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Aaronion TEMPLE OF AARON’S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

616 S. Mississippi River Blvd. • St. Paul, MN 55116-1099 (651) 698-8874 • www.templeofaaron.org

The

Vol. 89 • No. 2 October 1, 2013 27 Tishri 5774

These two men loved Judaism and strengthened our local community with business acumen, guidance and generosity. They also worked to improve our

national and international Jewish communities.

We are selling tickets and creating a special Tribute Journal. There are 3 VIP Packages which entitle you to attend a private cocktail reception with Anderson Cooper. The fourth package is already sold out. The packages provide reserved tickets and a full Tribute Journal page to share appreciation for the community

work performed by Edward Paster and Richard “Dick” Shaller.

Let’s review the details describing the Tribute Journal to honor two special community leaders and the sponsorship packages. We have an October 15 Tribute Journal Deadline so act now.

VIP Packages: $5,000 (12 reserved tickets, 1 Journal page and private reception) $2,500 (6 reserved tickets, 1 Journal page and private reception) $1,500 (4 tickets, 1 Journal page and private reception)

Special: $500 (2 reserved tickets plus one-half Journal page) $300 (2 reserved tickets plus one -quarter page) $200 (2 general admission tickets and one-eighth page) $100 (single line in Journal)

Ticket Only: $100 = one reserved ticket $50 = one general admission ticket $18 = one student general admission ticket.

Chairs Lisa Lane ([email protected], 612-860-8085) and Michael Saxon ([email protected], 612-335-5693) are thrilled to lead this blockbuster evening and want to help you select VIP Packages. Executive Director Ken Agranoff ([email protected], 651-698-8874 ext 106) can help you with all ticket levels. Joshua Fineblum ([email protected], 651-698-8874 ext 103) is designing the Tribute Journal which has an October 15, 2013 deadline, so please act now.

Anderson Cooper Helps Temple of Aaron Pay Tribute to

Leadership Exhibited by Edward Paster & Richard Shaller

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Temple of Aaron

Lunch and Learn

Saturday, November 2nd

after Services

Featuring

Rabbi Capers Funnye

Capers C. Funnye, Jr. is rabbi and spiritual leader of Beth Shalom B’nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation, located in Chicago. Rabbi Funnye earned a Bachelor of Arts in Hebrew Literature and rabbinic ordination from the Israelite Board of Rabbis, Inc., Queens, NY. Rabbi Funnye also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Jewish Studies and Master of Science in Human Service Administrat ion from Spertus I ns t i t u t e o f Jewish Studies, Chicago, IL.

From the Rabbi’s Desk . . .

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Home is Where . . .

Thank you to everyone who helped make

this year’s High Holydays so participatory

and meaningful. Home is where our

talents are shared, creating a stronger

community.

I had the honor to share the bemah with

Rabbi Jeremy Fine again this year. The

permanent Cantor Search process is

underway and in the interim we created

a unique Bemah Team featuring two

members of the congregation in the

Cantorial position: Jennifer Schwartz and

Mark Divine, who worked closely with

and sang alongside highly-experienced

Cantor Arthur Shragg.

A special thanks to Wendy Kane who

expertly arranged Torah reading for the

High Holydays for the past 22 years. We

greatly appreciate her consistency,

quality and attention to detail. The

congregation was blessed to have four

members speak during the Second Day

of Rosh Hashanah on their view on

home: Susan Tervola, Malka Goodman,

Steve Baldinger and Melissa Ginzburg.

At the same service, Emilee Skadon

shared the song Home with us. We

greatly appreciate all of their

participation.

As in past years, we relied on the

expertise of Ritual Coordinator Larry

Eisenstadt and volunteer Terry Zien to

coordinate member participation during

the services. Lindsay Berg, Evana

Kvasnik and Michelle Perle ran High

Holyday Youth Programming for

elementary age students. Volunteer

Usher Coordinators Neil Gitlin, Ron Miller

and Harlan Stern led a seamless effort to

keep crowd control flowing.

