AaronionThe TEMPLE OF AARON’S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER 616 S. Mississippi River Blvd • St. Paul, MN 55116-1099 (651) 698-8874 • www.templeofaaron.org

Vol. 89 • No. 8 April 1, 2014 1 Nisan 5774 Martin & Esther Capp Continue Pattern of Leadership

Temple of Aaron is grateful to the Capp family for making a significant gift to our Clergy Endowment Fund. Successful clergy teams have made Temple of Aaron a progressive powerhouse embracing change while maintaining meaningful traditions.

Martin and Esther Capp have played a special role in virtually every step of progress made at the Temple of Aaron: Beginning with Highland Martin & Esther Capp Park construction in the 1950s, additional gifts throughout the years and now their magnificent 2014 gift to the Clergy Endowment Fund. Their willingness to support our clergy as well as bricks and mortar served as a catalyst for many other families to step forward with time and financial support.

St. Paul relies on special people like the Capps for ideas, funding, dedication and volunteerism. The Capps have been steady participants for over 60 years in St. Paul’s success stories. Many

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Selling Hametz and the Maot Hittim (The Matzah Fund) To: Rabbi Alan Shavit-Lonstein, Temple of Aaron, Selling Hametz: Jews do not eat Hametz on . It is very 616 S. Mississippi River Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55116 important to be aware that every Jewish household must remove Hametz from its possession. To prevent financial loss, it is possible to sell the I designate Rabbi Shavit-Lonstein to sell all hametz in my possession in accordance with Jewish law for Passover 5774. Hametz for the duration of Passover and keep it set aside in your home for use after Passover. Rabbi Alan Shavit-Lonstein is glad to be your agent in this sale. Please return the form below by 9:00 am on April 15, 2014 . Name:______Please remind your relatives, friends and neighbors to do the same. There is no charge for this service but donations are accepted.

Maot Hittim: The Matzah Fund: Passover can be an expensive Address:______holiday and some community members cannot afford matzah, wine, and other needed items. As Passover approaches we take steps to Date: ______ensure all Jews can celebrate Passover. Please support our Matzah Fund (Maot Hittim – money for wheat) with a donation. Every dollar collected will go to feed the hungry. Please note Matzah Fund on your Signature:______check payable to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund. Wishing everyone a happy and meaningful Passover! From the Rabbi’s Desk . . .

Same Space More Opportunity Over the last year Temple of Aaron has Now it is time for us to look at two of our been looking at our physical structure spaces that are used most often: the and examining how to better use our Leifman Chapel and the Smith Library. space. How can we, as a 950-family While the chapel got some clean-up, in community, have the most flexibility and its current state the forward-facing options to support and adapt our benches do not serve all types of programs, enhance spirituality and members and services. With the input of education, and attract current and our staff, board, Ritual Advisory perspective members? We have made Committee, and Ritual Coordinator Larry tweaks to better accommodate our Eisenstadt the first four rows of benches members and provide not only an open will be replaced with moveable chairs. concept feel for the building (watching This will allow for the Leifman Chapel to Rabbi Jeremy Fine too much HGTV) but also be open to new have more flexibility to host classes, 651-698-8874 ext. 112 concepts. various types of services, and become Email: more kid friendly. We can now better [email protected] We have taken some smaller steps accommodate Tot Shabbat in the Chapel Twitter: including moving the programming table for children of all ages and create @RabbiJeremyFine near the youth office to allow for more different environments for prayer for our Writings: room in the hallways and more visibility adults as well. The flexibility of this room www.jewishjournal.com/beyondthebimah to our youth advisor. We cleared the is vital to the expansion of all of our tcjewfolk.com/tag/pop-parsha/ tallitot and siddurim to allow for more needs. room in the back of the Leifman Chapel for people to stand and young children to We have also begun a makeover of the attend. These changes, while small, have Smith Library in order to begin attracting As we move forward with the physical allowed for us to better accommodate all new uses for the space. We have added layout of the building, I encourage you all of you. a Smart TV to be able to Skype in Rabbis to remember the words from the Talmud for our Rabbis Around the World program We have also expanded our “physical in Tannit 21b, “R. Jose says: It is not the and conduct the interviews for our clergy space” to the internet. We have a place that honors the man but it is the searches. We are better organizing the Facebook page with announcements and man who honors the place.” This teaches books and promoting our own speakers. events. There is also a TAXY Facebook us that the more we use these places of There will be a children’s corner with page for young professionals to see what prayer and study; we provide the special books and Shabbat friendly toys. we have going on. Of course, our new opportunity for more Jewish growth and This space, which serves as a library, website was one of our biggest moves creating Jewish memories. classroom, and meeting area will be and has received tremendous positive better equipped for our growing young With Renewed Vibrancy, feedback from members and outside families and the 21st century trends. Rabbi Jeremy Fine viewers.

