March - Temple of Aaron
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March - Temple of Aaron
The Aaronion TEMPLE OF AARON’S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER 616 S. Mississippi River Blvd. • St. Paul, MN 55116-1099 (651) 698-8874 • www.templeofaaron.org Vol. 88 • No. 7 March 1, 2013 19 Adar, 5773 Tuesday March 26, 2013 Seder begins at 6:15pm MARCH 7th at 7:00pm 9th at 8:00pm 10th at 12:30pm Buy your tickets now by contacting [email protected] Members and non-members in the community are invited to an interactive and dynamic Seder on the 2nd night of Passover at Temple of Aaron. Cost: RSVP to Ken Agranoff 651-698-8874 x 106 $36 for non-member adult, $32 for member adult $18 for kids 12 and under TAXY Jewish Business Ethics course resumes March 6th at 12:00 pm at the Target Corporate Building. Bring your own lunch and enjoy learning with Rabbi Fine and other young Jewish professionals. RSVP required by March 1 to Susan Tervola or Rabbi Fine. From the Rabbi’s Desk . . . The Importance of Our College Students One of my first tasks upon arriving in St. Paul was to build a strong, vibrant, and connected 20s and 30s group. So far TAXY (Temple of Aaron Generations X & Y) has surpassed my expectations. Our events are well attended and we have reached a couple hundred young professionals throughout the Twin Cities. We have raised money for great charities, held classes on Jewish education, business ethics, and the Akedah, and twice had Shabbat events to brighten our synagogue. I must thank our dedicated lay leaders Stacy Danov Johnson, Jason and Mark Divine, Nicole Gitler, Adam Schraber, Deb and John Tailon, and Tracy Truesdell for all of their help and input, as well as our members who have attended and supported this endeavor. It is my hope that our TAXY group continues to enhance its strong connection to Temple of Aaron. But along this journey with TAXY we have realized the importance of connecting with our college students. College is a crucial time in one’s Jewish life. Some students find Hillel or Chabad, others join Jewish fraternities and sororities, but others lose the connection they had growing up. Temple of Aaron is committed to making sure all of our students know that when they return home, they “are always welcome at the Temple of Aaron.” Recently, we have put together a group of parents who together are thinking about how we can best reach our college students. Joshua Fineblum and I restarted the College Kesher connection by visiting our two college campuses with our largest population of students; UWMadison and U of M. Combined we met with over 25 students to discuss college, share a meal, and let them know about TAXY. We also invited them to our January TAXY event with a pre-event free meal. Our goal is to have occasional programming, packages, and resources for these students so they know we are still thinking about them while they are away exploring the world. At the bottom of the page is a form for our College Kesher parents (and others if College Kesher Connection Parent’s Name _________________________________________________________________ Rabbi Jeremy Fine [email protected] 651-698-8874 ext. 112 they so choose) to fill out. We are finishing up collecting the contact information for all our college students, and in order for us to accomplish our goals we ask for a small donation. We thank you for your support and desire to help our college students remain a part of the synagogue even while they may be hundreds of miles away. With the birth of the TAXY program and the renewed dedication to our College Kesher program, the future of the future at Temple of Aaron is very bright. We can’t wait to see what happens next! Parent’s Email _________________________________________________________________ Child’s Name __________________________________________________________________ School Address_________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Child’s cell phone ______________________________________________________________ Child’s Name __________________________________________________________________ MARCH WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES We display every 5 years and all anniversaries of more than 50 years מזל טוב 15 Olga and Slava Gekht School Address ________________________________________________________________ 40 Alice and Ron Silkey _____________________________________________________________________________ 45 Susan and Barry Kushner Child’s cell phone ______________________________________________________________ 54 Masha and Iosif Shimelfarb $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 Rabbi Fine at 651-698-8874 x112 or [email protected]. 2 55 Brenda and Tony Straus 57 Marcia and Herb Bernick 63 Loie and Sherm Devitt 73 Helen and Don Swartz Department of Informal Education Temple of Aaron Youth Department Presents “Hairspray” It is with great excitement that over 30 members of Temple of Aarons USY (9th – 12th grade) and Kadima (7th & 8th grade) groups will be putting on a production of John Waters’ “Hairspray” at the Temple of Aaron. As someone who has participated in many Temple plays I can tell you that this is going to be one of the best productions that Temple has ever seen. The energy from the youth is overwhelming and they literally jump off the stage with excitement. The play features music, dancing and plenty of fun for all ages. The students have been in rehearsals for several months and some have had three rehearsals per week. All of the student actors have put in a great deal of time and their effort is paying off in the quality of this production. Mark Gulner Director of Informal Education & Marketing [email protected] 651-698-8874 ext. 115 SAVE THE DATE Community Cupcake Seder 4th-6th Graders March 17 at 12:30 pm Behind the scenes, there are many people who have helped with the production