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3 Stars in the Sky Family Havdallah

  • Posted on November 17, 2018
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November 17, 2018 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Join us for havdallah, dinner and create your own havdallah set! 

Let’s Take a Trip! Raffle!

  • Posted on December 5, 2018
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December 5, 2018 @ All Day – The raffle draw will take place December 5th 2018, at our congregational Chanukah dinner so stay tuned for registration information! To buy tickets call our offices at 905 522-1351.    

Chanukah Dinner

  • Posted on December 5, 2018
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December 5, 2018 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Join us for a delicious dinner, candle lighting and our raffle draw. Hebrew school families join for free! Simply register to reserve your seats by calling the office today!

Wine Tasting Havdallah

  • Posted on January 5, 2019
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January 5, 2019 @ 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm –  Havdallah followed by wine tasting and food pairing by ‘Luscious by Lori’ catering from Buffalo New York and  Dr. Andy Symons sharing highlights of Israeli wines. Children will enjoy their own mock “wine” tasting along with painting pottery mezzuzot.   $36 per family   Call our office to register at 905-522-1351

Mindful Parenting Seminar Series

  • Posted on January 9, 2019
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January 9, 2019 – January 23, 2019 @ 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm – Series Sessions: 1 – What is mindfulness? What are the benefits for me and my children? 2 –  Experiential Learning: Parents will learn a few simple, formal and informal mindfulness exercises 3 – Becoming a Mindful Parent: Parents will learn some basic mindfulness approaches to stressful daily situations with their children.    Yael Greenberg is […]

The Birkat Ha-Mazon: What is it Really Saying to Us, About Judaism?

  • Posted on January 20, 2019
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January 20, 2019 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am – The Birkat Ha-Mazon is very familiar to many. But it is more than just a lively group sing after a meal. In it, we can find ‘the whole philosophy of Judaism’.  Join Alan Livingston in going over the text in Hebrew and English, discussing it’s meaning, and even singing some of its lively melodies. A light […]

OMANOOT “Woven Woods” Opening Reception

  • Posted on January 20, 2019
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January 20, 2019 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm – In her collection of circular quilted wall hangings, Lorraine focuses on trees and the myriad connections they have with each other and with other organisms and humans.  In celebration of the Jewish holiday Tu B’shvat, the New Year for Trees, we will learn with Rabbi Hillel Lavery-Yisraeli: “Faithful Custodians of the Land We Live From”  OPENING […]

Literature Chevruta Series

  • Posted on January 21, 2019
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January 21, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Literature Chevruta Series Come and join us as we expand our horizons and learn through reading. Featured books are all by famous Israeli authors. Participants can register for 1 or more parts of the series. Oct 22nd @ 7 pm  To the End of the Land by David Grossman Led by: Dina Honig Nov. 20th […]

The Origins of Judaism: An Archaeological Perspective with Dr. Yonatan Adler

  • Posted on January 31, 2019
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January 31, 2019 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Minyan 6 PM Presentation 6:30 PM Light refreshments will be served. What does archaeology have to say about the historical origins of Jewish ritual practices? Dr. Yonatan Adler of Ariel University will present the latest results of his research on ancient mikva’ot (ritual baths), tefillin, stone vessels and more which point to the very beginnings of […]

2nd Annual Marvin Caplan Memorial Concert supporting Empowerment Squared

  • Posted on February 3, 2019
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February 3, 2019 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm – The 2nd Annual Marvin Caplan Memorial Concert, hosted by Beth Jacob Synagogue, supports Empowerment Squared, a registered local charity in Hamilton supporting and empowering newcomers and marginalized youth and communities to succeed through mentorship, access to post-secondary education, information literacy, and sports and recreation. Doors open at 2 PM Concert at 3 PM PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS […]