Panim el Panim ITON TZIYON iuhm iuTg The Newsletter of Mount Zion Temple Nov/Dec 2013 Cheshvan/Kislev/Tevet 5774 Vol. 158, No. 3 Photo credit: Sue Lund Photography L’DOR VADOR FROM THE RABBI FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION Thanksgivukah MAZEL TOV TO... Our members who will celebrate a milestone It’s a real thing! I know because it has an article on Wikipedia with no anniversary in November and December: Aaron & less than 38 references at the bottom. It has its own website, and, of Claudia Spencer, Steve Warch & Alex Klass, James course, t-shirts. As if we Jews didn’t already have enough to study about & Wendy Shapiro, Rami Derhy & Heidi Wessel- and remember, now there’s this new holiday. Derhy, David & Carol Epstein, Michael & Diane But don’t worry, you will only have to make Sweet Potato Latkes with Marshmallows Frichol, Woody Smith & Elena Izaksonas, Mark & or Sufganiot filled with Cranberry jelly this one time. Because this convergence of the Renee Frisch, John Plano & Shelley Robbins, first day of Chanukah with Thanksgiving has only occurred once before, and the next Harry Brull & Myra Barrett. time we will be called upon to light Turkey Menorahs won’t be until the year 79,811. Barb and George Barany on the wedding of their son The reason has to do with the way the lunar Jewish calendar and the solar Gregorian Michael Barany to Stephanie Kelly on August 17 in calendar are reconciled in a 19 year cycle and the fact that Thanksgiving has to fall on Melbourne, Australia. a Thursday. So what will we make of this once-in-a-lifetime event? There are T-shirts, Curt and Adele Brown on the wedding of their of course, and kitsch music videos and ballads, lots of new recipes, and some great (and daughter Alison Brown to John Wandschneider on not-so great) jokes. Stephen Colbert tells us that pretty soon school kids will think October 12. Thanksgiving started when the Wampanaugs sat down with the Maccabees and the Charles and Vicky Fodor on the wedding of their son yams lasted for 8 nights. Mayor Thomas Menino of Boston said he would issue a David Fodor to Kari Aho on October 11. proclamation officially declaring proclaim November 28, 2013, Thanksgivukah. Ellen Sampson for being honored with the Sidney But there is more to it than that. Usually during this season Jews are either struggling Barrows Lifetime Commitment Award at the Twin with, moaning about, or ignoring the pervasive Christmas spirit. But it is different with Cities’ Cardozo Society Dinner on November 21. The Thanksgiving. There are remarkable similarities between the Pilgrims and the organization is for Jewish lawyers and honors the Maccabees in their quest for religious freedom. The two holidays are completely memory of Mary Ann Barrows Wark’s father. compatible, and more than that, they can complement and enrich one another. So, this Thanksgiving, as you serve the Turkey and light the candles, as you give thanks ZICHRONAM LIVRACHA and give gifts, take a few moments to reflect on the real meaning behind both holidays, May their memories be a blessing and our good fortune to live in a country where (government shutdown notwithstanding) we are truly free and can live proudly as Jews. We note with sorrow the passing of our member: On Chanukah we say “Nes Gadol Haya Sham,” A Great Miracle Happened There. In Lillian Margolis Israel they say “Nes Gadol Haya Po.” A Great Miracle Happened Here. This year we Our condolences to her family, can say “Nes Gobble Haya Po.” including her son, Mark Margolis and Pam Margolis. Chag Sameach. Happy Thanksgivukah. WE EXTEND CONDOLENCES TO... Esther Adler, Rabbi Larry (Cathy) Bogolub on the death of his mother, Lillian Bogolub, on October 17. Richard (Beth) Keyworth on the death of his father, Bruce A. Keyworth, on September 22. Mount Zion Temple Sisterhood and Noazim present... Dan (Heidi) Ries on the death of his father, Stan Millman, on October 2. May God grant peace to all who mourn and A Light Latke Supper comfort to all who are bereaved. for “Thanksgivukah” WELCOME...B’RUCHIM HA’BAIM... TO OUR NEW MEMBER! Friday, November 29, 6:30 p.m. - no charge! Gloria (G.J.) Kramer Celebrate the joy and fun of Chanukah with Max & Jill Lipset family, friends, and Latkes! You can bring and their daughter Sasha your own Chanukiah and candles! Victoria (Tory) & Jacob (Jake) Scearcy and their son Jacob Jr. Menu: Susan Schaefer Latkes, Salad, Fruit, and Cranberry Sauce! David Schlay Please bring items for the Food Shelf. Erica Stern 2 MAKE SHABBAT YOUR SANCTUARY NOVEMBER Iton Tziyon Cover On the cover is Michael Chauss one of FRIDAY SHABBAT SATURDAY SHABBAT our Shabbat Service Lay Leaders. EVENING SERVICES MORNING SERVICES Michael, and his wife Stephanie be- came members in August 2006. Their November 1, 