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The Outside(r) Holiday Every year you receive an envelope from Temple of Aaron filled with all of the High Holiday information; schedules, tickets, etc. Obviously, it is because attendance is at an annual high and interest/ engagement is as well. Oddly enough immediately after these incredible days my favorite holiday, Five families and three counselors Sukkot, begins. Sukkot, in my humble opinion, is the joined Rabbi Fine and family at Camp most fun and exciting days of the Jewish calendar. It Ramah Family Camp in Eagle River, has the cultural significance of Passover without the Wisconsin. restrictions. Simchat Torah has the excitement of Purim but speaks to a broader age demographic. And all the smells, tastes, and communal gatherings 800+ People Attend make Sukkot unparalleled. CrossRiver Block Party Rabbi Jeremy Fine 651-252-6412 However, its practical observance is often lost in the Email: big lights of the High Holidays. Our Midrash teaches [email protected] us: “Said Rabbi Levi, ‘He who observes the precept Twitter: @RabbiJeremyFine of the Sukkah in this world will be rescued by God from all loss and damage.’” While I cannot confirm Rabbi Levi’s point, I do understand why he is advocating such a strong position. First, the High Holidays are there as the beginning of the Jewish calendar. If within the following weeks we are unable to continue to attach ourselves to our community, we have lost some of the glory of the High Holidays. Secondly, Sukkot is also about the Jewish people removing themselves from their homes to “live” more modestly in huts (sukkahs/sukkot). It reminds us to stay humble and practical as we continue throughout the year. Finally, on the High Holidays we are internally reflecting and repenting, but on Sukkot we come together with family and friends for a more communal experience.

I would like to encourage a heightened awareness and participation at our Sukkot events this year. From the Yizkor service and minyan to Sisterhood and Men’s Club events to our incredible Simchat Torah celebration. Over the past four years our Simchat Torah dinner and celebration has grown from 25 participants to over 100 and it is for people of all ages and backgrounds. This year we will welcome Jewish Country singer Joe Buchanan for Jewish line dancing and country-style meal. It is not only a major night on our Jewish calendars, but another way Temple of Aaron continues to innovate inside the parameters of Jewish ritual observance and cultural University of excitement. I hope you can join us! Minnesota Hillel

This year, may Sukkot be seen as the continuation of the High Holiday spark. No longer shall we see Sukkot as the outdoor holiday, not welcoming to the outsider. I encourage all of you to come in and be a part of this communal moment that allows for our growing community to do Jewish together.

See you in shul! Rabbi Fine

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Clergy will lead the 1:00pm ceremony as we gather at Temple of Aaron’s Roseville Cemetery to remember our loved ones. 2 Sukkot Across America

Temple of Aaron has been selected as one of 80 congregations nationwide to participate in National Jewish Outreach Program’s Sukkot Across America. The goal of Sukkot Across America is to Same Holidays, New Perspective have synagogues, Jewish centers and In the Babylonian Talmud (Sukkah 9a) there is a outreach programs across the country discussion about a sukkah that is constructed open their sukkot to the general Jewish prior to the holiday of sukkot — the main concern community and, hopefully, inspire the is can we use an “old” sukkah? There are two visitors to become more engaged in cases that are addressed but the answer is still Jewish life. At each of these specially the same — yes, yes you can use an old sukkah. chosen sukkah locations, participants will be invited to dwell in the sukkah, Case one involves a Sukkah that was created prior enjoy refreshments and rejoice on this to the holiday but was built with the intention of happiest of . “dwelling in the Sukkah.” Due to the intention this sukkah is allowable to fulfill your obligation.

Case two states that if a Sukkah is older than 30 days but was not constructed for the holiday, then Rabbi Micah Miller we must bring something new, a chidush, a type of Assistant Rabbi innovation as it were to our structure. The law 651-252-6411 states this could be some sort of new decorations Email: or way to adorn one’s sukkah. [email protected]

I share this legal perspective because it made me think of the holidays in a new way. This year will mark my 31st time celebrating these Jewish festivals and I have a huge to make. Some of them were way more meaningful than others. The year our daughter Aria was born, I felt like I had transformative experiences and was elevated to new heights. While other years there were times that I felt I was simply going through the Thank You to motions. I really did not bring myself to the holidays.

