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
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Upcoming Events
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 Mon Sep 13th - Turning, Returning, Responding - Professor Louis Newman will help us explore what teshuvah really entails, how we begin and how it can restore a sense of wholeness to our lives. Louis Newman is the author of Repentance: The Meaning and Practice of Teshuvah (Jewish Lights, 2010). Sponsored by the St Paul JCC, Beth Jacob Congregation, Mount Zion Temple, Temple of Aaron and the Talmud Torah of St Paul. Location: St Paul JCC Cost: $5 . 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Tue Sep 14th - Parashat Hashavua with Rabbi Allen - . 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tue Sep 14th - Bnai Mitzvah Tutoring - . 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Wed Sep 15th - B'racha and Bagels - A morning shiur with Rabbi Lynn Liberman after minyan. . Thu Sep 16th - Bnai Mitzvah Tutoring - . 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Fri Sep 17th - Yom Kippur - Mincha (Saide Chapel) 6:00 p.m. Kol Nidre 6:15 p.m. Babysitting is provided for children 5 and under with reservations requested. . 6:00 PM Sat Sep 18th - Yom Kippur - Services begin at 8:45 a.m. (Yizkor recited during services.) Youth Program 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Family Service 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. High School Program 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Study Session 4:00 p.m. Mincha, Neilah, Ma'ariv 5:00 p.m. Fast Ends 7:58 p.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. . 8:45 AM |
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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!
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
High Holy Days 5771
High Holy Days Guide Forms to Download and Return to Shul:
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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