The Jewish commentator Nachmanides is forced into a disputation with a Christian scholar about the validity of Judaism and Christianity. We will show this movie during the weekly Rashi class downtown Minneapolis. Everyone is welcome. You do not need to be part of the class (where we study Genesis/Bereishit through the lens of 11th c commentator Rashi), though you are welcome to stop by any time; no experience necessary.
·discover the intersection of social justice, arts, and culture in the Twin Cities;
·connect with people interested in making a better world;
·learn from social-justice-minded activists, artists, community leaders, organizers and scholars;
·experience real life campaign work with a local social change organization;
·create connections between social justice and Jewish ethics; and put it all into action?
If you answered yes, and will be in 9-12th grade in the fall, then the Seeds of Justice Fellowship is for you!
You will gain leadership and community organizing skills; participate in group projects; shadow Jewish Community Action staff on campaigns,
be part of a community of fellows; learn from community mentors; get real life experience for college applications and post-high school plans; and have the opportunity to explore and reflect at an end of the year retreat!
The Seeds of Justice Fellowship is a new initiative of Jewish Community Action. The fellowship runs from October through April. Spaces are limited and applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications at www.jewishcommunityaction.org, see right sidebar
Please send your completed application to: Lauren Bastien by email: lauren@jewishcommunityaction.org or by mail to 2375 University Ave W.,
High Holy Day packets were e-mailed on July 26 with information regarding: services, child care, memorial book, etc. Tickets were mailed separately. If you need additional tickets, please contact the office (651-698-3881). [There is a suggested donation of $54 per ticket.] You can also find all the packet of information by clicking here
Challenge and Change: The Meaning of Three Central Prayers
At Shabbat services in the month of Elul/August, our rabbis will lead a study of the following High Holy Day prayers. Our cantors will also sing them in several evocative musical settings.
August 13Avinu Malkeinu: How do we Envision God?
August 20Un’taneh Tokef: Can we Change to Avert our Decree?
Hidden Falls Regional Park (On the corner of Magoffin and Mississippi River Blvd)
Ample parking available! Bring your own dinner, lawn chair, flashlight, and shofar! Grills and S’mores will be provided. Tashlich will take place at Hidden Falls, rain or shine. If there is rain, Shabbat will take place at Mount Zion.
For those unable to come to the river, there will be a brief service at Mount Zion at 7:30 pm.
An Open House and Brunch for Unaffiliated Jews in Our Community
Sunday, September 12, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Mount Zion Temple
Mount Zion's annual Open Houses have been extremely successful in introducing the Temple to those seeking a warm, inviting, and supportive spiritual home. Please help make this year's Open House a success by inviting your unaffiliated Jewish friends so they can:
Discover Mount Zion's rich history and our dedication to worship, learning, and social justice
Meet our clergy and temple members
Tour our building and religious school
Get a taste of the various organizations and activities in which we are involved
Join clergy for informal sessions about the High Holy Day prayers and music
Learn, sing, nosh, and enjoy!
Complimentary High Holy Day tickets will be given to Open House guests.
RSVP Required; Childcare Provided
Please call or email Michelle Davis in the temple office with questions or to make reservations: 651-698-3881 or mdavis@mzion.org
Repentance (teshuvah) is one of Judaism’s most central and radical ideas. It invites us to engage in deep self-reflection and offers us the possibility of profound moral transformation. Prior to Yom Kippur, Professor Louis Newman will help us explore what teshuvah really entails, how we begin and how it can restore a sense of wholeness to our lives.
Louis Newman, a native of St. Paul, is the John M. and Elizabeth W. Musser Professor of Religious Studies at Carleton College, where he has taught since 1983, and also the author of Repentance: The Meaning and Practice of Teshuvah (Jewish Lights, 2010).
Sponsored by the St. Paul JCC, Beth Jacob Congregation, Mount Zion Temple, Temple of Aaron and the Talmud Torah of St. Paul.
honoring the Brotherhood and Sisterhood and their leadership, past and present
Live and silent sun-filled auctions
Dinner and calypso band
Cameo appearance by our Cantors
Tropical theme and sumptuous island cuisine
Torah Tuesdays on Mondays!
Want to spend an incredible, social, educational, fun lunchtime? Join us for Torah Tuesdays. An ongoing study group meeting at Mount Zion at noon every Monday in Sisterhood Lounge. Bring your own lunch. We serve coffee and tea.
Rabbi Spilker and the Prime Timers’ 2010 Evening with the Rabbi
Monday, August 23, 5:45 p.m., Mount Zion patio
Reform Judaism in Israel: Successes and Setbacks in 2010
Rabbi Spilker will present the status of the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism (the name of the Reform movement in Israel.) We will then discuss prospects for non-Orthodox Judaism given the events of this year. The context is, on the one hand, more and more Israelis are being drawn to Progressive Judaism and, on the other, ultraorthodox Jews are wielding greater power both socially and politically.
Potluck contributions, by last name
A-K: Dessert (fruit or sweets); L-R: Entrée;
S-Z: Vegetable dish, starch, or appetizer
Respond to Mount Zion Prime Timers, 1300 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105 with your name(s), phone number, number attending, what item you’re bringing, and if you need or can provide a ride.
Sisterhood News
OSRUI Sefer Torah
Every year more and more of our children attend camp at the Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI). The camp is growing and is hoping to purchase a new sefer Torah. Mount Zion Temple Sisterhood along with other congregations is supporting this initiative and we’ve already made a donation of $500.00. Wouldn’t you like to help out too? Please make checks out to WRJ Midwest and mail them to Peggy Kipp, WRJ Midwest 2273 Wagon Wheel Court Mendota Hts., MN 55120. Thank you for your continued support for our camp.
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Now casting for The Sisterhood Apprentice!
All women are welcome!
August 21, 9 a.m. Registration, followed by Shabbat Services and Program
Join us on in the Sisterhood Lounge at Mount Zion where Carol Berger, WRJ Midwest Board Member and Marla Goldberg, WRJ Midwest 1st Vice President engage us in leadership skills and building membership. Lunch will be provided by Cecil’s Deli. $10.00 RSVP or questions to Peggy Kipp WRJ Midwest Area Director, pkipp56@comcast.net, 651-285-4168 (evenings). Please bring a kosher food item to donate.
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Lech Lecha: Covenant Promises – Future Blessings
WRJ Midwest District Convention, October 14-17, 2010
Sofitel Hotel, Bloomington, Minnesota
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, study, worship, and simply have fun with sisterhood members from throughout our district! Register by September 15th and save up to $25! Registration is now open. (Registration information and forms are available at click here)
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Theatre Information
Only 10 more tickets available for Billy Elliot on December 19 at the Orpheum! Ticket price is $74.35. Seats are on the main floor Rows W and Y. Hurry because these will go fast! Call or e-mail Toba at 952-953-0228 or tmlazor@unique-software.com.
