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616 S. Mississippi River Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55116-1099 • (651) 698-8874 • www.TempleofAaron.org
Vol. 91 • No. 1 September 1, 2015 17 Elul 5775
Aaronion The
From the Rabbi’s Desk . . .
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Immerse Yourself in Temple of Aaron
The Jewish people have a blessing for
when we learn together. Baruch Atta
Adonai Eloheinu Melech Ha’Olam Asher
Kiddishanu B’Mitzvotav Vitzvanu
La’A’Soak B’Devrei Torah – Praised are
you Adonai our God who busies us with
the words of Torah. In other words, as we
learn as a people it’s a blessing that we
immerse ourselves in living a committed
and engaged Jewish life. Over the past
few years we have explored Judaism
using a theme (last year’s theme Shir
Chadash – A New Song). This year our
theme is Immersing Ourselves in
Judaism. We will use the mediums of
visual arts and sports to explore an
active Jewish life.
We will announce many of our
experiences that are open to Temple of
Aaron members and the greater Jewish
community soon; in the meanwhile I want
to draw your attention to our Second Day
Creative Service. After last year’s
successful musical performance by
Nicholas David we are bringing in
another talent to help us explore the
High Holydays, spirituality, and
Immersive Judaism. D Westry is a speed
painter who has performed all over the
world. His work will be highlighted in our
Second Day Creative Service as we
explore the Jewish path through Jewish
history and prayer. While I always
recommend attending both days of Rosh
Hashanah, this year is even more
exciting as we put down our traditional
prayer books and find meaning in
Judaism through a new platform.
I want to draw your attention to another
important venture for our synagogue.
Since arrival I have found it crucial to
collaborate with our community partners.
Collaboration in its truest form enables
all parties to share in the joy of Judaism
together with both organizations not only
benefitting but working towards the
same goals. Beginning in October, the
Partnership Project will present one
speaker per month on Wednesday night.
Our first initiative will be a collaborative
speaker series with St. Paul JCC, Amos
and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish
Day School, AIPAC, the Jewish National
Fund and more. We are delighted to host
all of these speakers from around the
country at Temple of Aaron. We look
forward to growing our relationships with
these organizations and their leadership.
It is going to be another exciting year at
Temple of Aaron. My recommendation is
to Immerse yourselves in what we are
doing. Whether it is services, classes,
social outlets, Sisterhood, or finding new
meaning in your life I believe strongly
that Temple of Aaron is setting the
standard in pathways to engagement.
We will once again highlight the year
with our November 1st Annual
Fundraiser featuring comedian
extraordinaire Richard Lewis, Crossriver
Kosherfest, and more!
And let us all say…Amen.
See you at shul!
Rabbi Fine
Rabbi Jeremy Fine 651-698-8874 ext. 112
Email:
Twitter:
@RabbiJeremyFine
Writings:
Rabbi Fine will address the congregation during
services about the state of the synagogue. Following lunch he will be available
for a Q&A session.
CrossRiver KosherFest II is January 10, 2016
Prof. Painter is an associate professor of musicology at University of Minnesota.
She will speak about Music and Mourning during services.
Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of
the Universe, who has granted us life,
sustained us, and enabled us to reach
th is occas ion . Shehec hey a nu
vekiyemanu vehigi’anu lazeman hazeh.
This is the blessing we say each time we
arrive at another holiday, experience
something wonderful for the first time, or
even wear a new piece of clothing. We
say this blessing over days like Rosh
Hashanah and Yom Kippur, moments
like holding one’s child or grandchild for
the first time, or even eating the first
hand‐picked cherry of the season. The
shehecheyanu is the blessing of
newness. A blessing we say to remind
ourselves never to take anything for
granted, a blessing to help us to feel
grateful that we are still living and
breathing, able to appreciate this new
gift in our lives.
Rosh Hashanah, which literally translates
to the “Head of the Year,” marks a new
beginning in the Jewish calendar year. We
read the final pages of the Book of
Deuteronomy and begin again with the
Book of Genesis. We engage in a process
of self‐reflection and think about the ways
in which we can change ourselves into
better, kinder people in the year to come.
We once again stand together and say
the same prayers that we said last year
at this time but with the hope that this
year we come closer to God, this year we
emerge transformed.
But, while Rosh Hashanah represents a
new beginning, there’s a challenge in
experiencing it as such. We’ve stood here
before, year after year, saying the same
prayers, singing the same tunes. We
once again hope to improve on the same
flawed and human attributes that we
wished to improve upon last year. We
find ourselves forgiving and seeking
forgiveness from the same people that
we turned to just twelve months before.
