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Shabbat Shalom!

Friday Night Shabbatluck

June 5!

Come for the services, stay for the dinner! Services start at 6:00; Dairy/veggie pot-luck dinner follows. Register so we know to expect you.

D'var Torah

Thank you to Marisa Goffman for sharing words of Torah.

For the Jew in the Pew

With Rabbi Lynn Liberman

Every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Shabbat of the month

9:15-10:00am in the Chapel

Join together in the ongoing study of the Book of Psalms as we continue to explore these ancient, provocative and beautiful words. Having covered most of the psalms as found in the Siddur, our journey continues through the remaining treasure trove of liturgical poetry and music! No prior experience necessary. All texts provided in Hebrew and English.

This week is Camp Shabbat

Kids who are going to any Jewish summer camp this summer will be given a bagful of camp-appropriate tchotchkes! Help us send off our Beth Jacob kids for a great summer!

Kiddush

Kiddush this week is unsponsored and supported by donations to the Kiddush Fund. Thank you to everyone that has donated to the fund to make this kiddush possible. If you would like to help offset costs of kiddush, please consider making a donation to the Kiddush Fund to allow Beth Jacob's kiddush tradition to continue.

If you would like to sponsor an entire kiddush in the future, please reach out to Sonya Rapport at sonya@beth-jacob.org.

Upcoming Events & Announcements

Beth Jacob Annual Meeting

Thursday, June 11, 7:00 pm

at Beth Jacob

Our Annual Meeting is a cross between the State of the Union and a town hall.

Hear updates from our officers and learn about our progress as a community, including a final report on Community Conversations. Also, this is your chance to vote on the Board of Trustees, including officers. We will be presenting the Bud Sweet Spirit of Beth Jacob Award to Lou Leichter, and we will have a tribute to Larry Savett z"l and Bob Perry z"l.

And, of course, dessert and schmoozing.

Livestream will be available for those who cannot attend in person, but only those present in person may vote.

The Shabbat Effect

A New Class with Rabbi Tamar

Tuesdays at 11am

What if one day of rest could transform your entire life?

One of the most important biblical mandates, so significant that it numbers among the Ten Commandments, is the directive to observe a weekly day of rest. The Shabbat Effect illuminates how the practice of a day set aside for rest brings about a deep, lasting, and pervasive transformation of character, not just on that seventh day but every day. Drawing on venerable Jewish sources as well as the experiences of contemporary practitioners, this user-friendly and accessible guide explores the eight essential traits that reflect the true meaning of Shabbat.

This class is free, no registration required. Please get a copy of Alan Morinis's book The Shabbat Effect -- reading assignments will be given prior to each class. If you have trouble acquiring the book, please let Rabbi Tamar know.

Prior to the first class this week, please read the Introduction.

Pride Shabbat June 27

Help celebrate Pride Month with a Pride Kiddush (complete with Rainbow Cupcakes).

Summer CSA

Summer Shares are 18 boxes; Mid-June through Mid-October

Earth Dance Farms is back again this summer! Every Thursday, they will drop off Farm-Fresh Produce boxes for CSA members. Bi-weekly shares are also available. Sign up at EarthDanceFarm.net

If you would like to participate but with fewer veggies, feel free to sign up on this form to look for other people who want to partner on a share.

Help Lead Services and/or Read Torah

As a participatory shul, we welcome you to read Torah and/or lead davenning. If you would like to learn how, we welcome that too! Use the button below to sign up for a Torah reading or a service. Please contact Michael and Marguerite Krause or Jessica Zehavi with any questions, or to request lessons.

Pre-Shul Playgroup–Every Friday at 10:30 am

Join our open play time for young children and their caregivers. Meet in the nursery every Friday morning from 10:30 am until naptime. 



This course takes you to the bedrock of Jewish thinking, the intellectual and spiritual foundations of what we call Judaism today. Join our founders in mapping their world by discovering the faithand ideas that launched the whole enterprise!

