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An OU affiliated shul, Beth Jacob Congregation continues into its second century with a vibrant, welcoming community. Check us out on Facebook: BJCOakland
Oakland, CA
Joined September 2009
Preparing for Passover is not just about cleaning our homes, but engaging our minds. This morning, we began by looking at the final words of the Haggadah and what they teach us about Pesach and our own lives as Jews.
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Wonder is the source of praise, and according to our learning of, an essential ingredient in Tefilah.
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See what's happening this week at BJC. Check out our weekly announcements for Shabbat, April 6th. Shabbat Shalom!
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The BJC Pesach/Spring Bulletin is here. In addition to all the news and information that the Bulletin usually contains, the form for selling chametz (due to Rabbi Albert no later than 10:00...
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Missed Rabbi Albert's class last night on the two schools of Midrashic interpretation? You can find the...
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Why is the first commandment given to the Jewish people the Mitzvah to create a lunar calendar and sanctify the new moon? Learn about the special Parshat HaChodesh that we will read this Shabbat.
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This morning, we focused on the place of gratitude in prayer, and how to cultivate thankfulness in our daily lives.
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See what's happening this week at BJC. Check out our weekly announcements for Shabbat, March 30th. Shabbat Shalom!
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This morning, we compared the act of prayer to making music: they both require preparation of our instrument, environmental factors, and bringing potential beauty to life.
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This morning, Rabbi Albert studied the duality of Purim in a way that helps us find space for complexity, nuance, and genuine joy.
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In Solidarity with the Muslim Community Dear Friends, We woke up this morning to the horrifying news of the attacks against two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, and the scores of innocent worshipers who...
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See what's happening this week at BJC. Check out our weekly announcements for Shabbat, March 16th. Shabbat Shalom!
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In this morning's class, we discussed the ethical questions around Amalek, as well as theological reasons for God's anger against this Canaanite nation.
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This morning, we learned about the power of silence in prayer.
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See what's happening this week at BJC. Check out our weekly announcements for Shabbat, March 9th. Shabbat Shalom!
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Last night, Rabbi Albert began the last series of BJC University for the year, on the theme: Fundamental Feuds. Throughout this four-part series we will learn about the role of dispute and debate within the Jewish tradition.
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See what's happening this week at BJC. Check out our weekly announcements for Shabbat, March 2nd. Shabbat Shalom!
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Our Monday Parsha class is on break today, but you can listen to Rabbi Albert’s Sunday thought of enhancing our Tefilah through the writings of Rav Dov Zinger.
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