This is a new beginning. Or is it? Haven’t
we been here before?
The Shehecheyanu moves us towards
gratitude and helps us experience a
moment as new even when we feel as if
we have been here before. In saying the
words of this blessing, we re‐open our
eyes to the possibilities of the now and
once again experience the potential
change this new year can bring. We have
never been where we are right now; we
have never experienced a moment like
this. Blessed are You God who helps me
to experience this moment as new, as
now, as unfolding, revealing to me the
potential for change and transformation.
In her poem, “Teach me, my God,” the
poet Leah Goldberg writes,
Teach me, O God, a blessing, a prayer on
the mystery of a withered leaf, on
ripened fruit so far, on the freedom to
see, to sense, to breathe, to know, to
hope, to despair.
Teach my lips a blessing, a hymn of
praise, as each morning and night You
renew Your days, lest my day be today as
the one before; lest routine set my ways.
This poem challenges us to make sure
that we do not become set in our ways
but rather experience each day as
different from the one previous. Maybe
this means taking a moment to marvel at
the miracle of our eyelashes that keep
sweat from our eyes or hugging a loved
one like it’s the very first time. Perhaps,
it’s appreciating the beauty of a view
you’ve seen a hundred times before or
slowing down to have a real conversation
with someone you talk to every day.
Whatever it is, I hope for each of us that
as we enter this season of High Holy
Days, we find the beginnings we are
looking for and that we emerge
transformed, full of gratitude and new
appreciation.
Adult Learning
Beginning Again with Gratitude & Awareness
Rabbi Avi Strausberg
Director, Congregational Learning 651-698-8874 ext. 111
Email:
Blog: inhaiku.wordpress.com
This year we are kicking off a brand new initiative
called The Partnership Project in which we partner
with different organizations to bring in great speakers
discussing a number of topics including: education,
inclusion and Israel. We are excited to work with our
community partners HMJDS, St. Paul JCC, Masorti
Movement, AIPAC, and Jewish National Fund. Our
first speaker, Dr. Marc Kramer, will be here October
21st talking about Jewish
Education. Thanks to HMJDS
for co-sponsoring this
speaker. Not from around here? Whether you have been here three months or three years, join other non-natives looking for a little extra community around the holidays. We’ll kick it off with Sundaes in the Sukkah and do some learning together on Rosh Hashanah morning. Contact Rabbi Avi Strausberg with questions.
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Temple of Aaron High Holydays Services
2015/5776
DATE SERVICE DETAILS TIME
Saturday Selihot Twin Cities Collaborative Service at Adath 8:30 pm
September 5
Sunday Erev Rosh Hashanah Candle Lighting 7:10 pm
September 13 *New Program* Art Fair 7:15 pm
Services 8:15 pm
Monday Rosh Hashanah Services 9:00 am-12:15 pm
September 14 (1st Day) Family Service 9:15 am-10:00 am
Torah Service 9:45 am
Youth Programming 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Tashlich Service (at Mississippi River) 12:30 pm
Tuesday Rosh Hashanah Services (Special Guest) 9:00 am-12:00 pm
September 15 (2nd Day) Torah Service 9:45 am
Youth Programming 10:00 am-12:00 pm
New 5776 Theme: La’Asoak Bedevrei Torah—Immersive Judaism
Friday September 18
Shabbat Shuva Erev Shabbat Services (Leifman Chapel) 6:30 pm
Saturday September 19
Shabbat Services— Guest Speaker topic Mourning & Music
9:00 am
Sunday September 20
Kever Avot Memorial Service (Temple of Aaron Cemetery) 1:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
Kol Nidre Services 6:53 pm-10:00 pm
Wednesday Yom Kippur Services 9:00 am-12:15 pm
September 23 Family Service 9:15 am-10:00 am
Torah Service 9:45 am
Youth Programming 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Class: The Jewish Confessional 12:30 pm
Class: Getting Into the Yom Kippur Mindset 4:15 pm
Mincha/Neilah 5:45 pm
Maariv/Havdalah 7:35 pm
Final Shofar, Ending Holydays 7:55 pm
Community Break The Fast 8:00 pm
**Babysitting available during all services**
Lilmod U’lilamed — “To Teach and to Learn”- Pirkei Avot
ללמד וללמד
Joshua Fineblum, CJE
Cantor/Educator [email protected]
651-698-8874 ext. 103
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Welcome Back to an exciting year here
at Temple of Aaron Religious and
Hebrew Schools! We are so excited for
the beginning of this year with some
great new changes to the building
including an amazing new look Freeman
Family Lounge and a new outdoor play
area for our students to enjoy.
