ITON TZIYON

The Newsletter of Mount Zion Temple

September 2016

Av/Elul 5776Vol. 161, No. 1

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Give Shabbat a Chance

Make Shabbat Your Sanctuary

Artwork by Celita Levinson

Give Shabbat a ChanceMore on the title of this article later.

This is the first most public opportunity of saying that I am back fromsabbatical. Rachel and I and our family returned from Boston in mid-July. I am so grateful for the time we had, the time for study and beingwith family, and for an empty email box. Because I had all my emailsautomatically deleted and I cleared my inbox, Outlook has a messageI saw over sabbatical which I will likely not see again: “We didn’t findanything to show here.”(!) I had space for breath, for reading, being

curious, taking a couple classes at Harvard Divinity School, two at Hebrew College, andan online class on organizing.

Over the summer I read about a study by Moshe Bar “Think Less, Think Better” (NYTimes, 6/19/16). He suggests: “A high mental load consistently diminished the origi-nality and creativity of the response….In general, there is a tension in our brains betweenexploration and exploitation. When we are exploratory, we attend to things with a widescope, curious and desiring to learn. Other times, we rely on, or “exploit” what we alreadyknow leaning on our expectations, trust the comfort of a predictable environment.”

I am grateful for being able to explore. And according to the mussar teacher RabbiYitzhak Hutner, the difference between being glad and grateful is that gratitude meansyou want to give back, to share with others. I look forward to doing so.

This year, we are focusing on the gift of Shabbat. How apropos! It is the fourth and lastkivvun/direction we have addressed over the past seven years. After Israel (2010), Tzedek(Justice -2012), and Torah (2014), we now reflect on the most important Jewish holiday,Shabbat.

Shabbat offers time every week for exploration and gratitude. The question is whetherwe give it enough of a chance to give us these gifts.

The funny thing in preparing for this year has been the many conversations about a tagline. So many tag lines, so many opinions! The idea was to find simple language thatcatches attention, doesn’t offend, invites engagement, and expresses a central truth aboutour goals for the year. For many years, we have used: “Make Shabbat Your Sanctuary”inviting a personal connection and the idea that Shabbat is not only at Mount Zion, itis in your home, on your walk, in nature or the soccer field, wherever you are. This year,we were going for something more colloquial to encourage all of us to stop for a momentand think about Shabbat and our own observance, whatever level it is, and considerwhat we want to do for ourselves. Other lines we considered: Take a Chance with Shab-bat, Find your Peace of Shabbat, Seek Your Shabbat.

Feel free to share your opinion, but more importantly, feel free to think about Shabbatand how this day, from Friday eve to Saturday eve, in any part, can bring you a sense ofrest (menuchah), joy (oneg), and holiness (kedushah).

L’shalom,

Adam Stock Spilker, Rabbi

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L’DOR VADORFROM GENERATION TO GENERATION

MAZEL TOV TO...Our members who will celebrate a milestone anniversary in September: Greg Malush & MollieLevine, Joshua & Jordana Dorn, Andrew & JenniferSchneider, Aaron Mann & Emily Herr, Art & Mirriam Thell, James & Bonnie D'Aquila, John &Vickie Silverman, Michael Levin & Stacey Dinner-Levin, Steve & Rita Levin, James & Terri Steinberg,Bruce & Alice Gaarder.

Rabbi Esther Adler and Rob Lebowitz on their mar-riage on Auguest 28.

Curt and Adele Brown on the birth of their grand-daughter, Lilian Judith, on August 3.

Holly Ross on the birth of her granddaughter, AnnistonJane, on May 15.

Gary Steinman on the marriage of his daughter RabbiEleanor "Ellie" Steinman to Rabbi Denise Eger on July 31.

Carol Weisberg on being elected as a new HonoraryBoard member at Neighborhood House.

CORRECTION: Lisa Taran-Maddy and Joseph Maddyon the birth of their granddaughter, Emerie London, onMay 5.

ZICHRONAM LIVRACHA...May their memories be a blessing

We note with sorrow the passing of our member:

Marjorie FoxOur condolences to her family, including

her son, David (Robin) Gray.

WE EXTEND CONDOLENCES TO...Roger Bjork (Gail Gendler) on the death of hismother, Viola Bjork, on July 10.

Beth Honetschlager (Donald Greenebaum) on thedeath of her father, Dean Honetschlager, on July 28.

Brita Kukich on the death of her father, MeredithSuanders, on June 11.

Pam Leeds-Ragborg (Jim Ragborg) on the deathof her father, Murray Leeds, on August 11.

Carrie (Steve) Siegel on the death of her mother,Mary Davidson Steffen, on August 7

Steve Tilsen (Mary Robbins) on the death of hismother, Lorraine Tilsen, on July 3.

May God grant peace to all who mourn and comfortto all who are bereaved.

WELCOME...B’RUCHIM HA’BAIM... TO OUR NEW MEMBERS!Judy and Jerry Hoffman

LETTER FROM THE RABBI

Yasher Koach to the B’nei Mitzvah Class of 2015-16In honor of their B’nei Mitzvah, families contributed to a fund instead of giving individual gifts to classmates. They raised $8378; half of this will be saved for themto give as their Confirmation Class gift in 10th grade. The other half ($4189) will bedistributed to the organization the students chose in 7th grade, the National Coalitionfor the Homeless. The class requested funds be allocated to LGBTQ and Youth programs. Well done/kol hakavod!

Turn Friday Night into Shabbat at MZIn Appreciation of Rabbi Adler and her Sabbatical Team!

Friday, September 23

5:45 p.m. Dedication of Lipschultz LoungeWe are grateful to Bill Lipschultz for his support to renovate ourlounge area making it more open and usable for gathering. In theprocess, the curtains were removed to let in more light and a filmcover placed directly on the glass. With Sisterhood support, we ren-ovated the Gift Store, Miriam’s Well, and placed its display beautifullyin the wall of the store. We added USB outlets for anyone who needsto work in the area. New furniture reflects a single style with multipleways to configure the room. A few other touches related to lightingand moving of displays was meant to create a space that we will usewell for many years to come. Thank you to our Mount Zion Décorchair Wendy Rubin and designer Katie Brandt for their guidance andoversight. All are welcome to a brief dedication and appreciation.

6:00 p.m. Congregational Shabbat dinnerCost before September 19: $20 adults; $16 kids (11 and under)Cost after September 19: $22 adults; $18 kids Register online at mzion.nirsham.com/events.

Menu: Butternut Squash Soup with French Bread, Foil SteamedTilapia with Fresh Herbs, Three Rice Pilaf with Cranberries,

Vegetable Medley Stir-Fry, Fresh Fruit Platters

In Appreciation of Rabbi Adler and all staff and lay leaders who wentabove and beyond during Rabbi Spilker’s sabbatical. Everyone is in-vited to join for a relaxing, intimate Shabbat dinner with music andfellowship. During the Shabbat service, we will also have a momentof appreciation and a festive Oneg!

7:30 p.m. Shabbat service including a presentation:

Jewish Cuba: A brisk romp across the island, without mojitosLast March, CantorSpilker led a MountZion group of 27 peo-ple on a mission toCuba. Phil Goldmanand Stuart Appelbaumare past Mount ZionPresidents, Cuba tripparticipants, and mostimportantly, masterstorytellers. Phil andStuart will present ashort slideshow with

lighthearted commentary on Mount Zion's March mission.

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MAKE SHABBAT YOUR SANCTUARY

FRIDAY SHABBATEVENING SERVICES

SATURDAY SHABBATMORNING SERVICES

September 2, 6:00 p.m.Celebrate Shabbat!

