Beth Jacob Congregation
We are a Conservative synagogue that values Torah (study), Avodah (reverential service) and Gemilut Hasadim acts of loving-kindness).
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
651 / 452-2226
Welcome!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. We are the closest synagogue to the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport, located just minutes from the JCC and the Talmud Torah. Officially founded in 1985, Beth Jacob Congregation’s legacy in the Twin Cities reaches back more than 120 years. We are committed to multigenerational Jewish learning and building a compassionate community. Beth Jacob is a diverse, egalitarian congregation where women and men participate equally in synagogue life. All are welcome and valued, regardless of social standing or economic position. We believe that everyone’s talents and energy are necessary to sustain our communal life. 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. |
 Upcoming Events
Fri Jul 3rd - Kabbalat Shabbat Services - Please join us for Friday night services, at 6:00 p.m. in the Saide Chapel. All are welcome. . 6:00 PM - 6:15 PM Sat Jul 4th - Shabbat Morning Services - Please join us for Shabbat morning services at 9 a.m. in the main sanctuary. All are welcome. . 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM Sat Jul 4th - Summer Youth Shabbat Program - . 10:30 AM Sat Jul 4th - Adult and Childrens' Board Games - . 1:00 PM Tue Jul 7th - Parashat Hashavua - . 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tue Jul 7th - B'nai Mitzvah Tutoring - . 6:45 PM - 8:30 PM Wed Jul 8th - B'racha and Bagels - A morning shiur with Rabbi Lynn Liberman after minyan . Wed Jul 8th - Board of Trustees Meeting - . 7:30 PM Fri Jul 10th - Kabbalat Shabbat Services - Please join us for Friday night services, at 6:00 p.m. in the Saide Chapel. All are welcome. . 6:00 PM - 6:15 PM |
 HighlightsSeeking Executive DirectorBeth Jacob Congregation seeks a full-time Executive Director, beginning July 1st, to oversee the financial, facility management, membership, and communications efforts, and administer the affairs of our synagogue. Journeying Through July at Beth JacobJoin us as we bask in our local treasures as we learn, pray, share and have fun - right here at Beth Jacob! Newsweek chose Beth Jacob as one of America’s 25 Most Vibrant Congregations. Hechsher Tzedek BlogVisit Rabbi Allen’s Hechsher Tzedek blog to learn more about this new initiative, participate in discussion and check out the latest news articles. Rabbi's MessageThe Joy of Learning TogetherEvery year at the Siyum Bechorim, the study session which takes place on the morning before the first Seder, enabling the first borns to not fast, I prepare a text which I have been studying and celebrate Every year at the start of the seder, we open it with the words Kol difchin yayte vayachul—“All who are hungry let them come and eat.” In most years, these words strike us as symbolic. If this was the case in the past, it is not the case this year. In the past several weeks, [...] |
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