Block Party Volunteers This happened because when we get used to doing something annually we sometimes just keep doing the same traditions. This can make our holidays stale. Aaron Bernhardt Janet Zylberberg What we have to do is bring a chidush, something new to each of our holidays. Alisha Simon Jenny Glickstein This innovation can be accomplished in many ways. For example, if you have been Bart Schneider Jorie Bernhardt dying to be creative in the kitchen, make a meal that incorporates some of the festive Bill Lerman Ken Agranoff foods, such as to elevate your Rosh HaShannah. Perhaps your life Chaya Zien Kim Thomey has changed drastically because of the addition or loss of a member of the family. What can that reality bring to your experience when our fates are sealed Danae Thorpe Kristin Gantman for the coming year? Think about a sukkah, a dwelling, and reflect on your own David Gantman Lauren Goldberger fortune: that you have a home and others do not even have a sukkah for shelter. Let the sukkah be your call to action to help with the issue of homelessness. David Goldman Margie Schneider David Shlay Marisa Goldberger Whatever new idea, thought, or custom you bring to your holidays this year make sure Deb Getsug Reenie Gitlin you take these holidays in. Allow them to transform you. Do not let them be stale. Find a way to make them new, just as we find a way to make an old sukkah new! Deb Glassman Rob Castle May your holidays be filled with innovation and sparks of creativity. Debbie Dubinsky Sadee Soderlind Eli Temkin Steph Edmonson Ellie Berg Steve Bernick Men’s Club Scotchraiser: Vikings in the Sukkah Emily Paper Steve Kafitz Come join the clergy and the Men’s Club for Emmy Saxon Susan Gonzalez our annual Scotchraiser in the Temple Erin Baldinger Susie Haim of Aaron Sukkah on September 27, Etta Lambright Terry Zein starting at 7:00pm. This year we will Eve Kafitz Tiffany Goldman all have the opportunity to rejoice with one another and watch the Gail Rosenberg Tracey Agranoff Minnesota Vikings take on the Hannah Baldinger Vivian Bernick Los Angeles Rams in the sukkah. Hugh Gitlin Wendy Baldinger Come ready to have a great night of Jake Glickstein Wendy Kane football, food, and socialization. Jamie Wynn Bell Wendy Oskey 3

Not Too Late to Register for 2018-2019 School Year! We are excited and ready to begin another school year and getting ready for another High Holyday While Classes begin season. We have been working hard this summer September 8 we are looking for planning some new and unique programs here at you to join in on the fun!

ToA for members and friends of all ages. Please make sure to take a look at our new program Sign up here: guide over the Holy Days and mark down these http://templeofaaron.org/ events so you don’t miss out. education/schools/ Our school, now for birth through 5th graders, kicks off on Saturday, September 8. We Questions: Susie Haim will follow up that beginning Shabbat with an Apple [email protected] Orchard All School program on Sunday, September 651-698-8874 16 at Pine Tree Apple Orchard. Join us from 9am- Joshua Fineblum, CJE 12pm for an experience all about apples and Cantor/Educator honey as we gather to begin the year off doing 651-252-5403 various fun and education activities for all ages. Community Email: [email protected] We are so happy to have our 5th graders joining Service Shabbat School and the continuation of our HUT program (Holiday Happenings, Ulpan Ivrit, and September 1, 7:30-10pm Torah Tidbits) for 1st-4th graders. We are continuing to grow our Toddler and PK/K At Adath Jeshurun Congregation classes and look forward to having all families join the community for kiddush lunch Enjoy dessert and schmoozing, with a each week. meaningful musical evening: Wednesday classes for 2nd-12th graders will begin on September 26 with a special Featuring poetry and music of the program with a Sukkot Cowboy Cookout including programming run by our teens. All holidays. Join Cantor/Educator Joshua families are encouraged to join us as we celebrate sukkot together that evening. Fineblum and other local Cantors at this moving evening beginning with a This year we are also pleased to be joining in the community Selichot program at soulful Havdalah, song circle, and Adath Jeshurun, with Shaare Chesed and temple Israel. Please join us for the evening moving participatory Selichot Service. of September 1 at 7:00pm for Mincha and singing followed by a musical program and Raise your voice to prepare your soul Selichot services. Spirituality prepare yourself for the High Holyday season as we for the High Holyday season to come. begin the period of introspection and reflection as the holidays approach. Partners: Adath, Temple Israel, May this year bring you and those you know health and happiness! Temple of Aaron, and Sharei Chesed.

Wishing you a sweet new year, Shanah Tova from the Fineblum Family!

IMPORTANT 2018-2019 SCHOOL DATES!

4 September Education & Youth Calendar

3 Labor Day Welcome 5779, a year that Rabbi Fine may find to be

Divine! Firstly, it is incredibly hard to believe that the 8 1st Day of Shabbat School first day of Shabbat School is September 8 and the Welcome Back High Holydays are right upon us! We have great

9 Erev Rosh Hashana learning opportunities for all of our students during

both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services. All 10 Rosh Hashana I/Family Service families with Birth-1st grade children should not miss Youth and Teen Programming out on Family Services led by Rabbi Micah Miller and

Amy Miller-Stern, which will be held on the first day of 11 Rosh Hashana II Rosh Hashanah (September 10) and Yom Kippur

(September 19). This is a great chance to get to know 15 No Shabbat School — Rabbi Miller, the newest member of the Temple of Moved to Sunday the 16th Aaron Clergy team. Immediately following Family

