Mishloach Manot
A New Initiative from Shai What is it? Mishloach manot are gifts of food that are sent to family, friends and others on Purim. The mitzvah of giving mishloach manot derives from the Book of Esther. It is meant to … Continue reading »
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Entries by tmatzek
March Food Drive
February 25 – April 7, 2019 Hunger forces Impossible Choices 20% of families struggle to feed their families. Neighborhood House distributes almost 1 million pounds of food per year through their Food Markets. How YOU can make a difference in … Continue reading »
Myth-Conceptions Series
Who are the Jewish Organizations speaking about Israel? What are the myths about each organization? What are the realities? All sessions held at Mount Zion Temple moderated by Rabbi Spilker. AIPAC Guest Speaker: Lital Casper Rosenberg AIPAC Midwest Deputy Regional … Continue reading »
A Mount Zion Community Book Read
Kick-Off Engagement for Year-long Focus on Israel Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor by Yossi Klein Halevi Books are available in the Mount Zion office for a subsidized cost of $5 if you attend one of the discussion groups. Choose one … Continue reading »
Call of the Shofar during the month of Elul
An added opportunity to prepare for the High Holy Days is being offered this year at Mount Zion by the sounding of the shofar at the end of all Daily Services during the month of Elul. Daily Services during Elul … Continue reading »
Civic Engagement Campaign
Minnesota’s Primary takes place this coming week on Tuesday, August 14th. If you are not registered, you can register at your polling place. If you are not sure where it is, you can easily find your polling place here. Mount … Continue reading »
2018 Mount Zion Garage Sale
Sale Dates: Opening Night – July 26, 6 – 9:30 p.m ($5 entry fee) July 27, 29, August 3, 5, 10 12:00-4:00 pm August 1, 2, 8, 9, 4-8 pm August 10, Noon-4pm – Half Price Day August 12, Noon-4 … Continue reading »
Volunteer For This Year’s Annual Open House and Brunch
Mount Zion’s Annual Open Houses have been extremely successful in introducing the Temple to those seeking a welcoming and vibrant spiritual home. Many new families and individuals join Mount Zion after experiencing the Temple at an Open House. Yet, we … Continue reading »
Hundreds of Jewish Organizations Join Together to Urge the Administration to End “Zero Tolerance” Family Separation Policy
New York, NY – Almost 350 national, state, and local Jewish organizations—including the Reform, Reconstructionist, Conservative and Orthodox movements—sent a joint letter urging the Administration to immediately rescind the “zero tolerance” policy of criminally prosecuting all adults who cross the border. This practice … Continue reading »
Mount Zion Hosting South African Suzman Exhibit
The exhibit will be on display in July Reception: Tuesday, July 17, 5:00 – 7:00 pm There will be a reception for the exhibit with remarks from Steve Hunegs, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and … Continue reading »
Mount Zion Hosting Exhibit of Jewish Life in Canada
The exhibit will be on display in the month of June. For nearly 250 years, the Jewish community has made important contributions to life in Canada, from human rights and architecture to government and the arts. This valuable legacy is … Continue reading »