Essential work goes on behind the

scenes to ensure that the services run

smoothly. Thanks to Ritual/Clergy

Assistant Susan Tervola for amazing

work this year coordinating the Selihot

Art Show. Director of Informal Education/

Marketing Mark Gulner helped with

Selihot, supervised all High Holyday

youth activities, and did the majority of

work creating this year’s stunning

programming book, sharing all the ways

members can connect to the synagogue.

A special thank you to the artists who

shared their works: Tracey Agranoff, Judy

Freeman, Robin Getsug, Rubin and

Esther Kaplan family, Anita White, Julia

Vaynerman, and the Sisterhood Gift

Shop. During the service, we awarded

the Ner Tamid volunteer of the year

award to Phyllis Brody. Mazal Tov to her

and her supportive family.

We were blessed to be joined by our

choir. Many thanks for years of hard work

and dedication to Choir Director Tom

Bartsch and members: Betty Agranoff,

Amy Miller-Stern, Jennifer Schwartz, Ellie

Bier, Marsha Schwartz, Shirley Rosen-

blum, Naveh Shavit-Lonstein, Hugh

Gitlin, Jerry Schwartz, Howard Bell,

Michael Bell, and George Bier.

Thank you to Lindsay Berg for her help

again this year leading the Young Family

and Youth services on both Rosh

Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

The excellent redesign on the website

was a team effort driven by Director of

Education and Community Life Josh

Fineblum with professional outside

assistance.

Thank you also to Executive Director Ken

Agranoff, Business Manager Shelley

Diamond, Office Administrator Kim

Thomey, Susie Haim, Administrative

Assistant for Education and Youth, Part-

Time Kitchen Supervisor, Svetlana

Kazistova, and Tanya Soroka. The

building is maintained by Bill Jorke and

his staff: Todd Jones, Todd Schmidt, Jim

Markus.

Jim Berg and Jason Divine blew shofar

for us. Thank you to Janet, Samantha

and David Zylberberg for taking care of

babysitting during services in our Jacob

Locke Room.

Thank you all. May 5774 be a year of joy,

and may we all find our home in this

community.

OCTOBER WEDDING

ANNIVERSARIES

We display every 5 years and all

anniversaries of more than 50 years

מזל טוב

5 Elena and Justin Samuels

5 Jackie and Joshua Kaplan

15 Inna and Gennadiy Averbakh

20 Esther and Jay Goldberger

25 Layne and David Rosen

25 Roz and Yoav Segal

30 Barb and Phil Mednick

50 Lynn and Buddy Abramson

59 Gracia and Merrill Kuller

60 Riva and Lou Polansky

60 Gertruda and Yefim Milshteyn

63 Sana and Dmitriy Bubar

65 Geri and Milt Blumenfeld

Rabbi Alan Shavit-Lonstein

651-698-8874 ext. 111

Email:

[email protected]

Twitter:

@RabbiAlanSL

Facebook:

facebook.com/alan.shavitlonstein

Weekly Torah:

templeofaaron.org

Check out our newly-revamped website at templeofaaron.org

Website includes:

Information about events - Weekly blog from Rabbi Shavit-Lonstein

Updated calendar for all areas of programming

Volunteer and giving opportunities - Membership information

And more.... Check us out and let us know what you think!

Department of Informal Education

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Mark Gulner

Director of Informal Education & Marketing

[email protected] 651-698-8874 ext. 115

The Unaffiliated Mark Gulner, Director of Informal Education & Marketing

Prior to the High Holydays I, along with several other colleagues, had the opportunity to participate in a Listening Session that was put on by the Jewish Federation of Greater St. Paul. When asked how an institution can increase membership many people spoke about a large group known as “The Unaffiliated.” The Unaffiliated identify as being Jewish but do not currently belong to any synagogue. There are a lot of them and if we could find them, attract them and then get them to pay dues we would certainly increase membership.

