Author Archives: Joy Breslauer
HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR PRESENTATIONS IN MONTANA
Is anyone planning to attend the Holocaust program at the Civic Center on Tuesday night? Perhaps it would be prudent for members of the Jewish community to get together afterwards to discuss the pros and cons of the program over dessert and coffee. Please offer a suggestion for an appropriate venue.
Also, if anyone is planning to attend the Eva Schloss presentation on Sunday, November 3, it might be worthwhile convoying to Bozeman for safety’s sake, depending on the weather and the roads.
Joy
THE INTERNATIONAL SHABBOS PROJECT 11/15-16/2019
It’s that time of year again… time to get excited for another incredible Shabbat Project experience! This November 15-16 2019, Shabbat Parshat Vayeira, Jews from all walks of life will come together to keep one Shabbat, and we’d love for you to be a part of it.
Join The Shabbat Project’s global movement to renew family and community life, restore Jewish identity and unite Jews worldwide.
Join the Global Movement
The Shabbat Project in numbers
HOLOCAUST SPEAKER COMES TO GREAT FALLS
Don’t miss a rare opportunity to hear the inspiring story of a living Holocaust survivor Oct. 15 at the Mansfield Theater, brought to Great Falls by a grant from the Great Falls Public Schools Foundation.
Holocaust Survivor Peter Metzelaar
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
7:00 PM
Mansfield Theater Great Falls, MT
Peter Metzelaar was 7 years old when the Nazis stormed his family’s home in Amsterdam and seized everyone except him and his mother. The Dutch Underground contacted Klaus and Roefina Post on the Metzelaars’ behalf, seeking a place of refuge. The Posts risked their lives to shelter Peter and his mother on their small farm in northern Holland, where they remained in hiding for more than two years before having to move to a new secure location. Peter will share his inspiring story of hiding from and surviving the Nazi regime.
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
in the Historic Mansfield Theater
General Admission – only $5 per person
Ticket required for each person, any age
This presentation is being sponsored by the following:
KOL NIDRE AND YOM KIPPUR SERVICES ONLINE
Shalom All,
With snow again in the forecast for Wednesday, some of you may be unable to travel to Butte, Bozeman, Great Falls, Missoula or points beyond for the next round of High Holidays. Not to worry! With the gift of online services available to us, you truly never have to feel alone on the yom tovim any more.
Feedback from several people who did partake of online services for Rosh HaShanah was extremely positive.
Below are links to synagogue services. All have been viewed/used by at least some of our members and come highly recommended:
East Coast (Eastern Daylight Time)
92nd Street Y, Manhattan (Nondenominational)
The 92nd Street Y in Manhattan is one of the United States’ oldest Jewish community centers. Services are led by Rabbi Elka Abrahamson and cantorial soloist Elana Arian.
Brooklyn Heights Synagogue (Reform)
The Brooklyn Heights Synagogue describes itself as a “welcoming, inclusive community dedicated to lifelong learning, to supporting each other and to caring for the world.” The congregation also streams Shabbat services and archives many previous ones.
Central Synagogue, New York City (Reform)
This 2,600-member congregation is one of the largest synagogues in North America. The synagogue streams its High Holidays services free on its website and on its Facebook page.
Lab/Shul, midgown Manhattan (Nondenominational)
An “everybody friendly, artist-driven, God-optional, pop-up Jewish community,” Lab/Shul holiday services are led by Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie and an ensemble of musicians and ritual leaders. Lab/Shul will be live streaming services from a theater in midtown Manhattan.
OurJewishCommunity.org (Nondenominational)
OurJewishCommunity.org is an online synagogue that will stream services on the first day of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Our Jewish Community a home for Liberal Jews online. Join us for Live Streaming Shabbat and Holiday Services, Jewish Podcasts, Blogs, fun for kids and more!
Park Avenue Synagogue, Manhattan (Conservative)
This 1,650-family Manhattan congregation’s vision includes practicing “a Judaism filled with love, literacy, reverence, compassion, and joy” and striving “to make our ancient tradition compelling and welcoming to contemporary Jewry and to serve as a light unto our fellow Jews and the nations.” Led by Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove.
Temple Beth EL, Boca Raton, FL (Reform)
This Miami congregation is one of the largest synagogues in South Florida. It also streams Shabbat services, and archives all services back to August 2016. Led by Rabbi Jeremy Barras.