Sitkoffs Support New Artist-in-Residence Fund

The synagogue is grateful that the Sitkoff family is supporting this new venture with a generous donation. Amy (of blessed memory) and George Sitkoff were happily married for over 60 years. Amy had a flair and interest in the arts that was well known in the community for decades. George was a big fan of Amy’s special skills and outlook on life. This gift is a perfect way to honor her memory.

The new Artist-in-Residence Fund will help us attract an annual visitor to bring energy and creativity to Temple of Aaron to enhance the celebration of Purim. We are very appreciative for the support provided by George Sitkoff, and Betsy and Steve Sitkoff in completing this gift. Please contact us if you would like to support this fund and honor a member in your family.

2 Department of Informal Education

As I write for the April Aaronian it is currently snowing outside my window. There is no green to speak of and while Raskas Road looks gorgeous draped in winter white I long for spring. Spring growing up meant it was time to ask my parents the most important question of my Jewish year. “Can we pass over Passover this year?” I did not understand why I could not eat a turkey sandwich on white bread or why we could not eat tortillas as they are flat. I did not understand the suffering that was talked about in the Seder, and I really did not get why all the non-Jews in my school loved the “Jewish crackers” that were packed with care in my lunch each day. While some parts of Passover are still a mystery to me there is one idea that becomes, unfortunately, more understandable each year, the suffering of peoples.

As the Director of Informal Education I have the opportunity to work with all ages and see the amazing lives that of our students live. Many do not know from suffering and when I was that age neither did I. Slavery in Egypt was a long time ago so the question becomes how do we teach the idea of suffering to this generation of haves? While I do not have the answer I do have a few suggestions. Volunteering is not only a great way for your child to work on the all-important academic resume, it also is a chance for them to understand how lucky they are. It puts into perspective the luxury of a warm meal and provides an opportunity for them to interact with those who are not as fortunate. Mark Gulner

Keep up on and discuss current events. At a mock Seder I did many years ago as part of a Director of Informal Education USY convention we went around the room and talked about what we are thankful for. Many & Marketing students gave the typical answers, however one gave an answer that no one in the room [email protected] was expecting. An answer that caused everyone including myself to pause, think and 651-698-8874 ext. 115 discuss. “I am thankful for the chance given to me by my parents and country to fight genocide, slavery and persecution in every corner of the world.” I realized then that many did not know that these things still take place today and even less knew that they had the power to do anything about them. Passover gives us the time to pause and think about our narrative as a people. We have come a long way from Egypt as we sit for the surrounded by loved ones and amazing food. This year I encourage everyone to add two questions to the four already asked. Who can I help this year and how can I help them? The answer will not only help the identified group or individual but also help you understand and find purpose in the meaning of Passover.

