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. 89 • No. 2 October 1, 2013 27 Tishri 5774 These two men loved Judaism and strengthened our local community with business acumen, guidance and generosity. They also worked to improve our national and international Jewish communities. We are selling tickets and creating a special Tribute Journal. There are 3 VIP Packages which entitle you to attend a private cocktail reception with Anderson Cooper. The fourth package is already sold out. The packages provide reserved tickets and a full Tribute Journal page to share appreciation for the community work performed by Edward Paster and Richard “Dick” Shaller. Let’s review the details describing the Tribute Journal to honor two special community leaders and the sponsorship packages. We have an October 15 Tribute Journal Deadline so act now. VIP Packages: $5,000 (12 reserved tickets, 1 Journal page and private reception) $2,500 (6 reserved tickets, 1 Journal page and private reception) $1,500 (4 tickets, 1 Journal page and private reception) Special: $500 (2 reserved tickets plus one-half Journal page) $300 (2 reserved tickets plus one -quarter page) $200 (2 general admission tickets and one-eighth page) $100 (single line in Journal) Ticket Only: $100 = one reserved ticket $50 = one general admission ticket $18 = one student general admission ticket. Chairs Lisa Lane ([email protected], 612-860-8085) and Michael Saxon ([email protected], 612-335-5693) are thrilled to lead this blockbuster evening and want to help you select VIP Packages. Executive Director Ken Agranoff ([email protected], 651-698-8874 ext 106) can help you with all ticket levels. Joshua Fineblum ([email protected], 651-698-8874 ext 103) is designing the Tribute Journal which has an October 15, 2013 deadline, so please act now. Anderson Cooper Helps Temple of Aaron Pay Tribute to Leadership Exhibited by Edward Paster & Richard Shaller Sunday, November 3, 2013 Temple of Aaron Lunch and Learn Saturday, November 2nd after Services Featuring Rabbi Capers Funnye Capers C. Funnye, Jr. is rabbi and spiritual leader of Beth Shalom B’nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation, located in Chicago. Rabbi Funnye earned a Bachelor of Arts in Hebrew Literature and rabbinic ordination from the Israelite Board of Rabbis, Inc., Queens, NY. Rabbi Funnye also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Jewish Studies and Master of Science in Human Service Administration from Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies, Chicago, IL.
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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. 89 • No. 2 October 1, 2013 27 Tishri 5774
These two men loved Judaism and strengthened our local community with business acumen, guidance and generosity. They also worked to improve our
national and international Jewish communities.
We are selling tickets and creating a special Tribute Journal. There are 3 VIP Packages which entitle you to attend a private cocktail reception with Anderson Cooper. The fourth package is already sold out. The packages provide reserved tickets and a full Tribute Journal page to share appreciation for the community
work performed by Edward Paster and Richard “Dick” Shaller.
Let’s review the details describing the Tribute Journal to honor two special community leaders and the sponsorship packages. We have an October 15 Tribute Journal Deadline so act now.
Special: $500 (2 reserved tickets plus one-half Journal page) $300 (2 reserved tickets plus one -quarter page) $200 (2 general admission tickets and one-eighth page) $100 (single line in Journal)
Ticket Only: $100 = one reserved ticket $50 = one general admission ticket $18 = one student general admission ticket.
Chairs Lisa Lane ([email protected], 612-860-8085) and Michael Saxon ([email protected], 612-335-5693) are thrilled to lead this blockbuster evening and want to help you select VIP Packages. Executive Director Ken Agranoff ([email protected], 651-698-8874 ext 106) can help you with all ticket levels. Joshua Fineblum ([email protected], 651-698-8874 ext 103) is designing the Tribute Journal which has an October 15, 2013 deadline, so please act now.
