Category Archives: 2013
Chancellor Eisen in Haaretz on the New Pew Report: “Reengaging American Jews – Before They Drift Away”
From: Jewish Theological Seminary
Dear JTS Community,
The most recent report on American Jews from the Pew Research Center’s Religion and Public Life Project makes it crystal clear: this is no longer our grandparents’ Jewish community—nor, for that matter, that of our parents.
The statistics say that, in the last 10 years, interest in Jewish religion has continued to decline and the number of intermarriages has increased—how should we respond to this information? What do these changes mean to Jewish life as a whole? And what is Judaism anyway? A religion? A people? A culture?
I reflect on these questions and more in my newest article for Israel’s Haaretz newspaper, “Reengaging American Jews–Before They Drift Away”
which can be accessed in its entirety on my blog, On My Mind: Arnie Eisen.
If you have some thoughts on the new Pew report, or want to share how you would engage or reengage Jews, I encourage you to share your comments online at On My Mind: Arnie Eisen.
Sincerely,
Arnold M. Eisen
Chancellor
The Jewish Theological Seminary
P.S. You can also follow me on Twitter @ArnoldEisen
(twitter.com/ArnoldEisen) or read my blog at
http://blog.jtsa.edu/chancellor-eisen/.
New poll about the identity of U.S. JEWS
The subject of our adult discussion this coming week will be the new survey of American Jews, and the major identity shifts in opinions noted. Read a story about this poll here.
WEEK END OF OCTOBER 11, 2013
Here is the schedule for the week end of October 11, 2013.
- Friday evening, 7:30 P.M.: Shabbat Services led by Student Rabbi Bess Wohlner at The Bethel. Oneg to follow.
- Saturday morning, 10:00 A.M.: Torah study led by Student Rabbi Bess Wohlner at the Bethel.
- Saturday evening, 5:30 P.M.: Community milchig Potluck and Adult discussion led by Student Rabbi Bess Wohlner at the bethel. Please bring a dairy dish to share.
The address of the Bethel is 1009 18th Avenue southwest. Click here for map and directions.
WEEK END HOSPITALITY
Todah Robah to the following congregation members who have offered their hospitality to student Rabbi Bess Wohlner and to help with the oneg the week end of October 11.
- Airport Pickup: Marty Foxman
- Dinner Host: Laura Weiss
- Oneg: Stuart and Hillary Lewin
- Saturday Lunch: Terry Thall
YAHRZEITS — OCTOBER, 2013
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 Yahrzeit 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 comfort to all who are bereaved.
| NAME OF DECEASED | GREGORIAN DATE OF PASSING | HEBREW DATE OF PASSING | DECEASED RELATIONSHIP TO CONGREGANT |
| Josephine Wade Young | Apr 17, 2013 | 7 Iyyar, 5773 | Mother of Ann Grobosky |
| Natalee Holly Kelman | Jul 10, 2013 | 3 Av, 5773 | Daughter of Evelyn Kelman |
| Ann Cohn | Oct 04, 1987 | 11 Tishrei, 5748 | Mother of Arlyne Reichert |
| Irving Fineman | Oct 12, 1981 | 14 Tishrei, 5742 | Uncle of Jerrold Weissman |
| Roberto Naduris | Oct 14, 1995 | 20 Tishrei, 5756 | Husband of Susan Weissman |
| Carl Kotler | Oct 15, 1993 | 30 Tishrei, 5754 | |
| Hattye Oppenhemer Meyer | Oct 16, 1968 | 24 Tishrei, 5729 | Grandmother of Diane Sherick |
| Pauline Nagel | Oct 16, 2000 | 17 Tishrei, 5761 | Mother of Meriam Nagel |
| Robert Klotzman | Oct 17, 1995 | 23 Tishrei, 5756 | |
| Alex Barrett | Oct 18, 1990 | 29 Tishrei, 5751 | Father of Nadyne Weissman |
| Mary Wright Shaugnessy | Oct 26, 1976 | 2 Chesvan, 5737 | Mother of Rose Gran |
| Celia Ross | Oct 30, 1972 | 22 Cheshvan, 5733 | Great-randmother of Cece Drew |
| Queenie Crombie | Oct 30, 1992 | 3 Cheshvan, 5753 | Mother of Arleen Heintzelman |
2013 ELECTION RESULTS
Aitz Chaim Board elections were held at the Break The Fast potluck on Saturday evening, 09/14/2013. Up for re-election were President Laura Weiss and board members Steven Boyd and Helen Cherry. All were re-elected for another two-year term. Mazal Tov!