Service, we will have babysitting, youth, and teen 16 First Day for all grades programming opportunities. In babysitting, Birth- Jorie Bernhardt at the Apple Orchard Kindergarten children will have the opportunity to play Director of Youth and Family and explore Five Senses of High Holiday Programming 18 Email: themed activities such as a sensory bin, apple [email protected] 19 Yom Kippur/Family Service matching game, scented playdough, and more! In 651-252-6415 Youth and Teen Programming Youth Programming, our 1st-6th students will play a

special Chag-friendly game of High Holiday Jeopardy, taste-test apples, and a few other 22 Shabbat School, Finding surprises. We will also have programming for our 7th-12th graders, with a special teen a Balance talk on the first day of Rosh Hashanah and on Yom Kippur. Don’t miss out on the fun and

experiential learning opportunities for all-ages during the High Holydays. If you haven’t 23-Oct. 2 — Sukkot done so already, please RSVP for Babysitting and Youth Programming for any or all: Erev Rosh Hashanah, Rosh Hashanah Day 1, Rosh Hashanah Day 2, Kol Nidre, Yom Kippur. 26 Cowboy Cookout in the Sukkah-5pm I am excited for my second year of Shabbat and religious school, and am looking forward to our kick-off program on Sunday, September 16th Apple Orchard! We have

29 Sharing Sukkah Forts so many exciting upcoming programs, that are sure to be fun for the whole (Bring a Blanket) family! Join us on Wednesday September 26 for the Sukkot Cowboy Cookout and then put your dancing shoes on for Hakafot Hoe-Down on Monday, October 1.

May this year be a year of peace, mazel, health, and happiness to you and your family. Wishing you all a happy and healthy new year!

5 Friday Night Services begins at 6:00pm in Leifman Chapel

Saturday Morning Shabbat Services 6th Annual Community B’Yachad Program begins at 9:00am

St Paul Jewish Family Service (JFS) is again sponsoring the effort to collect Minyan Monday – Thursday Services and distribute holiday gifts to hundreds of people in our community. begins at 6:00pm in Leifman Chapel

Temple of Aaron is one of eleven Jewish organizations helping in this annual Sunday Morning Minyan Services effort to provide JFS clients and other referred individuals gifts to celebrate begins at 9:00am in Leifman Chapel the December holidays.

B’Yachad means together and our community is pulling together to collect items in October and November to create personalized gift baskets to be delivered in December to families and individuals in need. Temple of Aaron is proud to have a Drop-off Gift Bin which displays gift suggestions which you can purchase and return the items to the Bin. Traditional Shabbat – September 1 Sermon by Rabbi Jeremy Fine JFS is seeking volunteers to help wrap the gifts and deliver them. Cash donations are also welcomed and can be mailed to JFS. Call 651-698-0767 Traditional Shabbat – September 8 and ask for the Volunteer Engagement Specialist, Margie Solomon. She will Sermon by Rabbi Micah Miller answer all of your questions. Young Families Schmooze with Rabbi Miller Hacking the Holidays: Rosh Hashanah

Social Justice Shabbat – Sept. 15 Vision Speaker: Former U.S. Attorney for District of MN Andrew Luger Hacking the Holidays: Yom Kippur

Traditional Shabbat – September 22 Sermon by Rabbi Jeremy Fine Hacking the Holidays: Sukkot

Traditional Shabbat – September 29 Sermon by Rabbi Micah Miller

Schmooze with Rabbi Miller September 8, at 9:15 am Young Families are welcome to enjoy coffee and treats with Rabbi Miller at the beginning of Shabbat.

Shabbat Learning: Hacking the Holidays September 8, 15, & 22 This three-part series will focus on the different traditions, customs, laws and liturgy of Rosh HaShannah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot. The teachers Larry Eisenstadt (Rosh Hashannah), C/E Joshua Fineblum (Yom Kippur), and Rabbi Micah Miller (Sukkot) will bring one aspect of the holiday in dive into a deeper discussion around the topic with the hopes of being able to help enrich your holidays this year. Come with all your questions; we’ll have the answers! 6 Israel Committee

Temple of Aaron Sisterhood

Opening Program: Sisterhood Sukkah Fest — Sunday, September 30, at 12pm. We will welcome Rabbi Miller and his family and have time to get to know them better. The program will begin in the Sukkah with a little learning and then move to the by Charley Smith Stein Hall for lunch that includes lots of fall harvest dishes. Not a Sisterhood

Member as yet? Join that day and enjoy the meal on us! If you have not paid For me, going to Israel has become Sisterhood dues for the year, we will gladly take them when you check in. RSVP by almost mundane. sending a check for $18 made out to Temple of Aaron Sisterhood, to Barb Pogoler,

1610 Rome Ave., St. Paul, 55116. Questions, need a ride or a babysitter, contact As a Jewish professional (or Barb (651-699-9525 or [email protected]). Professional Jew, as I prefer to call it), I get the opportunity to be there multiple times a year. Frankly, I’ve Temple of Aaron Sisterhood Fall Holiday Greeting Fundraiser 5779 — Sisterhood is stopped counting the number of times sending holiday wishes to friends, family and congregation members!!! For only $10, I’ve touched down at Ben Gurion. you can have your name printed in the October Aaronion on the Sisterhood greeting Seeing Hebrew signs has lost its page, wishing all a joyous holiday season!!! Your donation will benefit Sisterhood and luster – even being told by the Israeli- Temple of Aaron. Send your $10 check made out to Temple of Aaron Sisterhood by Arab that she can’t make me my Sept. 5, to Marcia Taple, 1860 Eagle Ridge Dr. #208, Mendota Heights, MN double espresso because it is 55118. Be sure to indicate how you would like your name printed in the Shabbat seems pedestrian. Aaronion. Any questions, contact Lori Bellin (952-432-9587 or [email protected]).

