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Tomorrow night!
A Shabbat for the Soul:
Preparing for the Days of Awe
Friday, September 15
5:45 p.m.
- Food before the Thought
6:15 p.m.
- Food for Thought
Re-turning:
Learn the Meaning and Music of Essential Prayers
with Rabbi Spilker and Cantor Strauss-Klein
7:30 p.m. - Shabbat for the Soul
 Shabbat is always for the soul, but there is a particularly soulful atmosphere at our "Shabbat for the Soul" services. These services offer a more contemplative worship style, with the congregation sitting in the round, instrumental accompaniment including guitar, violin, keyboard and percussion, and a slower pace enabling us to focus on the meditative effect of the music, the deeper significance of our prayers... and each other.
Reflections from congregants:
"Worshiping in the round made me feel like the prayers were coming from us, rather than being performed for us"
"The sermon felt like a conversation around a large table or campfire! It was intimate and engaging."
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The Night that ushers in the High Holy Days
Exploring the Mysteries and Myths of the Veil:
The Veil in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Saturday, September 16, 8:30 p.m. at Mount Zion
Dr. Susanna Drake, Chair, Religious Studies, Macalester College
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 This Shabbat
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5:45 p.m. Food before the Thought
6:15 p.m. Food for Thought
7:30 p.m. Shabbat for Soul (see above)
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9:00 a.m. Open Torah Study
10:00 a.m. Shabbat Services
Nitzavim/Vayelech - Deut. 29:9-30:14
12:00 p.m. Potluck Lunch
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Community and Life Passages
We extend condolences to...
Steve (Erin) Chortek on the death of his father,
Sharon Chortek, on September 7.
May God grant peace to all who mourn and comfort to all who are bereaved.
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Invite your friends and acquaintances to
Meet Mount Zion
An Open House and Brunch for Unaffiliated Jews in Our Community
Sunday, September 17, 10:30 a.m.
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For families with children in the Religious School
Sundays, September 17, 24, and October 8
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Sunday, September 17, 9:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. MZ Parking Lot
$10/car. All proceeds support SPORTY!
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Thursday, September 21, 3:30 p.m. at Hidden Falls Regional Park
Return and Restore:
Gentle Yoga for a Fast Day
Saturday, September 30, 1:30 p.m. at Mount Zion
Learn more
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Women of Mount Zion Temple Opening Meeting
Sunday, September 24, 10:00 a.m. at Mount Zion
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MaZAL - Mount Zion Adult Learning Brochure
Curious about one-time events, learning sessions, classes and more? We are excited to share with you Mount Zion's adult learning opportunities for 5778/2017-18.
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 The Poetry of the Prayer Book
Thursday, Rosh HaShanah, September 21, 11:45-12:30 p.m.
Also on Saturday, Yom Kippur, September 30
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 Perspective: Why Bother?
Yom Kippur/Shabbat/Saturday, September 30, 1:30 pm
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 Living in a Wicked Society
A Bibliodrama on the Book of Jonah on Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur/Shabbat/Saturday, September 30, 2:30-3:15 pm
Facilitated by Rabbi Adam Stock Spilker
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 High Holy Days Information
High Holy Day Tickets were mailed on September 5!
Erev Rosh Hashanah - Wednesday, September 20
Rosh Hashanah - Thursday, September 21
High Holy Day Healing Service - Saturday, September 23, 4:00 p.m
Cemetery Memorial Service - Sunday, September 24, 11:00 a.m.
Kol Nidre - Friday, September 29
Yom Kippur - Saturday, September 30
Click here for High Holy Day information, including services times, the High Holy Day brochure, and links to all sign ups.
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Annual Campaign Gala Emmy Award-winning crooner Shaun Johnson and his Big Band Experience
will perform at the Jewish Federation of Greater St. Paul's Annual Campaign Gala on Sunday, Sept. 17 at Temple of Aaron. The evening includes cocktails at 5:00 p.m., followed by dinner, a program and the concert. Special young adult cocktail hour begins at 4:30. Details and RSVP here.
- Mitzvah Clowning - Join us! Great for 7th grade Mitzvah Project. Ages 10-100 welcome! When: Sunday, September 17, 12:30-3:00 p.m. We will start with training here - in our spiritual home - at Mount Zion Temple- and then travel to Sholom East to spread love, laughter and good cheer! No experience necessary. Questions? Contact Sue Lund at 952-217-0594 or sue@thelundfamily.net. Thank you for considering this FUN and meaningful Mitzvah.
- Inter-Belief Conversation - Is Racism Worse than Ever? With White Nationalists marching and the internet fueling division has "post-racial" America turned into an abyss of hatred? Why do terms like Black Lives Matter and Islamophobia dominate the news? Join this Conversation Cafe on Monday, September 18, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul.
- Birthright Israel Eat the most delicious hummus of your life. Touch ancient ruins, visited by your ancestors for thousands of years. Wander with your besties and meet amazing new people, too. Join Kesher for your FREE Birthright Israel adventure. Create an account now to guarantee your place on the trip of your choice. Visit bit.ly/KesherPriority today. Registration opens on September 5. Need more info? Visit GoKesher.org
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