October Services

October 2011 | Vol. 23, No. 13 | Tishrei/Cheshvan 5772 Spirituality of Welcoming Issue

36 reasons to love the stranger

All invited to Break-the-Fast — See details on Page 2

Thursday, October 6Shacharit Morning Minyan, 7:45 am

Friday, October 7Kol Nidre Services*

Saturday, October 8Yom Kippur Services*

Wednesday, October 12Erev SukkotFamilies-with-Children Holiday Celebration, 5:00 pm

(see p. 5)

Thursday, October 13Shacharit Morning Minyan, 7:45 am

Friday, October 14Shabbat Sukkot Services, 6:30 pm

Led by Rabbi Latz and Rachel LipkinDinner/program sponsored by the Social Justice Committee(see p. 5) Aufruf for Lauri Segal & Mike Simons

Saturday, October 15Consecration Service, 10:30–11:15 am

Led by Rabbi Latz, Rabbi Simon, & Wendy Goldberg

Wednesday, October 19Erev Simchat TorahFamilies with Children Holiday Celebration, 5:00 pm

Congregational Service, 7:00 pm

Thursday, October 20Shacharit Morning Minyan, 7:45 am

Friday, October 21Shabbat Live! Services, 6:30 pm

Led by Rabbi Latz, Wendy Goldberg, & the Shabbat Live Ensemble

Thursday, October 27Shacharit Morning Minyan, 7:45 am

Friday, October 28Shabbat Services 8:00 pm

Led by Rabbi Latz, Wendy Goldberg, Gayle Zoffer

*Services to be held at First Universalist Church, 3400 Dupont Ave. S.

Thirty-six times the Torah warns against wronging

strangers. No other commandment gets mentioned as much as “You—Jewish people—love the stranger!” Why? “You know the soul of the stranger because you were strangers in the land of Egypt.”The Talmudic rabbis state that welcoming guests “takes precedence over the house of study—

even over prayer and welcoming the Divine Presence!”Every day, and especially during the festival of Sukkot, when we commemorate leaving Egyptian slavery and the fragility of freedom, we at Shir Tikvah seek to live this commandment: To embrace all who seek a spiritual home, to soak in the majesty of Torah and strive toward lives of holiness, to fulfill the prophetic mandate “to

seek peace and pursue justice.”Throughout this issue of Kol Tikvah, there are many articles about the spirituality of welcoming and ways we can welcome each other into the sukkah that is Shir Tikvah.Our spiritual tent, our sukkah, is wide open to the great diversity of humanity. Welcome. Join us.

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As part of my presidency with the Shir Tikvah Board, I am committed to undertaking a meaningful visioning process. We are at a crucially important point in our synagogue life. As we approach our 25th anniversary, we are proud of our rich history and the foundation upon which we were built. As we look ahead we want to maintain our founding values and mission and embrace new technological advances—as well as the changes in our demographics and the needs of our community. In order to guide policies and programs, make decisions, and plan for our future, we need to review our mission statement, clarify our values, and articulate our vision. We can then develop strategic initiatives

for moving our holy community forward in a well-considered way.The process will consist of:

• reviewing our existing data and information (including our current mission statement, Rabbi Latz’s notes from his 2009 parlor meetings, information gathered during our rabbinic transition, and our most recent strategic plan);

• meetings of the Visioning Planning Committee, meetings with the Board, and opportunities for congregants to share their ideas for Shir Tikvah’s future;

• developing a plan that articulates

our values, mission, vision and strategic initiatives with practical guidelines for implementation; and

• implementing strategic priorities in a practical way that takes into account the resources available now and obtainable in the future.We have selected Emily and Dick Axelrod of the Axelrod Group as facilitators for the process. A planning committee will help us design the process so that it engages as many members of our community as possible. The planning committee is meeting on Sunday, October 16. We will keep you updated on our progress and look forward to your participation. Jane Binder

From our President...

Trustees began the September meeting with a d’var Torah from Rabbi Latz, and spent the first hour reaching out to congregants to wish them a happy

new year. Brought forward by the Social Justice Committee, the Board unanimously approved a resolution opposing the anti-marriage amendment proposed for the Minnesota Constitution. This continues action by the Shir Tikvah board in prior years opposing such legislation. Individual trustees spoke about their own commitment to fighting against this morally reprehensible action.Rabbi Latz reported that Religious School attendance may well exceed our goal of 180 students. He shared appreciation to Kathryn Klibanoff and Lisa Powell for their work on the High Holy Days brochure, noting that it was being well received. Rabbi Latz also reported that he participated in another session of the Reform movement’s “think tank,” and that he is optimistic about the direction of the movement under the leadership of Rabbi Rick Jacobs.John Humleker reported on the financial state of the congregation (see page 4 for details) and stated that we have five new members, several more in process, and that the Membership Committee is looking for an active co-chair.

From our Board...We invite everyone to a break-the-fast immediately following Yom Kippur afternoon services. This year, we will offer two opportunities for you to break-the-fast and taste the sweetness of the new year. If you are headed out and need a quick nosh, Board members will be stationed on the front steps of First Universalist with apples and honey to go. For a more substantial spread, please come to the social hall (directly below the First Universalist sanctuary) for bagels and schmear, fruit, beverages, and homemade treats. We look forward to wishing you and yours a very sweet new year.

You’re invited!

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One of my favorite Shir Tikvah memories is of my first visit. Plagued by travel delays, I

arrived at the conclusion of Religious School. I barely made it in the door before I was surrounded by a smiling group of people who were introducing themselves, asking questions, and sharing their Shir Tikvah story. I was instantly moved by the warmth of the community and the overwhelming sense that I was home. It was clear that Shir Tikvah is filled with a welcoming spirit.Our Youth Learning Program has welcomed many new learners this fall—over 30 new students in our Religious School (including 15 tots in

Mishpacha, our monthly program for 4-year-olds). Our Hebrew School began the year with 14 third-graders who joined our the older students in our Wednesday afternoon and evening classes. With so many new faces, each of us has a responsibility to make Shir Tikvah welcoming for new members. What does this mean for you and your family? Saying hello to someone at services? Inviting a new classmate for a play-date? Involving a new family in a High Holy Day meal? Sticking around during Religious School to have a cup of coffee and a bagel with other family members? Volunteering as a Religious School

greeter or as a class room parent on a Sunday morning? A warm congregation is more than welcoming people the first time they walk in the door; it is a continuous process of greeting and connecting. Welcoming means going outside of your comfort zone, breaking out of the labels that divide us, and getting to know others you hadn’t realized you had so much in common with.

From our Director of Lifelong Learning...

Shir Tikvah school dates

Opening our welcoming tents

Religious SchoolOctober 2 Classes meet (10:30 AM start and 12:30 pm finishduetoTwinCitiesMarathon) 9 No class 15 Consecration (Saturday at 10:30 am) Kindergarten Learning Celebration 16 Classes meet; Mishpacha in session 23 No classes 30 Classes meet

Hebrew SchoolOctober 5 Classes meet 4:30-6:30 and 6:00-8:00 pm

12 Family Sukkot Celebration 5:00-7:00 pm

all school-aged children & their families welcome 19 Family Simchat Torah Celebration 5:00-7:00 pm all school-aged children & their families welcome 26 Classes meet 4:30-6:30 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm

Adult EducationOctober 14 Torah Study Group meets 12:15-1:30 pm

24 Monday night adult learning and adult b’nai mitzvah classes begin: “Prayer, Praying and Theology: An Exploration of God in Judaism and in our Lives,” and “Learn to Chant Torah” 26 B’nei Mitzvah Parents’ Survival Guide to Shabbat Morning Services 6:00-7:30 pm (session 1 of 2)

Join in the celebration at our consecration services at 10:30 on Saturday morning October 15, when we honor our newest Religious School students (those entering kindergarten this year).Accompany us as we dance with the Torah and our students receive their own Torahs and taste the sweetness of Torah study.If your kindergartner will be participating, please contact Rabbi Simon by October 5.

Join consecration celebration October 15

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This summer has brought some financial surprises for Shir Tikvah. On June 30 we ended our fiscal year with a much larger deficit (over $27,000) than we had be pre-dicted at the annual meeting. Why? It comes down to one income line: “Dues.” If all the dues that had been pledged had come in, we would have ended the year with a surplus. Over the past few years, there typically has been a surge in dues payments in June, when we make phone calls and send notes to get outstanding balances paid off by June 30. It is not unusual to have some carry-over to the next fiscal year. However, this year the carry-over has been considerably more than expected. It was difficult to predict this year in light of the economy. Additionally, going into the new fiscal year our dues pledges came in about $10,000 less than we budgeted. Consequently, we will have to cut costs to meet that

shortfall. We ask everyone to pay off their annual pledge on time and to continue to give as generously as you can in the future in order to sustain our synagogue community. Shir Tikvah is not currently in a financial crisis, but we need to continue to monitor the budget and make sure we are on sure footing going forward. You can count on the board and staff to continue to take this responsibility very seriously. Please join us in making Shir Tikvah the congregation we all know and love.

From our Executive Director...

In the arc of the High Holy Days we open our hearts and recount our actions, we celebrate our nomadic roots with Sukkot, and we return to a beginning with Simchat Torah, repeating a cycle of learning from our most sacred text. All these experiences are open to everyone in our Shir Tikvah community. You can participate. Perhaps more importantly, they will be meaningless if you don’t participate. One of many reasons why we strive to keep our Holy Days services open to all, welcoming, and with no tickets or membership required, is that we know our experiences are most valuable in a kehillah (community).In this spirit think of your presence and participation as not only desired but

required. We want to encourage you to support our meaningful prayers with your presence, your kavanah (intention), and a financial contribution to the best of your ability. We are blessed to have tremendous clergy and staff, a strong partnership with the First Universalist Church, and hundreds of volunteer hours from congregants who help make our services what they are. Your financial support not only offsets the costs of these particular holiday services; it helps us shape a holy community focused on prayer, learning, and social justice. If you’re not already a member of Shir Tikvah, we encourage you to join and help us build community together.Luke Weisberg

A season to give Within our prayerI’m writing this as I prepare for High Holy Days and contemplate the meaning of t’filah (prayer). For me, t’filah is a quintessential part of what it means to be a Jew. T’filah is both easy and hard. It doesn’t take much to be prayerful. Prayer can simply be stopping to appreciate my family, my life, and the things around me—the “radical amazement” that Heschel describes. T’filah can also be hard because “stopping” often requires effort and a willingness to open my heart. And I find, especially here in the fall, that I need to pay attention to get myself to stop.The T’filah Committee meets bi-monthly to discuss and guide the role for t’filah in our synagogue’s life.This year we are beginning to explore more ways to grasp the points of “radical amazement” within prayer. We are looking at ways to comfortably incorporate silence into our services. We will also be trying out a variety of uses for our space, as well as various arrangements for people on the bimah. Please join us in this endeavor.Alex Dashe, Chair of the T’filah Committee

Alex Dashe

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This year our Satellite Shabbat dinners are being scheduled for Friday, November 4. Formerly known as the ZIP Code Dinner, these are an ideal

opportunity to meet other Shir Tikvah members who live near you and reconnect with those you may not have seen for some time. To register, go to the Satellite Shabbat website at https://sites.google.com/site/satelliteshabbat/. The deadline is Friday, October 21. Some hosts plan a small gathering of six to eight people, while others host 25 or more. Last year over 250 Shir Tikvah members registered to attend or host a dinner.Please consider hosting this year, particularly if you haven’t in the past couple of years. It’s easy with a potluck-style meal. If you have had a tradition of hosting certain local families, let us know in the “other special considerations” section of the online from. If you are able to host additional families, also note that. All individuals and families who register to attend will be matched with hosts. Hosts will receive their list of attendees by Monday, October

25, and can contact their guests by Thursday, October 28. Due to pets and allergies, the location of hosts, and the ages of children, you may be placed outside your immediate geographic area. Matches are made carefully to ensure an enjoyable night for everyone.If you have any questions or ideas, please contact Julie Swann at (952) 944-5261 or swann_julie@hotmail.com, or Leslie Iyer at (952) 922-2924 or leslie_iyer@yahoo.com.

Wednesday, October 12Erev Sukkot 5:00–7:00 pm

Families with Children Holiday Celebration

Friday, October 14 Social Justice Committee Shabbat Sukkot 6:30 pm

(See page 6 for further details)

Saturday October 15 7:30-9:00 pm

S’mores and Spirits in the Sukkah for New and Prospective Members(See page 8 for details)

Monday October 17 20s and 30s Sukkot Event 6:00 pm

at the home of Rabbi Simon(to RSVP or for further details, contact sara@shirtikvah.net)

Wednesday October 19 Simchat Torah Families with Children Holiday Celebration 5:00–7:00 pm

