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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. 90 • No. 4 December 1, 2014 9 Kislev 5775
Sunday Jan. 11th
Noon-2:00 pm
Hosted by:
Temple of Aaron
Where can you get great Kosher Food in the Twin Cities all in one location? Twin Cities First Annual
KosherFest! Enjoy food from around the Twin Cities and beyond. Milt’s Barbeque for the Perplexed from Chicago will be the featured vendor with their food truck. $15/adult, $10/child gets you a sandwich from Milt’s (while supplies last), 2 small tastes from other vendors, and a beverage.
1st Annual
Reimagine Your Judaism
Rediscover Temple of Aaron
Shir Hadash שיר חדש
A New Song December 19-20, 2014
Prayers in PJs, Musical Erev Shabbat Service, Saturday morning Shabbat Service.
Musician-in-Residence Cantor Randy Herman
Proceeds will benefit The Lone Soldier Center in Israel. Enter your team of 5-6 players for $100.
If you don’t have enough for a full team join us as an individual for $20 and we will put you on a team.
This is TAXY’s biggest event of the year and you won’t want to miss it!!
Dec. 6, 7:30 pm 616 S. Mississippi River Blvd
To Sign up contact Sam at 651-698-8874 x115 or [email protected]
From the Rabbi’s Desk . . .
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The Rabbi as Student
In September I began taking a class at
St. Thomas in non-profit management.
I wouldn’t say I am a Tommie, but I
certainly am enjoying the experience.
Being a rabbi, at times, is as much about
teaching Torah as it is about running an
organization: Synagogue leadership. I felt
it important to learn the ins and outs of
non-profit management to allow for the
synagogue to grow properly.
While I am learning many principles
through the 15 topics presented at the
class, I want to share three that I think
can help us all understand our Temple of
Aaron better.
1. Time
How are we spending our time? This is a
charge to staff, volunteers, and member-
ship at large. Are we all giving enough time
to our home? Is the time we are giving the
best way to help our synagogue succeed
and grow? Time is always complicated. Our
daily lives and urgent matters are out of
our control, but setting aside time to have
a greater understanding for the community
must be a priority.
2. Trends
In today’s world, organizations and
companies no longer look 5-10 years
down the road. They are more locked
into what are we doing in the next 2-3
years. Strategic planning is shorter, no
longer than a 6 month process. Things
are changing too quickly and competitors
emerging from all walks of life. We need
to keep an eye on those new trends to
allow us to attract new members and
push ourselves to explore the landscape.
We need to listen, not ignore, outside
forces to better evaluate ourselves.
3. Story
The biggest question asked of the
students in my class and their
organizations: How are we telling our
story? This is something with which
Temple of Aaron continues to struggle.
Are we a place of great education and
engaging services? Do we have
traditions that are meeting our current
needs? What are new ways we are
developing our audience? We need to
own a word or image in our prospects’
minds and then firmly show our
strengths.
As a student in the class, these are three
aspects Temple of Aaron needs to address.
On the High Holydays I spoke about
showing up and/or volunteering. 70-plus of
you dropped your “I Volunteer” card in a
box. What an amazing accomplishment!
We also saw great growth at our Simchat
Torah Celebration and of course the
tremendous fundraiser honoring Martin
and Esther Capp. But we continue to need
more commitment at our Shabbat morning
services, youth participation, and the
variety of adult programming we offer.
I am ready to speak and/or meet with
anyone to discuss how you can get
involved. Please contact me. The
synagogue, like all non-profits, has all
varieties of members and responsibilities.
Our greatest responsibility is discovering
how we can give back. This will improve
our use of time, allow us to recognize
trends, and better tell our story to the
larger Jewish community.
See you in shul,
Rabbi Fine
Rabbi Jeremy Fine 651-698-8874 ext. 112
Email:
Twitter:
@RabbiJeremyFine
Writings:
www.jewishjournal.com/beyondthebimah
tcjewfolk.com/tag/pop-parsha/
Temple of Aaron’s Rabbi Fine Speaks at Two Conferences
Rabbi Fine presented at Limmud Chicago’s Day of learning on Sunday, November 16th.
He will also be speaking at the USCJ’s Relational Judaism Conference
in Chicago on December 14th.
It is great to see Temple of Aaron’s
accomplishments noticed
throughout the country!
