2Nd Annual Tribute Event Mel Brooks Will Capp-Ture Your Attention As

2nd Annual Tribute Event Sunday, November 2, 2014

Martin and Esther Capp have created a path of generosity that has epitomized their life in the Jewish and broader community. Temple of Aaron, the JCC and שיר חדש many other organizations are forever indebted to the Capps for their vision and lifelong giving. Temple of Aaron deeply appreciates their kindness, beginning in the 1950s when the Highland Park building was constructed, and continuing through the years with the Capp Lounge, Capital Repair, Clergy Fund and the Jubilee Celebration. The Capps’ compassion delivered the major gift to build the St. Paul JCC in 1963, which carries their name, and they have continued supporting the JCC with Capital Repair, Camp Butwin additions and the Burt Garr Matching Gift Fund. In addition, Jewish Family Service presented the Community Service Award to the Capps in 1995, and Marty, who once served as Hillel President at University of Minnesota, currently is providing assistance to renovate the building. Esther has used her talents while serving on numerous Boards, including Temple of Aaron, JCC and JFS, and she contributed enormous energy helping with Russian and Eastern European resettlement. In the general community, the Capps recently donated major gifts to support Sholom East, St. Paul Children’s Hospital, Minnesota Children’s Museum, Herzl Camp and United Hospital in St. Paul.

Mel Brooks will Capp-ture your Attention as Special Entertainment for Special Community Leaders Mel has won an Academy Award, Emmy Award, Tony Award and a Laurence Olivier Award. We all know he has not yet won a Temple of Aaron Award. Mel will bring his comedic genius to St Paul to entertain us. Generations have loved his movies (The Producers, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Silent Movie, High Anxiety, History of the World: Part I, Spaceballs, and Robin 616 S. Mississippi River Blvd St. Paul, MN 55116 Hood: Men in Tights). www.templeofaaron.org Professional Staff

Rabbi Jeremy Fine [email protected] 651-698-8874 x 112

Rabbi Chaim Singer-Frankes Director of Experiential Education & Community Life [email protected] 651-698-8874 x 111

Reimagine Your Judaism Ken Agranoff RediscoverRediscover TempleTemple ofof AaronAaron Executive Director [email protected] 651-698-8874 x 106

Joshua Fineblum Director of Education & Community Life [email protected] 651-698-8874 x 103

Susan Tervola—Clergy Assistant Kim Thomey—Mgr of Financial Operations [email protected] [email protected]

Susie Haim—Administrative Assistant Bill Jorke—Facilities Supervisor [email protected] [email protected]