Last Summer Service!

September 9, 7:30 p.m.Professional Choir

Sermon on Mishkan HaNefesh (p. 4)

September 16, 7:30 p.m.Birthday Blessings

Sermon on Mishkan HaNefesh (p. 4)

September 23, 7:30 p.m.Dedication of Lipschultz Lounge (5:45pm)Congregational Shabbat Dinner (6pm)

Jewish Cuba Presentation

September 30, 7:30 p.m.Sermon on Mishkan HaNefesh (p. 4)

September 3, 10:00 a.m.Re’eh – Deut. 15:1-16:17*

Kylie Miller, Bat Mitzvah

September 10, 10:00 a.m.Shof ’tim – Deut. 19:14-21:9*Lucy Pramas, Bat Mitzvah

September 17, 10:00 a.m.Ki Tetze – Deut. 24:14-25:19*

Celebrate Shabbat!

September 24, 10:00 a.m.Ki Tavo – Deut. 27:11-29:8*

A Learner’s Service!Come to learn insights into the service

and ask all of your questions.

SEPTEMBER

Daily Service ScheduleDaily services are held in the Harris Chapel, Monday through Thursdayat 5:45 p.m., Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

SeptemberMondays: Patrick Zimmerman, Mitch and Sally RubinsteinTuesdays: John Mast, Adam and Amanda BahrWednesdays: Eric Lund, Steve Levin, Sheri FrisqueThursdays: Rita Grossman, Dorothy Lipschultz, Joni BurgSundays: Rita Grossman, Sally Glick, Gloria Levin, Lindsay Nauen,Sheila Schuman

If you would like to participate in Leading or Greeting at daily services, contact Janet 651-482-9951 or Charles 651-646-6543.

Schedule Every Shabbat Day9:00 a.m. Open Torah Study - Drop in any time to study the week’sTorah portion (listed above). *Using a triennial [3 year] cycle, we arereading the third third of each parashah this year.

10:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

Tot ShabbatTot Shabbat is the second Saturday of every month.For families with children from birth to seven years old.

Prepare for the High Holy Days (Forgiveness)Saturday, September 10, 10:30 a.m.

Please bring a healthy, nut-free vegetarian dish to share.

Iton Tziyon Cover: Give Shabbat a Chance

Each bulletin cover this year will feature a different congregant’s artwork reflecting the theme of Shabbat. This month’s art is by ourmember Celita Levinson, and is part of the multi-media Alef-Bet thatadorns our Religious School Wing.

Introduction to Mishkan HaNefeshOur new High Holy Day Machzor/Prayer BookA Sermon Series in September by our Rabbis

Friday, Sept 9 – Shofarot: A New ApproachIncorporating the sound of the shofar more in the services

Friday, Sept 16 – Avinu Malkeinu: Machzor and MetaphorShifting the language from “God as King and Father”

Friday, Sept 30 – Sin and Forgiveness in the 21st CenturyMusing on the language of the Al chet and S’lichot prayers

An Overview of Mishkan HaNefeshHow to enter the prayer book and the Holy DaysSunday, September 11, 11:30 am -12:15 – Board Room

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HIGH HOLY DAYS

High Holy Days Service ScheduleHigh Holy Days Service Schedule- Selichot -

Saturday, September 24 - Elul 21Havdalah followed by program (see p.3) 8:30 p.m.Reception 9:45 p.m.Selichot Service 10:15 p.m.

- Erev Rosh Hashanah -Sunday, October 2 - Tishrei 1

Service 7:30 p.m.

- Rosh Hashanah -Monday, October 3 - Tishrei 1

Early Service 8:30 a.m.Tot Service (Birth-Grade 1) 11:00 a.m.Teen Service (Grades 7-12) 11:45 a.m.Late Service 11:45 a.m.Poetry Session 11:45 a.m.Yoga for the New Year (Hidden Falls Park) 3:30 p.m.Tashlich (Hidden Falls Park) 4:30 p.m.

- Shabbat Shuvah -Friday-Saturday, October 7-8 -Tishrei 6

Shabbat Service 6:30 p.m.Shabbat Morning Service 10:00 a.m.Healing Service* 4:00 p.m.*(Intimate service by Margolis Hall window. No live streaming available.)

Sunday, October 9 - Tishrei 7Memorial Service at Cemetery (rain or shine) 11:00 a.m.

- Erev Yom Kippur - Kol Nidre -Tuesday, October 11 - Tishrei 10

Early Service 6:00 p.m.Late Service 8:30 p.m.

- Yom Kippur -Wednesday, October 12 - Tishrei 10

Early Service 8:30 a.m.Tot Service (Birth-Grade 1) 11:00 a.m.Poetry Session 11:45 a.m.Late Service 11:45 a.m.Teen Service (Grades 7-12) 11:45 a.m.Study Session 2:30 p.m.Musical Meditation Chant Circle 2:30 p.m.Yizkor 3:15 p.m.Afternoon Service (approx) 4:00 p.m.Teen Program (Grades 7-12) 4:00 p.m.Kids’ Program (Grades 2-6) 6:15 p.m.Ne’ilah Service (approx) 6:15 p.m.Break-the-Fast (Following Havdalah) (approx) 7:15 p.m.

Broadcasts will now be live streamed instead of televised. Services will be live at: mzion.org/worship-avodah/live-streaming.

(Only services in our sanctuary are broadcast.)Questions? Call the Temple office at 651-698-3881.

The Poetry of the Prayer BookMichael Kuhne, Ph.D.Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Mornings11:45 am - 12:45 pm

Michael will lead an inspiring exploration of the poetry in the newprayer book, Mishkan HaNefesh. When Michael first explored thenew prayer books, he was so taken by the selection of authors andthe implications of their writings, that he wanted to share the poetrywith others.

Michael Kuhne is a Professor of English at the Minneapolis Communityand Technical College. He has led our Mount Zion Tzedek Committeewith vision and grace for the past four years. He is married to MandyRoll-Kuhne and is father of three wonderful children and grandfatherof two.

High Holy Day Services will be Live Streamed Mount Zion has the technology to livestream services anywhere with Internet ac-cess. This year we will live stream HighHoly Day services instead of televisingthem. You can view services directly on acomputer or by connecting your computerto a television. If you have family or friends that usually watch theservices on television you may want to help them by making a com-puter available for their viewing. Live stream services can be viewed atmzion.org (click on the link on the far right). Contact the office at651-698-3881 if you have any questions.

Selichot: A Night of Spiritual Re-Awakening

The evening that Ushers in the High Holy Days

Saturday, September 24 / 22 Elul 5776 – 8:30 p.m.As we enter our season of teshuvah/repentance, do you believe that change is possible?

Are you able to approach the challenges in your life with optimism and even joy?

8:30 p.m. Havdalah, INOCENTE and Discussion9:45 p.m. Reception

10:15 p.m. Selichot Service

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HIGH HOLY DAYS

ENGAGE! with the High HolidaysSunday, September 11, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Talmud Torah of St. Paul (768 Hamline Ave.)$20/person Free for ages 30 and under (Register at ttsp.org.)Childcare available for ages 3-10 | $18/child.

ENGAGE with top-notch teachers in an after-noon of lively Jewish learning on themes of theHigh Holidays. ENGAGE in a wide array of top-ics: text study, shofar making, chanting, and somuch more. Between sessions ENGAGE in con-versation and tasting local apples and honey! ENGAGE is a joint project of the St. Paul JCC and Hineni. COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Adath Israel Synagogueof St. Paul, Beth Jacob Congregation, Mount Zion Temple, Shir Tikvah, Temple of Aaron.

