Aaronion TEMPLE OF AARON’S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER 616 S. Mississippi River Blvd. • St. Paul, MN 55116-1099 (651) 698-8874 • www.templeofaaron.org The Vol. 88 • No. 3 November 1, 2012 16 Heshvan 5773 Temple of Aaron Installs Rabbi Jeremy Fine Sunday, November 4th at 1:00pm Installation Committee (Roxanne and Gary Portnoy; Mary and Bill Lerman) invites everyone to lunch at 12:15pm, followed by the formal installation at 1:00pm, dessert and a study session with nationally renowned educator Rabbi Joel Roth. Rabbi Roth is the Louis Finkelstein Professor of Talmud and Jewish Law at The Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City. He will speak on “Judge and Jewry: Jewish Law in the 21st Century.” To save a place for lunch, contact Susan Tervola: [email protected]. Rabbi Joel Roth Inviting Members of All Ages for Shabbat RSVP to Susie Haim 651-698-8874 x 104 [email protected]Shabbat Dinner November 2 6:30 pm Thanksgiving Style Rabbi Jeremy Fine
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Aaronion TEMPLE OF AARON’S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
616 S. Mississippi River Blvd. • St. Paul, MN 55116-1099 (651) 698-8874 • www.templeofaaron.org
The
Vol. 88 • No. 3 November 1, 2012 16 Heshvan 5773
Temple of Aaron
Installs Rabbi Jeremy Fine Sunday, November 4th at 1:00pm
Monetary contributions to B’yachad can be sent to :
Jewish Family Service
1633 W. 7th St., St. Paul, MN 55102
Attention: Debbie Vertelney
B’yachad drive goes until
November 16, 2012
Requests from community:
Toddler-1st grade families: men and women’s
scarves and hats, baby bottles, baby wipes,
and pacifiers
2nd-4th grade families: Toothbrushes and
toothpaste for all ages, hair brushes, blankets,
pillows, and flashlights
5th-7th grade families: children’s books, toys,
men’s and women’s wallets, footballs,
basketballs, soccer balls, & sports items for
teens
8th-12th graders: men’s and women’s shaving
razors and cream, children’s mittens and
hats, kids puzzles, arts and crafts materials,
and backpacks
We need everyone’s help
to make this happen!
Every family in the congregation
can bring: alarm clocks, basic car kits, basic tool kits,
bath and hand towels, board games, box of
greeting cards, cosmetic bags/Dopp kits,
$5 or $10 gift cards to local organizations,
men’s and women’s slippers, toiletries,
picture frames…
If you have an idea of something you
would like to donate and it’s not on the
list please contact Joshua Fineblum
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JOIN US IN THIS
COLLABORATIVE EFFORT
Participating organizations:
Adath Israel Congregation, Beth Jacob Congrega-
tion, B.O.N.D, Jewish Family Service, Mount Zion
Temple, Shaller Family Sholom East, St. Paul JCC,
Talmud Torah of St. Paul, Temple of Aaron, and
The Jewish Federation of St. Paul
Temple of Aaron Partners with . . .