In Case You Missed It Sandy Aaron Betty Sue Lipschultz (Past President) Interesting Mark Adelman (Past President) Bob Marvy Recent Speakers & Guests at Temple of Aaron Tracy Arnold Stuart Marofsky (Past President) Al Franken—MN Senator—ToA Hosted St. Paul Federation Event Ben Axelrod Tim Oskey Brad Greenberg—76rs General Manager—Shabbat Speaker Steve Baldinger (Past President) Rachael Paper Brad Sugar—Jewish Student Connection—Visions Speaker Jim Berg Gary Portnoy (Executive VP) Brittany Thelemann—Ms. Minnesota USA 2011—TAXY Fundraiser Alan Bernick (Secretary) Roxanne Portnoy Chingwell Mutombu—First Step Initiative, Republic of Congo—Sisterhood Shabbat George Bier Michael Saxon (Past President) Cory Provus—MN Twins Announcer—Men’s Club Shabbat Speaker Marilyn Bloom Polly Saxon Damon Thibodeaux—Former Death Rose Inmate—Lunch & Learn Educational Eileen Bream (Past President) Margie Schneider Dayna Koehn—Munchkin Musik—My Baby & Me Ilan Berman—VP American Foreign Policy Council—St. Paul AIPAC event Sanford Brody (Past President) Sue Schwartz Jason Alexander—Comedian / Actor—Annual Tribute Fundraiser Neil Derechin Rosalyn Segal (President) Jonathan Adam Ross—Actor—Artist-in-Residence Alan Divine Steven Shaller Jordan Fruchtman—Moishe House—Visions Speaker Barry Divine Tom Skadron Kayla Arons Avraham—Female Orthodox Rabbinical Student—Visions Speaker Motivating Jason Divine Stuart Steinman (Past President) Leon Frankel—U.S. Navy Pilot flew for Israel in 1948—Lunch & Learn Allen Freeman (Past President) Gary Swartz (Past President) Neil Karlson—Author “Augie’s Secrets” - Men’s Club Shabbat Gerald Frisch (Past President) Judy Werthauser (Past President) Nitaya Panemalaythong—Ms. Minnesota USA 2012—TAXY Fundraiser David Gantman Peter Wilton Pastor David Colby—Presbyterian Church—Israel Stock Divestment Speaker James Gleekel Joe Wolkowicz Pastor Dan Collison—First Covenant Church—The Great Debate Charles Goodman Brian Zaidman Pat Susmilich—Last Comic Standing—TAXY New I Rabbi Adam Frank—Moreshet Israel—Rabbis Around the World deas Bill Gotlieb Terry Zien Rabbi Ari Saks—Congregation Beth Mordecai—Rabbis Around the World Gerard Hirschhorn (Past President) Debbie Zuckerman Rabbi Jarrod Grover—Beth Tikvah Synagogue, Toronto—Rabbis Around the World Stevan Kafitz (Treasurer) Rabbi Capers Funnye—Beth Shalom B’nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation David Katz of Chicago—Lunch & Learn Robert Kaufman Rabbi Elie Kaunfer—Mechon Hadar—Sholar-in-Residence iting Phil Kibort (Past President) Rabbi Jesse Olitzky—Congregation Beth El, New Jersey—Rabbis Around the World Exc Thomas Kieffer (Past President) Rabbi Jill Jacobs—Executive Director of T’ruah—Rabbis Around the World Jonathan Kvasnik Rabbi Joel Roth—JTS—Rabbi Fine’s Installation Nancy Lane (Past President) Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman—Temple Israel—Visions Speaker Anna Latzer Rabbi Rachel Isaacs—Beth Israel Congregation—Rabbis Around the World Rabbi Yoni Warren—US Naval Chaplain,Okinawa, Japan—Rabbis Around the World Janice Lazarus (Past President) Ralph Schwartz—Camp Ramah Tikvah Program—Visions Speaker Lisa Lerman Ron Blomberg—Major League Baseball 1st Designated Hitter—Athlete-in-Residence Ron Less Sven Sundgaard—KARE 11 Meteorologist—TAXY Fundraiser TC Bear—MN Twins—Tot Shabbat Creativ Todd Kessler—NBC’s The Voice Contestant—TAXY Concert e Wendy Baldinger—Wiggle, Jiggle & Jam—Prayers in PJ’s

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Calling all parents and/or My Baby Me grandparents with children from birth to & 18 months in the Israel:Israel: greater St. Paul community! AA DifferentDifferent LookLook IntoInto OurOur SignHoHo upmelandmeland today and build Times: Fridays at 5:45 pm & Saturdays at 9:15 am the foundation for your Updates can be found on TempleofAaron.org throughout the year. baby’s Dates: Tess Glassman-Kaufman Sunday, September 7th-9:00 am Empowerment: The Makingdevelopment of an Israel through Activist September 25th and October 4th activities for the entire High Holyday Family Service-9:15 amSeptember –10:00 am 27, 2014 Wednesday, October 8th– 5:30 pm (Pizza in the Hut For Sukkot) family. Bond with other Friday, October 24th-Prayers in PJs/Got Shabbat Dinner families and learn from Saturday, November 15th– Wendy’s Wiggle Jiggle and Jam expert educators about Saturday, November 22nd-Tot Shabbat Saturday, December 6th– Hanukah Music Program topics that interest you. Friday, December 19th– Prayers inYoni PJs/Got Sarason Shabbat Dinner We will have family time Saturday, January 10th– Tot ShabbatWhat’s Next for the Birthright Babies Saturday, January 24th– Tumble and Play with Us! and separate parent time Saturday, February 7th-Tot ShabbatOctober For Tu B’shevat 18, 2014 during some programs. Saturday, February 28th– Q & A with Dr. Cindy Garr Sunday, March 8th-Purim Carnival-11:00 am-1:00 pm Friday, March 13th– Prayers in PJs/Got Shabbat Dinner Saturday, March 21st– Come Sing With Us! Saturday, April 18th– Tot Shabbat Saturday, April 25th– Artist in Residence Musician Naomi Less Saturday, May 16th– Tot Shabbat Wednesday, May 27th–BBQ with Live Entertainment-6:00 pm Sally Abrams Cost: $10 per month for nine monthsTeaching Israel to Non-Jews November 15, 2014