3 Lilmod U’lilamed — “To Teach and to Learn”- Pirkei Avot ללמד וללמד

Joshua Fineblum Director of Education Thanks to Hannah Saltzman and Jamie & Community Life Oskey for helping to create a wonderful [email protected] Special Person’s Day for everyone! Frisch Family Fun 651-698-8874 ext. 103 at Special Person’s Day! Midat Hachodesh: Aliyah: Going Up to the Torah/ Moving to Israel The idea of Aliyah stems from the Torah as the Jewish people came to Israel and specifically to Jerusalem and ascended the mountain to the holy city. This ascending to the Temple Mount was when this term was first used and then later when people came to be “closer to God” through their pilgrimage to the land, Jerusalem and the Temple. Once the second Temple was destroyed the term stuck with people who came up to the Torah to read a section as that was the original intention, people reading a portion of the Sedra. Later, as people became less familiar with Can you name these people? If you can, a Prize is coming your way! reading Torah, the people who came up and said the Brachot were then given the same title as the Oleh, New Shabbat Programming: As part of our new initiatives for the year we will be having person given an Aliyah, as they came programming every Shabbat for some segment of our youth population along with a up to the Bima, which was special dessert or luncheon. Please mark your calendars and become a part of this traditionally raised in synagogues. amazing new venture on Shabbat mornings throughout the year. For questions or ideas Today we have expanded the term on what we can do to make Shabbat experiences meaningful and special for everyone, Aliyah to include other honors such as please contact Rabbi Alan Shavit-Lonstein, Rabbi Jeremy Fine or Joshua Fineblum. lifting and tying the Torah. In modern April 5 — Tot Shabbat Service Israel, keeping with the idea of getting closer to God, the term Aliyah has April 12 — Tot Shabbat Chocolate Seder also come to mean those who come to live in the Land of Israel. Being an April 19 — Youth Shabbat with USY and Fun Pesach Treats! Oleh, moving to Israel, is the ultimate April 25 — Prayers in PJs and Got Shabbat Israel Style in showing reverence for God and being a part of the past, present, and April 26 — My Baby & Me, 2nd-6th grade Israel Program, future of the Jewish homeland. Have Birthday and Israel Shabbat you thought about what that Aliyah would mean for you? 4 A Rose, Is a Rose, Is a Rose Thursday, May 1 @ 6:30pm

Come learn how to make a silk rose using just needle and thread. You will have a choice of colors to choose from and will also learn how to make silk leaves. This would make a great gift for your mom. Youngsters are welcome if they are accompanied by an adult. $10 materials fee will be collected at the class. You are responsible for bringing scissors and patience. Sponsored by your Sisterhood!

RSVP by April 24th to Mary Lerman [email protected]

Test Your Healthy Thinking Normal Age-Related Changes • Forgets parts of the experience • Often remembers later • Usually able to follow written or spoken directions • Usually can use notes • Usually can care for self

Need To Get Some Help • Forgets whole experiences • Rarely remembers later • Gradually unable to follow written or spoken directions • Gradually unable to use notes • Gradually unable to care for self

Flowers Add Beauty and Respect at Cemetery Source: Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH Chapter training manual. Please contact Parker & Son at 651-407-0532 by April 15 for the 2014 planting at our Roseville Cemetery. We plant, weed, and water Call Jewish Family Service of to maintain a respectful environment. St. Paul at 651-698-0767 if you would like more information about healthy aging. 5 (continued from cover)

Jewish and non-Jewish organizations are in a much better position today because Martin and Esther Capp took an active interest in leading the way. A successful Temple of Aaron future calls for the development of a new clergy team that leads, connects and inspires members of all ages while positively impacting our broader community. We have taken a giant step RSVP to Susan Tervola forward today in announcing the Capp [email protected] Family gift which combined with funds from other families will provide needed From the President of Men’s Club — Barry Divine resources to attract and retain talented In my D’var Torah that I gave during Men’s Club Shabbat, I spoke about and asked clergy. members to consider making a commitment for this year to prioritize and attend Yizkor services four times during the year. In a follow-up to that request, I wanted to Temple of Aaron has been blessed with make people aware of the dates that will be of significance for the remainder of 2014. multi-generational families including four generations of the Capps taking The Hebrew word Yizkor means “Remember” and it represents a theme, a theme of active roles. Many synagogue members renewal and strengthening of the connection between ourselves and a loved one. It have been motivated by previous Capp brings merit to their departed souls, and it helps us as mourners to reflect and Family gifts. We are confident this 2014 improve our own station in life. gift will serve as another powerful I have marked my calendar for the four dates during 2014, so that I do not schedule catalyst for members to match the client meetings or other events, and hopefully by letting others know of these dates, I Capp’s confidence in a positive future at will see you in Shul those mornings. My understanding is that all of the morning Temple of Aaron by adding to our Clergy services on these dates will commence at 9:00 a.m., and should be finished before Endowment Fund. Temple of Aaron is Noon (but double check for Yom Kippur). committed to working wisely to justify

The dates are: Tuesday - April 22nd, 2014 – the last day of Passover. their confidence in us. A grateful Thursday – June 5, 2014 – Shavuot. congregation says “thank you” to Marty Saturday – October 4, 2014 – Yom Kippur. and Esther for helping pave the way to a T hursday – O ctober 16, 2014 – S h’mini Atzereth. meaningful future.

