Friday, March 21
Candle Lighting 7:17pm
Eve Services 7:00pm
Shabbat, March 22
Morning Services 9:00am
Mincha / Maariv 7:10pm
Shabbat Ends 8:18pm
Sunday, Mach 23
Morning Services 8:30am
Mincha / Maariv 7:20pm
Weekday Services
Morning Services 7:15am
Mincha/Marriv 7:20pm
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Mazal Tov!
Rabbi Mordechai & Sylvia Green on the birth of a great grandson born to Raffi & Abby Seidenfeld. A grandson for Rabbi Yehoshua & Rachel Seidenfeld & Robert & Marsha Steinberger.
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JCC
THIS WEEK!
Ladies Night Out at the JCC
featuring Pazit Smillie
Defying Chaos EP release show with guest: Naomi Callan.
Wed. March 26th 7pm
cost: $18 before March 26, $20 @ the door
cd's will be for sale at the show. Cal JCC at 905-648-0605 to order tickets.
JCC Yoga for Kids
Wednesdays
April 2, 9, 23, 30
May 7, 14, 21, 28
4:30 - 5:30pm
With instructo Brittany Werstiuk for kids 6 - 9 years old. First come first serve (only room for 10) Kids need to bring their own yoga mat & water bottle. Cost - Mambers: $56, Non Members: $80
SNAP
Special Needs Action Project
(a new initiative of the Hamilton Jewish Federation) invites you to attend a two-hour information forum for families who have children with special needs.
Come to learn more about available services and how to access them; how to connect with other families in similar situations; how to deal with the financial and legal issues; and how to plan for the future.
Sunday, March 23rd at
2:00 - 4:00,
at Beth Jacob Synagogue
(375 Aberdeen Ave, Hamilton).
Featuring a panel of experts.
Please RSVP: e-mail
SNAP@jewishhamilton.org
or 905-648-0605, ext. 304
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In the midst of the great dedication celebration of the Mishkan (the original Temple), Aaron's two sons are consumed by a Heavenly fire. Their sin? - bringing "a strange fire."
The Midrash cites various opinions regarding the nature of their shortcoming. One fascinating answer is their refusal to marry. While there is a clear directive in Judaism to wed, especially for the High Priest, this is generally not regarded as a capital offense. In fact, Maimonides relates that celibacy may be permissible for the select few, like the 2nd century saint Ben Azai, who cleave to God all their days (Ishut 15:3). If so, why was their punishment so harsh?
Perhaps their death was not a punishment but a direct result of their lifestyle choice. The Kotzker Rebbe comments that the Torah (Exodus 22) instructs us to be "holy men" not "holy angels." God has enough angels in the Heavens, he created us to engage in, and sublimate, the physical reality around us.
Aaron's sons wanted to emulate the angels. God accepted their choice but brought them home to Heaven. They no longer belonged on Earth. It is striking that Ben Azai, who also chose a celibate lifestyle, ascended to the Heavens never to return as well (Hagiga 14B).
Whether angels are holier than men is open to debate. Either way, that's not our mission. We're here to be holy men and women. Anything else is a strange fire.
Shabbat Shalom! Rabbi Daniel Green
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WHAT A TIME! PURIMANIA @ THE ADAS
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Thank you to our Purim Sponsors & Volunteers who made this years
Purimania so memorable!
Amnon & Michal Amsily, Nir & Eliza David, Vadim & Augustina Gershkovitz & Family, Alon & Yardena Goldshtein, Rabbi Daniel & Tova Green, Rabbi Mordechai & Sylvia Green, Joseph & Cheryl Greenbaum, Stan & Sheryl Katz, Alan & Rita Kopyto, Yoshi & Chana Lavin, Shani Levy, Marc Schwartz & Andrea Levy, Alan & Eva Lonn, Mayer & Leora Michalowicz, Gabriel Moyal, Zion & Enza Naftali, Jason & Evelyne Ohayon, Alan & Flora Rams, Dalia & Elli Rosenberg, Michael & Adalia Schweitzer, Rabbi Aaron & Leslie Selevan, Darren & Pazit & Ben Smillie, Avi & Rebecca Shapiro & Family, Brian & Nancy Somer, Joel & Mary Martha Starkman, Avi & Baila Vaturi, Gary & Donna Waxman, Jason & Stefanie Waxman, Alain & Moleigh Wiesenthal, Sarit Zalter, Kim Zalter, Sapir Ziv-On
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 Join A-YO to celebrate the thaw with FROZEN!
Movie night this Saturday night @ 8:30pm (March 22nd) for all ages featuring the movie FROZEN.
The cost is $2 per child (includes popcorn)
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UNITED SHABBAT "Chopped" & Cholent Cookoff Got too much Chametz?? What are you going to do with it all?!?!
CHOPPED is a hit TV show where contestants make a meal out of what is presented to them in a basket- often an odd mish mash of items!
This United Shabbat, drop off any kosher, sealed items that you are cleaning out for Passover. We will use them with unbound restrictions to make cool stuff and cultural cuisine! Drop off by Monday, March 24th. That night, our chefs will come up with a menu and bring it to life! Unused items will be donated to the JSS food bank!
