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June 4, 2016 - 27 Iyyar, 5776
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Candlelighting: 8:35 pm
Havdalah: 9:37 pm
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 Don't miss Camp Shabbat on June 4, when we will send off all of our campers, Israel travelers, or anyone on a Jewish summer program with a shirt from Beth Jacob! (Shirt not pictured at left)
Beth Jacob gets lists of our campers from Camp Butwin, Herzl Camp, and Camp Ramah, but if you're going to a different camp, please let us know!
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Shavuot is almost here! Come celebrate receiving Torah at Sinai. The Tikkun Leil Shavuot starts on Saturday night with an early dinner and a session for families, followed by a later dinner and sessions for all! The all-night study concludes with early morning minyan; regular morning services are at 9 am for those who don't make it all night. Services with Yizkor are at 9 am on day two, and, of course, the annual Bikkurim Picnic is after services on the first day! See below, and go to Beth-Jacob.org/Tikkun for a detailed Tikkun schedule. Shavuot Schedule:
- Saturday, June 11
Tikkun Leil Shavuot
5:45 Family Dinner, Family Session, Mincha, Seudah Shlishit, BJUSY/College Student Session, Ma'ariv, Study
Full Schedule
- Sunday, June 12
9 am: 1st Day of Shavuot Services
Bikkurim Picnic
- Monday, June 13
9 am: 2nd Day of Shavuot Services
Yizkor
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Migrant Family Food Fund
2 pm This Sunday, June 5
 Join us for a fun mitzvah: We need about 25 people to pack the non-perishable foods for the Migrant Family Food Fund program on June 5. Those who participated last year felt it was an enjoyable and meaningful activity.
Plan to meet at Beth Jacob at 1:20 pm to carpool, or at The Sheridan Story, 740 Harding Street NE, Suite B, Minneapolis, MN 55413 at 2 pm. We will probably be back at the shul by about 4:30 or 5 pm.
A huge thanks to all those who donated the funds to make this backpack program possible. We anticipate supplying healthful foods to at least 30 families this summer.
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Tikkun Leil Shavuot
Dispute For The Sake Of Heaven
Makholket L'shem Shamayim
Sat. June 11 in the evening, and Sun. June 12 until dawn
 What do we do when we disagree with someone? When we have an opinion, how do we "argue" about it? Want to be heard? Want to listen? And keep you relationship whole? Our tradition has much to say that can guide us in learning how to disagree without being disagreeable. Join wonderful teachers and learn what Judaism teaches about constructive conflict.
The Torah goes into the neighborhood after midnight, with Rabbi Lynn Liberman and Sara Lynn Newberger. There will be teaching, text study, and singing till dawn!
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Bikkurim Picnic
After Services; Sunday, June 12
Fly your kite as high as Sinai!* Join the Beth Jacob community for a picnic following services on the first day of Shavuot. Bring your own dairy lunch & picnic blanket, as well as bats, balls, frisbees and any other outdoor games. We'll provide the drinks & desserts!
*Wind permitting; you must provide your own Sinai-length kite string.
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Fundraiser Pics
Ann Silver was at the Year of Torah Fundraiser, and fortunately for us she had her camera with her! Here are a few of her pictures; see more here: Ann Silver Fundraiser Photos
Sign in with the (case-sensitive) password: BJCmendota
Thanks, Ann!
Also, if you would still like to contribute to the fundraiser, it's not too late; click here now!
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20/30s Community
The Beth Jacob Twenties & Thirties Community has lots to do; mark your calendars, and head to the FB group to RSVP so you don't miss any of the upcoming festivities!
Baker Park Reserve; $5
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Interfaith Community
Sharing Iftar, Taking Heart
Tuesday, June 21, 8:15 pm
Muslim American Society
 The Muslim American Society will host the Ramadan breaking the fast known as Iftar. Included in this program are a presentation on Ramadan and observation of a prayer service. It is a wonderful opportunity to learn about Islam and to develop respectful relationships. Complete the form for each attendee and designate MAS - Inver Grove Center by entering '1' for Quantity. You will receive an email with information about respectful behaviors at the event. Please also let Belina know that you're coming: 651-686-8129, belinareisman@comcast.net.
Post-Kiddush Learning
Three Faiths, One Table:
Friendships Across Religions & Cultures
Tolga Misirli, Ph.D.,
Niagara Foundation - Minnesota, Executive Director
After Kiddush, Saturday June 25
Dr. Misirli will discuss interfaith programs and introduce the 3Faiths@theTable project; a program in which a small group of Muslims, Christians and Jews meet in each others' homes to share food and to learn about each other.
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Beth Jacob Info:
Calendar
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Annual Meeting
Tues. June 7, 7 PM
 Please plan to attend this very informative meeting about the state of the shul. The Bud Sweet (z"l) Spirit of Beth Jacob Award will be given to Louis Newman and Rabbi Amy Eilberg. Dessert and refreshments will be available. We hope you will be there to ask questions, make comments, and offer creative ideas about moving forward!
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Judaism for the 21st Century
New Book!
Rabbi Tamar's Thursday morning (10 am) class just began a new book! This would be a good time for new people to join the class! The book is called Jewish Theology in Our Time and it is available on Amazon and elsewhere.
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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)
Explore contemporary teshuvot (responsa) to gain a deeper sense of how Jewish law has evolved and adapted in order to make Judaism relevant for our lives in a modern context.
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 May 26, the class will be using the book ' Jewish Theology in Our Time', edited by Rabbi Elliot J. Cosgrove, PhD.
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: March 26, April 9.
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.
 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 9:30 am
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)
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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