Category Archives: January
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.
YAHRZEITS — SCH’VAT, 5785
RAM’S HORN POLICY FOR LISTING YAHRZEIT MEMORIALS:!
Yahrzeit memorials are listed by consecutive Hebrew 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.
- Evelyn (Magra) Green, 2 Sivan, 5784
- Yoel Zilkha, 3 Sivan, 5784
- Arlyne Reichert, 25 Nisan, 5784
- Ruth Levie, 14 Adar I, 5784
- Alfred Fischer Breslauer, 1 Sh’vat, 5731
- Dorothy Barer, 1 Sh’vat, 5769
- Kikki Schandelson, 4 Sh’vat, 5739
- Jack Irving Barrett, 8 Sh’vat, 5766
- Joel Eisenberg, 10 Sh’vat, 5742
- Fanny Litvin, 15 Sh’vat, 5751
- Dr. Charles (Chuck) Astrin, 17 Sh’vat, 5775
- Edith Wasserman, 19 Sh’vat, 5752
- Perle Weissman, 19 Sh’vat, 5768
- Bess Cherry, 22 Sh’vat, 5755
- Harold “Rick” Reichert, 23 Sh’vat, 5728
- Diane Magalnick23 Sh’vat, 5762
- Ruth Heyman Stormwind27 Sch’vat, 5762
- Sylvia Goldman, 27 Sch’vat, 5777
REMINDER: MONTHLY TORAH STUDY WITH RABBI SPIERO
I will be hosting a monthly Torah study this coming Monday, January 13, 2025, 13 Tevet, 5785, at 6pm.
Wishing you the best,
—
Rabbi Mendel Spiero
Great Falls, MT
RSVP HERE
YAHRZEITS — TEVET, 5785
RAM’S HORN POLICY FOR LISTING YAHRZEIT MEMORIALS:!
Yahrzeit memorials are listed by consecutive Hebrew 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.
- Yoel Zilkha, 3 Sivan, 5784
- Arlyne Reichert, 25 Nisan, 5784
- Ruth Levie, 14 Adar I, 5784
- Louis Eisenberg, 5 Tevet, 5746
- Jules Cherry, 8 Tevet, 5733
- Cynthia Boyd, 14 Tevet, 5769
- James Levie, 15 Tevet, 5771
- Dr. Daniel E. Fischer, 24 Tevet, 5764
- Dr. Irving “Chick” Waltman, 24 Tevet, 5776
- Gene Charnes, 27 Tevet, 5763
- Dr. Alexander Fischer, 28 Tevet, 5743
YAHRZEITS — JANUARY, 2025
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.
- Yoel Zilkha, June 9, 2024; 3 Sivan, 5784
- Arlyne Reichert, May 3, 2024; 25 Nisan, 5784
- Ruth Levie, February 23, 2024; 14 Adar I, 5784
- 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 3, 2025, 3 Tevet, 5785, 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.
HOW TO PLAN A TU BISHVAT SEDER, FROM MY JEWISH LEARNING
Tu Bishvat starts on Wednesday, January 24th at sundown. We’ve collected resources for you to plan your own Tu Bishvat seder.
Find A Tu Bishvat Haggadah Online
For more information, Click Here
THE AITZ CHAIM COMMUNITY IS INVITED
Mendel’s mother (Mendel is the Touro University rabbi) will be visiting Great Falls and would like to have a discussion with our community. Not sure of the topic but they are inviting our whole community! I think it will be more like a Torah study…
Date: Tuesday, January 30th, at Mendel’s house at 6 PM.
RSVP: Call or text directly to Mendel: (406) 970-4049
Wendy
The Aitz Chaim Ram's Horn 