of the play. Gathering props, putting together costumes, building sets, running the concession stands and putting the ad book together are just a few of the things that dedicated parents have helped with. I want to thank all of the parent volunteers for all of the hard work, it is greatly appreciated. We are very excited about “Hairspray” and we would love to see everyone at one of the performances. Tickets are on sale now and can be bought at the front desk, the gift shop or the youth office. Pre-sale tickets are only $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. The play dates are as follows: Thursday March 7 Saturday March 9 Sunday March 10 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 12:30 PM There is also a special play preview Got Shabbat Congregational Dinner on Friday, March 1. RSVP to Susie Haim, [email protected] or 651-698-8874 ext. 104. The student actors have worked very hard and we hope you are able to come see what will be a great show. Come and support not only the Youth Department but more importantly support the actual USYers and Kadimaniks who will be up on the stage giving you everything they have. At Temple of Aaron Join us as we sweetly celebrate and get ready for Passover with our friends from Talmud Torah of St. Paul, Beth Jacob, Mount Zion and Temple of Aaron. Call or email Mark Gulner to RSVP. Hi! My name is Devin Werthauser and I am the secretary of TUSY! I am also a senior at Henry Sibley high school! My favorite hobby is being apart of TUSY and going to the events! Speaking of events, guess what is coming up? The youth group musical! This year the musical is “Hairspray”! I hope you will all come and support our efforts put into this production and I promise, you will not be let down! See you all there! World Wide Tefillin Wrap Upcoming Youth Events USY and Kadima Presents Hairspray March 7th at 7:00pm - March 9th at 8:00pm - March 10th at 12:30pm Kadima Kinnus: Over 50 people came and participated in Men’s Club’s WWW, including our 7th and 8th grade Kadima members. March 15th -17th Attention all 7th and 8th graders sign up for Kadima Kinnus 2013 at Lake Doniphan Conference Center in Excelsior Spring, MO. It will be a weekend of fun, friends, and music! Reconnect with friends from other cities and catch the headline act at EMTZA’s Kadimapalooza. Your USY tri-chairs, Ari Weinstein, Talia Grey, and Alex Sher, have put together an amazing weekend you won’t want to miss. For more information contact Mark Gulner. 3 Lilmod U’lilamed — “To Teach and to Learn”- Pirkei Avot ללמד וללמד This past month I had an amazing opportunity to join colleagues new and old at this year’s Jewish Educators Assembly Convention in Dallas Texas. Each year I attend this convention I have the chance to learn from colleagues, professional presenters and local Rabbis and from the host city. This year was no different as the Dallas community truly has some incredible people they brought in to teach and learn from during this week. The title of the conference, Change: Examining New Models in Jewish Education, tells it all. We had conversations throughout the conference about the future, and changes to come in many Conservative Congregations and communities. It was put on the table that change is hard yet inevitable with or without us. It was the hope of the coordinators to answer the question about assumptions of Jewish education and the meaning it has for our families and children today. Joshua Fineblum Director of Education & Community Life [email protected] 651-698-8874 ext. 103 Midat Hachodesh: Pikuach Nefesh Pikuach Nefesh, saving of one’s life, is a very important value in Judaism. It is derived from Leviticus 19:16: “Do not stand by the blood of your neighbor.” This concept and value is also important in the story of Pesach. Moshe doesn’t just stand by as his fellow Israelites are being tortured and slain, but steps up and helps them by stepping in to save their lives. It is even permissible to break chag and Shabbat to help one in peril as well. Rushing someone to the hospital, making a call to the police or ambulance, and many other examples are permissible on those days in order to save a life. While Moshe saved a people we have chances every day to make a difference in people’s lives and save them with our kind words, giving people food and shelter or clothing. While you begin your own spring cleaning, think about what you can give to others to help save their lives. Over the past year, the Temple of Aaron has begun some changes within the education and youth departments and those changes and adaptations will continue to make our school and youth departments’ relevant for our members. We must make sure that with every change and tweak we make based on our strong foundation, we keep in mind the children and the importance of their education and adult continuing education as we help create vital and educated learned adults and young people. Please be on the lookout for more information about how we need your help in making our programs the best they can be for you. During this convention I was also installed as a new Board Member for the organization. It will be my pleasure to represent Temple of Aaron and the Twin Cities Jewish Community as a member on this board. It is a humbling moment when you are chosen as one of 25 people out of over 500 to be a representative in this manner. I look forward to helping other peers and colleagues empower and educate the future leaders and learners of tomorrow in this position. Thank you for the opportunity to once again join my peers at this important conference and know that I will do what I can to bring unique, relevant, and important learning experiences to our youth. I look forward to continuing to move into the future together and examine new models in education that will be inspiring to our families and children each and