After the listening session I spent some time thinking about how we could attract this group of The Unaffiliated. How could we market to this group who we know a lot about? How could we attract this group who are involved in the Federation, who support JFCS, who are alumni of camps Ramah, Herzl and Chi, and many of whom already have family as members of a synagogue?

On Rosh Hashanah I realized that I was asking the correct questions but focusing on the wrong group. I was concerned with whom I could get in the door and was forgetting who already walked through. The full sanctuary reminded me that many of our members currently are coming only for the High Holydays. Upon this realization the question then became not how I can reach out to The Unaffiliated but rather how can I reach out to our current members. Get them to come to one more event, one more class, one more speaker or scholar or play or fundraiser.

This year at services many of you saw the Annual Programming Booklet. If you did not get a copy you can find one on the new website. Look through it, find one program that piques your interest and then make a commitment to come by RSVPing now. If you look through the book and find nothing that interest you please contact me directly with a suggestion of what might. If we can get you to join for one program membership will grow quicker, programs will be better and the Temple of Aaron will be stronger.

If you RSVP for any Temple of Aaron program October 1 through November 1 and there is a cost associated with that program we will give you $2 off if you attend.

Selihot Spray Paint Success

TUSY partnered with local non-profit Juxtaposition Arts to create a piece of “Street Art” for the Fink Youth Lounge. The students first learned about the art of graffiti from our artist, Drew Peterson, and then together created a mural focused around the Second Day Rosh Hashanah theme “Home is Where….” Stop by the Fink Youth Lounge next time you are in the building and check out this one-of-a-kind piece of art.

Attention all

9-12 Graders

Kinnus is Coming!

November 28

thru

September 1

Kansas City, MO

Applications are out and

available at www.emtza.org

or stop by and

see Mark Gulner in the

youth office.

All of your friends from

Israel, Ramah and Herzl will

be there! Don’t miss out.

Lilmod U’lilamed — “To Teach and to Learn”- Pirkei Avot

ללמד וללמד

Joshua Fineblum Director of Education

& Community Life [email protected]

651-698-8874 ext. 103

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Home is where we can come together as a community. As we have begun the school

year in amazing fashion, I wanted to thank the confirmation class and their families

for making the pancake breakfast a great success. I also wanted to thank program

coordinator Wendy Oskey with assistance from Barb Weil along with all of our

teachers and special guests for making the first day of school and Sukkot festival fun

for all who participated. These types of programs are just the beginning of what we

have in store for this new year of family programming for our families and entire

community.

As we expand these programs we need your help and participation in order to have

the best product. Please continue to take advantage of all of our community and

family education programming throughout the year continuing this month with our

second grade family education program about tzedakah and community-wide concert

and workshops at Mount Zion.

Be on the lookout for information about all of our programming as the year goes on.

I also wanted to thank out friend Ilana Voladarsky and our new partnership with her

and the work she does for the Russian-American community of St. Paul. We have

begun to do more programming together including our Simhat Torah dinner and

celebration and are looking forward to an amazing Hanukah program on Wednesday,

December 4.

Having partners in the community is so important and this is just the beginning of a

reinvigorated relationship.

Looking forward to seeing all of you at our next events!

Midat Hachodesh:

Shmirat Ha-Guf —

Taking Care of One’s Body As we have just begun the reading

the cycle of the Torah I am reminded

of the term Shmirat Ha-Guf (caring for

one’s body) which stems for the idea

of B’ztelem Elokim, made in the

image of God. Being made in God’s

image that every human life is holy

and should be taken care of each

day. We should strive to guard our

bodies each day from harm as

Judaism itself is a religion of the body.

The body itself is the way we

communicate with something greater

than us through what we eat and

through our physical action. “By the

sweat of your brow shall you get

bread to eat” (Genesis 3:19). The

Medieval commentator, the Kli Yakar,

under-stands “the sweat of your

brow” to mean that one should also

work and exercise with regard to

food. We shall only eat certain things

per the Laws of Kashrut and In Eruvin

65a of the Babylnian Talmud “Rabbi

Judah said: The night was created for

no other purpose than sleep.” It is our

job as the year has begun to think

about caring for ourselves making

sure that we are ready to face each

day with strength as we guard our

bodies each day. How many hours of

sleep did you get last night?