We are so thankful to the Freeman
family for helping us upgrade the lounge
by creating space for our USY board and
teen programming including a mini art
area, private mommy/baby room, and
kiddie fun zone. This upgrade will be a
great addition for us to use each
Shabbat and Sunday mornings in many
ways.
Our new outdoor space, located near the
sanctuary, will be a great addition, too.
Thank you so much to the Dede & David
Smith family for this new educational
and fun playground for our students and
children to use. The new facility is in the
shape of Israel and includes numerous
play areas. We will be using this new
playground not just for fun but to also do
lessons about Israel and Bible. This is
another great tool for us to use with our
students each week, when it’s nice out!
While these are some of the physical
changes to our facility, we have also
upgraded and enhanced some of our
programming and curriculum to meet the
needs of our population. Thank you to
everyone who worked so hard this past
summer in hopes of making this year
another great one here at Temple of
Aaron!
As we approach this new year let us
think about how we can strive to make
this year better than the last!
Shana Tova from our family to you!
Joshua, Andrea, and Jonah
7 Labor Day
12 Back to Shabbat School
TAXY Family Shabbat
13 Back to School Sundays (2nd-12th)
14-15 Rosh Hashanah-Youth Services
& Family Service(14th)
16 First Wednesday School
23 Yom Kippur-Youth & Family
Services
26 No Shabbat School (moved to 9/27)
TUSY Lock-in
27 Pancake Breakfast (Toddler-12th)
My Baby and Me(Birth-18 months)
28-Oct. 6th Sukkot-Simchat Torah
30 Spaghetti in the Sukkah
(TAXY Family & Toddler-12th grades)
September 2015 Events
To get in the mood
and hear MP3s for the
High Holydays go to:
http://templeofaaron.org/
education/schools/from-the-
cantoreducator/
Youth Engagement
Sam Berenson
Engagement Director [email protected]
651-698-8874 ext. 115
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Summer is always fun, but we are so excited to have everyone back at Temple of
Aaron! We have some incredible B’resheet (2nd-5th), Kadima (6th-7th), and TUSY
(8th-12th) programming this year! Get ready for Lock-ins, Aladdin Jr., IDF Bootcamp,
and so much more! Stay tuned each month for exciting, new programming! If you’d
like to learn how to get involved, contact Sam Berenson.
EMTZA Regional/USY/Kadima
Conventions
November 26th-29th
KINNUS
December 27th-31st
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION (IC)
January 15th-January 17th
WINTER SHABBATON
February 12th-14th
KADIMA KINNUS
April 15th-17th
SPRING KALLAH
New Year, New U(SY)!
September TUSY Programs (8th-12th grades)
16th TUSY Kick-off
26th TUSY Lock-In
30th Spaghetti in the Sukkah
Boomers Learning Opportunities:
Rabbi Fine:
Oct 14 – Prayer Space - Quixotic
Nov 11 – Millennial Giving – Coffee Beane
Dec 9 – The Bar/Bat Mitzvah – Café Latte
Rabbi Strausberg:
Feb 10 – Body Art – Quixotic
March 9 – Women and Mitzvot – Coffee Beane
April 20 – Non-Jews in Shul – Café Latte
Lunch and Learns Upcoming Lunch and Learns!
- September 5: Q&A with Rabbi Fine
- Sep 26: Engaging Young Professionals —
Brandon Walzer, Engagement Director
for Minneapolis Federation;
Evan Stern, Lisa Stein, and Robyn Schein
- Oct 17: Rabbi Martin Pasternak, Giving to Israel
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Thanks to the generosity of Dede and David Smith, Temple of Aaron is
building a playground for generations and generations to come. In the
shape of Israel, our new playground (on River Blvd) will host excitement
for all ages and inclusive areas as well! Centered around Noah’s Ark,
the playground is filled with animal climbers, activities, and fun!
We need 60 volunteers to help build Temple of Aaron’s NEW Noah’s Ark Playground!
Contact [email protected] if you are able to help.
We need as many hands as possible to help improve our home!
New for Temple of Aaron
Welcome Rabbi Avi Strausberg
September 27th from 9:00am - 10:30 am
Join us at Pancake Breakfast and meet the new Rabbi
with her family (Chana Kupetz and son Ori).
It will be a festive and relaxing morning.
