This Week at Mount Zion
November 8 / 30 Cheshvan
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Honoring Dr. Jerry Brakke
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November 9, 7:30 pm
We honor Dr. Jerry Brakke’s 36 years of service as Mount Zion’s pianist and organist. Kol Tzion, Shir Chants, and our professional quartet will sing a musical tribute to Jerry, and after services, a festive oneg will be held in his honor.
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Friday, November 9
7:30 pm Shabbat Services
Honoring Dr. Jerry Brakke
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Saturday, November 10
9:00 am Open Torah Study
10:00 am Shabbat Services
Tol’dot – Gen. 27:28-28:9
10:30 am Tot Shabbat
12:00 pm Potluck Lunch
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Community Life Passages
We note with sorrow the passing of our member
Alvin (Al) Abrahamson on November 7.
Our condolences to his family, including his wife
Bonnie Abrahamson
, children
Rabbi Elka Abrahamson (Rabbi Misha Zinkow)
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Marjorie Abrahamson
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Steve (Ruth) Abrahamson
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We extend condolences to
Judi (Todd) Marshall on the death of her mother,
Bette Levin, on November 6.
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Prime Timers event
Ageless Grace with Pola Rest
November 12, 1:30 pm
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The Great Israeli Cook-Off
November 29, 7:00 pm
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Travel with Mount Zion in 2019!
Family Trip to Israel
(June 19-July 1)
Highlights of the Civic Rights Movement: A Jewish Tour of the South
(March 14 - March 17)
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My I.D.F. (Israel Defense Forces) Experience
November 14, 7:30 pm
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The Other Peace Process
Inter-religious Dialogue in the Service of Peace
November 11, 1:00 pm
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Honoring the Women of Mount Zion Temple at Shabbat Services
Friday, November 16, 7:30 p.m.
Penny Druker will be honored as the 2018 Woman of Valor for her work as our Garage Sale Chair.
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December Shelter Volunteers Needed at Gloria Dei
The greatest need for volunteers is Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Overnights.
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Red Cross Blood Drive
November 28, 2:30 - 7:30 pm
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In the Community
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MN Jewish Theater Group - Join Mount Zion members to see
The Last Schwartz
on November 10, 8pm at the MN Jewish Theatre, followed by dessert at Cafe Latte with a lively discussion. If you are interested, please
RSVP to Beth Johnson. To learn more about the play, go to
mnjewishtheatre.org
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Contemplative Chanting begins next Wednesday, Nov 14. Meets the second Wednesday of the month, 7:00-8:00 p.m. at Mount Zion: Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12,
led by Sara Lynn Newberger. Co-sponsored with Beth Jacob. Chanting helps to clear the mind of chatter, open the doors of the heart, and focus attention on the present moment.
DETAILS.
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Family Day at OSRUI will be held on
Sunday, Nov 18, 1-5 pm. Come to OSRUI and enjoy some family fun before winter weather sets in! See your camp friends and make new ones. Games and prizes, campfires, s'mores, a family project, sports, and other surprises.
DETAILS.
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Mount Zion
1300 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
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