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Shabbat Shalom!

D'var Torah

Thank you to Rabbi Tamar Magill-Grimm for sharing words of Torah on Shabbat.

Kiddush

This week's kiddush is sponsored by Mindy Ratner.

Beth Jacob congratulates her on her retirement. Mazel Tov!

Read about Mindy's 43-year career at MPR.

Limudim: Our Learning Community

Limudim begins at 9:30am on Saturday.

For the Jew in the Pew

With Rabbi Lynn Liberman

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.

Challahween Masking

This Shabbat is October 31. Please refer to our Community Costume Committee's guidelines stating that Challahween masking is optional.

Upcoming Events & Announcements

D'var Torah from Susan Siegfried

Click below to hear Susan's words of Torah from last Shabbat.

Classical Musicale

This Sunday, November 1, 2-4pm

An opportunity for musicians and singers, at any level of skill and experience, to perform a classical piece of music for a friendly and supportive audience of friends and fans. Individual, duet, and small group submissions are all welcome.

Join the audience for this wonderful entertainment event! RSVP at Beth-Jacob.org/Musicale

Shabbatluck Returns!

November 6

5:30 Services, 6:15 Dinner

Come to Beth Jacob on the first Friday of the month, November 6, for Ma'ariv and Kabbalat Shabbat, stay for a delicious pot luck dinner. Let us know what you are bringing at Beth-Jacob.org/Shabbatluck

Veterans Day Shabbat

November 7

Come honor our veterans with a special aliyah and blessing.

Praying Body Workshop

a Post-Kiddush Learning

Shabbat, November 7

Using theater practices and physical movement, this workshop teaches prayer from the inside out. Rather than beginning with liturgy or external performance, we invite participants to first encounter their own internal landscape: the place where prayer begins before words emerge. We focus on Kavod (reverence/presence) and Hitpa'alut (wonder/awakened awareness). The goal is to reclaim embodied spiritual practice, training leaders to guide communities toward prayer as something we inhabit, not just perform. Led by Cantor Tamar Havilio.

Assembling the World's First

Braille Megilla

Sunday, November 8, 5-7pm

With a grant from Rimon: Jewish Arts Council, a program of the Minnesota JCC, local scribe and BJC Member Yonathan Reches is completing theworld's first Braille Megilla. This project is being done in collaboration across Twin Cities communities.

Beth Jacob will sew the panels together to make the megilla kosher. Join us for this historic project! Register at Beth-Jacob.org/Braille

Federation Shabbat

November 14

Hear from David Kaplan, CEO of the St. Paul Jewish Federation, about the remarkable work that Federation does in our community and around the world.

What is Jewish History and Why Does It Matter?

Dr. Noam Sienna

November 16, 4:00pm, UofM



Attend Dr. Noam Sienna's inaugural lecture as the Deinard Chair, co-sponsored by the Department of History and the Center for Jewish Studies, at 412 Pillsbury Hall (310 Pillsbury Dr SE)

More Information Available Here

Game Day

November 21, after kiddush

Game Day is open to everyone! Bring a game, or play one we have here. All ages, all abilities, all fun!

Helping the Archives

November 22, 2pm, on Zoom

This event was such a success in August, we're doing it again! There are many unidentified Beth Jacob photos at the archives. Archivist Kate Dietrich will show us photos - we will identify the event, the people, etc, and the information will be preserved for posterity!

Register at Beth-Jacob.org/Archives

Thanksgiving Shabbat

November 28

Kiddush will be sponsored by Beth Jacob members who are grateful for our community. Express your gratitude by donating at Beth-Jacob.org/kiddush

Bringing Climate Action Home

- the Easy Way.

A Post-Kiddush Learning

December 12

The Climate Action Committee will present a "show and tell" to introduce small, simple changes in your life that will reduce your ecological/ carbon footprint.

Beth Jacob Reads A Book

"Embracing Exile"

December 19, after kiddush

Join Rabbi Tamar for a discussion of David Kraemer's "Embracing Exile."

"(This book)...illuminates how Jewish people have, for millennia, cultivated vibrant communities, and produced profound intellectual and artistic achievements by adapting to and integrating into new communities"--Jewish Book Council

A limited number of copies are available to borrow in the library.

Make a plan to vote NOW

Election Day is next week: Tuesday November 3

Early IN PERSON voting: Register at your voting location--bring proof of residence. More information at mnvotes.org. Wear your “I Voted” sticker to Shul! Encourage everyone you know who is eligible to vote NOW!

Protect Election Results

Are you concerned about election interference? Beth Jacob has partnered with Monarca/Unidos to develop a person to person network that can be activated quickly if the need should arise.

Interested? Contact Rachel Chinitz at 612.408.3032, rachel@lewine.net,

or Sharon Benmaman at 651-230-7978, sharonben@comcast.net to learn more! PLEASE NOTE: The number previously given for Sharon was incorrect. If you texted her, please try again with the number above. 

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 Mira Miller or Jessica Zehavi with any questions, or to request lessons.

BJUSY Mystery Bus Ride - Nov. 14!

BJUSY's first chapter sleepover of the year is coming up on November 14th! Register to join us for a night full of mysterious locations and fun activities planned by teens, for teens!

Contact Marisa with any questions

Tot Shabbat

Third Shabbat of the Month

10:00 - 10:30 am - BJC Nursery

Join us in the nursery for Tot Shabbat. Talia Vital will lead a song-filled Shabbat Morning Service for BJC's littlest ones (0-3 years old). We will then have an oneg and playtime for parents to schmooze and kids to play.

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. 

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.

Health Professionals

The Beth Jacob Community Health Committee, is putting together a confidential list of members with a medical background (Physicians, nurses, PAs, NPs, paramedics, EMTs, and other trained healthcare professionals) who are regularly attend on Shabbat, and holidays, who would be willing to help if called upon. There is no schedule or formal commitment. If someone becomes ill, such as a seizure, fainting, chest pain, or another sudden concern, as a volunteer, you could help assess the situation, advise whether EMS is warranted, and provide support until help arrives. If you are in one of these professions and are willing to help if needed, please fill out the form below. We will then put together a list to share with greeters and floor gabbaim. Thank you for helping make our community a safer place.

Any questions, please contact Sberkowitz1@gmail.com.

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.
• Revised masking policy for the bima during the Torah service.