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June 11, 2016 - 5 Sivan, 5776
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Fri. Candlelighting: 8:40 pm
Sat. Candlelighting: 9:42 pm
Sun. Candlelighting: 9:42 pm
Mon. Havdalah: 9:43 pm
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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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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!
Materials for Orry Klainman's session on Lydda are available on the table in the lobby to read beforehand, or just click here!
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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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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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Calendar
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Morning
Minyan
Weekdays at 7:15 am
7 am on Rosh Chodesh
Beth Jacob has a minyan people can count on; can minyan count on you?
Be a part of the morning minyan at Beth Jacob - start your day off right! Sometimes you'll be the 10th that makes the minyan; other times you'll simply get a good start to your day with others who like to feel part of a community.
As people travel in the summer, sometimes a little extra help is needed to make sure we have a minyan. Pick one day a week as "your day", or come every day!
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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.
- 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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