Author Archives: Joy Breslauer
PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL AITZ CHAIM COMMUNITY PESACH SEDER
The annual Aitz Chaim community Seder will be held Saturday evening, April 16, 2022, at Clark and Lewie’s at the O�Haire Motor Inn, 17 7th Street South, at 5:30 P.M. That is in just a few short weeks!
The Seder will be a multi-media affair, including music and lots of fun, and will be led by Stephen Boyd
The meal will be a multi course dinner including matzo ball soup, salad, brisket, chicken, potato, vegetable, and dessert. The total price is still to be determined, but will be at least $36 per member and probably more like $50. the more participants we get, the lower the price. We probably have 15 confirmed participants, and if we get ten or fifteen more, we may be able to get a lower price per person. Kids 3 and under are free. A vegetarian entree will be made available upon request one week in advance.
Payment is expected in advance unless other arrangements have been made. Please be aware you will be responsible for the cost if you do not attend and have not canceled prior to April 8.
Please get your reservations in ASAP! We will need to get the count to the caterer by no later than April 8.
Please RSVP ASAP to Aaron Weissman, 406-868-8982, or aaron@weissman.com
or use our handy registration form REGISTER HERE FOR OUR AITZ CHAIM COMMUNITY SEDER
and your payment to Congregation Aitz Chaim, C/O Wendy Weissman, CPA, 525 Central Avenue, Suite L8, Great Falls, MT 59401-3271. , .
Looking forward to seeing you there!
GET READY FOR PURIM AND PESACH WITH THE MONTANA JEWISH PROJECT
The Montana Jewish Project, the non-profit formed to purchase the old Helena Synagogue to use as a Jewish Cultural Center, is hosting three statewide free virtual events to help inspire your Purim and Pesach preparations.
Baking Hamantaschen — Sunday, March 13, 2022, 10 Adar II, 5782
On Sunday, March 13 at 2pm, join Montana Jewish Project and Harvest of the Month for a Purim cooking class!
Montana Jewish Project will lead the hamantaschen baking, and Harvest of the Month will share with us about how to shop for and use the harvest of the month, whole grains.
You can follow along in your own kitchen; the ingredient list and recipes will be sent in advance.
We will have gluten free and vegan options!
REGISTER HERE
The Ecology of Passover — Sunday, March 27, 2022, 2 Adar 24, 5782
On Sunday, March 27, from 4-5pm, The Montana Jewish Project (MJP) is hosting Rabbi Ellen Bernstein for The Ecology of Passover, an hour-long online conversation. Rabbi Bernstein will discuss her unique spiritual journey, her teachings on ecology and the Hebrew Bible, and her thoughts on incorporating an ecological perspective into a Seder. Bring your questions! REGISTER HERE
Passover and Easter: An Imaginative Journey. Montana Jews and Christians in Conversation Sunday, april 3, 2022, 2 Nisan, 5782
On Sunday, April 3, from 4-5pm, The Montana Jewish Project (MJP) is hosting a moderated discussion, Passover and Easter: An Imaginative Journey. (Montana Jews and Christians in Conversation) featuring Rabbi Mark Kula and retired Lutheran Bishop Jessica Crist. Rabbi Kula and Bishop Crist will discuss interfaith engagement around Passover. Many of Montana’s Jews live with partners of another faith tradition (or of none), and many Christians (as individuals or congregations) now incorporate or are interested in including a Seder as part of their Easter preparation. Rabbi Kula and Bishop Crist will explore some of the questions and sensitivities that arise around this topic, and will take audience questions.
REGISTER HERE
LIFE CAN CHANGE ON A MOMENT’S NOTICE
On Saturday morning, March 5, Devorah Werner was rushed by a neighbor to the Benefis emergency room and underwent emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix.
She commented, “Isn’t it weird that I was fine for Friday night services, and then boom.” She will be in the hospital for a few days.
She would appreciate your thoughts and prayers. You may text her (text only, no calls, please), at 281-972:5716, or email her at energyrestore@gmail.com
We all wish Devorah a complete and speedy recovery.
