Facets of Jewish Feminism Wednesdays, August 3, 10 and 17, 7:30 pm As we celebrate 50 years of women’s ordination in North America, join Rabbi Eliza McCarroll for a special summer course spanning the history, philosophy, and theology of Jewish feminism. Drawing on her rabbinic thesis, this is a way of honouring our past, […]
Tisha B’Av Service and Study Sunday, August 7, 9:00 am Gather with our rabbis and cantors to join in prayer and reflection on this day when we remember the destruction of Jerusalem's Temple and mourn the exile that lasted for two thousand years. The Book of Lamentations asks: How?! How is this possible? Its haunting poetry and […]
Please join us to Meet, Greet, and Eat with global leader Rabbi Sergio Bergman, hosted by the World Union for Progressive Judaism.
Facets of Jewish Feminism Wednesdays, August 3, 10 and 17, 7:30 pm As we celebrate 50 years of women’s ordination in North America, join Rabbi Eliza McCarroll for a special summer course spanning the history, philosophy, and theology of Jewish feminism. Drawing on her rabbinic thesis, this is a way of honouring our past, […]
We look forward to welcoming Rabbi Jordan Helfman and family back while they are visiting from England.
We are inviting everyone to return to Temple and join us! Learn, come together and connect.
Facets of Jewish Feminism Wednesdays, August 3, 10 and 17, 7:30 pm As we celebrate 50 years of women’s ordination in North America, join Rabbi Eliza McCarroll for a special summer course spanning the history, philosophy, and theology of Jewish feminism. Drawing on her rabbinic thesis, this is a way of honouring our past, […]
Havdallah Under The Stars Saturday, August 20, 8:00 pm At the home and garden of Daniel Penciner (address shared upon RSVP) Let's gather for a special evening of LGBTQ+ inclusion, Havdallah, and socializing. Our inspiration is Tu B’ Av, the Jewish holiday and celebration of love. Come with or without your reyim ha'ahuvim - your […]
We are inviting everyone to return to Temple and join us! Learn, come together and connect.
Indoor/Outdoor Wine and Cheese Friday, August 26 at 5:00 pm Before Kabbalat Shabbat Services, enjoy a nosh and some good company in the open courtyard or in the Lower Level Gallery. Meet and Greet Rabbi McCarroll, Rabbi Kaye and his family. The Wine and Cheese reception to meet and greet Rabbi McCarroll and Rabbi Kaye […]
Co-taught by Rabbis Splansky, Kaye, and McCarroll, Cantor Rosen, Cantorial Soloist Lindi Rivers, and Sharoni Sibony
Baruch Dayan HaEmet. It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news of the passing of Alyce Helfman, our congregant and Rabbi Jordan Helfman’s mother. During times of sadness, we come together as a community to support each other and the Helfman family, even if from afar. To send condolences to the family […]
We are inviting everyone to return to Temple and join us! Learn, come together and connect.
HBTogether Group for Suicide Loss Survivors 1st Thursday of the month, 6:30-8:00 pm This group is for anyone who has lost someone to suicide. This is a peer support space co-led by suicide loss survivors Lise Sklar and Abigail Nemzer. It is a safe place to share memories, stories and experiences with others who […]
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