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LIVING TORAH:
Equanimity
A student asked a rabbi to take him as a disciple. The Master asked him,
“My son, have you attained equanimity?” The student said, “Master,
explain your words.” The Master replied, “If one person honors you
and the second insults you, are they equal in your eyes?” The
student said, “No, my master, I feel pleasure from the person who honors
me, and pain from the one who insults me.” The Master said to the
student, “Go in peace, my son. Until your soul does not feel
honor when one honors you and
embarrassment when one
insults you, your consciousness is not
ready to be attached to the supernal
realm. So go and surrender your heart
even more, a true surrendering, until you
have attained equanimity.”
- Rabbi Chaim Vital (1543-1620)
Every Day, Holy Day, p. 226
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The Newsletter of
Mount Zion Temple
June/July 2015
Sivan/Tammuz/Av 5775
Vol. 159, No. 8
Phrase:
Rise above the good and the bad.
Practice:
When your mind is perturbed, look beyond the present moment, imagine
the different feelings that lie ahead, and restore your balance.
Mount Zion’s Year of Connecting to Torah:
Take Hold of Torah - Take Hold of Mussar/Instruction
ANNUAL REPORT
L’DOR VADOR
FROM GENERATION
TO
GENERATION
Dear Friends,
MAZEL TOV TO...
Our members who will celebrate a milestone
anniversary in June and July: Hart and Raleigh
Johnson, Tony and Kathy Flaminio, Steve and Sue
Levey, Mark and Terri Anderson, Michael and
Sharon DeMark, James and Lisa Heyman, James
and Susan Johnson, David Rafferty and Deb
Amster, Larry Nemer and Amy Usdin, Jeff and
Susan Gottlieb, Jonathan and Janice Chasman,
Gary and Lee Zechmann, Simon and Maya
Abramovich, Tony and Karol Berliner, Ron and
Betty Ellis, Herb and Betty Fantle, Al and Bonnie
Abrahamson, Chris and Nora Gordon, Howard
Epstein & Sara Sternberger, David Kristal &
Cristiana Giordano, Gary & Michelle Pulford,
Paul Berger & Diane Lazarus, Stuart & Mary
Weitzman, Richard & Joan Newmark, Allen &
Katherine Goldman, Morrie & Millie Lapidos,
Marcia and Dylan Woods-Weisman
Brian and SaraEmma Borre on the birth of their son
Maxwell on May 4.
ZICHRONAM LIVRACHA
May their memories be a blessing
WE EXTEND CONDOLENCES TO...
Rita Grossman on the death of her sister, Barbara
Minsberg, on April 25.
Howard (Jill) Stang on the death of his mother,
Myra Stang, on April 19.
May God grant peace to all who mourn and comfort
to all who are bereaved.
Have you heard about
Humans of Mount Zion?
(Interviews with Phil Goldman as Inspired by
Brandon Stanton's Humans of New York)
Each week, we introduce Mount Zion members to
one another, one member at a time. We each have
a story to tell, and those stories can build connections between us. Read more at:
mzion.org/homz-blog
It is our honor to present our 159th Annual Report for Mount Zion Temple. In September, our
Board adopted our Strategic Plan focused on
“Strengthening Connections”. This plan is not
about infrastructure rather relationships. It builds
on our vision of being a welcoming and vibrant Jewish spiritual home, open to all, living Torah (Life-long learning), Avodah (Worship) and Gemilut Chasadim (Acts of Loving Kindness). In our holy community, we celebrate, comfort, and create meaning in our
lives while we seek justice in our world.
The reports inside the report (available at mzion.org) detail specific achievements with
our Strategic Plan implemented in manifold ways.
In addition to our Strategic Plan - and related to it, we have focused this year on Torah.
The primary vehicle for teaching Torah was introducing Mount Zion to Mussar, a way
to live Torah. For over six months, 75 congregants participated in the study and practice of Mussar in four groups led by Rabbis Spilker and Adler, Cantor Strauss Klein,
and Julie Dean. In February, we hosted Mount Zion’s first adult co-ed retreat weekend
with Alan Morinis, head of the Mussar Institute as our scholar in residence.
Our financial situation is stable, in large part because of our first Annual Campaign
L’Chaim 5775. L’Chaim 5775 was a success, meeting both our participation and financial goals. We thank all who contributed to the Annual Campaign and all who
worked to make it happen.
Mount Zion remains connected to our local Jewish community and to Israel. We hosted
and cosponsored a well-attended, day-long conference entitled From Confrontation to
Conversation—Israel on Campus and in the Community. Over Passover, we hosted a seder
for over 130 people and our last day Festival service was held at Sholom Home East. We
received our third Irving R. Fain award for Social Justice from the URJ (Religious Action Center) for our Year of Tzedek, learning and acting on our Jewish values for improving our world.
We are grateful for our partnerships, both clergy/staff and lay leaders, who make all of
the above possible. We will miss Ana Apter, our interim Religious School Director, who
leaves us at the end of the academic year to join her husband Adam in his new position
in Philadelphia. We look forward to welcoming Susan Amram Summit as our new Religious School Director in July.
With gratitude for our congregation.
Adam Stock Spilker, Rabbi
Ellen B. Rest, President, 2013-15
Services Live Streamed: Stay Tuned
This Fall, Mount Zion will start streaming some of our
services live over the internet. Using our new HD camera and recording system, we will broadcast services, programs, and events in the main Sanctuary to your PC,
laptop, or mobile device. This will allow members and
guests who cannot attend in person to watch it wherever
they are located. Stay tuned this Fall for more details.
For details and registration:
urj.org/biennial15
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MAKE SHABBAT YOUR SANCTUARY
JUNE
Daily Service Schedule
FRIDAY SHABBAT
EVENING SERVICES
Daily services are held in the Harris Chapel, Monday through Thursday
at 5:45 p.m., Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
June
Mondays: Janet Kampf, Raline Paper, Toba Lazor
Tuesdays: John Mast, Deb Bachrach, Susie Steinbach
Wednesdays: Eric Lund, Shel Finver, Dee Albert
Thursdays: Rita Grossman, Sarah Schaleger, Ira Kipp
Sundays: Janet Kampf, John Mast, Rita Grossman
SATURDAY SHABBAT
MORNING SERVICES
June 6, 10:00 a.m.
June 5, 6:00 p.m.
July
Mondays: Charles Fodor, Victor Vital, Sandra Lyksett
Tuesdays: John Mast, Batya Spector, Ray Sevett
Wednesdays: Eric Lund, Glenn Hardin, Margie Abrahamson
Thursdays: Rita Grossman, Janice Goldstein, Jules Goldstein
Sundays: John Mast, Rita Grossman, Charles Fodor
Shir Tzion. Shir Chants and
Intergenerational Choir Participates
Camp Send-off
Soul Food Friday, 7:15 p.m. (see p.11)
Behaalotcha – Num. 9:15-10:34*
Zoe Kaplan, Bat Mitzvah
June 12, 6:00 p.m.