I hope to see many of you there those mornings.

Pearls Passover celebrates the escape from slavery story more understandable for younger in Egypt. Every generation must battle for people. for freedom. The seder plate often has six symbolic foods: Passover Matzah reminds us of the rapid departure bitter herbs (), vegetable (), bitter from Egypt. The is a book designed vegetable (chazeret) nut/apple mixture to tell a story and we have modified it over the (), roasted poultry shankbone (zeroa) centuries to be more modern and make the and a hardboiled egg (baytza). Bat Mitzvah

Rebecca Eliora Edelstein, daughter of Sandy and Steve Edelstein , will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on April 4 & 5, 2014. Becca is in the seventh grade at Dakota Hills Middle School, where she participates in soccer, band and track. She also enjoys playing soccer for the Eagan Wave Soccer Club, reading and doing arts and crafts. Becca is a member of Temple of Aaron Kadima. Becca has designated Dakota Woodlands for her tzedaka contribution. Oneg Shabbat refreshments will be sponsored by Becca’s grandmother, Jan Edelstein . refreshments will be sponsored by Becca’s parents, Sandy and Steve Edelstein.

Rebecca Edelstein 6 TEMPLE OF AARON PESACH GUIDE 2014/5774 Having removed the inappropriate food- stuffs from the kitchen, the remaining KOSHER FOODS FOR PESACH, PERMITTED FOODS FOR PESACH: cupboards must be cleaned and lined.

DO NOT REQUIRE Kosher l’Pesach label if purchased PRIOR to Pesach: unopened Many families have separate sets of packages or containers of natural coffee without cereal additives. (General Foods dishes, pots, pans, and utensils used coffees are NOT kosher for Pesach unless marked KP), sugar, pure tea, non iodized only for Pesach. Since these objects salt, pepper, natural spices, frozen fruit juices with no additives, frozen raw vegeta- have never been in contact with bles, milk, butter, cottage cheese, , ripened cheeses such as cheddar , they require no special prepa- (hard), Muenster (semisoft), and Camembert (soft), frozen raw fruit with no additives, ration prior to their use. Kitchen objects baking soda. Canned Fish in water (not vegetable broth). which have been used during the year and have been in contact with chametz DO NOT REQUIRE Kosher l’Pesach label if purchased BEFORE or DURING Pesach: require an appropriate kashering proc- Fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, fresh fish and fresh meat. ess before they are used during Pesach. (Not all objects can be ko- REQUIRE a Kosher l’Pesach label if purchased BEFORE or DURING Pesach: All baked shered for Pesach - please consult a products (matzah, cakes, matzah flour, , matzah meal, and any products knowledgeable authority for advice.) containing matzah), canned or bottled juices, canned tuna in vegetable broth or oil , wine, vinegar, liquor, oils, dried fruits, candy, chocolate flavored milk, ice cream, The kashering laws are based upon the yogurt and soda. principle stated in the Talmud, k’volo kakh polto, “As the vessel absorbs so REQUIRE a Kosher l’Pesach label if purchased DURING Pesach: Processed Foods: does it rid itself of what is absorbed.” (canned, bottled, or frozen foods), milk, butter, juices, vegetables, fruit, milk products, (Pesakhim 30a) Utensils used for broil- spices, coffee, tea, fish and foods listed in the preceding paragraph. ing must be koshered by heating over an open fire, objects used for cooking KOSHER L’PESACH LABELS: are koshered by immersion in boiling water, and utensils used only