every time they enter our doors! Chag Sameach V’kasher, Happy Passover from Andrea, Josh, and Rocky! March Services and Programming March 1 March 2 March 6 March 10 March 10 March 17 Prayers in PJs and Got Shabbat Dinner 5th/6th grades Lead in Main Sanctuary No 7th-10th Grade Classes “Spring Ahead”-Daylight Savings times No 7th-10th Grade Classes Family Education for Toddler - 2nd grade families Junior/Senior Seminar Lunch Hoppy Passover JCC Program - Noon Tot Shabbat Passover/Spring Break March 23 March 23-April 2 4 Pre-K, K, and 1st/2nd Grade: TAXY Gets Chopped: Ma Nishtana: Journey Through the Four Questions Passover Edition — March 3, 2013 This program will be held on Sunday, March 17, 2013 For students and their families. Each family will take a journey through the haggadah by focusing on the four questions. They will also create something which will help enhance their own family Seder. Come witness 4 Twin City Chefs compete in the Food Network’s hit show Chopped! Leave with unique Passover Recipes and materials for your upcoming Seder. Location: Temple of Aaron Date: March 3, 2013 Time: 5-7PM $15 includes Carb-A-Load Dinner We wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended the Shiva Memorial at the Temple of Aaron on January 15, celebrating the life of our brother, Daniel Spector. Your expression of compassion has been a source of comfort and warmth during our time of sorrow. A special note of appreciation to Larry Eisenstadt and Tom Bartsch for putting this remembrance together honoring Dan’s life. — Joel and Jeffrey Spector Sunday, March 17 - 10am Celebrate Hoppy Passover with Como Zoo. Frogs here, frogs there… FROGS ARE HERE at the JCC! Toddler families will meet at the St. Paul JCC. We will learn about the second plague of the Passover story – frogs. Find out where frogs live, the sounds they make, what they like to eat and make a special Hoppy Passover craft. Advance registration is requested (space will be limited) by contacting Tracey Agranoff, Jewish Family Programs Coordinator at 651-255-4730 or [email protected]. RSVP to: [email protected] Special Gathering for Daniel Spector Toddler Family Education — Hoppy Passover: St Paul Federation Helps: Apply for Summer Camp and Israel Trip Scholarships Now Chase the cold away with plans for summer camp or a trip to Israel. The Jewish Federation of Greater St. Paul offers scholarships for Jewish overnight camp to Jewish children and young adults living in St. Paul. The scholarship deadline is April 1, 2013. Scholarship awards are based on family need. Limited Israel Experience scholarships for teens are also available. Contact Sharyn Effress Pesses at 651695-3186 or [email protected]. 5 Community Grows by Reaching Out As part of the mitzvah of caring for those in medical need, the Temple of Aaron will be sharing ways you can participate in a caring community by offering your words or your time to those undergoing prolonged illness. We begin this effort with member Dave Rosner. He asked that we share the link to his CaringBridge site, as he undergoes treatment for multiple myeloma. You can offer support, and sign up for updates at: www.caringbridge.org/visit/DaveRosner. If you would like to volunteer to help Dave and his wife Sue, please contact Rabbi Shavit-Lonstein. If you have a need, please contact Rabbi. If you want to be placed on a general list of members who might be able to help people in need in the future, please contact Rabbi. Pearls for Passover The Dialogue Series Presents Passover celebrates the escape from slavery in Egypt. Every generation must battle for freedom. The Synagogue: A Business or Spiritual Home? Matzah reminds us of the rapid departure from Egypt. The haggadah is a book designed to tell a story and we have modified it over the centuries to be more modern and make the story more understandable for younger people. The seder plate often has six symbolic foods: bitter herbs (maror), vegetable (Karpas), bitter vegetable (chazeret) nut/ apple mixture (Charoset), roasted poultry shankbone (zeroa) and a hardboiled egg (baytza). Join Rabbi Fine and your fellow Temple of Aaron members at the home of Judy and Allen Werthauser for Temple of Aaron’s new DIALOGUE series. Everyone is welcome! Selling Hametz and the Maot Hittim (The Matzah Fund) Selling Hametz: Jews do not eat Hametz on Passover. It is very important to be aware that every Jewish household must remove Hametz from its possession. To prevent financial loss, it is possible to sell the Hametz for the duration of Passover and keep it set aside in your home for use after Passover. Rabbi Alan ShavitLonstein is glad to be your agent in this sale. Please return the form below by 9:00 am on March 25, 2013. Please remind your relatives, friends and neighbors to do the same. There is no charge for this service but donations are accepted. Limited Spots Available RSVP by March 17 to [email protected] to attend. Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Time: 8-9pm Location: 1235 Knollwood Lane, St. Paul Maot Hittim: The Matzah Fund: Passover can be an expensive holiday and some community members cannot afford matzah, wine, and other needed items. As Passover approaches we take steps to ensure all Jews can celebrate Passover. Please support our Matzah Fund (Maot Hittim – money for wheat) with a donation. Every dollar collected will go to feed the hungry. Please note Matzah Fund on your check payable to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund. Wishing everyone a happy and meaningful Passover! Thinking Jewishly Test Your Healthy Thinking Normal Age-Related Changes • Forgets parts of the experience • Often remembers later • Usually able to follow written or spoken directions • Usually can use notes • Usually can care for self Need To Get Some Help • Forgets whole experiences To: Rabbi Alan Shavit-Lonstein, Temple of Aaron, 616 S. Mississippi River Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55116 • Rarely remembers later • Gradually unable to follow written or spoken directions I designate Rabbi Shavit-Lonstein to sell all hametz in my possession in accordance with Jewish law for Passover 5773. • Gradually unable to use notes Name:________________________________________________________ • Gradually unable to care for self Address:______________________________________________________ Source: Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH Chapter training manual. 