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Click on our Event Calendar for a full listing of events at the synagogue.
You can also view the Twin Cities Jewish Community calendar at PlanItJewish.
DEAD SEA SCROLLS-
A COMMUNITY LEARNING EXPERIENCE
 Beginning March 12th, the Science Museum will be hosting an exhibit on the Dead Sea Scrolls. This is a rare opportunity to be able to see this unique treasure of significance not only to Judaism, but also to other faith traditions including Christianity. The Dead Sea Scrolls comprise a collection of around 900 documents discovered in eleven caves in the Judean Desert of Israel beginning in 1947. These documents have been rightly regarded as revolutionizing scholarly understanding of the composition and transmission of the Hebrew Bible, Jewish history and belief in the late Second Temple period (third century B.C.E.- first century C.E.) and the background of later rabbinic Judaism and Christianity.
To enrich our learning and experience of this important archaeological treasure, the Rabbis of St. Paul through our synagogues, schools and agencies have created a unique series of classes and learning events. A four part series of classes, taught by Dr. Alex Jassen of the University of Minnesota, will begin on Tuesday nights, February 16th through March 9th at 7pm.
$36 series; $10 individual lecture
- Session 1: February 16 St. Paul JCC
- Session 2: February 23 Mount Zion
- Session 3: March 2 Beth Jacob
- Session 4: March 9 Temple of Aaron
Thursday, March 18th at 7pm VISIT the Dead Sea Scrolls at the Science Museum
A visit to the exhibit has been arranged with tickets at a discounted rate. Tickets must be reserved and purchased through the St. Paul JCC no later than Friday, March 12. These tickets are non-refundable after March 12th and can only be used to visit the Dead Sea Scrolls on Thursday, March 18th at 7pm.
Register online at www.stpauljcc.org, at the St. Paul JCC front desk or call 651-698-0751
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The Temple of Aaron Presents an Adult Education Month on:
“Views on Jews”
The month of March at the Temple of Aaron will be filled with learning and discussions on the different stereotypes and views of the Jewish people. The series will include classes, lunch and learns and sermons. Rabbis, professors and experts will be brought in to lead various sessions. This is an experiment on intense study on a specific topic for the duration of the month.
Click here for dates, times and speakers of each session. RSVP to Lisa Rothstein 651-698-8874 (ext 104). |
Sisterhood Program
"Living a Healthy Lifestyle"
Thursday, March 18 at 6:30 pm
Lois Bloomberg will lead a discussion about a wide variety of lifestyle issues - diet, heart disease, diabetes, nutrition at Temple of Aaron. She received her B.S. From The College of St Teresa and M.S. From Case Western Reserve University. She is a registered dietitian working at Health Partners.
Reserve your spot for a light supper by sending your $8 check, payable to Temple of Aaron Sisterhood, to Marcia Taple, 1833 Eagle Ridge Dr. #4, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 by March 12th. Questions, call Marcia at 651-688-3030. |
Temple of Aaron Hosts:
Third Annual SPIN Interfaith Passover Seder
Sunday, March 21, from 4:30-8:00 PM
SPIN (the Saint Paul Interfaith Network) invites the community to its third annual Interfaith Passover Seder, held this year on Sunday evening, March 21, at Temple of Aaron Congregation. Led by adult and youth leaders of several religious traditions, the Seder expresses the universal longing for freedom, justice, and transformation in our lives and in our world through ritual, readings, song, and a shared meal.
Check-in at 4:30 PM; Seder from 5 PM sharp – 8 PM. Cost: $15, $10 for youth (18 and under), for light vegetarian dinner. Pre-registration and pre-payment required by March 16th, on-line at www.spacc.org/spin, or send a check made out to “SPACC/SPIN” to the Saint Paul Area Council of Churches, 1671 Summit Ave., Saint Paul, 55105, with “Interfaith Seder” in the memo line. FFI (or For Further Information): contact Rabbi Amy Eilberg, rebamy@eilberg.com
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Education Event at Grampa Tony's
Wednesday, March 24,12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Your support made our first event at Noodles in October 2009 an outstanding success.
Located at Snelling and Hartford for over 20 years, Grampa Tony's is partnering with our school programs to help provide some additional funds to strengthen our ability to help students of all ages.
Please visit between the hours of 12 noon and 8:00 pm and order pizza, pasta, salads or sandwiches. You can eat there, pick up items to take home or call for delivery. Call them at 651-690-3297 or visit their website Grampa Tony's will donate a precentage of gross sales so please join us on March 24 and help our students. |
CENTENNIAL NEW MEMBER WECOME
Friday, March 26th at 8:00pm, Erev Shabbat Live Service
Featuring Hazzan Mitchell Kowitz, the ESL Musicians, and the Temple of Aaron Choir. Welcome from Rabbi Alan Shavit-Lonstein and President Nancy Lane. Meet Temple of Aaron Board, Committee Chairpersons and enjoy pre-Passover Sisterhood oneg with their President Paula Schraber.
Brought to you by Chair Renee Kvasnik and the Welcome/Membership Committee.
Download a flyer for more details and to share.
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Looking for a few good families...
Help the Temple of Aaron build community and welcome members with no seder to attend into your home. Please sign up to host one, two or ten people at your family’s seder, either the first or second night of Pesach.
Looking for a Seder to attend...
Sign up at the Temple of Aaron to participate in a family seder!
Sign up in the Temple of Aaron front desk to host members or to participate in a seder!
or contact Lisa Rothstein at lisarothstein@templeofaaron.org
651-698-8874 (ext 104)
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Upcoming Hazak Events
Hazak has four events planned for spring and summer! Please pay close attention to deadlines. All RSVPs to Margie Schneider at 651-698-4358. Click here to see the Hazak flyer.
 Minnesota Jewish Theatre Women's Minyan by Naomi Ragen
Saturday, April 17 at 8:00pm
This is the longest running play ever presented at the Israeli National Theatre. It is based upon a true story of domestic abuse in an ultra-religious Israeli community. Chana hasn't seen her 12 children since a divorce decree gave custody of them to her husband. When she is finally able to do so, relatives deny her this right. She has no choice but to reveal the secrets of her marriage now to them. Cost: $21.00, Place: Hillcrest Theater, 1978 Ford Pkwy, St. Paul, RSVP by March 17th
The History of the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities
Sunday, May 2 at 1:00pm
This program will be sponsored jointly by the Centennial Committee and Hazak. It will be a part of the centennial activities of that day, which happens to be the holiday of Lag B'Omer, focusing on the positive valu e that the Jewish people place on study, learning and reading. Our speaker is Dr. John Afinson, a Historian with the Mississippi National River & Recreation Association. He will relay the history of the river as it appeared to the early explores and before the lock and dam system was installed by the Corp of Engineers. Cost: $3.00 to cover snacks and beverages, Place: Temple of Aaron, Stein Hall, RSVP by April 30th
Future events: Potluck and garden tour on June 6th at Mary and Bill Lerman's; and Minnesota Centennial Showboat in July.
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The background colors for these Upcoming Events correspond to the Strategic Planning
process for the synagogue as outlined below. For more details, take a look at that page.
Keruv
Bringing people closer thru volunteerism |
Le'Dor va'Dor
From Generation to Generation |
Kehilat Kodesh
A sacred community building membership |
Lilmud Torah
The study of our Tradition |
Klal Yisrael
Programming for all Jews |
Devakut
Finding sacred connections thru prayer |
Elu v'Elu Diveri Elohim HaChaim
These and These are the words of a living God. |
Tikkun Olam
Repairing the world thru action |
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