To Register/Questions contact Joshua Fineblum, Director of Education & Community Life [email protected] or 651-698-8874 ext 103 Jodi Saltzman, PJ Library Coordinator, [email protected] or 651-695-3195 Deborah Getsug,Shahar My Baby & Sadeh Me Facilitator, [email protected] JNF and Israel’s Environmental Issues December 6, 2014 Temple of Aaron and PJ Library

Calling all parents and/or Baby My Me grandparents with children from birth to & 18 months in the greater St. Paul FOR CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM Times: FridaysIsrael: at 5:45 pm & Saturdays at 9:15 am community! We urgeA all familiesDifferent to stay for lunch Lookeach Saturday atInto 11:30 am Our SignHom up todayeland and build the Dates: Updates can be found at TempleofAaron.org throughout the year. foundation for your baby’s Sunday, September 7th-9:00 am Tess Glassman-Kaufmandevelopment through September 25th and October 4thDivestment on Campusactivities for the entire High Holyday Family ServiceSeptember-9:15 am –10:00 am 27, 2014 family. Bond with other Wednesday, October 8th–Pizza in the Hut For Sukkot-5:30 pm Friday, October 24th-Prayers in PJs/Got Shabbat Dinner families and learn from Saturday, November 15th– Wendy’s Wiggle Jiggle and Jam expert educators about Saturday, November 22nd-Tot Shabbat topics that interest you. We Saturday, December 6th– Hanukah Music Program will have family time and sepa- – Prayers inYoni PJs/Got Sarason Shabbat Dinner Rabbi Zach Silver Rabbi Ken Berger Friday, December 19th rate parent time during some Saturday, January 10th– Tot ShabbatWhat’s Next for the Birthright Babies The Importance of a Strong Is Egalitarianism Still the Conservative Jewish Education Movement’s Calling Card? Saturday, January 24th– Tumble andOctober Play with Us! 18, 2014 programs. Saturday, February 7th-Tot Shabbat For Tu B’shevat February 21, 2015 March 7, 2015 Saturday, February 28th– Q & A with Dr. Cindy Garr Sunday, March 8th-Purim Carnival-11:00 am-1:00 pm Friday, March 13th– Prayers in PJs/Got Shabbat Dinner Saturday, March 21st– Come Sing With Us! Saturday, April 18th– Tot Shabbat Saturday, April 25th– Artist in ResidenceSally Musician Abrams Naomi Less Saturday, May 16th– Tot ShabbatTeaching Israel to Non-Jews Wednesday, May 27th–BBQ withNovember Live Entertainment 15,-6:00 2014 pm Cost: $10 per month for nine months

To Register/Questions contact Joshua Fineblum, Director of Education & Community Life Jim Stein Rabbi Aaron Weininger [email protected] or 651-698-8874 ext 103 The Future of the LGBT Community’s Next Step Jodi Saltzman, PJ Library Coordinator, [email protected] or 651-695-3195 Conservative Synagogue May 23, 2015 Deborah Getsug,Shahar My Baby &Sadeh Me Facilitator, [email protected] April 11, 2015 JNF and Israel’s Environmental Issues December 6, 2014 Reimagine Your Judaism Rediscover Temple of Aaron