for cold Caveat emptor, “Let the buyer beware,” especially during Pesach! The most impor- food may be koshered by rinsing. The tant thing to remember when buying food for Passover is to read all labels with four methods used for koshering uten- care. Although a product may or may not have a statement reading kosher l’Pesach, sils are: it cannot be relied upon without some official trademark indicating rabbinic supervi- sion. The most common symbol is the OU, the circled-U symbol found on the labels of 1. Hagalah -i mmersion in boiling water many commercial and consumer food products. If the product is kosher l’Pesach the 2. Libun -fire OU will be accompanied by a “P” signifying Passover, or the statement “kosher 3. Irui -pouring water over a surface l’Pesach.” A “K” or “KP” is not a copyrighted symbol and therefore is not a reliable 4. Milui v’irui -soaking in cold water symbol for the status of foods. The label should be a part of the product label, not just a sticker on the product. Do not go overboard buying things for Pesach. Unless you are making Seder Most rabbis who are involved with the supervision of kosher foods have their own for 40 people, just some simple kitchen symbol which is placed on the label of various food products. I f you are not familiar implements are all that should be with a particular symbol, please feel comfortable consulting with Rabbi Shavit- needed. Many people use paper Lonstein for advice. and throw-away items for the week to keep it simple. PREPARING THE HOUSE FOR PESACH Then onto the rest of the kitchen: stove, During the festival of Pesach we are obligated to be very zealous in the preparation of countertops, oven, refrigerator, freezer, our homes for the holiday. It is best to clean the rest of the house before one cleans microwave oven, sinks, and all other the kitchen. Most of the house just needs a good cleaning. Family members should objects which have had contact with stop eating in rooms other than the kitchen/dining room. Closets and drawers should chametz must be thoroughly cleansed be examined and all food removed. Don’t forget to check backpacks, camping equip- and koshered for Pesach. Those objects ment, cars and boats for stray food. Try and use up all non-Passover food prior to the which cannot be purged of their holiday. Vacuum under furniture and even remove the cushions from upholstered chametz, (formica on kitchen counter- chairs and sofas. You may as well get rid of all that food at the office as well. Food tops, for example) and are a necessity that has fallen into cracks and crevices does not need to be removed if not easy to during Pesach, are covered with a reach. Children can participate in the process by cleaning their own rooms and secondary material. searching for crumbs, and any residue of Hametz. With the kitchen purged of chametz, the The next step in koshering a home for Pesach is to attack the kitchen! Begin by tak- kosher l’Pesach dishes and utensils are ing inventory of all foodstuffs and removing all chametz and all other food inappropri- placed in their cupboards and the ate for use during Pesach. Store this food in a closet or cupboard, or donate it to a kitchen is ready for Pesach. food bank. The storage compartment should be locked or secured to prevent entry during the holiday. This will be sold for the duration of Pesach. You will need to sign the document at the Temple that makes the Rabbi your agent to sell this Hametz on your behalf. 7 Artist-in-Residence Jon Adam 2014 USY Play “Peter Pan” Ross Enthralls Students

