SERVICE & CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES
Friday, April 28th
Evening Services 7:45pm
Candle Lighting 7:59pm


Shabbat, April 29th
Morning Services 9:00am
Mincha / Maariv 7:55pm
 Havdalah 9:00pm


Sunday, April 30th
Morning Services 8:30am
Mincha 7:45pm
Maariv following Yom Hazikaron Service


Weekday Services 
Morning Services 7:15am
Mincha / Maariv 8:05pm


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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mazel Tov


Gabe & Corinne Chaimovitz on their daughter, Abby Chana, becoming Bat Mitzvah this past Thursday.  Sister of Jacob
Granddaughter of Vera Chaimovitz and Alida VanVilet




Condolences


The Waxman family on the loss of their dear mother & grandmother, Pearl Waxman a'h.  Funeral services to be held in Toronto, on Sunday 30th at 3:00 pm (from Benjamiins), followed by interment at the Adas Old York Road cemetery at 4:30pm


Dr. Claude Billigheimer, Rita Sasson & Russel Sasson on the loss of his beloved wife, sister, and aunt, Dr. Rachel Billigheimer, a'h
 
The Magder & Hanutin families on the loss of their beloved mother, grandmother & sister, Anne Hanutin, a'h
 
 
May the Almighty send them his condolences amongst the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.


Omer
Make Everyday Count!


As we march from the Exodus to Sinai, we count each one of the 49 days and focus on personal growth.


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IN THE COMMUNITY
SNAP Program 
 
Please join us for an educational morning for parents of children and adults with special needs.
April 23rd, 2017 at the Beth Jacob.  9:30 - 10am  Coffee & welcome , 10 - 12pm presentation and questions
 
Speaker: Dr. Pam Struiksma from Child & Youth Psychological Services Topic: Helping Those with Anxiety Cope 
 
For more information or to register, please contact the Hamilton Jewish Federation. Light refreshments will be served.

 
JCC Paint Night
Sunday, May 7th @ 11:00am. Grades 1-8


at Adas Israel
RSVP a must to
to save your spot!
The Jewish National Fund


will honour Dr. Hertzel Gerstein, Dr. Mark Levine, & Dr. Sandra Witelson at its annual Negev Dinner on June 25, 2017, at Liuna Station.
 
Dinner Chairs are Mr. Rob MacIsaac, President & CEO of Hamilton Health Sciences, Dr. Paul O'Byrne, Dean & Vice-President of McMaster's Faculty of Health Sciences, and Dr. Kevin Smith, President & CEO of St. Joseph's Health System and CEO of Niagara Health System.
 
Proceeds will support the Children's Clinic of the Dr. Max and Gianna Glassman PTSD and Health Center at Jerusalem's Herzog Hospital.
 
For tickets, tributes & advertising, and more information, call 905-527-5516 ext 1, or visit www.JNFHamilton.ca .


Short Vort:  How to Really Party!

In Israel, it's a national holiday.  Public entertainment is closed, as well as many cafes and restaurants.  Radio and television devote their entire broadcasts to the fallen and the day is punctuated by moments of silence, when even highways come to a standstill.


In North America, Yom Hazikaron (Israel Remembrance Day) is also accompanied by moments of silence.  Unfortunately, not ones of reflection but ones of apathy and neglect.  In ways this is symptomatic of the Western mindset.  People like a party.  We embrace Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israel Independence Day), and are happy to celebrate.  Contemplating the sacrifice that brought us there is often beyond our interest. 


Maimonides relates that during the Messianic Era all fast days commemorating tragedies will be abolished.  All but one, the Fast of Esther (Hil. Megilah 2:18).  Rabbi Yosef Dov Soloveitchik z'tl explains that the Fast of Esther fundamentally differs from all other fasts.  In fact, its sole purpose is to engender joy.  We can only celebrate the joy of Purim if we first reflect upon the historical sacrifice that brought us the salvation.
 
We live in a "Yom Ha'atzmaut world."  Everyone likes to show up to the party.  But in order to truly celebrate and appreciate the gifts of life we need to first engage the reality of Yom Hazikaron.  (Join us on Sunday at 8pm as our children lead the memorial.)
Rabbi Daniel Green       FFor more Short Vorts, Click Here
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HAMILTON HEBREW ACADEMY GALA
TUES. MAY 16TH RSVP HERE
Community Events
A Taste of Israel:  Shabbat May 6th.  Click Here to Reserve
(link is working now) 
 
Sunday, April 30th @ 8pm
Israeli Remembrance Day at the Adas
Presented by the students of the Hamilton Hebrew Academy
 
Tuesday, May 2nd @ 6pm
Israeli Celebration & Dinner at the Adas
Kid's under 4 Free / $5 child (5-10) / $10 Adult / $36 max family. 
Sponsorships welcome:  $72 & $180. RSVP [email protected].  Payment at door.
 Hamilton Kollel 
Women's Rosh Chodesh Event


Sunday, May 7th @ 8:00pm
235 Bowman Street


Guest Speaker: Rivky Karfunkel 
Rebbetzin of the Forest Hill Jewish Centre
For more information e-mail [email protected]


Naamat Celebrity Authour Luncheon
with Camilla Gibb
Tuesday, May 2nd @ 12pm at Adas Israel


$25 pp / $22 Seniors Students /$30 door.
Tickets at Bryan Prince Bookseller or www.naamat.com/hamilton
 
Last Folio Exhibit at the Art Gallery of Hamilton
On View Until May 14th


Time had stood still since the liquidation of the Jews from Bardejov, Solovakia in 1942.  Canadian Yuri Dojc returned to his former home only to find synagogues and schoolhouses untouched. On display, his documentary, photos, and artifacts.


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