Youth And Family Education Programming

October 11-12 5th/6th Grade Shabbaton at Camp Butwin

October 27 2nd Grade Family Education:

Tzedakah a charitable way of giving

October 30 Community Concert at Mount Zion

October:

5 Tot Shabbat

11 Prayers in PJs and Got Shabbat Dinner

12 2nd-4th Grade Program

19 Tot Shabbat with Wiggle, Jiggle and Jam Birthday Shabbat

and Visions Shabbat

26 My Baby & Me and Sundae Bar

Local College Shabbat

New Shabbat Programming: As part of our new initiatives for the year we will be having programming every single

Shabbat for some segment of our youth population along with a special dessert or

luncheon. Please mark your calendars and become a part of this amazing new

programming on Shabbat mornings throughout the year. For questions or ideas on

what we can do to make Shabbat programming meaningful and special for everyone

please contact Rabbi Shavit-Lonstein, Rabbi Jeremy Fine or Joshua Fineblum.

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Announcing New Jewish

Federation of Greater St. Paul

Shlicha, Ris Arbel

The new Israeli Emissary (Shlicha) to the

Jewish Federation of Greater St. Paul is

Ris Arbel, a 24-year-old young and

energetic educator, who lived in Kfar

Tavor, a northern Moshava in the lower

Galilee in Israel and part of our

partnership region before joining us in

September.

Ris is a professional tour guide who

specialized in Jerusalem for the past six

years, two of them as Deputy

Commander of the Education Corps at

IDF, placed in the Jewish Quarter of the

Old City. Two years ago she volunteered

to work with Jewish-American teenagers

at Camp Ramah of Wisconsin, and most

recently she headed an Israeli teen

delegation to Tulsa, Oklahoma. On an

academic level, Ris is studying to obtain

her BA in History and Management.

Ris is very excited to be a part of this

great community of St. Paul and looking

forward to meeting all community

members and working together.

Ris can be reached at the St. Paul

Federation office or via email at

[email protected].

FEEDing the Fund

Thank you to our gracious recent sponsors of our NEW

Shabbat Kiddush Fund. Our first Shabbat with our NEW

Kiddush Luncheon welcomed over 90 people who schmoozed,

ate, and enjoyed Shabbat together.

Rabbi Jeremy and Jessica Fine in honor of Annie Fine’s 1st Birthday

Ernie and Martha Gulner in honor of the birth of Henry Gulner

Dan and Jodi Saltzman

Skadrons Select Shabbat

Lunch and Learn Temple of Aaron is very lucky to have

families create permanent endowments

and select areas to support with the

annual interest income. The Dr. Stanley

C. and Nancy M. Skadron Family

Endowment has decided to support our

successful Lunch & Learn series. Look

for the upcoming speakers/topics and

join us to make your Shabbat more

meaningful and relaxing.

The Dialogue Series Presents

The Birthright Problem:

Can Judaism Exist For Free?

Date: Wednesday, October 9th

Time: 8-9pm

Join Rabbi Fine and your fellow Temple of

Aaron members at the home of Steve and Michelle

Shaller for Temple of Aaron’s

DIALOGUE series. Everyone is welcome!

Limited Spots Available

RSVP by October 2nd to

[email protected]

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On October 13th the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism is hosting their

Centennial Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. Amongst many speakers is our

very #own Rabbi Jeremy Fine who will be on a panel with Adath Jeshurun

Congregation’s Rabbi Aaron Weininger on the topic “50 Shades of Growth:

Engaging the Hearts and Souls of our 20s and 30s.” For more information visit their

website www.uscj100.org/about/uscjs-centennial/

Imagine Yourself Shaping The Future Planning for Tomorrow Starts Now

Each of us likes interesting programs with people we know, like and respect. Many people work to make Jewish continuity a reality. We practice rituals and holidays at home. We volunteer time at different Jewish organizations. We mail checks to various Jewish organizations. We support summer camping and programs in Israel. As a religious minority promoting the belief in one God and strong values, it takes more focused work for each Jewish institution to remain vibrant, relevant and financially solid. Consider creating an enduring legacy at Temple of Aaron with a special gift. You can create an endowment for $5,000.