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Blessed Be These Names Who Have Invested In Our Future Through Endowments …a gift that will help fulfill a deep and sincere wish to ensure that Judaism and the Temple of Aaron are strong and vital for generations to come. Our Endowment Committee has worked very hard to provide a comprehen-sive program. We are grateful to the supporters of our Temple of Aaron L’Olam Endowment Program:
Helene & Hillard Ward Synagogue Sukkah Project
Ruth & Saul Weinberg Children’s Book Fund
Jeremy A. Werl Jewish Performing Arts Memorial
Sam J. Winnick Tzedakah
Eva & William Wolkowicz Holocaust Education
Susan & Paul Yellin Annual New Member Reception Rabbi Bernard S. Raskas
Religious School Teacher
Endowment Funds
Dr. Lydia & Louis Schaffer Music Specialist
Sam Goldberger Second Grade Teacher
Angy & Milt Moore Seventh Grade Teacher
Joyce Tilsen Arts & Crafts Specialist
Rossy & Richard Shaller Third Grade Teacher
Molly & Jack Handleman Ninth Grade Teacher
Judith & Alvin Brown Kindergarten Teacher
Dr. Henry Oselka Fifth Grade Teacher
Leonora Greenberg Confirmation Teacher
Ruth & Sherman Gordon First Grade Teacher
Jackie Bregman Sixth Grade Teacher
Rabbi Bernard S. Raskas
Religious School Program
Endowment
David A. Berg Family Israeli Independence Day Program
Lillian E. & Samuel R. Miller New American Family Life Education
Stephanie O’Brien Bnai Mitzvah En-dowment Fund
Dr. Henry Oselka Holocaust Education
Warren R. Peck
Technology
Marvin Perlman Bimah Flower Fund
Ossie Perlman Food Shelf
Stanley and Evelyn Perlman Youth Programming
Charlene Rafowitz Holocaust Education
Alexander & Sophia Rosenaur Learner’s Minyan
Lea & Herbert Schaffer Sukkot Salad Bar
Marvin Scherzer Annual Financial Review
Rose & Herman Schleiff Adult Education
Sarah & Isadore Schneider Education Programming
Lois & Larry Schochet Purim Groggers
Rose Ann & Harry Schraber High Holyday Torah Reading
Felicia & Max Schulz High Holyday Programming
Felicia & Max Schulz Holocaust Educator
Michelle & Steve Shaller Synagogue Enrichment
Michael & Joanne Silverman Centennial Cantor Chair
JoAnn & Howard Silvers Silver Kepah
Ethel Simes Cultural Programming
Samuel I. Sloane Veteran’s Shabbat Oneg
David & Dede Smith General Programs
Diane & Dr. Richard Smookler Annual B’nai Mitzvah Reception
Beryl & Frank Stricken Shabbat Food
Manya & Ben Sturrey Kids in Shul
Helen & Donald Swartz Wedding Ketubot
Alex & Mollie Tankenoff Foundation Centennial Cantor Chair
Esther & Edward Tilsen Shavuot Blintz Bletter
Sandy & Bob Tilsen Simhat Torah Band
Esther Tucker USY Activities
Barry & Darlene Goldman Saturday Tutors
Wendy, Steven, & Charles Goodman Tuition Assistance
Anne & Charles Smaby Hersch Smaby Family Foundation Tuition Assistance
Nancy & Dr. Stephen Lane Polly & Michael Saxon Speakers on Special Topics
Louis Makiesky Synagogue Skills Training
Rhonda Schwartz, Curtis Meltzer& Sons Jacob & Joshua Meltzer Tuition Assistance
Ann Miller Tuition Assistance
Dr. Zondal & Esther Miller Tuition Assistance
Rose Liss by Doris Rubenstein Tuition Assistance
Margine & Sherman Rutzick Tuition Assistance
Rose Ann & Harry Schraber and Ronald Bear Confirmation Class Curriculum
Rossy & Richard Shaller Hebrew School
Nancy & Dr. Stanley Skadron Tuition Assistance
Dede & David Smith Tuition Assistance
Dr. Jeffrey Weingarten Outstanding Students Award
Mildred Yager Tuition Assistance
Sanctuary Banners
Elul: Olga & Harry Applebaum Tishre: Anna Schloff Heshvan: Ben Mirsky Kislev: Dr. Louis Epstein Tevet: Manya & Ben Surrey Shevat: Joseph Rutman Adar: Patricia & Donald Wolkoff Nisan: Mildred & Meyer Rosen Iyar: Leonora Greenberg Sivan: Donald Miller Tammuz: Janie & Don Rutman Av: Rose & Isadore Marsh
General Gifts
Myrna R. & Elliott G. Belzer South Wing Conference Room
Rachel Cardozo Deeds of Loving Kindness (Gemilut Hasadim)
Morris Cooperman Cantor’s Pulpit
Dr. Abraham Falk Memorial
Delores & Ernest Fink, Marian Fink Perling, Bruce Fink Fink Youth Lounge
Charlotte & Saul Garelick Chapel Chuppah
