This Week at Mount Zion
July 18 / 15 Tamuz
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Securing the future of our Jewish community
Twin Cities Jewish leaders participated in national legacy giving conference

This Shabbat
Friday, July 18
6:00 pm Shabbat Services
Saturday, July 19
9:00 am Open Torah Study
10:00 am Shabbat Services
Balak – Num. 23:27-25:9
12:15 pm Potluck Lunch
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Community Life Passages
We regret to inform you of the passing of our member Bernard "Bernie" Karon , on July 10. Our condolences to his family, including wife Jaylene Karon and daughter Jacqueline Karon .

We extend condolences to Steve (Wendy) Rubin on the death of his aunt, Phyllis Supornick , on July 10.

We extend condolences to Ellen (Martin) Sampson on the death of her sister, Karen Grundfest Mandelbaum , on July 10. 
MZ Garage Sale
Volunteers Needed

Donation dates begin on July 21.
Sale dates begin July 31.

MZ Community Summer Picnic
Sunday, August 18, 11 am - 2 pm
Sponsored by Women of Mount Zion, Brotherhood, and Begegenen

Meet the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel!
Sunday, August 25, 1:00 pm

Mount Zion Temple is thrilled to announce that we have teamed up with Temple of Aaron on this fundraising event and will receive a percentage of each ticket sold to a Mount Zion member ! If you were thinking of attending this wonderful presentation, now it will benefit both congregations.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star Rachel Brosnahan, and her co-star Kevin Pollak will hold a moderated conversation at The O’Shaughnessy on St Paul Campus of St. Catherine .
Learn
Join local clergy as together you explore
Great Jewish Questions

Why were we created? A Kabbalistic view of human purpose
Rabbi Sim Glaser

Sunday, July 21, 2:30 pm (Temple Israel, 2323 Fremont Ave S, Minneapolis)

Is there a "Reform" Halacha?
A Three Part Series led by Rabbinic Intern, Sam Schauvaney

July 24 and 31, 6 - 7:00 pm

Pray
The 21st Annual Communal Observance of Tisha B’Av

August 10 at 9:00 pm

Musical Kabbalat Shabbat

Friday, August 16, 6:00 p.m.
Light dinner between 5:15-6:00 p.m.

Honoring MZ's Tzedek (Justice) Volunteers

Save the Date! August 23, 6:00 pm at Mount Zion

Pulpit Guest: Jennifer Ho , Commissioner, Minnesota Housing
who will speak on: “Ending Homelessness in the State of Minnesota”

Act
Facing our Immigration Crisis

If you missed it, you can read the email sent to the congregation on July 17, which includes suggestions from the Mount Zion Tzedek committee on several ways to take action regarding detention facilities.
In the Community
- Learn to Blow the Shofar (Better) on Monday, July 22, 7pm at Temple Israel (2323 Fremont Ave S, Minneapolis). For All Skill Levels: There will be something new for the advanced as well as beginner player. Taught by Mike Klein who is a master baal tekiyah (one who sounds the shofar) and who is the father of Rabbi Jason Klein of Temple Israel. Bring your own shofar or use one provided.

- Mikveh Reimagined for Celebration, Renewal, and Healing. Choose one date: Sunday, July 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. or Sunday, September 8, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Please join us as we feel how this reimagined, ancient, embodied Jewish practice can enhance each of our lives and explore what a progressive mikveh in Minnesota could add to our wonderfully diverse community. The lake locations will be given upon registration. DETAILS.

- St. Paul Jewish Annual Meeting featuring Mort Naiman, Senior Vice President, Israel and Global Philanthropy, Jewish Agency for Israel on “Anti-Semitism on the rise: Protecting Jewish Around the World. Help us welcome Ted Flaum, our new CEO and say lehitraot to our shlicha Tal Dror.  Tuesday, July 30, 7 p.m., Shaller Family Sholom East. RSVP today !

- Community Power-Ups - free monthly events with dinner, live jazz and practical education on work, finances, legal issues, housing and more. The next one will be on August 5, beginning at 5:30 pm: Clear Your Criminal Record and Erase an Eviction. DETAILS . 

-Apply for the World Without Genocide Annual Summer Institute for High School and College Students. Incitement, Hate, and Genocide: The Holocaust, Bosnia, and Rwanda on August 6-8. This annual three-day institute explores the connection between genocide and other human rights abuses. Learn leadership strategies to take local and global action to address these issues. Meet survivors and activists. Application deadline: July 26. DETAILS .
Accessibility at Mount Zion
We strive to make all our programs and services accessible to all. If you have any accessibility requests for a particular event or service , please let us know as far in advance as possible by contacting Larry Solomon at lsolomon@mzion.org or 651-638-3881.
Mount Zion
1300 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105

Phone: 651-698-3881