Our Education and Youth Department offers Jewish children from birth through 12th grade the opportunity to learn while developing lasting friendships with Jewish kids from Temple of Aaron, the Midwest region, and across the USA. We offer a variety of active and community service focused educational programs to help our students understand Judaism today. B’resheet (2nd-5th) and Kadima (6th-7th) members will have monthy social events. USY(8th-12th) members participate in our new TiKone USY program, chapter events, Annual Play, all regional events (9th-12th graders only) including conventions and USY Basketball League, and more. This year promises to be spectacular filled with fun and Adultmemorable Education experiences! Series Last year we beganPro thisgr newam andm excitinging Adult Education Series with a wide variety of classes that participants found interesting, engaging and intellectually stimulating. Learning on Sundays is not just for kids! ThisY yearout weh have six new courses. SignS up cforh oneoo orl all and join us for learning, debating, and a good time. Legally Blonde Play Tryouts (7th-12th graders) TiKone Shark Tank September 21st October 1st B’resheet and Kadima at SeversFall SemesterPizza in the Hut OctoberNovember 12th 2, 9, 23 DecemberOctober 8th 7, 14 USY Shabbat Kinyon Tzedakah-Charity Mall October 25th November 16th Knock Knock for Cans10AM - Rabbi HanukahJeremy Trips Fine and Day of Action TalmudOctober 102: 29th 5 More Lessons That WillDecember Change 14th Your Life USY Dance 5th Graders Receive Siddurim Sunday, January 18th January 10th USY/Kadima MLK11AM Day of Service- Ernie Gulner—ConfirmationThe Book Tripof Jobto NY & DC January 19th Joshua FineblumFebruary—The 26th 72-March Names 2nd of God All Youth Shabbat Purim Evening Celebration February 7th March 4th Youth Play-Legally Blonde Purim Carnival February 19th, 21st & 22ndSpring SemesterMarch 8th Purim CarnivalFebruary Lock In 8, 15,Artist 22-In -MarchResident: Musician 8, 15 Naomi Less March 7th April 22nd-26th Community Lag Ba'Omer Celebration TiKone and USY Final Banquet 10AM - Ilan Sharon—Israel’s Political History May 6th May 27th  Carnival Games Sara Lynn-Newberger—Mindful Jewish Living  Hamentashen Making $10.00 11AM - Rabbi Singer-Frankes  Costume Contest  Auction and Raffles Unlimited For more informationWarsaw: on History, any of theSpirit, above & Struggleevents contact  Joshua Fineblum, Director of Education & Community Life Minimal Cost for Games Cost: $10 for one or $15 for both per semester Kosher Food [email protected] Required to Susan Tervola, [email protected] x 103 *Supported by the David A. Berg Family Endowment

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Adult Education Series This successfulPr adultog educationramm programing will prove to be as exciting, interesting, engaging and intellectually stimulating. The teachers are ready to stimulate you Jewish knowledge. September 27, 2014—UofM Hillel representative SundayYou morningsth are not just for your kid’sS Sundaychoo Schooll anymore. October 11, 2014—Sisterhood Shabbat Speaker Legally Blonde Play Tryouts (7th-12th graders)Fall SemesterTiKone Shark Tank October 18, 2014—Yoni Sarason September 21st October 1st November 8, 2014—Social Justice Speaker B’resheet andNovember Kadima at Severs 2, 9, 23 DecemberPizza in the Hut 7, 14 November 22, 2014—Jamie Diamond October 12th October 8th USY Shabbat Kinyon Tzedakah-Charity Mall December 6, 2014—Shahar Sadeh 10AM - Rabbi Jeremy Fine October 25th November 16th December 27, 2014—Rabbi Chaim Singer-Frankes TalmudKnock Knock 102: for 5Cans More Lessons ThatHanukah W Tripsill Change and Day of ActionYour Life January 24, 2015—Rabbi Jeremy Fine October 29th December 14th USY Dance 5th Graders Receive Siddurim January 31, 2015—Professor Alan Cooper 11AM - Ernie Gulner—The Book of Job Sunday, January 18th January 10th February 14, 2015—Social Justice Shabbat Speaker USY/Kadima MLKJosh Day of FineblumService —The Confirmation72 Names ofTrip Godto NY & DC January 19th February 26th-March 2nd February 21, 2015—Rabbi Zach Silver All Youth Shabbat Purim Evening Celebration March 7, 2015—Rabbi Ken Berger February 7th Spring SemesterMarch 4th March 28, 2015—Men’s Club Shabbat Speaker Youth Play-Legally Blonde Purim Carnival February 19th, 21stFebruary & 22nd 8, 15, 22 MarchMarch 8th 8, 15 April 4, 2015—Larry Eisenstadt Purim Carnival Lock In Artist -In-Resident: Musician Naomi Less April 25, 2015—Naomi Less March 7th 10AM - Ilan Sharon—Israel’sApril Political 22nd-26th History *All Speakers Subject to Change Community Lag Ba'OmerSara Lynn Celebration-Newberger —TiKoneMindful and USY Jewish Final Banquet Living May 6th May 27th  Carnival Games 11AM - Rabbi Singer-Frankes  Hamentashen Making $10.00 Warsaw: History, Spirit, & Struggle Lunch Costume and Learn Contest program is primarily sponsored by Dr. Stanley Auction C. and NancyRaffles M. Skadron FamilyUnlimited Endowment For more information on any of the above events contact  Joshua Fineblum, Director of Education & Community Life Minimal Cost for Games Cost: $10 for one or $15 for both per semester Kosher Food [email protected] Required to Susan Tervola, [email protected] x 103 *Supported by the David A. Berg Family Endowment