Left: “Indians” Miri Taple, Rachel Feinstein, Lauren Goldberger, Hannah Slatzman Below: Jamie Oskey, Max Lerman, Maya Strohm, Marisa Goldberger, Daniela Kotovsky, Annie Balto, Sydney Roston Right: Seniors Jamie Oskey, Rachel Burbul

Temple of Aaron Passover Service Schedule 2014 / 5774 Monday, April 14 Minyan Service for First Born 7:30 am Passover Breakfast Sponsored by Marcia & Herbert Bernick Endowment

Tuesday, April 15 Services 7:30 am Kiddush Sponsored by David A. Berg Family Endowment Community Second Seder 6:00 pm

Wednesday, April 16 Services

Matzah Brei Breakfast Sponsored by Bessie & Morris Mayeron Endowment 7:30 am

Monday, April 21 Services

Kiddush Sponsored by David A. Berg Family Endowment 7:30 am

Tuesday, April 22 Services – Yizkor Recited 9:00 am Kiddush Sponsored by David A. Berg Family Endowment

8 תודה רבה Thank You Todah Rabah

Thank you ( todah rabah ) to those listed below who supported our Yahrzeit Fund in memory of loved ones with donations of $10 or more February/March 2014 Tevet-Shevat 5774 Abramovich, Lyubov Goldberg, Richard & Gayle Sanders, Fern & David Aleiner, Galina Goldman, Barry & Darlene Scherzer, Margie Baines, Sandy Goldman, Lynn & Howard Schloff, Sandra Barenbaum, Sally Gorina, Ira Schumeister, Berezovskaya, Inessa Graham, Esther RuthAnn & Richard Bergeron, Barbara & family Gross, Eston & Sandra Schwartz, Sue Bernick, Lisa & Alan Hill, Barb & Wadler, Sharon Silverman, Artice Bernick, Steve & Vivian Hill, Barbara Simkovich, Raisa Braginsky, Isya Kahn, Gertrude Simon, Yetta Calmenson, Beverly Kaplan, Harvey Soroka, Tatyana Chulok, Mikhail Katz, Sidney Steinfeldt, Oren & Sharon Our deep and sincere Daniels, Marjorie & Perry Krugman, Faina Stillman, Tom & Sue sympathy to the families Dreyster, Vladimir Lane, Harriet Suponitsky, Aleksandr of the following members Dudovitz, Bonnie Lee, Lynne Tabert, Deborah & David who have passed away Dudovitz, Sophie Leibman, Jack Tilsner, Bill Edelstein, Rebecca Leventhal, Seymour Tragar, Carol Sandra Alch Fishman, Georgia Leyderman, Roman Uchenik, Esfir Fishman, Jerry Lifson, Helen & Ron Unowsky, Joel Corrine Birnberg Flynn, John & Susan Malmon, Stan Upin, Alan Ada Rubenstein Fridman, Alla Maymind, Azriyela Usem, Harriet & Arnold Ganopolskiy, Mark Mirochnik, Galina Valdman, David Donald Swartz Ganz, Esther & Isaac Patterson, Esther & family Vysotsky, Alla & Feliks Gak Gilman, Rose Rein, Mildred Weil, Barbara Ginzburg, Riva Rein, Myndell Wolkoff, Patricia Gokhberg, Raisa Rose, Gary Goldberg, Judy Rubenstein, Ada

תודה רבה

. . . to Anita Ernst, Burt Katz and Betty NISAN BANNER: In honor of Mildred Cemetery: Agranoff for adding nearly 1,000 and the late Meyer Rosen. Titled Where Do You See labels to our March Aaronions helping “Lamb” (Menashe Kadishman design). keep all members informed. It is a symbol for Passover. Yourself in 75 Years? Make Advance Plans to Save Family Pressure

Israel 66: Schedule a private APRIL ANNIVERSARIES 15-minute meeting We display every 5 years and all A Celebration of our land! with Executive anniversaries of more than 50 years Join us on Sunday morning, May 4 from Director Ken 9:00 am to 12:00 noon for a learning Agranoff (651-698- experience not to be missed. Come 8874, ext 106). מזל טוב learn about Israel with art, food, Look at cemetery geography, sports, and fun! This maps, review 25 Laurie and Bruce Goldfarb morning’s program is being sponsored Ken Agranoff location options, 2 5 S ally and David Toushin and run by Temple of Aaron Education and learn about Department and has something for 35 Alexandra Kislyuk & Yakov Tselniker payment choices. We designed a policy everyone. Parents are encouraged to decades ago where members and 51 Harriet and Earl Bailey come and join their children for this non-members can make cemetery 55 Toba and Allen Freeman interactive Israel experience. Program reservations. This policy enables will happen at 616 S. Mississippi River families to reserve multiple graves and 56 Rhoda and Gene Engelson Blvd in St. Paul. See you there! be together for eternity. Please note 60 Helene and Jim Biglow the current policy welcomes mixed faith members to select graves.

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Sisterhood News SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP 651-699-9192