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We provide Shabbat meals and seders for Passover and Tu B’Shevat. We provide Sisterhood and Men’s Club for those looking to join organizations to build friendships while helping our community. We provide Social Justice programs to help repair the world, locally, nationally and internationally. We create affordable plans for people from ages 20 to 102 to financially support a synagogue that helps our community 365 days per year. Contact Executive Director Ken Agranoff 651-698-8874 ext 106, or email [email protected] to explore affiliation and help us build a bright future. A strong Temple of Aaron helps maintain a strong St Paul Jewish community. 7 Having removed the inappropriate foodstuffs from the kitchen, the remaining cupboards must be cleaned and lined. TEMPLE OF AARON PESACH GUIDE 2013/5773 KOSHER FOODS FOR PESACH, PERMITTED FOODS FOR PESACH: DO NOT REQUIRE Kosher l’Pesach label if purchased PRIOR to Pesach: unopened packages or containers of natural coffee without cereal additives. (General Foods coffees are NOT kosher for Pesach unless marked KP), sugar, pure tea, non iodized salt, pepper, natural spices, frozen fruit juices with no additives, frozen raw vegetables, milk, butter, cottage cheese, cream cheese, ripened cheeses such as cheddar (hard), Muenster (semisoft), and Camembert (soft), frozen raw fruit with no additives, baking soda. Canned Tuna Fish in water (not vegetable broth). DO NOT REQUIRE Kosher l’Pesach label if purchased BEFORE or DURING Pesach: Fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, fresh fish and fresh meat. REQUIRE a Kosher l’Pesach label if purchased BEFORE or DURING Pesach: All baked products (matzah, cakes, matzah flour, farfel, matzah meal, and any products containing matzah), canned or bottled juices, canned tuna in vegetable broth or oil , wine, vinegar, liquor, oils, dried fruits, candy, chocolate flavored milk, ice cream, yogurt and soda. REQUIRE a Kosher l’Pesach label if purchased DURING Pesach: Processed Foods: (canned, bottled, or frozen foods), milk, butter, juices, vegetables, fruit, milk products, spices, coffee, tea, fish and foods listed in the preceding paragraph. KOSHER L’PESACH LABELS: Caveat emptor, “Let the buyer beware,” especially during Pesach! The most important thing to remember when buying food for Passover is to read all labels with care. Although a product may or may not have a statement reading kosher l’Pesach, it cannot be relied upon without some official trademark indicating rabbinic supervision. The most common symbol is the OU, the circled-U symbol found on the labels of many commercial and consumer food products. If the product is kosher l’Pesach the OU will be accompanied by a “P” signifying Passover, or the statement “kosher l’Pesach.” A “K” or “KP” is not a copyrighted symbol and therefore is not a reliable symbol for the kashrut status of foods. The label should be a part of the product label, not just a sticker on the product. Most rabbis who are involved with the supervision of kosher foods have their own symbol which is placed on the label of various food products. If you are not familiar with a particular symbol, please feel comfortable consulting with Rabbi ShavitLonstein for advice. Many families have separate sets of dishes, pots, pans, and utensils used only for Pesach. Since these objects have never been in contact with chametz, they require no special preparation prior to their use. Kitchen objects which have been used during the year and have been in contact with chametz require an appropriate kashering process before they are used during Pesach. (Not all objects can be koshered for Pesach - please consult a knowledgeable authority for advice.) The kashering laws are based upon the principle stated in the Talmud, k’volo kakh polto, “As the vessel absorbs so does it rid itself of what is absorbed.” (Pesakhim 30a) Utensils used for broiling must be koshered by heating over an open fire, objects used for cooking are koshered by immersion in boiling water, and utensils used only for cold food may be koshered by rinsing. The four methods used for koshering utensils are: 1. 2. 3. 4. Hagalah-immersion in boiling water Libun-fire Irui-pouring water over a surface Milui v’irui-soaking in cold water Do not go overboard buying things for Pesach. Unless you are making Seder for 40 people, just some simple kitchen implements are all that should be needed. Many people use paper and throw-away items for the week to keep it simple. PREPARING THE HOUSE FOR PESACH During the festival of Pesach we are obligated to be very zealous in the preparation of our homes for the holiday. It is best to clean the rest of the house before one cleans the kitchen. Most of the house just needs a good cleaning. Family members should stop eating in rooms other than the kitchen/dining room. Closets and drawers should be examined and all food removed. Don’t forget to check backpacks, camping equipment, cars and boats for stray food. Try and use up all non-Passover food prior to the holiday. Vacuum under furniture and even remove the cushions from upholstered chairs and sofas. You may as well get rid of all that food at the office as well. Food that has fallen into cracks and crevices does not need to be removed if not easy to reach. Children can participate in the process by cleaning their own rooms and searching for crumbs, and any residue of Hametz. The next step in koshering a home for Pesach is to attack the kitchen! Begin by taking inventory of all foodstuffs and removing all chametz and all other food inappropriate for use during Pesach. Store this food in a closet or cupboard, or donate it to a food bank. The storage compartment should be locked or secured to prevent entry during the holiday. This will be sold for the duration of Pesach. You will need to sign the document at the Temple that makes the Rabbi your agent to sell this Hametz on your behalf. 