Category Archives: October

HOW TO HAVE AN EASIER AND MORE MEANINGFUL FAST

How To Prepare For Fasting

AITZ CHAIM COMMUNITY YOM KIPPUR SCHEDULE

  • Friday, 10/11/2024, 9 Tishrei, 5785, 7pm: Kol Nidrei — Erev Yom Kippur, Rabbi Ruz Gulko.
  • Saturday, 10/12/2024, 10 Tishrei, 5785, 10:30am: Yom Kippur Morning Service, Rabbi Ruz Gulko.
  • 4pm-5:30pm: Discussion.
  • 5:40pm-6:30pm: Evening services, Yizkor and Neilah.
  • Approx. 6:30pm: Break the fast (milchig–dairy) potluck.

YAHRZEITS — TISHREI, 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
  • Alfred Maleson, 6 Tishrei, 5770
  • Frances Langsam, 9 Tishrei, 5757
  • Paralee Poplack Shapiro, 10 Tishrei, 5760
  • Ann Cohn, 11 Tishrei, 5748
  • Irving Fineman, 14 Tishrei, 5742
  • Roberto Naduris, 20 Tishrei, 5756
  • Rose Gran, 20 Tishrei, 5775
  • William Semple, 21 Tishrei, 5771
  • Leila Rapaport Green, 23 Tishrei, 5728
  • Robert Harold Klotzman, 23 Tishrei, 5756
  • Hattye Oppenhemer Meyer, 24 Tishrei, 5729
  • Carl Kotler, 28 Tishrei, 5754
  • Alex Barrett, 29 Tishrei, 5751

YAHRZEITS — OCTOBER, 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.

  • 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
  • Ann Cohn, Oct 4, 1987; 11 Tishrei, 5748
  • Irving Fineman, Oct 12, 1981; 14 Tishrei, 5742
  • Vicki Sherick Hawkesworth, Oct 12, 2013; 9 Cheshvan, 5774</li
  • Rae Lind, Oct 12, 2021; 6 Cheshvan, 5782
  • Roberto Naduris, Oct 14, 1995; 20 Tishrei, 5756
  • Rose Gran, Oct 14, 2014; 20 Tishrei, 5775
  • Carl Kotler, Oct 15, 1993; 30 Tishrei, 5754
  • Hattye Oppenheimer Meyer, Oct 16, 1968; 24 Tishrei, 5729
  • Robert Klotzman, Oct 17, 1995; 23 Tishrei, 5756
  • Alex Barrett, Oct 18, 1990; 29 Tishrei, 5751
  • Marvin Langsam, Oct 27, 2013; 23 Cheshvan, 5774
  • Celia Ross, Oct 30, 1972; 22 Cheshvan, 5733
  • Queenie Crombie, Oct 30, 1992; 3 Cheshvan, 5753

AITZ CHAIM COMMUNITY ROSH HASHANAH SCHEDULE

  • Wednesday, 10/02/2024, 29 Elul, 5784, 7pm: Erev Rosh Hashanah Evening services led by Rabbi Ruz Gulko.
  • Thursday, 10/03/2024, 1 Tishrei, 5785, 10am: Rosh Hashanah Morning services led by Rabbi Ruz Gulko.
  • Approx. 12 noon: Tashlich to follow, the Central Avenue West side of the Weissman Bridge. Park at the Federal courthouse.
  • 1pm: No-host lunch at the A&K diner, 705 Central Ave., following Tashlich.

*(Please let us know if you plan to come to lunch to give us an idea of how many will be coming. But you can also come if you decide last minute to join us)*

invitation for the UPCOMING HOLIDAY SEASON — Rabbi Mendel and Devorah Spiero

We would love for you to join us in celebrating the upcoming holidays!

  • Rosh Hashana food demo:
    Wednesday, September 25th, 5pm, $20 per person.
    “Join Devorah Spiero for an interactive Rosh Hashana cooking and tasting experience”.
  • Monthly Torah Study:
    Monday, September 30, 6pm, hosted by Rabbi Mendel Spiero
  • Rosh Hashana Shofar blowing and Kiddush buffet:
    Friday October 4th, 4pm.
    “Hear the Shofar and enjoy delicious Rosh Hashana food”.
  • Soup in the Sukkah:
    Sunday October 20th, 2pm.
    “Celebrate Sukkot with friends, food, wine & Music”!
  • mmspiero@gmail.com for details and RSVP

    Rabbi Mendel Spiero
    Great Falls, MT

    MJP: PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THIS UPCOMING SPECIAL STATEWIDE EVENT

    Our MAOR rabbis (both those with pulpits and who are “retired”) and the Montana Jewish Project are planning online gatherings where multiple rabbis and Montana Jewish community/congregation members participate, starting with Shabbat Shuva on October 4, 2024, 2 Tishrei 5785.

