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The
Aaronion
616 S. Mississippi River Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55116-1099 • (651) 698-8874 • www.TempleofAaron.org
Vol. 95 • No. 8 April 1, 2020 7 Nisan 5780
AIPAC
We Sent Spies
There is a cliché used in every synagogue around
the country: “We are warm and welcoming.” How
does a synagogue know that? Of course, a large
percentage of those who join a synagogue feel
connected. But what happens to many strangers
when they walk into a synagogue? So, I wanted to
find out how we stacked up and I sent two spies in
to find out. Here is what they wrote (condensed into Thank you to the 20-plus
one page, spies are A & B and other letters replaced individuals who joined
names of congregants):
Rabbis Fine and Miller in
· Right away walking in, the security guard very Washing ton, DC for the
earnestly said good morning. It positively surprised AIPAC Policy Conference.
Rabbi Jeremy Fine me because it wasn’t in that obligatory kind of way
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Email: you greet people, but rather a sincere good
RabbiJeremyFine@TempleofAaron.org morning.
Twitter:
@RabbiJeremyFine · We had no idea where in the building we were
going, so lucky a Rabbi pointed us in the right
direction. Purim was a Blast!
· Hanging up my jacket, someone casually complimented my dress. This comment
made me feel nice since Saturday was my first time at a Conservative synagogue,
so I was a bit unsure what to wear!
· After figuring out where go to in the building, we helped ourselves to some hallway
coffee and tea and found a seat in Capp Lounge. It took only three minutes before
someone came over to introduce themselves. First, I believe it was Rabbi for a
quick second, and then W and X joined the conversation with their children. Shortly
later Y came over to introduce herself and this led to a nice long conversation. We
parted ways with intentions of going into services in the main sanctuary. Prior to
walking in, A realized he needed a kippah and I mentioned I saw some by the front
door. While walking to get that, Z stopped us to introduce herself. She mentioned Y
pointed out that we were new visitors. Z then invited us to join her and a few Thank you to the House of Comedy for
parents. After rearranging the chairs in Capp Lounge to make a larger circle we sat hosting us, Judy Gold for her comedy
and chatted with the group. Shortly thereafter, A and B decided to go into services. and Megillah readers Larry
Eisenstadt, Cantor Fineblum, George
· Once in services, Y moved in the sanctuary to come sit next to us. At one point, an Bier, and Alisha Simon
Aliyah usher asked if we would like to read a prayer in English. We were flattered to
be asked yet we kindly declined. Of all places I thought we would be invisible
wallflowers, I figured it would be during services in the sanctuary!
· While selecting items from the buffet for lunch, a few members behind us made
small talk. Luckily, we were spared from the awkward “Where do the new kids sit?”
feeling. We were invited to join people at a table and we chatted with several people
at the table and enjoyed lunch. As we were walking out, Z hustled over to say
goodbye and thank us for coming.
I was so very proud of our synagogue after reading A & B’s feedback about our truly
welcoming style. Having a Shabbat community that is genuinely “warm and
welcoming” is such an honor. Everyone should be very proud of the Shabbat
environment we have created together. I hope others will join us on Shabbat to
experience the hospitality and warmth.
Check out
See you in shul!
Rabbi Jeremy Fine Temple of Aaron’s
Facebook Page!
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The History of the Bible
in Translation
With University of Minnesota PhD
candidate and author, Noam Sienna
April 5 & April 12
10:00am We are Not Alone
For the last two Last month late on a Saturday evening I put a post
thousand on Facebook that read, “Heading to one of my
years, the ques- happy places. . . Washington, DC.” There are lots
tion of how to of reasons why I love DC. I was an American
understand history major at Columbia, so I love the rich history
and interpret of our nation’s capital.
the text of the
Hebrew Bible DC is also a happy place for me because I
has been tied up in the question of associate it with my childhood: I took countless
how to translate it. Through this four- confirmation class trips with my parents where I
session class, explore the history of toured the White House and while at Solomon
how the Hebrew Bible has been Schechter I was able to create great memories
rendered into Jewish and non-Jewish with my friends on our 8th-grader class trip.
Rabbi Micah Miller
languages, and all the complex Assistant Rabbi
However, now DC is a happy place because it
political and social issues that transla- 651-252-6411
hosts AIPAC — an organization that means so Email:
tion brings up.
much to me. I care for AIPAC not only as a rabbi, or RabbiMiller@TempleofAaron.org
Jew, but because Israel is my home. Israel is part
of who I am. My grandmother was born there, she
Haftorah Reading 201 with was one of the first women in the bezalel art institute, and my family’s home (the
Cantor/Educator Fineblum Wittenberg house) is still there to this day.