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Destination Shabbat Date Service theme Youth Education Kiddush & lunch
5 State of the
Synagogue Address
Babysitting
Lunch & Learn
Q&A w/Rabbi Fine
12 TAXY Family
Shabbat
Shabbat School Begins
Kiddush Luncheon
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Shabbat Shuvah
Speaker
Karen Painter
Shabbat School Kiddush Luncheon
26 Visions Speaker
Steve Silberfarb
Babysitting
NO Shabbat School
moved to Sunday 9/27
Lunch & Learn
Engaging Young
Professionals
Dear Parents of College Students,
Temple of Aaron is excited to continue our College Kesher program for the 2015-
2016 school year. We look forward to college campus visits, programming and
education for both students and parents, along with resources to help students
with future opportunities.
We are encouraging a minimum donation of $36 to enroll your child in the College
Kesher program. This allows us to continue connecting with as many students as
possible throughout the year.
$36 College Kesher
Enrollment Fee included
bill $36 College Kesher
Enrollment Fee to my
Temple of Aaron account
______ Additional funds included
or to bill account
*If you are interested in
becoming a lead donor for the
College Kesher program, please
contact Sam Berenson at
651-698-8874 x115 or [email protected]
Parent’s Name ______________________________________________
Parent’s Email _______________________________________________
Child’s Name _______________________________________________
School Address ______________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Child’s cell phone ____________________________________________
Parent’s Name ______________________________________________
Parent’s Email _______________________________________________
Child’s Name _______________________________________________
School Address ______________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Child’s cell phone ____________________________________________
Keeping College Students
Engaged College Kesher is a program to keep
Temple of Aaron college students
engaged in their synagogue supported
by parents. Temple of Aaron will send
college students two packages during
the school year and host them for
Shabbat when they return for
Thanksgiving and winter break. Contact
Di rector of Engagement, Sam
Berenson, with your child’s fall 2015
school address.
Former Executive Director of
Minneapolis Federation is our first
Visions Series Speaker of 5776.
He will speak during services about
Engaging Young Adult Donors.
A panel of young professionals will discuss Engaging Young Donors following lunch. We are excited to have Brandon Walzer and Evan Stern from Mpls. Federation; ToA member Lisa Stein; and Mpls. Foundation’s Robyn Schein. Lunch & Learn primary sponsor is Dr. Stanley & Nancy Skadron Family Fund.
We invite all families with young children to participate in services. This is the first day of Shabbat school, so enjoy services while your child engages in Jewish learning. Then come together at Kiddush Lunch following services. Contact Joshua Fineblum at 651-698-8874 x103 or Joshua [email protected]
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Israel is positioned to become not only
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Rosh Hashanah means the start of a new
year to many people. God completed the
creation of the world by creating Adam,
the first person. Each year we have the
opportunity to proclaim leadership of God
and reaffirm our commitment to serve
God well.
The shofar is blown for each day of Rosh
Hashanah and its call touches our souls.
It is a call for each of us to evaluate our
actions and improve our ways.
We observe Tashlich on the first day of
Rosh Hashanah. We visit the bank of the
mighty Mississippi and cast away our
sins. Creatures of the sea symbolize unity
with God and historians say righteous
people are absorbed in the waters of
Torah united with God.
We observe Days or Repentance
between Rosh Hashanah and Yom
Kippur. Teshuvah is often explained as a
return to the true inner self. Thus, the
path of Teshuvah begins with sincere
regret for our transgressions and the
resolve to abandon these ways. Some
experts say we do this improvement
through more mitzvot and getting closer
to God through prayer.
Our first prayer of Yom Kippur is Kol
Nidre. We connect ourselves to Judaism.
The Days of Awe are solemn and many
teachers clearly distinguish that emotion
from sad. We have an opportunity to
receive God’s forgiveness. Since none of
us are perfect, our soul can be pure and
Yom Kippur is the day where we can
connect directly with God.
Sukkot is a seven-day festival where we
demonstrate faith in God’s generosity.
Many experts suggest inviting guests to
our Sukkah can represent kindness,
restraint, beauty and balance, eternity
and persistence, splendor, spiritual
foundation and sovereignty.
The Sukkah itself can reveal the simple
and beautiful oneness of Jews all over
the world rooted in the concept of one
Creator. Our unity of belief can transcend
our differences.
The Sukkot holiday has daily blessings
utilizing four items: citron, date palm
branch, myrtle branch and willow branch.