Know Your Noah Israel and the Palestinians: Free movies during A Post-Arab Spring Overview of Complicated Relationships Noach month:

Ido Zelkovitz Community Lecture Our toddler-1st grade programs have movedFree to movie with Shabbat Mornings. The students will participatepopcorn in art, and candy Wednesday, October 22, 7:30pm learning, and singing with a break for snack. Dedicated teachers will guide students on their Jewish Journey. Ido Zelkovitz is an acclaimed research fellow at the Ezri Center for Iran and Persian Gulf Studies; he also teaches in the Department of Middle Eastern History at the University of Haifa. He offers a cross-disciplinary analysis of Palestinian history and politics and the Arab Was Noah Really a Righteous Man? Israeli Conﬂict, Israel’s geopolitical situation in Wednesday Evening will be used for the Middle East and the role of Higher Education and students USY programming, preparation for in building national identities in the Middle East. programming run by our teens for the TAXY Family program to congregation,Live fun programming,from the dynamic Bemah view Evan Almighty. speakers and more. We urge people to Date TBD. St. Paul AIPAC Annual Event come to asSaturday, many programs as youJanuary can Wednesday, December 10 as this new program is the first of its kind. Please join us on this journey& to AIPAC empowers pro-Israel activists across all 3rd, 10th, 24th make our time together meaningful and exciting ages, religions and races to be politically engaged and build relationships with members of Congress from both sides of the College Kesher aisle to promote the U.S.-Israel relationship. Last year Temple of Aaron visited UW-Madison, Iowa, U of M, and more campuses around the Midwest.The entire congregation is invited to watch Noah Contact Joshua Fineblum withstarring your Russell Crowe. Save the Date—KOSHERFEST college student’s mailing and emailDate TBD. January 11th—12pm to 2pm address, and cell phone number.

Temple of Aaron will be bringing Kosher food from around the Twin Cities and Midwest for a 1 day event. College Kesher will: The entire community is invited to  Send college students holiday packages twice per yearRabbi Singer-Frankes  Make campus visits throughout the school year will lead a discussion this First Annual Kosher Cuisine Event. after viewing the Taste Kosher food from your  Jewish Summer job/volunteer resource guide YouTube video “In  RabbiHelp Chaim college Singer students-Frankes stay takes connected on self -toappointed Temple of AaronSearch of Noah’s Ark”. neighborhood and Kosher BBQ from Date TBD Chicago’s Milt’s. If your defendingchild is a collegechampion student, Rabbi Jeremy we ask Fine. for a donation of $36 to keep this program available to all college students. Youth Department Presents Know Your Noah Free movies during Noach month:

Free movie with Our toddler-1st grade programs have moved to Shabbat Mornings. The students will participate in art, learning,popcorn and and candy singing with a break for snack. Dedicated teachers will guide students on their Jewish Journey.

