This Week at Mount Zion
November 23 / 7 Kislev
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Community Life Passages
We extend condolences to Adriana Silva (Luciano) Kolodny on the death of her sister, Ana Maria Fischer, on November 18.
Thanksgiving Day Virtual Gathering
November 26, 1:00 - 2:30 pm   

Mount Zion is here for you on Thanksgiving Day! Join other MZ members on Zoom any time between 1-2:30 on November 26. We’ll talk, laugh, comfort, and be “together” on this unique and challenging Thanksgiving.

Mount Zion Temple Sisterhood Gift Shop’s Chanukah Market

Dreidel Friday, November 27
30% off Chanukah items!
Open 11 am - 1 pm by appointment

In light of the worsening situation with Covid, appointments are now required. Masks are naturally required while in the building. See full schedule. Contact Sheri: 651-270-3352 or sherifrisque@yahoo.com.
Sign up for a Chanukah Buddy!

Mount Zion will match individuals/families to make or buy items and deliver them in a safe way. There is also a bonus opportunity to gift a senior in the community.
Community Chanukah Dinner and Candle Lighting
Sponsored by Women of Mount Zion Temple, Brotherhood, and Mount Zion

December 10
6 pm Virtual Community Dinner
7 pm Virtual Candle Lighting
Annual Campaign Honors Larry Solomon’s 10 Years!

This free-will offering in response to gratitude supports our essential work and services as a congregation. Our goal is high participation at any level. More information here.
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A Palestinian Perspective – Series of Online Conversations
 
The Powered by Courage series, hosted by Encounter, features Palestinian civil society leaders in conversation with eight Jewish communal leaders who are members of Encounter’s leadership network. Over the past 15 years, they and many other Palestinian civil society leaders have courageously hosted thousands of Jewish participants in Encounter’s leadership programs. This series offers the opportunity for Jewish leaders to bravely host them and their stories in return, and to continue expanding our conceptual lenses on the conflict. Together we can deepen our commitment to courageous conversation and leadership in service of our Jewish values and future.
 
Upcoming programs
  • Being the Light Amidst Darkness: Women’s Leadership as a Way Forward – Wed, Dec 2, 1-2 pm
  • Teaching Amidst Enduring Conflict: Literature & Poetry as Gateways – Wed, Dec 9, 12-1 pm
  • Adaptive Leadership: A View From Ramallah – Thursday, Dec 17 – 12-1 pm
  • Fighting for Peace: Nonviolent Leadership as a Way of Life – Tues, Dec 22, 12-1 pm
  • Living Nonviolence: Becoming a Combatant for Peace – Tues, Jan 5, 11 am-Noon
 
Monday Torah Study

All are welcome to join Torah Study every Monday at noon.

Meeting ID: 604 616 628
Rashi Study

All are welcome to join Rashi Study virtually every Thursday at noon. Contact Julie Beckman for details.
Pray
This Shabbat
Friday, November 27
6:00 pm Shabbat Services - Zoom
Zoom Meeting ID: 147 120 944
Saturday, November 28
9:00 am Torah Study - Zoom
Zoom Meeting ID: 949 308 718

10:00 am Shabbat Services - Zoom
Zoom Meeting ID: 905 418 669
Vayeitzei – Gen. 30:14-31:16
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Tzedek Campaign 2020: After the Election
The Tzedek committee will host three sessions with local experts in policy agendas on the county and state levels on three Sundays in December. These sessions will prepare us for Tzedek Shabbat during Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend where we will hear from inspiring speakers (TBD) in each arena.

After the election, what can we do about racial justice?
Sunday, Dec 6 (6:00-7:15 pm) - via Zoom

After the election, what can we do about immigrant justice?
Sunday, Dec 13 (7:00-8:15 pm) - via Zoom

After the election, what can we do about climate justice?
Sunday, Dec 20 (6:00-7:15 pm) - via Zoom
In the Community

- Join Jewish Women's Archive (JWA) Book Club for a series of Quarantine(ish) Book Talks. Read something other than the news and come together virtually to discuss books, writing, and telling Jewish stories. Join JWA's Book Club and JewishLIVE for talks with authors on Zoom. Details.
Mount Zion
1300 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105

Phone: 651-698-3881