Save the Date:
First Big Tent
Jewish Outreach
Event
Thursday,
December 18,
2014
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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Midat Hachodesh:
Talmud Torah
Translated as the “Study of Torah,”
this value is one of continuous
education in one’s life. Throughout
Jewish history, beginning with the
times of the Second Temple in
Jerusalem, Jews would study the
Torah and its meanings in hopes of
using it as a document of laws and
lessons for those times. After
returning to Jerusalem after the
destruction of the first Temple
Nehemiah would stand in the middle
of town and shout the words of the
Torah so that everyone would hear
them as was instructed in the Torah
by God to the people. The value of
Talmud Torah is one which continues
to be the focal point of Jewish
education on every level with old
Midrashim, stories of explanation,
and new ones too which make the
Torah more relevant for us today.
Over this past summer, United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism launched a new
Family Engagement Network, a coalition of synagogue professionals and lay leaders
dedicated to advancing the work of engaging young families in Jewish life and
community. Through the Family Engagement Network, congregations will join
together to share best practices and learn from experts in the field of family
engagement.
After applying to be a part of this new initiative, Temple of Aaron has been chosen as
one of the congregations involved in the project. We are excited about this new
program and looking forward to learning from our colleagues and professionals about
best practices and ways of producing active families in our community. Through this
project we are hoping to find and engage unaffiliated families, create successful
marketing tools and social media strategies, build and more active community and
more.
Thank you to Brian and Anna Latzer for being our lay leaders helping with this project.
We are looking for more committee members to be a part of this team. If you are
interested in being involved in this project or the synagogue please contact me. As we
approach the holiday of Hanukah I hope every one has a wonderful holiday season
filled with latkes and joy. I look forward to seeing everyone at our Latke Bash on
December 14!
Download any of
Temple of Aaron’s
calendars to your phone at
TempleofAaron.org/calendars
Thank you to all of our Kinyon Tzedakah participants and everyone who
donated to our causes. Thank you also to Wendy Oskey, our TiKone
Tikun Olam Class, and the Social Justice Committee for helping to
make this program a great Success!
If you wish to learn Shabbat
Shacharit or how to read
Haftorah get the MP3s at
templeofaaron.org/education/
schools/from-the-director
NEW!! TiKone Wednesdays December 2014—February 2015
8th-12th graders not involved in the USY play will join students from Mount Zion and TTSP for special elective classes.
5:45 pm—6:15 pm
Dinner
6:15 pm—7:30 pm
8th-10th Grade Electives Who is a Hero? Comic Books Tu BiSh’vat Cooking
Teen Mussar
Students Need to be Dropped off at Talmud Torah of St. Paul
768 Hamline Ave S, St. Paul
Contact Joshua Fineblum with questions.
11th-12th Grade Electives Jewish Thought
Comic Books
Fun for Temple of Aaron Youth
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Sam Berenson Engagement Director
[email protected] 651-698-8874 ext. 115
Play Practice Begins
Wednesday, December 3rd at 6pm
Production Dates:
February 19, 21, 22
Thank you to 2nd-6th graders for packing rice and writing cards for those in need in our community.
Camp/Israel
Scholarships Available
To apply for Summer Camp/
Israel Scholarships please
refer to the application
on the website:
www.templeofaaron.org
Application due date:
February 5, 2015
Questions? Joshua Fineblum,
Director of Education and
Community Life
(651)698-8874 ext 103
Education and Youth Calendar of Events
• December 3rd: 8th-12th graders go to TTSP with Mount Zion (USY play practice
begins for cast members)
• December 6th B'resheet/Kadima Family Event at Lebanon Hills
• December 7th– Siddur Cover Making for 5th graders
• December 14th– Latke Bash and Programming for all families
Birth--12th Grade from 9am-noon
5K Community Dreidel Dash @ 1:15pm + Post Dash Bash @ 2:00pm
• December 19th– Prayers in PJS/Hanukah Got Shabbat
We look forward to seeing you at our next event!
I want to thank everyone at Temple of Aaron for giving me such a warm welcome into the community. If we haven’t been introduced yet, my name is Sam Berenson and I am the new Engagement Director. I grew up in South Carolina (where school is canceled if there is even the thought of snow) and came to the frozen tundra for college at the University of Minnesota (where school is never canceled due to weather). It is a challenge moving someplace where you know absolutely no one, but the Twin Cities and Temple of Aaron really feel like home.