High Holy Days at Sholom HomeServices co-led by Cantor Spilker

Do you have loved ones living at Sholom Home East? Cantor Spilker willbe co-leading some of the High Holy Day services there and hopes to seeMount Zion residents, their friends and family at the following services:

Rosh Hashanah Morning Mon., October 3, 10:00 a.m.

Kol Nidre Tues., October 11, 7:00 p.m.

Yom Kippur Morning and Yizkor Weds., October 12, 10:00 a.m.

First Day of Sukkot Mon., October 17, 10:00 a.m.This service will be a combined Mount Zion/Sholom Home service

Simchat Torah Mon., October 24, 7:00 p.m.**The Orthodox and Conservative movements celebrate Simchat Torah the night after Israeli and Reform communities

On this evening of Selichot, we will sing the blessings of Havdalah, ending Shabbat. We will watch a powerful,40 minute documentary called “Inocente” which won an Academy Award for Best Short Documentary. It is intensely personal and vibrant coming of age story about a young artist’s fierce determination to never

surrender to the bleakness of her surroundings. We will discuss some Jewish texts about teshuvah and joy.We will enjoy some refreshment and then enter the brief, musical Selichot service, hear the shofar, and

witness the changing of our Torah covers to white. Our tradition places Selichot (meaning “Forgiveness”)close to midnight. We will end closer to 11:15. On this night, perhaps you will emerge more ready for these High Holy

Days. Perhaps you will be ready for changes in your own life or ways to approach what is along your path.

INOCENTE is both a timeless story about the transformative power ofart and a timely snapshot of the new face of homelessness in America, children. Neither sentimental nor sensational, INOCENTE will immerseyou in the very real, day-to-day existence of a young girl who is battling a

war that we rarely see. The challenges are staggering, but the hope in Inocente’s story proves that the hand she has been dealt does not define her,her dreams do. inocentedoc.com

As we enter the New Year, I reflect on how appreciativeI am to have been granted a leave of absence whileAdam was on sabbatical in Boston. During my leave Iwas able to stay in touch with some Mount Zion mem-bers when I came back in January to co-lead Our Bod-ies, Our Souls and again in March when I led a MountZion mission to Cuba. In Boston I was fortunate to

serve as scholar-in-residence at Mayyim Hayyim, the flagship liberalmikveh founded by author Anita Diamant. Go to mayyimhayyim.orgto learn more about this innovative and inspiring organization.

I am also grateful to continue as one of Mount Zion’s cantors in a quar-ter-time position, and I want to share some of the ways I currently serveour kehillah k’doshah, sacred community:

Continue my individual relationships with the B’nei Mitzvah stu-•dents, covering half of the tutoring for each student.Direct and maintain my connection with Shir Tzion participants.•Expand Mount Zion’s pastoral care to reach out to more people•we haven’t been able to serve as deeply on an ongoing basis.Spear-head Our Bodies, Our Souls, which will soon celebrate its•20th year.Serve as the clergy liaison to the Inclusion and Accessibility Task Force.•Support the other clergy in various areas, including officiating or•co-officiating at some life cycle events and services.Lead some of our Tot Shabbat services.•Oversee the mosaic project along with our member, Sue Koch.•Initiate and work on special projects and programs such as Yoga•and Torah sessions.Explore new missions and trips to national and international Jew-•ish communities after a successful 27-person mission to Cuba.

For the High Holy Days, I am honored to:Offer a Yizkor sermon.•Lead the Healing Service with Rabbi Adler.•Head up a chant session during the Yom Kippur Musical Meditation.•Co-lead a Rosh Hashanah-themed yoga session before Tashlich.•Help coordinate and lead the Rosh Hashanah teen service.•

In addition to my service to the synagogue, I am exploring avenues outsideof Mount Zion. Many of these roles allow me to represent Mount Zionproudly and to help to continue the sterling reputation we have in theTwin Cities community and in the Reform Movement nationally.

I lead some High Holy Day and Shabbat services at Sholom East•where I can connect with Mount Zion residents along with others.I serve on the boards of the following organizations:•

The American Conference of Cantors, the Reform movement’soprofessional organization.Rimon: Minnesota’s Jewish Arts Council.oHineni: A Center for Adult Jewish Learning and ContemplativeoPractices at the Talmud Torah of St. Paul.

I am also founding a local chapter of The Sisterhood of Salaam•Shalom to build relationships between Muslim and Jewish women.

Thank you for the many ways you support my various roles and endeav-ors. I feel honored to continue serving our very special community.

May this be a happy and healthy year for you and your loved ones.

Rachel Stock Spilker, Cantor

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CHAI NOTES

Trope Troupe... the more Torah, the more life. -Hillel

Todah Rabah to our July/August Ba’alei Korei (chantingTorah): Margaret Cohen, Steve Cohen, Siana Goodwin, BenKonstan, Ellen Konstan, Joe Konstan, Laura Magel, John Mast,Levi Mellin, Yasmine Moideen, Maria Rubinstein, Brian Serle

Todah Rabah to our July/August Ba’alei Haftarah (chanting Haftarah): Siana Goodwin, Brian Serle, Kent Simon

Todah Rabah to our Lamentations (Eicha) Chanters:Siana Goodwin, Brian Serle,

To sign up to chant Torah or Haftarah on Shabbat, e-mail Cantor Jennifer Strauss-Klein at jstraussklein@mzion.org.

CHOIRS AT MOUNT ZIONCome sing with us!

Shir Tzion, for 3rd - 6th gradersLed by Cantor Spilker

^ Meets on Sunday when there is Religious School, 9-9:30 a.m.^ Participates in services the first Friday of every month^ High Holy Day Rehearsals: Sundays, September 11, 18, 25 and

October 9, 9:00-9:30 a.m.^ Sunday, September 11 - lunch at 12:15 p.m. followed by

extended rehearsal/repertoire learning until 2:15 p.m.

Shir Chants, for 7th-12th gradersLed by Cantor Strauss-Klein

^ Meets on Sunday when there is Religious School, 8:45-9:15 a.m.^ Participates in services regularly throughout the year^ High Holy Day Rehearsals: Sundays, September 11, 18, 25 and

October 9, 8:45-9:15 a.m.^ Choir Camp - Sunday, September 11, 12:15-3:15 p.m.

Torah Tones, for adultsLed by Jayson Rodovsky

^ Meets on Wednesday evenings, 6:15-7:15 p.m.^ Participates in services regularly throughout the year^ High Holy Day Rehearsals:

Wednesday, September 7, 6-8 p.m. and September 14, 21, 28, and October 5, 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.

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You can’t rush a prayer to God,If it comes from the heartIt will rush out on its own

Speed through receding galaxies orSilences in the soul,And God will hear.

…

Don’t force the prayerOr string words together,

Pause, perhapsBetter not to pray,

Silence will be the message of awe,And God will hear.

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[From “Personal Prayer: Know Before Whom You Stand” by RabbiNorman Hirsh; Mishkan Hanefesh (Rosh Hashanah), p. 41.]

With the Days of Awe almost upon us, a re-minder that we will be using the Reform Move-ment’s new Machzor, Mishkan Hanefesh, duringHigh Holy Days. If you haven’t ordered your setthere is still time! Simply go to this link on ourwebsite (mzion.org/2016/08/mishkan-hanefesh)or call the office to make sure your copy is avail-able in time.