Begin the new year by giving to others, and wish those you care about a sweet new That is, until I hear how the land, the year, filled with health, happiness and peace.

people, and the culture effect those around me. Until I hear how someone Mahjongg — September 23, 1pm in the Smith Library. All levels welcome, even finally connects to Judaism and for the beginners! Contact Margie Schneider to reserve your spot ([email protected] or first time in their life doesn’t feel like 651-698-4358).

an outsider. Until I see with my own eyes couples fall more deeply in love, Sisterhood Book Group — Sunday, Sept. 16 at the Highland Bakery and Cafe, 11am. friends connect in ways they never Book choice is Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, by Irin could explain, and individuals grow Carmon and Shana Knizhnik. Join us even if you haven’t read the book, and help and flourish in the hot Israeli sun. make future choices! Contact Barb Pogoler to reserve a spot at the table (651-699-

9525 or [email protected]).

On my most recent trip, I served as the local staff for the Twin Cities Sisterhood Knits — Thursday, Sept. 13, 6:30pm, Smith Library. All levels of knitters cohort on the Jewish Federations of and crocheters welcome. Bring your own materials. Questions? Contact Susan North America’s (JFNA) National Gonzalez ([email protected].)

Young Leadership Mission. The group included individuals who have grown Food Shelf — Sisterhood and the Social Justice Committee work together to fill the up and lived on both sides of the Francis Basket Food Shelf. Use the bins outside the gift shop for food items or send a Mississippi, come from a variety of check in honor or memory of someone you love to Harriet Levy, 1826 Merlot Curve, Eagan, 55122. Questions? Call Harriet at 651-454-6829. Jewish backgrounds, and ranged in

age by almost 10 years, the youngest Building Fund Cards — Support this ToA fundraiser by sending a beautiful card for any being only 23. These folks were occasion, minimum $5 contribution. To purchase, contact Susan Kushner at 651- recruited to this mission for their 454-8336. All donations benefit the Temple building. expressed interest in developing their

Jewish Leadership skills, commitment Jewish Family Service is looking for a few people interested in delivering Kosher to communal Jewish life, and their Meals on Wheels to some clients in the North Metro. Please contact Margie Solomon desire to understand more deeply the at Jewish Family Service of St. Paul if interested. work that the Jewish Federations and their beneficiaries do.

Over the course of seven days, our Gift Shop Sale from now through September 30. All merchandise is 25% off, group learned about both the unique except books are 10% off and there is no discount on parchment. Hours are: Sun., and common challenges that Israel 9am-Noon, and Wed., 10am-1pm, or by appointment — call Marcia Taple at 651- faces — integrating newcomers to the 688-3030 or 651-402-6891, or Etta Lambright at 612-229-4340.

— continued on page 9 — 7 . . . to Anita Ernst and Burt Katz for adding labels to nearly 900 Aaronions תודה רבה to keep members fully updated on services, classes and programs Donations in memory of loved ones ($10 or more) . . . to the 47 volunteers who helped July/August 2018 Tammuz/Av 5778 make Crossriver Block Party run so smoothly for the 800 members and Abramovich, Lyubov Goldstein, Carol Schwartz, Jerry & Sue neighbors in attendance to have fun, Abramson, Rick Graham, Esther and Jenni food, beer, games, socialize and enjoy Allen, Jeffrey & Carol Guiver, Abby Shaller, Rossy music. Bergeron, Barbara Hertz, Lorraine Shear, Isabelle & Jerry . . . to all Shabbat Torah and Haftorah readers who assist weekly services. Chiat, Jan Kaplan, Steven Siegel, Richard Edelstein, Sandy & Steve Kaster, Barbara Stillman, Tom & Sue Fridman, Alla Kopilenko, Alexander Tilsen, Bob & Sandy Help Those Who Need Gak, Feliks & Alla Vysotsky & Bella Tilsner, Bill & Ryvelle Ganz, Isaac Krugman, Faina Udodovsky, Mira Food Shelf Every Week Geller, Loren & Rosie Malinoff, Michael Usem, Arnold & Harriet Getsug, Ray & Elissa Meerovich, Gedaly Wolkoff, Patty, Adam Ginzburg, Riva & Alex & Alexandra & Dina Gochberg, Peter & Vera Pfleiderer, Adrianne Goldberg, Sharleen Raskin, Alexander

SEPTEMBER WEDDING Thousands of Minnesota families rely ANNIVERSARIES on food shelf for a simple meal. We