Danny Redish, Bar Mitzvah
Celebrate Shabbat!
June 20, 10:00 a.m.
June 19, 6:00 p.m.
Shelach – Num. 14:8-15:7*
Korach – Num. 16:20-17:24*
Adrienne Kanihan, Bat Mitzvah
Birthday Blessings
June 27, 10:00 a.m.
June 26, 6:00 p.m.
If you would like to participate in Leading or Greeting at daily
services, contact Janet 651-482-9951 or Charles 651-646-6543.
June 13, 10:00 a.m.
Chukkat – Num. 20:1-21:10*
Ryan Bordo, Bar Mitzvah
Celebrate Shabbat!
JULY
Summer Services at Six
Music and Meaning
FRIDAY SHABBAT
EVENING SERVICES
Every Friday Night at Mount Zion – June 5-August 28
In lieu of a sermon, we will learn the melodies and the
powerful messages of our prayers. We will explore the
liturgical tradition of Kabbalat Shabbat, the welcoming
of Shabbat through psalm and melody.
July 3, 6:00 p.m.
See p. 6 for details.
Intergenerational Choir
and see our youth at the
Camp Send-Off Shabbat Service
July 4, 10:00 a.m.
Congregational Shabbat dinner (see p.7)
Soul Food Friday, 7:15 p.m. (see p.11)
Balak – Num. 22:39-23:26*
Celebrate Shabbat!
July 10, 6:00 p.m.
July 11, 10:00 a.m.
Celebrate Shabbat!
Come hear our fabulous
SATURDAY SHABBAT
MORNING SERVICES
Pinchas – Num. 26:52-28:15*
Ethan Richman, Bar Mitzvah
July 17, 6:00 p.m.
July 18, 10:00 a.m.
Birthday Blessings
Matot – Masei – Num. 32:1-33:49*
Jordan Akers, Bar Mitzvah
Friday, June 5 at 6:00 p.m.
July 24, 6:00 p.m.
Intergenerational Choir will sing a few special selections during
services and we’ll celebrate our wonderful Shir Tzion 6th graders
during this service. We will also be honoring all students attending
OSRUI, our Movement’s camp, and all Jewish Summer overnight
and day camps.
Celebrate Shabbat!
July 31, 6:00 p.m.
July 25, 10:00 a.m.
Devarim – Deut. 2:2-30*
Shabbat Chazon
Celebrate Shabbat!
Schedule Every Shabbat Day
Mount Zion Picnic
9:00 a.m. Open Torah Study - Drop in any time to study the week’s
Torah portion (listed above). *Using a triennial [3 year] cycle, we are
reading the second third of each parashah this year. (Torah study will
be in Sisterhood Lounge in June).
10:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
Friday, August 7
following Shabbat services (approximately 7 p.m.)
Come rain or shine!
Tot Shabbat
We’ll supply the hot dogs (including veggie), buns, and fixings. You
bring a non-dairy side dish to
share. Let’s enjoy a beautiful summer evening together!
Tot Shabbat is the second Saturday of every month.
For families with children from birth to seven years old.
Kef Tachat Hashemesh Fun in the Sun
Saturdays, June 13, July 11, & August 8 at 10:30 a.m.
Please bring a healthy, nut-free vegetarian dish to share.
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CHAI NOTES
Some of my fondest memories involve
singing in choirs. From the time I moved to
Wisconsin at the age of 9 and until I moved
to Baltimore for graduate school 13 years
later, I sang with over a dozen choral groups.
It took me moving to the East Coast to learn
that the Midwest, and Minnesota in particular, has earned a national reputation for choral
excellence. According to Chorus America,
Minnesota is home to over a hundred independent professional, community, and youth choirs, in additional to
thousands of choirs at schools and houses of worship.
CHOIRS AT MOUNT ZION
Come sing with us!
We at Mount Zion are doing our part as well: we are home to three vibrant choirs that encompass kids (Shir Tzion), teens (Shir Chants), and
adults (Torah Tones) from the age of 8 on up! And we are thrilled to announce that Dr. Jayson Rodovsky will be joining us as the new director
of Torah Tones.
Shir Tzion, for 3rd - 6th graders
Jayson is a graduate of Yale University’s
School of Music and holds graduate degrees in choral conducting and organ performance. He served as Editor of
Transcontinental Music Publishing, a division of the Union for Reform Judaism
(URJ) in New York, for over 10 years. In
addition, he has served as Organist and
Music Director at congregations in Connecticut and New York, including Central
Synagogue
in
Manhattan,
Congregation Kol Ami in White Plains,
NY, and Larchmont Temple in Larchmont, NY. Jayson is a Past President of the Guild of Temple Musicians (GTM) and has led choirs for
the URJ, the American Conference of Cantors (ACC) and the GTM,
at their annual conferences and the URJ’s Biennial. He also is a member of The American
Guild of Organists
(AGO) and serves on
the advisory board of the
ARCOS Chamber Orchestra. Dr. Rodovsky is
a frequent lecturer, performer and presenter at
conferences and conventions of organizations including the American
Choral Directors Association (ACDA), the
Music Educators National Conference (MENC), Chorus America and the American Guild
of Organists (AGO).
Led by Cantor Spilker
^ Meets on Sunday when there is Religious School, 9-9:30 a.m.
^ Participates in services the first Friday of every month
^ Choir Camp - Wednesday, September 9, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Shir Chants, for 7th-12th graders
Led by Cantor Strauss-Klein
^ Meets on Sunday when there is Religious School, 8:45-9:15 a.m.
^ Participates in services regularly throughout the year
^ Choir Camp - Wednesday, September 9, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Torah Tones, for adults
Led by Jason Rodovsky
^ Meets on Wednesday evenings, 6:15-7:15 p.m.
^ Participates in services regularly throughout the year
^ High Holy Day Rehearsals:
Wednesdays, August 19, 26, & September 2 6:15-8:15 p.m.;
Wednesday, September 9, 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.
“We are so
fortunate to
welcome Dr. Jayson
Rodovsky to direct
our adult choir,
Torah Tones.”
