Category Archives: Yom Kippur
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!
AITZ CHAIM COMMUNITY SCHEDULE FOR HIGH HOLY DAYS 5786
Anyone from the Helena Jewish Community is cordially invited to join us.
No large bags, please.
- Monday, 09/22/2025, 1 Tishrei, 5786, Arev Rosh Hashanah Services led by Rabbi Ruz Gulko, 7:00PM at The Bethel.
- Tuesday, 09/23/2025, 1 Tishrei, 5786, Day of Rosh Hashanah. Morning services led by Rabbi Ruz Gulko, 10:00AM at The Bethel.
- Tashlich to follow approx. 12:00 noon at The Weissman Bridge.
- No host lunch at the A&K Diner at 1:00PM, following Tashlich. 705 Central Avenue West.
Yom Kippur Schedule
- Wednesday, 10/01/2025, 10 Tishrei, 5786: Kol Nidre. Evening services led by Rabbi Ruz Gulko at 7:00PM at The Bethel.
- Thursday, 10/02/2025, 10 Tishrei, 5786: Day of Yom Kippur: Morning services led by Rabbi Ruz Gulko at 10:30am at The Bethel.
- 4pm-5:30pm: Discussion led by Rabbi Ruz Gulko at The Bethel.
- 5:40pm-6:30pm: Evening services, Yizkor and Neilah, at The Bethel.
- 6:30pm: Break the fast dairy (milchig) potluck at The Bethel.
The address for the Bethel is 1009 18th Avenue Southwest. click here for map and directions.
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.
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)*
YOM KIPPUR SCHEDULE
- Sunday, 09/24/2023, 9 Tishrei, 5784, 7:00PM: Kol Nidre Services, led by Rabbi Ruz Gulko at the Bethel
- Monday, 09/25/2023, 10 Tishrei, 5784, 10:30AM: Yom Kippur Morning services, led by Rabbi Ruz Gulko at the Bethel.
- Discussion: 4pm- 5:30pm led by Rabbi Ruz Gulko at the Bethel.
- Evening services: — Yizkor and Neilah — 5:40pm- 6:30pm at the Bethel.
- Break the fast potluck follows about 6:30pm at the Bethel.
The address for the Bethel is 1009 18th Avenue Southwest. click herefor map and directions.
Tada Rabah to Nadyne and Jerry Weissman for hosting Rabbi Ruz in their home for both holidays, and for providing transportation to and from the airport.
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS
- 9/30: Shabbat Across MT. 6-7 PM ZOOM. (Contact Congregation Beth Shalom for zoom link.)
- 10/4: Kol Nidre service 7 PM led by Wendy and Devorah. Kol Nidre to be played on clarinet by Wendy.
- 10/5: YK morning service 10 AM; discussion to follow about noon.
- 5 PM Yizkor
- 5:30 N’Ilah
- 6 PM Break fast catered by Teriyaki Madness. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED so email Aaron at aaron@weissman.com or call Aaron at 868-8982 to reserve a spot. $10 per person.
- 10/7: Regular Shabbat services 6 PM at the church led by Devorah.
- 10/9: Sukkot party at the Lemon house in Simms! 285 North Main St. Simms 59477. (See previous Ram’s Horn Article.)
- 4 PM to decorate and/or build Succah.
- 5 PM to bless the Sukkah and eat.
- Bring sukkah decorations and a dish to share – harvest foods such as barley, wheat, pomegranates, Olives, figs, dates, nuts are encouraged but any food is welcome.
- If anyone wants to carpool contact wendy at wendy@weissman.com or 868-5712.
Lots of opportunity to celebrate in the next few weeks so hope to see you all soon.
Submitted by Wendy Weissman
The Aitz Chaim Ram's Horn 