Fine Art and Memorabilia Auction – April 5/6 – Temple of Aaron. Attend the Art Auction on Saturday, April 5 preview at 7:30/auction at 8:30. Admission is free – SALE - Until April 15 call/email Marcia Taple (651-688-3030/[email protected]) to RSVP by March 30 and receive 5 free raffle tickets to win a $1,000 piece of art!! Must be present to win; 20% OFF Everything additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the auction. A wide variety of but Books (10%) custom framed art will be available for auction, priced from $45 to several thousand dollars. Light refreshments will be available; door prizes will be given away. Credit No discount on parchment cards/checks accepted – payable to Temple of Aaron Sisterhood. Art is furnished by Regency Fine Art – www.regencyfineart.com. Sunday, April 6 – Take A Second Look – We Have 9:30am – 1:30pm. Volunteers needed!! Call Marcia to help out. * * * * Gary Rosenthal, Gift Shop Sale (now thru April 15) – 20% off most items – 10% off books (parchments – regular price). Support Sisterhood and Temple by finding all of your Michael Aram & Judaica needs at The Temple of Aaron Sisterhood Gift Shop. There are items for Bar/ many other vendors 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 and Merchandise 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 from Israel. are always available. We also have a Bar/Bat Mitzvah & Bridal Registries to make Can’t Think of What to Buy? your shopping easy. For more info, call the Gift Shop (651-699-9192). Hours: Sunday We Offer Gift Cards! 9 – noon; Tuesday 10am – 2pm; Wednesday 10am – 1pm & 6pm – 8pm. * * * * Support Your Sisterhood Gift Shop Sisterhood Knits - Thursday, April 24; Thursday, May 22, 6:30pm. Join other knitters Support Your Synagogue at Temple in the Temple Library. All levels encouraged to attend; bring your own needles and yarn. Other crafters welcome – feel free to crochet, bead, cross-stitch Hours: and bring your own materials. Questions, call Marjorie Daniels (612-724-3377). Sunday 9:00 - Noon * * * * Tuesday 10:00 - 2:00 Women’s League for Conservative Judaism IntraContinental Regional Conference – Wednesday 10:00 - 1:00 April 26 – 29, Houston, TX, sponsored by the Sisterhoods of Houston, entitled, “To & 6:00 - 8:00 Boldly Go….” The following Temple of Aaron Sisterhood members are attending: Linda Eisenstadt, Amy Miller Stern (first time delegate!!), Roxanne Portnoy, Gail Rosenberg, By Appointment Call: Marcia Taple, Chaya Zien (first time delegate!!). We are looking forward to hearing Marcia Taple / 651-688-3030 about their experiences and new program ideas. * * * * Flowermaking Craft Event – Thursday, May 1, 6:30pm at Temple of Aaron. Mary Lerman will be teaching us how to make fabric flowers. There will be a small craft fee. RSVP to Mary (651-644-7388) by April 24. Torah Fund – Still accepting donations * * * * for Torah Fund. The Torah Fund Book Club – As Teddy Gerr steps down as chair of Sisterhood Book Club, join us in campaign supports: The Jewish thanking her for her hard work and dedication for the last 11 years. Thank you, Thank Theological Seminary in New York, the you Teddy!! Interested in chairing the book club? Call Roxanne Portnoy (651-690- Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in 2232). Los Angeles and The Schechter Institute * * * * of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem. Please Women’s Shelter Donations – Needed: new, unopened toiletries to be donated to give generously. The theme for this local women’s shelters. Drop off your donations in the Temple Gift Shop. Needed now year’s Torah Fund Pin is Mishpachah – are twin-size sheets. New, unopened cosmetics also will be distributed to the Family. You will receive the 5774 pin as homeless. Help out our local community and give someone a lift with these easy, a gift in recognition of a donation of at inexpensive donations. Questions, call Gail Rosenberg (651-452-3383). least $180. Questions, contact Mary * * * * Lerman (651-644-7388). 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 Closing Program/Dinner and Fashion sending one of these lovely cards. All funds raised by the use of these cards go Show – T hursday, May 29 – S ave the directly to benefit our beautiful building. To purchase our cards, call Sis Goren (651- date. Models needed – women age 30 686-0425) or Susan Kushner (651-454-8336). For billing questions, call Betty and older; all sizes. Models will receive Agranoff (651-698-8275). a 10% discount on any purchases. * * * * Clothing is from Chico’s. Call Marcia Sisterhood Membership Interest - What does Sisterhood do? Why should I join? Call Taple to help out and/or model (651- Alexandria Ganzel (651-490-7684). Sisterhood is always looking for new members. 688-3030). Watch for your invitation. 10 Social Justice - Opinions from a Volunteer Committee

This page provides room for updates and views from a committee within the Temple community.