Trope Troupe
... the more Torah, the more life. -Hillel
Todah Rabah to our May Ba’alei Korei (chanting
Torah): Paul Berger, Siana Goodwin, Laurie Hadler, Aaron
Hardin, Glenn Hardin, Jasper Hardin, Amy Moore, Maria
Rubinstein, Shelley Robbins, Batya Spector
Todah Rabah to our May Ba’alei Haftarah (chanting
Haftarah): Sue Benfield, Brian Serle
Todah Rabah to our Megillat Ruth chanter: Siana
Goodwin
We are blessed to have someone as musically talented and committed
to Jewish music as Jayson leading our Torah Tones. Please join us in
welcoming him to the Mount Zion community, and consider adding
your voice to our joyful choruses!
To sign up to chant Torah or Haftarah on Shabbat,
e-mail Cantor Jennifer Strauss-Klein at jstraussklein@mzion.org
Jennifer Strauss-Klein, Cantor
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
Mount Zion Temple
Board of Directors
What an honor and pleasure to communicate with you for the first time as Mount
Zion’s President! For those of you who may
not know me (yet), a short introduction: My
wife, Kate, and I joined Mount Zion 22
years ago along with our 3 young children,
Eliot, Carlos and Rosa. Sons Sam and Abe
soon followed. I will complete one cycle of
Temple life, God willing, when I accompany
Rabbi Spilker and Abe’s 2015 Confirmation Class on their New York excursion in October, 14 years after chaperoning the same trip with Eliot
’s class when the ruins of the Twin Towers were still smoldering.
Kate and I are both transplants from Appalachia; Kate hails from Pennsylvania and I am a loyal son of West Virginia. Kate and I met in a calculus class at the U of M, thus providing me with a single positive
memory of that experience. We live in the West Metro and drive past a
number of synagogues to be a part of this community, a reminder that
Mount Zion is truly a congregation of the greater Twin Cities.
I am grateful to my friend and outgoing President, Betsy Rest, for her
superb leadership and many accomplishments including the “Strengthening Connections” strategic plan which was approved by the Board last
September. Since then, our focus has been on carrying out several of the
plan’s key recommendations. “Strengthening Connections” will continue to guide the Board’s work in the coming years. Based on the four
strategic goals outlined in the plan, here are a few of the changes that are
already in place or “coming soon”:
As we find many ways to strengthen connections at Mount Zion, this column is a
way to get to know members of Mount Zion’s Board of Directors. Our nominations
process for the Board is very open and involves many people. Therefore our Board
is as diverse and representative as can be. We are grateful for all who serve in leadership and volunteer their talents for our community. We are blessed that Batya
Spector volunteered to write these vignettes.
Gail Gendler
Gail is a long-term Mount Zion Temple member
whose two daughters, Jennifer and Allison, now
college graduates, attended our Religious School.
Gail sought membership because she desired a religious community with a physical as well as spiritual space, a congregation and building with
programs that supported strong Jewish identities.
In her words: where they would have no questions
about who they were and why they were, where they
felt at peace and at home... And that’s what Mount Zion is; it’s a place
where your identity and your religious tradition is not questioned. She
joined the Board of Directors in 2011, first as a regular member and
continued while serving as Sisterhood Co-President from 2012-2014.
As Co-President, Gail initiated the ‘Women’s Networking Group’, as a
collaborative event with Bet Shalom and Temple Israel Sisterhoods. Gail
is also an Area Director for the Midwest District of Women in Reform
Judaism. Gail sees her congregational role as an individual effort within
the larger community where we each contribute to meet the interests
and needs of current and future members.
Relationships
• Deepened connections to congregants and clergy through forming
Mussar Practice Groups
• Learned stories of new and current members through Humans of
Mount Zion & Board Profiles in our Temple publications
• Enhance Lipschultz Lounge as a gathering space, making it more
inviting to form and feed relationships (Summer of 2015)
• Provide permanent nametags at services and events (proposal to
Board in Summer of 2015)
• Create a biennial survey to assess congregant satisfaction (trial run
with the Board in Summer of 2015)
• Created a visitor’s “Ask Me” table at Shabbat Onegs
Gail and husband Roger live in White Bear Lake; Gail is a realtor with
Edina Realty and Roger is retired after a lifetime of employment with
the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
Aimee Gonzalez
Mount Zion Temple clergy invited Aimee to a
leadership position with Mount Zion Temple’s
20s and 30s group, Noazim (the daring ones) in
spring 2013. That led her to a one year membership on the Board of Directors for an open seat
representing Noazim and in spring 2014 to a two
year term as a regular Board member. It’s a great
benefit to Mount Zion Temple that the term ‘daring one’ suits Aimee even further because she is
the impetus and energy for making technology a key aspect of Mount
Zion’s new strategic plan, ‘Strengthening Connections.’ With ideas in
her mind like live streaming Shabbat and Holiday services and with
recommendations from Tom Marver for clergy podcasts of Torah study,
sermons or other learning activities, Aimee is eager to ensure Mount
Zion Temple is accessible to all who want to be connected to our synagogue community in a variety of ways. Aimee, whose Hebrew name
is ‘Rivka Ami’ (Rebecca for her mother and Ami meaning ‘my people’),
also enjoys opportunities to engage in real-time, face-to-face conversation with co-congregants.
Participation
• Assembled and trained a new volunteer leadership team to oversee our summer Shelter Program
Digital Communication
• Re-designed Mount Zion’s website and This Week at Mount Zion
to make it more mobile device-friendly, interactive and fun.
• Featured our Humans of Mount Zion stories on the Mount Zion
web site and This Week at Mount Zion.
Giving
• Established the L’Chaim 5775 Annual Campaign with a focus on
communicating the Jewish value of a “free-will offering” to every
Mount Zion household.
Thanks to YOU, the Mount Zion community, for realizing these accomplishments through your gifts of kindness, passion, hard work and
financial support. Todah Rabah!
Dan Rybeck, President
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The March 26, 2015 issue of Humans of Mount Zion, written by Phil
Goldman, provides details of Aimee’s family, educational and professional background.
Summer Services at Six
Music and Meaning
Every Friday Night at Mount Zion – June 5-August 28
In lieu of a sermon, we will learn the melodies and the powerful messages of our prayers.We will
explore the liturgical tradition of Kabbalat Shabbat, the welcoming of Shabbat through psalm and melody.
5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00-7:30 p.m.
Kabbalat Panim – Greeting and Nosh
Shabbat Service - We will begin around a Shabbat table in Margolis Hall. The
service continues, weather permitting, outside on our terrace facing the garden.
Oneg Shabbat
June
5
12
19
26
Yedid Nefesh
Psalm 95 “L’chu N’ranana”
Psalm 96 “Shiru L’Adonai” / Yism’chu
Psalm 97 “Or Zarua”
July
3
10
17
24
Psalm 98 “Zamru Ladonai” Psalm 99 “Rom’mu” Psalm 29: “Mizmor l’David” Shabbat Hazon – Sabbath of Vision before Tisha B’Av (Commemorating tragedies in Jewish history)
August
7
14
21
28
Shabbat Nachamu – Sabbath of Comfort after Tisha B’Av – Focus on Lecha Dodi
Psalm 92: “Mizmor Shir” Psalm 93: “M’kolot Mayim” V’shamru
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On Friday, May 8...
