Category Archives: Events
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THIS UPCOMING EVENT
This is a reminder of the Kabbalat Shabbat service led by Devorah Werner on the first Friday of the month, January 2, 2026, 14 Tevet, 5786, at 6:00 P.M. at the Bethel.
The address for the Bethel is 1009 18th Avenue Southwest. click here for map and directions.
Hope to see you there.
MARCH OF THE LIVING
Happy Chanukah.
I have been given an extension from the International March of the Living to reach out to you again and continue recruiting for the Western Region March of the Living
I hope that you will continue to publicize the March of the Living in your synagogue/organization publicity.
The dates are April 12-26 2026
NOW is the time to apply.
All registration materials are on the website
https://www.motlthewest.org
Below is an article written by Liz Panitch, the COO of the March of the Living. She shares the importance of going on the March now, while we still have survivors who are able to travel on this journey with us:
Join the Global Jewish Community on the Next March of the Living
Western region will have Holocaust survivor Maud Dahme join our delegation.
Wishing you a Happy Chanukah and praying for light amidst the darkness.
Marcia
Marcia Tatz Wollner, MA, MSW
Director, Western Region March of the Living
marcia@motlthewest.org
858-395-3590
http://www.motlthewest.org
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AITZ CHAIM COMMUNITY HANUKKAH HAPPENINGS 2025, 5786
- HANUKKAH CELEBRATION INVITATION
Rabbi Mendel and Devorah Leah Spiero have graciously invited the Aitz Chaim Community to a Hanukkah celebration at their home on Sunday evening, 12/14/2025, 25 Kislev, 5786, at 6:00PM, following the lighting of the first candle of the Diane Kaplan Memorial Chanukkiah at the civic Center at 5:30pm. Please see other articles in The Ram’s Horn. - Join Jews across Montana to celebrate Hanukkah!
WHEN? Wednesday evening, 12/17/2025, 28 Kislev, 5786, 6:00pm-7:00pm
WHERE? on Zoom
HOW? See below for directions on how to receive the Zoom link.Join Student Rabbi Adina Ikeman and Montana Jewish Project for Hanukkah Across Montana.
After lighting the fourth candle of the Diane Kaplan Memorial Chanukkiah downtown at the Civic Center at 5:30, we’ll light a menorah, sing, and pray on Zoom starting at 6:00 PM. REGISTER HERE to receive the Zoom link.
For questions, please email info@montanajewishproject.org - MAJCO Menorah Lighting in Capitol Rotunda
WHEN? Thursday, 12/18/2025, 28 Kislev, 5786,
WHERE? Capitol Rotunda, Second Floor
Time? 12:00pm-1:30pm - AITZ CHAIM COMMUNITY HANUKKAH PARTY
WHEN? Saturday evening, 12/20/2025, 1 Tevet, 5786. Following the lighting of the seventh candle of the Diane Kaplan Memorial Chanukkiah at the Civic Center at 5:30 PM, we will gather together for a potluck at the Bethel. Please bring already-made latkes to reheat in the oven, and whatever else you have signed up to bring for a festive (milchig — dairy) potluck. Happy Hanukkah, everyone!
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THIS UPCOMING EVENT
This is a reminder of the Kabbalat Shabbat service led by Devorah Werner on the first Friday of the month, December 5, 2025, 16 Kislev, 5786, at 6:00 P.M. at the Bethel.
The address for the Bethel is 1009 18th Avenue Southwest. click here for map and directions.
Hope to see you there.
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THIS UPCOMING EVENT
This is a reminder of the Kabbalat Shabbat service led by Devorah Werner on the first Friday of the month, November 7, 2025, 17 Cheshvan, 5786, at 6:00 P.M. at the Bethel.
The address for the Bethel is 1009 18th Avenue Southwest. click here for map and directions.
Hope to see you there.
THIS SUNDAY AT THE SUKKOT
Join the Montana Jewish Project, Rabbi Sonja Pilz, and Congregation Beth Shalom for a Sukkot Celebration on October 12 from 1–3 PM in Helena on the Temple Emanu-El lawn. We’ll gather around a sukkah (a temporary outdoor shelter built for the holiday) to share Sukkot reflections, prayers, and songs.
If you can, please bring a chair and a snack to share. If you can, please consider volunteering!
Registration is required, so we know how many people to prepare for. We would also greatly appreciate volunteers, which folks can register for at the same link.
REGISTRATION
Rebecca and I are so excited to host the Sukkot celebration this Sunday from 1-3 PM at Temple Emanu-El in Helena.
Best,
Kaelie
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THIS UPCOMING EVENT
This is a reminder of the Kabbalat Shabbat service led by Devorah Werner on the first Friday of the month, October 3, 2025, 11 Tishrei, 5786, at 6:00 P.M. at the Bethel.
The address for the Bethel is 1009 18th Avenue Southwest. click here for map and directions.
Hope to see you there.
SUSHI IN THE SUKKAH! CELEBRATING LEVI’S FIRST BIRTHDAY📣📣
Please join us in celebrating Sukkot!
Sunday, October 12, 2025; 20 Tishrei, 5786, @ 4:30 PM.
“Eat in the Sukkah and shake the Lulav”!
We will also be celebrating Levi’s 1st birthday.
RSVP:
Rabbi Mendel: 406-970-4049
Devorah Leah: 510-434-4220
mmspiero@gmail.com
Rabbi Mendel Spiero
Great Falls, MT
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Rabbi Mendel Spiero
Great Falls, MT
Rosh Hashana Shofar blowing & Kiddush buffet📣
Please join us this Rosh Hashana for:
Rosh Hashana Shofar blowing & Kiddush buffet:
Tuesday September 23rd, 5pm.
“Hear the Shofar & enjoy delicious Rosh Hashana food”.
See flyer attached for details and RSVP.
Have a happy and sweet new year!🍎🍯
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Rabbi Mendel and Devorah Leah Spiero
Great Falls, MT
SHABBAT ACROSS MONTANA
Join Montana Jewish Project and rabbis and community leaders from around the state for Shabbat Shuvah Across Montana online at 6:00 PM on Friday, September 26. Shabbat Shuvah, the “Sabbath of Return,” falls between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. It’s a time of reflection, learning, and renewal as we prepare for the holiest day of the Jewish year. Rabbi Sonja Pilz of Beth Shalom is organizing this evening.
Here’s the registration link: REGISTER HERE
Hope to see some of you there!
Kaelie
The Aitz Chaim Ram's Horn 