One famous teaching says that the four
items working together create the
needed teamwork, community and
synergy so that each individual makes up
for what is lacking in the others tied to
observing mitzvot and observing Torah.
Teachers ask us to look at the four
options people possess to help us better
understand: know Torah and observe
mitzvot, know Torah and fear mitzvot,
observe mitzvot and no Torah
knowledge, no Torah knowledge and no
mitzvot.
Simhat Torah means rejoicing with the
Torah as we emphasize Torah is
inherited by each Jew as we hold it and
dance with it. We finish reading the Torah
and immediately start reading again
symbolizing learning is perpetual and
never ends.
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High Holyday & Sukkot Reminders and Perspectives
Sukkot Salad Bar on Tuesday,
September 29, 2015 Lea and Herbert Schaffer, of blessed
memory, created an endowment to
sponsor the annual Salad Bar
following the 7:30 am holiday service.
The Schaffers were thoughtful,
generous and gracious in making
our holiday experience more festive.
Berg Endowment Enhances
Sukkot Kiddushes We gather after the 7:30 am service
on the first and final day of Sukkot &
Simhat Torah, and Sept. 30 Spaghetti in
the Sukkah for school & TAXY family, to
enjoy the holiday with food and conver-
sation. A special thank you to the David
A. Berg Family Endowment.
L' Shanah Tovah Tikatavu 2015 Temple of Aaron Sisterhood 5776 Wishing you and those you love a sweet year, filled with health,
happiness and peace.
Rosh Hashanah is the first day of Tishre, the
seventh month of the Jewish calendar year.
This is the beginning of the Ten Days of Re-
pentance, the Yamim Nora’im — the awe-
some days — when, according to tradition,
all of humankind awaits the divine decree.
Central Themes
The mood of this holiday is serious
and solemn, but not morbid.
It is a time for genuine soul-searching and
moral self-examination.
It is a time to pray for life and peace, not
only for loved ones, but for all
people everywhere.
It is a time to reflect upon our own actions
during the past year and to make amends
(teshuvah) for our failures.
For sins against God, prayer, generosity,
and repentance bring forgiveness; for sins
against others, we must obtain for-
giveness from them.
Rosh Hashanah celebrates the birth of the
world, embodying the unique idea that we
are partners with God in an ongoing crea-
tion process and are committed to the task
of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world).
The Shofar
The sounds of the shofar help to intensify
the spirit of reverence and solemnity which
characterizes the Rosh Hashanah worship
service.
Customs
We greet one another with the words
“Shanah Tovah Tikatayvu” — “May you be
inscribed for a good year.”
A piece of apple is dipped in honey on the
eve of Rosh Hashanah, reflective of the
hope for a sweet New Year. The person
performing this act says: “May it be God’s
will to grant us a good and sweet year.”
On the afternoon of Rosh Hashanah, it is
a custom to walk to a place of flowing
water, a river, lake, ocean, even a well, to
perform the ceremony of Tashlich. Bird
seed or bread crumbs are cast into the
water as words of teshuvah and hymns
are recited.
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur is the tenth day of Tishre, the
seventh month of the Jewish calendar year.
This is the most solemn day of the year. It is
said that those not inscribed in the Book of
Life on Rosh Hashanah are given the Ten
Days of Repentance in which to pray for
forgiveness and to perform good deeds so
as to be “sealed” in the Book of Life on Yom
Kippur.
Yom Kippur is considered to be the Sabbath
of Sabbaths. It is the one day in the Jewish
year which is equal in importance to the
Sabbath.
From the Talmud we learn that on this day
Moses descended (for the second time)
with the Ten Commandments along with
God’s pardon for the sin of the golden calf
(Baba Batra 121a). On this the holiest day
of the year (Yom Kippur), the holiest person
in Israel (the High Priest), entered the holi-
est place in the world (the Holy of Holies in
the Temple), to recite the holiest world (the
tetragrammaton — the four letter Name of
God). There he made atonement for him-
self, for his family, and then for all of his
people Israel.
Central Themes
“Great repentance, for an individual who
repents, the sins of all the world are for-
given” (Yoma 86b).
“Repent one day before your death.” But
how does one know the day of death?
Therefore, let one repent every
day” (Pirke Avot 2:15).
No person is so wicked and so depraved
as to be incapable of repenting and be-
coming a decent human being. There is
always the possibility of changing one’s
ways. As we are taught, the gates of re-
pentance are always open.
Maimonides taught that even the worst
person who repents — even in old age —
will be forgiven (Yad, Teshuvah 2:1).
