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Our Next Service
Shabbat Morning Service
Saturday, September 6 @ 10:30 a.m.
Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre
750 Spadina Avenue
Wind up your summer with our meaningful morning Shabbat service, which will include the baby naming of Elliot Sol Fantauzzi, son of Gena Smith and Joe Fantauzzi.
The post-service Kiddush is sponsored by Brian and Bonnie Smith in honour of their grandson's naming.
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Shabbat: The Junior Edition
Your busy school week ends on Friday evening, when we welcome Shabbat with warm, glowing candles. This Saturday morning, make your own candle holders with Rebecca and talk about what makes Shabbat so special.
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Learning Session
Saturday, September 6th @ 1:00 p.m.
in the MNjcc Chapel
Exploring the High Holy Days Liturgy
led by Aviva Goldberg
Enrich your High Holy Day experience in 5775 by discussing the prayers that are particular to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur - where they come from, what they mean, and why they resonate (if they do). No knowledge of Hebrew is required.
Please note that absolutely NO food or drink (other than water) is allowed in the Michael Bernstein Memorial Chapel.
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Please stay tuned for an upcoming list of Shir Libeynu services and other activities this fall.
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PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE HAVING SOME TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH OUR ONLINE FORM. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION OF YOUR ORDER WITHIN 48 HOURS, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] TO LET US KNOW AND WE WILL CONTACT YOU TO PROCESS YOUR ORDER.
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The High Holy Days begin in three weeks, starting with Erev Rosh Hashanah on Wednesday, September 24th. This year, Congregation Shir Libeynu turns 18. Whether you attend all the High Holy Day services or just one or two, please consider becoming a member in this, our chai year. By becoming a member, you are helping to build our community. Also, as a member, you are eligible for a discount on special holiday tickets for your friends and family. Our membership fees are very reasonable and there are a range of them to suit most economic situations.
The sale of single-service tickets for all the holidays is also now under way.
Here is our High Holy Days price and fees list. Please buy your membership (or single-service tickets) TODAY!
High Holy Days Order Form
Schedule of High Holy Days Services
Greetings From Our Liturgical Leaders
Membership and Ticket Price List
Limited Income Guidelines and Criteria
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High Holy Days: The Junior Edition
Rosh Hashanah: Honey & Challah
On Day 1, our youngest congregants will learn about honey, sing with our chazzan, Daniela, and create challah covers. On Day 2, they'll make their own challah! Both days include a visit to the main service to hear the shofar.
Yom Kippur Morning: Reading Torah
On Yom Kippur morning, the kids will have a special service of their own. Our president, Jamie Flagal, will read Torah with them.
For children ages 3 through 8. In addition to educational programs during morning services, we offer free child care during each service and all day on Yom Kippur.
**NEW THIS YEAR**
Youth Yom Kippur
Educator and board member j wallace will lead a special Yom Kippur program for older kids, aged 9 through 12.
Rebecca Sheridan, our educational programmer, will be sending out a schedule with all the details.
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Help Wanted
A Great Way To Get Involved and Give Back
Kiddush Helpers for Shabbat Morning Service
Saturday, September 6
We need energetic people to come in a little early to help our board volunteer and our staff person prepare for the kiddush and clean up afterwards. Help would be required from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. AND 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Community service hours available for high school students.
Please email if you would like to volunteer to help on September 6th.
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Shir Libeynu People
This section provides a chance for our congregants to get to know more about each other. If you are engaged in a project, have an interest, have experienced a life cycle event or know of a congregant who has, please let us know.
We request that submissions be in before the THIRD MONDAY of the month. Editorial considerations include -- but are not limited to -- length of items, scheduling of listed events, frequency of submissions, and generality of interest.
Ellen Passmore, a long-time Shir Libeynu member, has recently started working at Ve'ahavta, a Jewish humanitarian organization that supports homeless, marginalized and vulnerable adults through a number of programs. Ve'ahavta's work is motivated by principles of Tzedakah and Tikun Olam and focuses on volunteerism, education and advocacy, as well as poverty alleviation through direct service, and through bridging with other communities, e.g. Aboriginal communities. Please see our "Other Items of Interest" section for information on an upcoming course sponsored by Ve'ahavta. Mazel tov to Ellen on her new position.
