Obituary: Marion L. Resnick

Resnick was a nurse and administrator of the David Herman Nursing Home.

A memorial service for St. Louis Park resident Marion L. Resnick, a former nurse and administrator of the David Herman Nursing Home, is scheduled to take place at 11 a.m. Friday at Beth El Synagogue, according to an obituary from Hodroff-Epstein Memorial Chapels. The 94-year-old Resnick died peacefully Wednesday. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, husband and significant other and is survived by her son and other family members. Shiva will take place at 7 p.m. Sunday at Knollwood Place. Click here to read the full obituary.

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Pasta Party, Silent Auction and Family Fun Night at Beth El Synagogue

An event listing says the event on March 3 will include 'a delicious pasta dinner, fabulous silent auction, a live DJ who is great with kids, a fabulous face painter/ "tattoo" artist.'

Today: Beth El Synagogue Music & Arts Coffee House Event

The band Blue Soul Caravan will play be at the BEMA Coffee House from 8 to 10 p.m.

Rabbi, Daughter Remember SLP Shooting Victim (AUDIO)

A service for Reuven Rahamim was held Sunday at Beth El Synagogue.

More than 1,000 people gathered Sunday at Beth El Synagogue to remember a St. Louis Park man who was shot and killed in a Minneapolis workplace shooting on Thursday, the Associated Press reports. Reuven Rahamim, 61, the founder of Accent Signage Systems, lived on Basswood Road in the Fern Hill Neighborhood. He also attended Beth El, where he was on the board of directors. "Reuven had everyone's back," Rabbi Alexander Davis said, according to the AP. "He was present in everyone's lives, and he wanted to make a difference in the world." (You can listen to eulogies from Rabbi Davis and Rahamim's daughter, Miya, by clicking on the videos above.) Rahamim will be buried later this week in his native Israel. In a statement, the synagogue said, "…

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Beth El Remembers Congregant Killed in Minneapolis Shooting

Reuven Rahamim was "an active member" of the synagogue and "a good friend to many."

St. Louis Park's Beth El Synagogue is mourning the loss of one of its members after Thursday's shooting at a Minneapolis workplace. Reuven Rahamim, 61, the founder of Accent Signage Systems, was described as a "beloved husband, father, grandfather" and member of the "congregational family." Rahamim lived in St. Louis Park and served on Beth El's board of directors. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rahamim family and the families of all of those killed and injured," said Beth El Rabbi Alexander Davis in an email. "We pray they know comfort and healing in the days ahead." Davis added that Rahamim was "a wonderful husband, father, grandfather. He was not just an active member here but a good friend to many. He was generous and kind-…

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Where in the Park?

'Where in the Park?' Answer: Beth El Synagogue

The synagogue has a very distinct building off of Highway 100.

Looks like we might have finally stumped you! No one correctly identified the mystery photo as Beth El Synagogue. Don't despair—there's always next time. In fact, our next "Where in the Park?" will be up later this morning. Be sure to check back!

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Bush Appearance Draws Protesters To Beth El

George W. Bush appeared at a Republican fundraiser Wednesday night at the St. Louis Park synagogue.

A crowd of roughly 100 peaceful protesters gathered outside the Beth El Synagogue on Wednesday night, decrying the man speaking inside—former President George W. Bush. The protesters held up signs that labeled the country’s 43rd president a “war criminal” and a “torturer” for his authorization of enhanced interrogation techniques during his presidency. Some symbolically wore prison jumpsuits, in reference to detainees of facilities such as Abu Ghraib. When people attending Bush's appearance began to file out of the St. Louis Park synagogue around 7 p.m., the handful of remaining protesters chanted “shame.” Bush spoke to an intimate crowd of about 250 inside, and members of the media weren't invited. The American Jewish World reported that …

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Bush Visit Could Trigger Protest

Former President George W. Bush will speak at a St. Louis Park synagogue on Sept. 21.

With former President George W. Bush scheduled to speak at a local synagogue later this month, some are planning a protest outside the event. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States, is headed to Beth El on Sept. 21 for what the American Jewish World describes as an "intimate" gathering, with seating limited to 250 and ticket prices starting at $1,250. The AJW reports that the press will not be invited. The AJW obtained a letter from Gil Mann, Beth El's president, that states that the appearance is due to the efforts of congregants Elliott and Marlys Badzin. Mann also writes: (Bush's) appearance coincides with the 10th anniversary of 9-11, a time when our country came together with a singular purpose. This national tragedy defined …

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