The Seventeenth Annual Communal Observance of
Tisha B’Av
Saturday, July 25 / 9 Av, 10:00 p.m.
at Mount Zion
Maariv Service by Candlelight
Rabbi Esther Adler & Cantor Rachel Stock Spilker, Mount Zion
including the chanting of Eicha / Lamentations
D’var Torah by Rabbi Tamar Grimm, Beth Jacob
Installation of Dan Rybeck as Mount Zion’s 54th President.
Sunday, July 26 / 9 Av
Shacharit:
Mount Zion Temple, 9:30 a.m.
Temple of Aaron, 9:00 a.m.
Beth Jacob, 9:00 a.m.
Mincha: Beth Jacob, 5:00 p.m.
Ma’ariv: Beth Jacob, 9:30 p.m.
Todah rabah (thank you deeply) for the compassionate and dedicated
leadership of Betsy Rest as our President
Photo credit: Sue Lund Photography
Congregational Shabbat Dinner
Friday, July 3
Everyone welcome! Immediately following the 6:00 Shabbat service
Cost before June 22: $10 adults; $5 children
Cost after June 22: $15 adults; $8 children
Register online at mzion.nirsham.com
Registration closes on Monday, June 29.
This Shabbat Dinner has been generously subsidized by Joan and
Richard Newmark in honor of their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
Our Volunteer of the Year Julie Dean was honored on the Shabbat of
Ethan and Noah becoming Bnei Mitzvah! Mazel tov and Todah
Rabah Julie and Scott!
MAZEL TOV Joan and Richard!
Thank you for celebrating in this way with our entire community.
L’hitraot / Farewell with deep appreciation to our educator, Ana Apter!
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BROTHERHOOD
CARING COMMUNITY
Sunday June 7: Grand Old Day – This parking event is our major
fundraiser organized by Mark Cohen. Volunteers are needed. Contact
Mark at markcohenmac@hotmail.com to reserve your time slot.
Mount Zion Cares!
The Caring Community Program is here to help Mount Zion Temple
members in their moments of need. We reach out to you with a helping hand
when there is injury, illness, grief or other life stressors.
Sunday, Father’s Day, June 21, 10:00 am: Brotherhood bike ride,
at Crosby Lake Park, organized by Richard Newmark. We will ride
approximately 21 miles along the Mississippi River. Lunch in downtown
St. Paul. Call Richard at 651-340-3487 or ranewmark@gmail.com
We provide meals, rides, visitors, and shiva support.
To get help contact the program at caringcommunity@mzion.org
or call 651-698-3881.
Saints Baseball, August 22, at the CHS Field in
Lowertown, organized by Dan Levey. Come see the new
ballpark! Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and
$10 for children. Contact Dan at 651-756-8801 or danlevey2@gmail.com
MAZAL
LIFE LONG LEARNING
ONE STEP
Project Home: Brotherhood will be staffing several overnights at our
AT A
shelter in June. Please contact Shel Finver if you would like to join us.
TIME
Todah Rabah. Thanks to Shel Finver and Jack Silverman for coordinating the many dedicated volunteers who made our May efforts – the Yom
Ha’aym/Mother’s Day Brunch and Memorial Day flag placement – run
smoothly. Thanks to Arnie Krohn and many additional volunteers for providing our bagel and coffee sales during Sunday school, and to Shel Finver
for coordinating this year's B'nei Mitzvah and Confirmation book gifts.
Yesher Koach!
Library News
Milton Steinberg’s As a Driven Leaf
Brotherhood Meetings: All Mount Zion men are invited to these
It is my personal opinion that Rabbi Milton Steinberg’s As a Driven
Leaf is the finest Jewish novel ever written. There’s certainly no lack of
candidates for that literary assessment – other titles which come immediately to mind are Henry Roth’s Call It Sleep; Andre SchwarzBart’s The Last of the Just; and Arthur A. Cohen’s In the Days of
Simon Stern. Others would nominate works by Philip Roth, Elie
Wiesel, or Abraham Cahan – among others. For me, what makes Steinberg’s novel stand out from the rest is his creativity and mastery of the
details of Jewish life in the second century. Steinberg takes one line,
among others, out of the Talmud, and creates a whole world out of it.
The line is about Elisha ben Abuyah – the esteemed rabbi who became
an apostate as he sought reason and certainty in Hellenistic philosophy
and civilization when his faith faltered in the face of personal tragedy.
But it is not only Steinberg’s magisterial mastery of the tensions of second century Jewish life in the Roman empire at work here; there is
Rabbi Steinberg’s allegory of Jewish life in the twentieth century, and
the alienation of Jews in modernity desiring to find the answer that
eluded Elisha. A seminal work by one of the last century’s greatest rabbinical minds. Strongly recommended.
monthly meetings; check your e-mails or This Week at Mount Zion for dates
and join us for a light supper & discussion.
Thank you to Charlie Levine and Daniel Sogin for their long service to
our organization. We are grateful for their hard work!
Join our Brotherhood Board of Directors – elections to be held
in early June. You can be part of the important work we do for our Temple, for our members, and for our community. Friendships – camaraderie
– support our community – fun activities – good food! Contact Brian Serle
at 612-251-5045 or bkserle@yahoo.com
Membership forms will be mailed to all men in the Temple in June.
Please sign-up and send your annual dues to the Temple to support our
mitzvot, from providing books for B'nei Mitzvah and confirmation celebrations to supporting the Purim Carnival, Temple dinners, and the
Mother's Day brunch.
L’Hitraot, and have a great summer!
Brian Serle and Richard Newmark, Brotherhood Co-Presidents
Interfaith Builders Habitat for Humanity Build
Bob Epstein, Librarian (librarian@mzion.org)
July 20-August 7, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Brotherhood, on behalf of Mount Zion, is
inviting all congregants to participate in
this mitzvah with Interfaith Builders. Please
consider volunteering your time and dollars to help a homeless family acquire their own home. This year, the home will be in Frogtown.
Each congregation volunteering needs to raise $1800. Help this worthy cause by making a donation, and come join us as we build a new
home! Volunteers can choose any day during the build.
An Israel Book Discussion
The Last Jew
by Kaniuk Yoram
Monday, July 20, 7:00 p.m. at Mount Zion
Checks should be made out to Habitat for Humanity and can be
sent to me at 1003 Stryker Ave., West Saint Paul, MN 55118. To
volunteer, please contact Arnie Krohn at 651-398-6602 or
askrohn@comcast.net.