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Shir Libeynu Fund Donations
The Shir Libeynu Fund ensures that our congregation continues to thrive while ensuring access to everyone, regardless of their financial situation. Donations allow us to offer more to our members while also strengthening the ties between us all.
Recent Donation:
Zev and Yona Frishman, In memory of Shimon Pinchevsky, Yona's father, and Faiga Frishman, Zev's mother, on their yahrzeits.
Click here for information on how to donate to the Shir Libeynu Fund. |
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Please Help Us Communicate With You
On July 1, 2014, Canada implemented new laws that regulate how we can communicate electronically with our community.
In order for us to comply with the legislation, we need to know if you would like to continue receiving email communications from us. If you haven't already, we ask that you reconfirm your email subscription by clicking on the button below. This will ensure you continue to get updates on all our activities.
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Other Items of Interest
(Items listed in this section have been included at the request of Shir Libeynu participants and/or are considered to potentially be of interest to our congregation. Listed items are not necessarily endorsed by Congregation Shir Libeynu or itsmembers. Listings appear at the discretion of the newsletter editor.)
PJ Library
The PJ Library is a Jewish Family Engagement program implemented on a local level throughout North America. Click here for more information and a listing of family events taking place in the Toronto/York Region in September.
Registration is required for all events, including those free of charge. Visit www.pjlibraryToronto.ca to register.
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The Future of Israel Starts Here
Sunday, September 14th, 2014, 1 to 5 p.m.
George Weston Recital Hall, Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge Street
Will Israelis emerge from this crisis recommitted to an open, tolerant, and shared society? Join the foremost experts on the issues gripping Israeli society today.
Ari Shavit is a leading Israeli columnist and writer. With the recent publication of his internationally acclaimed book My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel, he has become one of the most talked about and influential authors of 2014.
Merav Michaeli is a new Member of the Israeli Parliament (Knesset) from the Labour Party, where she was voted in 5th on the party list. MK Michaeli plays an active role as Chair of the Caucus for Female Knesset Members, and is a member of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
J.J. Goldberg is the Editor-at-Large of the newspaper The Forward, where he served as editor in chief for seven years (2000-2007). He served as U.S. bureau chief of the Israeli newsmagazine Jerusalem Report, managing editor of The Jewish Week of New York, and as a nationally syndicated columnist.
This event is free of charge.
REGISTER HERE
Refreshments will be served. The Toronto Centre for the Arts is subway-accessible. Paid parking is available.
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Ve'ahvata: Roots of Poverty
This six-week course invites those in their 20s/30s to explore issues of poverty in Toronto and their roots in Jewish thinking. Topics include: food justice, labour rights, Aboriginal rights, mental health and housing issues, and homelessness. The aim of the course is to offer an entry-point into seeing social justice as a Jewish issue, and to develop a cohort of young people who are taking action to promote social justice.
Monday, Sept.15th through Monday, Oct. 27th
6 to 8 p.m.
Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre
750 Spadina Avenue
Cost: $18-$54 sliding scale (all funds support Ve'ahavta)
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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 light Kiddush. A free Shabbat program is offered for children during services. We also offer adult education workshops and programs, the opportunity to participate in our choir and chanting events, as well as holiday celebrations and Oneg Shabbat dinners throughout the year.
Shir Libeynu is a liberal, egalitarian congregation, unaffiliated with any particular stream of Judaism. Our participatory services combine tradition and innovation. Shir Libeynu is Hebrew 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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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
stating the reason for your donation so we can acknowledge it in the e-letter 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 light Kiddush. A free Shabbat program is offered for children during services. We also offer adult education workshops and programs, the opportunity to participate in our choir and chanting events, as well as holiday celebrations and Oneg Shabbat dinners throughout the year.
Shir Libeynu is a liberal, egalitarian congregation, unaffiliated with any particular stream of Judaism. Our participatory services combine tradition and innovation. Shir Libeynu is Hebrew 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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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
stating the reason for your donation so we can acknowledge it in the e-letter and on our website. Donations in any amount are welcome and income tax receipts will be issued.
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