Eileen & Joe Garelick President’s Tablet
Barbara & Ronald Harris Maxine & Sheldon Stewart Sanctuary Ark
Etta Jacobs Special Gift
Faye & Jeff Kantorowitz Special Gift
Jeannette & Max Kurnow South Wing-First Floor
Sidney Makiesky South Wing-Early Childhood Room
Ann Miller Marriage Table
Rose Mirsky South Wing Classroom
Betty & Leonard Shapiro Education, Youth Administration
Addie & Harry Silverman South Wing Kitchen
Sam E. Smith Family Library
Diane & Dr. Richard Smookler Havdalah Set
Bradley Straus Confirmation Class Trip
Helen & Donald Swartz Front Entrance Benches
Temple of Aaron Sisterhood Administrative Entrance
Toushin Family Sanctuary Wedding Chuppah
Minnie Weisberg Memorial
Youth Camping Scholarships
Jason Andler Olga & Harry Applebaum Marion & Bernard (Beno) Belzer Myrna R. & Elliott G. Belzer Robert S. Belzer William S. Belzer Edith & Dr. Abraham Berman Alice Bundt Barbara & Stanley Cohn Goldie & Dr. Louis Epstein Edith & Harold Goldish Shoshana & Ari Ginsburg Rose & Dr. Abraham Greenberg Molly Kaplan Helen & Ron Lifson Sylviette & Harold Magy James H. Moore Betty & Arthur Paymar Lea & Dr. Harry Plotke
Mildred & Irving Rein Rose & Morris Rifkin Etta & Eddie Rikess Mildred & Meyer Rosen Shirley Rosenblum Sarah & Zelia Rosenzweig Ellen F. Rutchick Helen & Frank Schaffer Sarah & Isadore Schneider Rossy & Richard Shaller Rose & Dr. Clarence Siegel Helen & Donald Swartz Mollie & Alex Tankenoff Ryvelle & William Tilsner Charles Upin Norman Vinitsky Cecelia & Irving Waldman
Daily Minyan Endowments
Ernest Fink & Neil Fink Thursday Morning
Mildred & Louis Kaplan Sunday Evening
Addie & Harry Silverman Tuesday Morning
Harry Silverman Tuesday Evening
Dr. Henry Oselka Wednesday Evening
Faye & Jeff Kantorowitz Monday Evening
Ben Mirsky, Ida & Louis Smith Monday Evening
Warren Patterson Wednesday Morning
Music Endowments
Anonymous Choir
The Garber Family & Rose Asch Adult Choir
Mervin E. Hites
Edith & Samuel Mack
Sidney Makiesky Choir Director Fund
Irving Serlin
Shelley Singer
Melvin & Eleanor Silver
Eddie Weinstine
Smith Library Endowments
Marlene & Jerome Gotlieb Children’s Library Fund
Rose & Dr. Abraham Greenberg Children’s Library Fund
Harold A. Lee Judaic/Christian Library Fund
Melissa & Adam Mogol Children’s Library Fund
Mulvien Smith Trach Reference Library Fund
Ruth Weinberg/Barbara Balto Children’s Library Fund
Life Insurance & Trusts
Tracey & Ken Agranoff Office Compensation & Retirement
Lois & Sherman Devitt School Retreats
Gracia & Merrill Kuller Rabbis’ Offices
Martin & Esther Capp
Capital Repair Endowment Fund:
Pillars:
Esther & Martin Capp Delores & Ernest Fink Bruce Fink Marian Fink Perling
Supporters:
Charlotte & Saul Garelick Nancy & Richard Grobovsky Mary Beth & Phil Kibort Elaine & Howard Kuretsky Betty Sue & David Lipschultz Joann & Stuart Marofsky Rose Mirsky Mildred Rosen Evelyn & Milton Smith Minnie Weisberg
Friends:
Lorraine & Sidney Applebaum Carrie & Jerrold Bader Barbara & Stanley Cohn Rae & Arnold Divine Barbara & Ronald Harris Inge & Gerry Hirschhorn Sally & Scott Johnson Nancy & Dr. Stephen Lane Ossie Perlman Ronna & Tom Sherman
Esther & Martin Capp Jeanette & Kenneth Frank Debbie & Howard Goldberger Maxine & Kokie Goldenberg Marilyn & Dean Greenberg Joanne & Michael Silverman
Clergy/Education
Endowment:
Esther & Martin Capp Family Foundation Sylvia & Harold Liefschultz Jeannette & Max Kurnow
A Basic Bequest Helps Our Synagogue Future Each of us can add a short sentence to our Will or Living Trust to make a powerful gift to Temple of Aaron. During our first century of operation we have received thoughtful bequests ranging in size from $500 to $675,000. Our endowments produce interest and dividend income which have created an important financial foundation for our daily operation. We would be pleased to acknowledge you in a future Aaronion if you have already made plans to help us in the future. President Michael Saxon and Executive Director Ken Agranoff are prepared to discuss any and all aspects of our Dor L Dor Endowment Program with you at your convenience.