The key factor in making a gift is wanting to make a difference. Rabbi Shavit-Lonstein and Executive Director Ken Agranoff are prepared to meet with you to explore ideas. There are numerous ways to transfer the money so check with your financial advisors. Each of us can make a difference so let’s explore our exciting future at the Temple of Aaron.

Temple of Aaron has been located in Highland Park since 1956. Membership has increased and decreased. We are encouraging everyone to recruit one new member. We provide education for adults, children and teens. We provide community prayers on Shabbat, holidays, and daily minyanim. We design ceremonies for weddings, bris, baby naming, bar/bat mitzvah, confirmations, and conversions. We support people with funerals and shivas. We provide Shabbat meals and seders for Passover and Tu B’Shevat. We provide Sisterhood and Men’s Club for those looking to join organizations to build friendships while helping

our community. We provide Social Justice programs to help repair the world, locally, nationally and internationally. We create affordable plans for people from ages 20 to 102 to financially support a synagogue that helps our community 365 days per year.

Contact Executive Director Ken Agranoff 651-698-8874 ext 106, or email [email protected] to explore affiliation and help us build a bright future. A strong Temple of Aaron helps maintain a strong St Paul Jewish community.

Let’s Recruit and Revitalize Temple of Aaron One Member at a Time

Cemetery:

Make Advance Plans

to Save Family Pressure

Schedule a private 15-minute meeting with Executive Director Ken Agranoff (651-698-8874, ext 106). Look at cemetery maps, review location options, and learn about

payment choices. We designed a pol-icy decades ago where members and non-members can make cemetery reservations. This policy enables families to reserve multiple graves and be together for eternity. Please note the current policy welcomes mixed faith members to select graves.

Ken Agranoff

Help us make progress in the statewide fight against hunger. Support our food shelf! You can leave food at the syna-gogue. You can use our website and make an online donation. You can mail a check to chair person Harriet Levy and she will mail a card for a celebration, get well or condolence.

Help Those Who Need

Food Shelf Every Week

Temple of Aaron Goes to the Theatre Sunday, October 13

Rabbi Shavit-Lonstein will lead a “Shabbat” style dinner at 5:30pm at Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company before their production of

“A Strange and Separate People” at 7:00pm.

Dinner is $15 and the special Temple of Aaron ticket price for the show is $15.

RSVP required to [email protected] by October 3.

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School Annual Campaign

Help generate funds that are used to bridge the gap between

tuition and the full cost of each student’s education.

Contributions to the campaign are a powerful endorsement of a

Temple of Aaron education and provide funding to:

• Ensure Academic Excellence

• Enhance Jewish Identity

• Provide Financial Assistance

One hundred percent participation is the annual goal and gifts of

all sizes from $18 to $1800 are welcome as every gift counts.

Be a part of this effort and email

[email protected] today!

Phyllis Brody Earns

Ner Tamid Award

Our Board of Directors and Keruv

Committee (Chair is Dave Rosner)

selected Phyllis as the 10th recipient of

this award recognizing a long history of

volunteerism helping Temple of Aaron.

Previous Awardee Marcia Taple made

the formal presentation at our Selihot

Service where Phyllis was surrounded

by many family members. Highlights

include Phyllis serving two different

terms as Sisterhood president, serving

as Midwest branch president, ran food

committee for Israel EXPO in 1976

which earned much national acclaim,

helped create, train, contract and

operate a new kitchen catering option

for members for a decade in the 1970s

and 1980s, and continues to volunteer

in the Gift Shop as she has for 35 years.