My first few months have been filled with meeting members, learning all about ToA, High Holydays, and settling in to this new position. I have experienced so much in such a short amount of time. USYers are geared up for Legally Blonde play practice, TAXY Fundraiser with Human Foosball is planned, and Hanukkah is just around the corner. I am excited to learn and grow as a staff member of Temple of Aaron. Please feel free to stop by my office to say hi and chat!
USY Knocks Out Hunger USYers collected over 200 pounds of food for the Francis Basket Food Shelf and $40 in financial donations from their Knock Knock for Cans effort October 29. Temple of Aaron has donated over 1200 pounds of food in September and October. L o o k f o r m o r e o p p o r t u n i t i e s t o volunteer with the food shelf and keep the donations coming. For every $5 donated, approximately 18 meals can be purchased for those in our community who need them most.
Clergy Search Update
Cantor Search Committee Looks To Future Our Cantor Search Committee has been given a new charge
by the Board of Directors. We will be looking for a Cantor/
Educator to add to our clergy team. The Board feels this
combination of skills best fulfills the needs of our
community.
Cantor Search Committee Members: George Bier, Michael
Bell, Tom Barsch, Mark Divine, Bill Gavzy, Wendy Kane,
Jonathan Kvasnik, Ron Less, Polly Saxon, Bart Schneider,
Paula Schraber, and Marcia Taple. Committee Co-chairs:
Nancy Lane, Gary Portnoy, and Steve Kafitz
Flying South
for the Winter? If Minnesota winters aren’t
your thing, and you are get-
ting out of the cold until
spring, please contact Susie
Haim with the date you will
be leaving as well as your
updated winter contact infor-
mation. Reach Susie at
651-698-8874 x107 or
Good Deeds Help Us Thrive Members and guests use a tallit at services every week. The synagogue periodically cleans
them. Luckily, Shabbat regular Jeanne Chacon took a bold step and decided it was time to
provide an extra cleaning for all of the tallitot. Bonnie Rosen Engler from Pilgrim Cleaners
was a tremendous help and we appreciate her generosity. We are so lucky Jeanne acted
on her caring for Temple of Aaron. Her basic act of kindness is recognized and we hope it
sparks other members to also act to help make us a stronger caring community.
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Community 5k Race Begins at Temple of Aaron Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 1:15 pm
Not interested in running a 10k or 5k in the middle of winter?
2p-4p—After the race, stay to celebrate at the
Post Dash Bash, a Hanukah celebration featuring games,
family fun and food that’s open to all!
DECEMBER WEDDING
ANNIVERSARIES
We display every 5 years and all
anniversaries of more than 50 years
מזל טוב
20 David & Kristin Gantman
30 Ron & Karen Balto
30 Thomas & Joanne Kieffer
45 Leopold & Yelena Vigdorovich
45 Mark & Elaine Adelman
54 Grigoriy & Revekka Shneur
55 Burton & Lucille Garr
55 Howard & Elaine Kuretsky
57 Alan & Joanie Levey
58 Lawrence & Honey Zelle
61 Melvin & Evelyn Kamin
67 Martin & Esther Capp
Live from the Bemah
Saturday, January 3rd, 10th, & 24th
Was Noah Really a Righteous Man?
Rabbi Chaim Singer-Frankes takes on self-appointed
defending champion Rabbi Jeremy Fine.
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As I ready my column for this December issue of the Aaronian, I am pleasantly stirred by the premium and quantity of our synagogue’s Adult Educational offerings, both new and ongoing. November saw the successful launch of our annual Infinity Learning Series. This is a Sunday morning program, which for a nominal fee, provides a wealth of Jewish Bible and Talmudic teaching in a warm, informal setting. We are delighted by the responses to Rabbi Fine’s Talmud class, Joshua Fineblum’s course on the many names of God, and Ernie Gulner’s exploration of the Book of Job.
Members, take heed! The Infinity Series is a wonderful opportunity to broaden your knowledge of our rich tradition via the talents of our splendid pedagogic team. But classes only last five sessions, so if you’re contemplating our Springtime fare of diverse material, better contact our office ASAP, because spaces will fill up quickly! Ilan Sharon, Sara Lynn Newberger and myself will teach on Israel’s Political History, Mindful Jewish Living, as well as the Spirit and Struggle of our martyrs in the Warsaw Ghetto, respectively. RSVP to [email protected].