Postponed Until June
I love AIPAC because it allows me to be in a room with brilliant minds from around the
Do you like to sing? Do you know how world. It lets me stand face to face with members from both sides of the aisle and
to read Hebrew? Then this class is for share why I care about Israel. It is also a place where I am able to bring back these
you! Join Cantor/Educator Fineblum connections and have it make a positive impact in our community. It was at an AIPAC
for a 5-week Haftorah reading class event that I was able to connect with one of our speakers this past year, the former
where you learn the notes and Miss Iraq Sarah Idan. I can assure while I walked around the conference, I was able
intricacies of reading Haftorah. Learn to collect business cards and information that will god willing be part of our programs
trope and begin the journey and next year.
become one of our regular haftorah
readers. However, the greatest thing about AIPAC this year more than ever is that I know we
are not alone. We are not alone in our support of Israel. This statement probably
seems obvious as there were 18,000 people in attendance, but it was through some
personal interactions that I became more keenly aware.
I met this one woman while we were waiting to move into the room where we would
lobby a representative from Amy Klobuchar’s staff. As we were talking, I asked if she
was here with a synagogue. She then informed me that she actually wasn’t Jewish at
all! She had come by herself! She had gone on a Christian-based trip called Passages
(similar to our Birthright program) and now was so motivated to come to conferences
like AIPAC because she cares about Israel. Her journey to AIPAC amazed me.
It amazed me because I know that Jews are not alone in the fight to protect Israel
Interfaith Shabbat Practices and her relationship with the United States. But in our day and age when it seems like
with Rabbi Fine more and more people condemn Israel than praise her, it can slip our collective
Saturdays, March 28 & April 4 minds. Sometimes we can feel as if we are fighting alone. AIPAC reminds me we are
9:15am not in this fight alone. There are others from all different religions, races, genders,
Through dialogue, Rabbi Fine will host and political beliefs that unite in our bond to Israel.
an inclusive discussion about how
Interfaith Families are celebrating That is a new reason why AIPAC and DC are a happy place for me! I hope you all will
Shabbat. This is an opportunity to join us next year at AIPAC March 7-9, 2021, and see why it can be your happy place,
share ideas and practices or to learn too!
from others. We will begin with a light
snack as an opportunity to meet other Kol Tuv,
couples and a welcoming space to Rabbi Micah Miller
connect. This is open to all ages and
demographics.
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Save the Dates for
May Programming:
May 6: USY Elections
May 13: Lag Ba’omer programming
Over the past months we have all had the chance for 2nd-12th graders
to be together to celebrate shabbat at our Friday
night Kehillat Shabbat and on Shabbat mornings, May 15: Kehillat Shabbat,
watch the continued education of our children on Dinner & Awards
Shabbat, Sundays, and Wednesdays, have fun May 16: Greenie Beanie,
together at our ToA Olympic event and celebrate Silver Kepah &
our freedom of our people through the holiday of 7th Grade Graduation
Purim. It has been a fun and busy time but the fun May 20: Last Day of Hebrew School &
continues as we look at the last few months of our USY Banquet
school year.
May 28: Family Shavuot PJ and
During this month of April and into May we will be Pizza Celebration
celebrating together again during the holiday of
Pesach (Passover), to recall those who lost their
Joshua Fineblum, CJE
Cantor/Educator
lives during the Shoah (Holocaust), to remember
those who gave their lives for the State of Israel
Community Fun!
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Email:
and then to celebrate the Independence of our
JoshuaFineblum@TempleofAaron.org Homeland.
Please be on the lookout for information about
how you can be a part of all of our celebrations and ceremonies including bringing
your family to our second day Seder on April 9th. It is fun to come together as a
community, eat, and sing together as we celebrate our freedom together during
Pesach. We have things for young children through adults and I look forward to being
with you!
While we have the celebrations of Pesach and Israel Independence Day, we also take Over 200 members of the Jewish
the time to remember those who perished in the Shoah (Holocaust). We will gather community joined together at the
together for a moving ceremony at Adath in Minnetonka on April 21st as we recall the Timberwolves game on Sunday March
senseless hatred of the 1930s, 1940s, and today. We will also be part of our 1st including Cantor/Educator
community Yom Hazikaron ceremony on Monday night April 27th at Mount Zion. That Fineblum, Sam Sperling and his uncle,
evening of remembrance for those who died in Israel during wars and because of acts Tom Levine!
of terror is one that hits close to my heart as I recall my friend Michael each year.
Andrea, Jonah. Gordy and I wish you a spring season of warmth, freedom, happiness, From Our Friend Coleen Dieker
health, remembrance and love!