Congregational Service 7:00 pm

Dancing and joyous celebration as we finish reading the Torah and begin anew

Sukkot and Simchat Torah celebrations

Register for Satellite Shabbat dinner by October 21

photo by Olaf Herfurth

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Social Justice in the SukkahFriday, October 14, at 6:30 pm is the third annual social justice “Open Sukkah.” After Shabbat services, have dinner while discussing three of the current social justice topics: Marriage Amendment update—who is doing what, what are we planning; Homeless Teens in the Suburbs, a new program offering services in Richfield, Bloomington and Edina that wants to find host families and will discuss the needs; report by Shir Tikvah representatives to the Tzedak Institute, a community organizing fellowship.The Social Justice Committee looks forward to your participation. Volunteers are needed to help set up and clean up. Email Linda at alterhomes@mindspring.com to volunteer.

Knitting for Families TogetherWant something to do while your kids are in Religious School? Know how to knit, or always wanted to learn? Want to contribute to a good cause? Join Trish Deutsch during Religious School on Sundays from 9:30–11:30 am to knit hats and mittens for the children in the Families Together program. Trish has easy patterns, as well as yarn, and some extra needles. For further details contact Trish at trishlynne@gmail.com.

What’s that you say? Perhaps you have heard some mumbling at the end of “Oseh Shalom.” This prayer asks that “the One Who makes peace above make peace for all of us and for all of Israel.”

“Israel” can mean the land of Israel, the people of Israel, our ancestor Jacob, or the Jewish people—to name some interpretations. It doesn’t ask for peace for all people, and some have begun adding “v’al yoshvei teivel (and for all who dwell on the earth)” at the end of “and for all who dwell on earth.” Feel free to add this to your prayer and we’ll also include it more clearly.

Wendy Goldberg

Families with school-aged childrenNew this year: Shir Tikvah’s Hebrew School is offering a modified holiday program from 5:00-7:00 pm on the first day of Sukkot (Wednesday, October 12) and on Simchat Torah (Wednesday, October 19). These programs are free and open to all families with school-aged children. On Sukkot, the evening will include a light dinner, learning activities, and a celebration in our sukkah. On Simchat Torah, join us for a light dinner, Torah-related learning activities, and holiday celebrations. Families with children are encouraged to stay for the congregation’s Simchat Torah service at 7:00 pm. It includes hakafot (parades) of the scrolls, singing and dancing, and the unrolling of a Torah for the reading of the end of Deuteronomy and the beginning of Genesis by members of the congregation. We ask your family to bring non-perishable food to both of these programs. It will be used during the programs, then be donated to the Sabbathani food bank.Please note that due to the holiday, regularly scheduled Hebrew School classes will not take place on these evenings, and students in both the early and late sessions should attend from 5:00-7:00 pm.

Shir Tikvah Sukkot celebrations20s and 30sShir Tikvah members in their 20s and 30s will gather for delectable treats and great company on Monday, October 17, from 6:00-8:00 pm at Rabbi Simon’s home, 3629 15th Avenue South in Minneapolis. Please RSVP to sara@Shirtikvah.net. Celebrate and get to know members of Shir Tikvah. Potential members in their 20s and 30s are also encouraged to attend and bring a friend.

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Tzedek Institute

Jewish Community Action is pleased to announce the Tzedek Institute, a community organizing approach to strengthening and bringing the Jewish community

together to solve tough social challenges while strengthening our relationships with other communities. Jewish Community Action is collaborating with local synagogues to offer intensive training in community organizing and ongoing support for organizing within congregations. Barbra Weiner and Cici Dashe will be Shir Tikvah’s representatives.The first phase of the Tzedek Institute began in September with training. Synagogues will have one to three representatives in this learning and leadership cohort, who will lead the second phase, which focuses on building a powerful network of Jews to take social action.This process will allow us to make progress in many issue areas, address serious injustices, and introduce us to partnerships across race and faith in order to situate our community as a leader in social justice, as well as invigorate and energize congregations and their members.In the words of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, “The true standard by which to gauge a culture is the extent to which reverence, compassion, justice are to be found in the daily lives of a whole people, not only in the acts of isolated individuals.”Participate with us to develop and sustain a network of Twin Cities Jews who seek justice and build strength. For more information, contact Melissa Rudnick at (651) 632-2184 or melissa@jewishcommunityaction.org.