If you have already received your Machzor then you know how delight-ful they are to hold and read. Our clergy are currently working to weavethe new prayer book into the tapestry of Mount Zion’s beloved worshipservices. Using the prayer book, I imagine that much will still be famil-iar. But we’ll also be taking part in work-in-progress that gives us per-mission, as a community, to experience the Days of Awe in new and,perhaps, richer ways.

I included the poem above as a reminder that our new Machzor encour-ages us to explore multiple pathways to inspired worship. In additionto the customary liturgy you will find prayers that have been re-imag-ined as well as commentary and meditations that may lead you to discover new insight into parts of the service that have always seemedchallenging. Whether you are comfortable right away or at first feel abit awkward with our new prayer book, be assured that “God will hear.”

And, of course, Mount Zion will hear as well. The Clergy, Board andWorship Committee are looking forward to receiving your reflectionson this year’s High Holy Day services. Your thoughts and opinionsabout what “worked” (and what didn’t) are valued and appreciated.

L’shana Tova Tikateivu! May you be written for a good year in the Book of Life!

Dan Rybeck, President

FROM THE PRESIDENT L’Chaim 5777 Annual Campaign

The launch of the Mount Zion L’Chaim 5777 Annual Campaign isjust around the corner. As the new Chair of the Annual CampaignCommittee, I would like to thank everyone who has participated in thepast and encourage everyone to consider a gift to the coming campaign.

Together, we reached both our participation and financial goals last year.This year, we have even more ambitious goals. Having all our MountZion members participate philanthropically delivers a strong and in-spired message about the vibrancy of our community. Everyone’s sup-port will maintain who we are today and will help build an even strongertomorrow.

We understand giving is a very personal decision, and we are gratefulfor each member's consideration. I invite you to make a contributionthat is meaningful to you. You will hear more about the campaign whenit launches in October.

Thank you, Charlie Nauen

If you have questions, please contact Jana Nelson, Annual CampaignCoordinator, 651-269-4381 / jnelson@mzion.org.

B’NEI MITZVAH

Lucy Pramas is the daughter of Timothy Pramas

and Jennifer Frisch. Lucy is the granddaughterof Arnold and Francine Frisch of Portland, Oregon, and Preston andAnne Pramas (both of blessed memory). She is the big sister to herbeloved westie-poo Piper. Lucy is in 8th grade at Capitol Hill Giftedand Talented Magnet School, where she enjoys History, Spanish andSpeech and Debate. Lucy plays soccer, basketball and badminton atCapitol Hill and participates in dance. Lucy has, for many years, col-lected food for the Neighborhood House food shelf and she is proudto donate a portion of her gift money to support the work of Neigh-borhood House in the promotion of food justice in our community.

Lucy PramasSeptember 10, 2016Picture removed

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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL NEWS

Yom Rishon – the First Sunday of Religious SchoolSunday, September 11, 9:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Yom Rishon is the first day of Sunday Religious School classes for stu-dents in grades PreK-6.

9:30-10:00 Welcome Back Assembly10:00 Parents/Guardians escort child(ren) to classrooms10:00-11:00 Session 111-11:15 Healthy Snack – provided by Mount Zion11:15-12:15 Session 2

New Family Welcome and Orientation (All Grades)Sunday, September 11, 10:00-11:00 a.m.We want to welcome new families to the Mount Zion Religious School!Join together for a brief information session where you can learn moreabout our program, philosophy and curriculum. Following the presen-tation there will be time for questions, as well as, a meet and greet withparents from a variety of grades. Then stop by the New Member OpenHouse beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Lower School

Chai SchoolReligious School Calendar HighlightsSeptember 11 - Yom Rishon - First Sunday of Religious School

9:00 a.m. SPORTY Car Wash9:30 a.m. Opening School Program

10:00 a.m. New Family Orientation10:30 a.m. New & Prospective Member Open House12:15 p.m. Choir Camp

September 14 - First Wednesday of Hebrew School & Chai School4:30 p.m. 1st Session5:45 p.m. T’filah6:00 p.m. 2nd Session & Chai School Opening Program7:30 p.m. 11th/12th Grade Sicha Opening Program

September, 16-18 - Confirmation Retreat

September 19 - Back to School Sundays – Parent Programs9:30 a.m. Kindergarten Consecration Workshop

11:00 a.m. 2nd Grade Welcome to Hebrew

September 23-24 - 7th Grade A Day Apart Shabbaton

September 25 - Back to School Sundays – Parent Programs9:30 a.m. 1st Grade Welcome Back

11:00 a.m. 3rd Grade Welcome Back11:00 a.m. NY Trip Meeting

September 25 - Noar Tzion Kickball Kickoff (see p. 9)

October 1 - JYG Kickoff; SPORTY Kickoff (see p. 9)

October 2 - No School – Erev Rosh Hashanah

October 3 - Rosh Hashanah10:15 am. 2nd - 6th Grade Program11:00 a.m. Tot Service11:45 a.m. Teen Service

*Sign up!We are asking families to sign-up children in grades 2-6 for children’sprogramming on both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. With yourhelp, we will be able to plan and staff our programs accordingly. Makeyour reservation here: mzion.nirsham.com/events.

Chai School Opening Program September 14!5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Grover’s Grub

Pizza Slice: $2, Izze: $1, Combos: $2.75, Candy: $.25, Snacks: $.75

6:00 - 7:15 p.m.Chai School 7th-10th Grade Opening Program

Please join us for this all-school program during which we will kick-off the year with year with a camp fire, s’mores, Israeli dancing, andinformational sessions about all the wonderful opportunities availableat Mount Zion Chai School and beyond! 8th and 9th grades willlearn more about elective choices and sign up for classes this evening!

7:30 – 8:30 p.m.11th & 12th Grade Sicha ClassAmy Ariel

Sicha – Hebrew for conversation – is a bi-monthly, discussion basedclass focusing on issues that matter to 11th and 12th graders. Ouridentity as Jewish individuals, Jewish communities and as a Jewishpeople are created, nurtured, understood and expressed in complexrelationships. Through an exploration of text, story and experi-ence, this class will wrestle with some of these relationships and be-come better able to articulate our own sense of Jewish self.

Chai School ElectivesNOTE: Elective courses begin September 21.Come learn more about the offerings on September 14! ConversationalHebrew will be open to 8th-9th & 11th-12th grade students.

Conversational HebrewOphir Gilad

This class is open to all students in Grades 8-9 and 11-12. All levelsare welcome to begin this class in the fall. This class will be offeredduring Tri II & III for those students wishing to continue.

Passport to Peoplehood: Jewish Communities around the WorldAriana Lutze-Jahiel

Based on the educational initiatives by Be’chol Lashon, we will beexploring Jewish Communities around the World through activitieslike art, dance, music, and cooking. From Argentina to New YorkCity and India to Uganda, this course will introduce students todifferent global Jewish cultures and traditions.

Food for Thought: Jews, Food & Contemporary Life Mavis Goldstein

Guided by the goals of Hazon’s Jewish Food Movement to createhealthier and more sustainable communities, we will examine theways our food choices affect our own health, the health of our com-munity and the planet. Naturally, we WILL be cooking!

Racial Justice is Jewish Justice! Michael Kuhne

Critical thinking, thoughtful discussion, guest speakers and advocacy!

Be a Leader!We are excited for our second yearof Noar Tzion and JYG Youth Advisory Committees! Please keepyour eyes and ears open for more information to come soon about thiswonderful leadership opportunityfor you/your child(ren)!

