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O-MA-NOOT Spotlight: Hannah Rothschild

  • Posted on June 10, 2021
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June 10, 2021 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – NEW PROGRAM SERIES: O-MA-NOOT Jewish Art Spotlights O-MA-NOOT (Hebrew for ‘art’) Gallery at Beth Jacob synagogue is a spiritual and creative art sanctuary for Jewish values, themes, and artists. We promote community collaboration, cooperation and diversity within a peaceful framework. Each week in June, join us for a one-hour presentation exploring Jewish art and artists. […]

Pride Shabbat, with D’var Torah by Dr. Roshaya Rodness

  • Posted on June 12, 2021
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June 12, 2021 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Join us on Saturday June 12 for a special Shabbat morning service in honour of Pride, livestreamed from our Main Sanctuary. The current pandemic protocols do allow us to welcome a limited number of guests in-person. If you are interested, please contact Rabbi Hillel at r.hillel@bethjacobsynagogue.ca.   D’var Torah, “Blue Thread and Blue Garment: Self […]

O-MA-NOOT Spotlight: AGH Presents

  • Posted on June 16, 2021
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June 16, 2021 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – O-MA-NOOT Jewish Art Spotlights   O-MA-NOOT (Hebrew for ‘art’) Gallery at Beth Jacob synagogue is a spiritual and creative art sanctuary for Jewish values, themes, and artists. We promote community collaboration, cooperation and diversity within a peaceful framework.   Each week in June, join us for a one-hour presentation exploring Jewish art and artists. Thank […]

Girls in Trouble: Ruth’s Journey

  • Posted on June 22, 2021
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June 22, 2021 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm – Save the date for a new program series, Girls in Trouble, highlighting the often under-studied stories of powerful and influential girls and women of the Torah. In each lesson of this project by Jewish scholar Alicia Jo Rabins, participants are encouraged to engage with the Torah text alongside inspiring creative interpretations including music, art, midrash, […]

O-MA-NOOT Spotlight: AGH Presents

  • Posted on June 23, 2021
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June 23, 2021 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – O-MA-NOOT Jewish Art Spotlights   O-MA-NOOT (Hebrew for ‘art’) Gallery at Beth Jacob synagogue is a spiritual and creative art sanctuary for Jewish values, themes, and artists. We promote community collaboration, cooperation and diversity within a peaceful framework.   Each week in June, join us for a one-hour presentation exploring Jewish art and artists. Thank […]

4th Annual Hamilton Beit Midrash

  • Posted on August 22, 2021
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August 22, 2021 – August 26, 2021 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Dear friends,   I’m delighted to confirm that HBM’s Summer Intensive this year will be in the third week of August, from Sunday 22nd to Thursday 26th. Call your bosses!   In the mornings, our Talmud program will run from 9:00 am – 11:15 am. That’s one hour of havruta (partnered learning), a wee break, […]

Selichot Night Live!

  • Posted on August 28, 2021
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August 28, 2021 – August 29, 2021 @ 8:30 pm – 1:00 am – This year, join the Conservative / Masorti movement for online Selichot! A wide range of engaging presenters from across the movement will be teaching all night long. The program will livestream on Youtube Live that evening at this link (tune in any time!): https://www.youtube.com/user/RabbiAssembly For the full learning schedule, check out https://www.rabbinicalassembly.org/story/selihot-night-live-5781-learning-schedule 

Young Families Sing & Shmooze

  • Posted on August 29, 2021
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August 29, 2021 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Join us this Sunday, August 29th at 4:00 pm, at the Dundas Driving Park (71 Cross Street), for a young families event with Rabbi Hillel. Clap and sing along to Jewish songs, enjoy the playground, and meet new friends. There might even be a story read! RSVP appreciated to shira@bethjacobsynagogue.ca.

Hebrew School Rosh Hashanah Social!

  • Posted on September 5, 2021
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September 5, 2021 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Hey kids and families (and everyone else!) Join your Hebrew school Director Aimee Wigley for a Rosh Hashanah social – with apples, schmoozing, and stories! Drop in this Sunday September 5th from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Myers Apple Farm: 37 Hamilton Regional Rd 52. To RSVP, please email Aimee at aimee@bethjacobsynagogue.ca

High Holy Day Experience in partnership with Israel Bonds

  • Posted on September 13, 2021
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September 13, 2021 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – High Holy Day Experience in partnership with Israel Bonds Monday September 13, 7:30 pm   An intimate conversation sharing personal reflections about Menachem Begin, with:   The Hon. Irwin Cotler Canada’s Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism Ariela Cotler National President, Canadian Friends of Tel Aviv University Shoel Silver President, Canadian Friends […]