Mazal tov to Phyllis for helping make

Temple of Aaron a welcoming institution

where members build relationships

pursuing prayer, education, social

justice and socialization.

HESHVAN BANNER: In memory of Ben

Mirsky by wife, Rose Mirsky. Titled

“Book” (Tony Lee Design). It honors

Jewish Book Month and the book

represents a person's intellectual

opportunity to fly.

Thank You Todah Rabah תודה רבה Thank you (todah rabah) to those listed below who supported our

Yahrzeit Fund in memory of loved ones with donations of $10 or more August 2013 Av-Elul 5773

Allen, Jeffrey & Carol

Baldinger, Estelle

Banet, June & Reed

Behr, Dick & Bev

Berde, Doris

Bernstein, Don & Paula

Blumstein, Ethel & family

Blumstein, Sterling

Blyakher, Sima

Bubar, Sana & Dmitriy

Drucker, Harold

Eisenstadt, Larry & Linda N.

Feldman, Kayleen & family

Fishman, Georgia

Geller, Rosie & Loren

Gochberg, Peter

Gokhberg, Raisa

Goldberg, Sharleen

Goldman, Irene

Goldstein, Carol

Gordon, Frank & Cookie

Gordon, Herman

Greenberg, Dr. Richard

Greenberg, Lee & Barbara

Grobovsky, Nancy & Rick

Jerson, Francine & Sidney

Kamin, Evelyn

Kaminsky, Beverly

Kanivetsky, Rozita

Kaplan, Burleigh

Kaplan, Sue & Harvey

Katz, Connie & Harry

Khaye Garbuz

Kislyuk, Alexsandra

& Yakov Tselniker

Klein, Marion & E. Gary

Kopilenko, Boris

& Alexander

Kushner, Susan

Levey, Annette

Lewine, Mike & Rachel

Lifson, Helen & Ron

Lyons, Stephen, Patti

& family

Marvy, Bob & Florie

Meerovich, Gedaly

Patterson, Esther & family

Pogoler, Barbara

Rafowitz, Sam

Rosen, Irvin

Rubenstein, Bob

Rubin, Paula

Rutzick, Randy & Sheryl

Savage, Edith

Scherzer, Margie

Sher, Cantor Steven

Shneur, Grigoriy

Simes, Josephine

Tilsner, Ryvelle

Tovares Family

Tragar, C.A.

Udodovsky, Mira

Upin, Bernice & family

Usem, Harriet & Arnold

Walter, Beverly

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Our deep and sincere

sympathy to the families

of the following members

who have passed away

Arnold Goldman

Rekhuma Grinshtat

Leonid Suvid

Michael “Mike” Winston

A Memorial Plaque

Has Been Displayed for

Hymen “Whitey” Simes

Shirley Labovitch

Esther Kaufman

תודה רבה

. . . to Betty Agranoff, Burt Katz, Toni

Bernabei and Anita Ernst for adding

address labels to over 1,000

Aaronions to help keep our community

fully informed.

. . . to Harlan Stern for preparing

hundreds of High Holyday Appeals —

cards and envelopes.

. . . to Shlicha Ris Arbel for delivering

her dvar Torah.

Burt Katz and Joel Levenson are pictured enjoying a meal with Ceil who recently

celebrated another milestone birthday at our 6 pm evening minyan in Leifman Chapel

led by Ritual Coordinator Larry Eisenstadt. Both Rabbi Shavit-Lonstein and Rabbi Fine

attended the service to support Ceil, and some experts say regular prayer plays a

role for a long life. Thank you to Celia Goldetsky for proving that theory! Her family

honored her again by sponsoring a September Sunday morning Men’s Club breakfast.