AS YOU PREPARE FOR PASSOVER Modern Day Slavery and Plagues:

Passover is the story of the Jews being freed from slavery in This year at your family Seders, we encourage you to have Egypt. We are commanded to remember this story and tell it to discussions about modern day slavery (and oppression) that our children. When God redeemed us from slavery, we made a still exists in our communities, families, US, and the World. commitment to never forget those feelings of oppression by What are some current plagues controlling or holding back our helping others who are unable to speak up for themselves and freedom or full potential? Some examples include racism, work toward freedom for all human beings. We must remember sexism, domestic abuse, human trafficking, and child labor. not to become so comfortable with our freedom that we forget Examples of modern day plagues are hunger, poverty, and war. about those less fortunate than us because slavery and Whether it is through direct service (“Gemilut Chasidim”- acts oppression exists still today. of kindness), education (“Avodah”), advocacy (“Tikkun Olam” – Pesach is a time to reflect on what is being done to care for Repairing the world), or “Tzedakah” (righteousness), not one those who are still not free. It is an opportunity for us to raise way is better, and all are needed for change. As Rabbi Tarfon awareness of contemporary examples of slavery and said: “It is not your duty to finish the task, but you are not free oppression throughout the world and make a commitment to to give up either.” (Pirke Avot 2:21) work towards freedom for all human beings.

FOOD SHELF CONTINUES TO NEED DONATIONS! SAFE ZONE CLOTHING NEEDS As you are cleaning your kitchen to prepare for Passover, donate your unopened CONTINUE non-perishable foods for the food shelf. The donation bins are just inside the main Two large bins of clothing collected at the entrance at our synagogue. Help us to keep filling the bins with your donations. The Temple of Aaron were delivered to Safe need for food is great for the many, many homeless in our community. Zone by Wendy Oskey. Now that the weather is warming, clean out your HABITAT FOR HUMANITY closets and donate Spring and Summer Temple of Aaron continues working with the Interfaith group for house construction. weight clothing for the homeless Interfaith is requesting dates between July 7-28th. Watch for the May Aaronian for teenagers. The bins will continue to sign up information for this volunteer event. We will likely be building again in the remain at the front entrance. Don’t just Cottage Grove location adjacent to the Mississippi River. look at them when you walk in—fill them! Invite Friends & Families To Join Us At... Friday, April 25th

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Temple of Aaron Calendar of Events April 2014 Nisan 5774

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1 2 3 4 5 6 pm Minyan 4 pm NO School 2nd-6th grade 6 pm Minyan 8 pm Service - Becca 8 am Coffee & Jewish Exodus 7 pm Bldg. Closes 6 pm NO School 7th-10th grade Edelstein Bat Mitzvah 9 am Service - Becca Edelstein 6 pm Minyan Bat Mitzvah 1 isan 8 pm Dialogue Candles - 7:25 pm 10:30 am Tot Shabbat Services 8:30 pm Art Auction 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9 am Minyan 6 pm Minyan 6 pm Minyan 4 pm School 2nd-6th grade 6 pm Minyan 6:30 pm Service 8 am Coffee & Jewish Exodus Men’s Club Breakfast Building Closed 6 pm School 7th-10th grade 6:30 pm Guest Speaker 9 am Service-Visions Speaker 9 am NO Sunday School 6 pm Minyan Hosted by Sisterhood 10:30 am Tot Shabbat Chocolate 9:30 am Sisterhood Art Auction Seder Candles - 7:34 pm 11:30 am Lunch and Learn

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 9 am Minyan 7:30 am Minyan, Passover Day 1 Passover Day 2 6 pm Minyan 6:30 pm Service 8 am Coffee & Jewish Exodus Men’s Club Breakfast First-Born Breakfast 7:30 am Service 7:30 am Service 9 am Service - All Youth Shabbat 9 am Sunday School - 6 pm Minyan 5:30 pm Minyan 6 pm Minyan 11:30 am Lunch and Learn Passover Programming Erev Pesach 6 pm Community Candles - 7:43 pm 2nd Seder NO SCHOOL 2-6, 7-10 Candles - 7:38 pm

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 9 am Minyan Passover Day 7 Passover Day 8 4 pm School 2nd-6th grade 6 pm Minyan 5:45 Prayers in PJ’s 8 am Coffee & Jewish Exodus Men’s Club Breakfast 7:30 am Service 9 am Service, Yizkor 6 pm School 7th-10th grade 6:30 pm Sisterhood Knits 6:30 pm Got Shabbat, 9 am Service - Israel Shabbat 9 am NO Sunday School 6 pm Minyan 6 pm Minyan 6 pm Minyan 6:30 pm Talmud Class Israel Style 9:45 am My Baby and Me 7 pm Bldg. Closes 7:30 pm Bible Class 8 pm Service 10:30 am 2-6 Grade Israel Program

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