We display every 5 years and all can help working families, children

anniversaries of more than 50 years and seniors who might go without Our deep and sincere food. Bring food to synagogue, go to sympathy to the family website and donate, or mail check to of the following member chair-person Harriet Levy. Harriet will who has passed away mail a card for get well, celebration or !condolence. Help us help others מזל טוב 70 Marvin & Mildred Jacobson Golda Kladnitskaya 65 James & Marcella Kahn Joyce Kanevsky 59 Stanley & Delores Karon 59 Freeman & Shirley Rosenblum A Memorial Plaque 58 Walter & Renee Kvasnik Has Been Displayed For 57 Dean & Marilyn Greenberg We sell affordable 57 David & Sheila Leventhal Marilyn Brooke Goffstein graves to members 56 Jerry & Ruth Levine and non-members 56 Mikhail Chulok & Ida Granovskaya with multi-month 53 Jan & Janet Phillips ELUL BANNER: In memory of Benjamin payment plans. Act 53 Richard & Diane Smookler & Mary Applebaum, Louis & Rebecca now to solidify 52 James & Sandra Rutzick Ornstein by children Harry & Olga family plans. We 45 Phil & Mary Beth Kibort Applebaum. Titled “Elul” (Kopel Gurwin have a mixed faith 30 Allen & Judy Werthauser design). It displays the Hebrew & section for Ken Agranoff English word for Elul. members. 25 Jody & Steven Press 25 Steve & Debbie Zuckerman TISHRI BANNER: In memory of Anna Contact Executive Director Ken Agranoff at 651-252-6406 or 20 Howard & Lynn Goldman Schloff by children, Dr. Ivan Schloff, [email protected] 15 Neil & Nancy Fink Marvin Schloff and Fern Melzer. Titled “World” (Yaacov Agam design). It for an 18-minute meeting. 15 Thomas & Pauline Sayer shows the world is in constant Seize the opportunity to avoid a 10 Richard Siegel & Teri Specktor movement and change. last-minute emotional meeting. 10 Tracy & Dustin Truesdell 8 Israel Committee (continued from page 7) land, poverty and hunger, promoting religious pluralism, and more. Beyond this, the Twin Cities cohort had the Social Justice Committee opportunity to meet and mingle with young adults from across the U.S. They had a chance to discuss the landscape of Jewish life here in the Twin Cities and compare and contrast with how other cities run their Young Adult programs as well as the community organizations at large.

I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge that the motivation on a national level for these missions is to help educate younger people about the importance of federated giving, a model in which monetary gifts are given to one organization that, with the input and steering of community participants, allocate those funds where they are needed most and can be most effective. I was skeptical that this could be achieved while respecting the individuals themselves and cultivating meaningful relationships. I had forgotten the magic that Israel has. It reminds us what is important, helps us find the best parts of ourselves, and confront the worst.

Next time I travel to Israel, I won’t be as blasé about the value and importance. This mission has reminded me how impactful traveling overseas with a cohort of motivated individuals can be. I encourage everyone to keep an eye out in the coming year for changes and growth that happens in our larger community. If I were a betting man, I’d bet that one of the folks who was on this mission is behind it.

Charley Smith works for both the Minneapolis and Saint Paul Jewish Federations as the Young Adult Engagement Manager.

9 Reflections for Our Ten Days of Awe at Temple of Aaron Rosh Hashanah is the first day of Tishre, water, a river, lake, ocean, even a well,  Maimonides taught that even the worst the seventh month of the Jewish calendar to perform the ceremony of Tashlich. person who repents — even in old age — year. This is the beginning of the Ten Days Bird seed or bread crumbs are cast into will be forgiven (Yad, Teshuvah 2:1). of Repentance, the Yamim Nora’im — the the water as words of teshuvah and  No matter how good or pious a person awesome days — when, according to hymns are recited. might be, there is still need for improving tradition, all of humankind awaits the Yom Kippur one’s character. Every person must strive divine decree. Yom Kippur is the tenth day of Tishre, the continually for self-improvement. Yet, the Central Themes seventh month of the Jewish calendar affirmation that we can improve is the  year. This is the most solemn day of the ultimate expression of optimism. The mood of this holiday is serious and solemn, but not morbid. year. It is said that those not inscribed in Why Fast?  It is a time for genuine soul-searching the Book of Life on Rosh Hashanah are  is seen as a means for setting and moral self-examination. given the in aside one’s physical desires and  It is a time to pray for life and peace, not which to pray for forgiveness and to stressing one’s spiritual needs in their only for loved ones, but for all perform good deeds so as to be “sealed” place. The day is devoted to prayer, in the Book of Life on Yom Kippur. people everywhere. repentance, and self-examination.  It is a time to reflect upon our own Yom Kippur is considered to be the  Fasting shows repentance for the wrongs actions during the past year and to Sabbath of Sabbaths. It is the one day in people have committed and for the good make amends (teshuvah) for our the Jewish year which is equal in they have failed to do. In biblical times, failures. importance to the Sabbath. sacrifices to God were offered to expiate

