Judith and the Maccabees

Dr. Shayna Sheinfeld

Tuesdays, 5:30- 6:30 pm at Beth Jacob

Oct. 6, 13, 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 10, Nov. 17, Dec. 1, 8

Judith and the Maccabees: Illuminate your Hanukah experiences by diving into the book of Judith, a text from the Apocrypha that is strongly associated with the holiday of Hanukah (though different from the traditional Hanukah story). If time allows, we may also look at the book of 2 Maccabees.

Learn to Chant Torah

Hannah Hofrichter

Tuesdays, 6:30- 7:30 pm at Beth Jacob

Oct. 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 10, Nov. 17, Dec. 1, 8, 15

Ever wanted to chant Torah but never had someone to teach you? Had a b’nai mitzvah years ago but need a refresher? This is the class for you! Prerequisite skill: reading/decoding Hebrew.

Judaism 101: Core Practices and Principles

Rabbi Cathy Nemiroff

Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm online

Starting October 19

For anyone seeking to better understand Jewish thought and practice, whether you are already Jewish, Jewish-curious or on the path to conversion.This class will meet online, with exceptions for special hands-on sessions.

Register at Beth-Jacob.org/Intro

Morning Mishnah with Rabbi Tamar

TUESDAY MORNINGS

at appoximately 8am (after minyan) in the chapel

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.

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.

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.