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Bruchim Habaim – Welcome to Beth Jacob Congregation! We are a Conservative synagogue of more than 400 families located near St. Paul, Minnesota. We are guided by the principles of Torah (study), Avodah (meaningful worship and work), and Gemilut Chasidim (acts of loving kindness). We exist as a congregation in order to practice and further our understanding of Conservative Judaism through the celebration of Shabbat, holidays and lifecycle events, and daily practice. More »

2009/2010 Annual Report:Click here to view.

Out-of-town visitors: Welcome! We look forward to worshiping with you, and sharing Shabbat and holidays. For Shabbat hospitality, please contact our office at (651) 452-2226. Find Us!

Magen Tzedek – Kashrut for the 21st Century: Magen Tzedek is more than just a new certification for kosher food — it is a worldwide awareness built upon the commitment to protect workers, animals and the Earth in the production of food. More »

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Fri Sep 3rd - Kabbalat Shabbat - Kabbalat Shabbat Services begin at 6:00 p.m., switching to 5:30 p.m. on October 8th. . 6:00 PM

Sat Sep 4th - Shabbat Services - . 9:00 AM

Sat Sep 4th - Selichot Services and Program - . 10:00 PM

Tue Sep 7th - Bnai Mitzvah Tutoring - . 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Wed Sep 8th - B'racha and Bagels - A morning shiur with Rabbi Lynn Liberman after minyan. .

Wed Sep 8th - Erev Rosh Hashanah - . 6:00 PM

Thu Sep 9th - Rosh Hashanah Day 1 - Services begin at 8:30 a.m. Youth Program 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Family Service 10:30 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. Tashlich and Special Kiddush following Services Babysitting is provided for children 5 and under with reservations requested. Children's Programs for K-12th grade are free and no reservations are required. . 8:30 AM

Fri Sep 10th - Rosh Hashanah Day 2 - Services begin at 8:30 a.m. Youth Program 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. High School Program 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Family Service 10:30 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. Babysitting is provided for children 5 and under with reservations requested. Children's Programs for K-12th grade are free and no reservations are required. . 8:30 AM

Sat Sep 11th - Shabbat Services - . 9:00 AM

Tue Sep 14th - Parashat Hashavua with Rabbi Allen - . 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Highlights

Rabbi Morris Allen is a Jewish Community Hero!

Mazel Tov and Yashar Koach to Rabbi Allen on being nominated for the Jewish Community Heroes Award! Nominees will be selected to receive the award based on how many votes are cast for them between now and October 8th. You can show your support for Rabbi Allen by clicking on the link below and voting for him. Magen Tzedek would receive a large cash prize if he wins, so your support really does matter! You can vote once a day, so remember to vote often!

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Apple Gleaning

This autumn, Beth Jacob Congregation will be participating in Second Harvest Heartland’s APPLE GLEANING initiative. Volunteers will be needed all season long to help glean the remaining apples from metro area orchards before the winter freeze. Details

Mazal Tov to Rabbi Allen!

Rabbi Allen has been named to Newsweek Magazine’s “50 Most Influential Rabbis in America.” In fact, he was named in the top ten of the list, at number 10: “Morris Allen—As program director for Magen Tzedek, the ethical kosher seal, Allen is changing the way the world thinks about kashrut and the ethical issues surrounding the hechsher.” Yasher Koach, Rabbi Allen!

Remember Gilad Shalit

The fourth anniversary of Gilad Shalit’s abduction is next week – June 25th. In an effort to keep pressure on the international community and raise awareness in our communities, the Youth and Young Adult Service Department of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism invites you to join our Yellow Balloon Campaign.

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