No matter how good or pious a person
might be, there is still need for improving
one’s character. Every person must strive
continually for self-improvement. Yet, the
affirmation that we can improve is the ulti-
mate expression of optimism.
Why Fast?
Fasting is seen as a means for setting
aside one’s physical desires and stressing
one’s spiritual needs in their place. The
day is devoted to prayer, repentance, and
self-examination.
Fasting shows repentance for the wrongs
people have committed and for the good
they have failed to do. In biblical times, sac-
rifices to God were offered to expiate sins.
Today, we offer a sacrifice of the heart. By
fasting, we demonstrate that repentance
consists of more than uttering right-
sounding words.
Customs and Home Observances
The meal prior to the onset of Yom Kippur is
a festive one. As on Rosh Hashanah, a
round challah is served. Pieces are dipped
in honey and the following is said: “May God
give you a good and sweet year.” There is
no Kiddush said on Yom Kippur. Just prior
to lighting the holiday candles before the
onset of the Yom Kippur, Yizkor (Memorial)
candles are lit in memory of the deceased.
Some follow the custom of not wearing leather
shoes on Yom Kippur because: (1) since a
worshiper prays for forgiveness from sin, he/
she should not be wearing anything from a
slain animal, or (2) because Moses was com-
manded to remove his shoes at the Burning
Bush, so, too, should we remove our shoes (or
wear canvas shoes) while praying on Yom
Kippur.
A Break-the-Fast at sunset signals the con-
clusion for the High Holydays.
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Reflections for Our Ten Days of Awe at Temple of Aaron
Security Provides
Reassurance We have added security for over a
decade on High Holydays and school
Sundays. Organizations all over the
country adopted plans after a shooting
at the Los Angeles JCC. Each member
has an opportunity to make a donation
to help us hire off-duty police for added
security. We respect the viewpoints of
those who bel ieve the added
precautions are not needed.
Israel Increases Business With China and India Many experts say anti-Semitism is growing in Europe. Israel continues to expand trade
and diplomatic relationships with China and India. It is very important because these
two countries contain nearly 33 percent of the total world population. Moreover,
China, India, Japan and South Korea are more and more likely to consider trade with
Israel in the areas of cutting-edge development in agriculture, water, biotechnology,
high-tech innovation, cybersecurity and defense. India is the largest purchaser of
Israel’s defense products. International media tends to broadcast negatives in Israel
and you will not hear about Jewish and Israeli Studies Departments in many Chinese
Universities. The world is growing and changing quite quickly in ways few people
would have predicted.
Yearly, a new Supplementary Service Booklet for 2nd Day Rosh
Hashanah is donated in loving memory of S. Paul Johnson, Toni
Braverman, Max & Clara Rikess, and Lewis H. & Rivian Johnson.
Max & Felicia Schulz (of blessed memory) established an
endowment for Rosh Hashanah expenses in honor of their 50th
wedding anniversary.
The David A. Berg Family created an endowment that provides
apples and honey on the 2nd day of Rosh Hashanah.
Friends and family of Rachel Liba Cardozo established the Baalat
Koreh grant in her memory. We perpetuate her beautiful High
Holyday trop by funding a teacher to train Torah readers in her trop.
Ken & Tracey Agranoff created an endowment to sponsor the
Holyday Family Services in memory of fathers Harry Agranoff
and Sidney Cass, in honor of mothers Marion Cass and Betty
Agranoff, and in honor of daughters, Samantha and Jessica.
David & Paula, Adam & Samuel Schraber established an
endowment for High Holyday Torah Reading in honor of the
62nd wedding anniversary of David’s parents, Rose & Harry
Schraber, of blessed memory.
Yizkor and Yom Kippur Supplement Booklet was given in mem-
ory of William & Fanny Feldman Smith by children Lorraine &
Sid Applebaum, Joyce & Marvin Smith, Marilyn & Richard Smith.
High Holyday Family Service Booklet sponsored by Richard &
Diane Smookler in honor of their children and grandchildren.
The David A. Berg Family created a fund in memory of Robert H.
Berg to provide a “Break the Fast” following the final shofar
blast on Yom Kippur. Janie & David Berg helped organize the
festive food and beverages.
Bemah flowers are provided by an endowment fund in memory
of Marvin and Ossie Perlman.
High Holyday Babysitting is partially endowed by the generosity
of the congregation in memory of Carole Kowitz and by her
family, Shelly, Michael, Joshua & Mitchell Kowitz.
