Upcoming Service
Our First Service of the Summer
Saturday, July 7th
10:30 a.m.
FREE CHILDCARE IS AVAILABLE
DURING THE SERVICE.
A KIDDISH LUNCH WILL BE SERVED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SERVICES
EVERYONE WELCOME
The Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre
750 Spadina Avenue @ Bloor and Spadina
(across from Spadina Station)
in the Michael Bernstein Chapel on the 3rd floor
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Saturday, August 4th
Our annual musical service
Saturday, September 1st
Our end-of-summer, back-to-shul service
Our Monthly Services Take Place
On The First Saturday Morning of the Month
10:30 a.m.
The Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre
750 Spadina Avenue @ Bloor and Spadina
(across from Spadina Station)
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Other Shir Libeynu News |
Unveiling of Oscar Wolfman's Tombstone
The unveiling ceremony for Oscar Wolfman will be held on Sunday, July 8th at 11:00 a.m. sharp at the Pardes Chaim Cemetery, 11818 Bathurst Street, Vaughan (905-884-1888), two miles north of Teston Road/Elgin Mills Road.
All are welcome at the reception afterward, whether able to attend the unveiling or not. It will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the home of Oscar's spouse, Rob Monro (97 Leslie Street in the Leslie and Queen St. E. area. 416-462-0411).
If you would like to attend the unveiling but do not have transportation, or if you plan to attend and have room in your vehicle for an extra passenger or two, kindly write to us at [email protected] by Wednesday, July 4th. Although we cannot guarantee success, we will try to match up those in need of a lift with a driver.
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Please Take Note of Our New Mailing Address:
P.O Box 73509
Toronto, Ontario, M6C 4A7
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Downtown Jewish Community School: Shir Libeynu's Partner in Education
Congregation Shir Libeynu recommends Downtown Community School (DJCS) as its first choice for quality Jewish education in supplementary Jewish school. Our congregation has entered into a community partnership with DJCS -- like Shir Libeynu, it is inclusive and egalitarian.
Running from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 7, DJCS offers a Jewish Studies program with an optional Hebrew component beginning in Grade 2. In Grade 7, the bar/bat mitzvah year, the focus is on understanding and performing mitzvot (good deeds). High-school aged students can participate in the DJCS once-a-month Sunday Brunch High School discussion group.
The DJCS is conveniently located in the Miles Nadal JCC at the corner of Bloor and Spadina. Tuition fees are fully tax deductible and include a free MNJCC membership for each enrolled child.
Visit the Downtown Jewish Community School's website to learn more: http://www.djcs.org/ | Or, "like" it on Facebook at www.facebook.com/downtownjewishcommunityschool
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High Holy Days at Shir Libeynu
At the height of summer, it's hard to believe that this year's High Holy Days are just around the corner.
High Holy Day information will be arriving shortly in your inboxes and mail boxes, including a link
to our online High Holy Day Membership order form (membership includes tickets to High Holy Day services).
In the meantime, our price list and a schedule of services is available here: http://shirlibeynu.ca/hh2012/
Non-member tickets will be on sale later in the summer, subject to availability.
Shir Libeynu endeavours to accommodate all membership and ticket requests; however, space at our High Holy Day services is limited.
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Other Items of Interest
(Items listed in this section have been included at the request of Shir Libeynu participants and/or are considered to potentially be of interest to our congregation. Listed items are not necessarily endorsed by Congregation Shir Libeynu or its members. Listings appear at the discretion of the newsletter editor.) |
HEART TO HEART: A SUMMER MITZVAH PROJECT
Bringing 20 Arab-Israeli and Jewish-Israeli youth to a three-week co-existence program at Camp Shomria, in Perth, Ontario, this program fosters the growth of lifelong friendships and creates an open and honest dialogue about the conflict in Israel. There are many ways to get involved, including sponsoring an activity, hosting participants at your homes while they are in Toronto between July 25th to 29th or making a donation to the program. Please contact Dalia Krusner, Program Coordinator at [email protected] for more information. |
Something From Nothing The Fringe Festival is not just for grown ups. The Cascade Theatre Presents a stage adaptation of Phoebe Gilman's beloved children's book, Something From Nothing, at the Palmerston Library (560 Palmerston Avenue). Click here for more information, including show times and pricing. |
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To Life! Retreat at Kavannah Gardens
An all-day retreat at Shoresh's Kavannah Gardens provides a day full of yoga, meditation, music and sound, nutrition and wellness, Pilates, movement, drama, drumming and more!!!
Sunday, August 26th 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Shoresh's Kavanah Garden at 18 Lebovic Campus Drive in Vaughan
Cost: $100 (financial assistance available)
Registration: please visit: http://tolifetolife.eventbrite.com/
A vegetarian lunch will be prepared by Lo's Catering (sponsored by Schecter Dental).
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JF&CS Urgently Needs Home for 8-Year-Old Child
Not all adoptions involve babies. Jewish Family & Child Services has kids of all ages who are available for adoption. Right now, a loving, permanent home is needed for an eight-year-old boy with some medical and learning challenges. He's a sweet, funny, active child who will thrive in a forever home.
If you are interested in adoption or if you know someone who would make a great
parent for an eight-year- old boy, JF&CS wants to hear from you. Please call 416-638-7800 and ask for Intake. Single parent homes and LGBT homes are welcome.
Jewish Family & Child 4600 Bathurst Street, 1st Floor, Toronto, ON M2R
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Need more information? Please contact us at:
[email protected] or at (416) 465-5488
Congregation Shir Libeynu
Our New Mailing Address:
P.O Box 73509
Toronto, Ontario, M6C 4A7
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Remembering
Together
Congregants wishing to celebrate a simcha or commemorate a special occasion or honour the memory of a loved one can make arrangements to speak at a Shabbat service. |
Kiddush Sponsorship
Whether you are celebrating a simcha or honouring the memory of a loved one, sponsoring a Kiddush is a wonderful way to mark a milestone with your congregation. |
For further details on any of the above. please email
Harriet Eisenkraft
or call
(416) 465-5488.
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Shir Libeynu Fund
Proceeds from the fund will go towards ensuring that Shir Libeynu continues to thrive while ensuring access to everyone, regardless of their financial situation. Click here to donate to the Shir Libeynu Fund (please note that we do not have credit card capability - just PayPal). Alternatively, you can make out a cheque to Congregation Shir Libeynu (please write "Shir Libeynu Fund" in the "Memo" or "Re" section on the cheque) and mail it to: Congregation Shir Libeynu,
P.O Box 73509
Toronto, Ontario
M6C 4A7
Please send an email message to [email protected]
stating the reason for your donation so we can acknowledge it in the Shabbat handout and on our website. Donations in any amount are welcome and income tax receipts will be issued. |
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The congregation holds Shabbat services on the first Saturday morning of each month, in the Michael Bernstein Chapel, on the 3rd floor of the Miles Nadal JCC, followed by a Kiddush. Free childcare is available during the services. We also offer adult education workshops and programs, the possibility to participate in our choir and chanting events, as well as holiday celebrations and Oneg Shabbat dinners throughout the year.
Congregation Shir Libeynu is unaffiliated, liberal, inclusive and egalitarian. Our participatory services combine tradition and innovation. Shir Libeynu is Hebrew for "song of our hearts," and our services include prayers and music both ancient and modern. Our diverse community is a welcoming one.
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