Join us for an engaging conversation about Israeli
life through its literature. Even if you cannot read
the book in advance, you are welcome. Questions? Contact Charles
at CSFodor@aol.com or Jonathan at jkeisenthal@comcast.net.
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B’NEI MITZVAH
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Danny Redish
Adrienne Kanihan
June 13, 2015
June 20, 2015
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David Kanihan and the sister of Leah. She is in the
Danny Redish is the son of David and Laura
Redish and the brother of Jay and Sylvia. Danny
is a 7th-grader at Olson Middle School. His
favorite classes are social studies and science and
he is particularly interested in mythology, ancient
history, and law. Danny's hobbies include computer games, D&D,
and traveling with his family. Some of Danny's favorite travel
memories are trying on a samurai helmet in Japan, climbing a castle
in Wales, and swimming with whale sharks in Mexico. Danny is
interested in learning how to design computer games himself, and
hopes to have many more adventures around the world. Because
Danny really loves animals, he will be donating a portion of his bar
mitzvah gifts to the Humane Society of the United States to protect
animals from abuse and harm.
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seventh grade at Highland Park Middle School
where she is on the swim team, dance team, track
team and plays clarinet in the concert band. Science and American
History are her favorite subjects. When she goes to college, Adrienne
is interested in double majoring in food science and dance, and she is
also interested in interior design. In her free time, you can find Adrienne reading or listening to music. She loves to text and hang out with
her friends. Adrienne also enjoys riding her bike, so she volunteered at
Free Bikes 4 Kids for her mitzvah project. In honor of her Bat Mitzvah, Adrienne will be donating a portion of her gift money to the Cleft
Palate Foundation.
Ryan Bordo
Ethan Richman
June 27, 2015
July 1, 2015
Ethan is the son of Robert Richman and Kristin
Beckmann and is big brother to Rebecca. He is the
grandson of Harold & Marlene Richman (both of
blessed memory) and Virgil & Patricia Beckmann.
Ethan is headed into 8th grade at St. Paul Academy
& Summit School. Playing and following team sports and snowboarding are Ethan's main past times. However, playing baseball is his
favorite as he competes on three different teams during the baseball
season which for him never really ends. Ethan is trying to figure out
a career that involves playing/watching/managing a sports team. When
he’s not in school or playing sports he can usually be found reading or
hanging out with friends and family. For his Mitzvah Project Ethan
volunteered with the Sanneh Foundation, which provides life skills for
at-risk kids using soccer as the catalyst to empower kids. In honor of
his Bar Mitzvah, Ethan will be donating a portion of his gift money to
the Sanneh Foundation.
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Ryan (Benyamin Simcha) is the son of Scott and
Michele Bordo. He is the grandson of Mariam Zamansky and the late Edward Zamansky, Linda
Price, Charles Bordo, and great grandson Shirley
Rossof. Ryan is a 7th grader at Kenwood Trail Middle school in
Lakeville where his favorite subject is math. He enjoys playing the saxaphone and competitive sport stacking. Ryan is Minnesota’s 4th best
sport stacker and will be competing in the Jr. Olympic sport stacking
tournament this summer in Virginia Beach. Ryan also enjoys playing
baseball and playing with his Siberian Cat, Eddie. Ryan’s mitzvah project was volunteering for SMART, Southern Minnesota Animal Rescue Team at PetSmart helping care for kittens and prepare them for
adoption. He will be donating a portion of his gift money to SMART
and saving for college. Ryan would like to attend the University of
Wisconsin- Madison and study engineering.
Jordan Akers
July 18, 2015
Louis Feiges
Jordan is the son of Jonathan and Patty Akers. He
is the grandson of Shelly and Decy Akers and Bill
and Rose Burns. He has an older sister, Aly. Jordan
is currently in the 7th grade at Hill-Murray School.
His favorite subjects are French, math, and band.
Jordan loves to play soccer for Hill-Murray and Lacrosse for Stillwater
Area Lacrosse Association. In addition Jordan enjoys downhill skiing.
He is a talented pianist and enjoys playing violin as well. Jordan has
learned that it is important to “give it your all” and “not to take anything for granted” during his preparation to become Bar Mitzvah. He
loves learning new languages which has made Hebrew fun for him.
His Mitzvah project was helping to raise money for people with cerebral palsy and other life-long illnesses through Gillette Children’s Hospital and United Cerebral Palsy of Minnesota. Jordan plans to continue
to support this cause with a portion of his gift money and additional
volunteer time.
August 1, 2015
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Louis (Levi) is the son of Steven Winter and Jennifer Feiges. He is the grandson of Dale Winter and
Toby Feiges and Janice Olah. He is the great-grandson of Sophia Bativick. Louis is in the 7th grade at
Hudson Middle School. Louis’ favorite subjects in
school are Science, Math and Phy Ed. He is a member of the Hudson
Middle School Model UN club, the Hudson Football team, the Hudson Middle School Basketball team and the Hudson Boosters Baseball
team. He would love to play football in college and study sports medicine to become a team doctor, physical therapist or athletic trainer.
Louis is proud of his volunteer service for the St. Paul Police Department – Western District which he will donate a portion of his gift
money in addition to the OSRUI Camp Scholarship Fund and the
Epilepsy Foundation Minnesota.
