Category Archives: Events
SAVE THE DATES — UPCOMING EVENTS FOR MARCH AND APRIL
Coming up next week!
Tuesday March 3, 6pm. Purim celebration!
This coming Tuesday there will be a Purim potluck and megillah reading at the Bethel.
Potluck will be milchig. Your attendance is important so please join us with or without a dish to share. Costumes are welcome but not required.
Friday March 6, 6 pm. Kabbalat Shabbat services
We will have our first Friday Shabbat services as usual at the Bethel.
Passover Planning:
Thursday April 2, 5:30 pm. Aitz Chaim Community Seder
It’s time to start planning for the 2026 Aitz Chaim/Great Falls Jewish Community’s Passover Seder.
We will be continuing our new tradition of self-catering the Seder. We will not have a set fee to attend but a free will donation will be accepted at the Seder to help off-set costs. Volunteers are welcome to help with the effort, please sign up at the link below.
The meal will include all the traditional fixings and a multi course dinner including matzo ball soup, brisket, chicken, vegetable, and dessert.
To make your reservation, sign up to contribute food, or to volunteer for set up or clean up, please click this link:
https://forms.gle/wjADbeKWU5AkpC5MA
We will provide additional details once we receive your reservation.
Please note:
Kabbalat Shabbat Services in April are canceled.
Due to our Passover event the night before and because the first Friday in April is Good Friday and the Bethel is unavailable, we are canceling Shabbat services in April.
Programming with the Montana Jewish Project (MJP)
Montana Jewish Project collaborates to enrich Jewish life statewide, creating a more vibrant and inclusive community for all.
Check out their website:
https://www.montanajewishproject.com/
And their calendar of events:
https://www.montanajewishproject.com/events
Here are some upcoming items of interest:
Monday March 2, 6pm. Purim Across Montana
To register, follow this link:
https://montanajewishproject.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/26390
Saturday April 4 in Helena. MJP Passover Seder.
This event is not posted on their website yet but should be in the near future.
Submitted by Aitz Chaim President Laura Weiss
SAVE THE DATE: QUARTERLY LUNCH
Please meet at the City bar on Thursday February 19 at 11 am for our quarterly lunch
This is a great time to visit and enjoy each other’s company
Hope to see you there
Eldon Latray
TORAH STUDY
I will be hosting the monthly Torah study next week on Tuesday, February 10th, at 6:00 PM.
Please note that this class will be held on Tuesday night (instead of our regular second Monday of the month).
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Rabbi Mendel Spiero
Great Falls, MT
RSVP HERE
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, February 6, 2026, 20 Sh’vat, 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.
MAZAL TOV!
Yoni’s BarMitzvah party is Saturday, 31 January, 2026, 22 Tevet, 5787,
Evening time.
Location and exact time will be given to those who RSVP.
RSVP HERE
Attend by RSVP only. Parents must attend with children.
Submitted by Colleen Lemmon
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.
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