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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. 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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! 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