Look for the next installment of our Visions Speaker Series on December 6. We will be treated to a morning of lectures and insights with Professor Shahar Sadeh, sponsored by Jewish National Fund. Ms. Sadeh is an adjunct professor in the department for Israel and Jewish Studies at Columbia
University. Her area of expertise is on the critically important topic of hydrology (that’s water for us plebeians) as it impacts Israel and the prospects for peace with her neighbors. Water is the essential compound for life on our little planet, and its ripples across the hot beaches and terraces of our tiny nation in the Middle East are in fact, urgent waves of destiny. Come experience Ms. Sadeh’s brilliant insights both during services and at a FREE Lunch and Learn immediately following Shabbat worship on Saturday the sixth!
December marks our (official) entry to Winter. But you needn’t let your Jewish soul sit dormant, locked within the inky gulch of December’s chill. Hanukah is coming — our festival of light, family, and Jewish celebration to cure your seasonal blues! On Shabbat Hanukah, falling this year on December 19, we will be treated to the warmth of our ongoing Shir Hadash-themed program. We need a new song, and though we pinch something old, our featured guests and tunes will thaw your Yiddisheh passions and rouse a modern exuberance deep within! Cantor Randy Herman will be here that Shabbat to add life and genial fun to our worship.
Let’s look forward to January, for a spell. Janus (the Roman deity who presided over gates and entrances, for whom the month of January is named) would be cheered by our entering the month, as he gallantly holds the door for us. Instead of letting things just freeze over, Temple of Aaron will instead enjoy
Rabbi Chaim Singer-Frankes
Director, Experiential Education
& Jewish Life 651-698-8874 ext. 111
Email:
[email protected] Twitter:
@Chaimster More:
http://chaim86.wix.com/rebchaim
a chock full of fun with the third annual Great Debate between myself and Rabbi Fine. I will challenge Rabbi Fine’s title as we dispute the righteousness of the Bible’s Noah! The fun will not end there because our Scholar-in-Residence program will be the frosting on the cake! Professor Alan Cooper, formerly of Sha-Na-Na, and now the Elaine Ravich Professor of Jewish Studies and provost of The Jewish Theological Seminary, will be with us for a whole Shabbat over the weekend of the 30th! He will regale our congregation with memories of performing at Woodstock, and guide us through his later metamorphosis to the field of Jewish Studies. Oh, perhaps if we behave, he’ll settle the question of Noah’s righteousness, to boot!
Unique Got Shabbat Dinners in January Friday January 9 will feature a special Kosher BBQ dinner from Chicago’s very own Milt’s Barbeque for the Perplexed. Enjoy ribs, brisket and all the fixings. Friday January 30th will feature this year’s Scholar-in-Residence, Professor Alan Cooper. Professor Cooper will speak at this mini-fundraiser dinner about his time as a band member of Sha Na Na performing at Woodstock. Each dinner costs $50 per person or you can attend both for $80. RSVP required to Susie Haim at 651-698-8874 x100.
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Martin and Esther Capp Foundation
BENEFACTORS
Over 900 people attended the Tribute
Event Honoring Esther & Martin Capp
on November 2. Special guest Mel
Brooks entertained with stories of his
childhood and many years in the
entertainment business. Thank you to
speakers Burt Garr, former St. Paul
JCC Executive Director and longtime
friend, and granddaughter Susan
Tervola for sharing stories and insight
into Marty & Esther’s tradition of
giving. A special thank you to the
Martin & Esther Capp Foundation.
Temple of Aaron greatly appreciates
leadership of co-chairs Lisa Lane &
Michael Saxon, committee and every
financial supporter.
“Capps Off” to a Wonderful Evening Honoring Martin & Esther Capp
Hanukah is a wonderful holiday and our celebration must include more than just
the custom of giving gifts. Decorating the home with Hanukah symbols increases
the holiday spirit. The most important part of the holiday is lighting of the Hanukah
candles.
Everyone is obligated to light the candles. If possible, there should be a hanukiyah
(menorah) for every member of the family. A hanukiyah is easy to make and using a
home-made one can enhance the joy of the holiday.
Home Service
1. Place the candles in the hanukiyah as shown in
the diagram. The number of candles should equal
the number of the night of Hanukah, plus one for the
Shammash. When the candles are lit, the highest
number candle is lit first. The Shammash (S) is lit nightly to light the other candles.
Note: On Friday night, light the Hanukah candles before the Shabbat candles.
On Saturday night, light them after Havdalah.
