Shir Libeynu's Recent Bar Mitzvah Hits the Blogosphere

Last year, Congregation Shir Libeynu was one of only two synagogues in the GTA that was a supporter of Heart to Heart, a program that brings a group of Jewish and Palestinian Israeli youth from Israel to a three-week co-existence program hosted by Camp Shomria, a lake-side sleepaway camp in Northern Ontario. This outdoor camping environment is ideal for fostering dialogue, group building, experiential learning and leadership training for this group of teenagers who have taken on the responsibility of moving forward on a path they will forge together. 

There are THREE ways to help Shir Libeynu support this important program: 

• Be A Host Family

Heart to Heart is looking for families to host two or more participants each, from Wednesday, July 31st to Saturday, August 3rd, 2013. This commitment mainly consists of providing participants with a comfortable place to sleep and several meals. 

• Sponsorship of Activities

• Attend the Heart to Heart Reception

Wednesday,  July 31st at 7:00 p.m.
Noor Cultural Centre, 123 Wynford Drive 

Guest speaker: Patrick Martin, Jerusalem-based Middle East bureau chief for the Globe and Mail

A community Iftar meal to be served at sun down 
(approximately 8:45 p.m.)

Donations by attendees encouraged

This is an opportunity to hear the participants speak about their experiences with the program and a chance to mingle and talk with the program participants and organizers. 

For more information on any of these options, please contact program coordinator Dalia Krusner by email or by phone at 647-829-9812. 

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With his Bar Mitzvah coming up, Kingsley Dworin has been busy studying and preparing. He is also making a difference in the world by participating in a Tzedekah project to help NOLA, an organization that rescues and places dogs in loving homes and advocates for just treatment of animals. He has already helped raise funds for the group through Puppy Love, an event at St. Alban's Club, and he continues to volunteer for NOLA (New Orleans Lab Rescue). 

 

For more info, visit the NOLA website or Like it on Facebook.In Canada, you can also write to [email protected]. 

 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements in this section appear at the discretion of the newsletter editor to help promote Shir Libeynu's community partners and other organizations. 

UJA's Southern Alberta Flood Relief Fund

 

In the wake of the devastating floods that have submerged parts of southern Alberta, including large sections of Calgary, United Jewish Appeal of Greater Toronto has established the UJA Southern Alberta Flood Relief Fund to assist beleaguered flood victims.

 

Funds raised by UJA's Southern Alberta Flood Relief Fund will go to those victims requiring immediate assistance such as temporary housing, as well as for food, drinking water, blankets, hygiene kits, cleanup efforts, and more.

 

To contribute to UJA's Southern Alberta Flood Relief Fund, please click here or call 416-631-5705.

 

  

Camp Nehirim for Nice Jewish Boys & Their Friends

August 21-25, 2013

 

It's the gayest Jewish summer camp ever!��� Now in its fourth year, the Nehirim Summer Camp is five days of swimming, hiking, volleyball, river tubing, campfires, hot tubbing, cookouts, delicious food, inspiring workshops, and that special Nehirim ruach (spirit) of community and spirituality. Imagine the best of Jewish summer camp... but everyone's gay!

 

More Information  

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 see some recent donations from our generous community.

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, 

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.