Anderson Cooper Helps Temple of Aaron Pay Tribute to
Leadership Exhibited by Edward Paster & Richard Shaller
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Temple of Aaron
Lunch and Learn
Saturday, November 2nd
after Services
Featuring
Rabbi Capers Funnye
Capers C. Funnye, Jr. is rabbi and spiritual leader of Beth Shalom B’nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation, located in Chicago. Rabbi Funnye earned a Bachelor of Arts in Hebrew Literature and rabbinic ordination from the Israelite Board of Rabbis, Inc., Queens, NY. Rabbi Funnye also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Jewish Studies and Master of Science in Human Service Administrat ion from Spertus I ns t i t u t e o f Jewish Studies, Chicago, IL.
The Unaffiliated Mark Gulner, Director of Informal Education & Marketing
Prior to the High Holydays I, along with several other colleagues, had the opportunity to participate in a Listening Session that was put on by the Jewish Federation of Greater St. Paul. When asked how an institution can increase membership many people spoke about a large group known as “The Unaffiliated.” The Unaffiliated identify as being Jewish but do not currently belong to any synagogue. There are a lot of them and if we could find them, attract them and then get them to pay dues we would certainly increase membership.
After the listening session I spent some time thinking about how we could attract this group of The Unaffiliated. How could we market to this group who we know a lot about? How could we attract this group who are involved in the Federation, who support JFCS, who are alumni of camps Ramah, Herzl and Chi, and many of whom already have family as members of a synagogue?
On Rosh Hashanah I realized that I was asking the correct questions but focusing on the wrong group. I was concerned with whom I could get in the door and was forgetting who already walked through. The full sanctuary reminded me that many of our members currently are coming only for the High Holydays. Upon this realization the question then became not how I can reach out to The Unaffiliated but rather how can I reach out to our current members. Get them to come to one more event, one more class, one more speaker or scholar or play or fundraiser.
This year at services many of you saw the Annual Programming Booklet. If you did not get a copy you can find one on the new website. Look through it, find one program that piques your interest and then make a commitment to come by RSVPing now. If you look through the book and find nothing that interest you please contact me directly with a suggestion of what might. If we can get you to join for one program membership will grow quicker, programs will be better and the Temple of Aaron will be stronger.
If you RSVP for any Temple of Aaron program October 1 through November 1 and there is a cost associated with that program we will give you $2 off if you attend.
Selihot Spray Paint Success
TUSY partnered with local non-profit Juxtaposition Arts to create a piece of “Street Art” for the Fink Youth Lounge. The students first learned about the art of graffiti from our artist, Drew Peterson, and then together created a mural focused around the Second Day Rosh Hashanah theme “Home is Where….” Stop by the Fink Youth Lounge next time you are in the building and check out this one-of-a-kind piece of art.
Attention all
9-12 Graders
Kinnus is Coming!
November 28
thru
September 1
Kansas City, MO
Applications are out and
available at www.emtza.org
or stop by and
see Mark Gulner in the
youth office.
All of your friends from
Israel, Ramah and Herzl will
be there! Don’t miss out.
Lilmod U’lilamed — “To Teach and to Learn”- Pirkei Avot
On October 13th the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism is hosting their
Centennial Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. Amongst many speakers is our
very #own Rabbi Jeremy Fine who will be on a panel with Adath Jeshurun
Congregation’s Rabbi Aaron Weininger on the topic “50 Shades of Growth:
Engaging the Hearts and Souls of our 20s and 30s.” For more information visit their
website www.uscj100.org/about/uscjs-centennial/
Imagine Yourself Shaping The Future Planning for Tomorrow Starts Now
Each of us likes interesting programs with people we know, like and respect. Many people work to make Jewish continuity a reality. We practice rituals and holidays at home. We volunteer time at different Jewish organizations. We mail checks to various Jewish organizations. We support summer camping and programs in Israel. As a religious minority promoting the belief in one God and strong values, it takes more focused work for each Jewish institution to remain vibrant, relevant and financially solid. Consider creating an enduring legacy at Temple of Aaron with a special gift. You can create an endowment for $5,000.