Temple Emanu-El, New York City’s first Reform synagogue (Reform)
Founded in 1845, Emanu-El was New York City’s first Reform congregation. Led by Rabbi Joshua Davidson.
Temple Sholom, Cincinnati (Reform)
This Cincinnati synagogue says it welcomes “all people: seekers, interfaith families, and those in search of a spiritual home.”
Midwest (Central Daylight Time)
Congregation Sinai, Milwaukee (Reform)
Located in Milwaukee’s North Shore area, Congregation Sinai describes itself as “intimate, vibrant and inclusive.” All High Holy Day services are streamed on the synagogue’s YouTube channel. Led by Rabbi David B. Cohen and Cantor Richard Newman.
North Shore Congregation Israel, Glenco, IL, a suburb of Chicago
Isn’t this where Rabbi Wendi Geffen is?
West Coast (Pacific Daylight Time)
Congregation Beth Israel, Portland, OR (Reform)
Founded in 1858, Beth Israel has a long history in Portland, Oregon. The congregation regularly streams its services and is led by Rabbi Michael Z. Cahana.
Temple Beth Israel, San diego, Reform
We’re pleased to welcome you to Beth Israel, through our live streamed services.
Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills (Reform)
Temple Emanuel describes itself as “one of Southern California’s premier Reform Jewish congregations and synagogues.” The congregation also streams Shabbat services and archives past ones. Find a schedule of services here. Led by Senior Rabbi Jonathan Aaron.
Congregation Shir Chadash, Los Gados, CA (Reform)
Located in Los Gatos, California, Shir Chadash describes itself as “an evolving, vibrant, growing Reform Jewish congregation dedicated to providing a sense of community for its members as well as opportunities for spiritual growth and developing a strong Jewish identity.” It is led by Rabbi Melanie Aron and Cantor Devorah Felder-Levy.
Wishing you all a meaningful Yom Kippur service and worship.
Janet Tatz
OUR PAST RABBIS: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a partial list, in no particular order, of some of the student rabbis, a couple of ordained rabbis, and a cantor who have led services for our community, and where they are and what they are doing now. This list will be updated as I get more information. I hope you find it interesting.
RABBI NEAL KATZ, TYLER, TEXAS, 2003
RABBI NEAL KATZ RUNNING FOR OFFICE, 03/19/2018
RABBI NEAL KATZ ON TV, 10/31/2018
RABBI NEAL KATZ RESPONDS TO RECENT SYNAGOGUE SHOOTING
About Jeffrey Wilestein, 2015
RABBI JEFF WILDSTEIN, 2015
RABBI JEFF WILDSTEIN, AUTHOROF JUDAISM: AN INTRODUCTION TO JEWISH BELIEFS AND HISTORY, PART OF THE IDIOT’S GUIDE SERIES, 06/02/2015
RABBI JAKE SINGER-BEILIN, 2011
RABBI JAKE SINGER-BEILIN, 07/01/2019
RABBI WENDI GEFFEN, A NORTH SHORE CONGREGATION Rabbi SINCE 2002, AUTHOR OF ARTICLES FOR THE HUFFINGTON POST
RABBI WENDI GEFFEN, NORTH SHORE CONGREGATION ISRAEL, GLENCO, IL, A SUBURB OF CHICAGO, 2015
RABBI MARK S. BLOOM, TEMPLE BETH ABRAHAM IN OAKLAND SINCE JULY, 2001
04/13/2001
RABBI BRIAN IMMERMAN
MISHKAN-ISRAEL CELEBRATES THE INSTALLATION OF RABBI BRIAN IMMERMAN, 11/2018
RABBI MIRIAM FARBER WAJNBERG
RABBI MIRIAM FARBER WAJNBERG, 02/10/2017
Elliott Magalnick, Cantor
On May 16, 2016, Elliott went into the hospital because he had been experiencing eye problems, and what his doctor thought was a blood clot was actually something called a carotid cavernous fistula – basically an abnormal arterial growth. During surgery, there were complications, which resulted in a series of problems he is experiencing now, including a lack of ability to speak and the need for intubation. Later it was determined that he had had a significant stroke, and he cannot do much with his right side. He eventually began physical therapy. He moved into an assisted living facility in June, 2017. He has a journal posted on the Caring Bridge web site, http://www.caringbridge.org, from which the following posts are taken.