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Thank You Todah Rabah תודה רבה Thank you (todah rabah) to those listed below who supported our
Yahrzeit Fund in memory of loved ones with donations of $10 or more September 2012 Elul-Tishri 5772/5773
Aleiner, Galina
Axelrod, Leonard
Axelrod, Lydia & Semyon
Belenkiy, Boris
Berde, Doris
Berke, Beryl
Besner, Rae
Blyakher, Sima
Braginsky, Inna & Greg
Burstein, Scott
Chulok, Mikhail
Derechin, Haddie
Eisenstadt, Linda & Larry
Estraykh, Anna
Fishman, Georgia
Garbuz, Khaye
Geller, Rosie & Loren
Gokhberg, Raisa
Goldberg, Sharleen
Goldberg, Shirley
Goldman, Arnold
Gorina, Ira
Greenberg, Dr. Richard
Greenberg, Lee & Barbara
Grobovsky,
Nancy & Richard
Grobovsky, Shirley
Hirschhorn, Inge
Hirsekorn, Fred
Kagan, Galina
Kamin, Evelyn
Kanivetsky, Rozita
Kaplan, Esther
Kaplan, Suzanne & Harvey
Katz, Chelle & Leon
Kopilenko,
Alexander & Bella
Kushner, Susan & Barry
Lerman, Mary & Bill
Levak, Inessa
Levinsohn, Dr. & Mrs. Mark
Liefschultz, Sylvia
Makhlin, Boris
Marvy, Mirel & family
Miles, Franklin
Miller, C. Dennis
Nemer, Helen
Novick, Bonnie & Harvey
Patterson, Esther
Peker, Busya
Pogoler, Barbara & Andrew
Portnoy, Gerald
Ringer, Jan
Rubenstein, Bob
Rubin, Paula
Schenker, Shirley
Scherzer, Margie
Schwartz, Sue & Jerry
& family
Shneur, Revekka & Grigoriy
Simes, Hy & Josephine
Smirnov, Nadine & Yury
Smith, Richard
Sokol, Mike & Stacy
Stock, Doreen
Toushin, Sally & David
Tragar, C.A.
Tselniker, Yakov & Kislyuk,
Alexandra
Uchenik, Esfir
Uchenik, Lev
Udodovsky, Mira
Upin, Bernice
Vinnik, Val
Waldman, Jerry & family
Ward, Allen
Ward, Hillard & Helene
Weinberg, Idele
Wilton, Peter
Winthrop, Sonia
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Our deep and sincere
sympathy to the families
of the following members
who have passed away
Marv Bookin
Edward Nusbaum
Amy Sitkoff
תודה רבה
. . . to Renee Kvasnik, Anita Ernst and
Betty Agranoff for labeling nearly
1,100 October 2012 Aaronions to help
keep members of all ages informed
about our variety of religious services
and programs.
. . . to Wendy Kane for helping chair
this momentous USY at 60 celebra-
tion: to Loren Taple for producing
video at event, to Max Lowenthal and
Elliot Stern for leading a regalia
fashion show, and to Gilad Segal for
serving as the USY emcee
. . . to Maccabi Haifa Coach Brad
Greenberg for providing a stirring dvar
torah.
Save Pressure, Plan Ahead Select your cemetery graves by scheduling a
15-minute meeting with Executive Director
Ken Agranoff, 651-698-8874 x106, to review
options, locations and financial information. Ken Agranoff
Goodman Family Helps Advance Temple of Aaron Technology
Dina and Charlie Goodman have made a
donation with a matching challenge.
