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CHRISTMAS AT THE MERCY HOME BY WENDY WEISSMAN
Once again, it is time to start thinking about signing up for shifts at the local Domestic Violence Shelter for Women (Mercy Home), so that the dedicated 24/7 staff there can spend Christmas with their families.
Here are the shifts we need to fill:
- Monday, 12/24: 2-5 PM
- Monday, 12/24: 5-8 PM
- Monday, 12/24 8-11 PM
- Tuesday, 12/25: 8-11 AM
- Tuesday, 12/25: 11 AM — 2 PM
- Tuesday, 12/25: 2-5 PM
To comply with the Mercy Homes rules, men are welcome to help cover a shift as long as they are accompanied by a female. For those of you who have never done this before, it is a great mitzvah to help out with the Mercy Home and the women who reside at the shelter. Duties include answering the phone (a script is provided, and an on-call staff member is available if you need help), monitoring the alarms, and signing residents in and out. Residents often stay with friends or family members during the holiday, so there may be only 1 or 2 residents on the premises — or none, so be sure to bring a good book to read or a movie to watch.
If you are able to help, or have any questions, please contact Wendy Weissman at 727-4098 or wendy@weissman.com. The location of the shelter is confidential, so once I have the volunteer list, I will tell you where you need to be.
Thanks in advance.
WEEK END REMINDER — NOVEMBER 16-17/2012
Please keep in mind these upcoming events for the week end of November 16, 2012:
- Friday evening, 11/16/2012: 7:30 P.M. Shabbat Services led by Student Rabbi Miriam Farber, at the Bethel. Oneg to follow.
- Saturday morning, 11/17/2012, 10:00 A.M. Torah study led by Student Rabbi Miriam Farber at The Bethel.
- Saturday evening, 11/17/2012, 5:30 P.M. Milchig (dairy) Potluck and Adult Discussion led by Student Rabbi Miriam Farber at the Bethel. Please bring a dish to share.
See you there.
WEEK END HOSPITALITY
Todah Robah to the following congregation members who have offered their hospitality to Rabbi Miriam Farber the week end of November 16.
- Airport Pickup: Marty Foxman
- Friday Evening Dinner: Laura Weiss
- Oneg: Stuart Lewin
- Saturday lunch: Terry Thal
BOARD MEETING THIS TUESDAY EVENING
All congregants are welcome to attend the Congregational board meeting this Tuesday evening, 10/23/2012, at 5:30 P.M. at 1015 1st Avenue North in the first floor conference room. Please park in the Western parking lot so that we can open the door for you.
OTHER TIMELY REMINDERS
- Please bring nonperishable items for the Food Bank to Kol Nidre or Yom Kippur Services, September 25-26. Examples of such items are canned meats, vegetables, and soups, as well as cereal, rice, tuna, macaroni and cheese, and powdered milk.
- Nadyne and Jerry Weissman will host Student Rabbi miriam Farber for dinner before Erev Yom Kippur services the evening of September 25.
- The Election of officers for the year 2012-2013 will take place between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Up for re-election are Aaron (treasurer), Nadyne (secretary), Bruce (Vice-President), and Stuart (board member at large.) Ballots will be distributed before Rosh Hashanah and tabulated and announced during the break-the-fast meal after Yom Kippur.
- Erev Sukkot is Sunday, September 30. Sukkot days 1-7 are Monday, October 1 through Sunday, October 7.
- The MAJCO Shabbaton will be in Billings the week end of October 19-21. Aitz Chaim congregants wishing to attend the Shabbaton should refer to the registration form for more details. The deadline for registration is Monday, October 15, 2012.
- Student Rabbi Miriam Farber will return to Great Falls to lead services the weekend of November 16-18, 2012.
