Special Musical Shabbat April 1 |
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April 1 | 6:00 PM
Join us for a a special Shabbat performance with Samuel Torjman Thomas and Jeremy Brown!
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Samuel Torjman Thomas
Dr. Torjman Thomas is a multi-instrumentalist (saxophone, oud, nay), vocalist (Hebrew, Arabic, Spanish), and founder and artistic director of ASEFA and the New York Andalus Ensemble. He teaches ethnomusicology and Sephardic Jewish Studies at City University of New York, and is a faculty member for both the ALEPH and Academy of Jewish Religion Cantorial Programs. He is also the Director of Musical Arts at the Sephardic Community Center.
Dr. Torjman Thomas performs musics of North Africa, the Middle East, and Global Jazz. His scholarship centers on musics of the Middle East and North Africa, worldwide Jewish musics, and jazz-based traditions. He is a frequent guest speaker, ḥazzan, and facilitator in ecumenical spaces, cultural institutions, and music and spiritual retreats worldwide.
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Jeremy Brown
After many years steeped in the Americana traditions associated with bluegrass, including forays into jazz and classical, this West Coast virtuoso is now an in-demand and central figure on New York’s lively Jewish music scene. Jeremy Brown traverses the Diasporic realm of violin traditions, slipping between Klezmer-induced hyper horas and mind-bending Mesopotamian maqams with ease and fluidity. He performs and records with many artists including Golem, Eitan Katz, Frank London, Pitom, ASEFA, and the New York Andalus Ensemble. His first solo album, "This Year in St. Louis", was released in 2001.
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Friday, March 25 | 5:00 PM
We are so excited for families with children up to age 7 to join us for our in-person Young Family Shabbat Event (formerly known as Tot Shabbat) on Friday, March 25th at 5pm. We will eat dinner, decorate bags for ICA Foodshelf, and wish happy birthday to all of our friends born in March.
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Kabbalat Shabbat with Ruach Ensemble |
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Friday, March 18 | 6:00 PM
The Bet Shalom Choir will sing at services this weekend. Join us, in person or via Zoom, in song and prayer for Shabbat this Friday!
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Upcoming Shabbat Services |
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*Please note that we send the links to services in a dedicated email on Friday afternoon.*
Friday, March 17 | 5:30 PM, Kabbalat Panim IN PERSON
Friday, March 17 | 6:00 PM, Kabbalat Shabbat with Ruach Ensemble IN PERSON OR VIA ZOOM
Saturday, March 18 | 10:00 AM, Shabbat Morning Service IN PERSON OR VIA ZOOM
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Noam Havilio, son of Cantor Tamar & Shmuel Havilio, brother of Nadav and Tal, will be called to the Torah a a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, March 19. |
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Check Out the New Website! |
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We are excited to announce that our website has a new look! We hope you find the website to be even more helpful and accessible. We've improved the layout, and will be updating frequently with announcements, pictures, and more! Questions? Contact rachel.calvert@betshalom.org.
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Mitzvah Project: Blood Drive |
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To learn more click HERE.
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Confirmation Class Flower Sale |
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Deadline April 7 | 10:00 PM
Our Confirmation Class is again partnering with Gertens to sell spring bedding plants, perennial flowers and plant cards. Proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase a gift from the class to Bet Shalom.
Ordering and payment will be done online, CLICK HERE and enter Store ID 336.
Pickup your orders from the Lakeside Room on May 4, 4:00-7:00 PM or May 8, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Get your order in early to avoid limited item availability!
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In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Minneapolis Jewish Federation has joined the Jewish Federations of North America emergency campaign to provide humanitarian assistance to vulnerable Jewish populations living in Ukraine. Funds will provide critical welfare where it is needed most and support to protect and safeguard Ukraine's Jewish community.
CLICK HERE for more information and to donate to the cause.
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CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. CSA members purchase a share, much like a subscription, from Feed-Me Farms before the farm season begins. This guarantees the customer a predetermined amount of weekly produce throughout the 20-week season. Critically, it also provides much-needed cash flow to the farmers during a time of year when veggie and produce sales are very low, and expenses are high - now is the time for farmers to invest in seeds, equipment, and repairs to the high tunnel that blew apart during that wind event a few weeks ago. You remember the one…
A CSA with Feed-Me Farms will provide you with a weekly (or bi-weekly) share of the freshest of what the season has to offer. In spring, you’ll see microgreens, spinach, baby mustards and kales, peas, radishes, and more. In the summer, watch out for delicious heirloom tomatoes, zucchini, summer squash, eggplant, and all that other colorful warm-season produce. In the autumn, look forward to beets, carrots, turnips, arugula, kale, microgreens, and fresh herbs.
