THE PURPOSE OF YOM KIPPUR
As we know, Yom Kippur starts this year on Friday night, October 7, 2011.
The following story illustrates why we remember the reason we observe this solemn time.
The story is told of a house painter who deeply regretted stealing from his clients by diluting the paint, but charging full price. He poured out his heart on Yom Kippur hoping for Divine direction, after which he heard a voice from Heaven saying:
“Repaint, repaint … and thin no more!”
5772 YOM KIPPUR SCHEDULE 2011
Image by Center for Jewish History, NYC via Flickr
All services are led by Cantor Elliott Magalnick
Friday October 7
- Kol Nidre services are 7:00 P.M. at the Bethel, 1009 18th Ave SW, Great Falls
Saturday October 8
- Yom Kippur services begin on Saturday morning, October 8 at 10:00 A.M. at the Bethel, 1009 18th Ave SW, Great Falls.
- 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Morning Services
- 12:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M.: 2-hour break
- 2:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. Adult Discussion, STORAHtelling on Jonah by Cantor Elliot Magalnick
- 4:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.: 1-hour break
- 5:00 P.M.-5:45 P.M. Yizkor
- 5:45 P.M.-6:15 P.M. Minhah
- 6:15 P.M.-7:00 P.M. Neilah
- Following evening services: Break The Fast milchig (dairy) pot luck.
KRTV Reports on our Tashlich service
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KRTV news came to our Tashlich service this afternoon at Giant Springs.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING 2011
EDITOR’S NOTE: These are not the full minutes. They can be requested from any board member or from Nadyne.
ELECTIONS: Board members whose terms are up are Helen, Steve & Laura. They have each agreed to stand for re-election. During Rosh Hashanah, an announcement will be made asking if there is anyone else interested in running for the Board. Ballots will be made and distributed on Rosh Hashanah. Only GFHA members will get ballots. Voting will continue through Yom Kippur, at which time all ballots will be collected and tabulated by Nadyne. If a member needs a ballot, please contact Nadyne by email or through the web site.
CEMETERY POLICY: Laura sent around some ideas of what is acceptable for Reform policies for the Jewish section of the Mount Olivet cemetery: She will send it around again so that we can review the suggested policy and add to it if necessary. Laura signed and sent the agreement to Mount Olivet officials, so we have a fully signed agreement with them for our portion of the cemetery. Laura will get a copy for our files.
Google Puts Dead Sea Scrolls Online
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Software giant Google has put the Dead Sea Scrolls online as hi-res images. Users can now examine the scrolls – along with English translations of each line – from their own computers. The scrolls may be accessed at the website from the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.
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Will you Serve on the Aitz Chaim Board?
There are three positions up for re-election for the Aitz Chaim Board of Trustees. Those positions are currently held by Laura Weiss, Helen Cherry and Steve Boyd.
Laura, Helen and Steve have offered to run for re-election. Any adult member of the congregation is eligible to run for any of these three board positions. Candidates must be Jewish members in good standing of the Great Falls Hebrew Association. In addition to the three board members running for re-election, there will be several blank lines on the ballot for write-in candidates. Please comment below if you are interested in announcing your candidacy for the Board.
Board elections will take place during our congregation services over the High Holy Days. Nadyne Weissman will have ballots, please go find her to vote. Results will be announced during our Yom Kippur Break the Fast potluck meal on Saturday, October 8.
REMINDER: Aitz Chaim Annual Meeting is TODAY
All Aitz Chaim Congregants;
The Great Falls Hebrew Association is YOUR shul. How it is managed is YOUR business.
Our Annual Meeting is today, 1 pm, at 1015 1st Ave N. We will be deciding how we can move forward and the direction we should take as we are faced with declining membership and revenues. Please come and make your voice heard.
WEEK END HOSPITALITY
- Airport pickup: Helen
- Home hospitality: Jerry & Nadyne
- Wednesday evening dinner: Jerry & Nadyne
- Oneg: Helen & Arleen Heintzelman
From Elliott:
I am not sure that I will need a host for Thursday night dinner. I am planning on
going to second day of Rosh Hashona services at Habad in Boseman, on Friday and
I just may leave after lunch on Thursday and drive down there. I do not fly back
to Denver until early Saturday morning.
Cantor Elliott
BATTLE OF THE BRISKETS
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Sweet or savory, traditional or modern, even lower-fat, there are many ways to fix brisket. Here are a few submitted by our congregants.
From Nadyne Weissman: I have not tried this recipe, so no guarantees, but it sounds intriguing.
Coke Brisket
by Norene Gilletz from Source: Healthy Helpings/MealLeaniYumm!
Brisket is quite high in fat, so serve it on special occasions. Cola makes the meat very tender.
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 onions, sliced
- 4 1/2 to 5 lb. beef brisket, well-trimmed
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tbsp. paprika
- 1/4 cup apricot jam
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 cup diet cola
The Aitz Chaim Ram's Horn 