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YOUTH ENGAGEMENT NEWS

Youth Groups

Shabbatonim

Noar Tzion (4th-6th grade youth group)

Kickball Kickoff! Sunday, September 25, 12:30-2:30 p.m.Come kick off the year with friends, food and fun! We will have somelunch, get to know each other, and play some kickball!

Gesher JYG (7th-8th grade youth group)

Save the date: JYG Kickoff! Saturday, October 1Join Mount Zion’s 7th and 8th graders for a fun evening with friendsto launch us into an awesome 5777!

SPORTY (9-12th grade youth group)

October 1: SPORTY Kickoff

October 28-30: NFTY-NO Fall Kallah in Minneapolis, MN

A Day Apart: 7th Grade ShabbatonFriday, September 23 – Saturday September 24Spend Shabbat bonding with your class. During this Shabbaton we willtruly take a day to enjoy Shabbat separate from the rest of the week whilewe get ready for an amazing year in 7th Grade!

Torah and Teva: 8th/9th Grade Shabbaton! Friday, October 14– Sunday, October 16Join your best Mount Zion friends for a weekend in the woods! We willspend the weekend exploring the outdoors, celebrating Shabbat, and chal-lenging ourselves while supporting each other!

SPORTY Carwash!September 11, 9:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.$10/car, All proceeds support SPORTY!

Help SPORTY’s High Holiday Food Drive!Pick up a bag from SPORTYites on Rosh Hashanah and bring it backon Yom Kippur full of food for Neighborhood House! Together wecan make a huge impact! Monetory donations also accepted.

Prime Timers and Brotherhood present:

Bagel Brunch Speaker SeriesSunday, September 25, 10:00 - 11:30 am

Building A Dementia Friendly CommunitySpeakers: Betsy Ellis and Margie Stein Solomon

Learn the difference between dementia and normal forgetfulness, howto recognize dementia in someone you might interact with in the community, and the most helpful ways to communicate.

Join us for complimentary bagels, cream cheese, lox, coffee, tea, juice,and bring a dish to share. For more information, contact Brian Serle at612-251-5045 bkserle@yahoo.com or Jill Spanier 651-493-1959js020907@gmail.com.

Betsy Kane Ellis, MS, was, until recently, the Life Enrichment Specialist for the Life Enrichment Action Program at Jewish Family Services of St. Paul. She hasworked as a Bereavement Counselor in hospice, a Caregivers’ Support Group facilitator, a “Powerful Toolsfor Caregivers” instructor, and a Dementia Friends

presenter. Currently she is a member of the Twin Cities Jewish CommunityAlzheimer’s Task Force and is enjoying life as a full time artist.

Margie Stein Solomon’s career is comprised of a varietyof strategic organizational leadership roles at global, Fortune 500 companies, including Stratasys, Aon Benfield, Best Buy and US Bank. She holds a B.S. inAdult Education from the University of Minnesota, anda M.A. in Organizational Development from Montclair

State University in New Jersey. She is a certified Strengths Coach and Affiliate Partner with Strengths Strategy, Inc., and has completed theCoaches Training Institute’s Core Curriculum. years as a leader in the corporate world. In December 2011 Margie established Leap ForwardCoaching and Development aimed at nurturing growth and career fulfillment for individuals, leaders, and organizational teams. Margie isthe Volunteer Engagement Specialist for Jewish Family Service of St.Paul, and is a member of the Board of Directors of Sholom, and serves onthe Executive Committee, the Administrative Affairs Committee, and isChair of the Quality Care Committee of the organization.

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BROTHERHOOD SISTERHOODBrotherhood Board Meetings –Last Tuesday of each monthSeptember 27, October 25, November 29 - Brotherhood’s monthlymeeting is open to all members, and includes dinner, discussions and ca-maraderie. Please come and bring your ideas, and see what your Broth-erhood is up to. Meetings commence at 6:30 p.m. and last only an hour.Please RSVP to Brian Serle at bkserle@yahoo.com.

Building a Dementia Friendly CommunitySunday, September 25See p. 15 for details

Bagel sales resume on September 11 and continue each Sunday thatour religious school is in session. These sales have been very successful forus, and enable Brotherhood to contribute to the many needs of our con-gregation. We need more helpers for Sunday morning bagel sales. Con-tact Arnie Krohn at askrohn@comcast.net.

Brotherhood October Bike Ride – M.E.A. Weekend – watchthis space for the details, or contact Richard Newmarkranewmark@gmail.com

Save the Date: June 9-11, 2017 for the 6th annual Men’s RetreatBased on past years’ experience, we expect the weekend to be fully booked.Walking, biking, canoeing, enjoying nature and great camaraderie. Seeyou then!

Brotherhood membership applications have been mailed to allMount Zion men. Please remember to send in your membership ap-plication for the Brotherhood. Call or e-mail Brian, or pick up an appli-cation at the Mount Zion office.

B’nei Mitzvah gifts – As their gift to B’nei Mitzvah, Brotherhoodand Sisterhood are giving these students the new Mishkan HaNefesh HighHoliday prayer books. We hope the students and their families will get alot of use and pleasure from this new gift.

B’Shalom, Brian Serle, Brotherhood Presidentbkserle@yahoo.com / 612-251-5045

Join Sisterhood at the Theater!

Dec. 4, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time - $65.50

Dec. 18, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.Fun Home - $65.50

March 5, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.King and I - $65.50

May 14, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.Wicked - $72.00

June 11, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.Rent - $61.00

July 16, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.Motown - $52.00

All are at the Orpheum. No payment due until 30 to 60 days beforeperformance. Contact Toba at 952-953-0228 tmlazor@charter.net.

Home for all your Judaica NeedsHours

Wednesdays: 5:30-7:15 p.m. (during the school year)

1st Friday of the month and other Fridays as available: 1/2 hour before services.

Questions? Contact:Ruth Garner at ruthsg1966@comcast.net or 651-278-9596 OR

Sheri Frisque at 651-270-3352 or sherifrisque@yahoo.com

Sisterhood Opening MeetingDreaming Lessons with Abby Bloom Sunday, September 18, 10:00 a.m. Mount Zion

Dreaming Lessons is a book for anyone who has everwanted to create a dream, big or little, and makethat dream come true. Join us for a light brunch andexciting presentation on chasing your dreams andmaking them reality!

Save the Date for the WRJ Midwest Convention!Thursday October 27- Sunday October 30This year’s convention will be located in Downers Grove, IL (Chicago!)Please email SheriFrisque@yahoo.com for more information.