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THANK YOU...FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS
RABBIS’
DISCRETIONARY FUND
In honor of the birth of:
Neo Michael Cassano
Valerie & Michael Cassano
In memory of:
Edith Calin
Rose Silurik
Margaret Stone
Arthur Stone
In appreciation of:
Rabbi Esther Adler
Glen Hardin & Allyson Perling
John Mast
Rabbi Adam Spilker
Glen Hardin & Allyson Perling
In yahrzeit memory of:
Gus Gutman
The Family of Gus Gutman
Donations:
Michael & Sharson DeMark
CANTORS’
DISCRETIONARY FUND
In memory of:
Phillip Litman
Lee Litman
Margaret Stone
Arthur Stone
In appreciation of:
Cantor Spilker
Cantor Strusss-Klein
Glen Hardin & Allyson Perling
John Mast
MAXINE APPLEBAUM
ART ENHANCEMENT
FUND
In honor of:
Jacob Applebaum
Lee & Patti Engler
In memory of:
Phebe Givens
Sally & Jimmy Beloff
Barbara Minsberg
Stuart Applebaum
Sally & Jimmy Beloff
BROTHERHOOD FUND
In honor of the birthday of:
Charlie Levine
Ted & Jackie Flaum
CEMETERY MAINTENANCE & BEAUTIFICATION FUND
In honor of the birthday of:
Ira Kipp
Ted & Jackie Flaum
In yahrzeit memory of:
Dolores Alpern
Steve & Gail Brand
Paul Fram
Virginia Fram
Ilya Kladnitskiy
Lisa Kladnitskaya & Family
Melvin F. Krasnow
Brian & Judy Krasnow
Shirley Mantell
Susan & Robert Mantell
Sarah Mintz
Steve & Gail Brand
Frances Sains
Steve & Gail Brand
FINBERG CAMP FUND
In memory of:
Mary Kay Bauman’s father
Marc & Mayda Raffe
Angie Milligan’s mother
Marc & Mayda Raffe
Carol Olson’s mother
Marc & Mayda Raffe
In yahrzeit memory of:
Charlotte Stander
Charles Stander
In honor of the Confirmation Class:
Samantha Abrahamson
Alyson Akers
Kyle Anderson
Noah Baum
Kevin Class
Isabella D’Aquila
Victoria Garner
David Guthertz
Zoe Klass-Warch
Eamon Kuhne
Frances Kukich
Sophia Lipset-Dean
Connor Mann
Sophia Paley
Abraham Rybeck
Zachary Sain
Ryan Sims
Jeremy Skoler
Mirit Spilker
Daniel Turin
Elijah Wagner
Mary Ann & David Wark
In honor of the high school
graduates:
Louis Bogolub
Corey Cox
Sophie Elwood
Talia Fossum-Wernick
Jacob Garr
Daniel Glick
Jasper Hardin
Oliva Kramer
Claire Krelitz
Sam Leikind
Spencer Levin
Daniel Levitt
Ben Miller
Claire Oberman
Liam Plambeck
Marni Pulford
Alexi Rapoport
Noah Robiner
Sydney Roston
Lana Rubinstein
Laura Sankary
Isaac Schiff
Eiden Spilker
Cody Sultan
Josh Weisenfeld
Micaela Yarosh
Lucia Zats
Eli Zelle
Mary Ann & David Wark
HARRIS CHAPEL FUND
In yahrzeit memory of:
Mildred Harris
Mary Ann Wark
JIM & NANCY HARRIS
LEADERSHIP FUND
In yahrzeit memory of:
Melvin Krasnow
Natalie & Lewis Harris
Wishing a speedy recovery to:
Donald Harris
Brian & Judy Krasnow
JEAN & ROBERT HARRIS
SUMMER CAMP FUND
In honor of the anniversary of:
Roger & Jean Harris
Judy Lloyd
KULAM FUND
In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of:
Netta Hardin
Rita Davern
Nancy Huart
Maxine Garbo
Aimee Gonzalez
Laura & Ioni Gueron
Eileen Kopman
Shirleymae Lane
Yasmine Moideen
Judi Orland
Joan Ostrove
Reine Shiffman
Batya Spector
Mary Ann & David Wark
Jill Weiss
Marcia Woods-Weisman
In appreciation of:
Paula Roston
Larry Solomon
Glen Hardin & Allyson Perling
LEVINE CHOIR FUND
Wishing a speedy recovery to:
Margo Friedman
Leigh & Harvey Cohen
In memory of:
Margaret Stone
Leigh & Harvey Cohen
MITZVAH FOODSHELF
FUND
In honor of the special anniversary
of:
Terry & Harry Cohen
Jeanie & Mike Folger
Melissa Krasnow & Dan Chan
Brian & Judy Krasnow
In honor of our friendship to:
Mayda Raffe
Holly Ross
Ellen Sampson
Janet Kampf
In memory of:
Barbara Minsberg
Lois & Bud Seltzer
Rochelle Weiss
Baudouin
Janet, Jennifer & Amy Kampf
Eunice Schoen
Ruth Malinoff
Myra Stang
Hildary & Jerry Kobrin
Margaret Stone
Ellen Shammash & The Hotvedt
family
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Joan Strouse
Joel & Gail Tilsner
In yahrzeit memory of:
Dolores Alpern
Steve & Gail Brand
Harold Gurstelle
Carol Gurstelle
Steve Gurstelle
Carol Gurstelle
Sarah Mintz
Steve & Gail Brand
Frances Sains
Steve & Gail Brand
Nathan Schneider
Carol Gurstelle
Donations:
Monday bridge group
Marilyn Silver
OUR BODIES OUR
SOULS FUND
In honor of being named volunteer of the year:
Julie Dean
Mary Ann & David Wark
PARENTS & TOTS FUND
In honor of the 1st birthday of:
Alfred Davini
Sarah & Matthew Davini
PRAYERBOOK FUND
In memory of:
Lorraine Linsk
Rick Linsk
Barbara Minsberg
Mary Ann & David Wark
PRESIDENT’S
DISCRETIONARY FUND
In honor of your presidency:
Betsy Rest
Mary Ann & David Wark
SHIR TZION CHOIR
FUND
In appreciation of:
Paula Roston
Larry Solomon
Glen Hardin & Allyson Perling
SISTERHOOD
LEADERSHIP FUND
In memory of:
Barbara Minsberg
Leigh & Harvey Cohen
TORAH RESTORATION
FUND
In memory of:
Lorraine Linsk
Mary Ann & David Wark
TORAH TONES CHOIR
FUND
Wishing a speedy recovery to:
Byron Bluse
Laurie Hadler
YAHRZEIT FUND
In yahrzeit memory of:
Joseph Arbit
Harvey & Judy Arbit
Sheldon Burstein
Stanley Burstein
Simon Davidson
Deborah Moses
Frances Ellis
Ron & Betty Ellis
Steve Gradwohl
Kathy & Tony Flaminio
Michael Hochman
Lolly & Don Hochman
Othniel Izakson
Elena Izaksonas
Paul Jensen
David Wark Family
Morris Leibovitz
Rosalind Laskin
David Levy
Lois Moheban
Joseph Lowinger
Howard & Mariam Lowinger
Shirley Mantell
Susan & Robert Mantell
Martha Rosengren
Jane Trosdahl
Marian Rubin
Judy Bercu
Steve & Wendy Rubin
Esther Dorothy Rutkowski
Alice & Bruce Gaarder
Adeline Sandler
Judi Levin Marshall
Rhyllis Schwartz
Amy Schwartz Moore
Eleazer Shallom
Mordecai & Esther Shallom
Ken Stecklein
Hilary & Jerry Kobrin
Robert Sternberger
Sara Sternberger & Howard
Epstein
Helen Taler
Yefim Taler
Sara Turin
Turin Family
Jean Wilensky
Scott & Joan Wilensky
SISTERHOOD
2015 Mount Zion Garage Sale!
MIRIAM’S WELL
Credit Cards Accepted!
