Beth Jacob Weekly Ongoing Classes
A community engaged in congregational learning is one in which all of its members, children and adults, are actively and collaboratively learning about and becoming more deeply enriched by our Jewish traditions. Our vision includes a commitment to study Jewish texts, Jewish arts, and Jewish living. Beth Jacob offers opportunities and experiences imbued with intellectual, experiential, and hands on engagement for individuals and groups.
Jew In The Pew with Rabbi Lynn Liberman
9:15-10:00 am in the chapel on Shabbat
1st, 3rd and the occasional 5th Shabbat of each month
Our exploration of the Psalms, largely as found in our siddur, will continue for the coming year! We will explore the Psalms that are widely used throughout the Shabbat service considering their meaning and wondering why and how these words are still part of our liturgy today. After completing texts found in the siddur, we will then continue to encounter the remaining texts of the full Book of Psalms! No prior experience needed. Texts are provided in Hebrew and English.
Morning Mishnah with Rabbi Tamar Magill-Grimm
Wednesdays at approx. 8 am (after minyan) in the chapel
Online at: beth-Jacob.org/minyan
The Mishnah is an edited record of the complex body of halachic material transmitted in the aftermath of the destruction of the Second Temple. Its intention was to train the sages in thinking through the legal issues that inform Halacha. In encountering these texts together, we gain access to the conversations out of which developed the foundational principles that shaped Jewish law as we know it today. Classes are in the chapel at Beth Jacob and on Zoom at beth-Jacob.org/minyan (or just stay on Zoom after Morning Minyan.
Judaism 101: Core Practices and Principles
Mondays at 7pm in the Chapel (online option available)
Register at: beth-Jacob.org/intro
For anyone seeking to better understand Jewish thought and practice, whether you are already Jewish, Jewish-curious, or on the path to conversion.
It's never too late to start. Register whenever you're ready!
Tanach with David Rischall
Sundays 7:30-8:30pm on Zoom
This is a relaxed, drop-in class to develop a better understanding of the Hebrew Bible and skills to read the Bible in the original Hebrew. The only prerequisite is an ability to read Hebrew. David will introduce short segments of Tanach which are little known to most Jews, highlighting the many differences of thought between Biblical Israelites and Rabbinic Judaism, and how much the Rabbis carried on Biblical traditions. Questions? Call David at 651-230-3911.
Community Offerings
Check out classes being offered through Talmud Torah St. Paul and Hineni
Hineni offers an array of adult Jewish learning opportunities and contemplative practice experiences, many in collaboration with Twin Cities area synagogues and agencies.
For more information about Hineni or to offer programming suggestions, please contact Rabbi Debra Rappaport.