I would like to share this very special
song, Va’ani Ashir Uzecha, lyrics from
Psalm 59 and music written by my
dear friend and musical partner Rabbi
Josh Warshawsky. This beautiful
melody has given me strength through
seemingly unbearable times. It’s
about the endless source of strength
that we are all connected to, an
amazing source that carries all of us
during the hardest of times. It will
increase your strength.
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April Education
& Youth Calendar
April School Tentative Schedule
Passover has always been one of my favorite
1, 4, 5, 8 ......................... NO SCHOOL holidays because of family, community, tradition,
8-16 .................................... Passover and of course my mom’s banana chiffon cake. Gd-
willing, this Passover and every Passover from here
8 ...................................... First Seder on out will be even more special than before as
9 ........................... Community Seder Aaron, canine Sara, myself, and our families prepare
11 ............................ Shabbat School for our little “Matzah Ball’s” Exodus. Yes, you read
that right, we’ve given Baby Bernhardt the nickname
12 ............................... NO TiKoneUSY “Matzah Ball.” We are excited to Gd-willing, one day,
15 .... NO Hebrew School/TiKoneUSY share with our little Matzah Ball our family’s
traditions. . . not only ones from Passover, but what
18 ............................ Shabbat School makes Judaism special and meaningful to us.
21 ............................... Yom Hashoah
Every family has their own traditions and
22 .......... Hebrew School/TiKoneUSY customs. We’ve been so grateful to be hosted at so Jorie Bernhardt
25 ............................ Shabbat School many different Passover Seders over the years — Director of Youth and Family
from Ashkenazi Orthodox to Sephardi to Reform to Programming
26 ..................................... TiKoneUSY Email:
Conservative and more. Our Sephardi friends have JorieBernhardt@TempleofAaron.org
28 ............................. Yom Hazikaron an incredibly fun and whimsical tradition of 651-252-6415
29 .......................... Yom Ha’atzmaut whacking each other (gently) with green onions while
(Hebrew School & TiKoneUSY) singing Dayenu, and also served the largest feast we
had ever been to (So much meat!). We’ve been to Orthodox Seders, where the
**Note: Schedule is Tentative custom is to retell the Passover story in both Hebrew and English, and then spend
and Subject to Change** time discussing and analyzing. In honor of our global learning experience throughout
Shabbat School this year, here are some Passover traditions from around the world.
MOROCCO/NORTH AFRICA (and now ISRAEL as well): Moroccan and other North
African Jews end Passover with a festive celebration called Mimouna. Traditional
foods include cakes, sweets, and a thin pancake (mufita) topped with honey and
fruits. Libyans may make challah with a hard boiled egg nested in the center. The
Need Scholarship for festivities include singing, dancing, and being with friends and family.
Overnight Camp & Israel?
IRAQ: In Iraq, instead of hiding the afikomen, they tie it to the youngest member at
the Seder and give them the special job of guarding it for the entire meal. This is
supposed to be an enticement for the child to stay awake throughout the entire
festive meal. Research is still out there on if this actually is successful in keeping
young children up past bedtime.
POLAND: Hasidic Jews who are residents of Gora Kalwaria take their Passover
tradition to a level that would make most home insurance companies not too
thrilled. On the seventh day of Passover, as a reenactment of crossing the Red
Sea, Jewish families pour water on the floors inside their homes, and says each
town’s name in the region they would pass through while making their crossing.
Go to this link and scroll down INDIA: The Jews of Cochin India take their Passover preparation to the extreme, as
for the latest scholarship they start cleaning immediately after Hanukkah! In order to make sure not one
single speck of chametz contaminates their supplies, all utensils designated for
application.
the holiday are scrubbed and kept in special rooms. After Purim, homes would be
http://templeofaaron.org/ repainted, wells drained, scrubbed, and refilled, and every single grain of rice
education/schools/ checked to ensure that they were free from cracks which could cause
Questions? contamination.
Joshuafineblum@templeofaaron.org What are your family’s traditions and customs for Passover?
Apply Today! Chag Pesach Sameach!
