Thursday, October 6, 2022 | 11 Tishrei 5783

CONGREGATIONAL KIDDUSH

Congregational Kiddush helps us build connections that make KBI a strong, vibrant community. You can sponsor a Kiddush to honour someone, remember someone, celebrate a Simcha, or “just because!” At this time, we will only be offering a congregational kiddush on the weeks with sponsorship. For more information on these and other sponsorship opportunities, please contact Rena at (613) 728-3501 x225 or rena@kehillatbethisrael.com

As we move towards the end of Deuteronomy, we find ourselves with Moses’ last words to the people as well as an expression of appreciation for all that Moses meant to them. As his time with people came to an end, it afforded him the chance to look back and look forward as well.

This coming Wednesday will mark Rena Garshowitz’s last day serving as Executive Director of our congregation. Rena joined our team in the nascent stages of our shul, while we were still becoming the new shul that KBI would become. She has worked tirelessly for our synagogue and guided us through a global pandemic to boot. I hope you will join me in expressing your gratitude to Rena for all she has done. Until Wednesday, she can be reached at rena@kehillatbethisrael.com to do so.

But this is also a time for looking forward. In the coming days, we will be posting the job description for our next Executive Director. Please share it widely and if you or someone you know is interested, please let us know. Additionally, as we navigate this interim period between Executive Directors, Elisheva will once again step in in the interim ED role as she did during Rena’s parental leave. To assist Elisheva during this time, we are looking for a few volunteers who would be willing to help out in the office, fielding calls, minding the doors, and helping with some of the tasks that arise from time to time. If you are able to help, please let Elisheva know at elisheva@kehillatbethisrael.com.

Working together, the amazing growth and progress we have seen under Rena’s leadership will only continue to grow in the years ahead.

Please find below a schedule of events for Sukkot

Sunday, October 9 Evening 6:00 pm (Chapel)

Monday, October 10 Morning 9:00 am (Chapel)

Monday, October 10 Evening 6:00 pm (Chapel)

Tuesday, October 11 Morning 9:00 am (Chapel)

Tuesday, October 11 Evening 6:00 pm (Chapel)

Wednesday to Friday, October 12-14 7:15 am in (Chapel)

Evening services are at the regular times 

To watch and or download a copy of Rabbi Kenter's Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur Sermons, please click the links below. 

Kol Nidre Sermon Text

Kol Nidre Video Sermon

Yom Kippur Sermon Text

Yom Kippur Video Semon

Lost Jacket - If you happened to accidentally bring home a ladies' size small dark blue hooded coat after Neilah services, please contact the KBI office at 613-728-3501.

Renewing your membership is easy!

To make membership arrangements please call Elisheva in the office at (613) 728-3501 x 224 or visit www.kehillatbethisrael.com/membership-2022

Masks Continue in Shul

Based on the repeated advice from Ottawa Public Health, KBI continues to require all people attending synagogue indoor events to wear personal masks. This provides what OPH calls "the safest approach" for protecting ourselves and others. When attending a kiddush where food or drinks are consumed, please wear your mask when socializing or when standing at a food service table. Masks are not needed when eating, of course.