MY SINCERE APOLOGIES
I apologize for not publishing Friday night’s meeting in the Ram’s horn. I realized it last night, too late.
Joy Breslauer, editor, Aitz Chaim
PASSOVER SUPPLIES — GREAT FALLS EAST SIDE WALMART
March 5, 2022
The 10th Avenue South Walmart has a Kiosk set up with Passover Supplies. Last year they did the same thing and it was all sold out within one week. They may have a similar one at the Smelter Avenue Walmart.
Manischewitz, Yehuda. Matzoh, Gefilte fish, Meal cake mixes, chocolate covered etc, etc. All Kosher for Passover 2022.
$18.95 for a 5# box of Manischewitz. $0.89 for Yahrzeit candles. While Albertson’s has a Kosher section, they do not carry Kosher for Passover goods.
SUBMITTED BY Jerry Weissman
YAHRZEITS — ADAR II, 5782
RAM’S HORN POLICY FOR LISTING YAHRZEIT MEMORIALS:!
Yahrzeit memorials are listed by consecutive Hebrew 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.
| Name of Deceased | Hebrew Date of Passing | Deceased Relationship to Congregant |
| Don Cherry | 25 KISLEV, 5782 | HUSBAND OF HELEN CHERRY; FATHER OF STEVE, KAREN, AND DOUG CHERRY |
| Rae Lind | 6 Cheshvan, 5782 | Wife of Michael Renne |
| Diane Sherick | 10 Elul, 5781 | Wife of Jack Sherick, Mother of Michael Sherick and Heidi Cech |
| Marcia Eisenberg | 10 Adar II, 5752 | Mother of Sharon Eisenberg |
| Harry Crombie | 19 Adar II, 5727 | Father of Arleen Heintzelman |
| Bernadette Nice | 21 Adar II, 5774 | Mother-in-law of Julie Nice |
| Sandra Albachari | 24 Adar II, 5765 | Mother of Julie Nice |
YAHRZEITS — MARCH, 2022
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
YAHRZEITS — ADAR, 5782
RAM’S HORN POLICY FOR LISTING YAHRZEIT MEMORIALS:!
Yahrzeit memorials are listed by consecutive Hebrew 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.
| Name of Deceased | Hebrew Date of Passing | Deceased Relationship to Congregant |
| Don Cherry | 25 KISLEV, 5782 | HUSBAND OF HELEN CHERRY; FATHER OF STEVE, KAREN, AND DOUG CHERRY |
| Rae Lind | 6 Cheshvan, 5782 | Wife of Michael Renne |
| Diane Sherick | 10 Elul, 5781 | Wife of Jack Sherick, Mother of Michael Sherick and Heidi Cech |
| Elizabeth Orphal | 3 Adar, 5769 | Grandmother of Chaya Semple |
| Paul Aaron Lewin | 4 Adar, 5780 | Brother of Stuart Lewin, Uncle of Rachel Lewin Castaneda |
| Roger Reichert | 11 Adar, 5779 | Son of Arlyne Reichert |
| Benjamin Barrett | 13 Adar, 5728 | Grandfather of Nadyne Weissman |
| Sarah Lewin | 13 Adar, 5777 | Mother of Rachel Michele Lewin Costaneda |
| Judith Lenore Astrin | 15 Adar, 5774 | |
| Fanny Drellich | 17 Adar, 5690 | Grandmother of Arlyne Reichert |
| Edith Semple | 17 Adar, 5770 | Mother of Doug Semple |
| Sylvia Fineman | 18 Adar, 5769 | Mother of Robert Fineman; Aunt of Jerry Weissman |
| Norman Lepow | 19 Adar, 5779 | Husband of Marci Lepow |
| Allan B. Silverstein | 22 Adar, 5772 | Father of Errol, Josh, and Daniel Silverstein |
| Pauline Eichner | 28 Adar, 5751 | Mother of Jerry Eichner |
| Mary Alice Barrett | 29 Adar, 5760 | Aunt of Nadyne Weissman |
| Sophia Weissman | 30 Adar, 5727 | Grandmother of Jerry Weissman |
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