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Next Meeting: 3/19 | 7 PM
The history of beer is as old as human history itself. When it comes to Jews and alcohol, the historic involvement in wine is obvious and for those in the 'know', the involvement in the liquor business is also well documented. Most of us can name several Jewish wineries and the names of Bronfman and Lansky are famous for both legal and 'extra' legal liquor. Beer however is a different story. At first glance, beer seems to be the least 'Jewish' of alcoholic beverages. Tonight we will explore the real story - The hidden history of Jews & Beer.
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Next Meeting: 3/23 | 9:15 AM
This group is a great opportunity to learn about other/ Bet Shalom members’ businesses and to help each other with new business opportunities
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Next Class: March 20 | 10:00 AM
Judaism 101 is an introduction to the basics of Judaism and its history, customs, traditions, and philosophy. This course provides a broad overview and is for those interested in Judaism, or anyone seeking to renew or enhance their Jewish knowledge. For some, it is a partial fulfillment of the requirements of our conversion program and adult B’nai Mitzvah program. This course provides an opportunity to explore many of the questions we have about Judaism, the Jewish people, and the Jewish way of life.
Meeting ID: 830 5781 4811
Passcode: 629765
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Join Dr. Nicholas Schaser and fellow members of Bet Shalom virtually April 7 and May 5 for a deep dive into the book of Leviticus. All are welcome and encouraged to participate. No experience is necessary.
Meeting ID: 830 1200 0377
Passcode: 948245
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Thursdays | 11:00 AM
Our weekly “Beyond Torah Study” session focuses on what comes after the Five Books of Moses. Join fellow Bet Shalom members in person virtually to study the rest of the story together.
Meeting ID: 889 4568 0668
Passcode: 354399
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Thursdays | 12:00 PM
Join clergy and fellow members of Bet Shalom virtually to discuss each week’s Torah portion. All are welcome and encouraged to participate. No experience is necessary.
Meeting ID: 830 1200 0377
Passcode: 948245
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Saturdays | 8:30 AM
Join us virtually this week for Shabbat Morning Torah Study. This is will be through Zoom only this week.
Meeting ID: 886 4480 1246
Passcode: 495497
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Mazal Tov to Rochelle and Chris Rogers on the birth of their son, Hank David Rogers.
Mazal Tov to Laurie Levin & Jim Brickwedde on the birth of their grandson, Lionel Jackman-Brickwedde. Lionel's parents are Sam Brickwedde & Mia Jackman.
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Condolences to the family of Esther Goldberg: mother of Lynne Goldberg (David Gross).
Condolences to the family of David Feinberg: father of Susan Hughes and grandfather of Michael Hughes and Mollie Levy.
Condolences to the family of Grigoriy Mikhelson: Father of Mikhail (Sofya) Mikhelson & Alla (Arkadiy) Belkin, and grandfather of Hannah Mikhelson, Mikhail Belkin, Clara Belkin, and Sarah Mikhelson.
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Sunday March 27 | 4:30 PM
Beth El Synagogue is hosting a community Cantorial Concert for Ukrainian relief on Sunday March 27 at 4:30 PM. The event is free and open to the public. In lieu of buying a ticket, please consider donating during the event to the Minnesota Jewish Federation's Ukraine Emergency Relief Fund. To view the flyer click HERE.
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Sunday, April 3 | 10:30 AM
Hadassah Minneapolis St. Paul will present a Zoom program on Sunday, April 3, at 10:30 A.M. We will hear from Minneapolis award-winning author Caren Stelson, who will speak about her book Sachiko, the story of a child survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bombing in 1945.
The registration fee is $10 per person. To view the flyer, click HERE. To register online, click HERE. Last day to register is March 31.
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Each year, JFCS provides referred individuals and families in need with a gift bag of ritual Passover foods and other meaningful items to help celebrate this holiday. As part of JFCS’ Hag Sameach (Happy Holidays) program, this gift is often a family’s only opportunity to obtain the items it needs to celebrate the rich traditions of Passover. Passover begins at sundown on April 15, 2022.
CLICK HERE to learn more about donating and volunteering.
CLICK HERE to receive assistance from this program.
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Donations made to Bet Shalom by our members and friends of the synagogue support the services we provide and the programs we offer. We offer our deepest gratitude to those who have made donations in the past week. CLICK HERE to view donations.
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Bet Shalom Congregation
952-933-8525
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