 For sins against God, prayer, generosity, From the Talmud we learn that on this day sins. Today, we offer a sacrifice of the and repentance bring forgiveness; for Moses descended (for the second time) heart. By fasting, we demonstrate that sins against others, we must obtain with the Ten Commandments along with repentance consists of more than uttering forgiveness from them. right-sounding words. God’s pardon for the sin of the golden calf  Rosh Hashanah celebrates the birth of the (Baba Batra 121a). On this the holiest day Customs and Home Observances world, embodying the unique idea that we of the year (Yom Kippur), the holiest The meal prior to the onset of Yom Kippur are partners with God in an ongoing person in Israel (the High Priest), entered is a festive one. As on Rosh Hashanah, a creation process and are committed to the the holiest place in the world (the Holy of round challah is served. Pieces are dipped task of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world). Holies in the Temple), to recite the holiest in honey and the following is said: “May

The world (the tetragrammaton — the four God give you a good and sweet year.” The sounds of the shofar help to intensify letter Name of God). There he made There is no Kiddush said on Yom Kippur. the spirit of reverence and solemnity atonement for himself, for his family, and Just prior to lighting the holiday candles then for all of his people Israel. before the onset of the Yom Kippur, Yizkor which characterizes the Rosh Hashanah worship service. Central Themes (Memorial) candles are lit in memory of  the deceased. Customs “Great repentance, for an individual who  We greet one another with the words repents, the sins of all the world are Some follow the custom of not wearing “Shanah Tovah Tikatayvu” — “May you forgiven” ( 86b). leather shoes on Yom Kippur because: (1) be inscribed for a good year.”  “Repent one day before your death.” But since a worshiper prays for forgiveness from sin, he/she should not be wearing anything  A piece of apple is dipped in honey on how does one know the day of death? from a slain animal, or (2) because Moses the eve of Rosh Hashanah, reflective of Therefore, let one repent every was commanded to remove his shoes at the the hope for a sweet New Year. The day” (Pirke Avot 2:15). Burning Bush, so, too, should we remove our person performing this act says: “May it  No person is so wicked and so depraved shoes (or wear canvas shoes) while praying be God’s will to grant us a good and as to be incapable of repenting and becoming a decent human being. There on Yom Kippur. sweet year.”  On the afternoon of Rosh Hashanah, it is always the possibility of changing A Break-the-Fast at sunset signals the is a custom to walk to a place of flowing one’s ways. As we are taught, the gates conclusion for the High Holydays. of repentance are always open.

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The Shirley Schlieff Greenberg Memorial Alcove is a spiritual important mitzvah to fulfill on Sukkot. space in which we light candles and remember family The sets are ordered from Chicago. members and friends. The bronze memorial plaques serve two purposes: they provide a powerful visual reminder Therefore, we need to receive your $48 during a yahrzeit and provide needed funds to operate the check by Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018. daily service/yahrzeit reminder system. Each plaque calls Your check is your Lulav and Etrog order. for a $1,000 tax deductible donation. You can design a multiple payment plan. Please contact Executive Director You may pick up your order Ken Agranoff by phone at 651-252-6406 or from Ritual Coordinator Larry Eisenstadt. [email protected]. Call office for date and time — 651-698-8874. 10 Endowments and Special Gifts Add More Quality to Our High Holyday Experience Yearly, a new Supplementary Service David & Paula, Adam & Samuel Kowitz and by her family, Shelly, Booklet for 2nd Day Rosh Hashanah is Schraber established an endowment Michael, Joshua & Mitchell Kowitz. donated in loving memory of S. Paul for High Holyday Torah Reading in Our Machzorim were donated in loving Johnson, Toni Braverman, Max & Clara honor of the 62nd wedding anniversary memory of Ben & Stella Freeman by their Rikess, and Lewis H. & Rivian Johnson. of David’s parents, Rose & Harry children, Arthur, of blessed memory & Schraber, of blessed memory. Max & Felicia Schulz (of blessed Margie, Earl, of blessed memory & Gretta, memory) established an endowment for Yizkor and Yom Kippur Supplement Allen & Toba; in loving memory of Marion Rosh Hashanah expenses in honor of Booklet was given in memory of William & Alfred Spicer and Mildred Kaplan and in their 50th wedding anniversary. & Fanny Feldman Smith by children honor of Louis Kaplan from the H.S. Lorraine & Sid Applebaum, Joyce & Kaplan Family Fund of the Minneapolis The David A. Berg Family created an Marvin Smith (of Blessed Memory), Foundation; in loving memory of our endowment that provides apples and Marilyn & Richard Smith. parents, Samuel & Edith Mack and Jack honey on the 2nd day of Rosh & Adele Shaller, by Rossy & Richard Hashanah. High Holyday Family Service Booklet Shaller; with loving thoughts of our sponsored by Richard & Diane Friends and family of Rachel Liba Cardozo Parents and Grand-parents, Lillian & Smookler in honor of their children and established the Baalat Koreh grant in her Morris Savage, Yetta & Julius Yellin from grandchildren. memory. We perpetuate her beautiful Susan & Dr. Paul Yellin, Jason & Mandi High Holyday trop by funding a teacher to The David A. Berg Family created a fund Yellin. train Torah readers in her trop. in memory of Robert H. Berg to provide Yom Kippur Havdalah candles have a “Break the Fast” following the final Ken & Tracey Agranoff created an been endowed by Jim and Judy Berg in shofar blast on Yom Kippur. endowment to sponsor the Holyday honor of the B’not mitzvah of Brittani Family Services in memory of fathers Bemah flowers are provided by an and Danielle Berg. Harry Agranoff and Sidney Cass, in endowment fund in memory of Marvin Tashlich Service Booklets and bird seed honor of mothers Marion Cass and and Ossie Perlman. are provided by an endowment from Dr. Betty Agranoff, and in honor of High Holyday Babysitting is partially Paul & Lois Bloomberg in honor of daughters, Samantha and Jessica. endowed by the generosity of the daughters Anne, Sarah and Jeanne.