Summer Hours: Fridays 1/2 hr before services. Contact Ruth Garner 651-278-9596 OR Sheri Frisque 651-270-3352 with questions.
We are looking for volunteers to help sort and set up for the sale during
our collection days. Staffing help during the sale is always appreciated,
as well! You can contact Penny Druker at pdruker@comcast.net or Deb
Bacharach at deb.bachrach@yahoo.com for Volunteer information.
Join Sisterhood Today!
Come together with special women who share your values and concerns! The mission of Mount Zion Temple Sisterhood is to support,
serve and enrich each other, Mount Zion Temple, Reform Judaism, and
the greater community through service, education, leadership development and fundraising. Basic membership is $40! Mail your check,
payable to Mount Zion Temple Sisterhood to: Peggy Kipp 2273 Wagon
Wheel Ct. Mendota Hts., MN 55120, or pay using cash, check or
credit card at the gift shop. A new year of Sisterhood is upon us and
we'd love to hear from you! We are now planning next year’s fun and
exciting calendar of programs and we look forward to seeing our old
friends and making new ones. Contact co-presidents Sheri Frisque,
sherifrisque@yahoo.com and Ruth Garner, ruthsg1966@comcast.net
with ideas or questions. We are always looking for your input!
Please start saving your gently used items. As with previous years we cannot accept large appliances, televisions, VHS, CD and DVD players,
computers, monitors, printers, typewriters, mattresses, grills, carpet, large
exercise equipment (treadmills, exercise bikes, etc.) bike helmets, used
lawn mowers and other kinds of tools that require gasoline to operate,
tires magazines, encyclopedias, strollers, cribs or car seats.
Donation Days:
July 19, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
July 20 - 23, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m
July 24, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m
Closed July 25 & 26 (Shabbat & Tisha B’Av)
July 27 & 28, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m
Sisterhood Needs Your Help!
Sale Dates:
Jennifer Wall is looking for someone to take over as the Mitzvah Food
Shelf Project/Neighborhood House Liaison. This role is extremely
rewarding, as you get to be a main contributor for an amazing cause.
Responsibilities include: keeping congregants informed of the needs of
the Neighborhood House Food Shelf and ways to contribute,
submitting information for publications, making weekly trips to Neighborhood House to drop off donations, and other gratifying tasks. For
more information on how to help with the Mitzvah Food Shelf Project, contact Sheri Frisque at SheriFrisque@yahoo.com. Note: Your donations and volunteer efforts are always greatly appreciated!
Opening Night - July 29, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m ($5 entry fee)
July 30, 4 - 8 p.m
July 31, Noon - 4:30 p.m.
Closed August 1 (Shabbat)
August 2, Noon - 4:30 p.m.
August 6, 4 - 8 p.m
August 7, Noon - 4:30 p.m. (half-priced day)
August 9, 12-4pm (bag day)
Trucks arrive for pick-up of remaining items on August 10.
PRIME TIMERS
NOAZIM - 20S/30S GROUP
Members 55 and olders
Making Judaism relevant to 20- & 30-somethings at Mount Zion!
For more information on upcoming events, to get involved, or to
simply get on our mailing list, email Cantor Strauss-Klein at
jstraussklein@mzion.org or find our group on Facebook!
Ageless Grace®:
A Fitness and Wellness Program for the Body and the Mind
Thursday, June 4, 11:30 a.m. - Pot Luck Luncheon
Come join Pola Rest for a talk on brain health and a join-in demonstration of Ageless Grace®. First we will have a short discussion of brain
health and neuroplasticity. Then we will actually practice about 25 minutes of Ageless Grace® exercise. Don’t worry, you won’t need to wear
gym clothes – just come as you are.
Soul Food Friday
Come for the food, stay and feed your soul!
First Friday of every month.
Pola Rest is a certified Ageless Grace® Educator and
Trainer, as well as a teacher of languages and dance
enthusiast. She teaches Ageless Grace® classes around
the Twin Cities and trains others to give classes. She
first was attracted to Ageless Grace to interest her now
90-year-old mother in exercising daily. Her mother
loves the program!
June 6 & July 3
Shabbat Dinner* @ 7:15 p.m.
Kabbalat Shabbat Service @ 8:15 p.m.
Connect with new people at this friendly
and inviting service! Singles, couples, partners, ALL are welcome! *For dinner, RSVP
on NOAZIM Facebook page ($5).
Please bring a dish to share. RSVP by May 28 to: Jill Spanier, 651-4931959. js020907@gmail.com or Shel Finver, finvers@comcast.net.
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LOWER SCHOOL NEWS
6th Grade Graduation –
Displaying the tallit each created
Students dance at end-of-year picnic on May 17.
Honoring faculty including graduating college seniors and departing Virginia
Rovainen (5 yrs), Jeff Prottas (18 yrs), and Eileen Kopman (21 yrs).
Religious School committee chair, Vicki Long,
and vice-chair, Steve Cohen, honor Ana Apter
7th Grade Mitzvah Project Presentations.
Todah Rabah!
2015-2016
Religious School Registration
Grades PreK-12th
Our Noodles & Company fundraiser raised $514.91 for youth
programming at Mount Zion. Thank you for supporting us!
Now Open & Online!
To register online, go to mzion.nirsham.com
If you did not receive the registration email, please contact Jen
Baddin, Administrative Coordinator at jbaddin@mzion.org.
Sign up by June 1 and save $50!
Tuition will increase $50/student after June 1.
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CHAI SCHOOL NEWS
Chai School Graduation &
Senior Send-Off 5775
Todah Rabah!
Our Noodles & Company fundraiser raised $514.91 for youth
programming at Mount Zion. Thank you for supporting us! For a
20% off catering coupon, see page 12.
Camp Send-Off
Shabbat Service
Friday, June 5, 6:00 p.m.
See p. 3 for details.
Youth Groups
Noar Tzion Falafel Making
Mazel tov to our High School seniors!
Noar Tzion Bowling
Here are their plans for next year:
Louis Bogolub: University of Denver
Sophie Elwood: Gap year in Europe followed by Wesleyan University
Talia Fossum-Wernick: Syracuse University Acting Program
Jacob Garr: Indiana University
Daniel Glick: Skidmore College
Jasper Hardin: Hamline University
Claire Krelitz: Occidental College
Spencer Levin: Acting apprenticeship followed by career in theater
Daniel Levitt: University of Iowa
Ben Miller: Northwestern University
Claire Oberman: University of Denver
Liam Plambeck: Washington University in St. Louis
Marni Pulford: University of Minnesota
Noah Robiner: Carleton College
Sydney Roston: University of Maryland Honors
Lana Rubinstein: University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Eliza Skoler: Carleton College
Eiden Spilker: Gap year in Israel and Ecuador followed by
Brown University
Josh Weisenfeld: Gustavus Adolphus College
Eli Zelle: Emory University
Mazel Tov to our 5776 SPORTY Board!
