SERVICE & CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES
Friday, Oct 21st

Fri Eve Services 6:10pm
Candle Lighting 6:07pm 
 
Saturday, Oct 22nd
Morning Services 9:00am
Mincha/Maariv 6:00pm
Havdalah 7:06pm
 
Sunday, Oct 23rd
Hoshana Raba
Morning Services 7:45am 
Mincha / Maariv 6:00pm
Candle Lighting 6:04pm
 
Monday, Oct 24th
 
Shmini Atzeret
  


Morning Services 9:00am
Yizkor 10:45am

Mincha 6:00pm
Simchat Torah Extravaganza 6:45pm



Tuesday, Oct 25th
Simchat Torah
Morning Services 9:00am
Luncheon 10:00pm
Mincha following luncheon
Havdalah 7:01pm
Maariv 7:05pm


Weekday Services
Morning Services 7:15am
Mincha / Maariv 5:50pm


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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mazel Tov!


Jason and Stefanie Waxman on the birth of their beautiful daughter! 
Big Sister Sofie could not be more excited. 
Ecstatic grandparents are Tony & Nadia Colilli and Michael & Teresa Waxman.
Honoured Great-grandmothers are Mama Lina and Shirley Waxman. 


Condolences


It is with a saddened heart that we offer condolences to Jeffrey Kaufman & Laurie Goldhar and Gary Kaufman & Patricia Shapiro and families on the passing of Mr. Maurice Kaufman a'h, Cherished husband of the late Edith Kaufman a'h.
May the Almighty send His condolences among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
IN THE COMMUNITY
JNF

THE AMAZING BLUE BOX COLLECTION RACE & SCAVENGER HUNT!


Join JNF and help collect Blue Boxes from an assigned route, while completing fun and exciting challenges!



Sunday, October 30th, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., headquartered at Adas Israel. All ages welcome - teams without a car/driver will be assigned to a volunteer driver; individuals who register will be assigned to a team. Great prizes will be awarded at a pizza party following everyone's return. Please note: people who want to turn in their Blue Boxes before the Oct 30th event may do so by taking them to Adas Israel, Anshe Sholom, Beth Jacob, or Shalom Village at any time. For more information and to register, call JNF Hamilton at 905-527-5516, ext. 1.

JCC's Morris Black Public Speaking Contest
 
Sunday, November 6th, 2016 @2pm
Hamilton Hebrew Academy
60 Dow Ave. Hamilton
Open to Grades 3-8 in Hamilton and surrounding areas.
Register NO LATER than Monday, October 31st, 2016.
First Prize: $100
Second Prize: $50
Third Prize: $25
To register or for more information, please email [email protected]
The entire community is invited to the Hamilton Hebrew Academy on November 6th, 2016 at 2pm for an exciting afternoon. Refreshments will be served.
 
JCC AGM
The Jewish Community Centre of Hamilton and surrounding areas invites you to their:
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Thursday, November 3rd, 2016 @7pm
Beth Jacob Synagogue
375 Aberdeen Ave. Hamilton
Help Define Our Future


Hamilton Jewish Federation Kristallnacht Commemoration


Hamilton Jewish Federation invites you to a Private Screening of DENIAL. Join us as a community to view this newly released movie based on the riveting, true-life drama of the legal battle between Deborah Lipstadt and notorious Holocaust denier David Irving. A brief Kristallnacht Commemoration will take place prior to the film.


Landmark Cinemas 6 Jackson Square
Wednesday, November 9th at 7:00 p.m.
Limited seating. Cost $7.50
To RSVP and arrange payment, contact Elaine at 905-648-0605 ext. 303


 


JNF  
WINE WOMEN & ART 


JNF Hamilton and LAKS INC. present Wine, Women, and Works of Art - Ladies Paint Night!
Wed, Nov 16th, 7-9:30 p.m., Beth Jacob Social Hall
 
An evening of creative fun with wine and dessert, while creating a personal work of art to take home
No previous experience or skill required!
Led by local artist and teacher Tracey Kornblum
 
Proceeds to benefit the Atachlit Centre for Ethiopian Elders in Kiryat Gat
Tickets $36 per person, sponsorship opportunities available
 
Space is limited, register early!
For more information, call the JNF office at 905-527-5516, ext 4 


NA'AMAT



Women of Inspiration Evening, Sun Nov 20th 7.30pm at Beth Jacob!

Brave, committed to helping others, creative teachers - and inspiring role models. This describes four special women in our community - Sandy Morris, Celia Berlin Leon, Batia Phillips & Joy Zians - will be honoured. Proceeds for Na'amat's Perpetual Scholarship Programme to provide financial support for Israeli woman in need, helping them complete a university degree and empowering them to succeed professionally. 

