Entries by Frances Fischer

Women’s Seder

St. Paul Community Women’s* (Deconstructed) Seder *For women and those who feel most comfortable in women-centered spaces. Same Ruach, New Experience Thursday, March 19 / 1 Nisan 5:45-8:15 Beth Jacob Congregation 1179 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights Deconstructed Seder Featuring Charoset Station Recipe Share Candle Making Learning Music & Songs Make Your Own Themed Mocktails Delicious […]

Why the Jewish Holidays are Wise

Limudim Adult Ed Presents Why the Jewish Holidays are Wise with Sara Lynn Newberger Each Jewish holiday connects rituals to values to stories, allowing for many points of access and opportunities for connection. Exploring these elements of holidays can enrich traditional practice, make space for innovation, and provide us with opportunities to reflect on our […]

The Encampments

On Tisha B’Av we gathered to watch the documentary October H8TE – The Fight for the Soul of America. To understand the moment we are living in, we now present the documentary The Encampments to hear the voices of those protesting in their own words. A discussion led by Rabbi Tamar Magill-Grimm and Rabbi Adam […]

Judaism 101

Judaism 101: Core Practices and Principles, taught by Rabbi Cathy Nemiroff For anyone seeking to better understand Jewish thought and practice, whether you are already Jewish, Jewish-curious or on the path to conversion. Meets Mondays at 7pm at Beth Jacob, with Zoom option available Register at Beth-Jacob.org/Intro

Seder Resources

From Post Kiddush Learning March 22, 2025 MAKING THE SEDER YOUR OWN Wendy Schwartz and Frances Fischer Here are some of the items we distributed that you might want to personalize and use for your own seder. (Apologies for the lack of gorgeousness.  We scanned them in.) Order of the Seder Maggid Cards Maggid Instructions […]