Category Archives: March
YAHRZEITS — ADAR, 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
- Elizabeth Orphal, 3 Adar, 5769
- Paul Aaron Lewin, 4 Adar, 5780
- Roger Reichert, 11 Adar, 5779
- Benjamin Barrett, 13 Adar, 5728
- Sarah Lewin, 13 Adar, 5777
- Ruth Levie, 14 Adar, 5784
- Judith Lenore Astrin, 15 Adar, 5774
- Fanny Drellich, 17 Adar, 5690
- Edith Semple, 17 Adar, 5770
- Sylvia Fineman, 18 Adar, 5769
- Norman Lepow, 19 Adar, 5779
- Allan B. Silverstein, 22 Adar, 5772
- Mary Alice Barrett, 29 Adar, 5760
- Sophia Weissman, 30 Adar, 5727
- Marcia Eisenberg, 10 Adar II, 5752
- Harry Crombie, 19 Adar II, 5727
- Bernadette Nice, 21 Adar II, 5774
- Sandra Albachari, 24 Adar II, 5765
MONTANA JEWISH PROJECT: MODERN HEBREW CLASSES
Dear friends from the Helena, Great Falls, and surrounding Jewish communities,
I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to let you know about a wonderful new learning opportunity in March at MJP.
We’ve had several requests over the past few months for an in-person adult Hebrew class. We are excited that, with the help of Helena Jewish community member Yotam Ben-Haim, we can make this possible.
Yotam recently moved to Helena from Israel. Our book group participants have the good fortune of getting to know both Yotam and his lovely wife, Christine. Yotam has past experience in tutoring adults in modern Hebrew, and in teaching small groups.
Before we reach out to the broader community, we wanted to offer this first to families in our Jewish community.
Yotam has offered to teach a pilot program of 10 sessions on modern Hebrew for adults here at MJP in historic Temple Emanu-El. The group will be limited to ten people.
This group will start the week of March 17. We have a preference for Wednesday evenings and can be flexible with times (whether starting at 6:00 PM, 6:30 PM, or 7:00 PM).We can also explore Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Each class will run for approximately 90 minutes. The week of March 31 will be off.
Since Yotam is putting a lot of time into planning this, and it takes staff resources for anything we offer, MJP is breaking with our policy of not charging for programs. It’s important for folks to show up, if they are taking a spot. For these reasons, we are asking for payment in advance of $100 for the series. Of course, if financial concerns are an obstacle to you attending, please just be in touch.
If this group is successful, Yotam is willing to think about continuing this.
I’ve spoken with Rabbi Sonja at Congregation Beth Shalom in Bozeman because they offer on-line Hebrew classes (and one of our core principles as an organization is never to duplicate the work another congregation or community is doing). Rabbi Sonja is happy for MJP to do this–as we can offer in-person learning opportunities in the evenings. If you want to explore what Beth Shalom is offering, their website is here.
Please fill out this Google Form.
We will wait until February 24 before opening this up to others in Helena.
Please feel free to forward this to others you think might be interested. And for those interested in coming from outside Helena, we can explore overnight accommodations for you in a volunteer’s home.
Thanks very much!
Rebecca
Rebecca Stanfel
Executive Director, Montana Jewish Project
https://www.montanajewishproject.com/
(916) 216-1580 (mobile)
(406) 282-4706 (MJP)
LAUGHTER HEALS: PURIM ACROSS MONTANA
The Montana Association of Rabbis (MAOR) and The Montana Jewish Project (MJP) invite you to Purim Across Montana — an hour of jokes, songs, and funny stories to delight us and soothe our souls.
With the challenges of ongoing war and antisemitism at home, we need a break! Let’s get silly, laugh together, raise our spirits communally, and experience some Jewish joy.
Bring your favorite beverage for Kiddush! Consider a mask, a funny hat, or full costume!
Sunday, March 24th, 6-7pm MDT
On Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84700850859?pwd=WVpjUVIzU1FHYVk2N3lQekYzcUo3QT09
Meeting ID: 847 0085 0859
Passcode: 862069
Jews of the Wild West
“Jews of the Wild West” is a documentary film about the immigration, history and impact of Jewish pioneers in the American West.
Film screening and Q&A with award-winning filmmaker Amanda Kinsey
April 7th at historic Temple Emanu-El
3:00pm: Pre-film talk on Montana’s early Jews with historian Patty Dean
3:30pm: Film screening
5:00pm: Q&A with filmmaker Amanda Kinsey
Suggested donation: $20
If you are not able to donate, you are still welcome to attend.
Learn more about the film and the filmmakerhere
Please register here. Space is limited.
Camp Yallah Montana
July 17-21, 2024
Register Here
Camp Yallah Montana, an overnight camp experience for Jewish youth around Montana hosted by Congregation Beth Shalom, is back again for the summer of 2024! Camp will be at a location near Georgetown Lake. Please email yallahmontana@gmail.com with questions.