Our Machzorim were donated in loving memory of Ben & Stella
Freeman by their children, Arthur & Margie, Earl & Gretta, Allen
& Toba; in loving memory of Marion & Alfred Spicer and Mildred
Kaplan and in honor of Louis Kaplan from the H.S. Kaplan
Family Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation; in loving memory of
our parents, Samuel & Edith Mack and Jack & Adele Shaller, by
Rossy & Richard Shaller; with loving thoughts of our Parents and
Grand-parents, Lillian & Morris Savage, Yetta & Julius Yellin
from Susan & Dr. Paul Yellin, Jason & Mandi Yellin.
Yom Kippur Havdalah candles have been endowed by Jim and
Judy Berg in honor of the B’not mitzvah of Brittani and Danielle
Berg.
Tashlich Service Booklets and bird seed are provided by an
endowment from Dr. Paul & Lois Bloomberg in honor of
daughters Anne, Sarah and Jeanne.
Endowments and Special Gifts Add More Quality to Our High Holyday Experience
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Order Lulav
&
Etrog Sets
Having your own Lulav and Etrog
is an important mitzvah
to fulfill on Sukkot.
The sets are ordered from
Chicago. Therefore, we need to
receive your $48 check by
September 10, 2015.
Your check is your
Lulav and Etrog order.
You may pick up your order
from Ritual Coordinator
Larry Eisenstadt.
Call office for date and time.
Thank You Todah Rabah תודה רבה Donations in memory of loved ones ($10 or more)
July - August 2015 Av/Elul 5775
ELUL BANNER: In memory of Benjamin
& Mary Applebaum, Louis & Rebecca
Ornstein by children Harry & Olga
Applebaum. Titled “Elul” (Kopel
Gurwin design). It displays the Hebrew
& English word for Elul.
Abramovich, Lyubov
Aldes, Michael
Bookspan,
Bonnie & Margot
Calof, Mary
Daniels, Rick & Barb
Dudovitz, Sophie
Edelstein, Sandy
Farsht, Steven & Stephanie
Fayngersh, Feliks
Fayngersh, Inna
Feldman, Kayleen
Fields, Ellenjoy
Fishman, Georgia
Fridman, Vladimir
Ganz, Isaac & Esther
Garbuz, Khaye
Ginzburg, Riva
Gleeman, Harriet
Gochberg, Peter
Godes, Barb & Steve
Goldberg, Sharleen
Goldetsky, Celia
Graham, Esther
Greenberg, Ben
Kahn, Marcella & Jim
Kanivetsky, Rozita
Katz, Sidney
Knurenko, Izabella
Kopilenko,
Alexander & Bella
Lane, Harriet
Janice Lazarus family
Lee, Lynne
Leibman, Jack
Levin, Jeanne & Albert
Leyderman, Mikhail
& family
Lifson, Helen & Ron
Mack, Ellen & Tom Bates
Marvy, Bob & Florie
O’Brien, Matt
Perelman Family
Pfleiderer, Adrianne
Pogoler, Andrew & Barbara
Rafowitz, Sam
Rein, Mildred
Ringer, Jan
Rutzick, Sandy & Jim
Sadoff, Ruth
Savage, Edith
Shear, Isabelle & Gerald
Soroka, Tatyana
Stacker, Howard
Stillman, Tom & Sue
Suponitsky, Yekaterina
Tilsen, Robert
Tilsner, Bill
Tisnovskaya, Izabella
Udodovsky, Mira
Usem, Arnold & Harriet
Watchman,Clara
Weinberg, Beatrice
Wolkoff, Patty, Dina
& Adam
Our deep and sincere
sympathy to the family
of the following member
who has passed away
Mary “Dutch” Ruskin
A Memorial Plaque
Has Been Displayed For
Everett Karon
. . . to Burt Katz, Anita Ernst and Betty
Agranoff for adding labels to 1,000
August Aaronions to keep community
informed.
. . . to Linda Eisenstadt for again
labeling nearly 2,000 tickets so
everyone is welcomed at Temple of
Aaron High Holydays.
. . . to Rachel Lerman and Devin
Werthauser for their solid work as
Education and Youth Summer Interns.