2. Place the hanukiyah near a window so people can see the lights. The purpose of
lighting the candles is pirsuma d’nisa, to publicize the miracle of Hanukah.
3. After lighting the Sham-
mash and before lighting the
other candles, say the follow-
ing brakhot:
Barukh ata Adonai elohenu melekh ha’olam, asher kideshanu bemitz’-votav
ve’tzivanu lehadlik ner shel hanukah.
Praised are You, Adonai our God, Master of time and space, who has sanctified us
with His Commandments and commanded us to light the Hanukah lights.
Barukh ata adonai elohenu me-
lekh ha’olam, she-asah nissim
la’avoteinu ba’yamim ha’heim
u’vazman hazeh.
Praised are You, Lord our God, Master of time and space, who accomplished mira-
cles for our ancestors in ancient days, and in our time.
On the first night only, the following is added:
Barukh ata adonai elohenu melekh ha’olam,
shehehiyanu ve’kiyemanu ve’hig’ianu lazeman hazeh.
Praised are You, Lord our God, Master of time and space, who has kept us alive,
sustained us and enabled us to reach this day.
4. After lighting the candles, recite the following:
We kindle these lights to recall the great and wonderful deeds done by You, Lord
our God, through the Maccabees. May their light remind us to look to You, source of
our help. We remember those who came before us who made every sacrifice to
keep the light of Your truth burning brightly. May we and our children be inspired by
their example so that Israel may continue to be a light to the world in the ways of
righteousness and truth. Amen.
5. All join in singing Ma’oz Tzur.
Ma’oz tzur ye’shua’ti lekha na’eh
le’shabay-ah. Tikon bate tefilati ve’sham
todah niza’bay-eah. Le’ate takhin
mat’bay-ah me-tzor ha’mina’beyah. Az
egmor be-shir mizmor hanukkat ha-
mizbe’ah.
Other Notes
Tefillin are worn during Hanukah, except Shahbat, of course. They are worn for the
entire morning service. A special paragraph is added to Birkat HaMazon, as noted,
on the holiday.
Basic Steps for Hanukah Home Service Hanukah There are eight nights of Hanukah and eight
opportunities to light candles in our homes.
Besides the presents, food, blessings and
singing, it can be an important educational
opportunity.
As you light the Shamash - The Talmud says
the study of Judaism is more important than
all the other commandments put together
since it helps foster the rest. This Hanukah, let
us re-dedicate ourselves to Jewish study
through the year. May the light of this
Shamash candle be a flame of enthusiasm to
further explore the spiritual treasures of our
people.
Candle #1 - Hanukah means dedication. Our
blessings and our prayers are in Hebrew; the
language of our national homeland is Hebrew.
The one language that the Jews have spoken
over 4,000 years has been Hebrew. Let us
rededicate ourselves to improving our Hebrew
this coming year...reading, writing,
conversation.
Candle #2 - The ritual of candle lighting is
chanting blessings to God. As we light this
third candle, let us rededicate ourselves to
regular Jewish prayer. Let us thank God daily
for the blessings in our lives at home and in
the synagogue.
Candle #3 - Candle lighting is a ritual act. We
perform it many times during the year. We
light candles before Shabbat, Yom Tov,
(holidays) Yahrzeit and when the lights go out.
Judaism is special because our rituals
reinforce our values. Add a mitzvah to our
Shabbat, kashrut and holiday observance.
Candle #4 - Many of the mitzvot of Judaism
are concerned with tikun olam (making the
world a better place). Think about how we can
help the world become a better place.
Candle #5 - The essential story of Hanukah is
one of trying to drive the oppressors of the
Jewish people from our ancient home land.
The victory of the Maccabees was only the
second time in history that the Jewish people
had sovereignty over the land of Israel. Think
about our love and attachment to Medinat
Yisrael - The State of Israel.
Candle #6 - One of the central rituals and
celebrations on Hanukah is the giving of gifts
to friends and family. Tzedakah is a
fundamental commandment in Judaism. Let
us reach beyond ourselves, and share what we
have with the needy.
Candle #7 - Hanukah is a family holiday. We
reflect in the lights of the candles with our
mishpacha and friends and pray for their
health and welfare.
Candle #8 - On this final night of Hanukah, we
understand that Hanukah was essentially a
holiday to rededicate the ancient synagogue.
Every study of Jewish identity indicates the
synagogue is the key player in determining
commitment to the Jewish community. Let us
rededicate ourselves to get more involved in
our synagogue.
