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TORAH STUDY: ISRAEL SECURITY FILM

Dear community,

We all follow the debates—what Israel should give up, what it should hold, who to trust, when to act. Smart people disagree. The arguments go in circles.

A new film presents a straightforward framework based on timeless Jewish values that cuts through the noise. Not talking points. A coherent doctrine for thinking through Israel’s most impossible decisions.

Instead of hosting the monthly Torah study we will be watching the above video.

When: Monday January 12th
Time: 6pm

Please let me know if you’d like to participate.

Best,

— Rabbi Mendel Spiero Great Falls, MT

Posted in 2026, 5786, January, Ram's Horn, Tevet

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YAHRZEITS — JANUARY, 2026; 12 TEVET, 5786

Jan 1

Posted by Joy Breslauer

RAM’S HORN POLICY FOR LISTING YAHRZEIT MEMORIALS:!
Yahrzeit memorials are listed by consecutive Gregorian month, date, and year, if known, or at the beginning of the list for one calendar year following the date of passing.

Compiled by Aitz Chaim over many years, this list is maintained by the Ram’s Horn. Please send any corrections or additions to editor@aitzchaim.com
May the source of peace send peace to all who mourn, and may we be a comfort to all who are bereaved.

Alfred Breslauer, Nov 1, 2025; 10 Cheshvan, 5786
Bruce Breslauer, July 23, 2025; 27 Tammuz, 5785
Sarah Barrett, January 1, 1968; 30 Kislev, 5728
Gene Charnes, January 1, 2003; 27 Tevet, 5763
Dr. Irving “Chick” Waltman, January 5, 2016; 24 Tevet, 5776
Cynthia Boyd, January 10, 2009; 14 Tevet, 5769
Dr. Alexander Fischer, January 13, 1983; 28 Tevet, 5743
Dr. Daniel E. Fischer, January 18, 2004; 24 Tevet, 5764
Bess Cherry, January 23, 1995; 22 Sh’vat, 5755
Edith Wasserman, January 24, 1992; 19 Sh’vat, 5752
Perle Goldberg Weissman, January 26, 2008; 19 Sh’vat, 5768
Dorothy Barer, January 26, 2009; 1 Sh’vat, 5769
Alfred Fischer Breslauer, January 27, 1971; 1 Sh’vat, 5731
Dr. Charles (Chuck) Astrin, January 29, 2015; 17 Sh’vat, 5775
Fanny Litvin, January 30, 1991; 15 Sh’vat, 5751

Posted in 2026, 5786, January, Ram's Horn, Yahrzeit

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PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THIS UPCOMING EVENT

Dec 30

Posted by Joy Breslauer

This is a reminder of the Kabbalat Shabbat service led by Devorah Werner on the first Friday of the month, January 2, 2026, 14 Tevet, 5786, at 6:00 P.M. at the Bethel.

The address for the Bethel is 1009 18th Avenue Southwest. click here for map and directions.

Hope to see you there.

Posted in 2026, 5786, Events, January, Ram's Horn, Tevet

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YAHRZEITS — TEVET, 5786

Dec 21

Posted by Joy Breslauer

RAM’S HORN POLICY FOR LISTING YAHRZEIT MEMORIALS:!
Yahrzeit memorials are listed by consecutive Hebrew month, date, and year, if known, or at the beginning of the list for one calendar year following the date of passing.

Alfred Breslauer, 10 Cheshvan, 5786
Bruce Breslauer, 27 Tammuz, 5785
Louis Eisenberg, 5 Tevet, 5746
Jules Cherry, 8 Tevet, 5733
Cynthia Boyd, 14 Tevet, 5769
James Levie, 15 Tevet, 5771
Dr. Daniel E. Fischer, 24 Tevet, 5764
Dr. Irving “Chick” Waltman, 24 Tevet, 5776
Gene Charnes, 27 Tevet, 5763
Dr. Alexander Fischer, 28 Tevet, 5743

Posted in 2025, 5786, December, Ram's Horn, Tevet, Yahrzeit

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MARCH OF THE LIVING

Dec 15

Posted by Joy Breslauer

Happy Chanukah.

I have been given an extension from the International March of the Living to reach out to you again and continue recruiting for the Western Region March of the Living
I hope that you will continue to publicize the March of the Living in your synagogue/organization publicity.
The dates are April 12-26 2026

NOW is the time to apply.

All registration materials are on the website
https://www.motlthewest.org

Below is an article written by Liz Panitch, the COO of the March of the Living. She shares the importance of going on the March now, while we still have survivors who are able to travel on this journey with us:

Join the Global Jewish Community on the Next March of the Living

Western region will have Holocaust survivor Maud Dahme join our delegation.

