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MARCH 23, 2017 / 25 ADAR 5777
A weekly update on happenings, events and news at Beth El
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PASSOVER
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Let Us Help You Get Ready For Pesach
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April 10 - 18
- Join us for the 2nd Seder, "Refugee Stories," led by Rabbi Davis and Cantor Abrams on April 11 at 7:30 pm that will feature human rights advocate and Yemini refugee, Zaynab Abdi. Abdi has shared her story at the UN as a Malala Fund Youth Advocate. For reservations, visit HERE.
- Review the Passover Guides HERE.
- Rid your house and your heart of leaven by selling your Chametz. Visit HERE to use our online sale form.
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CENTER FOR LEARNING
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BETHELDERS CASINO
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God & Politics: Perspective for a Pivotal Time
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This Sunday | 9:45 am | Beth El Synagogue
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This Sunday | 10:30 am
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The Center For Learning presents a panel discussion about President Trump's proposal to eliminate the Johnson Amendment which prohibits houses of worship from endorsing candidates from the pulpit. More information
HERE.
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All are welcome to attend the Bethelders trip to Grand Casino Hinkley on Sunday, March 26. The luxury bus departs from the Beth El parking lot at 10:30 am. For more information and reservations, call Jerry Bronstien at 763.544.4908 or click
HERE
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LOAVES & FISHES
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MASORTI GALA
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Gemilat Chesed - Loaves & Fishes
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Tuesday, March 28
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April 2 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Adath Jeshurun Congregation |
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Six times per year, Beth El members, along with other Jewish congregations in town, cook and serve a meal for approximately 200 guests of St. Stephen's Church Soup Kitchen. We've been told our chicken dinners are something guests really look forward to! Contact
Diana Rosen for more information.
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Please join us for a community wide celebration of Masorti, our Conservative movement in Israel. Masorti promotes progressive, inclusive, egalitarian Judaism in Israel. More information
HERE.
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SACRED CHANTING
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IYUN TEFILLAH
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Mindful Tuesdays: Sacred Chanting - Singing the Texts
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Iyun Tefillah - Prayers from the Heart
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April 4 | 6:30 - 8:00 pm | Learning Circle
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Saturday, April 8 | 9:15 - 10:15 am | Classroom 4
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Sacred chant is a way of focusing that helps us enter into the holy intention of a phrase from a prayer or text. By using simple melodies and repeating sacred phrases, chanting can be a powerful tool to open our hearts, become more calm and centered and to heal ourselves. Facilitated by Cantor Abrams.
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A contemplative, slow, quiet and mindful experience, centered around the prayers of the morning service. Enrich Shabbat with an open heart, a sense of gratitude and a deeper connection to God. Facilitated by Cantor Abrams.
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INSPIRING MINDS
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STEP FOOD DRIVE
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An Evening With Sarah Koenig and Julie Snyder
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March is Food Share Month!
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Wednesday, May 10
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Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as Sarah and Julie (co-creators and hosts of the Serial podcast) open our minds to the problem of wrongful conviction in our criminal justice system, and bring the stories and struggles of the actually innocent closer to our Minnesota community-empowering us to make a change and correct this injustice. Tickets available
HERE.
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S.T.E.P. relies on donations from this drive to keep food available to families in need. Most needed items:
soup, chicken stock,
dry and canned beans/lentils,canned fruit in 100% juice, whole grains, whole wheat pasta, spaghetti sauce, canned tomatoes, canned tuna and salmon, peanut butter and jelly, cereal, evaporated milk and baking products. Donation bins are located by the Welcome Desk. Thanks for considering this mitzvah!
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DONATIONS NEEDED
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BECAUSE OF YOU
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Collecting Items for 613 Mitzvah Toiletry Bags
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We Are Proud That Beth El...
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Now through April 30
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B'nai Mitzvah families will be packing 613 toiletry bags to distribute to the homeless by "The Sandwich Guy," Alan Law. Consider donating travel size toiletries: mints, toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, shampoo, bodywash, deodorant, chapstick, all-purpose wipes, combs, brushes, socks. Donation bin by the Welcome Desk. Questions: Contact
Mary Baumgarten.
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Live streams Shabbat services, enabling people everywhere to experience the prayers, songs, and reflections led by our esteemed clergy.
Take pride in your shul's past and present. Invest in Beth El's future.
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| Weekly Words of Torah: "Budget: A Moral Document" |
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"There has been much discussion and analysis about the budget prepared by the White House. What does Jewish tradition have to say about the difficult decisions that face our nation? ...
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READ MORE.
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We welcome family and friends
as we celebrate the bat mitzvah of
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Service Times
EREV SHABBAT (FRIDAY NIGHT)
Kabbalat Shabbat 5:45 pm
YOM SHABBAT (SATURDAY)
Shacharit 9:00 am | Minchah 5:45 pm
SUNDAY
Shacharit 9:00 am | Maariv 5:45 pm
DAILY MINYAN
Shacharit 7:00 am | Maariv 5:45 pm
Shabbat Times
Candle Lighting 7:13 pm
Havdalah 8:15 pm
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Services can be streamed by visiting:
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Services this week are in the
Spiegel Sanctuary.
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DELANEY SARI FOGEL
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דבורה בת דוד זוקר דוב ורבקה לאה
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Daughter of Randi & David Fogel
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Honoring Delaney as she becomes Bat Mitzvah, her parents are sponsoring the Kiddush and the Congregational Shabbat Lunch.
All are invited to attend in the Leonard & Fay Ribnick Kiddush Hall and the Gruman Social Hall.
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GREATER COMMUNITY
Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group | 2nd Wednesday of the Month | Temple Israel |
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The TC Jewish Film Festival | Opens March 18 |
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Creating a Sacred Space | March 28 | 7:00 pm | St. Thomas University |
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Pretty Things Don't Break Book Signing | April 13 | 7:00 pm | Beth El Synagogue |
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The Illusion Theater Presents: Wiesenthal | April 24 - 30 |
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JFCS & Pathways Hosts: "Renewing Life" | May 3 - June 28 | 6:00 - 8:30 pm | JFCS |
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Minnesota Hillel Maroon and Gold Shabbat | May 5 | 6:00 pm | McNamara Alumni Center |
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