They have elected to honor the memory
of his parents Wendy and Steve Good-
man. Wendy and Steve treasured friend-
ships and building community. This gift
will improve connectivity so everyone will
be able to access the internet from all
rooms within the entire building complex.
Teachers will be able to access all web-
sites to help teach lessons to children
and adults. People with smartphones will
have more extensive internet access.
Members who are relaxing in Capp
Lounge, Fink Youth Lounge or Stein Hall
will be able to send email for work or fun
and go to their favorite websites. We will
be able to conduct meetings with Skype
from more locations.
Please help us with a donation to our
Goodman Family Technology Fund. Gifts
from $100 to $ 1,000 will help us meet
the challenge and are welcomed to help
us harness the power of technology.
Temple of Aaron will
participate in
“Give to the Max Day”
on November 15
For more information visit
givemn.org
and search Temple of Aaron.
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Sisterhood News
Sisterhood Membership Renewal — Find out what being a member of Sisterhood is all
about; call Roxanne Portnoy, 612-334-2725. Misplaced your renewal envelope? Call
Linda Eisenstadt 651-454-6042. Join this active group of women who are committed
to our Temple.
* * * *
New Sisterhood Member Program — Happenings/Entertainment Book Fundraiser:
Books are available in the Sisterhood Gift Shop until early December for $30. Get
discounts on food, hotels, films, shops and more. Most discounts expire in Nov.
2013. Call Paula Schraber, 651-454-2708, for more info.
* * * *
International Women's League for Conservative Judaism Convention — Dec. 2-5, in
Las Vegas. Roxanne Portnoy and Marcia Taple will be representing Temple of Aaron’s
Sisterhood at this convention which will have representatives from the US, Canada,
Mexico, Israel and many other countries. Members will gather for four days of
outstanding speakers and leading scholars, inspiring services, valuable workshops,
in-depth training and leadership development.
* * * *
Cheaters Needed!! — Community Service Project: Non-Prescription Reading Glasses/
Cheaters — Need a little help reading the siddur and announcements during
services? Problem solved! We are collecting reading glasses to use at Temple. All
strengths needed and you may drop them off in the Sisterhood Gift Shop. Questions,
call Susan Flynn, 651-683-0706.
* * * *
Book Club — The Book Club meets on the third Sunday of the month at The Highland
Café and Bakery in Highland Park at 10 am. Upcoming books: Nov. 18 - The Three
Wissemanns of Westport by Cathleen Schine; Dec. 16 - Joshua and Isadora by
Michael Benanav. Call Teddy Gerr for more info 651-405-6658.
* * * *
Women’s Shelter Donations — Needed: new, unopened toiletries to be donated to
local women’s shelters. Drop off your donations in the Temple Gift Shop. Needed now
are twin-size sheets. New, unopened cosmetics also will be distributed to the
homeless. Help out our local community and give someone a lift with these easy,
inexpensive donations. Questions, call Alexandria Ganzel, 651-490-7684, or Susan
Flynn 651-683-0706.
* * * *
Building Fund Cards — Beautiful cards for every occasion are only a phone call away.
Pick up the phone and show someone you care by sending one of these lovely cards.
All funds raised by the use of these cards go directly to benefit our beautiful building.
To purchase our cards, call Sis Goren, 651-686-0425, or Susan Kushner 651-454-
8336. For billing questions, call Betty Agranoff, 651-698-8275.
* * * *
Food Shelf — This ongoing project serves our community year round. Donate food
items at any time by dropping them off in the cart located in our coat room. Monetary
donations will also be accepted by sending a check, payable to Temple of Aaron Food
Shelf, to Harriet Levy, 1826 Merlot Curve, Eagan, MN 55122. For more info, call
Harriet Levy, 651-454-6829.
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Gift Shop — Find all of your Hanukkah and Judaica needs at The Temple of Aaron
Sisterhood Gift Shop. The shop carries Michael Aram, Gary Rosenthal, Tamara Baskin
and Badash crystal. There are items for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, graduations,
confirmations and any other special occasion. Inventory is constantly changing and if
SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP
651-699-9192
We Have the
Perfect Items for Every Occasion!
