adar I, 5776
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Candlelighting: 5:47 pm
Havdalah: 6:49 pm
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 Wednesday, March 23, 6:45 pmShine up your dancing shoes!
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Click above to check out the
Beth Jacob Purim Promo Video!
(And share it with anyone who could use a laugh on Purim!)
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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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Hebrew Learning
Whether you are an absolute beginner to Hebrew, or a fluent speaker looking for a chance to keep your skills up, we've got a free program for you to engage in more Hebrew speaking!
- Beginning Hebrew with David Kenan - Sundays at 10:30 am, beginning March 6th
Don't know an aleph from an ayin? Try this class! Based on listening, this class will introduce 10 new Hebrew words per session, with handouts detailing the new words, the aleph-bet, the numerical values of the letters, and what a Hebrew keyboard looks like.
- Practice Your Hebrew While You Eat
On Shabbat, look for the Hebrew words and phrases on your kiddush table. Ask someone to pass the water. Or, ask how they're doing. And, wish them a good week. Practice sheets will be on the kiddush tables each Shabbat so you can bone up on your Hebrew.
- Shulchan Ivrit with David Kenan - Shabbat, after Kiddush (around 1 pm), beginning March 5th
Want to have discussions with others in Hebrew, working on expanding your grasp of conversations? This class is for people with some conversational Hebrew ability, and it will engage you in short conversations about specific topics or current events, with a few people each week introducing themselves in Hebrew. Talk to David Kenan for more details!
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 CLASSIC JEWISH TEXTS:
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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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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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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Young kids: don't miss it!
Older kids (7th grade & up): We need your help!
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Beth Jacob Info:
Calendar
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Borei P'ree HaAdama...
Children of migrant farm workers don't get a chance to eat the vegetables that their parents harvest or put into cans, but for six weekends, they eat organic veggies thanks to BJ's Migrant Family Food Fund. Please click here to make your donation NOW! Thanks!
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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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Sam Freedman's Book - Signed!
Orders can be placed here.
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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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 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.
 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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