Co-Sponsor an Oneg ShabbatSponsoring an Oneg Shabbat after Friday eveningservices is a lovely way to honor or remember aloved one or to celebrate an upcoming simcha.When you sponsor an Oneg Shabbat you help ourcommunity connect in the way that is part of ourMount Zion culture. For details contact Larry atlsolomon@mzion.org or 651-698-3881.

mzion.org

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THANK YOU...FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONSLouise Shine Steve & Gail BrandRose H. Shine Steve & Gail BrandHanna Suess Gloria & Martin LivingstonDonations:Shirley KulevskyMildred MillerMarilyn SilverMonday Bridge group

RALINE & BILL PAPEREMERGENCY

ASSISTANCE FUND

In honor of the marriage of:Rabbi Esther Adler to Rob Lebowitz Raline PaperIn appreciation of:The Sisterhood Board Raline PaperIn honor of the Bar Mitzvah of:Samuel Konstan Raline PaperIn honor of the anniversary of:Trudy & Lew Traich Raline PaperIn memory of:Jackie Stein Raline Paper

SISTERHOODLEADERSHIP FUND

In honor of the anniversary of:Ilona & Bob Rouda Sheila & Martin SchumanIn honor of the birthday of:Peggy Kipp Dee Albert & Shel FinverIn memory of:Gertrude Glass Judy Katz

TORAH RESTORATIONFUND

In honor of the retirement of:Phil Goldman Chuck & Amy Segelbaum

TZEDEK FUND

In honor of the marriage of:Rabbi Esther Adler to Rob Lebowitz Rhoda & Don MainsIn appreciation of:Alan Milavetz Mandy Roll-KuhneIn memory of:Lenore Hauser Marjorie Abrahamson

YAHRZEIT FUND

In yahrzeit memory of:Sidney Abramson Family of Sidney AbramsonSylvia Appelbaum Jean King & Stuart AppelbaumRachel Baum Lois & Walter BaumEnid BerdieSidney Berdie Reine Shiffman

BENTSON FAMILY CAMPFUND

In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of:Samuel Konstan Rhoda & Don Mains Ellen & Martin SampsonIn memory of:Marjorie Fox Jim & Tami Segal

BLOOM LIBRARY FUND

In honor of the marriage of:Rabbi Esther Adler to Rob Lebowitz Dorothy LipschultzIn honor of the birthday of:Charles Fodor Rhoda & Don MainsMerna Siegler Bette Ann & Richard BloomIn yahrzeit memory of:William Lang Louis & Nancy MelamedDavid Levey Steven LeveyLucille S. Orland The Orland/Sims Family

CEMETERY MAINTENANCE &

BEAUTIFICATION FUND

In yahrzeit memory of:Ben Baron Susan PredBenjamin Burstein Stanley BursteinMarilyn Burstein Stanley BursteinRivka Chayka-Lev Lev FamilyLeo Fox Bill Fox & FamilyMarjorie Fox Cynthia Rosenblatt RossWilliam Heifort Jane TrosdahlLois Hoffman Jan HoffmanDavid Levey Steven LeveySara Levy Lois MohebanHerbert Marz Betty MarzFaye Orenstein Roland King

EDELSTEIN BIBLICALGARDEN FUND

In yahrzeit memory of:Abe EdelsteinHenry R. Edelstein Tom, Randy, Henry & Elisa EdelsteinAnnie Fogel Leonard MajorGeorge Lloyd Levin Bill & Gloria LevinDonation:Dean GreenbergBill & Gloria Levin

RABBIS’DISCRETIONARY FUND

In honor of the marriage of:Rabbi Esther Adler to Rob Lebowitz Beth El Synagogue Janice & Jules Goldstein Dan & Denise Jacobus Judy Katz Melissa Krasnow & Danley Chan Lee Litman Ellen & Martin Sampson Susan WinthropIn memory of:Mary Calof Stanley CalofLenore Hauser Betsy Rest Pola RestDean Honetschlager Beth HonetschlagerMike Moheban Lois MohebanIn yahrzeit memory of:Susan Dockman Ralph BirnbergRobert RosenJack SechterHarry Ward Pearl RosenIn honor of the Bar Mitzvah of:Harrison Ash Lynne & Alan AshIn honor of the birthday of:Berneen Rudolph Ralph BirnbergDonation:Larry Jacobs

CANTORS’DISCRETIONARY FUND

In honor of the birth of:Eve Elizabeth Strauss-Klein Judy Katz Bert & Arlene Spilker

MAXINE APPLEBAUMART ENHANCEMENT

FUND

In honor of the marriage of:Rabbi Esther Adler to Rob Lebowitz Sally & Jimmy Beloff In honor of the birthday of:Paul Applebaum The Beloff FamilyIn memory of:Sid Applebaum Stuart Applebaum The Beloff FamilyToni Dachis mother Sally & Jimmy Beloff Jane Marcee Friedman Barbara MelamedLenore Hauser Barbara MelamedMary Steffen The Beloff FamilyIn yahrzeit memory of:Herman Goldbarg Stuart Applebaum The Beloff Family

IRENE FINBERG CAMPFUND

In yahrzeit memory of:Barry Kantor Mayda & Marc Raffe

Z WILLARD EDUCATIONFUND

In memory of:Lillian GoldfineShel KiefferSaul Smiley DeeDee & Dick HarrisJackie Stein Marjorie Abrahamson

FUND FOR MOUNT ZION

In memory of:Sid Applebaum David & Mary Ann WarkMarjorie Fox David & Mary Ann Wark

JEAN & ROBERT HARRISSUMMER CAMP FUND

In honor of your anniversary:Jean & Roger Harris Lois Seltzer

JIM & NANCY HARRISLEADERSHIP FUND

In yahrzeit memory of:Hattie HarrisJoseph “Jim” HarrisNancy M. Harris Natalie & Bud Harris

KIBUD MORIM FUND

In honor of the graduation of:Zoe Summit Larry & Margie Solomon

JULIE LAZOR FUND

In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of:Samuel Konstan Daniel & Susan LeveyIn honor of the birthday of:Barbara Ettinger Toba LazorIn yahrzeit memory of:Julie Lazor Toba Lazor

LEVINE CHOIR FUND

In yahrzeit memory of:Annette K. Levine James Levine

MITZVAH FOODSHELFFUND

In honor of the marriage of:Rabbi Esther Adler to Rob Lebowitz Beverly Bunin-Gillman Scott Bunin Alice & Bruce Gaarder Gloria & Martin Livingston

Rabbi Eleanor Steinman to RabbiDenise Eger Martin & Ellen SampsonIn honor of the birth of:Judah & Levi Riederer Sheila & Martin SchumanHolly Ross Granddaughter Martin & Ellen SampsonIn honor of the Bar Mitzvah of:Samuel Konstan Eileen Kopman Brian & Judy Krasnow Melissa Krasnow & Danley ChanIn honor of the birthday of:Beverly Bunin-Gillman Lois SeltzerGloria Livingston Dan & Denise JacobusIn memory of:Marjorie Fox Marian Dockman Altrowitz Mitch Fink Ann & Robert Jones Devie & Jeff Koval Rita Lusky & Pat Eckelberry Rhoda & Don Mains Millie Miller Terri Morley Sheryl & Steve Newman Paul & Connie Ross Yetta & Jerry Simon Edie Naomi Smith Judy SmithHilde Gasiorowicz Gloria & Bill LevinMatti Hoffman Janice HoffmanJackie Stein Rita GrossmanIn yahrzeit memory of:Leontine Robitshek Bierman Judy KatzHarry Brand Steve & Gail BrandMorton Brand Steve & Gail BrandShirley Brand Steve & Gail BrandEsther Breitman Rolla BreitmanShalom Shachneh Breitman Rolla BreitmanHelene Frank Gloria & Martin LivingstonJulius Gittleman Lois SeltzerOdean J. Jackson Jan JacksonAnn Karon Beverly Bunin-Gillman Scott Bunin Lois Seltzer Gerald D. Katz Judy KatzLeo Levey Daniel & Susan LeveyShirley Levey Daniel & Susan LeveyBrenda Mattis Gloria & Martin LivingstonMitchell Mazur Leonard MajorDorothy Sains Steve & Gail Brand

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Create a Legacy at Mount Zion: Planned Giving

You can leave a legacy that helps Mount Zion Temple fulfill its mis-sion while providing you with many tax benefits. There are manyways to support Mount Zion Temple through planned giving, in-cluding a gift in your estate plans, life insurance policy, retirementplan, or gifts of stocks or bonds in your will. After providing for yourloved ones, please consider one final testament of faith through thischaritable act. If you would like to speak with someone at the Templeabout your gift, contact Executive Director, Larry Solomon at 651-698-3881 or lsolomon@mzion.org. Thank you for consideringMount Zion Temple as part of your future legacy!