Prayer Helps Celia Goldetsky Reach Her 102nd Birthday

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Sisterhood News

Arts & Craft Show – Sunday, Oct. 13, 9am–4pm, at Temple of Aaron. Approximately 50 vendors will have the following items for sale: pottery, paintings, toys, wood-turned objects, photography, fabric arts, jewelry, stained and fused glass, accessories, household items, sculpture, children’s clothing and more. Many of the artists have donated items for a raffle – tickets for the raffle are $3 each or two for $5 and can be purchased in the Sisterhood Gift Shop or at the show. Vendors’ items may be previewed in the showcases of the Gift Shop. Questions, call Margie Schneider (651-698-4358).

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Book Club – The Book Club meets on the third Sunday of the month at The Highland Café and Bakery in Highland Park at 10 am. For information on upcoming books or other questions, call Teddy Gerr (651-405-66580).

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Gift Shop – New Mahjong decorative items are now available and watch for new Hanukkah items coming soon. Support Sisterhood and Temple by finding all of your Judaica needs at The Temple of Aaron Sisterhood Gift Shop. There are items for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, graduations, confirmations and any other special occasion. Inventory is constantly changing and if you can’t get to the Gift Shop during regular hours, arrangements can be made for you at other times (call Marcia Taple at 651-688-3030). Not sure what to purchase for that special someone? Gift Shop gift cards are always available. We also have a Bar/Bat Mitzvah & Bridal Registries to make your shopping easy. For more info, call the Gift Shop (651-699-9192). Hours: Sunday, 9–noon; Tuesday, 10am–2pm; Wednesday, 10am–1pm & 6pm–8pm.

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Sisterhood Knits – New Chairperson – Marjorie Daniels. Thursday, Oct. 17/ Thursday, Nov. 14, 6:30 pm. Join other knitters at Temple in the Wine Room. All levels encouraged to attend; bring your own needles and yarn. Questions, call Marjorie (612-724-3377).

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Women’s Shelter Donations – Needed: new, unopened toiletries to be donated to local women’s shelters. Drop off your donations in the Temple Gift Shop. Needed now are twin-size sheets. New, unopened cosmetics also will be distributed to the homeless. Help out our local community and give someone a lift with these easy, inexpensive donations. Questions, call Alexandria Ganzel (651-490-7684).

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Building Fund Cards - Send a beautiful card for any occasion and they are only a phone call away – no hassles. Pick up the phone and show someone you care by sending one of these lovely cards. All funds raised by the use of these cards go directly to benefit our beautiful building. To purchase our cards, call Sis Goren (651-686-0425) or Susan Kushner (651-454-8336). For billing questions, call Betty Agranoff (651-698-8275).

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Food Shelf – This ongoing project serves our community year round. Donate food items at any time by dropping them off in the cart located in our coat room. Monetary donations will also be accepted by sending a check, payable to Temple of Aaron Food Shelf, to Harriet Levy, 1826 Merlot Curve, Eagan, MN 55122. For more info, call Harriet Levy (651-454-6829).

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Sisterhood Membership Renewal in the Temple billing. Take a moment to renew your membership; support Sisterhood and Temple of Aaron. You received your billing in the June Temple mailing. Questions regarding renewing – call Linda Eisenstadt (651-454-6042); Questions regarding membership – call Alexandria Ganzel (651-490-7684).

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Happenings/Entertainment Books

Fundraiser – Books are still available in the Sisterhood Gift shop for $30. Get discounts on food, hotels, films, shops and more. Call Marcia Taple (651-688-3030).

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Elly Sokol – President of IntraContinental Region of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism – Saturday, Oct. 19, Ms. Sokol, from Houston, TX, will meet with the Sisterhood Board members after Shabbat morning services.

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Craft Night – Thursday, Nov. 21, 6:30pm – Tracey Agranoff will teach us how to make hamsa art – hand of peace. Save the date and watch for more info to come.

SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP

651-699-9192

Bar/Bat Mitzvah

& Bridal Registry

We Have

Gary Rosenthal,

Michael Aram &

many other vendors

and Merchandise

from Israel. Can’t Think of What to Buy?

We Offer Gift Cards!