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Thank You Todah Rabah תודה רבה Donations in memory of loved ones ($10 or more)
October 2014 Tishri/Chesvan 5775
KISLEV BANNER: In honor of Dr. Louis
E. Epstein’s 75th birthday (William
Saltzman Design). The banner is a
combination of cloth and metal with
eight Hanukkah candles burning
brightly. The banner was made by
Laeh Raskas, Ruth Ann Schumeister
and Mary Calof and took 6 months to
complete.
Agranoff, Betty & family
Berde, Doris
Burstein, Scott
Calof, Stan
Derechin, Haddie
Esrig, Evelyn
Fayngersh, Felix
Fayngersh, Inna
Feldman, Kaye
Feverman, Mr. & Mrs. Jerry
Fiedelman, Eileen Sweet
Fradkina, Ruta
Garelick, Kenneth & Molly
Gilman, Rose
Gleeman, Harriet
Gochberg, Peter
Goldenberg, Herbert
Hirschhorn, Inge
Hirsekorn, Fred
Kaminsky, Beverly
Katz, Sidney
Kaufman, Lennie & Jill
Klein, E. Gary & Marion
Kopilenko,
Alesander & Bella
Krawetz, Leah
Kukulevskiy, Yuliy
Lesohn, Terry
Levinsohn,Mark
Leyderman, Ann and family
Lyons, Stephen & Patty
and family
Mack, Ellen & Tom Bates
Makhlin, Boris
Marsh, Herbert
Meerovich, Gedaly
Miles, Franklin
Miller, Beryl & Florence
Nusbaum, Charlotte
Rein, Myndel
Robbins, Eileen
Schneider, Margie & Bart
Schraber, Paula & David
Schwartz, Jerry & Sue
Simon, Yetta & Jerry
Smith, Ethel
Stacker, Howard
Suponitsky, Alex
Tabert, Deborah
Upin, Alan
Valdman, David
Vigdorovich, Leopold
Vinitsky, Shirley
Ward, Hillard & Helene
Weber, Betty
Weisberg, Nancy & Scott
Zaretsky, Karolina
Our deep and sincere
sympathy to the family
of the following member
who has passed away
Roza Vinokur
Jay Ettinger
Lev Uchenik
A Memorial Plaque Has Been
Displayed For
Sylvia Sloane
. . . to everyone who supported our
High Holyday Food Appeal. Volunteer
Wendy Oskey delivered 1,015 pounds
of food to Francis Food Shelf located
in St Paul’s Sibley Plaza. We also want
to thank members who donate each
week throughout the year as hunger
needs truly exist 52 weeks per year.
. . . to Betty Agranoff, Burt Katz and
Anita Ernst for labeling 1,000
Aaronions to keep everyone informed
about the variety of helpful exciting
programs at Temple of Aaron.
. . . to Capp Tribute Ushers led by Elyse
Less: Lisa Lerman, Linda Passon
McNally, Syril McNally, Randy Lane,
Ean Katz, Mikey Segal, Justin Less,
Emilee Skadron, Ethan Less, Beta
Katz, Charlie Skadron, Evana Kvasnik,
Adam Bender, Elana Levine, and Maya
Levine.
Cemetery:
Where Do You See
Yourself in 75 Years? 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 policy
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.
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Visit Temple of Aaron Cemetery All Year The drive-in gates have a bicycle lock for security. The dials all line up to 00000 and
you can open the gate, drive in, visit graves, and then lock the door upon exit. This
system has worked well for the past 25 years. Make sure you tell family and friend
about this easy access combination. Please note the walk-in gate is unlocked every
day for your convenience.
Clergy Search Update
Rabbi Search Committee
Our Board of Directors has studied
national options for 18 months and
will be looking for a Director of
Cong r ega t i ona l Lea rn i ng t o
strengthen and round out our
energetic clergy team. The Rabbi
Search Committee will focus on
formally trained Rabbis who seek to
specialize in adult educational areas
with aligned programming. The
search process will match candidate
experience with our two to five year
budget plan.
Rabbi Search Committee Members:
Ben Axelrod, Bill Lerman, Bob Marvy,
Eve Kafitz, Leslie Strohm, Lisa Lane,
Margie Schneider, Neil Derechin, Ron
Goren, Sally Lorberbaum, Sue
Schwartz, Tracy Trusedell. Committee
Co-chairs: Bob Kaufman, Elyse Less,
and Roxanne Portnoy.