Social Justice notesCommunity Action: Speaking about the anti-marriage amendmentShir Tikvah’s June meeting identified the topic of talking about the anti-marriage amendment being of paramount importance. Participants requested training and tools for speaking with families, friends, and coworkers. Outfront Minnesota and MN United for All Families are co-sponsoring community action trainings around the state. On Sunday, October 16, a training will be held at Shir Tikvah from 4:30-6:30 pm.After the training, you can expect to have the skills, tools, and confidence to talk to your family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors about the anti-marriage amendment.Register for the October 16 training at organizing@outfront.org. To connect with Shir Tikvah’s organizing efforts, contact Linda Alter at alterhomes@mindspring.com.

Shir Tikvah Stands with All Families At the September Board meeting the Board unanimously agreed to adopt the following resolution put forward by the Social Justice Committee:Shir Tikvah, a progressive Reform congregation, opposes the Minnesota 2012 ballot question recognizing marriage as only between one man and one woman. Our Jewish tradition mandates equal rights and social justice; we will not stand idly by while discrimination is enshrined in our Constitution. Our board opposed the MN law passed in 1997 defining marriage as between a man and a woman, and we now oppose this constitutional amendment. We resolve to work within the Jewish and broader communities to oppose this ballot initiative in 2012. Voting no on this ballot initiative means yes to all families who are in loving and committed relationships. (September, 2011). This resolution re-affirmed the statement the Board made when the state law was passed defining marriage as between a man and a woman. Linda Alter Capell

Gift shop clearance sale set!On Sunday, October 16, the Shir Tikvah Judaica Shop will be having a clearance sale. Despite what you might think, given the size of the display case in the Oneg Hall, we have some of everything—jewelry, CD’s, mezuzot, tallitot, children’s books—and it will all be on sale. Prices will be cut by as much as 75 percent, and we will have a make-me-an-offer table, where you can name your own price. The sale will run from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Please contact Laura Dettloff at lmdettloff@gmail.com with any questions.

Keeping connections

We would like to keep in touch with the Shir Tikvah students who are now in college.

Please send your student’s name, the name of college or university, the cell phone number, email address, and street address to Rabbi Simon at RabbiSimon@ShirTikvah.net. @

Barbra Weiner Cici Dashe

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Shabbat T’shuvah Saturday, October 1 10:30 am......................................................................................*Kol Nidre Friday, October 7 8 pm......................................................................................*Yom Kippur Saturday, October 8Tot Service (newborn-5 yr) 9:30amYouth Service (K-5th grade) 10:30 amSanctuary Service 10:30 amMincha, Yizkor, Neilah 3:30 pmBreak-the-Fast 6:30ish pm......................................................................................Erev Sukkot Families with Children Holiday Celebration Wednesday, October 12 5 pm

Shabbat Sukkot Dinner & program sponsored by Social Justice CommitteeFriday, October 14 6:30 pm......................................................................................Consecration Saturday, October 15 10:30 am......................................................................................S’mores & Spirits in the Sukkah For Prospective & New Members Saturday, October 15 7:30-9 pm ......................................................................................Erev Simchat Torah Wednesday, October 19 Families with Children Holiday Celebration 5 pmCongregational Service 7 pm

October High Holy Days Calendar 5772 [2011]

* Services held at First Universalist Church— [Corner of 34th & Dupont Avenue in South Minneapolis]

The traditional Hebrew word for one who is in the process of converting to Judaism is

ger, which means “stranger” as well as “sojourner.” In a highly inter-dependent tribal culture a stranger could be friend or foe, and it is wise to be wary and careful.Sojourners, however, are not merely unfamiliar. They are on a journey and become known to us as they choose to remain among us. Some sojourners desire to end their journey and stay in a place that has become home to them. Others may begin a new journey so that they may join their fellow travelers. Our foremother Ruth is the archetypal ger who makes a commitment to cast her lot with the Jewish people as she becomes determined to join Naomi on her return to Bethlehem:

Do not urge me to leave, to turn back and not follow you. For wherever you go, I will go; wherever you lodge, I will lodge; your

people shall be my people, and your God my God.(Ruth 1:16)Our world is very different from Biblical times, yet when it comes to welcoming those who convert to Judaism, ambivalence remains common. Stranger or sojourner? It can be difficult in these moments to determine how to engage with those who have chosen to become Jews.Shir Tikvah welcomes converts to Judaism and explicitly affirms their journeys. Our custom of inviting

those who have recently undergone conversion to speak from the bimah honors their experiences and serves as a formal welcome to the community and the Jewish people. How can we welcome the sojourner who has joined us on our journey? Take your cue from the individual. If you have an interest in a person’s story, ask a respectful question. Not everyone wishes to share their experiences. If the answer seems open and invites more dialogue, enjoy the conversation.Normalize. It is helpful to remember that converts are other Jews. Sometimes they may find that an emphasis on their unique status becomes an impediment to deepening their Jewish identity or an unwelcome distraction from prayer.Chris Bargeron

Welcoming the sojourner

S’mores and spirits for prospective and new membersIt’s the time of year when the paperwork is flying and the Membership Committee is busy meeting with potential members.

If you are interested in learning more about Shir Tikvah, if you have joined in the last two years, or if you enjoy eating gooey treats under the stars, please join us from 7:30-9:00 pm on Saturday, October 15, for a casual gathering in the Shir Tikvah sukkah. New and veteran members (and a few rabbis) will be on hand to introduce you to what our community is all about.

It is an honor for me to be a member of the Membership Committee. Under the leadership of Jim L. Miller and our past co-leaders, Kathryn Klibanoff and Ruth Markowitz, we meet regularly to discuss the best ways people can take full advantage of becoming new members.

Freddie Weisberg

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Tzedakah Shir Tikvah is appreciative of all tzedakah given to the congregation. We will notify any people or organizations of contributions made in their honor. Contributions can be sent to the congregation office. Funds include: Shir Tikvah Fund, Rabbi Latz Discretionary Fund, Rabbi Simon Discretionary Fund, Rabbi Offner Legacy Fund for Youth, Adult Scholarship Fund, Building Fund, Flower Fund, Library Fund, Harris Music Fund, Prayerbook Fund, Relief Fund, Social Justice Fund, Special Needs Education Fund, Torah Fund. Editor’s note: Donations made through August 30, 2011, are reflected below. Donations received in September will be in the November Kol Tikvah.

Please make a donation to Shir Tikvah. Go to:

givemn.razoo.com/story/Shir-Tikvah-Congregation

Shir Tikvah Fund

Wendy Horowitz, in honor of Belle and Sandra’s wedding

Luke Weisberg

Paul and Diana Bearmon, in honor of Asher Weisberg’s bar mitzvah

Ariella Tilsen and Scott Edelstein, in honor of Asher Weisberg’s bar mitzvah

Eric and Elizabeth Elbogen, in honor of Asher Weisberg’s bar mitzvah

Ray and Ginny Levi, in honor of Belle and Sandra’s wedding

Karen Lanson, in memory of Judy Hollander’s mother, Carmie

Jane and Gene Borochoff, in memory of Judy Hollander’s mother, Carmie

Jane and Gene Borochoff, in honor of Janet & Luke Weisberg’s 20th anniversary

Elly and Stanley Field, in honor of the yahrzeits of Edna Giesler, Harry Weingart, and Leonard Giesler

Linda Bindman, in memory of Carmie Hollander

Chris Bargeron, in celebration of the marriage of Carolyn Belle & Sandra Levine

Vern T. Chandler, for God’s work in honor of Sammie D and the Maplebrook Red X Soccer Team

Rabbi Latz’s Discretionary Fund

Harvey Zuckman and Phil Oxman, in memory of Carmie Hollander, mother of Judy Hollander

Harvey Zuckman and Phil Oxman, in memory of Priscilla Goldman, mother of Robert Goldman

Harvey Zuckman and Phil Oxman, in memory of Rae Kramer, mother of Joel Kramer

Harvey Zuckman and Phil Oxman, in honor of the wedding of Carolyn Belle and Sandra Levine

Faith and Robert Savitt, in appreciation

Richard and Marsha Eisenberg, in honor of the wedding of Shana Eisenberg and Wade Field

Teresa Largaespada, in memory of Jean Lister

Rabbi Simon Discretionary Fund

Harvey Zuckman and Phil Oxman, in appreciation of Rabbi Melissa Simon

Harvey Zuckman and Phil Oxman, in appreciation of Larry Silber and all the members of Team Shalom in the Red Ribbon Ride

Harvey Zuckman and Phil Oxman, in memory of Stuart Hysom, brother of Tom Cytron-Hysom

Harvey Zuckman and Phil Oxman, in memory of Daniel Gardner, father of Gary Gardner

