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Holocaust Education Exhibits,

Friday, November 14th

In recognition of Holocaust Education Week there will be an assortment of exhibits on display at Beth Israel Synagogue from 4 -8 p.m. (before and after the Oneg Shabbat service) .  The theme of the exhibits is: “Resistance and resilience: artifacts, stories and memorials about the Holocaust”. Included will be a display in recognition of Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish diplomat who provided means of sanctuary and safety for many Jews, an exhibit from Yad Vashem: “Heroism and Resistance: Rescue by Jews During the Holocaust,” Holocaust survivor memoirs from the Azrieli Foundation, and more. Please join us!

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Beth Israel Book Club Welcomes You

The next BIC Book Club meet is on Thursday, December 4th at 6:30PM. We will be discussing Kiss the Red Stairs, by Marsha Lederman. All are welcome! If you have any questions, please send them to Beth Israel, and we’ll help you out!

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Exploring Judaism Peer Learning Group Starts Saturday, November 8th

Building on a very positive reception last season, Jennifer L. and BIC members will facilitate a peer-study group on Saturday, November 8th, beginning at 10am at Beth Israel. In the first session participants will talk about what they would like to learn about, and we will make dates for future sessions (one or more per season). This introductory group is open to all and there is no cost to attend. Donations are gratefully accepted. To register (required), click here.

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Family / All Welcome Shabbat in November!  

Join us Friday, November 28th to welcome Shabbat beginning at 5 pm to welcome Shabbat together with songs, brachot (blessings) and a potluck dinner (with some hummus, salad and falafel sponsored by Ben Langer). This is an all-ages, family-friendly evening, and all are welcome. Doors open at 5 pm; kiddush at 5:30; potluck dinner 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., followed by Birkat HaMazon, etc. All are welcome to bring a challah and their own candles/candlesticks if they have. RSVP Required. RSVP here, now.

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Holocaust Education Week in November 3-9

In support of Holocaust Education, and the anniversary of Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass), and pogroms that occurred throughout Germany in 1938, November 9th-10th, the Beth Israel Holocaust Education Committee invites and encourages each of us to attend these learning opportunities:

If you would like to attend any of these events with others from the Beth Israel community, please email Ralph, BIC Holocaust Education Chair and we will do our best to coordinate.

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Beth Israel Holocaust Education Field Trip to Margaret’s Legacy, Oct 20th

Join the Beth Israel Holocaust Education Committee for a trip to Margaret’s Legacy, the Holocaust Learning and Jewish Advocacy Centre based at the Hamilton Jewish Federation (which has been very supportive in our Holocaust Education efforts). This field trip will give us a chance to explore further those learning opportunities through a tour and discussion with members there. For more details or to sign up, email Ralph, BIC Holocaust Education Chair.

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Beth Israel Challah-Making Workshop

Register Now

Do you want to know the secrets of delicious challah making? Join Beth Israel’s own Mark Siegel and Heather Pollock for an abridged but informative challah baking session, Thursday, November 6 from 6:30-8:30 p.m at Beth Israel. Participants will not only receive Mark’s secret recipe, but will learn about proofing the yeast, mixing and kneading dough, various braiding options, and have fun and get to know some other members. You will leave with an unbaked challah that can be finished and baked at home for Shabbat. Tickets are $18+ fees (cost recovery). A limited number of subsidized tickets are available upon request; reply to this email to request one. Space is limited to up to 10 bakers. Get your tickets  now! 

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Simchat Torah Family-Oriented

Shabbat Morning Service and Lunch

Join us Saturday, October 18th beginning at 10 a.m. at Beth Israel with a musical and family-oriented Simchat Torah Shabbat Morning Service and Hakafot led by Ben Langer. With enough people, we will be able to unroll the whole torah scroll, find all sorts of wonders inside, and mark the end of one Torah cycle and the beginning of the next. The service will be followed by kiddish and a lunch from Wadi Fine Foods at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome. RSVP required, click here.

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Will You Join Us for a Community Potluck

Breaking of the Fast Thursday?

All are invited to join us for the wonderful annual Beth Israel Community Breaking of the Fast Potluck on Thursday, October 2nd around 7:15 p.m., after Havdalah. Please click here to RSVP. This is a kosher-style (vegetarian and fish) meal. Everyone is asked to please bring their dish Ready to Serve, with serving utensils and a list of all the ingredients. See you there! RSVP Now.