Ken Agranoff
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Sisterhood News
Gift Shop Sale – New items available from the Tervy Collection – hammered metal. Check out their products at www.classictouchdecor.com/tervy-collection. Also now available for purchase are the following: New Cookbook - Cantor Mitch; The Singing Chef – Kosher Cuisine for a New Generation (www.cantormitch.com) and silk flower pins created by Sisterhood’s Mary Lerman. There are items for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, graduations, confirmations and any other special occasion. 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). Regular Hours: Sunday 9–12 noon; Tuesday 10am–2pm; Wednesday 10am–1pm & 6pm–8pm or by appointment – call Marcia Taple (651-688-3030).
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Mahjong – Sunday, Dec. 7, 2pm at Temple of Aaron. All levels welcome and experienced players will teach the basics of this classic game. Seasoned players - come play for the afternoon! There is no charge for this event and light snacks will be available. RSVP by Dec. 4 to Margie Schneider ([email protected]/651-698-4358).
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Sisterhood Knits – Thursday, Dec. 18; Thursday, Jan. 22, 6:30pm. Help to sew together 7 ½” by 8 ½ “ knitted squares into blankets to be donated and also donate more squares for these blankets. Questions, contact Marjorie Daniels (612-724-3377), Susan Gonzalez ([email protected]) or Susan Tervola ([email protected]). Join other knitters at Temple in the Temple Library – watch for fall dates to come. All levels encouraged to attend; bring your own needles and yarn. Other crafters welcome – feel free to crochet, bead or cross-stitch and bring your own materials.
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Food Shelf – Sisterhood is donating to Francis Basket Food Shelf, under the umbrella of Neighborhood House, which is the only food shelf in Highland Park. Sisterhood, along with Temple of Aaron’s Social Justice Committee, are working to fill our bins at Temple with donated food. If you would prefer a monetary donation, send your check, payable to Temple of Aaron Food Shelf, to Harriet Levy, 1826 Merlot Curve, Eagan, MN 55122. Questions, call Harriet (651-454-6829). Feel free to check out this local food shelf at www.neighb.org/food_shelf.
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Women’s Shelter Donations – Needed: new, unopened toiletries and cosmetics to be donated to local women’s shelters and the homeless. Clean out your toiletry collections from hotel visits!! Drop off your donations in the Temple Gift Shop. Help out our local community and give someone a lift with these easy, inexpensive donations. Questions, call Gail Rosenberg (651-452-3383).
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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. All funds raised by the use of these cards go directly to benefit our beautiful building. To purchase, 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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Torah Fund Cards – Watch for your donation letter in January. The Torah Fund campaign supports: The Jewish Theological Seminary in New York, the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles, The Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem and The Seminario Rabinico Latinoamericano in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This is the future of Conservative Judaism. Donate at the $180 level to receive the beautiful Mishpachah: Family Tree of Life pin. Questions, contact Mary Lerman (651-644-7388 ).
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Women’s League Regional Conference – April 25 – 28, 2015, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada at The Hilton. Make sure your passport is valid through December 2015. Why do we attend? Because we care about our Sisterhood family and want it to be the best it can be. Our Sisterhood President, Roxanne Portnoy, will be attending. Contact Roxanne, if you are interested in attending – this event is open to all Sisterhood members (651-690-2232).
Membership Renewal – SECOND RENEWAL NOTICES COMING SOON. RENEW NOW!! You have received your Sisterhood Renewal letter. Send in your renewal ASAP to Linda Eisenstadt, 1077 Sibley Memorial Highway, #400, Lilydale, MN 55118. 2014 – 2015 Annual Memberships: $30 for Patron Membership; $36 for Double Chai Membership. Questions, contact Alexandria Ganzel (651-490-7684).
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Happenings/Entertainment Books
Fundraiser – Books are available in the Sisterhood Gift shop for $30 – only available until the end of Dec. Get discounts on food, hotels, films, shops and more. Call Marcia Taple (651-688-3030).
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Hamantashen Baking – Monday & Thursday mornings, 10am, beginning on Dec. 8 – Temple of Aaron kitchen. Come help bake these delicious Purim treats. Call Marcia Taple to volunteer (651-688-3030).
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Kosher Food Fest – Jan. 11 – greeters/servers needed to help with this event. Questions, call Roxanne Portnoy (651-690-2232). Watch for more info to come.