Support Your Sisterhood Gift Shop

Support Your Synagogue

Hours:

Sunday 9:00 - Noon

Tuesday 10:00 - 2:00

Wednesday 10:00 - 1:00

Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00

By Appointment Call:

Marcia Taple / 651-688-3030

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Friday, October 11

Join us for Prayers in Pjs at 5:45 pm

and then Celebrate Shabbat

together as a community.

Dinner at 6:30 pm

followed by services at 8:00pm

Invite Friends & Families to Join Us

RSVP by October 1 and Questions?

Susie Haim, Administrative Assistant [email protected] 651-698-8874 ext. 104

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Elisabeta (Beta) Rose Katz, daughter of Michelle and David Katz, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah

on October 4 and 5, 2013.

Beta is in seventh grade at Dakota Hills Middle School. Beta participates in baton and dance

outside of school. She also enjoys spending time with friends, her sisters, and her family;

cooking; baking; scrapbooking; and creating pottery.

Beta has designated Ronald McDonald House for her tzedaka contribution.

Oneg Shabbat and Kiddush refreshments will be sponsored by Beta’s grandparents, Ricky

and Diane Smookler.

B’not Mitzvah

Florrie Raihill, daughter of Iylene and Todd Raihill, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on

October 11 and 12, 2013.

Florrie is in seventh grade at Blackhawk Middle School, where she participates in choir.

She also enjoys reading, acting, singing, and cats.

Florrie has designated Feed My Starving Children for her tzedaka contribution.

Oneg Shabbat and Kiddush refreshments will be sponsored by Florrie’s parents,

Iylene and Todd Raihill.

Florrie Raihill

Elisabeta Katz

Social Justice - Opinions from a Volunteer Committee

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This page provides room for updates and views from a committee within the Temple community.

Temple of Aaron participants — Susie, Rachel and David Haim,

Polly Saxon, Rabbi Shavit-Lonstein, Tim, Wendy, Justin, Lauren

and Jamie Oskey, Wendie and Steve Zekowski (Mt Zion), and

Maggie Langston — friend

The Tzedek Institute is a program of JCA designed to train,

develop, and support strong and innovative Jewish social

justice leaders. We will develop and sustain a large network of

Twin Cities Jews who will be powerful enough to play a large

and meaningful role in bringing about a more just Minnesota in

certain areas.

Two years ago, Bill Lerman, Gary Portnoy and Brian Zaidman

represented the Temple of Aaron as part of the JCA first Tzedek

Institute. They joined with leaders of other congregations and

the Jewish community to defeat the marriage and voter ID

amendments, and then pass the Freedom to Marry, the

Homeowners Bill of Rights and the Minnesota DREAM Act.

Organizing works. We know that when we come together and

take collective action, we can improve our communities and

win changes in policies, attitudes and behaviors in some areas.

Remembering our own history of oppression and discrimination

and our imperative to seek justice, we will stand with other

communities – across lines of race, faith, and class – to make

a positive difference in our state. The Tzedek Institute will

include intensive, high quality training for existing and

emerging leaders. Participants will bring their knowledge,

resources, and skills back in order to help strengthen and

empower their congregations, and make a meaningful

contribution to social justice efforts in Minnesota.

Benefits of Participation:

Access a dynamic network of leaders, organizers, rabbis, and

scholars.

Develop organizing and leadership skills in a Jewish context.

Empower yourself through in-depth training and hands-on

experience.

Expand your knowledge of what Jewish texts, tradition, and

history have to say about putting values into action.

Join a community of leaders from within your congregation and

from across diverse communities to take action on the most

pressing issues effecting our state.

Apply these skills in your own community in order to help win

campaigns on racial, social, and economic justice in

Minnesota.

Build a lasting community of colleagues, mentors, and fellow

social justice leaders.

Currently, JCA is recruiting members of congregations and the

broader Jewish community to participate in the 2013-2014

Tzedek Institute.

Social Justice Committee Participates with Jewish Community Action’s Second Tzedek Institute

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