May 18, 2012

img
  • Earliest Candle Lighting

    7:07 pm

  • Candle Lighting

    8:16 pm

  • Early Mincha (MS)

    6:50 pm

  • Late Mincha (DM)

    8:15 pm

  • Shabbos Day
  • Hashkama (K)

    8:00 am

  • Shacharis (MS)

    8:45 am

  • Late Minyan (DM)

    9:00 am

  • Teen Minyan (CR)

    9:15 am

  • Adult Beginners (BR)

    10:00 am

  • Early Mincha (DM)

    4:00 & 5:00 pm

  • Mincha (MS)

    7:55 pm

  • Maariv/Shabbos ends (MS)

    9:10 pm

  • Late Maariv (K)

    9:20 pm

img
  • Shacharis
  • Sunday (DM)

    7:00, 8:00, 8:45 am

  • Mon/Thurs (DM)

    6:50 am

  • Tues/Wed/Fri (DM)

    7:00 am

  • Monday-Friday (K)

    7:30 am

  • Mincha
  • Sunday (K)

    2:15 pm

  • Sun-Thurs (K)

    7:40 pm

  • Sun-Thurs (DM)

    8:25 pm

  • Maariv
  • Sun-Thurs (DM)

    after Mincha

  • Sun-Thurs (DM)

    9:00 pm

  • Sun-Thurs (K)

    9:45 pm

  • Friday, May 18
  • Earliest Candle Lighting

    7:11 pm

  • Candle Lighting

    8:21 pm

  • (CR) Conference Room, (BR) Board Room, (DM) Daily Minyan, (K) Kollel, (MS) Main Shul
img

Welcome to Congregation Beth Jacob, the Orthodox Synagogue for ALL Jews! Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Congregation Beth Jacob is the home of an Orthodox Jewish community which cherishes and supports a full range of religious, spiritual, social, and educational needs for a diverse membership of all backgrounds and ages. Led by our passionate and committed rabbinical staff, we offer a wide array of continuing education classes, a flourishing youth program, a thriving preschool, men’s club, sisterhood, Purim festival and more. Come savor our hospitality and see what makes us the best loved synagogue of the south.


  • Friday, May 18 - Family Shabbaton with Rabbi Y in Chattanooga, TN

    Join Rabbi Y for a fun and inspiring Shabbaton in beautiful Chattanooga, TN at the Rodeway Inn directly across from Beth Sholom. Lydia Schloss catering, adult & children programming, babysitting will be available.

    Cost:

    • Hotel Price: $98 for the two nights (Friday and Saturday)
    • Adult Price: $45 per adult
    • Child Price: $30 kids 6-11, $20 for kids 4-5.

    Contact Matt Lewis or Rabbi Yechezkel Freundlich for more information.

  • Sunday, May 20 - BJ Film Festival: Six Days in June

    Time: 7:30pm

    This Yom Yerushalayim, relive the War that redefined the Middle East. In this classic documentary, the guiding Hand of G-d is undeniable as powerful events and people converge during a miraculous Six Days in June 1967. Trace the events leading up to war, from Nasser and Hussein to Eshkol and Dayan. Although the fighting lasted for only six days, the effects of the War are still apparent today.

  • Sunday, May 20 - Pre-Shavuos Girls' Party

    Time: 4:00pm

    Heritage Hall, Girls in grades 4 - 8 are invited to come bake mini cheesecakes in a variety of flavors and watch the video of Temima High School's Megillas Rus Play.

    • $8 per person
    • RSVP required by Motzei Shabbos May 19th.
    • A limited amount of Cholov Yisroel or Pareve Tofutti ingredients will be available. Please specify your request for this in your RSVP.

    Contact Freda Rubin at flrubin@mindspring.com or 404-242-5759.

  • Sunday, May 20 - parenting workshop entitled Hanging on for the Ride: Parenting During the Pre-Teen and Teen Years

    Time: 7:30pm

    Location: Congregation Ariel

    Beth Jacob is co-sponsoring a parenting workshop entitled Hanging on for the Ride: Parenting During the Pre-Teen and Teen Years with Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Jerry Lob.

    Topics include: Conflict Resolution, Acceptance of Authority, Effective Communication, Interpreting Aggressive Behavior, End of School Year Malaise.

    • Open to all parents of children 10 and older.
    • Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor there is no registration fee.
    • RSVP to API@torah-Umesorah.org or call 845-304-5492.

  • Sunday, May 27 - Youth Shavuos Ice Cream Party

    Time: 4:30pm

    Location: Youth Lounge, Beth Jacob

    Beth Jacob youth and their families are invited to join us for a Shavuos ice cream party featuring a special kid-friendly presentation by Rabbi Y Freundlich. Cholov Yisroel and Pareve options will be available. No RSVP is necessary.

    Questions? Contact Freda Rubin at flrubin@mindspring.com or 404-242-5759.

  • Monday, May 28 - Beth Jacob Shavuos Lunch - Tanach Siyum celebrating the completion of the Tanach Program

    Location: Heritage Hall

    There will be a Siyum celebrating the completion of the Tanach Program. A delicious dairy lunch will be served and there will be a special program during lunch as well as the final Tanach class (summary and final thoughts) after lunch. The lunch is open to both Tanach and non-Tanach class participants. Babysitting will be available.

    Dairy Lunch Menu:
    Chilled fruit soup
    Assorted Breads and Rolls
    Caesar Salad
    Grilled Salmon Filets
    Vegetable-Cheese Lasagna
    Sauteed Green Beans with pimentos
    Kid's menu
    Fruit, cheesecake and turtle brownies

    Cost:
    $20 per Adult
    $12 per Child (ages 7-11)
    $5 per Child (ages 3-6)
    Children ages 2 and under eat free

    RSVP to Sybil Goldstein at (678) 244-6642 or sgoldstein@bethjacobatlanta.org by May 20

  • Saturday, Jun 09 - Olympic Youth Shabbos

    The youth are taking over the Shul again!

    It's our children's moment to shine. Help the torch of BJ Youth Programming continue to shine throughout the year. Take this opportunity to honor your loved ones who participate, lead, mentor, enjoy or just plain derive pride from our youth. Youth-Led Services, Olympic-sized Kiddush, Youth Awards and more!

    Click here for more information or contact the Shul office.

  • Saturday, May 19 - Stretch it & Shake it with Sisterhood

    Reinvigorate your mind, body, and soul with Yoga and Zumba. Come stretch and dance on Sunday mornings from 10am-11:15am at Beth Jacob. Yoga will be taught by certified Yoga and Certified Torah centered yoga instructor Barbara Skibell in the lower level Conference Room: April 22, 29, June 3 &17. Please bring a yoga mat, towel, and water. Zumba will be taught by certified Zumba instructor Marcy Steinberg in the Teen Lounge: May 6, 13, 27, June 10, & 24. Please bring a towel and water. No dance experience needed. Special emphasis on protecting your back & knees. All classes will be ongoing. A future schedule to be published at a later time. Contact Jodi Wittenberg for more information. Proceeds benefit the Rabbi’s Charity Fund.