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, October 2, 2026, 21 Tishrei, 5787, 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.
AITZ CHAIM HIGH HOLY DAY SCHEDULE 2026 5787
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Rosh Hashanah
- Friday, 09/11/26: Erev Rosh Hashanah services: 7pm
- Saturday, 09/12/26: Rosh Hashanah Morning services: 10am.
- TASHLICH: Giant Springs, immediately following morning services, 12:30 PM
- No host community lunch following Tashlich
We are in the process of firming up the Yom Kippur schedule. A general outline is below.
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Yom Kippur
- Sunday, 09/20/26: Erev Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre services, 7pm
- Monday, 09/21/26: Yom Kippur morning services, 10am
- Mid-day discussion/learning, TBA
- Afternoon/evening services, TBA
- Break the fast potluck dinner immediately following conclusion of services
Additional details will be published as they become available.
Questions? Reach out to president@aitzchaim.com
MEET THE RABBI FOR HIGH HOLY DAYS ON ZOOM
We will be having a meet and greet zoom meeting with Rabbi Michael Walden, the new rabbi we have hired to lead our high holy day services this coming SUNDAY, August 16 at 3:30pm Mountain time. Please join us at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86116898023?pwd=K49KxIkzadbhrrpBxVTCKXLLWPiqQv.1
CEMETERY CLEANUP AUGUST 23
Please join me for our annual cemetery cleanup, mowing, and weed eating
We will meet at our own Jewish cemetery on Sunday, August 23, at 9 AM
Bring any equipment that will assist in cutting grass or chopping down weeds
Please plan on attending, even if you do not have the equipment such as a mower, weedeater, etc.
It is a great time to get together with our community to visit and enjoy our land and our own cemetery
Hope to see you there
Eldon✡️✡️
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, August 7, 2026, 12 AV, 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, July 3, 2026, 7 Tammuz, 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 CALENDAR FOR THIS UPCOMING EVENT
This is a reminder of the Kabbalat Shabbat service led by Devorah Werner on the first Friday of the month, June 6, 2026, 1 Sivan, 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, May 1, 2026, 14 Iyyar, 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.
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