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This Week at Mount Zion August 9 / 28 Av

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This Friday, August 10

Dedication of our Mosaic 5:15 pm Join mosaic creator/coordinator Sue Koch, congregants who helped create the mosaic, and clergy to learn the meaning of the mosaic’s symbolism. After a brief discussion and dedication, we will celebrate with food and drink.

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From Service to Non-Partisan Civic Engagement: A Conversation with Nausheena Hussain and Beth Gendler

6:00pm Shabbat Services This special Shabbat will honor and recognize the social justice efforts that you make happen across our congregation. 7:00pm A Conversation with Nausheena Hussain and Beth Gendler

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This Shabbat

Friday, August 10 6:00 pm Shabbat Services Honoring our Tzedek (Justice) volunteers 7:00 pm A Conversation with Nausheena Hussain and Beth Gendler

Saturday, August 11 9:00 am Open Torah Study 10:00 am Shabbat Services Reeh – Dec. 12:29-14:29 Shabbat Rosh Chodesh Nathaniel Dreyfus will be called to the Torah as Bar Mitzvah. 12:15 pm Kiddush Lunch

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Community and Life Passages Mazel tov to Jeff Schiff and Dori Schmalzle on their marriage on August 5.

MZ Community Summer Picnic This Sunday! August 12, 10:00 am at Indian Mounds Regional Park Sponsored by Women of Mount Zion, Brotherhood, Prime Timers, and Young Adults of Mount Zion. Food and beverages are free! The park features a picnic area, play area, BBQ grills, hiking and biking trails, public art, and more.

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Prime Timers Event Ageless Grace August 13, 1:30 pm Details >

Prime Timers: An Evening with Rabbi Spilker Israeli Settlements: What are they and what should be done? OPEN TO ALL! August 15 at 5:30 pm Details >

Elul Poetry Reading August 11, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Details >

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Learn

Who Inspires You? Eight Rabbis and a Cantor Respond Summertime Jewish Learning Across the Twin Cities Weekly until Aug 16. Various locations and times All classes >

Pray

High Holy Days Information High Holy Day Service information and sign ups were emailed this week . Tickets will be mailed out the week of August 27. All service times and information can also be found on our website .

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Call of the Shofar during the month of Elul An added opportunity to prepare for the High Holy Days is being offered this year at Mount Zion by the sounding of the shofar at the end of all Daily Services during the month of Elul. Details >

Act

Civic Engagement Campaign Mount Zion is participating in the Reform Movement’s Civic Engagement Campaign leading with our values of being engaged citizens. This is non-partisan work. Details >

In the Community - Mitzvah Crawl: Go Underground at the Upper Midwest Jewish Archives. The St. Paul Jewish Federation is hosting Mitzvah Crawls – opportunities to learn about the organizations Federation supports. Wednesday, Aug. 15, 5:30 pm: Tour the Upper Midwest Jewish Archives with the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest at the University’s Andersen Library in caverns along the banks of the Mississippi River. Explore treasures that tell tales of the past and get the chance to discover your family’s history. DETAILS.

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