UPCOMING SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
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Shabbat Morning Service
Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre (MNJCC) Chapel and Rm. 318, 3rd floor
Saturday, January 5, 2019
10:30 a.m.
Rabbi Goldberg will lead, with Paula Wolfson as cantorial soloist.
We
thank Ed Weiss for chanting the Torah portion.
Children are welcome in the chapel, and/or for those ages three to six there is also childcare, with fu
n activities including crafts and stories, down the hall.
A kiddish lunch will follow the service.
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Shir Libeynu Film Series
519 Church Street Community Centre, Rm 301
(room subject to change, please check monitor at 519 when arriving for the film screening)
January 6, 2019
The Harmonists
When Harry, a struggling but highly imaginative funnyman, forms a singing group with an unusual group of friends, 'The Harmonists' go on to become an overnight sensation in prewar Germany. But their wave of success inevitably collides with the nation's changing political tide.
All films will start at 1:30 p.m. followed by a question/answer session.
The program will conclude by 4:00 p.m.
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Other Upcoming Services and Programs
Morning services led by Rabbi Goldberg begin at 10:30 a.m. at the MNJCC, 3rd floor chapel.
A kiddish always follows the Saturday service in Rm. 318.
Saturday, February 2nd, 2019
Saturday, March 2nd, 2019
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Friday (evening), May 10th
Workshop led by Chazzan Daniela Gesundheit on the musical liturgy and songs of Friday night's Shabbat at home.
Please look for more information in upcoming newsletters and on our website and social media.
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Condolences
Harry Rosen,
father and father-in-law of our members Eric Rosen and Rachel Nelson and grandfather of Max, Noah and Zoe. Harry Rosen passed away on November 15, 2018.
Jack Blumer,
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ather of our member Lorne Blumer. Jack Blumer passed away on November 28, 2018.
Erwin Buncel,
father and father-in-law of our members, Jacquie Buncel and Lorraine Gale and grandfather to Aviva and Maya. Erwin Buncel passed away on December 19, 2018.
We wish the Rosen, Blumer, and Buncel families our sincere condolences. May Harry Rosen's, Jack Blumer's, and Erwin Buncel's memories be a blessing and a comfort.
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SHIR LIBEYNU SCHOOL
We could not have joined a more welcoming community than the one we found with Congregation Shir Libeynu. The School is also a great fit for our child, his interests, and our wishes for a progressive Jewish education.
-Jon & Denis, Parents/Members
Great news: We have a school venue in the Annex and are still accepting registrations (limited space) for the Winter/Spring session. First class starts on January 20, 2019.
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| Some of last year's School participants (with a young guest) |
Sign your Children Up
NOW!
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Shir Libeynu Choir
The Shir Libeynu choir will be getting together on Tuesday, January 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Anyone who would like to sing is welcome; no previous experience or Hebrew knowledge is required.
Please write to Ellie Goldenberg at
choir@shirlibeynu.ca for the location details or any other questions you might have.
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Tax Receipts
Official tax receipts for all eligible payments were emailed out earlier this month.
Donations are always welcome. Tomorrow is the last day to donate to Congregation Shir Libeynu in 2018. (Donations must be received by December 31, 2018 to be eligible for a 2018 tax receipt.) Please click
here
to make an additional donation.
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Toronto Jewish Film Society 2019 Season
Shir Libeynu is proud to
partner on the
June 2nd presentation of the movies,
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(Items listed in this section have been included at the request of Shir Libeynu participants and/or are considered to be potentially of interest to our congregation. Listed items are not necessarily endorsed by Congregation Shir Libeynu or its members. Listings appear at the discretion of the newsletter editor.)
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Baycrest Healthy Aging Study
Concerned About Your Thinking Skills or Memory? Are you 60-85 years of age?
Free Training Programs are Available!
Baycrest is comparing the benefits of cognitive training programs to help older adults keep their brain healthy and maintain their independence as they age. Training programs will take place in seniors' centres throughout Toronto
(including beginning in June 2019 at the MNJCC). Programs include group and individual sessions over 10 weeks. Before and after training, participants will be tested at Baycrest to explore training results.
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