Engage
"Justice, justice, you shall pursue." (Deuteronomy 16:20.)
The Talmud teaches that "tzedaka is equal to all the other commandments combined." (Bava Bathra 9b)
At Beth Jacob Synagogue, we offer many opportunities to engage within our congregation and with the larger community around us. Volunteers cook and serve meals through the community dinner project. Participants in the social action committee discuss pressing social issues and ways to foster change. The Planning for Aging Group studies issues related to aging and develops means to support members of our community in the latter stage of life. And throughout it all, we engage with each other by providing occasions to gather and socialize.
Sun, May 22 2022
21 Iyyar 5782
Upcoming Events
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Sunday ,
MayMay 22 , 2022
Sunday, May 22nd 6:30p to 8:00p
Participants who are getting comfortable reading in Yiddish and want to wade further into grammatik are invited to join Randi Hacker for this Intermediate Yiddish class series. We will read works by beloved Yiddish authors as well as articles from the Forverts. -
Tuesday ,
MayMay 24 , 2022
Tuesday, May 24th 4:00p to 5:00p
We've returned to our regular Tuesday sessions. Please join us as we sing a short song from the Psalms, sit for twenty minutes, walk for ten minutes, then sing another Hebrew song. Sometimes a brief discussion follows. Words to songs are supplied in Hebrew and transliteration. All are welcomed whatever your experience may be. We do not offer instructions or guided meditations. -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 25 , 2022
Wednesday, May 25th 6:00p to 7:00p
Join Randi Hacker for a new session of Yiddish classes to work on building reading skills and dip into some grammatik. This class is best for those who have previously participated in a beginner class. This class runs every Wednesday for 5 weeks. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 28 , 2022
Shabbat, May 28th 4:00p to 5:00p
Join Sephirah Oshkello from Living Tree Alliance for a contemplative walk in Hubbard Park as we explore the themes of Shabbat and Shavuot. We will share chants, and connect the holiday to the earth and agricultural cycle that it evolved from, as we enjoy a moderate walk in the park. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 29 , 2022
Sunday, May 29th 6:30p to 8:00p
Participants who are getting comfortable reading in Yiddish and want to wade further into grammatik are invited to join Randi Hacker for this Intermediate Yiddish class series. We will read works by beloved Yiddish authors as well as articles from the Forverts.