The Yosi's School online, interactive course will meet on Zoom, Monday evenings, beginning June 1, 7:00-8:15. It won't be a lecture; rather, there will be ample give-and-take, Q & A, opportunities to connect with each other and with the learning.

Series One: Mondays, 7:00-8:15, June 1-July 6

Series Two: Mondays, 7:00-8:15, July 13-August 17

To enroll, email yosis.school@gmail.com: Sign me up for Series One,

Series Two, both!

Stand Up... Sit Down... What Does It All Mean?

Every 2nd & 4th Saturday, 9:15 in the Saide Chapel

A class for the curious and confused -- Each week is taught by a leader in our congregation. This week: "Who knows One (and what does 'Echad' actually mean in our service?" with D.Marcos Vital

Tanach with David Rischall

Sundays 7:30-8:30 pm 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 the Rabbinic Judaism, and how much the Rabbis carried on biblical traditions. Questions? Call David at 651-230-3911.

Mikveh, Midrash, & Mocktails

June 11

Join Maayanot and TC Jewfolk’s FolkLab for a social and educational evening! Learn mikveh basics or delve deeper into Jewish texts related to mikveh. We will enjoy dips and sips - snacks and custom mocktails

Intro to Mikveh, taught by Rabbi Alexander Davis - For those who are new to mikveh, or looking for a refresher on the basics of immersion customs and practices.

Mikveh in Rabbinic Texts, taught by Sara Lynn Newberger - For those seeking to deepen their understanding of texts related to mikveh and unpack some of the intricate conversations around mikveh laws and traditions.

This event will take place at The Hillel Jewish Student Center on the University of Minnesota campus (1521 University Ave SE, Minneapolis 55414). A parking voucher for a nearby parking ramp is included in the cost of your registration.

Register at tcjewfolk.com/folklab/classes/

Violins and Hope: From the Holocaust to Symphony Hall

May 3 – June 29

Minnesota JCC Capp Center St. Paul

and Sabes Center Minneapolis

From the Holocaust to Symphony Hall is an extraordinary exhibition built around the internationally renowned project and its moving collection of restored string instruments once played by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust. Each violin carries a deeply personal story—bearing witness to one of history’s darkest chapters while honoring those who faced unimaginable adversity and the resilience of individuals who turned to music as a source of solace, survival, and defiance.

Through hauntingly beautiful photographs and compelling text, this exhibit brings these instruments and their histories into vivid presence, inviting visitors to experience the violins up close, learn about the musicians who once played them, and engage in broader conversations about cultural memory, the persistence of antisemitism, and why remembrance matters.

For information on the exhibit and affiliated events, click here.

Connect With Our Rabbi

Rabbi Tamar Magill-Grimm: rabbitamar@beth-jacob.org

To make an appointment: Beth-Jacob.org/RabbiMeeting

Our clergy want to best support the Beth Jacob community in times of need. If you or someone you know in the Beth Jacob community is in need of prayer for healing, please fill out the form below. If you are filling out the form on behalf of anyone besides yourself, please make sure to ask for permission before submitting the form. This information will only be shared with our rabbis, and otherwise kept confidential.

Bikkur Cholim

Do you or a family member/friend need a friendly visitor as you are dealing with a health issue or are homebound? Our Chesed Committee has a dedicated crew of Bikkur Cholim volunteers who would love to set up a visit! Fill out the following form and we will be happy to arrange a visit or ongoing visits to brighten your day a bit.

Pikuach Nefesh

If you are not feeling well, please stay at home, follow the guidelines, and feel better. We will miss you and look forward to seeing you when you're healthy.

As a reminder, our current masking policy includes:

Masks continue to be optional in our building, except for the following:

• On Shabbat and holidays, Section A (the far right section) is the Mask Required space in the sanctuary.
• Masks are always required on the bimah during the Torah service.

Check out our COVID policy at www.beth-jacob.org/covid.