The key factor in making a gift is wanting to make a difference. Rabbi Shavit-Lonstein and Executive Director Ken Agranoff are prepared to meet with you to explore ideas. There are numerous ways to transfer the money so check with your financial advisors. Each of us can make a difference so let’s explore our exciting future at the Temple of Aaron.
Temple of Aaron has been located in Highland Park since 1956. Membership has increased and decreased. We are encouraging everyone to recruit one new member. We provide education for adults, children and teens. We provide community prayers on Shabbat, holidays, and daily minyanim. We design ceremonies for weddings, bris, baby naming, bar/bat mitzvah, confirmations, and conversions. We support people with funerals and shivas. We provide Shabbat meals and seders for Passover and Tu B’Shevat. We provide Sisterhood and Men’s Club for those looking to join organizations to build friendships while helping
our community. We provide Social Justice programs to help repair the world, locally, nationally and internationally. We create affordable plans for people from ages 20 to 102 to financially support a synagogue that helps our community 365 days per year.
Contact Executive Director Ken Agranoff 651-698-8874 ext 106, or email [email protected] to explore affiliation and help us build a bright future. A strong Temple of Aaron helps maintain a strong St Paul Jewish community.
Let’s Recruit and Revitalize Temple of Aaron One Member at a Time
Cemetery:
Make Advance Plans
to Save Family Pressure
Schedule a private 15-minute meeting with Executive Director Ken Agranoff (651-698-8874, ext 106). Look at cemetery maps, review location options, and learn about
payment choices. We designed a pol-icy decades ago where members and non-members can make cemetery reservations. This policy enables families to reserve multiple graves and be together for eternity. Please note the current policy welcomes mixed faith members to select graves.
Ken Agranoff
Help us make progress in the statewide fight against hunger. Support our food shelf! You can leave food at the syna-gogue. You can use our website and make an online donation. You can mail a check to chair person Harriet Levy and she will mail a card for a celebration, get well or condolence.
Help Those Who Need
Food Shelf Every Week
Temple of Aaron Goes to the Theatre Sunday, October 13
Rabbi Shavit-Lonstein will lead a “Shabbat” style dinner at 5:30pm at Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company before their production of
“A Strange and Separate People” at 7:00pm.
Dinner is $15 and the special Temple of Aaron ticket price for the show is $15.
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 August 2013 Av-Elul 5773
Allen, Jeffrey & Carol
Baldinger, Estelle
Banet, June & Reed
Behr, Dick & Bev
Berde, Doris
Bernstein, Don & Paula
Blumstein, Ethel & family
Blumstein, Sterling
Blyakher, Sima
Bubar, Sana & Dmitriy
Drucker, Harold
Eisenstadt, Larry & Linda N.
Feldman, Kayleen & family
Fishman, Georgia
Geller, Rosie & Loren
Gochberg, Peter
Gokhberg, Raisa
Goldberg, Sharleen
Goldman, Irene
Goldstein, Carol
Gordon, Frank & Cookie
Gordon, Herman
Greenberg, Dr. Richard
Greenberg, Lee & Barbara
Grobovsky, Nancy & Rick
Jerson, Francine & Sidney
Kamin, Evelyn
Kaminsky, Beverly
Kanivetsky, Rozita
Kaplan, Burleigh
Kaplan, Sue & Harvey
Katz, Connie & Harry
Khaye Garbuz
Kislyuk, Alexsandra
& Yakov Tselniker
Klein, Marion & E. Gary
Kopilenko, Boris
& Alexander
Kushner, Susan
Levey, Annette
Lewine, Mike & Rachel
Lifson, Helen & Ron
Lyons, Stephen, Patti
& family
Marvy, Bob & Florie
Meerovich, Gedaly
Patterson, Esther & family
Pogoler, Barbara
Rafowitz, Sam
Rosen, Irvin
Rubenstein, Bob
Rubin, Paula
Rutzick, Randy & Sheryl
Savage, Edith
Scherzer, Margie
Sher, Cantor Steven
Shneur, Grigoriy
Simes, Josephine
Tilsner, Ryvelle
Tovares Family
Tragar, C.A.