8 Then onto the rest of the kitchen: stove, countertops, oven, refrigerator, freezer, microwave oven, sinks, and all other objects which have had contact with chametz must be thoroughly cleansed and koshered for Pesach. Those objects which cannot be purged of their chametz, (formica on kitchen countertops, for example) and are a necessity during Pesach, are covered with a secondary material. With the kitchen purged of chametz, the kosher l’Pesach dishes and utensils are placed in their cupboards and the kitchen is ready for Pesach. Thank You Todah Rabah תודה רבה Thank you (todah rabah) to those listed below who supported our Yahrzeit Fund in memory of loved ones with donations of $10 or more January 2013 Our deep and sincere sympathy to the families of the following members who have passed away Sylvia Sloane Milton Zien Lori Fink Garelick Mindy Leventhal Memorial Plaques Have Been Displayed for Irwin Bell Esther Kaplan Allen, Jeffrey & Carol Appelbaum, Murray & Arlene Axelrod, Lenny Barenbaum, Bettie Baskina, Ella Besner, Rae Blumenfeld, Geri & Milt Braufman, Harvey Braufman, Madalyn Breitman, Shirley Bubar, Anna Bubar, Sana & Dmitriy Calmenson, Beverly Daniels, Marjorie Divine, Arnold & Rae Dudovitz, Sophie Feldman, Kayleen & family Fine, Sandra Fishman, Georgia & Jerry Ganz, Esther Getsug, Deborah Getsug, Ray & Elissa Ginzburg, Alex Glickman, Jane Gochberg, Peter Goldberg, Richard & Gayle Goldenberg, Herb Goldetsky, Celia Goldstein, Carol Gordon, Herman Hirsekorn, Fred & Barbara Kagan, Galina Kahn, James & Marcella Kamin, Evie & Mel Kanivetskaya, Rozita Karon, Robert Katzovitz, Leon & Carole Kaufman, Ida Khaskina, Sophy Klein, Marion & E. Gary Krugman, Faina Kushner, Susan & Barry Levin, Jeanne & Albert Levine, Allen & Nancy Libman, Cary Lovich, Robert Marver, John & Jeannie Maymind, Azriyela Meltzer, Rose & Bill Miller, Barbara Moos, Irene Nemer, Helen Peker, Busya Perelman, Dimitry & Celia Pilko, Agnes Pistner, Kim & John Rafowitz, Ken Ribnick, Renee Ripps, Sharri & Lenny תודה רבה . . . to Anita Ernst, Burt Katz and Betty Agranoff for attaching nearly 1,100 mailing labels to February Aaronion so everyone can be updated on the variety of services and programs. . . . to endowment funds of Herb and Marcia Bernick (honoring children and grandchildren) and Charles and Dorothy Margolis (created by daughter in memory of parents) for providing free Purim seudah. . . . to endowment funds of Joanna and Michael Volk and Sheryl and Wesley Schochet (honoring parents Larry and Lois Schochet) for providing groggers. . . . to Marion and Gary Klein and Burniece and Bill Goldetsky for donating the Purim booklet in memory of parents Isador and Bessie Goldetsky. Tevet-Shevat 5773 Save Pressure, Plan Ahead Rose, Gary Rosenbloom, David Sanderson, Anne Rae Schenker, Shirley Schloff, Sandra Schneider, Margie & Bart Schwartz, Jerry, Sue & family Shaller, Rossy Shapiro, Harold MD Shimelfarb, Iosif Simes, Josephine Simon, Jerome & Yetta Smith, Ethel & Norman Spivak, Dmitry & Regina Steinfeldt, Sharron Suponitsky, Aleksandr & Yekaterina Swartz, Helen & Don Tilsner, Ryvelle Tragar, C.A. Usem, Arnold & Harriet Valdman, David Vaynerman, Jane Vigdorovich, Leopold Vinitsky, Shirley Weisberg, Nancy & Scott Winthrop, Sonie Wolkoff, Patty NISAN BANNER: In honor of Mildred and the late Meyer Rosen. Titled “Lamb” (Menashe Kadishman design). It is a symbol for Passover. 2013 Cemetery Flower Planting Season Ken Agranoff Select your cemetery graves by scheduling a 15-minute meeting with Executive Director Ken Agranoff, 651-698-8874 x106, to review options, locations and financial information. 9 Mersini Parker continues to plant flowers at our Roseville cemetery. Call her at 651-407-0532 before April 15 to discuss pricing options. If you prefer to plant, she also has a care-only option for watering and weeding. SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP 651-699-9192 Sisterhood News This page provides room for updates and views from a committee within the Temple community. Book Club – The Book Club meets on the third Sunday of the month at The Highland Café and Bakery in Highland Park at 10 am. Upcoming reads are: Feb. 17 – Precious Objects by Alicia Oltuski; Mar. 17 – The Fallen Angel by Daniel Silva; April 21 – The Devil’s Light by Richard North Patterson. Questions, call Teddy Gerr 651-405-6658. * * * * Mahjong – Sunday, March 3, 2–4 pm, at Paula Schraber’s house, 3774 Wescott Hills Dr., Eagan, MN. Learn to play this Chinese tile-based game and enjoy the company of your Sisterhood family. Questions, call Margie Schneider 651-698-4358. * * * * Gift Shop Sale – New Passover items and new Jillbeads jewelry now in! Find all of your Judaica needs at The Temple of Aaron Sisterhood Gift Shop. New Michael Aram merchandise is available in the black orchid design. There are items for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, graduations, confirmations and any other special occasion. Inventory is constantly changing and if you can’t get to the Gift Shop during regular hours, arrangements can be made for you at other times (call Marcia Taple at 651688-3030). Not sure what to purchase for that special someone? Gift Shop gift cards are always available. We also have a Bar/Bat Mitzvah and Bridal