Social Justice Fund

Jane Levin and Judy Reisman, in memory of Robert Goldman’s mother

Gayle Zoffer and David MacNaughton, in honor of Belle and Sandra’s wedding

Jane Levin and Judy Reisman, on behalf of Minnesotans United for Marriage and in honor of Belle and Sandra’s wedding

Relief Fund

Freddie Weisberg, in memory of Judy Hollander’s mother, Carmie

David Harris Music Fund

Linda Crawford and Jo Devlin, in memory of Daniel Gardner

Rabbi Offner Legacy Fund for Youth

Steven & Rebecca Stovitz

Brad and Andrea Ferstan

Michael Pollock and JoAnn Lublin, in honor of Isabel Barbara Pollock

Mazal Tov to…

Lillie Benowitz, on her installation as social action vice president of the NFTY-Northern Regional Board

Sara Greenhalgh, on her installation as programming vice president for the NFTY-Northern Regional Board

Michael & Kiya Pressman, on their 10th anniversary

Jeffrey Richman & Karen Casanova, on their 15th anniversary

Evelyn Cottle Raedler & John Raedler, on their 30th anniversary

Thank you to…

Lisa Schwartz Powell & Kathryn Klibanoff for shepherding the High Holy Days invitation project

Welcome to new members...

Barry, Eileen & Jonah Rosenthal6205 Scotia DriveEdina, MN952-941-7211

Carin, Michael & Henry Mrotz4411 Queen Avenue NMinneapolis, MN 55412612-522-7684

Doug Rossinow, Rebecca Lowen & Addie & Bram5744 Upton Avenue SouthMinneapolis, MN 55410612-927-9022

Suzanne (Susie) McKitterick5621 13th Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55417612-822-6562

Stephen Engel, Traci Mann & Benjamin & Jonah4011 Natchez AveEdina, MN 952.285.2895

From Yad b’Yad (Caring Community)If you need meals after surgery or during an illness, or if you know someone who does, contact Miriam Weinstein at (612) 824-2845 or weinsteinme@comcast.net or Judith Brook at (651) 452-3158 or jbrookpianostudio@usfamily.net. If you’re home from the hospital, ill, or would like to have a visitor (or if you know someone who would like to have a visitor), contact Wendy Farrar at (612) 824-9535 or wsfarrar@earthlink.net.If you need a ride to services, contact Andrea Kircher

at (612) 922-4033 or amk@andreakircher.com. If you’re interested in learning more about or joining a chavurah , contact Linda Alter at (651) 248-6060 or alterhomes@mindspring.com, or look on the Shir Tikvah website under community or the home page for sign-up information. If you need assistance or accommodation in order to participate in the life of Shir Tikvah, call the office at (612) 822-1440 and a member of the Koleil [Inclusion] Subcommittee will contact you.

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Board MembersLinda Alter, Lillie Benowitz, Andy Bindman, Martha Brand, Alex Dashe, Paula Forman, Morrie Hartman, Jennifer Kahn, Kathryn Klibanoff, Jackie Krammer, Wayne Kuklinski, Jennifer Lewin, Jim L. Miller, Lisa Powell, Jonah Rothstein

Committee ChairsDevelopment Committee Luke WeisbergFinance & Administration Andrea RubensteinLibrary Ginny HeinrichMembership Jim L. MillerReligious School Wayne KuklinskiSocial Justice Linda Alter Capell, David SnyderT’filah Alex DasheYad b’Yad Chris Bargeron, Verna LindYouth Connections Barry Epstein

Senior RabbiRabbi Michael Adam Latzrabbilatz@shirtikvah.netDirector of Lifelong LearningRabbi Melissa B. Simonrabbisimon@shirtikvah.netExecutive DirectorJohn Humlekerjohn@shirtikvah.netMusic DirectorWendy Goldbergwendy@shirtikvah.netRabbi’s AssistantHolly Fieldsholly@shirtikvah.netOffice ManagerSara Lahyanisara@shirtikvah.netSTiFTY AdvisorAmira Cohenstifty@shirtikvah.net

Founding Rabbi EmeritaRabbi Stacy K. Offner

October 8Yom KippurLeviticus 16

October 15Chol Ha’Moed

SukkotExodus 33:12 – 34:26

October 22B’reisheet

Genesis 1:1 – 6:8

October 29Noah

Genesis 6:9 – 11:32