Tickets: $25 each

Table of 10 $250

To buy tickets or place a greeting in the Tribute Book, please call 905-627-9922 ext. 21 or 905-869-6346
The Unlikely Hero

It's striking that at the final moment of the Sukkot holiday, we put down our Lulav & Etrog and hold up just the Arava (willow branch). According to the Midrash, the willow is the lowliest of the species lacking both taste or scent (metaphors for good deeds and Torah wisdom).  Why, at the last moment, does the willow branch triumph as the unlikely hero?  In fact, the entire final day of the Festival was called "Yom Arava" - the day of the willow! 


I many ways we are all willows.  How many of us truly feel confident in the strength of our wisdom and our choices in life?  As we begin our holiday we identify as a lowly Arava bereft of fragrance and taste.  Yet, over the course of a week, bundled tightly next to an inspirational Etrog and majestic Lulav, things begin to change.  As we wave our willow in all six directions and circle the Torah with it - a metamorphosis begins.  On the surface our willow may not appear that much different but, at its core, the seeds of greatness have taken root.  


We are the willow and the final day of the holiday is our day.  So, to all the Aravot out there... raise your heads high!  It's time to celebrate!    


Shabbat Shalom & Chag Sameach!


Rabbi Daniel Green
A lot going on!!!
Sukkah Hop!

 
Come for Bertie botts every flavor beans, chocolate frogs, and other delicious treats. Meet us at headquarters (adas Israel), for your Maps.  May the force be with you. Oops, wrong movie :)


All will be revealed 
Shabbat October 22nd at 4:00pm


Come with the whole family!!!
(please do not bring bags)


Contact Oliver Borr for more details for this programme, Bar & Bat Mitzvah Clubs, Shabbat Youth Programmes... and more! [email protected] or call 905-308-5917

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Yizkor
Monday, Oct 24th at 10:45am
Shemini Atzeret
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Simchat Torah

 
As the day quickly approaches, the glorious Adas tradition continues as we anticipate over 400 participants in attendance to celebrate.  Each year the celebrations include a communal dinner and luncheon, open to the whole community, made possible by our Simchat Torah Hosts & Sponsors.





Simchat Torah Extravaganza & Dinner - Mon Oct 24th


6:45pm Singing & Dance with the Torahs!  Kids programme with tons of fun & candy!  Dancing followed
8:00 pm Complimentary Holiday Dinner... followed by our famous "Tish".


Simchat Torah Day - Tue Oct 25th 
 
11:00am: Women's Brunch & Learn 

Brunch & words of inspiration from women in our community in the Waxman Social Hall. Babysitting available in the playschool room.



11:45am: Simchat Torah AYO Kid's Minyan
In the small shul Prizes... Games... D'var Torahs... Treats... stories & more prizes!!!



12:45 pm Complimentary Luncheon
Coming up!!!


Hebrew Village Hebrew School
Starts Tuesday, November 8th!
REGISTER NOW!
  • Hebrew Lanuage (Tues 5:45pm - 6:15pm)
  • Judaics (Tues 6:15pm - 6:45pm)
  • Youth Activity (Tues 6:45pm - 7:30pm)
  • One-on-one Supplimentary Learning (For HV Students Only - call to inquire
Contact Oliver Borr for more details for this programme, Bar & Bat Mitzvah Clubs, Shabbat Youth Programmes... and more! [email protected] or call 905-308-5917
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Friday Night Dinner - South African Style!
In honour of the Shabbat Project


November 11th, 2016 @ 5:45pm

RSVP Required
$54 Per Immediate Family or $20 Per Adult, $15 Per Child 3-12, 3 & under is free!





For more information or to volunteer e-mail [email protected] or call 905-528-0039



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Rolloing with a Twist!
Wednesday, November 9th @ 7:30pm
The Adas Israel Sisterhood invites women of all ages to knead it together in honour of the Shabbat Project.
$18 Per Person. Sponsorships Welcome.

Please RSVP to [email protected]

125 Cline Avenue South

905-528-0039
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Hebrew Reading Crash Course 


Thursdays 6:30 - 8:00pm at the Adas


with Geraldene Katz-Rose

(starts Nov 3rd)

Please sign up at the shul office.





Click here for more information about adult learning in Hamilton.
Programs for Teens
Hamilton Hebrew High 


All students in grades 8 - 12 are invited to attend and find out more information about Jewish programs geared to teens this year and Hebrew High courses. If you have not yet registered for courses, click here for more information.








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