Come in, browse and you will
be convinced Sisterhood has just
the right item for the bar/bat
mitzvah, birthday, recovery from
illness, golden kepah, graduation,
bris/baby naming, yad hazakah,
wedding anniversary and every
other event you can imagine.
Join our legion of satisfied
customers and make a friend
happy with your selection!
Open Hours:
Sunday 9-Noon
Tuesday 10-2
Wednesday 10-1 / 6-8 pm
By Appointment Call:
Marcia Taple, 651-688-3030
This page provides room for updates and views from a committee within the Temple community.
you can’t get to the Gift Shop during
regular hours, arrangements can be
made for you at other times (call Marcia
Taple at 651-688-3030). Not sure what
to purchase for that special someone?
Gift Shop gift cards are always
available. We also have a Bar/Bat
Mitzvah and Bridal Registry to make
your shopping easy. For more info, call
the Gift Shop, 651-699-9192.
* * * *
Save the Date: Annual Game Night —
Thursday, Dec. 20, place and time TBD.
* * * *
New Sisterhood Member Program: A
Taste of Sisterhood — Thursday, Dec. 6,
enjoy an evening of tastings. Come one,
come all — present members,
prospective members, new members,
long-time members — watch for more
info.
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By Dr. Steven Derfler
We all know where we were when war
broke out in 1973. We were in
synagogue, wrapping up the Ten Days of
Awe, chanting the Yom Kipper liturgy. So
were many Israelis
as well. This holiest
of holy days, when
we seek a renewed
relationship
between God and
our fellow humans, makes it somewhat
unique in Judaism. As the ultimate day
of the sacred, nothing is to violate its
sanctity — except one thing, a life-
threatening situation. At that time, from
all the pulpits in Israel, the statement
put out by the rabbis was that Israel
was threatened with extinction, and
therefore as a life and death issue
faced the State, it was alright to break
the fast, leave the synagogue, and
protect the essence of the Jewish
people. Ever since that day, Kol Yisroel,
Israel’s national radio station,
broadcasts silence on Yom Kippur and,
should an emergency arise, is prepared
then to spread the word.
Egypt needed to regain its position of
authority in the Arab world. It did so by
conducting a daring attack across the
Suez; coordinated with a Syrian attack
in the Golan. The war would last from 6
October - 24 October, 1973. The
Egyptians breeched the Israeli Bar-Lev
Line on the east side of the Canal. They
re-entered Sinai 15 km deep with
tremendous initial success. However,
since the Egyptian military establish-
ment was not prepared for an initial
victory, the spearhead of the attack
outpaced its fuel and ammunition
supply lines and the offensive stalled;
giving Israel the breathing room that it
so desperately needed. The greatest
tank battle the world had yet seen was
fought at “The Chinese Farm”; 9-12
October. It’s funny how stereotypes
creep into the picture. Actually, the
battle took place at a Japanese
agricultural research station in Sinai,
but, to the Israelis, they thought that the
civilians found there were Chinese —
hence, the name.
The gravity of the situation was lost on
neither Prime Minister Golda Meir nor
President Richard Nixon. A U.S. airlift
over a period of 32 days ensured
Israel’s survival, and ultimate victory.
The Israelis under Gen. Ariel Sharon
counter-attacked on 16 October, with
much of its success as a result of
supreme airpower. They re-crossed the
Canal in something called “operation
gazelle,” very little stood in their way to
Cairo. They stopped at “Km. 101.” This
act was the first time that Israel entered
“Africa.” They trapped Egypt’s entire
Third Army on the east side, nearly
30,000 troops.
In the Golan, Syria would also have
initial success. Syrian troops advanced
nearly to the pre-1967 armistice lines.
The Israelis withdrew and regrouped.
They then engaged in yet another major
tank battle, called “The Valley of Tears,”
that saw Syria pushed back farther in
the Golan.
The eventual outcome was that Israel
would occupy several dozen more
square kilometers of the Golan. Syria’s
military capability was severely
damaged. It would take a decade for it
to recover.