Registry to make your shopping easy. For more info, call the Gift Shop 651-699-9192. * * * * Sisterhood Knits – Join other knitters at Temple. Questions, call Roxanne Portnoy 651-690-2232. * * * * Women’s Shelter Donations – Needed: new, unopened toiletries to be donated to local women’s shelters. Drop off your donations in the Temple Gift Shop. Needed now are twin-size sheets. New, unopened cosmetics also will be distributed to the homeless. Help out our local community and give someone a lift with these easy, inexpensive donations. Questions, call Alexandria Ganzel 651-490-7684 or Susan Flynn 651-683-0706. * * * * Building Fund Cards – No need to go out in the cold to send a beautiful card for any occasion and they are only a phone call away. Pick up the phone and show someone you care by sending one of these lovely cards. All funds raised by the use of these cards go directly to benefit our beautiful building. To purchase our cards, call Sis Goren 651-686-0425 or Susan Kushner651-454-8336. For billing questions, call Betty Agranoff 651-698-8275. * * * * Food Shelf – This ongoing project serves our community year ’round. Donate food items at any time by dropping them off in the cart located in our coat room. Monetary donations will also be accepted by sending a check, payable to Temple of Aaron Food Shelf, to Harriet Levy, 1826 Merlot Curve, Eagan, MN 55122. For more info, call Harriet Levy 651-454-6829. * * * * Torah Fund Letter – The Torah Fund campaign supports: The Jewish Theological Seminary in New York, the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles and The Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem. Give generously. Questions, call Lori Marks 651-690-2945. * * * * Craft Show — Sunday, Oct. 13 at Temple. Volunteers needed to begin planning for this event. Call Margie Schneider 651-698-4358. * * * * Save the Dates — Bunko Night: Thursday, April 11; Dinner and Closing Program with Installation of Officers, Thursday, May 23. Watch for more info to come. 10 Our Passover Shop is open! Purchase your Haggadahs, Seder and Matzah Plates, Matzah Covers, Miriam & Elijah Cups and Passover Hostess Gifts. Bar/Bat Mitzvah & Bridal Registry We Have New Michael Aram & Jill Beads Merchandise Can’t Think of What to Buy? We Offer Gift Cards! Support Your Sisterhood Gift Shop Support Your Synagogue Hours: Sunday 9:00 - Noon Tuesday 10:00 - 2:00 Wednesday 10:00 - 1:00 Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00 By Appointment Call: Marcia Taple / 651-688-3030 Minnesota Foodshare Sponsors March Campaign Temple of Aaron has been a proud supporter of local food shelves for over 30 years. Thank you to everyone who has donated food during the year, on the High Holydays, and made a financial donation. Matzie Miller and her daughter Joannie Davidson coordinated all details for the first 25 years. More recently, Harriet Levy has volunteered to mail the special occasion (birthday, get well, bnai mitzvah, condolence, wedding anniversary) cards for those mailing checks to our food shelf. Be the Hero, Fight Hunger. It is important to note that food shelves can stretch cash further than donations of food because of their access to discount products and programs. Let’s perform the mitzvah of feeding more Minnesota families in need. 2003 — 2006 By Dr. Steven Derfler In September, 2002, the United States government and President Bush would present a “Road Map” for peace between Israel and the Palestinians. It would be based on “performances” by both Israel and the Palestinian Authority — as indicators of their willingness to pursue peace. The late January, 2003, elections in Israel indicated the level of concern regarding the ongoing violence and insecurity felt by her citizens. The Labor Party (opposition) would run Haifa Mayor Amram Mitzna on a “land for peace platform.” He would be soundly defeated by prime minister Sharon. At the same time, the Palestinian Authority would begin the democratic process of creating the position of Prime Minister. The person picked for the spot, Mahmud Abbas (nom de guerre, Abu Mazen), would be approved in March, 2003. Yet radical elements within the Islamic World would use the Iraqi War as a pretext for continuing the violence aimed at Israel. The Western coalition would once engage in putting an end to the Saddam Hussein regime in Iraq. Palestinian terrorists, seeking to lend their support to the Iraqi leader, would “open a new front” by beginning another wave of terror aimed at Israel. Homicide bombers would strike, calling them “gifts” to the Iraqi people. As both sides attempted to find any sort of common ground, settlers in the occupied territories would take issue with Sharon’s overtures to the An international educational consultant, public speaker, archaeologist, historian, researcher, teacher and writer, Dr. Derfler has been uncovering the histories of Ancient Civilizations for 35 years. Tracing the development of western religions from their roots in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean countries, Dr. Derfler brings insight to current political and social events, bridging the past with the future to promote greater understanding between people from different faiths and walks of life. Palestinians in June-July, 2003. Yet a surprise poll of Palestinians, taken by Palestinian scholar Khalil Shakiki and released on 13 July, 2003, indicated that only a small minority wanted the “right of return” to be a major issue regarding the peace process. Radicals rioted and trashed his offices of the Palestinian Center for Policy Research in Ramallah. Ariel Sharon would declare that Israel would unilaterally abandon all land and settlements in the Gaza District, while announcing that some West Bank Settlements would not be negotiable. This plan would be endorsed by President Bush — to the dismay of the Arab World. Israel’s actions, while