Deadline for application is
May 1
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Friday Night Services
Theme: Coming Out of the Depth begins at 6:00pm in Leifman Chapel
Saturday Morning Shabbat Services
Through our new Community & Covenant Interfaith Committee, begins at 9:00am
we will be announcing a theme every month so parents and Minyan Monday – Thursday Services
congregants know what sermons will generally touch upon. begins at 6:00pm in Leifman Chapel
Sunday Morning Minyan Services
begins at 9:00am in Leifman Chapel
Vision Speaker — Reva Kibort
April 11
Reva was only six years old when the Nazis
marched into Poland. Within weeks her father Traditional Shabbat – April 4
died in a bombing raid, leaving her mother alone Interfaith Practices with Rabbi Fine
with six children. When the Warsaw ghetto was
Yoga
built in 1940, the family was moved into a small
apartment with several other families. Reva was Sermon by Rabbi Miller
able to survive the holocaust and after liberation Vision Speaker – April 11
she ultimately ended up in Minneapolis. Hacking the Holidays: Passover
Vision Speaker: Reva Kibort
Traditional Shabbat – April 18
Sermon by Rabbi Fine
Traditional Shabbat – April 25
Shey Sorenson Bar Mitzvah
Shey Peter Sorenson, son of Brent and Molly Sorenson, will Learning with Rabbi Miller
celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on April 24 & 25, 2020. Sermon by Rabbi Fine
Shey is in seventh grade at Mahtomedi Middle School, where
he participates in hockey and soccer. He also enjoys playing golf,
hanging out with friends, listening to music and attending
sporting events, especially hockey and Gophers athletics.
Shey has designated Twin Cities Ronald McDonald House or EVENT DELAYED
your local Animal Humane Society for his tzedakah contribution.
Shey Sorenson
Shabbat Lunch will be sponsored by Shey’s grandparents, AIPAC 2020
Stephen and Nancy Lane.
Minnesota Annual Event
May 4 at 6:30 pm
Featuring: Einat Wilf
Co-Author of The War of Return
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Screening of
“The Gardener”
Date To Be Determined
In 2019 we kicked off a garden movie
here at the temple for gardeners who
Temple of Aaron Sisterhood
can’t wait for spring. This year we will HAMANTASCHEN ON SALE NOW! — The price on remaining hamantaschen will be $6/
again sooth those in need of garden half dozen, beginning after Passover. Available through the gift shop, kitchen, or
viewing. It is said that “the senses are contact Margie Schneider (651-698-4358) or Etta Lambright (612-229-4340).
the gateway to the soul.” The CLOSING PROGRAM — Thursday, May 7, 6:30pm in Stein Hall. Cost: $18. Save the
spectacular gardens — Les Quatres date for a fabulous dinner and program about the history of handbags. Susan Ziel, a
Vents — of Frank Cabot in Quebec will Minneapolis designer, will present her program “Women and Their Handbags: A Rich
refresh your soul and send all History.” The program showcases handbags from the 14th century to present time.
thoughts of winter away in the movie Her designs and finished products will be on display. There will be a pop-up shop with
her items, as well as scarves by another artist who shares her space at Scarborough
“The Gardener.” These gardens were
Fair Boutique, after the program. To RSVP for this event, send a check for $18, made
developed over 75 years by three out to Temple of Aaron Sisterhood, to Linda Eisenstadt, 1077 Sibley Memorial
generations, and they cover twenty Highway, #400, Lilydale, MN 55118. Questions, need a ride or a babysitter, contact
acres in the Cabot summer estate. Robin Abel (651-497-6432).
Prepare to be amazed. ANNUAL PLANT SALE — Sunday, May 17, 10:30-2:00pm at Temple of Aaron. Save the
Proceeds from the movie showing will date to support Sisterhood by buying all your garden plants on this day! All are
provide for garden-related items organically grown and pollinator friendly. Included are flowering plants, vegetables and
herbs, and grasses. Pre-order forms will be available in the gift shop and on the table
needed for our volunteer garden
across from the office. Due to the situation with Covid19, we want to remind you that
team. Last year the proceeds allowed pre-orders for your plants are a great way to handle your plant purchases this year and
for the purchase of all new hoses and avoid the crowd. Volunteers, who will be gloved, will assemble your order, box it and
necessary plant materials for the have it ready for your pickup on the day of the sale. To avoid the crowds, drive up to the
gardens that beautify our temple. Raskas Road (funeral) entrance to pay and receive your plant order.
Health/safety procedures will be in MAHJONGG — April 19, 1:00pm in the Smith Library. All levels of players welcome.
Never played but want to learn? We will teach you! Contact Margie Schneider (651-
place. Chairs will be spaced widely
698-4358 or 7381jbs@comcast.net) with questions and to make sure we have
and all food/beverage items will be enough tables and sets.
sold by gloved volunteers.
SISTERHOOD KNITS — Thursday, April 2, at 6:30pm in the Smith Library. All levels of
knitters and crocheters welcome, even beginners. Bring your own materials. Contact
Susan Gonzalez for more information (612-791-5606 or suzimgonzalez@msn.com).