Yet the cost was high to Israel. This
small nation lost 2,900 soldiers. Every
Israeli family was touched by this
tragedy. It called for a major policy
analysis once the dust settled.
Both Israeli and Egyptian leadership
saw the futility of war, and quiet steps
began to be taken to end the hostilities.
President Sadat of Egypt now could
work from a position of strength to
negotiate a peace with Israel. He had
demonstrated that the Arab could fight
equally with the Israeli — this concept
was essential to the Arab psyche.
UN Resolution 338 not only called for a
cease-fire, but also for direct negotia-
tions between parties. This was to
implement the earlier Resolution 242.
UN sponsored talks would begin at “Km.
101,” beginning 1 Sept., 1975, allowed
for troop disengagement in Sinai. This
led to a reopening of Suez for the first
time in eight years. For the first time,
there were true glimmers of hope for a
just and lasting peace between Israel
and at least one of her Arab neighbors.
Israel Rebounds from Yom Kippur Attack by Egypt and Syria — President Nixon Helps Immediately
An international
educational
consultant, public
speaker,
archaeologist,
historian, researcher,
teacher and writer,
Dr. Derfler has been
uncovering the histories of Ancient
Civilizations for 35 years. Tracing the
development of western religions from
their roots in the Middle East and
Eastern Mediterranean countries, Dr.
Derfler brings insight to current political
and social events, bridging the past with
the future to promote greater
understanding between people from
different faiths and walks of life.
Social Justice Committee mans phones
throughout October and first week of
November
Throughout October and early November, members of
the Temple of Aaron Social Justice committee continue
to call fellow congregants to initiate discussions
regarding the upcoming Marriage Amendment and to
answer any questions that they may have regarding the
issue.
The upcoming November
election will include a
proposed constitutional
amendment concerning
the definition of marriage.
The Minnesota Rabbinical
Assembly, putting the
matter in a Jewish context,
has issued a statement in
opposition to the proposed
amendment and is
encouraging their constituencies to “vote no.” Rabbi
Shavit-Lonstein is a member of the MRA and voted in
support of the MRA statement and our Temple of Aaron
Board (as individuals) has reaffirmed this.
The Social Justice Committee also supports a “NO” vote
on the proposed constitutional amendment requiring a
photo ID and has engaged congregants in conversations
regarding this unnecessary and extreme overhaul of our
election system.
Social Justice - Opinions from a Volunteer Committee
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This page provides room for updates and views from a committee within the Temple community.
On October 7th, a lively and informative
discussion followed a talk by Josie Johnson,
well known and well versed leader in
education, civil rights,
politics, research, and
communication.
Opinions both for and
against the amendment
were presented. Most
participants left the
session more
knowledgeable and more aware of the
complexities involved in this proposal on
the Nov 7th ballot. The Social Justice
Committee sponsored this event.
Brunch & Learn addressed Voter ID Amendment
Mark Ritchie addressed congregation in October
Minnesota Secretary of State, Mark
Ritchie, spoke at Shabbat services on
Saturday, October 6 on “Spirituality and
Democracy: What Guides My Public
Service.” Mr. Ritchie delivered a powerful
sermon that included the fundamental
values guiding the Minnesota democracy
and a history lesson of how the
Minnesota constitution was developed.
As a former history teacher, Mr. Ritchie
spoke about how Democrats and
Republicans compromised to pass the
constitution including removing a provision protecting the rights
of African Americans to vote. It took more than another 10 years
for African Americans to gain the right to vote.
Mr. Ritchie, as the chief state official responsible for the state’s
election system, encouraged all voters to carefully review both
amendments before voting. He spoke about how Minnesota leads
the nation in voter turnout and therefore should not take any
action that would place obstacles in front of voters. Mr. Ritchie
shared how important our religious values are to our commitment
to building a strong community in Minnesota where we work
together to make sure all Minnesotans have access to the most
important aspects of life. Temple of Aaron is very grateful to Mark
Ritchie for reminding us of how important it is for all of us to
understand our history, the importance of democracy and
educating ourselves about why our votes count so much.
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