Category Archives: September
ISRAEL AT THE START OF THE NEW YEAR 5779
September 5, 2018
“As Israel prepares to celebrate the 5779th year of the Hebrew calendar, Israel’s population stands at 8,907,000, of whom 6,625,000 (74.4%) are Jews, the Central Bureau of Statistics reported Tuesday. 175,000 babies were born in Israel this past year, and 25,000 new immigrants arrived – 62% from Russia and Ukraine, 12% from France, and 10% from the U.S. Arabs in Israel number 1,864,000, 20.9% of the population. 89% of Israelis polled said they were happy with their lives, while 84% assessed their health as good.
Amir Weitmann, Head of the Libertarian Caucus in the Likud, and Binyamin Lachkar, Likud Central Committee, speaking at ILTV studio about a new poll by Israel’s Keshet TV that reports that the Likud party with Prime Minister Netanyahu at its head would win 36 seats in the Knesset if elections were held today.
DAWN SCHANDELSON DIES AT AGE 70
FROM THE GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE
Dawn M. Schandelson, 70, of Great Falls, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 of natural causes. A Graveside Service will take place this Friday, September 7th at 1:00 PM at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Born on July 11, 1948 in Great Falls to Henry and Beverly Espelin, Dawn grew up in Columbia Falls and Great Falls. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Education with an emphasis on Special Education from the University of MT. She met and fell in love with Arnold Schandelson, an Airman whom she met at the Cart Wheel Bar and they were married in 1971.
Through the years Dawn enjoyed volunteering for the PTA in New York and Great Falls, Toys for Tots, the Aitz Chaim Hebrew Association in Great Falls, and was a Den Mother for the Boy Scouts (Cub) in Lake Grove, NY. She and Arny worked together, although she was really the “Boss”. They did medical billing for over two decades in north central Montana. When she wasn’t going to rummage sales, she loved crocheting, knitting, calligraphy, and reading a good book and she was also an avid collector. She was very proud that she had beaten the game of Tetris on Game Boy and Nintendo.
Survivors include her loving husband of 47 years, Arnold Kenneth Schandelson; sons, Scott Harris (Shannon) and Brett David (Jessie); brother, Theodore “Ted” (Roberta “Bobbie”) Espelin; sister, Nancy Espelin; four grandchildren, Alex, Aidan, Molly and Micah, with one on the way.
Dawn was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Heidi Espelin; and her beloved grand-dog, Marx.
From Aitz Chaim:
After the graveside service, lunch will be served at Teriyaki Madness, 1710 Tenth Avenue South, a restaurant that Dawn enjoyed.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to the Great Falls Hebrew Association.
Mailing Address:
Congregation Aitz Chaim
C/O Wendy Weissman, CPA
525 Central Avenue, Suite L8
Great Falls, MT 59401-3271
YAHRZEITS — SEPTEMBER, 2018
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 comfort to all who are bereaved.
| Name of Deceased |
English Date of Passing | Hebrew Date of Passing | Deceased Relationship to Congregant |
| Dawn M. Schandelson | Sep 3, 2018 | 23 Elul, 5778 | Wife of Arny Schandelson, Mother of Brett and Scott Schandelson |
| Donald Goldman | May 14, 2018 | 29 Iyyar, 5778 | Father of Abbee Drew Syrovatka, Grandfather of Ceecee Drew |
| FRANCES WALTMAN | Apr 1, 2018 | 16 Nisan, 5778 | Mother of Marjorie Feldman |
| William Meyer | Sep 6, 1966 | 21 Elul, 5726 | Grandfather of Diane Sherick |
| Norman Nagel | Sep 6, 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 Tishrei, 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 |
ROSH HASHANAH SCHEDULE 2018, 5779
Please mark your calendars for these upcoming events.
- Sunday evening, 09/09/2018, 7:00 P.M.: Arev Rosh Hashanah Services, led by Rabbi Ruz Gulko, at The Bethel. Oneg to follow
- Monday morning, 09/10/2018, 10:00 A.M.: Rosh Hashanah Morning Services, led by Rabbi Ruz Gulko, at The Bethel
- Monday afternoon, 09/10/2018, 12:30 P.M.-ish: Tashlich at Giant Springs Heritage State Park
- Monday afternoon, 09/10/2018, 1:30 P.M.-ish: Congregation no-host lunch to follow Tashlich, at Maple Gardens, 5401 Ninth Avenue South
The address for the Bethel is 1009 18th Avenue Southwest. click here for map and directions.
The address for Giant Springs Heritage State Park is 4803 Giant Springs Road. Click here for driving directions.
YOM KIPPUR SCHEDULE 2018 5779
Please mark your calendars for these upcoming events.
- Tuesday evening, 09/18/2018, 7:00 P.M.: Kol Nidre, led by Rabbi Ruz Gulko, at The Bethel.
Yom Kippur day schedule:
- Wednesday, 09/19/2018, 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.: Yom Kippur Morning services led by Rabbi Ruz Gulko at the Bethel.
- Wednesday afternoon, 09/19/2018, 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.: Break.
- Wednesday afternoon, 09/19/2018, 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.: Discussion.
- Wednesday afternoon, 09/19/2018, 5:00 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.: Yizkor.
- Wednesday afternoon, 09/19/2018, 5:30 P.M. to 6:15 P.M.: N’Eilah.
- Wednesday evening, 09/19/2018, 6:30 P.M.: Break the Fast Potluck, traditionally dairy (milchig.)
The address for the Bethel is 1009 18th Avenue Southwest. click here for map and directions.
HIGH HOLIDAYS HOSPITALITY 5779
Todah Robah to the following Congregation members who have offered their hospitality to Rabbi Ruz Gulko and to provide the oneg:
- Sunday, 09/09/2018, Hosts for Rabbi Ruz Gulko: Heritage Inn
- Sunday evening, 09/09/2018: Oneg, Nadyne Weissman and Mimi Wolf
- Tuesday-Wednesday, 09/18-19/2018, Yom Kippur Hosts for Rabbi Ruz Gulko: Stephen and Laura Boyd
The address for the Bethel is 1009 18th Avenue Southwest. click here for map and directions.
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