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Musical Rosh Chodesh Sivan Service

  • Posted on May 24, 2020
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May 24, 2020 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Musical Rosh Chodesh Sivan Service Sunday May 24, 10:00 am Bring your instruments and best singing voice as we welcome the new month.   Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85602259297 Or, dial in: (647) 558 0588 Meeting ID: 926 3820 1858 Password: Email Shira@bethjacobsynagogue.ca to obtain the password. 

Online Pre-Shavuot Learning

  • Posted on May 24, 2020
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May 24, 2020 @ 8:00 pm – 11:59 pm – Shavuot begins Thursday May 28th. Because we won’t be using technology on Shavuot proper, please join us on the Sunday prior – Sunday May 24th – for late-night learning from 8:00 pm onward. 8:00 pm Mincha 8:15 pm Case presentations in Covid and Jewish Medical Ethics by Dr. Jason Ohayon 9:15 pm The Rambam Diet by […]

Your Input: Shul Services Possibilities During a Pandemic

  • Posted on May 27, 2020
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May 27, 2020 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Instead of Talmud this week, we’d like to hear from you, our members. How is Zoom working out for you – are you burnt out? Do you want more? Assuming social distancing continues for the foreseeable future, what suggestions do you have to make online services as meaningful as possible – for Shabbat? For the […]

Erev Shavuot Service with Yizkor

  • Posted on May 28, 2020
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May 28, 2020 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Erev Shavuot Service with Yizkor Thursday May 28, 6:30 pm Please join us for a Shavuot service online, prior to the holiday. Siddur links to follow.   Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89467791501 Or, dial in: (647) 558 0588 Meeting ID: 894 6779 1501 Password: Please email Shira@bethjacobsynagogue.ca to retrieve the password for this meeting.

Online Discussion: Unorthodox

  • Posted on May 31, 2020
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May 31, 2020 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm – Have you seen Unorthodox, the Netflix miniseries everyone is talking about? “A Hasidic Jewish woman in Brooklyn flees to Berlin from an arranged marriage and is taken in by a group of musicians — until her past comes calling.”   Join us Sunday morning, May 31 to discuss the controversial TV show. Thank you Murray […]

Online Weekly Talmud with Rabbi Hillel

  • Posted on June 3, 2020
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June 3, 2020 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – You’re invited to join Rabbi Hillel’s Talmud study class on Wednesday evenings. No prior Talmud experience necessary.   This year you’ll be focusing on tractate Avodah Zarah: This tractate deals with a fine balance: how do we remain authentic to our tradition while being respectful of others? How do we accept others rights to worship […]

Online Kabbalat Shabbat

  • Posted on June 5, 2020
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June 5, 2020 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Before joining, please download and have ready (in print or on a different device) the modified siddur booklet, here. Please note these texts are shared for the purposes of our members online Jewish engagement during physical distancing. These are for personal use only and may not be distributed or sold.   Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/627068584 […]

Is My Bike Safe to Ride Right Now?

  • Posted on June 7, 2020
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June 7, 2020 @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pm – Is My Bike Safe to Ride Right Now? Sunday June 7, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm Beth Jacob parking lot   What do you need to have done to ensure your bike is good to go for summer rides and fun? We are offering safety checks for your bikes with a bicycle mechanic who has […]

Online Weekly Talmud with Rabbi Hillel

  • Posted on June 10, 2020
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June 10, 2020 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – You’re invited to join Rabbi Hillel’s Talmud study class on Wednesday evenings. No prior Talmud experience necessary.   This year you’ll be focusing on tractate Avodah Zarah: This tractate deals with a fine balance: how do we remain authentic to our tradition while being respectful of others? How do we accept others rights to worship […]

Zoom Tea Party

  • Posted on June 11, 2020
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June 11, 2020 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Zoom Tea Party Thursday June 11, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Rabbi Hillel cordially invites you for high tea! Put on some nice clothes and your best hat, brew a cup’a, grab some cookies, and join us for an afternoon shmooze on Zoom. Please have a riddle or limerick ready to share.    Zoom link: […]