Was Noah Really a Righteous Man? Wednesday Evening will be used for USY programming, preparation for programming run by our teensLive for thefrom congregation, the fun Bemah TAXY Family program to programming, dynamic speakers and view Evan Almighty. more. We urge Saturday,people to come to as January many Date TBD. programs as you can as this new program is the first of its kind. Please join us on this journey as 3rd,make our 10th, time together & 24th meaningful and exciting College Kesher is up and Running... Last year Temple of Aaron visited UW-Madison, Iowa, UofM, and more campuses aroundThe the entire congregation Thursday, February 19th Midwest. Contact Joshua Fineblumis invited to watch Noah starring Russell Crowe. with your college student’s mailingDate TBD. Saturday, February 21st and email address, and cell phone number. Sunday, February 22nd College Kesher will:  Send college students holiday packages twice per year  Make campus visits throughout the school year Rabbi Singer-Frankes  Jewish Summer job/volunteer resource guide will lead a discussion after viewing the  Help college students stay connected to Temple of AaronYouTube video “In If yourRabbi child Chaim is a Singercollege-Frankes student, takes we onask self for-appointed a donation ofSearch $36 toof Noah’s Ark”. keep this defendingprogram availablechampion toRabbi all college Jeremy students.Fine. Date TBD. Social Action and Social Justice Social justice is an important components of Jewish life at Temple of Aaron. The committee is committed to providing education, programs and opportunities for members of our congregation to act on their own interests in social justice. November 8, 2014—Shabbat Lunch & Learn on Reducing Gun Violence February 15, 2015—Social Justice Shabbat. December 6th, 7:30 pm Contact the synagogue if you are interested in becoming active with the committee. Stein Hall at Temple of Aaron Temple of Aaron Garden Club The goal of the Temple of Aaron Garden Club is to beautify the campus 1:DVKLQJWRQ$YH0LQQHDSROLV grounds of the Temple. In 2015 we will refresh the old evergreen plantings adjoining the2FWREHU#SP north entrance. Planting is a great activity to honor the arrival of a new life into our community or to remember a life that has passed. Contact Mary Maguire-Lerman to help.

TAXY will host a Human Foosball tournament with proceeds benefitting The Lone Soldier Israel Committee Center. Enter your team of 5-6 players for $100. If you don’t have enough for a full team join us as an individual for $20 and we will put you on a team. This is TAXY’s biggest event of the year and you won’t want to miss it!!

SVisionsatu Speakers:rday , March 1March4, 2 1st0-3rd15 ShabbatSeptember morning 27th services will be led byAIPAC TAXY Policy members. Conference Contact RabbiTess Glassman Fine if -youKaufman would like to participate. October 18th October 22nd Yoni Sarason UMN speaker Ido Zelkovitz November 15th Sally Abrams April 22nd-26th December 6th Israel Shabbat featuring music with Sahar Sadeh Artist-in-Resident Naomi Less

CheseJNFLd——RFantasyand oFootballm A League.cts oEntryf K Feein dness Be a part of thedonated group that to JNFbrings to comfort plant trees and kindnessin Israel. to the Temple of Aaron community. Visit the sick, bring food to families with a new child, welcome new members to the shul, and more. This committee will ensure the warmth and TAXYgenerosity Basketball of our plays community Sundays shines at St. to Paul all of our members. JCC on Sundays 6:50-8:50 pm. $3/game.

6KLU+DGDVK6KLU+DGDVKשירשיר חדשחדש $1HZ6RQJ$1HZ6RQJ To work with the theme of Rosh Hashanah Day 2, Temple of Aaron is excited to bring in Jewish musicians to enhance our services and provide programs for members of all ages. December 6th, 7:30 pm Stein Hall at Temple of Aaron

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TAXY will host a Human Foosball tournament with proceeds benefitting The Lone Soldier Center. Enter your team of 5-6 players for $100. If you don’t have enough for a full team join us as an individual for $20 and we will put you on a team. This is TAXY’s biggest event of the year and you won’t want to miss it!! Temple of Aaron Choir Cantor Nancy Abramson Saturday, March 14, 2015 Directed by Tom Bartsch February 27 Shabbat morning services will be led by TAXY members. January 30 Contact Rabbi Fine if you would like to participate.

Berek and Amanda Awend March 13

JNFL—Fantasy Football League. Entry Fee donated to JNF to plant trees in Israel. Reimagine Your Judaism TAXY Basketball plays Sundays at St. Paul RediscoverRediscover TempleTemple ofof AaronAaron JCC on Sundays 6:50-8:50 pm. $3/game.

Sisterhood of Judaism Temple of Aaron Sisterhood is an affiliate of Women’s League for Conservative Fundamentals Judaism (WLCJ). We enjoy many benefits of belonging to the largest This class is for everyone to organization of Conservative Jewish women in the country, including either brush up on Jewish leadership development, education, networking opportunities, training, community service, creative Jewish arts & crafts, knowledge or to learn for the first time. friendships, Tikun Olam, and we have fun!