Register for the Cholent cook-off by e-mailing CELEBRITY JUDGES (TO DATE): Max Mintz & Steven Waxman - AYO Monthly Kids Carnival - 10:45am
- Sermon - 11:15am
- Complimentary Luncheon - 12:00pm
To volunteer or be a sponsor e-mail office@adasisrael.ca or call 905-528-0039. |
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- For Grades 1-5 (younger children welcome while accompanied by parent)
- Led by our Sr. Youth - Kids Chazanim - Kids EVERYTHING!
Shabbat April 5th @10:45am. Sponsored by the Golan Family on honour of Adi Golan's wedding. |
Next Bar Mitzvah Club:
Chesed Community Project:
Wednesday, March 26 @ 11:30am
Meet at Jewish Social Services, 30 King St. East, Dundas Bring the freedom and joy of
Pesach to those in need as we prepare "Pesach Packages" to be delivered
within our community
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Sell Your Chametz!
It's that time of year again... Click here to sell your chametz!
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Order Matza!
Chabad Lubavitch once again will have hand made shemura matza for sale through the shul office. Matza will be available for pickup after March 31st. $20 per pound. E-mail office@adasisrael.ca or call 905-528-0039 to place your order. |
PRE-PESACH MUNCH & LEARN
(while your car is being cleaned)
Come Learn the Halachot of Pesach while your car is being cleaned! Class is free.
Sunday, April 6th @ 11:00am
Car Washes: 11:00am - 2:30pm
(The car washes are part of a separate fundraising project. Details to follow next week)
Babysitting is available for $10 per family. No drop ins.
Must register in advance for this service.
Please call 905-528-0039 or e-mail office@adasisrael.ca to register. |
 Celebrate Pesach Adas Style!
Tuesday, April 15th
(2nd night of Pesach) 8:15pm A warm, friendly family atmosphere with lively discussions, interactive activities, authentic costumes & exquisite cuisine!
Click here to make reservations! |
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SHABBAT:
Torah for Tots youth groups @ 9:30am
(ages 2-6)
Join us Shabbat morning for Jewish songs, Shabbat prayers, games, stories and treats. Morning fun starting at 9:30am.
Youth Minyan - April 5th
@ 10:30am (ages 7+ )
Led by our older youth, children will learn & participate in the prayers in an interactive, warm & exciting way! Woven with games, stories & lots of ruach, your children will not only learn a lot, they will get a taste of authentic Torah Judaism (and some cholent).
A-Yo's Got Talent
Look out in the main minyan for
A-Yo's M.V.Ps of the week who will lead the congregation. See above for this weeks stars.
Pirchei & B'not
Shabbat afternoon youth programs are fun and a great way to bond with mentors & friends. Boys at the Tsaidi's house, Girls at the shul with the Banot. Times will vary so please check the shul e-mails regularily for weekly times.
Starts 5:15pm
Mondays:
 Aleph Champ & Ulpan in the Kitchen Aleph Champ @ 6:00 to 6:30pm (Grades 1 - 5) Aleph Champ is one of the most effective programs used by over 450 Hebrew Schools worldwide. Our Israeli instructors provide the guidance and mentorship necessary to help with conversational and remedial Hebrew. Ulpan in the Kitchen @ 6:30 - 7:30pm
(Grades 1 - 5)
Back by popular demand... Learn to practical Hebrew skills while making and eating delicious food! This week we are making cupcakes!!! SUNDAY SCHOOL (or any day that works for you) We now have an on-line Sunday School Option:
Totally Online Hebrew School is an interactive, engaging, meaningful & entertaining experience. There are programs for children ages 8 - 11 and a Bar/Bat Mitzvah program for pre-teens, ages 11-13. The program includes videos, quizzes, poll questions, live chat, interactive graphics & more! You ask questions in real time and can win prizes, rewards, perks & incentives. sign up at www.totallyonline.org today! Only $99! Enter coupon code AI613 and receive a 25% discount. Bar & Bat Mitzvah Programs There is more to becoming Bar or Bat Mitzvah than a great party. Let us show you how to make the most of of your upcoming "coming of age" celebration. Jolo & Speed learning (Grades 6 - 8) Thursday Nights 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Each week, get a concentrated dose of learning in 3 back to back 7 minute lessons in Hebrew Language, Parsha & Deep Thoughts.
After speed learning, enjoy some pizza, games, social action & incredible fun at NCSY's JOLO youth program. For more information contact Barak Tsaidi at ayo@adasisrael.ca
or call his cell 289.700.6791 or home 905.522.9593
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SUNDAYS
Master Parsha
7:45am with Rabbi Aaron Selevan
MONDAYS
Chovot Halevavot: A Study of the 11th Century work Duties of the Heart
6:30 - 7:30pm (during Ulpan in the Kitchen) with Avi Shapiro
TUESDAYS
Men's Intro Level "Skill Based" Gemarah Classes
an hour before evening services with Rabbi Chanan Weiser
WEDNESDAYS
Contemporary Analysis of Jewish Law
an hour before evening services with Rabbi Aaron Selevan SHABBAT (SATURDAYS) Shabbat Shuk (at Shabbat Kiddush) With Rabbi Aaron Selevan Parsha Perspectives 1hr. prior to afternoon services with Rabbi Aaron Selevan Shabbat Insights
1/2 hr. prior to afternoon services with Rabbi Mordechai Green ** Class times are subject to change. Please check the adas e-mail for updates.
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