congregation in memory of Carole

Memories for a Lifetime Sukkot Background & Themes

More and more families are taking full advantage of Capp Lounge to The holidays begin four days after Yom Kippur hold a shivah to honor a loved one’s memory. As we face East and recite and originally were agricultural celebrations. Over the prayers, we all look at the Dedicated Sanctuary Seat Wall Design. time we broadened the meaning to encompass The design is a replica of our sanctuary. Many members have selected a Israelites using sukkah-like structures during 40 seat where they typically sit for High Holydays or Shabbat and made a years of wandering in the Sinai. $500 donation to help the synagogue. The permanent seat plate on the Sukkot teaches us to be thankful for food and wall enables us to see the special words honoring someone in our mercy while Jews wandered through the desert family. Sustain the memory by contacting Executive Director Ken from Egypt. Sukkot links the modern Jew to Agranoff at 651-252-6406 or [email protected]. nature. Jews continue to build, harvest, create and survive. The sukkah helps us get in touch with and better appreciate nature away from Prudent Security Needs Your Support technology. The sukkah can help us keep our values in perspective. Eating together on Sukkot We have provided High Holyday security for decades. As society changed reinforces the sense of community. over the past decade, we added security each Sunday morning we offer Temple of Aaron gathers for an annual Shabbat school classes. Our membership has positively responded to the annual Lunch during Sukkot and that is supported by security plea each year. In 2016, experts suggested we add security Herb and Lea Schaffer Fund. We share caramel every Shabbat morning. apples October 1, 2018 for Simhat Torah Once per year in August we ask for your financial security donations to provided by the David A. Berg Endowment hire the off-duty officers. We respect the viewpoints of those who believe honoring the memory of Robert H. Berg. We also the added precautions are not needed. We appreciate each member’s dance with the Torahs that evening with music general support and encourage you to consider the current value of provided by the Elliot Libman Band funded by the taking security precautions. Sandy and Bob Tilsen Endowment.

11 Temple of Aaron High Holydays Services

2018/5779

DATE SERVICE DETAILS TIME Saturday Selihot Mincha & Seudah Shlishit (Nosh) @ Adath 7:30 pm September 1 Community Selichot Service @ Adath Sunday Erev Rosh Hashanah Candle Lighting 7:17 pm September 9 Services 8:00 pm Monday Rosh Hashanah Services 9:00 am-12:30 pm September 10 (1st Day) Family Service with Rabbi Micah Miller 9:15 am-10:00 am Torah Service 9:45 am Youth Programming (2nd-6th) 10:00 am-12:30 pm Teen Talk (7th-12th) 10:00 am-11:00 am Tashlich Service (at Mississippi River) 12:45 pm Tuesday Rosh Hashanah Services 9:00 am-12:30 pm September 11 (2nd Day) Torah Service 9:45 am Youth Programming (2nd-6th) 10:00 am-12:30 pm Breakout Services: 11:30 am Tekiyah – Main Musical Service w/ UMN Chai Notes Tru’ah – Full Musaf Traditional Service (Leifman Chapel) Shevar’im – Reflective and Mindful Service w/Rabbi Micah Miller

New 5779 Theme: Moments: Where & When We Find Judaism Together Friday Shabbat Shuva Erev Shabbat Services (Leifman Chapel) 6:00 pm September 14

Saturday Visions Speaker: Former U.S. Attorney for 9:00 am September 15 District of Minnesota Andrew Luger Social Justice Shabbat Sunday Kever Avot Memorial Service (Temple of Aaron Cemetery) 1:00 pm September 16