Udodovsky, Mira
Upin, Bernice & family
Usem, Harriet & Arnold
Walter, Beverly
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Our deep and sincere
sympathy to the families
of the following members
who have passed away
Arnold Goldman
Rekhuma Grinshtat
Leonid Suvid
Michael “Mike” Winston
A Memorial Plaque
Has Been Displayed for
Hymen “Whitey” Simes
Shirley Labovitch
Esther Kaufman
תודה רבה
. . . to Betty Agranoff, Burt Katz, Toni
Bernabei and Anita Ernst for adding
address labels to over 1,000
Aaronions to help keep our community
fully informed.
. . . to Harlan Stern for preparing
hundreds of High Holyday Appeals —
cards and envelopes.
. . . to Shlicha Ris Arbel for delivering
her dvar Torah.
Burt Katz and Joel Levenson are pictured enjoying a meal with Ceil who recently
celebrated another milestone birthday at our 6 pm evening minyan in Leifman Chapel
led by Ritual Coordinator Larry Eisenstadt. Both Rabbi Shavit-Lonstein and Rabbi Fine
attended the service to support Ceil, and some experts say regular prayer plays a
role for a long life. Thank you to Celia Goldetsky for proving that theory! Her family
honored her again by sponsoring a September Sunday morning Men’s Club breakfast.
Prayer Helps Celia Goldetsky Reach Her 102nd Birthday
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Sisterhood News
Arts & Craft Show – Sunday, Oct. 13, 9am–4pm, at Temple of Aaron. Approximately 50 vendors will have the following items for sale: pottery, paintings, toys, wood-turned objects, photography, fabric arts, jewelry, stained and fused glass, accessories, household items, sculpture, children’s clothing and more. Many of the artists have donated items for a raffle – tickets for the raffle are $3 each or two for $5 and can be purchased in the Sisterhood Gift Shop or at the show. Vendors’ items may be previewed in the showcases of the Gift Shop. Questions, call Margie Schneider (651-698-4358).
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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. For information on upcoming books or other questions, call Teddy Gerr (651-405-66580).
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Gift Shop – New Mahjong decorative items are now available and watch for new Hanukkah items coming soon. Support Sisterhood and Temple by finding all of your Judaica needs at The Temple of Aaron Sisterhood Gift Shop. There are items for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, graduations, confirmations and any other special occasion. Inventory is constantly changing and if 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 & Bridal Registries to make your shopping easy. For more info, call the Gift Shop (651-699-9192). Hours: Sunday, 9–noon; Tuesday, 10am–2pm; Wednesday, 10am–1pm & 6pm–8pm.
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Sisterhood Knits – New Chairperson – Marjorie Daniels. Thursday, Oct. 17/ Thursday, Nov. 14, 6:30 pm. Join other knitters at Temple in the Wine Room. All levels encouraged to attend; bring your own needles and yarn. Questions, call Marjorie (612-724-3377).
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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).
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Building Fund Cards - Send a beautiful card for any occasion and they are only a phone call away – no hassles. 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).
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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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Sisterhood Membership Renewal in the Temple billing. Take a moment to renew your membership; support Sisterhood and Temple of Aaron. You received your billing in the June Temple mailing. Questions regarding renewing – call Linda Eisenstadt (651-454-6042); Questions regarding membership – call Alexandria Ganzel (651-490-7684).
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Happenings/Entertainment Books
Fundraiser – Books are still available in the Sisterhood Gift shop for $30. Get discounts on food, hotels, films, shops and more. Call Marcia Taple (651-688-3030).
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Elly Sokol – President of IntraContinental Region of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism – Saturday, Oct. 19, Ms. Sokol, from Houston, TX, will meet with the Sisterhood Board members after Shabbat morning services.
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Craft Night – Thursday, Nov. 21, 6:30pm – Tracey Agranoff will teach us how to make hamsa art – hand of peace. Save the date and watch for more info to come.