Social Justice SISTERHOOD BOOK GROUP — Sunday, April 5, 9:30pm at Baker’s Square in Highland.
The selection this month is My New American Life by Francine Prose. Contact Barb
Committee Pogoler with questions and to ensure a spot at the table (abpogoler@msn.com).
BUILDING FUND CARDS — Purchase a card with a $5 minimum donation for any
happy or sad occasion. Contact Susan Kushner (651-454-8336) and she will send
one out. You will be billed for the cards. All monies raised are presented to the
Temple for enhancements to the building!
FOOD SHELF — PLEASE NOTE CHANGE! Susan Gonzalez is the new chair for the
Sisterhood Food Shelf drive. To make a monetary donation in honor of or in memory
of a loved one, send a check and information to Susan Gonzalez, 5015 42nd Ave. S.,
Minneapolis, 55417. Susan will send out the card. Questions? Call or e-mail Susan
(612-701-5606 orsuzimgonzalez@comcast.net).
SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP — Our annual Passover/Spring sale is going on right now in
Help distribute the Gift Shop. It is for the entire month of April. We have some lovely new
fresh produce to merchandise, and all of our merchandise is discounted 20%, except books and
our neighbors in need. Haggadahs are reduced 10%, and there is no discount on mezuzah parchment. Our
Gift Registry is available for anyone to register for Life Cycle Events. Hours are Sun.,
Please join with us as we work
9am-12pm; Wed., 10am - 1pm and 6pm-8pm; and by appointment with Marcia Taple
with Neighborhood House to
(651-688-3030 or 651-402-6891), or Etta Lambright (612-229-4340).
distribute fresh fruit and
veget ab les t o comm unit y
members on April 28, indoors, at TORAH FUND
Metro State University. This is a It’s not too late to send in Torah Fund donations for this year. A letter and
rewarding three-hour activity. envelope were included in your January billing. Remember, any donations help
Contact Brian Zaidman to sign up support the education of our conservative clergy and lay staff throughout the world.
(bmzaidman@gmail.com). Questions? Call Sue Schwartz, Torah Fund Chair (651-451-2188).
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תודה רבה . . . to Margie Schneider, Robin Abel,
Reenie Gitlin and Etta Lambright for
volunteering at 5 Senses stations to
Donations in memory of loved ones ($10 or more) help young children enjoy the
February/March 2020 Shevat/Adar 5780 February 23, 2020, program.
. . . to Roxanne Portnoy and Roz Segal
Abramovich, Lyubov Grobovsky, Rick & Nancy Savage, Edith
for sponsoring the March 28 Shabbat
Baines, Sandy Jacobson, Marv & Mildred Schraber, David & Paula
Behr, Dick & Bev Kahn, Jim & Marcella Schumeister, RuthAnn Lunch to celebrate their birthdays.
Berezovskaya, Inessa Kanivetsky, Veniamin & Rozita Schwartz, Jerry & Sue . . . to all our volunteers who made
Bergeron, Barbara Kaplan, Harvey & Sue Simkovich, Boris & Raisa Purim at University of St. Thomas a
Burnstein, Gilman Karon, Norene Simon, Jerome & Yetta great success for fun and
Burstein, Scott Kaster, Barbara Smookler, Richard & Diane entertainment.
Chudnoff, Leslie Kurland, Sandra Soroka, Tanya
Daniels, Rick & Barb Kushner, Barry & Susan Stillman, Tom & Sue
Dudovitz, Sophie Lee, Lynne Swartz, Larry & Marcia
Edelstein, Rebecca Levine, Marvin & Harriet Tabert, Deborah
Feinstein, Ed & Faye Leyderman, Roman Tilsen, Robert & Sandy
Gak, Feliks & Alla Vysotsky Malmon, Cathy Tilsner, William Help Those Who Need
Ganz, Isaac & Esther Marvy, Bob & Florie Trager, C.A. Food Shelf Every Week
Garelick, Eileen Maymind, Azriyela Uchenik, Esfir
Gokhberg, Raisa Michaels, Noreen Usem, Arnold Thousands of
Goldberg, Judy Miller, Diane Valdman, David Minnesota
Goldberg, Richard & Gayle Pilko, Agnes Weil, Barb families rely
Goldman, Barry & Darlene Pistner, John & Kim Wolkoff, Patty, Adam & Dina on food shelf
Gorina, Ira Ribnick, Renee Wolkowicz, Joe & Sandy for a simple
Graham, Esther Sanderson, Anne Rae meal. We can
help working
families,
children and
seniors who
might go
without food.