Tuesday Kol Nidre Fast Begins 7:00 pm September 18 Service 7:30 pm Wednesday Yom Kippur Services 9:00 am-12:30 pm September 19 Family Service with Rabbi Miller 9:15 am-10:00 am Torah Service 9:45 am Youth Programming (2nd-6th) 10:00 am-12:30 pm Babysitting available Teen Talk (7th-12th) 10:00 am-11:00 am for Birth -1st Class: Theology of the Akedah - Rabbi Jeremy Fine 12:45 pm Contact Jorie Bernhardt at Class: Stories of Immigration- Social Justice 2:15 pm 651-252-6415 Class: Jonah: Running to, Not From - Rabbi Micah Miller 4:15 pm [email protected] Mincha/Neilah 5:45 pm Maariv/Havdalah 7:50 pm Final Shofar & Community Break Fast 7:59 pm 12 Improving Our Community Hard Work = Great Results

ToA Members Wendy Oskey, Susie Haim & Lauren Oskey help out with Habitat for Humanity. Congrats to Levi Paper on winning 9AA Baseball State Championship! Pictured with father Joel Paper. Not pictured are proud mother Rachael & brother William.

Proud Parents & Grandparents

Emma Jade McClain was born on Sunday, May 27, 2018. Proud parents are Melissa & Daniel McClain, and proud grandparents are Lori (Dorshow) & Jeffrey Marks. 13

September 2018 Elul - Tishri 5778-9

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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9:15am Shabbat Services 11:30am Kiddush Lunch templeofaaron.org 7:00pm Community Selichot at Adath

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9:00am 1st Shabbat School 9:00am Minyan/ Business Office Closed 6:00pm Minyan 6:00pm Minyan 6:00pm Minyan 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Services 9:15am Shabbat Services 6:30pm Talmud Class 9:15am Young Family: Schmooze 6:00pm Minyan 7:30pm Bible Class Candle Lighting 7:21pm with Rabbi Miller 10:00am Hacking the Holidays: Rosh Hashanah 10:00am Walking Highland 11:30am Kiddush Lunch

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Social Justice Shabbat Erev Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Fast of Gedaliah 9:00am No Shabbat School 6:00pm Minyan 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Services 9:15am Shabbat Services 9:00am Minyan/Breakfast 9:00am Service 9:00am Service 6:00pm Minyan 6:30pm Sisterhood Knits 9:15pm Boomers: Schmooze with 8:00pm Erev Service 9:15am Family Service 11:30am Breakout Services 6:30pm Talmud Class Candle Lighting 7:08pm Rabbi Miller 12:45pm Tashlich 6:00pm Minyan 7:30pm Bible Class 10:00pm Hacking the Holidays: 6:00pm Minyan Yom Kippur 11:00am Shabbat Speaker: Andrew Luger 11:30am Kiddush Lunch

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Kol Nidre Yom Kippur 9:00am Minyan/Breakfast Business Office Closed 9:00am Service 6:00pm Minyan 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Services 9:00am Shabbat School 9:00am Tod -12th School at 7:00pm Fast Begins 9:15am Family Service 6:30pm Talmud Class 9:15am Shabbat Services Apple Orchard 6:00pm Minyan 7:30pm Kol Nidre Service 12:45, 2:15, 4:15pm Class 7:30pm Bible Class Candle Lighting 8:07pm 10:00am Hacking the Holidays: 1:00pm Kever Avot Service at 5:45pm Mincha/Neliah Sukkot ToA Cemetery 7:59pm Fast Ends 11:30am Kiddush Lunch

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Erev Sukkot Sukkot Day 1 Sukkot Day 2 Sukkot Day 3 Sukkot Day 4 Sukkot Day 5 Sukkot Day 6 7:30am Sukkot Service 7:30am Sukkot Service 6:00pm Minyan 9:00am Minyan/Breakfast Business Office Closed 5:00pm School & TiKone USY 6:30pm Talmud Class 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Services 9:00am Shabbat School 9:00am Sunday School Business Office Closed 6:00pm Minyan with All Synagogue 7:00pm Men’s Club in 9:15am Shabbat Services 1:30pm Sisterhood Mahjongg 6:30pm ToA Book Club - I’ll Sukkot Cowboy Rabbi Fine’s Candle Lighting 6:41pm 11:30am Kiddush Lunch 6:00pm Minyan Have What She’s Having Cookout Sukkah - How Nora Ephron… 6:00pm Minyan 7:30pm Bible Class by Erin Carlson 30 Sukkot Day 7 Symbol Indicates Holy 9:00am Sunday School Playground Program 12:00pm Sisterhood in the Sukkah 5:00pm USY Event with Joe Buchanan Miller’s Individualized care & Services therapy services to get you stronger, longer! 651-698-6427 Additions Kitchens & Baths 855-5-Sholom 483 Griggs St. S. Since 1969 sholom.com St. Paul, MN 55116 (651) 699-6863

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Social Justice Shabbat

Shabbat Shiva with Andrew Luger — Addressing Extremism and Hate in Minnesota

Saturday, September 15 during Shabbat

Andrew Luger served as the United States Attorney for Minnesota from 2014 until March 2017. During that time, he worked with many religious and ethnic communities to counter hate crimes and extremism. As a private lawyer, he has continued these efforts. Mr. Luger will speak to our congregation on efforts

to reduce hate and extremism, including anti-Semitism, in Minnesota and the country.

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