This Week at Mount Zion
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This Shabbat
Food for Thought
MZ member Stacey Dinner-Levin will read from her play
Autistic License: Normal Isn’t for Everyone

February 22 at 5:45 pm
A Window into Parenting a Child
with Special Needs
Shabbat for the Soul

Pulpit Speaker: Stacey Dinner-Levin
February 22 at 7:30 pm
Book Discussion:
Marcelo in the Real World

February 23 at Noon (approx)
After Shabbat Services
This Saturday Night!
Songs of Love
Choir Concert featuring Mount Zion’s adult choir Kol Tzion , Twin Cities Jewish women's a cappella group Shir Harmony , and The River Heights Chorale .
This concert is free and will include a small reception to be held after the concert.

February 23 at 7:00 pm

This Shabbat
Friday, February 22
5:45 pm Food for Thought
7:30 pm Shabbat Services
Pulpit Guest: Stacey Dinner-Levin
Saturday, February 23
9:00 am Open Torah Study
10:00 am Shabbat Services
Ki Tisa – Ex. 33:12-34:3
12:00 pm Potluck Lunch
Connect
Community Life Passages
We extend condolences to Brian Serle on the death of his mother, Iris Serle , on February 15.
Mishloach Manot
A community-building exchange. Send one basket to an MZ member and receive one! Sign up to participate by February 22 . We will be sending name(s) on February 28 .

A Brotherhood Event - Open to All!
Volunteer at
Feed My Starving Children

February 26 at 8:00 pm

Join MZ Congregants for Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company showing of Actually by Anna Ziegler

March 9 at 8:00 pm

Learn
ENGAGE with Mindfulness and Middot with Rabbi Marc Margolius
Mount Zion is a community partner

March 3, 9:45 am - 1:00 pm
at Beth El

Israeli Democracy & the Political System in Israel since 1948

Begins March 6 at 7:45 pm

Your Child's Healthy Sleeping Habits

March 10 at 10:00 am

U of M – Center for Jewish Studies
Orange Trees in Blue and White: The Beginnings and Politics of Zionist Private Enterprise

March 13 at 7:30 pm at MZ

Pray
Honoring “Women of the Wall” on their 30th Anniversary
Honoring International Women’s Day and Rosh Chodesh Adar II

March 8, 7:30 pm

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and Mount Zion Temple in Dialogue

First dates:
March 15, 7:30 pm at MZ
March 17, 8:15 & 10:45 am at Gloria Dei

Act
March Food Drive
February 25 - April 7, 2019
All contributions received by Neighborhood House between February 25 and April 7 will be eligible for a matching donation through the Minnesota Food Share Program.

How YOU can make a difference in combating Hunger in Minnesota
  • Your gift of $36 can feed a family of 4 for a week! Give online beginning February 25. (Choose Mitzvah Food Shelf under funds)
  • Drop off food donations February 25 – April 7 at the Mount Zion Mitzvah Food Shelf Project table. Here is a complete list of needed items which can also be found at the food donation table located in the main lobby.
Want to be an Intern in DC or New York this Summer?

Do you want to make an impact on Jewish advocacy and human rights education? The American Jewish World Service Summer Internship in Advocacy and Jewish Engagement is a rich opportunity to contribute to an innovative Jewish and human rights curriculum, advance policy in D.C., and learn more about the complex operations of a large non-profit. The ideal candidate has a commitment to global human rights, a background in education, government or public policy, and problem-solving and collaboration skills. This position is available in either New York or Washington, D.C. Information and instructions to apply . For specific questions, please reach out to Hannah Weilbacher . If you choose DC, check out the Reform Movement’s college programming at the Religious Action Center .
In the Community

- Upcoming Hineni Programs: Torah Yoga with Diane Bloomfield on Sunday, February 24, 1-3pm at Beth El. $20 in advance; $25 at the door. DETAILS.

- The Rimon Artist Salon Series presents Cutting Out Injustice: Revolution in Jewish Papercuts on Sunday, February 24, 2 pm, featuring Aaron Silver and moderator Freya Richman at Traffic Zone Center for Visual Art, Studio 228 (250 Third Ave. N., Minneapolis). Admission is $12 ($6 for ages 36 and under) and may be reserved by contacting the Rimon office at 952-381-3449 or online. Sign language interpretation is available upon request with 10 days advance notice.

- Looking for a 7th Grade Mitzvah Project? Like to make people smile? Consider Training to Become a Mitzvah Clown on Sunday, February 24, 12:30 – 3:00 pm at Sholom East. As mitzvah clowns, we will role play, learn how to make balloon animals, apply clown makeup, get dressed in clown clothes, and bring joy to those who need some! This training, now beginning its 8th year, is good for adults and kids (Grade 5 and up!), Teens, Families and especially 7th graders! RSVP by February 22 to Sue Lund at sue@thelundfamily.net or 952-217-0594.

- Jewish Advocacy at the Capitol.  Learn how to make your public voice heard by attending the St. Paul Jewish Federation Mitzvah Crawl with the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas. Take a tour of the Capitol, learn advocacy approaches, and meet legislators. Tuesday, March 5, 8:45-11 am. DETAILS.

- The entire community is invited to Jewish Community Day @ Mall of America® on Sunday, March 10, 1-7pm for a gathering of special opportunities just for us! Free tours, discounted attractions, special offers and the opportunity to come together in a new way! This is a happening that you won’t want to miss! DETAILS.
Mount Zion
1300 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105

Phone: 651-698-3881