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The Legacy of Shirle Gray
We are so fortunate to receive donations from people across Montana and out of state. Our growing library is stocked entirely with books...

Montana Jewish Project
Feb 122 min read
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NEWS: Helena artist partners with Montana Jewish Project for its first art exhibit
Artists can find inspiration in almost anything, and one Helena artist is looking to fill his artistic vision with his religion.

Montana Jewish Project
Nov 14, 20241 min read
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NEWS: Checking in with Montana Jewish Project 1 year after purchasing Temple Emanu-El
"We're just so grateful for the community and all the people that support us. Whether it's showing up at events, or being allies."

Montana Jewish Project
Aug 28, 20231 min read
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NEWS: Jewish community awaits response from Speaker Regier
A Rabbi who is a member of the house, was only afforded one opportunity to deliver the invocation.

Montana Jewish Project
Jun 3, 20231 min read
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Letter from the Director: Condemn antisemitism and the exclusion of Jewish voices Montana
MJP has been troubled by a sharp increase in antisemitic incidents and attacks across Montana in recent years.

Rebecca Stanfel
May 18, 20232 min read
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NEWS: Montana Jewish Project asks Speaker Regier to explain why rabbi taken off prayer schedule
The Montana Jewish Project asked Speaker of the House Matt Regier this week if he could help the nonprofit understand the reason Rep. Ed Sta

Montana Jewish Project
May 5, 20231 min read
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NEWS: Montana Jewish Project extends open house invitation to state lawmakers
Organizers said they want to provide an opportunity for MT's lawmakers to learn about the vital role Montana Jews play in the state.

Montana Jewish Project
Apr 7, 20231 min read
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NEWS: 8 snapshots of Hanukkah celebrations from around the world
Hanukkah's resonance & unique traditions offer a great window into Jewish communities across the world.

Montana Jewish Project
Dec 22, 20221 min read
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NEWS: In a state with few Jews, free ‘Hanukkah kits’ aim to combat antisemitism
Montana has among the fewest Jews — and the most hate groups — per capita of any state. Hanukkah, a group of Montana Jews decided, presents

Montana Jewish Project
Dec 8, 20221 min read
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NEWS: 'A momentous day': Community celebrates Helena Jewish temple's return, Sukkot
Many faiths were represented at Sunday’s celebration. Sukkot is a weeklong Jewish holiday that comes five days after Yom Kippur.

Montana Jewish Project
Oct 9, 20221 min read
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Letter from a Donor - Summer 2022
"I made my $100,000 donation to the Montana Jewish Project in memoriam of my father. His name was Mausas Erdmanas when he came to the...

Montana Jewish Project
Jun 1, 20222 min read
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NEWS: Helena community packs site of state's first synagogue to celebrate Hanukkah
Sunday evening marked the beginning of Hanukkah. This year, the celebration of the Festival of Lights is extra special for Montana Jews.

Montana Jewish Project
Dec 19, 20211 min read
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NEWS: Montana synagogue returns to Jewish community
The Jewish community in Montana’s state capital has not had a place to gather in 80 years. But a group is changing that.

Montana Jewish Project
Nov 14, 20211 min read
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NEWS: "Jewish community and Catholic Diocese working on future of historic Helena synagogue"
For the last 40 years, a stone building on Ewing Street has housed offices for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Helena.

Montana Jewish Project
Nov 12, 20211 min read
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NEWS: Helena synagogue building set to return to Jewish community
Now, the hope is to turn the building into a community center that can serve the needs of the estimated 100 Jewish people who reside in Hele

Montana Jewish Project
Nov 12, 20211 min read
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NEWS: Helena synagogue building set to return to Jewish community
Completed in 1891, Temple Emanu-El was the first synagogue built between St. Paul, Minnesota, and Portland, Oregon.

Montana Jewish Project
Nov 12, 20211 min read
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NEWS: Montana Jewish Project aims to acquire historic Helena synagogue building
Montana Jewish Project co-founder Rebecca Stanfel, left, and Roman Catholic Diocese of Helena Bishop Austin Vetter sign the buy/sell...

Montana Jewish Project
Nov 11, 20211 min read
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Head West, Future Jew
Montana may be the last place you’d expect a spiritual seeker to find Judaism. But it was here that I found a Jewish community that fit me.

Rebecca Stanfel
Oct 21, 20219 min read
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