President
Lexi Hilton
Programming Vice-President
Noah Gerber
Social Action Vice-President
Sophia Weber
Membership and Financial Vice-President
Anna Perleberg
Communication Vice-President
Ruthie Salita
Freshman Representative
Sam Weber
NFTY Summer Kallah
Save the Date: August 12-16 at OSRUI
Mazel tov also to
Watch your e-mail for more info
during the summer!
Isaac Schiff, Cody Sultan, Micaela Yarosh, Lucia Zats
We did not receive information about their next steps in time for publication.
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SOCIAL ACTION UPDATE
Hey Mount Zion!
Are you feeling PROUD?
Tzedek = Justice
We’ve traveled so far together, and it means so much for so many.
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Mount Zion Receives Social Action Award
Sunday, June 28 is our 11 year
parading with JPride at Pride!
Join us! Everyone welcome!
Haven’t missed a year? That’s Fabulous! Never been to Pride before?
This is your year! Wear a JPride
shirt, a Jewish youth group shirt,
or a JPride Sticker and walk, dance
the ‘Hora on Hennepin,’ and
celebrate together! As always,
EVERYONE
is
welcome!
Friends, Partners, Parents, Spouses, Teens, All Ages of Adults, Kids
with an Adult!
Contact Cantor Strauss-Klein at jstraussklein@mzion.org.
Mount Zion’s Year of Tzedek received the Irving J. Fain Award for outstanding social action programming. The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism presented the prize to nine Reform congregations during its
biennial conference in April. Tom Marver accepted the award on Mount
Zion’s behalf,
We are saving a spot for you!
IN THE COMMUNITY
Mount Zion previously received the award in 2002 and 2009. The framed
certificates will go on display in the building later this year.
Food for Your Soul
Thursday, June 18
A Year of Tzedek — Having the Conversation began in the fall of 2012 as an
effort to bring social justice to the forefront of congregational life. The program challenged members to connect with tikkun olam on individual, congregational, and community-wide levels.
Food For Your Soul is a one of a kind dinner party-each featuring a delicious dinner and a featured
Foodie (food guest), including chefs, food critics,
food writers and restaurant entrepreneurs. Because
of the generosity of hosts and hostesses, the elegant
dinners will take place in ten-plus homes or venues
with approximately 30 guests at each home, providing for an intimate setting and fun evening. Food For Your Soul
has raised more than $350,000 in its four-year-history. Raised funds
benefit the residents of Sholom and the more than 1,000 seniors each
year at Sholom’s campuses. More info: foodforyoursoul.org.
“During the year, we helped each person connect a formative part of their
life-story to one of three Jewish motivations for justice: leaving Egypt, being
in the image of God, and tikkun olam,” said Rabbi Adam Stock Spilker.
Mount Zion attempted to show congregants how seemingly small actions
such as sharing a personal history or recording a community narrative can
pull people of different backgrounds together to tackle social justice issues
in our city, state, and nation. Events during the year included a post-election open meeting, a public meeting with Governor Dayton, and a mitzvah day at Neighborhood House. Cantor Rachel Stock Spilker led a
mitzvah trip to a Jewish community in Uganda.
Grandparent & Grandchild Weekend
Friday, June 19-Sunday, June 21
JCC Perlstein Resort near the Wisconsin Dells
“We emerged from this year with renewed intention, greater clarity about
our Jewish mandate for justice, and new partnerships with our neighbors
to address the economic disparities and racial injustices in our community,” Rabbi Spilker said.
Create special memories at camp with your grandchildren (ages 412). Families can participate in activities– boating, swimming, horseback riding, fishing, rock climbing and more – special workshops
and a lively Shabbat celebration all led by professional staff. Enjoy
time together at your own pace, and make the most of the special
bond that only exists between grandparents and their grandchildren.
Accommodations include hotel-style rooms, meals and snacks.
More details: gojcc.org/ldvd.
Catching the Escape Artist:
Biographer Thomas Beller talks J.D. Salinger
Sunday, June 21, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
All are invited - FREE and open to the public.
Highland Park Library (1974 Ford Parkway)
Register thefriends.org/beller.
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Mount Zion Temple
1300 Summit Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
PRESORTED STANDARD
US POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT NO. 814
TWIN CITIES, MN
Address Service Requested
Rabbi Adam Stock Spilker
Rabbi Esther Adler
Cantor Jennifer Strauss-Klein
Cantor Rachel Stock Spilker
Larry Solomon, Executive Director
Ana Apter, Interim Religious School Director
Dan Rybeck, President
Susan Robiner, President-Elect
Teresa Matzek, Iton Tziyon, editor
tmatzek@mzion.org
Phone: 651-698-3881 ~ Fax: 651-698-1263
Website: www.mzion.org
Come hear our fabulous
Intergenerational Choir
and see our youth at the
Congregational
Shabbat Dinner
The Seventeenth Annual Communal Observance of
Tisha B’Av
Friday, July 3
Camp Send-Off
Shabbat Service
Service: 6:00 p.m.
Dinner: 7:15 p.m.
Friday, June 5 at 6:00 p.m.
Monday, July 25 / 9 Av, 10:00 p.m.
at Mount Zion
Maariv Service by Candlelight
See p. 3 for details.
Rabbi Esther Adler & Cantor Rachel Stock Spilker, Mount Zion
See p. 7 for details.
I N S I D E
See p. 7 for more details.
Rabbi’s Letter
2
Service Schedule
3
Chai Notes
4
From the President
5
Summer Services
6
MaZAL
8
Brotherhood
8
B’nei Mitzvah
9
Contributions
10
Sisterhood
11
Lower School
12
Chai School
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Social Action Update 14
Sponsored by St. Paul Board of Rabbis and Beth Jacob,
Mount Zion Temple, and Temple of Aaron
Summer Services at Six
Music and Meaning
Every Friday Night at Mount Zion – June 5-August 28
In lieu of a sermon, we will learn the melodies and the powerful messages of our prayers.We will explore
the liturgical tradition of Kabbalat Shabbat, the welcoming of Shabbat through psalm and melody.
5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00-7:30 p.m.
Kabbalat Panim – Greeting and Nosh
Shabbat Service - We will begin around a Shabbat table in
Margolis Hall. The service continues, weather permitting,
outside on our terrace facing the garden.
Oneg Shabbat
See p. 6 for details.
urj.org/biennial15