Upcoming Events
April 2019
Safety and Security at Mount Zion: A Town Hall Conversation
All members of Mount Zion are invited to hear a presentation from our Safety Task Force about our security procedures and practices. We will reflect on current conditions since the shooting in Pittsburgh, the costs of different security measures, and the larger question of what safety feels like and looks like in 2019. We look forward to hearing your opinions before the Board makes some decisions about our security practices.
Find out more »A Dip in the Waters: The Open Mikveh Movement
We will learn about an old ritual renewed for modern times and hear about the many possibilities for how mikveh can be used for healing, celebration, and all sorts of life transitions and transformations. Complimentary bagels, cream cheeses, lox, baked treats, coffee, tea, OJ all will be provided. Sponsored by Mount Zion Brotherhood. All are invited!
Find out more »Guest Speaker: Rabbi Josh Weinberg
Rabbi Josh Weinberg, ARZA, Executive Director and Vice President of the URJ for Israel and Reform Zionism, will speak during Shabbat services as part of our Myth-Conceptions Series. The Association of Reform Zionists of America is part of an international network of like-minded, progressive Jewish voices, working in unison, to build a better Israel. After services (approx. 9:15 pm) The April 9th Israeli Elections: What happened and what’s to come
Find out more »Prime Timers: Ageless Grace with Pola Rest
A new series of Ageless Grace will meet on Monday, March 11 and April 15 at 1:30 pm. Join us once a month for a short talk about brain and body health, plus 40 minutes of Ageless Grace brain and body exercise. All exercises are done sitting in chairs and to really great music. No equipment is necessary, come as you are and be prepared to have fun. We look forward to seeing you there!
Find out more »Congregational Passover Seder
Join us in a communal celebration of Passover led by Jonathan Eisenthal. A sumptuous Passover feast will be served! Price by April 5: $28 members, $36 non-members, $18 Children (After April 5 $35 members, $45 non-members, $20 children) Price includes having a filled Seder plate and grape juice at every table. Feel free to bring your own Seder plate or other Passover items to personalize your experience. If you wish to have wine, please bring your own kosher-for-Passover bottle. There…
Find out more »Chai School Graduation and Senior Send-Off
7-12th graders attend with congregation. A special Shabbat evening to celebrate with and honor ALL the seniors, including those graduating from Chai School, who are a part of our MZ community!
Find out more »Bloom Library’s 90th Anniversary Celebration
We will be celebrating the Bloom Library’s 90th anniversary. Fred Amram, author of We’re in America Now, has graciously agreed to speak, and coffee and refreshments will be served. Books from the library’s original collection will be on display. Also – through the end of April 2019, an amnesty has been declared. If you have any long overdue books, this is the time to return them. No fines will be assessed during this time. Please come and help us celebrate…
Find out more »May 2019
Congregational Shabbat Dinner
Dinner: 5 p.m.; Service: 6:30 p.m. Cost before April 21: $12 adults; $6 kids (11 and under) Cost after April 21: $15 adults; $8 kids This Shabbat Dinner has been generously subsidized by the Women of Mount Zion Temple. (The unsubsidized cost is $23 adults; $12 kids)
Find out more »163rd Annual Meeting
5:30 p.m. - Annual Meeting Honoring incoming/outgoing Board members 6:00 p.m. - Shabbat Dinner Honoring MZ Small Group Leaders and Volunteer of the Year 7:30 p.m. - Shabbat Services Installation of Michael Kuhne, President; Honoring Milestone Members Followed by Festive Oneg honoring Rabbi Adler’s 18 years at Mount Zion Honoring our Milestone Members You or someone you know! We are inviting and honoring all from our community who have belonged to Mount Zion at least 10 years. It is a celebration!…
Find out more »Mount Zion Men’s Retreat
Join the men of Mount Zion for our 8th annual men’s retreat – a weekend of fun, camaraderie, spirituality, and enjoying the great outdoors! Featuring conversations with Shai Avny Mount Zion's Congregational Engagement Director “Experiences as a solider in the IDF” and “Israel’s Borders and Neighbors” Here are just some of the additional plans and activities that are available: Swimming, hiking, fishing, biking and boating (rowboats, canoes and kayaks). Optional group Friday and Shabbat afternoon bike rides. Yoga or Meditation…
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