Mendota Megilla Madness
Mendota Megilla Madness begins at 6:30 on Monday March 2.
Come for the Megilla Reading, stay for the madness, food, dancing, costumes, and fun!
Start with our family dinner at 6:00pm
Submit Your Film
All creative people are invited to submit a BRIEF, FUNNY film for our World Famous Purim Film Festival.
Your film:
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Is about Purim, or it’s not
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Involves animals or children, or doesn’t
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References pop culture, or doesn’t
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Has singing or dancing, or doesn’t’
IS FUNNY (not optional)
IS LESS THAN 75 SECONDS (not negotiable)
Is submitted via wetransfer.com
Use Frances@Beth-Jacob.org to submit your video via wetransfer.com
We Are Israel Celebrations
Monday, April 20th
Yom HaZikaron
Israel National Remembrance Day
Thursday ,April 23rd
The 20th Anniversary St. Paul Shlichut
Honoring the St. Paul Shlichut Program
Sunday, April 26th
2-5pm Yom Ha’Atzmaut Family Celebration
Israel Independence Day
7-10pm: 21+ event with Joel Chasnoff
Join the Beth Jacob Team!
✡️ Are you an experienced rabbi and/or Jewish educator with a vision for transformative learning? Beth Jacob Congregation in the Twin Cities is seeking a Director of Congregational Learning to lead Limudim, our innovative, multi-generational education program. We’re looking for someone passionate about creating meaningful Jewish learning experiences for all ages—from our vibrant children’s programs and b’nai mitzvah preparation to adult education.
This full-time position offers competitive salary ($75-110K depending on qualifications) and benefits. When this position is held by a rabbi, they will also share rabbinic responsibilities with our Senior Rabbi, Rabbi Tamar Magill-Grimm, such as leading services, pastoral care and officiating at lifecycle events.
If you’re dedicated to creating engaging Jewish educational experiences, working collaboratively with families and staff, and being part of a warm congregation that’s both traditionally grounded and progressively minded, we’d love to hear from you! ✨
To apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, brief statement of educational philosophy (max 500 words), 2-3 references, a 1-paragraph bio, and a recent photo to Rabbi Tamar Magill-Grimm at dclsearch@beth-jacob.org. Priority will be given to candidates who apply by Jan 4, 2026.
Full Job Description:
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.
