Category Archives: 2026
TORAH STUDY: ISRAEL SECURITY FILM
Dear community,
We all follow the debates—what Israel should give up, what it should hold, who to trust, when to act. Smart people disagree. The arguments go in circles.
A new film presents a straightforward framework based on timeless Jewish values that cuts through the noise. Not talking points. A coherent doctrine for thinking through Israel’s most impossible decisions.
Instead of hosting the monthly Torah study we will be watching the above video.
When: Monday January 12th
Time: 6pm
Please let me know if you’d like to participate.
RSVP HERE
Best,
— Rabbi Mendel Spiero, Great Falls, MT
YAHRZEITS — JANUARY, 2026; 12 TEVET, 5786
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 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 may we be a comfort to all who are bereaved.
- Alfred Breslauer, Nov 1, 2025; 10 Cheshvan, 5786
- Bruce Breslauer, July 23, 2025; 27 Tammuz, 5785
- Sarah Barrett, January 1, 1968; 30 Kislev, 5728
- Gene Charnes, January 1, 2003; 27 Tevet, 5763
- Dr. Irving “Chick” Waltman, January 5, 2016; 24 Tevet, 5776
- Cynthia Boyd, January 10, 2009; 14 Tevet, 5769
- Dr. Alexander Fischer, January 13, 1983; 28 Tevet, 5743
- Dr. Daniel E. Fischer, January 18, 2004; 24 Tevet, 5764
- Bess Cherry, January 23, 1995; 22 Sh’vat, 5755
- Edith Wasserman, January 24, 1992; 19 Sh’vat, 5752
- Perle Goldberg Weissman, January 26, 2008; 19 Sh’vat, 5768
- Dorothy Barer, January 26, 2009; 1 Sh’vat, 5769
- Alfred Fischer Breslauer, January 27, 1971; 1 Sh’vat, 5731
- Dr. Charles (Chuck) Astrin, January 29, 2015; 17 Sh’vat, 5775
- Fanny Litvin, January 30, 1991; 15 Sh’vat, 5751
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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MARCH OF THE LIVING — AN OPPORTUNITY NOT TO BE MISSED
As you prepare for Yom Kippur, I want to share with you the 2026 March of the Living flyer.
If you are at a synagogue…and if there is any way in which you can put some copies out on display with any other publicity that you put out in your lobbys,etc for the High Holidays, I would really appreciate it.
Also…following the chagim…if you would think of 2 of your high school juniors of seniors whom you think would be good candidates for the March, I’d really appreciate it. Referrals means a lot more coming from people they know and look up to, then getting a “cold call.” Or, let me know the contact, and I will say that you are the referral.
If you are an organization which is able to publicize this in a newsletter…that would be amazing.
I’m hoping that we have a strong Western Region delegation for the 2026 March of the Living.
Thank you so much
Gmar Chatimah Tovah.
Have a meaningful fast.
Marcia
Marcia Tatz Wollner, MA, MSW
Director, Western Region March of the Living
858-395-3590
MOTL Flyer 2026.pdf
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A ONCE- IN- A- LIFETIME EXPERIENCE FOR TEENS
Embrace the Past. Grasp the Future.
Travel Dates:
April 12 – 26, 2026
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WESTERN REGION
WHAT TEENS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE MARCH:
“ I leave this experience more proud than ever of where I come from.” – Mollie L, San Diego
“ If you are ever given the opportunity
to participate in the March of the
Living, take it. You will not regret it.
It will change you and the way you
see the world around you, just like it
changed me and my perspective on
life.”
– Stephie W, San Diego
“ One of the best decisions I ever made
was going on the March of the Living.”
– Bailey B., Las Vegas, NV
THE MARCH OF THE LIVING brings together thousands of Jewish teens from all over the world to Poland and Israel.
In Poland you will search for traces of a world that is no
more walking the three kilometers from Auschwitz to
Birkenau the largest concentration camp complex built
during World War II on a “ March of the Living” . From
Poland you will fly to Israel observing Yom HaZikaron,
Israel Memorial Day and celebrating Yom Ha’Atzmaut,
Israel Independence Day, on this 78th year.
Open to students in 11th & 12th grade ( 10th by advance
permission) are eligible to participate; all applicants are
carefully screened and interviewed. All application
materials must be submitted for consideration.
Cost: $ 7,300* Will include international airfare, all hotels, meals, entry fees and programs. Students will receive 100 NIS upon arrival in Israel. Domestic
airfare not included.
Western Region and International MOTL scholarships are included in the fee. Additional scholarships may be available per your individual community.
Information and applications can be found at <a href=”www.motlthewest.org”>www.motlthewest.org</a>
* ALL DATES AND RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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contact
Marcia Tatz Wollner Marcia@motlthewest.org
( 858) 395- 3590
AN OPPORTUNITY NOT TO BE MISSED!
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