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E-Update Dec. 31, 2013
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In This Edition
1. Upcoming Shir Libeynu Services
a) This Saturday, January 4, 2014, 10:30 a.m.: Shabbat Morning Service at the MNJCC
b) Other upcoming services
2. Help Wanted
a) Kiddush help for our upcoming services
3. Other Shir Libeynu Item
a) Jewish Learning Program - Inclusive Practices: No Shir Libeynite Left Behind, Saturday, January 4, 2014, 12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the MNJCC
4. Another Item of Interest
a) Tehilah:The Music of Prayer - Sunday, January 12, 1:00 p.m. - 6 p.m.
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Our Next Shabbat Morning Service
Saturday
January 4, 2014 / 3 Sh`vat, 5774
@ 10:30 a.m.
Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre
Michael Bernstein Memorial Chapel (3rd floor)
750 Spadina Avenue (@ Bloor)
Join us for the first service of the secular new year. Co-led by our chazzan, Daniela Gesundheit, and our member, Lorne Blumer, the service will include the chanting of the parsha (Torah portion) Bo.
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Shabbat: The Junior Edition
Brachot (blessings) are a way to make everyday things special.
Learn how to say them, what they mean and why they are
important. Rebecca will lead crafts and other activities and
Eden will tell stories. At the end of the service, teach the grown
ups what you learned.
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A Kiddush lunch will be served afterwards.
EVERYONE WELCOME
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Other Upcoming Services
Shabbat Morning Services
February 1, March 1, and April 5
@ 10:30 a.m.
Our inclusive, egalitarian and participatory Shabbat morning services are led by our ritual leader, Aviva Goldberg (unless otherwise noted) and our chazzan, Daniela Gesundheit (her schedule permitting). A free educational children's program is offered during morning services. All are welcome at the Kiddush lunch served immediately afterwards.
Watch for further details about our upcoming Shabbat morning services.
Contemplative Shabbat Services
February 15, April 19, and June 7
Time(s) to be confirmed
(Please note the February service is on the 15th, not the 25th, as was originally announced. All dates may be subject to change; updates will be provided.)
Shir Libeynu is offering a four-part series of contemplative Shabbat services. In addition to the service being held this Saturday, three more contemplative services will be held in 2014. Through music and chanting, with some grounding in silence, we catch our breaths, we pray, and find innovative ways to navigate our way to the pleasures of connecting to the here and now, to Shabbat and to community.
These services are led by Lorne Blumer, with the assistance of fellow Shir Libeynu soul jammers Justine Apple, Helen Bauer, Lorne Gould, Harvey Weisfeld and Penny Winestock.
Light refreshments are served after each service. There is currently no childcare available during the contemplative services.
All services take place at
Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre
Michael Bernstein Memorial Chapel (3rd floor)
750 Spadina Avenue (@ Bloor)
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HELP WANTED:
Kiddush Helpers for Shabbat Morning Services
Saturday, February 1 or Saturday, March 1
We need energetic people to come in a little early to help our board volunteer and our staff person prepare for the kiddush(es) and clean up afterwards. Help would be required from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. AND 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. This is a great way to get involved and to give back.
Community service hours available for high school students.
Please email if you would like to volunteer for the February or March Kiddush.
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OTHER SHIR LIBEYNU ITEMS
NEW JEWISH LEARNING PROGRAM:
Inclusive Practices:
No Shir Libeynite Left Behind
This is an informal series of Jewish learning workshops on various topics that our members say are important and relevant to them. They will take place after the Kiddushes, in the chapel, starting at 12:45 p.m. and ending at 2 p.m. You do not need expertise in any of these topics in order to participate. If they are of interest to you, please join us whether or not you make it to the Shabbat service in the morning.
*THIS* Saturday: Tu B'Shvat: The New Year of the Trees
Go beyond Hebrew school memories of sponsoring the planting of a tree in Israel and learn about Tu B'Shvat, the midwinter New Year of the Trees.
Led by longtime member Charlie Lior, who has frequently conducted services and study groups.
Here is a list of upcoming workshops, subject to change:
February: Finding Your Way Around The Basic Structures of the Prayer Book - led by Aviva;
March: Torah Study - The Parsha and Its Connection to Pesach Ritual - Connecting to Passover - led by Aviva;
April: Tefillah 101 - Innovation/Appropriation in Jewish Ritual, led by Aviva, with the participation of other members;
May: Torah Study, Facilitator TBA;
September: Finding Your Way Around the Machzor (High Holy Days Prayer Book), led by Aviva.
PLEASE NOTE THAT NO FOOD OR DRINK (EXCEPT WATER) WILL BE ALLOWED INTO THE CHAPEL DURING THESE SESSIONS.
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ANOTHER ITEM OF INTEREST
MNJCC
Sunday, January 12, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Hosted by Aviva Chernick Celebrate Shabbat Shira - the Sabbath of Song - with an afternoon of melodies and midrash, of concert and conversations. Choose from creative workshops, song circles, and intimate conversations with community prayer leaders, then close out the day with a musical mincha service.
This program will feature many local Jewish musicians and prayer leaders, including Shir Libeynu's chazzan, Daniela Gesundheit. Daniela will be co-leading "Sing, Pray Learn : A Song Circle", from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. ,and will be participating in the interactive panel "Between Tradition and Innovation," from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 at the door To register, call 416-924-6211 x0
Click here for further details, including the schedule.
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Need more information? Please contact us at:
[email protected] or at (416) 465-5488
Congregation Shir Libeynu
Our Mailing Address:
P.O Box 73509
Toronto, Ontario, M6C 4A7
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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 one Saturday morning of each month, in the Michael Bernstein Chapel, on the 3rd floor of the Miles Nadal JCC, followed by a Kiddush. A free Shabbat program is offered for children during 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 He
brew 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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