Wishing you a Happy Chanukah and praying for light amidst the darkness.
Marcia

Marcia Tatz Wollner, MA, MSW
Director, Western Region March of the Living
marcia@motlthewest.org
858-395-3590
http://www.motlthewest.org
_____________________________________

Posted in 2026, 5786, April, December, Events, Kislev, Ram's Horn

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AITZ CHAIM COMMUNITY HANUKKAH HAPPENINGS 2025, 5786

Dec 10

Posted by Joy Breslauer

HANUKKAH CELEBRATION INVITATION
Rabbi Mendel and Devorah Leah Spiero have graciously invited the Aitz Chaim Community to a Hanukkah celebration at their home on Sunday evening, 12/14/2025, 25 Kislev, 5786, at 6:00PM, following the lighting of the first candle of the Diane Kaplan Memorial Chanukkiah at the civic Center at 5:30pm. Please see other articles in The Ram’s Horn.
Join Jews across Montana to celebrate Hanukkah!
WHEN? Wednesday evening, 12/17/2025, 28 Kislev, 5786, 6:00pm-7:00pm
WHERE? on Zoom
HOW? See below for directions on how to receive the Zoom link.

Join Student Rabbi Adina Ikeman and Montana Jewish Project for Hanukkah Across Montana.

After lighting the fourth candle of the Diane Kaplan Memorial Chanukkiah downtown at the Civic Center at 5:30, we’ll light a menorah, sing, and pray on Zoom starting at 6:00 PM. REGISTER HERE to receive the Zoom link.
For questions, please email info@montanajewishproject.org
MAJCO Menorah Lighting in Capitol Rotunda
WHEN? Thursday, 12/18/2025, 28 Kislev, 5786,
WHERE? Capitol Rotunda, Second Floor
Time? 12:00pm-1:30pm
AITZ CHAIM COMMUNITY HANUKKAH PARTY
WHEN? Saturday evening, 12/20/2025, 1 Tevet, 5786. Following the lighting of the seventh candle of the Diane Kaplan Memorial Chanukkiah at the Civic Center at 5:30 PM, we will gather together for a potluck at the Bethel. Please bring already-made latkes to reheat in the oven, and whatever else you have signed up to bring for a festive (milchig — dairy) potluck. Happy Hanukkah, everyone!

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JOIN US FOR A CHANUKAH CELEBRATION!

Dec 10

Posted by Joy Breslauer

Please join us for a Chanukah celebration!

WHEN? Sunday 12/14/2025; 25 Kislev, 5786
TIME? 6pm
Where? Spiero home
Who? You!
—
Rabbi Mendel and Devorah Leah Spiero
Great Falls, MT

Posted in 2025, 5786, December, Kislev, Ram's Horn

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SCHEDULE FOR LIGHTING THE AITZ CHAIM COMMUNITY CHANUKKIAH

Dec 10

Posted by Joy Breslauer

Come celebrate Hanukkah with the Aitz Chaim Community as we light the Diane Kaplan Memorial Chanukkiah at the Civic center.

Sunday evening, 12/14/2025, 25 Kislev, 5786, First night of Hanukkah: We will light the first candle of the Diane Kaplan Memorial Chanukkiah at 5:30 P.M. If it’s cold, we’ll be finished by 5:31 P.M. Afterwards, we are invited to a Hanukkah celebration with Rabbi Mendel Spiero at his home. Please see separate article in The Ram’s Horn.
Monday evening, 12/15/2025, 26 Kislev, 5786: We will light the second candle at 5:30 P.M.
Tuesday evening, 12/16/2025, 27 Kislev, 5786: We will light the third candle at 5:30 P.M.
Wednesday evening, 12/17/2025, 28 Kislev, 5786: We will light the fourth candle at 5:30 P.M. There will be a Hanukkah Across Montana celebration on zoom starting at 6:00pm. Please see separate article in The Ram’s Horn.
Thursday evening, 12/18/2025, 29 Kislev, 5786: We will light the fifth candle at 5:30 P.M.
Friday evening, 12/19/2025, 30 Kislev, 5786: We will light the sixth candle at 5:30 P.M.
Saturday evening, 12/20/2025, 1 Tevet, 5786: We will light the seventh candle at 5:30pm. Then we will meet for our Aitz Chaim Community Hanukkah Party at the Bethel. Please see separate article in The Ram’s Horn.
Sunday evening, 12/21/2025, 2 Tevet, 5786: We will light the eighth candle at 5:30 P.M.
Monday, 12/22/2025, 2 Tevet, 5786: Eighth day of Hanukkah.