Bring food to synagogue, go to
website and donate, or mail check to
chair-person Susan Gonzalez. Susan
will mail a card for get well,
APRIL WEDDING celebration or condolence.
Help us help others!
ANNIVERSARIES
We display every 5 years and all
anniversaries of more than 50 years
מזל טוב
Our deep and sincere
sympathy to the family
of the following members
We sell affordable
who have passed away graves to members
62 Gene & Rhoda Engelson
Yuliy Kukulevskiy and non-members
61 Allen & Toba Freeman with multi-month
Yefim Milshteyn payment plans.
57 Earl & Harriet Bailey Act now to solidify
Memorial Plaques
family plans.
56 Stuart & Susie Swartz Have Been Displayed For We have a mixed
Mae Gitlin faith section for Ken Agranoff
members. Contact
Elaine Livingston Executive Director Ken Agranoff at
NISAN BANNER: In honor of Mildred
and the late Meyer Rosen. Titled
Ryvelle Tilsner 651-252-6406 or
kenagranoff@templeofaaron.org
“Lamb” (Menashe Kadishman design).
for an 18-minute meeting.
It is a symbol for Passover.
Seize the opportunity to avoid a
last-minute emotional meeting.
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TEMPLE OF AARON PESACH GUIDE 2020/5780
KOSHER FOODS FOR PESACH, PERMITTED FOODS FOR PESACH:
DO NOT REQUIRE Kosher l’Pesach label (soft), frozen raw fruit with no additives, or bottled juices, canned tuna in
if purchased PRIOR to Pesach: unopened baking soda. Canned Tuna Fish in water vegetable broth or oil, wine, vinegar,
packages or containers of natural coffee (not vegetable broth). liquor, oils, dried fruits, candy, chocolate
without cereal additives. (General Foods DO NOT REQUIRE Kosher l’Pesach label flavored milk, ice cream,
coffees are NOT kosher for Pesach if purchased BEFORE or DURING Pesach: yogurt and soda.
unless marked KP), sugar, pure tea, non Fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, fresh REQUIRE a Kosher l’Pesach label if
iodized salt, pepper, natural spices, fish and fresh meat. purchased DURING Pesach: Processed
frozen fruit juices with no additives, Foods: (canned, bottled, or frozen foods),
frozen raw vegetables, milk, butter, REQUIRE a Kosher l’Pesach label if
purchased BEFORE or DURING Pesach: milk, butter, juices, vegetables, fruit, milk
cottage cheese, cream cheese, ripened products, spices, coffee, tea, fish and
cheeses such as cheddar (hard), All baked products (matzah, cakes,
matzah flour, farfel, matzah meal, and foods listed in the preceding paragraph.
Muenster (semisoft), and Camembert
any products containing matzah), canned
KOSHER L’PESACH LABELS:
Caveat emptor, “Let the buyer beware,” common symbol is the OU, the circled-U be a part of the product label, not just
especially during Pesach! The most symbol found on the labels of many a sticker on the product.
important thing to remember when commercial and consumer food Most rabbis who are involved with the
buying food for Passover is to read all products. If the product is kosher supervision of kosher foods have their
labels with care. Although a product may l’Pesach the OU will be accompanied by own symbol which is placed on the label
or may not have a statement reading a “P” signifying Passover, or the of various food products. If you are not
kosher l’Pesach, it cannot be relied upon statement “kosher l’Pesach.” A “K” or familiar with a particular symbol, please
without some official trademark “KP” is not a copyrighted symbol and feel comfortable consulting with Rabbi
indicating rabbinic supervision. The most therefore is not a reliable symbol for the Fine or Rabbi Miller for advice.
kashrut status of foods. The label should
PREPARING THE HOUSE FOR PESACH:
During the festival of Pesach we are should be locked or secured to prevent boiling water, and utensils used only for
obligated to be very zealous in the entry during the holiday. This will be sold for cold food may be koshered by rinsing. The
preparation of our homes for the holiday. It the duration of Pesach. You will need to four methods used for koshering utensils
is best to clean the rest of the house sign the document at the Temple that are:
before one cleans the kitchen. Most of the makes the Rabbi your agent to sell this 1. Hagalah-immersion in boiling water
house just needs a good cleaning. Family Hametz on your behalf. Having removed 2. Libun-fire
members should stop eating in rooms the inappropriate foodstuffs from the 3. Irui-pouring water over a surface
other than the kitchen/dining kitchen, the remaining cupboards must be 4. Milui v’irui-soaking in cold water
room. Closets and drawers should be cleaned and lined.