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SEPTEMBER WEDDING
ANNIVERSARIES
We display every 5 years and all
anniversaries of more than 50 years
מזל טוב
5 Amy & Marc Blehert
15 Steve & Laura Leventhal
15 Gary Swartz & Kristi Bader
20 Valerie & Albert Guralnik
25 Becca & Jonathan Kvasnik
30 Lisa & Randy Lane
30 Jill & Phil Halfond
45 Sally & Charlie Bans
45 Cheryl & Barry Divine
50 Janet & Jan Phillips
50 Joyce & Gilman Burnstein
50 Diane & Rick Smookler
53 Ida & Mikhail Chulok
53 Ruth & Jerry Levine
54 Marilyn & Dean Greenberg
54 Sheila & David Leventhal
55 Renee & Walter Kvasnik
55 Mary & Stan Calof
56 Delores & Stan Karon
56 Shirley & Freeman Rosenblum
60 Inge & Gerry Hirschhorn
62 Marcella & Jim Kahn
67 Millie & Marv Jacobson
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.
Ken Agranoff
Visiting Our Roseville Cemetery For security and cleanliness, we keep
cemetery drive-in gates locked six days
per week. We open the gates on Dale
Street Sundays during the Spring, Sum-
mer and Fall. The walk-in gates on Dale
Street and Kent Street can be used 100
percent of the time.
We have placed a bicycle lock on both
drive-in gates. The lock combination of
all zeroes has been consistent for the
past 20 years. We encourage you to
open the lock, drive in, visit loved ones
and then close the doors and re-set the
lock. Please share this information with
your friends and relatives to make their
cemetery visits slightly easier with less
walking.
Kever Avot will be held Sunday September 20, 2015 at our
Temple of Aaron Cemetery in Roseville. Clergy will lead the
1:00 pm ceremony as we gather to remember our loved ones.
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Thousands of Minnesota families rely on food
shelf for a simple meal. We can help working
families, children and seniors who might go
without food. Bring food to synagogue, go to
website and donate, or mail check to
chairperson Harriet Levy. Harriet will mail a card
for get well, celebration or condolence. Help us help others!
Help Those Who Need Food Shelf Every Week Trusted Jewish Foundation Temple of Aaron has been a trusted name in St. Paul for 105
years. We are the proud recipient of charitable giving to
support the Jewish community from birth to death. Being
Jewish often feels like helping other people. We have been
incredibly responsive to our members’ changing needs as
American society has challenged the practices of Judaism
which our founders shared. We will continue to be responsive
to grassroots efforts to teach, pray, strengthen and support
our Jewish community. We can all celebrate our Judaism with
a wide variety of practices building community, making
connections with God and repairing the world.
pro·grams 1. a planned series of future events, items, or performances.
gift shop 1. a shop that sells wide variety of Judaica items
Support Your Sisterhood Gift Shop. Support Your Synagogue
Hours: Sunday 9:00a-Noon, Tuesday 10:00a-2:00p, Wednesday 10:00a-1:00p and 6:00p-8:00p By appointment: Volunteer Marcia Taple at 651-688-3030
New items: Demdaco fusion glass, Classic Touch Tervy Collection, and Source #4 Judaica (mahjongg items). Gift cards and registries available.
sis·ter·hood 1. the relationship between sisters. 2. an association, society, or community of women linked by a common interest, religion, or trade.
Sisterhood Knits Thursday, September 24th 6:30-8:30pm
Beginners & Crafters of all levels welcome. We will be donating winter wear to Safe Zone youth dropin
Center. Snacks provided. Bring your own crafting materials. Co-chairs: Susan Gonzalez, Susan Tervola
Sushi & hors d’oeuvres in the Sukkah followed by dinner. Rabbi Avi Strausberg will welcome Ushpizin (Sukkot Guests) and talk about inclusivity. A panel of Sisterhood members will bring to life our Torah Matriarchs. All women invited to attend. New members welcome as our guest, so become a member today! Send $20 check, made out to ToA Sisterhood by Sept. 25th to Amy Miller-Stern (1480 Woodview Ave E, Eagan, MN 55120. Please direct any dietary restrictions or questions to Amy (651-686-7125 or [email protected]).
Please bring diapers and/or school supplies for the International Institute, serving new immigrants to our community.
Mahjong Sunday, October 25th 1:00 pm
All skill levels welcome, including those who have never played before. Register with Margie Schneider,
651-698-4358 or [email protected]. Games are held in Smith Library and are free.
Building Fund Cards Show someone you care by sending one of these
lovely cards. All funds directly benefit our beautiful building. Contact Sis Goren (651-686-0425) or
Susan Kushner (651-454-8336) to purchase a card.
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Temple of Aaron Congregation 616 S. Mississippi River Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55116-1099
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
NONPROFIT ORG
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID Permit No. 1328
Twin Cities MN
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