CONTRIBUTIONS (CONT.)Rivka Chayka-Lev Lev FamilyMariam Conner Howard & Mariam LowingerAnn Craw Glenn Hardin & Allyson PerlingHelen Dorfman Betsy & Pola RestSol Dutka Shel Finver & Dee AlbertLeo Fox Bill Fox & FamilyHenrietta Fox Yvonne LerewVirginia P. Goodwin Siana GoodwinSusan Green Charlie Nauen & P.J. PofahlPauline Grossman Dale GrossmanFanya Hazanovich Simon & Maya AbramovichArthur Katz Harold & Kathy Katz & Family Sybil Katz & FamilyMuriel King Roland KingEd Krause Alyssa BergMac (John) LeFevre Jeff Oberman & Kathy ConnerHelene LowingerJoseph Lowinger Howard & Mariam LowingerMagdalena Lyksett Sandra LyksettArnold Manaster Shel Finver & Dee AlbertSidney Moskoff Dee Albert & Shel FinverHenry Oselka Honey Finn & FamilyFaye Orenstein Roland KingEdith Peilen Barbara SarbachJanet Rosenberg Shirley KulevskyStanley Rubin Steven RubinShirley Schwartz Jean King & Stuart Appelbaum

Pearl Sher Reine ShiffmanJanet Shiffman Sam ShiffmanFrank Simmons Jean SimmonsJoyce Mae Smith Victoria FodorSophie Smith Michael & Shelli SmithIrving Strobing Stephanie WolkinElliot Taler Yefim TalerDavid Taran Lisa Taran-Maddy & Joe MaddyMinnie Verbin Janice & Henry SnyderIda Zylber Adela & Joseph Peskorz

Make Donations Online!

Did you know you can make your donations online?

Simply go to mzion.org and click on the Donate button in the top right corner.

The form includes a list of all of our funds and the ability to make multiple contributions at one time.

View the Mount Zion Cemetery Online!

The Mount Zion Cemetery Committee is pleased to announce that wenow have the ability to search by burials at the Mount Zion Cemeteryonline. To view go to map.ramaker.com/mtzion or go to mzion.org.

How to use the website:In the blue box that says “Search By Last Name,” type in a last•name and press enter. Once the names come up, click on the name of the person you•want to find, and the software will zoom into the correct spot. Use the navigation dial to zoom in or out after that.•

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Israel Trip Information MeetingSunday, October 16, 10:00 - 11:00 at Mount Zion

RSVP to Julie Beckman, Rabbis’ and Cantors’ Assistant, at jbeckman@mzion.org.

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MAZALLIFE LONG LEARNING ONE STEP AT A TIME

Library NewsLibrary Welcome, Thank Yous, Requests, and Reminders

Welcome back to another wonderful year at Mount Zion and our Li-brary. During the summer, I evaluated the collection, and withdrew sev-eral dozen books based on age, condition, usage, and duplication. Thisallowed me to shift the entire collection, and open up sorely neededspace throughout the library. The withdrawn titles were donated to theSisterhood Garage Sale. (Thank you, Sisterhood, on your part, for do-nating a dozen titles, which filled gaps in the Library collection).

The Library is still welcoming any Jewish DVDs you may wish to do-nate from your personal collections. The librarian is also seeking anypast and present issues of Hadassah Magazine which members are will-ing to donate.

Finally, I was very pleased with the number of overdue materials whichwere returned during the summer months. I am still looking for severaltitles borrowed during the past year, and will be contacting you, if Ihaven’t already, for those materials still outstanding. Thanks, everyone!

- Bob Epstein, Librarian (librarian@mzion.org)

Israel Book DiscussionsThe Blue Mountain by Meir Shalev

Monday, September 12, 7:00 p.m. at Mount Zion

Join us for an engaging conversation about Israeli life through its literature. Even if youcannot read the book in advance, you are wel-come. Questions? Contact Charles at CSFodor@aol.com or Jonathan at jkeisenthal@comcast.net.

A Taste of Honey:An Introduction to Judaism

Member: $36, Public: $75

Mondays, September 12 - December 197:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Rabbi Esther Adler

This course provides students with abasic understanding of Jewish practiceand belief. Topics include Jewish history,life cycle, Shabbat, theology, home observance and more! If you are inter-ested in learning more about Judaismand/or thinking about conversion. Completion of the Taste of Honey classis a requirement for conversion.

Taste of MeltonWednesday, September 21, 7:00 – 8:30 PM

Talmud Torah of St. Paul (768 Hamline Ave S, St. Paul, 55116)

Come for a “taste” of the Florence Melton School of Adult JewishLearning. Meet the teachers, sample a lesson, and experience Melton'stext-based, discussion-oriented approach to Jewish learning. Thiscourse is ideal for those looking to deepen their understanding of thebasics of Judaism and Jewish living, regardless of prior knowledge.

For information or to RSVP, contact Sara LynnNewberger at sara.lynn@ttsp.org or 651-698-8807

Learn Hebrew This Year!Follow synagogue services, be more involved in your children’sJewish education, or simply enhance your own ties to Judaism.

Tuition for all classes:$75 members/$100 non-members (Minimum 5 students for all classes).

Register at mzion.org.

Beginning Adult HebrewWeds, October 26 - January 18, 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. (ten classes)

Taught by Kent SimonIntroduction to the aleph-bet, basic grammar and Hebrewroots. Acquire the tools to start decoding our Hebrew texts.

Beginning Adult Hebrew: Hebrew Reading Crash CourseWeds, January 4 – March 8, 4:30 – 5:45 p.m.

Taught by Siana GoodwinFast-track learning of the aleph-bet - basic Hebrew lettersand sounds – in order to participate with the siddur andother Hebrew texts..

Hebrew Reading PracticeSundays, January 8 – February 26, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Taught by Siana GoodwinFor those familiar with the aleph-bet, we will be readingfrom the Tanakh, learning to recognize word roots and con-structions and increasing familiarity with Hebrew words,phrases, and rhythms.

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Please Invite Your Friends and Acquaintances to

Meet Mount Zion!

An Open House and Brunch for Unaffiliated Jews in Our Community

Sunday, September 1110:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Mount Zion's annual Open Houses have been extremely successful in introducing our Temple to those seek a

welcoming and vibrant spiritual home. Please invite those you know who are unaffiliated so they can:

Discover 160+ years of Mount Zion's rich history.

Learn about Mount Zion’s dedication to w orship, learning, & social justice.

Meet our clergy, lay leaders, and Temple members.

Tour our building and religious school.

Get a taste of our various organizations and activities.

Attendees can RSVP at mzion.org or contact the Temple with questions at 651-698-3881.

Complimentary High Holy Days tickets will be given to Open House guests.Childcare Provided.

Meet! Listen! Nosh!

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IN THE COMMUNITY

Looking for a 7th Grade Mitzvah Project? Like to make people smile?

Become a Mitzvah Clown!Sunday, September 1112:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Training at Mount Zion2:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Visit to Sholom East

We are in our fifth year of clowning around! As mitzvah clowns, wewill role play, learn how to make balloon animals, apply clownmakeup, get dressed in clown clothes, and bring joy to those whoneed some! WHO: Adults and Kids (Grade 5 and up!), Teens, Fam-ilies and especially 7th graders! RSVP/Questions: Contact Sue Lundat sue@thelundfamily.net or 952-217-0594.