YAHRZEITS — SEPTEMBER, 2013
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 Yahrzeit 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 comfort to all who are bereaved.
| NAME OF DECEASED | GREGORIAN DATE OF PASSING | HEBREW DATE OF PASSING | DECEASED RELATIONSHIP TO CONGREGANT |
| Josephine Wade Young | Apr 17, 2013 | 7 Iyyar, 5773 | Mother of Ann Grobosky |
| Natalee Holly Kelman | Jul 10, 2013 | 3 Av, 5773 | Daughter of Evelyn Kelman |
| William Meyer | Sep 06, 1966 | 21 Elul, 5726 | Grandfather of Diane Sherick |
| Norman Nagel | Sep 06, 1976 | 11 Elul, 5736 | Father of Meriam Nagel |
| Harriet Renne | Sep 11, 2009 | 22 Elul, 5769 | Mother of Michael Renne |
| Joe Barrett | Sep 14, 1993 | 28 Elul, 5753 | Uncle of Nadyne Weissman |
| Paralee Poplack Shapiro | Sep 20, 1999 | 10 Tishrei, 5760 | Mother of Jeff Shapiro |
| Zel Lana Jenings | Sep 21, 2006 | 28 Elul, 5766 | Niece of Diane Sherick |
| Frances Langsam | Sep 22, 1996 | 9 Tishrei, 5757 | Mother of Helen Cherry |
| Alfred Maleson | Sep 24, 2009 | 6 Tishrei, 5770 | Uncle of Wendy Weissman |
| Nathan Rapaport | Sep 27, 1925 | 9 Cheshvan, 5686 | Grandfather of Nadyne Weissman |
| Leila Rapaport Green | Sep 27, 1967 | 23 Tishrei, 5728 | Grandmother of Nadyne Weissman |
| William Semple | Sep 29, 2010 | 21 Tishrei, 5771 | Father of Doug Semple |
MAY YOU HAVE AN EASY FAST!
May You Have an Easy Fast!
Aitz Chaim Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur Schedule
As we draw to an end of the Days of Awe, we prepare for Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur. We hope to see you at our services, which will all be at the Bethel, 1009 18th Ave SW, led by Student Rabbi Bess Wohlner
Kol Nidre services will begin at 7pm on 9/13/13 at the Bethel, 1009 18th Ave SW, led by Student Rabbi Bess Wohlner. Sarah Weissman will be our cantorial soloist for the Kol Nidre.
• Yom Kippur morning services will begin at 10 am on 9/14/13 at the Bethel, 1009 18th Ave SW, led by Student Rabbi Bess Wohlner.
• A discussion on Yom Kippur will be held at 3pm.
• Yizkor service will begin at 4:30pm
• Ne’ila service will begin at 5:30 pm
• A community potluck (milchig) break the fast meal will follow the conclusion of Ne’ila services. Please contact Helen Cherry to sign up for the potluck.
Mark your Calendars for Upcoming Services and Events…
- MAJCO Shabbaton, October 4-6 at Congregation Har Shalom in Missoula
- Aitz Chaim Services for October, 2013: Weekend of October 11-13, led by Student Rabbi Bess Wohlner
- Chanukah: 11/27 – 12/5. Watch your email and aitzchaim.com for more information!
- Bar Mitzvah of Max Weissman, Saturday, December 28. Contact Aaron and Wendy Weissman for more information.
SAVE THE DATES: MAJCO SHABBATON OCTOBER 4-6, 2013 … UPDATE
The Shabbaton will be held in Missoula hosted by Har Shalom – October 4-6, 2013.
Please reserve your hotel room(s) by Yom Kippur, as the Valu-Inn will release the rooms this week end. The Shabbaton is being held the same week end as the Griz Homecoming week end, so it will be hard to find accommodations the longer you wait. We also hope to house some visitors in our homes.
Please note that Rabbi David Fine, the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) Small Congregations Network Rabinic Director — and thus the adviser for the URJ congregations in Montana — will be at the Shabbaton and available during Saturday for informal consultations. He’ll be leaving at the crack of dawn on Sunday.
Here is the updated schedule:
Parashat Noach
Friday Oct 4
Saturday Oct 5
12:45 pm: Session A
2:30 pm: Session B
4 pm: FREE Time, nap or explore
Sunday Oct 6
Sarah Moody, Assistant Director for URJ Camp Kalsman, is coming to the MAJCO Shabbaton. She will provide a free pizza lunch for everyone at noon and make a formal presentation about Camp Kalsman, beginning at 12:30 pm on Sunday October 6.
This will be a wonderful opportunity for families to learn about Camp Kalsman’s programs, ask questions, and talk with someone who is actively involved in running the camp. Find out about their program for summer 2014.
LODGING: Val-U Inn group rate, Please reserve by 9/13 (ask for Har Shalom or Shabbaton)—10 min walk to Har Shalom—see http://bit.ly/RsC7Ow
and Home Hospitality
Special guests: Chutzpah! Klezmer Ensemble, Montana Hadassah
NEWS FLASH: NOW Confirmed Israeli Journalist & Author Yossi Klein HaLevi (by Skype)
Confirmed Rabbi David Fine, URJ Small Congregations Network Rabinic Director
Registration: Individual $36 for the Weekend All-inclusive, Student and Elders $18
Donations welcome.
Please make checks payable to Har Shalom and mail to Har Shalom/PO Box 3715/ Missoula, MT,59806 or make a secure online payment at http://www.har-shalom.org/Make_a_Payment
For more information, please visit www.majco.org
Registration Form:
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