This Week at Mount Zion

September 30 / 27 Elul

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Rosh Hashanah

October 2-3 / 1 Tishrei 5785

Yom Kippur

October 11-12 / 10 Tishrei 5785

You can find all of our High Holy Day information, including timing, Zoom links, and sign ups on our website.

We are looking forward to spending the Yamim Noraim/Days of Awe of 5785 with you. For a more in-depth look at all of our services and programming, read our High Holy Day bulletin.

As a reminder, nametags will be required for all members over the age of 7. Pre-printed nametags and a holder will be given to you once you arrive at Mount Zion for your first service. As always, guests are invited to our community online or in person. Please have them fill out this form and we will prepare a pre-printed nametag.

Follow up to our Selichot Program: The Movie, “The Quarrel”

We are sorry that the sound quality made it hard to hear the dialogue of this movie on Saturday night. The film is available to watch on your own until October 1. The password is — RabbiSpilker (capital R and S.) You may also enjoy reading the short story the movie is based on. It is translated from the Yiddish: My Quarrel with Hersh Rasseyner.

Mazel tov to Aaron and Carol Mack on the birth of their granddaughter, Sophie Sage, on September 23.

Mount Zion's Reverse Tashlich River Clean-Up

Sunday, October 6, 2:00 - 4:00 pm

We’ll join together to pick up litter along the Mississippi River and honor the High Holy Days through environmental stewardship. Friends of the Mississippi River will provide training, instruction, and all supplies. Sign up in advance. Space is limited.

Details

October 7 Commemoration

Monday, October 7, 7:30 pm

The commemoration is taking place at Adath Jeshurun. They have reached building capacity and closed ticket orders. There is a wait list to attend in person. We recognize the need to gather in community in this painful time and invite all without tickets to join us from home or with your loved ones on live stream.

Sponsor our Yom Kippur

Pulpit Flowers!

Sponsoring the pulpit flowers for the High Holy Days is a wonderful way to support the Mount Zion community while also celebrating a special occasion or remembering a loved one.

Sponsor Yom Kippur Pulpit Flowers

Your generosity helps us create meaningful experiences for everyone. Thank you for your support!

Beware of Email and Text Scams

In the past, we have given tips about watching for email scams of people pretending to be our clergy or staff. Please also watch out for people texting and impersonating someone from Mount Zion. Our staff will never text you asking for money/gift cards sent directly to them. As a reminder of things to look out for:

• Grammar and spelling errors or odd greeting or salutations.
• The message creates a sense of urgency to get you to act quickly, while also saying to only reply to the email or text and not call.
• If you are in any doubt, don't open attachments or click on any links. Please reach out to the staff they are impersonating directly if you have any doubts.
• Email address other than an mzion.org domain. Don't rely on the display name saying it is from "Rabbi Spilker" or "Rabbi Adler."

Begins tonight!

Taste of Honey: An Introduction to Judaism

Mondays, September 30 – January 13, 7:00-8:30 pm.

This course provides students with a basic ­understanding of Jewish practice and belief. Topics ­include Jewish history, life cycle, ­Shabbat, theology, home ­observance and more! For anyone interested in ­learning more about ­Judaism and/or thinking about ­conversion.

Register

Friday, October 4

6:30 pm Shabbat Shuvah Services



In person or online via Livestream and Facebook Live!

Saturday, October 5

9:00 am Torah Study

In person and via Zoom Meeting ID: 949 308 718

10:00 am Shabbat Shuvah Services

Service of Healing and Reflection

In person or online via Livestream

Ha'azinu - Deut. 32:1-52

Service of Healing

and Reflection

Saturday, October 5, 10:00 am

In-Person at Mount Zion, Streaming

This service is for everyone, not just those dealing with illness. Based on High Holy day themes and enhanced with the soothing sounds of harp and flute and punctuated by the sounding of the shofar, this service offers a sacred space for reflection.

Details

High Holy Day Cemetery Service

Sunday, October 6, 11:00 am

In-Person at the Mount Zion Cemetery, Facebook Live

We will gather at the Mount Zion Cemetery (1670 Payne Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55101) to remember loved ones. The cemetery is at the corner of Payne and Larpenteur Avenues in St. Paul. Those who prefer can view on Facebook Live (you can also watch it through the Facebook feed on our website).

In the Community

- The Jewish community, and all who wish to join, are invited to participate in a photography exhibit through the Minnesota JCC, "Healing Nature: How Nature Helps Us Heal in Difficult Times", to mark one year since October 7, 2023. As photographs are submitted, they will be installed in galleries to create a larger message that will be revealed to the community over time. This evolving exhibit, spanning six weeks, will provide a space for reflection, processing, and healing, inviting our community to explore how nature nurtures recovery. Learn more or submit photos here.