What a Week!

Short Vort: Kindly Rise

This past July, archaeologists unearthed the ancient Pilgrims Road used by the Jews of antiquity as they ascended to the Jerusalem Temple. Along this road were shops of various kinds and the pace was often hectic. Recognizing this fact, peddlers in the marketplace were absolved from their general etiquette requirement of stopping, standing, and paying respect for a great Torah scholar. Nonetheless, there was one specific man in whose merit all work stopped - a farmer with his offering of first fruits.

The question is obvious. How does the status of the farmer eclipse that of the High Priest?

The challenge of feeling holiness while standing in the shade of God's Temple is admirable but unsurprising. To feel God by your side when your hands are “dirty in field” is truly a noteworthy accomplishment. True greatness is the type that's tested in the real world. Our tradition demanded that we stop to recognize the extraordinary accomplishment the farmer who still appreciates the holiness within his mundane endeavours. This is particularly important for all peddlers in life who can so easily get distracted.

As we approach the new year, let us fully engage in life with the ability to distill the holiness that permeates around us.

Rabbi Daniel Green

SERVICE TIMES

Friday, Sep 20th

Evening Services

7:00pm

Candle Lighting

7:01pm

Shabbat, Sep 21st

Morning Services 9:00am

Afternoon Services 6:55pm

Havdala 8:00pm

Sunday

Morning 8:30am

Afternoon 7:05pm

Weekday Services

7:15am & 7:05pm

ROSH HASHANA DINNER

Rosh Hashana Gala Dinner

(2nd Night) Monday, Sep 30th

Experience an authentic, traditional Rosh Hashana dinner with your Adas family! Featuring all of the special holiday foods & a warm, friendly family atmosphere.

Services, 6:00pm | Holiday Dinner, 6:45pm | RSVP Required

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Condolences

To the Netkin family on the loss of Sonny Netkin z'l. Cherished father and father-in-law of Richard Netkin, Rhonda & Jordan Lipson, Robert & Melissa Netkin. Beloved brother of Milli & Ileen. Shiva observed in Toronto at the Lipson residence at 31 Lytton Blvd. Toronto. Services Saturday at 8:30 pm. Sunday & Monday from 2-4:00 pm and 7-9:00 pm with services at 7:30pm.

May the Almighty send comfort to the family among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

A celebration of life, for R oger O'Raw, beloved husband of Eileen O'Raw and cherished step-father to Jennifer and Kevin Laslo, will be held on Thursday, September 26th 6-9:00 pm at Branch 58 Royal Canadian Legion, 1180 Barton St. East, Hamilton.

Unveilings

Clara Bloom z’l - at 10:30 am. At the Adas Israel York Road Cemetery, 575 Old York Road, Burlington

Larry Hall obm - at 11:00 am At the Woodland Cemetery, 700 Spring Garden Road, Hamilton, Section 22

Morley Balinson z’ - at 1:00 pm At the Adas Israel Upper James Cemetery, 1224 Upper James St. Hamilton.