examined and all food removed. Don’t Do not go overboard buying things for
Many families have separate sets of Pesach. Unless you are making Seder for
forget to check backpacks, camping dishes, pots, pans, and utensils used only
equipment, cars and boats for stray 40 people, just some simple kitchen
for Pesach. Since these objects have never implements are all that should be needed.
food. Try and use up all non-Passover food been in contact with chametz, they require
prior to the holiday. Vacuum under Many people use paper and throw-away
no special preparation prior to their
furniture and even remove the cushions items for the week to keep it simple.
use. Kitchen objects which have been
from upholstered chairs and sofas. You used during the year and have been in Then onto the rest of the kitchen:
may as well get rid of all that food at the contact with chametz require an stove, countertops, oven, refrigerator,
office as well. Food that has fallen into appropriate kashering process before they freezer, microwave oven, sinks, and all
cracks and crevices does not need to be are used during Pesach. (Not all objects other objects which have had contact with
removed if not easy to reach. Children can can be koshered for Pesach - please chametz must be thoroughly cleansed and
participate in the process by cleaning their consult a knowledgeable authority for koshered for Pesach. Those objects which
own rooms and searching for crumbs, and advice.) cannot be purged of their chametz,
any residue of Hametz. (formica on kitchen countertops, for
The kashering laws are based upon the
The next step in koshering a home for principle stated in the Talmud, k’volo kakh example) and are a necessity during
Pesach is to attack the kitchen! Begin by polto, “As the vessel absorbs so does it rid Pesach, are covered with a secondary
taking inventory of all foodstuffs and itself of what is absorbed.” (Pesakhim 30a) material.
removing all chametz and all other food Utensils used for broiling must be koshered With the kitchen purged of chametz, the
inappropriate for use during Pesach. Store by heating over an open fire, objects used kosher l’Pesach dishes and utensils are
this food in a closet or cupboard, or donate for cooking are koshered by immersion in placed in their cupboards and the kitchen
it to a food bank. The storage compartment is ready for Pesach.
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New Lay Leadership Development Fund Impact of Trauma from Generation to Generation
Temple of Aaron members have created over 300 Thursday, April 30 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the St. Paul Jewish
endowments of varying sizes to strengthen our synagogue Community Center (JCC) with a presentation by Irit Felsen,
operation in helping members of all ages in multiple areas: Ph.D. Dr. Felsen, herself a child of Survivors, studied in Israel
daily services, Shabbat services, summer camp scholarships, and Germany and did her post-doctoral training at the Yale
building repair, youth education, adult education, guest Psychiatric Institute at Yale University. She is a member of the
speakers, youth social programs, Holiday observances, kepot, Yale Trauma Study Group, Genocide Studies Program and an
clergy/staff compensation, tallitot, etc. adjunct professor of psychology at Columbia University and
More recently we created an It’s Your Legacy Committee to Yeshiva University in New York City. She is the co-convener of
shape our future. The Committee, Clergy and Staff encourage the Trauma Working Group of the NGO Committee on Mental
members to sign Letters of Intent to leave money for the Health in Consultative Relationship to the UN. Dr. Felsen has
synagogue in their life insurance policies, last will and published book chapters and articles in professional journals
Testament, IRA, 401K, etc. The Committee has been working about survivors and inter-generational transmission in the
diligently with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and the Twin second generation.
Cities Federations for the past 3.5 years. For three On Friday, May 1 from 7:30 to 9:00 am at Sholom East,
consecutive years, Temple of Aaron and its generous forward Dr. Felsen will lead “Understanding Trauma Triggers for
thinking members have met established goals and received Trauma Survivors, Immigrants and Refugees fleeing from War
annual grants from Grinspoon Foundation to help daily Zones and Genocide.” Dr. Felsen will discuss the processes of
operations. transmission of historical trauma learned about Holocaust
One newer use for a portion of the annual grants has been survivors and applied to more recent traumatized refugees
supporting our lay leaders for their pursuit of training at and immigrants. The session will begin at 7:30 am with a
national conferences. To sustain pursuit of training and continental breakfast. This session provides a CEU. This event
covering some of the costs, we have created a new card fund, is free and open to the public.
Lay Leadership Development Fund. Please consider this new
option when you want to make a $10 or $18 donation to
recognize a birthday, anniversary, promotion, birth, death, get Flower Planting at Cemetery
well, graduation and the office will mail a card for the Parker & Son will be providing flower plantings at our cemetery
occasion. in Roseville. The service cost varies and is aligned with the
We are grateful for the quality work by the Committee Chairs amount of flowers desired around your monument. Please call
Roz Segal, Nancy Lane, Sue Rosner and their Committee: 651-407-0532 to speak with Mersini and John Parker to place
Bart Schneider, Roxanne Portnoy and Judy Werthauser. an order or ask questions. Each year their goal is to plant all
Please direct your questions to any of these six volunteers, flowers by Memorial Day. The prices vary between $96 and
Rabbi Jeremy Fine and Executive Director Ken Agranoff. We $168. You have the option of planting your own flowers and
are planting seeds today to be ready for future generations. paying the Parkers $58 to care for them during the season.
