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Get yourself ready for the next time you go to Israel and learn some practical Hebrew from St. Paul Shalicha Tal Dror! The class is free, and there is no need to RSVP; just come after kiddush.
Are you an amateur filmmaker? A professional? Are you still reading this? We are seeking the submission of Shpiel-y films, 6-60 seconds in length to be shown on March 20th during Mendota Megilla Madness. Your topic should be silly, and involve the Purim story, or not. You should have a cast of thousands, or animation, or a talking dog. Be creative, submit your entry by March 7, and wait on the edge of your seat for the debut of your masterpiece.For those who would like to read or revisit Rabbi Tamar Grimm’s Divrei Torah:
For information and updates on the Beth Jacob Rabbinic Transition process, including the Search Committee makeup, Survey and Conversation reports, and a Timeline, go to the “Rabbi Transition” tab on the top of the page, or click here.
Check out our archive of Divrei Torah. These are available for those who missed them the first time, or who want to revisit them.
Beth Jacob Congregation teens went to DC along with other Twin City Jewish Teens for the “March for our Lives”, and we printed these shirts and sweatshirts! Proceeds help to support the cause (eliminating gun violence). Shirts are $10 each; sweatshirts $25. Want one?
If you lost your copy, want to share it with out of state relatives, or just want to use electricity while reading it, here is the Kol Narishkeit, part of BJC’s annual Purim dose of wackiness. Happy Adar!
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with the Winter Light exhibit at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, and experience the stunning light exhibition of acclaimed British artist Bruce Munro. The large-scale outdoor installations of colors and sounds create a unique and powerful experience that marries artistry and nature. What better way to celebrate Hanukkah than with thousands of colorful radiant lights in the gardens!
Meet at Beth Jacob at 6:30 for a chartered bus to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, tour the grounds and enjoy the exhibit. Eat early, bring a picnic, or enjoy vegetarian food for purchase at the Arboretum. The bus ride will be full of Hanukkah reverie, with snacks, songs, and even a bus-friendly candle lighting!
The price is $10 per person. Register today!
