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THE PURPOSE OF YOM KIPPUR
As we know, Yom Kippur starts this year on Friday night, October 7, 2011.
The following story illustrates why we remember the reason we observe this solemn time.
The story is told of a house painter who deeply regretted stealing from his clients by diluting the paint, but charging full price. He poured out his heart on Yom Kippur hoping for Divine direction, after which he heard a voice from Heaven saying:
“Repaint, repaint … and thin no more!”
5772 YOM KIPPUR SCHEDULE 2011
Image by Center for Jewish History, NYC via Flickr
All services are led by Cantor Elliott Magalnick
Friday October 7
- Kol Nidre services are 7:00 P.M. at the Bethel, 1009 18th Ave SW, Great Falls
Saturday October 8
- Yom Kippur services begin on Saturday morning, October 8 at 10:00 A.M. at the Bethel, 1009 18th Ave SW, Great Falls.
- 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Morning Services
- 12:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M.: 2-hour break
- 2:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. Adult Discussion, STORAHtelling on Jonah by Cantor Elliot Magalnick
- 4:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.: 1-hour break
- 5:00 P.M.-5:45 P.M. Yizkor
- 5:45 P.M.-6:15 P.M. Minhah
- 6:15 P.M.-7:00 P.M. Neilah
- Following evening services: Break The Fast milchig (dairy) pot luck.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING 2011
EDITOR’S NOTE: These are not the full minutes. They can be requested from any board member or from Nadyne.
ELECTIONS: Board members whose terms are up are Helen, Steve & Laura. They have each agreed to stand for re-election. During Rosh Hashanah, an announcement will be made asking if there is anyone else interested in running for the Board. Ballots will be made and distributed on Rosh Hashanah. Only GFHA members will get ballots. Voting will continue through Yom Kippur, at which time all ballots will be collected and tabulated by Nadyne. If a member needs a ballot, please contact Nadyne by email or through the web site.
CEMETERY POLICY: Laura sent around some ideas of what is acceptable for Reform policies for the Jewish section of the Mount Olivet cemetery: She will send it around again so that we can review the suggested policy and add to it if necessary. Laura signed and sent the agreement to Mount Olivet officials, so we have a fully signed agreement with them for our portion of the cemetery. Laura will get a copy for our files.
WEEK END HOSPITALITY
- Airport pickup: Helen
- Home hospitality: Jerry & Nadyne
- Wednesday evening dinner: Jerry & Nadyne
- Oneg: Helen & Arleen Heintzelman
From Elliott:
I am not sure that I will need a host for Thursday night dinner. I am planning on
going to second day of Rosh Hashona services at Habad in Boseman, on Friday and
I just may leave after lunch on Thursday and drive down there. I do not fly back
to Denver until early Saturday morning.
Cantor Elliott
BATTLE OF THE BRISKETS
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Sweet or savory, traditional or modern, even lower-fat, there are many ways to fix brisket. Here are a few submitted by our congregants.
From Nadyne Weissman: I have not tried this recipe, so no guarantees, but it sounds intriguing.
Coke Brisket
by Norene Gilletz from Source: Healthy Helpings/MealLeaniYumm!
Brisket is quite high in fat, so serve it on special occasions. Cola makes the meat very tender.
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 onions, sliced
- 4 1/2 to 5 lb. beef brisket, well-trimmed
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tbsp. paprika
- 1/4 cup apricot jam
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 cup diet cola
FROM RABBI CHAIM: 09/11 TEN YEARS LATER — A JEWISH PERSPECTIVE
To view and contemplate a Jewish perspective on 09/11 ten years later, please click on the link below.
The Butler
A Jewish couple in London wins twenty million pounds in the lottery. They buy themselves a magnificent mansion in Knightsbridge and surround themselves with all the material wealth imaginable.
They decide to hire a butler. They find the perfect butler through an agency, very proper and very British, and bring him back to their home.
The day after his arrival, he is instructed to set the dining table for four, as they are inviting the Cohens to lunch. The couple then leaves the house to do some shopping.
When they returned, they find the table set for six. Perplexed, they ask the butler why it is set for six when they have expressly asked him to set it for four.
The butler replies: “The Cohens telephoned and said they were bringing the Blintzes.”
Recall Notice
Regardless of make or year, all units known as “human beings” are being recalled by the manufacturer. This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype units code named Adam” and “Eve”, resulting in the reproduction of the same defect in all Subsequent units. This defect is technically termed “Serious Internal Non-morality,” but is more commonly known as “SIN.”
Some of the symptoms of the SIN defect include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Depression
- Fearfulness
- Foul vocal emissions
- Ingratitude
- Jealousy
- Lack of peace and joy
- Loss of direction
- Rebellion
- Selfishness
PLEASE HELP UPDATE THE YIZKOR MEMORIAL LIST
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With the High Holy Days fast approaching, we would like to update the Yizkor Memorial List maintained by the Ram’s Horn.
This list has been through many hands, and as a result may contain some information that is incomplete or inaccurate. We are looking especially to correct misspelled names or to fill in missing dates or years. Even if you think we should have the correct information, please review the current Yizkor list and provide us with any corrections or additions. Thank you.
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