Congregation Beth Jacob

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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2023

Tree Planting at Palm Park
Sunday, Feb 5th 9:00a to 11:45a
Come plant trees with us! CityTrees.org, a Redwood City nonprofit, will provide trees, gloves, helmets and tools. CBJ will provide bagels, muffins, coffee and a large water jug for filling your water bottle. Volunteers under 18 must bring a signed release form. Kids ages 14-16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2023

Invasive Species Removal at Stulsaft Park
Sunday, Feb 5th 9:30a to 11:00a
Did you know that invasive species, like the Ice Flower above, can cause harm to the ecological and environmental health of an ecosystem? Come help remove the species that are invading our local parks!
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 10 , 2023

Seeing Beyond the Words: Creative Responses to Sacred Texts - By Batya Dale
Friday, Feb 10th 10:00a to 12:00p
Yitro: Exodus 18:1 - 20:23 Bring along your curiosity, your love of Torah, your creative spirit, and your favorite art supplies. No artistic skill is necessary - but you are very likely to go home with deeper insights, stronger connections with one another, and, a unique piece of religious art! RSVP to deborah@bethjacobrwc.org
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 24 , 2023

Musical Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, Feb 24th 6:30p to 8:00p
Come join us to celebrate Shabbat with song and joy. Michael Battat and our clergy will lead services with beautiful music!
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 25 , 2023

Speaker: “Making Peace with the Past: Conflict, Connection, and Controversy”
Shabbat, Feb 25th (All day)
How to let go yet remember, assign blame without guilt, repair what was broken, stop recycling the past, and create a future that works for all. Søren Kierkegaard reputedly said, “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.” Conflict in any human relationship is inevitable; resolving conflict is not. It’s all about communication. Or is it? Miriam Zimmerman will share with us on her experience dealing with these difficult topics.
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 1 , 2023

Must-Know Purim Hebrew Terms with Rhonna Rogol
Wednesday, Mar 1st 6:45p to 7:45p
During this session we will explore the meanings and derivations of some of the most commonly used Purim holiday words and phrases. Purim will be much more fun (and we are commanded to be happy, after all!) when we know the meanings and derivations of the key vocabulary for this raucous holiday. Come find out if Hamantaschen really means Haman’s ears (you might be surprised and even a little shocked) and where the word Gragger originated from. What’s a Megillah, what’s cool about Esther’s name and do we send Mishloach Manot or Shalach Manos, or both? Maybe most important, what does Purim itself mean? Come hear the whole shpiel and share your own thoughts and questions. No prior knowledge of Hebrew or even the alphabet is necessary. The only pre-requisites are a love of learning new things and an inquisitive mind.
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