Author Archive for: Frances@beth-jacob.org
Entries by Frances Fischer
Order Hamentashen
Beth Jacob’s delicious homemade hamentashen are available for purchase. Let us do the work for you — you just have to order and pick them up! Prune, Poppy, Apricot, Raspberry, Nutella, or a variety pack for $18/dozen. Order at Beth-Jacob.org/BuyHamentashen
Hamentashen Baking
Participate in Beth Jacob’s long standing tradition of Hamentashen baking on Sunday February 22. Everyone welcome–no experience necessary. There’s a job for everyone, and ample free samples! A variety of shifts are available. Sign up for one (or more) at Beth-Jacob.org/Bake
Family Purim Dinner
Family Dinner – March 2 at 6:30pm Let us help you make it easier to get your family to the Megilla reading! Enjoy a kid-friendly dinner for $10 per person. Register at Beth-Jacob.org/PurimDinner
Submit Your Film
All creative people are invited to submit a BRIEF, FUNNY film for our World Famous Purim Film Festival. Your film: Is about Purim, or it’s not Involves animals or children, or doesn’t References pop culture, or doesn’t Has singing or dancing, or doesn’t’ IS FUNNY (not optional) IS LESS THAN 75 SECONDS (not negotiable) Is […]
Purim Carnival
The Best Purim Carnival this side of the Mississippi will be held on March 8 from 11-1. Enjoy games, prizes, lunch, inflatables, and even wine tasting for the grown ups. Don’t miss it! Get your tickets at Beth-Jacob.org/Carnival
Mendota Megilla Madness
March 2 at 6:30pm Come for the Megilla, the Madness, the Film Festival, the Costumes, the Dancing! Come for the Mitzvah and the Fun! Family dinner available at 6:00pm for those who register.
Family Megilla Reading
Family Megilla Reading Sunday, March 8 10:15am Come for the Megilla, stay for the Carnival! Snacks! Storytelling! Costumes! Silliness!
Stand Up Sit Down
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday at 9:15am in the Saide Chapel Starting January 10, the curious and/or confused are invited to learn from guest teachers who will explain the prayers, the services, and the movements associated with Shabbat. Attend one class, attend every class–we’re happy to see you!