10It’s Your Legacy
Roz Segal, Sue Rosner, and Nancy Lane are our It’s Your
Legacy chair people. Bart Schneider, Roxanne Portnoy, and
Judy Werthauser are committee people prepared to help our
shape our Jewish future at Temple of Aaron. Rabbi Jeremy
Fine and Executive Director Ken Agranoff are also ready to
assist with letters of intent as you explore the future.
Stay Connected: Better Days Ahead
CDC and WHO are providing clear helpful details about COVID-19. They
are identifying behavioral changes to limit or stop infectious patterns.
It is important to limit spread of infections thus avoiding preventable
deaths. The experts say COVID-19 is more dangerous than the
seasonal flu. It is transmitted by droplets in the air, hand to hand
contact, hand to face contact, and surfaces. We value human life so
Temple of Aaron has rapidly taken steps by cancelling classes,
meetings, and religious services. We all need to stop handshakes,
hugs, embraces, fist bumps and elbow rubs.
Thorough handwashing is step one. Keep social distances of 6 feet or
more. Stay home if sick with fever or cough. Do not kiss communally
shared objects like mezzuzot, prayer books and stop sharing challot
and kiddush cups.
Let’s focus on acts of loving kindness by calling someone to reduce
isolation and by running an errand for a family member, friend or
neighbor. We are working to maintain community with Clergy using
Facebook Live on a daily basis. Help your friends stay connected by
encouraging use of Facebook or reaching out to them more frequently.
Better days are ahead and we will continue to be guided by the
medical experts.
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Purim 2020
Ryan Kalish signing autographs.
Molly Sorenson practicing her swing.
Shaina Samuels with Vikings Cheerleaders.
Judy Gold at Mall of America Purim.
Jonah Fineblum, Mason Miller, and Hayden Cahalan
Rabbi Fine Sparkles for Purim. 13 creating Olympic art projects.*** All Events Subject to Change ***
April 2020
Nisan ~ Iyar 5780
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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No Shabbat School
No School/TiKone USY 6:00pm Minyan 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Service 9:15am Interfaith Practices with
6:30pm Talmud Class 6:45pm Shabbat Potluck Rabbi Fine
templeofaaron.org 6:30pm Sisterhood Knits 9:15am Shabbat Services
6:00pm Minyan 7:30pm Bible Class Candle Lighting 7:25pm
10:30am Yoga
All programs at ToA unless otherwise noted. 11:30am Kiddush Lunch
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9:00am Minyan/Breakfast Business Office Closed 7:00am Minyan/First Born Business Office Closed Business Office Closed 9:00am Shabbat School
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9:00am TiKone USY 6:00pm Minyan 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Service
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Class
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9:00 am Minyan/Breakfast Business Office Closed Business Office Closed Business Office Closed 9:00am Shabbat School
No TiKone USY 6:00pm Minyan 6:00pm Kehillat Shabbat Service
No School/TiKone USY 9:00am Yizkor Service 9:15am Shabbat Services
6:00pm Minyan
10:00am Bible in Translation 6:00pm Minyan 6:00pm Minyan 7:00pm Shabbat Dinner 11:30am Kiddush Lunch
11:00am Haftorah Class No Talmud & Bible Class
Candle Lighting 7:43pm
Passover Passover Passover Passover Passover Yizkor
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9:00am Minyan Breakfast Business Office Closed 4:00pm Hebrew School 9:00am Shabbat School
6:00pm Minyan 6:00pm Minyan 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Service 9:15am Shabbat Services
9:00am TiKone USY 6:00pm Minyan 6:00pm TiKone USY 6:30pm Talmud Class 9:15am Learning with Rabbi Miller
7:00pm Yom Hashoah at Candle Lighting 7:52pm
7:00pm Women’s Seder 11:30am Kiddush Lunch
1:00pm Sisterhood Mahjongg Adath Jeshuran 6:00pm Minyan
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9:00am Minyan/Breakfast Business Office Closed 4:00pm Hebrew School Holy Playground Program
6:00pm Minyan
6:00pm TiKone USY 6:00pm Minyan
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6:30pm ToA Book Club 6:00pm Minyan 6:30pm Talmud Class
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