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!
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THIS UPCOMING EVENT
This is a reminder of the Kabbalat Shabbat service led by Devorah Werner on the first Friday of the month, October 3, 2025, 11 Tishrei, 5786, at 6:00 P.M. at the Bethel.
The address for the Bethel is 1009 18th Avenue Southwest. click here for map and directions.
Hope to see you there.
SUSHI IN THE SUKKAH! CELEBRATING LEVI’S FIRST BIRTHDAY📣📣
Please join us in celebrating Sukkot!
Sunday, October 12, 2025; 20 Tishrei, 5786, @ 4:30 PM.
“Eat in the Sukkah and shake the Lulav”!
We will also be celebrating Levi’s 1st birthday.
RSVP:
Rabbi Mendel: 406-970-4049
Devorah Leah: 510-434-4220
mmspiero@gmail.com
Rabbi Mendel Spiero
Great Falls, MT
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Rabbi Mendel Spiero
Great Falls, MT
YAHREITS — TISHREI, 5786
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.
- Bruce Breslauer, 27 Tammuz, 5785
- 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
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.
Rosh Hashana Shofar blowing & Kiddush buffet📣
Please join us this Rosh Hashana for:
Rosh Hashana Shofar blowing & Kiddush buffet:
Tuesday September 23rd, 5pm.
“Hear the Shofar & enjoy delicious Rosh Hashana food”.
See flyer attached for details and RSVP.
Have a happy and sweet new year!🍎🍯
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Rabbi Mendel and Devorah Leah Spiero
Great Falls, MT
SHABBAT ACROSS MONTANA
Join Montana Jewish Project and rabbis and community leaders from around the state for Shabbat Shuvah Across Montana online at 6:00 PM on Friday, September 26. Shabbat Shuvah, the “Sabbath of Return,” falls between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. It’s a time of reflection, learning, and renewal as we prepare for the holiest day of the Jewish year. Rabbi Sonja Pilz of Beth Shalom is organizing this evening.
Here’s the registration link: REGISTER HERE
Hope to see some of you there!
Kaelie
WANT TO JOIN MJP FOR A HELENA HIKE? 09/21/25; 28 ELUL, 5785
If anyone from the Aitz Chaim community in Great Falls is interested in joining a hike with members of the Montana Jewish Project in Helena, please see below for more information.
- WHEN? Sunday, September 21st, 2025, 28 Elul, 5785.
- WHERE? Meet at the Old Shooting Range parking lot at 9:30 am.
- DIRECTIONS? If you type “old shooting range trailhead” into your map app, it will come up. Otherwise, contact Wendy at wendy.j.weissman@gmail.com
We are planning to hike on Mt Ascension. The distance will be between 4-5.5 miles depending on the route we take. We could take an easy, intermediate, or challenging route, and we are thinking the group can decide the day of the hike which route they’d like best. There will be some climbing even on the easy route, but not more than about 3/4 mile of it if we take the easy route. Regardless of route, the pace will be casual and social. We will stop periodically throughout the route to regroup so we are never too spread out.
Adapted from an email from Claudia
The Aitz Chaim Ram's Horn 