6:30 p.m. November 2, 10:00 a.m. daughter Ida Jo is three years old. Shir Tzion, Shir Chants, & Tol’dot - Gen. 25:19-26:22* Michael told us: For me, Shabbat Serv- Torah Tones Participate/Josh Nelson Samuel Weber, Bar Mitzvah ice leadership is about helping other Soul Food Friday with Josh Nelson November 9, 10:00 a.m. members of our community find con- Vayetze - Gen. 28:10-30:13* nections to prayer, and connections to November 8, 7:30 p.m. Celebrate Shabbat! each other. I always hope that my fel- Professional Quartet low Shabbat morning worshippers, 75th Anniversary of November 16, 10:00 a.m. Photo credit: Sue Lund Photography when I lead music, are inspired to join Kristallnacht/Honoring Veterans Vayishlach - Gen. 32:4-33:20* in and actively participate in prayer and song. I feel honored to vol- 3rd Grade Learners’ Service unteer as a Shabbat Service lay leader because it is a special and intimate November 15, 7:30 p.m. Learning Liturgy (see p.10) opportunity for me to spend time face to face with congregants I might Birthday Blessings not otherwise see and speak with. The songs of Shabbat morning often Volunteer of the Quarter November 23, 10:00 a.m. help transport me to an introspective and peaceful place; I hope on Food for Thought (see p.12) Vayeshev – Gen. 37:1-37:36* Shabbat mornings, when I am music leader, that I can in some small way Celebrate Shabbat! help others find that place. November 22, 7:30 p.m. Celebrate Shabbat! November 30, 10:00 a.m. Miketz - Gen. 41:1-41:52 * Tot Shabbat November 29, 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Chanukah! Shabbat Chanukah! Tot Shabbat is the second Saturday of every month. For families with children from birth to seven years old. DECEMBER Preparing for Chanukah Saturday, November 9 at 10:30 a.m. FRIDAY SHABBAT SATURDAY SHABBAT Shabbat Traditions EVENING SERVICES MORNING SERVICES Saturday, December 14 at 10:30 a.m. December 6, 6:30 p.m. December 7, 10:00 a.m. Please bring a healthy, nut-free Human Rights Shabbat Vayigash - Gen. 44:18-45:27* vegetarian dish to share. th Pulpit Guests: Steve Kaplan and 4 Grade Learners’ Service Damon Thibodeaux Daily Service Schedule Soul Food Friday, 7:30 p.m. Daily services are held in the Harris Chapel, Monday through Thursday at 5:45 p.m., Sundays at 9:30 a.m. December 13, 7:30 p.m. December 14, 10:00 a.m. Vayechi - Gen. 47:28-48:22* November Professional Quartet Celebrate Shabbat! Mondays: Rita Grossman, Sarah Schaleger, Lee Litman Tuesdays: John Mast, Nancy Mason Hauser, Rick Hauser December 20, 7:30 p.m. December 21, 10:00 a.m. Wednesdays: Eric Lund, Alex Klass, Berneen Rudolph Birthday Blessings Shemot - Ex. 1:1-2:25* Thursdays: Patrick Zimmerman, Charles and Vicky Fodor Celebrate Shabbat! Sundays: Rita Grossman, Lindsay Nauen, Ray Sevett, Gloria Levin, Anne and Kurt Schaeffer December 27, 7:30 p.m. December 28, 10:00 a.m. December Celebrate Shabbat! Vaera - Ex. 6:2-7:7* Mondays: Rita Grossman, Harvey Arbit, Connie Ross Celebrate Shabbat! Tuesdays: John Mast, Andrew Rapaport, Nancy Krohn Wednesdays: Eric Lund, Mitch and Sally Rubinstein Schedule Every Shabbat Day Thursdays: Patrick Zimmerman, Arnold Krohn, Shirley Kulevsky 9:00 a.m. Open Torah Study - Drop in any time to Sundays: Rita Grossman, Lindsay Nauen, Steve Brand, Ray Sevett, study the week’s Torah portion (listed above). Anne and Kurt Schaeffer *Using a triennial [3 year] cycle, we are reading the If you would like to participate in Leading or Greeting at daily first third of each parashah this year. services, contact Janet 651-482-9951 or Charles 651-646-6543. 10:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service 3 CHAI NOTES Fall is my favorite time of year for so many reasons: Would you like to learn how to play Shabbat songs the new school year, the crisp air, the autumn colors, on the guitar for Shabbat at Home? Sukkot, my wedding anniversary, Halloween, Thanks- giving. Add Chanukah to the mix, and well, it just Come learn Shabbat songs with doesn't get any better than that! So needless to say, I was thrilled when I first learned about Thanksgivukah. Mount Zion’s own Guitar Corps! I hope that by now you're aware that, for the first time There will be two sessions: come to one or both! since 1888, and the last time for over 79,000 years, the first day of Sundays, December 15 & Chanukah and Thanksgiving coincide. Do an internet search on this phe- January 12, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. nomenon and you will be rewarded with Thanksgivukah posters, t-shirts, greeting cards, a "menurkey" (a turkey menorah, of course--what were you expecting?), and some mouth-watering menus celebrating the happy Please note that the focus will be on learning to culinary coincidence of turkeys, latkes, cranberries, and applesauce.