Top row: left to right: Hannah Davis, Rachel Glick, Jeremy Lund,Gloria Cramer, Mary Skrivseth, Debbie McBride, Eiden Spilker,Marshall Mintz, Jeremy Skoler.Bottom row: left right: Sue Lund, Sally Glick, Todd Marshall, JudiMarshall, Noah Robiner, Noah Gerber.

TO RSVP and for more information please register at : markyudofmn.eventbrite.com

Please Join Us For Neighborhood House’s

Reception - 5:30PM Live Program and Dessert - 7:00PM

Experience this unique cocktail party in St. Paul and improve the lives of Neighborhood House

individuals and families.

Learn more at neighb.org/revel2016.

Our Partner, Jeremiah Program, is Looking for a Few Good Volunteers

Cook for Kids ProgramEach Tuesday and Thursday night starting in September, a groupof volunteers (usually 5-8) is needed to purchase, prepare, and servea meal for families on the evenings when our moms attend LifeSkills programming. This is a perfect team building service oppor-tunity for groups to engage in the community! It can be a one time commitment or an on-going commitment.

Hospitality volunteerWe are also looking for a hospitality volunteer on Tuesdays from 9am-1 pm & 1 pm-5 pm. Additionally we have shifts open duringevening programming: Tuesdays from 5-7 pm and Thursdays from5-7 pm. Hospitality volunteers represent Jeremiah Program by host-ing our front desk. This position is critical in order to maintain thesmooth operations of our campus. This volunteer will greet resi-dents, guests and staff; answer phones and assist with light administrative duties.

For more info, contact Lindsay Borkin, Jeremiah Program VolunteerCoordinator, at lborkin@jeremiahprogram.org or 651-332-5038.

Jeremiah Program prepares determined single mothers to excel in theworkforce, readies their children to succeed in school, and reduces gen-erational dependence on public assistance.

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SOCIAL ACTION UPDATETzedek = Justice

CARING COMMUNITY

Mount Zion Cares!The Caring Community Program is here to help Mount Zion Temple

members in their moments of need. We reach out to you with a helping hand when there is injury, illness, grief or other life stressors.

We provide meals, rides, visitors, and shiva support.

To get help contact the program at caringcommunity@mzion.org or call 651-698-3881.

NOAZIM - 20S/30S GROUPMaking Judaism relevant to 20- & 30- somethings at Mount Zion! For more information on upcoming events, to get involved, or to simply get on our mailing list, email Cantor Strauss-Klein at jstraussklein@mzion.org. Find our group on Facebook! Many in-formal events and meet-ups are posted in this group.

Members 55 and olders

PRIME TIMERS

Join us for Exciting Prime Timer Events!WORDMondays, September 12, 26 and October 10 and 31 WORD continues to meet every other Monday, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. inMount Zion’s Sisterhood Lounge. A fun social activity that is ongoing.

Secrets of a New York Times Puzzle ConstructorWednesday, September 15 at Mount Zion (Margolis Hall)With Mount Zion member George Barany. A potluck lunch at 11:30a.m. Program will follow lunch. Please bring a dish to share.

Building a Dementia Friendly CommunitySunday, September 25See p. 15 for details

Save these Fall Dates!Bunco Party - Thursday, October 13Potluck lunch at 11:30 am. - 1:00 p.m. Please bring a dish to share.

Chinese Cooking Class - Tuesday, November 1 at Mount Zionwith Toba Lazor. We will meet at 11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m.

Chanukah Party - Tuesday, December 13 Potluck lunch withgift exchange. Please bring a dish to share. We will meet at 11:30 - 1:00.

For more information on the Prime Timers or the above events, pleasecontact Jill Spanier at js020907@gmail.com or at 651-493-1959.

June 2016 Family ShelterAgain this year in June wehosted a shelter for familieswithout homes. This is the16th time that Mount Zionhas hosted the Family Shelter.We provided a place to sleepfor 9 families: 9 women, 1man and 15 children. In total,

496 bed nights were provided…nights that these families might havespent on the street if we had not opened our doors. Like last year, wehad less turnover as families are allowed to stay longer in the ProjectHome system.

A HUGE Thank You to the following volunteers:

Coordinators Jill Dreyfus Communications CoordinatorMaria Kirsch Sign Up Board Coordinator & Orientation Co-LeadSusan Koch Technical CoordinatorLoRene Leikind Move In/Move Out and Signage CoordinatorLisa Taran-Maddy Shelter Leads CoordinatorJennifer Wallen Sign Up and Scheduling CoordinatorSara Wise Donations and Supplies Coordinator

Shelter LeadsGail Gendler, Karen Gjerstad, Sue Gottlieb, Maria Kirsch, ShirleyKulevsky, John Mast, Sarah McVicar, Jessica Segal, Carrie Siegel, andLisa Taran-Maddy.

Volunteers for Move In and Move OutMove In: Janet Kampf, LoRene Leikind, Steve Leikind, Connor McMil-lan, Ilona Rouda, Carrie Seigel, David Soll, Les Suzukomo, KarenSuzukamo, and Sara Wise. Move Out: Jean King Appelbaum, StuartAppelbaum, Lydia Crawford, Renae Goldman, Sam Leikind, SteveLeikind, and John Mast.

Thank You to all the members whodonated clothing, supplies and food for ourguests and to the many volunteers, adults andchildren, who volunteered to help cover 180shifts for the Shelter! Those shifts were staffedby 97 adult volunteers, as well as 46 childrenwho volunteered with their parents. A SPE-CIAL thanks to the households who volun-teered more than once! Way to go!

Also, thank you to our wonderful building staff, Don and Elias, for mak-ing sure the Shelter space was clean each night. We greatly appreciateeveryone’s time and effort to make the Shelter a suceess!

Tzedek RetreatSunday, September 11, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Mount ZionPlease join us as we kick of a new year of Social Justice initiatives. Theretreat will be a combination of training and planning for the upcomingyear. All members are welcome. No ongoing commitment is required.Questions? Contact Deb Moses at deborah.moses@comcast.net.

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INSIDE

Rabbi’s Letter 2

Service Schedule 3

Chai Notes 6

From the President 7

Religious School 8

Youth Engagement 9

Brotherhood 10

Sisterhood 10

Contributions 12-13

MaZAL 15

In the Community 17

Social Action Update 18

High Holy Days ScheduleSee pages 4-5

Invite your Friends and Acquaintances to

Meet Mount Zion!An Open House and Brunch for Unaffiliated

Jews in Our Community

Sunday, September 1110:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Childcare Provided.

See p. 16 for more details.

Turn Friday Night into Shabbat at MZIn Appreciation of Rabbi Adler and her Sabbatical Team!

Friday, September 23

5:45 p.m. Dedication of Lipschultz Lounge6:00 p.m. Congregational Shabbat dinner7:30 p.m. Shabbat service Jewish Cuba: A brisk romp across the island, without mojitos

See p. 3 for details.

Selichot: A Night of Spiritual Re-Awakening

The evening that Ushers in the High Holy Days

Saturday, September 24 / 22 Elul 5776 – 8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m. Havdalah, INOCENTE and Discussion

9:45 p.m. Reception 10:15 p.m. Selichot Service

See p. 5 for more details.

Mount Zion Trip to Israel: Summer 2017, June 21 - July 3Learn more at the Israel Trip Information Meeting on Sunday, October 16, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Mount Zion

Details on p. 14.