unilateral, brought a glimmer of hope to the failed peace initiatives. Meanwhile, disillusion with Arafat’s leadership spilled out onto the streets. Many saw his policies regarding internal Palestinian affairs as elitist and dictatorial. By August, 2004, unemployed Palestinians would demonstrate against his authority in Gaza; setting the stage for an eventual split. The illness of Palestinian President Yasser Arafat in the fall of 2004 would once again throw the Middle East into turmoil — as uncertainties about the handing down of leadership arose again. He would go to Paris on October 29 for treatment and never return to Palestine. He would die on 11 November, 2004, of organ failure, with the exact cause unreleased to the public. After a public memorial service in Cairo, Arafat would be interred in a tomb in Ramallah. The anguish was palpable in much of the Arab and Palestinian Arab world, but at the same time many felt that the opportunity for a just and lasting peace in the region could now be at hand. In January, 2005, elections were held in the PA. Mahmoud Abbas won the presidency and immediately began to “clean house” of those still supporting the old ways of Yasser Arafat. The cabinet was shaken up in February, with prime minister Ahmed Qureia losing a number of old Arafat ties to fresh leadership. HAMAS militants would continue to fire missiles into Israeli settlements in Gaza. Yet Abbas would take the radical step of deploying Palestinian police in the north in great numbers — in order to crack down on the terrorists. In February, 2005, the Israeli government adopted modifications of — Continued on page 12 — 11 — Continued from page 11 — the Security Fence line that would be seen as a major step in defusing the tense situation of division of Palestinian villages and farmlands. In gestures of good faith, the Israeli government began to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in the spring of 2005. In return, in southern Lebanon, Hezbullah presented to the Red Cross the bodies of three Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon. As a sign of the renewed sense of urgency in negotiating peace for both people, Israel and the PA agreed to a phased pull-out from five West Bank cities. However, terror continued to take many forms; including that carried out by antiwithdrawal Jewish extremists. August 5, 2005, saw 19-yearold Eden Natan Zada, from the West Bank community of Tapuah, kill four Arab Israelis in the northern village of Shfaram. He in turn was beaten to death by the angry crowd. Zada was a follower of Meir Kahane and his violent right-wing KACH party (also Kahane Chai). Although the official Israeli withdrawal was to begin 15 August, 2005, many of the 20 settlements, were already “ghost moshavim” by the 12th. At midnight, 15 August, nearly 50,000 Israeli soldiers sealed off the Gaza District as they prepared to finally evacuate Israeli settlers. 38 years of an Israeli presence in Gaza would be about to end. In the next weeks, both violent and non-violent civil disobedience would occur, as Israeli opponents to the withdrawal made their positions felt. One of the saddest, most heart-rending and emotional aspects of the withdrawal is the transfer of cemeteries, such as this one at Neve Dekalim, into Israel proper. The 28 March, 2006, elections in Israel would be pivotal in the direction that the nation would take. The biggest surprises were: 1)The relatively “tepid” voter turnout — perhaps in part due to apathy or weariness of the situation with the Palestinians over the past 2 years — only 63%; 2)The move to a centrist, withdrawal-oriented government; 3)Likud’s dramatic drop, barely breaking into double digit seats with 11. By May. the new government of Olmert was active. The attack, near Kibbutz Kerem Shalom inside Israel, left one soldier wounded, two dead; 19-year-old Cpl. Gilad Shalit would be taken hostage back into Gaza. Elyahu Asheri, a resident of the West Bank community of Itamar, would be kidnapped and executed as well. In the north, Hezbullah ratcheted up the spiral of violence by kidnapping two Israeli soldiers in a foray into Israel proper. One of them was Eldad Regev. Israel would then retaliate with devastating airstrikes aimed at Hezbullah and Lebanese infrastructures. Across the border, in Israel, her civilian population would bear the brunt of over 3900 missiles launched by Hezbullah into civilian centers across the north of the country: Nahariya, Carmiel and Kiryat Shemona. Hundreds of thousands of Israelis would move into bomb shelters in the north of the country, a situation not seen for a decade and a half. 12 From Men’s Club President Barry Divine February started with a lot of activity for the Men’s Club. On Sunday Feb. 3, the World Wide Wrap was held in the main sanctuary and we joined Conservative synagogues throughout the world in laying tefillin. This year marked the 13th year of that activity worldwide. It began with instructions on how to properly put on the tefillin and the service was attended by more than 60 adults and students from the 7th and 8th grades. Education Director Josh Fineblum and Larry Eisenstadt led a very spirited service. The day also saw a successful Super Sunday turnout to watch the battle between the Ravens and the 49ers in high definition. Thanks to George Bier for the setup and also to Terry Zien for his organization. The evening began with a spirit filled Minha service. The Men’s Club held their first Dinner with the Rabbi in January and about twenty men showed up for Chinese food and Dvar Torah from Rabbi ShavitLonstein. The next dinner was scheduled for February 7 with Rabbi Fine at Little Tel Aviv. This series has been shown to be a time when we can get together with the Rabbis in an environment outside of synagogue. We have many more activities planned for the year, including Men’s Club Shabbat which will