    Rabbi Sonja has offered to plan this one, and MJP will be in charge of registration and running the Zoom.
    SHABBAT SHUVA ACROSS MONTANA REGISTRATION FORM
    Last year, these online gatherings drew a larger group than you’d expect and seemed to resonate with those who attended. We are looking ahead for Sukkot, Hanukkah, Purim, and Passover.

    It’s also wonderful to bring together Jewish Montanans from around our big state for a sense of a larger community.

    The general idea is that one rabbi/one community leader will plan one event, and the others participate and help spread the word.

    In any event, it’s an honor to collaborate with the MAOR rabbis and would wonderful to include Aitz Chaim members.

    Warm regards,
    Rebecca

    Rebecca Stanfel
    Executive Director, Montana Jewish Project
    https://www.montanajewishproject.com/

    AITZ CHAIM COMMUNITY UPCOMING EVENTS

    • Friday, 09/20/24, 4:30PM, Great Falls Jewish Community Meeting Invitation from Eldon Latray, the Sip and Dip Lounge, 7th St. and 1st Ave. S.
      Please join me Friday September 20 at 4:30 pm at the Sip n Dip lounge for some food and conversation

      This will be our second community meeting

      The idea is to enjoy each others company outside of Shul–and celebrate being unapologetically Jewish 😁🇮🇱✡️
      Feel free to talk and converse about any topic you desire-Torah, politics, friendship, Judaism, Israel, our love of Montana and Great Falls, etc.

      I hope to see you there! Invite any one from our community that may be interested.

    • Saturday, 09/21/2024, 18 ELUL, 5784, 1:00PM: Celebration of Life for Arlyne Reichert.
      At Arlyne’s request, there will be a community-wide celebration of her life at the south end of the Historic ARCH Bridge.
    • Wednesday, 09/25/2024, 5:00PM: Rosh Hashana food demo, $20 per person.
      “Join Devorah Spiero for an interactive Rosh Hashana cooking and tasting experience”.
      Email mmspiero@gmail.com for details and RSVP
    • Friday, 10/04/2024, Aitz Chaim Community Shabbat Gathering for October cancelled.
    • Friday, 10/04/2024, 4:00PM: Rosh Hashana Shofar blowing and Kiddush buffet.
      Hear the Shofar and enjoy delicious Rosh Hashana food”.
      Email mmspiero@gmail.com for details and RSVP
    • Friday, 10/04/2024: Joining MAOR rabbis and MJP for online statewide Jewish gathering for Shabbat Schuvah. SHABBAT SHUVA ACROSS MONTANA REGISTRATION FORM
    • Sunday, 10/20/2024, 2:00PM: Soup in the Sukkah
      Celebrate Sukkot with friends, food, wine & Music”! Email mmspiero@gmail.com for details and RSVP

    AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM RABBI CHAIM BRUK

    From Rabbi Chaim

    YAHRZEITS — CHESHVAN, 5784

    YAHRZEITS — CHESHVAN, 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.

    Name of Deceased Hebrew Date of Passing Deceased Relationship to Congregant
    Queenie Crombie 3 Cheshvan, 5753 Mother of Arleen Heintzelman
    Rae Lind 6 Cheshvan, 5782 Wife of Michael Renne
    Nathan Rapaport 9 Cheshvan, 5686 Grandfather of Nadyne Weissman
    Vicki Sherick Hawkesworth 9 Cheshvan, 5774 Daughter of Jack and Diane Sherick
    Martin Renne 16 Cheshvan, 5761 Father of Michael Renne
    Maurice Fluegel Levie 20 Cheshvan, 5783 Grandfather of Wendy Weissman
    Celia Ross 22 Cheshvan, 5733 Grandmother of Abbee Drew; Great-grandmother of Cece Drew
    Norman Handler 22 Cheshvan, 5761 Father of Wendy Weissman
    Marvin Langsam 23 Cheshvan, 5774 Brother of Helen Cherry
    Tillie Barrett Shapiro 27 Cheshvan, 5763 Aunt of Nadyne Weissman
    Florence Barrett 29 Cheshvan, 5727 Aunt of Nadyne Weissman
    Leonard Weissman 29 Cheshvan, 5768 Grandfather of David Weissman, father of Jeff Weissman, Patricia Philipps, Ted Weissman, Sally Weissman and Gale Rietmann