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Cheaters Now Available – Non-prescription reading glasses/cheaters of all strengths are available for all to use. They are located near the entrance of the main sanctuary. Many, many thanks to all who donated these glasses for this Sisterhood community service project.
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Save the Date – Feb. 5 – Girls’ Night Out – watch for more info to come.
SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP
651-699-9192
Gift Shop Sale through
Dec. 24 - 20% off all
merchandise except
books 10% off.
Support Your Sisterhood Gift Shop
Support Your Synagogue
Hours:
Sunday 9:00a - Noon
Tuesday 10:00a - 2:00p
Wednesday 10:00a - 1:00p
Wednesday 6:00p – 8:00p
By Appointment Call:
Marcia Taple / 651-688-3030
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.
Upcoming Events!!!
ARISE- Alliance to Re-Industrialize for a Sustainable Economy
ARISE will hold its monthly meeting at our Temple of Aaron on Thursday, December 11 from 4-6 p.m. Come learn more about their efforts to influence the future of the Ford Plant site. SafeZone is a unique drop-in center for homeless youth (ages 11-21) that provides medical care, counseling and case management to support education, job placement, permanent housing and healing self-sufficiency. Please help these young people and bring clean, gently used or new clothing and place in the bin at the Temple’s main entrance. For further information, contact Mary Maguire Lerman at 651-644-7388 or email her at: [email protected] Put Social Justice Shabbat on your Calendar- February 15!
Look for more details in the January Aaronian.
Ongoing Help and In Case You Missed It
Francis Food Shelf
The response for food shelf needs during the High Holydays was tremendous. Over 1,015 pounds of food was donated and a $40 check. All food shelves are able to purchase large quantities of food on a wholesale basis. So, a check, rather than a bag of groceries can go further. This month, figure the cost of a bag of groceries and write out a check for the Temple of Aaron Food Shelf. Using your check, Francis Food Shelf can purchase two to three times the amount of food in a bag of groceries. Make your check payable to Temple of Aaron Food Shelf and mail to Harriet Levy at 1826 Merlot Curve, Eagan, Minnesota 55122. If you have questions, please call Harriet at 651-454-6829. Information on the Francis Basket Food Shelf can be seen online at www.neighb.org/food_shelf. On average, for every $1 donated, 3.7 meals can be distributed to hungry Minnesotan children, families and seniors in need. Each week, drop off your non-perishable food items in the food bins located at the front entrance to the Temple of Aaron. Lunch and Learn - Gun Violence - November 8
Following morning services on November 8, the congregation participated in a discussion on gun violence prevention. Rabbi David Wirtschafter, currently a visiting scholar at the Jay Phillips Center, the Rabbi for the Ames, Iowa Jewish Congregation and an instructor at St. John’s College, led the discussion on this timely topic.
Sisterhood shopped at the Goodwill Outlet!
Sisterhood members shopped at the Goodwill Outlet on Sunday, Nov. 9 for clothing for the youth at Safe Zone and for the women at the Dakota Women’s Shelter. It is a very fast way to shop when clothing is sold at a price of $1.49 per pound. Four shopping carts (grocery size) were filled and transferred to sisterhood cars. Members laundered the clothing and then brought it to the temple for distribution. If you are interested in purchasing more clothing for Safe Zone at Goodwill Outlet, consider shopping on Tuesdays when seniors (55 and over) receive 25% off or on Mondays and Thursdays when all clothing is $1.25 per pound. For more information on the Goodwill Outlet, check out: http://www.goodwilleasterseals.org/site/PageServer?pagename=shop_outlet The Outlet is located at the intersection of University and Cromwell Avenues - 2505 University Avenue West. However, it is located behind the Handi Medical offices, so enter the parking lot off Cromwell Avenue.
Prior Crossing Now Fully Funded!
We are excited to learn that Beacon Interfaith has acquired all the necessary funding to proceed with the construction of Prior Crossing at Prior and University Avenues. This facility will house 45 homeless youth, each with their own “apartment.” Assistance will be provided for job search and other social services needs. Soon the Social Justice Committee will be examining ways we can assist at Prior Crossing.
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AIPAC Program “Israel, Turkey and The Changing Politics In The Middle East”
Wednesday, December 10, 2014 Temple of Aaron hosts the annual AIPAC St. Paul community program and dessert reception at 7pm on
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The program is free to attend and open to the community. RSVP by December 6 to Grace Shin at (312)
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