Sisterhood Shabbat Wednesdays: November 5, 12, 19 December 3 October 10-11 Shabbat January 7, 14, 21, 28 February 11, 18 March 4, 11, 18 Goodwill Shopping Spree for Homeless Saturdays: December 13, February 7 November 9 at 1:30 pm Cost: $100/person Mah Jong December 7 at 2:00 pm in Belzer Girls’ Night Out—Mani/Pedis with Sisterhood February 5 Paint your Own Miriam’s Cup Talmud and Bible May 17 at Color Me Mine in Eagan Join Ritual Coordinator Larry Eisenstadt every Thursday for his unique Bible (6:30 pm) and Talmud Monthly Program: (7:30 pm) classes. No prior knowledge required.. Sisterhood Knits on the 3rd or 4th Thursday of every month 6:30 pm in Smith Library | Chaired by Margie Daniels Mi KaMocha Sisterhood President Roxanne Portnoy [email protected] Saturday mornings at 8:00 am. Join Rabbi Singer-Frankes for coffee, babka and an illuminating conversation of the weekly Torah Portion.

Men’s Club

The Men’s Club focuses on service to the synagogue, both socially and ritually.

Build the Sukkah October 5 Adult Shabbat Softball Latke Flipping for Hanukah Latke Bash December 14 Shabbat softball games played World Wide Wrap at Horace Mann Elementary February 1 School following Kiddush Super Bowl Sunday Party lunch in Summer of 2015. February 1 Sign up with Susan Tervola. Men’s Club Shabbat March 27-28 Member Picnic TBD Weekly Program: Free Breakfast after 9am Sunday minyan. Contact Barry Divine to sponsor a breakfast. Men’s Club President Barry Divine [email protected]

Want to find a Shabbat Community? Want to meet new families? Our new Shabbat ShaHome program gets families of all ages together for an evening of food, fun and celebration. Hosted in the homes of our members and clergy allows for us to come together as a community. Contact Rabbi Fine to participate.

Prayers in Pjs &

5:45 pm Prayers in PJs (birth-1st grade) 6:30 pm Congregational Shabbat Dinner

September 12, October 10, November 21, December 19 2015-January 30, February 27, March 13 April 24, May 29, June 15

Cost: $15 per person, $10 minimum, Donations Welcome RSVP Required to Susie Haim 651-698-8874 ext 100 or [email protected] WEEKENDWEEKEND SCHOLARSCHOLAR--ININ--RESIDENCE:RESIDENCE: PROFESSORPROFESSOR ALANALAN COOPERCOOPER

 Intimate Friday Dinner & Alan Cooper is the Elaine Ravich Professor Conversation About of Jewish Studies and provost of The Jewish Theological Seminary. Dr. Cooper Conservative Judaism...and earned a bachelor’s degree in religious Woodstock studies at Columbia University. He went on to do his graduate work at Yale University,  Insight Into Noach and the earning a master of philosophy degree and doctorate in Religious Studies. His doctoral Great Flood dissertation was on the linguistic structure of biblical poetry. He also spent a year in  Special Learning Jerusalem as a Hebrew University Opportunities Throughout Postdoctoral Fellow. His publications the Weekend include a monograph on Canaanite divine Sha Na Na 1972 names that appear in the Hebrew Bible and many articles on biblical poetics and the history of interpretation. Prior to his academic career he was one of the lead Jan 30-Feb 1 singers in the band Sha Na Na and performed at Woodstock.

WEEKWEEK--LONGLONG ARTISTARTIST--ININ--RESIDENCE:RESIDENCE: NAOMINAOMI LESSLESS Naomi is an internationally renowned  Israel Concert! Singer/Songwriter, activist, worship leader and educator. Her music repertoire ranges from edgy pop rock to meditative spiritual  Rockin’ Erev Shabbat Live prayer. Founder of Jewish Chicks/Kids Rock programs, Naomi encourages young voices  Music Workshops to speak out. Her music videos and cd, "The Real Me,” share a personal journey of  wrestling with self-worth, theology, justice Teaching For All Ages issues and finding one's voice. Naomi is a gifted and certified Center for Leadership  And More! Initiatives facilitator, program designer, and Storahtelling Lab/Shul founding company member and Director of Education and Training. She graduated from JTS Davidson School and Northwestern University and an alum of the Institute for Informal Jewish Education at Brandeis University and Institute April 22-26 for Jewish Spirituality.