Journal entry by Joel Magalnick — Sep 25, 2016
I’ve spent the weekend with my dad and it’s been really nice to see the progress he’s made since I came to visit six weeks ago. First is the voice. He’s pretty much able to talk with his (mostly) full voice all of the time. He doesn’t have a singing voice yet, but hopefully that’s on its way back. All in good time, we hope.
He is still not able to use his right side, and we’re hoping that comes back at some point in the near future, but we’re not there yet. Still, the nurses have said that he should get an odometer with all the miles he’s putting on propelling himself in his wheelchair. So he’s certainly mobile.
I got him out of the building quite a bit this weekend, which he appreciated, and he even got his first trip out of the building, with me getting to push him on a walk around the block. Hopefully he can get a few more of those before the weather starts getting cold.
Yesterday a lot of his friends came over from Rodef Shalom to do a musical service. Enjoy the video! Thanks, Joel
ELLIOTT’S MUSICAL SHABBAT SERVICE
Journal entry by Joel Magalnick — Nov 22, 2018, last entry
If you happen to be in Denver, please stop by and give my dad a visit. He will be spending the holiday at his assisted living facility so I know he would love to see that people are thinking about him. If you haven’t been in a while, he’s at Brookdale Lowry, 150 Quebec St, apartment 269.
His phone number has changed—it’s now 720-472-8400. Feel free to call or text, and we will see if he checks his messages or responds. That may be something he has to relearn. Thanks. Joel Magalnick
RABBI RUZ GULKO
Rabbi Ruz Gulko is a passionate teacher of all things Jewish. Though born and raised in Canada, Ruz has resided in Seattle for 32 years, and is a Cantor as well as a Rabbi. She loves to work with people of all ages, and truly believes that learning and eating chocolate together could save the world.
Rabbi Ruz Gulko has worked with most of the Jewish educational and religious institutions in the greater Seattle area since 1984, teaching Judaic Studies, Hebrew, and leading prayer services, particularly at the Jewish Day School in Bellevue and at Herzl-Ner Tamid Congregation. Ruz also trains teachers, writes curriculum, lectures, and leads services in the general community. Her biggest passion, other than the grandchildren, is for exploring and sharing Torah’s radically humanistic teachings.
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THIS UPCOMING EVENT: YOM KIPPUR SERVICES
Please mark your calendars for this upcoming event.
- Tuesday evening, 10/08/2019, 7:00 P.M.: Kol Nidre, led by Rabbi Ruz Gulko, at The Bethel.
- Wednesday, 10/09/2019, 10:00 A.M.: Yom Kippur Morning services led by Rabbi Ruz Gulko at the Bethel.
- Wednesday, 10/09/2019, late afternoon: Yizkor, TBA at the Tuesday evening service.
- Wednesday afternoon, 10/09/2019: Neilah, after Yizkor.
- Wednesday evening, 10/09/2019: Break the Fast Potluck, traditionally dairy (milchig.) Please bring a dairy dish to share.
Yom Kippur day schedule:
The address for the Bethel is 1009 18th Avenue Southwest. click here for map and directions.
Please email Helen at helen@aitzchaim.com with the type of dish you will be bringing:
1. appetizer
2. salad
3. hot dish
4. bread
5. fruit
6. miscellaneous
7. beverage
8. dessert
Thank you.
YAHRZEITS — OCTOBER, 2019
RAM’S HORN POLICY FOR LISTING YAHRZEIT MEMORIALS:!
Yahrzeit memorials are listed by consecutive Gregorian month, date, and year, if known, or at the beginning of the list for one calendar year following the date of passing.
Compiled by Aitz Chaim over many years, this list is maintained by the Ram’s Horn. Please send any corrections or additions to editor@aitzchaim.com
May the source of peace send peace to all who mourn, and may we be a comfort to all who are bereaved.
Deceased
Congregant
TASHLICH: CHANGE OF LOCATION
Due to the weather and parking conditions, the location of our Tashlich Service has been changed from Giant Springs State Park to the Weissman walking bridge on Central Ave W.
We will gather for Tashlich after the conclusion of our Rosh Hashanah morning service, at approximately 12:30 PM on the bridge. There is parking available in the parking lot for the federal courthouse.
During Tashlich, attending congregants will decide the location for the no host Congregation lunch.