5773 YOM KIPPUR SCHEDULE
Image by Center for Jewish History, NYC via Flickr
All services are led by Student Rabbi Miriam Farber
Tuesday, September 25
- Kol Nidre services are 7:00 P.M. at the Bethel, 1009 18th Ave SW, Great Falls
Wednesday, September 26
- Yom Kippur services begin on Wednesday morning, September 26 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. — 2:30 P.M.: 2-1/2 hour break
- 2:30 P.M. — 4:00 P.M. Discussion on Jonah led by Student Rabbi Miriam Farber
- 4:00 P.M. — 4:30 P.M.: 1-2 hour break
- 4:30 P.M. — 5:30 P.M. Yizkor
- 5:30 P.M. — 6:15 P.M. Neilah
- 6:30 P.M.: Break The Fast milchig (dairy) pot luck.
TWO VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Please bring nonperishable donations for the Food Bank to services either Tuesday evening September 25, or Wednesday morning, September 26. Examples of such items are canned meats, vegetables, and soups, as well as cereal, rice, tuna, macaroni and cheese and powdered milk. Helen will collect and distribute them to the Food Bank.
Also, someone is needed to host the rabbi for dinner erev Yom Kippor.
WEEK END REMINDERS
The busy holidays are approaching fast. Please keep these reminders handy.
- Saturday, September 15, 2012, after noon: A Needs Assessment meeting at the Cemetery. this will not be a clean-up day. Bring your own lunch.
- Saturday evening, September 15, 5:30 PM: “Meet-The-Student-Rabbi” milchig (dairy) potluck at the Bethel.
- Sunday evening, September 16, 2012, 7:00 PM: Erev Rosh Hashanah Services, led by Student Rabbi Miriam Farber,at the Bethel. Oneg to follow.
- Monday morning, September 17, 2012, 10:00 A.M.: Rosh Hashanah morning services, led by Student Rabbi Miriam Farber at The Bethel. Tashlich to follow at Giant Springs. Lunch to follow at Maple Gardens.
The Election of officers for the year 2012-2013 will take place between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Up for re-election are Aaron (treasurer), Nadyne (secretary), Bruce (Vice-President), and Stuart (board member at large.) The Secretary and Treasurer positions are directly elected by the congregation, and the other positions are at-large board seats. The Vice President and President are chosen from the board, by the board, at the beginning of each fiscal year. Ballots will be distributed before Rosh Hashanah and tabulated and announced during the break-the-fast after Yom Kippur.
Please come and share your presence with us as we begin what promises to be a sweet and happy new year.
COME CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR WITH US!
It is almost time for Rosh Hashanah! I hope that your new year will be as sweet as apples and honey.
Congregation Aitz Chaim will be again marking the year 5773 with our observance of the High Holy Days, led this year by Student Rabbi Miriam Farber. Please join us for a “meet the rabbi” dairy potluck and discussion at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, September 15 at the Bethel Lutheran Church, 1009 18th Ave SW in Great Falls. Erev Rosh Hashanah services will begin at 7 p.m. on Sunday, September 16 at the Bethel. Rosh Hashanah morning services will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 17 at the Bethel, with our annual observance of Tashlich to follow at Giant Springs.
Erev Yom Kippur services, also led by Student Rabbi Farber, will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 25 at the Bethel, with Yom Kippur morning services beginning at 10a.m. on Wednesday, September 26. A milchig (dairy) potluck break-the-fast meal will follow Nei’lah (closing evening services) on Wednesday evening. We hope you can join us for our observance of the High Holy Days.
L’Shana Tova Tiketavu
SAVE THE DATE: SHABBATON IN BILLINGS OCTOBER 19-21, 2012
We invite you to share community, prayer and Torah Restoration. The date for the Shabbaton has changed so that we can accommodate the visit of Sofer Neil Yerman. As a “Sofer” Neil scribes and repairs Torah and will provide a unique education as well as an opportunity for participants to scribe a letter. http://neilyerman.com/
We hope the date change is not an inconvenience. It is also the weekend of the MEA (Mt Education Association) Educator’s Conference which will be in Billings. We will soon send lodging information and encourage you to bring youth, who may be out of school.
For questions contact: Diane Kersten mtdiane@bresnan.net
Joshua Burnim joshburnim@gmail.com
The Aitz Chaim Ram's Horn 