be held on the weekend of April 26 and 27. For anyone interested in taking part, please contact Jonathan Kvasnik ([email protected]) who is the chairman for the weekend. I have been told that he and his committee are working on a number of additional things for the weekend. We hope that many congregants will attend and join in all of the activities. Social Justice - Opinions from aVolunteer Committee This page provides room for updates and views from a committee within the Temple community. Save the date for Jewish Community Action’s 11th Annual Immigrant Rights Freedom Seder on Sunday, March 17! Each year, Jewish Community Action invites people from diverse religious, immigrant, labor, and ethnic communities to retell the story of Passover. All commemorate the Jewish festival, while coming together in support of immigrant communities’ current struggles, and in support of comprehensive immigration reform. If you have attended in the past to eat, pray, sing, and tell stories, you know what an inspiring event this is. This year’s seder will have a broader and important theme, merging the importance of immigrant rights with issues of human rights and economic justice. An important part of the seder will be to recognize how the struggles of our neighbors and their families to avoid foreclosures or prevent gun violence is linked to the struggle of all oppressed people. Just like in the story of Passover, we must understand how all groups who have been separated as the “other” either because of race, Howard Goldman, along with other Temple of Aaron class, religion or sexual orientation, must come members, attended last year’s event. together to overcome adversity. Despite the lack of progress on immigration reform in the past few years, the Temple of Aaron Social Justice Committee and JCA will continue to promote comprehensive immigration reform— reform that could reunite families, provide a path to legalization for millions of undocumented immigrants, provide worker protections, and create a humane system for future immigration. This year, the Immigrant Rights Freedom Seder will be: 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 17, 2013. Mount Zion Temple, 1300 Summit Ave., St. Paul. For more information, contact Vic Rosenthal at 651-632-2184 or [email protected]. Issue of Gun Violence Prevention Addressed at Lunch and Learn Over 20 Temple of Aaron members attended the Lunch and Learn following Shabbat services on Saturday, January 26th. Rabbi Shavit-Lonstein led a spirited discussion citing the teachings of the Talmud and the Torah and how they can be interpreted to cover the need for individual freedoms vs. communal needs. Rep. Michael Paymar then acquainted the group with 13 legislation pending in the Minnesota legislature on this issue. Several Lunch and Learns, covering topics relating to the important social issues of our day will be sponsored by the Social Justice Committee in the months to come. WATCH FOR THE DATES AND JOIN US! MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 31 9 am Minyan O Men’s Club Breakfast 9 am O Sunday School 24 9 am Minyan O Men’s Club Breakfast O Sunday School 17 9 am Minyan Men’s Club Breakfast 9 am Sunday School 10 am Sisterhood Book Club Family Education Toddler-2nd grade 10 2 am Daylight Savings - Spring Ahead 9 am Minyan Men’s Club Breakfast 9 am Sunday School No School 7-10 12:30 pm “Hairspray” School Open House 3 9 am Minyan Men’s Club Breakfast 9 am Sunday School 10:30 am Step Up for Israel 5 pm TAXY “Chopped” 25 7:30 am Service Breakfast for First Born Office Closed Erev Passover First Seder 7 pm Building Closes 18 Office Closed 6 pm Minyan 7 pm Building Closes 11 Office Closed 6 pm Minyan 7 pm Building Closes 4 Office Closed 6 pm Minyan 26 9 am Service - Passover Office Closed 5:30 pm Minyan 6:15 pm Community Second Seder 19 6 pm Minyan 6:30 pm ToA Book Club 8 pm Bldg. Closes 8 pm Dialogue Series in Member Home 12 6 pm Minyan 7 pm Bldg. Closes 5 6 pm Minyan 7 pm Bldg. Closes 27 9 am Service followed by Matzah Brei lunch Office Closed 4 pm o School 2nd-6th grade 6 pm o School 7th-10th grade 6 pm Minyan 20 4 pm School 2nd-6th grade 6 pm School 7th-10th grade 6 pm Minyan 13 4 pm School 2nd-6th grade 6 pm School 7th-10th grade 6 pm Minyan 6 4 pm School 2nd-6th grade No Upper School 7-10 6 pm Minyan 6:30 pm Adult Hebrew Class 7 pm Parent Play Preview Night 7:30 pm Fundamentals of Judaism www.templeofaaron.org THURSDAY 28 6 pm Minyan 6:30 pm Talmud Class 7:30 pm Bible Class 21 6 pm Minyan 6:30 pm Talmud Class 7:30 pm Bible Class 14 6 pm Minyan 6:30 pm Talmud Class 7:30 pm Bible Class 7 6 pm Minyan 6:30 pm Talmud Class 7:00 pm “Hairspray” 7:30 pm Bible Class For more information on these and other events and programs, please visit our website SUNDAY Temple of Aaron Calendar of Events Candle Lighting 7:13pm 29 6 pm Service Candle Lighting 7:09pm 22 6 pm Service Candle Lighting 7:00pm 15 8 pm Service Dina Moradian Bat Mitzvah Candle Lighting 5:51pm 30 8 am Coffee & Jewish Values 9 am Service 23 9 am Service 10:30 am Tot Shabbat 16 8 am Coffee & Jewish Values 9 am Service Dina Moradian Bat Mitzvah 9 8 am Coffee & Jewish Values 9 am Service 12 pm Lunch and Learn 8 pm “Hairspray” 2 8 am Coffee & Jewish Values 9 am Service 9 am 5/6 Lead in Main Sanctuary 1 5:45 pm Prayers in PJs 6:30 pm Got Shabbat Dinner 8 pm Service & Play Preview Candle Lighting 5:41pm 8 6 pm Service SATURDAY FRIDAY March 2013 Adar ~ Nisan 5773 )0%30''&145&*/ .&.03*"-$)"1&-4 Minnesota’s Jewish Funeral Home Proudly owned and operated by the Epstein family St. Paul Chapel 4PVUI4OFMMJOH"WFOVFr Minneapolis Chapel &BTU'SBOLMJO"WFOVFr DIY INVITATIONS B’nai Mitzvah/Wedding 4UI4USFFUr4VJUFr.JOOFBQPMJT./ www.paperdepotinc.com 612-333-0512 (612) 376-9765 TWIN CITY MONUMENT CO. %&-*$"5&44&/t#",&3:t3&45"63"/5 Home & Office Catering 651 S. 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