SAVE THE DATE!
Statewide Shabbaton (Shabbat retreat)
August 2-4, 2024 in Western/Central Montana
Join Jewish families and individuals from across the state to bring together our ancient Jewish wisdom and our love for the wilderness of Montana. We will make new friends, sing, dance, pray, hike, eat, meditate, relax, celebrate Shabbat, and more.
Copyright © 2021 Montana Jewish Project, All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
PO Box 491, Helena, MT 59624
Reply-To: Montana Jewish Project info@montanajewishproject.com
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YAHRZEITS — ADAR II, 5784
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.
- Ruth Levie, 14 Adar I, 5784
- Marcia Eisenberg, 10 Adar II, 5752
- Harry Crombie, 19 Adar II, 5727
- Bernadette Nice, 21 Adar II, 5774
- Sandra Albachari, 24 Adar II, 5765
EVERYONE IS INVITED
We welcome you to come celebrate Purim on Sunday, March 24th at 4.30pm.
Megillah reading followed by a festive meal and more!
For all ages
Rsvp for location: 406-970-4049
Rabbi Mendel & Devorah Spiero
YAHRZEITS — MARCH, 2024
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.
- Ruth Levie, February 23, 2024; 14 Adar I, 5784
- Edith Semple, March 2, 2010; 17 Adar I, 5770
- Mary Alice Barrett, March 6, 2000; 29 Adar I, 5760
- Sarah Lewin, March 11, 2017; 13 Adar I, 5777
- Sophia Weissman, March 12, 1967; 30 Adar I, 5727
- Benjamin Barrett, March 13, 1968; 13 Adar I, 5728
- Sylvia Fineman, March 13, 2009; 18 Adar I, 5769
- Marcia Eisenberg, March 15, 1992; 10 Adar II, 5752
- Allan B. Silverstein, March 16, 2012; 22 Adar I, 5772
- Fanny Dreilich, March 17, 1930; 17 Adar I, 5690
- Bernadette Nice, March 23, 2014; 21 Adar II, 5774
- Norman Lepow, March 26, 2019; 19 Adar I, 5779
- Morris Schandelson, March 28, 1988; 10 Nisan, 5748
- Lillian Gissen,March 30
- Elsie Cook, March 30
- Harry Crombie, March 31, 1967; Adar II, 5727
- Leah Bailey, March 31, 2017; 3 Nisan, 5777
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THIS UPCOMING EVENT
This is a reminder of the Kabbalat Shabbat service held on the first Friday of the month, March 1, 2024, 22 Adar I, 5784, at 6:00 P.M.
PLEASE NOTE: If you arrive and there are protesters outside, do not engage with them in any way. Leave, and call 911 to inform the police.
No large bags or back packs are allowed in the building.
If you should find the door to the building locked, please knock and someone will come to the door.
Masks are welcome, but not required.
Please practice physical distance according to your comfort level.
For more information, or if you are interested in attending services, please call (406) 233:9863. If you are new to our community,, or if it has been awhile since you have attended services, please leave your name, phone number, and email address so that we may contact you and welcome you to Aitz Chaim.
YAHRZEITS — NISAN, 5783
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 comfort to all who are bereaved.
| Name of Deceased | Hebrew Date of Passing | Deceased Relationship to Congregant |
| Maurice Fluegel Levie | 20 Cheshvan, 5783 | Grandfather of Wendy Weissman |
| Abraham Zilkha | 21 Elul, 5782 | Father of Orly Zilkha |
| Heidi Espelin | 2 Nisan, 5746 | |
| Sherri Estil Hopperstad | 2 Nisan, 5763 | |
| Leah Bailey | 3 Nisan, 5777 | Mother of Chaya Semple |
| Sid Kelman | 4 Nisan, 5763 | Brother-in-law of Evelyn Kelman |
| Bill Hinton | 4 Nisan, 5779 | Husband of Susan Hinton |
| Janet Woodcock Getzenberg | 7 Nisan, 5765</td | Mother of Anne Getzenberg |
| Morris Schandelson | 10 Nisan, 5748 | Father of Arnold Schandelson |
| Gary Cohn | 15 Nisan, 5744 | Brother of Arlyne Reichert |
| Elaine Thall | 17 Nisan, 5766 | Mother of Terry Thall |
| Harry Wasserman | 17 Nisan, 5763 | Father of Miriam Wolf |
| Margaret Slate Breslauer | 18 Nisan, 5729 | Mother of Bruce Breslauer |
| Esther Nagel Lyndon | 20 Nisan, 5772 | Aunt of Meriam Nagel |
| Naomi Bay Kaplan | 20 Nisan, 5767 | Grandmother of Kai Nealis |
| Irving Greenfield | 23 Nisan, 5760 |
YAHRZEITS — MARCH, 2023
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.
Deceased
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